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Coronavirus scare peaks as three new strains of virus detected in South Korea

The number of coronavirus positive cases in the world has now crossed 20 million, and more than 7,34,000 people have already lost their lives to this pandemic

Aug 10, 2020

Karnataka: Hindi imposition criticised, possibility of language test for non-Kannadigas spark debate

Ever since the NEP 2020 was announced, Tamil Nadu has protested the 3-language policy. Now, Karnataka has its own take on the matter. As a TOEFL-like language test is being considered, people are asking about the inclusivity in the state.

Aug 10, 2020

Media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Apple Daily (C) is detained by the national security unit in Hong Kong, China August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong media mogul arrested over suspected foreign collusion

Lai, 71, has been one of the most prominent democracy activists in the Chinese-ruled city and an ardent critic of Beijing, which imposed the sweeping new law on Hong Kong on June 30, drawing condemnation from Western countries.

Aug 10, 2020

Coronavirus India update: Record single-day spike of 64,399 cases, tally nears 21,53,011

Out of the overall 21,53,011 coronavirus cases in India, 6,28,747 are active, 14,80,884 have recovered from the deadly virus while 43,379 people have died.

Aug 9, 2020

'China, Russia, Iran trying to influence US prez election'

The counter-intelligence chief however added that it would be "difficult for our adversaries to interfere with or manipulate voting results at scale".

Aug 8, 2020

India allows entry of OCI cardholders for US, UK and selected countries

In addition, on Sunday the Ministry of Health & Welfare Organization issued revised guidelines for international flight passengers arriving in India.

Aug 8, 2020

India, China hold military-level talks in Ladakh, to discuss Depsang situation

The talks between India and China defence are currently underway as the two countries' armies discuss disengagement in the Depsang plains. The talks are taking place at Daulat Beg Oldie.

Aug 8, 2020

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

Serum Institute of India said on Friday it would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India and other emerging economies as early as 2021.

Aug 7, 2020

Sri Lanka election: Rajapaksa brothers win 'super-majority' in parliamentary polls

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's party and its allies won an overwhelming two-thirds majority in a parliament election, results showed on Friday, giving him the power to enact sweeping changes to the constitution.

Aug 7, 2020

IPL 13: BCCI to invite tender for title sponsorship after Vivo's suspension

After IPL franchises lost Vivo sponsorship this year, the BCCI will now invite tender for new sponsors. This comes as BCCI and IPL's Governing Council both faced flak over retaining Vivo as a sponsor.

Aug 7, 2020

Twitter labelling state-controlled media, govt officials so users make informed decisions

Twitter is following the footsteps of Facebook and YouTube to label state-controlled media and government officials to help its users make informed political decisions.

Aug 7, 2020

Covid-19 times require Americans to wear mask at all times

Foreign Jamaatis free to leave India after apology, SC told

He also informed the bench that so far only 10 petitioners have decided to contest the criminal cases pending against them and are not willing to exercise the option of plea bargaining.

Aug 7, 2020

Emirates promises 'free funeral' to loyal fliers if Covid infected

Benefits provided under the scheme are medical treatment and hotel quarantine cover and a paid funeral

Aug 6, 2020

How US govt's 7% per-country cap on green card punishes Indian immigrants

The new immigrant system solely discriminates on the basis of where the immigrant was born. If you are born in any country, other than China and India, say in Ghana, Sweden or Indonesia, then your green card application will be considered immediately.

Aug 6, 2020

Hiroshima marks 75th anniversary of world's first atomic bombing

Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing on the Japanese city of by the US during the Second World War, with its Mayor urging the international community to unite against serious threats to humanity.

Aug 6, 2020

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Search Results for: NATO countries

Coronavirus scare peaks as three new strains of virus detected in South Korea

Karnataka: Hindi imposition criticised, possibility of language test for non-Kannadigas spark debate

Hong Kong media mogul arrested over suspected foreign collusion

Coronavirus India update: Record single-day spike of 64,399 cases, tally nears 21,53,011

'China, Russia, Iran trying to influence US prez election'

India allows entry of OCI cardholders for US, UK and selected countries

India, China hold military-level talks in Ladakh, to discuss Depsang situation

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

Sri Lanka election: Rajapaksa brothers win 'super-majority' in parliamentary polls

IPL 13: BCCI to invite tender for title sponsorship after Vivo's suspension

Twitter labelling state-controlled media, govt officials so users make informed decisions

Foreign Jamaatis free to leave India after apology, SC told

Emirates promises 'free funeral' to loyal fliers if Covid infected

How US govt's 7% per-country cap on green card punishes Indian immigrants

Hiroshima marks 75th anniversary of world's first atomic bombing

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]