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Wednesday, 23 September 2020

Trump says may or may not approve stricter FDA guidelines for Covid vaccine

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Antarctica To Lift Seas By Metres Per Degree Of Warming, Study Finds

Raising Earth's average surface temperature another degree Celsius will lock in 2.5 metres of sea level rise from Antarctica alone and an extra three degrees see the frozen continent lift oceans 6.5...

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CCTV Cameras Installed By Delhi Police "Abysmally Low": Auditor's Report

The percentage of satisfactorily functioning CCTV cameras out of a total 3,870 installed in the national capital by the Delhi police is "abysmally low", said the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)...

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Kashmir’s first NAT-PCR facility a lifesaver for residents

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Tuesday, 22 September 2020

Nike expects permanent shift to online sales

The sportswear giant has seen digital sales soar and says few customers will revert back to stores.

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Support builds for Trump’s SC pick as Romney backs Senate vote

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Indian-Americans Have Powered Economic Growth Of US: Joe Biden

Indian Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate...

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CLAT 2020: Observers to check Covid measures at exam centres

As the CLAT-2020 exam to be held on September 28, a slew of protocols to minimize the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus has been firmed up for the entrance test to law universities next Monday.

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CBSE compartment exam 2020: Retests begin; maths paper was tough, say students

CBSE compartment examinations of as many as 14 subjects were conducted in five centres of the city.

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Indian-Americans Have Powered Economic Growth Of US: Joe Biden

‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’

It’s well-established that the multiple incursions into eastern Ladakh in May came after months of planning and approval by the top political hierarchy in Beijing. Now, a report says China began constructing at least 13 new military positions right after the Doklam face-off with India in 2017. Stratfor, a US-based global security and intelligence consultancy platform, said China began building three airbases, five permanent air defence positions and five heliports as part of a larger strategy.

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UK sends US evidence on Islamic State 'Beatles'

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of killing Western hostages in Iraq and Syria.

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Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call

Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.

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Is the world entering a new Cold War?

The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.

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The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president'

Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.

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Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

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How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse

From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight?

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Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore

The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.

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Indian-Americans Have Powered Economic Growth Of US: Joe Biden

New Guidelines Issued For Pharma Giants Manufacturing Covid Vaccine

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a new set of guidelines, focusing on safety, immunogenicity and efficacy parameters for pharma giants who are developing COVID-19 vaccines.

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Indian-Americans Have Powered Economic Growth Of US: Joe Biden

Coronavirus LIVE: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 55-Lakh Mark

India's coronavirus tally crossed the 55-lakh mark with a spike of 75,083 cases and 1,053 deaths on Tuesday. However, the country has achieved record recoveries of 1,01,468 COVID-19 patients in the...

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Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha gives govt walkover on 7 bills

With opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha empty — their occupants walked out on Tuesday saying they would boycott proceedings until the suspension of eight MPs was revoked — the House passed seven bills, including one for return to the Lok Sabha, in a record time of three and a half hours.

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Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov

Famous British firearms manufacturing company Webley & Scott (W&S), which armed the Allied forces during the two World Wars and produced weapons for at least 15 countries, will mark its presence in the Indian subcontinent from November with the manufacturing of arms from its new unit in UP’s Sandila (Hardoi), barely 30 km from Lucknow. It will be the first foreign company to manufacture firearms in India.

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‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’

Reinfection of Covid-19 has been confirmed using whole genome sequencing in four healthcare workers from Mumbai. All four have a more severe Covid-19 infection as compared to their earlier episode, according to a preprint published on The Lancet medical journal’s website. Those reinfected include three doctors from Nair Hospital and healthcare worker from Hinduja Hospital.

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Congress, Other Opposition Parties Plan Nationwide Stir Over Farm Bills

Opposition parties and farmers' groups across the country, including the Congress and the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), have announced plans to vigorously protest the two controversial farm bills...

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Indoor stadium construction underway in J&K’s Kupwara

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Monday, 21 September 2020

NASA Plans Mission To Moon By 2024, To Cost $28 Billion

NASA on Monday revealed its latest plan to return astronauts to the Moon in 2024, and estimated the cost of meeting that deadline at $28 billion, $16 billion of which would be spent on the lunar...

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World Leaders Mark UN 75th Anniversary Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

World leaders came together, virtually, on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, as the deadly coronavirus pandemic and tensions between the United States and China challenge the...

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US moves to restore UN curbs on Iran

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World Leaders Mark UN 75th Anniversary Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

"Sushashan": PM Modi's Thumbs Up For Mr Good Governance Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's moniker of "Sushashan Babu" (Mr Good Governance) was endorsed on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- a former political rival who ahead of the 2015 state...

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2/3rd of NSA detentions in 2017-18 in MP: MHA

Nearly two-thirds of the total 1,198 preventive detentions under the National Security Act (NSA) in 2017-18 were made in Madhya Pradesh and 28% in Uttar Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. A total of 697 persons were detained under NSA in the country in 2018, of which 495 were in Madhya Pradesh & 167 in Uttar Pradesh.

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China encroaches upon Nepal land, builds infra

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Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies

The Indian Railways will procure 44 Vande Bharat train sets for Rs 2,000 crore through reverse auction, which officials said is perhaps the biggest such bid. In this “domestic tender”, the qualified bidders will quote their prices online and it will be live. The bidder quoting the lowest price will get the order to produce these train sets.

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Italy votes to slash size of parliament by a third

More than 67% voted in favour of reducing the number of lawmakers by a third, projections say.

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Young Man, Woman Found Riddled With Bullets In Noida House: Police

The bodies of a 21-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman riddled with bullets were found inside a house in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Monday, police said.

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6 Ricin-Laced Letters Sent To US, Including White House: Canada Police

Canadian police on Monday searched an apartment in a Montreal suburb linked to the woman arrested for sending a ricin-filled envelope to the White House and to five other addresses in Texas, the Royal...

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Updates: India Reports Over 54 Lakh COVID-19 Cases, 87,882 Deaths So Far

India has recorded 54,87,580 COVID-19 cases so far with 86,961 new infections. 1,130 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 87,882. 93,356 patients have recovered from the...

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Would have undone ties downgrade: Pak on diplomat row

Pakistan has justified in an official statement its decision to not allow a senior Indian diplomat to lead the Indian mission, accusing India of trying to “circumvent the effect of downgrading of relations”. Pakistan had blocked the appointment of Jayant Khobragade, an IFS officer of 1995 batch, saying he was too senior to lead the Indian mission at a time bilateral ties had been downgraded.

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Provide food, aid to starving 1.2 lakh sex workers: SC

Saddened by the plight of sex workers rendered jobless across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre and states to urgently consider providing them relief in the form of dry rations, monetary assistance as well as masks, soaps and sanitisers. “Without waiting for our orders, see if you can do something,” a bench said.

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2G case: Raja, Kanimozhi challenge hearing plea

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Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.

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NYPD officer charged with spying for China

Baimadajie Angwang reported on activities of Chinese citizens in New York, according to court documents.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg death: Voters on what happens next

We asked voters from across the US to weigh in on the justice's death and what should happen next.

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Coronavirus economy: The 'banker ladies' saving friends from debt

Amid a pandemic and economic crisis, minority communities turn to traditional saving methods to help.

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How Mali's coup affects the fight against jihadists

Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants - what difference will the coup make?

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Bollywood bets on the small screen as Covid shuts cinemas

The pandemic has shaken the film industry, forcing it to think outside of the box office.

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Trump could face tax fraud probe, Manhattan prosecutor says

Manhattan's district attorney said on Monday he might have grounds to investigate President Donald Trump and his businesses for tax fraud, as he seeks to persuade a federal appeals court to let him obtain Trump's tax returns. The lawyers said the "mountainous" public allegations of misconduct, including misstatements about business properties, could justify a grand jury probe into possible tax fraud.

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Cluster farming to boost earnings of vegetable growers in J&K’s Kandi village

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Sunday, 20 September 2020

US to slap curbs on over 2 dozen targets tied to Iran arms

The US on Monday will sanction over two dozen people and entities involved in Iran’s nuclear, missile and conventional arms programmes, a US official said, putting teeth behind UN sanctions on Tehran that Washington argues have resumed despite the opposition of allies and adversaries.

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8 Dead After Building Collapses In Bhiwandi Near Mumbai

At least eightpeople have died after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai early this morning.

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Emmys 2020: List Of Winners - 'Schitt's Creek' Sweeps The Comedy Awards

The Emmys began with Schitt's Creek sweeping up the top prizes in the comedy section.

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Emmys 2020: What Priyanka Chopra Shared With A Throwback Memory

Priyanka Chopra, who attended the Emmys in 2016 and 2017 and took over the red carpet both times, reminded us of how stunning she made head turns at the awards just a few years ago

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UPSEE 2020: 26% skip exam in city; candidates favour selfies over social distancing

According to officials, 74% candidates out of total 1.6 lakh who had registered for the test took the exam. They said the pandemic could not make much impact because there is a drop of just six percentage points in comparison to last year’s 80% attendance.

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8 Dead After Building Collapses In Bhiwandi Near Mumbai

Bhiwandi: 20 to 25 feared At least 20 to 25 people are feared trapped after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai early this morning.

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Emmys 2020: List Of Winners - 'Schitt's Creek' Sweeps The Comedy Awards

The Emmys began with Schitt's Creek sweeping up the top prizes in the comedy section.

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8 Dead After Building Collapses In Bhiwandi Near Mumbai

At least eightpeople have died after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai early this morning.

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Emmys 2020: List Of Winners - 'Schitt's Creek' Sweeps The Comedy Awards

The Emmys began with Schitt's Creek sweeping up the top prizes in the comedy section.

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Emmys 2020: List Of Winners - 'Schitt's Creek' Sweeps The Comedy Awards

The Emmys began with Schitt's Creek sweeping up the top prizes in the comedy section.

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Emmys 2020: What Priyanka Chopra Shared With A Throwback Memory

Live: 8 killed as building collapses in Thane

At least eight people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. Rescue operations are under way. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

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Travel, PDS help for migrants in new labour code

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FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is all set to be amended, under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad.

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Won’t change programme on Muslims: Channel to SC

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Emmys 2020: What Priyanka Chopra Shared With A Throwback Memory

Updates: India's Covid Tally Crosses 54-Lakh Mark, Total 86,752 Deaths

India's coronavirus tally reached to 54,00,619 cases with the fresh spike of 92,605 new cases, the Health Ministry data showed. About 43 lakh Covid patients have recovered so far; 94,612 patients...

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Emmys 2020: What Priyanka Chopra Shared With A Throwback Memory

Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work

Out of a total 204.7 crore persondays of work generated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) since April this year women account for 52.5% (107.4 crore) persondays. In terms of absolute numbers over 4.3 crore women have been provided employment since April.

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Neighbourhood in focus: PM to hold e-summit with Rajapaksa

India’s immediate neighbourhood is coming into focus again with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to have his first virtual summit with Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on September 26, his first with any leader in the neighbourhood. The summit could be right on the heels of Modi’s address to the UN General Assembly, which will be delivered virtually this year.

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Emmy Awards 2020: Jimmy Kimmel kicks off virtual ceremony

Nominated actors will have someone waiting outside their home to hand over an award if they win.

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Climate Week: World split on urgency of tackling rising temperatures, global poll shows

Concern about climate change is growing, but there are big differences about the need for rapid action.

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COVID-19 likely to become a seasonal disease, say scientists

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Saturday, 19 September 2020

Realme Narzo 20 Series India Launch: Here's What We Know So Far

Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A, and the Realme Narzo 20 will be launching in India on September 21 and will support Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. That's pretty all that has been revealed...

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WHO Endorses Protocol For Coronavirus Herbal Medicine Trials

The World Health Organization endorsed Saturday a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics.

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$13,000 Fine For Breaking Coronavirus Rules In England

People in England who refuse to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus could face fines of up to 10,000 pounds ($13,000, 11,000 euros) under tough new regulations announced Saturday to tackle...

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$13,000 Fine For Breaking Coronavirus Rules In England

US Reimposes UN Sanctions On Iran, Says Mike Pompeo

The United States unilaterally proclaimed on Saturday that UN sanctions against Iran are back in force and promised to punish those who violate them, in a move that risks increasing Washington's...

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US Reimposes UN Sanctions On Iran, Says Mike Pompeo

Envelope with deadly poison ricin addressed to White House intercepted

An envelope addressed to the White House and intercepted by US authorities contained a substance identified as ricin, a deadly poison that appeared to have been sent from Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Saturday.

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Actor-Dancer, Associate Arrested For Selling Drugs In Karnataka: Cops

Police on Saturday said they have arrested two persons, including actor-choreographer-dancer Kishore Aman Shetty, who were allegedly trying to sell banned drug MDMA, also known as Ecstasy.

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Trump Says Will "Most Likely" Pick Woman To Succeed US Top Court Judge

US President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to nominate a successor, likely a woman, to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "very soon."

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"Financial Frauds Spike Due To Digital Payment Dependence": Ajit Doval

Asking citizens to be cautious while being online, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Friday financial frauds have seen exponential increase due to greater dependence on digital...

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Coronavirus LIVE: India's Covid Tally Crosses 53-Lakh Mark, 85,619 Deaths

India's COVID-19 case tally crossed the 53-lakh mark with a spike of 93,337 new cases in last 24 hours, data released by the Health Ministry on Saturday showed. The total number of confirmed cases now...

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TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

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How the oil industry made us doubt climate change

Energy companies stand accused of trying to downplay their contribution to global warming.

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The Indian queens who modelled for the world's first vaccine

The mystery surrounding a 19th Century portrait and its role in one of the first immunisation campaigns.

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Janusz Walus: Why far-right Polish football fans idolise a murderer in South Africa

Janusz Walus killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, sparking fears of a racial civil war.

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'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change'

Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Nigerian filmmakers risking jail with lesbian movie Ife

The film board in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are banned, says the film violates strict laws on homosexuality.

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'I was paralysed but a year on I'm running a mountain marathon'

Twelve months ago Carole Fortune, 56, suffered a stroke as she got out of bed, leaving half her body paralysed.

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US Delays Ban On TikTok By One Week

The US Department of Commerce announced Saturday that it is postponing until at least September 27 the ban on downloading the popular TikTok video-sharing app in the United States, which was to take...

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TikTok Confirms Proposed Deal With Oracle, Walmart For US Business

Popular video app TikTok announced Saturday it had prepared a deal with Oracle as its US technology provider and Walmart as a commercial partner, the day before a federal ban was to go into effect...

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TikTok Confirms Proposed Deal With Oracle, Walmart For US Business

Telangana Innovator Creates Technology That Kills Covid Within 15 Seconds

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has motivated innovators across the country to develop technology to combat the COVID-19 virus. One such piece of tech has been developed by an innovator from...

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6 Amazing Benefits of Aloe Vera for Hair, Skin and Weight-Loss

Aloe vera for skin, hair and weight loss: Aloe vera is one of the oldest plants known to provide many amazing benefits for skin, health, weight loss and more. Know the top 6 aloe vera benefits here.

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Friday, 18 September 2020

Indian Among Six Indicted In Amazon Bribery Case In US

Six people, including an Indian national and an Indian-American, were indicted by a US grand jury on Friday with conspiring to pay over USD 100,000 in commercial bribes to employees and contractors of...

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