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WHO Chief Hopes Coronavirus Pandemic Will End In "Less Than 2 Years"

The planet should be able to rein in the novel coronavirus pandemic faster than the two years it took to tame the 1918 flu pandemic, the World Health Organization chief said Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j1oC8r https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian National Arrested In $21 Million H-1B Visa Fraud Case

An Indian national has been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud and for inducing foreign nationals to come to the US using fraudulently obtained H-1B visas, federal prosecutors said... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aO8UKR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Won't Be Able To Know End Of This Election.. Maybe Never," Says Trump

US President Donald Trump warned Friday that the results of the November 3 presidential election could take weeks or months to determine. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j3wpmh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bengaluru Crosses 1-Lakh Mark With 2,948 New Coronavirus Cases In A Day

Bengaluru Crosses 1-Lakh Mark With 2,948 New Coronavirus Cases In A Day Coronavirus cases in Bengaluru, one of the worst-affected metro cities in the country, crossed the one-lakh mark today with 2,948 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Karnataka health... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aSr5zm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3aNRxu0 August 21, 2020 at 09:47PM

Bengaluru Crosses 1-Lakh Mark With 2,948 New Coronavirus Cases In A Day

Coronavirus cases in Bengaluru, one of the worst-affected metro cities in the country, crossed the one-lakh mark today with 2,948 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Karnataka health... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aSr5zm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unemployment allowance: 50% of pay for 3-mnth

The Centre on Thursday eased norms to offer 50% of salary for three months as unemployment allowance to lakhs of workers who are members of the Employees State Insurance Corporation and lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CPexMw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

9 trapped in Telangana power station fire mishap

Rescue efforts are on to rescue nine persons trapped in a fire mishap at TS Genco's hydel power station at Srisailam left bank canal in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2E2ZVtD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hockey India's High Performance Director resigns

Hockey India's (HI) High-Performance Director, David John, has resigned from his post, sources told TOI. While the Australian has cited personal reasons behind his decision, sources say that the coach was "feeling left out" despite the Sports Authority of India renewing his contract until September 2021. Sources said John was lately also "not included in WhatsApp groups". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EkBlUH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indore retains title of cleanest city for 4th time

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BJP united, ready for bypolls: Manipur CM

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India,-China to ‘sincerely’ work on disengagement

With the LAC disengagement stalled for some weeks now, India and China held another round of diplomatic dialogue on Thursday to break the deadlock that has persisted because of Chinese reluctance to withdraw from certain areas in eastern Ladakh. The foreign ministry said both sides had agreed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yl2IoZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Multilateralism failed test in pandemic:Jaishankar

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Twitter's Going Crazy Over 'The Batman' Logo

Twitter's Going Crazy Over 'The Batman' Logo Both the logo and the teaser poster feature just two colours - black and red - setting a dramatic and brooding theme from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iU6qNS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2E2ZGPh August 20, 2020 at 09:47PM

VP Naidu gets candid on life beyond politics

VP Naidu gets candid on life beyond politics The Vice President of India gets candid about his life beyond politics, his love for badminton and cinema, passion for travel and food and memories of good friends Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, whom he deeply misses from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YlOVOP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/31gRN1u August 20, 2020 at 08:56PM

Twitter's Going Crazy Over 'The Batman' Logo

Both the logo and the teaser poster feature just two colours - black and red - setting a dramatic and brooding theme from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iU6qNS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

VP Naidu gets candid on life beyond politics

The Vice President of India gets candid about his life beyond politics, his love for badminton and cinema, passion for travel and food and memories of good friends Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, whom he deeply misses from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YlOVOP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No proof of reinfection among recovered, says ICMR

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UK company to build IPL bio-secure bubble in UAE

UK-based safety and security operating company Restrata has secured the deal to build the bio-security bubble for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in UAE this year. Restrata, which operates out of the United Kingdom and the UAE, pipped the Tata group to secure the deal. Restrata was most recently was hired by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for series against WI and Pak. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2E8Ik3n https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Harris: Trump's leadership failure cost lives

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Heavy Rain Leaves Parts Of Delhi, Neighbouring Areas Flooded

Delhi and neighbouring areas received heavy rainfall overnight, bringing down the temperature to 27 degree celsius. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aDgata https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Barack Obama To Say Donald Trump Never Took Presidency "Seriously"

Barack Obama, America's first black president, will use his Democratic convention speech Wednesday to brand President Donald Trump as someone who never took his office seriously, putting US democracy... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YjEnzP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India, China to hold talks to end border standoff

With the LAC disengagement hitting a roadblock, India and China will hold another meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) on Thursday to break the impasse. The process initiated on July 26 has hardly seen any progress in the past few weeks because of, according to sources in New Delhi, China’s reluctance to withdraw from Depsang and Pangong areas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hf15R5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'India to give Covid vaccine to B'desh on priority'

India will supply Covid vaccine to Bangladesh on a priority basis as and when it gets the nod and mass production starts, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said in Dhaka on Wednesday. “For us, Bangladesh is always a priority country,” Shringla told journalists during a visit to Bangladesh, his first to the neighbouring during the pandemic, signalling the importance of the bilateral relationship. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g7qf2E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bhushan to SC: Defer hearing; will file review

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Covid live: Recovery rate now stands at 73.8%

Covid live: Recovery rate now stands at 73.8% India registered a record number of fresh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, crossing the 70,000-mark for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. With 70,101 new cases, the country’s tally crossed the 28-lakh mark at 28,33,015. Stay here for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2E0ZU9D https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3iYf26o August 19, 2020 at 08:56PM

6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Singapore

6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Singapore An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was reported near Singapore on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aBeyQA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Ek3yuZ August 19, 2020 at 08:47PM

Covid live: Recovery rate now stands at 73.8%

India registered a record number of fresh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, crossing the 70,000-mark for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. With 70,101 new cases, the country’s tally crossed the 28-lakh mark at 28,33,015. Stay here for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2E0ZU9D https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Singapore

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was reported near Singapore on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aBeyQA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bengaluru College Student Found Dead, Suicide Suspected: Police

A post-graduate student of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru was found dead in his room, the police said, adding that suicide is suspected. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/320jWJ6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Non-Gandhi should be Cong chief: Priyanka

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Mauritius Arrests Indian Captain, Deputy Of Oil-Spill Ship

Mauritius Arrests Indian Captain, Deputy Of Oil-Spill Ship Mauritian authorities on Tuesday arrested the Indian captain of a Japanese-owned ship wrecked off the island nation's coast, spewing tonnes of oil into pristine waters, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kWvt4K https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2EfIcia August 18, 2020 at 09:47PM

Cucumber (Kheera) Tikki Is The Coolest Snack You Can Make For Monsoon Weight Loss

Cucumber (Kheera) Tikki Is The Coolest Snack You Can Make For Monsoon Weight Loss Here's a recipe of kheera tikki made with the cool cucumbers. Yes, cucumber is not limited to just salads, it can be churned into something as delicious as tikki and here's how you can do it. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31WLDmg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/316DhZQ August 18, 2020 at 09:47PM

India eyeing Oxford's Covid vaccine AstraZeneca

India eyeing Oxford's Covid vaccine AstraZeneca India is eyeing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate as the likely first shot against Covid-19 to be available for Indians by end of 2020, while locally developed candidates are also being watched closely as it is felt that they may also enter the market with a gap of few weeks if cleared in trials, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kYSB2M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3aGNYFF August 18, 2020 at 08:56PM

India planning 'air bubbles' with 13 more nations

India planning 'air bubbles' with 13 more nations Travel between India and over two dozen countries could soon be possible as more ‘air bubbles’ are being created as an interim measure to ensure connectivity till regular flights resume. Aviation minister H S Puri on Tuesday said on social media that negotiations for air bubbles are on with 13 countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gaafwX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/34eqWF8 August 18, 2020 at 08:56PM

Govt may allow Covid-19 testing-on-demand

Govt may allow Covid-19 testing-on-demand from Times of India https://ift.tt/319c6Oj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Yf0siT August 18, 2020 at 08:56PM

Mauritius Arrests Indian Captain, Deputy Of Oil-Spill Ship

Mauritian authorities on Tuesday arrested the Indian captain of a Japanese-owned ship wrecked off the island nation's coast, spewing tonnes of oil into pristine waters, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kWvt4K https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cucumber (Kheera) Tikki Is The Coolest Snack You Can Make For Monsoon Weight Loss

Here's a recipe of kheera tikki made with the cool cucumbers. Yes, cucumber is not limited to just salads, it can be churned into something as delicious as tikki and here's how you can do it. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31WLDmg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India eyeing Oxford's Covid vaccine AstraZeneca

India is eyeing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate as the likely first shot against Covid-19 to be available for Indians by end of 2020, while locally developed candidates are also being watched closely as it is felt that they may also enter the market with a gap of few weeks if cleared in trials, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kYSB2M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India planning 'air bubbles' with 13 more nations

Travel between India and over two dozen countries could soon be possible as more ‘air bubbles’ are being created as an interim measure to ensure connectivity till regular flights resume. Aviation minister H S Puri on Tuesday said on social media that negotiations for air bubbles are on with 13 countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gaafwX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Govt may allow Covid-19 testing-on-demand

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"Have Added To Covid Count...": Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Tests Positive

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw has tested positive for coronavirus, the chief of biopharmaceutical firm Biocon has tweeted. "I have added to the Covid count by testing positive. Mild symptoms n I hope it stays... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ay8kkt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

6.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Manila In Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 was reported near Manila, Philippines on Tuesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Ea2hX9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Testing increased 10-fold, but Covid positivity rate remains stable at 8%

The Covid-19 positivity rate has stabilised at around 8% over the last fortnight even as daily testing has increased by almost 10 times as compared to last month. This has resulted in India crossing a total of over three crore samples tested cumulatively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/316t2Vs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India reiterates 'LAC is non-negotiable' stand

India will continue to strongly press its demand for China to withdraw its troops and restore status quo ante along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, though it remains prepared for the long haul in the high-altitude region. “The LAC is simply not negotiable. Our troops will remain forward deployed in eastern Ladakh till the Chinese soldiers withdraw,” from Times of India https://ift.tt/314MHoB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ready to work with India for mutual trust: China

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'Road map ready for export of desi weapons'

'Road map ready for export of desi weapons' from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EcC1eV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3iT00hY August 17, 2020 at 08:56PM

Jha says 100 leaders wrote to Sonia, Cong denies

Jha says 100 leaders wrote to Sonia, Cong denies The ticklish issue of ad-hoc leadership in Congress was back in focus when a tweet by suspended party man Sanjay Jha, claiming that a large group of leaders had written to Sonia Gandhi seeking internal elections, prompted an instant denial from the party but not before it had triggered feverish speculation about the emergence of a ‘ginger group’ within the party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y9AVrn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2CBOmbX August 17, 2020 at 08:56PM

'Road map ready for export of desi weapons'

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Jha says 100 leaders wrote to Sonia, Cong denies

The ticklish issue of ad-hoc leadership in Congress was back in focus when a tweet by suspended party man Sanjay Jha, claiming that a large group of leaders had written to Sonia Gandhi seeking internal elections, prompted an instant denial from the party but not before it had triggered feverish speculation about the emergence of a ‘ginger group’ within the party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y9AVrn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Banks plan EMI deferment for home loans

Lenders, including SBI, are working on restructuring options for home loans where the overall tenure of the loan does not extend by more than two years, even after relaxing the repayment schedule. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DYRXl5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UP using CDR for contact tracing for months

Kerala Police’s decision to trace contacts of Covid patients with their call detail records (CDR) has attracted widespread criticism, with many saying that the procedure amounts to breach of privacy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3221gZH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Live: Fire breaks out in Parliament Annexe Building

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EcggeV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Zealand delays polls after Auckland outbreak

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday chose to delay New Zealand's national elections by four weeks as the country deals with a new coronavirus outbreak in its largest city, Auckland. The election had been scheduled for September 19 but will now be held on October 17. Under New Zealand law, Ardern had the option of delaying the election for up to about two months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g02oSl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's Covid fatality rate continues to decline

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5 month data shows rlwys refunds exceeded revenue

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LS, RS to meet on alternate days for next session

in order to accommodate members in the chambers and galleries of both House. To adapt to the new normal of physical distancing necessitated by coronavirus, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will also see staggered sitting arrangements and audio-visual connectivity across both the chambers to allow members to participate in the proceedings from they are seated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iMcJDb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chauhan scored several tons on political pitch

Chauhan scored several tons on political pitch from Times of India https://ift.tt/31VWM6B https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Q0pMVb August 16, 2020 at 08:56PM

Cyberattack on NHAI traced to Hong Kong IP address

Cyberattack on NHAI traced to Hong Kong IP address from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PXFEYH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2PW5GeH August 16, 2020 at 08:56PM

Chauhan scored several tons on political pitch

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Cyberattack on NHAI traced to Hong Kong IP address

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"Reflecting On Past 74 Years": Kamala Harris Tweets On Independence Day

US Senator Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, today extended her wishes on India's Independence Day, which was celebrated yesterday, on August 15. Ms Harris, 55,is the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3g50rEe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MS Dhoni quits international cricket; Suresh Raina follows suit

Dhoni brought down the curtains on his international career, leaving most of his teammates stumped. Within minutes, his CSK and former India teammate Suresh Raina, too, announced his international retirement. Though Dhoni did not specify whether his announcement was only regarding international cricket, CSK sources indicated that both he and Raina would continue playing for the franchise at least till IPL’s 2021 edition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Czs0rI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blog: What Hindutva trolls can learn from Gandhi

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Kamala Harris On Her Mother, Long Walks In Chennai And Love For Idli

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Saturday took a trip down memory lane, recalling her mother's attempts to "instil a love of good idli" in her and sister Maya and "long walks"... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30WIROu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Live: PM pays tribute to Vajpayee on his death anniversary

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Google celebrates India's 74th Independence Day

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Share your independence day greetings

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"You Have So Much To Be Proud Of": Netanyahu To India On Independence Day

"You Have So Much To Be Proud Of": Netanyahu To India On Independence Day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday congratulated his Indian counterpart and a "very good friend" Narendra Modi and the people of India on the eve of the country's Independence Day,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3asudlm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3avlBKv August 14, 2020 at 09:47PM

PM Modi To Address Nation From Red Fort On 74th Independence Day

PM Modi To Address Nation From Red Fort On 74th Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort this morning. The Prime Minister will receive the Guard... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3and24w https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3fWdYxJ August 14, 2020 at 09:47PM

Government Afraid To Face Chinese Intentions In Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi

Government Afraid To Face Chinese Intentions In Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again criticised the government on the Ladakh situation today, and claimed that the country will have to pay a "huge price". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kETYDD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3kTo5aD August 14, 2020 at 09:47PM

'EMI of Ankita's flat paid from Sushant's account'

'EMI of Ankita's flat paid from Sushant's account' According to Ani, the EMI of a flat where SSR's ex-girlfriend used to stay was deducted from the Kai Po Che actor's bank account, claimed a ED officer. However, Ankita has strongly reacted to the claims and issued pictures of her bank statement proving that she paid her EMIs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33Zwa7k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2DWJi2t August 14, 2020 at 08:56PM

Redmi 9 Prime First Impressions

Redmi 9 Prime First Impressions Redmi 9 Prime is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and slots below the Redmi Note 9 in India. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31T58w2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3axWPth August 14, 2020 at 08:47PM

"You Have So Much To Be Proud Of": Netanyahu To India On Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday congratulated his Indian counterpart and a "very good friend" Narendra Modi and the people of India on the eve of the country's Independence Day,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3asudlm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi To Address Nation From Red Fort On 74th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort this morning. The Prime Minister will receive the Guard... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3and24w https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Government Afraid To Face Chinese Intentions In Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again criticised the government on the Ladakh situation today, and claimed that the country will have to pay a "huge price". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kETYDD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'EMI of Ankita's flat paid from Sushant's account'

According to Ani, the EMI of a flat where SSR's ex-girlfriend used to stay was deducted from the Kai Po Che actor's bank account, claimed a ED officer. However, Ankita has strongly reacted to the claims and issued pictures of her bank statement proving that she paid her EMIs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33Zwa7k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Redmi 9 Prime First Impressions

Redmi 9 Prime is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and slots below the Redmi Note 9 in India. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31T58w2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cracks between BCCI & National Cricket Academy?

With batting legend Rahul Dravid at the helm, the academy has time and again insisted that it is trying to put better work policies and a clearer, more structured vision in place but that, BCCI members say, should happen only once the BCCI and the academy together acknowledge that “at the moment, the NCA is a glorified government hospital where nobody wants to go”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3amvNow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mayawati's Party Asks MLAs Who Merged With Congress To Vote Against It

Six MLAs who shifted from Mayawati's party to the Congress in Rajasthan have been asked by the former party to vote against the Ashok Gehlot government during the trust vote, which, sources said, is... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31M6Gb6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"We Keep This Love In A Photograph": Chahal's Adorable Pic With Fiancee

Yuzvendra Chahal shared a picture with fiancee Dhanashree Verma. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30Qib1Q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Seizes Iranian Fuel Cargoes For First Time: Report

The US government has for the first time seized vessels allegedly loaded with Iranian fuel in violation of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Foki4H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dad asked for jackfruit from village: Pranab's son

Less than a week before former President Pranab Mukherjee went on ventilator support, he had called up his son with a request. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kH5XjW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PIO scribe to Trump: 'Do you regret your lies?'

A Pune-born Indian-American journalist dropped a bombshell in the White House Press Room on Thursday with a loaded question, bluntly asking US President Donald Trump to his face if he regrets his lies and dishonestly. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y1iuFb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Name Surfaced In Court Case: BJP On Aaditya Thackeray Heading Padma Panel

Name Surfaced In Court Case: BJP On Aaditya Thackeray Heading Padma Panel The Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government has set up a committee headed by state Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray to recommend names of eminent personalities for the Padma awards to be declared next... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2FfukF7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/31QDfED August 13, 2020 at 09:47PM

Name Surfaced In Court Case: BJP On Aaditya Thackeray Heading Padma Panel

The Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government has set up a committee headed by state Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray to recommend names of eminent personalities for the Padma awards to be declared next... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2FfukF7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Like UP, Karnataka may seize rioters’ properties

The Karnataka government ordered a magisterial inquiry into the violence in parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday night. Deputy commissioner of Bengaluru Urban GN Shivamurthy as executive magistrate may inquire into the violence and submit a report within three months, sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gSkA1B https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Biden, Harris vow to 'rebuild' America post-Trump

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris launched their joint bid for the White House Wednesday, with vice presidential nominee Harris saying Americans are "crying out for leadership" to overcome a triple crisis of health, racial injustice and a ravaged economy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33UrVtZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NADA, UAE to jointly carry out dope tests in IPL

NADA has already been in touch with its UAE counterpart and, according to the initial talks, the cricketers will be subjected to both in and out-of-competition testing, with maximum emphasis on carrying out a ‘no-contact’ testing in accordance with restrictions placed by local health authorities to ensure protection of cricketers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kIdpeu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump admin relaxes few rules for H-1B holders

The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas holders allowing them to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had prior to the proclamation of the visa ban. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gTwEzs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Name Surfaced In Court Case: BJP On Aaditya Thackeray Heading Padma Panel

The Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government has set up a committee headed by state Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray to recommend names of eminent personalities for the Padma awards to be declared next... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2FfukF7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

H-1B Visa Holders Allowed To Enter US On Conditions

H-1B Visa Holders Allowed To Enter US On Conditions The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas allowing visa holders to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had prior to the proclamation of the visa... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30OUaIw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3kE92Bb August 12, 2020 at 09:47PM

Amarinder Singh Lost Has "Mental Balance": Congress MP Pratap Bajwa

Amarinder Singh Lost Has "Mental Balance": Congress MP Pratap Bajwa Congress MP Pratap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday said that Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh "has lost his mental balance" because he was questioned on 121 deaths in hooch tragedy by his own... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kBujLY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3akKGYt August 12, 2020 at 09:47PM

Sliding doors & 180 kmph top speed in trains run by pvt cos

Sliding doors & 180 kmph top speed in trains run by pvt cos The trains to be operated by private players may have swanky features like that of Metro trains or Vande Bharat Express, including electronic sliding doors, passenger surveillance system, public address announcement system, display of information and destination boards. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31OX52W https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2CnBmXj August 12, 2020 at 08:56PM

CRPF-secured 'hostels' likely for J&K panchayat members

CRPF-secured 'hostels' likely for J&K panchayat members Hostel-type lodging facilities, to be secured by CRPF, are being identified in all districts of Kashmir to accommodate and shield grassroot-level people’s representatives and political workers from terrorist threats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3alRmWq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/30RcUqM August 12, 2020 at 08:56PM

10-Month-Old Given Sanitiser-Mixed At Tripura Health Centre

10-Month-Old Given Sanitiser-Mixed At Tripura Health Centre A ten-month-old baby in Tripura's Unakoti district was allegedly given water mixed with sanitiser to drink at a health centre where he was taken for administering a polio vaccine, police said on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fOrSlL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2PQZ80Q August 12, 2020 at 08:47PM

H-1B Visa Holders Allowed To Enter US On Conditions

The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas allowing visa holders to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had prior to the proclamation of the visa... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30OUaIw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amarinder Singh Lost Has "Mental Balance": Congress MP Pratap Bajwa

Congress MP Pratap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday said that Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh "has lost his mental balance" because he was questioned on 121 deaths in hooch tragedy by his own... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kBujLY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sliding doors & 180 kmph top speed in trains run by pvt cos

The trains to be operated by private players may have swanky features like that of Metro trains or Vande Bharat Express, including electronic sliding doors, passenger surveillance system, public address announcement system, display of information and destination boards. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31OX52W https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CRPF-secured 'hostels' likely for J&K panchayat members

Hostel-type lodging facilities, to be secured by CRPF, are being identified in all districts of Kashmir to accommodate and shield grassroot-level people’s representatives and political workers from terrorist threats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3alRmWq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

10-Month-Old Given Sanitiser-Mixed At Tripura Health Centre

A ten-month-old baby in Tripura's Unakoti district was allegedly given water mixed with sanitiser to drink at a health centre where he was taken for administering a polio vaccine, police said on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fOrSlL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MLA's relative, 110 arsonists held for Bengaluru

The Bengaluru police, who fought a pitched battle with arsonists in the narrow streets of K G Halli and D J Halli for over six hours, on Wednesday morning said that the situation had been brought under control. A total of 110 people have been arrested. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aof2cH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Government has a ‘call warning’: Things to know

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This is the mask that Bill Gates wears

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Trump Says "Surprised" At Joe Biden's Pick For "Meanest, Horrible" Harris

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Kamala Harris the "most horrible" member of the US Senate and said he was "surprised" Joe Biden had picked her as his vice presidential candidate. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31JP4ws https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts Cite Pilots' Wrong Decision As Major Reason For Kozhikode Crash

A gust of wind, wrong decision by the pilots, the condition of the air strip and even faulty indication by the instrument landing system could be possible reasons for the crash of the Air India... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XQIzXm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

IPL sponsorship: BCCI looks to raise Rs 300cr

The BCCI has decided to expand its official partners in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from three to five - looking to bring two additional partners at an average commitment of Rs 40cr each - and are aiming to raise anywhere around Rs 300cr in the wake of Vivo's exit. Further, TOI understands, the cricket board is zeroing in on a "substantial deal" for title rights. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iwGojD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Model loses 76kg after ditiching her toxic ex

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Govt panel to discuss vaccine selection, procurement

Govt panel to discuss vaccine selection, procurement As Russia claim- ed that it has developed a coronavirus vaccine, India’s national expert committee on vaccine administration will meet on Wednesday to deliberate on key issues of suitable vaccine selection, procurement, delivery and who should be immunised on priority, keeping in mind logistics and equity aspects. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31MxhEI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3fO1314 August 11, 2020 at 08:56PM

Govt panel to discuss vaccine selection, procurement

As Russia claim- ed that it has developed a coronavirus vaccine, India’s national expert committee on vaccine administration will meet on Wednesday to deliberate on key issues of suitable vaccine selection, procurement, delivery and who should be immunised on priority, keeping in mind logistics and equity aspects. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31MxhEI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Saudi snubs Pak on J&K, cracks appear in ties

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Not a Covid shield, but flu shot can help: Docs

Amid the pandemic, doctors and experts are advising people of all ages to take a flu shot as a primary protection against other respiratory viral illnesses like common seasonal flu and H1N1 — some of which can cause pneumonia and make people vulnerable to coronavirus. A flu shot, emphasise experts, will work to reduce illnesses that often have similar symptoms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XNPsZL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India Stands Second After US In Coronavirus Testing: Donald Trump

India Stands Second After US In Coronavirus Testing: Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on said that India stands second in terms of coronavirus testing while no other country comes close to the United States. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31BCTBS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3fMl7R6 August 10, 2020 at 09:47PM

'No issue to CBI probe; Bihar govt politicised case'

'No issue to CBI probe; Bihar govt politicised case' Actor Rhea Chakraborty told SC on Monday that it could order a CBI probe into Sushant’s suicide, but the investigation by the agency should be conducted under the jurisdiction of a Mumbai court rather under that of a court in Patna. She said the case had been heavily politicised by the Bihar government as the incident happened in the run-up to assembly elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XP3LNA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/33NMlos August 10, 2020 at 08:56PM

‘Reconciled with realities’: Shah Faesal quits politics

‘Reconciled with realities’: Shah Faesal quits politics Bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal on Monday announced quitting politics and stepping down as president of J&K Peoples’ Movement (JKPM), the party he floated last year. Faesal dropped “JKPM president” from his Twitter bio. The 2010 IAS topper, told TOI that “he had reconciled with the new political realities of Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370 last year.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PGSbje https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/31zHrbM August 10, 2020 at 08:56PM

Amazon Freedom Sale: 5 Stainless Steel Kitchen Items Under INR 999 You Mustn't Miss

Amazon Freedom Sale: 5 Stainless Steel Kitchen Items Under INR 999 You Mustn't Miss Cookware, appliances and kitchen accessories, here's all that you can get in under 999 rupees in the on-going Amazon Freedom Sale. Excited much? from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2DKppvb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/33IMk53 August 10, 2020 at 08:47PM

India Stands Second After US In Coronavirus Testing: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on said that India stands second in terms of coronavirus testing while no other country comes close to the United States. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31BCTBS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'No issue to CBI probe; Bihar govt politicised case'

Actor Rhea Chakraborty told SC on Monday that it could order a CBI probe into Sushant’s suicide, but the investigation by the agency should be conducted under the jurisdiction of a Mumbai court rather under that of a court in Patna. She said the case had been heavily politicised by the Bihar government as the incident happened in the run-up to assembly elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XP3LNA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Reconciled with realities’: Shah Faesal quits politics

Bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal on Monday announced quitting politics and stepping down as president of J&K Peoples’ Movement (JKPM), the party he floated last year. Faesal dropped “JKPM president” from his Twitter bio. The 2010 IAS topper, told TOI that “he had reconciled with the new political realities of Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370 last year.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PGSbje https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amazon Freedom Sale: 5 Stainless Steel Kitchen Items Under INR 999 You Mustn't Miss

Cookware, appliances and kitchen accessories, here's all that you can get in under 999 rupees in the on-going Amazon Freedom Sale. Excited much? from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2DKppvb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Would EMAS have prevented Kerala air crash?

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BCCI likely to shelve mega auction for IPL 2021

BCCI will not host the mega auction of cricketers as scheduled ahead of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Covid-19 has ensured that the auction, which would've seen all franchises rebuild their teams, almost from scratch, is being postponed indefinitely for now. TOI understands that there may be no auction at all ahead of next year's IPL. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XGYreT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Live: Tamil Nadu Board Class 10th results today

Tamil Nadu 10th result 2020 will be announced on Monday i.e., August 10. Students can check the latest updates on Tamil Nadu SSLC result 2020 here. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gHeUaI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Before AI crash, a plane landed similarly, but safely

Less than two hours before the Air India Express flight from Dubai landed and crashed, an IndiGo flight had followed a similar approach and landing onto the Calicut runway on Friday evening. ​​The difference though, was that the IndiGo flight was operated with an ATR, a turbo prop aircraft, which operates at much lower speeds than the jet-engined Boeing 737s. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PG7bxw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MBBS bureaucrats give shot in arm to Covid strategy

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10 ‘Beirut explosives’ containers shifted to Hyd

Customs have moved 10 containers with 181 tonnes of ammonium nitrate from the Manali Sattva Container Freight Station (CFS) on Sunday evening to a Hyderabad-based buyer, official sources said. The remaining consignment has 27 containers filled with 561 tonnes of the chemical, which will be moved out within a week, sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33EUYS9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

High daily tally likely for next 45 days: Govt

High daily tally likely for next 45 days: Govt The government has said more testing will result in a high number of daily positive cases even as officials said detection was helping manage the disease and the current trend of cases was expected to continue over the next month and a half or so. Government sources said there was greater focus on tier II and III cities and towns where cases were being detected in increasing numbers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aa3vh3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2PAR848 August 09, 2020 at 08:56PM

ED questions Rhea’s brother for 18 hrs

ED questions Rhea’s brother for 18 hrs The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday questioned Showik Chakraborty, brother of actor Rhea Chakraborty, for about 18 hours in connection with a money laundering case linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. He left the agency’s office here around 6:30am after an overnight questioning session that began around noon on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31A5ebB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2EYTxU7 August 09, 2020 at 08:56PM

‘Returnees are human capital, assets for us’

‘Returnees are human capital, assets for us’ from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DENcge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2DTuQrB August 09, 2020 at 08:56PM

High daily tally likely for next 45 days: Govt

The government has said more testing will result in a high number of daily positive cases even as officials said detection was helping manage the disease and the current trend of cases was expected to continue over the next month and a half or so. Government sources said there was greater focus on tier II and III cities and towns where cases were being detected in increasing numbers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aa3vh3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ED questions Rhea’s brother for 18 hrs

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday questioned Showik Chakraborty, brother of actor Rhea Chakraborty, for about 18 hours in connection with a money laundering case linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. He left the agency’s office here around 6:30am after an overnight questioning session that began around noon on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31A5ebB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Returnees are human capital, assets for us’

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No NCA physio in UAE: IPL teams to tell BCCI

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are not in line with the BCCI proposed plan to send National Cricket Academy physiotherapist Ashish Kaushik to the UAE during the T20 tournament. The board wants Kaushik to specifically track Team India’s cricketers, who are returning to the field after a gap of five months and are scheduled to fly to Australia immediately after the IPL. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gHFPTB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blog: Temples unlikely to pay poll dividends

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Landslips, floods took 900+ lives in 16 states

Landslips, floods took 900+ lives in 16 states Floods and landslides have caused widespread devastation across the country with more than 900 deaths reported so far by 16 states this monsoon season. On Friday, Kerala added over 23 to its tally of 33 lives lost reported till August 6. West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, MP and Maharashtra are the worst affected states. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fHgA2k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3koA3bL August 08, 2020 at 08:56PM

Now, India must start owning innovations: Javadekar

Now, India must start owning innovations: Javadekar from Times of India https://ift.tt/30DjEsg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/30GGFKO August 08, 2020 at 08:56PM

Paid Rs 75L for fake likes, says rapper Badshah

Paid Rs 75L for fake likes, says rapper Badshah Probing the fake influencer racket, the city crime branch questioned rapper Badshah in connection with alleged fake likes and views on his social media account. Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, known by his stage name Badshah, was grilled for over five hours, said the police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3imtqox https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2DPZK4s August 08, 2020 at 08:56PM

Union Minister, Who Claimed Papad Helps Fight COVID, Tests Positive

Union Minister, Who Claimed Papad Helps Fight COVID, Tests Positive Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted to AIIMS in Delhi. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PCZjNq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3fELtof August 08, 2020 at 08:47PM

Landslips, floods took 900+ lives in 16 states

Floods and landslides have caused widespread devastation across the country with more than 900 deaths reported so far by 16 states this monsoon season. On Friday, Kerala added over 23 to its tally of 33 lives lost reported till August 6. West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, MP and Maharashtra are the worst affected states. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fHgA2k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Now, India must start owning innovations: Javadekar

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Paid Rs 75L for fake likes, says rapper Badshah

Probing the fake influencer racket, the city crime branch questioned rapper Badshah in connection with alleged fake likes and views on his social media account. Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, known by his stage name Badshah, was grilled for over five hours, said the police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3imtqox https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Union Minister, Who Claimed Papad Helps Fight COVID, Tests Positive

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted to AIIMS in Delhi. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PCZjNq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BCCI asks IPL teams to keep paying states 20%

The board’s view on the matter is based on the perspective that “had there been no IPL this year, there would’ve been no earnings whatsoever. So, the fact that the IPL will be held this season assures the league’s stakeholders some revenue as against no revenue at all”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DGX3Cb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Families spend Rs 25k cr for private tuitions of kids

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Andamans to get high-speed Net as PM unveils 2,300km undersea cable

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Samsung Galaxy A51 Price in India Cut, Now Starts at Rs. 23,999

The Samsung Galaxy A51 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option is listed at a revised price of Rs. 23,999 on the company site. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option, on the other hand, is listed at a revised... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2EV09CV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Screams, Blood-Soaked Clothing, Terrified Children At Kerala Crash Site

Screams of pain, blood soaked clothing, terrified children and the blare of ambulance sirens captured the distressing scene that unfolded at Kozhikode after the ill-fated aircraft from Dubai crash... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30EKlwF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'How yrs of patience led me to a lifetime’s picture'

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Girl from village with no power cracks IAS

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Army to study lasers, robotics & AI for warfare

Army to study lasers, robotics & AI for warfare The Army is undertaking a major study headed by a senior lieutenant general on advanced “niche and disruptive warfare technologies”, which range from drone swarms, robotics, lasers and loiter munitions to artificial intelligence, big data analysis and algorithmic warfare. ​​​Sources said the aim of the “holistic study” is to prepare for “non-kinetic and non-combat” warfare in the years ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30FErvn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3koF7wV August 07, 2020 at 08:56PM

US relaxes travel advisory, but India still on no-go list

US relaxes travel advisory, but India still on no-go list The US has lifted the highest level of its global health travel advisory for Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic and restored the previous country-specific system without changing the status of over 50 countries, including that of India and China. The state department said: “Do not travel to India due to Covid-19. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fIaNK2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2XEj5fT August 07, 2020 at 08:56PM

Rs 6kcr of pending projects cleared in 1 yr in J&K

Rs 6kcr of pending projects cleared in 1 yr in J&K from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XEsT9E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/30BoJBa August 07, 2020 at 08:56PM

Army to study lasers, robotics & AI for warfare

The Army is undertaking a major study headed by a senior lieutenant general on advanced “niche and disruptive warfare technologies”, which range from drone swarms, robotics, lasers and loiter munitions to artificial intelligence, big data analysis and algorithmic warfare. ​​​Sources said the aim of the “holistic study” is to prepare for “non-kinetic and non-combat” warfare in the years ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30FErvn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US relaxes travel advisory, but India still on no-go list

The US has lifted the highest level of its global health travel advisory for Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic and restored the previous country-specific system without changing the status of over 50 countries, including that of India and China. The state department said: “Do not travel to India due to Covid-19. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fIaNK2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rs 6kcr of pending projects cleared in 1 yr in J&K

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IPL: Contenders eye title bid after Vivo's exit

E-commerce giant Amazon - with an eye on India's festival season between Dussera (October) and Diwali (November); Learning app Byju's - Team India jersey sponsors who have lost out on a great deal of Indian cricket this year already; Fantasy sports platform Dream 11 - who have the budgets, are already IPL's official partners are among the names looking for an opportunity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3a4KHzN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump orders to ban dealings with ByteDance

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order banning any transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the video-sharing app TikTok, starting in 45 days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DEdTS0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump Signs Order Banning Transactions With TikTok Parent Firm In 45 Days

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order barring transactions with the Chinese parent company of social media platform TikTok after 45 days. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3idfptp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saudi Crown Prince Sent "Hit Squad" To Kill Ex-Spy In Canada: Lawsuit

A former senior Saudi intelligence official said in a US lawsuit Thursday that the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tried to have him assassinated in 2018, just weeks after dissident... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31sPRBO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MEA plans media blitz in meeting with envoys

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Expansionist China eyes Tajik territory

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‘Only 200 terrorists active in Valley now’

‘Only 200 terrorists active in Valley now’ Sustained counter-terror operations in Kashmir hinterland coupled with strengthening of the J&K border grid to prevent Pakistan from pushing in terrorists, has brought down the current number of active terrorists in J&K to around 200. ​ This is the lowest in past many years, when up to 350-400 terrorists would be holed up in the Valley at any given time, J&K DGP Dilbag Singh said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PwIPWY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3ks7z15 August 06, 2020 at 08:56PM

As a Hindu, I won’t attend mosque event: Yogi

As a Hindu, I won’t attend mosque event: Yogi Hours after the ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the Ram temple, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, when asked if he would attend a similar function for the construction of a mosque in Ayodhya, he said that as a CM, he did not distinguish between religions, communities. However, he clarified that as a Hindu, he would not go for such an event since he had the right to express himself in following his religion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gBxWPG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Pxwhic August 06, 2020 at 08:56PM

‘Only 200 terrorists active in Valley now’

Sustained counter-terror operations in Kashmir hinterland coupled with strengthening of the J&K border grid to prevent Pakistan from pushing in terrorists, has brought down the current number of active terrorists in J&K to around 200. ​ This is the lowest in past many years, when up to 350-400 terrorists would be holed up in the Valley at any given time, J&K DGP Dilbag Singh said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PwIPWY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As a Hindu, I won’t attend mosque event: Yogi

Hours after the ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the Ram temple, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, when asked if he would attend a similar function for the construction of a mosque in Ayodhya, he said that as a CM, he did not distinguish between religions, communities. However, he clarified that as a Hindu, he would not go for such an event since he had the right to express himself in following his religion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gBxWPG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Murmu quits; Manoj Sinha named L-G of J&K

Former Union minister Manoj Sinha has been named the new lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Thursday. Sinha’s appointment comes as G C Murmu abruptly resigned as J&K Lt governor on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31mnPb3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

IPL in UAE: Franchises' list of demands grows

Caught in a tug-of-war with the BCCI and the IPL GC over the proposed SOPs, and anticipating compensations for this season that the board describes as 'unwarranted', the franchises met on Wednesday evening - via a teleconference - to revisit their options. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kiFYiw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

8 Dead After Fire Breaks Out At Covid-19 Hospital In Ahmedabad: Report

Eight people have died after a huge fire broke out at a COVID-19 hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, news agency PTI reported. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33wdigc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amazon Prime Day Sale Kicks Off: Here Are the Best Deals and Offers

Prime Day 2020 sale has gone live in India and we've handpicked the best offers available today. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30uI9aU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sushant Singh's Father Wanted Person Named Miranda In Custody: Mumbai Cop

Sushant Singh's Father Wanted Person Named Miranda In Custody: Mumbai Cop Clearing the air on reports of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's father sending him Whatsapp messages on February 25 about threat to his son's life, Mumbai senior police official Paramjit S Dahiya on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XyqcGz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2PtAnYx August 05, 2020 at 09:47PM

‘Wanted to signal Muslims aren’t against temple’

‘Wanted to signal Muslims aren’t against temple’ from Times of India https://ift.tt/31mYSMG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/31pnGDO August 05, 2020 at 08:56PM

Sushant Singh's Father Wanted Person Named Miranda In Custody: Mumbai Cop

Clearing the air on reports of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's father sending him Whatsapp messages on February 25 about threat to his son's life, Mumbai senior police official Paramjit S Dahiya on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XyqcGz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Wanted to signal Muslims aren’t against temple’

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'Babri was a mosque, shall always remain one'

A day ahead of the scheduled bhoomi pujan of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) reiterated the provisions of the Sharia which state that once a mosque is established at any place, it remains a mosque till eternity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30qFX4j https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Massive Beirut blast kills more than 70

A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city's port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. More than 70 people were killed and 3,000 injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30ufdQm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ayodhya decked up for Bhoomi Pujan of Ram Mandir

Ayodhya decked up for Bhoomi Pujan of Ram Mandir from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kkdwx1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Soha, Saif Are Celebrating Raksha Bandhan Every Day - One Post At A Time

"It is a bond unlike any other and one that should be nurtured and celebrated," wrote Soha Ali Khan from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33rWK9a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UAE proud of its relationship with India: ECB

As the governing council of the league got into a phone call on Sunday to discuss the shifting of the 2020 edition, Khalid Al Zarooni, the vice-chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) told TOI: "The IPL aside, our relationship with the Indian government, the Indian public and Indian trade is also an important aspect of our history, one that we are extremely proud of. Such support between our countries can only benefit our relationships in the future". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DyrkCO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Baidu, Weibo banned, to go off app stores

Baidu Search and Weibo, among the most influential apps of China and dubbed as the country’s answer to Google search and Twitter respectively, have been blocked in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PnDoK0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Serum gets DCGI nod for Phase 2 & 3 trials

India’s apex drug regulator has allowed Pune-based Serum Institute of India to conduct late-stage — Phase 2 and 3 — human trials in India for the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine candidate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xp9JnX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Arctic tents being set up in Ladakh

India is looking to restart the stalled troop disengagement process in eastern Ladakh with China, but is clearly taking no chances by also constructing insulated shelters and procuring foreign and domestic specialised clothing and gear for its soldiers for the long winter deployment ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33qVGlI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump Signs Order Against Hiring H-1B Visa Holders For Federal Contacts

In a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order preventing federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3grybg6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prashant Bhushan, Facing Supreme Court Contempt, Regrets "Part Of" Tweets

Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who is facing criminal contempt proceedings in the Supreme Court over two tweets on Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, regrets only a "part of" what he said in his... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39RpIAd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Serum gets DCGI nod for Phase 2 & 3 trials

Serum gets DCGI nod for Phase 2 & 3 trials India’s apex drug regulator has allowed Pune-based Serum Institute of India to conduct late-stage — Phase 2 and 3 — human trials in India for the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine candidate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39ZeN7J https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/30pPc4I August 03, 2020 at 08:56PM

Arctic tents being set up in Ladakh

Arctic tents being set up in Ladakh India is looking to restart the stalled troop disengagement process in eastern Ladakh with China, but is clearly taking no chances by also constructing insulated shelters and procuring foreign and domestic specialised clothing and gear for its soldiers for the long winter deployment ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ka17eU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2DfQmqI August 03, 2020 at 08:56PM

Serum gets DCGI nod for Phase 2 & 3 trials

India’s apex drug regulator has allowed Pune-based Serum Institute of India to conduct late-stage — Phase 2 and 3 — human trials in India for the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine candidate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39ZeN7J https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Arctic tents being set up in Ladakh

India is looking to restart the stalled troop disengagement process in eastern Ladakh with China, but is clearly taking no chances by also constructing insulated shelters and procuring foreign and domestic specialised clothing and gear for its soldiers for the long winter deployment ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ka17eU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Coronavirus "Extraordinarily Widespread", Say White House Experts

US Coronavirus "Extraordinarily Widespread", Say White House Experts The United States is in a new phase of the novel coronavirus outbreak with infections "extraordinarily widespread" in rural areas as well as cities, White House coronavirus experts said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Xl3CB3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/3k5hXLN August 02, 2020 at 09:47PM

Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok

Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok Microsoft Corp said on Sunday that it would continue discussions to acquire popular short-video app TikTok from Chinese internet giant ByteDance, and that it was aiming to conclude the negotiations by September 15. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Dcu4pN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2XnYfBn August 02, 2020 at 08:56PM

IPL wants teams to travel on August 20

IPL wants teams to travel on August 20 The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) governing council (GC) has decided to ask the franchises and other stakeholders to delay their travel to UAE approximately by a week — possibly to set the Covid-19 protocols in place for this year’s edition — and travel only by August 20. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PhZVaX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Pjs3KQ August 02, 2020 at 08:56PM

US Coronavirus "Extraordinarily Widespread", Say White House Experts

The United States is in a new phase of the novel coronavirus outbreak with infections "extraordinarily widespread" in rural areas as well as cities, White House coronavirus experts said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Xl3CB3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok

Microsoft Corp said on Sunday that it would continue discussions to acquire popular short-video app TikTok from Chinese internet giant ByteDance, and that it was aiming to conclude the negotiations by September 15. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Dcu4pN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

IPL wants teams to travel on August 20

The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) governing council (GC) has decided to ask the franchises and other stakeholders to delay their travel to UAE approximately by a week — possibly to set the Covid-19 protocols in place for this year’s edition — and travel only by August 20. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PhZVaX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Redmi 9 Prime Launch on August 4: Here's What We Expect

Redmi 9 Prime is coming, and the smartphone will be unveiled on August 4 as Xiaomi's latest budget smartphone. Given Amazon is touting its launch as one of the Prime Day launches, the phone is... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2D3MclQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

IPL franchises await answers as GC set for meet

The members of the governing council will meet on Sunday afternoon. Long due already, and with franchises and other stakeholders waiting to hear more, the meeting can be expected to turn into a marathon as BCCI president Sourav Ganguly joins the GC members in capacity of a special invitee. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39KDapG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Saare jahan se achha’ is a better economic mantra

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Undocks From Space Station For Return To Earth

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station on Saturday with two US astronauts on board, beginning their journey back to Earth despite a storm threatening Florida. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2BPQfBz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Malla Royal Shoots Himself Dead In West Bengal: Police

A 62-year-old member of the former Malla royal family of West Bengal's Bishnupur shot himself dead on Saturday, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2DucQnO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J