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Crackdown on UP Cong: Ploy to raise a rival for SP?

The Monday night arrest of UP Congress minority cell chief Shahnawaz Alam followed by party workers protests has led to the deliberation in Lucknow that if the ruling party is deliberately allowing some space to Congress leaders so that it can emerge as a challenger to the Samajwadi Party in the opposition ranks. Analysts say it was a brilliant move to divide opposition votes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gcibxY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 04:15AM

Maruti sold 52,300 units in June, down by 54%

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ePXY0L https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 11:33AM

Social media during the time of lockdown

The lockdown hasn’t been easy for anyone but two social media influencers took it upon themselves to engage, inspire and entertain their audience consistent... from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gbJZmb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 06:40PM

In a first, Surat records more cases than Ahmedabad

In a first, Surat city and district overtook Ahmedabad city and district in terms of Covid-19 daily cases. Against 197 of Ahmedabad, Surat district recorded 199 cases on Tuesday. Of this, 183 cases were in Surat city while 16 were recorded in the district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CNTNUT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 05:14AM

IIT-Delhi sees a jump in placement offers

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BqcYUw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 10:58AM

App ban won’t impact your Chinese phones, for now

Your Chinese smartphones — from companies such as Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and RealMe — will continue to work and not be immediately affected by the govt action against 59 Chinese apps but it may create some fear among buyers who have traditionally opted for these smartphones as they are affordable. With uncertainty around Chinese companies, buyers may opt for “safer bets”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YKuX0G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 07:53AM

CRPF jawan, civilian killed in terrorist attack in J&K

The terrorists opened firing on a naka party of security forces in Sopore, resulting in injuries to three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans and a civilian, the officials said. They said the injured were shifted to hospital while the area was cordoned off to track down the assailants. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gfjUm2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 08:54AM

Govt may soon ban more Chinese apps, websites

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YKUZkt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 10:08AM

Why India celebrates National Doctor's Day

India celebrates July 1 as 'National Doctor's Day' commemorating the iconic and internationally renowned medical practitioner, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy who served as a physician, a freedom fighter, an educationist and a politician. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dVhBTX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 09:35AM

Key points: Rahul interacts with Indian nurses

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2020 Honda City driven: Now in pictures

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31yem1S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 10:13AM

Goats swabbed, isolated after goatherd tests +ve

Forty-seven goats were quarantined on Tuesday after a goatherd tested positive for coronavirus in Godekere village in Tumakuru district, about 127km from Bengaluru. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VACgGl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 06:42AM

Most innovative tech companies in the world

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Ban China-backed news apps, Indian publishers tell govt

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Top10: How bad did Covid situation get in June?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CYlaMf? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 08:46AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: How Disney was founded

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How Disney was founded Disney is worth more than $200 billion as of June 2020.

Rs 196cr cyber safety centre at IIT-Kanpur

At a time when the threat of cyberattacks is growing, including those from China, the Union government has approved Rs 196 crore for a national technical centre at IIT Kanpur to counter such threats. Besides, in a first for the country, the institute will also roll out an MTech degree in cyber security from the next year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwqyfK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 07:13AM

Pak’s ‘use & throw’ policy renders Geelani irrelevant

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eOAzwE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 06:12AM

Indian woman wins Commonwealth short story prize

A woman from Ranchi currently studying in the US has won £5,000 after her tale about a Hindu girl falling in love with a Muslim boy beat more than 5,000 entries from 49 countries to win the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Kritika Pandey, 29, was announced as the winner for "The Great Indian Tee and Snakes" by Ghanaian writer and editor Nii Ayikwei. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BnKDOw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 03:03AM

Checks putting APIs in ‘unsterile state’: Drug companies

Drug makers are worried about quality of their products getting impacted amid persistent delay in clearance of consignments from China at various ports and airports in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eOxbBH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 06:50AM

India gets its wettest June in 12 years

India experienced its wettest month of June in 12 years with 18% above-normal rainfall on the back of timely monsoon onset and its swift advance across the country. Central India, as well as east and northeast, have received the heaviest showers. India received 196.2mm of rain during the month, highest since 2008, when 202mm was recorded during the month, as per IMD. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dRVXQ5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 05:24AM

Party rivals mount fresh pressure on Oli to quit

Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli has come under immense pressure to resign from within the ruling Nepal Communist Party, including from former PM Prachanda. According to Nepal media reports, Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal and Bamdev Gautam demanded that Oli quit at a meeting on Tuesday. Oli has gone on record to say that India has been behind the effort to unseat him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YPBNCl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J July 01, 2020 at 05:07AM

Visa processing for UK to resume from July 6

Visa processing for United Kingdom will resume in India next Monday (July 6) in a phased manner. According to VFS Global, UK visa application centres in Delhi, south Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru (Global Tech Park), Chandigarh, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata and Pune will open from July 6. Chennai centre reopening that day is subject to local lockdown conditions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31rYPAS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 11:36PM

Kerala SSLC result 2020 live: Results today at 2 pm

The Kerala SSLC results will be made accessible on the cloud-based portal of KITE — results.kite.kerala.gov.in. The results will also be available on the following websites — keralaresults.nic.in, kerala.gov.in, prd.kerala.gov.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38bG9qc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 11:46AM

2020 Honda City set to reclaim segment top spot?

The 5th generation Honda City is nothing short of style statement. On top of that, engine and comfort have been taken to the next level. Take a look at the first drive review: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eQ2T1C https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 11:18AM

PM Narendra Modi to address nation at 4pm today

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vwvn8V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 08:04AM

TikTok: In process of complying with govt order

TikTok on Tuesday said it is in the process of complying with the government's order on blocking of the app, and asserted that it has not shared information of Indian users with any foreign government, including that of China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vv0SQR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 10:03AM

Taj Hotel receives bomb threat call from Pakistan

Security tightened outside two Taj hotels in Mumbai on Tuesday after a call was received on an intervening night threatening to blow up the hotels with bombs. The call was traced to Karachi, Pakistan said Mumbai police, with the caller identifying as a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gnkdLZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 10:52AM

Bennett University launches BA Liberal Arts

Indian students need not go to western countries to do a programme in Liberal Arts. They now have one avenue to do a Liberal Arts programme in India without... from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CKMRb5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 09:25AM

Ranveer Singh’s '83' to have a Christmas release

According to the announcement, Rohit Shetty’s ‘Sooryavanshi’ starring Akshay Kumar and Katrine Kaif will have a diwali release while Kabir Khan’s ‘’83’ starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone has opted for a Christmas release this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38e3WpN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 09:51AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: GM Defense awarded lucrative U.S. Army contract

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GM Defense awarded lucrative U.S. Army contract General Motors and the U.S. Army are joining forces.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Pizza Hut, Wendy's franchisee expected to file for bankruptcy

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Pizza Hut, Wendy's franchisee expected to file for bankruptcy The franchisee owns more than 1,200 Pizza Hut restaurants and 385 Wendy's

Chinese apps ban: Other options that you can use

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ihsjHq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 08:55AM

'Pageants empowered me to find my voice'

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Postmates reportedly ready to deliver a merger -- or an IPO

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Postmates reportedly ready to deliver a merger -- or an IPO The popular food delivery service appears to be play according to two published reports.

FOX BIZ NEWS: China's June factory activity quickens, but exporters struggle amid pandemic

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China's June factory activity quickens, but exporters struggle amid pandemic The 50-point mark separates expansion from contraction on a monthly basis

When Bhuvneshwar dismissed Sachin for a duck

"It was a fortunate moment for me to get him out. I really cannot explain it in words. These are the kind of moments which you can just feel and cannot explain," Bhuvneshwar Kumar said while recalling the moment when he got Sachin Tendulkar out for his first duck in first-class cricket back in 2009. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YHGkXl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 08:38AM

Times Top10: India enters Unlock 2.0 mode

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 08:34AM

Google celebrates LGBTQ activist Marsha P Johnson

Google Doodle on Tuesday celebrated the widely popular US-based LGBTQ+ activist, performer, and self-identified drag queen Marsha P. Johnson, bidding farewell to the Pride month. On June 30 2019, Marsha was posthumously honoured as a grand marshal of the New York City Pride March. Johnson is credited as one of the key leaders of the 1969 Stonewall uprising. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ibci5Y https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 08:03AM

Govt blocks 59 Chinese Apps, cites risk to sovereignty

The government on Monday “blocked” as many as 59 Chinese Apps, including TikTok, UC Browser, WeChat, Shareit and CamScanner, for “engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”. The move against the “malicious Apps" came after several complaints of stealing of user data. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BclgPT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 07:35AM

KK Venugopal re-appointed as Attorney General

KK Venugopal has been re-appointed as Attorney General of India for a period of one year. ​​"KK Venugopal, Senior Advocate as Attorney General for India for a period of one year with effect from July 1," read the notification. It further read that Tushar Mehta has been re-appointed as the Solicitor General for a period of 3 years or until further orders. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZlvEwv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 07:08AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Draftbit (YC W18) Is Hiring a Technical Product Lead – Build Apps Visually

Draftbit (YC W18) Is Hiring a Technical Product Lead – Build Apps Visually by Brushfire | on Hacker News .

Vizag: 2 dead, 4 fall sick after gas leak at plant

Two workers died and four others were hospitalised following benzimidazole gas leakage from the Sainor Life Sciences pharma company at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City (JNPC), Parawada in Visakhapatnam in the wee hours of Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vx0elP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 06:49AM

Govt may license import of ACs, TVs to check shipments

The government is looking to license the import of 10-12 items, including air conditioners and several of its components, and parts of television sets as it discourages the entry of foreign goods into the country, especially those from China. ​​While work on licensing of products had started a few months ago, with agarbatti and tyres being among the initial set of items along with palm oil, the list has expanded in recent weeks as tension on the Ladakh border escalated, government sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VxufSq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 06:43AM

HRD ministry wants Rs 2,300cr more for edu sector

In the backdrop of Covid-19, the HRD ministry projected a requirement of Rs 2,306.4 crore for the development of online courses/ programmes over five years. The ministry also presented a requirement of Rs 55,840 crore for providing ICT facilities to 3.10 lakh government schools. The government also proposed providing digital devices to 40% of the students in higher education. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwkfsF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 05:37AM

Maha, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop the surge of Covid-19 cases — with stricter norms in the Mumbai and Chennai regions. The Karnataka government has also indicated that it will bring back from July 7 harsher measures such as banning the entry and exit of people from high-risk districts from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ihalVs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 30, 2020 at 04:55AM

'Dabbawalas', back in Pune, toil for a living

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eGZXEB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 07:16AM

Man 'accidentally' buys 28 Tesla cars for €1.4m

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YEoILQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 01:15PM

Geelani resigns from All Party Hurriyat Conference

Senior Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday resigned from All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC). Geelani is understood to have cited "rebellion against leadership" by cadres as one of the reasons of quitting Hurriyat. "Looking at the current situation of APHC, I announce my resignation from this forum. Units have been informed by a letter," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eLsQzw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 12:37PM

Flood pictures expose the grim situation in Assam

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Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, 4 killed: Police

The gunmen attacked the building with grenades and guns, media reported. The building is in a high security zone and also houses the head offices of many private banks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NAAAs7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 11:40AM

India, Japan conduct naval drill amid China row

At a time when India and China are locked in a major troop confrontation in eastern Ladakh, Indian and Japanese warships held a small exercise towards the Malacca Strait in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VpUCK2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 05:19AM

Greater Hyd to shut for 15 days to curb Covid

The state government on Sunday said it will reimpose lockdown in greater Hyderabad if needed for at least 15 days in a bid to contain the rapid spread of coronavirus. A decision on the dates will be taken soon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i8D8vr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 06:21AM

11-year-old girl booked for sacrilege in Punjab

The Sangrur police have booked an 11-year-old girl for sacrilege after some pages of Shri Guru Granth Sahib were found torn inside a Rampura village gurdwara in Sangrur district on Saturday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YEqzjW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 07:02AM

Rahul urges people to 'Speak Up Against Fuel Hike'

"The Central government has left people on their own during coronavirus pandemic and China situation. The Centre is looting people by increasing fuel prices for consecutive 21 days. Let us raise our voices to compel the government to withdraw increased prices. Post videos of people perturbed with fuel prices hike on your social media handles," says the voiceover in the video. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZhPhFU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 11:18AM

UP: Stalker shoots dead 19-yr-old, her father

Just two days before her wedding, a 19-year-old Dalit woman and her father were shot dead allegedly by a spurned youth and his friends in Meerut on Saturday. The woman’s brother was also injured in the incident. The victims have been identified as Anchal and her father Rajkumar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dCjswA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 09:37AM

Covid: India's tally over 5.48 lakh, toll at 16,475

A single-day spike of 19,459 Covid-19 cases took India's tally to 5,48,318 on Monday, while the death toll climbed to 16,475 with 380 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data. This is the sixth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. The country has seen a surge of 3,57,783 infections from June 1 till date. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38bR1EQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 10:11AM

Nude pics, video chats, no kiss: SOPs for sex workers

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dGffbj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 05:53AM

'Dhoni an instant advisor, Virat great motivator'

India’s Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav spoke with Timesofindia.com in an exclusive interview and talked about the role he feels Kohli is playing in grooming youngsters, including him, in the team. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eLgck2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 10:38AM

WI players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo in Eng

West Indies skipper Jason Holder, who has voiced his support to the cause that has once again come to the forefront after the killing of American George Floyd, said in a statement on Sunday: "We believe we have a duty to show solidarity and also to help raise awareness." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CRkxnB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 10:04AM

Priyanka honors frontline woman at ‘Variety’s Awards’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YFfdvW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 10:56AM

Live: 548,318 total cases in India, 210,120 active

With over 19,700 cases reported on Sunday, India's Covid-19 caseload now stands at 548,318, of which 210,120 are active cases. 16,475 deaths have been reported so far. Manipur has extended the lockdown after a spike in cases, Maharashtra and Telangana too are likely to do the same. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g4naAI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 03:36AM

Netizens surprised to see this avatar of CJI SA Bobde

Netizens got a surprise when Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde was spotted in Nagpur when a picture of him on a Harley Davidson. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g1nq3o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 09:43AM

How deadly is Covid? One death every 18 seconds, 196 per hour

The death toll from Covid-19 reached half a million people on Sunday, a grim milestone for the global pandemic. The respiratory illness has been particularly dangerous for the elderly, although other adults and children are also among the 500,000 fatalities and more than 10 million reported cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31lkGtI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 07:58AM

1.1 lakh Covid cases in 6 days, 19,700+ on Sunday

With 384 deaths on Sunday, the toll from the virus rose to 16,468. India’s caseload stood at 5,49,106, as per data from state governments, while the number of active cases and those recovered rose to over 2.1 lakh and 3.2 lakh, respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38bGf1m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 08:16AM

Google plans to take on Zoom with these features

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eIKwM2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 08:50AM

Times Top10: World crosses 10 mn Covid cases

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NCQvpN? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 08:43AM

Amazon India to hire 20,000 seasonal staff

E-commerce major Amazon India on Sunday said it is offering close to 20,000 'seasonal' or temporary employment opportunities in its customer service (CS) organisation to help customers in India and globally with a seamless online shopping experience. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g3Q6c8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 03:13PM

Adversities are stepping stones to success: PM

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dGXBEj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 29, 2020 at 05:58AM

Trains to Mumbai from UP, Bihar full till June 30

Occupancy data of trains to Mumbai from states that provide the bulk of the migrant workforce shows migration is gaining pace, as economic activity gradually picks across various sectors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g8zLTF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 04:58AM

Corona Letter: Debate over community transmission

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3441SON https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 01:56PM

KCR for Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao will lead a delegation to meet PM Narendra Modi and urge him to honour late PV Narasimha Rao with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country. The state government has also proposed to urge the Centre to name Hyderabad Central University after PV Narasimha Rao, release a postal stamp and install his portrait in the Parliament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dHuLDC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 02:21PM

Delhi will not have 5.5L cases by July-end: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah said that remarks made by Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in early June about the national capital reaching 5.5 lakh Covid-19 cases by the end of July had created "fear" among people and he expressed confidence that the stage will not be reached. from Times of India https://ift.tt/385HYVO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 12:46PM

Showcase traditional indoor games in new: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that we should present the traditional indoor games of India in a new and attractive 'avatar' and emphasised that there is a strong opportunity for start-ups in this sector. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BPXg4I https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 01:11PM

'China sent martial artists to India border'

China reinforced its troops near the Indian border with mountain climbers and martial arts fighters shortly before a deadly clash this month, state media reported. Five new militia divisions including former members of a Mount Everest Olympic torch relay team and fighters from a mixed martial arts club presented themselves for inspection at Lhasa on June 15, official military newspaper China National Defense News reported. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NCgBco https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 11:47AM

'Chingari' witnesses 2.5 million downloads

Chinese App Tiktok has suddenly started losing its base in Indian market soon after Indian App Chingari made inroads into the digital entertainment world. Amid the clamour for 'boycott Chinese Apps', Chingari - billed as the 'desi' choice to Tiktok, developed by an IT professional of Chhattisgarh and developers from Odisha and Karnataka is gaining huge popularity with nearly 2.5 million downloads as of now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eKU1dC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 12:21PM

Auto Weekly: Segway's farewell, Bajaj ops hit

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BIgzgC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 12:35PM

Befitting reply given to those coveting our territories: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Army personnel killed in a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan valley face-off and said that a befitting reply has been given to those coveting our territories in Ladakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dFOgwu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 11:47AM

PM Modi's Mann ki Baat address: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZjqRLY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 11:20AM

Covid live: 417 containment zones in Delhi

With 19,906 new cases, highest single-day spike so far, India's Covid-19 count touched 5,28,859 including 2,03,051 active cases, 3,09,713 cured/discharged/migrated. 410 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours and the cumulative toll reached 16,095 deaths. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZfxUpc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 03:36AM

New launch pad in TN to help Isro save fuel

The geographic location of the country’s second spaceport to be set up at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu has a strategic advantage over launch pads in Sriharikota — small satellite launch vehicles (SSLV) can fly straight to the south pole without burning fuel to swerve around Sri Lanka on the way. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZiQVHc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 04:39AM

Door-to-door Covid survey in UP from July 1

In a bold move to flatten the spiralling Covid curve, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to launch a mammoth door-to-door survey across 75 districts to screen and detect hidden cases for swift quarantine and capping virus spread. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g4kH9n https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 04:45AM

Kohli can change his game as required: Rathour

"He (Virat Kohli ) is not a one dimensional player, he can change his game as and when required. He plays every format differently and that has been one of his greatest strengths," Indian team's batting coach Vikram Rathour said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i56tHn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 10:39AM

'India needs mind & muscle power to counter China'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZmBcXU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 08:28AM

Woman sets self ablaze as hubby did not buy biriyani

A 28-year-old woman committed suicide at her house near Mamallapuram after her husband refused to buy chicken biriyani for her. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VqMyZt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 04:23AM

Youth dies after custodial torture in Tamil Nadu

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CGmFOO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 10:26AM

PM Modi to share thoughts in Mann ki Baat today

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CHAbli https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 09:09AM

Priyanka Chopra honors frontline woman

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i9iR9b https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 09:28AM

Why you should try a gratitude journal in crisis

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g8p97k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 11:01PM

Domestic cricketers await match fee, GRS share

A large number domestic cricketers TOI spoke to admitted on condition of anonymity that they had not received their match fee for the Ranji Trophy and Mushtaq Ali T20 tournaments for the last domestic season, which ended in March. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31qTObE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 07:50AM

In big spike, India adds 20,000+ cases in a day

Fresh cases surged to 20,060 on Saturday, just a day after breaching the 18,000 mark for the first time. While Maharashtra reported the highest jump in numbers, recording as many as 6,368 new cases, at least nine other states and Union territories witnessed their highest single-day spurt in infections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vn66y8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 28, 2020 at 02:20AM

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G vs OnePlus 8 Pro: Which is better

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YLPcKf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 11:43AM

‘Wing shape maximises aerodynamic benefits'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2B4zylz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 04:00AM

Live: UP board results to be released at 12 pm

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad announced the results of the UP 10th & 12th examinations 2020​​. UP deputy CM said the results of both class 10 and class 12 is better than previous year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZgTXLZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 12:49PM

LAC stand-off: Is there a playbook to counter Xi Jinping, China?

India wants China to implement the disengagement understanding on the LAC in eastern Ladakh which was reached following talks by ground troops commander of the Indian Army and People's Liberation Army (PLA) following the June 15 faceoff in Galwan Valley. However, sidelining these talks, China again made incursions at new spots along the LAC making one wonder if 'multilateralism' can counter China's aggressive tactics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2A6MarF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 11:07AM

Locusts attack: Swarms reach Gurgaon

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CFmX8E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 11:36AM

Stop living in the past: PC to BJP on PMNRF grant

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday asked BJP national president JP Nadda to "stop living in the past" and instead answer questions about the current intrusions made by the Chinese Army in Eastern Ladakh. Chidambaram asked Nadda what do the grants made by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation 15 years ago have to do the territorial intrusions being made by China in 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g3tiJq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 10:19AM

'Russia paid terrorists bounties to kill US troops'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YAcrIr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 10:21AM

Assam floods: 2.52L affected in 16 districts, toll 16

The Assam flood scene turned grim on Friday with one more dead and almost half of the districts of Assam having been hit by the deluge following incessant rainfall. Over 2.52 lakh people have been affected. The situation might further worsen as the Met department warning of no let-up in heavy rainfall for the next four days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zc6KPT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 09:58AM

L’Oreal to drop words like ‘fair’ & ‘white’

A day after Unilever said it will stop using words like ‘fair/fairness’, ‘white/whitening’ and ‘light/lightening’ in its skincare products’ packs and communication, rival beauty company L’Oreal has followed suit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZcoSJz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 04:00AM

Vini Mahajan Punjab’s 1st woman chief secretary

Just weeks after his run-in with two Cabinet ministers, Punjab chief secretary Karan Avtar Singh was shunted out on Friday and replaced by 1987 batch IAS officer Vini Mahajan, making her the first woman to occupy the top position in the state. She is the wife of Punjab police chief Dinkar Gupta (1987 batch IPS officer) and it’s a rare instance of a couple occupying the senior-most bureaucratic posts in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31nkjPo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 07:32AM

Fuel rates continue to rise for three weeks

Petrol price on Saturday was hiked by 25 paise per litre and diesel by 21 paise, taking the cumulative increase in rates in three weeks to Rs 9.12 and Rs 11.01 respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2B6BJoN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 10:25AM

Model distributes 200 meals to migrant workers

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CCMwqT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 10:09AM

Covid survey: What's the plan, ask govt officials

"It is important to get guidelines and resources immediately. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eEs1bo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 05:20AM

Tools to turn your smartphone into webcam

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eCG81b https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 09:09AM

Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts

from Times of India https://ift.tt/386o8d9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 09:14AM

Trump signs executive order to protect statues

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to protect monuments, memorials and statues facing new scrutiny amid fresh debate over the nation's racist beginnings. Trump had promised to take action earlier this week after police thwarted an attempt by protesters to pull down a statue of Andrew Jackson in a park across from the White House. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NB9ot4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 08:03AM

LAC standoff live: 12k troops ready in DBO-Depsang

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VhZSPZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 08:17AM

Deaths spark national ire, no FIR on TN cops

Condemnation of police for the deaths of P Jayaraj and his son J Beniks in judicial custody dominated social media and more complaints of police brutality against Covid curfew violators surfaced on Friday, but the state government is yet to act against those responsible for the assault on the two men. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BcwmEg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 04:25AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Flexport is hiring engineers in Amsterdam (we’ll get you a visa)

Flexport is hiring engineers in Amsterdam (we’ll get you a visa) by thedogeye | on Hacker News .

Live: UP board results to be released at 12 pm

UP Board is all set to announce the results of the high school (class 10) and intermediate (class 12) board examinations 2020​​. Stay connected for UP Board Results 2020 Live Updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eEU4HJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 27, 2020 at 08:02AM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Closing America's economy would be detrimental: Bobby Jindal

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Closing America's economy would be detrimental: Bobby Jindal Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) says America must reopen its economy, despite the uptick in coronavirus cases. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2NxotMv

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Facebook will start flagging some political content that violates its policies

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Facebook will start flagging some political content that violates its policies Facebook announced Friday that it will start flagging some political content amid an advertiser boycott. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2VoTtlZ

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Sex addict sues Twitch claiming 'sexually suggestive' female streamers caused him harm

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Sex addict sues Twitch claiming 'sexually suggestive' female streamers caused him harm A sex-addicted California man is suing streaming service Twitch for $25 million for exposing him to so many “scantily clad women.” via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/31kLOsL

Jalandhar man turns to PM for help to wed Pak girl

After waiting for over three months to send a sponsorship letter to his fiancée and her family in Lahore, a Jalandhar-based man has now appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help. Jalandhar resident Kamal Kalyan had got engaged online to distant relative Shumaila of Lahore on January 2018. He is trying to send a sponsorship letter to his fiancée and her family so that they can get visas to travel to India for the wedding. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Z8dj6d https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 04:16AM

Milestone: Hyundai Venue crosses 1L sales mark

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NvhfID https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 12:26PM

India-China border row: Xi's 'Belt and Road' project reason for stand-off?

As the Indian and Chinese armies begin the process of disengagement in Galwan Valley, closely monitored with huge distrust marking the process, there are many theories about why China violated agreements and basically trashed a bilateral relationship with India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37ZmRED https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 12:00PM

India registers over 17k daily cases for first time

The highest single-day surge of Covid-19 cases crossed the 17,000 mark on Friday, pushing India's tally to 4,90,401, while the death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VkblP7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 10:09AM

PM launches job scheme for UP migrants: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/380ROYW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 11:11AM

Money in Swiss banks: India at 77th place

India has moved down three places to 77th rank in terms of money parked by its citizens and enterprises with Swiss banks at the end of 2019, while the UK has retained its top position, as per the latest data from Switzerland's central bank. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g1yca0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 11:36AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump to overhaul federal hiring to make skills priority over college education

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Trump to overhaul federal hiring to make skills priority over college education The new direction will be highlighted in two executive orders that Trump is set to sign

Super Over not needed in ODIs, says Ross Taylor

The International Cricket Council (ICC) had attracted a barrage of criticism after England were declared winners in the World Cup final against New Zealand on boundary countback after the tie in regulation period and subsequent Super Over. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31hHJFN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 10:44AM

Sushant's 14-year-old fan from Nagpur ends life

A 14-year-old fan of Sushant Singh Rajput ended his life at his family home in Jaripatka on Wednesday, he was reportedly disturbed after the Bollywood actor’s demise. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dBr5Dk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 08:54AM

WFH: Google has these 5 video-calling tips

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YeJ1Qn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 08:47AM

Beauty queen dies due to cardiac arrest

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3elBGnb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 10:13AM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Attackers targeted dozens of corporations, eight Fortune 500 companies: Symantec

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Attackers targeted dozens of corporations, eight Fortune 500 companies: Symantec The hackers attempted to cripple each company's IT infrastructure using ransomware  via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2Vgd9II

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Verizon joins Facebook, Instagram ad boycott until hate speech, misinformation is brought under control

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Verizon joins Facebook, Instagram ad boycott until hate speech, misinformation is brought under control Verizon has joined the advertising boycott against Facebook and Instagram in an effort to put pressure on the social media giants to take action against hate speech and misinformation on their platforms. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2YxAvvl

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Coronavirus vaccine will be here before the end of 2020, Trump says

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Coronavirus vaccine will be here before the end of 2020, Trump says President Trump says the coronavirus vaccine and therapeutics are making great progress. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2BCkbRg

Liverpool win 1st Premier League title in 30 years

Thirty years of hurt came to an end for Liverpool when they were confirmed as Premier League champions on Thursday courtesy of second-placed Manchester City's 1-2 defeat against Chelsea. The result at Stamford Bridge means Liverpool have an unassailable 23-point lead over City with seven games left. Liverpool were last champions of England when they won the old First Division title in 1989-90. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fRGvVM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 07:52AM

FM rues import of even Ganeshas from China

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that there was nothing wrong in imports to spur growth but wondered why even Ganesha idols should be bought from China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CIGFk1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 06:03AM

Cos viable before Covid may get debt recast: FM

The finance ministry has initiated steps for a one-time restructuring for businesses that were viable in the pre-Covid period, but are struggling under the weight of the pandemic, the government said on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yy8Bzj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 06:28AM

Google to pay some news publishers for content

Google says it will start paying some publishers for their news content, in a move that could pave the way for reduced tensions between the internet search giant and the beleaguered news industry. The company said on Thursday that it plans to launch this year a licensing programme to pay publishers for “high-quality content”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yxstmg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 26, 2020 at 07:21AM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Facebook looks to contain advertising boycott over hate speech

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Facebook looks to contain advertising boycott over hate speech  Facebook Inc. is working to persuade its top advertisers not to pause spending on the social network, as it tries to keep a boycott from a handful of marketers from turning into a widespread revolt. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3eLrS60

Trump visits battleground Wisconsin as polls show Biden with double-digit lead

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Trump visits battleground Wisconsin as polls show Biden with double-digit lead President Trump visited the battleground state of Wisconsin on Thursday to tout a $5.6 billion Navy contract recently awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine.

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: ‘Casino Jack’ Abramoff charged in $5M cryptocurrency fraud

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‘Casino Jack’ Abramoff charged in $5M cryptocurrency fraud The scheme drew at least $5.6 million from 2,400 investors. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3fZJKuq

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Apple closes 14 stores in coronavirus-hit Florida

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Apple closes 14 stores in coronavirus-hit Florida Apple announced Thursday that it is re-closing 14 Apple stores in Florida due to a surge in coronavirus cases. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2BF8ZTM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Volvo partners with tech company to build self-driving cars

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Volvo partners with tech company to build self-driving cars Waymo will develop autonomous vehicles for Volvo Cars via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3i0hDNn

FOX BIZ NEWS: Nevada rules that masks must be worn at all times, Caesars responds

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Nevada rules that masks must be worn at all times, Caesars responds Caesars will make the policy universal across its properties

China consignments piling up at ports as customs tightens scrutiny

Consignments originating from China are being subjected to thorough scrutiny at ports and airports, leading to huge holdups and delays in clearing of goods ranging from electronics to pharmaceuticals. Customs officials across the country are conducting detailed examinations and rechecking all shipments from China, even though there was no official intimation, sources told TOI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dwahOm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 04:48AM

Covid: How long does it take to get a vaccine ready?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fT2DPB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 11:08AM

Yes Bank's Kapoors may lose SoBo homes for default

2 Creditors from Times of India https://ift.tt/31f0R7p https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 06:19AM

Wrongdoings force RBI to crack down on loan apps

Concerned over the practices adopted by some of the digital lending platforms, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cracked down on them and imposed several conditions for banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) that lend through them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BGIFbK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 06:15AM

Ahmedabad: Gold hits all-time high of Rs 50,400

The price of gold touched an all-time high on Wednesday in the Ahmedabad market, settling at Rs 50,400 per 10g, including 3% goods and services tax (GST). It rose by Rs 600 from Tuesday’s price of Rs 49,800. This is the first time gold has breached the Rs 50,000-mark here. Analysts attribute the increase to growing safe-haven investments in gold amid growing concerns of a global recession as a fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vixb5l https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 04:58AM

Unlimited Opportunities

Where there is a will, opportunities will definitely knock at your doorstep. This is the motto of Siddharth Academy which was founded by Shri Vinay Bhagwat,... from Times of India https://ift.tt/2B7T8gx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 05:35PM

IN-SPACE: New regulator to have pvt players on board

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31r9dJh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 11:07AM

Amarnath remembers the 1983 World Cup victory

It was on June 25, 1983, exactly 37 years ago, at Lord’s that the Indian team, led by the flamboyant Kapil Dev stunned two-time defending World champions West Indies to perhaps change the game forever. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31lGBRg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 10:25AM

Emergency mindset remains with Congress: Shah

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31cTEV8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 10:42AM

Leaders feeling suffocated in Congress: Amit Shah

Interests of one family being prioritised over party and nation continue even 45-years after Emergency, said Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday slamming Congress for the Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975. Shah said that one family's greed for power led to the imposition of the Emergency and "overnight the nation was turned into a prison". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fXGuQc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 10:02AM

CBSE, JEE Main, ICSE & NEET Exam: Latest Updates

Read below to get all the latest updates on - CBSE, ICSE, JEE Main, NEET, CTET and other pending examinations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2B0KyAq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 10:58AM

Black Lives Matter: 'A shift needs to happen'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VgcwPf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 10:38AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: California wants judge to classify Uber, Lyft drivers as employees

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California wants judge to classify Uber, Lyft drivers as employees California is Uber's and Lyft's biggest U.S. market

Job posted to Hacker News: YC's Work at a Startup lets you create one application for hundreds of eng jobs

YC's Work at a Startup lets you create one application for hundreds of eng jobs by ryankicks | on Hacker News .

10 fun keyboard apps for your Android phone

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3812yqj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 08:56AM

Mystery over Patanjali’s bid for drug trial in MP

Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali had asked for permission to test its Covid-19 treatment on patients in Indore in May, but the government apparently put it in cold storage after the Indore administration initially allowed it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3evRrYZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 08:47AM

Lawmakers split along party lines on Justice Department's pot probes

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Lawmakers split along party lines on Justice Department's pot probes Democrats and Republicans jousted over the propriety of those probes

LAC row live: PLA opens new front in Depsang Bulge

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31eksnX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 08:09AM

Live: AHSEC class 12 results to be out today

The Assam HS Final Year Exam Results 2020 was released at around 9.00 am on the official websites of the board - ahsec.nic.in and resultsassam.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VjWofU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 09:00AM

Live: AHSEC class 12 results to be out today

The Assam HS Final Year Exam Results 2020 will be released at around 9.00 am on the official websites of the board - ahsec.nic.in and resultsassam.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YvOiCM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 25, 2020 at 07:50AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Racehorse ownership app on track for major growth

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Racehorse ownership app on track for major growth MyRacehorse, an online platform that offers equity-based shares of the top thoroughbred racehorses, is racing to keep up with demand of its user base.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Streaming service prices, compared

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Streaming service prices, compared What it costs to sign up for Netflix, Disney+ and other leading platforms.

'Deeply sorry' Novak Djokovic admits mistake

Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was "deeply sorry" after becoming the fourth tennis player to test positive for coronavirus following the exhibition tournament he hosted in the Balkans, admitting he and organisers "were wrong" to go ahead with the event. Djokovic joined Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki in contracting Covid-19 following the Adria Tour event. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3duCKEa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 08:22AM

Apology for publishing a wrong photo

The picture we carried as part of an infographic with the report headlined “Man kills estranged wife in B’luru, mom-in-law in Kol, shoots self” in Tuesday’s edition was of a couple with the same names but who are alive and happily married. We are truly and terribly sorry for this mistake. The photo was shared by the same source with a number of papers, which also carried it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vc15Z0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 06:30AM

Unemployment rate back at pre-lockdown levels

The unemployment rate fell to its pre-lockdown level of 8.5% in the week ended June 21, led by big gains in the rural areas, economic think tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) said. The rate had gone up from 8.75% in March to 23.5% in April and May. It had peaked at 27.1% in the week ended May 3. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dvuFyZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 03:13AM

Rajnath to not hold bilateral with China's def min

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will not hold a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Moscow on Wednesday, even as he briefed Russia on Tuesday on the ongoing troop confrontation with China. In meeting with Russian leaders, Singh stressed India wanted to resolve disputes through dialogue but will not compromise on its sovereignty and territorial interests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hW4TY3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 07:34AM

Sonia slams BJP for Covid, China stand-off

Amid the SinoIndian standoff in Ladakh, the Congress Working Committee on Tuesday asked the Modi government to defeat the “nefarious designs” of China to grab Indian territory while asking PM Narendra Modi to not allow his no intrusion remark to be used by the belligerent neighbour. CWC also issued statements slamming the Centre over Covid-19 handling and hike in fuel prices. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dtu2WG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 07:50AM

Covid testing labs expanded to 1,000, says ICMR

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vaxkrs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

Desi Kalashnikov misses its price target

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eukn3l https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 07:27AM

Regular trains not likely till mid-August

The Indian Railways will refund the full booking amount of all tickets booked up to April 14 for all regular time-tabled trains, an indication of the national transporter not resuming the earlier regular passenger train services at least till mid-August. Currently, it’s running only 230 mail and express trains as “special trains” from Times of India https://ift.tt/31aEC2o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 06:18AM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: What is Inovio?

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What is Inovio? Earlier in the year, Inovio said it created a coronavirus vaccine hours after getting access to the genetic sequence. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2Np3482

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Does Amazon steal product ideas from third-party retailers?

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Does Amazon steal product ideas from third-party retailers? The tech giant came under scrutiny after The Wall Street Journal published a report in April after interviewing more than 20 employees working for Amazon's private label and reviewing internal documents that revealed the company had used third-party data to help determine the design and price of certain products. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2ByXaOW

Covid live: China reports 12 new coronavirus cases

India's coronavirus caseload stands at 4,40,215, as per the latest health ministry update. The death toll stands at 14,011. 312 deaths and highest single-day spike of 14,933 new cases reported in last 24 hrs. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dpiOTb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 05:38AM

Decision on pending boards shortly: CBSE

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31c99ga https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 24, 2020 at 05:59AM

CRPF jawan, 2 Jaish terrorists killed in Pulwama

A CRPF head constable and two Jaish-e-Muhammed terrorists, including a top commander of the outfit, were killed in an encounter in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday morning, IGP (Kashmir Range) Vijay Kumar said. In north Kashmir’s Kupwara, security forces launched a search operation after a brief gunfight with terrorists. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NBlRgF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 11:19PM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Border wall will protect Americans from coronavirus: Tom Homan

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Border wall will protect Americans from coronavirus: Tom Homan Retired Acting ICE director Tom Homan says that Mexico is not doing enough coronavirus testing and the border wall will protect Americans from the potential spread of the disease in addition to illegal immigration and drugs. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/3ev3Bkz

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Cuomo's nursing home executive order was a deadly mistake: Rep. Greg Walden

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Cuomo's nursing home executive order was a deadly mistake: Rep. Greg Walden Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., discusses the Commerce hearing on Tuesday with COVID-19 task force members and slams New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) for his nursing home executive order during the coronavirus pandemic. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2YqkAio

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Trump knows America's economy comes first: Rep. Louie Gohmert

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Trump knows America's economy comes first: Rep. Louie Gohmert Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, says President Trump's executive order halting foreign worker visas will benefit the U.S. economy but hurt other countries' economies. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2VahTzJ

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Trump prioritizing American workers to help unemployment rate: Ken Cuccinelli

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Trump prioritizing American workers to help unemployment rate: Ken Cuccinelli Ken Cuccinelli, who is the acting director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, says technology companies' significant layoff numbers should cause them to prioritize American workers. Cuccinelli later argues the border wall promotes national security and reduces the flow of illegal immigration into our country. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2Nntc3h

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Dell explores spinoff of $50 billion stake in VMware

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Dell explores spinoff of $50 billion stake in VMware  ​​​​​​​Dell Technologies Inc. is examining options including a spinoff for its roughly $50 billion stake in VMware Inc. as the PC maker seeks to boost the value of its shares. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3dzCPXj

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Coronavirus should be a public health, not political, issue: Mike Huckabee

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Coronavirus should be a public health, not political, issue: Mike Huckabee Former Arkansas governor (R) and Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee discusses the importance of the border wall and says the mixed messages people are receiving about coronavirus precautions are getting old. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/3hSs8Ch

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Justice Dept, state AGs to meet Friday on Google antitrust

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Justice Dept, state AGs to meet Friday on Google antitrust The federal government and nearly all state attorneys general have opened investigations into allegations that Google has broken antitrust laws. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2Z6yDJ4

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Trump reassures public US-China trade deal is still on

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Trump reassures public US-China trade deal is still on FOX Business' Blake Burman discusses the U.S.-China trade deal not being over, President Trump's visit to the border wall in Yuma, Arizona, and his comments on coronavirus testing at his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2NqbgVG

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: iPhone hack records police by using Siri

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iPhone hack records police by using Siri This iPhone shortcut aims to make recording easier during encounters with police. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2NnEsMP

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Economy shouldn't shut down, despite uptick in coronavirus cases: Sen. Rick Scott

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Economy shouldn't shut down, despite uptick in coronavirus cases: Sen. Rick Scott Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., says Floridians should wear face masks and discuss what must be done to be safer as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the Sunshine State. Sen. Scott later argues China's actions have led it to become many countries' adversaries. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2YWm0jS

States get 1,340 Made-in-India ventilators: Govt

Nearly 3000 of the 50,000 'Made in India' ventilators sanctioned under the PM CARES fund to help Covid-19 patients have been manufactured and over 1,300 have been delivered to various states, an official statement said on Tuesday. ​​On May 14, the PM CARES Fund Trust had decided to allocate Rs 3,100 crore for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and the amount was to be used, among other things, to purchase ventilators and caring for migrant workers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dpVncq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 01:47PM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock futures rebound following US-China trade deal concerns

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Stock futures rebound following US-China trade deal concerns Traders will be watching data on manufacturing and new home sales

FOX BIZ NEWS: Ann Taylor parent to pay retention bonuses to top brass

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Ann Taylor parent to pay retention bonuses to top brass Ascena, which also owns Lane Bryant, will pay a total of $5.5 million in bonuses

FOX BIZ NEWS: US set to announce aluminum tariffs on Canada: report

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US set to announce aluminum tariffs on Canada: report The U.S. will impose a 10 percent tariff unless Canada imposes export restrictions on aluminum

GeM: Mention 'country of origin' on products

The govt procurement portal GeM has made it mandatory for sellers to mention 'country of origin' on products they wish to sell through the platform, a move aimed at promoting Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, sources said on Tuesday. Government e-Marketplace (GEM) has also enabled a provision for indication of the percentage of local content with a view to promote Make in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NsoZLn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 12:04PM

Trump suspends H-1B visas: How it will impact Indian diaspora

The proclamation announced today by US President Donald Trump, is a mixed bag for the Indian diaspora. Foreign nationals outside the US, who were to begin work on an H-1B visa or even L-1 visas (intra company transfer) – but do not as yet hold a valid visa, as well as dependents who were to accompany them (be it spouses or dependent children) will have to wait longer, till the ban expires. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2zUyKPq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 10:12AM

TOI Dialogues session to focus on consumer durables

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NsaxTD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 09:08PM

Zarine Manchanda champions the cause of the poor

For India’s poorest residents in Mumbai, the COVID-19 virus has caused more anguish and suffering than ever before, as the lockdown’s tight grip has made acc... from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Noz3Fg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 10:00AM

How Apple plans to take on WhatsApp with iOS 14

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fPHHZS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 09:11AM

J&K: 2 terrorists, CRPF jawan killed in encounter

Two unidentified terrorists and a CRPF jawan were killed in an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Bundzoo in Pulwama, in South Kashmir, on Tuesday morning after receiving specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police officer said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NooeD8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 21, 2020 at 11:58PM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: John Bolton never cared much about China: Peter Navarro

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John Bolton never cared much about China: Peter Navarro White House trade adviser Peter Navarro argues former National Security Adviser John Bolton focused most of his attention on Iran instead of holding China accountable for human rights violations, information warfare and trade. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Industries https://ift.tt/2Cxj99y

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Coronavirus likely to delay Amazon Prime Day

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Coronavirus likely to delay Amazon Prime Day Here is what is known about Amazon Prime Day so far as official data has yet to be announced. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2NkTPG3

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Coronavirus drives e-commerce as 5M new shoppers age 45+ buy online

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Coronavirus drives e-commerce as 5M new shoppers age 45+ buy online Here is how the coronavirus is shaping online shopping for one specific age group. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3dpFEtN

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Google workers question police department ties

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Google workers question police department ties Thousands of employees are asking the company to stop selling tech to law enforcement. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2NkGD3Z

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Google ad revenue drops amid coronavirus, first decline in a decade 

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Google ad revenue drops amid coronavirus, first decline in a decade  The decline in ad revenue comes Google’s shares are heading up. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3fU4nbr

Gujarat Cong leader Bharatsinh Solanki tests +ve

Panic spread across Gujarat’s political spectrum on Monday after senior Congress leader Bharatsinh Solanki tested positive for Covid-19. Solanki, who was one of the Rajya Sabha nominees of the Congress, had met a host of political leaders including CM Vijay Rupani, senior BJP leaders and all Congress MLAs and leaders, on Friday last. Solanki was admitted at Manjalpur. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VbpqhH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 04:42AM

Live: Chhattisgarh board 10th & 12th results

The students who appeared for the Chhattisgarh Board Annual Examinations 2020 are advised to visit the official website to check and download their result. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fLoDvC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 09:00AM

Laws to be tweaked for check on Chinese FDI?

The government is looking to amend several laws – from the Companies Act to Sebi Act and Fema – to stipulate checks on foreign direct investment from China and other neighbouring countries as part of an exercise to strengthen its vigil, while also creating a central database for overseas investments. Discussions on legal amendments had begun before the tension at the LAC. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NnVFWo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 02:15AM

What Google chief said on Trump's visa ban

“Immigration has contributed immensely to America's economic success, making it a global leader in tech, and also Google the company it is today,” Google CEO Sunder Pichai said in a tweet hours after Prez Trump issued a proclamation that temporarily suspends foreign work visas. “Disappointed by today's proclamation - we'll continue to stand with immigrants,” Pichai said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yr0Gnz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 08:05AM

Study questions length of immunity against virus

Levels of an antibody found in recovered Covid-19 patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, according to a Chinese study, raising questions about the length of any immunity against the novel coronavirus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37SQFCE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 05:59AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Draftbit (YC W18) Is Hiring Senior Engineers – Reason, GraphQL, React Native

Draftbit (YC W18) Is Hiring Senior Engineers – Reason, GraphQL, React Native by Brushfire | on Hacker News .

LAC face-off live: Army chief to visit Leh today

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fRgar0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 23, 2020 at 03:59AM

China should be accountable for coronavirus: Mnuchin

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China should be accountable for coronavirus: Mnuchin Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Lou Dobbs Monday that there is energy within the Trump administration to hold China accountable for the coronavirus pandemic.

Sushant Singh's family oragnises a prayer meet

Bollywood was jolted with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death by suicide on June 14. His last rites were performed in Mumbai and over the weekend, the late actor’s family organized a prayer meet in his hometown of Patna. A cheerful photograph of Sushant Singh Rajput was framed and adorned with flowers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37TrNdZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 10:06AM

Live: 'We must be united in our response to China'

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YRMN0G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 21, 2020 at 06:16AM

Apple's WWDC 2020 online event: What to expect

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BwSCII https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 08:47AM

Cyberattack on Cognizant hit credit cards' info

Cognizant Technology Solutions has informed employees and California authorities that the majority of the personal information that was impacted by the Maze ransomware attack on the company was related to its corporate credit cards. These cards were issued to its employees. Cognizant has roped in the FBI to investigate who carried out the attack. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NiGEFs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 08:16AM

Live: Delhi records 3k new cases, tally nearly 60k

India registered its biggest single-day spike yet again on Sunday with 15,372 patients testing positive for Covid, taking the country’s caseload to 4,26,397. WHO too reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YmH6st https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 08:44AM

Top10: Yoga Day was easier on your pocket too

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 08:40AM

India records biggest single-day spike of 15k+ cases

India registered its biggest single-day spike yet again on Sunday with 15,372 patients testing positive for Covid, taking the country’s caseload to 4,26,397. For the first time, the country’s daily fatality count crossed the 40 mark — barring June 16 when adding backdated deaths in Maharashtra and Delhi took that day’s count to 2003. India's death toll now is 13,695. from Times of India https://ift.tt/313Y6FS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 08:54AM

‘Batman, not bats’: Jibe at China in tribute to braves

Hours after PM Narendra Modi saluted the valour of the Bihar Regiment in the Galwan Valley skirmish with Chinese troops, a video tweeted by the Army’s Northern Command late Saturday to celebrate the unit’s battle history appeared to take a dig at China with the legend: “Born to fight. They do what they do. They are not the bats. They are the Batman.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dnI386 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 03:52AM

Maha freezes 3 Chinese projects worth Rs 5,000cr

The Maha Vikas Aghadi government has put the three agreements worth over Rs 5,000 crore signed with Chinese companies at the recent Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 investor meeting on hold. "...These were signed prior (to the June 15 clash)," said industry minister Subhash Desai adding that Centre has advised not to sign any further agreements with Chinese companies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/310dzGV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 04:06AM

Apps with Chinese funds face users’ ire

Top Indian consumer-focused unicorns like Paytm, Ola, Zomato, MakeMyTrip and others backed by Chinese capital are facing the ire of consumers. Users are targeting the Google Play Store ratings of these apps, citing their ‘Chinese connection’ even as experts feel that hardware products like smartphones will be harder to discard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3emUnab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 04:00AM

Rahul keeps up attack on PM ‘Surender Modi’

Congress’s Rahul Gandhi triggered a storm on social media on Sunday as he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Surender Modi”, playing on the word ‘surrender’ in the context of China. Tagging a news report in Japanese media headlined ‘India’s appeasement policy towards China unravels’, Rahul tweeted, “Narendra Modi is actually Surender Modi.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YoBdLD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 06:49AM

Maha strategy in Dharavi earns Centre's praise

Efforts led by the Maharashtra government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ‘chase the virus’ through aggressive targeted tracing of Covid suspects in Dharavi, which has recently seen a sharp decline in infections, drew the Centre’s praise on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/315hnGS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J June 22, 2020 at 06:07AM

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Does Amazon Prime Video or Netflix have more movies?

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Does Amazon Prime Video or Netflix have more movies? Amazon Prime Video offers three times more movies than Netflix and more movies per dollar, according to streaming-service search engine RealGood. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2NfG5fp

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Tesla slashes prices with new solar panel

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Tesla slashes prices with new solar panel Tesla announced in a blog post on Friday that it has slashed the price for its solar panels to one-third less than the industry's average cost. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/310z5eE

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Apple CEO Tim Cook 'can't wait' until employees are back in the office

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Apple CEO Tim Cook 'can't wait' until employees are back in the office Apple CEO Tim Cook "can't wait" for employees to return to the company's Cupertino, California, headquarters when coronavirus restrictions relax, Cook said on Sunday. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/37NBI4R

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: 'The West has to pick' a Huawei competitor to invest in: AG Barr

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'The West has to pick' a Huawei competitor to invest in: AG Barr Ericsson and Nokia are best positioned to compete with China-owned Huawei, Attorney General Bill Barr told "Sunday Morning Futures." via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3diZEht

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: The iPhone isn’t the cash cow it once was. Apple isn’t worried

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The iPhone isn’t the cash cow it once was. Apple isn’t worried The technology giant is diversifying so that it no longer has to rely so heavily on its signature product. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/3dnjSXw

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Fox Business Flash top headlines for June 20

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Fox Business Flash top headlines for June 20 Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2YOPErc

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Boeing names new Space Station chief in latest change affecting program

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Boeing names new Space Station chief in latest change affecting program The ISS program manager will be replaced by the official overseeing Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology https://ift.tt/2ARNZJm