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Loan moratorium extendable to 2 yrs as per Covid impact, Centre tells SC

The government and RBI -- through solicitor general (SG) Tushar Mehta -- informed the Supreme Court that the moratorium on repayment of loans could be extendable for 2 years. "We are in the process of identifying the distressed sectors to vary benefits as per the (Covid-19) impact of hit they have taken," the SG said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32IjsHZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 11:25AM

SC gives telcos 10 years to clear AGR dues

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted telecom operators 10 years to clear AGR (adjusted gross revenue) dues. The top court also asked the NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal) to decide whether the spectrum of insolvent telecom companies can be part of insolvency proceedings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YRv6PH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 11:55AM

Allahabad HC orders Dr Kafeel Khan’s release

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday directed the state government to release Dr Kafeel Khan who was booked under the National Security Act (NSA) in February this year for allegedly giving a provocative speech against Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YUDyxH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 11:44AM

Here to play cricket: Kohli on IPL bio-bubble

Speaking on RCB's Youtube show 'Bold Diaries', Virat Kohli said: "We are all here to play cricket...The bio-bubble needs to be respected at all times for the tournament to happen eventually. We are not here to have fun and roam around and you know say that 'I want to hang out in Dubai'," Kohli asserted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32C9XKc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 11:12AM

3 reasons India can help get a Covid vaccine quickly

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31NrekK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 10:58AM

Unable to pay bills, couple ‘sells’ newborn to hospl

Babita, 36, underwent a C-section to deliver a baby boy last week. The procedure cost Rs 30,000, her medicines Rs 5,000. Neither she nor her husband Shiv Charan, a 45-year-old rickshaw puller, had the money. The hospital, the Dalit couple alleged, asked them to sell the baby to settle the bill — for Rs 1 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gMmkbQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 04:07AM

Why Sharath Kamal did not apply for Khel Ratna

The recent sports debate in the country, however, was not around Olympic qualifications or getting sports back on track amid the pandemic. It instead centred around the National Sports Awards, where as many as five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna Awards set a new record besides raising questions around some of the winners and, while some felt some deserving names were also overlooked. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lzYHa0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 10:10AM

Maruti Suzuki posts 17.1% growth in August

Maruti Suzuki on Monday said the company posted total sales of 124,624 units in August 2020, witnessing a growth of 17.1% over the year-ago period. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YOJJTF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 10:26AM

Ladakh: Indian Army’s counter-incursion foils China’s salami-slicing

China will continue with its `salami-slicing’ tactics to test India’s resolve in all the three sectors of the 3,488-km long LAC, stretching from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh. “The gloves have come off,” said a senior defence officer on Monday, after it became clear the Indian Army had undertaken a pre-emptive military manoeuver to occupy heights in the Chushul sector in eastern Ladakh to thwart Chinese designs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gPSdjz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 03:27AM

JEE (Main) commences from today: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ghepqr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 08:59AM

Airtel, Vodafone & Jio plans with 2GB data per day

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EAtp2k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 08:57AM

JEE Main 2020 Exam live updates

Postponed twice due to pandemic, the National Testing Agency on Tuesday commenced the JEE Main examination at various centres across the country. The NEET UG exams to begin on September 13. Aspirants who are appearing for the entrance exams can check the latest updates about JEE Main and NEET UG here. Stay connected! from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EIuaGj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 08:22AM

WhatsApp may update this Android app after 9 years

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jyyZ44 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 09:17AM

Live: Over 28 lakh people have recovered from Covid

On Monday, India recorded the lowest jump in cases in a week, with 65,968 fresh infections reported in the country. The day’s death toll, at 824, was the lowest for a single day since August 3. Stay here for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lJoAo7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 03:54AM

RIL’s deal for Future retail biz blocks Amazon

By proposing to acquire the retail assets of Future Group (and not Future companies), the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has ensured that rival Amazon does not become its shareholder. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gNhtHe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 04:00AM

Railways likely to run 100 more trains soon

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ERS5mF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 11:26PM

No ‘ekla cholo', Pranab believed in ‘sabka saath’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bbmhVV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 01, 2020 at 05:04AM

7 essential medical gadgets to keep handy

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2B5aYAE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 12:23AM

Princess Diana's most iconic looks

Princess Diana's most iconic looks from Times of India https://ift.tt/34Mii0P https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 12:18PM

A great initiative to raise awareness about hepatitis

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34RxGsH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 12:40PM

Areej Chaudhary to represent Pak at Miss World

from Times of India Pakistani model will be representing at Miss World https://ift.tt/3gCwjjW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 12:27PM

Fresh clashes at LAC; India foils China’s bid to change status quo

In further escalation in the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh since early-May, fresh clashes erupted between Indian and Chinese troops on the southern bank of Pangong Tso during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. There was no immediate official word on whether there were any casualties in the latest clashes from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hJTABS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 11:30AM

LAC live: Military talks on to resolve crisis

Fresh clashes were reported between India and China troops in Pangong Tso, Eastern Ladakh. According to Army's statement, Chinese troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo. Stay here for more updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31IH3sF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 06:22AM

Decline in medical condition of Pranab: Hospital

"There is a decline in the medical condition of Hon'ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee since yesterday. He is in septic shock due to his lung infection and is being managed by team of specialists. He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support," said the Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantonment on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G7EIz7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 11:16AM

Maruti Suzuki expands to 2,300 outlets in 3 years

Maruti Suzuki India on Monday celebrated three years of its newest retail channel Arena. Over the last three years, Maruti Suzuki has further strengthened its strong network of over 2,300 sales outlets in India with 745 Maruti Suzuki Arena showrooms, spread across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gFVAJX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 11:15AM

'Voice of Art' on Gender Equality Day

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lz4j4o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 04:35PM

HF Journey: New Style Statement in The Mask Era

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32JioDT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:40PM

Live: SC to pronounce sentence in Bhushan case

The Supreme Court has held lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for his tweets critical of the Supreme Court and some of its judges. The sentence in the case will be pronounced today. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31IM3he https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 08:01AM

Olympiad win shows Indian chess' depth: Anand

Sunday turned out to be a historic high for Indian chess. The Indian team were declared joint-winners along with Russia in the FIDE online Olympiad after the grand finale was hit by server malfunction and internet disruptions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hDyhln https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 04:10AM

Live: Pranab remains on ventilator support

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/2YOV0Dy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 06:22AM

Unlock 4.0: Maha to ease curbs on hotels, travel

With the Centre opening up more activities outside containment zones under Unlock 4.0 rules, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray is set to lift curbs on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods, raise attendance in government offices and schools, and increase occupancy limits for hotels. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jt3sAf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 04:58AM

Metro, pubs, bars gear up to reopen in Karnataka

With Unlock 4.0 set to relax more Covid-19 curbs from September 1, stakeholders concerned are busy laying the ground for the return to the normal in their respective sectors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EJ7rtv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 05:53AM

Covid-19: Andhra Pradesh now 2nd worst-hit state

With 10,603 fresh Covid-19 cases reported on Sunday, Andhra Pradesh surpassed Tamil Nadu to emerge as the second worst-affected state in India after Maharashtra. Health experts view the development as a cause for concern. Though AP has conducted the highest number of tests per million population, its positivity rate too is on the higher rise. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YQe5Fr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:39AM

Home minister Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted to the AIIMS here on August 18 for post-Covid care, was discharged on Monday morning, sources said. The AIIMS had said in a statement on Saturday that "he has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gJ5bjp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 09:46AM

Village with no Muslims observes Muharram

Of the more than 2,500 residents of Hiremannur in Ron taluk, Gadag, not one of them is a Muslim, but one of this small village’s age-old traditions, one that dates back many centuries, is the observation of Muhurram. The prevalence of the pandemic notwithstanding, villagers cutting across ages, are coming together for the last day of Muharram on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32HCEFA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 04:45AM

Watch: Why you will hear of worst GDP fall today?

On Monday evening you may hear the worst news on the Indian economy since Independence. The country's national income--called Gross Domestic Product or GDP-- is likely to show a fall of 15% to 30% in the first quarter of the current financial year over the same quarter of last year. This will be the first negative growth in GDP since its quarterly estimates were started in the 1990s. Watch this video for a detailed review. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hHRkuZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 02:00PM

IPL 2020: MI-CSK opener in doubt

Absolute chaos has begun to reign in the UAE, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have stationed themselves along with the operations team of the BCCI and the agencies brought on board. While the IPL authorities have their hands full dealing with the 'Covid mess' that erupted in the CSK camp, the remaining franchises say, "we have not heard anything from the BCCI-IPL ever since we flew in here". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hNxwpW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:59AM

Top10: How bad could India’s GDP numbers get?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 08:29AM

Hit by Covid-19, Nashik currency press stops ops

The Currency Note Press (CNP) and India Security Press (ISP) in Nashik will suspend operations for four days from Monday as 40 workers from both facilities have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks. The CNP prints around 17 million currency notes of various denominations while the ISP prints revenue stamps, stamp papers, passports and visas. The CNP has 2,300 permanent employees and the ISP 1,700. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YOnihC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 01:12AM

Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to PM Modi drawing his attention to over 87,000 healthcare workers who have got infected with Covid-19 and another 573 who have lost their lives and called for more care for their welfare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gICQJN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 05:18AM

'Pranab Mukherjee continues to be in deep coma'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31EpHx1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 01:11PM

Not anyone's puppet: Farooq's retort to Pakistan

Reacting sharply to Pakistan hailing the recent Gupkar Declaration in which six political parties of Jammu and Kashmir vowed to fight collectively against the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday asserted that "we are not anyone's puppets". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ltvAoJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 01:50PM

What China’s ‘new rules’ mean for TikTok

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jrx9Sh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 12:35PM

Army JCO killed in firing along LoC in Rajouri

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army was killed on Sunday in a firing incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EMBujY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 12:59PM

Maha plans to cap Covid test cost at Rs 1,200

The state government is planning to cap the cost of RT-PCR test to detect Covid-19 cases in private laboratories at Rs1,200 as the Indian Council of Medical Research has given permission to several indigenous firms to manufacture its kits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32FEpDd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 04:03AM

Time to be vocal about local toys: PM Modi

PM Modi called upon start-up entrepreneurs to 'team up for toys' and said it is time to get vocal for local toys. In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, the Prime Minister also said people have shown an unprecedented restraint and simplicity in their festivals during the Covid-19 pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jwlTE7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 12:16PM

'Husband's passport' used to take lover on Oz tour

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34HH9mt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 04:02AM

Worker sells baby girl for Rs 1L, buys bike, phone

An agricultural labourer in Chikkaballapur district sold his 3-month-old daughter for Rs 1 lakh and bought a new motorbike and a mobile phone. The infant, sold to a childless couple from a neighbouring village, was rescued by officials of the women and child welfare department on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32BYRoP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 06:42AM

BJP may be king in Delhi, but a child in TN: Min

Taking a dig at the BJP for claiming that it would decide the victory of any party in Tamil Nadu in the next assembly election, state minister for co-operatives, Sellur K Raju said that BJP may be the king of Delhi, but it is just a child in Tamil Nadu. “National parties have to depend on the Dravidian parties for any poll victory in the state,” he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lwsb8U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 09:58AM

Sushant case: CBI calls Rhea for 3rd consecutive day

The CBI called actress Rhea Chakraborty for the third consecutive day on Sunday for questioning in the case of death of her boyfriend and filmstar Sushant Singh Rajput, a police official said. The 28-year-old actress is accused of abetting Rajput's suicide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gGdjkG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 11:42AM

Lucknow shooting: Is Japanese novel behind act?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jECHcv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 04:35AM

PM Modi's Mann ki Baat address: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GbRlJF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 11:05AM

Rhea went into hiding for 70 days: Shekhar Suman

Rhea Chakraborty recently opened up about her side of the story, speaking about Sushant Singh Rajput’s tryst with drugs, his relationship with his family and even the many financial allegations being levelled against her. While her point of view has changed a few opinions, Shekhar Suman, who has been campaigning justice for Sushant Singh Rajput, expressed displeasure with against Rhea Chakraborty’s explosive revelations. In an exclusive interaction with ETimes, Shekhar Suman raised several counter questions against Rhea Chakraborty. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QDuJ6Q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 11:00AM

Pretty scared to hit nets for first time: Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli admitted he was 'pretty scared' to hit the nets for the first time in five months but said his first training session ahead of the upcoming IPL went 'better than expected'. The RCB captain resumed training after a five-month coronavirus-forced hiatus. The net session was also attended ale Steyn and Mike Hesson. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31EivB1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 11:39AM

Mann ki Baat live: PM Modi addresses nation

PM Modi is addressing the nation through the 68th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat', his monthly address to the nation via radio. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hKo32O https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 09:26AM

Under ‘depression’, minor shoots mom, brother

In a sensational case, a minor girl, who is a national-level shooter, allegedly shot her mother and brother at her father's official residence in Lucknow on Saturday afternoon. The girl, the daughter of a top Railway officer, has confessed to her crime in presence of her grandparents. Prima facie, the crime has been committed under depression, police says. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QyXcdW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:50AM

IPL: Suresh Raina departure adds to CSK's woes

It seems there’s no end to Chennai Super Kings’ bag of miseries this season. A day after 12 members in the contingent tested Covid positive, their star batsman Suresh Raina decided to withdraw himself totally from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and fly back to India citing “personal reasons”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EKqcwD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:18AM

IPL 2020 can become a global benchmark: Shankar

Uday Shankar, chairman at Star India and the man working to bring the Indian Premier League’s 13th edition to viewers in India and across the world, says “even before a single ball has been bowled, this has already become the most unique IPL”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gEkCt6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:58AM

Blog: Is Congress ready to introspect?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gAJEJu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:55AM

iPhone SE to be made in India & other top tech news

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32FNZGb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 09:32AM

Blog: Education for Muslims needs a little self-help

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Z3otKn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:51AM

PM to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Earlier on August 18, Prime Minister Modi had asked people to share their inputs and ideas for the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QyTG3n https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:40AM

Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1

The govt of India on Saturday rolled out new Unlock 4 guidelines. According to the new rules, metro services will be operational from September 7, as schools and colleges will continue to remain shut. On Saturday, India recorded a recovery rate of 76.74%. Till now 26 lakh people have recuperated from Covid-19. Stay here for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jpaCFN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 05:34AM

Jammu: BSF detects tunnel along India-Pak border

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b7YwxP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 01:47PM

Pranab's renal parameters improve: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain the same day. He later developed a lung infection and had a renal dysfunction, the doctors said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hJMzks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 01:47PM

PM inaugurates agri varsity in Jhansi: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gF6tf8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 12:50PM

Meet the Times 50 most desirable women

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Live: PM inaugurates admin building of UP Univ

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/3gHUltI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 07:41AM

Hollywood reacts to Chadwick Boseman's death

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31EZlLs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 12:51PM

Couple dupes priests, gives fake notes for treasure

In another real life rerun of fraudsters Bunty Aur Babli, a group of 60 priests were duped by a couple after performing a relay 14-day puja for finding a hidden treasure in Sitapur. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gGzib3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 08:57AM

CSK's Suresh Raina to miss entire IPL 2020

Chennai Super Kings star batsman Suresh Raina will miss the entire IPL this year due to personal reasons. Raina, who was in Dubai with the CSK squad for the 13th edition of the tournament has returned to India. The IPL, this year is set to take place from September 19 at three venues in the UAE. "CSK offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time," said KS Viswanathan CEO. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YLjSMz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 11:39AM

'Cong to sit in oppn for 50 yrs without party polls'

Asserting that an appointed Congress president may not have even one per cent support in the party, senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, one of the signatories to the "dissident" letter, on Thursday pitched for elections to Congress Working Committee and key organisational posts. "Cong will continue to sit in the Opposition for next 50 years," he said, without internal elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b6eJDK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 11:07AM

Chidambram takes a dig at FM's 'Act of God' remark

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday took a dig at finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her 'Act of God' remarks on the economy, saying will "the FM as the Messenger of God" answer how should the "mismanagement" of the economy before the coronavirus pandemic be described. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34Fsh89 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 10:31AM

Mumbai girl gets arms from dead man in Chennai

When a 48-year-old man from Ghaziabad, whose lungs had been damaged due to Covid-19, was wheeled into a Chennai hospital on Friday, he had a slim chance of survival. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b5d29L https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:14AM

Barbed wire in Kashmir: Security cordon to 'powering' homes

Barbed wire has become synonymous with images of security cordons, especially in the context of Kashmir. But for years the Valley has been putting it to an unusual use: supplying electricity to scattered households in rural and hilly areas, a recent survey of the union territory’s (UT) power distribution network has found. Thin galvanised iron wire is also used to power homes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32z7MqX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 12:08AM

Their home in the world

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32yfthb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:07AM

Razed Aravali farmhouses had jacuzzis, lounges

Lush green lawns, badminton courts, jacuzzis, open gyms and lounges, the government team bringing down illegal farmhouses in the Bandhwari area for the last three days discovered that the two biggest premises, which they took the bulldozers to on Friday, were also the most luxuriously appointed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GbC6AB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:52AM

Musk wants to put ‘Fitbit-like’ device in your brain

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lvnkED https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 09:20AM

CSK's pre-departure camp under scanner

Chennai Super Kings player Deepak Chahar, who has tested positive for Covid-19, can return to training only after a 14-day quarantine period, following which he will have to test negative twice, 24 hours apart, before being permitted to re-enter the bio-secure zone. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) insisted there was no immediate threat to the IPL, which is scheduled to start from September 19. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G7Xo1U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 08:16AM

10 fun keyboard apps for your Android phone

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3812yqj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 08:53AM

‘Chile’s hummingbirds make ‘living nests’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31DxV8X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:10AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Flexport is hiring employees all over the world

Flexport is hiring employees all over the world by thedogeye | on Hacker News .

'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies at 43

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3joO87J https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 07:55AM

Covid test must for MPs entering House

Decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om with senior officers and experts of health ministry, AIIMS, ICMR, DRDO, and health department of Delhi on Friday to give final shape to preparations for the session. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bawSAu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 06:18AM

House panel meeting likely to be stormy

The sitting of the standing committee on information technology scheduled on September 2 is expected to be a stormy affair and might see Facebook representatives caught in a crossfire with the rival sides preparing to grill them for allegedly favouring the other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YHDZeo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 12:53AM

India now No.3 in Covid toll; 1,000+ deaths for 4 days running

India’s Covid-19 death toll surged to the third highest in the world after overtaking Mexico on Friday, even as the pandemic numbers continued to swell in the country with the daily count of fresh cases staying above 76,000 for third day running and fatalities over 1,000 for the fourth straight day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b8GfQR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 05:13AM

Final-year exam issue: Key points of SC verdict

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qy19Q8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 11:06AM

Anderson's bowling action key to his longevity

James Anderson's action is a purist's delight. If Michael Holding was called 'Whispering Death' because of his beautiful action, Anderson's action is all about extracting maximum output while putting minimum effort. He runs in smoothly, doesn't have a big side-on jump, and makes a perfect landing. He finishes his action with clinical precision. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31Aj7b9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:11AM

Japan PM Shinzo Abe set to resign: Reports

Abe has battled the disease ulcerative colitis for years and two recent hospital visits within a week fanned questions on whether he could stay in the job until the end of his term as ruling party leader, and hence, premier, in September 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lpEQu7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 11:09AM

'Can't postpone Bihar assembly polls due to Covid'

The SC said Covid-19 cannot be a ground for postponement of Bihar elections and added that the “Election Commission will take care of all situations”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31AoVBn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 11:44AM

Maruti launches car subscription on pilot basis

The subscription program offers solutions for everyone who is seeking to experience the benefits of owning a car without purchasing it. Customers can choose to subscribe a new Swift, Dzire, Vitara Brezza and Ertiga from Maruti Suzuki ARENA and a new Baleno, Ciaz and XL6 from NEXA for a period of 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 and 48 months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QxE9ko https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 11:14AM

Explained: Why Facebook is unhappy with iOS14

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jmzttY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 10:36AM

Live: Final year exams necessary but states can postpone it, rules SC

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/3b5W3nr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 06:37AM

SSR case live: Rhea arrives for questioning

After several days, Rhea has now finally broken her silence and spilled the beans on the allegations and the entire controversy. The actress has rubbished all the speculations against her. She stated that she didn't hire any staff members. Also, added that contrary to speculations, Samuel Miranda was hired by SSR's sister Priyanka Singh. Raised questions over Ankita Lokhande and asks when was the last time the 'Manikarnika' actress met or talked with Sushant. She went on to say that Sushant was not close to his father. She revealed SSR's father left his mother at a young age, it affected the late actor. Meanwhile, revelations and claims keep coming in from all sides. Take a look at live updates from the case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EKlJtH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:00AM

Rajnath to induct Rafales into IAF on Sept 10

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will formally induct the five Rafale fighter aircraft into the Indian Air Force on September 10 at the Ambala air base. Five Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India from France on July 29 and have started extensive training within 24 hours of touching down in the country. The French-origin fighter aircraft are part of the 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Air Force. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gAPScp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 10:11AM

'Further delay in NEET, JEE untenable': Pokhriyal

Any delay in holding the JEE and NEET-UG exams will lead to a zero academic year resulting in a loss for students, education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal told TOI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YIgWAd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:50AM

UP's biggest private covid hospital: Yatharth

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YINWbB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 06:55PM

Tesla factory was target of cyberattack: Elon Musk

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hCekLM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 10:02AM

Quota benefits not percolating down to needy: SC

The Supreme Court ruling favouring ‘reservation within reservation’ for those castes and classes within SCs/STs/OBCs which have not benefited and continued to languish is in line with its various orders in which it favoured re-examination of the existing policy to ensure that benefits of the quota system reach to the people who need it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lqfzA8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:28AM

'India will have approved Covid vaccine by 2021'

India is on course to have an "approved" vaccine within the first quarter of calendar year 2021 and Pune- based Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, is well placed to deliver the first vaccine, according to a report out on Thursday from Bernstein Research, a top Wall Street research and brokerage firm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jivFKb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 09:37AM

Still have ability in white-ball cricket: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane made his disappointment over being ignored for last year's 50-over World Cup tournament very clear. "I was actually thinking I will be there in the World Cup batting at No. 4…as a player everyone wants to be a part of the World Cup team, especially when you know you have worked really hard, your record in the past was really good," Rahane said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34FrN1O https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:52AM

Still have ability in white-ball cricket: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane made his disappointment over being ignored for last year's 50-over World Cup tournament very clear. "I was actually thinking I will be there in the World Cup batting at No. 4. I was playing county cricket when the World Cup was happening…as a player everyone wants to be a part of the World Cup team, especially when you know you have worked really hard, your record in the past was really good," Rahane said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QJNxBz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:52AM

'Weak' Biden will destroy US: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that his election opponent Joe Biden wants to destroy "American greatness" in a speech accepting the Republican nomination for a second term against a backdrop of explosive racial tensions and the deadly coronavirus pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32uG7ri https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:51AM

Redmi 9 vs others: Best new phone under Rs 10K

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gBLklO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:42AM

SC verdict today on UGC guidelines for exams

The Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subshash Reddy, and MR Shah had reserved judgement in this matter on August 18 after a detailed hearing spanning over two days. The Bench is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday in petitions seeking cancellation of final year exams. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32BqqhO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:08AM

Amazon’s answer to Apple Watch, Fitbit & others

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32zwHdU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:44AM

PM: India to be reliable arms supplier to ‘friends’

India will not only establish a strong defence industrial base but also become a reliable arms supplier to friendly countries in the years ahead, which will further consolidate its strategic partnerships and position it as the “net security provider” in the Indian Ocean Region, PM Narendra Modi said on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32rVKQ8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:43AM

No honest review of poll failure: Cong's G-23

Even 14 months after the 2019 elections, Congress has failed to undertake an honest introspection to analyse the reasons for its continued decline and the erosion in its base, the group of 23 dissident members have said in their letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32wZDmL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 06:30AM

Coronavirus live: 16,86,162 cases reported in Aug

India’s Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate, with a record 76,489 fresh cases being reported on Thursday and the daily count staying above the 76,000 mark for the second straight day. Deaths from the virus climbed to 1,081, the second-highest daily toll recorded so far. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Be5Kw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:35AM

What’s going on with Kim Jong Un?

North Korea state media released what appeared to be fresh images of Kim Wednesday, publishing photos of him leading a Politburo meeting, dressed in summer white. Still, the rumors about his health have persisted, due in part to North Korea’s long history of manipulating state media reports for political purposes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gCyjIJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 10:09AM

Sushant's father KK Singh demands Rhea's arrest

Sushant Singh Rajput's father KK Singh has demanded that the CBI investigating his son’s death, “must arrest” Rhea Chakraborty. In a statement to ANI, Singh, who previously accused the actress of ‘abetment to suicide’, ‘wrongful restraint’ besides other charges, has now claimed she is his son’s “murderer.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hBpCA2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 09:50AM

TikTok chief executive Kevin Mayer resigns

TikTok chief executive officer Kevin Mayer has left the company and general manager Vanessa Pappas will replace him on an interim basis, according to an internal memo. The development comes days after TikTok sued the Trump administration over an executive order banning transactions in the United States with the popular short-form video-sharing app. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FYGfrf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 10:36AM

MIT WPU’s stellar recruitments amidst Covid

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34Ibrpf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 10:00AM

Honda goes small with first all-electric car

The Honda e, released in Europe earlier this month, is a compact model meant solely for city driving. That contrasts with Tesla Inc, whose Model 3 sedan dominates the battery EV market, and others such as Audi AG and Hyundai Motor Co that have focused on SUVs with long driving ranges from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QwMpkg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 09:51AM

Model allegedly whipped ex-BF, left him wounded

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q5XOaC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 10:38AM

NY tennis event suspended over racism protests

Organisers of the ATP/WTA Western & Southern Open in New York said Wednesday the tournament will be suspended until Friday following sporting boycotts sparked by the police shooting of an African American man in Wisconsin. Just hours before star singles player Naomi Osaka withdrew from her scheduled semifinal, prompting the organisers to postpone all games set for Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jly86K https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 09:15AM

Times Top10: JEE, NEET tussle intensifies

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 09:04AM

Shiv Sena MP puts in papers over NCP in APMC

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav has sent his resignation letter to party chief Uddhav Thackeray to protest against the non-appointment of his party workers to an APMC board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32slSud https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:49AM

Apple brings ‘bad news’ with iOS 14, FB warns

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FYyilT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:50AM

NTA chief: All precautions in place to conduct NEET, JEE

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday said it is “fully prepared” to conduct the JEE (Main) and NEET, for admission to engineering and medical courses respectively, in a “safe and secure” manner with all precautions in place in the wake of the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hxD2wP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 04:28AM

Why Centre & states are at war over GST

While getting states on board to launch GST, the Centre had agreed to compensate states for five years if the annual growth in collections was under 14%. The pandemic has resulted in a massive shortfall in collections and may require compensation of Rs 3.5 lakh crore this year. With the cess on cars, tobacco, soft drinks and coal also not generating the required funds, compensation payment has been delayed, prompting a special meeting of the all-powerful GST Council today to deal with the issue on which Opposition-ruled states have come together. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b0hzdh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 07:45AM

'Don't hide behind RBI on interest waiver'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Centre for dithering on whether to waive interest on loans during the repayment moratorium period, which ends on August 31, or if banks should be barred from charging interest on interest accrued on the deferred EMIs.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hsCrwl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 03:00AM

Faster tabs, QR codes support coming to Chrome

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lpT2TN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:44AM

Apple may have bucked the 'coronavirus trend'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hyHviO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:45AM

No shorts, T-shirts or flip flops in office: AI

Air India has warned employees their dishevelled look could invite strict action. The airline, whose divestment deadline has again been extended, has asked all staffers to be properly groomed and not attend offices in shorts, ripped jeans or flip flops. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EzZOWc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 11:03PM

On Covid duty, doc couple away from son for 5 mths

At the maternity ward of a prominent government hospital in Meerut, gynaecologist Shweta Maheshwari cradles newborns in her arms every other day. It’s been five months, however, since she held her own child, a son who’s a little over two years old. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gtLrQt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 01:20AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Pachama (YC W19) seeks ML and SW engineers to solve climate change

Pachama (YC W19) seeks ML and SW engineers to solve climate change by dfuego | on Hacker News .

Masks for Covid may end up eliminating TB by 2025

The simple face mask--mandatory in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic—may just help India’s fight against one of the oldest pestilence: Tuberculosis. “If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmonologist Dr Sanjeev Mehta. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31tZEsm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:21AM

India to order 2 more Israeli ‘eyes in sky’

India is now finally going to seal the long-pending around $1 billion deal to acquire two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel, which has been derailed at least a couple of times in the past due to the high costs involved. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YDROun https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:30AM

JEE aspirants wonder how to reach, how safe will it be

After months of uncertainty over when they will finally be able to get done with their career-defining exams, JEE and NEET aspirants are still unsure of two things — how they will get to their exam centre and how safe it will be. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G1AARn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:07AM

Naidu warns members against sharing info on parliamentary committee proceedings

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has written to heads of parliamentary committees asking them to warn their members against sharing information about proceedings of the panel meetings before the final report is tabled in Parliament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jmIVNF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:39AM

Rules framed on where & how to allow inflight Wi-Fi

India’s aviation regulator has framed draft rules for allowing inflight internet connectivity in the country’s skies. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation draft rules say “internet service through WiFi on-board aircraft shall be available at minimum height of 3,000 metres or 10,000 feet above departure/arrival airfield elevation.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aZCGwi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:11PM

RE Meteor 350 variants' images, features leaked

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ll73Cc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 10:56AM

UP: ‘Missing’ girl found dead, body eaten by animals

The partially eaten body — possibly by wild animals — of an 18-year-old Class XII girl who had gone missing on Monday when out to fill online scholarship form was found near a pond in Kheri’s Neemgaon area on Tuesday. She was strangled, said police, who recovered her handbag, a mobile phone and a blood-stained knife from the spot. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3huLLzD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 04:23AM

Former India athlete kills wife and mother at home

Former Asian Championship medallist, Iqbal Singh Boparai, was arrested in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania for a double murder on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gpKDvT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:45AM

Notice sent to hosp concerning mortuary access to Rhea

The CBI team investigating Sushant Singh Rajput death probe, on Tuesday questioned his chartered accountant Sandeep Sridhar along with his flatmate Siddharth Pithani and cook Neeraj Singh. The investigation team visited Sushant's home in Bandra with a flatmate and personal staffs and recreated the crime scene, over the weekend. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jjCtHv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:48AM

Indian engineer becomes US citizen in rare ceremony

President Donald Trump has presided over a rare naturalisation ceremony at the White House where five immigrants, including a software developer from India, were sworn in as American citizens, as the US leader welcomed them to the "magnificent nation” that is comprised of every race, religion and colour. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jjEljd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 10:19AM

Model sells homemade desserts to support family

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QfF3BB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 10:30AM

‘Non-AirPods’ effect: Demand up for TWS earbuds

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QrTrqO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 10:03AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Tesorio Is Hiring a Senior Analytics Engineer and Senior Product Designer

Tesorio Is Hiring a Senior Analytics Engineer and Senior Product Designer by FabioFleitas | on Hacker News .

Galwan clash a ‘brief moment’ in history: China

China wants India to “reserve differences”, Chinese ambassador Sun Weidong said on Tuesday addressing students, teachers. “China and India, as two ancient civilisations, should respect and learn from each other, treat each other as equals," he said. The envoy called Galwan clash“a brief moment from the perspective of history” and the two sides should now “seek common ground". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FYkPut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:28AM

5 biggest smartphone companies in world

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ew8zk6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:45AM

Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, isn't pleased with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ljk8Mt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 07:49AM

2021 Hyundai Kona and Kona N Line teased

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YAJf3t https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:31AM

Why Google Pixel is 'toughest’ phone to get

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3liya0S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:40AM

Why Lionel Messi seeks new pastures

The 33-year-old Argentine footballing genius was increasingly unable single-handedly to rescue his imploding club, as he had done so often in the past. Barcelona, despite lifting the La Liga title, had collapsed at the end of the 2018-19 season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aZmGKI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:52AM

'Like Sachin': McGrath lauds James Anderson

James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said after the England pacer reached the landmark of 600 Test wickets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ex4mga https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:04AM

MS Dhoni could absorb so much pressure: Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has often been MS Dhoni's go-to man in the IPL. The West Indies all-rounder, who is currently playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, has won CSK many matches. Bravo said Dhoni's ability to stay calm in moments of crisis is his one of the best attributes. "Dhoni always gives players belief and confidence" which makes him a great captain. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gyTonn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:13AM

Top10: India’s Aug tally 2nd highest for any nation

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LGbbtL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:33AM

Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

Since March 20, currency in circulation has risen to 26.9 lakh crore—a hike of 10% since the lockdown began. At the same time, the number of Rs 2000 notes in circulation has dipped sharply in two years. The preference for cash has seen year-on-year growth in currency held with the public (CwP) accelerating from 11.3% as on February 28, 2020 to 14.5% at end-March and to 21.3% by June. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jbORJq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 06:51AM

Govt hints at fresh stimulus once Covid cases dip

The government on Tuesday hinted at a fresh set of measures — including a review of GST on two-wheelers — and possibly a second stimulus, once Covid-19 subsides, amid projections of an extended economic downturn in the wake of the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jdGi0B https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 07:27AM

Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, is unhappy with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3leRxrL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 07:49AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Vanta (YC W18) is hiring as we build simple security and compliance for startups

Vanta (YC W18) is hiring as we build simple security and compliance for startups by christinac | on Hacker News .

Non-dairy products not to be called 'milk': Proposal

Plant-based milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and others may be favourite alternatives for those who are lactose intolerant or for those who don't prefer dairy products for varied reasons, but such products may no longer be available to users with the generic term 'milk'. FSSAI has proposed that an imitation product offered as an alternative to milk should not use the term if derived using non-dairy sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3li8rFN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 06:22AM

ICMR nod to first Indian Covid test kit

Soon, a simple finger-prick diagnostic test to detect Covid-19 antibodies in blood samples, will be widely available at nursing homes, hospitals and private laboratories. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved Delhi-based Oscar Medicare's indigenous point-of-care (POC) rapid test kits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aWn6BB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 05:07AM

HK reports 'first documented' Covid re-infection

Researchers in Hong Kong Monday identified what they said was the first confirmed case worldwide of Covid-19 reinfection, raising questions about the durability of immunity, whether acquired naturally or with a vaccine. "Our study proves that immunity for Covid infection is not lifelong," a microbiologist at Hong Kong University said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34w5tYc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:16AM

HC sets aside privilege notices issued against MLAs

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jeQk1s https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 11:19AM

5 times when Cong plunged into crises

Sonia Gandhi will continue as interim president of the Congress for another six months during which period her successor would be elected. As the party’s highest decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC), met on Monday, it brought back memories of the times when the grand old party faced similar situations in the over last two decades. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34rrTdf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 11:18AM

Job posted to Hacker News: BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) is hiring a principal engineer

BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) is hiring a principal engineer by the_economist | on Hacker News .

Karnataka scraps all Covid travel restrictions

Karnataka on Monday abolished all travel restrictions brought in after the outbreak of Covid-19 in late March. There is no need to obtain an e-pass or stay in 14-day quarantine. Hand-stamping, too, has been scrapped. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32nDVl9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 06:52AM

India’s own Elon Musks have roots in Hyderabad

When world’s only operational small rockets maker Rocket Lab, a New Zealand-American space technology start-up, attempted test launch of its lightweight orbital rocket Electron in May 2017, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace was still a germ of an idea. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QoJlXr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 04:30AM

CBI considering psychological autopsy of Sushant

According to a report in a news portal, CFSL (Central Forensic Science Laboratory) will carry out psychological autopsy of the actor. It will basically mean the postmortem of Sushant’s mind. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hpZo3a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:34AM

TV reporter shot in UP'S Ballia over land dispute

Three people were arrested late on Monday for allegedly shooting Ballia-based TV journalist Ratan Singh, 45, in Phephna area of the district earlier in the day. Journalists from entire district sat on a protest at national highway and raised slogans against the police after the killing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aXvMYK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:07AM

Kia to consolidate portfolio after Sonet launch

The pandemic has forced South Korean automaker Kia Motors to ease its foot on the gas pedal after a turbo-charged run since it stormed into India exactly a year ago riding mid-segment SUV Seltos. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QjPWCJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 06:01AM

Phase 2 trial of Oxford Covid vaccine to begin today

​The observer-blind, randomised controlled study to determine the safety and immunogenicity of "Covishield" on healthy Indian adults will begin at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital in Pune. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qt0Zt3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 09:22AM

CWC meet: Cong stays with family; dissenters outnumbered & isolated

The dissenters who wrote to Sonia Gandhi calling for the appointment of a fully functional and effective party chief found themselves isolated and at the receiving end of the official camp's fire on Monday. The day's developments, with none of their demands being met, left them with few options and a realisation that Congress managers had planned a comprehensive counter-attack. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qj7yhW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 03:57AM

Raigad building collapse: 19 still missing, says SP

A day after a five-storeyed building in Maharashtra's Raigad district collapsed, rescue personnel continued to sift through the rubble in search of survivors, while police said 19 persons are still missing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hmduCJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:32AM

Devices to stop using if you have smart speaker

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YtSBOo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:40AM

Pay 6% interest on flat’s cost for delay: SC to bldr

Making an example of a big fish among developers, the Supreme Court on Monday said builders must pay home buyers annual interest on cost of the flat for the period of delay in its delivery, in addition to the meagre monthly per square foot penalty mentioned in the apartment buyers agreement (ABA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hmdu5H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:20AM

Times Top10: Is it time to reopen schools?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gzcuKt? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:31AM

Tim Cook completes 9 years as Apple chief

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b1lwyE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:45AM

Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

Jamaica's health ministry confirmed late on Monday that Usain Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m distance, had tested positive after he posted a video on social media around midday saying he was waiting to hear back on his results. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gkVY0o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:05AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Caper (YC W16) Is Hiring Engineers – SW/CV/Android (Remote OK)

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NADA to carry out 50 tests during IPL 2020

NADA will be setting up a total of five 'Dope Control Stations' (DCS) in the UAE for carrying out its anti-doping activities - one DCS each at the three competition venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and one such centre at each of the two designated training venues - ICC Academy in Dubai and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YxZWN1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 07:51AM

Live: 2 dead, 18 trapped in Raigad house collapse

News from India and across the world, as it unfolds. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CVbhz8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 06:54AM

AICTE okays MBA entry on basis of UG marks this yr

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EtGwSk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 11:38PM

Kerala parties unite against airport privatisation

The Kerala assembly passed a unanimous resolution on Monday, urging the Centre to reconsider its decision on leasing out the Trivandrum International Airport to Adani Group and instead hand over the airport to a special purpose vehicle in which the state government has majority stake. The Centre has selected a bidder which has no experience in this field, sources in Kerala govt alleged. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aS3C14 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 06:03AM

Trump gets Rep nomination, says poll being rigged

Trump told Republicans to be on alert for what he claimed was a Democratic plan to rig the contest through increased use of mail-in voting- a measure Democrats say is needed to protect people from catching COVID-19 in crowded polling stations. Opponents say Trump's increasingly extreme resistance to expanded mail-in voting is an attempt to suppress voter turnout, while setting up an excuse to challenge the result if he is defeated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34xGO5A https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 05:09AM

PM CARES to fund two 500-bed Covid hospitals in Bihar

The PM CARES Fund Trust will finance two 500-bed Covid-19 makeshift hospitals in Bihar, the Prime Minister's Office said on Monday, asserting that this will go a long way in improving the Covid care in the state. These hospitals have 125 ICU beds with ventilators and 375 normal beds each. Doctors and paramedical staff for the hospitals will be provided by the Armed Forces Medical Services. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FRQBt3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 01:03PM

Bowlers not at fault while 'Mankading': Karthik

Dinesh Karthik said the dismissal should not be called 'Mankading', especially when the ICC and MCC call it just a run out. "If Mankad was the first person who did that run out, Bill Brown was the first person who got run out for being silly and walking out of the crease. Why is it that people remember Mankad and not Brown?" he asked. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j6A6aQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 12:06PM

Maruti Suzuki’s MPV share rises to 50%

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j8J3R4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 11:36AM

Samsung has designed a 'special' phone for the US Army

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jb7UDU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:54AM

To cry foul after having lost is not fair: Tharoor

Putting progress and development first, and ignoring his own party’s opposition, senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor had welcomed last week’s decision by the Union cabinet to hand over the management of Trivandrum airport to the Adani group on a 50-year lease. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qq2UP3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 04:57AM

'Rhea, family have not received summons from CBI'

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been actively investigating Sushant Singh Rajput’s case and recent reports suggested that the actor’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty will be grilled by the CBI. However, Rhea’s lawyer, senior advocate Satish Manshinde clarified that the actress has not been summoned yet. “Rhea Chakraborty and family have not received any summons from CBI so far to attend . No sooner she receives it , she & fly will attend as they did before Mumbai Police and ED as law abiding citizens. No speculations are necessary,” Satish Manshinde shared in a statement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QgKNew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 11:28AM

Covid-19 vaccine in India: Who will get first?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gmn1bB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 11:16AM

It was right to withdraw book: Publishers, editors

But add that in a polarised climate, tough to balance freedom of speech and sales from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EnADX0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 10:01AM

Live: J&K Cong supports Rahul as next president

After saving its face in Rajasthan thanks to a truce facilitated by the high command, the Congress is once again facing an internal rebellion of sorts, with 23 leaders writing a letter to Sonia Gandhi, urging a change of leadership. Amid this storm, the CWC is slated to meet today. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jcKa1R https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:47AM

'India has military options for LAC transgressions'

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Monday stated that India has "military options" to deal with the Chinese on the issue of transgressions if talks between both the countries at the military and diplomatic level don't yield any results. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j9gAdL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 09:58AM

CWC meet: If not Sonia, Rahul, then who?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31lf7eg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:35AM

I miss my friend a lot: PM on Jaitley's death anniv

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered his late Cabinet colleague and friend of many decades Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary and said he diligently served India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31s2HBD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 09:12AM

Death anniversary: Rare photos of Arun Jaitley

Death anniversary: Rare photos of Arun Jaitley from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZmLZ23 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 09:53AM

Google Drive flaw may allow hackers to trick users

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QktFVa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:57AM

Model sells homemade desserts to support family

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32e4idi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 10:01AM

Times Top10: Will Cong vote for a non-Gandhi chief?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:32AM

Indian women dominate H-4 work permits in US

US President Donald Trump has been attempting to stop work permits for spouses of those on H-1B visas. It won’t be easy. But were he to succeed, the overwhelming impact would be on Indian women. Also, Cato Institute estimates it would contract the US economy by at least $7.5 billion annually. Nearly 90% of H-4 workers are highly paid women from India with college degrees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aQNbC7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 11:08AM

Settings you can change on WhatsApp to stay safe

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YsO7ru https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:37AM

IPL: Need for 'dynamic schedule' due to pandemic

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma congratulated his Chennai Super Kings counterpart MS Dhoni on his Team India retirement last week and said, "Looking forward to meeting at the toss on September 19", which suggested that the schedule is more or less ready. Then, why this delay? from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YqoLKE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:49AM

Bayern Munich beat PSG to win Champions League

Bayern Munich were crowned European champions for the sixth time after beating Paris St Germain 1-0 thanks to a second-half header from former PSG youth academy graduate Kingsley Coman in an absorbing Champions League final on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31km9jx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:37AM

US authorizes plasma treatment for coronavirus

American authorities announced on Sunday an emergency authorization for doctors to use blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients as a treatment against the disease that has killed over 176,000 in the US. The plasma is believed to contain powerful antibodies that can help fight off the disease faster and help protect people from being seriously hurt by it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aY2h9a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:14AM

Refused Cong’s offer of Dy CM post: Scindia

“I am a public servant. If I had been a servant of the ‘chair’, I would have accepted the proposal of deputy CM given by Kamal Nath ji and Digvijaya Singh ji. But I knew that people sitting in the government would destroy the state and I didn’t want to be part of them. I followed my sixth sense and refused the offer,” Scindia said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QkDbru https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 06:02AM

Covid live: 'India may get vaccine by year end'

India recorded its highest growth in Covid cases during the week between 17-23 August, and also the highest fatalities due to the disease. This, despite a steady improvement in the fatality rate. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YuQKcp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 04:03AM

UP: Explosives recovered from IS operative's house

A huge amount of explosives, including explosive jacket, have been recovered from Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh, sources said on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QfHVhR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 01:42PM

Job posted to Hacker News: PocketSuite is hiring (engineering, product, customer success, marketing)

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Pak's ISI using crime syndicates in France, Thailand to further agenda

Pakistan's ISI has been using the services of Pakistan crime syndicates operating in several countries, including France and Thailand, to further its agend. Recently, Thailand Police arrested a Pakistan national named Baqar Shah for his involvement in multiple illegal activities in the country including money laundering for the ISI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gn8XOU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 12:59PM

Covid Letter: Debate on plasma therapy gets intense

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gmwjV5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 01:52PM

PM posts video of him feeding peacocks

from Times of India https://ift.tt/31lEMnl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 01:28PM

Model sells homemade desserts to support family

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QfF3BB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 01:37PM

BJP, JD(U), LJP to fight elections together: Nadda

BJP will fight Bihar election under the leadership of Nitish Kumar in alliance with JD(U) and LJP, said party president JP Nadda. "BJP, JD(U) and LJP will fight elections together and win. We have to add value not only to BJP but to our alliance partners also," said Nadda while addressing a Bihar BJP state Karyasamiti via video conferencing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31lWkja https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 12:17PM

No change in Pranab Mukherjee's health: Hospital

Doctors attending on the 84-year-old Mukherjee said his vital parameters are stable. Mukherjee was admitted to the hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain. He had also tested positive for Covid-19. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j5ETcr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 11:51AM

Govt releases SOPs for shooting of films, serials

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday announced the release of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for resuming shooting of films and TV programmes. These SOPs have been finalised after consulting the health and home ministries, he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ql8LoM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 11:59AM

Listen to students ki baat: Rahul on JEE, NEET

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) (Main) will be held from September 1 to 6 and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) (UG) on September 13. "Today lakhs of students are saying something. The GOI must listen to the Students Ke Mann Ki Baat about NEET, JEE exams and arrive at an acceptable solution," the Congress leader said in a tweet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l9MZTc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 11:22AM

TOI Auto Weekly: Kia Sonet off to a flying start

Kia Sonet or Toyota Urban Cruiser: Which is more exciting? Both the B-SUVs have kicked off their journey. Maruti Suzuki, on the other hand, is setting up incubation centres to tap potential start-ups in mobility space. VW Group made big promises on the electric vehicle. Read these stories, and more in this week’s TOI Auto Weekly: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gjHRrZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 10:01AM

Live: 'BJP, JDU, LJP to fight Bihar polls together'

News from India and across the world, as it unfolds. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CPKl3K https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 05:59AM

No difference between Ram and Parshuram: UP CM

Joining the issue over raging politics over Brahmins in the state and taking a dig at the Opposition for 'suddenly developing an affinity for Lord Parshuram', Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that there was no difference between Ram and Parshuram. "Both Ram and Parshuram are incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The difference is in just some people's mind," he said while speaking on the floor of the house on the last day of monsoon session. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lbRcpu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 04:01AM

Trump campaign's commercial featuring PM Modi

Aiming to woo the influential Indian-American voters numbering over 2 million, the Trump campaign has released its first video commercial that has short clips from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches and US President Donald Trump's historic address in Ahmedabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FPWpmP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 10:12AM

Current Test team is India's best ever: Gavaskar

Under Virat Kohli, India reached the top of ICC Test rankings and the team is currently at number one spot in the World Test Championship standings. "I believe this team is the best ever Indian Test team in terms of balance, in terms of ability, in terms of skills, in terms of temperament. Can't think of a better Indian Test team," Sunil Gavaskar said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32lye7e https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 10:34AM

Would have loved to bat like Rohit: Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar, who was the first batsman to reach 10,000 career runs in Test cricket, said that circumstances and a "lack of confidence" in his ability stopped him from doing that in his playing days. "The way you see a Rohit Sharma opening the batting in one-day cricket, Test cricket, smashing from the first over," Gavaskar said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QithXe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 09:41AM

Blog: Congress needs to woo the middle class back

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gllWRi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:40AM

What a career this man had: Holding on Dhoni

West Indies fast bowling great Michael Holding highlighted that MS Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper. "This man made almost 5,000 Test runs and remember, he's not a pure batsman, he's a wicket keeper. Over such a long career to be able keep wickets and do such a fantastic job is commendable," Holding said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aNHSDy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:40AM

‘Most-powerful’ Android phone: Things to know

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j0P5CY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:29AM

Why Bill Gates was jealous of “genius” Steve Jobs

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32nD04q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:34AM

Arindam Chaudhuri of IIPM held in pre-GST case

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3le8YbY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 06:33AM

Blog: ‘Sabka vishwas’ makes sense for country

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hmVOXG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 07:49AM

Ex-CJI may be BJP's Assam CM pick: Tarun Gogoi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hgSxJn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 05:37AM

This hornbill is a family friend & waits for fish fry

It’s a rare sight, but one to behold. A hornbill has found friends in a family at Honnakeri village in Ankola of Uttara Kannada district that happily feeds it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34kDKK4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:58AM

CBI quizzes Sushant Singh Rajput's cook Neeraj

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Saturday grilled late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's cook Neeraj here in Santacruz. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31jiAdm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 01:06PM

WhatsApp may soon get ‘camera’ icon back & more

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hmTQGF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 01:27PM

Ganesha Chaturthi Puja: 16 rituals to be followed

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34mqGUt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 11:32AM

No change in Pranab's health: Hospital

Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to remain in a deep coma but his vital parameters are stable, the hospital said Saturday morning. ​​Doctors said attending to the 84-year-old said he is being treated for respiratory infection and continues to be on ventilatory support. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YqiL4H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 12:42PM

Sexually abused by 143 people, alleges woman

In what could turn out to be a shocking revelation, a 25-year-old woman has lodged a complaint with the Punjagutta police that she was sexually abused by 143 people from various walks of life over a period of time. The unprecedented allegation has forced the police to register a 42-page FIR. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EmLKiS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 04:33AM

‘Chinese female Jesus’ worries Naga church

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has cautioned all Baptist associations under it in the Christian-majority state to ‘shield’ from the Eastern Lightning cult of China that teaches that Jesus has come back to Earth as a woman named Yang Xiangbin, also called Lightning Deng. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31gOI1i https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:21AM

Hemali Soni’s mission to help the needy amid Covid

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34o0B7q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 12:34PM

Astrology & Depression

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32esfkK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 10:00AM

Five intruders shot dead along India-Pak border in Punjab: BSF

The Border Security Force shot dead five intruders along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab early Saturday, a senior officer said. He said "alert troops of the 103rd battalion noticed suspicious movement of intruders violating the IB" in the Taran Taran district of Punjab. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hjQN2b https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 11:31AM

Domestic games will start when it's safe: Ganguly

Normally domestic season starts in August but the pandemic has wreaked havoc with the calendar and Sourav Ganguly's letter to state associations on Thursday made it clear that the Board is yet to lock in a date. The domestic season is now expected to begin with the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, tentatively from the third week of November. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CPyId7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 11:54AM

BCCI congratulates Rohit, Ishant and Deepti

The BCCI has congratulated limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma for winning the country's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award this year, saying the cricket body was proud of his achievements. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l1mRtI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 11:26AM

Covid-19: Bengaluru sees double of Mumbai, Chennai caseload in Aug

Recording more than twice the number of cases compared to Chennai and Mumbai between August 1 and 20, Bengaluru’s caseload crossed the 1-lakh mark on Friday, even while experts sounded a warning, indicating the virus is still in the ascending stage in the city. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YmwdGX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 04:55AM

Indian national arrested in $21m H-1B visa fraud

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 on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hnwrVM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 10:47AM

AIIMS forms board to look into Sushant's autopsy

"We will look into the possibility of murder.However, all probable angles will be thoroughly examined," AIIMS' forensic department chief Dr Sudhir Gupta, who will lead the team, told . from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FNJVw3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 10:23AM

ISIS operative held in Delhi after encounter

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YrrvHY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:07AM

10 cos that submitted highest H-1B applications

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ghq0lt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:36AM

Read Epic CEO's 2 am mail to Apple CEO Tim Cook

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hfon9k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:41AM

Pride of India.. Fast track vaccine development

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CO4JlQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:35PM

Model allegedly whipped ex-BF, left him wounded

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YmGbrQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 09:41PM

'Quarantine rules must for Eng, Aussie players'

Twenty-four hours after Royal Challengers Bangalore chairman Sanjeev Churiwala said that players from England and Australia, who will be arriving in the UAE to play the IPL immediately after the white-ball series in England, should not undergo the mandatory one-week quarantine, some other franchises have raised objections saying rules should be same for all. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iYqxKQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:20AM

Top10: Here’s how you will vote in Covid-19 era

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32fI1M7? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:14AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Flexport Is Still Hiring

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Actor Dilip Kumar’s brother dies due to Covid

Ehsaan Khan and Aslam Khan were admitted to the hospital on August 16 after they tested positive for coronavirus. Both were said to be in a critical condition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FKmyU3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 09:29AM

No. of tweets Twitter removed on govt's request

India came fifth among countries that requested social media site Twitter to remove content that violated local laws. The government made 782 legal demands for a content takedown in the July-Dec 2019 period, as per Twitter’s latest transparency report. Twitter obliged in 36% of the cases. Earlier, in the first half of 2018, it did not comply with any of the 504 requests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YkUSLL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 09:24AM

PM Modi writes letter to cricketer Suresh Raina

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/3gdEmUd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 07:43AM

Tax refunds worth Rs 88,652 cr issued so far

The income tax (I-T) department on Friday said it has issued refunds worth Rs 88,652 crore to over 24 lakh taxpayers so far this fiscal. This include personal income tax (PIT) refunds amounting to Rs 28,180 crore issued to over 23.05 lakh taxpayers and corporate tax refunds amounting to Rs 60,472 crore to over 1.58 lakh taxpayers during this period. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j1Fw6V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 09:57AM

SBI shares do’s & don’ts to protect bank account

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EcpTe7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:59AM

This is the most popular smartwatch in the world

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aGyL7G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 09:07AM

Former beauty queen diagnosed with Cancer

from Times of India https://ift.tt/325jYPZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:15PM

Job posted to Hacker News: ScholarMe (YC S19) Is Hiring a Front End Engineer – Toronto/Remote

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Unemployment allowance: 50% of pay for 3 months for lakhs

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 August 21, 2020 at 03:24AM

Joe Biden officially accepts presidential nomination

Joe Biden has officially accepted the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party, urging the American voters to come together to overcome a "season of darkness" that has cloaked the US for "much too long". Biden, 77, was introduced by a video that went through the former vice president's life, and career, and highlighted his role as a father, husband and political leader. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iX0tzZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:48AM

Top10: Paper ballots or insurance for Bihar voters?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:52AM

Mark Zuckerberg quizzed in FTC antitrust inquiry

Facebook confirmed on Thursday that chief executive Mark Zuckerberg was interviewed earlier this week at a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigative hearing as part of the government's antitrust probe into the social media company. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j63Tk5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:46AM

National sports awards function goes 'virtual'

National Sports Day awards ceremony will take place in a virtual environment this year, sources confirmed to TOI, where the selected athletes, coaches and other winners will connect live to the President’s House from nearby-situated SAI's centres after assembling there on Saturday next week. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Doordarshan (DD), it’s been learnt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qpz4KV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:15AM

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 Sept 2021. Sources said John was lately also "not included in WhatsApp groups". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EkBlUH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 07:47AM

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 August 21, 2020 at 07:52AM

Indore retains title of cleanest city for 4th time

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l3YkUO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 07:11AM

BJP united, ready for bypolls: Manipur CM

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32aq0yW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 07:29AM

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 August 21, 2020 at 06:14AM

Multilateralism failed test in pandemic:Jaishankar

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yn9NoR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 06:24AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Taplytics (YC W14) Is Hiring Senior Engineers and Senior CSMs in Toronto

Taplytics (YC W14) Is Hiring Senior Engineers and Senior CSMs in Toronto by aboris26 | on Hacker News .

Remove Tharoor as chief of House IT panel:Dubey

The parliamentary standing committee has summoned representatives of the ministry of electronics and information technology over reports of Facebook’s alleged right-wing bias. The schedule followed the exchange of ‘breach of privilege’ notices between the parliamentary standing committee on information technology chair and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31gFW3u https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 05:17AM

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 August 21, 2020 at 05:38AM

Om Birla on bridging Parliament-people gap

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j0D3cZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 04:59AM

Safety protocol finalised for JEE & NEET aspirants

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YfiAJC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 05:43AM

Porsche teases 2021 Panamera, unveil on Aug 26

Porsche, the German luxury sportscar manufacturer has announced that it will reveal the new Panamera on August 26. Porsche has proven the performance potential of the new Panamera even before the car’s world premiere. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YeApYX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 11:00AM

US ends agreements with Hong Kong which says it is a 'pawn'

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US ends agreements with Hong Kong which says it is a 'pawn' The ending of the agreements follows President Trump's order last month to end Hong Kong’s special status

Discomfited by Priyanka stand, Cong says Rahul should be party chief

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s statement that a non-Gandhi should head the organisation triggered discomfort in the party which questioned the “media interest” in her “old” interview while asserting that Rahul Gandhi remained the choice of the rank and file. Rahul made the demand after he resigned as Congress chief in May 2019 after LS election debacle. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EgZHi8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 05:15AM

‘There is no vaccine for racism’: Kamala Harris

In an address capping the third night of the virtual Democratic National Convention, Harris evoked the lessons of her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan, a biologist and Indian immigrant, saying she instilled in her a vision of "our nation as a beloved community - where all are welcome, no matter what we look like, where we come from or who we love.'' from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l0MWZQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 10:20AM

This is why Gurugram floods so quickly

Rain is the benediction of Mother Nature, at least that is what our culture teaches us. Then why do a few hours of rain in Gurugram wreak such havoc? The answer lies in the way we have perceived our surroundings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qfqu0R https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 07:25AM

Goa: Iconic Arambol tree, once fallen, stands again

For a decade or two, the dense, soothing shade of a 90-year-old banyan tree in Girkavaddo, Arambol, had been where several foreign visitors, most of them unknown to each other, had built a community. Lovingly called ‘The Source’, visitors connected at this quiet spot over informal sessions of yoga, meditation and dance, be it day or night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kYiyzj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 04:43AM

Harbhajan won't travel with CSK squad to UAE

Harbhajan Singh will not travel with the Chennai Super Kings squad to Dubai on Friday. One understands that he told the franchise that his mother is unwell and that's why he can't travel. It is likely that the off-spinner will join in two weeks. IPL kicks off in the UAE on Sept 19. The 40-year-old offie had already skipped the ongoing CSK five-day camp in Chennai. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34hLfBs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:07AM

Covid vaccine won't be mandatory in US: Fauci

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious diseases official, said Wednesday the government wouldn't make any future Covid-19 vaccine obligatory for the general public -- though local jurisdictions could make it mandatory for some groups, like children. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l1pUSH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 09:41AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Ironclad (YC S15) Is Looking for a Demand Gen Manager

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Medical college student found murdered in Agra

A woman doctor, 25, of the gynaecology department of SN Medical College, Agra was found murdered a few hours after she went missing on Wednesday. The body of Dr Yogita Gautam was found in Bamroli Ahir locality of Agra. A resident of Delhi’s Shivpuri area, she was the final year student of Master of Surgery and her result was declared on Tuesday. She had qualified as a surgeon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gexzcA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 04:27AM

In bid to seek relief from SC, Rhea suffers a double whammy

The Supreme Court rejected her plea for transfer of the Patna FIR to Mumbai and indirectly brought her under the probe radar all angles of the case, including allegations of financial misappropriation levelled by Rajput’s father K K Singh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iZPNQS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:07AM

Kamala condemns Trump's leadership 'failure'

Kamala Harris made history Wednesday when she accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president, while joining Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to condemn President Donald Trump's profound "failure" as a leader. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iXRYo6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:54AM

Elon Musk becomes the world’s fourth richest man

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aHJzCu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:42AM

Top10: Centre effects biggest troops cut in Kashmir

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34eJpkG? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:39AM

The $2 trillion ‘question’: How Apple became the most valuable tech company in the world

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gf77j4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 09:02AM

No proof of reinfection among recovered, says ICMR

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32aX2yD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 07:38AM

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 August 20, 2020 at 07:44AM

Harris: Trump's leadership failure cost lives

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34n7HJg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 07:23AM

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 August 20, 2020 at 06:27AM

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 August 20, 2020 at 05:54AM

'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 August 19, 2020 at 09:58PM

Bhushan to SC: Defer hearing; will file review

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32agN9E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 06:11AM

Doctors of Cooper hosp face shocking abuse

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YfKN2S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 11:30AM

Covid vaccine price likely to be less than Rs 10k

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q7Yz2V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 11:26AM

Docs who carried out SSR’s postmortem face abuse

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YfKN2S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 11:19AM

Must-have jewellery pieces for millennial brides

Wedding functions have become larger, and so has wedding jewellery because, millennial brides are doing things differently. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3auzNDH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 17, 2020 at 01:00PM

Job posted to Hacker News: Modal (YC W16) Is Hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer

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Live: Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic disrupted

Heavy downpour has thrown normal life out of gear in Delhi and the national capital region, causing severe waterlogging in many areas and disrupting air services. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aGL04e https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 10:09AM

Bengaluru doctor making apps for IS arrested

A 28-year-old ophthalmologist from Basavanagudi in south Bengaluru was arrested by National Investigation Agency late Monday night for alleged links with Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP), an offshoot of ISIS. from Times of India https://ift.tt/322uveF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:59AM

Messi to stay at Barcelona, Koeman new coach

Koeman, who is revered by Barca fans for delivering their first European Cup as a player, will be expected to lead the club's rebuilding work after they were thrashed 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals last Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aB9Ty9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 08:26AM

Why Sachin ​would love to have Maruti 800 back

From BMW to Ferrari to Nissan GT-R, batting great Sachin Tendulkar has some of the world's best supercars parked in his garage. His love for cars is not unknown to the world, but very few know how emotionally connected he still is to his first car which he bought from his own money after becoming a professional cricketer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ft3f1h https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 10:29AM

This is the ‘worst person’ Elon has worked with

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hb1CDz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 09:29AM

TVS Apache RTR200 review: Why should you buy?

Every third 150-200 cc motorcycle sold in between April to June, 2020 was a TVS Apache. The number was as high as 52 per cent in the year-ago period, reflecting the immense fanfare the Apache series hold in the segment. Back in January 2020, this key sales driver of TVS Motor Company was updated to meet BS6 compliance. Features were enhanced, so was the engine along with minor retouches across the body. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2E5olma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 10:17AM

Five sportspersons recommended for Khel Ratna

Cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, table tennis player Manika Batra, Rio Paralympic gold medallist, high-jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu and women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal have been recommended for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award - the country's highest sporting honour. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gc1m5Z https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 08:35AM

Sushant case live: SC verdict on CBI probe today

SC is set to pronounce its verdict on Rhea Chakraborty’s plea for transfer of FIR filed against her alleging abetment in actor Sushant’s death to Mumbai. The SC, if it orders a CBI probe, will also decide which court — the one in Patna or Mumbai — will have jurisdiction over the FIR and consequent investigation. Stay tuned to TOI for all latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iUuKPI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 08:40AM

Google Maps is getting new features

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YbUm2A https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 08:44AM

Democrats nominate Biden to take on Trump

Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party's all-virtual national convention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aAF4cK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 08:06AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Literably (IK12 W13) Is Hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Literably (IK12 W13) Is Hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Remote) by hmoody | on Hacker News .

Democratic Convention 2nd night: Key takeaways

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iSQU4V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 07:37AM

Sonia, Rahul also guilty of hate speech: BJP

Responding to Congress’s letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on hate speech, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of having given hate speeches on several occasions in the past. Congress leaders should explain whether these were not hate speeches". from Times of India https://ift.tt/31786O4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 07:04AM

Govt may allow Covid-19 testing-on-demand

from Times of India https://ift.tt/319c6Oj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 06:08AM

Non-Gandhi should be Cong chief: Priyanka

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ej6Nm5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 06:33AM

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 August 19, 2020 at 05:46AM

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 August 19, 2020 at 05:26AM

SC verdict on CBI probe into Rajput death today

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qi9irX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 04:55AM

Pandemic taught me to be grateful for life: Rahul

Sportsmen across the globe have been driven indoors by the pandemic, but KL Rahul says it taught him to be grateful - for life and his career. The 28-year-old is now preparing to skipper Kings XI Punjab in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League in the UAE next month. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iIGeG6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 10:27AM

Rana and Felix in line for Dronacharya award

Jaspal Rana and Jude Felix were recommended for the prestigious Dronacharya award, the country's highest coaching honour. While Jaspal, a multiple Asian Games gold-medallist shooter, was denied the Dronacharya last year, Felix was shown the exit door by HI following a series of below-par performances by the reigning junior world champions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y5DFGf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 09:23AM

Live: Satya Pal Malik appointed Meghalaya guv

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/3kVeoby https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:06AM

Live: KT Rama Rao arrives in flood-hit Warangal

With the flood situation in East and West Godavari districts turning from bad to worse, a third flood warning has been issued at Sir Arthur Cotton barrage in Dowlaiswaram. Stay with TOI for the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y9tAYL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 17, 2020 at 07:55AM

Amazon making US postal services 'suffer': Trump

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kNYFuK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 10:10AM

Ganesh Chaturthi: Ganpati Murti Sthapana Muhurat

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CAE9MW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:03AM

Samsung, Apple & Sony’s premium earbuds

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q1hj47 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:38AM

SC to resume hearing plea against final yr exams

Last week, a bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan had adjourned the hearing on the matter as the arguments on the pleas, which also seek cancellation of final term examination in view of COVID-19 situation, remain inconclusive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iQHpDr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 09:14AM

Urvashi Rautela to make her debut in Tollywood

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kUWbL2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 09:02AM

Where have RCom’s assets disappeared, asks SC

As the net worth of Anil Ambani-led RCom nosedived from over Rs 37,000 crore to around Rs 10,000 crore in the last two years, the Supreme Court on Monday asked where did the assets of the company “disappear” and sought response from RCom's resolution professional. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hbwMdW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:13AM

Top10: Why Kerala govt took control of a church?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LGbbtL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:52AM

Decoding Mahendra Singh Dhoni, man of myth

Now Mahendra Singh Dhoni is retired, just as suddenly, tempting us all to peer into the one-way window again. To try and make sense of the inscrutable. To look back at the many myths which framed the rise of this small-town cricketer with humble roots. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g7cAZa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 07:57AM

Blog: Facebook is not biased to the Right

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PZTYQz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:04AM

Live: Over 8L Covid tests done in last 24 hours

India's Covid-19 tally crossed the 26-lakh barrier on Monday. As per the latest health ministry numbers, deaths due to coronavirus now stand at 50,921. Globally, the virus has claimed 7 lakh lives. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g5Vr2h https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 05:33AM

'Trump has elevated ties with India unlike any Prez'

US President Donald Trump has elevated America's ties with India and solidified the growing partnership between the two countries in ways not seen in any previous administrations, the White House has said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FsjHyQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:34AM

Restore status quo along LAC, India tells China

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 August 18, 2020 at 06:55AM

Democrats' show of unity behind Joe Biden

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Fw0lJb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 07:34AM

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 August 18, 2020 at 06:19AM

Ready to work with India for mutual trust: China

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CEGdne https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 06:47AM