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PICS: How pacers helped Kolkata beat Rajasthan

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Honda H’ness CB 350 unveiled: 5 key highlights

from Times of India https://ift.tt/36nrARO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 10:14AM

Amount of money spent on Candy Crush

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cO5PLO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 09:55AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: United Airlines said the aid impasse forces it to furlough 13,000 workers

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United Airlines said the aid impasse forces it to furlough 13,000 workers The passenger airlines and their labor unions are lobbying for taxpayer money to pay workers for six more months

What all changes from today in your daily life

From no need to carry copies of driving licence, to health insurance to credit cards, there will be many changes in the rules for products and transactions impacting the daily lives of the people from October 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33enPMq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 08:27AM

Army jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pak

The Indian Army retaliated in a befitting manner, he added. Lance Naik Karnail Singh was killed in the firing from across the border, the spokesperson said. "The general officer commanding of the White Knight Corps and all ranks salute braveheart Lance Naik Karnail Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice in the Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district on the night of September 30, and offer condolences to his family," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ikn6xk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 09:28AM

Uthappa applies saliva on the ball against KKR

In the IPL 2020 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Robin Uthappa was spotted applying saliva on the ball while fielding in the third over. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3imcC0p https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 11:01PM

What's new and what's not in Google Pixel 4a

from Times of India https://ift.tt/33fks82 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 09:07AM

Congress demolished Babri: Vinay Katiyar

Katiyar said the Babri structure was demolished by Congress to topple the BJP government in UP. “No other mosque would be touched in future. Let peace prevail,” he told TOI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ig8ejx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 07:41AM

Ex-PM Rao would have felt vindicated by verdict

Had he been alive, the Babri case verdict that the demolition was not “pre-planned” would have brought a wry smile to the face of PV Narasimha Rao who faced severe criticism for the Dec 6, 1992 event, with some alleging that he was complicit in the mosque’s destruction. Rao felt the charge keenly and was at pains to argue that he had gone by the assurances of VHP and UP govt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n4YHQb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 08:06AM

Times Top10: No evidence in Babri demolition

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 08:32AM

Hard copies of DL, RC not required from today

from Times of India https://ift.tt/30oYSMi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 08:21AM

PNB reports Rs 1,203cr fraud by Sintex Industries

Public sector Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Wednesday declared its Rs 1,203.26 crore exposure to Sintex Industries Ltd as fraud.Pursuant to the applicable provisions of Sebi's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) and the bank's policy, "we inform reporting of borrowal fraud of Rs 1,203.26 crore in NPA account of Sintex Industries Ltd (SIL)," PNB said in a regulatory filing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G5cUfn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 08:36AM

Babri ruling a travesty of an incident: Congress

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34bEbol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 07:58AM

After Hathras, another Dalit woman raped, killed in UP; 2 arrested

A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after being allegedly sexually assaulted by two youth from another community in the Gaisri police station area of Balrampur. Both the accused, Shahid and Sahil have been arrested. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SdvnIT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 06:57AM

Vindication of belief, says Advani post acquittal

Acquitted of conspiracy charges in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition case, BJP veteran L K Advani on Wednesday welcomed the court verdict, saying the judgment vindicated his and his party’s commitment towards the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n81RT6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 07:11AM

India successfully fires ‘super’ missile BrahMos

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l5QERp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 05:59AM

American Airlines announces furlough of 19,000 workers to begin Thursday

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American Airlines announces furlough of 19,000 workers to begin Thursday American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.

Second round of stimulus checks would be included in coronavirus relief bill: Mnuchin

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Second round of stimulus checks would be included in coronavirus relief bill: Mnuchin The U.S. Treasury Secretary said the payments would be ‘similar’ to last time.

Sept was worst; India added 41% of Covid cases

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G7tafU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 04:58AM

Live: International flights suspended till Oct 31

India's Covid tally raced past 62 lakh on Wednesday with 80,472 infections being reported in last 24 hours. While the number of recoveries surged to 51,87,825 pushing the recovery rate to 83.33 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data. Stay with TOI for live updates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/34hF2DQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 05:33AM

SC refuses to postpone civil services exam slated for Oct 4

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l1rSBH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J October 01, 2020 at 05:26AM

Top Democrat says Congress ‘much closer’ to coronavirus relief deal than previously

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Top Democrat says Congress ‘much closer’ to coronavirus relief deal than previously Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, head of the Democratic caucus, said Wednesday both parties are much closer to reaching a coronavirus relief deal than at any point during the months-long impasse over a price point on a relief deal. 

Skoda Karoq review: Brilliant but lacks butch feel

One single largest drawback for the Karoq has to be the size. Honestly, it doesn’t stand out in the crowd especially due to lower height than most of its rivals. Karoq comes with VW’s potent 1.5 TSI petrol engine mated with 7-speed DSG transmission. 150 PS and 250 Nm under the hood, Karoq is one smooth performer on the road. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EJESwk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 10:33AM

Model abused for voicing her political opinion

from Times of India https://ift.tt/346xvaR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 06:02PM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Seven airlines close billions of dollars in loans with Treasury

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Seven airlines close billions of dollars in loans with Treasury Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urges Congress to approve more aid for airline workers

FOX BIZ NEWS: Boeing to move all 787 Dreamliner production to South Carolina

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Boeing to move all 787 Dreamliner production to South Carolina Shift would end output of that jetliner in Seattle area as demand for planes plummets amid pandemic

Live: 28 years on, verdict in Babri demolition case today

A special court here will deliver the much-awaited judgmenttoday in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case in which BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are among the accused. Stay with TOI for live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/30ggYQv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 06:17AM

Messy debate ends with dire warning from Trump

The US embarrassed itself before the world for nearly 100 minutes with a “Presidential debate” that was akin to mud-wrestling. President Trump walked all over the Democratic challenger Joe Biden with frequent, hectoring interruptions. Debate's major take out was dire: Trump essentially reaffirmed that he will not accept the results of the elections if it goes against him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cJd343 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 09:27AM

UP: 'Police forcibly took away body for cremation'

The family of the 19-year-old Dalit woman, who died in a Delhi hospital a fortnight after she was gang-raped here, alleged on Wednesday that the police were forcibly trying to get her body cremated in the middle of the night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34gZlSa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 09:26AM

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve vs Oppo Watch

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ikdF0R https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:39AM

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675cr in Reliance

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Wednesday announced that New York-based General Atlantic will invest Rs 3,675 crore for a 0.84 per cent stake in its retail arm -- Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) -- making it the latest in a series of investments at the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36pRDYe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:53AM

Don’t plan to get coronavirus vaccine: Elon Musk

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GpoB0g https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:49AM

China's factory activity accelerates at solid pace in Sept on boost from overseas demand

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China's factory activity accelerates at solid pace in Sept on boost from overseas demand The official manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) rose to 51.5 in September from 51.0 in August

Biden promises to eliminate tax advantages that Trump benefited from

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Biden promises to eliminate tax advantages that Trump benefited from Trump reportedly paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017.

Babri demolition case: A tale of two FIRs

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n2ytxI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:18AM

NCB ‘almost’ given clean chit to Deepika, others

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GleN7g https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:47AM

Top10: What will Babri verdict mean today?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tLe5XM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:21AM

Rashid remembers his late mother after SRH win

Sunrisers Hyderabad's main strike bowler Rashid Khan struggled to hold back tears, dedicating his Man of the Match performance against Delhi Capitals to his mother and biggest fan who died earlier this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Gb8bZt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:06AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Apple CEO Tim Cook given $75M in first stock grant since 2011

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Apple CEO Tim Cook given $75M in first stock grant since 2011 Apple's Board of Directors wants to keep CEO Tim Cook happy.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US House Judiciary antitrust report likely to come out as soon as Monday October 5: source

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US House Judiciary antitrust report likely to come out as soon as Monday October 5: source The House antitrust subcommittee plans to hold a hearing on Friday on proposals to strengthen antitrust laws

Key takeaways: Differences between Trump, Biden

The 74-year-old president and the 77-year-old former vice president are similar in age, and they share a mutual dislike. But they differ starkly in style and substance. All of that was evident from the outset on the Cleveland stage. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jtc3Uh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:38AM

Bhopal horror: 2-day-old girl stabbed 100 times

In a crime that has left Bhopalis horror-struck, a two-day-old girl child was stabbed over 100 times with a screwdriver, her body wrapped in a shawl and dumped beside a temple in Bhopal’s Ayodhya Nagar. This is the third murder of a newborn girl in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in two weeks. Police are yet to identify the infant. from Times of India https://ift.tt/347DRqJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 03:46AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Regeneron's COVID-19 drug effective in early disease stage 

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Regeneron's COVID-19 drug effective in early disease stage  Company says it is discussing the positive preliminary drug trial results with regulators.

Job posted to Hacker News: Orange Health (YC S20) Is Hiring Mobile App Engineers (RN, iOS/Droid) in India

Orange Health (YC S20) Is Hiring Mobile App Engineers (RN, iOS/Droid) in India by dhruvg9 | on Hacker News .

FOX BIZ NEWS: JPMorgan to pay $920 million for manipulating precious metals, treasury market

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JPMorgan to pay $920 million for manipulating precious metals, treasury market JPMorgan will pay $436.4 million in fines, $311.7 million in restitution and more than $172 million in disgorgement, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Tuesday, the biggest-ever settlement imposed by the derivatives regulator.

Hathras rape case: 19-year-old victim dies

The 19-year-old girl, who was gangraped by by four persons in UP's Hathras district, died on Tuesday morning in a Delhi hospital. With no improvement in condition for two weeks, the victim was shifted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital from Aligarh on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GlI0yN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 10:15AM

'Rhea is an active member of the drug syndicate'

The Narcotics Control Bureau filed an affidavits in the High Court on Monday, opposing the bail application of Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik. The NCB affidavits, submitted by NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, stated that there was enough evidence to show that Rhea financed trafficking of drugs, “Electronic evidence such as WhatsApp chats, records were retrieved from mobile, laptop and hard-disk and it indicated payment made for the drugs. Thus, there is ample evidence to show present applicant (Rhea Chakraborty) has not only regularly dealt with but also financed illicit trafficking of drugs.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/30jmO3L https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 09:43AM

Amnesty India halts operations in India

Amnesty India has halted its operations in the country alleging "reprisal" from the government. "The attacks on Amnesty International India and other outspoken human rights organizations, activists and human rights defenders is only an extension of the various repressive policies and sustained assault by the government on those who speak truth to power," it said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cFdWu9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 10:54AM

E-tailers, logistics to hire 1.5L for festive sales

With consumer demand expected to surge for e-commerce in the festive sales, top e-tailers and logistics platforms are cumulatively expected to create over 1.5 lakh such seasonal jobs in supply chain and delivery, including the hirings that started few months ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33dllh6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:50AM

Fake video shared as cruise service started by PM

Twitter user Renuka Jain put out a video showing a huge cruiser ship sailing through a narrow canal to claim that it is from Gujarat's Bhavnagar. She claimed that this service was started by PM to reduce the travel distance between Bhavnagar and Bharuch Road from 350 km to 32 km. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34c1v5c https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 10:19AM

Model denies being woman in topless picture

from Times of India https://ift.tt/30jY2Rc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 10:10AM

DRDO man honeytrapped, held hostage for a day

A 35-year-old scientist who, police said, is associated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was honeytrapped and held hostage for almost an entire day at an OYO hotel by a gang of five that demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/340Le2U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 05:42AM

How Apple sold less iPhones, made more money

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G0sMQl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 09:28AM

SC clears man held for rape after 4-yr live-in

No woman, after being sexually assaulted at knife-point, would write amorous love letters to the accused and share a live-in relationship for four years, the Supreme Court said on Monday while acquitting a man of 20-year-old charges of rape and cheating, for which he was convicted by the trial court and the Jharkhand High Court.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kYq90e https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 09:08AM

DRDO man honeytrapped, held hostage for a day

A 35-year-old scientist who, police said, is associated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was honeytrapped and held hostage for almost an entire day at an OYO hotel by a gang of five that demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cHjjJe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 05:42AM

Outstanding 'Super Over' from Navdeep: Virat

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli hailed young pacer Navdeep Saini's brilliant Super Over that helped his side win a pulsating IPL contest against Mumbai Indians on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kUGLWl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:57AM

Times Top10: India’s farmers are getting angrier

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EGMW0S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:35AM

Teachers in J'khand turning village into classroom

As schools are closed due to coronavirus since March, government school teachers in Dumka's Dumarthar village here have found a new way to impart education to students who do not have access to smartphones from Times of India https://ift.tt/337YVxY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:10AM

Amazon sale 2020: What we know & don't know so far

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EHSoAL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:44AM

Top Apple suppliers plan to invest $900m in India

Three of Apple Inc's top contract manufacturers plan to invest a total of almost $900 million in India in the next five years to tap into a new production-linked incentive plan, according to two sources familiar with the matter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HwNLdE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:16AM

Google's main reason to remove Paytm is back

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GbmNId https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:50AM

Google celebrates Zohra Sehgal work with a doodle

Google on Tuesday celebrated the work of iconic Indian actress and dancer Zohra Sehgal with a doodle. On this day in 1946, Sehgal's "Neecha Nagar" was released at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, according to Google, Indian cinema's first international critical success. It won the festival's highest honour: the Palme d’Or prize. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3390PhI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:36AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Former Amazon manager and family members charged with insider trading

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Former Amazon manager and family members charged with insider trading Former employee’s family allegedly earned $1.4 million from unlawful trades.

Maha restaurants, bars allowed to open from Oct

In a major decision, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday allowed 4 lakh restaurant, bars and eatery outlets in the state to start their operations from the first week of October, just ahead of Navaratri starting October 17. from Times of India https://ift.tt/339tyDi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 03:31PM

Vadodara: Three dead in building collapse

Three persons died after an under-construction building collapsed in Bawamanpura here late Monday night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36dZ70q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 07:49AM

PM to inaugurate mega projects in U'khand today

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cEM6OF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 06:26AM

Citigroup’s Ray McGuire, with Bloomberg ties, preps NYC mayoral run

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Citigroup’s Ray McGuire, with Bloomberg ties, preps NYC mayoral run This Citi executive is eyeing Gracie Mansion as NYC battles a crime wave and a slumping economy.

Live: 3 dead as building collapses in Vadodara

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/34b5Vtn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 04:57AM

How gangs from Raj, J'khand con people remotely

A tiny tweak in the procedure to receive and process cybercrime-related complaints in the city has yielded rich dividends, both for victims and police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GcNb4c https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 04:47AM

Impossible to defer prelims exam, UPSC tells SC

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by a group of UPSC aspirants seeking postponement of the upcoming Civil Services (prelims) Exam 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iaC0X8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 12:16PM

NCB to check financial records of 4 actresses

Deepika Padukone, Rakul Preet Singh, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan were recently questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau. They were asked to join the probe after several alleged chats came to light where drugs were being discussed. The NCB wants to find the larger drug nexus prevailing in the industry in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput case. According to the recent reports, NCB will look into financial records of Deepika, Shraddha, Rakul and Sara. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mZTHML https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 12:19PM

SBI has a ‘WhatsApp warning’ for its customers

from Times of India https://ift.tt/343WCeH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 11:43AM

Hearing under way in Kangana's plea against BMC

Kangana Ranaut had approached the Bombay High Court after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation carried out a demolition drive at her Pali Hill office and the court resumed its hearing today. Citing ‘illegal construction’ in their notice to the actress, the BMC had razed down parts of her property and the actress is now claiming damages for the same. The Bench had stated during the hearing today, “In our first order itself we have said if they acted with such swiftness Bombay would be a better place.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jfOnCI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 12:37PM

Live: Impossible to defer prelims, UPSC tells SC

Stay tuned to all latest news and updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/36eAsJs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:19AM

'We’re in Cold War 2, China is Soviet Union’s heir'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Gh3XPy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 06:38AM

WATCH: KXIP's Nicholas Pooran defies gravity

Nicholas Pooran's acrobatic skills at the boundary rope to save a six stunned everyone. During the eighth over of the Rajasthan Royals' innings, young sensation Sanju Samson played a superb pull shot off KXIP spinner Murugan Ashwin. Pooran, who was fielging at deep midwicket, leaped in the air and dived full length over the boundary rope to catch the ball. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S7fh3D https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 11:39AM

Hyd’s Loo Cafes all set to dot scenic Dal Lake

A Telangana startup has spread its wings to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after abrogation of Article 370 by Parliament. The Loo Cafe (public washroom) concept in city will now dot the scenic Dal Lake in Srinagar and the first one will be inaugurated on Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2). This is the first startup from Telangana to set up shop in J&K. from Times of India https://ift.tt/335Cppk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:38AM

Was asked to implicate Karan Johar: Kshitij

Kshitij Prasad’s lawyer Satish Manshinde has reportedly alleged that the former employee of Dharmatic Entertainment (the digital arm of Dharma Productions), was specifically asked to name Karan Johar in his statement to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). According to Times Now, the NCB has denied these allegations stating that they are a professional agency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/336iVAU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 10:11AM

Airtel vs Jio vs Voda: Biggest gainers & losers

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kQP7ym https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 09:05AM

Sharad meets Uddhav; allies say usual business

A day after a meeting between the Sena’s Sanjay Raut and BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis set the grapevine abuzz, NCP president Sharad Pawar met chief minister and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/343fRoC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 05:29AM

Pak to buy homes of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar

The provincial government in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has decided to purchase the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar to conserve the historic buildings which are in dilapidated condition and facing demolition threat. The Department of Archaeology in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province has decided to allocate sufficient funds for purchasing the two buildings, which have been declared as the national heritage and lie in the heart of Peshawar city, an official said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kVK2VI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 09:21AM

Google Meet may no longer be free from Oct

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HvhgfW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:42AM

Farmers' stir live: Tractor set on fire at India Gate

Pro-farmer organizations are observing Karnataka bandh today to protest against the farm bills. Pro-Kannada organizations have also extended their support to the bandh. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3czv4BJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:14AM

Five sixes in an over is amazing: Rahul Tewatia

Rahul Tewatia, who smashed five sixes in an over to help Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab in an incredible IPL match, said he always kept believing that he could achieve the feat despite struggling initially in his innings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G3yDEc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:19AM

Global coronavirus death toll passes one million

The pandemic has ravaged the world's economy, inflamed geopolitical tensions and upended lives, from Indian slums and Brazil's jungles to America's biggest city New York. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mQDCJ0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:55AM

Times Top10: Covid tally past 6m, but a slowdown?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:31AM

K'taka bandh by farmers today against state bills

More than 30 pro-farmer organisations have reiterated they will go ahead with Karnataka bandh on Monday to protest the central and state governments' agriculture and APMC bills. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cJibVO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:54AM

US judge postpones Trump ban on TikTok

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GgBhpS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 05:56AM

Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, '17

Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency. In his first year in the White House, he paid another $750. He had paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years — largely because he reported losing much more money than he made. from Times of India https://ift.tt/348jwBH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:50AM

Shooting in Mexico's most violent state, 11 killed

from Times of India https://ift.tt/347l3aO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:00AM

Global Covid-19 count reaches 32,925,668

The global count of the coronavirus cases has reached 32,925,668, according to the latest situation update from the US-based Johns Hopkins University.​The Covid-19 death toll is nearing to 1 million as the total number of positive cases includes 995,414 virus-related deaths. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kSu1zx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 05:03AM

TN: Periyar statue found smeared with saffron dye

A statue of reformist leader E V Ramasamy Periyar here was found smeared with saffron dye on Sunday by unidentified miscreants, drawing strong responses from political leaders in Tamil Nadu. from Times of India https://ift.tt/337Jvtw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 12:46PM

Cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of severity of Covid-19 by 50%

Statins are widely available and cheap, costing around Rs 5 to Rs 50 per tablet, depending on the dosage. The study analysed the outcome of a study of 170 patients hospitalized for treatment of Covid-19 at UC San Diego Medical Centre in California, US. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jaLbbs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 04:38AM

Farmers playing major role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi

Speaking on various issues during his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said many farmers benefitted after fruits, vegetables were brought out of APMC Act in some states a few years ago. Our agriculture sector has shown its prowess during the Covid-19 pandemic and farmers are playing a major role in efforts to build a self-reliant India, he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cym3J0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 11:51AM

Blog: A bigger agenda behind drug probe?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kQdI6l https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 11:13AM

PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' address: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/333GISe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 11:12AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: US shale producer Devon in talks to acquire peer WPX - sources

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US shale producer Devon in talks to acquire peer WPX - sources The deal talks show how consolidation in the oil and gas industry is picking up

Live: PM Modi to address Mann Ki Baat shortly

PM Modi is addressing the nation through the 69th 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/3mRSgQi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:18AM

Drivers can use phones only for navigation

Specifying the use of a handheld device or mobile phone while driving, the ministry notification said this will be allowed provided “such use is solely for route navigation by fixing the device on the dashboard of the vehicle in such a manner that shall not disturb the concentration of the driver while driving. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kV57iH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 05:47AM

Covid hits China’s Belt & Road Initiative

China may be one of the first countries to emerge from Covid-19, but the pandemic promises to fundamentally change Beijing’s biggest geopolitical and geo-economic project— the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mXbfc8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 10:30AM

How to video call 49 people on Google Meet

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cE2lvp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 10:24AM

'I have never procured or consumed any narcotics'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/303LVYh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 10:37AM

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away at 82

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday morning. He was 82. Jaswant Singh was a retired officer of the Indian Army and was one of the founding members of the Bhartiya Janata Party. He held the defence, external affairs and finance portfolios in Vajpayee government's different ministries from 1996-2004. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GdmkFj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:21AM

IPL: Power hitting, simple plan got Gill going

After playing a match-winning knock of 70 runs against SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders' batsman Shubman Gill said that it is important for all the openers to take their team over the line. from Times of India https://ift.tt/368ihVC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:10AM

WhatsApp chats backup: What you may or may not know

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cAAgFj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:43AM

Maha bans sale of loose cigarettes and beedis

Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to ban the sale of “loose” cigarettes and beedis. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36am98z https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 05:30AM

Apple online store, Jio PostpaidPlus plans & more

from Times of India https://ift.tt/34i1BIT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:50AM

Google to block political ads starting the day after general election

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Google to block political ads starting the day after general election Google announced Friday that they will temporarily halt all political ads directly following Election Day in an attempt to prevent premature claims that a candidate has won.

Live: Ex-BJP leader Jaswant Singh passes away

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/2S2wATo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 05:12AM

IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week

MS Dhoni's boys now have a one-week break before taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Coach Stephen Fleming admitted that Chennai Super Kings will have to do "a bit of soul-searching" over the coming week and get their act together. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3czpGhI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:29AM

Blog: Farm laws to bring more freedom

from Times of India https://ift.tt/30bObNj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:10AM

Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Images, & pictures

Daughters' Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of September. This year, it will be celebrated on the 27th of September. This day honours daughters across the world and celebrates them as a blessing in a family. It's a day dedicated to daughters and their families showing affection while celebrating the occasion by sending cards, gifts and flowers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mPvDfr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 06:00AM

Deepika, Sara, Shraddha surrender mobiles to NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the drug angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case on Saturday accepted the “voluntarily surrender” of the cellphones of actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh for a detailed examination. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i8Lkux https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 04:58AM

Early paddy procurement in Punjab & Haryana

Amid political attacks over the farm sector bills, the Centre has decided to advance paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana by a few days with the exercise slated to kick off on Sunday, instead of the usual timetable, starting October 1.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FVb4O9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 04:20AM

Live: Farmers protest bare-chested in Punjab

Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee continued their 'rail roko' agitation in Punjab's Amritsar, in protest against the farm bills, recently passed in the Parliament. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i8koei https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:00AM

Mathura court moved on Krishna Janmabhoomi

Spurred by the success of 1989 civil suit filed by Ram Lalla Virajman in getting ownership of disputed Ayodhya land in 2019, Srikrishna Virajman on Friday filed a civil suit in a Mathura court seeking ownership over entire 13.37 acres of Krishna Janmabhumi land and removal of Shahi Idgah Masjid. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S28jwB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 09:19AM

Kangana house demolition case: HC pulls up BMC

Bombay high court on Friday raised several questions asking the BMC how and why it had demolished the ground floor of actor Kangana Ranaut's bungalow at Pali Hill in Bandra if there was no ongoing from Times of India https://ift.tt/33ZYHYP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:16AM

Prostitution not an offence: Bombay high court

Observing that prostitution, by itself, is neither a criminal offence under law, nor punishable, but its public solicitation is, the Bombay high court set aside lower courts’ orders that detained three women in a corrective home for almost a year. The court ordered that they be released immediately. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G4rx2r https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 09:51AM

Man killed for marrying businessman's daughter

A 28-year-old man was murdered by his in-laws and four hired killers barely three months after he married a woman from a different caste. Chinta Yoga Hemanth, a painting contractor, was picked up from the heart of Hyderabad's IT corridor at Gachibowli and strangulated in a moving car on Thursday evening. His family came to know about the murder on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RYJGBd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:53AM

CAG slams strategic sale of one PSU to another

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has red flagged the government’s “disinvestment” programme involving the “strategic sale” of one public sector undertaking to another state-run entity, as well as flow of the proceeds from sale of shares held by the Specified Undertaking of UTI (SUUTI) into the kitty. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Hv06Pz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 11:01AM

KKR will look to get their act right against SRH

It's been a disappointing start to IPL-13 for both Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. After losing their opening encounters respectively, both teams will look to make amends and get back to winning ways when they face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i62icO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:03AM

Playing against Dean Jones was special: Sachin

As cricketers came to terms with sudden demise of former Dean Jones due to a cardiac arrest, former batting legend Sachin Tendulkar talked to TimesofIndia.com while paying tribute to the former Australian cricketer-turned-commentator. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i4Yhpc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:56AM

'Drug offences of small quantities are bailable'

Almost two decades after the Centre rationalized punishment and liberalized provisions for liberty making both jail and bail dependent on quantity of contraband, legal experts say if amounts involved are small, to pin a person with non-bailable crime of ‘financing illicit traffic’ is “stretching the drug law.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ECN3KY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 09:39AM

Live: India's Covid tally crosses 59-lakh mark

Over 58 lakh coronavirus cases have been detected so far in India, with 86,052 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll from the virus has reached 92,290, as per the latest update from health ministry. Stay tuned for all latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Gag9Se https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 03:38AM

Postpaid plans with unlimited calling, SMSes

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G4mLSm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 09:06AM

The most popular iPhone accessory in the world

from Times of India https://ift.tt/36eCYzn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 09:09AM

Why Elon Musk may be ‘unhappy’ with Microsoft

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i4aLxs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 09:14AM

Maldives helps block bid to hold Saarc meet in Pak

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mPBkdc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:04AM

Top10: 'Centre diverted cess from intended funds'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/341AIIY? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:11AM

IPL: CSK missing Rayudu, admits MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has no qualms in admitting that he has missed injured Ambati Rayudu badly in the last two games, and said that the three-time champions are "lacking a bit of steam" in their batting unit in the ongoing Indian Premier League. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hYXxlq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:11AM

India, Israel to develop hi-tech weapon systems

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j4tlXj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 07:51AM

India to Pak: Terrorism your 'only crowning glory'

The "only crowning glory" that Pakistan has to show to the world for the last seven decades is terrorism, ethnic cleansing, majoritarian fundamentalism and clandestine nuclear trade, India said in a scathing response on Friday, slamming Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's "incessant rant" and "venom" in the UN General Assembly. from Times of India https://ift.tt/366URjg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 07:51AM

Nearly 31% prefer Nitish as CM, says poll survey

The three-phase Bihar assembly polls will be the first large-scale election in the country amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and as per the IANS C-Voter Bihar opinion poll survey, 30.9% of the people are still backing Nitish Kumar as the most preferable candidate to be the chief minister again.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S22bok https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 06:50AM

'Vacate areas of J&K under illegal occupation'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RXJUrZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:24AM

PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UNGA on Sat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver a virtual address at the annual UN General Assembly on Saturday, official sources said. The UN General Assembly this year is largely being held online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Majority of world leaders are delivering pre-recorded speeches at the summit in New York. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HuA8M5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:46AM

Karan Johar co's exec detained, actor questioned

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday detained filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions’ executive producer Kshitij Prasad as part of its probe into the drug angle connected with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. He was picked up for questioning along with another employee, Anubhav Chopra, at 11am. Chopra was allowed to return home in the night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33XjPPG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:37AM

Trump could intervene in Ohio fight over terminated Delphi pensions, Gov. DeWine says

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Trump could intervene in Ohio fight over terminated Delphi pensions, Gov. DeWine says Ohio's governor said the “The President was receptive to our message of the plight of these retirees."

Live: EC to announce Bihar poll dates at 12.30pm

The date for elections to the Assembly of Bihar could be announced any day now as the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government takes on the Grand alliance led by Congress and Tejashwi Yadav's RJD. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/33WHYpx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 09:43AM

Must avoid changing LAC status quo, says MEA

The govt said it was important to avoid changing the status quo in border areas while India and China continue their discussions to achieve complete disengagement in all friction areas and to ensure full restoration of peace and tranquillity along the LAC. The govt insisted the process had to be “reciprocal” — that Indians would move once the Chinese did so. from Times of India https://ift.tt/301RPcr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:36AM

Live: Farmers protest in Punjab, Haryana, K'taka

As part of their protest against the farm bills that were passed in the Parliament, several farmers' bodies have announced a nationwide strike today. As many as 31 farmers' organisations, including Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), have supported the shutdown. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Gcnel9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:00AM

Dean Jones was ahead of his time in ODIs: Shastri

Speaking to TOI on Thursday evening, just hours after Dean Jones passed away, Ravi Shastri conveyed his condolences. "Really shocking to lose a colleague and a dear friend. Gone so young. It's very sad that he had to pass away in my city, and at a time when I couldn't even meet him. I'm very sorry for Jane (his wife) and the kids," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33UO3CR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:32AM

No drugs found on us, says Rhea in bail plea

Actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik, while seeking bail from Bombay high court for allegedly financing and supplying drugs to actor Sushant Singh Rajput, pointed out on Thursday that no drugs have been recovered from them nor do allegations against them pertain to large or “commercial” quantities of contraband. Rhea and her brother have been in custody for over a fortnight. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3066N16 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:46AM

Brett Lee tried desperately to revive Dean Jones

When former Australia batsman Dean Jones collapsed in the lobby of a Mumbai hotel on Thursday, his fellow Aussie and former international fast bowler Brett Lee desperately tried to revive him, according to a newspaper report in Australia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RVl6AS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 09:15AM

Chirag Paswan likely to fight Bihar polls

The NDA ally, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief, Chirga Paswan may contest the assembly election in Bihar as the party is keen to project him as the chief minister face in the state. The LJP president’s intention is also being seen as a direct challenge to the sitting chief minister, Nitish Kumar, who is a member of the Legislative Council in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36cTVKa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 11:18PM

Sensex rebounds over 400 pts; Nifty above 10,900

Equity indices rebounded on Friday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 400 points in early trade led by gains in auto and metal stocks. The broader NSE Nifty traded above the 10,900-levels. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i8vvUQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 09:39AM

Amazon’s hardware event: Biggest announcements

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3csCWom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 09:02AM

IPL: Virat Kohli takes blame for RCB's defeat

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli had no qualms in taking the blame for dropping Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul twice, which contributed significantly to their 97-run defeat in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mMH5s6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:27AM

Here’s why these companies are blaming Apple

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mJPZXg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 09:19AM

Top10: How railways covered up its financial hole

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:14AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Vanguard, BlackRock add new climate-focused ETFs as demand soars

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Vanguard, BlackRock add new climate-focused ETFs as demand soars The so-called ESG funds use environmental, social or governance criteria to pick investments

Hope India, China resolve differences: Trump

US President Donald Trump hoped on Thursday that India and China would be able to resolve their current border disputes as he reiterated his offer to help the two Asian giants in this regard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HrNYyN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:32AM

Now, NCB summons exec of top film production co

After Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor, it is the turn of a Karan Johar production company manager to be summoned in connection with the Mumbai drug use case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Euslg6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:57AM

Court allows questioning of Rhea’s brother in jail

from Times of India https://ift.tt/330Omgb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:18AM

Job posted to Hacker News: Orange Health (YC S20) Is Hiring Mobile App Engineers (RN, iOS/Droid) in India

Orange Health (YC S20) Is Hiring Mobile App Engineers (RN, iOS/Droid) in India by dhruvg9 | on Hacker News .

Tatas, Jubilant eye CCD vending biz

Tata Group, India’s biggest conglomerate, and Jubilant Food-Works (which owns the franchise for Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts in India), are weighing a bid for Coffee Day Group’s hot beverage vending machine business, said people with knowledge of the matter. ​​The beleaguered Coffee Day Group is seeking Rs 2,000 crore for the business, which has piqued the interest of marquee global private equity funds too. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kOKlBg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 06:30AM

'Pandemic makes 90% Indians careful with expenses'

Even as Indians increase their spending with the easing of lockdowns, over 90% of respondents in a survey said that the pandemic has made them more careful with expenditure as against 75% of global respondents. ​​Indians are being increasingly careful with money despite many of them (56%) reporting a spike in spending in July compared to global peers (46%) from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cvDUQS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 06:43AM

Congress kicks off campaign against farm bills

Congress on Thursday kicked off its nation-wide campaign against the farm bills passed by Parliament earlier this week and referred to them as “anti-farmer, unconstitutional and in violation of the federal structure”. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi alleged the Modi government and the prime minister himself were “misleading” people on the provisions of the bill. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33Vp81X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:06AM

Three-day ‘rail roko’ in Punjab disrupts services

Farmers in Punjab on Thursday began their three-day ‘rail roko’ protest against the recently-passed farm bills, forcing the Railways to suspend several trains to avoid confrontation with the agitators. The call for agitation was given by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, which was later supported by several farmers outfits. Besides rail roko, 31 farm organisations have also called for ‘Punjab Bandh’ on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kOsQRY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:22AM

UP to name & shame sex offenders

The UP government is planning ‘Operation Durachari’, to be launched soon for naming and shaming habitual offenders in the cases of crime against women. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has also instructed the police to strengthen ‘anti-Romeo squads’ across the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EugsH0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:39AM

In two days, NIA ‘cracks’ Bengaluru riots case, arrests ‘key plotter’

Two days after it took over the probe into the mob violence that rocked Bengaluru on August 11, 2020, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 30 different locations in the city and arrested a key conspirator, Sayed Saddiq Ali. NIA sources said the links of Saddiq , a recovery agent with a bank and allegedly a member of Congress, with hardline outfits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kKsMCp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:42AM

Not easy to play long in these conditions: Rohit

MI captain Rohit Sharma said playing in the hot and humid conditions of UAE 'takes a lot out of you'. Rohit hit a 54-ball 80, guiding the MI to a 49-run win over KKR. "It is not easy to play long innings here. It takes a lot out of you to play in these conditions. Maybe I was a bit tired in the end and it was a lesson for us that one set batsmen needs to bat deep till the end." Rohit said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mMjQyn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 08:12AM

Food delivery nearly back to pre-Covid level: Zomato

The food delivery industry is recovering at a fast pace with the sector recording gross merchandise levels that are 85% of pre-Covid, up from 75% in August, Zomato said in a blog post. The recovery is being led by the metros, with Delhi and Mumbai at 95% of pre-Covid level, and Bengaluru and Chennai at 80%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G964Vu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 08:17AM

Vijayakant tests Covid +ve, admitted to hospital

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hZAZ47 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 09:47AM

Android apps that may secretly steal your money

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cpdboU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 09:02AM

Sensex plunges over 550 points in opening trade

Domestic equity opened in red on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex plunging over 550 points, dragged by auto, banking and financial stocks. The 30-share BSE index fell 573 points or 1.52 per cent to trade at 37,095; while the broader NSE Nifty opened 174 points or 1.57 per cent lower at 10,957. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RRz6LZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 09:40AM

Apple online store is live: 7 things to know

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mNA0rq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 09:27AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Hertz backs new $400M ABS Deal to restock vehicle fleet

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Hertz backs new $400M ABS Deal to restock vehicle fleet New money arrangement is separate from $1.5 billion bankruptcy loan

Shivangi to be IAF's 1st woman to pilot Rafale

From the country’s oldest fighter jets to the newest, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh is getting set to graduate to flying the omni-role Rafale after becoming fully-operational on the ageing MiG-21 ‘Bison’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/360sROr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 08:44AM

Conflict of Interest rule harming Indian cricket

A professional working in India's cricketing ecosystem cannot undertake more than one assignment in a year within India. India's massive cricket circuit clearly appears to be a prisoner to a very 'warped rule' that the BCCI and the judiciary needs to take a look at once again. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cst7XO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 08:19AM

Kashmiris don’t feel they’re Indian: Farooq

Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said in an interview that at this moment people from Kashmir do not feel and do not want to be Indian and might even want the Chinese coming in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iWF8Hm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:47AM

Train runs over boy, he survives unhurt

By the time loco pilot Deewan Singh and his assistant Atul Anand could spot a two-year-old in the middle of the tracks their goods train was already running. They hurried to apply emergency brakes and the train screeched to a halt but only after it had passed over the boy. Filled with dread, Deewan and Atul jumped out. They blinked in disbelief but also utter relief at what they saw -- and heard. The child was crying, scared but miraculously unhurt.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/3i1nPU2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 04:56AM

Top10: Rafale jets are here, where’s the tech?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tLe5XM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 08:26AM

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Surat

A fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant here in Surat in early hours of Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RV2voA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 07:11AM

Amit Shah: Landmark bills free the farmer

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iYikH8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 07:34AM

‘Game changer’ labour bills passed by House

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ew2nsM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:38AM

Didi ready for PM-Kisan, but wants funds moved

The West Bengal government has finally agreed to implement the Centre’s flagship ‘income support’ scheme for farmers — PM-Kisan — but with a rider. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the money be transferred to the state exchequer. But the Centre has made it clear that it would not tweak its rule of direct transfer to farmers’ bank accounts under the scheme. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RPTmxE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:08AM

Opposition intensifies agitation, skips House for 2nd day

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iXMFFD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:25AM

Keep off internal issues, Turkey told

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Et4Ggd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:58AM

MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19

Union minister of state for railways and Karnataka BJP MP Suresh Angadi, 65, passed away on Wednesday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19. Angadi is the first Central minister to die of coronavirus. Angadi passed away around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre, which has been converted into a dedicated Covid-19 facility, sources at the hospital said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/362UQwM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 05:17AM

Live: Covid toll crosses 90k

With 86,825 new infections on Wednesday, India’s Covid-19 count in September reached 20,44,570, which is the highest recorded in a month by any country in the world. India’s Covid-19 fatalities crossed the 90,000mark on Wednesday, the last 15,000 deaths coming in just 13 days. Stay tuned for all latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3csa6Vq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 03:38AM

‘Joint statements aimed at LAC standstill’

The recent understandings between India and China — by the foreign ministers in Moscow on September 10 and military commanders on Tuesday — are intended to begin the process of a limited disengagement and ensure a continued ‘standstill’ at the Line of Actual Control amid a deep trust deficit between the two sides. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hY9b03 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 05:03AM

Chennai, Bengaluru had ‘cleanest air’ in lockdown

Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai turned out to be among the best three cities in terms of having clean air during the first 40 days of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, shows an analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), released on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HrfzQO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 04:31AM

Ex-DGP praises Nitish, hints at political plunge

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ErEcLW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 04:30AM

Start leading from the front: Gambhir slams Dhoni

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has slammed CSK skipper MS Dhoni for coming to bat at No.7 when the side was chasing 217 against RR. "MS Dhoni batting at No. 7? And sending Gaikwad before him, Curran before him. Makes no sense to me," Gambhir said. "There is nothing wrong if you end up getting out early, at least start leading from the front, trying to inspire the team as well," he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hWj7XQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 09:36AM

Watch: Why farm bills are good for farmers

Dr Ashok Gulati is India's most acclaimed agriculture economist and has been Chairman of Commission for Agriculture Cost and Prices. TOI asked him some of the most critical questions facing the agriculture sector. He says Congress manifesto of 2019 in the agriculture section at point number 11 and 12 talks about the same reforms to APMC the way the NDA has done it. He feels the new farmer bills will give farmers the freedom not just in production of commodities but also directly join hands with processors, exporters or retailers to sell. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hSlWcb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:14PM

'Cap oxygen price for hospitals, not suppliers'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/301pC5l https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:05AM

Mumbai rains live: Train services hit; offices shut

Heavy rains countinue to pour down in Mumbai leading to waterlogging in several low lying areas of the city. IMD has issued yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad and orange alert for Palghar. Stay with TOI for all updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/360iE4o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 08:04AM

Elon Musk promises to make a $25,000 Tesla

The advances could ultimately cut battery costs more than 50% and increase the distance Tesla’s vehicles can travel by nearly as much. That would set the stage for the company to make a “compelling” $25,000 electric vehicle three years from now, Musk said, speaking to a parking lot full of Tesla owners in their vehicles, honking in approval. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kGVAvA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 09:37AM

Meet 20 new Indian startups Google is backing

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iQkqsu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 08:44AM

iPhone users are going 'crazy' over these apps

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RNbd8B https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 08:52AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: GoodRx sells shares in IPO above target range - source

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GoodRx sells shares in IPO above target range - source GoodRx Holdings Inc on Tuesday priced its initial public offering higher than anticpated

NCB likely to summon Deepika, her manager

The NCB is likely to summon actor Deepika Padukone and her manager, Karishma Prakash, as part of its larger investigation into the supply and use of drugs in Bollywood. Another set of celebrities, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh and Simone Khambatta, will be summoned this week. NCB has so far arrested 20 people for drug peddling following investigations into Rajput’s death. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cp0zhI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 06:12AM

Bhiwandi building collapse: Death toll rises to 35

The death toll in the Jilani building collapse in Bhiwandi rose to 33 after recovery of seven more bodies from the debris on Wednesday morning . The total casualties in the tragic incident include 12 minor kids. from Times of India https://ift.tt/360XyD4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:55AM

Gavaskar helps MCA find 2011 World Cup final ball

Almost a decade after it went missing, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has managed to trace the ball which the then India skipper MS Dhoni famously smashed into the Mumbai Cricket Association pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium to seal India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. The legend has managed to locate the ticket holder of No. 210 who had caught the ball that Dhoni hit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35YtiIV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:59AM

Pence vows 'we're going to fill that seat' on Supreme Court after Trump says nominee coming Saturday

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Pence vows 'we're going to fill that seat' on Supreme Court after Trump says nominee coming Saturday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been given the votes to confirm a Supreme Court nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and "we're going to fill that seat," Vice President Mike Pence told Fox Business Network's Lou Dobbs Tuesday.

14-day extended quarantine didn't help: Dhoni

The extended two-week quarantine of CSK unit did hamper his preparations as he didn't get a chance to bat for a long time, said skipper MS Dhoni after his team's 16 runs defeat to RR in their 2nd IPL game. Dhoni came in to bat at No. 7 sending the likes of Sam Curran and Kedar Jadhav ahead of him in the 217-run chase. "I haven't batted for a long time. 14-day quarantine doesn't help," Dhoni said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kGdxdT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:58AM

Indian-Americans have powered growth of US: Biden

Indian-Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden said on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iTA5HG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:50AM

Report: 92% of college faculty members' political donations in this battleground state went to Democrats

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Report: 92% of college faculty members' political donations in this battleground state went to Democrats The vast majority of college faculty members in Ohio who donated to political campaigns during this year's election cycle heavily favored Democratic candidates, according to reports. 

Department of Defense accused of using COVID funds for jet engine parts, body armor, dress uniforms

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Department of Defense accused of using COVID funds for jet engine parts, body armor, dress uniforms The Department of Defense is accused of funneling around $1 billion intended for coronavirus relief efforts to defense contractors for the production of engine parts, body armor, and dress uniforms, according to a Tuesday report.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trading app Robinhood raises $660 million in latest funding round

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Trading app Robinhood raises $660 million in latest funding round Fundraising underscores investor appetite to back Robinhood

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‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’

It’s well-established that the multiple incursions into eastern Ladakh in May came after months of planning and approval by the top political hierarchy in Beijing. Now, a report says China began constructing at least 13 new military positions right after the Doklam face-off with India in 2017. ​​Stratfor, a US-based global security and intelligence consultancy platform, said China began building three airbases, five permanent air defence positions and five heliports as part of a larger strategy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mIx8fl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 06:14AM

Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha gives govt walkover on 7 bills

With opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha empty — their occupants walked out on Tuesday saying they would boycott proceedings until the suspension of eight MPs was revoked — the House passed seven bills, including one for return to the Lok Sabha, in a record time of three and a half hours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35YArJj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 03:19AM

Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov

Famous British firearms manufacturing company Webley & Scott (W&S), which armed the Allied forces during the two World Wars and produced weapons for at least 15 countries, will mark its presence in the Indian subcontinent from November with the manufacturing of arms from its new unit in UP’s Sandila (Hardoi), barely 30 km from Lucknow. It will be the first foreign company to manufacture firearms in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kDu4PK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:46AM

‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’

Reinfection of Covid-19 has been confirmed using whole genome sequencing in four healthcare workers from Mumbai. All four have a more severe Covid-19 infection as compared to their earlier episode, according to a preprint published on The Lancet medical journal’s website. Those reinfected include three doctors from Nair Hospital and healthcare worker from Hinduja Hospital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mJcqMa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:31AM

Sharad Pawar gets I-T notice, says govt loves us

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday disclosed he had received a notice from the Income Tax department seeking additional information and verification on the affidavits filed by him during the 2014 and 2020 Rajya Sabha elections. "It reflects the government’s love for politicians like me.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kEKBCX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:07AM

Will Covid vaccine offer better chance of protection

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RMPBcf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 11:21AM

Nasa to land first woman, next man on moon in '24

In the 18 months since Nasa accepted a bold challenge to accelerate its exploration plans by more than four years and establish sustainable exploration by the end of the decade, the agency has continued to gain momentum toward sending humans to the Moon again for the first time since the last Apollo lunar mission in 1972. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32SI4Pz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 11:08AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Asian shares down for second day, dollar rises in Far East trading

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Asian shares down for second day, dollar rises in Far East trading

Opposition will boycott the session: Azad

from Times of India https://ift.tt/363N99w https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 10:31AM

NIA raids several locations in Davinder Singh case

from Times of India https://ift.tt/33NYW9p https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 10:25AM

Thane building crash death toll mounts to 20

The overnight death toll in the building crash in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi town shot up to 20 with seven more bodies recovered from the debris, officials said here on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cmOvgJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 10:40AM

Sensex, Nifty continue to fall: Top reasons

Equity indices plunged further on Tuesday after a sharp selloff in the previous session, as rising global Covid-19 cases and concerns over fresh lockdowns in Europe weighed on sentiment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35VCGNu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 10:14AM

PM Modi hails RS dy chairman's 'Gandhigiri'

Hailing “Gandhigiri” of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Singh, Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday said his gesture of serving tea to those who insulted him a few days ago shows his humble mind and big heart. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Oz3a6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 10:12AM

Women pilots picked to fly warship choppers

Get ready to soon see a woman tear into the skies in the new omnirole Rafale fighter, which can also deliver nuclear weapons. Don’t also be taken aback if you finally spot women on board an Indian warship on the high seas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FSi8uL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 09:04AM

'Dengue may provide some immunity against Covid'

A new study that analyzed the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil has found a link between the spread of the virus and past outbreaks of dengue fever that suggests exposure to the mosquito-transmitted illness may provide some level of immunity against COVID-19. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RO10J6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 09:11AM

Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs others: Phones under 15k

from Times of India https://ift.tt/33PhAxv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 08:47AM

Short-run umpiring error borders on the bizarre

In Kings XI Punjab's IPL 2020 match against Delhi Capitals, the debate surrounding Chris Jordan’s run to the striker’s end on the third ball of the 19th over being called ‘short’ by leg-umpire Nitin Menon refuses to die. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RPgw7u https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 08:19AM

Why Facebook CEO is a ‘fan’ of Samsung phones

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32RctxB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 09:27AM

Chahal completely changed the game for us: Kohli

RCB captain Virat Kohli credited Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-wicket burst for his side's 10-run win over SRH in their opening IPL match. "Yuzi comes in and completely changed the game for us. Not many spinners got much out of the pitch, but tonight he showed that you can turn it if you have it in your wrists. ...he changed the game," Kohli said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hLjBjq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 08:01AM

Live: NIA conducts raids in J&K in Davinder Singh case

Stay tuned for all latest news and updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cmE4d3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:59AM

‘Fabricated narrative’: India slams Pak over J&K

India on Monday hit back at Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the high-level meeting to commemorate 75 years of United Nations (UN), saying Islamabad is globally recognised as the epicentre of terrorism which harbours and trains terrorists, hails them as martyrs and consistently persecutes its ethnic and religious minorities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32QFsBP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 07:54AM

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

Nearly two-thirds of the total 1,198 preventive detentions under the National Security Act (NSA) in 2017-18 were made in Madhya Pradesh and 28% in Uttar Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. A total of 697 persons were detained under NSA in the country in 2018, of which 495 were in Madhya Pradesh & 167 in Uttar Pradesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hVwRlw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:09AM

China encroaches upon Nepal land, builds infra

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FP1XhJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 04:58AM

Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies

The Indian Railways will procure 44 Vande Bharat train sets for Rs 2,000 crore through reverse auction, which officials said is perhaps the biggest such bid. In this “domestic tender”, the qualified bidders will quote their prices online and it will be live. The bidder quoting the lowest price will get the order to produce these train sets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kBqRQx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:20AM

Live: New cases drop by 20% as Covid testing dips

Monday’s count of 73,279 cases across the country was the lowest daily tally in September even as deaths reported on the day remained relatively high at 1,047. India’s daily Covid-19 case tally dropped by nearly 20% on Monday. Overall, India’s cases grew by 13% last week. Stay tuned for updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/33Nza59 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:07AM

Would have undone ties downgrade: Pak on diplomat row

Pakistan has justified in an official statement its decision to not allow a senior Indian diplomat to lead the Indian mission, accusing India of trying to “circumvent the effect of downgrading of relations”. ​​​Pakistan had blocked the appointment of Jayant Khobragade, an IFS officer of 1995 batch, saying he was too senior to lead the Indian mission at a time bilateral ties had been downgraded. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35Vio6M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:59AM

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

Saddened by the plight of sex workers rendered jobless across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre and states to urgently consider providing them relief in the form of dry rations, monetary assistance as well as masks, soaps and sanitisers. “Without waiting for our orders, see if you can do something,” a bench said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZYLjDg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:36AM

2G case: Raja, Kanimozhi challenge hearing plea

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FS6TlQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:18AM

6 Things to Consider When Buying a Luxury Home

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iDpZuh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 05:05PM

SC cancels NLSIU B'luru entrance exam NLAT 2020

While cancelling the NLAT-2020 entrance exam, the apex court also directed that admissions in all 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) be conducted in accordance with CLAT-2020 which is scheduled to be held on September 28. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ceBJRC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 11:14AM

Derek, Sanjay among suspended MPs: Key pts

from Times of India https://ift.tt/33OQ9Ef https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 09:57AM

Sehwag slams short-run howler in DC vs KXIP game

The incident took place in the 19th over of Kings XI Punjab's run-chase when Mayank Agarwal played a shot and took two runs. However, the on-field umpire Nitin Menon deemed it as a single, declaring that Chris Jordan did not tap his bat past the crease. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EiwWSw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 09:39AM

LAC standoff live: 6th round of talks under way

The sixth round of Corps Commander talks between the armies of India and China is scheduled to be held today to discuss the border dispute, especially in the Pangong Lake area, in eastern Ladakh. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hMtj5a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 08:22AM

Oppn parties in Pakistan launch alliance to oust PM

Demanding Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's immediate resignation, the country's major Opposition parties have launched an alliance to hold a countrywide protest movement to oust his government. A 26-point joint resolution was adopted on Sunday by the All Parties Conference (APC), which was hosted by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and attended by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and several other parties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kzNzZn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 10:29AM

National Conference on Media and Journalism II

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mCJrcQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 09:45AM

Live: 8 opposition MPs suspended for 'misconduct' in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha passed the two farm sector related bills on Sunday amid strong protests by the opposition. Home minister Amit Shah is expected to be back in the House today, after a brief absence due to health issues. Stay here for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33OoCm6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:57AM

Emmys 2020 full winners list

Here is a list of the winners in key categories for the 72nd Emmy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday. Cult favorite Schitt's Creek cleaned up in the comedy awards, taking home a total of nine prizes, including four for creator and star Daniel Levy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZXeKFH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 09:24AM

Covid-19 : Taj Mahal reopens after 6 months

The Taj Mahal in Agra reopened on Monday after a gap of six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials having made from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iSct60 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 09:44AM

IPL: Rabada ensures Super Over victory for Delhi

Kagiso Rabada once again proved to be the 'King of Super Over' after Marcus Stoinis' star turn with both bat and ball ensured a thrilling Super Over win for Delhi Capitals in an IPL encounter against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. It was Stoinis whose late assault saw Delhi reach 157 for 8 in 20 overs with his 53 off 21 balls and 57 in the last three doing the trick. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kxP6PI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 08:21AM

Top10: How to pass bills amid pandemonium

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 08:13AM

How Paytm became a ‘gambling app’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZTfs71 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 08:46AM

'FinCEN documents show banks moved illicit funds'

Several global banks moved large sums of allegedly illicit funds over a period of nearly two decades, despite red flags about the origins of the money, media houses reported on Sunday, citing confidential documents submitted by banks to the US government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mBe42p https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:53AM

Let stars & planets guide you in staying healthy

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZVzNZh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 10:00AM

Live: 8 killed as building collapses in Thane

At least eight people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. Rescue operations are under way. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kwIssY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:08AM

Govt signals it has support to push its GST formula

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Ns7tV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:25AM

Travel, PDS help for migrants in new labour code

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mFIQqU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:06AM

FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is all set to be amended, under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HimFXM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:28AM

Won’t change programme on Muslims: Channel to SC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mB6cxT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 03:38AM

With U-turn on bills, BJD surprises many

In a move that surprised political circles, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday opposed the two farm bills in the Rajya Sabha. ​​​This is the first time BJD has opposed any legislation in the Rajya Sabha after NDA returned to power in 2019. From demonetisation to GST, CAA, triple talaq, RTI amendment and Article 370 revocation, the BJD has been supportive of PM Modi’s policies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cjad5f https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 04:59AM

Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work

Out of a total 204.7 crore persondays of work generated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) since April this year women account for 52.5% (107.4 crore) persondays. In terms of absolute numbers over 4.3 crore women have been provided employment since April. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EjtNSt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 05:38AM

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

India’s immediate neighbourhood is coming into focus again with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to have his first virtual summit with Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on September 26, his first with any leader in the neighbourhood. ​​​The summit could be right on the heels of Modi’s address to the UN General Assembly, which will be delivered virtually this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iOdo7N https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 05:50AM

Rajya Sabha passes 2 farm bills amid ruckus by opposition MPs

The Rajya Sabha on Sunday passed two of the three farm-sector related bills that were passed by Lok Sabha on Friday amidst ruckus from the opposition parties. The Farmers' and Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 were passed by voice vote. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cikkqY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 02:22PM

Corona letter: What's the 6-minute walk test?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3441SON https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 01:49PM

'Terrorists build underground bunkers to escape'

Hideouts in higher reaches and seeking refuge in local houses are a thing of the past as terrorists in Kashmir valley now dig underground bunkers in dense orchards and even in seasonal streams to escape the dragnet of army and security forces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kuTlvt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 02:22PM

3 MPs, 6 MLAs, ex-Prez among Covid victims

Six sitting MLAs and three sitting MPs have succumbed to the virus till date. Among the MLAs were state Ministers as well. More than 85,000 people in India have died of Covid-19, so far. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FLoT1d https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 02:05PM

Kashyap made me feel uncomfortable: Payal Ghosh

Payal Ghosh has said in a statement that initially she was very impressed with Anurag Kashyap, but alter the filmmaker made her feel uncomfortable. Speaking to ANI, the actress said, “He made me feel uncomfortable. I felt bad about it, whatever happened shouldn't have happened. If someone approaches you for work, it doesn't mean the person is prepared for anything.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FKrQzd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 11:32AM

Meet the world’s fastest human calculator

Meet Neelkantha Bhanu Prakash - the world’s fastest human calculator. The 21-year-old won India’s first gold medal in the Mental Calculation World Championship at Mind Sports Olympiad (MSO) held in London. He holds 4 world records and 50 Limca records for being the fastest human calculator in the world. TOI asked him some Math questions and this is how fast he solved them. Watch this video. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kxYbYH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 08:00AM

Dhoni's winning return: 100 wins as CSK skipper

Chennai Super Kings' icon MS Dhoni announced his return to cricket by recording 100 wins as captain of his franchise on Saturday. CSK defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets on Saturday in the opening match of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hP0btX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 11:55AM

Genetic mapping of over 2700 elephants in India

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HbSKjL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 04:35AM

Who said what: RS debates farm bills

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32NwiWs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 11:36AM

Two possibilities on how the pandemic will end

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FIwJss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 11:06AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump signs off on TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart

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Trump signs off on TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart The Commerce Department said it would delay Sunday's 11:59 p.m. ban on TikTok U.S. downloads and updates

Govt introduces farm bills in RS: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HikDXF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:24AM

Live: Security tightened across Hry, Punjab

Farmer outfits in Haryana and Punjab are holding protests against three farm bills passed by the Lok Sabha recently. Elaborate security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order. Stay with TOI for latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZS5RNE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:47AM

In Kerala, this tree gets ayurveda treatment

A 67-year-old tree, whose branches were cut off, is being given ayurveda treatment in a village in Kottayam to bring it back to life. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Lhuro https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 04:25AM

Govt doesn't want you to download these apps

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZULxev https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 10:33AM

IPL: MS Dhoni is a 'genius', says Sam Curran

After Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in the opening match of the IPL on Saturday, CSK all-rounder Sam Curran hailed skipper MS Dhoni as a "genius". "To be honest, very surprised (that) I went in at number 6 but he (Dhoni) is a genius; he obviously thought something. Great win in the end. I think the left-right combination was his plan," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kuSISw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:49AM

The problem of groping gurus & silent shishyas

One of the worst-kept secrets of the tight-knit Indian classical arts circles is the predatory behaviour a lot of women artistes have to deal with — and it comes not just from all-powerful gurus but also from other men who wield influence, such as the accompanists and organisers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hT7dhu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 01:00AM

Google takes a dig at Apple over iOS 14 feature

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RELy1E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:11AM

IPL: Experience of 300 ODIs pays off, says Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team's tremendous "experience" has paid off during the five-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League opener on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32LMgAv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 08:28AM

20 books Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants you to read

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZSi30J https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 08:36AM

Envelope with poison addressed to WH intercepted

An envelope addressed to the White House and intercepted by US authorities contained a substance identified as ricin, a deadly poison that appeared to have been sent from Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cde7wN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 05:59AM

Blog: Net platforms can’t be allowed to monetise hate

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EgE9m6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 07:44AM

Office mentors can be a great support system

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iI2ujI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 03:00AM

Rajya Sabha passes amendment in IBC

The Rajya Sabha on Saturday passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020, whereby fresh insolvency proceedings will not be initiated for at least six months starting from March 25 amid the coronavirus pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2REFOVR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 12:04PM

450 jobless Indians in Saudi held for begging

Thanks to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and no jobs to survive, 450 Indian workers in Saudi Arabia are out on the road, begging. Work permits of most of these workers from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kashmir, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, and Maharashtra, had expired, forcing them to beg. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FGlAsg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 03:24AM

Sex workers use tech to beat pandemic blues

Mallika (31), who also has the street name Rani, has had a regular spot near the Majestic bus terminal for the past six years. She would ply her trade with travellers and locals and used her earnings to feed her two children. But the Covid crisis and lockdown left her out of work and penniless. She’s one of the many commercial sex workers who lost their livelihood due to the pandemic after social distancing and avoiding physical contact became a norm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33KsIfh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:59AM

Why Maha remains far more +ve than others

Maharashtra remains the country's 'Maha' or worst Covid-19 hotspot six months after the first case was detected here. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hO5o5c https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:11AM

How logjam with China has hit Indian startups

Rarely have two words in an obscure document like IPO prospectus raised as many eyebrows as the use of “significant influence” by Ant Group did recently. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32LaGdE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 04:00AM

A 'different' IPL season set to begin today

It’s not the usual time of the year that one associates with the Indian Premier League, but then nothing about 2020 has been usual. This year has followed a script which no one had anticipated. The good news for cricket fans and fans of T20 franchise cricket in particular is that the 13th edition of the IPL, albeit late, is being played. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35OOKjz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 10:14AM

Here’s how this new scam around Paytm KYC works

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RG21Tf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 09:50AM

'Waqf board can’t judge disputes among Muslims'

Waqf board does not have the power to act as a judge in disputes regarding religious rights of Muslims, the Kerala high court has held. It is the waqf tribunal that has adjudicatory powers and the waqf board can only act regarding maintenance of waqf properties, the court said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cbkiBg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 09:37AM

Gates on how Steve and Elon are really different

from Times of India https://ift.tt/35NSt0G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 09:50AM

This WhatsApp message about govt scheme is fake

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FIUGzR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 09:48AM

Rakul Preet files a plea with the Delhi HC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ksp1l9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 10:21AM

NIA busts Pak-sponsored al-Qaida module, arrests 9 from WB, Kerala

The National Investigation Agency on Saturday arrested nine al-Qaida terrorists from multiple locations across West Bengal and Kerala after conducting raids in the two states. NIA had learnt about an inter-state module of the al-Qaida operatives at various locations in India, including the two states. The group was planning attacks at vital installations in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZOcOiA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 09:26AM

How can I support govt at the cost of people: Harsimrat

Shiromani Akali Dal’s Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned on Thursday from the Union cabinet as food processing minister, said on Friday that she took the decision only after she and representatives from the centre “failed to convince stakeholders, including farmers and middlemen, that their fears were unfounded on the three farmer bills”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZMT5zN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 06:11AM

IPL 2020: Mumbai face Chennai in opening clash

Yes, MI vs CSK is your quintessential 'big-ticket' encounter. And it is indeed ironic that the lung-opener of this delayed edition of IPL 13, played in the UAE because of the Covid-19, would have no tickets to the match as the tournament is for a TV-only audience. MI vs CSK is the El Clasico of the IPL given, have won seven titles between them and contested four IPL finals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hL5QRy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 08:03AM

Live: 9 al-Qaida operatives held in multiple raids

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/2FHzkTE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 06:34AM

Trump on Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'She led an amazing life'

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Trump on Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'She led an amazing life' President Trump remembers Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed at the age of 87.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s business legacy

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s business legacy Here’s a look at Ginburg's business legacy – and where she stood on some cases that had key economic consequences.

Ragpicker spends Rs 10L to erect his own statue

A Nallathambi of Atthanurpatty village in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, who earns a living by picking discarded bottles on the streets, spent his entire life’s saving of Rs 10 lakh to buy a piece of land to erect his own statue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32GkENb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 03:18AM

Procurement norms tightened to curb imports

The government on Friday further tightened public procurement norms to allow ministries to mandate over 50% local content, while also insisting that overseas companies set up an Indian venture to execute a contract instead of supplying goods through imports. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35QTjdk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:55AM

How oil is helping govt battle Covid headwinds

The historic oil price crash in April and a protracted spell of subdued market reduced India’s oil import bill since January by 40%, giving the cash-strapped government some headroom as it battles Covid-induced headwinds. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RH9Fg4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 12:36AM

India may need to tweak its Japan template

As Japan steps into a new chapter with Suga Yoshihide taking over as prime minister from Shinzo Abe, India will have to change the template of its approach to its closest strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hJFnE3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 11:37PM

LAC face-off: China study group draws up plan

The sixth round of top-level military talks between India and China in eastern Ladakh is now likely to take place within the next few days, even as the fast-approaching winter has begun to exact a toll among rival soldiers deployed in the high-altitude region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33FWHVz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:06AM

'Border peace essential for development of ties'

While Beijing has said that India's China policy had not changed and that New Delhi doesn't consider development of India-China relations as dependent on the settlement of the boundary question, the government believes that these claims are not accurate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZRwTEW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:14AM

600 cows ‘go missing’ from Greater Noida shelter

A probe has been initiated by the Gautam Budh Nagar police into the alleged disappearance of over 600 cows from a Greater Noida Authority-aided animal shelter in Jalpura since the imposition of lockdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ksR4Rw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 06:34AM

Delhi's IGI gets new terminal for chartered flights

A new private jet terminal was made operational at IGI Airport on Thursday. The exclusive terminal for chartered flights launched by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was inaugurated by Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who described the occasion as an important milestone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Hb8J1I https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 04:30AM

Thousands test +ve for bacterial infection in China

Several thousand people in north-east China have tested positive for a bacterial disease in an outbreak caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical company last year, authorities said on Tuesday. Lanzhou authorities announced that 3,245 people had contracted the disease brucellosis. The disease is often caused by contact with livestock carrying the bacteria brucella, as per reports. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2H8XKpn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 09:33AM

'Love jihad': UP may bring ordinance to check conversions

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ccon8c https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 04:03AM

New farm bill 2020: Who is protesting & why

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FORlPq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:59AM

BHU study shows why less Indians dying of Covid

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32KKGPD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 04:03AM

Top leaderships likely to discuss LAC situation

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FSfRPC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 11:23AM

Scribe chased, thrashed on busy road in UP

A news channel journalist was chased, waylaid and brutally beaten by at least six men on a busy Saharanpur stretch following a minor argument over giving pass to a car. All the accused have been booked for attempt to murder and two of them arrested, police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32HBs6u https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 09:48AM

Scotland's nurse wins beauty pageant accidentally

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32eyF4m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 11:26AM

Rakul shocked with reports naming her in drug probe

Rakul Preet Singh moved the Delhi High Court against media trial, after her name surfaced in the drugs-related probe, in connection to Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. Her plea stated that she was a non-smoker, a teetotaller, into fitness, yoga and meditation and is also known for her healthy lifestyle. According to ANI her plea read, "In recognition of her popularity, clean image and public service, the Telangana government appointed her in 2017 as the brand ambassador for the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" programme. She is also associated with various brands, including Samsung mobiles.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hBDDNa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 10:33AM

Kolkata-based fashion designer found dead at home

Dutta was found lying unconscious in the bathroom of her Karaya home last night. Kolkata police has registered a case of an unnatural death. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2REHGxz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 10:41AM

Mumbai: Portion of building collapses after blast

A woman sustained minor injuries after a liquid nitrogen gas tank blast inside a lab at Century building on Veer Savarkar road, Worli, on Friday morning. A portion of the building also collapsed due to the impact. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kl8v6q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 10:43AM

Covid: Dubai suspends AI Exp flights for 15 days

Dubai aviation authorities on Thursday barred Air India Express from flying there for 15 days after the budget airline flew a Covid positive person from Jaipur to Dubai on Sept 4. The flight suspension for AI Express will be from Sept 18 to Oct 2. UAE has a condition that passengers must have a Covid negative test report to be accepted on any flight bound for there. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FDlTUA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 10:08AM

16 sensors in watches, bands that track your health

from Times of India https://ift.tt/32GKIIc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 10:35AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: SoftBank Group to sell US cellphone distributor Brightstar in latest asset sale

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SoftBank Group to sell US cellphone distributor Brightstar in latest asset sale SoftBank was exploring a Brightstar sale to shed lower-growth businesses in 2018

Punjab: Farmers' body's 'rail roko' from Sept 24-26

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2REDsGs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 09:39AM

Apple’s online store is coming to India this month

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kyEgZX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:05AM

Will a rested Virat Kohli change things for RCB?

Despite having stars, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have finished last twice since 2017. Over the years, Kohli has come into the IPL either on the back of a demanding international assignment, or with a forthcoming series on his mind. But this season might well be a game-changer for the Indian skipper and his men. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FIOcRk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:02AM

6 'special' features coming to iPhones in India

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FF72ZV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:36AM

Made-for-TV IPL a prime-time viewing in India

In the original concept, it was a made-for-television event. And that will prove to be a good thing for the Indian Premier League (IPL), the lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition that has been delayed several months. It's now set to be played away from home in the United Arab Emirates because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament starts on Saturday, with the final to be played on Nov 10. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ktChWB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:26AM

Trump announces $13B worth of new relief funding for US farmers

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Trump announces $13B worth of new relief funding for US farmers President Trump pledged tens of billions of dollars’ worth of additional aid on Thursday to help distressed farmers that have suffered throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Apparel group says broad ban on China's Xinjiang cotton impossible to enforce

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Apparel group says broad ban on China's Xinjiang cotton impossible to enforce The head of a major apparel industry group told lawmakers on Thursday that blanket U.S. import bans on cotton or other products from China's Xinjiang region over forced labor concerns would "wreak havoc" on legitimate supply chains.

Winding up AI among 4 options suggested for sale

The transaction adviser for Air India’s divestment has suggested four options to the government regarding the struggling airline’s future that range from shutting it down to further reducing the debt of over Rs 23,000 crore that bidders need to take on and letting them choose a level they find viable. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35LtSK1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 05:33AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Southwest temporarily grounds 130 Boeing 737-800 airplanes over weight data

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Southwest temporarily grounds 130 Boeing 737-800 airplanes over weight data The airline says the temporary move has been made out of caution

Why is no one happy with the farmers' bills

BJP’s long time ally and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Sukhbir Singh Badal isn’t the only one who’s unhappy with the three farmers’ bills. So, who else is unhappy? Farmers are apprehensive that they won’t be able to get the minimum support price (MSP), should the bill on prices become a law. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32D0cwN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 17, 2020 at 11:01AM

Rare pictures of PM Narendra Modi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/30ox0VG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 17, 2020 at 10:00AM