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Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest

Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gm6lll

Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZfHEe

How Covid crisis in Delhi managed a turnaround

In the serological survey carried out in Delhi, 28% of the population in Central district was found affected by the novel coronavirus, which was the highest across the city. An age-wise analysis of the positive cases revealed that those in the 31-40 year bracket (21.4%) were affected the most, followed by those in the 21-30 age group (20.7%). from Times of India https://ift.tt/314bQik via IFTTT

Advani, Joshi unlikely to attend ‘bhoomi pujan’

BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are unlikely to attend the Ram temple ‘bhoomi pujan’ in Ayodhya. There is also no industrialist or high-profile NRI guest, as reported by a section of media, on the list of invitees for the programme to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2D15VTc via IFTTT

People across India celeberate Eid al-Adha

Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, devotees from across the country, celebrated Eid al-Adha by offering prayers at mosques and at their homes on Saturday. At Delhi's Fatehpuri Masjid, the devotees were seen offering prayers while following all Covid-19 norms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33e6iV5 via IFTTT

‘China rocks’, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk

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Live: India's Covid tally nears 17 lakh cases

With a record single-day surge of 57,117 infections, India's Covid-19 tally reached 1,697,054 caseload today. The country's death toll now stands at 36,511, as per the government data. With coronavirus cases rising at a record speed, several states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Mizoram have extended their lockdown till August 31. Stay here for all live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PbZVZZ via IFTTT

Killer doc’s 100 victims became crocodile feed

He would perhaps have gone through life as a genteel Dr Jekyll, but a failed business investment turned ayurvedic practitioner Devender Sharma into a monstrous Mr Hyde. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39MElVB via IFTTT

Trump says he will ban Chinese app TikTok

"As far as TikTok is concerned, we're banning them from the United States,'' Trump told reporters Friday on Air Force One as he returned from Florida. Trump said he could use emergency economic powers or an executive order to enforce the action, insisting, "I have that authority.'' from Times of India https://ift.tt/33f88Fh via IFTTT

Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US

Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319pccW

IPL: 'Tests' before T20 for Aussie, Eng players

The UAE government, in the middle of putting their own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place for this year's edition, will make it compulsory for any overseas traveller arriving there to undergo a week's quarantine, including two Covid tests. These are among the multiple precautionary measures that are being planned for the tournament as the threat of the virus remains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39JnJy5 via IFTTT

Bipartisan support in US grows for India

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4 men lose Rs 21L to e-SIM fraud: How it works

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‘Tech lets us follow an animal’s entire life'’

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Share your Eid greetings here

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Dr Fauci grilled on virus spread during protests

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO

Happy Eid-ul-Adha: Eid Mubarak Images, Quotes

Apart from sacrificing goats, it is imperative for all Muslims to begin their day with extra prayers in the morning. In fact most mosques are packed with large groups of people but this year will be different due to government restrictions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k1MslF via IFTTT

Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd

Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r

Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ

US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu

India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM

US company sues TikTok for patent infringement

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UK scientists to immunize hundreds with vaccine

"It's well tolerated.There aren't any side effects," he said, adding it was still very early in the study. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hXiC05 via IFTTT

‘No language will be imposed, states to decide on medium of instruction’

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3faeqIs via IFTTT

Apple confirms delayed launch of iPhone 12

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Amazon Prime Day: 15 gadgets to go on first sale

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Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3xm

Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P

NEP language policy broad guideline: Govt

The government said that NEP reiterates the RTE Act’s 29 (2) (f) provision that mother tongue be considered a medium of instruction where possible. NEP, while laying emphasis on promotion of Indian languages, does not make any language compulsory. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k6TAxs via IFTTT

Rajasthan: 'If 30 MLAs gone, it would be tough'

A video of a conversation between Speaker C P Joshi and chief minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav has gone viral in which Joshi was heard talking about a close shave of the government. The speaker was heard saying that if 30 MLAs had gone, the situation would have been tough. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hVniDo via IFTTT

IPL in UAE may see more players and less staff

An IPL franchise generally has 25-28 players in its squad and at least 10-15 members in support staff besides the executives. TOI understands that each IPL franchise will have to organize its own bio-bubble upon reaching UAE about month ahead of the tournament. In that case, limiting the squad could be a bone of contention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fg1gd0 via IFTTT

Varalakshmi Vratam fasting rules, puja kit, vrat vidhi

Varalakshmi Vratam fasting rules are very strict and this vrat is mostly observed by married woman (sumangalis) for the well being of their husband, children, and other family members. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33dg0XQ via IFTTT

Cognizant’s headcount drops by 10,500

Cognizant’s number of employees at the end of the second quarter dropped to levels last seen at the end of 2018 as the company embarked on a massive cost cutting programme leading to a firing of about 7,000 employees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hX3901 via IFTTT

TN Board 11th result to be released today

TN plus one result 2020 to be released today i.e., July 31, 2020. Along with the TN DGE’s website, the TN plus one result 2020 will be available on the following websites — tnresults.nic.in, tnresults.in, dge1.tn.nic.in, and dge2.tn.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39JwRCL via IFTTT

Excessive c-sections cost Rs 5,000crore/year

An analysis of the data reveals that 28.5 lakh more caesarean sections were done in private hospitals across the country in 2018 than the acceptable international ratio of normal to caesarean births. The average extra cost of each such procedure comes to about Rs 18,000. This means that the 28.5 lakh extra caesarean deliveries cost a total of Rs 5,130 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gf3N8L via IFTTT

Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9

The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn

Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b

The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b

Disband panel probing killing of Dubey: PIL in SC

A Mumbai-based advocate-cum-PIL petitioner on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking disbanding of the inquiry commission formed to look into the encounter killings of gangster Vikas Dubey . Ghanshyam Upadhyay filed an application alleging bias against both Justice Chauhan and ex-DGP K L Gupta. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DiZEBV via IFTTT

38 yrs on, SC clears man accused of adulteration

Prem Chand, now 76 years old, was charged after sample of haldi (turmeric) taken from his shop in a village in Sonepat district in 1982 by a food inspector along with a medical officer was found adulterated. The report of the public analyst revealed that it contained four living meal worms and two liveweevils. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30e3sNN via IFTTT

No language will be imposed on anyone: Pokhriyal

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XesDOl via IFTTT

This game give you feel of flying Rafale jets

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Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump

The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g78UaR

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s

Covid-19: ‘Sorry, no beds for Rs 4,000'

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14 things you may not know about Amazon

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TikTok CEO on why the app is not the 'enemy'

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Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash

"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jX2Dky

Sunni board sets up trust to build Ayodhya masjid

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IPL final likely to be postponed from Nov 8 to 10

The IPL governing council is contemplating postponing the date of the tournament’s final from Nov 8 to 10 and allow its stakeholders – especially broadcaster Star India – to make further use of the Diwali week. A final decision in this regard will be taken when the GC meets in the next three days. If the delay is confirmed Indian team will fly for Aus after IPL from UAE. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2D0sbfP via IFTTT

'Must teach students to navigate through fake news'

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Times Top10: Ready for Unlock 3?

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Episode 15: India-China Trade Relations

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Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 78. Sources at the private hospital where Mitra was admitted to said he died due to heart and age-related ailments. Mitra passed away around 1.30 am. The hospital said he had tested negative for COVID-19. Mitra is survived by his wife and son. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3femHuZ via IFTTT

What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOwJ9P

Yes Bank to take over HQ of Anil Ambani

Yes Bank, which faced a crisis in March this year on account of bad debts, has substantial loans due from the Anil Ambani group, to which it had an exposure of close to Rs 12,000 crore. In the last two decades, the Anil Ambani group expanded aggressively in new businesses raising high levels of debt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xakrib via IFTTT

Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon CEOs grilled on Capitol Hill in wide-ranging hearing 07/29/20 3:47 PM

'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission?  from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE

India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL

The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2

Rahul repeats old charges against deal on fighters

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PM says no virtue like defending the nation

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Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive

More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre

57% of Mumbai slumdwellers have Covid antibodies: Sero survey

A rapid blood test conducted by the BMC on almost 7,000 people in three civic wards in the city found 57% of the people tested in slum pockets had antibodies to Covid-19 as against 16% in non-slum pockets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jMqeUN via IFTTT

Officer behind Rafale delivery a hero in Kashmir

Presently India's Air Attache in France, the native of Anantnag in Kashmir has played a key role in ensuring delivery of Rafale jets to the country. Rather, son of a retired DSP, spent all of last year weaponizing the combat aircraft to suit Indian conditions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jIBq4K via IFTTT

Rohit, MSD are captains who like to listen: Raina

Suresh Raina feels that India's limited over vice-captain Rohit Sharma is the "next MS Dhoni" due to his leadership quality & the effect he has on the dressing room. "Around him (Rohit), players enjoy the intensity, they enjoy his aura. I think when you enjoy the aura of a player, you like to be positive and I think that is what he is good at. He is one of the top-most, after Dhoni," Raina said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39yyRxC via IFTTT

Jio's global plan for 'made-in-India' 5G: Challenges

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At 103, 1st female cardiologist is winning hearts

Now 103 and retired from active practice, Dr Padmavati was working 12 hours a day, five days a week till late 2015 at the National Heart Institute in Delhi that she founded in 1981. She still comes to the institute once or twice a week to see some of her older patients. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3geaeZy via IFTTT

US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307qs0O

Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9le99

Navy keen on 3rd aircraft carrier to retain edge

The commissioning of India’s second aircraft carrier has been delayed till September next year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. While reconciling to this setback, the Navy remains all the more keen to push its case for a third aircraft carrier as well as two new fighter squadrons to counter China’s expanding footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ffLMWA via IFTTT

Times Top10: A politics of letters in Rajasthan

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Live: 5 Rafale jets to arrive at Ambala air base

The first batch of five Rafale aircraft would be arriving in Ambala today to join the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jZo2tk via IFTTT

TikTok to government: Ready to store data locally

TikTok, the blocked Chinese app controlled by internet giant ByteDance, is understood to have told the government that the company is ready to set up data centres in India to store user information locally even as it denied any breach of user privacy and integrity, emphasising that its operations always adhered to local laws and regulations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30Yxc0i via IFTTT

Live updates: Maharashtra Class 10 results

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is all set to announce the results of the Maharashtra SSC annual board examinations 2020 on the official website of the Board at around 1 pm today. Students who appeared in the MSBSHSE 10th Board Exam 2020 are advised to stay connected with the TimesofIndia.com to get all the latest updates on the result declaration, pass percentage, toppers list and other details. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33anF9n via IFTTT

Live updates: Odisha Board Class 10th result

This year, around 5.34 lakh students appeared for the Odisha state board matric annual examinations 2020. Finally, all the students who are eagerly waiting for their result will be able to check their scores online on the official website of the Board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BHO8Qe via IFTTT

Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'

Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a

Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jixw

Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI

Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7k7s4

'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dcnn6M

Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi

Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000

PM Modi to inaugurate Mauritius SC building

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'Ascertain accuracy of rapid antigen tests'

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India readies 5 sites for Oxford vaccine trials

Five sites across the country are ready for the third and final phase of human trials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Secretary Renu Swarup said on Monday. The Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine maker in the world, has been chosen by Oxford and its partner AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it is ready. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39x7jZi via IFTTT

50k to 1L Covid cases: K'taka took 11 days, AP 7

Karnataka, whose Covid-19 caseload crossed the 1 lakh mark is among the five states along with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Andhra Pradesh, which crossed the milestone on Monday. Karnataka crossed the 50K mark on July 16, then saw the caseload double in just 11 days. Maharashtra, which touched 50K cases on May 24, took 19 days and crossed the 1 lakh mark only June 12. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hLrCFx via IFTTT

Mughal descendant offers gold brick for Ram temple

Prince Habeebuddin Tucy, a sixth generation descendant of Mughul emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, has got a gold brick made for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. from Times of India https://ift.tt/303cFIJ via IFTTT

Why gold prices are rising: Key things to know

Gold prices have been ruling at unprecedented highs in India and global bullion markets as investors are preferring safe haven assets amid economic uncertainty triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CS8sic via IFTTT

Kargil martyr’s mother is MGNREGA worker

Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations have no meaning for Naik Nirmal Singh’s mother Jagir Kaur (80) whose world fell apart when she lost her son 21 years ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39zayQ0 via IFTTT

BCCI shares detailed plan for IPL 2020 in UAE

TOI had reported on the concerns raised by franchise owners about the arrangements being put in place for the 13th edition of the IPL. "In all these years of IPL, the responsibility of accommodation, hospitality, travel etc - during the IPL - has been of the team owners. Nothing is going to change this year. The only change will be in the SOPs with regards to Covid," GC chairman Brijesh Patel said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30VDJJ1 via IFTTT

Hyundai vs Tesla: Dissimilar take at mobility

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Flood-hit rhinos enter housing colony in Assam

A female rhinoceros and her calf were spotted on Monday looking for food in the residential area near the range office in Myung as most of the forest area is submerged in Assam’s Morigaon district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ek99Bi via IFTTT

Why buying vehicle from Aug to be more affordable

The notice orders insurance companies to stop selling long-term vehicle insurance package policies to new vehicle owners. The new rule, which comes into effect from August 1, will effectively reduce the on-road price of new cars and two-wheelers from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Ywe6Y via IFTTT

SAS comes on-board Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

Mumbai, July 28 2020: SAS has announced it has partnered with National Health Authority NHA , the apex government body implementing India’s flagship public ... from Times of India https://ift.tt/302Sue3 via IFTTT

'We're Muslim, it's us who will be attacked first'

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OnePlus’ most affordable phone versus competitors

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Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial

Najib Razak guilty of seven charges in the first of several multi-million dollar corruption trials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BBQmk7

Lahore gurdwara to be made mosque?

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This is the most popular online course by Google

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Coronavirus: Spanish PM says UK's travel restrictions 'unjust'

Pedro Sánchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g4I03i

Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings

In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI3ipI

Moderna, Pfizer eye yr-end Covid vaccine launches

The trials, both announced on Monday, are the first late-stage studies supported by the Trump administration's effort to speed development of measures against the novel coronavirus, adding to hope that an effective vaccine will help end the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2P10S7t via IFTTT

Blog: 100% for students, 0% for boards

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT45n9

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6dgih

Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G

Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGHoBh

60k virus vials of vaccine to be kept aside for Parsis

Billionaire industrialist Cyrus Poonawalla is believed to have agreed to set aside 60K vials of Covid-19 vaccine exclusively for the Parsi community. His son Adar, CEO and owner of Serum Institute of India, in response to a tweet, said, "Our production capacity of just one day will be enough to cover every Parsi on the planet.. given the size of our community!” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WYkltI via IFTTT

Reliance becomes world’s no. 2 energy company

Reliance Industries Ltd toppled ExxonMobil Corp to become the world’s largest energy company after Saudi Aramco, as investors piled into the conglomerate lured by the Indian firm’s digital and retail forays. Reliance, which manages the biggest refinery complex, gained 4.3% on Friday adding $8 billion to take its market value to $189 billion while Exxon Mobil erased $1 billion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EdGZYD via IFTTT

Arundhati’s essay in univ syllabus sparks row

The inclusion of ‘Come September’, a lecture delivered by writer Arundhati Roy in 2002, in the Calicut University third semester BA English syllabus has sparked a controversy, with BJP state president K Surendran terming it anti-national and demanding immediate withdrawal of the article from the syllabus demanded registering a case against those responsible. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2P0Lpo6 via IFTTT

Tata Technologies puts some employees on bench

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Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWed0H

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f3zznE

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC

11 plans that offer Amazon Prime membership free

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US closes consulate in Chengdu after Houston order

The US says it has closed its consulate in Chengdu, China. China ordered the consulate closed in retaliation for a US order to shut down the Chinese Consulate in Houston last week. State Department said the consulate suspended operations on Monday and expressed disappointment at China's decision. The US would try to continue its outreach through its other missions in China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hQwbOX via IFTTT

Latest iPhone update got Instagram users worried

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IPL franchises have many questions, few answers

It is high time the BCCI starts sharing what it has in mind for this year's edition with the franchises at the earliest. Franchises still haven't 'officially' heard from the BCCI on the matter and there is concern among them. TOI spoke to team owners and officials to find out what are their worries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30OfjBj via IFTTT

Puri sells HDFC Bank shares worth Rs 843 crore

Aditya Puri, HDFC Bank’s managing director who’s slotted to retire in about three months, last week sold about 74 lakh shares of the bank worth about Rs 843 crore, exchange disclosures showed. This is the second instance of Puri selling HDFC Bank shares this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WZjJnJ via IFTTT

Live: Raj speaker may seek closure of SC hearing

Changing the last minute strategy of protests under 'Save Democracy-Save Constitution' campaign in Rajasthan, state Congress PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara on Sunday announced that the party shall not be protesting outside Raj Bhawan in the state on Monday as proposed earlier, but the nationwide protest shall continue as per the earlier plan. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hHQvSv via IFTTT

Top10: India crosses 50k-mark in daily new Covid cases

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South Texas drenched by cyclone amid virus crisis

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Flood toll hits 100+ as 3 die in Assam; 7 in Bihar

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301V5Vy

Covid live: Record 50,000+ infections on Sunday

Daily Covid-19 cases in India went past 50,000 for the first time on Sunday even as the total caseload crossed 14 lakh, capping the deadliest week of the pandemic so far, when total cases grew by 28% and the death toll jumped by 19%. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/30N2irD via IFTTT

Job drought in cities brings water to Raj villages

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Raj guv meets chief secy and DGP, adds to drama

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Corona still fatal, don’t lower guard: PM’s message

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Haryana to probe assets of Nehru-Gandhi family

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Centre doesn’t endorse Biocon drug for Covid

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Covid-19: Over 3,000 virus patients untraceable in Bengaluru

"...From the beginning till now, there have been 3,338 people whose samples at the labs returned positive but they are untraceable. We are working on addressing the issue” BBMP commissioner N Manjunath Prasad told TOI, adding that these people had given wrong information at the labs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Dar2SM via IFTTT

How to edit photos and videos in WhatsApp

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Elon Musk thinks Twitter sucks

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OnePlus’ affordable phone, Amazon Prime & more

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Kargil Diwas symbol of India's valour: Key points

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Live updates: 21 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jHUQ9N via IFTTT

Kargil War: Photos \showcase Indian Army's valour

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North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBc5rz

Blog: China or Covid, why there is no neutral expert

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Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas

A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BAVR2w

India tests record 4.2 lakh samples in a single day

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China expanding ‘influence op’ in US

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Commerce, arts students too can take GATE now

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John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302qg3b

Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?

Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CQFqzF

The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVpHBL

Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O

Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jFxoKx

Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32R5kOl

WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau

How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVfrcT

'Need to remove fear of Covid to kickstart business'

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Covid: MP CM admitted to hospital after testing +ve

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2020's first hurricane, Hanna, roars ashore in Texas

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Rajasthan: Can guv delay CM advice on House?

As Rajasthan Congress MLAs sit on dharna demanding summoning of the Assembly, questions arise whether the Governor, in exercise of his powers under Article 174, could defy or delay in heeding to the advice rendered by council of ministers headed by chief minister Ashok Gehlot. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fYg8xX via IFTTT

Logistics main challenge for taking IPL to UAE

IPL franchises are clear in their demand that they would like their players to assemble a minimum of three weeks before the start of the tournament and should the IPL entourage fly to the UAE even by mid-August, the players will always keep running short on time to catch-up after having played no cricket for close to six months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2D2JEnt via IFTTT

Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat, Mantra and Vidhi

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‘We simply do not have right to abandon wildlife’

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of attendance restriction amid coronavirus pandemic 07/24/20 5:49 PM

Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US

The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32RNTNr

Check Boeing 737s, airlines told after US alert

Aviation authorities will inspect the Boeing 737s of SpiceJet, Vistara and Air India Express — the three airlines that use this aircraft in India. The DGCA took this step after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing 737s that have not flown for seven or more days at a stretch. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3342xBF via IFTTT

Pompeo urges nations to join forces against China

What began with ping-pong diplomacy nearly 50 years ago plunged into tit-for-tat hostility this week as China retaliated on Friday to the United States’ closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston by ordering the US consulate in Chengdu to cease operations. The US firmly placed China as the new geopolitical danger to the free world, threatening a shaky global economic order. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39oD2Mp via IFTTT

Raj: HC orders status quo, Pilot camp gets boost

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India, UK ready for talks on limited trade deal

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Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jEZQfq

Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39po34V

Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn

Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30YRg2T

Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyb97h

WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NkoMW

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sCXYc

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnIjs7

By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi

Live: New cases surge to 49,000+, deaths to 757

Daily Covid-19 cases in the country inched closer to the 50,000 mark, with 49,000-plus fresh infections reported on Friday. The death toll also rose by a record 757 as the pandemic’s massive surge continued, with both fresh cases and deaths touching new peaks for the third day running. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/30IyvAt via IFTTT

Clashed with then-FM on insolvency norms: Urjit

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India & China agree on 'complete disengagement’

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Dragged into Babri case due to politics: LK Advani

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China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu

China on Friday ordered the United States to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu in an increasingly rancorous diplomatic conflict. The order followed the US closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZT77jS via IFTTT

Why Sushmita feared losing against Aishwarya?

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US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move

The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mIOhD

Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit

A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxzH0o

Amazon sale: Discounts guide for gadgets & more

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Rs 2,600 crore hole in Coffee Day's books

The investigation report into Coffee Day Enterprises’s (CDEL) troubles is expected to be made public on Friday, and sources say it will red-flag the unusual spike in related-party transactions in 2018-19 between CDEL and Mysore Amalgamated Coffee Estates (MACEL), a private firm of late VG Siddhartha. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fXqspV via IFTTT

Google has ‘RAM message’ for Android phone makers

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Apple co-founder sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam

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Times Top10: Taking stock of India-China dispute

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Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers

The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxBmEV

Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand

Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WQgor8

'The important part is to stay mentally strong'

In the normal course of events, today would have marked the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. TOI speaks to some of India's top athletes on how they have coped with circumstances. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jBx53q via IFTTT

US arrests 3 Chinese nationals for visa fraud

The FBI has arrested three Chinese nationals for visa fraud, while a fourth remains a fugitive staying at China's consulate in San Francisco. The four are believed to have been members of the military posing as researchers. The FBI has interviewed visa holders in more than 25 US cities suspected of hiding their Chinese military memberships. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32VP5zk via IFTTT

Meet India’s oldest virus-hit couple of Kerala

Covid fatality has hit the ageing population, burdened with a slew of co-morbidities, the most. But not this couple from Kerala and a handful of nonagenarians from Kolkata. They all battled the virus, and won from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g1D3bK via IFTTT

For contactless entry, railway tickets with QR codes

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DRI ties Gehlot's brother to ‘smuggling racket’

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30AYqKk

IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZW8UEZ

Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hs5Lme

Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'

Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eW87Ic

Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jAaCDO

Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D39EyW

Live: Covid deaths top 30k with record rise of 750

Deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic in India crossed 30,000 and India’s toll rose to the sixth highest in the world on Thursday, even as fresh cases surged to another new high, crossing 48,000 for the first time. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hA9n5P via IFTTT

China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jABx2u

Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments

Woody Johnson says media reports he made insensitive comments about race and gender are "false". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZPnJsR

Apple and Nike face pressure over China Uighur ties

Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30yXJRI

China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD

Apple laptop users, govt has a virus warning

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AI sets up panel to pick staff to be sent on leave

National carrier Air India has started the process of identification for redundant or surplus employees in the company to be sent on compulsory leave without pay (LWP) for a period from six months up to five years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30wHC72 via IFTTT

SC has Rs 883 crore good news Vodafone Idea

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Live: 46,000 cases take tally past 12-lakh mark

India crossed the grim milestone of 12 lakh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday on the back of a record single-day peak which saw the 46,000-mark being breached for the first time even as the country’s cumulative death toll inched closer to the 30,000-figure. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZORry6 via IFTTT

B'luru: Covid doctor loses 28-day battle to virus

Dr Manjunath ST was on Covid-19 duty at Chikkamudavadi primary health centre in Kanakapura taluk, Ramanagara district, when he contracted the virus. He was the second member of his family to succumb to the virus; his father-in-law died two days ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fTjUbO via IFTTT

This is the 'best iPhone' photo of 2020

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Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW

George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with multiple counts of tax evasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30CZX2v

Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link

Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30E56XX

‘Expect Covid vaccine to be available by year-end’

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China to launch Mars probe in space race with US

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Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers

The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zRzkp

PM Modi had 50+ meetings in 1 month on reforms

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Panel will also probe how Vikas Dubey got parole

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Flights to Kerala down 90% as cases rise again

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Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'

For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMf6NH

George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now

For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONcM4O

Live: 46,000 cases takes tally past 12-lakh mark

India crossed the grim milestone of 12 lakh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday on the back of a record single-day peak which saw the 46,000-mark being breached for the first time even as the country’s cumulative death toll inched closer to the 30,000-figure. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/39i9CQ3 via IFTTT

Efforts being made to topple govts: Gehlot to PM

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Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?

The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv

Kerala gold smuggling linked to ‘financing terror’?

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its remand note submitted to the special court here on Tuesday claimed that the four accused in the case were part of a larger conspiracy that aimed at financing terrorism in India. The NIA was seeking extension of custody of second accused Swapna Suresh and fourth accused Sandeep Nair. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jqimrT via IFTTT

Bengaluru: Migrant workers returning in style

A group of 60 migrant workers landed at the the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) a few days ago on a flight from Patna, strengthening a developing trend of workers ‘flying down’ to resume jobs they had lost during the lockdown or find new ones. All 60 were first-time flyers and their Seva Sindhu registration showed they had left Bengaluru on a Shramik train during the lockdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ONrJ72 via IFTTT

Best jewellery pieces to wear with ethnic wear

It’s a common scenario for women to wear Indian wear occasionally and then struggle finishing their look with jewellery that would go best with their outfit. To help you out of this fix, we got in touch with a jeweller and a stylist, and got them to share with us the best jewellery pieces to pair with ethnic wear. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fQhevj via IFTTT

This Indian IT co to hire 15,000 from campuses

HCL Technologies plans to hire 15,000 from campuses this fiscal, compared to 9,000 it hired last year, signalling a good deal pipeline. “Hiring is based on two parameters -- growth and backfilling we must do due to attrition. In the last quarter and in the current one, the attrition has come down significantly. This quarter, it looks like single-digit attrition," said HR head, Apparao VV. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZMsSSz via IFTTT

Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction

Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRo7fY

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’

Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGTxhO

Raj political crisis: Gehlot readies counter-strike against Pilot camp

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot called a cabinet meeting at his residence on Tuesday whose official agenda was to review the state’s Covid-19 situation and financial crisis, but sources said the cabinet discussed the present political crisis too and gave nod for calling a special session of the state assembly to pre-empt the opposition’s alleged moves to topple the govt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30AGZJN via IFTTT

Jharkhand woman, 4 sons die of Covid in 14 days

A prominent business family from Dhanbad has been ravaged by the novel coronavirus, with the matriarch — an 89-year-old woman — and her four sons succumbing to the disease in 14 days. A fifth son lost his battle with cancer in the same period. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZP4orZ via IFTTT

OnePlus launches its 'most-affordable phone' ever

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The world's richest man has never been this rich

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Pakistan issues final warning to TikTok

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IPL in UAE: BCCI awaits government nod

The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council chairman Brijesh Patel on Tuesday confirmed that the 2020 edition of the tournament is shifting to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the BCCI has requested for government's approval. TOI understands that the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) hasn't been "officially" notified on the matter yet as the said official letter is pending. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fPF4rh via IFTTT

Journalist shot in UP's Ghaziabad passes away

Journalist Vikram Joshi, who was shot at by unknown miscreants near his residence in Vijay Nagar, Ghaziabad on June 20, breathed his last at a hospital, doctors said on Wednesday. A total of nine accused have been arrested in the matter and efforts to nab another accused are underway. Vikram was shot at after he registered a police complaint against the men harassing his niece. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30CaZoC via IFTTT

India's hiring sentiment picks up for Apr-Sept

Hiring intent, which is the percentage of employers that is likely to recruit employees during this period, has now jumped to 18% for the period up to September 2020, compared to 11% during the lockdown (March 25-June 7). India is faring much better on the intent to hire compared to major geographies like Americas (8%), Europe (9%) and the Middle East (11%). from Times of India https://ift.tt/32JriD0 via IFTTT

US leading the world in Covid-19 testing: Trump

The US is leading the world in terms of Covid-19 testing and India is at the second position, said US President Trump while giving an update on his administration's response to the pandemic. "We're going to be over 50 million tests," he said, adding that "second country is India with 12 million (tests)...I think that we are doing a tremendous amount of testing," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32IyDSY via IFTTT

QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OLVvsF

Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'

The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OmB8n

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Chicago shooting wounds at least 9 on South Side, police say 07/21/20 6:10 PM

Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'

Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hurtWV

'Virus in US will get worse before it gets better'

President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the “nasty horrible'” coronavirus will get worse in the US before it gets better, but he also tried to paint a rosy picture of efforts with governors to conquer the disease that has claimed more than 140,000 American lives in just five months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WKUhlT via IFTTT

How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WIZg6w

Trump willing to work with China on Covid vaccine

US President Donald Trump expressed a willingness on Tuesday to work with China or other countries to bring a successful coronavirus vaccine to the United States, despite rising tensions between Beijing and Washington. "We're willing to work with anybody that is going to get us a good result," Trump said, when asked if the administration would collaborate with China on a vaccine for Americans, whether China is first to develop one or not. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32IZ2QK via IFTTT

BU adds Computer Application in Liberal Arts

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Live: HC hearing on Pilot's petition to resume today

The Rajasthan high court will on Tuesday resume hearing the petition filed by Sachin Pilot and 18 other dissident Congress MLAs, challenging the disqualification notices issued to them by the assembly Speaker. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/39euE1T via IFTTT

Live: Punjab Board Class 12 results shortly

Punjab 12th Result will be announced shortly on pseb.ac.in. Check the updates below to get all the latest details related to the result, toppers, and pass percentage. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jkNTvv via IFTTT

Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit

Summit chairman Charles Michel says the deal by the 27-nation bloc is a "pivotal moment" for Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OI0IBN

Airborne transmission of Covid possible, wear masks: CSIR

Amid recent acknowledgement from the World Health Organisation (WHO) over emerging evidence of airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, the head of India’s premier R&D body has said that airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is indeed a “distinct possibility” and suggested wearing masks even in “enclosed” spaces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eO260a via IFTTT

Advani, Joshi invited for Ayodhya ‘bhoomi pujan’

Frontline leaders of the Ram temple movement, including L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, are among the invitees for the "bhoomi pujan" in Ayodhya on August 5, which is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Other invitees include RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eHagri via IFTTT

Do’s & don’ts to avoid online banking frauds

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Report warns of vulnerability in fast chargers

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5 new products Samsung expected to launch on Aug 5

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Cognizant ropes in former US govt IT leader

Cognizant has brought in a new technology leader who will report directly to CEO Brian Humphries. Anil Cheriyan, who was director of the US federal govt's technology transformation services, and prior to that with SunTrust Banks and IBM, will be executive vice president of strategy and technology effective August 3. He will be part of Cognizant’s executive committee. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30yrwKe via IFTTT

Live: 48% of total cases in India reported in July

Fresh Covid-19 cases and deaths in the country dipped slightly from the previous day’s count, with 37,009 new infections emerging on Monday while 593 deaths were reported, taking the total toll past the 28,000 mark. The number of people who have recovered from the infection crossed 7 lakh even as active cases went past 4 lakh. Stay here for all updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZJGT3j via IFTTT

Madhya Pradesh guv Lalji Tandon passes away

Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon passed away on Tuesday. Tandon, 85, had been undergoing treatment at a Lucknow hospital since June 11. Tandon was admitted to the hospital after complaining of breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever. PM Modi took to Twitter to offer his tribute to late BJP leader thanking him for his untiring efforts to serve society. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CT5EBj via IFTTT

Times Top10: You must uphold the law, SC tells UP

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Scaled-down hajj pilgrimage to start from July 29

This year's hajj, which has been scaled back dramatically to include only around 1,000 Muslim pilgrims as Saudi Arabia battles a coronavirus surge, will begin on July 29, authorities said Monday. Some 2.5 million people from all over the world usually participate in the ritual. This year's hajj will be held under strict hygiene protocols, with access limited to pilgrims under 65 years old and without any chronic illnesses from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Cybpn via IFTTT

China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'

The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMsKm8

Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case

The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJZo1a

There’ll be no recalculation of telcos’ AGR dues: SC

India’s big telecom players, except Jio, pleaded before the Supreme Court on Monday for a staggered payment of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues over 15 years after the apex court scotched their mild attempts for recalculation of the Rs 1.6 lakh crore claimed by the department of telecommunications (DoT). from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OGnXvU via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?

How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WExW9r

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnIjs7

TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OISRUx

'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'

Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlx6q9

ICC postpones T20 World Cup due to Covid -19

Almost 50 days after the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) board of directors first met to take a call on this year’s T20 World Cup, an official decision has finally been made. The game’s governing body sent out a statement on Monday that read: “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia 2020 has been postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WGp4QS via IFTTT

Floods in Bihar affects 3L ppl, Assam toll rises to 85

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Covid: Things to do if you are exposed to someone +ve

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Reliance Jio differs with Vodafone and Airtel again

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India to emerge from worst of Covid-19 by mid-Oct

Over the past 4 months, India has been in the grips of a pandemic that has uprooted the livelihoods of millions, impacting the economy adversely. Amid all th... from Times of India https://ift.tt/38XXZgQ via IFTTT

India, US warships to conduct drills amid LAC row

In a strong strategic signal to China, a US carrier strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is set to conduct an exercise with Indian warships near the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The PASSEX (passing exercise) between the two navies, comes after the mammoth nuclear-powered USS Nimitz and her accompanying warships entered the Indian Ocean on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OHJ7dm via IFTTT

Live: Over 40k cases, India's Covid tally tops 11L

More than 40,000 fresh Covid-19 infections were reported on Sunday, capping India’s deadliest week of the Covid-19 pandemic so far during which 2.38 lakh cases were reported. As many as 673 deaths were reported on Sunday, taking the week’s toll to 4,285 — 16% of all Covid-19-related fatalities so far. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WBpKXE via IFTTT

Why Sushmita feared losing against Aishwarya?

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Google is banning these coronavirus-related ads

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Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hhWiOa

Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFtkYe

New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'

They say their system could have given 16 hours advance warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLi8cK

This could be Infy's biggest ever signed deal

The multi-year deal Infosys won from US investment firm Vanguard is worth $1.5 billion, say sources close to the development. This will perhaps make it the biggest deal Infosys has ever signed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fNuwsO via IFTTT

Earphones from Sony, JBL & others under Rs 1.5k

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Free software for Windows 10 from Microsoft Store

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Times Top10: Daily cases hit record 40k

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BCCI eyes IPL from Sept 26 to Nov 8

The Indian Premier League finally has a tentative schedule. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) wants the league to begin on September 26 and conclude on November 8 — a period of 44 days to host 60 games. Broadcaster Star India and the franchises are reported to have reservations about this ‘constricted scheduling’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DWHTZr via IFTTT

National sports camps will go on: Kiren Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju spoke to The Times of India on how the government plans to prepare its Olympic-bound athletes despite the rise in number of Covid-19 cases countrywide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OHizss via IFTTT

Blog: How Rlys can be a key driver of economy

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Will IPL 2020 enjoy a Diwali bash?

While the industry and the IPL ecosystem in general is “delighted” that the league will go ahead, most likely from September 26 to November 8, there are those questioning the tentative scheduling and the logic, or the lack of it, in IPL missing out on the Diwali week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OHhIYM via IFTTT

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US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency

Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A1iKb

We’re in Hry as Raj cops hounding us: Pilot camp

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Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?

India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CUoIij

Govt may take call on auto scrappage policy soon

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ICC Meet: BCCI expecting T20 WC postponement

On hold for the past two months, the fate of this year's T20 World Cup will be up for a decisive round of deliberation when the ICC board meets virtually on Monday with the BCCI hoping for a postponement to ensure that the IPL can go ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hcCfAO via IFTTT

Auto Weekly: Audi’s show-stopper, Maruti’s recall

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Covid: Pune-based co plans human trials in Oct

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'Biden as US prez would help India get UNSC seat'

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Police dog sniffs out killer after 12km run in 2 hrs

In a first of its kind, sniffer dog Tunga travelled 12km in over 2 hours from a crime scene to track down the accused., perhaps the longest such trail in recent times. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39cWOdq via IFTTT

Hyd: ASI who died of Covid tested -ve four times

An assistant sub-inspector succumber to Covid-19 on Friday night after undergoing treatment for five days. The officer had tested negative on four occasions last month. The 55-year-old ASI did not know he was suffering from Covid-19 as the test results were declared after his death. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fHLnwR via IFTTT

Fake Covid drug racket busted in Gujarat

We have heard of misuse or black marketing of the lifesaving drug tocilizumab — that calms an overreacting body’s immune system in Covid patients from Times of India https://ift.tt/39hXfU8 via IFTTT

How Bengaluru lost the pandemic plot

From being a role model in Covid-19 management to a dreaded city where patients are desperately waiting for ambulances and hospital beds, Bengaluru has been caught flat-footed due to lack of coordination among government agencies and ministers. The state government on Saturday replaced BBMP commissioner BH Anil Kumar with his predecessor N Manjunath Prasad in a bid to fix the mess. STOI examines the main reasons behind the faltering outbreak response. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WBpuYD via IFTTT

KFC wants to sell chicken nuggets 'printed' in labs

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Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government

The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZEQkBc

Saba Karim quits as BCCI General Manager

Karim had come on board in December 2017, with the then CEO Rahul Johri presiding over the appointment. Karim's exit from the BCCI comes a week after the board accepted Johri's resignation. Details of Karim's exit and about who will take over his responsibilities going forward haven't been discussed yet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32DZBvj via IFTTT

BCCI prunes domestic calendar amid Covid-19

The Ranji Trophy and the Under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy are the only two domestic tournaments that will be played in the country this coming season as India, along with the rest of the world, tries to escape a relentless pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WwSZe0 via IFTTT

Monthly broadband plans under Rs 1,000

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Blog: Cong should appoint a non-Gandhi president

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Covid-19 ‘effect’ least on Apple in India

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Woman told to pay for undisclosed Rs 196cr in Swiss a/c

Taxmen are elated over a recent order of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)’s Mumbai bench, which has confirmed the addition of an undisclosed income of Rs 196 crore — the peak deposit in a Swiss bank account — in the hands of an elderly taxpayer who was its “beneficial” owner. Now, tax plus penalties will be payable on this unaccounted income. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BcMOVf via IFTTT

'India to have net inbound migration of 2.5L by 2050'

Amid changing age profiles, declining fertility rates and economic progress, India is likely to see a significant shift in the migration scenario in the decades to come with the current net outflow of around 5 lakh people in 2018 getting reversed by 2050 with a net inbound migration of around two and a half lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jg8mBr via IFTTT

Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases

The number of new cases has surpassed 250,000 in a day, the World Health Organization says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cu4ZpQ

'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'

Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzKfUv

Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks

Covid-19 kills more men than women, so why are they shunning protective masks the most? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WAY5Gf

Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune

King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OCjiLN

'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?'

For 70 years Tony May knew nothing about where he came from, except that he'd been left on the bank of the Thames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZHmY5d

'Lower courts heard 7.3 lakh cases online'

Law, communications and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said the digital infrastructure in the country has helped provide a variety of e-governance and direct transfer services during the Covid-19 pandemic, with subordinate courts too handling over 7.3 lakh cases virtually. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZDXgOO via IFTTT

Google’s next project to make world a 'safer' place

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Record video captures of your PC, phone like a pro

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Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80

Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNsZ7a

India’s firm message to China: Pullback of troops is non-negotiable

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In good taste: The ingredient of caring

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UK police suspend officer in 'get off my neck' arrest

British police on Friday suspended an officer after video emerged showing a man in north London being detained using techniques "not taught in police training". ​​Footage posted on social media showed the man being held on the ground shouting: "Get off my neck." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OBVabX via IFTTT

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Live: Daily rise of 35k+ this wk, active cases surge

Fresh Covid-19 cases reported in the country remained above 35,000 for the second day running even as 671 deaths were added to the toll on Friday, taking the total deaths past 26,000. Active coronavirus cases across the country crossed the 3.5 lakh mark while total recoveries from the disease went past 6.5 lakh, representing nearly 63% of the total cases. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fGY6jk via IFTTT

Terrorists could target Amarnath Yatra: Army officer

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have inputs about terrorists planning to carry out an attack on Amarnath Yatra but asserted that "systems and resources" were in place to ensure that the annual pilgrimage goes on unhindered. He said the stretch of national highway 44 which will be used by the yatris continue to remain sensitive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hcNQjj via IFTTT

Times Top10: No respite for inundated Assam

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Before death, Dubey fired 9 rounds, hit 3 policemen

Miraculously remaining unhurt in a overturned vehicle, gangster Vikas Dubey had snatched a pistol from the four policemen who lost consciousness being injured in the accident and fired nine rounds at Special Task Force policemen, hitting three of them before being killed in the return fire, UP government informed the Supreme Court on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jhLj9d via IFTTT

3 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Amshipora

Three terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter at Amshipora area of Shopian, said Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Srinagar. ​​The operation is still in progress. An encounter began between security forces and terrorists at Amshipora area in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian in early hours of Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CelhDu via IFTTT

Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air

Marichka Padalko simply put the tooth in her hand and continued presenting the news. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30kD8R3

US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy

The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30kob1j

Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks

His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3haznEt

Coronavirus tests: Swabs don't damage the brain and other claims fact-checked

False rumours that coronavirus tests can be harmful have circulated in several different languages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9GKw0

How a Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19 outbreaks

Markets have been virus hotspots in Colombia, so one of them is trying a new way to curb the spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eySJBC

Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?

Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hcE7cU

My Money: 'My house looks happy'

Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32shSLJ

'Not on talking terms with Pilot for 1.5 years'

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday claimed that his former deputy Sachin Pilot had begun plotting the fall of his government from its inception and that “they were not on talking terms for the last one-and-a-half years”. He claimed Pilot has been playing the victim card and had unnecessarily made the state Special Operation Group (SOG) notice to him an issue. Notices were issued to 10-12 MLAs, he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BfaLeE via IFTTT

0.35% of Covid patients on ventilators, says govt

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Raj crisis: Cong demands FIR against Union min

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'Time to push back against hurdles posed by China'

The time has come for the world to push back against the challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said as he contended that the US "slept on this threat for too long." ​​Pompeo also said the Chinese government was aware of human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus before they shared this information with the world. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WoG5yM via IFTTT

'BJP trying to topple Rajasthan govt': Highlights

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HCL Tech Q1 net up 31.7%; Shiv Nadar steps down

IT firm HCL Technologies on Friday posted 31.7 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,925 crore for the June 2020 quarter, and said that Shiv Nadar has stepped down from the chairman's role. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eDr2ro via IFTTT

'We're Muslim, it's us who will be attacked first'

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'Dutee has a habit of creating controversies'

An alleged veiled attempt to gain attention by putting her car up for sale on social media has landed sprinter Dutee Chand in a controversial position once again, and sources close to the Odisha government claim "it's her habit" and that there is a "limit to insolence". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DIJHVM via IFTTT

Assam floods: Toll rises to 71, 27 districts hit

Floods in Assam claimed four more lives on Thursday, taking the death toll in the state to 71. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30iYfD9 via IFTTT

Credit card fraud: Govt reveals 7 'hacked' websites

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What JioMart's entry may mean for startup industry

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How to cast multimedia content from phone to TV

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New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse

Huge waves have lashed the New South Wales coastline this week, causing erosion beneath homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6UzvT

Live: Rajnath Singh, CDS Rawat, Army chief in Leh

There seem to be some thaw in tensions at the LAC after troops of India and China started to pullback, following several rounds of talks at corps commanders and diplomatic levels. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32qXZ83 via IFTTT

Mallya offers settlement package of Rs 13,960cr

After exhausting judicial remedies against his extradition, fugitive Vijay Mallya told the Supreme Court on Thursday through his counsel that he has offered a package to a consortium of banks, and if it was accepted all cases against him by the ED would be sorted out.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DTMoUR via IFTTT

New Rule: Driving new vehicle with temp no. illegal

Driving a new vehicle with a temporary registration number pasted on the number plate will now be an offence. The road transport ministry has also notified comprehensive norms for colour code for alphanumeric details of the registration number and the background of the number plate for 11 categories of vehicles. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ezxtf6 via IFTTT

Want to ensure peace for Indians & Chinese: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that he wants to do everything possible to keep peace for the people of India and China, according to his spokesperson. Over the past several weeks, the Trump administration has come out in support of India against China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ezjqWU via IFTTT

Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3M appeal for pandemic fight

The UN says up to 265 million people could face starvation because of the impact of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zyw04q

Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRmnp1

Live: Raj CM Ashok Gehlot to brief media today

The Congress has made several overtures to Sachin Pilot, indicating that the party is keen to keep him within the fold. On Thursday, Pilot and other rebel MLAs moved Rajasthan HC, challenging the Assembly Speaker's disqualification notice. Stay with TOI for all the updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fCaC3z via IFTTT

Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8t58A

India coronavirus: Delhi breathes again as Covid-19 cases dip

India's capital lost control of the pandemic but now cases are plummeting. Can we trust the data? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30hlhKT

Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explores how the life chances of indigenous Australians are rooted in colonialism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fCWtmO

Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ow1h1v

Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians

More than half the children locked up in Australia are indigenous, despite making up only 3% of the population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32prbMw

Whistleblower says Dubey vowed bloodbath

Rahul Tewari, whose complaint against Vikas Dubey led to the July 2 & 3 police raid at Bikru, surfaced before the media on Wednesday and revealed that he himself had gone underground for fear of retaliation from the gangster and his henchmen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32zpw7p via IFTTT

News on Oxford Covid- vaccine could come today

The potential vaccine is already in large-scale Phase III human trials to assess whether it can protect against Covid-19, but its developers have yet to report Phase I results which would show whether it is safe and whether or not it induces an immune response. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CfR8U7 via IFTTT

Iran denies 'dropping' India from Chabahar rly plan

Iran has refuted an Indian newspaper report claiming that New Delhi had been "dropped" from the Chabahar-Zahedan railway project. An official said the story was "totally false because Iran has not inked any deal with India regarding the Chabahar-Zahedan" railway, reported Al Jazeera on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j7abQZ via IFTTT

Google becomes latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio

The search engine giant's $4.5bn bet comes after Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm bought stakes in Jio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/391ITXV

Ganguly's brother tests positive for Covid-19

Snehasish Ganguly , a former Bengal first-class player, has been admitted to the Belle Vue hospital here after his Covid report came positive. "He was suffering from fever for the last few days and his test report came positive today. He's been admitted to Belle Vue Hospital," a Cricket Association of Bengal official said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eCib9g via IFTTT

'India to have 35L virus cases by September 1'

India will have 35 lakh Covid cases and Karnataka 2.1 lakh by September 1, says a team of the Indian Institute of Science that has projected a worst-case scenario based on the current national trend. Active cases in the country and the state are likely to be 10 lakh and 71,300, respectively, by then. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Osd2G2 via IFTTT

Twitter account of Apple, Bill Gates & others hacked

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RJio’s Rs 1.52 lakh cr deals with Fb & others

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Live updates: Tamil Nadu Class 12 results today

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Ashok Gehlot may’ve won the day but his govt remains vulnerable still

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot may have succeeded in sniffing out and staving a coup against his government, though the storm clouds continue to hover, but the spat is likely to leave his dispensation vulnerable even if it survives. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3exucgf via IFTTT

2nd Test: Can batsmen shake off the rust?

While attention has been on bowlers post resumption, captains Joe Root and Jason Holder push batsmen to defeat challenges and hit form in the second Test that starts in Manchester from today. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DGq4xC via IFTTT

Banks to increase cash handling fees from Aug

Bank of Maharashtra, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and RBL Bank have imposed charges for cash withdrawal or increased minimum balance requirements effective August 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32oDTvc via IFTTT

Top10: No breakthrough yet in talks on Pangong Tso

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Maha HSC live: MSBSHSE Class 12 results today

The Maharashtra HSC result 2020 will be unveiled today by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Over 13 lakh students will get their results on Thursday at 1.00 pm on the official website — mahresult.nic.in. Stay connected with The Times of India for latest updates on Maharashtra HSC result. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32nNzWw via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth

China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ew8o4z

Twitter accounts of Apple, Musk, Gates, others hit

The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin, in a massive hack. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j4ocz0 via IFTTT

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Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager

Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLcXtr

Seven countries with big (and small) population problems

A look at seven countries facing dramatic population changes - and how they are tackling the problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CH7g0Y

Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown'

From star-gazing to Nintendo workouts - people facing lockdown again share what's keeping them sane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1fQWZ

India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried

Kuwait's expat quota bill, if approved, will force nearly 800,000 Indians to return home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6Jye2

My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'

Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DG5T2Q

Covid live: Positivity rate stable between 9 & 10%

India recorded its highest single-day peaks in Covid-19 deaths as well fresh cases on Wednesday even as the number of recovered patients breached the six-lakh mark. The country’s caseload as well as addition to active cases in the 15 days of July is close to the corresponding figures for the entire month of June. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jbEXIO via IFTTT

Ishqbaaz fame Shrenu tests Covid-19 positive

After Parth Samthaan, TV actress Shrenu Parikh has tested Covid-19 positive. The actress took to social media to inform fans about her condition and also requested them to stay safe. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wmud09 via IFTTT

1.35L Maruti Suzuki Baleno and WagonR recalled

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10-yr-old steals Rs 10L from bank in just 30 secs

In a bizarre bank theft, a 10-year-old boy walked in and out with Rs 10 lakh in cash in peak hour in Jawad area of MP's Neemuch district, without any staff or customer having a clue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/391rK0f via IFTTT

Masterclass - making online classroom engaging

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Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born

Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YpmYo

Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say

Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3evzsB4

New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears

The paper warns the city's new security law is undermining Hong Kong as a global media hub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1NZYB

India's Zydus begins human trials for vaccine

Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus said on Wednesday it has started human studies for its potential Covid-19 vaccine. ​​ZyCoV-D, its plasmid DNA vaccine, was found to be safe, immunogenic and well-tolerated in the pre-clinical toxicity studies, Zydus said. In the human trials, Zydus will enrol over 1,000 subjects across multiple clinical study sites in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZtUpbd via IFTTT

Govt questions TikTok & others: Things to know

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OnePlus Nord: Imp details revealed by co-founder

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US calls China the new East India Company at sea

Assistant secretary of state David Stilwell on Tuesday likened China's state enterprises to Britain's colonizing East India Company as Washington takes a tougher stance against Beijing in the dispute-rife South China Sea. "In all our societies, citizens deserve to know the differences between commercial enterprises and instruments of foreign state power," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DJi1Ag via IFTTT

2020 turning out to be 'best' year for Elon Musk

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Blog: What Sachin Pilot exit means for Cong

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Top10: Pathway cleared for Pilot to join BJP?

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Live: CBSE to announce class 10 result today

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare the class 10 results today on cbseresults.nic.in. The board will announce the results through an alternative assessment scheme after it cancelled remaining exams in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Stay connected with the TimesofIndia.com for the latest news and updates on CBSE 10th result 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Os1cM8 via IFTTT

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Live: West Bengal board Class 10 results to be out today

WB Madhyamik result 2020 will be announced around 10.00 am today on the official website of West Bengal Results — wbresults.nic.in. Students who await the WB class 10th result 2020 can get the latest updates on the result at the Times of India. Stay here for all live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2C2sZ3t via IFTTT

Live: BJP to hold meeting in Jaipur today

Sachin Pilot and MLAs loyal to him stayed away from the CLP meeting in Jaipur today. Soon after, the Congress announced that Pilot has been removed as deputy CM and PCC chief. Stay with TOI for all the updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/32gpqkM via IFTTT

Soon, banks may offer loans for studying from home

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Coronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing?

With no clear path to reopening, New York's boxing gyms fear they may never return after the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Op36gz

US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euY4cU

Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry

The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OsbCeK

Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

The Trump administration has walked back a policy that would have stripped international college students of their US visas if their coursework was entirely online, ending a proposed plan that had thrown the higher education world into turmoil. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CyeqV1 via IFTTT

49.6% fall in passenger vehicles sales in June

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Dubai’s Priority : Health and Safety

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Gehlot vs Pilot: A bitter turf war in which the Big Two gave no quarter

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot have shared uneasy relations for long. Sachin used to say that when he assumed charge as the party chief after the party's worst debacle in 2013 assembly polls, the morale of party workers was at its lowest. He started reviving the party by taking up the issues of people. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OjLrqE via IFTTT