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Despite Uddhav's 'Will Approach SC Again' Assurance, Stir Over Maratha Quota Seen in Solapur, Kolhapur
The apex court on Wednesday stayed implementation of the Maratha quota law and referred petitions challenging the law to a larger constitution bench.
Maha: Jalna Official Junks COVID-19 Compensation Messages
The state government is not giving Rs 1.5 lakh as compensation to COVID-19 patients and any message to this effect on social media is fake and must not be believed, Jalna Collector Ravindra Binwade said on Sunday. He said the state was providing free tr...
Would-be Merkel Successor Laschet Looks For Local Election Boost
German conservative Armin Laschet hoped for a local election boost on Sunday in his quest to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel as a fresh poll showed him trailing other candidates ahead of a December party leadership showdown.
Nepal's Coronavirus Tally Inches Closer To 55,000-mark
Nepal's coronavirus cases on Sunday inched closer to the 55,000-mark with 1,039 new cases while the death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 345. Nepal's coronavirus recovery rate stands at 71.5 per cent. The country's coronavirus infection tally has reac...
Qatar Ruler Meets Afghan, Taliban Delegations During Peace Talks In Doha
Qatar's ruler Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad alThani met representatives of both the Afghan government and the Taliban to wish them success during peace talks taking place in the Gulf state, Qatar state media reported on Sunday.
Documentary To Highlight Plight Of Gadia Lohar Community
It is important to create awareness about Gadia Lohars (blacksmiths) to help them get the required support, says UK-based filmmaker Deana Uppal, whose documentary India's Forgotten People explores the world of the nomadic community. According to Deana,...
Both Xi Jinping, His Army Have Flopped Unexpectedly in Their Aggressive Moves at Ladakh Border, Writes Author Gordon G Chang
According to Gordon G Chang, the Chinese army's failures on the Indian border will have consequences
Austria's Leader Says Country Seeing 2nd Wave
Berlin (AP) Austria's leader says his country is seeing the start of a second wave of coronavirus infections. He is appealing to his compatriots to comply with newly reinforced rules to keep down infections. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced Friday th...
Czech Republic Sees Record Rise In Virus Cases For Third Day
The Czech Republic reported its biggest singleday increase in new coronavirus infections for a third straight day on Sunday, recording 1,541 cases as the country battles a surge in the virus in recent weeks.
UAE AI University, Israel’s Weizmann Institute Of Science Sign MOU - UAE News Agency
The United Arab Emirates' Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science have signed a memorandum of understanding "to work together across a range of fields," the UAE's WAM news agency reported on Sunda...
NGT Raps MoEF For Not Filing Report On Plea Alleging Pollution From Import Of Plastic Waste
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for not filing a report on a plea alleging that burning of imported cheap waste paper and road sweep waste at brick kilns was causing air pollution. A bench hea...
Ryan Reynolds Returns to 'Red Notice' Shooting
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds has resumed shooting for action heist thriller Red Notice, co-starring Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson.
5 Common Tests You Should Consider for a Healthy Pregnancy
Screening tests assess if there is a chance of birth defects. These tests do not necessarily give an evaluation of the foetus itself.
Tropical Storm Paulette Takes Aim At Bermuda, Gaining Strength
Churning in the Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Paulette is expected to become a hurricane on Saturday night as it approaches Bermuda, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Nvidia Nears Deal To Buy Chip Designer Arm For More Than $40 Billion - Sources
Nvidia Corp is close to a deal to buy British chip designer Arm Holdings from SoftBank Group Corp for more than $40 billion (£31.26 billion) in a deal which would create a giant in the chip industry, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Principal Secretary to PM Modi Reviews Covid-19 Response, Calls for Evidence-based Preparedness
PK Mishra directed all concerned to develop an evidence-based preparedness on all aspects of the disease with the active participation of districts and states for effectiveness.