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JNU Student Union Write to Delhi CM Kejriwal, Urges Him to Facilitate Phased Return of Students to Campus
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) had advised students to return to their homes in March after the commencement of the lockdown and closure of all universities.
CAIT Urges Govt to Probe Chinese Investments in Indian Startups
These Indian firms relate to sectors including hospitality, food delivery, IT, logistics, payment applications, e-commerce travel, transport, pharmaceuticals, insurance, share market, healthcare, eye care, play applications and others.
Chhattisgarh Govt to Arrange Free Travel for JEE, NEET Candidates
The CM also directed that district nodal officers be appointed to coordinate with Regional Transport Office (RTO)and District Transport Office (DTO) to arrange buses, vans and other vehicles, he said.
Statue of Canada's First PM Macdonald Toppled by Anti-Race Protesters Demanding Police Defunding
A statue of Canada's first Prime Minister Sir John Macdonald was toppled in downtown Montreal by protesters marching in support of defunding police, government officials said.
Pensioners to Get Electronic Payment Order in Their DigiLocker Directly: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said this would also address the frequent problem of loss or misplacement of original PPOs by some pensioners and the subsequent hassles and misery.
NIA Arrests Doctor Kin of 2007 Glasgow Airport Bomber in Lashkar Terror Group Recruitment Case
The accused, Dr Sabeel Ahmed, who worked at a hospital in Saudi kingdom, is the younger brother of aeronautical engineer Kafeel Ahmed who was involved in the 2007 suicide attack at Glasgow airport in Scotland
Karnataka BJP Chief Nalin Kumar Kateel Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Gets Hospitalised
Kateel, who recently completed one year in the party post, has been travelling across the state and holding meetings at several districts strengthening the organisation.
After Victories, Medicaid Expansion Revisited In Mississippi
After voters expanded Medicaid in conservative states like Missouri and Oklahoma, health care advocates are renewing a push for expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states where Republican leaders have long been opposed.
Delimitation Panel to Visit 4 North East States, J-K After Preparing Broad Framework to Redraw Constituencies
The commission will also seek views and inputs of its "associate members" - a group of Lok Sabha members and MLAs - after drawing up the broad framework.
Postal Chief DeJoy Has Long Leveraged Connections, Dollars
During its search for a new postmaster general, the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors was presented with 53 candidates screened by an outside company. Not on the list: Louis DeJoy, who ultimately got the job.
German Leaders Condemn Far-right Attempt To Storm Reichstag
Senior German officials on Sunday condemned attempts by farright protesters and others to storm the parliament building following a protest against the countrys pandemic restrictions.
Fad Or Future? Telehealth Expansion Eyed Beyond Pandemic
Telehealth is a bit of American ingenuity that seems to have paid off in the coronavirus pandemic. Medicare temporarily waived restrictions predating the smartphone era and now there's a push to make telemedicine widely available in the future.
Bank Of China First-half Profit Falls 11.5%, Steepest H1 Fall Since Market Debut
Bank of China Ltd (BoC), the country's fourthbiggest lender by assets, on Sunday posted an 11.5% fall in firsthalf net profit, the steepest drop for the JanuaryJune period since its market debut.
After Centre's Unlock 4 Guidelines, Haryana Withdraws Order to Keep Markets Shut on Monday & Tuesday
Earlier on August 28, to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Haryana government had ordered that malls and shops in marketplaces of urban areas will remain closed on Mondays and Tuesdays instead of weekends as instructed earlier.
Stopping Rahul Gandhi from Leading Party Will Destroy Congess as Nobody Else Capable: Sanjay Raut
Having a non-Gandhi as Congress president is a good idea, but no one in those 23 has that capability, said Sanjay Raut whose party, along with Congress and NCP, is a constituent ofthe ruling alliance in Maharashtra.
Afghan President Names Council For Peace Deal With Taliban
Afghanistan's president has appointed a council for national reconciliation, which will have final say on whether the government will sign a peace deal with the Taliban after what are expected to be protracted and uncertain negotiations with the insurgent...