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Thai army suspends U.S. training plans after soldiers contract COVID-19
Thailand has suspended plans for its army to undertake joint training with the U.S. military after nine Thai soldiers tested positive for coronavirus upon returning from Hawaii, the defence ministry said on Sunday.
West Bengal Takes Rs 1,022 Crore Loan from Centre to Iron Out Discom Liquidity Stress
The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (WBSEDCL) has been facing financial woes with minuscule collections in April and May resulting in an over Rs 2,000-crore shortfall.
'Girls' Creator Lena Dunham Shares Her Terrifying COVID-19 Story
Lena Dunham took to Instagram to share her Covid-19 story and said she suffered from it in March as someone who has a chronic disease.
Champions League: Manchester City Could Be Tested by Counter-attacking Real Madrid, Feels Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney feels Real Madrid will definitely challenge Manchester City in the second leg last-16 tie in the Champions League.
Covid-19: Hyderabad International Airport Receives UNICEF-funded Mass Fever Screening System
The new thermal scanner imparts more control to the Hyderabad Airport Health Organisation, along with the existing thermal scanners at the International Arrivals.
Philippines' confirmed coronavirus cases exceed 100,000
The Philippines on Sunday reported 5,032 additional coronavirus infections, its largest singleday increase on record, taking the country's confirmed cases to 103,185.
Delhi CM Kejriwal Demands CBI Probe Into Punjab Hooch Tragedy as Death Toll Rises to 86
Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Party is in the Opposition in the state, claimed that none of the cases pertaining to illicit liquor in the last few months have been solved by the local police.
As Confusion Reigns About N95 Masks & COVID, Made In India Airific Masks Are Just What You Need
Nirvana Being’s Airific N95 Anti-Viral Mask are certified to filter out particles as small as 100 nanometers (0.1 micron). COVID particles, are around 0.125 microns or 125 nanometers. These masks don’t have a valve, something that recently caused panic am...
Latin America coronavirus death toll surges past 200,000
The death toll in Latin America from the novel coronavirus passed 200,000 on Saturday night, a Reuters tally showed, underlining the region's status as one of the global epicenters of the pandemic that is testing governments to the limit.
Mainland China reports 49 new coronavirus cases for August 1
China reported 49 cases of the new coronavirus in the mainland for Aug. 1, up from 45 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Sunday.
Adityanath to Visit Ayodhya Today to Take Stock of Preparations for Ram Temple Ceremony on Aug 5
Adityanath is also expected to hold a meeting with Hindu saints based in Ayodhya before leaving for Lucknow at around 12 pm on Sunday. Preparations for the 'Bhoomi Pujan' are underway in Ayodhya.
Ten-man Porto Stun Benfica 2-1 to Clinch Domestic Double
Chancel Mbemba scored two second-half headers to help Porto defeated Benfica 2-1 in the Cup final to do a Portuguese dometic double.
British lawmaker arrested after rape allegation, Sunday Times reports
An unnamed British lawmaker and former minister was arrested on Saturday after police received allegations of rape, sexual assault and coercive control, the Sunday Times reported.
Facebook bows to Brazil judge, blocks 12 accounts worldwide
Facebook announced Saturday it has obeyed a Brazilian judge's order for a worldwide block on the accounts of 12 of President Jair Bolsonaros supporters who are under investigation for allegedly running a fake news network.
Ireland's chief doctor says rise in COVID-19 infections concerning
Ireland's chief medical officer on Saturday described a recent spike in COVID19 infections as "concerning", as the average number of cases per day doubled from around 20 in recent weeks to over 40 over the past five days.
Bayer CropScience Provides 5,500 Litres Deltamethrin For Locust Control Activities
Deltamethrin is a space spray formulation used for the control of flying insect pests by thermal or ULV (ultra low volume) fogging.