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UK's Johnson preps for new COVID wave but eyes more opening
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) in funding on Friday to help the country?s health service cope with a possible second wave of the coronavirus this winter.
Finally Some Good News in 2020: Rohit Sharma Congratulates Real Madrid on Winning La Liga
Rohit Sharma, who is La Liga's brand ambassador in India, had said in the past that he is an ardent Real Madrid supporter.
Serena Williams to Return to Action at Top Seed Open in Kentucky Next Month
Serena Williams will make her return to WTA tennis at the upcoming inaugural edition of the Top Seed Open.
Ira Khan Working Out with Gymnastic Rings is Motivation You Need to Stay Fit
Ira Khan works out at home in grey sleeveless vest and a pair of blue leggings. Take a look.
'...We've Slept for Too Long': Mike Pompeo Believes It's Time for Nations to Push Back Against China
Pompeo also said the Chinese government was aware of human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus before they shared this information with the world.
Global Markets: Asia Stocks Rebound, Hopes of More Stimulus Offset Covid-19 Worries
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan advanced 0.5%, paring a quarter of its 2% losses the previous day, while Japan's Nikkei was almost flat.
Cathay Pacific Flags $1.3 Billion First-half Loss as Travel Demand Stands Battered Amid Covid-19
The estimated first-half loss would be Cathay's biggest half-yearly loss in at least a decade and compares to a HK$1.35 billion profit in the first half of 2019, before widespread anti-government protests and the virus decimated demand.
'They Won't Be Bullied': US Congressmen Says China's Action Contradictory to Agreements With India
The Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans on Thursday also expressed their condolences for the lives lost in the Galwan Valley.
After US, India Has Done Most Covid-19 Tests: White House
More than 3.5 million people have tested positive with the coronavirus and 138,000 died in the US. Globally, more than 13.6 million have tested positive and over 586,000 have died.
I-T Dept Says It Seized Cash Worth Rs 12 Crore in Raids from People Close to Rajasthan CM Gehlot
The department is reportedly checking to see if this amount, recovered from raids conducted a few days back, was kept aside for political purposes.
Janata Curfew on in Goa, 3-day Lockdown Begins from Friday
During the Janata Curfew, movement for all non-essential activities has been prohibited.
Delhi Communal Violence: Minorities Commission Report Tears into Role of Police in Riots
The report attempts to point out flaws in the sequence of events as claimed by Delhi Police that led up to the communal riots in which over 50 people lost their lives.
Set up HC Judge-led Committee to Probe Delhi Riots, Says Minorities Commission Report
The report said the new committee must review chargesheet filed by the police in light of left-out facts, “to be submitted to the relevant court.”
Rain Continues to Lash Mumbai, IMD Issues Orange Alert for City
At least two persons died in as many incidents of building collapse during the day, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
Absence of Congress Leaders in Maharashtra Govt's Advertisement Rankles Party Men
Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat, however, said that Industries Minister and Shiv Sena leader Subhash Desai later called him up and admitted the mistake.
Novartis to Provide 'No Profit' Coronavirus Drugs to Low Income Countries
Novartis's pledge prompted the Doctors Without Borders NGO to call for more transparency on drug pricing and for the industry to follow "no profiteering" initiatives for new COVID-19 medicines.