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PM Modi to Participate in 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birth Anniversary Celebrations Via Video
The year-long celebrations were expected to be attended by several foreign dignitaries, including Modi, but will be without any public gatherings due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
#StayHome: Work From Home Etiquette; Ensure Your Internet is Working Properly
Poor internet connectivity, once in a while because of technical issues is forgiven, but it cannot be an excuse forever. So, what should you do to prime your internet line for the rigors of working from home? Everything from router placement to speed test...
Concerned Arjun Kapoor Asks Paps to be 'Sensible' As He Gets Clicked Amid Coronavirus Fears
As nations across the globe struggle with the spread of the novel coronavirus, Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor has penned a lengthy note, requesting media and paparazzi to be 'sensible' and 'stay home.'
Flipkart Insists Big Shopping Days Sale is Not Opportunism in Times of The Coronavirus
They say the sale days are planned well in advance and multiple policies are in place to ensure the safety of delivery partners. The Ministry of Health released an updated advisory for social distancing with special protective measures for delivery men an...
Wall Street Sees Worst Day in Three Decades as Coronavirus Batters Economy
The broad-based S&P 500 dove 12.0 percent to 2,386.13, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index shed 12.3 percent to 6,904.59.
Inmates Revolt, Hundreds Escape Brazil Jail Ahead of Coronavirus Lockdown
According to reports, as many as 1,000 had fled from four jails in 'acts of insubordination' ahead of the suspension of the day-release program.
India Inc Fears Coronavirus Will Pull Down GDP by 50 bps
Care Ratings has conducted a survey on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy among over 150 CEOs, CFOs, investors, analysts and other stakeholders from manufacturing, financial services, infra, realty and services between March 5 and 12.
Foreigners Can't Visit Delhi Gurdwaras Without Completing 15-day Stay in India: DSGMC
Manjinder Singh Sirsa, president, DSGMC said the decision comes into effect immediately. Sirsa said common areas and railings, lifts, chairs etc will be disinfected regularly.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Kejriwal Govt Bans Gatherings, Protests With More Than 50 People Till March 31; Weddings Excluded
Any gathering — religious, family, social, political or cultural — of more than 50 people will not be allowed in the national capital till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
No Work, No Play: Closure of Pools & Theatres, Exam Delay on Centre's Social Distancing Advisory to States
Social distancing can be implemented to avoid contact between those who are infected and those who are not, so as to stop or slow down the rate and extent of disease transmission in a community.
Apple Faces $1.3 Billion Fine by French Antitrust Regulator
The French Antitrust Regulator said Apple's two wholesalers in France colluded on allocating products to customers, instead of freely determining commercial policy.
Anti-Climax: Why Rajinikanth Can't be Taken Seriously on His Political Promises
With his flip-flop statements, the actor has only lowered his own credibility as a potential game changer in Tamil Nadu politics.
Nirbhaya Rape Convicts Approach International Court of Justice Seeking Stay on March 20 Execution
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the plea of Mukesh Singh, one of the four death-row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, seeking restoration of all his legal remedies alleging that his earlier lawyers misled him.
IIT Kanpur Releases Final Answer Key for IIT JAM 2020, Direct Link at jam.iitk.ac.in
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has released the answer key for the Joint Admission Test for Master of Science (MSc) on its official site today at jam.iitk.ac.in
China Faces Prolonged Impact of Coronavirus With Worse Economic Activity in Jan-Feb Than Expected
They warned manufacturers and others will struggle despite official efforts to reopen factories and other businesses in many areas while preventing a new spike in infections.
I Do Get Affected When Someone Attacks Me Personally, Says Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet Singh recalled an incident from last year when she was slut-shamed by a troll online for wearing denim shorts.