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Shanghai authorities provide update on latest COVID-19 case
The COVID-19 case in Shanghai that was reported on Wednesday was likely to have been infected by the recent imported cases or contaminated environments, said
China adopts new law on graft busters
BEIJING - China on Friday passed a new law on graft busters as part of efforts to deepen the reform of the country's anti-corruption system. The law on "supervisors" --
KOICA offers helping hand to Iraqi women
Jong Jun-young, third from left in back row, a deputy country director of the KOICA office in Iraq, poses with staffers and others at the Al-Atta Community Center for Women in Iraq, Wednesday. Courtesy of KOICA By Kang Seung-woo The Korea International
Allahabad HC sets aside inclusion of 2 sub-castes in ST category
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the order of the Uttar Pradesh government under which
‘Please help get us out’: plight of Afghan chef who worked at British embassy
Family appeals to Boris Johnson in case that raises questions about criteria for evacuation An Afghan man who worked in the kitchen at the British embassy in Kabul for seven years has appealed to Boris Johnson to save him and his family from the Taliban, who
Afghan women journalists say they are now being 'barred' from working
KABUL: Women journalists in Afghanistan have said that they are being barred from working by the Taliban who have overtaken control of the country and who had assured that women would be allowed to work corresponding with Sharia law. They have also asked the
Covid-19: Johnson & Johnson seeks approval to conduct vaccine trials for 12-17 age group
NEW DELHI: Johnson & Johnson has submitted an application to the central drugs standard control
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of multiple projects in Gujarat's Somnath
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Gujarat's Somnath on Friday am via video conferencing. Union home minister, union tourism minister along with CM and Deputy CM of Gujarat were
LocoNav earmarks $3M for ESOP and equity buyback
LocoNav, a fleet-tech startup, on Thursday said it has earmarked $3 million (about Rs 22.3 crore) for its maiden first-ever ESOP and equity buyback scheme. The development comes a month after LocoNav raised $37 million in Series B funding from Quiet Capital,
India looks to work with US on market access issues: Goyal
India will look at working with the US on market access issues to promote bilateral trade as Washington has indicated that it is not looking for a new trade agreement as of now, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He also said that
Facebook launches virtual reality work app, takes a step towards 'metaverse'
Facebook is trying to pull in workplace users with a new virtual reality app called Horizon Workrooms. Workrooms lets people meet remotely in a virtual space populated by avatars. It's an app for Facebook's headset, which costs at least $300 and weighs a
PM Narendra Modi to unveil multiple projects in Gujarat's Somnath today
A PMO release said that Somnath Promenade has been developed under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) Scheme at a cost of over Rs 47 crore ...
Sonia Gandhi to chair virtual meeting of Opposition parties today, AAP not a part of it
Those who are attending the meeting include
NEET PG 2021: Registration window extended till THIS date, check step-by-step process here
The National Board of Examination (NBE) has extended the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test NEET PG 2021 registration and edit window till August 25, 2021. The registration link opened on August 16. ...
Live: Taliban conducting ‘targeted door-to-door visits’, warns UN report
The Taliban are conducting house-to-house
China renews blue alert for rainstorms
BEIJING - China's National Meteorological Center on Friday renewed a blue alert for rainstorms in some northeastern and eastern parts of the
Beijing speeds entry of equipment for Games
Beijing has established a speedy green channel service for goods and equipment entering the
COVID-19: India reports 36,571 new infections, active cases lowest in 150 days
A reduction of 524 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours ...
Partial Muharram ban in Srinagar; lakhs of mourners attend tazia procession elsewhere in J&K
Zuljinah and tazia processions and 'sham-e-garibaan' rallies were permitted in predominantly Shia areas of Srinagar including Zadibal ...
Ban on Chinese 'manjha' in 9 UP districts ahead of Raksha Bandhan
Those found buying, selling, procuring, and storing Chinese kite strings (manjha) in districts under Uttar Pradesh's
Rajiv Gandhi 77th birth anniversary: Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to his father
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid homage to his father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 77th birth anniversary.
US struggles to speed Kabul airlift despite Taliban, chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is struggling to pick up the pace of American and Afghan evacuations at Kabul airport, constrained by obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems. With an Aug. 31 deadline looming, tens of
Harris’ Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris’ tour of southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war. The trip,
China Telecom up nearly 20% in Shanghai debut
Shanghai, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Aug, 2021 ) :Shares in China Telecom surged nearly 20 percent in their
INDIA/MAURITANIA : India to open embassy in Nouakchott
For the past few months, India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has been laying the groundwork for the opening on an embassy in Mauritania in the first half of 2022. ...
MOZAMBIQUE/TAIWAN : Taipei launches charm offensive in Maputo through business networks
To strengthen its presence in Mozambique, Taipei is planning to open a sixth African Taiwan Trade Centre, in Maputo. James ...
Tokyo Paralympics: China’s 251 athletes going for gold again
Serial Paralympic medal table toppers China have set off for Tokyo 2020 but
Would you stan BTS or Blackpink if they were mixed-gender like SSAK3? Why boy bands ...
Back in the 1990s, it was not hard to spot mixed-gender groups in the Korean
China adopts new law to protect personal information
BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Friday voted to adopt a new law on personal information protection, which will take
The daily dose: August 20, 2021
A mixed bag of news on the Covid-19 front today, ranging from worrying to optimistic. # The rice trade in Vietnam, for instance, is affected by the worsening Covid pandemic with practically no buyers for the autumn harvest of the foodgrain. Vietnam, which
In Indian-controlled Kashmir, few now dare to speak out due to intimidation by security forces
SRINAGAR, INDIA (AFP) - Public protests in Indian-controlled Kashmir were once an almost weekly occurrence, but two years after New Delhi imposed direct rule on the region, locals say arbitrary arrests and intimidation by security forces wielding batons and
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion
TOKYO (AFP) - At a Tokyo cafe, Mr Michio Imai greets a customer, but not in person. He's hundreds of kilometres away, operating a robot waiter as part of an experiment in inclusive employment. Dawn cafe's robots are intended to be more than a gimmick, offering
COVID: India’s recovery rate increases to 97.54%
Read full article Ani COVID: India’s recovery rate increases to 97.54% 20 August 2021, 8:18 am New Delhi, Aug
China Sees Potential Benefits, Risks in Taliban-led Afghanistan
As the U.S. leaves a vacuum in Afghanistan,
Analysis: What Does Fall of Kabul Mean for North Korea?
Experts are split on how the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan could affect North Korea. Some argue that the collapse of Kabul, triggered by the withdrawal of U.S. forces, could encourage North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, while others suggest the
2,000 Americans, Afghans Depart Kabul Amid Chaotic Evacuation Efforts
Afghans marked a grim Independence Day on Thursday as crowds seeking spots on
Afghan Officer Who Fought With US Forces Rescued From Kabul
Time was running out for Mohammad Khalid Wardak, a high-profile Afghan national police officer who spent years working alongside the American military. Hunted by the Taliban, he was hiding with his family in Kabul, constantly moving from place to place as they
‘I am Losing Hope’ Says Afghan Journalist Trying to Flee to Safety
Afghan journalists say they are living in fear and are frustrated by the slow and complicated process of finding safety in a new country. “I am very disappointed,” a journalist who worked with an international media outlet told VOA. “I do not know what will
Former Jet Airways Employees Reject Benefit Rescue Package
Jet Airways’ former employees have rejected the benefits package proposed by the carrier’s new owners. Only 35.1% supported the deal, while a huge 61.6% abstained from voting, nowhere near the 95% threshold set to the Kalrock-Jalan consortium. In
Centre will credit cooking cost to 44 lakh midday meal beneficiaries
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Centre will credit cooking cost to 44 lakh midday meal beneficiaries Mysuru: 14 receive organs from 2 brain-dead patients Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect
18 calves die after truck hits pole in Hassan
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES 18 calves die after truck hits pole in Hassan Mysuru: Facilities created to tackle Covid-19 in kids Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect balance between art &
HDMC polls: No rallies, only door-to-door campaigning
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES HDMC polls: No rallies, only door-to-door campaigning Karnataka: Music therapy at Dimhans to bring solace to inmates Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect balance
Telangana set to roll out project to map health of all
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Telangana set to roll out project to map health of all Hyderabad: Telangana records 409 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect balance
7 new Metro trains to ensure frequency on Kengeri line
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Bengaluru: 7 new Metro trains to ensure frequency after operations begin on Kengeri line Woman ends life in Bengaluru after friends don’t return Rs 9 lakh Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV
Deshmukh defends failure to appear before ED
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Will appear before ED once legal process over: Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh Mumbai: State gets 21L more doses of Covid vaccine from Centre Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV
Karvy demat scam: Here’s how the scam played out
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Karvy demat scam: Here’s how the scam played out Hyderabad: Prithvi Information Solutions Limited MD arrested for money laundering in Rs 3,300- crore loan fraud Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The
Border areas: DK authorities to check authenticity of -ve RT-PCR reports
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Border areas: DK authorities to check authenticity of -ve RT-PCR reports ‘I experienced no trouble due to the war in Afghanistan’ Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the
Female priests prepare for historic Durga Puja debut
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Female priests prepare for historic Durga Puja debut Turmoil back home mars Independence-Day mood for Afghans in Kolkata Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect
Iran envoy roots for direct flight services to Hyderabad
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Iran envoy roots for direct flight services to Hyderabad Hyderabad: Prithvi Information Solutions Limited MD arrested for money laundering in Rs 3,300- crore loan fraud Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room,
Mysuru: 14 receive organs from 2 brain-dead patients
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Mysuru: 14 receive organs from 2 brain-dead patients Low-key Onam hits farmers in Mysuru, Chamarajanagar Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect balance between art
Youth at the wheel: How 18-44 is driving Delhi’s vax prog
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Youth at the wheel: How 18-44 is driving Delhi’s vax programme History repeats itself as railways allots upper berth to wheelchair-bound athlete-activist Suvarna Raj Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The
Mysuru: Facilities created to tackle Covid-19 in kids
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Mysuru: Facilities created to tackle Covid-19 in kids Centre will credit cooking cost to 44 lakh midday meal beneficiaries Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect
M Venkaiah Naidu, family in Hampi this weekend
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES M Venkaiah Naidu, family in Hampi this weekend HDMC polls: No rallies, only door-to-door campaigning Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect balance between art
Mandya police seize 3kg ganja from two peddlers
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Mandya police seize 3kg ganja from two peddlers 18 calves die after truck hits pole in Hassan Manish Malhotra’s latest addition to his living room, The Frame TV by Samsung strikes the perfect balance between art &
Xi replies to letter from veteran Party chiefs of border villages in SW China
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged veteran Party chiefs from border
COVID-19 booster dose necessary to replenish antibodies: Poonawala
Hyderabad: A hot debate is going on in the country about the COVID-19 booster dose. The Serum Institute of India (SII) Chairman Cyrus Poonawalla said that a third booster dose is necessary for those who have taken two doses of the Covishield vaccine.
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Bengal Post Poll Violence: Justice IP Mukherjee's Observations on Calcutta HC Verdict
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Active Covid caseload lowest in 150 days
India logged 36,571 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,23,58,829, while the national recovery rate improved to 97.54 per cent, the highest since March 2020, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.
Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris' tour of southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war. The trip, which
Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 150 days
The death toll climbed to 4,33,589 with 540 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 a.m. ...
Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary: All You Need To Know About India's 7th PM
Rajiv Gandhi remains India's youngest Prime Minister to date. He took charge in 1984 after his mother, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards. ...
Taliban Didn't Want India To Evacuate Kabul Embassy Staff: Sources
The Taliban did not want India to evacuate diplomats from its Kabul embassy, sources told NDTV today, indicating that the government had received messages from the group's Qatar office assuring them... ...
Vasundhara Raje Finds Spot Back On BJP Posters In Rajasthan
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's face was plastered back on BJP posters, two months after she did not find a spot on new posters put up outside party office in capital Jaipur. ...
Taliban Searched Closed Indian Consulate In Kandahar: Government Sources
The Taliban visited closed Indian consulates in Afghanistan on Wednesday, searched for papers and took away parked cars, government sources said today. ...
COVID-19 state of emergency takes effect in 7 more Japan prefectures
A COVID-19 state of emergency took effect in seven more prefectures on Friday, with restrictions on business activity aimed at curbing Japan's largest yet wave of infections. Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Hyogo and Fukuoka will be under the measure
Myanmar soccer goalie receives official refugee status in Japan
Pyae Lyan Aung, a Myanmar national soccer goalkeeper who refused to return home after protesting against the February military coup in his country, officially received a certificate of refugee status in Japan on Friday, the player and his lawyer said. The
FEATURE: Town remembers Japan, U.S. dead from 2 plane crashes around WWII end
An annual memorial service for a dozen young American soldiers and a Japanese pilot who died in two separate aircraft accidents just before and after the end of World War II will resume at a small stone monument erected for them in the town of Takachiho,
Day after HC orders release of Punjab ex-DGP, Cabinet Minister seeks removal of top govt officials
A day after the High Court ordered the release of former DGP Sumedh Singh Saini, Punjab Cabinet Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Friday demanded the removal of the advocate general, home secretary and chief director vigilance, calling them “professionally
Mumbai: In another KYC fraud, cheat poses as Vodafone executive to dupe man of Rs ...
Adding to a swelling list of KYC cyber-frauds, a 58-year-old man working as manager in a private company was duped of Rs 2.97 lakh by a fraudster who impersonated as a Vodafone executive and stole his banking details using a mobile remote access application by
Ration distribution delayed in Delhi for second month in row
For the second month in a row, the monthly distribution of ration has seen a major delay in Delhi, where over 72 lakh beneficiaries depend on subsidised foodgrains under the Public Distribution System (PDS). According to Food Department’s records, 91 per cent
Pune’s weekend fare: A trip to Thailand and three romantic stories
Starring Kunaal Roy Kapur, Rasika Dugal, Tillotama Shome and Noah Luce and directed by Rohan Sippy, the comic play Admission is about four college friends reuniting on zoom during the 2020 pandemic. They decide to stay in touch every month, but, it is, soon,
England vs India: James Anderson's refusal to accept Jasprit Bumrah's apology on Day 3 charged ...
Lord's Test: Anderson's refusal to accept Bumrah's apology fired up team- R Sridhar ...
Delhi University holds meeting with Afghan students, assures support on visa extension, ICCR scholarship
The University of Delhi (DU) on Thursday held a meeting with the Afghan students who are enrolled in different courses at the varsity. The offices of the dean of students’ welfare and foreign students’ registry organised the meeting in the
China can play a very big role in rebuilding Afghanistan: Taliban
Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen’s interview was broadcast within hours of the Chinese foreign ministry saying the current Taliban appeared more “clear-headed and rational” than they were when they were in power from 1996 to 2001 PUBLISHED ON AUG 20, 2021
India pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his 77th birth anniversary
In 1968, Rajiv Gandhi married Sonia Gandhi who is the current president of the Congress party. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi are the couple's children. PUBLISHED ON AUG 20, 2021 10:27 AM IST Tributes started pouring in for former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on
Chinese AI Unicorn Eyes IPO, Southeast Asia Expansion After $200 Million Funding Round
After a recent funding round from top Chinese venture capital firms, Shenzhen-based AI startup SmartMore has big plans to go public and expand across Southeast Asia, starting with Singapore. ...
New Zealand announces $3M in aid for Afghanistan
New Zealand announced Friday that it is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan to support crisis-affected communities in the country. In a statement, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said the amount will be
Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from Saturday
After remaining closed for over a year for night viewing, the Taj Mahal will open from August 21 for visitors who want to explore the marble monument under the moonlight, officials said on Friday. Night viewing of the
The last 9 players to wear Chelsea's 'cursed number 9 shirt' - Who were they ...
Can new recruit Romelu Lukaku finally lift the 'curse' from Chelsea's infamous number 9 shirt? ...
Famous players who have played for Sandesh Jhingan's new club HNK Sibenik
The former Atletico Madrid striker Nikola Kalinic had played for Sibenik in his early days... ...
Bangladesh's firebrand Islamist leader Junaid Babunagari dies
Chittagong: Tens of thousands of people on Thursday attended the funeral of the firebrand leader of Bangladesh's hardline Islamist outfit just hours after he died in the port city of Chittagong, police said. Junaid Babunagari - who in November took over as the
India-US discuss Afghanistan situation second time this week, agree to continue coordination
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with India's MEA S Jaishankar on Afghanistan situation since Taliban took control of the nation on Sunday. ...
India records 36,571 new COVID infections in last 24 hours, lowest in 150 days
The number of active cases has dipped to 3,63,605 which is the lowest in 150 days. The recovery rate is at 97.54% which is the highest since March 2020. ...
1st LD-Writethru: China's loan prime rates remain unchanged
BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, came in at 3.85 percent Friday, unchanged from the previous month. The
New Zealand extends lockdown as Covid-19 outbreak spreads to more cities
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a nationwide lockdown on Friday as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country jumped and the outbreak widened beyond its largest city, Auckland, to the capital, Wellington. ...
Afghanistan: Taliban 'tortured and massacred' Hazara minority
Rights group Amnesty says the recent Hazara killings were a "horrifying indicator" of Taliban rule. ...
Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover
The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban. ...
Want cheaper petrol? Go to Taliban-Afghanistan, says BJP leader. Watch video
A video of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has gone viral on social media, giving a cheeky answer when asked about the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel. Madhya Pradesh BJP's Katni district President Ramratan Payal told a journalist to go to
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is launching in India: Launch date, expected specs and price
The post Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is launching in India: Launch date, expected specs and price appeared first on BGR India. ...
Japan imposes 'emergency' measures against coronavirus
Much of Japan kicked in its government “state of emergency” to curb
No tolerance for terrorism, says Jaishankar at UNSC briefing
The UNSC members endorsed in one voice a "zero tolerance" approach to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday as the top UN body issued a strong statement under India's Presidency, underscoring the
Special trains see good occupancy rate
More than 1.4 lakh passengers have travelled on Cholan Express during the period April to July ...
Coronavirus live updates|August 20,2021|New Zealand extends nationwide COVID-19 lockdown
Only 19% of New Zealand's 5.1 million population has been fully vaccinated so far, the slowest among OECD nations. ...
