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Cinegoers Divided Over Watching Movies as Theatres Gear up to Open Amid COVID-19's New Normal
The excitement of returning to watch films on the big screen might lure some audience members to theatres as they open next week, but many are still skeptical about venturing out as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on in the country.
Nobel Peace Prize Awaited As Ray Of Hope After A Tough Year
In a year of the coronavirus pandemic, military conflicts, democratic backsliding and accelerating climate change, Friday's announcement of this year's Nobel Peace Prize is being awaited as a chance to impart hope to a world in turmoil.
Families Await Freed Hostages' Return In Mali's Capital
Relatives and supporters on Wednesday awaited the return of a prominent Malian politician and a French aid worker released by Islamic extremists, as concerns deepened about the potential fallout from the freeing of nearly 200 extremists in an apparent exc...
Poland Reports Over 3,000 COVID-19 Cases For First Time
Poland on Wednesday reported a daily record of 3,003 new coronavirus cases and a record 75 deaths, as it imposes new restrictions to try to dodge a full lockdown.
Bihar Assembly Polls: Bahubalis in Fray Courtesy Their Spouses, Dynasts Find Favour With All Parties
Despite a slew of SC directives to cleanse the existing electoral system, Bihar has recorded 122% rise in the number of candidates with criminal backgrounds joining the poll fray in the past decade, according to a report.
Fall In Containment Zones Count In Delhi After Steady Rise Since Aug Last Week
After rising steadily for over 40 days, the number of containment zones in the national capital fell to 2,697 on October 6, a marginal dip compared to the figures the previous day, according to official data. Since last week of August, there has been a...
Microsoft's Search Engine Bing is Now Microsoft Bing
Microsoft said that the new Bing rebranding reflects the continued integration of search experiences across the Microsoft family.
Israeli Police Clash With Ultra-Orthodox Over Virus Rules
Israeli police clashed with hundreds of ultraOrthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the police said Wednesday.
UPSC CMS 2020 E-admit Card Released on Official Website, Exam to be Conducted on October 22
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2020 e-Admit Card yesterday on the official website.
Maha: 1166 New COVID-19 Cases In Thane; Tally Reaches 183942
The COVID-19 tally in Maharashtra's Thane district has risen to 1,83,942 with the addition of 1,166 new cases, an official said on Wednesday. The death toll reached 4,644 after 28 more patients succumbed to the disease in the district on Tuesday, he sai...
Greek Court To Deliver Landmark Verdict In Far-right Trial
A Greek court is to deliver a landmark verdict in the marathon, fiveyearlong trial against the countrys extreme rightwing Golden Dawn party Wednesday, with security tight and antifascist rallies planned outside.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Roads Can't be Occupied Indefinitely, Says SC on Shaheen Bagh Stir, Rhea Chakraborty Gets Bail & Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering right now: AIADMK names Palaniswami as chief ministerial candidate ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2021 polls; public places can't be occupied Indefinitely, says SC on Shaheen Bagh stir; Bombay HC grants bail to actress Rhe...
Q&A: Where Are We In The COVID-19 Vaccine Race?
Drugmakers and research centers around the world are working on COVID19 vaccines, with large global trials of several of the candidates involving tens of thousands of participants well underway.
Gold Prices Rise, Silver Shows Decline on October 7; Check Out the Rates Here
In Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold was Rs 49,400 per 10 grams, but the same quality and quantity of gold is today priced at Rs 49,410.
Viewer's Guide: Virus Response On Stage With Pence, Harris
Mike Pence and Kamala Harris do not have a tough act to follow.
Sapna Choudhary Blessed with a Baby Boy, Confirms Husband Veer Sahu
After winning hearts with her stellar performance in Bigg Boss house, Haryanvi singer and dancer Sapna Choudhary has stepped into the next phase of life.