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Bankers Join Issue with RBI Governor over Risk Aversion Comment
At a webinar on Thursday, bankers were of the view that the real problem was not risk aversion but lack of demand, which only the government can help revive.
Portland Protesters, US Agents Clash Near Federal Building
Protesters and U.S. agents assigned to protect federal property in Portland clashed late Wednesday outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Building in another night of violence for Oregon's largest city.
Masks Imposed On Paris; 20% Of France In Virus Red Zone
The virus is actively circulating in about 20% of Frances regions and masks will now be required for everyone in Paris but the government is determined to reopen schools next week, get workers back on the job and kick off the Tour de France cycling race...
Police Baton Samajwadi Party Workers Protesting Against Holding NEET & JEE in September
They detained party workers were sent to police lines, a senior police official said.
Hurricane Laura Batters Southwest Louisiana, Weakens To Category 2 After 'catastrophic' Landfall
Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea.
News18 Evening Digest: Pokhriyal Says 17L Downloaded NEET, JEE Admit Cards Show Students Want Exams and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering right now: Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has defended Centre's decision to hold JEE, NEET exams, terrorists had carefully planned Pulwama attack with FATF on mind, Air India has announced additional flights from...
Weekly COVID-19 Cases In England Decline For First Time Since July
Some 6,115 new people tested positive for COVID19 in England in the week to August 19, down 8% on the week before and showing the first decrease since the start of July, figures from the government's test and trace operation showed on Thursday.
Pompeo Ends Mideast Trip With Visit To Oman's New Sultan
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday visited Oman's new sultan, the last stop on a Mideast trip that sought to build on an Americanbrokered deal to have Israel and the United Arab Emirates normalize relations.
Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar Tests Covid-19 Positive, Asks Contacts to Get Tested
The minister of state for social justice and empowerment said he took some health problems seriously and got himself tested for coronavirus.
Happy Birthday Neha Dhupia: Soha Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Others Pour in Birthday Greetings
From Kareena Kapoor to Manish Malhotra, celebrities took to social media to greet Neha Dhupia on her 40th birthday. Take a look at their wishes.
Microsoft Flight Simulator's Spooky, Mysterious Places Come Alive in PC Gamer's 'Fright Stimulator'
Flight Simulator has a tradition of players flying to remote places to check out eerie corners of Earth, and 'Fright Stimulator' is making a series of these virtual tours.
Onam 2020: Guidelines for Celebrations in Kerala Amid Covid-19 Crisis
These Onam guidelines are applicable to non-containment zones in Kerala. It is to be followed till September 2 to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
Russia Detains Serviceman For Allegedly Passing State Secrets To Ukraine
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday it had detained a serviceman in Siberia for having allegedly passed state secrets to Ukraine.
Hurricane Laura Slams Into Louisiana, Forecasters Warn Of Wall Of Water
Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea.
Congress Dissenter Jitin Prasada Faces Backlash in UP, 'Official' Targeting Miffs Kapil Sibal
Local reports said that a group of Congress workers also raised slogans against Jitin Prasada, who said the issue had been discussed before the Congress president.
Randeep Hooda to Remain Under Medical Observation After Undergoing Major Surgery: Report
Randeep Hooda has undergone a 'long-pending' surgery in Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital recently. However, the actor's ailment is yet to come to light.