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60 More Held for Bengaluru Riots Taking Total Over 200 Including Corporator's Husband, Says Official
Meanwhile, seven police teams headed by Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil are investigating the riots.
UK says it has no choice over quarantine for French arrivals
Britain has no choice but to impose a 14day quarantine on all travellers arriving from France after 0300 GMT on Saturday due to rising infection rates there, transport minister Grant Shapps said on Friday.
Symbolic last trip for Taiwan's 'Mr Democracy' before cremation
Former Taiwan President Lee Tenghui, dubbed "Mr. Democracy" for ending autocratic rule in favour of free elections, was cremated in a private ceremony on Friday, after his remains were taken on a symbolic last trip around Taipei.
Conflicting tan lines: The burkini raises debate in Egypt
The woman accosted Yasmeen Samir as she swam with her family at a pool in a resort on the North Coast, a stretch of Mediterranean beaches reserved for Egypts upper echelons. The reason: Samir was wearing a burkini, a swimsuit worn by conservative Muslims...
SC Holds Prashant Bhushan Guilty of Contempt for Tweets Against CJI, Judiciary
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said the hearing for punishment in the case will be held on August 20.
Define Inclusive Covid-19 Vaccine Access Strategy Now, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Tells Govt
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said India will soon be one of the COVID-19 vaccine producing countries and the government must spell out its strategy now.
MLS Condemns 'Appalling' Abuse against FC Dallas and Nashville SC Players Who Took The Knee
Major League Soccer condemned fan abuse against FC Dallas and Nashville SC players from both who took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
China to launch digital currency pilot program in some cities - MOFCOM
China's commerce ministry said on Friday it will launch a digital currency pilot program in some cities.
Two J&K Policemen Killed in Terrorist Fire in Srinagar, Top Cop Says JeM Behind Attack
Three police personnel were injured in the attack. Two of the personnel died during treatment at the hospital, police said.
Australia's NAB urges high-risk clients to sell homes soon
National Australia Bank Ltd on Friday urged customers at high risk of default on their loans to sell their properties sooner rather than later, as it reported ballooning credit impairment charges during the quarter.
Akshay Kumar to Donate Rs 1 Crore Each to Assam and Bihar CM Relief Fund for Flood Victims
Akshay Kumar had previously donated Rs 25 crore to the PM’s relief fund for Covid-19, an additional Rs 2 crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation, and Rs 3 crore to the BMC.
Health Ministry Official Lav Agarwal, Face of India's Coronavirus Briefings, Tests Positive
A 1996-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Agarwal was the central government's official spokesperson at the national media briefings to provide updates on the Covid-19 situation in the country throughout April and May.
75th Anniversary of the End of WWII, ADVISORY
Aug. 15, 2020, is the 75th anniversary of Japans surrender, which ended World War II. The Associated Press plans the following coverage before the anniversary. Details of the schedule and spot coverage on Aug. 15 are not yet confirmed. AP Coverage Plan an...
Karnataka Covid-19 Cases Cross 2 Lakh-mark with 6,706 New Infections, 1.2L Recovered so far
A record number of 8,609 Covid patients were discharged in the past 24 hours, raising the total recoveries to 1,21,242.
Oregon State Police leaving Portland over lack of prosecutions
Oregon State Police on Thursday said they were withdrawing protection from Portland's federal courthouse over frustration at the county district attorney's decision not to prosecute most of the people arrested in protests there.
Officials: U.S. seizes Iranian oil heading for Venezuela
The Trump administration has seized the cargo of four tankers it was targeting for transporting Iranian fuel to Venezuela, U.S. officials said Thursday, as it steps up its campaign of maximum pressure against the two heavily sanctioned allies.