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Sri Lanka polls: Rajapaksa brothers heading for landslide
Sri Lankas powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers were heading to a landslide victory in the countrys Parliamentary election, according to results released by the elections commission Friday.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 24 cents to settle at $41.95 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for October delivery fell 8 cents to $45.09 a barrel.
Global Recovery Could be Faster if Covid Vaccine is Made Available to All, Says WHO Chief
Economic recovery around the world could come faster if any COVID19 vaccine is made available to all as a public good, World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday.
Global stocks, yields slip as investors wait for U.S. stimulus
Global equity markets slipped and bond yields fell on Thursday as investors awaited an agreement on a U.S. aid package to mitigate the fallout from the coronavirus crisis, with poor corporate earnings reports also weighing on European shares.
Army Chief Visits 4 Corps, Reviews Military Preparedness Along LAC in Arunachal, Sikkim
The Army Chief was given a detailed briefing by senior army officials about deployment of troops and weaponry along the LAC, the de-facto border between India and China.
UK Says 50 Million Face Masks it Bought During Coronavirus Outbreak Might Not be Safe
Papers filed in a court case reveal that the masks won't be distributed because they have ear loops rather than head loops and may not fit tightly enough.
Allahabad HC Seeks Replies of Centre, UP Govt in Kafeel Khan's Detention Case
A bench of justices Manoj Mishra and Deepak Verma passed the order on Wednesday in a petition filed by Nuzhat Parween, the mother of Khan, seeking her son's release.
Have Not Received Any Communication From Pak on Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: MEA
The Islamabad High Court has named three senior lawyers as amici curiae in the case of Jadhav and ordered the Pakistan government to give "another chance" to India to appoint a counsel for the death-row prisoner.
10 countries account for 80% of Africa COVID-19 testing - Africa CDC
Ten countries account for 80% of the new coronavirus testing taking place across Africa, a regional body said on Thursday, indicating that little testing is taking place in many countries around the vast continent.
Have Scanned Footage from Over 100 CCTV Cameras, Say Delhi Police on Minor's Sexual Assault Case
The incident took place on Tuesday evening when the victim was alone in her west Delhi home. She was sexually assaulted by the unidentified man who also hit her multiple times on the face and head with a sharp object.
Matrimonial Disputes: From Pens to Property, Delhi HC Wants Spouses to List Every Penny Spent
The HC said a detailed affidavit of assets, income and expenditure of both the spouses is necessary to determine their true income and to fix maintenance, permanent alimony and right in joint properties.
Prabhas Obliges to Fans' Request, Poses with Them for Pics
Prabhas was recently spotted at Khairatabad RTA office in Hyderabad.
How Obesity Can Negatively Affect Your Brain Function
Obesity can make you forgetful and it can reduce your thinking and understanding skills over time. Here are three effects of obesity on the brain that have been suggested in studies over time.
Graded Multi-level Institutional Response Kept Covid-19 Cases, Deaths Per Million Low: Harsh Vardhan
This was achieved and maintained despite high population density, low fractional GDP spending and per capita doctor and hospital bed availability compared to developed nations, he said.
Karnataka Minister S T Somashekar, Two JDS MLAs Test Positive for Covid-19
Meanwhile, the condition of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and opposition Congress leader Siddaramaiah is stable at a private hospital in the city's eastern suburb.
Siemens profit falls on COVID-19 issues, taxes
Siemens AG, maker of trains, power generation equipment and other heavy industrial goods, said Thursday that net profit fell by half due to higher taxes and losses at its Siemens Gamesa renewable energy arm related to the virus outbreak.