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Pollution and Coronavirus Pandemic Could Spell Double Trouble for Delhiites This Winter
With the festive season being round the corner, there are chances that there will be more movement of people especially in crowded places and now that the pollution levels are rapidly rising, this can further result in the infection spreading fast.
Even Pakistan and Afghanistan Handled Covid Better Than India, Says Rahul Gandhi on IMF Projections
Rahul Gandhi also took a dig at the government over IMF growth projections showing Bangladesh closing in on India in terms of per capita GDP this year and described it as a "solid achievement" of six years of BJP's "hate-filled cultural nationalism".
Thai PM Says Not Quitting, Protest Ban To Last Up To 30 Days
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha said on Friday he was not resigning after tens of thousands of antigovernment protesters defied a ban on demonstrations under emergency measures that he said would last up to 30 days.
Samsung Grand Diwali Fest: Massive Discounts On Galaxy S20+, Galaxy M51, Galaxy Note 10+ & More
Samsung has also announced its Diwali sale alongside other festive season sales from e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon.
Pakistan Invites England For Three-match T20 Series In Jan 2021
The Pakistan Cricket Board has invited England for a three-match T20 International series in January next year, PCB CEO Wasim Khan has revealed. England has not played in Pakistan since the 2005-06 season when the team toured for a Test and one-day ser...
Indian Students Adjust To Blended Learning At UK Universities
A significant cohort of students from India have managed to travel to the UK despite COVID-19 restrictions to take up courses across universities and are adjusting to the blended learning approach of a mix of online and in-person teaching, according to an...
Houston Tech Mogul Robert Brockman Charged In Record U.S. Tax Evasion Scheme
Houston technology executive Robert Brockman has been charged in the biggest tax evasion case in U.S. history after fellow billionaire Robert Smith turned against him to avoid prosecution himself, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
Protesters March On Nigerian Parliament After Army Threatens To Step In
Hundreds of protesters marched to the gates of Nigeria's parliament on Thursday, hours after the army said it was ready to step in and restore order after more than a week of demonstrations against police brutality.
Singer Kumar Sanu Tests Covid-19 Positive, Fans Pray for His Recovery
Kumar Sanu's team shared the news of the singer testing positive for coronavirus on social media.
Collins, Gideon Clash On Records, Health Care In Debate
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic opponent Sara Gideon sparred on health care and the nation's coronavirus response during a Thursday debate that saw the two candidates heavily criticize each other's records in office.
Asian Stocks Under Pressure, Dollar In Demand Amid Resurgent Virus Fears
Asian stocks came under pressure on Friday as investors sought safe havens, such as the U.S. dollar, fearing that a resurgence in coronavirus cases and a lack of additional U.S. fiscal stimulus would hobble the world economy.
UN Aid Chief: Funding Shortage Cuts Aid To 4 Million Yemenis
A funding shortage has cut off aid to 4 million Yemenis and experts are increasingly worried that the window to prevent famine in the wartorn country is closing quickly, the U.N. humanitarian chief said Thursday.
New Coronavirus Infections Rise To Record Highs In U.S. Midwest And Beyond
Wisconsin and other states in the U.S. Midwest and beyond are battling surges in COVID19 cases, with new infections and hospitalizations rising to record levels in an ominous sign of a nationwide resurgence as temperatures get colder.
Jewish Family's Painting Looted By Nazis In 1933 Is Returned
A painting of two young, 19thcentury skaters that was looted by Nazis from a Jewish family in 1933 and recently discovered at a small museum in upstate New York was returned Thursday after 87 years.
BSF, BGB Agree To Reinforce Commitment To Minimise Border- Related Problems
The Border Security Force and the Border Guard Bangladesh held a meeting on Thursday and agree to reinforce their commitment to cooperate in minimising boundary-related problems. This is the first meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic struck and it was co...
NBC Holds Fast To Dueling Town Halls Despite Celebrity Anger
Despite protests from Hollywood stars, NBC stood fast to its decision to hold a Thursday town hall with President Donald Trump at the same time that his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, has a similar event on ABC.