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Argentina Surpasses 900,000 COVID-19 Cases, Virus Spreads To The Interior
Argentina surpassed 900,000 cases of coronavirus on Monday, with strong growth of infections in large populated centers in the interior of the country after months of the virus' being concentrated in Buenos Aires and its suburbs.
Asian Shares Defy Wall Street Gains As China Rally Cools
Asian shares slipped on Tuesday, brushing off a firmer Wall Street lead as China's postholiday rally cooled, although a buoyant tech sector and fresh optimism about U.S. stimulus are expected to continue to support sentiment.
'You Are Everything Because of Him': SC Asks Sons to Work Out Sufficient Maintenance Money for Father
The bench's ire came after the father's counsel pointed out that the duo was also in possession of ancestral property and was getting rental income from it.
Apple iPhone 12 Launch Today: Everything We Think We Know So Far
Apple is said to launch four variants of the iPhone 12 including a new iPhone 12 Mini.
Taiwan Says New China Spy Accusation Is Fake News
Taiwan has labelled new spying accusations by China as fake news after Chinese state television aired a programme showing a Taiwanese academic arrested in China on national security grounds at a time of heightened TaipeiBeijing tensions.
Slovakia's Far-right Leader Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison
The leader of a farright party with seats in the Slovak parliament was convicted of illegal use of neoNazi symbols and sentenced to four years and four months in prison on Monday.
Kohli Describes De Villiers' Knock As "Superhuman" Effort
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Monday described team-mate AB de Villiers' 33-ball 73 not out which set up a comprehensive win against Kolkata Knight Riders as "superhuman" effort, saying every other batsmen had struggled on the dry Sha...
US Wants to Strengthen Security Ties With India, Shed Caution Towards 'Elephant in the Room' China
In an address at a think-tank, US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said there was an "enormous" opportunity for a "security relationship" with India as he elaborated on conditions for a fundamental alignment between the two countries while referri...
Congress Accuses BJP MLA of Distributing Cash Ahead of MP Bypolls
State BJP spokesperson Umesh Sharma has dismissed the allegation. "Vijaywargiya (who represents Indore-3 seat) was actually distributing photos of Lord Shiva," he told PTI.
EAM Jaishankar Holds Talks with US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun
It is learnt that Jaishankar also apprised the US official about the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a bitter border row for over five months.
Gujarat Govt Gave Rs 50 Lakh and Job to Bilkis Bano, Gangraped During 2002 Riots
Bilkis Bano said she was not satisfied as far as compliance of the Supreme Court order with regard to job offer and provision for accommodation made by the state government.
296 Fresh COVID-19 Cases Take U'Khand's Tally To 55,347; Death Toll 762
The COVID-19 death toll in Uttarakhand rose to 762 on Monday with 15 more fatalities, while 296 fresh cases took the infection tally to 55,347, a health department bulletin here said. Of the fresh cases, Dehradun reported the highest 108 cases, follo...
DHFL Promoters Wadhawan Brothers Granted Bail in Rs 218 Crore Fraud Case
Special Court constituted under the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interest of Depositors (TNPID) Act, granted the relief to DHFL promoters Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan, while passing orders on their applications seeking bail.
Farm Laws: Eight Union Ministers To Hold Virtual Rallies In Punjab
Eight Union ministers will hold virtual rallies over eight days in Punjab from Tuesday to "address apprehensions of farmers amid widespread protests against the Centre's farm laws. Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri; Jal Shakti Minister G...
'You Can be Arrested on Basis of a Fairy Tale': Former SC Judge Says Sedition Laws Now 'Weaponised'
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur was especially critical of "abuse" of prohibitory orders and blanket shutdown of the internet.
TN CM Says Govt Machinery Ready To Face Northeast Monsoon
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Monday reviewed the government's preparations ahead of the northeast monsoon in the state and said it was fully geared to ensure the safety of the people. He issued a series of directives to officials on the...