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281 New COVID-19 Cases Take Surat District's Tally To 29,876
The COVID-19 tally in Gujarat's Surat district mounted to 29,876 on Tuesday with a single-day addition of 281 fresh cases, state health department said. With four more fatalities, the highest in the state in the day, the cumulative toll in the district...
Dozens Injured In Clashes In Iraq's South During Pilgrimage
Dozens of people were wounded in clashes between Iraqi security forces and antigovernment protesters in Iraq's south Tuesday during the annual Shiite Muslim pilgrimage of Arbaeen.
Messner's Law Firm Represented State-run Chinese Insurer
Republican Senate candidate Corky Messner takes a hard line against China in his campaign, but his law firm once represented an insurance company run by the Chinese government that sued a U.S. manufacturer.
Head of Afghan Peace Council Abdullah Abdullah Arrives in India on 5-day Visit
The visit of the influential Afghan leader comes in the midst of peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha.
COVID: 38 More COVID-19 Deaths, 888 Fresh Cases In Punjab
Thirty-eight more COVID-19 fatalities in Punjab pushed the death toll to 3,679 on Tuesday, while the infection tally rose to 1,20,016 with 888 fresh cases. Five deaths each were reported from Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar, four from Ludhiana, three each from...
UP CM Yogi Says Visionless Oppn Indulging in Propaganda, Recent Incident Stand Testimony
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said as the opposition has nothing to offer to people, it is indulging in propaganda.
Warner Bros Delays Dune, The Batman Movies
Dune by Dennis Villeneuve, is now scheduled to open in October 2021. The release of The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, has been moved to the spring of 2022 from October next year.
COVID-19: Goa Govt Announces Safe Patient Handling Service
The Goa government on Tuesday announced that it would be providing helpers to cater to the needs of COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment at state-run ESI Hospital in Margao. This would be the country's first-ever service for safe patient handling, sta...
New 'Thomas & Friends' Film In Works With Marc Forster As Director
Director Marc Forster, known for action movies like "World War Z" and the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace", is developing a film on "Thomas & Friends", the popular series of children's books. The filmmaker and Renee Wolfe will also produce the projec...
Gahlot Directs High Security Number Plate Makers Not To Take New Bookings Till Issues Are Solved
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Tuesday directed manufacturers and dealers of high security registration plates (HSRP) not to take new bookings unless a system is put in place to address the issues being faced by vehicle owners. Gahlot also r...
Kapil Sharma Looks Unrecognisable in His Old Throwback Picture, Image Goes Viral
A throwback picture of comedian Kapil Sharma from his university days is going viral. The Kapil Sharma Show host looks unrecognizable and is seen holding a trophy.
Kiren Rijiju Sanctions Rs 5 Lakh Each to Two Needy Sportspersons
The Sports Ministry announced financial help of Rs 5 lakh each to boxer Sunil Chauhan and his brother Neeraj Chauhan, who is an archer.
White Male Teacher Accused Of Posing As Immigrant Woman
A white male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor is accused of posing as an immigrant woman of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments and attack users who supported racial justice and other progressive causes.
Congress Veteran Motilal Vora Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Admitted to AIIMS
Vora (91) is recovering well and his condition is stated to be stable, sources said.
No Stand-off Between Executive and Judiciary Over Appointment of HC Judges, Prasad Tells DMK MP
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said while every effort is made to fill up existing vacancies expeditiously, they do keep arising due to retirement, resignation or elevation of judges.
West African Regional Bloc Lifts Sanctions Against Mali
West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS lifted sanctions against Mali on Tuesday after the prime minister announced the rest of the transitional government positions nearly two months after a military coup.