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It Took Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case for Authorities to Wake up: Raveena Tandon on Drug Menace
Raveena Tandon has spoken out against drug abuse in the country and added it took for Sushant Singh Rajput's death for this menace to come to light.
Afghanistan Vice-President Lightly Wounded in Deadly Kabul Blast That Killed 6
In a video posted on Facebook soon after the explosion, Saleh, with bandages on his left hand, said he had been travelling to his office when his convoy was attacked.
Oil Slips Further As Coronavirus Concerns Mount
Oil futures fell again on Wednesday after a sharp slide in the previous session, as a rebound in COVID19 cases in some countries undermined hopes for a steady recovery in global demand.
Gusty Winds Pose Continued Wildfire Threats In California
Wildfires raged unchecked throughout California Wednesday, and gusty winds could drive flames into new ferocity, authorities warned.
India Coronavirus Infections Surge To 4.3 Million
India reported 89,706 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, taking its total caseload to 4.3 million, data from the health ministry showed.
Little Stimulus, Tight Debt Targets In Mexico's Budget
Mexico's government plans to keep a lid on spending while offering some support for hospitals, pensioners and infrastructure in a lean 2021 budget that forecasts only partial recovery for an economy hammered by the COVID19 pandemic.
Asia Summits Underway Amid U.S.-China Friction
Southeast Asian foreign ministers kicked off a series of regional summits on Wednesday expected to seek collaboration to fight global threats, and to try to deescalate a titfortat rivalry as the world's two biggest economies vie for influence.
British Columbia Imposes Fresh Curbs On Nightclubs As COVID-19 Cases Spike
British Columbia on Tuesday ordered the closure of all nightclubs and Ontario delayed an easing of remaining restrictions imposed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, as Canada reported a spike in new COVID19 cases.
Lives Lost: Beloved Aunt Would Ask: 'Where's The Party At?'
For family and friends, Lydia Nunez always had jokes, hugs and lots of love.
Kangana Ranaut Replies to PC Sreeram Who 'Rejected' Her Film, Says 'Glad, You Took the Right Call'
Ace cinematographer PC Sreeram's tweet comes in the wake of backlash that Kangana Ranaut has been receiving for her "Mumbai feels like PoK" remarks.
U.S. Airlines Absent From Senate COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Unions Plan Action
A fresh U.S. Senate Republican coronavirus spending package introduced on Tuesday does not include new government assistance for U.S. airlines or airports, a text of the proposal showed, as the sector races to save jobs before October.
UK Firms, Worried About Pandemic And Brexit, Hire Temp Workers
British firms hired temporary staff in August at the fastest pace since the end of 2018 as they tried to recover from the COVID19 lockdown but remained wary of the pandemic and the Brexit impasse, a recruiters industry group said.
Japan's Households, Firms Keep Hoarding Cash At Record Pace As COVID-19 Strains Broaden
Japan's currency in circulation and bank deposits rose at a record annual pace in August as companies and households continued to pile up cash to guard against the coronavirus driven income slump, central bank data showed on Wednesday.
Apple Seeks Damages From 'Fortnite' Creator In App Store Dispute
Apple Inc on Tuesday filed counter claims against "Fortnite" creator Epic Games asking for lost App Store fees and other damages, and seeking an order to stop the game maker from operating its own inapp payment system.
NHRC Notice to UP Govt, DGP Over Killing of Murder Accused by Mob
The Commission also directed to issue notice to the chief secretary to the government of Uttar Pradesh, seeking a report as to whether any relief has been granted to the next of kin of the deceased as the "state has failed to secure the right to fair tria...
Australia Beat England By Five Wickets To Regain T20 Top Ranking
Australia avoided a series whitewash as they survived a midinnings wobble to beat England by five wickets in the third T20 international and regain their topranking in the sport's shortest format on Tuesday.