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Protest Erupts Demanding Reopening of Lord Vitthal Temple; Shiv Sena, Congress Hit Out
The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) is supporting the demand of the Vishwa Warkari Sena, an outfit of devotees of Lord Vitthal, which had given a memorandum to the Solapur district administration seeking that all temples be reopened in Maharashtra.
China's Big Banks Face Fallout As Pandemic Forebearance Expires
China's largest stateowned banks are readied for rising bad debt and increased margin pressure in the months ahead as forbearance policies designed to give borrowers breathing space during the coronavirus crisis expire.
Forty Percent Of Americans Back Trump Executive Order On TikTok: Reuters/Ipsos Poll
Forty percent of Americans back President Donald Trump's threat to ban videosharing app TikTok if it is not sold to a U.S. buyer, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national poll, suggesting that many support the effort to separate the social media upstart from...
With No Public Holidays in September, Here's When Banks Will Remain Shut This Month
September 6, 13, 20 and 27 are Sundays and September 12 and 26 are second and fourth Saturday. On these days, banks across the country will remain shut.
Japan Investors Bet On Suga's Abenomics 2.0, Buy Travel Stocks
Japanese investors are putting their money on Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga taking over as Japan's next prime minister, and extending the economic policies that defined his predecessor's nearly eight years in office.
Telengana Government Relaxes Quarantine Norms for International Air Passengers
The asymptomatic international passengers landing at Hyderabad Airport can now directly head home if they meet the criteria as laid down by the state government.
Maharashtra Final Year University Exam 2020 Dates to be Announced Today
The Maharashtra state government higher and technical education minister Uday Samant commented last week that it will be impossible for the authorities to conduct the examination before September 30 as schools and universities are closed.
Gold Retreats As Dollar Slide Halts; Dovish Fed Lends Support
Gold reversed course to trade lower on Monday as the dollar recouped some losses, although the U.S. Federal Reserve's new policy framework that suggested interest rates would remain near zero for some time limited losses for the safehaven bullion.
Anant Chaturdashi 2020: Date, Time and Significance of the Festival
Anant Chaturdashi is a special festival, observed and celebrated among the Jain and Hindu communities across the world.
Adani Arm Eyes Controlling Interest In Mumbai Airport
Adani Enterprises said on Monday it would take a controlling stake in Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) through a deal in which Adani Airport Holdings Limited will acquire the debt of GVK Airport Developers Limited (GVK ADL).
Rupee Surges 14 Paise to 73.25 against US Dollar in Early Trade
At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.26 against the US dollar, then gained further ground and touched 73.25 against the greenback, registering a rise of 14 paise over its previous close.
Lebanon's Adib Set To Be Designated As New PM
Lebanon's ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is set to be designated prime minister on Monday ahead of a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron who will press for longdelayed reforms to steer the country out of a major crisis.
Moto G9 Goes on Sale Today in India via Flipkart: Specifications, Price and More
The Moto G9 will rival the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Samsung Galaxy M21 in India.
News18 Afternoon Digest: India Thwarts China’s ‘Provocative Movements’ in Ladakh, Pranab Mukherjee’s Health Declines and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering right now: Chinese troops ‘carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo’ in Pangong Tso; India’s Covid-19 death toll surged to the third highest in the world; and India's economy likely cont...
Surge in Covid-19 Cases Not So Worrying if Serious Patients, Deaths Remain Low: Experts
The new cases should be divided into three categories-mild, moderate if a patient needs oxygen, and severe, ifhe/she needs ventilator support.
Two Children, Minimum Education Levels: UP Mulls Restrictions for Contesting Panchayat Polls
Authorities have also suggested that educational qualification for women and reserved category in Gram Panchayat elections could be up to Class 8, while other candidates might have to be at least intermediate pass to contest the election.