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California staves off more power outages but heat continues
California staved off another round of rolling blackouts as a searing heat wave strained its electrical grid, but authorities warned of a continuing threat Wednesday.
Man Kills Rape Survivor Wife Out of Humiliation in Haryana's Hisar, Hangs Self
The couple's seven-year-old child, who was sleeping in the room, found his parents dead when he woke up.
FDA's emergency approval of blood plasma as COVID-19 treatment on hold - NYT
The emergency approval of blood plasma as a potential COVID19 treatment by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now been put on hold, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two senior administration officials.
Covid-19 Lockdown: Supreme Court to Resume Physical Hearings in 2 Weeks on 'Experimental Basis'
After a hiatus of more than four months, the court rooms will open to accommodate a limited number of lawyers and a specific category of cases.
This Is the Experience That Came Handy for Madhuri Dixit During Lockdown
Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene, in an Instagram throwback posted a picture with her husband and son, taking a class on Sri Lankan cuisines that later helped her during the lockdown.
Deepak Kochhar's Company Moves Delhi HC Seeking Release of Assets Seized by ED in Money Laundering Case
The ED counsel raised a preliminary objection to the petition on the ground of jurisdiction and submitted that a similar petition challenging the seizure of assets in another case is already pending in the Bombay High Court.
Belarus to inaugurate Lukashenko as president within two months - TASS cites election authority
The Belarusian central election committee said on Wednesday veteran leader Alexander Lukashenko would be inaugurated as president for a new term within the next two months, but that no date had yet been set, the TASS news agency reported.
Vistara's Newly-Inducted Airbus A321Neo Aircraft to Take First Flight on August 20 Between Delhi and Chennai
Vistara’s Airbus A321neo has a total of 188 seats with 12 in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy, and 152 in Economy. The aircraft also offers features like in-seat power/USB Charging Ports.
5 Manipur MLAs Who Resigned from Congress and State Assembly Join BJP in Delhi
Welcoming them to the party, BJP general secretary and the party's pointsman for the northeast Ram Madhav said there is no threat to the Biren Singh government in Manipur now.
Disaster Management Body Gives Nod to Opening of Hotels, Weekly Markets in Delhi; Gyms to Stay Shut
The decision was taken in a meeting of DDMA which was also attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal through video conference.
Hemkund Sahib in U'khand to Open on Sept 4, Devotees to Carry Covid-19 Negative Certificate
The decision to start the yatra on September 4 was taken by the district administration in consultation with the Gurudwara Prabandhan Samiti, Chamoli District Magistrate Swati S Bhadouriya said.
Google Expands Kormo Jobs App to India to Help Job-Seekers Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
Google first launched Kormo Jobs app in Bangladesh in 2018 and expanded it to Malaysia last year.
Lebanese lawyer files complaint against leaders over blast
A Lebanese lawyer filed a legal complaint on Wednesday against the country's president and prime minister for allegedly not taking action to remove dangerous material that had been stored at the port of Beirut.
Time to Move Beyond Statues & Holidays? Why Opposition's Plan to Lure Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh Needs Rework
The existing perception is that upper castes like Brahmins and Rajputs have no respect or future in the SP or BSP. This perception needs to change. And the sooner it changes, the better for them, if they aspire for Brahmin votes.
Sudan fires spokesman after comments on peace with Israel
Sudan on Wednesday fired the spokesman for the country's foreign ministry, a day after he remarked that the African country was looking forward to making a peace deal with Israel.
DIY Projects Ramp up in Pandemic, And so do Sales at Lowe's
Comparable store sales in the U.S. surged 35.1% at Lowe's and online orders more than doubled with Americans spending much more time at home during the pandemic.