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Pistons agree to buy Suns' G League team for Detroit
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to buy the Northern Arizona Suns, and the NBA G League team is expected to begin playing in Detroit in 202122.
Oil edges up after sharp U.S. crude inventory drop
Oil prices inched up on Wednesday after a steep drop in U.S. crude inventories, but another record day for coronavirus cases worldwide kept gains in check.
Swiss Football League Proposes Measures to Allow Half-full Stadiums Next Season
The Swiss football league said that its health protocol for next season included 'a general obligation to wear masks in all stadium areas' and a ban on away and standing fans.
Oregon says federal agents to withdraw from Portland
Oregon's governor on Wednesday said the federal government agreed to withdraw agents from Portland but the Department of Homeland Security said it would keep officers there until it was certain federal properties would not be attacked.
Madhya Pradesh BJP Chief and Khajuraho MP VD Sharma Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A health official said state BJP general secretary (organisation) Suhas Bhagat and another party leader have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
Congress Welcomes Arrival of Rafale Jets, But Questions Govt Over Delay And High Cost
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked why each Rafale jet was purchased by the government at a cost of Rs 1,670 crore while the erstwhile Congress-led dispensation struck a deal for Rs 526 crore.
To Improve Gross Enrolment Ratio, New Education Policy Proposes Academic Bank of Credit; Multiple Entry, Exit Points
The National Research Foundation will be created as an apex body for fostering a strong research culture and building research capacity across higher education.
Ranvir Shorey On Power Dynamics in Bollywood: I'm a Cynical Man Now, Nothing Really Changes
Ranvir Shorey talked to his Kadvi Hawa director Nila Madhab Panda about power structures in Bollywood and how he thinks nothing will change once theaters re-open.
U.S. to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany but nearly half to stay in Europe
The United States will announce on Wednesday plans to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany following a decision by President Donald Trump, but will keep nearly half of them in Europe to address tension with Russia, U.S. officials said.
National Education Policy 2020 Proposes Major Reforms in School Education, Less Emphasis on Board Exams
The policy has focused on making board examinations less stressful, with no high stakes to it. There can be a modular system introduced and can be held twice.
Delhi Riots: No Plan to Shift Shahrukh Pathan Out of High Risk Ward, Tihar Jail Tells Court
Pathan, who is currently lodged in a high-risk security ward at Tihar Jail, had claimed that the authorities were planning to shift him in a general ward with other prisoners which causes “threat to his life”.
In Mumbai's slums, over half of population probably infected with coronavirus, survey says
More than half of the people living in Mumbai's sprawling slums are probably infected with the novel coronavirus, which suggests the metropolis could be heading toward herd immunity, a government official and a health expert said on Wednesday, citing a re...
Factbox: Queen of the Skies to end reign as Boeing winds down 747 output
Boeing Co is winding down production of the 747 jumbo jet, which democratized global air travel in the 1970s but fell behind modern twinengine aircraft.
Rafale Touchdown Historic Day for IAF, Jets Will be Game Changer: Amit Shah
The home minister said the induction of the next generation aircraft is a true testimony of the prime minister's resolve to make India a powerful and secure nation.
China Using Pandemic Diplomacy to Expand Its Footprint in India’s Neighbourhood
Unlike India, China sets its eyes on long-term strategic goals, and it is pursuing them vigorously in India’s neighbourhood through trade diplomacy. Its latest targets are Nepal and Bangladesh that have traditionally remained loyal to India.
Uttarakhand UK Board Result 2020 at ubse.uk.gov.in: Gaurav Sakhlani and Beauty Vatsal Are 10th and 12th Toppers
UK Board 10th, 12th Result 2020: The Uttarakhand Board has released the UK Board 10th and 12th result 2020. While Gaurav Sakhlani topped class 10 exams, Beauty Vatsal topped class 12 exams.
