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Set up helpline to address problems of LGBTQ community: NHRC to govt

In a bid to safeguard the LGBTQ+ community and ensure that the basic human rights of this community are not compromised due to the COVID-19 crisis, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday issued fresh guidelines in this regard.

Oct 20, 2020

coronavirus delhi

Maharashtra COVID tally crosses 16 lakh; deaths and cases plummet

Maharashtra's Covid-19 tally crossed the 16 lakh mark even as deaths and new cases continued to plummet, health officials said here on Monday, The state witnessed 125 deaths on Monday -- around 25 per cent compared to the peak of 515 deaths reported on September 15 -- taking the state's death toll to 42,240.

Oct 20, 2020

Arrest

Canada police hunt for Indian man wanted in call centre scams

Canadian police are yet to arrest a 22-year-old Indian man for his role in Indian call centre scams targeting Canada. The investigation has brought to light the involvement of international students on study visa here in these scams.

Oct 20, 2020

PM Modi

India at forefront of vaccine development: PM Modi

India is now at the forefront of vaccine development for Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday while virtually addressing the 'Grand Challenges' annual meeting.

Oct 20, 2020

Depressed, depression, anxiety

Mother kills autistic son, self; she was battling severe depression [full story]

Depression and mental health problems are counted among some of the most vulnerable diseases worldwide today. According to the World Health Organsation, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression globally.

Oct 20, 2020

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris 'Maa Durga' controversy: Our religion is not your meme, say furious Netizens

Meena Harris, the neice of Kamala Harris shared a controversial meme and then deleted following backlash. Kamala Harris doesn't even know Navaratri is a nine-day affair, the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee's tweet comes under the scanner.

Oct 20, 2020

India State assembly elections 2018

Bengaluru bypolls: Fake voter ID controversy in RR Nagara

In the wake of alleged fake voter ID card scam in Rajarajeshwari Nagara (RR Nagara) Assembly constituency, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Commissioner N. Manjunatha Prasad on Monday asserted that the BBMP has decided to transfer all officials

Oct 20, 2020

bharti airtel

Airtel blames 'clerical error' over user data sharing; tweaks privacy policies

Bharti Airtel in a statement said that a clerical error caused inadvertent sharing of vital customer information and, in fact, thanked the subscribers who flagged the issue.

Oct 19, 2020

Police

Black police officers raise concerns over Trump endorsements, say 'our feelings are not considered'

While support for Trump does not strictly fall along racial lines, many Black officers say the endorsements for the incumbent president don't fairly represent all dues-paying members.

Oct 19, 2020

The Kashmir Times

Govt seals The Kashmir Times newspaper office in Srinagar; 'Vendetta' tweets editor

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reportedly sealed the office of The Kashmir Times, a daily English newspaper published from Jammu. A team of officials from the Estates department sealed the office without any due process.

Oct 19, 2020

Malabar 2016

India has China surrounded: In a first, Australian Navy to participate in Malabar Naval Exercise

The development holds a huge significance as this is the first time that the Australian Navy would be participating in the naval exercise along with the United States and Japan.

Oct 19, 2020

Mohd Ashraf Bhat

Unarmed J&K Police officer shot dead; ambushed by coward terrorists outside mosque

In a shocking incident, a police officer was shot dead by terrorists in Kenalwan area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday evening, October 19.

Oct 19, 2020

schools take preventive measures for coronavirus

Schools reopen: Parents, here are guidelines issued by state govt to schools | Details inside

State governments have given guidelines to schools that have to be followed strictly. Scroll down to know more.

Oct 19, 2020

Anika

Meet Anika Chebrolu, an Indian-American teen who won $25,000 prize for potential COVID cure

A 14-year-od Indian-American girl from Texas has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge and a $25,000 prize for a discovery that could provide a potential therapy to Covid-19.

Oct 19, 2020

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TikTok gets a breather in Pakistan: PTA to lift ban after Chinese App vows to 'moderate' content

Pakistan has decided to lift a ban on popular social media app TikTok after the company vowed to block all accounts involved in spreading "obscenity and immorality", the country's telecom authority said in a tweet on Monday.

Oct 19, 2020

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