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Bengaluru youth does his bit; helps provide masks for city police Covid warriors

During these tough times, when WHO and governments are stressing on social distancing and mask-wearing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, our frontline warriors need all the support they can get. A young man in Bengaluru thought about those who put themselves at risk for our safety.

Aug 28, 2020

Factbox: International reaction to resignation of Japan's PM Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the nation's longest-serving premier, said on Friday he is resigning due to health reasons.

Aug 28, 2020

How India is helping Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential elections 2020

What has become a major factor in the upcoming elections in the United States, is the wooing of the South Asian voters like never before. The Indianness of Kamala Harris has become one of the main talking points, but what does it mean?

Aug 28, 2020

Six non-BJP ruled states want SC to review decision to hold NEET-JEE order

The states -- West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Punjab and Maharashtra -- have jointly filed a review petition in the apex court challenging its August 17 order.

Aug 28, 2020

Govt official has sex with secretary; forgets to turn off camera during Zoom meet

Footage shows that the Phillippines govt official had sex in a far corner of the room while the meeting was on.

Aug 28, 2020

One pandal, two events: Karnataka's Hubli celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram together

Unity in diversity right now is hard to come by, but in Karnataka's Hubli, residents are attempting to show this through combined observance of Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram, under the same roof. Interestingly, this is not a new tradition for Karnataka.

Aug 28, 2020

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe set to resign over health concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be resigning over health issues. According to the Japanese national broadcaster NHK, Abe is all set to resign.

Aug 28, 2020

SC Verdict on UGC Guidelines: 'Deadline can be altered by the state but exam will be held'

Supreme Court upholds the University Grants Commission's July 6 circular to hold University final year exams. Court says States must hold exams to promote students.

Aug 28, 2020

Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination; decries Biden, radicals in speech

US President Donald Trump has officially accepted the Republican Party's nomination for a second term in office.

Aug 28, 2020

Ahmedabad: Two storey shopping complex collapses in Kubernagar; 1 dead, 2 rescued

At least one person died when a two-storey shopping complex building collapsed in Kubernagar area of Ahmedabad on Friday.

Aug 28, 2020

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life; no parole

It is the first time the sentence of life imprisonment without parole has been handed down in New Zealand.

Aug 28, 2020

Why Nancy Pelosi doesn't want Biden to debate Trump and why ex-VP wants to

Joe Biden speaks up on debating Trump says, "I'm going to debate him. I'm going to be a fact-checker on the floor." Speaker Nancy Pelosi advises not to debate Trump, for it would only contribute towards legitimizing his position as President of the USA.

Aug 27, 2020

Argentina wants to be China's main pork supplier; its people are dead against it

Following the announcement of Argentina being China's main pork supplier, scuffles broke out between the protesters and police in the capital Buenos Aires on August 25.

Aug 27, 2020

Armed forces committed to support Atmanirbhar Bharat: CDS Bipin Rawat

Gen. Rawat said nothing would bring greater satisfaction to the armed forces than fighting and emerging victorious in wars with home-grown technology and equipment.

Aug 27, 2020

Suspected alien UFO zooms past aeroplane at Yorkshire airport | claim explored

The mysterious UFO sighting has made several people believe that aliens have paid a visit to Northern England. What's the truth?

Aug 27, 2020