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Madras Day 2020: Celebrating 381 years of the city; how the day came to be

Madras, now known as Chennai is one of India's oldest cities, that has come to be loved around the world. On 22nd August, the city celebrates 381 years of its existence.

Aug 22, 2020

Mysuru Dasara fete to be low-key due to COVID crisis: CM Yediyurappa

The world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival in October would be low-key, with restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said on Friday.

Aug 22, 2020

US Senator drops F-bombs as he struggles with 'technical difficulties' during virtual meeting

Delaware Senator Tom Carper was caught uttering a series of expletives to an aide as he struggled to unmute himself during a widely-watched U.S. Postal Service hearing on Friday, an unintentional window into one of the shortcomings of virtual pandemic-era meetings.

Aug 22, 2020

'May there be joy and prosperity all over': PM Modi greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on Ganesh Chaturthi and wished joy and prosperity everywhere.

Aug 22, 2020

Breaking: ISIS terrorist arrested in Delhi's Dhuala Kuan, IED explosives recovered

In a massive achievement for anti-terror forces, an Islamic State terrorist has been arrested in Delhi after a brief exchange of fire in Dhuala Kuan. Special Cell of Delhi Police also recovered IEDs and weapons from the arrested terrorist late on Friday night.

Aug 22, 2020

Thirteen of 15-member UN Security Council oppose US push for Iran sanctions

The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member U.N. Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing that Washington's move is void given it is using a process agreed under a nuclear deal that it quit two years ago.

Aug 22, 2020

PAK troops drag PoK activist for removing Pakistani flags; threaten to kill him

A shocking video shows PoK activist Tanveer Ahmed being dragged and mishandled by Pakistani troops for removing their national flag from PoK region.

Aug 22, 2020

How to cast your ballot without USPS; 4 ways to do it right and safe

Here are 4 simple ways you can cast your ballot without USPS.

Aug 22, 2020

White man knocked unconscious after a racist rant in London Underground: Watch

The 31-year-old white man was knocked unconscious after he launched a racist tirade against a group of black people calling them "pets" and "lesser" than whites. Police have launched an investigation.

Aug 21, 2020

Deeply unfortunate, says PM Modi as 9 dies in Srisailam power plant fire

All nine persons trapped after a huge fire at an underground hydroelectric power station in Telangana were killed, officials said on Friday.

Aug 21, 2020

It's Joe Biden vs Donald Trump at the 'teleprompter' test

Democratic nominee Joe Biden didn't refer to US President by his name, but he called out Donald Trump for failing to plan or take the Covid-19 outbreak seriously.

Aug 21, 2020

Ammonia gas leak in Chittoor: Andhra Pradesh suffers one more gas leak, 20 hospitalised

After a mishap at a dairy unit in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, 20 workers have been hospitalised. The workers' conditions are stable and an enquiry has been ordered into the matter.

Aug 21, 2020

Karnataka: Violence breaks out at a temple event; 50 accused arrested in Koppal

Violence broke out in Koppal on Thursday night amidst the Adda Pallakki Utsava. Following the chaos, 50 people have been arrested and investigation is still on into the matter.

Aug 21, 2020

COVID era highlights US 'black hole' compensation fund for pandemic vaccine injuries

A US government program that compensates people who say they have been harmed by an emergency vaccine has paid out on fewer than 10% of claims, raising questions whether the process should be used to address any potential side effects from a coronavirus shot.

Aug 21, 2020

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey's historic Chora church also switched to mosque

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reconverted the historic Chora church, one of Istanbul's most celebrated Byzantine buildings, into a mosque on Friday, a month after opening the famed Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship.

Aug 21, 2020