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Turkey blast: 2 dead, 73 injured in explosion at Turkish fireworks factory

A series of large explosions shook a fireworks factory in northwest Turkey's Sakarya province on Friday, killing two people and wounding 73, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.

Jul 3, 2020

Karnataka state school books available online: Where to download PDFs of class 1 to 10 textbooks

The Karnataka Textbook Society (KTS) has made available all the school books online. The parents/students can now download the PDFs versions of the 1-10 class textbooks from its official website for free.

Jul 3, 2020

Jean Castex named new French Prime Minister after Edouard Philippe resigns

French President Emmanuel Macron has named Jean Castex, who coordinated the country's virus reopening strategy, as the new prime minister after Edouard Phillipe resigned earlier on Friday, July 3.

Jul 3, 2020

West Bengal BJP MP Locket Chatterjee tests coronavirus positive, in self-isolation for past week

Actress-turned-politician Locket Chatterjee is having mild fever and was in self-isolation for the last one week.

Jul 3, 2020

International flights to remain suspended till July 31

The development comes exactly a week after the suspension on oversees air services was extended till July 15.

Jul 3, 2020

PM Modi's clear message to China from Ladakh: Age of expansionism over, this is age of development

This assertion by PM Modi in the Ladakh region is extremely significant given the ongoing tension at the LAC with China in eastern Ladakh, barely 18 days after a violent stand-off.

Jul 3, 2020

Diet plan for coronavirus patients in Karnataka | Full list here

The Karnataka Government has issued an order prescribing a new diet for hospitals and patients to adhere to for COVID-19. The full meal plan was given.

Jul 3, 2020

Bengaluru CCB bust prostitution racket in city, rescue 27 women; 3 arrested

Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil, IPS told International Business Times, India, that the racket was operating from last one month and that the customers were contacted through Whatsapp.

Jul 3, 2020

Train, bus collision kills 19 Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan, many critical

The accident happened when a passenger vehicle collided with Karachi to Lahore train Shah Hussain Express in Pakistan.

Jul 3, 2020

Pakistan opposition slams Imran Khan for failed diplomacy over Kashmir

In a recent address to the Parliament, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan said that foreign policy of his government is a success story, claiming that the issue of Kashmir was raised at global platforms like never before.

Jul 3, 2020

Amid India-China border tensions, Japan extends support to India on Ladakh

In a strong show of support for India, Japan on Friday hit out at China, saying that it opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh where the Chinese aggression led to the killing of 20 Indian soldiers last month.

Jul 3, 2020

Srinagar encounter: Terrorist, who killed CRPF soldier, 6-year-old boy, gunned down in Kashmir

Zahid Dass, who belonged to the Jammu Kashmir Islamic State (JKIS), opened fire at the CRPF personnel and a minor boy who passed away.

Jul 3, 2020

Cognizant benches 18,000 employees, Karnataka Union to approach government

Cognizant has benched 18,000 employees asking employees to resign after failing to secure projects. The Karnataka State IT Employee Union (KITU) has asked workers not to resign under pressure and will register a complaint with the state labour department.

Jul 3, 2020

Another proof of hooliganism in Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi on Kanpur firing

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday raised questions about the safety of the common people in Uttar Pradesh after eight policemen were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district.

Jul 3, 2020

Covid vaccine soon: Bharat Biotech and ICMR to launch Covaxin by August 15

The ICMR and Bharat Biotech intend to launch an indigenous vaccine for Covid-19 by August 15 after the end of the clinical trials.

Jul 3, 2020