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Mumbai court declines default bail to Anil Deshmukh, 2 others [details inside]

In yet another setback, a Mumbai Special Court has declined default bail to ex-Minister Anil Deshmukh and two other co-accused in a corruption case, here on Monday.

Jul 11, 2022

Top Jaish terrorist killed in J&K gunfight; another terrorist eliminated [details]

A top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist was among the two killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Awantipora of South Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said on Monday.

Jul 11, 2022

World's biggest gambling hub shuts casinos in China amid Covid outbreak

Macau closed all its casinos for the first time in more than two years on Monday after a coronavirus outbreak in the world's biggest gambling hub, BBC reported.

Jul 11, 2022

Leaked 'Uber Files' reveal how it broke laws; lobbied govts to expand globally [details]

A sensational leaked trove of internal Uber documents has revealed the dark side of the ride-hailing platform, that allegedly broke laws and secretly lobbied governments as it planned to expand globally.

Jul 11, 2022

Sri Lanka protest: Protesters "will occupy palace until leaders officially resign"

Protesters in Sri Lanka have said they will continue to occupy the country's Presidential and Prime Ministerial residences until both leaders officially resign.

Jul 11, 2022

Ex-Mexican President Luis Echeverria dies aged 100

Luis Echeverria Alvarez, the former president of Mexico who served from 1970 to 1976, died at the age of 100, his son Benito Echeverria told Xinhua news agency.

Jul 11, 2022

Supreme Court sentences Vijay Mallya to 4 months jail in contempt case

The apex court has given Mallya and his family a four-week deadline to deposit back $40 million, along with the accrued interest.

Jul 11, 2022

World Population Day: India to become most-populated country by Nov 2023, says UN report

A report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, has sent shockwaves projecting India as the most populated country surpassing China by November 2023, with the overall global population reaching eight billion.

Jul 11, 2022

New Covid variant discovered in Shanghai after months of lockdown

The detection of new variant is negatively impacting China's zero-Covid strategy

Jul 11, 2022

CCPA's directive: District Collectors to ensure enforcement of restaurants service charge guidelines

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed District Collectors to ensure enforcement of guidelines issued with regard to service charge by hotels and restaurants.

Jul 11, 2022

Japanese Encephalitis claims 8 lives, 82 infected in Assam

At least eight people died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam in the past nine days while 82 were infected, prompting the Health Department to seek authorities to set up District Rapid Response Teams (DRRT) to keep a close watch on the situation.

Jul 11, 2022

Weather Alert: Telangana on alert as heavy rains continue in many parts of the state

The Telangana government on Saturday asked all departments to be on alert as heavy rains continued in many parts of the state.

Jul 11, 2022

China employed 'Debt Trap Diplomacy' to gain strategic edge over SL: Think tank

China employed its devious 'Debt Trap Diplomacy' to gain a strategic edge over Sri Lanka, an independent foreign policy think tank said on Saturday after Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe resigned making way for an all-party cabinet to assume control of the country.

Jul 10, 2022

J&K's new crackdown on terror; four houses, three vehicles seized by terrorists seized [details]

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has already warned that those who harbour and support the terrorist, are equally guilty as a terrorist, who kill people.

Jul 10, 2022

Aliens gave me capability to see future, says author who foresaw 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina

Louis Turi claims that aliens gave him the conscience to predict future events

Jul 10, 2022