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Donald Trump faults China for coronavirus spread, says US doing serious investigation

Donald Trump's criticism was the latest from his administration to target China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, which began late last year in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has grown into a global pandemic.

Apr 28, 2020

Namma Metro phase 2: Jayadeva Interchange Metro Station to have the highest point at 29.1 metre

According to the BMRCL chief, the Phase 2 project in the Gottigere-Nagawara (Pink Line) stretch will run 29.1 m above the road level at Jayadeva station.

Apr 28, 2020

Bicycle diaries: How these Bengaluru cyclists team up to help the elderly during lockdown

To ease this heavy toil on their shoulders, while helping the elderly people ferry services and essential supplies like medicines and groceries, a team of cyclists have come up with their joint action as the Bicycle Ambassadors.

Apr 28, 2020

Airtel signs Rs 7,636 crore deal with Nokia to get ready for 5G era

In a bid to strengthen its 4G network and enhance 5G capabilities in India, Bharti Airtel has inked a $1 billion (nearly Rs 7,636 crore), multi-year deal with Nokia to deploy the Finnish majors 5G-ready solutions across nine circles in the country.

Apr 28, 2020

Niti Aayog official tests positive for Covid-19 in Delhi, building sealed

The Niti Aayog official who has tested positive for coronavirus is a director-level officer.

Apr 28, 2020

Two sadhus murdered at temple in UP's Bulandshahr, CM Adityanath demands strict action against culprit

The two sadhus -- identified as Sadhu Jagandas, 55-year-old, and Sevadas, 35-year-old -- were murdered with a sword at a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.

Apr 28, 2020

Covid-19 tally mounts to 29,435 in India; death toll hits 934

With 1,543 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's tally rose to 29,435 so far, including 934 deaths, the Union Health Ministry data. A total of 62 people have died of the disease in the last 24 hours, the biggest single-day rise.

Apr 28, 2020

Stay and play at home: Google Doodle plays cricket with an interactive animation amid coronavirus lockdown

Google, identifying this crisis, has come up with its new series of doodles that shares some interesting games every day to keep you engaged while at home.

Apr 28, 2020

Beijing slams ICMR for rejecting Covid-19 test kits, calls move 'irresponsible and unfair'

Chinese embassy spokesperson said that the two Chinese firms in question have already stressed that their test kits had obtained the NMPA certification and have also been "validated and approved by ICMR through NIV Pune and considered as satisfactory products."

Apr 28, 2020

PTG365 Is Giving Back in A Big Way Amid COVID-19

"New York City is driven by public transportation and with so many cases in the city, it's important for us to deliver an alternative that's in the best interest of our client's safety," said Obaseki.

Apr 28, 2020

WHO 'deeply concerned' about COVID-19 impact on children, says pandemic is far from over

WHO Chief added that shortages of vaccines against other diseases were being reported in 21 countries as a result of border restrictions linked to the pandemic, citing the GAVI global vaccine alliance.

Apr 28, 2020

Trump says he has good idea how North Korea's Kim Jong Un is doing: 'I can't talk about it now'

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has a good idea how Kim Jong Un is doing and hopes he is fine, after days of speculation over the North Korean leader's health.

Apr 28, 2020

Missile test gone wrong? Kim Jong Un critically injured during military drill

In the latest development in North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health status, a North Korean defector has claimed that the supreme leader might be critically injured during missile testing.

Apr 28, 2020

Who is Asim Saleem Bajwa, newly appointed Special Assistant to PM Imran Khan?

The Indian establishment is of the opinion that this is just another intervention from the Pakistani Army which is the de facto center of power in the country.

Apr 28, 2020

Imran Khan silent as PAK cleric blames women for Coronavirus

Pakistan's Human Rights Commission took strong exception of the cleric's statement against women and said that it was appalled by Jameel's remarks and termed them "blatant objectification" of women.

Apr 27, 2020