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Saudi woman Loujain Hathloul arrested for driving

Saudi rights activist al-Hathloul hopes for sentence change ahead of appeals hearing

Women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul, who was released last month after three years in prison, said on Wednesday she hoped a Saudi court would amend her sentence as she headed to an appeals hearing.

Mar 10, 2021

Google to review adverts for Myanmar military-backed telecom firm

Google said on Wednesday it is reviewing recent advertisements run by a Myanmar military-backed telecommunications firm and has disabled some army-linked accounts on its services in the wake of the country's coup.

Mar 10, 2021

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ICICI Bank to bear cost of Covid vaccine for employees, kin

Lending major ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced that it will provide Covid-19 vaccination for its employees and their immediate family members free of cost.

Mar 10, 2021

Delhi HC stays ED summons issued to Mehbooba Mufti

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the summons issued to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case, her counsel said.

Mar 10, 2021

2 terror modules busted in J&K, IED blasts averted

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted two terror modules and prevented IED blasts after arresting seven persons who were mostly radicalised and drawn to militancy through social media, police said on Wednesday.

Mar 10, 2021

Tirath Singh Rawat takes oath as U'khand CM; PM Modi congratulates

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tirath Singh Rawat took oath as the new chief minister of Uttarakhand in Dehradun on Wednesday. This comes a day after Trivendra Singh Rawat stepped down as the state's chief minister.

Mar 10, 2021

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite review: Balanced package, battery stands out

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite joins the growing TWS space with an affordable offering. Does it make sense to buy it? Let's find out.

Mar 10, 2021

Left bleeding, nose broken: Bengaluru woman assaulted by Zomato delivery boy

In a shocking video that surfaced on social media, a Bengaluru-based beauty influencer, Hitesha Chandranee, accused a Zomato delivery person of physically abusing her.

Mar 10, 2021

Biden picks women generals to lead military commands

President Biden sets the tone; names two women generals to lead military commands

President Joe Biden has nominated two women generals to lead combatant commands, sending across a strong message of gender equality in his administration.

Mar 10, 2021

India plans to procure 30 armed drones worth $3B | Details inside

India plans to ink a major defence deal with the US to procure 30 armed drones worth $3 billion (approximately Rs 22,000 crore) to enhance military capabilities, sources said. As per plans, India will be acquiring 30 MQ-9 Reaper -- 10 each for the three services.

Mar 10, 2021