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Election Commission to frame COVID guidelines for polls within three days

The Election Commission of India (ECI), directed the states where elections would be held in the coming months to frame broad guidelines within three days on the smooth conduct of the polling process amid the coronavirus pandemic and report back to the central body.

Aug 18, 2020

12% increase in cancer cases in India by 2025, says ICMR

According to reports released by ICMR and the NCDIR, in 2020 cancer cases in the country will be at 13.9 lakhs and likely to increase to 15.7 lakhs by 2025, based on current trends.

Aug 18, 2020

Madras High Court dismisses plea; Thoothukudi Sterlite plant to remain shut

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea made by Vedanta Limited to reopen the Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin. The move comes amid protests against the opening of the plant.

Aug 18, 2020

US vs China: Trump administration adds 38 affiliates of China's Huawei to entity list

A statement from the Commerce Dept said that 38 Huawei affiliates around the world to the "entity list," claiming that the firm was using international subsidiaries to circumvent the sanctions which prevent export of US-based technology.

Aug 18, 2020

Beware of that Virus-Shut-Out necklace; it is a sham, say Kashmir doctors

The doctors in Srinagar have urged the authorities to take action against people who are selling this product.

Aug 18, 2020

Karnataka Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan tests positive for coronavirus

Incumbent Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan said that he has been hospitalised after his reports turned out to be Covid-19 positive.

Aug 18, 2020

'Freedom is not given, it is taken': Remembering Subhas Chandra Bose on his 75th death anniversary

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the most passionate martyrs remembered for his determination and action. On his death anniversary, we recall his journey and some of his most popular sayings.

Aug 18, 2020

Hennessey fire burns 2,400 acres; evacuation ordered | Details here

The wildfire, after burning through Loyalton, Lake Fire, Canyon Zone and River Fire, has now reached Hennessey and burned 2,400 acres so far.

Aug 18, 2020

Thousands party without mask at water park in Wuhan, former COVID epicentre

Central Chinese city of Wuhan appears to have moved on from the virus, as thousands of revelers gathered in an open air water park for an electronic music festival -- without any masks or social distancing measures in sight.

Aug 18, 2020

Hate-speech row: FIR against Ankhi Das for outraging religious feelings, inciting violence

The Chhattisgarh police has registered the case late Monday night against Facebook's policy chief in India, Ankhi Das and two others based on a complaint by a journalist.

Aug 18, 2020

Govt jobs in Madhya Pradesh only for locals: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the jobs of the MP govt will be given to the children from the state.

Aug 18, 2020

Coronavirus spread increasingly driven by people in 20s, 30s, 40s, says WHO

This increases the risk of spillovers to the more vulnerable: the elderly, the sick people in long-term care, people who live in densely populated areas and underserved areas.

Aug 18, 2020

Donald Trump will pardon a 'very important' person today. Guess who it will be

US President Donald Trump declined to reveal further details on the matter except to say it was not Michael Flynn nor Edward Snowden.

Aug 18, 2020

Reserve Bank of Kailasa: Fugitive Nithyananda sets up own bank, to unveil currency soon

Self-styled godman and fugitive Nithyananda who has been accused of rape and confinement has announced that he is setting up 'Reserve Bank of Kailasa'.The currency of the bank will be announced on Ganesh Chaturthi.

Aug 18, 2020

Bengaluru riot: Naveen P's interrogation comes to a close, UAPA to be invoked | Top developments

In connection to the Bengaluru riot on August 11, Naveen P's interrogation has finally ended and he has been remanded in judicial custody. The government has also invoked UAPA in the matter.

Aug 18, 2020

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Election Commission to frame COVID guidelines for polls within three days

12% increase in cancer cases in India by 2025, says ICMR

Madras High Court dismisses plea; Thoothukudi Sterlite plant to remain shut

US vs China: Trump administration adds 38 affiliates of China's Huawei to entity list

Beware of that Virus-Shut-Out necklace; it is a sham, say Kashmir doctors

Karnataka Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan tests positive for coronavirus

'Freedom is not given, it is taken': Remembering Subhas Chandra Bose on his 75th death anniversary

Hennessey fire burns 2,400 acres; evacuation ordered | Details here

Thousands party without mask at water park in Wuhan, former COVID epicentre

Hate-speech row: FIR against Ankhi Das for outraging religious feelings, inciting violence

Govt jobs in Madhya Pradesh only for locals: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Coronavirus spread increasingly driven by people in 20s, 30s, 40s, says WHO

Donald Trump will pardon a 'very important' person today. Guess who it will be

Reserve Bank of Kailasa: Fugitive Nithyananda sets up own bank, to unveil currency soon

Bengaluru riot: Naveen P's interrogation comes to a close, UAPA to be invoked | Top developments

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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