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J&K LG announces Rs 1350 cr economic package, 50% discount on electricity, water bills

In a major announcement, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced a relief package of Rs 1350 crore for Jammu and Kashmir in a bid to boost the business and the other ailing sectors that have suffered huge losses for several years in the newly formed Union Territory (UT).

Sep 19, 2020

Parliament's monsoon session may be cut short as COVID cases among MPs rise

India's parliament session that began this week is likely to be cut short after 30 lawmakers were found infected with the coronavirus, two senior parliament officials said, as the number of cases in the country rose to 5.3 million.

Sep 19, 2020

Quran row in Kerala: 2 cases against Govt, CPM dubs protests communal

Kerala is currently under turmoil over the resignation of KT Jaleel and him being subject to investigation. The opposition has risen against the CPM with much unleashed anger.

Sep 19, 2020

PM Modi's birthday blast gone wrong: Chennai balloon explosion injures 30 BJP workers | Watch

In a shocking incident, 30 workers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sustained minor injuries after helium balloons exploded as they celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday in Tamil Nadu's Chennai.

Sep 19, 2020

'She has run away from the community': Trump's son questions Kamala Harris' ties to Indian-Americans

US President Donald Trump's son Eric has questioned Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris's ties to Indian Americans claiming that "she has totally run away from the community."

Sep 19, 2020

Trailblazing US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87; succession battle looms

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a stalwart liberal on the US Supreme Court since 1993, died at age 87, the court said, giving President Donald Trump a chance to expand its conservative majority with a third appointment at a time of deep divisions in America with a presidential election looming.

Sep 19, 2020

Breaking: 9 Al-Qaeda terrorists arrested in multiple raids by NIA in Kerala, Bengal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches and arrested nine terrorists of banned terror organisation Al-Qaeda on Saturday morning, September 19.

Sep 19, 2020

Second wave of COVID-19 inevitable in UK, PM Boris Johnson warns; should you worry

With the virus expected to be more severe over the winter, officials are looking at bringing in measures that could last until the spring.

Sep 19, 2020

India-Japan relations have progressed, FDI inflows spiked: Jaishankar

Japan's FDI in India is up to $3225 million in the FY 2019-20, from $2965 million in FY 2018-2019.

Sep 19, 2020

Did Trump forget where he was during Wisconsin rally; netizens noticed gaffe

Trump has claimed to have "one of the great memories of all time," but he sure seems to have a problem with names at times.

Sep 18, 2020

Taiwan scrambles jets as 18 Chinese planes buzz during U.S. visit

Taiwan said 18 Chinese aircraft were involved on Friday, far more than in previous such encounters.

Sep 18, 2020

Air India Express resumes flights from and to Dubai; suspension lifted

Air India Express announced that all flights to and from Dubai will operate as originally scheduled from Saturday onwards.

Sep 18, 2020

Ex-IPS officers disapprove Julio Ribeiro's stand on Delhi riots; support Delhi Police

Former IPS officers have come out with their own statement against Julio Ribeiro and supporting the Delhi police on their stand on the Delhi riots.

Sep 18, 2020

Why is Trump administration blocking TikTok, WeChat in US; reason explained

The US Commerce Department has annonuced that it will be blocking TikTok and WeChat in the US following President Trump's executive order from last month. Details of the new order are here.

Sep 18, 2020

Bengaluru drunk driver zooming in his new SUV kills young biker; jailed

A 30-year-old man was driving while inebriated on Thursday night when he crashed into two vehicles a car and and a scooter killing the bike rider on the spot. The accused has been arrested.

Sep 18, 2020