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Suresh Raina breaks silence on the murder of his uncle: 'We deserve to know who did this'

Following the terrible incidents where Suresh Raina's uncle was murdered by robbers in Punjab, the cricketer took to Twitter to speak about the matter.

Sep 1, 2020

Your nearest watering holes in Bengaluru now open: See Unlock 4.0 guidelines

The Karnataka government has begun Unlock 4.0 and now with baited breath Bengaluru is slowly coming back to life, even as COVID-19 continues to grip the state. Pubs can now function with 50% capacity and markets were spotted reopening on Tuesday.

Sep 1, 2020

People missed friends most during lockdown; 10-year-old Ahmedabad boy conducts survey

How did you spend your lockdown? 10-year-old Aarav Roy from Ahmedabad spent it researching the lockdown, and collating people's experiences. This, to get a better sense of lifestyles and how people were spending their time.

Sep 1, 2020

No more chai-pani for finance ministry officials; Govts orders budget cuts

The finance ministry is facing a huge deal of pressure amid the pandemic as the GDP has hit a grave low in Quarter 1. Now, the ministry is also on the brink of budget cuts as the reimbursement of hospitality expenses is suspended.

Sep 1, 2020

Meet IPS officer Charu Sinha: CRPF gets first woman to head Srinagar sector

Charu Sinha, IPS officer of the 1996-batch Telangana cadre, has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Srinagar sector, one of the terrorist-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 1, 2020

Dr Kafeel Khan gets freedom; Allahabad High Court revokes NSA, spent 200 days in captivity

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the release of Uttar Pradesh doctor Kafeel Khan, who was charged under NSA for anti-CAA speech.

Sep 1, 2020

PM Modi and other dignitaries pay floral tributes to Pranab Mukherjee at his residence in Delhi

Pranab Mukherjee's last rites will be held today and his body will be laid in state at his official residence 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi where people will be allowed to pay their last homage following the COVID-19 guidelines.

Sep 1, 2020

Largest faction of Japan's ruling party backs Suga to replace Abe as PM

Japan's top government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, has won the backing of the largest faction of the ruling party to become its next leader, public broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday, making him a strong front-runner to become the next premier.

Sep 1, 2020

Special Frontier Force officer on recce at LAC killed in mine blast

A Special Frontier Force officer was killed and another personnel of the force seriously injured in a landmine blast, while they were on a reconnaissance mission at the Line of Actual Control, sources said.

Sep 1, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: At 6,495 recoveries exceed new COVID cases

With 7,238 patients discharged from hospitals after treatment, recoveries exceeded new cases at 6,495 in Karnataka, an official said on Monday.

Sep 1, 2020

Who is Cheng Lei: Australian TV anchor detained in China amid rocky Sino-Australian relations

Chinese authorities notified the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs that Cheng Lei had been arrested on August 14.

Sep 1, 2020

Patriot Prayer — America's right-wing militia no stranger to Portland skirmishes

President Donald Trump and the Democrats, including rival presidential candidate Joe Biden have been accusing one another over the violence that has erupted amid protests in Portland, Oregon.

Sep 1, 2020

PM Modi's heart felt tribute to Pranab Mukherjee [Full Text]

India's 13th president Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84 in Delhi on Monday, following a major brain surgery post which he was under come. Here's what PM Modi writes.

Sep 1, 2020

Karachi turns blind eye to waterclogged roads, power outage; residents protest

The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, demanded that the drainage system in the areas be improved and roads be repaired and made from scratch.

Aug 31, 2020

Kenosha shooting: Cops arrest 175 protesters, seize firearms, vehicles

Kenosha Police Department has released a statement summarizing the actions taken by the cops in wake of the riots ahead of Trump's visit.

Aug 31, 2020