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Former J&K Lt Governor GC Murmu appointed as new CAG

After resigning from the post of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night, August 5, Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

Aug 7, 2020

'Must take aggressive action': Trump issues orders for US ban on WeChat, TikTok in 45 days

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday sweeping bans on US transactions with China's ByteDance, owner of video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent, operator of the WeChat app, starting in 45 days, in a major escalation of tensions with Beijing.

Aug 7, 2020

After Frorida, Trump makes another faux pas; pronounces Thailand as 'Thighland'

It's Thailand, not "Thighland", Mr. President. But you sure knew that. Only moments later.

Aug 7, 2020

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led global pharmaceutical company, on Thursday announced that it is set to introduce a 400 mg version of oral antiviral - FabiFlu -- for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in India.

Aug 7, 2020

Michelle Obama says she has 'low-grade depression'

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has said that she was suffering from "low-grade depression" because of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice and the "hypocrisy" of President Donald Trump's administration, it was reported on Thursday.

Aug 7, 2020

Foreign Jamaatis free to leave India after apology, SC told

He also informed the bench that so far only 10 petitioners have decided to contest the criminal cases pending against them and are not willing to exercise the option of plea bargaining.

Aug 7, 2020

Here's how Kundali Matching and astrology can help you improve your life

Kundali matching is the process or the marriage making chart where the birth charts of the two potential partners are matched

Aug 6, 2020

AAP launches new initiative, calls Karnataka govt's fight a 'total disaster'

The Aam Aadmi Party in Bengaluru has launched a new initiative called AAP Cares. The volunteer-led initiative is meant to control and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Aug 6, 2020

BharatSthali: Reviving Traditional Indian Handloom's Past Glory

Artisans inscribe an alluring union of their creativity & experiences on each of the products. They serve as an elegant reminder of our illustrious roots

Aug 6, 2020

Emirates promises 'free funeral' to loyal fliers if Covid infected

Benefits provided under the scheme are medical treatment and hotel quarantine cover and a paid funeral

Aug 6, 2020

Veteran Bengal communist leader Shyamal Chakraborty dies of Covid in Kolkata

CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty had tested positive for the novel coronavirus pandemic and was admitted to a hospital on July 29.

Aug 6, 2020

Defence Ministry makes U-turn, removes document from website admitting Chinese incursion

The document held significance with the fact that it for the first time any official word had taken a note of "Chinese aggression" since the violent clashes between two nuclear armed nations claimed lives of 20 Indian soldiers along with an unknown Chinese casualty.

Aug 6, 2020

Lebanese bride happy to be alive after blast cuts short wedding video

The dramatic footage captured the moment when a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital on Tuesday, killing 135 people and injuring more than 5,000.

Aug 6, 2020

Mumbai sinking: High tide hits Marine Drive, roads flooded, landslide at Malabar Hill

Amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, a massive landslide occurred at the posh Malabar Hill near Pedder Road, but luckily there were no casualties.

Aug 6, 2020

First electric street lamp to light up Asia installed in Bengaluru turns 115

Few Bengalureans know that Asia's first street lamp was installed in Bengaluru. The street lamp turned 115 years, installed in 1905.

Aug 6, 2020