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Tahir Naseem killing: America asks Pakistan to reform blasphemy laws

Expressing shock and outrage at the killing of American citizen Tahir Naseem inside a courtroom in Pakistan, the US has urged Islamabad to immediately reform its "often-abused" blasphemy laws and bring the culprit to justice.

Jul 31, 2020

Chinese-backed hackers targeted coronavirus vaccine firm Moderna

Last week, the U.S. Justice Department made public an indictment of two Chinese nationals accused of spying on the United States, including three unnamed U.S.-based targets involved in medical research to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 31, 2020

Indian woman pleads for help against domestic abuse from Dubai; Twitter ensures assistance

An Indian woman, currently living in Dubai, appealed for help while narrating her ordeal of how her husband and in-laws have been torturing her both physically and mentally for years.

Jul 31, 2020

Bengaluru Eid-al-Adha Namaz COVID guidelines by Wakf Board: must read

The state-run Karnataka Wakf Board has permitted the devout to offer 'namaz' (prayer) inside mosques on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) on Saturday under the COVID-19 induced guidelines, an official said on Friday.

Jul 31, 2020

AAI puts SpiceJet on cash and carry basis, airline says biz as usual

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has put SpiceJet operations across the country on a "cash and carry basis", presumably due to the carrier's inability to clear airport dues. However, the airline chose to say that it was business as usual for them.

Jul 31, 2020

'Forced decoupling' of economies will hurt both, China warns India

China warned on Thursday that a "forced decoupling" of its economy with India, following a Himalayan border clash last month that killed 20 Indian soldiers, would hurt both countries.

Jul 31, 2020

Horse trading rates up in Rajasthan after session announced: Gehlot

Making the latest taunt on rebel Sachin Pilot camp, chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that horse trading rates in Rajasthan have gone higher as new rates have been announced soon after the Assembly session date was finalised on Wednesday

Jul 31, 2020

First COVID positive dog in US is dead

Buddy, the first pet dog who had contracted the virus, has died from Covid-19 complications.

Jul 31, 2020

Karnataka COVID update: State crosses 6,000 mark in 1-day, tally now at 1.18 lakh

Karnataka has crosses 6,000 mark of COVID-19 positive case in a single day for the first time ever since the corona pandemic broke out. The total tally has reached 1.18 lakh in the state.

Jul 30, 2020

Netizens irked with Modi government's 3-language formula in NEP 2020

Twitteratis have taken to the microblogging site to mark their protest against a few aspects of the new policy especially on the issue of medium of instruction

Jul 30, 2020

Donald Trump's own campaign promotes mail-in voting

Donald Trump seeks to delay the presidential elections claiming his fears of mail-in voter fraud. But the irony is, his own campaign promotes mail-in voting.

Jul 30, 2020

Rape charges against technician; took vaginal swab for COVID test

The lab techie had told the victim that it was important to take samples from her vagina for accurate test results.

Jul 30, 2020

Relax, Trump cannot delay elections; what happens if he even tries to

President Donald Trump generated political firestorm after he suggested delaying November's presidential election. As many states are turning to "mail-in" ballots due to coronavirus, he alleges 2020 election will be the most fraudulent. Can he delay the general election?

Jul 30, 2020

Telangana Covid-19 update for today: State registers 1811 new cases, 521 in Hyderabad

The total number of Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases in Telangana stands at 60,717 after registering 1811 fresh cases.

Jul 30, 2020

Who was Herman Cain: Former Republican presidential candidate dies of COVID at 74

Former 2012 Republican presidential candidate, Herman Cain, who was tested positive for the novel coronavirus a few days ago, has succumbed to the virus on July 30. He was 74.

Jul 30, 2020