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Sensex ends 329 points higher to reclaim 35k, IT stocks surge

The rise in global equity markets supported the investors' sentiment in India.

Jun 27, 2020

Las Vegas casino uses Hindu, Jain deities to offer 'high-class debauchery'; apologises later

In an extremely offensive act by a reputed Las Vegas casino, Mandalay Bay, Hindu and Jain deities were disrespected by allowing club-goers to pose indecently in front of the sacred statues.

Jun 27, 2020

Petrol, diesel prices increased to over 100 rupee per litre in PAK

Imran Khan-led Pakistan government announced on Friday that it has hiked the prices of all petroleum fuels overnight, causing chaos in the country amidst coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 26, 2020

Tuticorin: Netizens demand #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix following custodial death of father-son duo

After the gruesome details of the death of father-son pair in police custody in Tuticorin emerged on social media, netizens are demanding justice for the victims.

Jun 26, 2020

WHO-led coalition needs $31.3 billion to fight coronavirus

It said $3.4 billion had been contributed to date, leaving a funding gap of $27.9 billion, of which $13.7 billion was "urgently needed".

Jun 26, 2020

Monsoon covers all India earlier than usual, brightens crop prospects

The monsoon has covered the entire country nearly two weeks earlier than usual, brightening prospects for healthy summer-sown crops and promising higher incomes in the countryside where most Indians live.

Jun 26, 2020

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests negative for Covid, to be discharged

The 55-year-old had tested positive on June 17 after developing breathlessness, following which he was shifted to Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality hospital.

Jun 26, 2020

Boon for 5.94 lakh farmers in Andhra as CM Jagan releases Rs. 596 crore crop insurance

Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has released the crop insurance claims to the tune of Rs.596.4 crore, benefiting 5,94,005 farmers across the state.

Jun 26, 2020

Shamna Kasim blackmailed: Gang of four arrested for threatening actress

Shamna Kasim had earlier filed a complaint with cops regarding being threatened over a phone call. The police apprehended a gang of 4 and have set up an SIT to investigate the matter.

Jun 26, 2020

Watch: IAF's Cheetah helicopter makes emergency landing on KGP expressway in Haryana

The French-origin Cheetah helicopter carrying four people approached the new KMP Expressway in Haryana's Sonepat at a slow rate of descent.

Jun 26, 2020

IAS Officer Vini Mahajan appointed Punjab's first woman Chief Secretary

The Punjab government on Friday appointed 1987-batch Punjab cadre IAS officer Vini Mahajan as the new Chief Secretary, replacing Karan Avtar Singh.

Jun 26, 2020

No question of another lockdown in Bengaluru, says CM Yediyurappa as Covid-19 cases spike

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa ruled out any possibility of a fresh lockdown in Bengaluru as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, says the state's economy needs to be improved.

Jun 26, 2020

Pakistan condemns India's expulsion of diplomats at 'delicate' time after China clash

Pakistan has accused old rival India of trying to distract the attention of its people by expelling Pakistani diplomats after Indian forces got a "battering" at the hands of Chinese troops in a clash on their disputed Himalayan border.

Jun 26, 2020

'Things gotta breathe'; Florida woman compares face mask to underwear

Before the Palm Beach County commissioners voted in favour of making face masks mandatory in public, they had to sit through several locals' angry speeches against face masks.

Jun 26, 2020

Patna school misbehaves with parent over school fee, video goes viral

Schools are forcing parents to deposit school fees despite government orders of not charging fees during the lockdown period

Jun 26, 2020