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Six-year-old boy bites explosive, mistaking it as biscuit; dies on spot in Tamil Nadu

In a terrifying incident, a six-year-old boy died near Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu after he took a bite out of explosive gelatin stick mistaking it for a biscuit.

Jun 11, 2020

Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition tech for a year

Amazon.com Inc said it was implementing a one-year moratorium on police use of its facial recognition software, halting a business it long defended as many protested law enforcement brutality against people of colour.

Jun 11, 2020

Budgam encounter: 2 Jaish terrorists escape leaving behind weapons, knock off Nike sneakers

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Pathanpora area of Budgam district on Jammu and Kashmir. Police and security forces were carrying out the operation.

Jun 11, 2020

You need to know 'this' about the coronavirus pandemic right now

With the lockdown restrictions eased and Covid positive cases increasing on the other side, here is everything you have to do under this scenario.

Jun 11, 2020

Adidas to hire more black and Latino staff, invests $20 million in US black community

Adidas partners with many prominent black athletes and celebrities and its sneakers and tracksuits have been part of hip hop culture.

Jun 11, 2020

Did you know early coronavirus test produces 'false negative' results?

Since the tests return relatively rapid results, they have been widely used among high-risk populations such as nursing home residents, hospitalised patients and health care workers.

Jun 10, 2020

India-China military meet over Ladakh standoff: Second round of Major General-level talks 'positive'

During the second round of military talks, which lasted for more than four-and-half-hour, the Indian delegation pressed for restoration of status quo ante and immediate withdrawal of a sizeable number of Chinese troops from the LAC on the Indo-China border.

Jun 10, 2020

schools take preventive measures for coronavirus

No online classes for LKG to Class 5 students in Karnataka; pre-recorded classes allowed

The Karnataka state government on Wednesday banned all online classes for students of kindergarten and primary classes up to Class 5 across the state. The government has allowed pre-recorded classes instead.

Jun 10, 2020

Two elephants die after consuming poisonous water in Chhattisgarh; one was pregnant

In the last five years, about 22 elephants have died in Surajpur division alone. The incident occurred in the Pratappur range, Ganeshpur village, Surajpur forest division in Chhattisgarh.

Jun 10, 2020

This is how Abhay Deol relates 'Black Lives Matter' movement to caste system in India

Abhay Deol has raised his voice against the caste system in India. He says that this issue is similar to the problems faced by black people in the West. There should be a similar fight like black lives matter movement.

Jun 10, 2020

Covid positive hairstylists expose 140 customers to coronavirus but none contract infection. All thanks to 'masks'

Despite availing services of two Covid-19 positive stylists at a hair salon in the US, the customers didn't contract the coronavirus. The health authorities believe that masks played a vital role in preventing transmission.

Jun 10, 2020

Locust menace continues: Swarms reach Nagpur, pesticides sprayed through drones

The officials in Nagpur have started to use drones to spray pesticides on crops and trees to prevent the locust attack on it.

Jun 10, 2020

Aarogya Setu app has 4 colour home screens to notify Covid-19: Significances of Green, yellow, orange and Red

The home screen of the Aarogya Setu app has different colours like Green, yellow, orange and Red, which divide people into four categories.

Jun 10, 2020

Jharkhand woman, three minor daughters found dead in well

Police has since taken the husband of victim Rubi Devi, 28, in custody for questioning. It was learnt that her body bore injury marks.

Jun 10, 2020

Hospital beds, Covid-related details: BMC issues helpline numbers as per wards

Here is a list of helpline numbers you can call to get information about which beds are empty in which hospital as per wards in Mumbai.

Jun 10, 2020

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Six-year-old boy bites explosive, mistaking it as biscuit; dies on spot in Tamil Nadu

Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition tech for a year

Budgam encounter: 2 Jaish terrorists escape leaving behind weapons, knock off Nike sneakers

You need to know 'this' about the coronavirus pandemic right now

Adidas to hire more black and Latino staff, invests $20 million in US black community

Did you know early coronavirus test produces 'false negative' results?

India-China military meet over Ladakh standoff: Second round of Major General-level talks 'positive'

No online classes for LKG to Class 5 students in Karnataka; pre-recorded classes allowed

Two elephants die after consuming poisonous water in Chhattisgarh; one was pregnant

This is how Abhay Deol relates 'Black Lives Matter' movement to caste system in India

Covid positive hairstylists expose 140 customers to coronavirus but none contract infection. All thanks to 'masks'

Locust menace continues: Swarms reach Nagpur, pesticides sprayed through drones

Aarogya Setu app has 4 colour home screens to notify Covid-19: Significances of Green, yellow, orange and Red

Jharkhand woman, three minor daughters found dead in well

Hospital beds, Covid-related details: BMC issues helpline numbers as per wards

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]