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BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP vice-president

BJP's state unit president Nalin Kumar Kateel appointed Vijayendra as one of the 10 vice-presidents along with four general secretaries, 10 secretaries, two treasurers and seven heads of organisations.

Aug 1, 2020

After India, US plans to ban Chinese app TikTok, President Donald Trump confirms

TikTok refrained from commenting on the matter, saying, "While we do not comment on rumours or speculation, we are confident in the long-term success of TikTok."

Aug 1, 2020

Why are there no cycling tracks in Punjab, netizens ask after cyclist dies in Patiala

Twitter questioned the ruling government in the state and also its predecessor for not giving a thought to cycling tracks in Punjab districts.

Aug 1, 2020

Eid al-Adha Mubarak: PM Modi wishes for inclusive society, extends greetings

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, PM Modi has sent out Eid greetings that is being celebrated across the world and in India on Saturday, August 1.

Aug 1, 2020

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro says he takes antibiotics for infection

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said that he was taking antibiotics for an infection that has left him weak, after he was diagnosed with the COVID-19 earlier this month.

Aug 1, 2020

Spurious liquor tragedy toll reaches 21, Punjab CM orders probe

Even as at least 21 persons died due to alleged consumption of spurious liquor in Amritsar, Batala and Tarn Taran districts of Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry led by the Jalandhar Divisional Commissioner into the matter.

Aug 1, 2020

No, Donald Trump did not call Paris Hilton sexually attractive; misleading video

After Bill Clinton's name cropped up in court documents linking him with paedophile Jeffery Epstein, the decade-old audio file of Donald Trump talking about Paris Hilton's physical appearance is circulating on Twitter. But with misleading captions.

Aug 1, 2020

Stephen Miller didn't bother sharing umbrella with pregnant wife despite rains

Many people started criticising Stephen Miller for his ungentlemanly act of not holding the umbrella for his pregnant wife Katie Mille while some took a dig at him saying 'Republicans hate sharing umbrellas'.

Aug 1, 2020

Microsoft eyeing TikTok US business, talks ongoing: Reports

It looks like Microsoft has shown its interest in buying TikTok's US part.

Aug 1, 2020

Family of Karnataka Minister BC Patil and house staff test COVID positive

The Agriculture minister BC Patil confirmed the news on Twitter.

Aug 1, 2020

Clinton on Epstein pedo island with two-young girls; Bill says no

Unsealed court documents reveal former president Bill Clinton was at Jeffery Epstein's island with two underage girls. Clinton denied the allegation saying he was never there.

Jul 31, 2020

China and Australia in Twitter war; envoys spar over South China Sea issue

Amidst the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, the relation between Australia and China has reached a new low.

Jul 31, 2020

New study suggests higher levels of coronavirus in children under 5 years

The publishers of the research also claimed that young children could be important drivers of COVID-19 communication inside populations-a statement at odds with the existing understanding.

Jul 31, 2020

Covid cases in Karnataka soaring, what is BSY govt doing, questions AAP

Karnataka has reported 5,483 new Covid-19 positive cases today, taking the state's total tally to 1,24,115.

Jul 31, 2020

Defense Ministry to censor army content in web-series after 'XXX Uncensored' controversy

The Ministry of Defence writes to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to ask the production house to obtain NOC for the movies and web series based on the Indian Army.

Jul 31, 2020