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Kidnapped Kanpur lab technician killed, body dumped in river

The Kanpur police has now said that Sanjeet Yadav, who was kidnapped on June 22, was murdered on June 26-27 by his friends and his body was thrown into the Pandu river.

Jul 24, 2020

Pakistan blast: 20 injured in IED blast in Parachinar's Turi Bazar

At least 20 people were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that hit a market in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.

Jul 24, 2020

China warns it 'must' retaliate after closure of Houston consulate

Washington on Tuesday gave China 72 hours to close the consulate, which it said was "to protect American intellectual property and Americans' private information," a dramatic escalation of tension between the world's two biggest economies.

Jul 24, 2020

No 4G internet in J&K for now, will review situation after two months: MHA to SC

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Supreme Court that the special committee constituted to look into the issue of restoring 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir decided against resuming the services.

Jul 24, 2020

Pompeo urges more assertive approach to 'Frankenstein' China

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took fresh aim at China on Thursday and said Washington and its allies must use "more creative and assertive ways" to press the Chinese Communist Party to change its ways, calling it the "mission of our time."

Jul 24, 2020

Sorry Karen and Kevin, you did nothing wrong; go reclaim your names

Karens and Kevins are named and shamed every day across the United States of America. But, ever thought of those who are actually named Karen and Kevin? Anonymous chats with a few namesakes and their side of the story.

Jul 24, 2020

Mumbai Covid update: With 1,257 new cases, 55 deaths, city's recovery rate is 72%

With today's data, Mumbai, so far, has recorded a total of 1,05,829 cases and 5,927 deaths till date.

Jul 23, 2020

BBMP blunder: Covid isolation flat nailed shut with tin sheets, removed later

In an attempt to seal a building with a confirmed Covid-19 positive case, BBMP found itself at the receiving end of criticism when a few pictures of a building in East Bengaluru's Domlur, showing flats sealed with tin barricades surfaced online.

Jul 23, 2020

Andhra Covid-19 cases for today: The state almost touches 8,000-mark in a single day

Andhra has registered a total number of 7.988 Covid-19 cases with 61 deaths. The total number of confirmed cases stands at 72,711.

Jul 23, 2020

Bangalore and Karnataka COVID-19 cases for today: Corona crosses 5000 mark in a single day

Bangalore and Karnataka have reported a considerable amount of increase in the COVID-19 cases on July 23. The state has witnessed the number of the corona cases crossing 5,000 mark for the second time.

Jul 23, 2020

Bengaluru's KC General Hospital changes dress code after 2 suicides, no more dupattas

KC General Hospital made changes to their dress code for patients following 2 suicide cases. The Bengaluru hospital has now decided that dupattas and long scarves will not be permitted on the premises.

Jul 23, 2020

Seen with Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri, US-based Kashmiri Tony Ashai denies 'baseless claims' of being ISI agent

US-based Kashmiri Tony Ashai has claimed that the "conspiracy theory" that the Indian media is peddling about him being an ISI agent is baseless.

Jul 23, 2020

Karnataka's 'pond man' Kamegowda tests positive for coronavirus

Kamegowda who shot to fame after news broke that he had dug 16 ponds in Karnataka, has now tested positive for COVID-19 at 85.

Jul 23, 2020

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah reveals details of BJP govt's misappropriation of funds of over 2,000 cr, demands probe

Siddaramaiah has revealed a long list of details of the BJP-ruled Karnataka government's misappropriation of funds over Rs 2000 crore, the former CM has demanded a probe into the matter.

Jul 23, 2020

On camera, bike-borne men fail to snatch bag from woman in South Delhi's GK-1 area

The woman in South Delhi's posh GK-1 area tried to speed away, to escape the snatchers, when they made another attempt to snatch her bag.

Jul 23, 2020