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No takeaways in Bengaluru as hotels protest lockdown 4.0 restrictions in K'taka

No dine-in, no takeaway is the trump card used by Karnataka hotels association as they protest the state government's decision to limit hotel operations to just parcels.

May 20, 2020

Shab-e-Qadr date, wishes, dua and significance: Everything you need to know

With a last few days left of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world are eager about the special night of Shab-e-Qadr (Laylatul Qadr, Night of Decree, Night of Power). Here's everything you need to know about it.

May 20, 2020

Tens of thousands evacuated as India, Bangladesh brace for super cyclone

India faces one of its biggest storms in about a decade, the weather office said, as the super cyclone Amphan, equivalent to a hurricane of category 5, is expected to hit its coast late on Wednesday.

May 20, 2020

Women are running only 7 percent of Fortune 500 companies — It's a new high

As compared to 33 women last year, this year there are 37 women leading Fortune 500 firms.

May 20, 2020

Seven Pak soldiers killed; Baloch nationalists claim responsibility

The separatist United Baluch Army has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province that killed 7 soldiers.

May 20, 2020

How J&K security forces killed 2 Hizbul terrorists in fierce Nawakadal encounter

In the wee hours of Tuesday, J&K security forces engaged in a gunfight with Hizbul terrorists and successfully eliminated 2 terrorists.

May 19, 2020

K'taka salons, parlours get strict operating orders; sterilise equipments, issue tokens & more

All services involved in personal grooming must strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Karnataka health department in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Check it out.

May 19, 2020

Kerala health minister calls Goa's healthcare 'pathetic'; gets schooled with facts

During the BBC interview, Shailaja teacher mistakenly claimed that a person who died in Kerala had returned from Goa.

May 19, 2020

Nepal gets new map with Indian territories amid border row with India

The Nepali prime minister vowed to take back territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani from India's possession through firm diplomatic efforts.

May 19, 2020

Dancers called in to entertain people at COVID-19 quarantine centre; cops investigate

A group of dancers was called from outside to perform at the quarantine centre on Monday night. The move has not only drawn flak, but an investigation has been launched into the matter.

May 19, 2020

Not wearing mask attracts ₹60,000 fine in UAE; See other exorbitant penalties

In contrast, people who do not wear a mask in public would be fined up to Rs 1,000 depending no the state.

May 19, 2020

No relief for aviation sector; Centre's projected savings of Rs 1,000 cr inflated

Experts contend that there is hardly any room left for further significant shortening of routes, but even if it's done by opening up more air space, it will have a marginal effect in terms of savings for the airlines.

May 19, 2020

World Health Assembly elects India, 9 other countries to WHO Executive Board

The annual meet was held to chart a path for the world to combat the coronavirus, which has killed more than 3.17 lakh people and infected nearly 4.9 million across the world.

May 19, 2020

Social distancing norms tossed aside as migrants throng Bandra railway station in hope of catching train home

The train was scheduled for Purnia in Bihar from the Bandra station for which thousands of passengers registered with state authorities were scheduled to travel.

May 19, 2020

Gang of 7 attacks policemen in Bengaluru after asked to follow lockdown guidelines

When the two policemen told them not to gather around without following the norms, the men taunted the cops and roughed them up.

May 19, 2020