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Maharashtra Congress suspends Sanjay Jha for 'anti-party' activities

Sanjay Jha, who was the Congress spokesperson and was known for his outspokenness, was sacked as the party spokesman in June for a newspaper article critical of the party.

Jul 15, 2020

Coronavirus India update: Highest single day spike of 29,429 cases recorded, total tally over 9.3 lakh

India recorded the highest single-day spike of 29,429 coronavirus cases and 582 deaths in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 9,36,181 cases with a death total of 24,309, the Health Ministry's data stated on Wednesday.

Jul 15, 2020

All Rajasthan PCC panels, cells dissolved; notice to Pilot, others

A day after the Congress cracked the whip and ousted Rajasthan PCC chief Sachin Pilot, the party on Wednesday dissolved all working committees, departments and cells of the PCC with immediate effect to pave the way for their reconstitution.

Jul 15, 2020

Zydus begins human trials for potential COVID-19 vaccine

Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus said on Wednesday it has started human studies for its potential COVID-19 vaccine, as coronavirus infections continue to surge in the world's third worst-hit nation.

Jul 15, 2020

CBSE 10th Result 2020 to be out today 12 pm to 1 pm;Check results here

CBSE Board will be announcing the CBSE 10th Results 2020 today on its official website--cbse.nic.in. Students can check CBSE results 2020 via sms, apps and other third-party websites too.

Jul 15, 2020

In surprise move, Trump administration reverses course on barring many foreign students

In a stunning reversal of policy, the Trump administration on Tuesday abandoned a plan that would have forced out tens of thousands of foreign students following widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses.

Jul 15, 2020

Bengaluru hospitals cannot refuse treatment to COVID patients; new govt order here

In an important decision by the government, Bengaluru hospitals cannot deny treatment to COVID patients even in the absence of a BU number assigned by BBMP. Details here.

Jul 15, 2020

Bari Weiss resigns from NYT; full text of resignation, reactions

In a surprising move, NYT opinion writer and staff editor Bari Weiss resigned from The Times and posted the explosive resignation letter on her website, making some shocking revelations.

Jul 15, 2020

Bengaluru lockdown: Make note of penalties, Section 188 imposed

The state government has imposed strict rules as part of the lockdown in Bengaluru beginning 14th July evening. Even as Bengalureans make note of the guidelines, the government has issued stern penalties for those who'll violate rules.

Jul 15, 2020

This American wanted to attend a Covid party; he did, he died

In a shocking and saddening incident, a 30-year-old man died after attending a COVID-19 party hosted by an infected person.

Jul 14, 2020

80 Bengaluru Metro contract labourers test positive for COVID-19

Following the infection, all the workers who are migrant labourers from different states, have been sent to a Covid Care Centre (CCC).

Jul 14, 2020

BTP MLA Rajkumar Raut alleges police brutality, says held hostage for opposing Gehlot

BTP MLA Rajkumar Raut alleged that his car keys were taken away by the police when he was going to his area and police has been misbehaving with him.

Jul 14, 2020

Priya Dutt tweets support for Sachin Pilot, Scindia: Will she be the next

The daughter of actor-turned-politician Sunil Dutt, Priya Dutt took to Twitter today to express her disappointment on 'Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia's departure' from Congress party.

Jul 14, 2020

Pune: PMRDA begins demolition of SPPU flyover to facilitate construction of new Metro corridor

The flyover near Savitribai Phule Pune University is being demolished by the PMRDA to facilitate the construction of a new two-tier flyover that will assist in Metro rail projects.

Jul 14, 2020

China denies burials, in-person funerals for soldiers killed in Galwan Valley clashes: Report

The families of soldiers who died in the Galwan clash have reportedly been told by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs that they must forgo traditional burial ceremonies and cremate the soldiers' remains.

Jul 14, 2020