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Here's the right type of face mask everyone should be wearing, research shows

Researchers compared different types of face masks and the most effective design and material to arrest cough particles in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 7, 2020

An anti-government protester waves a flag during a protest at Edinburgh Place in Hong Kong, China, January 12, 2020. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar/Files

Zoom, TikTok, Microsoft, other top tech firms halt Hong Kong data requests

China's controversial new National Security Law in Hong Kong requires local authorities to take steps to supervise and regulate the city's internet.

Jul 7, 2020

Boundary under negotiation, not demarcated yet: Bhutan on border dispute with China

The 25th round of boundary talks between Bhutan and China has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 7, 2020

Uber launches grocery delivery in Latin America, Canada with US to follow

The company's latest foray into the delivery space is in partnership with Cornershop, a Chilean online grocery provider that Uber has held a majority stake in since October.

Jul 7, 2020

New security law starts to break down Hong Kong's pro-democracy economy

Sandra Leung at Wefund.hk, which sells protest-themed artwork and accessories, said she has suspended sales of protective gear worn by protesters, flags with the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong," and other items carrying popular chants.

Jul 7, 2020

Vikas Dubey was impressed with Sunny Deol's Arjun Pandit

Vikas Dubey's plunge into crime coincided with Sunny Deol thriller Arjun Pandit which released in 1999. Taking a cue from the movie Dubey also became Vikas Pandit, and has been known so in political circles.

Jul 7, 2020

NIA makes 7th arrest in Pulwama attack case

Bilal Ahmed Kuchey, a resident of Hajibal of the Kakapora area in the Pulwama district, was taken into custody on July 5 for harbouring and extending logistic support to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in the Pulwama attack.

Jul 7, 2020

Had protection of local BJP MLA: Vikas Dubey in a viral video, MLA rejects claim

It is highly anticipated in local media that video was during the questioning of Vikas Dubey by STF in 2017.

Jul 7, 2020

Bengal's psychotic killer, who raped 2, killed 9 women, sentenced to death

Between 2013 and 2019, accused Sarkar killed around nine women and raped two of the victims. The victims were aged between 16 and 75 years.

Jul 7, 2020

Bengaluru man gets ordinary TVs, sells them under labels of Sony; CCB arrests accused

In a cheating case, where accused were selling ordinary TV sets under branded labels of SONY, a CCB-led team has arrested one of the accused. 15 TVs were seized and further investigation is on into the matter.

Jul 7, 2020

Australia warns citizens of 'arbitrary detention' risk in China

Australia has warned its citizens they may be at risk of arbitrary detention in China, in an updated travel advisory. A new warning was added by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: "Australians may also be at risk of arbitrary detention."

Jul 7, 2020

BIEC to become India's largest COVID care facility

Bengaluru Covid-19 care center rents beds for Rs 800 per day; people question govt

Even as district authorities are setting up India's largest COVID-19 care centre at BIEC, the BBMP renting beds at a steep price of Rs 800 per day has raised questions about whether or not a different approach could have been sought.

Jul 7, 2020

IAF fighter jets conduct night operation near Indo-China border: ANI

Video | IAF fighter jets conduct night operation near Indo-China border along LAC

Amid the escalated tensions between India and China post the Galwan Valley clash, the Indian Air Force has stepped up its vigil and carried out night operations near the Line of Actual Control on Monday night, July 6.

Jul 7, 2020

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

In a list shared, the BBMP has allotted a total of 71 ambulances to Bengaluru dividing them across the city zone-wise apart from tempo travellers. Citizens ask authorities if 71 ambulances will be enough for a metropolitan city like Bengaluru.

Jul 7, 2020

Forget Mumbai, J&K man gets Rs 10,00,00,000 electricity bill shock

Amid the electricity bills soaring high in Mumbai, now an incident occurred in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir where a man was left in a state of shock after he received an electricity bill of whopping Rs 10 crore during the lockdown.

Jul 7, 2020

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Here's the right type of face mask everyone should be wearing, research shows

Zoom, TikTok, Microsoft, other top tech firms halt Hong Kong data requests

Boundary under negotiation, not demarcated yet: Bhutan on border dispute with China

Uber launches grocery delivery in Latin America, Canada with US to follow

New security law starts to break down Hong Kong's pro-democracy economy

Vikas Dubey was impressed with Sunny Deol's Arjun Pandit

NIA makes 7th arrest in Pulwama attack case

Had protection of local BJP MLA: Vikas Dubey in a viral video, MLA rejects claim

Bengal's psychotic killer, who raped 2, killed 9 women, sentenced to death

Bengaluru man gets ordinary TVs, sells them under labels of Sony; CCB arrests accused

Australia warns citizens of 'arbitrary detention' risk in China

Bengaluru Covid-19 care center rents beds for Rs 800 per day; people question govt

Video | IAF fighter jets conduct night operation near Indo-China border along LAC

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

Forget Mumbai, J&K man gets Rs 10,00,00,000 electricity bill shock

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]