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IMF liquidity boost may have costly side effects if countries use it for 'extraneous' purposes: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India's finance minister said the country could not support a general allocation of new Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund because it might not be effective in easing coronavirus-driven financial pressures.

Apr 17, 2020

Donald Trump unveils three-stage plan for US to revive economy amid coronavirus. Details inside

President Donald Trump laid out new guidelines on Thursday for US states to emerge from a coronavirus shutdown in a staggered, three-stage approach meant to revive the US economy even as the country continues to fight the pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Wedding with Revathi

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's wedding: HD Devegowda's grandson ties the knot with Revathi [Marriage Photos+Video]

Nikhil Kumaraswamy has married Revathi in a simple event in a farm house near Bidadi in Bengaluru on Friday. The wedding is restricted to limited people.

Apr 17, 2020

Islamic State behind arson attack in Maldives? 5 boats set ablaze

This could be the first-ever attack carried out by the terror group Islamic State in the island nation of Maldives if the report is true. However, the police suspect a gang war.

Apr 17, 2020

Coronavirus lockdown: Centre issues fresh order to airlines for refund of tickets

To deal with massive cancellations, domestic airlines started to offer credit to the passengers in lieu of their booking amounts.

Apr 16, 2020

Humanity first: BJP-AAP bonhomie seen over delivery of medicines amid lockdown

In an act of compassion, BJP's Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga lent a helping hand to a member of AAP who needed to procure medicine for her cancer patient mother.

Apr 16, 2020

Social distancing to last until 2022 at least? Find out what Harvard scientists predict

Researchers say that social distancing is the most effective measure against curbing coronavirus unless there is a vaccine available to fasten the herd immunity.

Apr 16, 2020

Fake online ads on liquor delivery: Bengaluru reports money loss over liquor craving amid lockdown

In a recent case, a prominent scriptwriter in Bengaluru also occupies the list, who has lost about Rs 10,440 after he fell for a fake advertisement. The 42-year old scriptwriter spoke to the media that he fell for an advertisement assuming that the state had approved online delivery of liquor.

Apr 16, 2020

'No less than a terrorist': After Rangoli Chandel, netizens demand Ajaz Khan's arrest over inciting communal hatred

After Rangoli Chandel's Twitter account got suspended, now netizens are demanding that Ajaz Khan be arrested for his remarks in a video that are geared at spreading communal hatred.

Apr 16, 2020

Iran develops smart coronavirus detector, can spot contaminated area from 100 metres

IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami said that the divide named 'Mosta'an' is capable of detecting "every coronavirus infection" within a 100-meter radius by creating a magnetic field and using a bipolar virus inside the device.

Apr 16, 2020

Social distancing goes for a toss: People gather for a fair at Karnataka's Covid-19 hotspot Kalaburgi

Kalaburgi, one of the major coronavirus hotspots in Karnataka, witnessed people breaking the lockdown as a crowd gathered to be a part of a local chariot fair in Chittapur taluk on Thursday, April 16.

Apr 16, 2020

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Coronavirus affects zoos, owners adopt cruel strategy despite emotional outbreak of animals

Zoo owners claimed that the absence of visitors is making several animals including apes emotionally disturbed due to which the owners might adopt a heartbreaking strategy.

Apr 16, 2020

Why did PM Modi observe a 6-day gap to announce the lockdown exit strategy on April 20?

Taking the first step towards resuming economic activity back in the country, PM Modi hinted at easing restrictions in areas where Covid-19 cases are not reported.

Apr 16, 2020

DD channels, AIR to the rescue; more educational content in offing

In addition to bringing back some classic shows such as Ramayan and Mahabharat, Prasar Bharti is airing educational content for students across the country.

Apr 16, 2020

Pilot accidentally ejects from fighter jet mid-air | Full story

According to the reports, the feeling of being upside down, unfortunately, made the senior citizen press the eject button in panic when the plane got subjected to a negative gravitational load factor.

Apr 16, 2020

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IMF liquidity boost may have costly side effects if countries use it for 'extraneous' purposes: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Donald Trump unveils three-stage plan for US to revive economy amid coronavirus. Details inside

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's wedding: HD Devegowda's grandson ties the knot with Revathi [Marriage Photos+Video]

Islamic State behind arson attack in Maldives? 5 boats set ablaze

Coronavirus lockdown: Centre issues fresh order to airlines for refund of tickets

Humanity first: BJP-AAP bonhomie seen over delivery of medicines amid lockdown

Social distancing to last until 2022 at least? Find out what Harvard scientists predict

Fake online ads on liquor delivery: Bengaluru reports money loss over liquor craving amid lockdown

'No less than a terrorist': After Rangoli Chandel, netizens demand Ajaz Khan's arrest over inciting communal hatred

Iran develops smart coronavirus detector, can spot contaminated area from 100 metres

Social distancing goes for a toss: People gather for a fair at Karnataka's Covid-19 hotspot Kalaburgi

Coronavirus affects zoos, owners adopt cruel strategy despite emotional outbreak of animals

Why did PM Modi observe a 6-day gap to announce the lockdown exit strategy on April 20?

DD channels, AIR to the rescue; more educational content in offing

Pilot accidentally ejects from fighter jet mid-air | Full story

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]