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India may see 2.87 lakh Covid cases a day by February 2021, MIT study reveals

The world may witness 249 million (24.9 crore) cases and 1.8 million (18 lakh) deaths by spring 2021 if there are no effective treatments or vaccination, according to the study conducted by the researchers Hazhir Rahmandad, TY Lim and John Sterman of MIT's Sloan School of Management.

Jul 8, 2020

Trump paid proxy to take college entrance exam for him, niece's book says

In the book, "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man," Mary Trump writes that Trump paid someone to take the SAT, an entrance exam used by most U.S. universities,

Jul 8, 2020

Scientists warn of potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage

Scientists warned on Wednesday of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested COVID-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium.

Jul 8, 2020

Caught on camera: Vikas Dubey spotted at Faridabad hotel, escapes before police team arrives

According to sources, police conducted a raid at the Faridabad hotel taking three people into custody, Vikas Dubey who was spotted at the hotel in Faridabad is still absconding. Haryana police is on high alert.

Jul 8, 2020

Close aide of Vikas Dubey shot dead in police encounter in UP's Hamirpur

Amar Dubey, history-sheeter and wanted criminal was killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force early Wednesday morning in Hamirpur district of UP.

Jul 8, 2020

White CEO hurls racial slurs at Asian family; instant karma follows [Watch]

The man has been identified as Michael Lofthouse, the founder and CEO of a San Francisco-based IT company Solid8. The video of him abusing racial slurs at an Asian family has gone viral.

Jul 8, 2020

Most people have no insight about their ideal partner, reveals study

For the findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, more than 700 participants nominated their top three ideals in a romantic partner -- attributes like funny, attractive or inquisitive.

Jul 8, 2020

Etihad ready to resume India flights in August if Centre gives green light

The airline plans to operate flights to 58 destinations worldwide, throughout July and August, subject to re-opening of individual markets.

Jul 8, 2020

MP man rapes cow at midnight; CCTV footage captures shocking act

Madhya Pradesh police arrested a 55-year-old man for raping a cow last week. The indecent act was captured on CCTV.

Jul 8, 2020

'Brahma' beer sparks outrage; Hindu group pleads for name change

The Universal Society of Hinduism has urged the Belgium government to intervene in the matter of Brahma beer name, which is hurtful to the Hindus around the world.

Jul 7, 2020

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