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Karnataka observes Mask Day: CM Yediyurappa, Puneeth Rajkumar lead the march from Vidhana Soudha

As Karnataka observes Mask Day today, CM Yediyurappa leads a march from Vidhana Soudha to Cubbon Park; superstar Puneeth Rajkumar and cricketer Anil Kumble join him.

Jun 18, 2020

Nepal passes updated map bill, escalates border dispute with India

Nepal's national assembly on Thursday, June 18 passed the controversial bill on its updated political-administrative map which includes parts of Indian territory. The move has escalated the border dispute with India.

Jun 18, 2020

'Nay to Yay': Bengaluru startup includes men in paid menstrual leave to support partners

Horses Stable News, a Bengaluru based startup, that came up with the initiative 'Nay to Yay' that initially allowed women to take two days paid leave and offered an allowance of Rs 250, has now decided to offer menstrual leaves to men to take care of their partners.

Jun 18, 2020

Nail-studded sticks, wired clubs, stones: What China used to attack Indian soldiers in Galwan clash

An image is doing the rounds on social media, in which multiple nail-studded sticks can be seen used to attack the Indian jawans.

Jun 18, 2020

Google CEO Sundar Pichai pledges $175 million to help black entrepreneurs

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced to give over $175 million towards supporting Black business owners, startup founders, job seekers and developers.

Jun 18, 2020

'Deeply grateful, will work to promote global peace': PM Modi on India's entry to UN Security Council

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks came a day after India was elected unopposed to the Security Council with 184 votes.

Jun 18, 2020

Online education being opposed in Tamil Nadu by the DMK

Online classes have been opposed by the leader of the DMK, MK Stalin saying that there isn't enough infrastructure in the state to take online classes and ensure it reaches every student.

Jun 18, 2020

Coronavirus India update: Highest single-day spike recorded with 13,000 cases, total tally mounts to 3,66,946

India on Thursday, June 18 witnessed yet another single-day highest spike of almost 13,000 COVID-19 cases taking the total tally to 3.66 lakh, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data has revealed.

Jun 18, 2020

J&K's ban on high-speed internet extended till July 8

The Jammu and Kashmir administration extended the ban on high-speed internet in the Union Territory till July 8, citing threats of further infiltration by terrorists across the LoC.

Jun 18, 2020

Atlanta police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Rayshard Brooks

A fired Atlanta police officer has been charged with felony murder and another officer faces lesser charges in the shooting death last week of Rayshard Brooks in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, a Georgia county prosecutor.

Jun 18, 2020

Watch: NZ doctor shares helpful prevention tips & self-diagnosing COVID-19 symptoms

A doctor from New Zealand has shared a detailed video on how to read coronavirus symptoms, and helpful immunizing tips along with breathing exercises.

Jun 18, 2020

Former NSA's book reveals shocking details about Trump's China policy

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has shared some shocking revelations about US President Donald Trump during his tenure as the president's third NSA.

Jun 18, 2020

India eyes permanent member seat at UNSC after eight term as non-permanent member

India has won a non-permanent member seat at the United Nations Security Council unopposed. As an eighth term at the Security Council, India eyes a permanent seat at the table.

Jun 18, 2020

Juneteenth meaning and its significance in view of Black Lives Matter protests

Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day. Many companies, including Target, Twitter and Nike, give their employees a day off to observe the holiday.

Jun 18, 2020

Congress removes Sanjay Jha as spokesperson days after publicly criticising party

Days after Sanjay Jha, the Congress party spokesperson, penned a strong article criticizing the Congress leadership, announcement of his removal from the party post has arrived.

Jun 18, 2020