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Yediyurappa defends Kumaraswamy's son's lockdown wedding, says 'He held the wedding in limits'

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Gowda married Revathi at a farmhouse near Bidadi in Ramanagara district amid the extended lockdown.

Apr 18, 2020

Centre amends FDI policy to protect Indian firms from foreign takeovers amid coronavirus pandemic

After the amendment, any entity of a country, which shares a land border with India or where investment owner is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the government route.

Apr 18, 2020

Mangaluru police books two Vietnamese nationals for 'spitting' in apartment lift

Two foreign nationals from Vietnam have been sent to a quarantine facility after they were spotted spitting in an apartment's lift in Mangaluru, Karnataka.

Apr 18, 2020

Hong Kong police detain 14 pro-democracy activists, media tycoon amid coronavirus lockdown

Among those detained in the swoop were prominent Democratic Party founder and senior barrister Martin Lee, 81, millionaire publishing tycoon Jimmy Lai, 71, and former legislator and barrister Margaret Ng, 72.

Apr 18, 2020

Coronavirus: Karnataka total tally hits 371 as 12 new Covid-19 cases recorded today

Of the new cases, 11 are primary and secondary contacts of earlier cases, while a 65-year-old man from Mysuru is also suffering from Severe Acute Respiratory Infection.

Apr 18, 2020

Blind woman raped in Bhopal; suspect entered through balcony amid Covid-19 lockdown

According to ASP Sanjay Sahu, the lady left the balcony door open due to suffocation which is connected to the steps of the house. This must-have provided the suspect with an easy entry into the flat.

Apr 18, 2020

Preparing isolation facilities to distributing PPEs: Defence PSUs, OFB rise to fight coronavirus

Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) have played their part in assisting civilian administration in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 18, 2020

US military 'knows' what UFOs are, claims former police detective

The former police detective claimed that governments and intelligence agencies are hiding secrets about alien life

Apr 18, 2020

Indian tricolour projected on Swiss mountain Matterhorn; displays hope amid coronavirus

In a bid to spread hope and solidarity among the world nations to beat the deadly spread of coronavirus, Hofstetter has been lighting up the 14,690 feet mountain with spectacular display of country flags.

Apr 18, 2020

Did coronavirus 'escape' from Wuhan lab? Trump to investigate reports, says 'we are going to find out'

President Donald Trump said that the US is looking into reports that the novel coronavirus, which has killed more than 150,000 people globally, "escaped" from a Wuhan lab in China.

Apr 18, 2020

In its final doodle, Google thanks all coronavirus frontline workers for their service

The Google Doodle previously thanked the medical staff, delivery and packaging unit workers, food makers for their relentless, selfless, dedicated work amid the pandemic threat.

Apr 18, 2020

Coronavirus hits Indian Navy: 21 sailors test positive at INS Angre shore base in Mumbai

At least 21 serving personnel of the Indian Navy on Saturday, April 18 have been tested positive for Covid-19 at INS Angre accommodation in Mumbai. Most of the cases are asymptomatic.

Apr 18, 2020

World Heritage 2020: All you need to know about its history, significance and theme

World heritage day is celebrated annually worldwide with events that underline the importance and need of preserving the cultural and heritage sites across the world.

Apr 18, 2020

From 500 to 10 lakh meals: Bengaluru trio feeds countless families everyday

A trio from Bengaluru has kickstarted an initiative to feed the countless families of daily wage earners who are going hungry amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020

Why Pinarayi Vijayan has stopped routine coronavirus press briefing from today?

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's decision to stop coronavirus press conference came just hours after opposition MLA KM Shaji's controversial allegations.

Apr 17, 2020