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Protesters gather at the scene where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck before later dying in hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Miller

'I can't breathe': Four Minneapolis policemen fired after unarmed 'black man' dies in custody

Four Minneapolis police officers were fired over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, "I can't breathe," while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

May 27, 2020

Maoists release video of encounter killing 17 security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

During the attack on March 21 that killed 17 security personnel, most of the AK series rifles, ammunition, and wireless sets of the security forces were also looted.

May 27, 2020

Karnataka to open places of worship from June 1; final decision after Centre guidelines

The Karnataka government has decided to open all the temples in the state from June 1, keeping social distancing and other norms in place.

May 27, 2020

FBI confirms that gunman involved in Texas naval air base shooting acted alone

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now saying that after an intense investigation there wasn't a second person involved.

May 27, 2020

Three killed in Arunachal Pradesh, 2.5 lakh affected in floods, landslides in NE states

At least three people died and over 2,50,000 people of over 350 villages were affected due to floods and landslides in three northeastern states - Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, officials said on Tuesday.

May 27, 2020

West Bengal: Woman working in Chittaranjan hospital tests coronavirus positive, authorities brush-off matter [Exclusive]

Speaking to International Business Times, India, Salanpur TMC MLA Bidhan Upadhyay said that the infected woman was first taken to KG Hospital owing to heart problems and was later referred to Kolkata.

May 27, 2020

'Potentially misleading': Twitter labels Trump's tweets with a fact check for the first time

Micro-blogging site Twitter tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label. The label was imposed on Trump's tweets posted claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent."

May 27, 2020

China's Xi Jinping urges military to scale up battle preparedness amid coronavirus pandemic

In the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), President Xi Jinping said China would step up its preparedness for armed combat due to coronavirus impact on national security.

May 27, 2020

Nokia shuts plant in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for coronavirus

Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19.

May 27, 2020

schools take preventive measures for coronavirus

Schools to remain shut during lockdown; MHA clears rumours | Details here

It was reported that classes for students from classes 8 to 12 might begin after summer vacations in areas under green and orange zone districts

May 27, 2020

Explained: The locust crisis and its solution

An insecticide either sprinkled from the ground or aerial vehicles, can control the swarms of locusts.

May 26, 2020

Heavy rains and gusty winds continues in Bengaluru

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds continues in Bengaluru amid the hot days of summer.

May 26, 2020

Sharp decline in calls regarding crimes against women during coronavirus lockdown in Bengaluru

According to the Bengaluru police data, its helpline has received just 117 calls pertaining to dowry harassment, eve-teasing, attempt to rape, stalking, and several other crimes against women between March 25 and May 25.

May 26, 2020

After 'Modi aarti', a temple in the making for Prime Minister Narendra Modi

BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi announced that he will build a temple for Narendra Modi once the coronavirus crisis ends

May 26, 2020

Karnataka High Court denies bail plea to Infosys techie who urged to spread Covid through sneezing

The Justice observed that Muzeeb, albeit being well educated and employed, uploaded messages which are likely to cause disharmony and panic.

May 26, 2020

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'I can't breathe': Four Minneapolis policemen fired after unarmed 'black man' dies in custody

Maoists release video of encounter killing 17 security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Karnataka to open places of worship from June 1; final decision after Centre guidelines

FBI confirms that gunman involved in Texas naval air base shooting acted alone

Three killed in Arunachal Pradesh, 2.5 lakh affected in floods, landslides in NE states

West Bengal: Woman working in Chittaranjan hospital tests coronavirus positive, authorities brush-off matter [Exclusive]

'Potentially misleading': Twitter labels Trump's tweets with a fact check for the first time

China's Xi Jinping urges military to scale up battle preparedness amid coronavirus pandemic

Nokia shuts plant in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for coronavirus

Schools to remain shut during lockdown; MHA clears rumours | Details here

Explained: The locust crisis and its solution

Heavy rains and gusty winds continues in Bengaluru

Sharp decline in calls regarding crimes against women during coronavirus lockdown in Bengaluru

After 'Modi aarti', a temple in the making for Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Karnataka High Court denies bail plea to Infosys techie who urged to spread Covid through sneezing

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]