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Domestic violence amid lockdown: Raipur police launches 'ChuppiTod Abhiyan' to save women and kids

The Raipur police has launched their new mission called ChuppiTod Abhiyan to help the women suffering domestic violence during the national lockdown.

Apr 29, 2020

White House unfollows PM Modi, Prez Kovind on Twitter, days after getting HCQ supplies from India

Just around the time when Trump issued an open threat to India over the delivery of hydroxychloroquine, it was reported widely and boasted by BJP leaders that the Indian PM was the only non-American being followed by the official Twitter handle of the White House.

Apr 29, 2020

Taliban-Iran collaboration brewing, Shia Hazara appointed local leader

The experts have argued that this is an attempt to gain more legitimacy ahead of the scheduled peace talks with government officials and representatives of civil society.

Apr 29, 2020

Telangana Bank gives away Rs 16 crore for Centre's relief measure, later finds 3 lakh accounts ineligible

Telangana Grameena Bank erroneously deposited the amount into bank accounts that were not eligible for the benefit, recovers the amount from 3 lakh accounts.

Apr 29, 2020

It's a boy: Boris Johnson's partner Carrie Symonds gives birth to baby boy

Boris Johnson's fiancee, Carrie Symonds, has given birth to a "healthy baby boy" in a London hospital.

Apr 29, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at HAL in Bengaluru, 8 fire tenders on spot

The fire has now been contained by using dry chemical fire extinguishers, HAL spokesperson Gopal Sutar said.

Apr 29, 2020

Bengaluru bootlegger sells alcohol at thrice the MRP via Facebook amid lockdown, arrested

Considering the least availability of alcohol these days, Bhateja was attempting to sell the bottles at triple the price, making a good fortune out of it, says the police.

Apr 29, 2020

Coronavirus brews trouble for tea, disrupts supply as demand spikes

The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the beverage known for its immunity-boosting properties.

Apr 29, 2020

Lockdown woes: Strict norms and regulations hover over Bengaluru urban as COVID-19 cases increase

According to the norms by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the regions under Bengaluru Urban will continue to follow the lockdown measures as it falls under the red zone categorisation.

Apr 29, 2020

How Pakistani operatives are trying to get data of Indian defence forces by fake Arogya Setu app

The Pakistani intelligence is trying to misuse India's Arogya Setu app by slightly changing its name and get data of the Indian defence forces.

Apr 29, 2020

CRPF battalion isolated to map spread after jawan dies of coronavirus in Delhi

A 55-year-old Sub-Inspector with the CRPF, who tested positive for coronavirus, passed away at the Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday, April 29. The 31st battalion of the CRPF has been completely sealed.

Apr 29, 2020

MEA slams 'biased' USCIRF report calling India 'country of particular concern' over religious freedom

The USCIRF is an independent federal government entity set up by the US Congress to monitor and report on religious freedom in the world.

Apr 29, 2020

German doctors pose naked to protest against the shortage of protective equipment

A group of German doctors pose naked to draw attention to their vulnerability while treating COVID-19 patients without PPE.

Apr 29, 2020

Coronavirus: After two house cats test positive, CDC says social distancing applies to pet animals too

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in the absence of further investigation on the role of animals in transmitting the virus it is advisable to take precaution and follow social distancing for pets, too.

Apr 29, 2020

Palghar mob lynching: 35 police officials of Kasa Police station transferred in connection with the incident

Twelve days after a mob-lynching incident in which two Sadhus and their driver were killed, the Maharashtra government late on Tuesday, April 28 transferred 35 policemen.

Apr 29, 2020