Over 50 Congress supporters and party members on Friday camped outside Shastri Bhawan, the office of the Union ministry of education, demanding that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the Joint Entrance Exams (JEE)-Main be postponed because of the nationwide raging coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak. The National Testing Authority (NTA), […]
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Yen jumps as Shinzo Abe’s resignation sparks political uncertainty
The yen bounced off a two-week low on Friday following news that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign, while the dollar struggled to make headway elsewhere as the prospect of low US rates for a long time weighed on the greenback. Abe, the nation’s longest serving premier, will […]
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Liverpool still hungry for success, says Henderson
Winning the Premier League has not quelled Liverpool’s hunger for silverware and the Reds will continue to push for trophies in the new season, captain Jordan Henderson has said. Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for a top-flight title last season, finishing 18 points clear of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Henderson, […]
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Ronaldo pledges to ‘reach higher’ in 3rd year with Juventus
While Lionel Messi’s future remains a major question in world soccer, longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo has professed his complete dedication to Juventus entering the third season of a four-year contract with the Italian club. “As I’m getting ready for my third season as a bianconero, my spirit and ambition are […]
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University exams will be held by Sept 30: Supreme Court upholds UGC decision
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected petitioners’ demand that online/ offline examinations be scrapped in the view of Covid-19 crisis. The examinations will be held by September 30 as directed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), said the apex court. A 3-judge bench headed by justice Ashok Bhushan pronounced the verdict. […]
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IAF to formally induct Rafale jets on September 10
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally induct Rafale fighters at the Ambala air base on September 10 in presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, officials familiar with the matter said on Friday. India has also invited Singh’s French counterpart, Florence Parly, to attend the ceremony, they added. Five Rafale […]
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Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Rhea Chakraborty to be questioned by CBI in Mumbai
Actor Rhea Chakraborty will be questioned by officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday in connection with their probe into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput in June this year. Chakraborty reached the DRDO guesthouse in Mumbai’s Santacruz East area along with her brother Shovik where she […]
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7 dead, 2 missing due to flood triggered by persistent rainfall in Odisha
Seven people died and two were reported missing in the last three days due to flood that was triggered after continuous rainfall in Odisha, Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena told news agency ANI. People have been evacuated from low lying areas and are being provided with food. “Around 7,000 […]
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Kangana Ranaut’s Tejas to take off in December, actor plays air force pilot
Actor Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film, Tejas, is all set to go on floors by the end of this year, producers announced Friday morning. Kangana essays the role of an Indian Air Force pilot in the film, with Sarvesh Mewara as the director. Tejas is being produced by the makers of Vicky Kaushal’s […]
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National Guard deployed to Wisconsin city as racism protests continue
About 150 National Guard troops deployed to Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thursday, part of a massive effort to ensure a second night of calm after demonstrations over the police shooting of a Black man that led to the deaths of two people earlier this week. Evening fell in the community on […]
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US oil and gas exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura
Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura, with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of US Gulf Coast terminals and disruptions at ports. The hurricane also temporarily suspended operations at several liquefied […]
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Police in Indore lodge FIR after man allegedly morphs of PM’s photo
Police in Indore lodged an FIR on Wednesday night against a man who allegedly morphed a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and posted it on social media with an objectionable comment, police said. The FIR was registered at the Heeranagar police station against one Milind Ingle, a resident of […]
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TikTok might announce sale of its US ops in $20 billion to $30 billion range soon
TikTok is close to announcing a deal to sell its US operations and might do so in the coming days, said people who are familiar with the matter. CEO Kevin Mayer stepped down on Thursday stating that the role he signed up for is not going to remain the same given the […]
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UP announces ban on religious or public functions till Sept 30
The Uttar Pradesh government has confirmed that it will not grant permission for holding religious or public programmes till September 30 keeping in mind the coronavirus pandemic. According to additional chief secretary, home, Awanish Kumar Awasthi, on Thursday, chief minister Yogi Adityanth, in a meeting with the senior officers, said […]
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New Zealand deploys spy agency as stock market hit by hackers
New Zealand called in its spy agency and activated security crisis plans to help defend the stock exchange from overseas attack, after hackers disrupted the market for a fourth straight day. “We as a government are treating this very seriously,” Finance minister Grant Robertson said Friday, adding agencies would coordinate […]