Salman Khan has shared a new song titled Pyaar Karona to spread awareness amid the coronavirus pandemic. The actor has also sung the song, whose lyrics go “Pyaar Karona, aitihaat karona, khayal rakhona, madad karona”. Written by Salman along with Hussain Dalal, Pyaar Korona has been composed by Sajid Wajid. The […]
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40,000 and counting: Covid-19 death toll in US tops global numbers
The death toll from the coronavirus disease Covid-19 rose to more than 40,000 in the United States on Sunday, the highest in the world and almost double the number of deaths in the next hardest-hit country Italy. It took the United States 38 days after recording its first fatality on February 29 […]
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Iran opens up as economic woes trump coronavirus infection fears
Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy, gambling that it has brought under control its coronavirus outbreak — one of the worst in the world — even as some fear it could lead to a second wave of infections. Stores from […]
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UK high court judgement on Mallya extradition appeal today
The high court of England and Wales is due to deliver its judgement on Monday on controversial businessman Vijay Mallya’s appeal against his extradition to India to face charges financial offences worth around Rs 9000 crores. The judgement by Justice Irwin and Justice Elisabeth Laing will be handed down at […]
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Hazard has recovered well from surgery, says Belgium coach
Eden Hazard has recovered well from ankle surgery, Belgium’s coach Robert Martinez said on Sunday but without offering a time frame for a return to action for the Real Madrid forward. Hazard had the operation in Dallas last month after fracturing his ankle. The 29-year-old had looked set for another […]
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Behind new shield for Indian firms from China, a worrying trend and Ajit Doval
The government’s decision to insist on regulatory oversight of Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) is an attempt to ring-fence India’s capital hungry startup and tech trailblazers being swallowed up by cash rich investors from the dragon country, many of which may enjoy tacit state support. Over the weekend (April 18), […]
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Flight restrictions to be lifted when Covid-19 is controlled: Govt
The restrictions on domestic and international flight operations will be lifted when the government is confident that spread of the novel coronavirus has been controlled, and poses no danger to Indians, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday, amidst reports of some airlines doing open bookings. In a […]
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Amit Shah dials Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray over Palghar lynching that killed 3
Union home minister Amit Shah called up Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday to enquire about the lynching of three people in Palghar last week, PTI reported. The three men from Kandivali in Mumbai were heading towards Gujarat’s Surat in a car to attend a funeral late on April […]
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Ajay Devgn wishes daughter Nysa on her birthday with a selfie
Actor Ajay Devgn has shared a lovely post on the birthday of his daughter Nysa. He posted a picture with her and wished her ‘happiness today and forever’. “Happy Birthday dear daughter. Wishing you every happiness today and forever. Stay home, stay safe. @nysadevgan @kajol,” he captioned his post. The photo shows […]
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Chinese Super League to start by July: Club chairman
The coronavirus-delayed Chinese Super League (CSL) season is scheduled to begin in late June or early July, a club chairman says. Suspended leagues across the world, including in Europe, will be watching the CSL with interest as an indicator of the challenges they face in relaunching their own competitions. The […]
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Priyanka Chopra thanks Lady Gaga for One World concert
Actor Priyanka Chopra on Monday lauded the World Health Organisation, Global Citizen and musician Lady Gaga for the success of the virtual concert One World: Together At Home and for being able to raise $127 million for Covid-19 relief. “I’m honored to have been a part of One World #TogetherAtHome last night. […]
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Japan virus expert ‘pessimistic’ Olympics can be held in 2021
A Japanese expert who has criticised the country’s response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is “pessimistic” that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021. “To be honest with you I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year,” said Kentaro Iwata, a professor […]
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Will stand by Maldives in this ‘challenging time’: PM Modi tells President Solih
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives, over the prevailing coronavirus situation in the island nation. In a telephonic conversation, the leaders talked about the “health and economic challenges” the coronavirus pandemic poses for the Maldives. The Prime Minister tweeted about his […]
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Germany sends China £130billion bill for ‘coronavirus damages’
Germany has sparked outrage in China after a major newspaper put together a £130bn invoice that Beijing “owes” Berlin following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Germany has followed France, the UK and the US in directing its coronavirus anger at China, where the virus originated. Recent attacks come amid […]
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Mistaken for thieves, 3 lynched to death by 200-strong mob in Maharashtra’s Palghar
Three unidentified people were lynched to death by a 200-strong mob of tribals in Maharashtra’s Palghar district late on Thursday night, police said, in the second such attack within three days. Police in Kasa detained 30 people on Friday morning though no arrest has been made so far. According to […]