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Report: Canadian National To Sweeten Offer For US Railroad
Canadian National is likely to sweeten its $33.7 billion offer to buy Kansas City Southern railroad to secure the deal over rival Canadian Pacific, according to a report.
New Washington State Law Makes Drug Possession A Misdemeanor
The jeans were from American Eagle, via Goodwill, and they were too short for their new owner, 6foot Shannon Bowman.
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Thursday
Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak that included the biggest drop for the S&P 500 since February.
Arizona Senate Republicans Sign Lease To Continue Vote Audit
Republicans in the Arizona Senate have signed a lease to continue their slowmoving audit of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County through the end of June.
Ukrainian Court Orders House Arrest For Pro-Russian Lawmaker
A Ukrainian court ordered the prominent proRussian politician Viktor Medvedchuk to be put under house arrest on Thursday while he faces allegations of treason in a case that could ratchet up tensions with Russia.
DCPCR Chief Advises Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers Be Brought Under COVID-19 Vaccination Process
Delhi Commission For Protection Of Child Rights chairman Anurag Kundu has written to the Union Health Secretary urging him to include pregnant women and lactating mothers under the coronavirus vaccination process. Currently, they are excluded from the...
Three Rockets Launched Toward Israel From Lebanon, No Damage -Israeli Military
Three rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel on Thursday but landed in the Mediterranean Sea, causing no damage or casualties, the Israeli military said.
Judge Postpones Trial For Three Ex-cops In George Floyd Case
A judge in Minneapolis on Thursday postponed the trial of three former policemen accused of taking part in the murder of George Floyd to March 2022, saying the federal case against the men should proceed first, local media reported.
'Oxygen on Wheels': Patients Waiting for Admission in Bengal Hospitals to Get Free O2 in Bus
At any given time, up to four underprivileged patients will be able to get the service in the bus, christened "Oxygen on Wheels", a spokesperson of the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) said on Thursday.
Punjab to Join Global COVAX Alliance to Procure Covid-19 Vaccines
The decision was taken during a virtual cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
Prime Minister to Meet District Magistrates Next Week to Get Covid Ground Report
Chief Ministers of the States whose officers are present are also likely to join the meeting that will take place virtually.
'Don't Fire From Party Colleagues' Shoulders': Navjot Singh Sidhu Hits Out at Amarinder Singh
A day after four of Amarinder Singh's cabinet colleagues sought Sidhu's suspension from the Congress, the Amritsar East MLA continued his tirade against the CM.
When Will COVID-19 Pandemic End?, SRM University Students Conduct Study to Find Out
The report claims that in Andhra Pradesh, the number of cases will go down to 100 by July 15. The report has been submitted to the Special Chief Secretary to Chief Minister.
Mukesh Khanna's Elder Sister Dies a Day After He Dismissed His Death Rumours
A day after actor Mukesh Khanna rubbished his death rumours, his sister passed away due to lung congestion caused by Covid-19.
'Rape, Forced Conversion, Torture': US Agency Slams Pak, China on Condition of Minorities
The USCIRF in its annual report says 1,000 women are forcibly converted to Islam each year in Pakistan while China has kept 1.8 million Muslims in torture camps.
Suriya, Sivakumar and Karthi Donate 1 Crore to TN CM's Covid-19 Relief Fund
Tamil film industry superstars Sivakumar, Suriya and Karthi have donated Rs 1 crore to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's relief fund to fight against Covid-19.
