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Man Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder After Three Killed In Illinois Shooting
A 37yearold man has been charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder following a shooting in Rockford, Illinois, in which three people were killed, police said.
Rahul Gandhi Takes Off to Milan a Day Before Congress Foundation Day, Posts Video On Twitter
The Congress foundation day will be observed in the absence of its leader and through various nationwide campaigns.
Lava Says It Will Change The Smartphone Industry With New Offering on January 7
Last week, it was reported that Lava may launch smartphones between the range of Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 in its new smartphone series.
Being A Director Completes Me, Says Seema Pahwa
Close to four decades later Seema Pahwa is still the simple, introvert Badki from the classic TV show "Hum Log" for many, but the actor is days away from releasing her directorial debut feature, "Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi", which she says made her feel "complet...
U.S. Embassy Urges China To Release 12 Hong Kong Fugitives
The U.S. embassy in China has called upon Chinese authorities to immediately release 12 fugitives from Hong Kong and permit them to depart the country on Monday, according to a statement released on Monday.
Malaysia To Charge Second Glove Maker Over Poor Worker Accommodation
Malaysia aims to file 30 charges against glove maker Brightway Holdings Sdn Bhd and two of its subsidiaries, after raids that found workers' accommodation was not up to legal standards.
Global Shares Edge Up On News Trump Signs Aid Bill
Global shares ticked up on Monday as a source said U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package he had until now refused to sign.
Canada Beats Slovakia 3-1 In World Junior Hockey
Philip Tomasino had a goal and an assist and Canada beat Slovakia 31 on Sunday night to improve to 20 in group play in the world junior hockey championship.
Chinese Banks To Feel Fund-raising Pain As Investors Fear Bad Loans
Chinese banks are expected to face headwinds raising funds next year as profitconscious investors cling to the sidelines, expecting a wave of bad loans to hammer the sector and erode already slimming margins.
Fauci: US Taking Hard Look At Variant Of Coronavirus
U.S. health officials believe the coronavirus mutation that set off alarms in parts of Britain is no more apt to cause serious illness or be resistant to vaccines than the strain afflicting people in the United States but it still must be taken very serio...
China Pushes Ant Group Overhaul In Latest Crackdown On Jack Ma
China's central bank disclosed on Sunday it had asked the country's payments giant Ant Group Co Ltd to shake up its lending and other consumer finance operations, the latest blow to its billionaire founder and controlling shareholder Jack Ma.
Chirag Paswan a Hanuman Who Set Ayodhya on Fire, Says JD(U) Spokesperson KC Tyagi
JD-U's national spokesperson and former Rajya Sabha MP K.C. Tyagi's comments came on at the last day of party's Executive Committee meeting here, where one of the core issues was party's under-performance in the Assembly elections, among other issues.
10 Political Prisoners Start Fasting in Kolkata in Solidarity With Agitating Farmers
In a statement released from the Dumdum Central Jail, the protestors described the laws as anti-farmer and alleged that the BJP-led Central government passed the agri laws taking advantage of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Asus Plans to Add 1,000 Offline Retail Stores in India in Q1 2021 as the Company Sees Boost in Sales
Asus secured a 7.5 percent market share in the Indian PC segment in the September quarter. The Taiwanese tech major currently has its products available at over 6,000 retail points along with online channels in the country.
Payment of 1% GST in Cash Only For Entities Having an Annual Turnover of Rs 6 Crore
The government has notified new indirect tax rules that makes cash payment of 1 per cent of GST tax liability mandatory for businesses whose taxable supply value exceeds Rs 50 lakh in a month.
Thai Hospital Banned From Offer To Sell COVID-19 Vaccine
A private Thai hospital was ordered on Sunday to stop advertising COVID19 vaccinations for sale in advance on the grounds that no vaccine is yet approved in Thailand.