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Taxi Driver's Wife, Woman who Irons Clothes for Living Contest GHMC Polls on TDP Ticket
The two of them are contesting the upcoming GHMC election on TDP tickets. Farhana is contesting from Begumpet division, while Rekha is contesting from Ramgopalpet division.
Schools Won't Be Reopened Till Govt Convinced About Student Safety: Delhi Health Minister
Universities and schools across the country were closed on March 16, when the Centre announced a countrywide classroom shutdown as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. A nationwide lockdown was imposed on March 25.
'Maestro' Sabyasachi Sends Jewellery to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
Sabhasachi, who had designed Anushka Sharma's wedding trousseau, has gifted her and Virat Kohli with jewellery to congratulate them on their pregnancy.
CSAB 2020 Special Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Declared; Details at csab.nic.in
In order to check the CSAB 2020 round 2 seat allotment, the students must enter the application number and password in the seat allotment list provided online.
Constitution Day: PM Modi Says it is Day to Express Gratitude to Makers of Constitution
The Constituent Assembly of India had adopted the Constitution on this day in 1949, and the Modi government decided in 2015 to observe this day annually as the Constitution Day.
Political Pariah: The Steep Descent of Roshan Baig From 'MLA of Vidhana Soudha' to Jail
The former Karnataka home minister finds himself behind bars in the IMA Ponzi scheme case, his image severely dented and, more importantly, his sympathy with the public markedly waned.
Global Shares Mostly Rise After Wall Street's Pause
Global shares were mostly higher Thursday, although Wall Street had taken a pause from the market optimism underlined in a recordsetting climb earlier in the week.
Aviva Eyes 2020 Dividend Cut, Explores Europe, Asia Options
Aviva expects to pay a total 2020 dividend that is a third less than before the coronavirus outbreak and is exploring options for its remaining continental European and Asian businesses, the British insurer said on Thursday.
Turkish Court Issues Life Sentences In 2016 Coup Trial - Anadolu
A Turkish court handed down dozens of life sentences on Thursday for some of the nearly 500 defendants, including army commanders and pilots, accused of carrying out a 2016 coup attempt from an air base near the capital Ankara, Anadolu news agency reporte...
Rupee Rises 7 Paise to 73.84 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.85 against the US dollar, and gained ground to touch 73.84 against the greenback, registering a rise of 7 paise over its previous close.
Asian Shares Advance As Vaccine, Recovery Hopes Triumph Soft U.S. Data
Asian shares advanced on Thursday as markets' euphoric mood over COVID19 vaccines and the prospects of more political predictability and economic stimulus under the incoming Biden administration overrode a slate of weak U.S. economic data.
Covid-19 Cases are Rising in Asia, but Compared to West it's a Drop in the Ocean
In China, the response has been particularly swift and drastic. On Sunday night, the Shanghai Airport conducted a sudden testing drive in a parking garage on more than 17,000 staff members, following a handful of cases among cargo handlers.
Decision on Night Curfew May Be Taken in 3-4 Days, Delhi Govt Tells HC
The submission was made in response to the court's query whether the Delhi government was going to impose night curfew, which has been permitted in the latest guidelines issued by the Centre on November 25.
Italy, Vivendi Seek Entente On Single Network, Despite Mediaset Tussle: Sources
Italy and France's Vivendi are trying to work together on Rome's plan for a national broadband network, easing tensions after the media giant complained about an Italian bill potentially curbing its business in the country, sources said.
Vaccine Is No Shot In The Arm Yet For Emerging Markets
Emerging markets have surged on the prospect that coronavirus vaccines will become widely available soon, but analysts think the rally is overplayed given the risks from slower rollouts for some economies that could delay their recoveries.
Oil Extends Gains On Vaccine Hopes, U.S. Inventory Drop
Oil prices climbed to the highest in more than eight months on Wednesday, after data showed a surprise drop in U.S. crude inventories last week, extending a rally driven by hopes that a COVID19 vaccine will boost fuel demand.