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World Stocks Edge Higher, Dollar Off Lows On Fresh Pfizer Vaccine Boost
Global shares edged higher and the dollar perked up on Wednesday as further positive COVID19 vaccine news more than offset concerns around the stubbornly high global infection rate.
Nizam's Grandson Files Complaint Alleging Kin Used False Papers to Claim 35 Million Pounds from UK Bank
In the complaint, Nawab Najaf Ali Khan sought registration of case against Mukarram Jah, his ex-wife Esra Birgen Jah, also holder of his General Power of Attorney (GPA), his son Azmath Jah and his brother Prince Muffakham Jah. Najaf Ali Khan in a press re...
MHA Says Railways to Provide Delhi with 800-Bed Coaches, Paramilitary Medics Arrive to Treat Covid-19
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is going to add 250 ICU beds to the existing 250 in addition to creating 35 BIPAP beds in the next 3-4 days at its COVID-19 hospital near the Delhi airport, a home ministry spokesperson said.
Greenpeace Asks Dutch Court To Halt State Aid For Airline KLM
Greenpeace on Wednesday asked a court to block the 3.4 billion euros ($4 billion) of state aid granted to the Dutch arm of Air FranceKLM, arguing the government had failed to force the ailing airline to make its business more sustainable.
Nitish Kumar Greets People on Chhath, Asks Them to Remain Vigilant Against Coronavirus
The four-day festival began on Wednesday with what is colloquially called Nahai-Khay ritual. It will culminate on November 21 with prayers to the rising sun.
Oil Rises On Hopes For Delay To OPEC+ Supply Increase
Oil prices firmed on Wednesday as hopes that producer group OPEC and its allies will delay a planned increase in oil output to offset a bigger than expected build in U.S. crude inventories.
Manushi Chillar Recalls Winning Miss World Title: Other Participants Requested Me to Dance to Nagada Sang Dhol
Manushi Chillar also shared her favourite highlights from the day when she was declared winner.
13 Ministers in Newly Sworn-in Bihar Cabinet Crorepatis, BJP Tops List With 6 MLAs: Report
Of those 14 ministers, whose affidavits were analysed, 13 are crorepatis and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with its six MLAs is on top position followed by five from JD-U and one each of HAM and VIP, they said.
Oman Talks To Banks About New Loan Of At Least $1 Billion - Sources
Oman is discussing a loan of at least $1 billion with a group of banks, sources said, as the oilproducing Gulf state seeks more funding ahead of heavy debt redemptions over the next two years.
Netflix Testing Sleep Timer Feature for Android App, APK Teardown Hints
The sleep timer button was spotted during the APK teardown of the Netflix app for Android version 7.82.1. The feature appears to be in its early stages of development.
COVID Deaths Spike In Russia As Infected Governor Sparks Anger
A Russian regional governor's decision to be treated for COVID19 in a private Moscow clinic rather than in his own region drew public criticism on Wednesday, as Russia reported a new record daily high of 456 coronavirusrelated deaths.
Mahindra to Manufacture New K2 Tractor Series at Zaheerabad Facility in Telengana
The new K2 series will cater to domestic as well as international markets including USA, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Iran Feeds Uranium Gas Into Advanced Centrifuges Underground -IAEA Report
Iran has fired up advanced uraniumenriching centrifuges that it had installed underground at its Natanz site, in the latest breach of its nuclear deal with major powers, a report by the U.N. atomic watchdog obtained by Reuters on Wednesday showed.
Hazlewood Prefers Gabba Move If Australia Cannot Host India In Adelaide
Australia would prefer to play India in the first test at the Gabba in Brisbane if the recent COVID19 outbreak in Adelaide forces a change in venue, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said on Wednesday.
England Return To Pakistan For Short T20 Series
England will visit Pakistan for the first time in 16 years when they play two T20 Internationals in October 2021, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday.
Quentin Tarantino Announces 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Book, Signs Deal With HarperCollins
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has inked a two-book deal with publishing house HarperCollins, beginning with the novelisation of his most recent hit "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood". The book will mark Tarantino's first work of fiction in print and is set t...