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Mysuru-Bound Trujet Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Chennai Airport; Passengers Safe
An aircraft belonging to Trujet airline bound for Mysuru from Belagavi last night made an emergency landing at the airport here due to landing gear issue and got stuck on the main runway.
News18 Audio Bulletin: India’s Covid Cases Breach 89-Lakh Mark and Other Latest Headlines in 2 Minutes
In today’s wrap: India’s coronavirus caseload breaches 89 lakh mark, scientists warn about fatal Ebola-like virus, Madhya Pradesh plans ‘cow cabinet’, RBI announces draft scheme to merge Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS bank, Trump fires top security official...
Biden and Harris Receive Briefing from National Security Experts on Diplomatic, Defence Challenges in US
The US government agency that launches the transition process the General Services Administration (GSA), headed by a Trump appointee has not yet recognised Democrats Biden and Harris as winners of the November 3 presidential election.
U.S. FDA Approves First COVID-19 Test Kit For Home Use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had approved the first COVID19 selftesting kit for home use that provides results within 30 minutes.
Israel Says Air Strikes In Syria Hit Syrian, Iranian Military Targets
Israel launched air strikes against Syrian and Iranian targets in southern Syria on Wednesday after explosive devices were planted in the Israeliheld Golan Heights, the Israeli military said.
Air Pollution: Top Five Affordable Cars With Air Purifier You Can Buy in India - Hyundai, Kia
An Air Purifier becomes even more important in winters when the air quality often degrades to very dangerous levels. Here is a list of top 5 affordable cars that have the air purifying feature.
Fighting to Revive Kashmir Jihad, Jaish-e-Muhammad Finding Help from Old Friends in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council group monitoring terrorism-related sanctions in Afghanistan was told, this summer, that up to 1,000 Jaish and Lashkar fighters were fighting alongside the Taliban, “acting as advisors, trainers and specialists in improv...
Army Secretary Says Wreath-laying Event At Arlington Back On
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has reversed the COVIDrelated cancellation of an annual wreathlaying event at Arlington National Cemetery next month, following criticism on social media and pleas to the White House.
Factbox: Battery Fires Put Automakers In Hot Seat Over EVs
Electric vehicles (EVs), benefiting globally from a push for tighter emissions controls, are facing challenges after a global string of fires from overheating batteries.
As Giuliani Argues For Trump, Pennsylvania Asks Judge To Toss Election Challenge
Lawyers for Pennsylvania asked a judge on Tuesday to dismiss Donald Trump's bid to block Presidentelect Joe Biden from being certified as the victor in the state as the Republican president, with personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani arguing for him, pursued a lo...
Twitter Launches Disappearing Tweets That Vanish In A Day
Twitter is launching tweets that disappear in 24 hours called Fleets globally, echoing social media sites like Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram that already have disappearing posts.
Insurers Are Trying To Escape COVID-19 Liability, Watchdog Tells UK Supreme Court
Insurers are trying to escape liability for pandemicrelated business losses with counterintuitive arguments that go against the essential purpose of insurance, Britain's markets watchdog told the UK Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Controversial Fed Nominee Shelton Faces Razor-thin Vote
Judy Shelton, President Donald Trump's controversial nominee to the Federal Reserve, faces a razorthin confirmation tally on Tuesday as the Republicancontrolled Senate continues to focus its energies in the lameduck session on confirming Trump's appointee...
Discussed Shared Concerns Like Covid-19 and Climate Change: PM Modi After Phone Call with Joe Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Biden on his victory in the US elections, adding that both countries discussed their bilateral commitments and ties.
Reopening of Schools in Karnataka Will Depend on Success of Colleges, Says Deputy CM
Speaking to reporters during his inspection of a few colleges that reopened on Tuesday, Narayana said that though online classes were being conducted but not many students were satisfied and had been complaining about the shortfalls.
BRICS Unveils Counter-terrorism Strategy to Strengthen Cooperation for Combating Threat, Plug Terror Funding
The new strategy was adopted at the bloc's annual summit which was held in the virtual format.