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'Elusive Affair': Top Court Asks HCs to Review All Cases Where Trials Against MPs, MLAs Were Stayed
The Supreme Court also said high court chief justices shall designate a special bench to monitor the progress of trials against sitting and former MPs.
Trump Questions If 2020 Presidential Result Can Ever Be Accurate
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his unfounded attacks on mailin voting on Thursday, suggesting the result of the 2020 presidential race could never be accurately determined in a Twitter post that would undermine the legitimacy of any winner.
Cyprus: UN Call To Revive Peace Talks Gets Edgy Welcome
Both sides on ethnically divided Cyprus on Thursday welcomed the United Nation chiefs expressed intention to soon start thawing out a frozen peace process, but its still unclear whether that effort could lead to fullfledged reunification talks.
Tech Sell-off Weighs On Wall Street As Jobless Claims Rise
Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday after data showed high levels of weekly jobless claims, while technologyrelated stocks resumed their slide with Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc among the biggest drags on the Nasdaq.
SC Rejects SBI Plea for Resuming Insolvency Proceedings Against Anil Ambani
Anil Ambani had given personal guarantees for the SBI loans of Rs 565 crore and Rs 635 crore to RCom and Reliance Infratel Ltd (RITL) in August 2016.
Pak To Introduce Legislation To Curb Rape, Child Abuse
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government will soon introduce a three-tier legislation providing for registration of sex offenders, exemplary punishment for rape and child abuse and effective policing. Khan made the announcement while addres...
Scott Spark RC 900 Cross Country Bike Launched in India at Rs 3.70 Lakh
Scott Sports India says that the company has witnessed an “unprecedented” demand for performance bikes in India and hence, they have decided to launch the Scott Spark RC 900.
A Tough Test Awaits At US Open At Winged Foot
Mamaroneck (AP) Brandon Wu kicked off the 120th U.S. Open with a drive into the right side of the fairway at Winged Foot. That's considered a great start..
Two-thirds Of Japan Public Support New PM Suga - Kyodo Poll
New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's government was backed by 66.4% of the public, Kyodo news agency said on Thursday, citing the results of its telephone poll conducted on the first two days of his administration.
Mediapersons and Parliament Staff to Undergo Compulsory Rapid Antigen Test Everyday for Coronavirus
The compulsory testing comes as the number of infections in the country has crossed 50 lakh. In the last two days, two ministers -- Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Patel -- have tested positive as well.
Sennheiser CX 400BT Available For Preorder in India, Prices Start at Rs 16,990
The new Sennheiser CX 400BT make use of the same 7mm drivers as soon on Momentum True Wireless 2 earphones.
11,616 Indians Abroad Infected With Coronavirus: MEA
Over 11,600 Indians abroad have been infected with coronavirus as per details available with the country's missions, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question in the Upper House, Minister of State for External...
NSA Ajit Doval's BRICS Meet with Chinese Counterpart May Hold Key to Corps Commander-level Talks
NSA Doval is scheduled to meet his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi on Thursday. The duo are said to share a positive equation which came in handy after the Galwan Valley clash.
Govt Says it Did Not Incur Expenses for 'Howdy-Modi' Event in Houston Last Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a thunderous reception when he, accompanied by US President Donald Trump, addressed a crowd of over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the event in a stadium in Houston on September 22, 2019.
Gold Slips As Fed Offers No Pointers On Further Stimulus
Gold slipped as much as 1% on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve disappointed expectations for further stimulus to spur inflation and support the economy, battered by the coronavirus crisis.
Banksy Loses EU Trademark Fight With Greeting Card Company
Street artist Banksy has lost a legal battle with a a greeting card company along with a European Union trademark for one of his most iconic artworks.