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EC Likely to Announce Dates for UP Bypolls to Fill 8 Vacant Seats Today
Even as the results of the bypolls are not likely to affect the majority in the UP assembly, however, it will send out a political message for the upcoming assembly elections as bye-elections are often touted as the semifinal to the assembly elections.
Australia Leader Expects 'sensible Outcome' To News Pay Plan
Australias prime minister said Monday that he expected a sensible outcome to his governments plans to make digital platforms pay for journalism after Facebook threatened to block Australian publishers and individuals from sharing news stories.
Double Whammy for Mumbai as Covid-19, Border Row With China Stall Tunneling Work for Key Road
Larsen & Toubro, the coastal road's contractor is attempting to muster Chinese engineers who came to India earlier to work on the Mumbai and Bangalore Metro railway systems.
India Overtakes Brazil As Country Second-worst Hit By COVID-19
India's coronavirus infections surged past 4.2 million on Monday as it overtook Brazil to become the country with the secondhighest number of cases.
Hong Kong Shares Of China's SMIC Plunge As Trump Considers Adding Firm In Blacklist
Shares of Hong Konglisted Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) fell as much as 15.2% to HK$20.02, the lowest since June 16, after a U.S. official said it was considering adding the Chinese firm to a trade blacklist.
Vodafone-Idea to Make Major Announcement Today; Amazon, Verizon Investment in Sight?
Vodafone-Idea will be announcing its major strategic reveal at 11:45AM today via a web broadcast, and reports have suggested that an investment of close to Rs 29,300 crore may be expected from the likes of Amazon Inc and Verizon.
Another Marx (his Daughter) Gets Venice Film Fest Spotlight
Theres been a lot of talk about gender parity, feminism and equality at the Venice Film Festival this year, with nearly half the incompetition films directed by women. One of them, Miss Marx, certainly backs that trend.
Rwanda's President Says 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Must Stand Trial
Rwanda's president says that the man portrayed as a hero in the film Hotel Rwanda will stand trial for allegedly supporting rebel violence.
Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Rhea Chakraborty Grilled by NCB for 6 Hours
Rhea Chakraborty was allowed to leave the National Control Bureau office after a gruelling six-hour-long session of questioning. She is expected to be back for questioning on Monday.
To The Strains Of Rock, Argentines Relish A New Normal Of Outdoor Concerts
Enraptured faces turned upwards, illuminated by the glare of lights, Argentines on Saturday night enjoyed what was billed by its organisers as the first concert of its kind in South America since the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Karnataka Officials Credit Reopening of Economy, Increased Testing for Covid-19 Spike in State
Speaking to IANS, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner Manjunath Prasad concurred that the opening up of lockdown in June-July onwards has resulted in cases increasing in Bengaluru.
Three Migrants Rescued Near Malta After Jumping Off Stranded Tanker
Three migrants were rescued off the coast of Malta on Sunday after they jumped overboard from a tanker that has been denied entry by several countries since a rescue operation a month ago.
Wrestler Deepak Punia Now Stable, Advised Home Quarantine, Says SAI
World championship silver-medallist wrestler Deepak Punia, who tested positive for COVID-19 upon his arrival at the national camp, has been advised home isolation.
Portland Protesters Throw Fire Bombs At Officers On 100th Day Of Demonstrations
Protesters in Portland threw fire bombs at police on Saturday night and at least one person was injured, police said, on the 100th day of demonstrations in the Oregon city over racial injustice and police brutality.
Rhea Chakraborty is Ready for Arrest, Says Lawyer Satish Maneshinde
Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Maneshinde said that the actress is ready for an arrest as she has already been subjected to a 'witch hunt' by people and media.
Australia's COVID-19 Epicentre Extends Hard Lockdown Till Late September
Australia's coronavirus hot spot state of Victoria on Sunday extended a hard lockdown in its capital Melbourne until Sept. 28, as the infection rate has declined more slowly than hoped.