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Thai police arrest activist over monarchy protest
Thai police arrested activist lawyer Anon Nampa on Wednesday over an Aug. 3 protest at which he called for reform of the powerful monarchy, the second time he has been arrested this month, a police officer said.
Continental Launches Generation 6 Range of Passenger Vehicle Tyres in India: All You Need to Know
The UltraContact UC6 and ComfortContact CC6 have been designed based on an in-depth understanding of the needs and driving habits of the Indian consumer, the company said.
The Chinese Connection behind Start-up Dream11, IPL 2020's Official Title Sponsor
Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd is one of the financial backers of Dream11. Last year, it became India’s first gaming start-up to be valued at over $1 billion. And the BCCI is stressing on the fact that Dream11 is an Indian company.
SP Balasubrahmanyam Remains Critical, on Ventilator Support in ICU: Hospital
SP Balasubrahmanyam continues to be critical and is on ventilator support in the ICU, according to the hospital.
Tamil Nadu Heirs of Those Killed in Kerala Landslide Will Get Rs 3 Lakh, Announces CM
Those who sustained serious injuries will get Rs 1 lakh, he said, adding the assistance would be provided from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund.
India Tests Over 8 Lakh Samples for Covid-19 on Second Consecutive Day
The total recoveries from Covid-19 have surged to 20,37,870 in the country, pushing the recovery rate to 73.64 per cent, according to the Health Ministry data updated at 8 am.
Air Bubble: 13 Airlines to Operate International Flights to 14 Destinations from Bengaluru Airport
Repatriation flights, Vande Bharat Mission and air bubble pacts have enabled Kempegowda International Airport to reconnect Bengaluru to 14 international destinations, Bangalore International Airport Ltd said.
Greece clamps down at party island Mykonos as COVID-19 infections spike
Greece will extend restrictions in the popular holiday island of Mykonos and the coastal area of Chalkidiki in northern Greece to contain the spread of COVID19 infections, Civil Protection authorities said on Wednesday.
Congress Leadership to Decide Who Will Work in Govt and Party Organisation: Sachin Pilot
Pilot said a three-member panel has been formed by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to find solutions to all the problems and hoped that the issues will be resolved.
National Recruitment Agency Gets Cabinet Nod to Conduct Common Eligibility Test for Govt Jobs
The National Recruitment Agency will hold a test for preliminary selection to various government vacancies. The score of the Common Eligibility Test will be valid for three years and during these years a candidate can 'apply for job in different sectors d...
Facebook Row: Tharoor and BJP MP Seek Breach of Privilege Proceedings against Each Other
While Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has moved a privilege motion notice against BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey, the latter has moved a privilege motion notice against Tharoor as well as former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Gets MIUI 12 Update in India: Here’s How to Download
The new MIUI 12 ROM is based on Android 10 and primarily focuses on visual changes.
Cabinet Relaxes Working Capital Norm for Discoms to Get Loan under Rs 90k Crore Liquidity Plan
However, some of the discoms were not eligible for getting loans under the package because they were not meeting working capital limit norms under the UDAY scheme.
Spanish minister asks Belarus counterpart to stop violence, open dialogue
Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya called for the cessation of violence and a national dialogue in Belarus in a telephone conversation with her Belarusian counterpart on Wednesday before an emergency EU meeting on the crisis.
Target Sales Surge as Americans Lean on Big Box Stores
Comparable store sales at Target soared 24.3% in the second quarter, more evidence that big box retailers have turned them into essential points of supply during the pandemic.
Germany says Berlin car crash suspect cited Islamist motives, had psychological problems
The suspected perpetrator of a series of car crashes on a Berlin motorway on Tuesday evening has cited Islamist motives but appears to have acted alone, German police and prosecutors said on Wednesday.