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Oracle joins bid for TikTok's U.S. operations, sources say
Oracle Corp has joined some of the investors of TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in pursuing a bid for the popular shortvideo app's operations in North America, Australia and New Zealand, according to people familiar with the matter.
UK scraps public health body amid criticized virus response
The British government announced Tuesday it is scrapping a public health agency that has taken blame for the countrys uneven response to the coronavirus.
WikiLeaks likely knew it helped Russian intelligence in 2016, Senate report says
The WikiLeaks website played a key role in Russia's effort to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election in favor of now President Donald Trump and likely knew it was assisting Russian intelligence, a Senate intelligence committee report said on Tuesda...
Telecom Regulator asks Airtel and Vodafone Idea to Submit Pending Data after Priority Plan Presentation
The regulator recently sent reminders to the two companies to submit the additional data to back their claims, said a source.
Mindfulness: Bad Decisions Can Remain for Lifetime
The question is not why Duryodhan chose the army, but what would we do if we are in his place? Our life is defined by the choices we make.
Champagne makers agree harvest cut after coronavirus slump
France's champagne makers on Tuesday reached a lastminute agreement to reduce the amount of grapes they will harvest this year as they try to recover from a collapse in sales caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Hariri tribunal judge: evidence against three accomplices insufficient
Prosecutors have provided insufficient evidence to prove a key claim in their case against three men accused as accomplices in the 2005 killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik alHariri, a judge said on Tuesday.
US home construction surges 22.6%, third straight increase
Construction of new U.S. homes surged 22.6% last month as homebuilders bounced back from a lull induced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Madras High Court refuses to allow reopening of Vedanta's copper smelter
An Indian court on Tuesday refused to allow the reopening of Vedanta's south Indian copper smelter, more than two years after it was closed because of pollution concerns that triggered violent protests.
Depression in UK doubles during pandemic, official data shows
The proportion of people in Britain suffering with depression has almost doubled during the COVID19 pandemic, official data showed on Tuesday.
4 Effects Of Sleep Deprivation On the Body
Lack of sleep can affect various systems of your body including your respiratory system, digestive and cardiovascular system. Some signs of sleep deprivation are not as apparent as others.
Measures Will be Taken to Ensure Adequate Supply of Liquid Oxygen to All Hospitals, Says Karnataka Minister
The Minister today visited the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, from where several patients had to be shifted to various hospitals in the city last night as the medical facility was short of oxygen supply.
Chennithala Files Plea Seeking Quashing of Police Circular on Call Records of Covid-19 Patients in Kerala
Chennithala alleged that collection of CDRs of COVID-19 positive patients is an illegal expansion of police powers, which is nothing but an infraction on the right to privacy of individuals.
Franklin Templeton MF's Shut Schemes Receive Rs 5,000 Crore Since Closure
Franklin Templeton shut six debt mutual fund schemes on April 23, citing redemption pressure and lack of liquidity in the bond market.
IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana Takes Charge as New BSF DG
Asthana, while serving as the special director of the CBI in 2018, had a bitter feud with his senior and CBI Director Alok Verma as they both levelled allegations of corruption against each other.
Britain's grocery sales growth slows as habits inch towards normality
British grocery sales grew 14.4% in the 12 weeks to Aug. 9, a slight decline from last month's data as shopping habits eased back towards normality after months of coronavirus lockdown, industry data showed on Tuesday.