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World shares march higher as S&P 500 nears all-time record
Shares advanced in Europe and Asia on Tuesday after the S&P 500 climbed to within striking distance of its all-time high set in February.
2020 Triumph Street Triple R Launched in India at Rs 8.84 Lakh
Triumph claims that the 2020 Street Triple R’s 765cc engine is even more responsive with a 7 percent reduction in rotational inertia.
Philippines records 2,987 more coronavirus infections, 19 deaths
The Philippines on Tuesday reported 2,987 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally of confirmed cases to 139,538, the highest in Southeast Asia.
NEP's Proposal to Make Board Exams Easy Will Not Address Issue of Rote Learning: Manish Sisodia
Sisodia said the policy fails to address the need of improving the public education system and focuses on private education, and some of the reforms outlined are part of "wishful thinking".
UK says it wants greater flexibility to return illegal migrants back to France
Britain said on Tuesday it wanted greater flexibility to return illegal immigrants back to France after a surge in the number of people embarking on the perilous journey across the English Channel in the hope of a better life.
Bayer buys British developer of treatment for menopausal symptoms
Bayer agreed to acquire British biotech firm KaNDy Therapeutics Ltd. for an initial $425 million to strengthen its women's healthcare business with a prospective nonhormonal treatment of menopausal symptoms.
Lithuanian FM: Belarus challenger 'safe' in Lithuania
The Lithuanian foreign minister says that the leading opposition candidate in Belarus' presidential election has fled her country and is now safe in Lithuania.
What Next For Broadband In India: Fibre Broadband And 5G Will Define How You Work From Home
At this time, Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index sees India ranked 129 in the world in the mobile network speed stakes. Average download speeds on 4G networks in India? 12.16Mbps. And upload speeds? A measly 4.35Mbps. This is as we reach the 25 Years of Inter...
Rupee Surges 8 Paise to 74.82 against US Dollar in Early Trade
The local unit opened at 74.83 against the US dollar, then touched 74.82, up 8 paise over its previous close of 74.90 against the American currency.
BJP Leader Out on Morning Walk Shot Dead in UP's Baghpat, Congress Demands CM Yogi's Resignation
The incident took place in Chaprauli police station area in the early hours of Tuesday. Police officials reached the spot as soon as they were intimated about Khokhar's murder.
Belarusian opposition leader Tikhanouskaya in Lithuania says foreign minister
Belarusian opposition politician Svetlana Tikhanouskaya has travelled to Lithuania from Belarus amid the protests and is safe, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius said in a Twitter post on Tuesday.
South Korea's Daewoong Pharma Gets India Nod to Test Anti-parasite Drug for Covid-19
South Korea's Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on Tuesday it received Indian regulatory approval to test its antiparasitic niclosamide drug to treat COVID19 patients in an early stage human trial.
Happy Janmashtami 2020: Wishes, Quotes, WhatsApp Messages, SMS, Images to Share with Your Loved Ones
This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 12. Share some love and light with your close ones with these messages.
Sensex, Nifty rise as ICICI Bank gains on share sale offer
Indian shares rose and the Nifty gained for a sixth straight session on Tuesday as gains in ICICI Bank Ltd following the launch of a share sale put market fears over rising coronavirus cases on the back burner.
Seattle reduces police funding, signals deeper cuts ahead
Seattle's council on Monday approved a reduction of the budget of the city's police department of less than 1% after months of protests demanding that it defund the force, but it signaled deeper cuts might be on the way.
Biden expected to announce U.S. presidential running mate this week - source
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has interviewed the finalists to be his running mate and his campaign is readying to announce his choice as soon as this week, a person familiar with the process told Reuters.