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Friday, August 28, 2020

August set to be one of the wettest in decades

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Covid-19: 87k healthcare workers infected, 573 dead; 74% cases from six states

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'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies at 43

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.

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Covid test must for MPs entering House

Decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om with senior officers and experts of health ministry, AIIMS, ICMR, DRDO, and health department of Delhi on Friday to give final shape to preparations for the session.

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Most US states reject Trump administration's new Covid-19 testing guidance

Most US states reject Trump administration's new Covid-19 testing guidance

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House panel meeting likely to be stormy

The sitting of the standing committee on information technology scheduled on September 2 is expected to be a stormy affair and might see Facebook representatives caught in a crossfire with the rival sides preparing to grill them for allegedly favouring the other.

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Young Kashmiri adapts his advertising business with COVID needs

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India now No.3 in Covid toll; 1,000+ deaths for 4 days running

India’s Covid-19 death toll surged to the third highest in the world after overtaking Mexico on Friday, even as the pandemic numbers continued to swell in the country with the daily count of fresh cases staying above 76,000 for third day running and fatalities over 1,000 for the fourth straight day.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia next week for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia next week for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet

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Sony opens invite-only online registration for PlayStation 5 preorders

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination; decries Biden, radicals in speech

Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination

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New Delhi railway station to get modern look, bids invited

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Kashmir floods: Dramatic rescue by IAF helicopter

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Still have ability in white-ball cricket: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane made his disappointment over being ignored for last year's 50-over World Cup tournament very clear. "I was actually thinking I will be there in the World Cup batting at No. 4…as a player everyone wants to be a part of the World Cup team, especially when you know you have worked really hard, your record in the past was really good," Rahane said.

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'US to 'crush' Covid-19 with vaccine this year'

"The entire planet has been struck by a new and powerful invisible enemy. Like those brave Americans before us, we are meeting this challenge. We're delivering life-saving therapies. And we'll produce a vaccine before the end of the year, or maybe even sooner," Trump said.

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'Weak' Biden will destroy US: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that his election opponent Joe Biden wants to destroy "American greatness" in a speech accepting the Republican nomination for a second term against a backdrop of explosive racial tensions and the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

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Redmi 9 vs others: Best new phone under Rs 10K

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SC verdict today on UGC guidelines for exams

The Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subshash Reddy, and MR Shah had reserved judgement in this matter on August 18 after a detailed hearing spanning over two days. The Bench is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday in petitions seeking cancellation of final year exams.

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Amazon’s answer to Apple Watch, Fitbit & others

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PM: India to be reliable arms supplier to ‘friends’

India will not only establish a strong defence industrial base but also become a reliable arms supplier to friendly countries in the years ahead, which will further consolidate its strategic partnerships and position it as the “net security provider” in the Indian Ocean Region, PM Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

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No honest review of poll failure: Cong's G-23

Even 14 months after the 2019 elections, Congress has failed to undertake an honest introspection to analyse the reasons for its continued decline and the erosion in its base, the group of 23 dissident members have said in their letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi.

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Hurt

It hurts a ton. Hurts when someone’s hurtful, It hurts when one’s hurt, And when one’s hurting, The one that’s hurting hurts, Because when no one’s hurt, Then no one’s hurt. It hurts a ton....

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Torrential rains claim 23 lives in Karachi, paralyse life in Pakistan's biggest city

Torrential rains claim 23 lives in Karachi, paralyse life in Pakistan's biggest city

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2-storey shopping complex collapses in Ahmedabad; 1 dead, 2 rescued

2-storey shopping complex collapses in Ahmedabad; 1 dead, 2 rescued

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Congress clips wings of 'letter writers', appoints Gaurav Gogoi as deputy leader in LS

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Covid antibodies may last just 50 days: Study

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NEET & JEE: Should we have exams now?

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From golden age to war and ruin: Lebanon in turmoil as it hits 100

From golden age to war and ruin: Lebanon in turmoil as it hits 100

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What virus? At GOP's convention, pandemic is largely ignored

What virus? At GOP's convention, pandemic is largely ignored

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Blue planet: Study proposes new origin theory for Earth's water

Blue planet: Study proposes new origin theory for Earth's water

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China reports nine new mainland Covid-19 cases vs eight a day earlier

China reports nine new mainland Covid-19 cases vs eight a day earlier

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Coronavirus live: 16,86,162 cases reported in Aug

India’s Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate, with a record 76,489 fresh cases being reported on Thursday and the daily count staying above the 76,000 mark for the second straight day. Deaths from the virus climbed to 1,081, the second-highest daily toll recorded so far. Stay here for all live updates

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Meet humanoid robot 'Zafira' that ensures COVID precautions at cloth-stores

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Times Top10: JEE, NEET tussle intensifies

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'Don't hide behind RBI on interest waiver'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Centre for dithering on whether to waive interest on loans during the repayment moratorium period, which ends on August 31, or if banks should be barred from charging interest on interest accrued on the deferred EMIs.

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Shiv Sena MP puts in papers over NCP in APMC

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav has sent his resignation letter to party chief Uddhav Thackeray to protest against the non-appointment of his party workers to an APMC board.

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Faster tabs, QR codes support coming to Chrome

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Apple may have bucked the 'coronavirus trend'

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Apple brings ‘bad news’ with iOS 14, FB warns

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Hurricane Laura takes aim at US Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

Hurricane Laura takes aim at US Gulf Coast, armed with 'unsurvivable storm surge'

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Trump backer facing trading charge speaks at RNC

Trump backer facing trading charge speaks at RNC

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China’s Alibaba Group puts India investment plan on hold amid rising tensions: Report

China’s Alibaba Group puts India investment plan on hold amid rising tensions: Report

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New Zealand court sentences mosque shooter to life in jail without parole

New Zealand court sentences mosque shooter to life in jail without parole

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Moderna coronavirus vaccine appears to work as well in older adults in early study

Moderna coronavirus vaccine appears to work as well in older adults in early study

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Seven opposition CMs want postponement of NEET, JEE, will seek SC rethink

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GST Council Meet: Why states are demanding compensation from the Centre

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No shorts, T-shirts or flip flops in office: AI

Air India has warned employees their dishevelled look could invite strict action. The airline, whose divestment deadline has again been extended, has asked all staffers to be properly groomed and not attend offices in shorts, ripped jeans or flip flops.

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On Covid duty, doc couple away from son for 5 months

At the maternity ward of a prominent government hospital in Meerut, gynaecologist Shweta Maheshwari cradles newborns in her arms every other day. It’s been five months, however, since she held her own child, a son who’s a little over two years old.

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Masks for Covid may end up eliminating TB by 2025

The simple face mask--mandatory in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic—may just help India’s fight against one of the oldest pestilence: Tuberculosis. “If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmonologist Dr Sanjeev Mehta.

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India to order 2 more Israeli ‘eyes in sky’

India is now finally going to seal the long-pending around $1 billion deal to acquire two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel, which has been derailed at least a couple of times in the past due to the high costs involved.

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JEE aspirants wonder how to reach, how safe will it be

After months of uncertainty over when they will finally be able to get done with their career-defining exams, JEE and NEET aspirants are still unsure of two things — how they will get to their exam centre and how safe it will be.

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Naidu warns members against sharing info on parliamentary committee proceedings

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has written to heads of parliamentary committees asking them to warn their members against sharing information about proceedings of the panel meetings before the final report is tabled in Parliament.

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Rules framed on where & how to allow inflight Wi-Fi

India’s aviation regulator has framed draft rules for allowing inflight internet connectivity in the country’s skies. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation draft rules say “internet service through WiFi on-board aircraft shall be available at minimum height of 3,000 metres or 10,000 feet above departure/arrival airfield elevation.”

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US executes only Native American on federal death row

US executes only Native American on federal death row

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12,918 idols immersed in Mumbai on 5th day of Ganesh festival

12,918 idols immersed in Mumbai on 5th day of Ganesh festival

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Treating COVID-19 could lead to increased antimicrobial resistance

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

James Anderson has set the bar for bowlers like Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen: Glenn McGrath

James Anderson is a role model to follow for every English cricketer: Stuart Broad

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112% increase in number of citizens who joined workforce in April-May 2020

112% increase in number of citizens who joined workforce in April-May 2020

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Dollar dogged by economic worries, yuan gains on trade deal relief

Dollar dogged by economic worries, yuan gains on trade deal relief

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Man helps squirrel drink water from bottle at Grand Canyon. Adorable video

Watch: Man helps squirrel drink water from bottle at Grand Canyon

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'Like Sachin': McGrath lauds James Anderson

England seamer James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said.

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Top10: India’s Aug tally 2nd highest for any nation

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Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

Since March 20, currency in circulation has risen to 26.9 lakh crore—a hike of 10% since the lockdown began. At the same time, the number of Rs 2000 notes in circulation has dipped sharply in two years. The preference for cash has seen year-on-year growth in currency held with the public (CwP) accelerating from 11.3% as on February 28, 2020 to 14.5% at end-March and to 21.3% by June.

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MS Dhoni could absorb so much pressure: Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has often been MS Dhoni's go-to man in the IPL. The West Indies all-rounder, who is currently playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, has won CSK many matches. Bravo said Dhoni's ability to stay calm in moments of crisis is his one of the best attributes. "Dhoni always gives players belief and confidence" which makes him a great captain.

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Govt hints at fresh stimulus once Covid cases dip

The government on Tuesday hinted at a fresh set of measures — including a review of GST on two-wheelers — and possibly a second stimulus, once Covid-19 subsides, amid projections of an extended economic downturn in the wake of the pandemic. At a meeting with industry captains, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the need to review the levy on two-wheelers.

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Sonia, Rahul Gandhi reach out to sulking Ghulam Nabi Azad as dissidents meet at his residence

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi reach out to sulking Ghulam Nabi Azad

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Nitish Kumar’s Eureka Moment: Link between women education and fertility rate gives Bihar hope

Nitish Kumar’s Eureka Moment: Link between women education and fertility rate gives Bihar hope

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Deep dive: Florida's GM mosquito experiment aims to rewrite rules of vector-borne diseases

Deep dive: Florida's GM mosquito experiment aims to rewrite rules of vector-borne diseases

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Bihar election: What makes Nitish Kumar essential for a winning alliance

Bihar election: What makes Nitish essential for a winning alliance

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Covid-19: India's August case count crosses 15-lakh mark

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Sonia Gandhi, Rahul spoke to Ghulam Nabi Azad after CWC meeting

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Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, is unhappy with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad.

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Manipur minister Nemcha Kipgen tests positive for Covid-19

Manipur minister Nemcha Kipgen tests positive for Covid-19

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Non-dairy products not to be called 'milk': Proposal

Plant-based milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and others may be favourite alternatives for those who are lactose intolerant or for those who don't prefer dairy products for varied reasons, but such products may no longer be available to users with the generic term 'milk'. FSSAI has proposed that an imitation product offered as an alternative to milk should not use the term if derived using non-dairy sources.

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Jacob Blake not likely to walk again after shot by police: Lawyer

Jacob Blake not likely to walk again after shot by police: Lawyer

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Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

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Gujarat: 12 dead in rain-related incidents, 1,400 evacuated

Gujarat: 12 dead in rain-related incidents, 1,400 evacuated

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Portion of bridge over Bakra river in Bihar's Araria collapses

Portion of bridge over Bakra river in Bihar's Araria collapses

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Delhi records highest spike in Covid-19 cases in Aug, death toll 4,330

Delhi records highest spike in Covid-19 cases in Aug, death toll 4,330

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Raigad building collapse: 19 still missing, says SP

A day after a five-storeyed building in Maharashtra's Raigad district collapsed, rescue personnel continued to sift through the rubble in search of survivors, while police said 19 persons are still missing.

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Devices to stop using if you have smart speaker

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Pay 6% interest on flat’s cost for delay: SC to bldr

Making an example of a big fish among developers, the Supreme Court on Monday said builders must pay home buyers annual interest on cost of the flat for the period of delay in its delivery, in addition to the meagre monthly per square foot penalty mentioned in the apartment buyers agreement (ABA).

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Times Top10: Is it time to reopen schools?

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Tim Cook completes 9 years as Apple chief

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KFC drops iconic ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ slogan in age of coronavirus

KFC drops iconic ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ slogan in age of coronavirus

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Congress Working Committee meet: Leaks, tweets, resignation offer add to drama

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Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

Jamaica's health ministry confirmed late on Monday that Usain Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m distance, had tested positive after he posted a video on social media around midday saying he was waiting to hear back on his results.

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NADA to carry out 50 tests during IPL 2020

NADA will be setting up a total of five 'Dope Control Stations' (DCS) in the UAE for carrying out its anti-doping activities - one DCS each at the three competition venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and one such centre at each of the two designated training venues - ICC Academy in Dubai and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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Live: 2 dead, 18 trapped in Raigad house collapse

News from India and across the world, as it unfolds. Stay with TOI for live updates

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AICTE okays MBA entry on basis of UG marks this yr

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Kerala parties unite against airport privatisation

The Kerala assembly passed a unanimous resolution on Monday, urging the Centre to reconsider its decision on leasing out the Trivandrum International Airport to Adani Group and instead hand over the airport to a special purpose vehicle in which the state government has majority stake. The Centre has selected a bidder which has no experience in this field, sources in Kerala govt alleged.

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