Medium intensity earthquake hits near Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi & NCR

India News: A medium intensity earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit near Rohtak in Haryana on Friday, tremors of which were felt in Delhi and national capital region.

Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Richter scale notes 4.6 magnitude earthquake, Haryana’s Rohtak epicenter

Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Reports said Haryana's Rohtak was the epicenter for earthquake and tremors were felt in adjoining areas of Delhi.

Earthquake measuring 4.6 on Richter scale hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi

There were no initial reports of loss of life or damage to property.

Two quakes hit Rohtak within 60 minutes; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 p.m.The second quake was of lower intensity of magnitude 2.9 and occurred at 10 pm

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Several low-intensity earthquakes have hit the national capital since April.

4.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the national capital on Friday night. The tremors were also felt in Gurugram and Noida.

Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests for 'glorifying violence'

WASHINGTON: Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday (May 29), accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a ...

White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets

The tit-for-tat marks a new escalation in the row between Twitter and Donald Trump, who has more than 80 million followers and uses tweets daily to announce policies, attack opponents, and comment on breaking news

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

REUTERS: Twitter hid a tweet by U.S. President Donald Trump behind a warning on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying ...

Twitter hides Trump tweet from public, says it glorifies violence

It came just hours after Trump signed an executive order threatening Silicon Valley social media firms with new regulations over free speech.

White House dares Twitter by reposting flagged Trump tweet

US News: The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter on Friday by reposting a President Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedente

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has recovered from COVID-19

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he's made a full recovery after contract...

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester City manager says he had coronavirus

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says he "had no strength" after contracting the coronavirus in March.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed he had coronavirus.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.

'I could hardly walk' - Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers reveals he has recovered from Covid-19

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he and his wife have recovered from Covid-19, as he revealed he 'could hardly walk' as the virus struck him down.

Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries in June

Greece has said it will open to visitors from 29 countries from 15 June, days before its peak tourism season begins, although Ireland is not on the list of countries.

Greece to accept tourists from 29 countries from mid-June - but Ireland is not on the list

The Greek government imposed an early lockdown, which is credited with limiting the spread of Covid-19.

Which European countries have opened their borders?

Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.

Greece will open its borders next month to holidaymakers from 29 countries

The Greek Tourism Industry has today listed 29 countries from which holidaymakers will be welcomed back to Greece next week as the country...

Hong Kong warns over removing US special status

Hong Kong told the United States to keep out of the debate over national security legislation being imposed by China, and warned that withdrawal of the financial hub's special status under US law could backfire on the US economy.

EU Concerned Over Beijing's Move to Develop National Security Bill for Hong Kong

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union expresses grave concerns over Beijing's decision to develop a security bill for Hong Kong as it contradicts the Hong Kong Basic...

Protests grow in Hong Kong over China’s move to pass security law

AP Hong Kong Dozens of people protested in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China’s ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that c

US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Recognise Tibet As Separate Country

US lawmaker Scott Perry has introduced a bill recognising Tibet as a separate and independent country.

Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare

Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.

French mortality rate in May below previous years despite epidemic

PARIS (Reuters) - Fewer people died in France in early May than in the same period in the two previous years following high excess death rates during the peak of the coronavirus epidemic in March-April, statistics agency INSEE said on Friday.

Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare

Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.

Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare

Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.

A new view on how tissues flow in the embryo

As embryos develop, tissues flow and reorganize dramatically on timescales as brief as minutes. This reorganization includes epithelial tissues that cover outer surfaces and inner linings of organs and ...

Next frontier in bacterial engineering

From bacteria-made insulin that obviates the use of animal pancreases to a better understanding of infectious diseases and improved treatments, genetic engineering of bacteria has redefined modern medicine. ...

Fish eye lens: Zebrafish use 'single-pixel vision' to spot their tiny prey - which may be the same technique humans use to see minuscule details like stars in the sky

The fish see tiny objects through a single photoreceptor cell in the 'acute zone' of their eye, which is thought to be an early forerunner of the human fovea. It acts like a 'special pixel'.

Solution to century-old math problem could predict transmission of infectious diseases

A Bristol academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics problem—the discrete diffusion equation in finite space.

U.S. hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals said they have pulled way back on the use of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment, after several studies suggested it is not effective and may pose significant risks.

33% of drug errors missed by electronic health records systems

May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

33% of medication errors missed by electronic health records systems, study finds

May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

The Dell XPS 13 Is Still The Best All-Rounder Laptop

There are some devices out there that are just good defaults. Things you buy when you know you need something, but you don't really know what you want. You just need it to be decent, with the minimal amount of fuss. For years, that's been the Dell XPS 13 in a nutshell - and it still is....

Save $300 on 13-inch MacBook Pro, plus Apple’s Magic Keyboards on sale, more in today’s best deals

Apple's previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro is $300 off in today's best deals. You can also save on Apple's various Magic Keyboards and Eve accessories.

Social distancing: Google's new tool lets you see a two-metre gap with AR | ZDNet

The experimental feature creates a two-metre bubble displayed on top of your real environment.

The Razer Blade 15 Studio is the gaming laptop we want but can't afford

You can play and make games on this sleek mobile workstation.

AirPods Pro vs Apple AirPods: is it worth upgrading to the AirPods Pro?

The AirPods Pro go head to head with the 2019 AirPods.

UDOO BOLT GEAR is a $399 mini PC with Ryzen Embedded and Arduino support

The folks at SECO have been cranking out single-board computers under the UDOO brand for a while, and last year the company started shipping the UDOO BOLT, one of the first models powered by an AMD…

Samsung Galaxy Book S announced with Intel Lakefield chipset and LTE

Samsung is back with the Galaxy Book S, only this time it's powered by the Intel Lakefield chipset and it retains LTE connectivity.

Google Has A New AR App That Makes It Easier To Socially Distance

Sometimes, gauging six feet is a bit tough to do. So Google decided to do something about it. Meet Google Sodar, which is an AR app that will help you do

Samsung Galaxy Book S goes official with Intel Lakefield chipset - Gizchina.com

Samsung introduced its Galaxy Book S in August last year. No big surprises except for the fact that it was a Windows laptop running on ...

The best Amazon sales this week: AirPods Pro deals, cheap laptops, 4K TVs and iPad sales lead the way

We're here to give you all the latest Amazon sales with iPad deals on sale alongside cheap laptops, Xbox One bundles and Amazon Echo discounts.

Five common habits that may damage your smartphone

Smartphone is one gadget that has helped improved everyday profitability, communication and even entertainments for the modern man...

Numerous reports of Pixel Buds 2 audio cutouts, especially while outdoors

The new Pixel Buds have plenty going for them: they're modern and sleek, they sound nice, and their Android integration is top-notch. But an increasing

How to backup and restore your OnePlus phone

Whether you're planning on passing down your old phone, or you want to sell it, or you just want to start from scratch, it's easy to backup and restore your OnePlus phone. Thanks to tools like built-in Google Drive backups and the OnePlus Switch app, you can be assured that your data and phone settings will be accessible the next time you set up a OnePlus phone.

Microsoft Surface Book 4 Design Gets a Well-Deserved Makeover in Fresh Mockup – 15% Larger Trackpad, Compact Chassis, More

The Surface Book 3 features the same old chassis, but the Surface Book 4 design receives a massive change in the latest mockup

New AutoSleep update means you won't forget to charge your Apple Watch

AutoSleep was already one of the go-to apps for sleep tracking using an Apple Watch. This new update means it also fixes one of the problems with using an Apple Watch overnight – forgetting to charge the thing!

Please don’t buy this $350 USB stick that allegedly protects you from 5G signals

There's a new USB stick on the market called 5GBioShield that claims to protect users from the supposed dangers of 5G. Please don't buy this product. 

Samsung’s Exynos 850 is an 8nm chip for budget Android smartphones

The Exynos 850 processor has been officially unveiled: it's fabricated in an 8nm process, and it's engineered towards budget Android phones. Check it out!

The new Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition laptop starts at $4299.99 USD

Razer yesterday announced the all-new Blade 15 Studio Edition with an impressive specs. First of all, this is not a laptop for regular consumers. Razer is targeting VFX artists, professional video editors and others in the creative field. This new Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition starts at $4299.99 USD / 4599.99 € MSRP and it […]

720 HP Manhart MHX5 BMW X5 M is asking for over €200,000

Tuner Manhart Performance is offering some of the most ludicrous tuning kits for BMW cars. The Manhart MHX5 700 is no exception.

Google announces Plus Codes In Google Maps

While most people take having a fixed, physical address for granted, two (2) billion people across the globe either don't have an address or have an address that is hard to locate. This makes it difficult to find them, particularly in an emergency situation. This is why Google has developed Plus Codes and is rolling out the feature for Google Maps on Android.

Windows 10 2004 upgrade may be blocked due to old graphics drivers

Microsoft is blocking Windows 10 2004 upgrades due to multiple conflicts caused by older or incompatible display drivers. Microsoft will not allow the May 2020 Update to be installed until these issues are resolved.

Google's new experimental AR app helps you socially distance properly

Google's new Sodar app uses AR to help Android users properly social distance by maintaining a two-meter distance. You'll need to be using the Chrome browser to access this experimental app.

14 of the most legendary hi-fi products of all time

Iconic hi-fi from years gone by

Microsoft mitigates Windows 10 2004 known issue impacting DISM

Microsoft acknowledged and mitigated a new Windows 10 known issue affecting the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool used to service Windows images prior to deployment.

India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 as Covid-19 lockdown hits economy

In the services sector, growth in the hotels and financial services sectors fell to 2.6 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the fourth quarter

Coronavirus depresses US consumer spending in April

WASHINGTON, May 29 — US consumer spending suffered another month of record decline in April as the Covid-19 pandemic undercut demand, buttressing expectations that the economy could contract in the second quarter at its steepest pace since the Great Depression. The Commerce Department said today...

India Heads for Recession as GDP Growth Dips to Lowest since 2012

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy had been slowing down since 2018 due to the combined impact of the US-China trade war as well as instability in domestic...

India quarterly growth worst in 2 decades as lockdown bites

India, Asia's 3rd largest economy, expands by just 3.1% in January-March 2020

Quarterly growth slides to 3.1 per cent, more pain feared

Worries centre around Covid surge, slow recovery

GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4; fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP in 2019-20

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 4th Quarter Data: The growth in GDP during 2019-20 is estimated at 4.2 per cent, slowing to an 11-year low, as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2018-19.

At 4.6% of GDP, last year's fiscal deficit breached FRBM Act escape clause

The total revenue for FY20 was Rs 17.5 trillion, or 90.6 per cent of revised estimates of Rs 19.32 trillion, compared with 91.4 per cent for the same period last year.

ESAF Small Finance Bank Q4 PBT up 42% at Rs 74 cr, income rises 32%

Full-year PBT doubles to Rs 256.26 crore from Rs 127.18 crore

India GDP growth dips to 3.1 pc in Jan-Mar; 4.2 pc in 2019-20

The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 5.7 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2018-19, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday.

Pandemic pain: Output of 8 core sectors contracts 38.1% in April

As expected, the lockdown wreaked havoc on the output of eight core industries in April, contracting 38.1 per cent for the month under review.The eight core industries — coal, crude oil, natural gas,

Q4 GDP reveals a sorry picture even before the onset of lockdown

With the coronavirus dragging the world economy into a recession, the Indian economy needs a more convincing stimulus than what has been unveiled so far

Brazil GDP shrinks 1.5% in Q1 2020 due to pandemic

The 1st quarter drop in Brazil's gross domestic product only reflects the early effects of the coronavirus crisis, with 2nd quarter numbers expected to be much worse

Existing mechanisms with China being used to resolve Ladakh standoff: India to US

India News: Defence minister Rajnath Singh conveyed India's position to US defence secretary Mark T Esper on Friday sending a clear message to Washington for the

China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate on border row

PTI Beijing China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying t

China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff; says both countries does not need intervention of ‘third party’

Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the "intervention" from a third party to resolve the current military standoff.

Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford

The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.

Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford

The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.

Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford

The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.

Trump signs order on social media giants after Twitter row

PTI Washington US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at stripping social media giants like Twitter and Facebook of legal immunity

Twitter Shield Needs Fresh Look, Not Trump Spite

A new executive order targets enemies instead of taking thoughtful aim at a dated immunity law that’s been challenged by Democrats and Republicans.

Trump’s social media executive order, explained

It won’t hold up in court. That’s not the point.

New footage ‘shows three police officers kneeling on George Floyd’ in street

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A new clip has emerged which appears to show three police officers kneeling on a person, with another officer standing nearby. George Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday

Minnesota Officer Charged With Murder in Death of George Floyd

A Minnesota prosecutor has charged a police officer with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the restraint death of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin, police officer accused in George Floyd's death, charged with 3rd-degree murder

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday.

Pilot flies to RAF base in Anglesey 'as he wanted to go to beach in lockdown'

He flew from Surrey to Wales and landed without permission.

Civilian pilot lands on closed RAF airfield 'because he wanted to go to the beach'

The pilot landed on a runway at RAF Valley on the island of Anglesey, North Wales, without permission and is believed to have flown in from an airfield in Surrey

Man wanted to go to the beach during lockdown so flew his private jet 300 miles

The civilian pilot sparked an emergency response from the Ministry of Defence guards and fire crews at an RAF base in Anglesey

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian attacker: army

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian attacker who tried to run them over with a car in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the military said.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian man who attempted to run them over

JERUSALEM: Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian attacker who tried to run them over with a car in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the military said. No Israelis were hurt in the car-ramming attack near a Jewish settlement, the military said in a statement. “In response, the troops fired and neutralized the assailant,” it said. Palestinian officials had no immediate

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian attacker: army

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian attacker who tried to run them over with a car in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the military said. No Israelis were hurt in the car-ramming attack near a Jewish settlement, the military said in a statement. Palestinian officials had no immediate comment

Phoebe Ryan Goes ‘Outside The Box’ To Turn ‘Reality’ On Its Head In Animated Music Video

Phoebe Ryan is back with a new song and video, and she lives out her Adult Swim fantasy in her new 'Reality.'

How Paul McCartney Helped Jimmy Buffett Make His New Album

Jimmy Buffett said his first LP in seven years came after Paul McCartney offered “good feedback in May 2020.

Lil Yachty Unites With Future & Mike WiLL Made-It For "Pardon Me"

Lil Yachty connects with two of Atlanta's finest, Future and Mike WiLL Made-It, to lay down the law on 'Pardon Me.' Third time is said to be the charm, so when it comes to the subject of Lil Boat, it's no wonder that Atlanta's own Lil Yachty opted to make his beloved series a trilogy. Today, the for...

New Papa Roach Material Is “Heavy And Nuts And Just Aggressive”

Jacoby Shaddix has lifted the lid on what Papa Roach have been working on recently…

The DeanBeat: Gamers count down the days to The Last of Us Part II

The countdown to the launch of Sony's The Last of Us Part II has gamers spellbound. I'm playing the game, and I'm anxious about how it turns out.

'If There Is One Thing I'd Most Like to Clarify From My Playing Career, It Is This Incident'

One infamous photograph which still lingers to this day depicts Ronan O'Gara famously meeting Queen Elizabeth with his hands in his pockets.

'If There Is One Thing I'd Most Like to Clarify From My Playing Career, It Is This Incident'

One infamous photograph which still lingers to this day depicts Ronan O'Gara famously meeting Queen Elizabeth with his hands in his pockets.

Ronan O'Gara On How Meeting The Queen Turned Into A 'Horror Show'

One infamous photograph which still lingers to this day depicts Ronan O'Gara famously meeting Queen Elizabeth with his hands in his pockets.

'If There Is One Thing I'd Most Like to Clarify From My Playing Career, It Is This Incident'

One infamous photograph which still lingers to this day depicts Ronan O'Gara famously meeting Queen Elizabeth with his hands in his pockets.

New York Community Bancorp: Nice Little Trade

While short-term traders are locking in profit, we think you can stay in this in the longer term. When the company reported earnings, New York and the Tri-State

Etsy: A Niche E-Commerce Poised For Growth

Etsy has been firing on all cylinders since 2017 increasing both growth and profitability. Etsy is facing competitive threats from its larger rivals. However, t

Visa Is Buy-Worthy Stock as the U.S. Continues to Reopen

Investors forget just how profitable Visa is. With the country reopening, V stock is worth a closer inspection to see if it's a buy.

SNAP Stock Has Some Fundamental Issues That Should Worry You

Snap stock won't see sustained gains unless it broadens its user base, changes its monetization strategy, and markets itself outside the U.S.

Rocket Internet SE (RCKZF) CFO Bettina Curtze Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Rocket Internet SE (OTC:RCKZF) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020 04:00 AM ET Corporate Participants Bettina Curtze - Senior Vice President of Financ

ReneSola Ltd (SOL) CEO Yumin Liu on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

ReneSola Ltd (NYSE:SOL) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Gary Dvorchak - The Blueshirt Group Asia Yumin Liu - Chie

Essential Properties: E-Commerce-Resistant Real Estate For The Long Term

Since EPRT focuses on service and experience tenants, it has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, but it should also fare well in the e-commerce dominated wo

GetSwift: A Smart Bet On The Post-Corona Delivery Revolution

GetSwift’s Growth Has Accelerated After Coronavirus Led to More Deliveries and Delivery Model Becomes Widespread Post-Coronavirus. Restaurants Prefer Controllin

Bears Trade By Day, Bulls By Night

Stock market returns for the month of May have been an overnight phenomenon. Fed liquidity is the only thing fueling this fundamental-less rally. Consensus earn

Fans could return for 20-21 season, says EPL chief

LONDON, May 29 — Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said today that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a “phased basis”. The Premier League plans to resume the 2019-20 campaign on June 17 following the coronavirus lockdown. But the...

Fans could return for 2020-21 season: Premier League chief

Football News: Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a "phas

Premier League chief provides major update on financial package for EFL clubs

Nottingham Forest and the rest of the English Football League have been without matchday income since March

Brighton considering holding friendlies before Premier League restart

A provisional restart date of June 17 has been set amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Roger Federer becomes first tennis player EVER to top Forbes' Athletes Rich List after raking in yearly earnings worth £86m as 38-year-old edges out Lionel Messi, LeBron James and Tyson Fury

Roger Federer is the first tennis player in the 30-year history of the list to take the top spot with the 38-year-old Swiss star taking the title after yearly earnings of $106.3million (£85.9m).

Kohli remains only Indian in Forbes top 100 highest-paid athletes; Federer topples Messi, Ronaldo

The 100 highest-paid athletes earned a combined $3.6 billion this year, which marked a drop of 9% from 2019 due to coronavirus, according to Forbes.

Roger Federer ranked by Forbes as sports' top earner at $106 million

Roger Federer earned $106 million pre-tax to helm the Forbes list, edging out Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have held the No. 1 spot in three of the past four years.

Roger Federer ranked by Forbes as sports' top earner at $106 million

Roger Federer earned $106 million pre-tax to helm the Forbes list, edging out Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have held the No. 1 spot in three of the past four years.

COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info

The Central government's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has denied to share the information related to the expenses incurred to combat the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, saying that it has no

COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info

After 22 days of filing the RTI application, Galgali received a response stating that the CPIO deals with matters related to HLL Lifecare Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Wish This Pension Could End Prejudice Too: Kashmiri Transgenders

After Raj Bhavan accorded sanction to a financial scheme for Kashmiri transgender community, many beleaguered members kept wondering about the perennial prejudice they face for having a different orientation

Wish This Pension Could End Prejudice Too: Kashmiri Transgenders

After Raj Bhavan accorded sanction to a financial scheme for Kashmiri transgender community, many beleaguered members kept wondering about the perennial prejudice they face for having a different orientation

EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves

The ministers, holding talks via videoconference, are weighing the need for firm policy against the damage that it might do to business ties between the Asian economic giant and the world's biggest trading bloc.

EU expresses 'grave concern' over developments in Hong Kong

The EU’s Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell defended the 'one country, two systems' principle but no sanctions against China have been put on the table.

Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported

Karnataka reported 178 new cases of COVID-19 as returnees from neighbouring Maharashtra to continue to add to the state's tally, taking the total number of infections to 2,711, the health department

Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka’s COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported

Other than returnees from Maharashtra, the 178 cases include five, who have come from Delhi, and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

Stocks tumble ahead of Trump's China press conference

May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's upcoming news conference on China Friday shook up stocks in morning trading on Wall Street, as the White House could respond to the communist country's action against Hong Kong.

Stocks recover after Trump's announcement on Hong Kong

May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's planned news conference on China shook up stocks early Friday, but the major indexes mostly recovered by the end the day after his announcement revealed no changes to trade with Beijing.

Covid-19: Between six and 12 per childcare ‘pod’ when sector re-opens

Guidance on how childcare facilities will operate sent to providers in recent days

Covid-19: Childcare criteria to include parents who need it for work from June 29th

Children will be grouped into ‘pods’ of between six and 12 when sector reopens

Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in 3-4 months

ANKARA: Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya’s internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) signed the maritime delimitation deal last year. Turkey says it

Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months

Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (

Vietnamese cops bust $2.6bn online gambling ring

Vietnamese police have smashed a massive online card ring with revenues estimated at $2.6 billion, the biggest ever bust of its kind in a country where most gambling is banned but remains rampant.

Vietnamese cops bust US$2.6 billion online gambling ring

Vietnamese police have smashed a massive online card ring with revenues estimated at $2.6 billion, the biggest ever bust of its kind in a country ...

Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby, B.C., senior

BURNABY, B.C. — Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and walked away.

Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby, B.C., senior

BURNABY, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and wal

Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border.

Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions

Three Iran guards killed in clash near Iraq border

Three Iranian border guards were killed in a clash with "armed insurgents" in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan on Friday, ISNA news agency reported.

Three Border Guards Reported Killed In Clash In Northwestern Iran

Three Iranian border guards have been killed in a clash with "armed insurgents" in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan, Iranian media report.

Police hunt two men after girl sexually assaulted in Scots woodland

The teenager was approached in the woods near to the quarry and war memorial in Kirriemuir and attacked.

Police investigate after girl, 13, subjected to serious sexual assault by two men in Angus woods

Police are investigating after a 13-year-old girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in an Angus town.

COVID-19: We should be your pride, not your shame - Cross River takes a swipe at FG

Cross River government has taken a swipe at the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic i

COVID-19: We should be your pride, not your shame - Cross River takes a swipe at FG

Cross River government has taken a swipe at the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic i

German virus ‘guru’ in crosshairs of lockdown critics

BERLIN, May 29 — One of Germany’s top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country’s top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists’ role in fighting the pandemic. Christian Drosten,...

German virus 'guru' in crosshairs of lockdown critics

One of Germany's top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country's top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists' role in fighting the pandem...

Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in 'haunted' houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.

Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in "haunted" houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.

'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked security together at a restaurant for at least a year, owner says

Before Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck on a Minneapolis street, they worked together at a nightclub not far from where the incident happened. Chauvin was fired as a Minneapolis police officer after he held Floyd down as Floyd protested "I can't breathe." Protests have since broken out around the 3rd Minneapolis Police Precinct — which is just a block away from the El Nuevo Rodeo restaurant and dance club where Chauvin and Floyd once worked security. Maya Santamaria, who sold El Nuevo Rodeo a few months ago, tells Minneapolis ABC affiliate KSTP that Chauvin "was our off-duty police for almost the entirety of the 17 years that we were open." Floyd also worked at the club for around a year, but as a bouncer, Santamaria said. However, the two men were unlikely to have recognized each other because "Chauvin worked outside and the security guards were inside," Santamaria continued. Maya Santamaria, a business owner, says both Derek Chauvin and George Floyd worked at her South Side nightclub;…

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked security together at a restaurant for at least a year, owner says

Before Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck on a Minneapolis street, they worked together at a nightclub not far from where the incident happened.Chauvin was fired as a Minneapolis police officer after he held Floyd down as Floyd protested "I can't breathe." Protests

Norway and Denmark drop mutual border controls - but exclude Sweden

Scandinavian neighbour barred for now because of higher coronavirus death toll

Denmark and Norway cut coronavirus-hit Sweden out of free travel deal

The governments of Denmark and Norway have cut Sweden out of a deal allowing each other's tourists to travel freely between the two countries — citing their Nordic neighbour's higher levels of coronavirus infection. The deal, announced at parallel press conferences in Oslo and Copenhagen on Friday

It's pretty safe to swim in a pool during the coronavirus pandemic. Just avoid the locker room and keep moving.

Some jurisdictions are opening pools as they come out of coronavirus lockdowns. They're pretty safe if you avoid the locker room and keep swimming.

How does oil pulling rev up your immunity? | TheHealthSite.com

In a recently released advisory, the Ministry of AYUSH has shared some self-care guidelines to boost immunity. One of them is oil pulling. | TheHealthSite.com

10 Exercise Myths That Refuse To Die

Finding clear, definitive facts about healthy exercise can be difficult. The exercise industry is a multi-billion dollar business, built partially on selling gadgets and supplements to people desperate to lose weight or look attractive. Meanwhile, good workout plans and simple truths lurk in the background waiting for...

Strength training: Know the secret to better results | TheHealthSite.com

Before you start strength training, you must first acquaint yourself with a few dos and don’ts that will lead to better results. Read on to know more.

How to watch Lance online: stream the new 30 for 30 documentary from anywhere

ESPN's latest 30 for 30 shines a light on controversial cyclist Armstrong - here's how to watch Lance online and stream part 2 of the doc from anywhere.

How to watch Penny Dreadful: City of Angels online from anywhere

New spin-off sees show hit 1930s LA. Here's how to watch Penny Dreadful: City of Angels and stream it online from anywhere right now.

The best and worst of the biggest streaming services

Deciding which streaming services to subscribe to is daunting. Here’s what you need to know.

Sony PlayStation 5 reveal event dated for June 4

Sony to unveil new games in hourlong presentation

Sony will reveal PS5 games on June 4, It's the first of many events for the next-gen console - Gizchina.com

After an oppressive silence, Sony finally confirmed: There will be an event for the PS5 on June 4. The company made this announcement through its ...

PlayStation 5 Game Showcase is Happening Next Thursday

Finally.

Flick vows to keep Bayern Munich focused as Bundesliga title beckons

Bayern Munich look to be cruising towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title, but Hansi Flick is wary they are not yet over the line.

Preview: SC Paderborn vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between SC Paderborn and Borussia Dortmund, including team news and predicted lineups.

Bayern Munich vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

Bayern Munich will be hoping to edge closer to winning the Bundesliga title once again when they play hosts to Fortuna Dusseldorf at the Allianz... #BayernMunich #FortunaDusseldorf #RobertLewandowski

Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham

A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.

Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham

A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.

These Zodiac Signs Are Smartest Liars, Find Out if You Are in The List

Read on to know about zodiac signs that have mastered the art of lying on people's face without getting caught.

The fundamental desire

Sadhguru If you look at it with the necessary awareness, you will see the very process of life, whatever we refer to as the process of living, is a certain s

‘Family Crisis’ Preview: Pumpkin Worries About How Honey Boo Boo Would Handle Moving 2 Hours Away

Pumpkin worries about how Honey Boo Boo will handle moving away in this exclusive 'Mama June: Family Crisis' preview.

Mrs Browns Boys Eilish O'Carroll admits she's feeling very down during lockdown

The actress who's known for playing Winnie McGoogan in the hit RTE show admitted to feeling low during lockdown.

10 LGBTQ+ Films For Every Mood to Watch During Pride Month

These LGBTQ+ movies are a great watch for Pride Month, no matter what mood you're in — and they're all available on Netflix or Hulu.

Fans Of The Classic 'The Turn of the Screw' Will *Love* 'The Captive Nanny'

Who doesn't love a good Lifetime movie? The tradition of the overly melodramatic, inspirational drama, thriller, or murder mystery known as the Lifetime Original Movie is hitting its 30th birthday this year. To celebrate, Lifetime is hosting a…

Sony announces PS5 event for June 4th

We might finally get a glimpse at the PS5 console.

Sony will show off more than an hour of PS5 games on June 4th

You may have to wait a bit longer to see the console's design, however.

Coronavirus latest: FA Cup plans return, tennis to come back in June

More sports are announcing plans.

FA Cup quarter-finals set for June 27/28; final on August 1

The FA Cup has been provisionally scheduled to return with the quarter-finals on June 27-28 and final set to be held on August 1.

La Liga return schedule confirmed as Lionel Messi bids for 11th league title

The Spanish top-flight will resume on 11 June after a three-month suspension - with little separating Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of the table and 11 rounds of games remaining

Real Madrid 'have received no offers for Gareth Bale'

Real Madrid are yet to receive an offer for Gareth Bale ahead of this summer's transfer window, according to a report.

La Liga season to restart on June 11 with Sevilla-Real Betis clash

Football News: Spanish soccer's top-flight will resume after a three-month pause due to the coronavirus pandemic on June 11 with the local derby between Sevilla and

La Liga season to restart on June 11th with Sevilla-Real Betis derby

Final 11 rounds of the season will be played by July 19th

On this day: Born May 30, 1949: Bob Willis, English cricketer

LONDON (Reuters) - Steaming in off his long run, curls bobbing, eyes fixed on the stumps, there have been few more intimidating sights in world cricket than fast bowler Bob Willis in his prime.

On this day: Born May 30, 1949: Bob Willis, English cricketer

LONDON: Steaming in off his long run, curls bobbing, eyes fixed on the stumps, there have been few more intimidating sights in world cricket than ...

Insider Shares What Patrick Mahomes’ Contract Extension Could Look Like

After one of the best three-year stretches to start an NFL career, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is ready for a new contract.

Insider Shares What Patrick Mahomes’ Mega Contract Extension Could Look Like

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) It is without a doubt that Patrick Mahomes will be the highest paid quarterback in…

Inter Milan chief confirms transfer plan for Man Utd's Alexis Sanchez

Piero Ausilio has outlined his plan for on-loan United star Sanchez - who has struggled for fitness throughout the season and only scored once for the Italian giants

Inter Milan chief confirms transfer plan for Man Utd's Alexis Sanchez

Piero Ausilio has outlined his plan for on-loan United star Sanchez - who has struggled for fitness throughout the season and only scored once for the Italian giants

Four Tests at one venue could be a possibility

PTI Melbourne Cricket Australia has not ruled out the possibility of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a change in the schedule for India’s tour of the coun

India's Test series can happen in as little as one venue depending on circumstances: Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia has not ruled out the possibility of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a change in the schedule for India's tour of the country with the board still keeping the door open for hosting

Grassley, Leahy urge Roberts to permanently air Supreme Court arguments

Two former Senate Judiciary Committee chairmen — one a Republican and the other a Democrat — are urging the Supreme Court to continue livestreaming its oral arguments after the coronavirus pandemic

Attorney-general: hand over v game over

A COUPLE weeks ago, the sessions court granted a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) on five counts of money laundering involving US$248 million (RM1.08 billion) of 1MDB funds, apparently due to an application by the prosecution for the DNAA.

Mamata announces slew of relaxations

PTI Kolkata Two days before the end of the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a slew

FG to pay jobless youths N20,000 monthly to sweep markets, clear gutters

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja In a bid to curb the high rate of unemployment in the country, the Federal Government has rolled out a scheme which will see unemployed youths in rural areas earning N20,...

Democrats broaden probe into firing of State Department watchdog

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) and Sen.

Melania Trump: 'No reason for violence' in George Floyd protests

First lady Melania Trump on Friday weighed in on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis by saying "there is no reason for violence."

Twitter posts warning on official White House tweet

Twitter placed a warning on a tweet from the official White House account Friday that mirrored one it has placed on an identical tweet from Trump's account that threatened violence against looters in

Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of illegally seizing tax refunds from student loan borrowers

A class-action lawsuit filed Friday is accusing the Trump administration of illegally seizing student loan borrowers' tax refunds even after Congress halted government debt collection amid the

WSYF urges Govt to expedite setting up of BSL-2 Lab in Dimapur

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

DC Dimapur, EAC Chumukedima direct

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Sumi Hoho urges CM to review decision to send COVID-19 +ve patients to respective dists

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

609 citizens reach Nagaland

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

ED attaches `385-cr assets of Agusta middleman Rajiv Saxena

PTI New Delhi The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has attached assets, including five Swiss bank accounts, worth Rs 385.44 crore of Rajiv S

Minneapolis Bus Drivers Refuse to Transport George Floyd Protesters to Jail

Organized labor throughout the city is banding together in solidarity against police violence in the aftermath of Floyd’s death.

Borno discharges 135 COVID-19 patients

Kayode Idowu, Maiduguri Borno State Government has discharged 135 COVID-19 patients, The PUNCH reports. The patients, who initially tested positive for the virus, later tested negative twice ...

President says the guys in charge aren’t in charge

’Tunji Ajibade;   tunjioa@yahoo.com;  08036683657 The United States’ former president Barack Obama made an observation the other day. His reminds me of the known fact that ideas respect no borde...

Bauchi records two more COVID-19 deaths

Armstrong Bakam, Bauchi Two more COVID-19 patients have died in Bauchi State, The PUNCH reports. This brings the number of coronavirus fatalities in the state to seven. The state Health Mi...

Gun violence on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown, crime commissioner warns

David Jamieson said Birmingham has seen ‘a large increase in gun discharges’ in recent days.

Hong Kong on borrowed time as China pushes for more control | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BANGKOK >> Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took control in 1997 and granted it autonomous status.

South Korea closes over 200 schools again after biggest COVID-19 spike in weeks

More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close -- barely a few days after they re-opened -- due to a dramatic spike in the COVID-19 cases.

CNN's Van Jones: White, Liberal Hillary Voters More Dangerous Than the KKK

Van Jones declared a typical "white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter" poses a greater threat to black Americans than the Ku Klux Klan.

Watch Live: Minnesota Governor Holds Press Conference on George Floyd Riots

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will hold a press conference Friday morning to address the state's response to the George Floyd riots that have now entered | Politics

Minnesota AG Ellison: Trump Calling Rioters Thugs, Calling on Them to Get Shot 'the Same Sort of Attitude that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd'

Friday on CBS's "This Morning," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his reaction to the situation in Minneapolis with protests for George Floyd's death. | Clips

Battle for hair and beauty industry gains traction

Carlo Viljoen is an advocate whose name has become synonymous with the plight of South Africa’s hair and beauty industries during lockdown.

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‘A Human Reaction to a Deeply Dysfunctional Relationship’: The Connection Between Police Violence, Looting and Riots In Minneapolis

Protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, burned a police precinct in response to the death of George Floyd — killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek

Trudeau addresses Minneapolis protests, says Canadians watching 'with shock and with horror'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday weighed in on the escalating protests in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who died following an encounter with police.

PAC queries UGX 573m payment of vehicle for Internal Affairs Minister

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee- PAC central government are investigating an advance payment of the official vehicle for the Minister of Internal Affairs. The committee chaired by Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi was on Friday meeting officials from Ministry of Internal Affairs led by the …

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies of pneumonia in Ahmedabad; 84-year-old had predicted early end to COVID-19 pandemic

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passed away on Friday evening at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He was 89.

UP govt committed to safe return of all migrant labourers: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

UP govt committed to safe return of all migrant labourers: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the State government is committed for the safe return of all the migrant labourers stranded across the country amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Ajit Pawar: Maharashtra govt to announce economic package soon

Ajit Pawar: Maharashtra govt to announce economic package soon: For the last two and a half months businesses have been closed amid Coronavirus outbreak. Everything has come to .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Trump vs Twitter Spat Just Got Uglier As President’s Tweet On Minnesota Race Riots Is Blocked For ‘Glorifying Violence’

Within hours of United States President Donald Trump signing an executive order aimed at removing the liability protections clause in US law available for social media companies, Twitter blocked a tweet by Trump on Minnesota Race Riots saying that it “violated company’s policies regarding the glorification of violence based on the historical context of the last line, its connection to violence, and the risk it could inspire similar actions today"

Pak Leader Appeals To US Congress To Table Bill For Free Balochistan, Sindh On The Lines Of Tibet’s Freedom Bill 

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has appealed to the US Congress to table a bill for the independence of Balochistan and Sindh from Pakistan on the same lines as they introduced a bill on Tibet's freedom from China.

Trump space speech in Florida likely to test apolitical nature of NASA

White House recognizes the role human spaceflight could play in Florida in 2020.

UK Wants 5G Club Of 10 Countries, Including India, To Cut Out China's Huawei: Report

Britain said Friday it was pushing the United States to form a club of 10 nations that could develop its own 5G technology and reduce dependence on China's controversial technology giant Huawei.

Bus owners, drivers want curfew time lifted

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus owners and drivers have asked government to lift curfew times for buses and also allow buses ply border districts through a standard operating procedure. The bus drivers and owners were today appearing before the National Economy of Parliament which is scrutinizing the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic …

Ministry of Health launches app for communities to send alerts about COVID-19 suspects

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched a mobile app which can be used by people who develop symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) or suspected to be infected to alert the surveillance officials in the communities. The app dubbed ‘Call The Clinic’ short coded as MOH – CTC uses digital …

Railways denies reports of trains 'losing' way; says only 4 shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach destination

The Railways defended itself on Friday in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and they can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers.

Security registers 70 attacks by civilians against law enforcement officers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civilians have conducted 70 attacks against security officers since the nationwide lockdown started in March this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement issued on Friday, the Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Brig. Richard Karemire said the attack on Major Robert Nkwasibwe in Kyankwazi is the 70th conducted by …

Woman, 28, makes court appearance over alleged murder of her partner in Langley Mill

A provisional trial date has been set

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire preparing for local coronavirus lockdowns in event of outbreak

They say they have received initial guidance

Nottinghamshire Police respond to claim that gang violence will spill onto streets after lockdown eases

Concerns have been raised by the Police Federation that 'scores will be settled' once lockdown is lifted

Third phase of deconfinement requires everyone's responsibility

The Secretary of State for Health defended on 29 May that when Portugal is preparing to enter the third phase of deflation due to the pandemic of the covid-19 "freedom is directly proportional to responsibility".

Jimmy Kimmel TROLLS Donald Trump: “The President Is Mad At An App…”

Television host-comedian Jimmy Kimmel had a gala time hitting out at US President Donald Trump. He trolled Trump as he is busy in a war on Twitter, while the entire country is facing a rage in the w

Bejan Daruwala, Renowned Astrologer & The Man Who Predicted Sanjay Gandhi’s Death & Narendra Modi’s Rise, Passes Away

Bejan Daruwala was considered one of the best astrologers in India. Not just in the country, but he and his prediction skills were renowned globally. However, the famed astrologer has breathed his l

Twin depression alert in Arabian Sea as monsoon draws closer

Low-pressure areas at both ends seen intensifying

Doubts Remain over Readiness of Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania for Schengen

The closure of national borders has helped limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, but it’s also dealt a devastating blow to tourism, travel and trade. That’s especially true across the EU, where the bloc’s Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has called for a return to open borders as soon as possible.

Delhi HC restrains Quikr, Olx from posting ads related to Reliance, Jio

IANS New Delhi The Delhi High Court has granted Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) an interim injunction against Quikr and OLX India and restrained them fr

Jharkhand facilitates return of 60 workers from Ladakh by air

PTI New Delhi/Leh Amid heartrending stories of migrants longing to return home, the Jharkhand government on Friday gave a ray of hope to many such strande

George Floyd protests: Minneapolis police station set afire

AP Minneapolis Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby S

CNN crew covering unrest arrested in Minneapolis

Police arrested a CNN crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early on Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enforcement.

Eight Gauteng school districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries

Service and distribution giant Bidvest had stepped in to clean schools which do not have the capacity to do so.

Man gets two life terms for rape and murder of partner’s daughter, aged 9

Bongani Thokozani Dlamini raped and strangled the girl before dumping her body in a nearby pit toilet in January 2020.

VIDEO: We are targeting 50,000 COVID-19 tests in a month ― El-Rufai

Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai while speaking to journalists in Abuja hinted the state is targeting 50,000 COVID-19 tests per month.

VIDEO: Kaduna gov, El-Rufai, speaks with journalists on banditry

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai while speaking on banditry with journalists in Abuja on Friday (May 29, 2020). - Videos

Denmark and Norway Agree to Reopen for Tourist Trips for Each Other’s Citizens on June 15

Starting from June 15, Norwegians wishing to travel to Denmark for whatever purpose will be able to do so after two months of border closure between the two Nordic states. Danes will also be able to travel to Norway after both countries have agreed to reopen for tourist trips between the two countries from mid- June. Announcing the decision, the Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg noted that since earlier in May, the Nordic countries have been working on common Nordic solutions for leisure travel in the Nordic countries. She, however, noted that travellers would need to respect the rules and

Monkeys steal samples of suspected COVID patients

AGENCIES Meerut In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from the Meerut Medical College in Uttar Prades

Satellite images show mid-May activity at Chinese base

Satellite images analysed by India Today's Open Source Intelligence Team (OSINT) show movement of large vehicles at the Chinese post in Aksai Chin, the part of Ladakh region occupied by Beijing since the 1962 conflict with India.

WTO’s ‘Crown Jewel’ Under Existential Crisis: Problem Explained

World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body that acts as a watchdog keeping an eye on the rules of trade between nations. WTO came into operation in 1995 and was founded as a successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which was incorporated in 1948. It acts as a forum where […]

Poor and black, northeast Brazil faces virus 'hurricane'

Brazil's northeast, a harsh place of arid land, cyclical drought and crushing poverty, is emerging as the next crisis zone in the coronavirus pandemic.

The Gang Leader as President

We awake to a bewildering, sobering tableau. A second night of protests engulfed Minneapolis in the wake of the police...

‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’: Trump Quotes ’60s Police Chief’s Bloody Phrase

President Donald Trump on Friday tweeted a phrase that recalled the racist police violence of the ’60s: “When the looting...

Liberal legal scholar rips Twitter for censoring Trump, says 'free speech' ultimate 'loser'

Constitutional law scholar Jonathan Turley warned that Twitter's decision to level fact checks or altogether hide President Trump's tweets threatened the concept of free expression in America.

Sad to see NC MP dragging feet from delimitation commission: BJP leader

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Affair’s Incharge, Avinash Rai Khanna on Friday hit out at National Conference Member Parliament Hasnain Masoodi for

Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals

There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol

Coronavirus pandemic: India’s death toll overtakes that of China

The country has registered 175 deaths and a record 7,466 fresh coronavirus infection cases in the last 24 hrs till Friday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry.

Pervert policeman who was sacked for stalking PC ex-girlfriend is jailed for eight years for grooming two girls aged 13 and 15

A pervert policeman was jailed for eight years for grooming two schoolgirls for sex - and was caught after he was sacked from North Wales Police Force for stalking a female officer. 

Moscow revises its coronavirus death toll for April to 1,561 – more than DOUBLE the 636 fatalities they originally claimed

Moscow was criticised for its original figures and has since included 756 people who had coronavirus but died of other causes and 169 people suspected of having the virus but who tested negative.

Round Three! Boxer Amir Khan ignores Covid lockdown rules AGAIN to host family party for his daughter's sixth birthday

The boxer and wife Faryal Makhdoom held the surprise bash for Lamaisah at their home in Bolton and he could not resist posting a video of events to his 1.3 million Instagram followers.

Real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, releases today on Steam

Jujubee has announced that its new real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, will release today on Steam.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant bats for lockdown extension; wants malls, gyms to open

The chief minister said Goa will pitch for relaxations like allowing reopening of malls, restaurants and gyms in the state during the lockdown period.

Agri dept, district officials carry out overnight operation to clear locust swarms in UP’s Jhansi

Teams of the Agriculture department, district administration and the central government sprayed insecticides using fire brigade vehicles and other means all through the night, Deputy Director, Agriculture, Kamal Katihar said.

Not ready to open platform food stalls yet! Vendors’ Association urges Indian Railways to give them time

To check the spread of the infection, the stalls on platforms had been shut throughout the nationwide lockdown, which was imposed on 25 March 2020.

Locust attack on Delhi? Is capital under threat of locusts swarm anytime soon? Check details

Warnings of probable locust attack in Delhi have been issued by Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) which is a body under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Corona cess on liquor: Delhi HC seeks detailed reply from Kejriwal government

The Delhi government, in its earlier affidavit, has opposed the petitions which have challenged a May 4 notification levying a 'special corona fees' on liquor in the national capital.

Four nations, four lockdowns: How different rules now apply in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (so who's following what science?)

Long-awaited changes are being made to the UK's coronavirus lockdown with the four Home Nations now adopting different approaches to the loosening of draconian rules.

Setback for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh HC quashes ordinance curtailing State Election Commissioner’s tenure

Election Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh had promulgated an ordinance to curtail the tenure of Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner from five to three years.

Jimmy Kimmel: 'If Trump is so mad at Twitter, why doesn’t he stop using it?'

With most late-night hosts still on vacation, Jimmy Kimmel recaps Trump’s fight with the platform he can’t quit

The death of George Floyd was an act of murder, plain and simple

The Minneapolis police department’s failure to arrest the officers responsible threatens our most basic sense of justice

Amnesia nation: Why China has forgotten its coronavirus outbreak

China is a country of bad memories

Monkeys attack lab assistant in Delhi, make off with COVID-19 blood samples: 'This is something new'

In what is definitely not the start of a movie about a global primate uprising, a "gang of monkeys" overpowered a lab assistant at the Meerut Medical College in Delhi, India, on Friday and made off with three COVID-19 blood samples, Sky News reports. After the incident, videos emerged of one of the monkeys sitting in a tree "chewing the sample collection kits," The Times of India adds. In recent weeks, monkeys in Delhi have been described as "reclaiming" the city as people have largely stayed indoors due to the lockdown. An officer at the Rashtrapati Bhawan presidential compound told France24 in early April that the primates seemed to be "stealing a lot more, but not yet threatening humans." But "this is something new," Lucknow Bureau Chief Amir Haque told The Times of India. "Nobody would have thought that the monkey menace on the medical college campus can actually lead to such a scare," he added. The COVID-19 tests were later recovered from the monkeys, and Dheeraj Raj, the college superintendent, reassured…

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India on Friday, fifth time in two months

"Did you feel it!" was the buzz among people messaging each other in Delhi and cities near it

Ken Starr Backs Move to Drop Charge Against Ex-Trump Adviser Flynn

Iconically linked to America’s last two impeachments, Kenneth Starr joined the fray over prosecuting Michael Flynn, saying the judge handling the case has a duty to let the Justice Department drop the charge.

Data cleanup, backlogged cases cause delay in DOH's coronavirus updates

The health department hires more data encoders to help catch up with the testing backlog. Its Central Visayas office stops providing daily updates.

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies at 89

Daruwalla was a popular astrologer and had an affinity with celebrities and he himself was also considered to be one.

Man charged with threatening to kill Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis

A registered sex offender has appeared in court accused of threatening to kill a Sinn Féin MLA.

Modi, YS Jagan Enjoy Good Ties: Ram Madhav

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Ram Madhav on Friday extended his warm greetings to the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government on the latter completing its

Son Reunites With Parents, Thanks To FB

VIZIANAGARAM: Social media is considered a powerful tool that has helped many people who went missing for years to reunite with their family members. Every now and then, such heart-warming stories

Concern over worker safety grows

As employers fail to comply with Covid-19 regulations. From June 1 most of South Africa's industries can return to full operation.

Covid-19 cases in Asia-Pacific continue to rise as India reports biggest daily jump of 7,466 new cases

India's federa­l health minist­ry report­ed 175 more deaths and 7,466 new positi­ve cases due to the Covid-19 pandem­ic

Pakistani peacekeeper posthumously awarded UN medal

Servic­es of Sepoy Amir Aslam acknow­ledged with posthu­mous award of Dag Hammar­skjold, says ISPR

Delhi earthquake: Tremors jolt Delhi, Noida, Gurugram; measure 4.6 on Richter scale

Earthquake in Delhi today: The earthquake originated near Rohtak, Haryana; there were no reports of any casualties or damage

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Haryana; strong tremors felt in Delhi, nearby areas

Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi on Friday evening.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talks to US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper over telephone

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper on Friday evening at the latter’s request.

Western Visayas officials oppose resumption of commercial sea, air travel

The region will be placed under modified general community quarantine starting June 1

Now Punjab to seek trains to bring back migrant workers

Even as over 4.84 Lakh migrant workers have returned from Punjab to their native states, the state government now intends to seek trains to bring back.

Big B sponsors 10 buses for UP migrants

Mumbai - Moved by the plight of stranded migrants, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has come forward to contribute his mite to their cause.

Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

While several countries further relax restrictions designed to contain the coronavirus, with Italy and England due to restart their top-flight soccer leagues next month, Russia, Brazil and Mexico kept struggling with rising numbers of cases and deaths.

Maharashtra records highest number of deaths in a single day

Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,682 new COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths on Friday. With this, the state has recorded a total of 62,228 cases and 2,098 deaths so far.

COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 300-mark; Badlapur, Ambernath witness a drop in numbers

With 33 new cases, Ulhasnagar's coronavirus tally zoomed past 300 on Friday. On the other hand, Badlapur reported two cases, while Ambernath had three cases of COVID-19.

Tamil Nadu reports 874 new COVID-19 cases; total tally crosses 20,000-mark

With nine more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu on Friday, the death toll in the state has gone up to 154.

Motorcyclist doing 60mph on a 30mph road is jailed after mowing down and killing French holidaymaker in front of her two teenage sons

A speeding motorcyclist who mowed down and killed a French tourist on Great Dover Street, in Borough, south London, in front of her two teenage sons has been jailed for 32 months.

North Korea declares 'sexual immorality' treason: Parents will be punished if 'decadent capitalist influences' like Japanese porn are allowed to influence teenagers

North Korea's ruling party has ordered a crackdown after noticing that 'more and more high school boys and girls are engaging in immoral sexual deviance' (file photo, students dance in Pyongyang).

Starving dogs left on death's door making recovery after being rescued by ISPCA

The dogs were left living in squalor starving and severely dehydrated

Man hired for sexual broom fantasy cleared after breaking into wrong house

A knife-toting Australian hired to break into another man's home, tie him up and stroke him with a broom has been cleared of intimidation after accidentally entering the wrong house.

Immediate families could soon cross U.S. border: PM

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is looking into possible tweaks to the current Canada-U.S. border restrictions that could allow immediate families to reunite.

Westcountry author writes 'Tales From The Lockdown' to raise money for Hospice UK

Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown

COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, has written Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i led government of Kaduna State, asking...

Why my supporters battered journalist, by Imo lawmaker

The member representing Obowo State Constituency in the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Kennedy Ibeh, has explained why his supporters beat...

Edo discharges 11 more patients, clears 1159 suspected cases

The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of 11 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus...

For second day running, Delhi records more than thousand Covid-19 cases

In a change of strategy, Kejriwal government narrative now focuses on stressing that most patients recover without serious consequences

Dublin City Council plans to solve lack of public toilets after requests made during lockdown

The Council says it is acutely aware of the lack of public toilets

Piers Morgan's rarely seen sons as GMB host says he'll 'break lockdown' to see family

Piers Morgan was very vocal in his response to the Dominic Cummings row and said if Boris Johnson didn't fire his aide he would 'deem lockdown over' and see his family

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies in Ahmedabad, family denies COVID-19 link

One of the world's most iconic astrologers, Bejan Daruwalla, ahs passed away in Ahmedabad at the age of 89. Suffering from pneumonia,

Non-payment of dues since lockdown: Notice served to Statue of Unity contractor L&T

On Friday morning, the SoU management in a statement confirmed that L&T, which has constructed the statue and is also responsible for the maintenance of the site, had defaulted on the payment of wages to its outsourced employees -- mostly the housekeeping staff and security personnel.

Railways issues guidelines for TTEs: Black coats, ties off, PPEs, masks, gloves on

The railways also said that all its staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, head covers, hand gloves, sanitiser and soap ensuring their safety while they are duty.

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines

"Though an individual locust is small in size, impact of large numbers on the windshield is known to have impacted the pilot forward vision. This is a grave concern during the landing, taxi and takeoff phase," the DGCA circular said.

68-yr-old woman from Wakad ‘duped’ of Rs. 3.07 lakh

According to police, online fraudsters had sent the woman a text message stating that KYC (Know Your Customer) details for her Paytm account should be updated. They asked her to download a ‘Quick Support’ application and submit information about herself, following which they transferred money from her account.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine latest update: Doubts over Moderna vaccine; no Indian jab in clinical trial stage yet

Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine latest update: Shares of Moderna Inc tumble over doubts over vaccine; Novavax Inc buys vaccine manufacturing plant from Serum Institute of India

Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action

Trump tweeted after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station, capping three days of violent protests US over the death of George Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Autorickshaw drivers in Gujarat seek permission to ply after May 31

The president of the Gujarat Auto Rickshaw Driver Action Committee has sent a letter to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani with the demands of the autorickshaw drivers, including the release of autorickshaws detained during lockdown by recovering nominal fine from the drivers since their financial condition is very weak at present.

MCMC warns businesses not to misuse personal data collected for Covid-19 contact tracing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — All business premises allowed to operate during the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) must comply fully with the operating procedures with regards to the collection, processing and storing of personal data, as set by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry...

Bihar: Major showdown between RJD MLAs, cops at Rabri Devi's residence over attack on RJD worker

RJD MLAs had a showdown with the police here on Friday when they were prevented from marching towards Gopalganj district to protest against the recent attack on a party worker in which a ruling JD(U)

Hundreds of troops deployed as angry U.S. anti-racism protests spread

Overnight demonstrators break through law enforcement barriers to overtake the Minneapolis police station where the 4 officers blamed for George Floyd's death are based

You won't see public jeepneys on NCR roads during GCQ

Metro Manila will move into General Community Quarantine, and while public transportation can finally restart, the jeepney will not

Monkeys flee with COVID-19 samples in UP's Meerut

A troop of monkeys on Thursday took away three blood samples of patients collected for routine tests from lab technicians at Meerut Medical College.

Decision to open shops in malls soon after taking into account health ministry's guidelines

The decision to open shops in malls, will be taken soon, after taking into account the guidelines of the health ministry, the commerce and industry ministry said on Friday.

Bajrang Dal leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Karnataka

A right wing activist who assaulted a minor boy for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram’, at Kadumata school near Kolnadu in Vittal police station limits, was arrested on Friday by Vittal police. 25 year-old

Karnataka BJP MLAs' meeting triggers speculations; CM rejects reports of convening emergency meet

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday dismissed reports that he has convened an emergency meeting of a section of BJP MLAs after a group of party legislators met in Belagavi, fuelling

Gujarat: Infant twins recover from COVID-19 in Mehsana

Twin brother and sister from Mehsana district of Gujarat, who had tested positive for COVID-19 within few days of birth, have recovered from the deadly infection, an official said on Friday. The

Bajrang leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant "Jai Sriram" in Karnataka

 A 25-year old local Bajrang Dal leader and three minor boys have been booked on charges of threatening and assaulting a boy and forcing him to chant 'Jai Sriram' in Dakshina Kannada district in

Court orders Lesotho ex-first lady rearrested in murder trial

MASERU, May 29 — Lesotho’s Court of Appeal today ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges over the 2017 killing of her husband’s estranged wife. The 42-year-old was charged in February after police quizzed her on the brutal murder of...

Earthquake tremors felt in New Delhi, India

The epicentre of the quake was in Rohtak, Haryana

See: US President Trump lashes out at Twitter on Twitter

Trump got angry after Twitter limited access to one of his tweets

Earthquake struck near Delhi, India

The epicentre of the quake was in Rohtak, Haryana

Police to take 'no further action' over death of railway worker who died with Covid-19 after being spat at

No further action is being taken by police over the death from coronavirus of a railway worker who was spat on by a man who claimed he had Covid-19. British Transport Police (BTP) said detectives have conducted extensive inquiries into the death of Belly Mujinga, who died in April, a few weeks after the incident at London's Victoria station. In a statement, the force said they had held a "full and thorough investigation", including interviewing a 57-year-old man - but said that the incident did not lead to Ms Mujinga's death.

Chris Rock, Rosie Perez urge mask wearing

NEW YORK – Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic. The celebrities, both of whom...

Democracy Day: Buhari fights corruption, though surrounds himself with dodgy politicians, says CDD

THE Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has scored President Muhammadu Buhari low in the fight against corruption, despite hi

Big tobacco heads to court over sale ban, Denel sags under pandemic pressure and Level 3 conundrum for childcare

On Friday, two major tobacco manufacturers announced they would be heading to court to challenge the ban on the sale of tobacco products. Denel has blamed the pandemic for its failure to pay employees, while national sports federations scratch their heads as to who will be allowed to play from 1 June. Meanwhile, there is angst about who will look after small children when parents return to work and childcare centres remain shuttered.

South Africa’s 24 hour trend report – 28 May 2020

This is a summary of trending, highest-impact and most active themes and narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 28 May 2020.

Najjera couple 'sells' 16-year-old daughter to Portuguese national

defilement

Tremors in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram; earthquake epicentre in Haryana's Rohtak

According to early reports, the intensity of the earthquake was 4.6 on the Richter scale and the epicentre was in Haryana's Rohtak.

Kogi vows to stop violence against children

Kogi state government says it will not relent to stop violence against children by using a multi-sectoral approach to ensure that the menace is drastically reduced in the state.

5th Anniversary: Buhari has led Nigeria backward by 60 years, says HURIWA

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has lamented that the current government has dragged Nigeria backward in terms of all identifiable human development indices by about 60 years or more.

Kogi to honour 5 NYSC members for outstanding performance

Five members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) out of the total number of 1,400 Corps Members in the 2019 Batch B, Stream 1, will be honoured by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi for outstanding performance during their service year.

Varadkar expects new coalition govt by end of June

Government formation talks are progressing, the Fine Gael leader has said, adding that the objective is to agree a programme for government by the end of next week.

WHO scales up support to fight COVID-19, as Borno discharges 135 patients

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Manager in Northeast, Dr Collins Owili has said that the UN health agency has been providing technical support to ministries of health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

Belfast bar wins dispute over draught pint deliveries

Door-to-door deliveries of pints of Guinness will resume in Belfast this weekend after a legal dispute between a bar and the police was resolved.

Bill would add 15 to 35 years in prison for COVID-19 scam artists

The legislation, introduced late Thursday, would temporarily boost federal criminal penalties by 15 years for pandemic-related fraud and by 35 years for COVID-19-linked counterfeit goods.

Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm

Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.

Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district

Thailand shut bars and clubs in mid-March as coronavirus cases surged. It halted international passenger flights, stopping the tourism that had made Bangkok the world's most visited city for four years. Patpong went dark.

Enugu and the build-up to 2023

BY ONAH NWOBETA Enugu state has stood out as one of the most peaceful and stable states in the country since the return to democracy in 1999. This rare characteristic

Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, Ajit Jogi, dies at 74

Jogi enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.

AG Barr Releases Statement on George Floyd’s ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Death After Cop Is Charged with Murder

Former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin was arrested Friday on charges of three-degree murder and manslaughter. He was the cop seen on video kneeling on Floyd's neck. Footage of the incident led to national outcry, protests in the streets, and destruction. Chauvin and three other officers were fired over the incident.

Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests

Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early Friday morning during violent protests in the city.

Decision on accelerating easing of restrictions to be made next week

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the country is on track for phase two of the lockdown exit plan but any easing of restrictions cannot be “accelerated unsafely”.

EPA orders Merck to address persistent problem of bad odours from east Cork plant

The State environmental watchdog has instructed a leading medical science and technology firm to take “significant action” to address the persistent problem of bad odours coming from its plant in east Cork.

Coronavirus: Three more deaths, 17 new cases reported in North

New statistics show care home residents account for more than half of region’s Covid-19 deaths

CVS opens 1,000 drive-through COVID-19 testing sites across 30 states

May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. pharmacy chain CVS on Friday opened 1,000 additional COVID-19 drive-through test sites at locations across more than 30 states and in Washington, D.C.

Garcetti says Huizar should resign from LA City Council over bribery investigation

Mayor Eric Garcetti and the president of the City Council called Thursday for the resignation of Councilman Jose Huizar, who is the focus of a federal corruption investigation.

Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.

Australian court orders release of letters to Britain's Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country’s archives must release letters between Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the sacking of its then prime minister Gough Whitlam.

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of 'calling for violence against American citizens' with Minneapolis tweet

Hillary Clinton on Friday accuses President Trump of “calling for violence against American citizens” when he tweeted about cracking down against riots in Minneapolis -- with Trump’s 2016 rival using the controversy to urge people to work to vote him out of office in November.

Here’s How Fox News Covered the CNN Reporter’s Arrest in Minneapolis

Reporting on the arrest of a CNN reporter and his crew by Minnesota state police on Friday morning, Fox News anchor Sandra Smith framed the incident as a he said-he said situation despite the entire ordeal being broadcast on live television.Reporting from Minneapolis after another night of violent protests

Mahila Congress to Distribute 25 Lakh Sanitary Napkins For Migrant Workers' Use in Shramik Special Trains

A day after Menstrual Hygiene Day, Mahila Congress shoulders the responsibilty to distribute 25 lakh personal hygiene kits to be used by migrant workers travelling in Shramik Special trains

Punjab PSEB Result 2020: Scores Declared For Class 10, 8, 5 at pseb.ac.in; Class 12 Board Results Next

The PSEB 12th Result 2020 will be declared in the next few days.

Earthquake of 4.6 Magnitude Jolts Parts of Delhi NCR

Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi NCR.

'Close Your Legs': Judge's Advice to Woman, For Prevention of Sexual Assault, Costs Him His Job

Judge John Russo Jr loses job after asking a woman if she had closed her legs to try and prevent sexual assault

IRCTC Latest News: TTEs Won't Wear Black Coats, Ties, Will Check Tickets Through Magnifying Glass

IRCTC Latest News: For the first time ever in its history of 167 years, the ticket checkers will not wear black coats and ties.

New York and NI COVID-19 response leaders lined up for transatlantic summit

A major transatlantic conference celebrating and forging links between Belfast and New York will move online this year for the first time bringing together some of the senior leadership tasked with the fight against coronavirus in both cities.

Gun violence on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown, crime commissioner warns

David Jamieson said Birmingham has seen ‘a large increase in gun discharges’ in recent days.

Two teenagers stabbed in Wolverhampton violence

Two teenagers were stabbed in a knife fight in Wolverhampton.

WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin

The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.

Japan air force pilots fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese air force’s aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic.

NYC tanning salon owner fined $1,000 for reopening: 'It's insane what's happening'

A New York tanning salon owner who was fined $1,000 for reopening in defiance of the state's coronavirus lockdown order said Friday that he is already "broke," as are other members of his community. 

Philadelphia escort among victims in Long Island Gilgo Beach murder case, DNA shows

Remains found by Long Island detectives assigned to the Gilgo Beach murder case belong to a Philadelphia escort, an identification made through DNA and genetic genealogy.

Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man George Floyd charged with 3rd degree murder, manslaughter

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Friday promised swift justice in the death of George Floyd but also pleaded with looters and violent protestors that have set fire to Minneapolis to stop so the city could restore justice and order. 

Terrifying moment thug mows down victim and stamps on his head at petrol station before hero driver saves him

THIS is the terrifying moment a thug mows down a man and stamps on his head before a brave hero stepped in to save his life. Aqeel Ahmed, 24, targeted his victim after a confrontation in the car pa…

Neighbor ‘driven crazy’ by noisy rooster ‘murdered its owner by sticking his fingers in his eyes until he died’

A MAN killed his neighbour by gouging out his eyes with his bare hands over a noisy rooster, police say. Richard Ellison, 47, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder of Benny Foutch…

Site tracks incidents of anti-Asian racism in Canada during COVID-19

Fight COVID Racism is mapping harassment, verbal and physical attacks motivated by racism and xenophobia

Will the UK learn from COVID-19 mistakes affecting vulnerable communities?

Family law Barrister Paula Rhone-Adrien speaks about the suffering of vulnerable people in the wake of COVID-19 mistakes by the UK

CDD asks Buhari to scrap security votes

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has asked the Buhari administration to scrap security votes.The Centre for Democracy

Ike Ekweremadu: His fantasies; his hubris!

He has enjoyed this limelight so much that he seemingly has forgotten certain immutable realities about his background.

News: OLF,OFC urge gov’t to take report by Amnesty seriously; heed recommendations to reverse troubling human rights abuse record

Addis Abeba, May 29/2020 – In a joint statement released by opposition parties Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) on Amnesty International’s Report, the parties urged “the federal and regional authorities to take the report by Amnesty International seriously, heed the recommendations put forth and promptly reverse ...

First chief minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi dies

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Crash in Union Parish claims the life of West Monroe man

It happened Friday on Louisiana Highway 2.

Coronavirus in Thane: Police personnel testing positive for COVID-19 reaches 136

Bombay HC refuses to stop online sale of liquor in Mumbai; forwards petition to BMC chief Iqbal Chahal  

Watch: Vindu Dara Singh flies from Chandigarh to Mumbai, shares glimpses from the airport

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Haryana; tremors felt in Delhi

Pre-monsoon works delay in Navi Mumbai, NMMC pushes the deadline for a week

Mumbaikars want to order liquor online? Do not call on these phone numbers

On Friday, the Mumbai Police has given a list of phone numbers of fraudsters relating to the home delivery of liquor.

COVID-19: Police arrests, cautions and releases suspects

The targeted shops included those situated along Kampala Road, Nasser Road, Nkurumah, Nakasero, Ben Kiwanuka, Kyaggwe, Dastur streets, among others.

Federal grant to help UArizona telehealth resource center assist communities

The Southwest center is one of 13 such centers around the country that provide help particularly for rural and underserved communities.

Shopian man’s sample returns Covid-19 positive after death, toll in JK 28

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

This Week in Pictures: 23 - 29 May

This Week in Pictures: 23 - 29 May. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

Serbian President Says Will Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 24 June

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Friday his plans to attend the military parade in Moscow on 24 June that will mark the 75th...

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Delhi

Some parts of India are situated in the seismically active zones, so the country periodically faces tremors of various strength. In mid-April, an earthquake measuring...

Delhi Court Prods City Gov't on a Pile of Dead Bodies of COVID-19 Victims at Hospital

New Delhi (Sputnik): The High Court of Delhi took notice of newspaper reports about “highly dissatisfactory” storage and cremation facilities for COVID-19 victims and...

Niall Horan slams Donald Trump’s tweet calling George Floyd protestors ‘thugs’

‘THUGS???? Are you listening to yourself?’

Minister struggles to explain self-isolation rules when asked about childcare

'Follow the guidance, unless you can't?'

Nursing assistant, 31, who starred in 'stay home' poster dies of coronavirus

Denny Darby was killed by Covid-19 just weeks after appearing in the 'Stay home' poster aimed at saving lives

When will beer gardens reopen?

A refreshing pint at your local might not be too far off.

Four more women accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

He's currently serving 23 years in prison.

Two New Asian Giant Hornet Sightings in Pacific Northwest

The sightings, both of individual dead hornets, expand the area currently being patrolled by scientists hoping to track and eradicate the invasive insect

UK PM's senior adviser Cummings considers quitting later this year: Daily Mail

(This May 28 story corrects paragraph 3 to make clear police were referring to Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle, not his London-northern England trip)

Coronavirus ravages strategic Russian region

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The new coronavirus is sweeping through some of the mountain villages of Russia’s far-flung Dagestan region and they are struggling to treat patients properly, protect medics or even count the dead, five local officials said.

Coronavirus-induced border bottlenecks slow food deliveries in East Africa

KAMPALA/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Bottlenecks at borders as government screen lorry drivers to contain the new coronavirus are putting the delivery of vital food supplies in East Africa at risk, the U.N.’s World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday.

Britons clap their support for health workers

LONDON (Reuters) - Britons took to their doorsteps and balconies on Thursday to show their appreciation for health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis, in what could be the last such celebration.

COVID-19 robot patrol rolled out in Belgian hospitals

ANTWERP (Reuters) - Robots that speak more than 53 languages, detect fever and determine if people are wearing face masks properly have been rolled out in Belgium as a first line of control in hospitals and shops.

UK science advisory board publishes minutes of meetings in push for transparency over virus

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) published minutes from its first meetings on Friday as part of a pledge for transparency around discussions over the government’s guidance on dealing with COVID-19.

Irish PM expects new coalition government in place by end of June

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland’s acting prime minister Leo Varadkar on Friday said he expected a new coalition government to be in place by the end of June once the three parties involved have agreed a policy programme and secured approval from members.

Saudi Arabia confirms virtual donors conference for Yemen with U.N.

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia confirmed it will host a virtual donors conference next week for Yemen together with the United Nations which said the conflict-riven nation risked being overwhelmed by the coronavirus.

Ex-U.S. Marine held in Russia on spying charge taken for emergency hernia operation

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who Russia is trying on espionage charges, was taken from prison on Thursday to undergo an emergency hernia operation, his brother and the U.S. embassy said.

Twitter Hides Official White House Tweet Calling for Killings of Protesters, Too

The White House taunted Twitter on Friday by reposting Donald Trump’s tweet calling for the outright extrajudicial slaughter of Americans protesting police brutality in Minneapolis, which the social media site on Friday hid behind a label for “glorifying violence.” Twitter has now responded by doing exactly the same thing to the White House account.

North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules, RNC chief says

The comments by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on a popular North Carolina radio show came a day after her letter to Governor Roy Cooper setting a June 3 deadline to approve safety and logistical measures - such as how many people can gather together - to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the

Punta Gorda woman sentenced for attempting to provide ISIS with materials

Marie Sheppard, a/k/a “Aiisha Abdullah,” (35, Punta Gorda) to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. The court also sentenced Sheppard to a term of 15 years supervised release.

How Drones Are Helping Police Nab Nairobi Escapees

Police officers are now using drones to enhance the cessation of movement in and out of the Nairobi Metropolitan area and...

Senator Millicent Omanga Out of Deputy Speaker Race

The Senate clerk noted that the nominated senator had not followed the right procedure to...

Wearing cotton masks is not enough to control coronavirus spread. You must also care for them

Tips from experts: Own at least three masks and wash them after every use.

Covid-19: ‘Not worried about virus, but government apathy,’ say AIIMS healthcare workers

Over 206 healthcare workers have tested positive at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.

Quebec reports fewest new cases of COVID-19 since March 31 as total surpasses 50,000

There are 1,265 people being treated for COVID-19 in Quebec hospitals as of Friday, down 66 from the 1,331 reported Thursday. Of those in a hospital, 172 are in intensive care, down six from the 178 reported 24 hours earlier.

Chinese language exam for 50 Siberians will be held at TSU

Confucius Institute at Tomsk State University (CI TSU) together with the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China holds an international Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) on Friday, May 29; for the first time it will be held online, reports the press service of the university.

Texas Ranked Tenth in People Searching for Loans During Pandemic

With so many outlets being forced to close their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people are in need of financial assistance.

Brazilian man carrying €525K held for money laundering

A 51-year-old Brazilian man was arrested in Rotterdam on Wednesday after he was found to be carrying 525 thousand euros in a large shopping bag. He was taken into custody on charges of money

Taylor Swift slams Trump for 'stoking the fires of white supremacy' and vows to help vote him out in November

Swift's uncharacteristically strong statement came in response to a tweet from Trump stating "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Work from home or face fines – Premier’s warning to Victorians

Victoria has toughened its stance on people returning to workplaces, flagging the possibility of fines for those who do not work from home if they can.

Federal government to clear all Centrelink robo-debts, refund money

More than $720 million raised through the Morrison government's controversial Centrelink robo-debt program will be refunded.

Committee constituted to investigate plight of women in prisons

The committee shall submit its report on the matter within a period of four months.

SHC hears petition regarding PIA plane crash

Deputy attorney general told inquiry report on the incident is likely to be submitted on June 22

Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

Ukrainian Interior Minister Says Shooting In Kyiv Region Linked To Corruption

Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said that a mass shooting incident in the town of Brovary near the capital is linked to corruption among Kyiv city and region's authorities.

Russian Activists Detained For Protesting Against Jailing Of Journalist

Activists were detained in Moscow and St. Petersburg on May 29 after protesting against a 15-day jail sentence handed down to prominent Russian journalist Ilya Azar. He was arrested for holding a one-person protest in support of activist Vladimir Vorontsov, who has worked to expose alleged violations within Russia's law enforcement agencies.

CDC releases guidelines on how schools can reopen safely this fall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an extensive list of guidelines on how schools can reopen this fall safely.

Families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor deliver joint press conference

The families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor will deliver a joint press conference on Friday, calling for new laws that they say would increase police accountability.

Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign.

Liberia: Ex-Diplomat’s Widow Evicted from Cameroonian Embassy Property without Prior Notice

MONROVIA – The late Rev. Shadrack Biyaga Mbock and his wife, Mrs. Bendu Mbock had spent all their lives during the war in Liberia ensuring that the Cameroonian government’s properties in Liberia were safe and retained. Rev. Mbock was left as the caretaker when the car erupted in 1990 up to 2008, but today, Mrs. […]

'A lot of nurses don't have a work ethic': An Atlanta drug rehab clinic is accused of firing its nursing staff during the pandemic

The clinic's director described the staff as lazy and questioned why nurses were being hailed as heroes.

Facebook has done nothing with a Trump post that threatens shooting Minneapolis protesters even as Twitter hides it for 'glorifying violence'

On Friday morning, President Trump threatened protesters in Minneapolis via Twitter and Facebook. But only one platform censored his threat.

Dispensed: The untold story of Moderna — Building a new future for medicine — Startups poised to take off

Welcome to Dispensed. Inside, why teams of healthcare workers spend their days flipping seriously ill coronavirus patients onto their stomachs.

Civil unrest spreads across America as Trump rages on and at Twitter

US News: Civil unrest exploded across America on the third day of protests in Minneapolis over the alleged daylight murder of a black man by a white police off

2020 Broadcasting Allocation Decision Released

The Electoral Commission has released its decision on the allocation of funding to political parties for election advertising on radio, television and the internet for the 2020 General Election.

Smoke from major Normandy fire visible from Jersey

A HUGE plume of smoke stretched across the sky to the south-east of Jersey today (29 May) after a large fire broke out at a recycling site in Normandy.

Four new cases, no deaths

The provincial government has confirmed four new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, none of which came in the Interior Health region.

Motel bought for fire victims

The provincial government has purchased a motel to house dozens of people displaced by a fire in Campbell River last month.

Local state of emergency

UPDATE 3:35 p.m. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board has declared a state of local emergency for the entire Boundary region.

Monkeys run off with coronavirus samples after attacking medic

They attacked a medical official while he was walking through a college in India.

RBI imposes monetary penalty on 4 banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday, said it has imposed a monetary penalty on Citibank (₹4 crore), Bharat Co-operative Bank (₹60 lakh), TJSB Sahakari Bank (₹45 lakh), and Nagar Urban Co-operat

Commissions Releases Guidelines On Approach To Authorisations After Law Change

The Commerce Commission has released guidelines on its approach to authorisation of some agreements as a result of temporary changes made to the Commerce Act under the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act (COVID-19 Response Act).

B.C. woman launches First Nations search, rescue and patrol program

Linda Peters envisions trained searchers ready to go at moment’s notice in each B.C. First Nation

Feds looking at ways to reunite families amid COVID-19 border restrictions with U.S.

Some families with members of dual-citizenship have become separated due to the pandemic

How Sokoto attacks in which dozens died happened -- Residents

The deadly attacks by bandits in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State in which dozens were killed were likely in retaliation for the killing of bandits by the police in the area, residents have said.

Target Closes 28 Stores in Response to Looting and Riots in Minneapolis

Executuves at Target and TJ Maxx did not say whether they to temporarily close any stores in other states where protests are being held.

Mum of tragic Glasgow teen found dead blasts sick scammer who tried to con money in his memory

Mum Stephanie Bonner was heartbroken when she saw an online post pretending to raise money memory of her son.

Police to assist with probe into coronavirus deaths in Scottish care homes

Police Scotland has been requested to help gather information.

Sick Scots takeaway boss locked drunk woman in his restaurant before carrying out horrific rape attack

Behroz Hamedi assaulted the intoxicated 21-year-old victim after she became separated from friends on a night out.

Twins’ Max Kepler Apologizes For Rocking ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Mask After George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler received a ton of backlash after he posted himself rocking an apparent “Blue Lives Matter”…

Blizzard of misinformation

The false social media posts started just hours after protesters first began chanting and carrying banners around the Minneapolis neighbourhood where George Floyd, an African American man, died handcuffed in police custody.

'Sanitary brigades' for contact tracing, companies benefiting from Covid-19 and more

As France eases its coronavirus lockdown measures, FRANCE 24 brings you four reports on the consequences in Paris and around the country.

Ivory Coast's 'rebel city' of Bouaké looks to the future

Our reporters returned to the city of Bouaké, in Ivory Coast, which was held for 10 years by the northern rebellion during the First Ivorian Civil War. This metropolis, located in the centre of the c…

Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter accused President Donald Trump on Friday of "glorifying violence", attaching a disclaimer to one of his tweets about unrest in Minneapolis ...

Former South Korean 'comfort women' leader apologises for 'banking errors'

SEOUL: The former leader of an advocacy group for South Korean victims of Japanese wartime sexual violence on Friday (May 29) denied allegations ...

South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge

South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, ...

Indian doctors go online to treat patients amid coronavirus outbreak

GURUGRAM, India: As India's health system grapples with the coronavirus, doctors are increasingly going online to consult with patients suffering ...

Thailand to further ease COVID-19 restrictions, shorten curfew hours

Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low ...

After gas leak tragedy, Bhopal victims fall prey to coronavirus

Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst ...

'Eagle'-eyed Dundalk gardai recover stolen golf clubs worth €1300

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Inmate stabbed child abuser with metal chisel because he 'woke up in a bad mood'

Convicted rapist David Allan stabbed child abuser Emanuel Spitari in HMP Frankland, near Durham, because he 'woke up in a bad mood' and did not like the paedophile

Coronavirus lockdown | Eight States, UTs yet to lift foodgrains meant for migrant workers

Eight States have so far not lifted any foodgrains allocated by the Centre under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package, which aims to ensure free supply of foodgrains to all migrants who are not covered und

Navi Mumbai police to cluster remaining Shramik Special passengers

Police complete region-wise quota of 1,600 per train; to club remaining travellers according to area

Two killed as well caves in at Tanur

Two labourers were killed when a well under construction caved in at Moolakkal near Tanur on Friday. The victims were identified as Velayudhan and Achuthan. They were from Mukkola, Tanur.Velayudhan an

Umesh Katti denies rumours,says MLAs met for lunch only

The former Minister Umesh Katti has denied allegations that he was trying to topple the BJP government in the State by leading a dissident group against Chief Minster B.S. Yediyurappa.In a video clip

15 fresh cases in Tirunelveli district

11 of the COVID-19 positive cases were from Maharashtra

Man who sold his children held

A 40-year-old man belonging to Vellapallam who had reportedly sold two of his three children – a four-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter – and three accomplices were arrested on Thursday by th

Train with 1,520 passengers leaves Mysuru for New Jalpaiguri

The 10th Shramik Special service from the Mysuru Railway division was flagged off from Ashokapuram in the city. The train bound for New Jalpaiguri and carrying 1,520 passengers, was flagged off at 1 p

Messed up rescue killed the leopard, say villagers

There was no wire trap found on the field

Man charged with murder after body of mum found at popular country park

Thomas McCann is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Saturday)

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Apologizes After CNN’s Omar Jimenez Arrested On Live TV While Reporting On Minneapolis Protests

CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested live on television while reporting from the Minneapolis protests for CNN’s "New Day" Friday morning. In the incident, which took place shortly after 6 a.m. ET, a co-operative Jimenez explains how they were going to move wherever riot police wanted them to go. However, things…

Trump’s gaffe on call with PM Modi is not a first, but a pattern

While officials acknowledge breach of protocol by the American President, they point out that the India-U.S. relationship remains strong nonetheless

Clumsy rhino at Edinburgh Zoo crashes into fence after getting head stuck in bucket

Qabid, Edinburgh zoo's Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, was filmed by his keepers as he waited for his dinner to arrive

English schools opening now may increase coronavirus 'R' rate by 0.3, scientists warn

A group of experts calling themselves the Independent Sage Group warned reopening schools on June 1 risks pushing the 'R' rate above one and could lead to a new surge of infections

How Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's NHS facilities will be impacted by Premier League restart

Exclusive: Plans to scale back the clinics are in place but North Middlesex hospital could maintain presence at £1.2billion arena beyond restart

Chiefs doctor says players are screened for Covid-19 symptoms daily

Kaizer Chiefs team doctor Hashendra Ramjee has explained that players and staff are constantly in communication during lockdown.

WHO and 37 countries launch alliance aimed at sharing tools to tackle coronavirus pandemic

The effort aims to provide a one-stop shop for scientific knowledge, data and intellectual property amid a pandemic that has infected more than 5.8 million people and killed more than 360,000

Ottawa pledges $285-million in additional COVID-19 aid for Indigenous communities

Trudeau also announced $270-million to supplement on-reserve income assistance and $44.8-million to build 12 new shelters for women and girls fleeing violence

Saudi Arabia sees drop in new COVID-19 cases, spike in recoveries

Saudi Arabia on Friday recorded 1,581 new coronavirus cases and 2,460 new recoveries over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry. This brings the number of total confirmed COVID-19 infections and recoveries in the Kingdom to 81,766 and 57,013 respectively.

Twitter determines Trump 'THUGS' tweet breaks rule for glorifying violence

Twitter has taken protective action on Trump's incendiary message calling out 'THUGS' and delivering threats of 'shooting' in response to Minneapolis riots over the death of George Floyd.

Leo Varadkar says schools will be reopened by the end of August

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that both primary and secondary schools will be reopened by the end of August for the start of the academic year

Sonu Sood helps airlift 177 girls stuck in Kerala

Sonu Sood continues to win hearts with his humanitarian deeds in these trying times. After helping hundreds of migrant workers, who were stranded in the city without income or food, reach their homes safely, he has now proved to be a messiah for 177 helpless girls stuck in Kerala. The actor had them airlifted and sent home. They were stuck in Ernakulam, Kerala amidst the nationwide lockdown.

Coronavirus Australia live updates: Virus protesters defy restrictions in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne

Hundreds of anti-vaccination, anti-5G, conspiracy theorist protesters have blocked a highway in Brisbane as similar protests took place in Melbourne and Sydney.

I will not reopen our church for Trump. I love our congregants too much to risk their lives.

Religious communities don’t need to hold services in a building to stay spiritually connected.

As more COVID-19 testing leads to prison workers being out, DPS asks other law enforcement if they’d work at prisons

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is asking law enforcement officers from other state agencies whether they would be willing to work at state prisons in the event the agency has a major shortage of correctional officers due to COVID-19, according to documents obtained by WBTV.

Coroner: Person dead in accident at York County work site near NC line

The incident happened in the overnight hours at the Stanley Black & Decker site on Pleasant Road.

The 5 at 5: Friday

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Is One Coronavirus Strain Worse Than Another?

Today on PODCAST-19, we answer a listener question: Is one strain of the new coronavirus more aggressive or contagious than others? A number of news stories hav…

DD News shifts operations to Khelgaon after employee tests positive for Covid-19

The 53-year-old video journalist had last gone to work on May 21 and after he returned home, he started feeling uneasy and took leave.According to an official of DD News, initially they were told that he had a heatstroke and then they learnt he had a heart attack which led to his death

My husband’s lockdown OCD is so bad he bleaches milk bottles and carries a 2m BROOM everywhere to keep strangers at bay

WE have become a nation of germaphobes during the coronavirus pandemic as we frantically wash our hands and avoid contact with other people. But if your loved one is more paranoid about personal hy…

Delhi govt converts five hotels into makeshift hospitals for Covid-19

Govt caps the price to be charged by the hotel for providing regular services like rooms, housekeeping, disinfection and food for the patients at ₹5,000 per day per person for five-star hotels

Shah Rukh Khan’s office which he offered for quarantining lies unused

Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan have extended a huge helping hand to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, not just financially but also by taking up a lot of initiatives towards providing relief to the people affected. They had offered their four-storey office in Khar to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, to convert the place into a quarantine facility for patients of COVID-19. However, according to a report in a daily, the building offered by the couple, is lying unused due to lack of doctors to run the facility.

Police investigating after alleged vandalism at Montreal synagogue

MONTREAL — B’nai Brith Canada is describing a recent act of vandalism against a Montreal-area synagogue as one of the worst such incidents in Canada in recent years.

AMERICAN UNREST: Minneapolis police station torched as protests spread

MINNEAPOLIS - Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St.

14 COVID-19 cases in Palakkad, 5 in Malappuram

As many as 14 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Palakkad district on Friday. All but one of them were returnees from other States and abroad.The new cases included a four-year-old girl and a health

Four more test positive, five discharged in central region

Four patients hailing from the central region tested positive for COVID-19 here on Friday. Of the four, three hailed from Ariyalur district, while one belonged to Tiruchi district, according to the St

Chandi Yagam, Sudarshana Yagam performed

Godavari water released later

Women’s hostel guard beaten to death in Palakkad

Murderer sneaked into hostel compound on Thursday night

Corona robs the sheen off a milestone event

Very limited numbers participate in the major event

Odisha unveils ₹17,000 cr livelihood package

Support for rural population up to March 2021

Theni CPI-(M) blames it on officials

THENIAccusing the district administration of ‘anti-people’ and ‘anti-poor,’ the cadre of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration in front of the Collectorate here on Friday.The peopl

First Bell for online classes in Kerala schools from June 1

Sessions to be made available through KITE Victers channel and other mechanisms for all classes except class 11

Revealed: How coronavirus changed the BRAIN of a 25-year-old patient who lost her sense of smell - but hardly showed any other signs of infection

A radiographer in Italy started working with coronavirus patients, had a cough for one day, then lost her sense of smell. MRI scans of her brain showed how the virus inflamed olfactory regions.

Antarctic ice sheets retreated at a faster rate in the past, study suggests

Scientists analysed wave-like ridges on the Antarctic seafloor

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.

TPAD 2 System for TSC Teachers: All You Need to Know

The Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system 2 enhances professional growth and learning outcomes as...

Monkeys attack lab worker, steal COVID-19 blood test samples

May 29 (UPI) --

Siberian heatwave sparks 'zombie' wildfire fears

A heatwave in Siberia is sparking concerns about “zombie” wildfires that have been smoldering since last year.

Wuhan wet market 'was not where coronavirus started but was super-spreader site'

The state-backed Chinese Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said genetic evidence proves coronavirus originated from bats before it jumped to humans

OpenAI debuts gigantic GPT-3 language model with 175 billion parameters

OpenAI's GPT-3 language model can generate convincing news articles and achieve state-of-the-art results on a range of NLP tasks with few-shot learning.

Lyra Therapeutics: A Chance To Pick Up This ENT Play As It Plateaus Post-IPO

Lyra Therapeutics completed its IPO in late-April selling 3.5m shares at a price of $16 - the higher end of expectations - to raise $56m. The company is focused

Yes, your dog wants to rescue you

Imagine you're a dog. Your owner is trapped in a box and is crying out for help. Are you aware of his despair? If so, can you set him free? And what's more, do you really want to?

Why Moderna Stock Is Still Only Good for Speculators

MRNA stock has become the stock market's great hope for a Covid-19 vaccine, but there are dozens of other candidates.

The First Covid-19 Case In The US Did Not Spark The Wider Outbreak, New Analysis Suggests

The first case of Covid-19 in the US might not have been the infection that sparked the outbreak that followed, according to a new analysis. Instead, resea

Feeling Extra Stressed During the Pandemic? Try Exercise, This New Study Says

A study of over 3,000 Americans showed worse mental health in people who were exercising less during the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England – Sage advisers

Scientist says 8,000 daily coronavirus infections makes relaxing restrictions too risky

Irrawaddy Dolphin population triples in Odisha’s Chilika Lake! Here’s IIT Madras’ dredging methodology brought Dolphins back

The searchers conducted geotechnical, hydraulic and satellite imagery studies and developed a dredging methodology with minimum impact on the lake ecosystem.

Texting while driving continuing to increase in Canada: report

Canadians are continuing distracted driving practices while behind the wheel.

What You Need To Know About The Redback Spider

Australia is infamous for its deadly snakes, spiders and sea creatures. One of the most notoriously dangerous is the redback spider, Latrodectus hasselti, which is similar to the widow spiders found in the United States and worldwide. What makes these creatures so feared is a combination of their potent venom and...

GST Council to meet next month; FinMin not for raising rates on non-essential items

If goods and services tax (GST) rates are increased on non-essential items, sources said it will further bring down their demand and impede the overall economic recovery.

Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates

IANS New Delhi The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June. A top government so

Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates

IANS New Delhi The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June. A top government so

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock Position Increased by Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc.

Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc. increased its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 0.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 17,475 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 24 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com comprises […]

Lucia Wealth Services LLC Has $521,000 Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Lucia Wealth Services LLC raised its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 25.9% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 267 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the quarter. Lucia Wealth Services LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $521,000 at the end of the […]

Swiss National Bank Has $3.19 Billion Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Swiss National Bank increased its position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 23.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,635,551 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 309,700 shares during the period. Amazon.com comprises about 3.4% of Swiss National […]

[Update: Mistaken rollout] OxygenOS 10.5.9 for OnePlus 8 Pro disables the Color Filter camera

The latest OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for the OnePlus 8 Pro is actually disabling the devices Color Filter camera and, therefore, its basic X-ray capabilities.

[Update: Accidental Rollout] OxygenOS 10.5.9 temporarily removes photochrom filter on global OnePlus 8 Pro

Update OnePlus, in a statement to Android Police, said it had accidentally rolled out the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update, which temporarily removes the photochrom filter on OnePlus 8 Pro global units. A small set of users who have installed the update will be receiving a new OTA to re-enable the filter. Official Statement “This OTA inadvertently …

OnePlus mistakenly rolls out update that disables the 8 Pro's 'X-ray' camera in Oxygen OS

OnePlus initially claimed that the color filter camera and associated Photochrom color mode for the OnePlus 8 Pro, accused of allowing people to see

OnePlus 6/6T and 7/7T series pick up May patch and a lot more with their latest OxygenOS updates

OnePlus has lately stepped up its software-update game following a brief setback late last year. The company’s been taking a proactive approach to

The End Of AMG's V8 Has Begun

Mercedes-AMG and V8s go together like ice-cream and chocolate sauce, or at least they used to. Rumors have ...

Buy/Drive/Burn: Unpopular V8 Sedans From 2016

Commenter Chocolatedeath is absolutely adamant we talk about today's trio of unpopular sedans. They've all got V8s, rear-drive, and found few buyers in their day, but that won't stop us from choosing one among them to take home. So without further adieu, let's take a look at Chocolatedeath's car comparison, shall we?

Edition Sunrise BMW X2, 3 Series and Z4 models launched in Japan only

The German car maker unveiled the BMW X2, 3 Series and Z4 Edition Sunrise limited-run editions today, aimed at the customers in Japan

A 2020 Porsche 935 is already up for auction, and it has zero miles

What amounts to a brand-new 2020 Porsche 935 has been listed for auction with zero miles, and it is expected to draw roughly $1.5 million.