Concerns that arrival of students for Freshers' Week could spread Covid-19

THE prospect of thousands of students descending on universities for Freshers' Week has sparked concerns about a rise in Covid-19 cases and potential transmission to older people.

Visual of Mao meli on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border surfaces

Visuals of a huge Mao meli on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border has now surfaced. Sukma police got the visual of the Mao meli from the drone it had used to track the movement of the red rebels.Mao meli on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border,Mao meli,Mao meli news,Mao meli video,Mao meli in Malkangiri,Mao meli sukma,Odisha Mao meli,Mao meli in Chhattisgarh,kalingatv,kalinga tv,kalingatv live,kalingatv news,Maoist news,Mao meli on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border

Corona Warrior, ASI Of Khandagiri PS Sisira Kumar Sethi Succumbs To Covid

Yet another Corona Warrior succumbs to the deadly virus. Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Sisira Kumar Sethi  has become the latest victim. He was working in Khandagiri. asi khandagiri dies of covid, asi khandagiri, bhuabneswar news, covid19 bhubaneswar, corona positives in bhubaneswar, coronavirus odisha bhubaneswar, coronvirus odisha tracker

Bihar Assembly Election 2020: Seat tussle continues in NDA, RJD mocks 'Ghar ka Chirag'

LJP President Chirag Paswan is constantly resorting to pressure politics for more seats in NDA. At the same time, he is also targeting CM Nitish Kumar.

Kudos to the entrepreneur

Editor,Through this column I would like to congratulate this young achiever and talented man Rudy E Kharmawphlang. To me he has become an inspiration to the youths of our state and even outside, and the saying absolutely befits him, “Where there is a

Centre bolsters ties with B’desh amid tiff with neighbours

NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, has said that the Centre is upgrading the infrastructure to enable hassle-free cross-border movement between India and Bangladesh."We're upgrading the infrastructure of Land Customs Stations for e

Ruto's bodyguards to be charged for shooting at police officers at Sudi's home

Ruto's bodyguards left his Sugoi home for a daring rescue mission at Sudi's home

BJP to take up removal of slums along tracks

New Delhi: The one-day session of Delhi Assembly on Monday is likely to be stormy as the BJP has decided to "vociferously" raise the issue of removal of 48,000 slum-dwellings along the railway tracks in the national capital following a Supreme Court

PARLIAMENT AGAIN

Parliament starts its delayed Monsoon Session today for a fortnight’s deliberations and for conduct of important business. The last session ended right when Covid came calling, and life was brought to a standstill. Covid-induced social distancing nor

Over 500,000 candidates sit for BECE today

A total of 531, 705 final year Junior High School students from 16,000 schools across the country will begin writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) today.

BJP renews demand for CBI probe into scams in ADCs

SHILLONG: BJP on Sunday upped the ante on its demand for CBI probe into misuse of central grants by district councils defying NPP's challenge to the saffron party to quit the coalition.State BJP president, Ernest Mawrie said that being in the opposit

Hek to inaugurate hospital in Jowai

 SHILLONG: Health Minister AL Hek will inaugurate the Woodland WK Hospital, Sabahmuswang, Elaka Jowai in West Jaintia Hills, on September 15, in the presence of Jowai MLA Wailadmiki Shylla, a statement said.The 108-bed multispecialty hospital wi

Speaker condoles ex-MLA’s demise

SHILLONG: Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh has condoled the death of former MLA Simon Siangshai. "I am deeply pained to learn about the sudden demise of Ma Simon Siangshai, former MLA. He will be remembered as an outstanding legislator and minister, b

World Vision Ghana impacts lives in Krachi-East Municipality

A total of 39,800 inhabitants in the Krachi-East Municipality of the Oti Region, have benefitted from the 'Krachi-East Cluster Office’s 15-year Intervention' activities rolled out by the World Vision Ghana (WVG).

Vehicles caught engaged in illegal mining

In a drive against illegal mining, authorities on Sunday seized a JCB and 10 tractors among the 21 vehicles engaged in transporting illegally mined sand in Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara district, an official said. Assistant Mining Officer Bablu Pandey said eight tractors were intercepted

Prashant Bhushan pays Re 1 fine in contempt case, vows to seek review of SC judgment

Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan, convicted in the contempt case, on Monday deposited the fine of one rupee that was imposed on him by the top court earlier, as the quantum of sentence. The Supreme Court had earlier asked the lawyer to pay the fine of Rupee 1 by September 15 or spend three months in prison.

Navy veteran was beaten up but not Kangana Ranaut, it proves Shiv Sena respects women – ‘supporter’ Nassar Abdullah on Aaj Tak

Host Anjana Kashyap rebuked Nassar Abdullah saying "I have never heard anything more absurd and ridiculous than this. What are you even saying? | OpIndia News

Sara Ali Khan took drugs from Rhea Chakraborty multiple times, likely to be questioned soon by NCB: Sources

As per sources, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is likely to interrogate Sara Ali Khan in Rhea Chakraborty's drug conspiracy row.

Parliament's Monsoon Session: Centre withdraws Banking Regulation Bill to let RBI restructure cooperative banks

The Centre on Monday withdrew the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 on the first day of the Monsoon Session.

Drivers to avoid fines for bus lanes, box junctions and other offences

Driving in a cycle lane and making an illegal turn could also result in just a warning

Uddhav Thackeray seems more interested in settling scores with Kangana Ranaut than battling COVID-19: Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis took a dig at CM Uddhav Thackeray, stating that he might be more interested in settling scores with Kangana Ranaut than battling COVID-19

Councillor quits after attending meeting on Zoom as he drove lorry

The councillor has left his cabinet position

Coronavirus made in Wuhan lab, govt covered up outbreak: Chinese virologist

A Chinese virologist currently based out of Hong Kong has claimed that the new coronavirus was created in a lab in Wuhan

University of Alberta students raise money for ovarian cancer research in honour of professor

A group of students at the University of Alberta is raising money for ovarian cancer research in honour of their professor.

Express & Star comment: Now is the time for action to stop second wave

The coronavirus is spreading more rapidly across the UK. Cases of Covid-19 are doubling every week or so.

Puducherry adds 414 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally crosses 20k mark

The nine fatalities pushed the toll in the union territory to 394, Director of Health and Family Welfare said.

Parliament session begins today, PM Modi says hope MPs send message of solidarity to soldiers

This will be the first Parliament session to take place amid the coronavirus crisis.

Paytm Ropes in Kokilaben, Cashes in on 'Rasode Mein Kaun Tha' Meme in Its New Ad 'Agent Tha? Executive Tha?' Watch Video

Paytm has released a new ad roping Kokila Modi to alert people about fraud that is taking place in the name of updating KYC on its platform. The brand has jumped on to the 'Rasode mein kaun the' meme which has gone viral on social media. 👍 Paytm Ropes in Kokilaben, Cashes in on 'Rasode Mein Kaun Tha' Meme in Its New Ad 'Agent Tha? Executive Tha?' Watch Video.

Lawlessness in Tamil Nadu: Man urinates in public, thrashes locals with friends on being questioned

A man and his associates allegedly pelted stones at locals in Chennai and assaulted them after he was asked to stop urinating in public.

WHO reports record coronavirus rise but says office workers shouldn't fear return

As the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced a 24-hour record of 307,930 cases of Covid-19, its Europe chief Dr Hans Kluge said it's important for Britons to return to workplaces and go out and have fun

Parliament monsoon session: MHA all set to answer queries on lockdown, COVID-19 guidelines

It is reportedly said that the MHA has prepared a list of unstarred questions for the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on the basis of queries received from various members of Parliament (MPs).

Military level talks would determine how serious China is about disengagement

The talks would be held in the backdrop of the five point agreement arrived at Moscow by the foreign ministers of the two nations.

Lock of hair taken from Abraham Lincoln during postmortem exam sold at auction

A lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair that was taken from him during his postmortem examination more than 155 years ago has sold at auction for $81,250.

More than 350 motorists caught drink driving by police during lockdown

Despite pubs being closed and rules warning people to stay at home, more than 350 motorists were caught drink driving by the region's police during lockdown.

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Dubai driver tries to run over policeman

Emirati defendant crashed into police patrol car in his attempt to drive away

NIMASA DG appoints Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy

He tweeted: “Welcome Aboard. Glad to announce the appointment of Ubong Essien as my Special Assistant on Communications and Strategy.”

No Data on Migrant Workers' Deaths, Injuries And Job Losses During COVID-19 Lockdown, Says Government

The Ministry of Labour and Employment said no data on any migrant worker losing life amid lockdown or job due to COVID-19 is available. 📰 No Data on Migrant Workers' Deaths, Injuries And Job Losses During COVID-19 Lockdown, Says Government.

Chief Minister KCR introduces Revenue Bills in Council

The State government introduced four Bills in the Legislative Council on Monday.

“Mashemeji Derby Won’t Be The Same, ” Kenyans React As Tom Mboya Statue Removed From CBD

On Monday, September 14 Kenyans heading to their various places of work noticed something different at Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) --- Tom Mboya's statue was missing.Kahawa Tungu und

Detectives Nab Two Foreigners Transporting Miraa At JKIA

The detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have nabbed two foreigners attempting to fly off the country with suitcases containing 20KGs of Miraa.In a post on Twitter, the

Sniffer dogs found no scent of missing Nora Quoirin on window she 'climbed out of'

EXCLUSIVE: An inquest heard that detection dogs failed to pick up a scent at the villa window where police believe Brit Nora Quoirin climbed out of in Malaysia

PREMIUM TIMES uncovers massive referral kickback scam of Nigerian doctors, others

During the 20-month undercover investigation, a PREMIUM TIMES journalist posing as a doctor referred several persons to leading diagnostic centres for medical tests.

McDonald's is making three key changes to its UK restaurants from today

The latest guidelines come amid a new six person limit on public gatherings, as the government introduces a crackdown on rising coronavirus cases in England and Wales

Putin critic Alexei Navalny was poisoned with novichok, scientists confirm

Mr Navalny, a fierce critic of Vladimir Putin, fell ill on a flight back to Moscow from Siberia on Thursday August 20, before being taken to Berlin for medical treatment

BREAKING: UK town experiences its second earthquake in a week as homes shake

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

One month after her parents were killed in Pettimudi tragedy, Kerala girl writes NEET

It had been over a month since her parents and 19 other relatives were killed by the deadly landslide at Pettimudi in Rajamala of Idukki district..Pettimudi landslide. NEET exam. Hemalatha. Idukki.Kottayam News. Kerala News

Central Region police Command receives support to combat crime

The Central Regional Police Command has received quantities of logistical support, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and cash to augment their work.

67-year-old cyclist hit by vehicle on Lorne Avenue: Saskatoon police

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while riding her bike along Lorne Avenue. Saskatoon Police are restricting traffic.

Manish Sisodia Suffering From Fever, to Skip Delhi Assembly Session

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is suffering from fever and won't be attending a one-day session of the assembly starting today. 🗳️ Manish Sisodia Suffering From Fever, to Skip Delhi Assembly Session.

NDC and NPP are two sides of the same coin; I'll restore hope - Brigitte Dzogbenuku

Ms. Brigitte Dzogbenuku, the flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has promised a leadership that will restore hope to the people of Ghana.

New news anchor of Mongolian ethnic minority debuts on CCTV's Xinwen Lianbo

As China's top news program, any change on Xinwen Lianbo (literally News Simulcast), which is aired simultaneously by all TV stations on Chinese mainland at 7:00 pm every day, attracts a lot of attention. The new news anchor from Mongolian ethnic minority, who debuted on Saturday, has a hot topic on Chinese social media.

Lakra says he now fears for his life

The 83-year-old tribal lawyer Joseph Lakra, who lodged a complaint of misconduct against the SDM of Bagicha, now says that he fears for his own life and that of his family. After accusing Sub Divisional Magistrate Rohit Vyas of intruding into his house with armed guards, Lakra said he and his have

There’s nothing neat about NEET in 2020

Instead, they were provided sanitised pens and masks inside the classrooms.

Bid To Save Mobile Turns Fatal, Engineer Loses Life In Odisha

An engineer met his watery grave in Salunki Dam near Palujhar in Boudh district of Odisha on Sunday evening. The deceased has been identified as R. Mukuddam. engineer drowns in odisha, engineer drowns odisha, engineer drowns boudh, boudh news, boudh, odisha, odisha news, kalingatv, kalinga news, oriya newspaper

63% mortality in seniors, BMC ups screening

Civic body launches special drive in the city to document oxygen levels, comorbidities and Covid-like symptoms of everyone aged above 60

Arunachal: GNRC empanelled under Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana

Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY)- the flagship healthcare scheme of the Arunachal Pradesh government- achieved a significant milestone with

BREAKING: Train rams into bus in Lagos

A train has collided with a bus in Oshodi,the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced. The agency made this...

Orissa HC Postpones Hearing Of Private School Fee Waiver To Sept 22

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Monday postponed the hearing on fee waiver by private schools to September 25. The court put off the hearing due to the non-submission of a report by the mediation committee. This was because the person scheduled to submit the report had tested positive for COVID-19. On September 1, the […]

VIDEO: Train rams into bus in Lagos

By Omolola Afolabi A train has collided with a bus in Oshodi, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced.   ADVERTISEMENT

I thought I would leave before Kiddwaya – Ozo

Two-time Head of House,Ozo, has revealed he feared he was going to be evicted before Kiddwaya. He said this during a conversation...

Laycon expresses confidence in Kiddwaya after eviction

Laycon has expressed confidence in Kiddwaya's ability to excel outside the House following his eviction from the show...

Nengi shocked by Kiddwaya’s eviction

Nengi is still shocked over Kiddwaya's eviction on Sunday, September 13.The ex-beauty queen said she expected the 27-year-old Benue...

Man commits suicide in Delta

A young man, identified simply as Efe, has reportedly committed suicide in Okuokoko community, Okpe council area of Delta state...

Odisha Minister Samir Ranjan Dash, His Wife Test Positive For COVID-19

Odisha's School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash today said he and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.

Khadak cops limit vendors to 12 noon

Such action is in clear contravention of Union govt’s guidelines; CP feigns ignorance

Raghuvansh Prasad Singh's heart always beat for India's villages

Even when he was a union minister, the gates of Singh's New Delhi residence were always open for those wishing to meet him. He was one leader his workers would walk in and meet without carrying a mobile phone. Whether he was in Delhi, or he was in Bihar, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh's heart always beat for the villages.

How and when the force majeure clause can protect financial contracts

The force majeure clause includes the phrase ‘act of god to mean situations that are uncontrolled by human intervention and could not have been prevented. It guards against financial consequences if circumstances are beyond human control.

Foreign minister reiterates Taiwan's readiness to help virus-stricken nations

Joseph Wu once again questions UN’s refusal to include Taiwan despite its pandemic success

After yet another death in custody in Bentong, group calls for immediate inquest

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Human rights group Eliminating Deaths and Abuse In Custody Together (Edict) has urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers today to hold an inquest after yet another death in custody yesterday in Bentong, Pahang. The group said the family members of the deceased, who died...

Ismail Sabri: 763 MCO arrests yesterday, including 10 for cockfighting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The police yesterday arrested 763 individuals for breaking the recovery movement control order (RMCO), with the majority of them being arrested over their activities at pubs or nightclubs, private parties, and cockfighting. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob...

Deputy foreign minister: Govt firm in safeguarding sovereign rights in South China Sea

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The government safeguards the nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests including over areas in the South China Sea, by ensuring that patrol and activities are conducted by the related enforcement agencies. However, Deputy Foreign...

Minister: No guarantee Sarawak polls won’t see huge number of candidates like in Sabah

KUCHING, Sept 14 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi today said there is no guarantee that the massive number of candidates in the Sabah election will not happen in the upcoming Sarawak state election. “There is no guarantee. Nobody can be sure of that,...

Najib, Umno apply for separate hearing on forfeiture of money, jewellery seized from Obyu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Umno have applied for a separate hearing on the prosecution’s application for forfeiture of RM114,164,393.44 and jewellery seized from a premises owned by Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd. The money and jewellery were...

Student charged with newborn’s murder allowed bail pending transfer of case to High Court

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — A college student who was charged with murder of her newborn baby, was allowed to be released on bail of RM30,000 with one surety pending the transfer of her case to the High Court. In allowing M. Santhiea’s bail application, the Court of Appeal three-man panel comprising...

Do not allow Ruto to finance your campaigns - Mwangi Kiunjuri warns Mt Kenya politicians

Kiunjuri reveals he and Ruto have held talks on being the DP's running mate

Covid-19 continues to surge in Maharashtra; Here’s why the state is recording more Coronavirus infections

Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra: Globally, Maharashtra is the province with highest number of infections. In terms of deaths, it would rank tenth in the world.

Fireworks as Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu meet face-to-face at Edo debate

Kayode OyeroFor the first time since the beginning of the politicking and electioneering process for the 2020 Edo State Governorship Election, the two major contenders in the poll met physicall...

Tracing the coronavirus: Students at Community College of Philadelphia are working to help stop the spread

Tyshien Maddox had seen what the coronavirus could do: His mother got it. So did his two brothers and his grandparents. And a cousin died from it.

Edo election: CSO holds voter education rally, canvasses support for Obaseki

The group tasked the people of Edo state to vote for a candidate with the pedigree and knowledge to sustain and improve on the present level of development.

COVID-19: Nigeria records lowest infections in several months

According to it, till date, a total of 56,256 cases have been confirmed, 44,152 cases discharged, with 1,082 deaths recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory

8Gujarat IPS officers get appointments

The 2016-’18 batch officers were appointed as sub-divisional police officers after their training in Hyderabad

Hindi Diwas 2020: In a bid to consolidate Hindu votes, TMC ramps up Hindi Cell

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines. A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

Body mix-up at Mumbai hospital, 2 staffers suspended

Body mix-up at Mumbai hospital, 2 staffers suspended. The deceased's family members also alleged that his kidney was removed during postmortem.

Navy Veteran Attacked: Sanjay Raut rakes up arrests in Bengal over cartoons

Madan Sharma, a 62-year-old Navy veteran, was thrashed by Shiv Sena workers after he forwarded a "derogatory" cartoon on Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. The incident took place in Lokhandwala Complex area in suburban Kandivali.

Opposition protests Question Hour suspension, govt says parties had agreed to it earlier

Opposition says govt trying to strangulate democracy by suspending Question Hour. Rajnath Singh says Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had given consent to it earlier.

India’s Covid tally crosses 48 lakh-mark with over 92,000 new cases in 24 hours

The country's coronavirus cases rose to 48,46,427, while the death toll climbed to 79,722 with 1,136 more people succumbing to the infection in a day.

How Sonia Gandhi delivered a blow to Congress in promoting her son’s failed lieutenants

Efforts to see the Gandhi family’s political wisdom and strategy in Congress’ organisational reshuffle are pointless.

Covid-19 was made in a lab, says Chinese virologist

‘China knew virus was capable of spreading in humans’

FPJ Fact Check: Was Madan Sharma, thrashed by Shiv Sena goons, really a Navy veteran?

A 62-year-old Navy veteran, Madam Sharma, was thrashed by Shiv Sena workers after he forwarded a "derogatory" cartoon on Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. The incident took place around 11.30 am in Lokhandwala Complex area in suburban Kandivali.

Kolkata: Metro resumes services after over 5 months

Monsoon Session: Supriya Sule takes Modi govt to town for dodging questions on economy, unemployment

NCP MP Supriya Sule on Monday during the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament hit out at Modi government and said that the Centre is not talking extensively on economy and unemployment.

Regulatory challenges add to homebuyers' woes in COVID-19 times

This is perhaps the worst crisis of their lives due to job losses and pay cuts for which no relief has so far been considered. It’s time steps are taken to restore their confidence

Aashiqui 3 plotline? Times Now apologises for using actor Rahul Roy's visuals during Delhi riots reportage

Sushant Singh Rajput Case: NCB Arrests Six More For Drug Peddling

Mumbai: With six more persons arrested from Mumbai on Sunday, the total count of people held so far by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the drug angle in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case has gone up to 16. The six accused have been identified as Karamjeet Singh Anand, Dwayne Fernandes, Sanket Patel, […]

Rape crime and punishment

Who is the criminal in a Rape crime? It seems that a vast majority of those who can speak out loud and transfer a transformative change have lost the potency to answer to this seemingly straightforward question.Rape, known as one of the most difficult criminal acts to prove in the court of law,too often,is even […]

Vietnam Aug coffee exports down 8.9% m/m; rice shipments up 26.3%

HANOI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Vietnam exported 100,188 metric tonnes of coffee in August, down 8.9% from July, government data released on Monday showed.The country's coffee exports in the first eight months of this year fell 2.1% from a year earlier to 1.15 million tonnes, the Customs Department said in a statement.The Southeast Asian country's rice exports in August rose 26.3% from July to 605,566 tonnes, the department said, adding that rice shipments in the January-August period rose 0.6% on the year to 4.61 million tonnes.

No Question Hour In Parliament’s 18-Day Monsoon Session

New Delhi: A ‘no Question Hour’ resolution was passed this morning to mark the beginning of the Parliament’s 18-day Monsoon Session on Monday. “It’s an extraordinary situation. When assemblies aren’t ready to meet for a single day, we, with around 800-850 MPs, are meeting here. There are so many ways to question the government, government isn’t […]

Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal resident Salman Khan throws a stray dog off the bridge, smiles and poses for camera

Salman Khan had been on the run ever since he found out that the police authorities were looking for him. | OpIndia News

Former JNU student Umar Khalid’s arrest in Delhi riots case triggers a meltdown among liberals

Umar Khalid has been slapped with Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his alleged role in the Delhi riots that convulsed the national capital earlier this year | OpIndia News

San Francisco could become the first major US city to grant voting rights to teens aged 16 and 17

This November, San Francisco voters will determine if teens aged 16 and 17 will be able to cast ballots in municipal elections.

Jason Leitch apologises for saying older people are 'corralled' into care homes in Scotland

A senior figure in Scotland's care industry described Leitch's comments as 'outrageous'.

Confirmed case of coronavirus at one of Ayrshire's biggest schools

Parents at Ayr's Belmont Academyhave been advised of a positive case of Covid-19 at the school.

Coronavirus: Fifth positive Covid-19 case in a month at Coatbridge secondary school

St Ambrose High pupil is now self-isolating at home as school remains open

Central government directs Andhra Govt to take appropriate action over LRPF's complaint on sabotaging of Reservations by Church

  In a victory to the campaign by Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) against the misuse of reservations by the Church in Andhra, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has directed the Andhra Pradesh govt department of Social Justice to take appropriate action against LRPF's complaint on the same. In January, LRPF had exposed the way the Church in Andhra Pradesh was sabotaging conversions by influential Evangelists who were trying to force the governments to extend the reservations to even those from the SC, ST and OBC communities who have already converted. Organiser had reported the same wherein LRPF had given representation with demographic details of Christians in Andhra Pradesh, appeasement policy of the state government, the disproportionate number of Churches in various Districts and Mandals, and the need to safeguard the identity of SC/STs so that they continue to enjoy the constitutional benefits. In its letter to the Principle Secretary of the Social Welfare Department of the Government of…

Coronavirus Update: Dementia symptoms appear to worsen after pandemic restrictions disrupt support routines, families say

Sept 13: Israel to set new nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge; WHO reports record one-day jump of almost 308,000 global cases

Asom Jatiya Parishad formed

GUWAHATI: Asom Jatiya Parishad, a new regional party has been formed in Assam at the joint initiative of All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP).The convenor of the new regional party, Basanta Deka announce

Tanker’s Days: Watch video of Ukrainian Tanks in action

Monitoring Desk: On Tanker’s Day, the Joint Forces Operation Headquarters of Ukraine released a video about the performance of Ukrainian Tanks which undoubtedly golden history of defeating enemies in battlegrounds. The video is released with a message “Everyone who comes to Ukrainian soil will receive it!” According to Ukrainian News Agency, the video was posted on the Facebook page of the OOS headquarters. “Everyone who comes to Ukrainian soil will receive this,” says the end of the video, which shows tank maneuvers and gunfire. The video uses footage of Ukrainian tank exercises. Click here to watch the video

IGP warns youth against engaging in electoral violence

James Oppong-Boanuh, The Inspector General of Police (IGP), has advised Ghanaian youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to cause mayhem in the forthcoming elections.

Power dynamics in Ghana's political space: NPP in focus

Political parties have had their history in Ghana due to the instability that characterised the country's political space since the country gained independence in 1957.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak blasts Trump’s ‘reckless and selfish’ indoor rally

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak blasted President Trump’s “reckless and selfish” decision to host an indoor campaign rally in the state on Sunday night amid the coronavirus

Second earthquake hits Leighton Buzzard

"One report describes ‘It felt slower and less intense than the previous tremor'"

J&K: IED defused near Baramullah-Srinagar national highway

A road opening party of Army found a suspicious bag at Kuta Morh Pattan in apple orchards adjacent to BaramullahSsrinagar national highway.

Portland cops: Man started small brush fire with Molotov cocktail

A 45-year-old man was arrested on Sunday in Portland, Ore., after police said he used a Molotov cocktail to start a small brush fire along the I-205 freeway.

Trump defies Nevada governor with indoor rally near Las Vegas

President Trump on Sunday night held an indoor rally at a warehouse outside Las Vegas where he called the state’s governor a “political hack” and urged him to “open up your state.”

Navalny was poisoned with Novichok, German government says

The German government says specialist labs in France and Sweden have confirmed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok.

GHADC funds misuse charges have to be verified: Dohling

SHILLONG: District Council Affairs Minister, Hamlet Dohling said that the GHADC funds misuse allegations by the BJP have not yet been verified.“I have to get the officers to test the veracity of the allegations by the BJP as these have been discussed

Six more nabbed in SSR case

The NCB, Mumbai Zone has arrested at least six persons in connection with the ongoing investigations into the drugs angle in the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput case, an official said here on Sunday.In the continuing raids from Mumbai t

How Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more plan to enforce ‘rule of six’

It is now against the law to gather in group of more than six people

Mumbai Traffic Update: Normalcy returns amid unlock as commuters complain about getting stuck on Vashi Bridge

Just days after the Maharashtra government lifted travel curbs, which included scrapping of an e-pass for inter-state and inter-district movement, Vashi bridge witnessed a heavy traffic jam on Monday.

Was health official Lav Agarwal right in saying India’s Covid-19 peak may never come?

India’s ever-rising Covid-19 curve is almost singularly unique.

‘No exemptions’: Dundee taxi union boss won’t pick up passengers not wearing masks

The head of a Tayside taxi union has said he won't pick up passengers with breathing conditions, unless they wear a face mask.

Hearing in money laundering case against Shahbaz’s family adjourned

LAHORE: An accountability court in Lahore on Monday adjourned till Sept 29 the hearing in the money laundering reference involving the family members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President

SP workers stage protests against Yogi govt

Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party, on Monday, held demonstrations across all districts to protest against the plight of farmers, growing unemployment, expensive education, privatisation, corruption and multiple other issues. The Samajwadi Party (SP) workers chanted slogans against the government and gathered at the district collectorate offices. They submitted[Read More...]

BJP alleges involvement of Kerala CM’s daughter in scam

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 14 (IANS) With the Pinarayi Vijayan government caught in the Life Mission commission scam, State BJP president K. Surendran on Monday went a step ahead and alleged that Vijayan’s daughter also has a role in the scam. “The probe in the Life Mission commission scam will soon reach[Read More...]

DHFL under scanner of another agency

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has taken private firm Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) under its scanner.DHFL came under the SFIO scanner last year in the wake of allegations that it had siphoned off bank loans funds through layers of shell entities.

STEPHEN GLOVER: With his order to ministers to stop using the B-word, Boris Johnson wants us to think Brexit is done. If only!

STEPHEN GLOVER: It turns out that the 'oven ready deal' of which Boris Johnson endlessly boasted during last December's election campaign hasn't even been placed on the baking tray.

Inquest opened into Jacob Billington's death after Birmingham stabbings

Jacob Billington died and seven others were injured following a series of stabbings in Birmingham city centre on September 6

Google Disney And 130 Companies Urge U.K. Protect Transgender Rights

Aviva, BP, CITI, Clifford Chance, Cloud Flare, Expedia, Microsoft and Sky join 125 other UK employers, including the British Army, who will be posting messages of solidarity with trans people across their social media platforms throughout the day.

Inquest to open into death of missing man whose body washed across Irish Sea

AN INQUEST is to begin today into the death of a missing Dublin man who was last seen alive at his home 34 years ago and whose body was found washed up ashore on a beach in northern England.

Watch: Modi asks media personnel if they are okay

The monsoon session of the Parliament commenced on Monday with Lok Sabha assembling first.

Brits pictured enjoying last Sunday night out as Covid-19 'rule of six' kicks in

The new 'rule of six' came into force at midnight but many Brits claim they are sick of lockdown despite cases continuing to rise - with some claiming they will not be abiding by the latest tightening of freedoms

Saamana editorial criticises Rtd Navy official who was beaten up by Shiv Sena workers

The editorial said that will the retired Navy officer ask for the resignation of President, PM and Raksha Mantri after 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives at China Border.

Gunman wounds two Los Angeles County deputies in ambush attack on their car

A  gunman shot and critically injured two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as they sat in their patrol car late on Saturday in an attack that was captured on video.

UGC NET Admit Card 2020: No update on release date yet, exam to begin on September 16- check details here

UGC NET Admit Card 2020 has not been released yet. NTA has not released any official updates on the same. The UGC NET examination would be conducted from September 16 onwards.

Trump told Woodward: ‘Nothing more could have been done’ on coronavirus response

“I mean, it almost took my breath away, that there was such certainty, when he was absolutely wrong about the issue that defines the position of this country...

Rhea, her family have been sacrificed at altar of lynch mob journalism

By Tavleen Singh New Delhi: Till the day she was arrested last week they gathered like a pack of hyenas outside Rhea Chakraborty’s home every morning and

Protests emerge in Lancaster after fatal shooting of man armed with knife: DA

Protesters took to the streets in Lancaster, Pa., on Sunday just hours after police fatally shot man who authorities said was captured on bodycam video "brandishing a knife over his head" in a threatening manner.

City of Lynwood distances itself from city manager’s social media post about shooting of LA County deputies

LOS ANGELES-- The City of Lynwood, Calif., issued a response Sunday to an Instagram post on its city manager's account that said the chickens came home to roost in wake of the ambush of two Los Angeles  County sheriff’s deputies who were sitting in their patrol car on Saturday.

Michigan hunter, 14, dies after being run over by corn harvester: reports

A Michigan deer hunter, 14, died on Saturday after he allegedly fell asleep in a cornfield and was run over by a corn harvester, according to reports.

BMC chief planning one-step promotion to get officers to tackle demolitions

Made the decision after realising that assistant engineers refuse the job over court appearances

Health Dept warns that funeral strike could lead to public health risk

During the planned shutdown, there would be no removal of bodies from hospitals or homes and there would be no burials.

Michigan widow lost $30K to scammers after burying husband

They beat her when she was down.

Iran ‘plotting to assassinate US ambassador to South Africa' in revenge for Soleimani death

South Africa-born former handbag designer Lana Marks, 66, was sworn in as US ambassador to South Africa last year and is a longtime ally of Donald Trump

Three more arrested for violating home quarantine rules

Doha - The competent authorities on Sunday arrested three people who violated the requirements of the home quarantine, they committed to following, which they are legally accountable for, in accordance with the procedures of the health authorities in the country.

Positive social impact through WhatsApp

SHE calls herself Aunty Nyarie and reaches out to more than 700 women via six WhatsApp chat groups where she teaches them about the ideal woman as inspired by the Bible in Proverbs 31. Proverbs 31 talks about a dignified virtuous woman and Aunty Nyarie wants the women in her group to be as righteous. Miss Nyaradzo Manasa, who turns 22 next month, tackles issues that affect the girl child and women. Miss Manasa, created her first WhatsApp chat group named Fascinating Womanhood, to coach teenagers and women on how to handle relationship issues as well as build their confidence. Participants in her groups say they have found a platform to share knowledge and experiences that have emboldened them to deal with Gender Based Violence (GBV) and issues related to growing up that aunts used to teach their families yester-year.

Hyderabad Airport adds three more flight options to UAE

Hyderabad: The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has now added three more flight options from Hyderabad to the United Arab Emirates after it resumed its

Councils sit on devolution funds – Govt not impressed with the pace of development

GOVERNMENT is unimpressed with some local authorities sitting on devolution funds which are supposed to fund development projects meant to improve the people’s lives. Nkayi Rural District Council (RDC) in Matabeleland North province is one such council which has failed to deliver as expected despite receiving devolution funds. The council received $7 million between December and July this year but $2 million has not been used and concerns have been raised that the money is losing value while development is stalling. The principle of devolution is spelt out in the Constitution that was adopted in 2013, although its implementation began in earnest with the coming in of the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa. This year, the Government has set aside $2,9 billion for local authorities, although disbursement was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Treasury has so far released approximately $290 million to local authorities.

Hospital admissions for seven major illnesses dip by 173,000 due to coronavirus pandemic

Admissions for cancer, as well as heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, dementia, mental health and eating disorders all plummeted during the lockdown with devastating results

Ibom Air connects Enugu

Ibom Air will from today spread its wings to the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu from Lagos and Abuja bringing the airlines ...

Jaiz Bank, NAHCON partner on Hajj savings

Jaiz Bank Plc, the premier non-interest bank in Nigeria and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in Abuja, signed a

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard says childhood 'scars' drive him to push party forward

Leonard opened up in an exclusive interview with the Daily Record's Annie Brown at his Paisley home and set out his plans for the future.

Bayelsa council workers to get N30,000 pay

Bayelsa State is working towards ensuring that local government workers benefit from the N30,000 new minimum wage, it has been learnt.

Is Bello on course in Kogi?

The governor is facing the challenge of paucity of funds, as revenue has dropped from the Federation Account; Kogi, on the average, receives

One dead, four injured in Delta building collapse

One person died and four others were injured after a building collapsed in Okwe, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.

My working week: 'I cry after hearing one domestic abuse survivor's story. She is lucky to be alive'

My job is to make women who suffer domestic violence safer. I wonder if they know how I wish I could do more

Kangana Ranaut bids goodbye to Mumbai with 'heavy heart', says 'I was terrorized'

Kangana Ranaut has left Mumbai and is headed back home to Manali with a 'heavy heart', and she has a lot to say about how her experience 'terrorized' her

Delhi High Court rejects RSSB chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon's application seeking exemption on ITR filing

The Delhi High court had earlier asked Dhillon and his family members to file ITRs following his denial of any liability towards RHC Holdings Pvt Ltd., promoted by brothers Malvinder and Shivinder Singh

Coronavirus latest updates: India's COVID-19 tally crosses 48 lakh-mark, records 92,071 new cases

The coronavirus tally in India on Monday crossed the 48 lakh-mark with 92,071 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.

'Emergency services murdered my son': Mother of Manchester arena bombing victim who could have been saved if paramedics treated him earlier says she blames them for his death

Victim John Atkinson, 28, suffered serious leg and abdominal injuries but they were 'survivable' a public inquiry was told last week. Daryl Price, 55, said he received little treatment and they 'left him to die'.

I had to face miscarriage heartache alone: Woman reveals devastating moment she was told she had lost her unborn baby while her partner was banned from the appointment because of coronavirus restrictions

Caty Wiles, from Hull, said it was the 'worst day of her life' when midwives told her she had miscarried. But it was made more 'horrible' because her partner, Pete Mckenzie, 36, could not attend.

Police appeal for sightings of escaped prisoner, convicted murderer Katrina Epiha

It's now been more than three days since Epiha fled from Corrections staff.

Infectologist: Latvia's hope is restrictions in other countries

Latvia's hope to keep low COVID-19 incidence rates is limits in other countries, which in turn will stabilize the situation and thus reduce the risk of introducing infections into Latvia, the Ministry of Health's chief infectologist Uga Dumpis said in an interview to Latvian Television September 14.

Andhra Pradesh: BJP leader booked for forcibly entering Mahanandi temple amid COVID restrictions

A case has been filed against Andhra Pradesh’s Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Budda Srikanth Reddy for forcibly entering into the temple, despite the ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by ANI.

‘All religions will be equal under Taliban rule,’ says Khawaja Progressive

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart Khawaja Asif has said that the constitution of the Taliban provides equal rights to all citizens irrespective of their caste, creed, and religi

Kishen to KCR: Allot land for martyrs’ memorial

The letter, written in Telugu, comes at a time when state unit of BJP is trying to build up public opinion against the state government on the issue and blaming the alliance between TRS and AIMIM for Rao’s refusal to observe the Liberation Day on 17 September befittingly.

COVID-19 Death Toll Soars To 637 In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The COVID-19 death toll went up to 637 in Odisha on Monday with 11 more patients succumbing to the infection in the last 24 hours. According to the Health and Family Welfare Department, Cuttack district reported four deaths (all males 68, 75, 56 and 76 years), Bhubaneswar reported two deaths (both males 35 and […]

How the world can fight back the fear of a coronavirus vaccine

Research says convenience, complacency and confidence are the three sources of hesitancy that will make people reluctant to take Covid vaccines.

How a study group brought Kamala Harris’ parents together amid activism, Black nationalism

Kamala Harris' parents Shyamala Gopalan & Donald Harris met at a Black study group in UC Berkeley that fostered their interest in civil rights movement & activism, according to an NYT report.

Monsoon Session of Parliament to begin today; COVID-19, India-China row, economic slowdown in focus

The Monsoon session in Parliament generally takes place around mid-July but this year it got delayed in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in the country

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 45 hospitals in 14 states

About Prime Healthcare Saving hospitals. Saving jobs. Saving lives. Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 45 hospitals in 14 states. It is one of the nation’s leading healthcare service providers with more than 40,000 employees and physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Fifteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are not-for-profit members […]

Elusive rapist teacher nabbed by Delhi police

Accused of eloping with his students and raping them, Dhaval Trivedi had jumped parole and again eloped with a 19-year-old Chotila girl in 2018

One in four university students ‘not positive about quality of online lessons’

The findings come as students return to campus for the start of term after months of remote learning.

Neta's Natter: KCR and the Sea?

Followers of the supreme leader are hoping he can defy the odds the old man in Hemingway’s epic

EKMA holds capacity building for NABCO trainees

Mr Bishop Mensah Aidoo, the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA) Coordinator of Nation Builders Corps (NABCO)has advised NABCO trainees to actively engage themselves in the NABCO online courses to upgrade themselves for the job market.

Election 2020 is between poverty & prosperity - Sammi Awuku

National Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku, has opined that the December 7, 2020, polls would be between prosperity and poverty.

Lawmakers worry over slow pace of work, HYPREP operations in Ogoni cleanup

National Assembly members have frowned at the delay in the remediation on the polluted areas in Ogoni, nine years after the United Nations Environment programme (UNEP) submitted its report.

NDC is pursuing God’s will to save Ghana - Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party’s “rescue mission” is the will of God to save the nation from mismanagement.

Religious leaders berate Obasanjo over comments on Buhari's administration

A group of clerics in Nigeria under NIFROP and led by Bishop Sunday Garba has condemned the recent attack on President Muhammadu Buhari by Olusegun Obasanjo.

Yari behind my rumoured meeting with Zamfara gov –Marafa

Sunday Aborisade, Abuja A factional leader of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State, Senator Kabir Marafa, has denied holding a secret meeting with the state Governor, Bello Matawalle in ...

RPT-Australia defends intelligence raids as spat with China escalates

(Repeats with no change to text)By Lidia KellyMELBOURNE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Sunday defended the government's right to intelligence raids to prevent foreign interference, after China condemned searches on the homes of its journalists working in Australia.Dutton declined to directly confirm that the Chinese journalists were questioned by Australia's intelligence agency in June, saying an investigation was still underway, but said there was some "activity" by the country's intelligence agency.

Llandeilo bypass delay blamed on the Welsh Government and Adolf Hitler

But ministers remain committed to the £51m scheme for Llandeilo, says Carmarthenshire's Labour leader

Drivers who kill others could receive life sentences under new laws

A new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving is also being proposed under new legislation.

Man refuses to wear a mask on Fullers ferry, argues with passengers

"My body, my choice, ever heard of it before?"

Delhi Metro to make 4500 trips to meet rush, its first big test after 6 months

Delhi Metro plans to make 4,500 train trips from Monday, as it expects a surge in ridership

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid arrested under UAPA for alleged role in Delhi riots

Khalid was booked by the special cell of the Delhi police after 11 hours of interrogation, and will be produced before a Delhi court on Monday.

Vajpayee took journalists, analysts to Kargil frontlines. In 2020 Modi can’t even say ‘China’

In 1999, the government allowed the world to see Pakistan’s Kargil invasion and the Indian army's resolve. But Narendra Modi has reversed gears on transparency.

Trump claims PM Modi lauded coronavirus testing in US

Speaking at an election rally, Trump claimed the US was ahead of India by 44 million tests, and that the media needs to understand that.

News18 asks why Kangana’s home & not Dawood’s, Cong called DMK’s ‘sub-junior partner’ on NewsX

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Why LAC could end up like LoC with more Indian Army deployment after China tensions ease

The stand-off with China could alternatively result in a bigger reserve in depth areas than what was there before May when tensions first started.

Sachin Tendulkar lends support to 560 underprivileged children

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has collaborated with a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) to help 560 tribal children from

Immunity Tea Bags, Sanitisers, Masks In MPs' Covid Kit, Sent By Speaker

All parliamentarians attending the monsoon session have been given COVID-19 kits to protect them from the raging pandemic. The 18-day session, which began today, will have numerous safety measures.

Less than half of UK workplaces enable social distancing

London, Sep 14 (IANS) Less than half of workplaces in the UK have enabled safe Covid-19 social distancing measures, a survey by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed. In the survey of over 2,100 workers released on Sunday, only 46 per cent said their places of work had enabled[Read More...]

Watch: Bhopal man throws alive dog in pond for fun, case registered

A shocking incident took place in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal where a young man threw a live dog into a pond. The 20-year-old threw the dog alive in a huge pond just for fun, a case has been registered against him.

Najib Razak Is The Latest Entry In MACC’s Online List Of Corrupt Offenders!

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Threat calls to CM, Pawar & Raut: Kolkata man had detailed information about his targets; sent to three-day ATS custody

In his calls, Palash Bose had also claimed to be a member of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s gang and the police are verifying if he actually had a connection with the gang or was just trying to scare his targets.

‘Insensitivity’ to govt or financial trouble — why news channel Swaraj Express went off air

Channel’s operations & licence are owned by different entities, and founder Sappal says he wonders why the licence holder ‘unilaterally’ stopped airing it.

Insecurity: Buratai charges troops to wipe out remnants of bandits

The chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has called on the troops of the Nigerian army to remain resolute in fighting banditry in Nigeria.

Meghalaya: 30 staff of Raj Bhavan test positive for COVID-19, Governor tests negative

Thirty staff of the Raj Bhavan in Shillong have tested positive for COVID-19.

Gyms, yoga institutes allowed to open in Delhi

One weekly market per day per zone in all three Municipal Corporations/NDMC/Delhi Cantonment Board has been allowed from September 14 to September 30 (except containment zones), the Delhi Government said.

CBI sought nod to prosecute Shashi Kant Sharma after vetting two reports on VVIP helicopter scam

The federal agency, probing alleged irregularities in the 3,600 crore deal, has sought sanction from the government to prosecute the now-retired Sharma, who was also a former Comptroller and Auditor General and defence secretary, ET reported on Saturday.

Amit Shah in AIIMS for ‘complete checkup’

Amit Shah was earlier admitted to the AIIMS on August 18 for post-Covid care and discharged on August 31 following recovery, hospital authorities had said.

Pre-teen pregnancy a worrying trend - GIMPA Gender Unit

Dr Beatrice Akua-Sakyiwah, Head of the Gender Unit of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has called on stakeholders to focus on the rising trend of pre-teen pregnancy in the Country.

Outgoing UNGA president successfully served at most trying time – Guterres

Guterres spoke during a get-together by ambassadors at the UN headquarters in New York to celebrate the success of the 74th session ending on Tuesday.

Calls for independent inquiry into ‘inadequate’ youth offending service

Councillors are calling for an investigation into the failures that led to the 'inadequate' rating

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Kilmainham, south Dublin

A teenager is currently in custody in Kevin Street Garda Station

Government throws physical distancing out of the bus

With the new direction in place, both private and state-run bus operators can fill all seats including in the sleeper buses. While the state is yet to commence bus operations to Maharastra and Tamil Nadu, services are available between Karnataka and states such as Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Kerala. ​

Daring Woman Deliberately Cuts Off Own Hand In Elaborate Insurance Scam

Woman Deliberately Cuts Off Own Hand    A woman who ‘cut off her own hand with a circular saw’ in order to claim money on insurance has been jailed. Slovenian Julija Adlesic, 22, was sentenced to two years in prison while her boyfriend, who was accused of orchestrating the scam, was jailed for three. The […]

Man, 28, accused of killing parents before being fatally hit by train

Toronto police allege a 28-year-old man stabbed his parents to death before he was fatally struck by a train nearby.

Explained: How do students from containment zones give exams, what are the alternate dates for COVID-19 patients and other questions answered

With a number of examinations coming up, the Health Ministry has drawn up detailed guidelines on how exams are to be conducted and who can appear for them or invigilate. We take you through the key parts of these standard operating procedures

School, colleges reopening in Pakistan from September 15 amid COVID-19 crisis

Schools in Pakistan will begin reopening in phases from tomorrow i.e. September 15, ending a long closure that led to exam cancellations and threw students' grades into chaos.

India stands behind soldiers, hope Parliament sends the same message: PM Modi

The statement from the PM comes in wake of the ongoing standoff between India and China in Eastern Ladakh.

China-Japan ties 'uncertain' in post-Abe era

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan will elect its new leader on Monday who will also essentially succeed the resigned Shinzo Abe as the country's prime minister, but as rising hard-line attitudes toward China bring uncertainty to China-Japan ties, Chinese analysts warned that a worsening bilateral relationship will bring visible harm to Japan.

Monsoon Session of Parliament 2020 LIVE News And Updates

New Delhi: Amid unprecedented precautionary measures against COVID-19, the 18-day monsoon session of parliament begins on Monday. The session will commence with both the upper and lower Houses paying

Large-scale COVID-19 vaccine injections not needed as domestic pandemic curbed: CDC director

As China has already curbed the coronavirus contagion, a COVID-19 vaccine could be injected sparingly rather than on a large-scale, the head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. Experts remind that while vaccines are useful, the public should remain on high alert for any potential resurgence.

‘What a Job You’ve Done’, Trump Claims PM Modi Showered Praise on Him For COVID-19 Testing

Notably, the US accounted for the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 6,519,121 and 194,041 respectively. India is currently in the second place in terms of cases at 4,754,356, while the country's death toll stood at 78,586.

BJP worker's body found hanging from tree in Bengal; Party alleges TMC hand

The body of a BJP worker was found hanging from a tree in West Bengal''s Hooghly district on Sunday, police said.

Bob Woodward says Trump 'could not rise to the occasion with the virus' and is the 'dynamite behind the door of the presidency' - during 60 Minutes interview promoting his new book

Bob Woodward, whose book about Donald Trump, Rage, is out this week, spoke to 60 Minutes on Sunday evening and said he felt the president 'could not rise to the occasion' with COVID-19.

OCCI board elects new chairman

Members of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) Board on Sunday elected Eng. Ridha bin Juma Al Saleh as Chairman after the post fell vacant.

Israel to enter tough, 3-week lockdown from Friday after bungled reopening

If the Israeli public viewed the original lockdown in March as a health imperative, then the upcoming one is seen as the consequence of a government fiasco.

Hindi Day 2020: Date, history and significance of the day

On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as one of the official languages of the Republic of India.

India shows the way in checkmating a rampaging China

Troops carrying arms and grabbing of No-Man’s Land is the new normal

'People have stopped eating, drinking': Twitter bids farewell to Kangana as she leaves Mumbai

PM Modi says Parliament stands with Armed Forces

Ahead of the parliament session, PM Modi has sent out a stern message stating that Parliament will unequivocally stand behind the soldiers braving Chinese aggression on Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Sonya Deville's stalker pleads 'not guilty' for all charges in a new case

Sonya Deville faced an attempted kidnapping by Phillip A. Thomas in August.

FT Ministry Overturns Ruling & Now Allows KL Restaurants To Open Until 2AM

The authorities are concerned that businesses have been incurring too much losses.

Rs 1000 cr for development of Missing and Link Roads in GHMC

Minister for Municipal and Urban Development KT Tama Rao has said that the development of over 137 missing and link roads under GHMC has been taken up at a cost of Rs 1000 crore.

Pictures show aftermath of blaze at former Stafford rugby club

This is the ruin and rubble left behind after a blaze ripped through Stafford's former rugby club.

Murder inquiry launched after man's death in Dublin

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Kilmainham in Dublin.

With masks, staggered seating, mobile app for attendance, monsoon session of Parliament begins

The monsoon session of Parliament has been started on Monday with unprecedented precautions including staggered sittings of both houses.

Family of Tomasz Lipiec launch fundraiser to take body back to Poland as cops probe death in Glasgow

THE heartbroken family of Tomasz Lipiec have launched a fundraiser to bring his body back to Poland. Tomasz, 33, was found dead in a property on Dobbies Loan Place in Townhead, Glasgow at around 6,…

Odisha BJP President Samir Mohanty Tests COVID-19 Positive

Bhubaneswar: Odisha BJP president Samir Mohanty was admitted to the AIIMS, Bhubaneswar after he tested positive for COVID-19. The BJP leader in a tweet said that he had undergone the test and the report came positive. Due to symptoms of Corona, I went for the test and found positive. I am doing well, but as […]

COVID-19 vaccine update: Russia promises to deliver vaccine to all by September 14

The first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 is likely to be delivered to all regions of the country by Monday, 14 September.

Cabinet Secretary Suga set to win poll today to succeed Abe as Japan’s PM

A farmer’s son long known as Abe’s back-room fixer, Suga is set for an overwhelming victory in the party election. He could win over 60% of the 535 votes up for grabs.

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 14th September, 2020

Good morning Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Monday, 14th September 2020 1. Presidency Replies Obasanjo, Says He Is ‘Nigeria’s Divider-In-Chief’ The Presidency has berated former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his Thursday’s comment on the state of the nation, describing him as “Nigeria’s Divider-in-Chief.” Naija News recalls […]

Delhi Metro update: Services on Yellow Line will run in loops today

This is being necessitated in view of the track repair work being undertaken on a portion between Rajiv Chowk and New Delhi section of Up line (going towards Badli)..Metro services in Delhi and the National Capital Region resumed in a phased manner on 7 September

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PoK analogy bang on: Kangana Ranaut justifies controversial remark on Mumbai

Actor Kangana Ranaut justified her PoK remark on Mumbai as she left the city on Monday.

#SandalwoodDrugScandal: Ragini Dwivedi's bail plea hearing pushed to Wednesday

The actress has been in CCB custody after her arrest for 11 days now

Gardaí ‘less concerned with bangers being thrown than bangers being eaten in pubs’

Garda’s Operation Tombola to tackle illegal use of fireworks currently under way

Rhea Chakraborty’s lawyer reveals they are ‘not in a hurry’ to file bail application in High Court

Rhea Chakraborty and brother Showik’s bail plea was rejected by a special court on Friday and reports suggested that the siblings are likely to apply

Is Kangana Ranaut set to be the BJP’s star campaigner for upcoming elections?

Kangana Ranaut’s highly publicised spat with members of the Shiv Sena party, including the Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, has given rise to speculat

Next NDC govt will witness PWDs managing their own resources - Asiedu Nketia

The next John Mahama administration, according to the NDC General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, will ensure Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are given the opportunity to manage their percentage of the District Assemblies Common Fund.

Kobilmahigu E/A Primary school block develops deep cracks

Lack of maintenance has left the three-unit classroom block of the Kobilmahigu E/A Primary School in a bad state, which the users describe as a death trap.

E-commerce firms warned on moderating forums for ‘harmful content’

Ireland among countries that will miss EU directive deadline

Trouble for Rukutana

Will `God’ forgive him again? Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mwesigwa Rukutana, the Minister of State Minister for Labour who was arrested and remanded to prison on Sept.05 in relation to violence in the just concluded NRM parliamentary primary elections, is no stranger to the top and down of life. He has been involved …

My analogy about POK was bang on: Kangana as she leaves from Mumbai

The three-time national award-winning actor took to Twitter penned down a note remembering the sequence of events that took place when she returned to Mumbai following Twitter spat with Raut.

Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today amid Covid-19: 10 points

A total of 47 items have been identified for being taken up during the Monsoon Session 2020.This will be the first Parliament session being held amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Edo 2020: Flash Poller scores Obaseki 76.3%, Ize-Iyamu 23.7% on Channels TV debate

The viewers, who were sampled randomly by Flash Poller, noted that the Edo State Governor and standard bearer of the PDP demonstrated a firm understanding of development issues, namely; resource mobilisation, partnership with development actors such as the World Bank and his high premium on due process, transparency and the rule of law.

Operation on against militants in Pulwama

Security forces on Sunday launched an operation in south Kashmir’s Pulwama after an Army patrol came under fire from militants.An Army spokesman said militants fired on the security forces on Sunday a

Kiren Rijiju participates in Fit India Cyclothon in Ladakh

Fit India Cyclothon is part of the month-and-half-long Fit India Freedom Run being observed from August 15-October 2 to promote fitness among people.

Trump Holds Indoor Rally Nevada’s Governor Says Risks Lives

Donald Trump held his first indoor rally in nearly three months in defiance of Nevada regulations barring large gatherings, prompting the state’s governor to accuse the president of endangering lives with “reckless and selfish actions.”

Bengaluru woman who disappeared from ambulance, staged her own kidnap

As per the latest reports, the 28-year-old Bangluru woman named Archana who disappeared after the ambulance picked her as she was tested positive for coronavirus had staged her own abduction and called it a runaway case.

FATF-related bills likely to be tabled in Pak’s NA

Islamabad, Sep 14 (IANS) A fresh session of Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA) will commence on Monday in which bills related to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and other important legislations are likely to be tabled. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan will introduce the FATF-related[Read More...]

TN Assembly: DMK MLAs wear masks with slogan against NEET

Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) The masks against coronavirus infection on Monday turned into a political protest instrument in Tamil Nadu’s state Assembly. The DMK Legislators, including party President M. K.Stalin wore a white mask with slogan against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on it and attended the session. The three-day[Read More...]

Fearing fate like Maratha reservation, Gurjars in Rajasthan threaten to gherao Delhi

Rajasthan government had sent a letter to the Union Government for the inclusion of MBC reservation for Gurjar and five other castes to be included in the ninth schedule, immune from judicial review.

New lower 60mph speed limit being tested on four motorways

The lower limit could be rolled out across the UK

Care homes prepare for indoor visits in Neath Port Talbot

Friends and families have been able to visit care home residents outdoors since June 16

How politics and police unions stopped bills to hold bad cops accountable

It wasn’t good government. But it was probably good politics.

Inconsistencies in Texas data, Lebanon jail could become hotspot and other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Two killed, policeman shot in Kogi robbery attack

Armed robbers have shot and killed two persons and wounded a policeman at a roadblock on the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja Expressway.

Singapore records 48 new Covid-19 infections, including five imported cases; no new cases in the community

SINGAPORE, Sept 14 — Singapore has confirmed 48 new cases of Covid-19, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release today. There are five imported cases who had all been placed on stay-home notices upon arrival in Singapore. No new cases in the community were reported based on the...

SPPU to hold mock online entrance test

Exams for PG admissions hope to prepare pupils

Bhopal: Youth named Salman Khan arrested for throwing a dog into Upper Lake

A youth accused of throwing a stray dog into the upper lake was arrested on Monday.

Peel District School Board delays start of online school after thousands of students switched to virtual learning

Peel District School Board is delaying the start of its online school after thousands of students switched from in-person classes to virtual learning.

Taiwan former legislative speaker's possible visit to mainland 'icebreaking': expert

While a US official's possible visit to the island of Taiwan is being condemned for challenging China's bottom line and aggravating disputes, Taiwan's former legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng is reportedly scheduled to head for the Chinese mainland for a cross-Straits forum, over which experts expressed positive expectations and said the forum could be

Toronto mosque 'deeply saddened' after man stabbed to death outside building

TORONTO — Police have identified a man fatally stabbed in the neck outside a west-end Toronto mosque as a 58-year-old volunteer caretaker for the facility.

Clinic damaged, doc hurt

Victim had told an injured man to wait, angering him

Delhi airport launches Covid testing facility

This is India’s first airport Covid-19 testing facility and is available in partnership with Premium Plaza Lounge and Genestrings Diagnostic Centre…

Cartel footsoldier in Hutch plot studying criminology in jail

A Kinahan cartel "footsoldier" who was jailed for his part in the failed plot to kill Patrick 'Patsy' Hutch has been given extra prison time for a separate threat to burn out a garda's car.

Stop dreaming about Arunachal Pradesh, says Deputy CM Mein to China

China should end its fixation with Arunachal Pradesh: Chowna Mein

From legislations to political dogfights, what can be expected at Parliament monsoon session today

23 new bills will be taken, opposition will push for answers on COVID, LAC, economy

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

International students call for COVID-19 immigration changes in Toronto

Group is calling on the provincial and federal governments to make post-graduate work permits renewable

Man held for making porn video at Osun Osogbo shrine 

Police in Osun have arrested a man for allegedly filming a steamy session at the Osun Osogbo shrine. The Nation gathered that ....

Johor police to investigate students in drug abuse

JOHOR BARU, Sept 14 — Johor police will investigate claims by the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) that there are 177 Form Four and Five students in drug abuse in the state. Johor police chief, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said police investigation is geared more towards tracking down drug...

WHO chief urges office staff not to feel 'too scared' to return to the workplace for the good of the economy and their own mental health

Dr Hans Kluge, the Europe chief of the World Health Organisation, said it was important for people to get out and have fun and return to workplaces for the sake of the economy and their own mental health. 

Ted Cruz is 'honored' Trump is considering him for a Supreme Court seat, but he said he's not interested in leaving the Senate

Trump announced 20 possible appointments that included three conservative senators: Cruz of Texas, Tom Cotton of Arkansas, and Josh Hawley of Missouri.

NEET Deprives Dreams Of Poor And Rural Students: DMK MP

Demanding a ban on NEET, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Monday said that the common test deprives the future of poor and rural students who are unable to qualify the exam due to lack of private coaching.

Is the climate crisis creating a mental health crisis?

Psychiatrist Dr Lise Van Susteren did not expect to be allowed into a public hearing of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the agency responsible for regulating interstate energy transmission across the United States.

Education is key to full recovery

'We should not allow this school year to be lost forever. "   With the flattening of the COVID-19 curve, as the UP Octa Research team found, there is need to clarify the measures with which each sector will restart as the country transitions into the new normal.

Pensioner, 66, appears in court charged with killing baby girl 44 years ago

A PENSIONER has appeared in court charged with killing a baby girl 44 years ago. Terence McArthur, 66, is accused of the manslaughter of Tracey McArthur in Plymouth, Devon in 1976. McArthur, of Roc…

Television Actress Sravani Death Case: Mystery Unveiled..?

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Wars Are Not Fought For the Sake of Fighting

Old soldiers having seen the carnage and horrors of war often turn pacifists, however, given their experience, understanding of the consequences of conflict and the politico-military ends achieved against the costs of war, may be better positioned to evaluate the entire gamut of conflict initiation and resolution.

Lucknow load adds to worries

Till now, 39,188 people have tested positive in Lucknow – nearly double than the second most-hit district Kanpur Nagar. Out of the 39,188 infected people, 29,117 have recovered, 516 died, and 9,555 are still recovering.

‘Corona Born In Military Lab, Funded By Chinese Govt’- Virologist Offers proofs

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Al-Qaeda threatens Charlie Hebdo for reprinting controversial caricatures of Prophet Mohammed

The terrorist group warned both the magazine’s editorial staff and French President Emmanuel Macron that the attack carried out by two Al-Qaeda terrorists in 2015 was not a “one off”. 

Govt probes Hwange elephant deaths

GOVERNMENT has sent specimens to some laboratories outside the country to further investigate the cause of death of elephants in Pandamasue Forest outside Hwange National Park. A total of 25 elephants have mysteriously died since the first 11 carcasses were discovered last month between Hwange and Victoria Falls. Veterinary doctors from the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (VFWT) which partnered the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) to investigate the deaths, suspect that bacterium called pasteurella multocida could be the cause of deaths. The bacteria, which can also affect cattle and chickens killed about 200 000 antelopes in Kazakhstan a few years ago. Doctors Chris Foggin and Roger Parry from VFWT who have been conducting tests have however said the laboratory in Victoria Falls has no capacity to dig deeper into the bacterium infection and identified some laboratories in South Africa, United Kingdom and United States for further research.

1,662 Patients Treated at Covid-19 Emergency Hospital in Jakarta

Jakarta: The Covid-19 Emergency Hospital at the Kemayoran Athletes Village in Central Jakarta has announced that as many as 1,662 patients are currently being treated at the health facility.  "They consist of 845 males and 817 females," the Joint Regional Defense Command (Kogabwilhan) I spokesperson Marine Colonel Aris Mudian said here on Monday.  "There are 1,661 confirmed covid-19 patients and one suspected covid-19 patient," he added. Bagaimana tanggapan anda mengenai artikel ini? Happy Inspire Confuse Sad The hospital received 11 additional patients today. The number of patientas at the covid-19 emergency hospital was 1,651 yesterday.  The Jakarta provincial government officially started Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) today. The policy aims to lower the covid-19 hospitalization rate in Indonesia's capital.  Jakarta Special Capiral Region previously implemented PSBB measures for around two months from April until June. The city then changed its policy into Transitional PSBB in early June. (WAH)

MPs: 'Follow the rules for all our sakes'

People in the Black Country and Staffordshire were today urged to follow the new coronavirus restrictions to help control the virus and avoid local lockdowns.

Teen sustains serious head injury during Dumbarton attack

The boys, aged 15 and 16, were set upon close to Dumbarton East train station.

Digital activist supporting Udit Raj as Congress President denies being paid by BJP IT cell

In an exclusive conversation with OpIndia's Nirwa Mehta, @Being_humor spills the beans on his Uditians and all things Dr Udit Raj | OpIndia News

Two classes told to self isolate at Perthshire school after two probable cases of COVID-19 identified

The two cases are closely linked to a confirmed positive case.

Heartbroken Scot vows to change assisted dying laws after his gran was 'denied dignity'

The campaign is backed by a cross-party group of MSPs who the Record can reveal are close to a third push at Holyrood.

Iraq’s top Shiite cleric backs early parliamentary elections

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s top Shiite cleric on Sunday threw his support behind the prime minister’s announcement that parliamentary elections will be held ahead of schedule next year, saying the timing should not serve the interests of political groups. Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani’s comments came in a statement released by his office after a meeting with the UN envoy to Iraq, Jeanine

Landmark hotel closes as deal goes sour

A deal gone awry means for the first time in 140 years St Bathans’ landmark Vulcan Hotel is closed, leaving its fabled ghost to wander the building...

South African Communist Party slams Zanu-PF over growing authoritarianism

The SACP's first deputy secretary Solly Mapaila has hit out at the Zimbabwean government and Zanu-PF for its "growing authoritarianism", a stance that contradic...

Sikhala health is deteriorating

Lawyers for MDC deputy chairman Job Sikhala say the legislator's health continues to deteriorate in remand prison after he was barred from accessing a private d...

Zanu-PF big guns fight over SA help

Sharp differences have emerged in Zanu-PF over the push by South Africa and ANC to help end Zimbabwe's decades-long crises. At the same time, political analysts...

Nepal international Lalit Bhandari hospitalised after bike accident

Nepal international cricketer Lalit Bhandari has been severely injured in a motorbike accident in his hometown Kanchanpur on Sunday

Ragini, Sanjjanaa, 4 others likely to be sent to jail on September 14

The police custody of Kannada actresses Ragini Dwivedi, Sanjjanaa Galrani and four others arrested in the Sandalwood drugs scandal will end on Monday.  While police will customarily ask for an

Why PM Modi Remains So Popular Despite Coronavirus Crisis

India's Covid-19 cases continue to climb, even as the economy tanks. China is pressing forward on the two countries' disputed Himalayan border, where dozens of Indian soldiers have been killed. Tax revenues have plummeted, state governments are unhappy and 21 million of India's rare salaried jobs vanished in the last few months. And yet Prime Minister Narendra Modi - who recently posted pictures of himself feeding peacocks in his serene garden - remains as popular as ever.

Odisha Matric Supplementary Exam From Today, Check Details Here

The Matric Supplementary exam or Supplementary High School Certificate (SHSC) and the State Open School Certificate examination (SOSC) will begin on Monday and will continue till September 24.

Penang city council takes Relau landowner to court over illegal hill clearing works

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will be taking legal action against a landowner who cleared large swathes of hill land along the Bukit Relau range earlier this year even after a stop work order was issued. According to MBPP Engineering Department Director A....

Bung Moktar: Gabungan Rakyah Sabah promises blueprint to boost Sabah's development if elected

KINABATANGAN, Sept 14 — Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will provide a blueprint to intensify development in Sabah if given the mandate to form the state government after the September 26 polls, said Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. ...

Cyclists using highways not under JPJ’s scope, says D-G

IPOH, September 14 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) cannot take action against cyclists who ride on highways, its director-general Datuk Seri Shaharuddin Khalid said today. He clarified that the proper authority to act against cyclists on highways is the local council. “If we refer to the...

Najib makes MACC’s online list of corruption offenders after SRC conviction

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak is now listed on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) online database of corruption offenders convicted locally, after the High Court’s guilty verdict with regards to the misappropriation of RM42 million from former 1Malaysia Development...

ByteDance won't sell TikTok US operations to Oracle or Microsoft, reports CGTN

BEIJING, Sept 14 — ByteDance will not sell TikTok's US operations to Oracle Corp or Microsoft Corp and will not give the source code for the video platform to any US buyers, China's state-run English television channel CGTN reported on MonTOday, citing sources. People familiar with the matter...

Rizal Mansor admits to taking almost RM1m from Jepak Holdings while working for Rosmah, calls it ‘political donation’

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s former aide Datuk Rizal Mansor told the High Court today that he had accepted nearly RM1 million in what he called “political donations” from Jepak Holdings managing director Saidi Abang Samsudin and the latter’s business partner Rayyan...

Anusha and Shibani Dandekar DID NOT delete their 'Release Rhea' posts

Umar Khalid arrested under UAPA: When JNU scholar promised to agitate during Trump's visit

Put a rocket under trade disputes, WTO hopeful says

Kenya's Amina Mohamed, a frontrunner to take over the World Trade Organisation, says the beleaguered body is too slow to meet the needs of business.

'Hope Parliament gives an unequivocal message that nation stands with soldiers': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed gratitude to MPs for choosing the path of duty in the times of coronavirus.The issues of ongoing LAC standoff, handling of the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdown are likely to dominate the Monsoon session of Parliament

Suga wins Japan’s leadership race, becomes new Prime Minister

Yoshihide Suga got elected as the president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Monday, on its way to becoming the Prime Minister, rep

Council approves 80 homes for Glynneath after flooding and landfill debate

Neath Port Talbot Council voted in favour of developer Enzo Homes building 80 new properties after the previous land owner went into administration

BJP knows Nitish Kumar isn’t enough. So Sushant Singh Rajput is its invisible ally in Bihar

Nitish Kumar had a tried and tested campaign pitch of comparing his term with RJD’s ‘Jungle Raj’, but then came coronavirus, exposing his good governance claims.

Sandalwood drug scandal: Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi allegedly tampers with her urine test

Amid the ongoing drug scandal in the Sandalwood film industry, actress Ragini Dwivedi and a few other names have cropped up. While going for a dope test, the actress apparently fidgeted with her urine sample.

Policeman shot, two passengers killed in Kogi highway robbery

Gbenga Odogun, Lokoja Two persons were killed by suspected armed robbers, while a police officer sustained gunshot injuries on the Okene-Lokoja Expressway on Saturday. The incident occurred aroun...

Police apprehend mobile phone fraudsters in Lagos

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe Two mobile phone fraudsters have been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through an online platform...

2020 census: How an undercount would affect you

If the 2020 census fails to count everyone in the US, experts warn that the consequences will be serious, widespread and long-lasting.

Closing ceremony held for Walking With Our Angels camp in Wascana Park

After 44 days, Tristen Durocher concluded his ceremonial fast in Wascana Park. He embarked on his journey to push for changes to Saskatchewan's suicide prevention policy.

Single people at risk of homelessness fuelling surge in demand for accommodation in Carmarthenshire

Councils like Carmarthenshire are helping more and more single people following a change in the law

Reforming and modernising Pakistan

Karachi our metropolitan city drowned in rain and our efforts to rebuild it are marred in politics. The popular debate these days is: “Who will contribute how much and who will take the credit for its rebuilding?” Drowning in rain was unfortunate for Karachi but getting drowned now in politics that fails to deliver is […]

Kangana Stands by Her PoK Statement as She Leaves Mumbai With a 'Heavy Heart'

Kangana Ranaut jetted out of Mumbai on Monday morning but not before making another tweet mentioning that she was right about Mumbai becoming PoK. Read on.

Speed Post, hit by COVID, aims to deliver all pending items by Sept 19

Currently, items are being dispatched to the Kozhikode office in an attempt to restore delivery services..post office. speed post Kerala. delay in delivery. Speed Post kochi.Kerala News. Regional News

UK’s Cox: Skeptical on new Internal Market Bill

UK former Attorney General Geoffrey Cox said on Monday, he was sceptical on new Internal Market Bill, which will be debated by the House of Commons la

"Removal Of Delhi Slums Near Tracks On Hold For Now": Centre To Top Court

The eviction of nearly 2.5 lakh people - living in 48,000 slum dwellings in Delhi near the railway tracks - has been put on hold till a final decision is taken, the central government today told the Supreme Court. The top court had last month ordered the removal of the slum dwellings in a phased manner within three months, while also cautioning against "interference, political or otherwise" with its order.

3-Year-Old Girl Dies After Father Smashes Her On Floor During Fight With Mother in Noida

Her mother was also brutally injured in the incident that took place around 9.30 am at their home in Barola village, under Sector 49 police station limits, the police said.

Monsoon Session 2020: No Question Hour, Restricted Zero Hour; List of Many Firsts Parliament Witnesses Amid COVID Pandemic

Check out the list of many first the parliament is going to witness this monsoon session

Toddler drowns in lake in Erasmus Park, Pretoria

Medics quickly assessed the child and found that he showed no signs of life.

No aid in 22 years, residents face a harsher lockdown; request MHADA to expedite the project

The developer, however, has claimed that residents themselves are responsible for the delay as not all of them have submitted the required documents.

PM Modi Asks MPs to Stand United For Soldiers; Calls For 'Value Addition' in Monsoon Session | Key Points

PM also showered praise on the parliamentarians for participating in the Monsoon Session amid COVID crisis and advised them to take precautions until the vaccine comes.

Driver, 37, dies as lorry slams into rig protecting car and explodes into flames

An aerial photo shows a scene of devastation on the M5 near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, after a Co-op supermarket lorry ploughed into the back of a rig that had stopped to protect a Ford Fiesta that spun out of control

Boy, 2, who broke leg 'sent home from A&E in severe pain without an X-ray'

Stacey Jennings, from Grimsby, claims her son Robert was sent home without an X-ray and continued to suffer serious pain, so he was sent back the following day and the break was discovered

GMB's Dr Hilary warns UK 'needs to get a grip' amid 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases

Good Morning Britain's Dr Hilary Jones shared increasing fears of a 'deadly' second wave of Covid-19 as new rules come into place in England

Malaika Arora posts 'koi vaccine nikaal do bhai' after being tested positive for coronavirus

Malaika Arora took to her Instagram page and prayed that vaccine for coronavirus should be launched sooner.

Federal Judge Hears Arguments Against Trump’s H-1B Visa Ban

A judge must decide if the president possesses essentially unlimited power to override immigration laws passed by Congress.

Car travels 170km/h in wrong direction on Western Freeway

Police say it is "extremely lucky" there was not a serious crash after an allegedly stolen car travelled at high speed on the wrong side of the road on the We...

Portugal: Deadly racism, far-right growth draw global concern

Just over a month ago, Mamadou Ba was having dinner with friends when he received an email warning of "measures" against him and his family if he failed to "terminate political functions and leave Portuguese territory" within 48 hours.

Paytm user? Beware of this scam

A new kind of KYC message is being sent to Paytm users claiming that the eKYC document has expired and the Paytm service will be blocked within the next 24 hours. The message warns people that reactivation will not happen unless they call on a given phone number

No firing incident took place in Qazigund: IGP Vijay Kumar

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

Kingsley and Ross Holgate and the new Defender

With the easing of travel restrictions within South Africa, the continent’s most experienced expedition team is beginning an exciting new adventure, this time to track the outline of Mzansi. 

First glimpse of new EU human rights sanctions

Perpetrators of genocide and torture, but not corruption, are to face new-model EU human rights sanctions, a leaked document says.

US election live updates: Trump, Biden face off on climate change

Here are the latest updates:

Israel court issues demolition order for mosque

A court in Israel has issued a demolition order for a mosque in a town in occupied East Jerusalem for "lack of a construction permit", Palestinian media reported citing local residents.

'Travesty of justice': Reaction to execution of Iranian wrestler

Iran's execution of national wrestling champion Navid Afkari has drawn widespread condemnation, including from regional and world leaders who have reacted with alarm and are concerned the execution is part of Iran's efforts to "silence opposing voices".

Israel ties that bind: What is the US giving Gulf Arab states?

Representatives of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, and United States governments will converge in Washington, DC on Tuesday to sign historic normalisation accords between the Gulf nations and Israel. 

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia tests positive for COVID-19

Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had developed a mild fever last night after which he conducted a COVID-19 test on Monday

Monsoon Session Of Odisha Legislative Assembly From Sept 29

The Monsoon Session of Odisha Legislative Assembly will begin from September 29 and conclude on October 7.

Andrew Gillum: 5 Things To Know About Former FL Mayor Who Came Out As Bisexual

Get to know Andrew Gillum, the democratic nominee for governor of Florida.

Michael Cohen Believes The Real Reason Trump Despises Obama Is ‘Purely Racial’

Michael Cohen believes that Donald Trump's disdain for Barack Obama is 'purely racial,' in said in an interview on 'The View'.

Alberta’s return to school disrupted as coronavirus infections send hundreds of students home

Alberta Health Services had identified 32 people who attended schools while infectious with COVID-19 in 29 schools as of Friday, according to Deena Hinshaw, the province’s Chief Medical Officer

Will Putin and the ghost of the USSR save Lukashenko's Belarus?

Few ex-Soviet nations have been more dependent on Russia - economically, politically, even linguistically - than Belarus.

Opposition party complains of intimidation

Tigray’s opposition party, Salsay Woyane Tigray, complained of intimidation and pressure against its candidates and observers during the regional election. Party representatives announced the press conference Monday morning in Mekele town that serious irregularities were observed prior to election day and voting day. They said agents of the ruling party, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), had been going door-to-door before the election, putting pressure on voters, telling them to vote for the ruling party. The Salsay Woyane Tigray also said in the briefing that its candidates and observers had received “threats and pressure.” “Using woreda and kebele infrastructures, our…

EFCC arrests two lecturers, 28 others for internet fraud in Kwara

Tunde Oyekola, IlorinOperatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested two lecturers of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa and 28 others over their allege...

Ondo INEC fire caused by electrical fault – Police

Peter Dada, AkureThe Ondo State Police Command on Monday said the inferno on the premises of the State

AIADMK will score a hatrick in 2021 Assembly election: Tamil Nadu Textiles minister OS Manian

Earlier in the day, Manian inaugurated the road construction works in Siruthalaikadu village in Naduchethi panchayat in Vedaranyam block for a cost of Rs 30 lakhs.

Belarus protests continue as 100,000 join rally against Lukashenko – video

Large-scale protests continue for the fifth weekend in a row

COVID-19: New cases drop to 31 today, 80% of cases in Sabah

Malaysia has recorded 31 new COVID-19 cases today which brings the total number of cases to 9,946. Fortunately, there are no new death reported and the death toll remains at 128.

Holy Moly, This Is What The "Bridge To Terabithia" Cast Looks Like Now

I totally forgot that Zooey Deschanel was in this movie.

People in England's 10 worst-hit Covid hotspots unable to get tests

Mobile testing unit fails to show up in Bolton, despite highest infection rate in UK

No Canadian COVID Deaths for First Time in 6 Months

As of Saturday, there had been 137,676 COVID-19 cases and 9,214 deaths from the illness in Canada, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Dems Rip Trump For Blaming West Coast Wildfires On Lack Of ‘Forest Management’

Prominent Democrats on the West Coast on Sunday took aim at President Trump a day after he told rallygoers in...

EU regions: pandemic should force decision-making rethink

EU regions say the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe is a "timely opportunity" to debate how to make local and regional authorities full- involved in the EU response to Covid-19 - even including possible EU treaty changes.

'Free Umar Khalid': 'Flesh' actress Swara Bhasker extends support to arrested ex-JNU student leader

Khalid was arrested after being interrogated for 11 hours on Sunday and was produced in front of Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat through video conferencing.

Restrictions return in Jakarta as hospitals, cemeteries fill up

Jakarta, Indonesia - Adang has been a gravedigger in Indonesia's capital for six years - but he has never had to work this hard.

Toronto mayor suggests strip club closure after second COVID-19 outbreak

With a second strip club in Toronto reporting multiple COVID-19 cases, the city's mayor said Monday it might be best if adult entertainment venues shut down for a while.

BDO South Africa covers all bases with multi-layered cyber security strategy

BDO implemented Panda Security’s extensible cyber security model, including Adaptive Defense 360.

This is why you should stop throwing security products at the problem

Having to manage a lot of security applications makes it easier for security administrators to miss an update or a setting change, says Ignus De Villiers, security lead at Nexio.

Finding opportunities for education in a disrupted world

It may soon be possible to get a degree from the best universities in the world without having to leave home.

Lebanon’s Adib in Baabda Monday to Propose Government Lineup

Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate, Mustapha Adib, is expected to visit President Michel Aoun in Baabda Palace on Monday to propose his government lineup, informed sources said, adding that the PM is optimistic that the cabinet would be formed soon.

Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government announces stipend for Hindu priests

The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a stipend of Rs 1,000 per month for Hindu priests on Monday.

Ex-Kerala CM Oommen Chandy blames police for widespread bombmaking in Kannur ahead of Assembly polls

He rued the fact that an inert police have failed to nab those providing encouragement to those involved in the unlawful activity.

Commission to push forward ‘migration pact’ after refugee camp fire

EU will aid Greece with new ‘reception center’ and Commission will push forward plan for policy overhaul.

Patrons fill cafes, gyms again as social distancing rules eased in greater Seoul

Cafes and gyms began to fill with patrons again as South Korea's government loosened social distancing guidelines in the greater Seoul area starting Monday to mitigate economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on local businesses. At a branch of a coffeehouse chain in Noryangjin, southwest of Seoul, tables were occupied on Monday morning with patrons -- most of them students attending hagwon, or cram schools, in ...

World Coronavirus Dispatch: EU states to pilot Covid-tracing apps

Israel going back to lockdown, UK sets new cap on social gatherings, Refugee camp in Greece burned to the ground and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Corridors of Power: Rhea's turn to resonate in Bengal

The theatrical piece has begun to recoil on the BJP, which was the first off the mark in the joust to create an icon.

Tamil Nadu Assembly begins 3-day session amidst demand by DMK to ban NEET

The three-day monsoon session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly commenced on Monday at the Kalaivanar auditorium here, amidst demand by the opposition DMK for a ban on NEET in the state

US fired missiles in 2017 to demonstrate it could target NK leader Kim: Woodward

The US came close to nuclear war with North Korea in 2017, launching a precision missile to demonstrate to Pyongyang that it could strike any target, including North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to a new book by Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward.   　 In response to Pyongyang test-firing its first intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the US on July 4, 2017, retired Gen. Vincent B...

Medical students to return to school, ending collective action

Medical students will return to schools after ending their collective action taken in protest of the government's medical workforce reform plan, their representatives said Monday. Medical students have taken a leave of absence in protest of the government's plan to increase admission quotas at medical schools. Meanwhile, fourth-year students who have been boycotting the state licensing exam also said Sunday they wil...

Gyeonggi to pay for teenagers' feminine care products starting next year

Gyeonggi Province is launching a provincewide voucher system for teenagers to buy feminine care supplies starting next year. A total of 486,000 girls aged 11 to 18 in the province will be eligible for the program, receiving 132,000 won a year. Another 24,000 girls from low-income families already receive subsidies for feminine care products. The initiative has been on a test run in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, since l...

Jack Burkman’s Latest Hoax Appears To Be A Faked FBI Raid On His Home

Editor’s note: Fool me once … This story has been rewritten to reflect the increasing evidence that no FBI raid...

Private Hospitals In 5 Odisha Cities Asked To Reserve 80% ICU Beds For COVID-19 Patients

All private hospitals having bed strength of 30 & above, located within the limit of five municipal corporations in Odisha, will mandatorily designate minimum 50% of their general beds & 80% of ICUs for treatment of Covid-19 patients. Odisha coronavirus,Odisha covid cases,Odisha news, private hospital, Bhubaneswar,Cuttack

FG appoints four permanent secretaries

Olalekan Adetayo, AbujaThe Federal Government on Monday announced the appointment of four new permanent secretaries for the federal civil service.The four new permanent secretaries emerged ...

Extreme weather could worsen food crisis in N. Korea: WFP

North Korea could face a growing food crisis due to extreme weather, such as torrential rains and droughts, causing more residents there to suffer from poverty and malnutrition, David Beasley, director of the United Nations World Food Program, said Sept. 8. The food agency chief told an online forum hosted by the Unification Ministry here that international cooperation was critical in reversing that trend, saying it...

Dearth of ventilators, oxygen cylinders adds to Covid-19 agony in Agra

Avoidable delay in Covid-19 testing and filing reports is causing a lot of trouble and resentment among kin of Covid patients in Agra as it hampers treatment on time

Defense ministry begins construction of new military prison

The defense ministry broke ground Monday for the construction of a new correctional facility for convicted service members in the city of Icheon to replace decades-old facilities, officials said. Under the 19.8 billion-won ($16.6 million) project, the ministry will build three new buildings in Icheon, some 80 kilometers southeast of Seoul, in replacement of the existing buildings at the same location, the ministry s...

SC accepts CBI closure report on Sports Administrator Ashirbad Behera

Supreme Court accepted the CBI closure report on Sports Administrator Ashirbad Behera as CBI found no prosecutable evidence during the probe to prove criminality.ashirbad behera,ooa,oca,ashirbad behera land grab case,ashirband behera oca,cbi gives clean chit to Ashirbad behera,odisha,Odisha news,odisha news today,kalingatv,kalinga tv,kalingatv live,kalingatv live news,Supreme Court accepts CBI closure report on Ashirbad Behera

SD AG Involved In Fatal Car Crash Originally Claimed He Thought He Hit A Deer, Authorities Say

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported on Monday that South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg had initially...

Mysuru COVID-19 Update: September 14, 2020

Mysuru reports 677 new COVID-19 positive cases, 945 discharges and 12 deaths today.

Daily record of 307,900 coronavirus cases confirmed globally, says WHO

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed across the world in the past 24 hours stands at a record high of nearly 308,000, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Odisha's Covid-19 tally crosses 150,000-mark; death toll mounts to 626

Tally in Odisha rose to 150,807 after 3,913 more people, including 38 inmates of a jail and a BJD MLA, tested positive for the disease, while 10 fresh fatalities took the death toll to 626

Former Ijaw congress president, Kimse Okoko, dies at 80

Daniels Igoni, YenagoaA former President of the Ijaw National Congress and Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Port Harcourt, Kimse Okoko, is dead.Okoko, who was al...

Kondapalli Sravani death case: Deveraj Reddy and Sai Krishna Reddy arrested

In connection with Sravani's death case, the police has arrested Devaraj Reddy and Sai Krishna Reddy. Devaraj was accused by Sravani's family members of abetment to suicide.

Globe editorial: A Throne Speech that was supposed to be about the future needs to be about the here-and-now

Unfortunately, COVID-19 is not yet ready to move over and let the Liberals get to the business of building the green New Jerusalem

A new high in the sky, domestic travellers touch 143,811: Hardeep Puri

The total number of domestic travellers on Sunday in the country touched 143,811, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Civil Aviation Minister said today

Govt may launch mobile app to record off-mandi transactions under new Bill

Govt says no change in MSP; introduces three bills to replace farm ordinances

Liberia: A Government with Two Tongues – Weah and His Officials Must Speak with One Voice on Sexual & Gender-Based Violence

IN THE MIDST of a major National Conference on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence last week, Mr. Eugene Fahngon, Deputy Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, took to the social medium, Facebook to labeled protesters who recently staged a peaceful three-day protest to draw attention to the alarming wave of sex abuse and assault, as […]

Odisha Legislative Assembly Monsoon session from September 29

The monsoon session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly (OLA) will commence from September 29, 2020  and will continue tii Ocrober 7, 2020, according to a notification of the Parliamentary Affairs department.Odisha Legislative Assembly ,monsoon session,MLAs, coronavirus,Covid-19,Kalinga tv,Odisha news,Odisha latest news

Sustainable interoperability key to quality integrated public healthcare in SA

As we advance in healthcare and its innovation, patients are becoming more vested in the decisions around their care, says Shiraaz Joosub, healthcare sales executive at T-Systems South Africa.

Uttar Pradesh records 62 fresh coronavirus deaths, over 5,200 new cases

Uttar Pradesh recorded 62 Covid-19 deaths on Monday, while the number of cases went up by 5,208, taking the overall figures to 4,491 fatalities and 3,17,195 infections, officials said

Brazilian wildlife under pressure - in pictures

Creatures of the Amazon, one of the earth’s most biodiverse habitats, face an ever-growing threat as loggers and farms advance further and further into the rainforest

The meaning of Moria: what we must learn from the refugee camp’s fires

The pandemic has so far not proved the wake-up call the world needed.

How the Brexit virus is turning the UK into a rogue state

The siren call of national greatness has blinded Britain to its true self-interest. 

Navid Afkari's unjust death reinforces case for human rights accountability in sport

Using the power of global sport to effect change in the future is the only good that can come from the Iranian wrestler’s execution

No plan to revise reservation norms under NEP: Education Minister Pokhriyal

There is no plan to revise the existing reservation norms under the new National Education Policy, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said

Russia records 5,509 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, tally at 1,068,320

Russia has registered 5,509 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours which brings the cumulative total to 1,068,320, the country's coronavirus response center said on Monday

Congress to take up issues such as Covid-19, NEP, NEET in TN assembly

NEET, NEP and the state's actions in containing the pandemic are among the issues set to be raised by Congress in the 3-day session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly

Water Crisis, A Bigger Threat Than Terrorism

Water is the driving force for all nature; it is fittingly called the Blue Gold of the world. The wars of the future will be fought over water. The lack of water or its poor quality kills 10 times more people than all the wars combined. Water crisis is a global phenomena and it is […]

14 COVID deaths in JK

14 COVID deaths in JKSrinagar, Sep 13: OVID-19, a deadly virus on Sunday claimed 14 more lives in Jammu and Kashmir, thus taking the toll of deaths due to Novel Coronavirus to 879 in the Union Territory. An official told that 14 patients who died include an 80-year-old woman from Kandi Kotranka, Rajouri, an 80-year-old man […]

Unemployment: Cong to start statewide campaign

Buoyed by the response of the Dharna it organised at all district and block headquarters on Saturday, the Uttarakhand Congress has decided to take up the issue of unemployment on a larger scale. The party has declared that it would start a state-wide campaign against unemployment. Informing about

Thousands rorting JobKeeper ignored by ATO

Thousands of businesses accused of rorting JobKeeper have reportedly been ignored by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), which has yet to issue even one penalty:

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 48-lakh mark; death toll climbs 79,722

India's COVID-19 case tally crossed 48 lakh with 92,071 new infections being reported in a day, while over 37.8 lakh people have recuperated taking the national recovery rate to 78 per cent on Monday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 48,46,427,

China's nuclear arms buildup 'inconsistent' with no-first-use policy, StratCom chief says

China’s nuclear weapons buildup is “inconsistent” with a declared no-first-use policy, making American nuclear modernization efforts more urgent, U.S. Strategic Command’s Adm. Charles Richard said Monday.

Bokaro reports 2 fatalities, 201 fresh cases of Covid-19

Rise in COVID-19 cases continued unabated in Bokaro district, amidst a healthy recovery rate, with 201 new cases and two fatalities reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, 309 people recovered and discharged from COVID hospitals after they tested negative for the Sars-Cov-2 virus for the second time and

Miscreants loot Rs 2.80L from customer service centre

Three armed miscreants looted a sum of Rs 2.80 lakh from the owner of a customer service centre being operated at Saria under the same police station here on Sunday afternoon, said SDPO Bagodar Binod Mahto. According to reports, three bike-borne masked assailants carried out the robbery incident

PREM's humanitarian help to migrants hailed

The PREM, a leading voluntary organisation based here, has been making continuous efforts during the threats posed by Covid-19 pandemic to save precious human lives and restore livelihood of the poor migrant workers coming from different States. Earlier , PREM, in collaboration with

Kazakh Prisoners Packed In Cells, Endure 'Degrading' Conditions In Coronavirus Lockdown

Kazakhstan imposed a quarantine on its prisons as part of anti-coronavirus measures in March, suspending family visits for inmates and regular exercise that has left the country’s estimated 30,000 prisoners confined to their “old, overcrowded, and unsanitary” cells.

‘Keep a close eye’ on UK’s R50m donation Corruption Watch urges

On receiving the UK donation, Pandor's spokesperson Clayson Monyela said no direct commentary on protecting the funds from looting was made.

Trump breaks another convention: Election of President of the Inter-American Development Bank

The IDB also has 20 extra-regional partners (16 European, in addition to China, Japan, Israel and South Korea) that have full voting rights.

LG congratulates JEE Mains qualifiers from Jammu Kashmir

Jammu boy tops with 99.77 percentile Jammu Tawi|Sep 13 : Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended congratulations to Aryan Gupta from Jammu Tawi, Jammu Division and Naveed-Ul-Amin, from Kashmir for cracking the JEE Mains exam. Aryan Gupta of Jammu Tawi city has scored an outstanding merit of 99.77 percentile to emerge as a topper in […]

Suriya In Contempt Of Court? #TNstandswithSuriya Trending

Tamil hero Suriya was deeply upset with the suicide of three students who appeared for the NEET exam

Defiant Kazakh Activist Fined For Calling Police 'Nazarbaev's Puppies'

A well-known Kazakh civil rights activist, Erbol Eskhozhin, has been fined for publicly calling police officers "Nazarbaev's puppies."

Belarusian Catholic Church Head's Passport Annulled, Foreign Ministry Says

Belarus's State Border Guard Committee says the barring of the leader of Belarusian Catholics, Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, from entering the country is due to the fact that his passport had been annulled.

OPP charge youth minister in Wingham with sexual assault, sex-related offences

WINGHAM , Ont. — Police say they've arrested a youth minister in Wingham, Ont., and charged him with sexual assault and other sex-related offences. Huron County OPP say they arrested the 29-year-old man on Thursday.

Two deaths and 235 Covid-19 cases reported in Qatar on Sept 14

Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today recorded 235 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 249 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 118,931.

Protector of Brazil's Indigenous Groups Fatally Shot With Arrow by Isolated Tribe

A leading expert on indigenous peoples in Brazil was shot dead with an arrow apparently fired by a member of an isolated tribe in the Amazon rainforest, officials and a journalist in the region said Thursday.

Drugs case: CCB takes Ragini Dwivedi, Sanjjanaa Galrani for forensic tests

                Bengaluru, Sep 13, 2020- The Bengaluru police’s City Crime Branch (CCB) on Sunday took Sandalwood actresses Ragini Dwivedi and Sanjjanaa Galrani, arrested in the drugs racket case, to undergo forensic tests, including hair follicle test, at FSL here. The police said that since their police custody would end on Monday evening, they had just a […]

Sweden shows lockdowns were unnecessary. No wonder public health officials hate it

You know who isn’t worried about a second wave of COVID-19? Sweden. The stolid Scandinavian kingdom has just carried out a record number of COVID-19 tests and found a positive rate of just 1.2%, the lowest since the start of the pandemic. As Sweden’s case rate drops below Norway’s and Denmark’s, those commentators who spent April and May raging against what a Washington Post op-ed called its “experiment with national chauvinism” and predicting colossal fatalities have suddenly gone quiet.

Kangana Ranaut meets Maharashtra Governor, requests ‘justice be given to me’

                Mumbai, Sep 13, 2020- Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan here on Sunday afternoon, amidst escalating tension between her and the ruling Shiv Sena party. Following her meeting, Kangana tweeted: “A short while ago I met His Excellency the Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat […]

Katsina spent over N4.27b on security in six years – SSG

Inuwa made the disclosure while briefing members of the state Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Katsina.

98% of teachers in Kaduna do not know about ‘dyslexia’ – Centre

Anita Kevin, the Director of Compliance, Amina Dyslexia Centre, Kaduna, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna.

Yechury, Yadav, Jayati Ghosh not charged in Delhi riots: Police

Delhi Police on Sunday refuted the claims that the Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Sitaram Yechury, Yogendra Yadav, professor Apoorvanand and economist Jayati Ghosh were arraigned as accused in the supplementary chargesheet filed by it in the case related to the northeast Delhi violence. In

USA: Selfie Costs Telugu Girl’s Life

A Telugu lady has lost her life while attempting to take a selfie in Atlanta of the United States. T

Maritime Bulletin Daily Sep 13 – 14

Accidents • One of the biggest container ships in the world took down crane in Valencia VIDEO • Aground and Not Under Command vessels Worldwide Alerts (1 grounding; 4 NUC) Ship and accident details…

Attempted Assassination of Two Sheriff's Deputies in Compton

Not much additional information has surfaced abo...

Ethiopia introduces new currency

He made the statement on Sunday indicating that all the paper 5 Birr, 10 Birr, 50 Birr and 100 Birr notes will be replaced with new notes. He also indicated that the country will also introduce 200 Birr note for the first time this year. “Ethiopia today unveils new Birr notes for 10, 50 & 100 denominations, with introduction of a new Birr 200 note. The new notes will curb financing of illegal activities; corruption & contraband. Enhanced security features on the new notes will also cease counterfeit production,” Abiy posted on his facebook.

Maharashtra and Mumbai Police are being defamed, alleges Sanjay Raut

Namibia records 99 new COVID-19 positive cases, two more deaths and 150 new recoveries

-The Heath and Social Services Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula announced that Namibia has recorded 99 new COVID-19 positive cases, two more deaths and 150 new recoveries.

The President Declares That Football is ‘Boring As Hell’ At Nevada Rally (VIDEO)

Not sure what provoked this response, but our President is ranting about the NFL again. President Donald Trump called football…

China is watching — Political Establishment: 5 PMs, two dozen CMs, 350 MPs across all parties dominate key influencers tracked

China is Watching: From Ministers to Mayors, sarpanches, and legislators to Members of Parliament, the database includes at least 1,350 politicians and lawmakers across parties.

China is watching — On list: Chief of Defence Staff; military, science top brass

China is watching: Among the top sleuths on the list are former RAW chief VikramSood; former IB additional director Gurbachan Singh and former deputy director general of Central Economic Intelligence Bureau Kailash Sethi.

India’s first bullet train project faces resistance from farmers over compensation issue