Inspection of schools underway in Wakiso ahead of planned reopening

Wakiso, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Authorities at Wakiso district education department have resumed inspection of schools several months since they were closed in preparation for learners to return for studies, the district education officer Fredrick Kiyingi Kinobe has said. He says that district inspectors of schools will by Monday 14th begin carrying out the exercise …

GOP super PAC ad slams Max Rose for marching with Black Lives Matter protesters

Days after New York Rep. Max Rose dropped a short political ad slamming fellow New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, for being “the worst mayor in the history of New York City,” a Republican super PAC piled on with its own ad.

Ravi Kishan Takes Drug Probe in SSR Case to Parliament, Suggests Conspiracy by Pakistan And China

Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan talks about the drug probe linked to the Sushant Singh Rajput death case in the parliament. He praises the NCB and says Pakistan-China are behind 'smuggling' drugs in the country.

Temporary relief for 48K slum dwellers in Delhi; no eviction from ‘jhuggis’ for at least 4 weeks

The Supreme Court had on August 31 ordered that the slums along the railway tracks be removed within three months. The SC had stated that no political interference should be allowed in implementing the order.

Three coronavirus vaccines in advanced stage of clinical trials in India: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Three experimental coronavirus vaccines are in the advanced stage of clinical testing in India.

Ndume hails military for providing security, amenities in Borno

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, All Progressives Congress, APC, Borno South has hailed what he described as tremendous efforts of the Military

Burial ceremony turns bloody in Rivers after gunmen attacked guests

A burial ceremony at Finiapiri-ama village of Banigo Isile-Ogono community in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, on Saturday, September 12, turned bloody after some unidentified gunmen stormed the scene and attacked some guests. Accpording to

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...

British defence and foreign policy review flawed in midst of pandemic, says committee chairman The chair of parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee has voiced concerns over the Integrated Defence and Security Review.

The chair of parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee has voiced concerns over the Integrated Defence and Security Review.

Rakhine: Where the military is more feared than the coronavirus

This article was supported by the Pulitzer Center.

Israel normalisation may partition Al-Aqsa Mosque: Analysts

A statement embedded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain normalisation agreements with Israel, brokered by the United States, may lead to the division of the Al-Aqsa compound because it violates the status quo, analysts say.

NEET 2020 qualifying marks may go up as candidates find exam easy

Hyderabad: NEET 2020 qualifying marks might go up as candidates who have appeared for the examination on Sunday said that the question paper was easy when

Facebook removes posts linking Oregon wildfires to activist groups

Facebook has started removing false claims that the deadly wildfires in Oregon were started by various left-wing and right-wing groups, a spokesman for the social media company said on Saturday, after the rumors left state officials inundated with queries for information.

Special Invitation To Dine With PM Muhyiddin Leaves Veveonah Smiling

The Sabahan student described the premier as a "humble and amazing person".

Fact Check: Did A Rafale Aircraft Crash During Its Formal Induction?

The Logical Indian Fact check team investigates the claim that a Rafale jet crashed during formal induction in Ambala.

Day 1: 1,648 take ride on Kolkata Metro’s spl service

“Till 7.58 pm, the passenger count was 1,648 and Rs 68,660 were the earnings,” said Metro Chief Public Relations Officer Indrani Banerjee. The highest footfall, 300 passengers, was at Dum Dum station.

28-year-old biker dies after a metro rail barricading falls in Mumbai, video goes viral

The biker and his pillion rider came under the wheels of a truck coming at speed from behind. | OpIndia News

Hawks insist they did nothing wrong, after Norma Gigaba’s case postponed

The Hawks say the former Mrs Gigaba's claims that her arrest was an orchestrated conspiracy to bully and intimidate her in order to gain access to her electronic devices make no sense.

Shocking! Man throws dog into Bhopal lake, police launch probe

Shyamla: A video of a 29-year-old Salman Khan went viral in which he throws adog into a lake. The video clip of the incident went viral on social media

After six months, gyms in Delhi set to reopen today after govt nod

"One weekly market per day per zone in all three Municipal Corporations/NDMC/Delhi Cantonment Board allowed from September 14-30 (except containment zones)," the notification stated.

Limpopo cops nab over 2 000 suspects at the weekend

One of the arrests was of a dangerous and heavily armed suspect who had earlier escaped from the Haenertsburg police station.

Chandigarh: 18 people fined for not wearing masks at Sukhna Lake

Police said the maximum visitors at Sukhna Lake Sunday were NEET exam aspirants, who visited the lake after appearing in the examination.

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,...

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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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

Khadak cops limit vendors to 12 noon

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 […]

Total of RM60m set aside for longhouse loans this year

MIRI, Sept 14 — The Sarawak government has approved RM50 million for the Longhouse Loan Programme (PPRP) this year, set to benefit villagers of 86 longhouses across the state, says Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing Datu Penguang Manggil. Moreover, he pointed out that the...

CAA might reshape Assam's political landscape ahead of next year's Assembly polls

The agitation that rocked Assam in December-January against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed by the Narendra Modi government might have subsided for now. But the Act is likely to reshape

Bengaluru youth, who helped many join ISIS, killed in Syria: Report

Faiz Masood, a business management graduate belonging to a wealthy family from Bengaluru, has been missing for nearly seven years. He was suspected to have joined the Islamic State and now has been

Digital infrastructure access needs attention

The latest report of the National Statistical Organisation (NSO) survey on access to internet and digital devices and facilities across states presents a picture that should cause concern, especially

Some tall leaders of Karnataka BJP consumed opium: Congress MLC

Congress MLC B K Hariprasad has said that some “tall” leaders of the BJP were not stepping out of their houses without consuming opium. Speaking to reporters here on Sunday, Hariprasad said that both

A Huge Chinese Data Breach Has Exposed Info Of 35,000 Aussies Including… Natalie Imbruglia?

2.4 million people have had their data stored and collected on Chinese database Zhenzua data, including 34,000 Aussies.

Two staffers of Symbiosis open varsity fudge marks

Plaint against duo in cybercrime cell for passing 178 pupils in exchange of money

Lockdown starting Friday | MK Naftali Bennett: Hammer's blow to hundreds of thousands of self-employed and unemployed - Inside Israel

Yamina chairman demands that Netanyahu formulate a clear plan to exit the quarantine.

Wood waste catches fire in Musandam

Civil Defense controls a fire that broke out in the wood waste.

Saudi FDA busts Riyadh factory for storing 220 tonnes of food in poor conditions

Factory owner to face legal action, authorities say

Three Saudis arrested for shooting, setting fire to speed radars in Mecca

Motive for crime unknown, police say

Medicos start crowdfunding for doc who risked life for patient

Dr Sanket Mehta awaits lung transplant which will require Rs 1 cr; his selfless act of intubating a critical patient with his own oxygen support last month had

Assam reports 1292 new COVID-19 cases as death toll rises to 469

With a total detection of 1292 fresh COVID-19 cases in the state, Assam's overall tally rose to 1,42,763 on Sunday.

Usno president signs two candidacy forms for Bengkoka

PITAS, Sept 14 — United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) president Ibrahim Linggam, who wrongly signed two candidacy forms for Bengkoka seat, was one of reasons why it was crowded in the newly introduced seat. It was learnt that two Usno candidates arrived at the Pitas district community...

LDP fields mix of Chinese, Malay, Sabah bumiputera candidates

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 14 — Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is fielding a mix of Chinese, Malay and Sabah bumiputera candidates for 46 state seats in the 16th Sabah state election, as announced by the party on Saturday. Of the 46 candidates, 12 are Chinese, 13 are Malays and 21 are Sabah bumiputeras....

Assam: Fit India awareness cycling rally taken out in Goalpara

27 Assam NCC JD Coy, Sainik School Goalpara took out a Fit India awareness cycling rally on Sunday as a part of Fit India Movement.

Former corporator in Borivali has a novel idea to deter thieves

Second flash flood in a week for Kapit, water levels higher than before

KAPIT, Sept 14 — Flash floods occurred here again yesterday and this time, the water level at residential areas in low-lying areas was higher than on September 6. The water level rose rapidly yesterday morning and by 4pm, many houses at Kampung Baru along Jalan Suhaili, Kampung Muhibbah Bletih...

Trump to hold campaign rally indoors despite coronavirus concerns

LAS VEGAS, Sept 13 — President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally indoors despite public health professionals’ warnings against large indoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump, a Republican, has faced criticism for his response to the coronavirus outbreak, which has killed...

Compton shooting: 2 L.A. County deputies are out of surgery after ambush

The two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies who were shot and critically injured Saturday night are out of surgery, according to a LASD spokesperson.

We’re probing viral video of Shisha-smoking cop – Police

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe The Nigeria Police Force has said it has commenced an investigation into a viral video showing a suspected cop smoking from a Shisha pot. The Force Public Relations Officer,...

Arik boss writes labour minister over strike threat

Joseph Olaoluwa The Chief Executive Officer of Arik Air, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, has written a letter to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige seeking his intervention in a mass action by...

Buhari, Gbajabiamila condole Wamakko over daughter’s death

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday has expressed sadness over the death of Sadiya, daughter of Senator Aliyu Wamakko. Sadiya died on Thursday...

Lokoja varsity shops for new VC

Gbenga Odogun, Lokoja The Federal University Lokoja has raised a panel to shop for a new vice chancellor. This follows the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent VC, Prof. Angela Miri, whose t...

Police identify 58-year-old mosque caretaker killed in stabbing in Rexdale

Toronto police have identified the 58-year-old mosque caretaker who was killed in a stabbing in Rexdale Saturday night.

My silence doesn’t imply that I don’t have solutions: Uddhav

2 Bethlehem schools report COVID-19 cases

Two Bethlehem Area School District schools reported COVID-19 cases this weekend, although the schools will remain open, according to an alert sent home to parents.

Flood kills three, destroys houses in Kaduna

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna Some communities in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been flooded, leading to the death of three and destruction of houses. The flood occurred following the...

Narendra Modi Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of Narendra Modi, prime minister of India.

Assistant Sub Inspector is held for escorting Rs one crore worth drugs

Man killed in shooting at Pompano Beach gas station

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are investigating a shooting at a gas station in Pompano Beach that left one man dead. Broward Sheriff’s Office...

Voice of the Mirror: Boris Johnson shows no trace of doing duty as crisis looms

The Prime Minister is showing himself to be untrustworthy, unprincipled and chronically incapable of telling the truth - he is even haemorrhaging credibility with many of his own supporters

Gbaja, the peacemaker

He has leveraged what he did recently by pulling the speakers of parliament across the continent as a platform to resolve conflicts and...

Who is Osaro Omoruyi?

The Edo poll is igniting again why this essayist has never failed to campaign for the study of history. A pivotal year, or morning, in....

‘Justice’ by ambush

The killing by soldiers on 8th September of notorious Benue State bandit Terwase Agwaza, alias Gana, rankles because it was not just...

Watch your utterances on CAMA, Abiara tells govt, others

Retired General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Agbala Itura, Prophet Samuel Kayode Abiara, has cautioned the ...

Constitution Review: Senate panel to resist pressures, says Omo-Agege

Deputy Senate President and Chairman of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution, Ovie Omo-Agege ..

Police warn students against protest on fuel price hike

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dissociated itself from the planned protest by the Southwest Zone D ...

Vomiting patrons, Covid breaches alleged at bar

People vomiting over a balcony and level 2 breaches are among a raft of issues at 90-person knees-up at a Dunedin bar that police are investigating...

Those forming the fence at the top of the cliff deserve fairness

The future of New Zealanders’ health will rest in the hands of primary healthcare staff. They need to be paid accordingly, writes Teresa Wasilewska...

Car used for shredding Oval found with kegs in back

The car believed to have been involved in ripping up Dunedin's Kensington Oval was found with a cricket net wrapped around its chassis and stolen...

GETTING NO HELP HERE, FAMILY DRIVES TO SANGLI AFTER MEMBER TESTS +VE

After CoEP jumbo facility denied admission over lack of prescription, man drives positive father, mother with symptoms, wife, month-old baby to other district,

Afghan Acting FM appreciates Pakistan's support for peace in Afghanistan

Afghan Acting FM appreciates Pakistan

3 city armories used for kids, women’s shelters had lead levels above Army limit: audit

Three city armories that provide space for children’s programs and women’s shelters have had levels of lead the Army deems unsafe, a new state audit shows. The Army’s National Guard recommends

Jaundice victim’s autopsy reveals head injury, brother held

New Delhi, Sep 13 : Over a month later after a man supposedly died of jaundice in a hospital here, the Delhi Police have arrested his brother for culpable

Lawyers expect flurry of legal actions from parents after release of teachers’ estimated grades

Leaving Cert students will have access to their school’s estimated marks from Monday

Garda pressure on Drogheda drug dealers believed to be behind recent graffiti

‘20k on your head’: Threats seen as response to work done by force in combatting crime

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic back as travel curbs end

Police issue update after naked man smashed through 'brothel' window

According to shocked witnesses, the man ran naked into a shop in Grimsby screaming for help and saying he had been held at the property against his will after being taken there from Cleethorpes

18-Day Monsoon Session Of Parliament Begins Today Amid Covid: 10 Points

The 18-day monsoon session of parliament that begins today amid unprecedented safety measures for coronavirus, will have 18 bills and two financial items to discuss, the government said after a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee on Sunday afternoon. The customary all-party meeting of the government was not held this time because of the unprecedented situation due to the coronavirus outbreak, the government has said. Owing to the curtailed timings - four-hour sessions for each house each day - parliament will function seven days a week. The Zero Hour has been cut down to half and the Question Hour has been scrapped, which has hugely upset the opposition.

Aspirants find NEET 2020 easy

Several students who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2020 on Sunday found the question paper to be easy.

Karnataka adds 9,894 fresh coronavirus cases, 104 deaths push toll to 7,265

Bengaluru, Sep 13 (IANS): Karnataka reported 9,894 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday taking the overall tally to 4,59,445 while 104 deaths pushed the toll to 7,265.

NSW records one locally acquired case of COVID-19

However, as testing numbers drop, NSW Health has warned the virus is most likely still circulating undetected in the community.

Sally set to become hurricane and threaten U.S. Gulf Coast

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Sally slowed down Sunday as it churned northward toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, increasing the risk of heavy...

Covid-19 Impact: Over 37% drop in registrations for DAVV’s professional courses

The university believes that the drop in registration figure is due to Covid-19 fear among outstation students who come to Indore for studies.

Foreign ministers leave it to army commanders

Final year exams: Local administration to help students facing technical issues, says University of Mumbai

Unlock 4.0 a bane for ‘disciplined areas’ in Mumbai

Mumbai: Kin of 27-yr-old accuse Sion Hospital of kidney racket after bodies swapped

Trump news: President calls for death penalty in LA police shooting as he announces order to reduce drug prices

President prepares for return to indoor rallies while campaigning in battleground Nevada

Let us travel in trains to earn our bread, Mumbai's Dabbawalas urge govt

IIM Indore shortlists 982 IPM aspirants for video based assessment

For nearly 150 seats in IPM, aptitude test was conducted in 34 cities on September 7.

Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks at Campaign Rally in Las Vegas

President Donald Trump on Sunday will speak at a campaign rally at an airport in Nevada.

Sexual assault: McGregor awaits physical test, video evidence

The Ultimate Fighting Championship star was taken into police custody on the French holiday island of Corsica last Friday, following a complaint from a young woman.

Unique Bike With Junk Stuff | Lady As Bus Driver | Innovative Online Classes | V6 Weekend Teenmaar

Teenmaar Highlights : Chandigarh Boy Made Unique Bike With Junk Stuff, woman Drives Bus in Himachal Pradesh,Innovative Online Classes, And Vegitable Rates Hike. #V6తీన్మార్ #V6TeenmaarNews

Police suspect man who made threat calls to CM not acting alone

He says he was influenced by the developments in the Sushant Singh Rajput case; police trying to ascertain if he has underworld links

Maskless man 'punches and spits on victim, 70', after being asked to social distance

Rovester Ingram was charged with aggravated battery on a person over 65, and kidnapping after the incident at a petrol station in Florida with the victim rushed to hospital

Newport at risk of local lockdown after surge in coronavirus cases linked to pubs

Residents in Newport have been urged to remain 'vigilant' after people with symptoms of coronavirus visited seven pubs in the city as cases continue to increase

Two thirds of places in England see rise in cases in past week

Every one of the country’s 315 local authorities saw at least one case.

Nzimande accuses Treasury of crippling Ramaphosa’s stimulus package

'In court papers, the National Treasury has even gone so far as to say that it would be 'immoral' to honour government's public sector wage agreement.'

Amarinder Singh Dares SAD To Quit Centre Over Farm Ordinances

A day after the SAD's "climb-down" on the issue of farm ordinances, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday dared opposition party chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal, to quit the BJP-led Centre to prove his party's sincerity in the matter.

‘Intimidation’ or conflict? HC remark on judges’ recusal in Punjab ex-DGP case sparks debate

Former judges and advocates have objected to the reference as ‘avoidable’, saying the two judges recused from Punjab ex-DGP Sumedh Singh Saini case for personal reasons.

PGH doc sees woes in revised social distance

The government's easing of physical distancing in public transportation amid the COVID-19 pandemic is "problematic," an expert said Sunday.

Are we beholden to President Trump? - Radio

Legal confusion in Judea and Samaria.  Ottoman Law? Jordanian Law? Military Law? Or Israeli Law?

Assam: 20-year-old commits suicide in police custody in Dalgaon

The suicide of 20-year-old Eliza Begum in Dalgaon in Darrang district in the Dhula Regional Physically Handicapped Development Association (DRPHDA) campus

Lagos CP promises lawyers access to detainees

Oladimeji Ramon The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Hakeem Odumosu, has promised to give lawyers easy access to detainees in police custody. Odumosu, who said he was committed to respect for the...

A’Ibom APC tackles Emmanuel over N239.2bn debt

Patrick Odey, Uyo The All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has carpeted Governor Udom Emmanuel, for allegedly pilling up debts on the state. The Debt Management Office, last Thursd...

NCC emergency centres processed 1,500 COVID-19-related calls –Danbatta

Temiloluwa O’Peters The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof Umar Danbatta, has disclosed that over 1,500 COVID-19-related calls were rec...

Sitaram Yechury, Yogendra Yadav not accused in Delhi riots case, clarify police

The charge-sheeting on Delhi riots mentioning the names of Sitaram Yechury, Yogendra Yadav and Jayati Ghosh among others has triggered a controversy but police on Sunday clarified that none of them

Latest coronavirus news from MP districts on September 14

Indore accounts for 16,782 positive cases and 458 deaths, followed by Bhopal with 14,116 cases and 329 deaths.

Centre to supply 50 tonne oxygen per day from SAIL to MP

Previously, the Central government has already sent 1000 oxygen concentration machines for Madhya Pradesh.

Truth Versus Hype: In MP's Hatpipliya, street vendors yet to get loan amount of Rs 10,000

But many small traders of Hatpipliya have still not received this amount who have got themselves registered in July.

Saudi Arabia: Teenager Al Musharraf promotes Najran’s rich culture

Governor appoints 16-year-old to panel attracting tourists to region

Kamal Nath insulted MLAs, so they toppled his govt, alleges CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The CM and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia are addressing the ex-CM as ‘Gaddar’ a traitor during their public address.

Indore: Three women robbed by two men, accused arrested within hours

Scheme Number 103 resident Muskan Kukreja had lodged a complaint that she along with mother Renu and friend Pallavi had gone shopping.

Peter Navarro abruptly cut from CNN interview after telling Jake Tapper network 'is not honest with the American people’

White House adviser Peter Navarro was seemingly cut off by CNN host Jake Tapper during an episode of "State of the Union" on Sunday after the two got into a heated debate about the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak. 

Biden pushes gun control less than 24 hours after attempted assassination on deputies

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Sunday called for gun control less than 24 hours after two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were critically wounded after a gunman open fire on their squad car in an apparent ambush.

New York school under fire for cartoon comparing cops to KKK and slave owners

A school in New York is under fire after a high-school teacher handed out a Black Lives Matter protest image comparing police with slave owners and the Ku Klux Klan, according to a report.

Cyber fraud: Ordering food, radiation therapist duped of Rs 40K

Edmonton councillor calls for renewed road safety following city’s release of traffic crash data

An Edmonton councillor is renewing calls to improve road safety within the city.

Bhopal: Youth throws dog in Upper Lake, sparks outrage on social media

Accused Salman Khan shot the video with help of his friends and uploaded it on social media to garner likes and comments.

JEE Mains Exam: 14 from MP's Burhanpur secure 99 percentile

This year, as many 295 students from the institution appeared in the exam.

DAVV holds open book exams for PG courses from Monday

Students need to submit answer books to collection centres set up at different colleges all over 8 districts in Indore division.

Sanders says Biden win in November is no 'slam dunk'

Sen. Bernie Sanders is warning that if Joe Biden doesn’t do more to promote his policies and reach out to Latino voters, he is at risk of losing to President Trump this November.

Man’s greed for 1 acre land drives him to axe 80-year-old mother to death

An 80-year-old woman died after being attacked by her younger son over a land dispute at a village in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Actress Ragini Dwivedi tampers with drug test sample

Inspector dies of COVID; death toll reaches 75 in Mumbai Police

Online classes for grade XI students to begin in October amid pandemic

Colleges will begin taking classes online for newly admitted grade 11 students in October amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NEET 2020: Students, families sleep on floor amid Covid spread in Bhopal

All the students and their guardians slept on floor and kept looking for facilities like washrooms.

Report: Iran considering plot to assassinate US ambassador to South Africa

Iran is allegedly mulling over an attempt to assassinate the United States’ ambassador to South Africa as retaliation for the American drone attack earlier this year that killed Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force.

BGB-BSF conference in Dhaka postponed after ‘technical glitch’ in Indian plane

The director general-level conference that was scheduled to begin on Sunday between the Border Guard Bangladesh and India’s Border Security Force has been postponed.

China,'Act of God' will rattle the government

Police arrest five over forged NIDs used to secure bank credit

Police detectives arrested a man on charges of securing bank credit worth Tk 2 million by using forged National ID cards.

Cyber frauds: Navy man falls victim to search engine fraud

Global outcry over Iranian wrestler’s execution

LONDON: Tehran’s execution of champion Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari has been widely condemned by rights groups, politicians and sports associations. The 27-year-old was hung suddenly on Saturday after being found guilty of the murder of a security officer during anti-government protests in 2018. The “secret execution” of Afkari, “without prior notice to him, his family or

Iraqi president: Upcoming elections will be ‘decisive’

LONDON: Iraq’s parliamentary elections will be decisive for the future, the country’s president said on Sunday. “The upcoming elections are crucial and important, and come after popular demonstrations calling for reform and change,” Iraqi News Agency quoted Barham Salih as saying. They must be a “real response to public opinion” and be a peaceful way of achieving desired

UAE coronavirus cases drop after topping 1,000 a day earlier

DUBAI: The UAE on Sunday recorded 640 new COVID-19 cases — significantly lower than recent days when numbers hit the highest level since the pandemic broke out. The health ministry said the total number of cases had reached 79,489. All the cases, who are various nationalities, are “stable and subject to the necessary health care,” the ministry said. The number of daily cases

Another Odisha MLA tests COVID-19 positive

Another Odisha MLA tests COVID-19 positive

South Dakota's attorney general involved in fatal crash

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was involved in a traffic accident that led to a fatality, Gov. Kristi Noem said Sunday.

Skipping Mass over COVID-19 fears a ‘grave sin,’ Wisconsin archbishop warns Catholics

An order allowing parishioners to skip Mass due to coronavirus concerns expires Monday.

Indoor visits to Bridgend care homes stopped due to rising coronavirus cases

The council has postponed indoor visits until further notice as precautionary measure following increasing numbers of covid-19 cases in the region.

Columbus statue swiped from apartment building in name of cancel culture

John Cartafalsa, 91, was relieved to get home to the Upper West Side after spending five months of the pandemic stranded in Florida. But as he entered his apartment lobby, his eyes were drawn to a

I was pro-lockdown for NYC — but now there’s no excuse for continuing it

What are we doing? Living in New York City continues to feel like we’re in the Upside Down. Our COVID-19 positive rates are astonishingly low. Yet attractions, businesses and schools remain

New York City needs more neighborhoods in revolt against City Hall

A strange thing happened last week: In response to a community concern (amplified by Post reporting), Mayor de Blasio . . . acted. No, he didn’t solve the problem, but he didn’t ignore

18 in race to become UI VC

Four indigenes of Ibadan are among the 18 applicants for the post of vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI)...

Ize-Iyamu rattles Obaseki on performance

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki last night failed to clearly defend his government’s performance in critical ...

Kaduna explains N400,000 cost of treatment

Kaduna State Commissioner of Health Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni has justified Governor Nasir El-Rufa’is claim that it ...

Lagos, Ekiti schools to reopen Sept 21

Lagos and Ekiti States have given the nod for the resumption of public and private primary and secondary schools from September 21.

Data shows an increase in anti-Asian hate incidents in Canada since onset of pandemic

Online portal allows victims to report incidents ananymously, with 44 percent of attacks in British Columbia

COVID-19 outbreak declared as 5 Western University students test positive for the virus

Health officials in London, Ont., have declared a community outbreak after five University of Western Ontario students tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.

Beyond the language debate

Addressing a conference organised by the Ministry of Education on ‘Role of NEP in Transforming Higher Education’ on September 7

Two herdsmen arrested for armed robbery, rape in Ogun

The spokesman of the Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the suspects were arrested on September 9, 2020.

Covid recovery continues to rise in Telangana

As SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to remain active in the community, infecting new persons in its wake, the recoveries have also

Latino supporters of Biden to hold car parade on Las Vegas Strip

The parade is set to start with a speech at Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road, at 3 p.m. and end at Trump International Hotel, organizers said.

Edo 2020: Senate committee on INEC warns against violence

Its chairman, Sen Kabiru Gaya, handed down the warning when the committee visited the commission’s office in Benin.

Couple 'live in misery' after realising home was built under car park

The couple say the rental home adjoining a car park in Washington, Tyne and Wear, has 'severe dampness', a leaking roof, and its windows have been condemned

Man killed, ten others injured in Brisbane gang brawl

A man has been killed and two others are fighting for life after a gang brawl in Brisbane overnight. Emergency services were called to a park along Jennings Street in Zillmere around 5.30pm…

Doctor who risked life to save patient shifted to Chennai by air ambulance

Dr. Sanket Mehta, (Anesthesiologist) Surat, who himself was COVID positive and admitted at a hospital in Surat from last 42 days, saved the life of

Netanyahu: I am going to bring peace for peace - peace through strength - Middle East

Prime Minister prepares for departure to US for historic Abraham Accords, vows to bring 'peace for peace'.

Algeria blocks social media networks to prevent exam fraud

Algerians were unable to access social media accounts on Sunday as students sat national exams in the North African country where authorities are cracking down on cheating.Social networks suc...

Israel to enter lockdown again as second wave of Covid-19 surges

Minister resigns after Netanyahu announces 3-week shutdown over Jewish holy period

Inside Nasarawa Speaker, former SSG’s face-off

CHINUA Achebe never had the immediate past Nasarawa State Government (SSG), Aliyu Tijjani and the current Nasarawa

BREAKING: COVID-19 confirmed cases now 56,256 in Nigeria

According to a tweet from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, 44,152 patients have now been discharged, with 1,082 patients...

FG conspiring with private varsity owners – ASUU

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the weekend accused the Federal Government of conspiring with owners of ...

Rochester police use sound cannon to end hours-long standoff with protesters

Rochester police used a sound cannon and fired rubber bullets to end a four-hour standoff with protesters early Sunday — after Daniel Prude’s brother had angrily addressed officers in an

Armed Oregonians set up illegal roadblocks, ask for IDs amid wildfires

Armed residents in Oregon set up roadblocks and told people to show their identification after someone started a blaze with fireworks, authorities said. Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese said

Off-duty Brooklyn firefighter loses home in five-alarm blaze

An off-duty city Brooklyn firefighter sprang into action late Saturday to rescue his family and neighbors from a five-alarm blaze razed three Dyker Heights homes — but lost his own house in the

Rivers’ most wanted criminal Bobisky dies hours after arrest

Most residents of Rivers State yesterday heaved a sigh of relief with the arrest and later death of a suspected notorious armed robber

Southern Kaduna: Fresh killings may derail peace deal – Miyetti Allah

THE Kaduna State chapter of Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned recent attacks

Buratai: Military will be ruthless with bandits, kidnappers

THE Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai, yesterday vowed at the Army super Camp 4 in Faskari, Katsina, that the troops

Logical conclusion of mega-corruption cases top priority: NAB chairman

Logical conclusion of mega-corruption cases top priority: NAB chairman

Lebanon’s overcrowded prison may be courting COVID-19 health disaster

BEIRUT: Reports about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Roumieh Prison, the largest in Lebanon, have caused panic among the families of inmates who fear disaster if quick measures are not taken. Several guards and inmates are reported to have contracted the virus. Lebanon’s prisons already suffer from severe overcrowding, running at 160 percent of capacity at

Marginal oil fields: We can no longer guarantee safety of oil facilities — CATESUN

MIFFED by the alleged failure of the Federal and Delta State Governments to keep their promise to dialogue with aggrieved ethnic national...

Priti Patel wants to change the law to stop migrants who cross the Channel in boats from claiming asylum in Britain

Home Office officials have been asked to consider a draconian clampdown on asylum rights in a bid to halt the flow of Channel migrants, which has reached record levels in recent weeks.

Victoria records 35 new cases of coronavirus, seven deaths

Victoria has recorded 35 new cases of coronavirus in the past day and seven more deaths.

Michael Goodwin: Dems cast Trump's Middle East achievements as political ploy

The New York Times took the low road, insisting Saturday that the deals show Trump trying “to position himself as a peacemaker before the elections in November.”

Biden argues he's in better shape than Trump: 'Just look at us'

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went on the offensive on Sunday in the war of words between him and President Trump over who the fittest man – both mentally and physically – to lead the country.

LA mayor condemns protesters shouting 'death to police' outside hospital treating ambushed officers

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) on Sunday condemned protesters who reportedly yelled "death to police" outside the hospital where two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies are being treated and in critical condition after being shot.

Will Phoenix rise from the ashes? Deadly wildfires decimate Oregon town

It was when she found the dead cat that Susie McMillan finally broke down.

'I could never have envisioned this': Nearly 100 wildfires across 12 Western states force mass evacuations; at least 33 dead

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Lindsie and Brittany Cline didn't wait for an evacuation notice before fleeing their home just outside Blue River, Oregon.

Edo Election: Ganduje drums support for APC from Arewa community

Ganduje, the Chairman, APC Campaign Council for Edo polls said at an APC rally to woo the Arewa community in Benin that a vote for his party in the Edo election was a vote for peace and stability.

Fuel hike: NANS dissociates self from planned protest

Azeez Adeyemi, National Public Relations Officer of NANS, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday.

'Beat the enemy to the mark and never look back' - Rivlin on Israel Defense Prize  - Defense/Security

The Israel Defense Prize for 2020 was presented to 3 outstanding projects.

Hospital mix-up leaves sisters unaware coronavirus had killed their beloved mum

A grieving Derby family told their mum died with dementia and visited her on her deathbed were 'shocked' to later find out she had tested positive for Covid-19

Truck-related accidents: FRSC commences Operation Show Your Documents

The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.

Shofar blasted in Kfar Shiloach 84 years after '36 riots - Inside Israel

After 82 years, shofar blasts were heard again in the old synagogue in the 'Yemenite Village' of eastern Jerusalem.

We’ve perfected measures to stop money laundering, terrorism financing — Lottery DG

Essentially, the new technology-based measures are being attained through information and intelligence sharing with the relevant agencies and arms of government, according to the Head of Public Affairs for the commission, Magnus Ekechukwu, who spoke to journalists at the sideline of a workshop on Effects of Hate Speech, Fake News, Financial and Cyber crimes on National Security in Nasarawa State on behalf of the Director General of the Commission, Lanre Gbajabiamila, over the weekend.

Donald Trump Is ‘Running Short Of Time’ Ahead Of Election, CNN Analyst Says

In a Sunday analysis for CNN, John Harwood argued that Donald Trump is “running short of time” to gain support from American voters ahead of the forthcoming election in November. Hardwood ...

Two men arrested for looting during Oregon wildfires

Two men were arrested last week for suspicion of looting after leading officers on a high-speed chase in the midst of the wildfires raging in Oregon.

Winnipeg police release back-to-school safety tips

The Winnipeg Police Service has released a list of safety tips for parents and students heading back to school.

Kevin Maguire: Brexit lies prove Boris Johnson puts the 'con' in Conservatives

Our columnist says that our Prime Minister has shown complete disregard for our country with his Brexit deal rule breaking, and it is proof that he is unfit to hold a position of high power

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

TORONTO — Police say a man has died after being stabbed in the neck at a west-end Toronto mosque. The force's homicide unit is investigating after officers responded to a call around 8:40 p.m. Saturday.

Gana saw his death coming, handed over powers to second in commander – Gang member reveals

A strong and influential member of a notorious terrorist and gang leader late Terwase Akwaza AKA Gana, who identified himself..

Ex-Adamawa Gov. Ngillari dumps PDP for APC

Former Governor of Adamawa under the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr James Ngillari, has dumped PDP to All Progressives..

PDP backs Obasanjo, knocks Presidency

The PDP chairman charged President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progress Congress (APC) to stop grandstanding and do the right thing...

National Assembly postpones resumption till Sept 29

The Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Arc. Olatunde Ojo, in a statement in Abuja, said lawmakers would now resume on...

Donald Trump’s ‘Desperation’ Led Him To Accuse Joe Biden Of Drug Abuse, President’s Niece Says

Donald Trump’s “desperation” led him to make an unfounded accusation that his political opponent could be abusing drugs, the president’s niece says. As CNN reported, Mary ...

Donald Trump Is Losing To Joe Biden On ‘Mental Soundness,’ Fox News Poll Says

A Fox News poll released on Sunday showed Donald Trump losing to Joe Biden on the issue of “mental soundness,” Raw Story reported. In particular, 51 percent of likely voters surveyed said ...

Coronavirus Australia: All the lockdown changes from today

Victoria's restrictions were eased from midnight overnight - and here's everything you need to know.

Doctors warn new UK coronavirus peak 'inevitable' unless Test and Trace chaos ends

EXCLUSIVE: Medics have warned of a second Covid-19 peak within months unless the Prime Minister sorts out his Test and Trace fiasco - it comes as ministers consider telling 4.5 million at high risk to shield at home as cases rise

Utomi, Na’aba, NCFront stakeholders meet to set template for internal party democracy

The NCFront, which initiated a citizens-led and value-driven mega party process recently, announced this on Sunday in Abuja.

Diaspora group says Seyi Makinde essay competition targeted at youths

This was contained in a statement signed by the OID Spokesperson, Ayotomiwa Adebayo, and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan.

We’re reaping benefits of closure of beer parlours, brothels — LG Boss

The Chairman made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Zaria.

Police search for missing handgun accidentally left outside in Dartmouth

Police said the caller reported the missing firearm at 4 p.m. on Sunday after returning home from a cancelled planned trip to a range. 

California bar manager left with broken nose after brawl erupts over face mask enforcement

A San Diego man says he has to undergo surgery for a broken nose after being attacked for enforcing the face mask policy at the bar where he works.

L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti rips Trump’s response to wildfires: ‘This is climate change’

Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti ripped President Trump Sunday over his frequent dismissal of climate science and blaming wildfires on forest management.

Trump Nevada rally first entirely indoor rally in nearly three months

President Donald Trump is expected to rally thousands of supporters indoors on Sunday for the first time in nearly three months.

BJP appoints new office bearers in AP

Amaravati, Sep 13 : The Andhra Pradesh unit of BJP appointed a slew of office bearers for the party, headed by president Somu Veerraju on Sunday."I

West Coast wildfire smoke seen sucked into cyclone over 1,000 miles away

Satellite images show smoke from the West Coast wildfires being carried out to sea and sucked into a cyclone more than 1,000 miles offshore. The stunning images from NASA showed that instead of being

Networks boycott Trump event over his repeat breach of coronavirus guidelines

President held six rallies in month following admission that virus was deadly and ‘goes through the air’

Quebec independent investigators examine shooting of five people, including cop

A Montreal police officer and three civilians injured in a shooting in the city’s Old Port early Sunday are in stable condition

Trump calls for swift justice in shooting of ambushed deputies as manhunt intensifies in LA

President Trump argued on Sunday for tougher criminal sentencing guidelines and faster courts as the manhunt continues for the suspect in the shooting of two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies over the weekend.

Trump slams Bill de Blasio for telling New Yorkers to enjoy ‘beautiful’ day in NYC

President Trump mocked New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Twitter Sunday for telling city residents to enjoy the day amid heightened crime.

35-year-old nabbed for allegedly defiling girl

Adamawa Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl. Dahiru Shuaibu of Sabon Gari Community ...

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh: 36 more test positive in Ratlam, tally 1,390

So far all cases of Covid-19 were being dealt by the Government Medical College here including sample tests at its laboratory.

Ekiti phased reopening of schools begins Sept 21

Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday announced phased reopening of schools in the state beginning from September 21 with students in Senior Secondary School tw...

Invitation: Mailafia must be safe, says SOKAPU

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna  THE Southern Kaduna Peoples Union has warned against what it termed deliberate plot by the Department of State Services to coerce a former Deputy Governor of the Central Ban...

FG intervenes aftermath Kebbi flood to avert food crisis

Olalekan Adetayo and Okechukwu Nnodim THE Federal Government on Sunday vowed to intervene speedily in Kebbi State to avert food crisis in Nigeria, following the devastating flood that washed off o...

I didn’t ask resident doctors to forfeit salary arrears –Ikpeazu

Oladimeji Ramon Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has denied asking resident doctors in the state to forfeit their salary arrears. The Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Kalu...

PDP alleges plot to scuttle Edo election

John Alechenu, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the opposition All Progressives Congress in Edo State to scuttle the September 19, Governorship Elect...

Floods in North Sumatra force hundreds from their homes

Torrential rain has led to flooding in Merbau district of North Labuhan Batu regency, North Sumatra, causing damage to public facilities and forcing hundreds of residents from their homes.

Bribing Harvard to hire a terror apologist — with your tax dollars

Countries send billions to the Palestinian Authority . . . which then donates millions to Harvard University. The school then hires a failed, dishonest Palestinian diplomat to teach . . .

Suspect busted in Queens after ‘shots fired’ call to police

One suspect is in custody after police responded to a report of a man with a gun in College Point, cops said Sunday. Queens cops responded to 125th Street shortly before 5 p.m. for an alleged domestic

Why the left shouldn’t bash ‘populism’ and other commentary

From the left: Don’t Bash ‘Populism’ At The Guardian, Thomas Frank admits he cringes every time he hears fellow progressives treat “populism” as a “synonym for everything that is wrong”

De Blasio downplayed dire extent of NYCHA lead poisoning issue, records reveal

Newly surfaced documents reveal damning details about the scale and scope of what NYCHA knew of its serious lead issues in housing units with kids — all while Mayor Bill de Blasio downplayed the

Amid Covid, 1.19 lakh students appear for NEET in K’taka

Bengaluru, Sep 13 : Defying COVID-19 fears, as many as 1,19,587 students wrote their National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on Sunday in 298

Oman: 15-year-old boy dies of coronavirus

Ministry of Health warns against complacency among younger people

Suicide bomber kills five civilians in northern Cameroon

A suicide bomber killed 5 villagers in Cameroon, near the border with Nigeria, where jihadist groups regularly carry out attacks.

Polio-free status: Let’s sustain immunization, Bill Gates tells Nigeria

Co-chair Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates says despite the fact that the World Health Organization has certified Nigeria as Polio – free, the country must not relent in Immunization exercise on its children

NABTEB Exams: Kano Govt orders reopening of 6 colleges

Kano State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of six Technical Colleges in the state to enable their students in the exit class to participate in the forthcoming  National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examinations

Govt moves to improve air quality in Lagos

Samson Folarin The General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, has said the state government has made plans to accelerate policies that will improve the ...

Child selling case: Another doctor under police lens

Ongoing investigation revealed that Dr Ramakant had sold a baby to Tejkaran two years ago.

Ronna McDaniel Slammed For Attacking Joe Biden’s ‘Disastrous Record’ On Coronavirus

Republican Party chair Ronna Romney McDaniel is taking flak for criticizing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for his record on the coronavirus, Raw Story reported. “Joe Biden ...

Ige: They killed my father out of jealousy ― Muyiwa Ige

A lot of his peers didn’t like him because they could not understand young people which he did. But, that was the essence of Bola Ige

IIM Indore to train school teachers in time, stress, self management

A department official said Covid has thrown new challenges for all segments of society.

"Their Passion Led Me To Where I Am Today": Kamala Harris On Grandparents

On the occasion of Grandparents Day on Sunday, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris posted an old picture of her grandparents.

Farmers' wing of TMC to organise protests on Sept 16

The farmers' wing of TMC will organise protests across West Bengal on Wednesday alleging that the BJP government at the Centre is depriving the state of its funds despite huge losses caused by

Arunachal: Tirap district administration facilitates free transportation for NEET aspirants

Tirap district administration on Sunday arranged free transportation facility for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants of the district.

Selangor police: Woman murdered in viralled video is not a cop

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Police have denied allegations that a police officer from the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters was the person seen brutally murdered in a video which went viral on social media yesterday. Selangor Criminal Investigation Department head Datuk Fadzil Ahmat said...

Three things we learned from: PAS Muktamar 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — This year’s PAS Muktamar, or annual congress, is the first to take place after the Islamist party became part of the federal government in March. It, however, still chose to hold the event in its traditional homebase of Kelantan even though the Muslimat wing had opted...

Donald Trump's campaign defends holding first indoor rally in three months TONIGHT in Nevada after last one in Tulsa saw staff and Secret Service agents test positive for COVID

President Donald Trump's campaign is defending holding its first indoor rally in months on Sunday in Nevada after its last one in Tulsa saw several staffers and Secret Service agents test positive for COVID.

CBAAC DG seeks end to slavery, racism

Dayo Ojerinde The Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation, Ms Olubunmi Amao, has called for an end to slavery and racism against the black people. Amao, during a publ...

Commissioner deploys 1,000 policemen for Edo election

Deji Lambo The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has deployed 1,000 policemen to provide security during the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. The state Police Pub...

APGA delegation visits Eze, party says they’re on their own

Tony Okafor, Awka There is tension within the ranks of the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance following a recent visit of top-ranking members of the party to businessman,...

Chouhan calls Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh as 'modern thugs'

Chouhan calls Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh as 'modern thugs': Attacking previous Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday termed Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh as

Nearly Two-Thirds Of Americans Disapprove Of Donald Trump’s Handling Of Coronavirus, Poll Says

An ABC News-Ipsos poll released on Sunday found that almost two-thirds of Americans surveyed disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, The Hill reported. In particular, ...

Police desperate to identify woman dragged along by car in serious 'hit and run'

The woman was dragged along Strathmore Avenue in Harehills, Leeds by a silver Vauxhall Astra earlier today and police are now trying to identify her to tell her family

Trump courts Hispanic voters in Las Vegas with blistering attack on Biden

President Trump on Sunday made his case to Hispanic voters at a “Latinos for Trump” roundtable in Las Vegas — often at the expense of his Democratic challenger. “While Joe

Covid-19 update: Only 20 Covid-19 deaths reported, with 1,579 new cases identified

The total number of recoveries is 577,906 which translates 88,9%.

Conor McGregor arrested: Pictures show moment UFC star spoken to by police after sexual assault allegation

These photos show police appearing on the quai d'honneur on Friday morning to summon McGregor

Kuwait: 6-year-old girl's body found in water tank

Gruesome discovery made after child went missing on Friday

Serious crash blocks traffic on Highway 59 Sunday afternoon: RCMP

Selkirk RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Hwy. 59 and Hwy. 4 Sunday at 1:15 p.m.

Wizards' John Wall apologizes for gang signs in video

Wizards guard John Wall apologized in a Twitter post Sunday after a video surfaced of him throwing up gang signs at a New York City party on Saturday night.

Edo Election: Don’t sell your votes, Ize-Iyamu tells electorate

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Edo governorship election has urged the electorate in the state not to sell their votes come Sept. 19.

Edo 2020: I want INEC to conduct free, fair elections, says Obaseki

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the Edo governorship election, Gov. Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday expressed belief that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), would conduct free, fair and credible elections in Edo. Obaseki stated this when he played host to the Senate Committee on (INEC), on a courtesy visit to the […]

Russia, China, Iran moving to hack 2020 US elections – Microsoft

A Russian military hacking group that was caught meddling in the 2016 presidential race has shifted tactics ahead of the November election, Microsoft said Thursday. Hackers in China and Iran have also stepped up efforts to obtain password information for people involved in the campaigns of President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, theRead More

Kota Kinabalu traders tell Sabah election candidates to walk the talk

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 14 — It’s only been one day since official campaigning began, but candidates of the Api Api state constituency have already hit the ground running with programmes starting as early as 7.30am on a quiet Sunday morning here. With the masses thronging the popular Gaya...

Philippines deports US Marine pardoned for transgender killing

MANILA, Sept 14 — A US marine convicted of killing a transgender woman in the Philippines was deported yesterday after being pardoned by President Rodrigo Duterte. Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton was halfway through his maximum 10-year prison term for the 2014 murder when Duterte this week...

Bhopal: 32 cars and 8 buses pressed to transport NEET aspirants

District administration had made separate transport arrangement for students from Bhopal and those coming from outside the state capital.

M1 motorists warned of lengthy delays after multi-vehicle crash

UPDATE @ 8.30AM | One person has been hospitalised following a multivehicle crash on the M1 this morning. It happened in the northbound lanes near exit 45 around 7.45am. Initial reports suggested at…

Jeffrey Epstein May Have Amassed His Fortune Through Investments From Ghislaine Maxwell’s Father Robert

A report from the New York Post this week suggested that Jeffrey Epstein's millions of dollars may have been accrued through the help of Ghislaine

Madhya Pradesh: Central discom first to adopt e-office in India

More than a dozen IT applications are operational in central discom along with the e-office system.

Madhya Pradesh: Over 7,000 villages missing from PM crop insurance portal

More than two weeks have passed since the deadline ended while thousands of farmers have yet to be registered.

Man warned for wearing MAGA hat when voting in Georgia

A man in Georgia who wore a “Make America Great Again” hat to vote in 2016 received a letter of instruction for violation of a law against campaigning at polling sites, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

COVID-19: People could be getting immunity from coronavirus by wearing masks - study

Those who contract COVID-19 may not become as sick.

Mossad chief: Great excitement, this is an exciting trip - Inside Israel

Before taking off for Washington, Mossad chief speaks about the contacts on peace with other countries.

Amid increasing COVID alarm, packed services held at Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters - Haredi Community ‏

Chabad's 770 headquarters in Brooklyn packed with worshippers Saturday night, despite calls to avoid crowded spaces.

Hey Sydney, Get Ready For Beach Drones To Ensure You’re Social Distancing All Fkn Summer

Surf Life Saving NSW will use its drones to suss crowding on popular beaches through the warmer months.

Sydney Swans Player Elijah Taylor Arrested Following ‘Extremely Serious’ Allegations By Ex-GF

Elijah Taylor has been arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful assault occasioning bodily harm.

Polio fight: Bill Gates, Dangote hail Zulum, Buni

The Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates and Chairman, Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote have praised ..

Test labs now 71 in 36 states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced the inclusion of two new laboratories to its Molecular Laboratory ...

Lagos deserves special status, says Abiru

Lagos East All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate Tokunbo Abiru has said Lagos State deserves a special status as a former...

Senator urges unity in Adamawa APC

Chairman Senate Committee on Sustainable Development Goals Aishatu Ahmed (Binani) has advised leaders and members ...

Police: Deputy's gun accidentally fires in diner, injures 2

CAMDEN, N.Y. — An upstate New York police deputy’s gun accidentally discharged in a restaurant and injured two people Saturday, according to state police.

Man dies after crashing into lorry protecting car on M5

Driver of car arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Supporting London businesses with new Covid compliant scheme

Without a doubt, food and retail premises in central London have suffered hugely during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Understandably, customer facing

PM seeks unequivocal support of MPs over India-China conflict at monsoon session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a clear message should go out that the entire country is standing with our soldiers.Modi said a vaccine against covid-19 should be developed at the earliest in an effort to bring everyone out of the current situation

Happy Hindi Diwas 2020: PM Modi, Amit Shah And Others Greet People

Hindi Day 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, other ministers and leaders greeted the people of India on Hindi Diwas today. September 14, every year, is observed as Hindi Diwas in the country. The Hindi language was first adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India as the official language on this day in 1949.

Lost In Translation? Actor Suriya's NEET Comment Is Contempt, Says Judge

A Madras High Court judge has levelled contempt allegations against popular southern star Suriya Sivakaumar who on Sunday took on the court over the recent death of three medical aspirants by suicide on a single day in Tami Nadu.

Buy the Best Face Masks by Romsons at Smart Medical Buyer

Established in 1952, Romsons Scientific and Surgical Industries began as a partnership between Late Shri. Ram Lal Khanna and his sons in Amritsar.

Dutch euthanasia supporter warns UK of to be wary of 'slippery slope to random killing of defenceless people'

A champion of the Dutch euthanasia system has admitted that British critics are right to warn that assisted dying is a slippery slope to 'random killing of the defenceless'.

Buy the Best Face Masks by Romsons at Smart Medical Buyer

Established in 1952, Romsons Scientific and Surgical Industries began as a partnership between Late Shri. Ram Lal Khanna and his sons in Amritsar. Romsons has been a major driving force behind the revolution in the healthcare sector. The company began by the production of lab equipment and machinery such as reusable surgical devices. In 1962, […]

Fraudsters target victims by hijacking Google's search engine with phoney financial adverts, consumer group finds

Investigators discovered the scams after searches for terms such as 'top Isa' and 'best bonds'.

DAILY MAVERICK WEBINAR: Covid-19 may have already infected 20 million in South Africa, says Prof Madhi

Up to 40% of people living in SA’s densely populated areas had probably been infected by the coronavirus, vaccinologist and member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee, Professor Shabir Madhi, said during a Daily Maverick webinar on Sunday.

'Disgusted' Scots Strictly star Joe McFadden quits PureGym over lack of Covid hygiene care

The Scots actor said he was so disgusted with standards at his local PureGym he was giving up his membership.

Chief Justice Mogoeng says he is hands-off in alleged Goliath assassination plot investigation

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has denied that he personally ordered extra security for Western Cape Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath after an alleged assassination plot was uncovered. He also denied sending officials to investigate the plot.

No let-up now on protecting each other against Covid-19 or we'll all pay later

Record View says our reporter being among first to get alert on Scotland’s new coronavirus contact tracing system app reminds us this virus is real and infecting more and more of us.

Nation stands behind troops, hope Parliaments sends same message: PM Modi

Hope Parliament will unitedly send the message that the nation stands behind our soldiers guarding our borders, PM Narendra Modi said before the start of Monsoon Session on Monday.

To understand Russian President Vladimir Putin, we must see the world through his eyes

John Hulsman argues that for us to truly understand Vladimir Putin, we must see the world through the Russian President's eyes.

Delhi police on riots investigation: Those raising questions can go to court

The Delhi Police has released a statement saying that those raising questions can take it up in the court of law.

Pokhriyal hails grit of 'Atma Nirbhar' students, says 90% candidates sat for NEET 2020

Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Sunday said that around 85-90% students appeared at the NEET exam despite the coronavirus pandemic. He said this 'reflects the tenacity and grit of young'.

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Rio Tinto is set to review agreements with traditional landowners in Australia.

'Under control, yet concerning:' Quebec reports 279 new cases of COVID-19

MONTREAL — Quebec reported 279 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total to 64,986 cases since the pandemic began. The province said one additional death attributed to the novel coronavirus was also recorded in the previous 24 hours.

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.

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 […]

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. ​

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Kilmainham, south Dublin

A teenager is currently in custody in Kevin Street Garda Station

Calls for independent inquiry into ‘inadequate’ youth offending service

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Covid-19 update: 1,417 new cases, 13 deaths in Telangana

A total of 2,479 persons recovered on Sunday, taking the overall recoveries in the State to 1,27,007 at a recovery rate of 80 percent.

EP Jayarajan's wife breaks quarantine to open bank locker after son's pictures with Swapna emerge

Indira opened the locker at the bank shortly after central agencies launched an investigation into pictures that emerged showing her son with Swapna.gold smuggling. E.P. Jayarajan. Swapna Suresh. Kerala Bank. Kerala Government.Kerala News. Regional News

Odisha Matric Supplementary Exam 2020 Begins

The Matric supplementary exam and State Open School Certificate (SOSC) exams, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, began from today.

ODT quiz: September 14

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Monday, September 14.

Odisha State BJP President Samir Mohanty Tests Covid Positive

The Odisha state president of BJP Samir Mohanty has tested Covid positive. The information about the same was provided by the politician on his official twitter handle. Samir Mohanty Tests Covid Positive, Samir Mohanty Covid Positive, Samir Mohanty BJP, BJP President Covid Positive, BJP President, kalinga tv live,kalinga news,kalingatv,odia news live,news,latest news,odia news,odisha news,odia newspaper,oriya news,odisha latest news,ajira odia news

Veteran and newcomer women candidates in battle for Kukusan in Sabah state election

TAWAU, Sept 14 — The new seat of Kukusan is witnessing a clash between a veteran and a newcomer in the 16th Sabah state election. And if the 12,640 voters in the constituency are looking for a woman representative in the September 26 polls, it’s a toss-up...

Suhakam: Form RCI immediately to investigate judicial misconduct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged for the immediate set-up of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) in efforts to restore trust and confidence in the country’s judicial system. In a statement today,...

PAS not contesting Sabah poll? It’s strategic, Annuar Musa says

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa has now suggested that PAS’ exclusion from contesting the Sabah election is part of the opposition’s political strategy. Annuar compared the move to BN not contesting the Sarawak election, saying that the...

Oldest candidate in Sabah state election, aged 75, proves age is just a number

SEMPORNA, Sept 14 — It has been Taraji Ahmad’s long-time dream to contest in a state election which is finally realised at the ripe old age of 75. The oldest candidate in the 16th Sabah state election who is vying for the Bugaya seat said he is still capable and in...

Late singer Sandra Dianne’s mother hits back after unkind comment made over daughter’s tragic death

PETALING JAYA, Sept 14 — Sabahan singer Sandra Dianne’s tragic death last Friday has made headlines all over social media. Sandra, whose real name is Alessandra Dianne Ampuria and was a participant of reality talent show Big Stage, died at Putrajaya Hospital after being involved in an accident...

Environment and Water Ministry gets new muscle to fight polluters

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — The federal government is setting up a new enforcement unit tasked with preventing environmental crimes, minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man announced today. He said the environmental crime prevention unit will be parked under his Ministry of Environment and Water (MEWA)...

Charged up TRS to corner Centre in Parliament

A charged up TRS brigade is all set to corner the BJP government at the Centre on promises not kept and the brazen step-motherly treatment it has been meting out to Telangana State, during the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Monday.

A rock wall saves a Makiki couple’s life from an out of control speeding car

The incident is highlighting speeding problems and street racing in downtown residential neighborhoods.

Oba of Benin seeks protection for corps members

The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has called for the protection of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members that will be deployed for...

‘INEC, security operatives should obey law’

The President of the Edo Community Leaders in the FCT, Dickson Omoregie, briefing reporters in Abuja, also enjoined politicians in Edo State.

Oyetola’s revolution  

It is commendable that the Oyetola administration initiated the review based on popular revolt. It demonstrates the importance of...

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.

Uber faces a make-or-break legal challenge in London this week

Ride-hailing company faces tough challenge from taxi drivers' group

Hundreds of veterans rally against ‘intolerant hooliganism’ by Sena ‘criminals’

New Delhi, Sep 13 : Hundreds of veterans including a Retired Air Chief Marshal, 3 Retired Vice Admirals and 5 Air Marshals have jointly come out in

Police alerted to vomiting patrons, COVID-19 breaches at Dunedin bar

They originally attended due to reports of cannabis use.

Man arrested for trying to rob convenience store across road from koban

A 67-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after attempting to rob a convenience store across the street from a koban (police box) in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture. According to police, the incident occurred at around 6:55 a.m. at a FamilyMart convenience store, Sankei Shimbun reported. Police said Yoshio Miyauchi, an unemployed…

Whistleblower's claims on Russian interference fit pattern

A whistleblower's allegation that he was pressured to suppress intelligence about Russian election interference is the latest in a series of similar accounts involving former Trump administration officials, raising concerns the White House risks undercutting efforts to stop such intrusions if it plays down the seriousness of the problem.

Health and Disability Commissioner: Rest home resident given 'suboptimal' care by nurse during final months

The rest home also failed to provide the elderly woman with appropriate care.

Survivor recalls horror after Congo mine collapse

Recovery efforts to continue on Monday.

UK weather forecast: Brits to sizzle in 48-hour 31C heatwave before abrupt end to summer

If predictions come true, it will be the first time September has hit 30C or above for four years - but the heat wave is not expected to last long with temperatures quickly dipping

‘We were in tears’: Stress of buying a home during Covid-19

After 18 months of scrimping, saving and sharing a bed with their four-year-old daughter, Kim and Mark O’Reilly had one simple goal in mind: buy a modest family home.

Ten things you can do to minimise your chances of catching Covid-19

As the numbers diagnosed with Covid-19 creep up again and with winter looming it appears this pandemic will continue to dominate our daily lives for some time. There is a glut of information online about how to protect yourself from getting Covid-19 and there are many experts advising us on how we can minimise our chances of catching this virus. However, getting your information from reliable sources that are familiar with international, national as well as local guidelines and protocols is vital.

Virus, Floyd killing hamper crime fighting in Minneapolis

Farji Shaheer stopped making hospital visits in mid-March, his critical face-to-face contacts with victims of violence halted by the social distancing brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.

Motorway rape incident investigation on right track: Fayyaz ul Hassan

Motorway rape incident investigation on right track: Fayyaz ul Hassan

Shia Muslims take to Twitter to share how they faced harassment and hatred in Sunni-majority Pakistan

On Friday, thousands of Sunni extremists hit the streets of Karachi to lead anti-Shia protests, thereby escalating tensions between the two Islamic sects and sparking fears of a series of violent events. | OpIndia News

'India of 2020 is a wake-up call for China'

'India of 2020 is a wake-up call for China'. 'The leverage created by the Indian military must not be lost.'

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 ...

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.

‘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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Michigan widow lost $30K to scammers after burying husband

They beat her when she was down.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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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.

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...]

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

‘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.

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 […]

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.

15-year-old succumbs to COVID-19 in Oman

A 15-year-old child succumbed to COVID-19 two nights ago

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 […]

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,…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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

India shows the way in checkmating a rampaging China

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

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.

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.

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.

Sabah state election: BN and PN harnessing the power of social media

TAWAU, Sept 14 — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are utilising social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in the battle for the hearts and minds of voters in the 16th Sabah state election. Social media have assumed a more important role this time around because...

International flights on September 14: Here are the flights operated by Air India under Vande Bharat Mission

International flights: Check flights leaving for and from India to bring back stranded Indians.

A day after her death, woman gets +ve result for COVID test

Shocked family demands inquiry, action against staff at the PCMC-run centre she visited for delaying callback

IRA discussed killing Kevin Myers former journalist claims

CONTROVERSIAL journalist Kevin Myers has claimed the IRA discussed killing him on two occasions.

PM Modi hails Bihar as "powerhouse" of talent, inaugurates 3 petroleum projects ahead of polls

Modi's praise of alliance partner Kumar came weeks ahead of the elections that are likely in October-November, as he dedicated three petroleum projects worth nearly Rs 900 crore to people. These included a gas pipeline that extended from Durgapur in West Bengal to Banka in Bihar.

Two charged after man, 28, was stabbed to death in Gateshead

Daryl Fowler's family said they were 'devastated' by his death.

Mumbai police inspector dies of Covid-19; toll 75

The number of Covid-19 deaths in the Mumbai Police force reached 75 on Sunday with a 53-year- old inspector succumbing to the infection, an official said. The deceased inspector was attached to

Confusion trails drowning of two in Lagos flood

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, on Sunday, continued the search for two residents said to have been swept away by flood at Oyebanjo Solarin Street, ...

Tripura: COVID-19 fatality rises to 200

Six more people in Tripura died of COVID-19 complications on Sunday, taking the state's overall death toll to 200.

Drug probe: Sleuths quiz Cong leader in Hubballi

The officials also on Sunday took actors Dwivedi and Sanjjanaa Galrani to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) office in Madiwala where the officials questioned them for over three hours in connection with the messages and contacts retrieved from their mobile phones.

Did we really need the hard lockdown? Experts disagree

Discovery Health says 16,000 deaths averted by imposition of restrictions.

Treasury ‘the worst’ – SACP deputy general secretary

Solly Mapaila's comments came at an online media briefing about the outcome of the SACP central committee meeting.

Sachin Tendulkar lends support to 560 children from economically weaker background

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has partnered with 'NGO Parivar' to support 560 tribal children from economically backward sections.

SAAF jet issue: Ace’s latest weapon against Cyril?

If the ANC delegation was able to resolve the political crisis in Zimbabwe, that could justify their use of a state aircraft.

Vote Parti Cinta Sabah to be ‘masters’ in own state, Anifah Aman tells Sabahans

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 14 — With 12 days to polling, Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president Datuk Seri Anifah Aman courted voters by telling them they could be “masters” in their home state if they chose his party. The former Umno leader acknowledged that PCS is “new”, but expressed confidence in...

Social media campaigns less effective in Sabah, Shafie says

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Parti Warisan Sabah president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has admitted that any political campaigning using social media for the state election will not have a big impact due to the limited internet availability there. Shafie reportedly said as a result, 80 per cent of...

Left-Congress tie-up to be a game-changer, won't let 2021 polls be cakewalk for TMC, BJP: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a bitter critic of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said his focus would be to eat into the vote share of both the TMC and the BJP, and restore secular ethos in the state, which has long been

Previously detained under ISA, Warisan’s Sekong candidate says not a terrorist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — One of Parti Warisan Sabah’s candidate in the state poll has denied being a religious extremist, after his previous detention under the now abolished Internal Security Act (ISA) for four years came to light. The Star reported Alias Sani, who is contesting the Sekong...

Splitting Malay votes? Syed Saddiq tells Dr M his youth-led party is for all Malaysians, not one race

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has denied his youth-centric party will divide Malay voters as claimed by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Instead, the former Bersatu Youth leader told his former mentor that while his yet-to-be-registered party may be...

Man caught on video riding motorcycle with feet remanded, say police

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — A man, who was caught on a video which went viral, riding a motorcycle with his feet on the handlebars and a packet of drinks in his hand along Jalan Kuching here recently, is now in remand. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief...

Covid-19 pandemic and the rule of law — Leonard Yeoh and Nurul Qarirah

SEPTEMBER 14 — Malaysia had made numerous features in international media this year, with high praise for making great strides in managing the Covid-19 outbreak. The government had acted swiftly to put the spread of Covid-19 under control, by putting in place not only movement restrictions but...

Basic amenities, infrastructure still big issues in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 14 — Basic amenities and infrastructure, such as clean water supply, electricity, roads and mobile telecommunication network coverage are still big issues in Sabah today. Those are the issues that have been the hot topics of discussions among various quarters, including...

DAP Sabah’s Jannie Lasimbang urges Sabahans to vote for good future governance

PENAMPANG, Sept 14 — Focus on voting for good future governance and not on people who have a “PhD” (doctorate) in stirring the native sentiment for political leverage, urged incumbent Kapayan assemblywoman and DAP Sabah Women chief Jannie Lasimbang. Lasimbang claimed although the Kapayan...

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