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Biden campaign raises $48 million in 48 hours after naming Kamala Harris as VP choice
The campaign of Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has raised $48 million in the 48 hours since he named U.S. Senator Kamala Harris the Democratic vice presidential nominee, a campaign spokesman told Reuters late on Thursday.
People should not fear spread of COVID-19 in food, packaging - WHO
The World Health Organization said on Thursday it saw no evidence of coronavirus being spread by food or packaging and urged people not to be afraid of the virus entering the food chain.
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria Reviews Operational Preparedness of IAF at Frontline Base
The Chief of Air Staff urged the air warriors to maintain the highest standards of readiness, the IAF said in a statement without naming the airbase he visited.
About 1.5 Lakh People in Odisha's Berhampur Have Developed Antibodies against Covid-19: Sero Survey
Twenty-three per cent of the people in the high-risk category were found to have developed antibodies against COVID-19, the survey found.
Bihar Floods: Death Toll Mounts to 25, Lakhs Affected; Darbhanga Worst-hit District
Inundation by overflowing rivers with origins in Nepal appeared to have slowed down, causing the number of those hit by the calamity to rise by less than a lakh.
Senior Journalist Working with News Agency PTI Found Dead in Ranchi
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Union minister Arjun Munda were among others who condoled the untimely demise of the senior journalist.
ED and CBI Urge Delhi HC to Take Up 2G Scam Appeals Out-of-turn
The ASG said he has concluded his arguments in the CBI's case and will make small arguments in the ED matter.
Civil Society Bodies, Academicians to Come Together for Virtual Janta Parliament to Discuss Covid-19 Crisis
At a press briefing, the civil rights organisation members elaborated on different topics they will be covering through the week from August 16 to 21.
Modi Replaces Vajpayee as Longest-Serving Non-Cong PM Ever, Says BJP; 4th Leader to Hold Top Post for That Long
Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh, all from the Congress, are the three longest serving Indian prime minister in that order.
Communal Slurs, Sexual Abuse & Mute Cops: On-duty Journalists Recount Mob Attack at Delhi's Bhajanpura
The journalists, who had gone to follow up on their story over an incident on the day of the Ayodhya event, said the Delhi Police has still not registered an FIR in the matter.
Special Report: A collapsing economy and a family feud pile pressure on Syria's Assad
In May, Syrian tycoon Rami Makhlouf, a cousin and longtime ally of President Bashar alAssad, took a once unimaginable step.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Trump Relaxes H-1B Visa Restrictions and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: US relaxes H-1B restrictions to allow visa holders to return to pre-ban jobs; record single-day spike of 67,000 cases pushes India's Covid-19 tally closer to 24 lakh; PM Modi launches platform for...
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari Asks Universities to Spread Awareness on Organ Donation
Koshyari has asked vice chancellors of universities inthe state to create awareness about organ donation among students, teachers, staff and the general publi.
In One Week, Delhi Sees Increased Demand for Covid-19 Beds amid Uptick in Cases
Delhi reported 1,113 new coronavirus cases pushing the caseload to over 1.48 lakh, while the death toll has increased to 4,153, authorities said on Wednesday.
Five Members of a Family Burnt Alive in Karnataka Bus Accident
The five deceased passengers are Sheela, 35, and her two children, Samruddha, 5, and Sparsha, 8, Sheela's sister Kavita, 30, and her daughter Rishita, 3
CRPF Inspector Shoots Self with Service Rifle in Srinagar, Injured
Inspector M Damodharan of 141 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) shot himself with his service weapon early on Wednesday in the camp located in the old building of Shergari police station.