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Woman To Lead Rochester Police After Daniel Prude's Death
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren tapped a Black woman to become the new interim city police chief, saying Saturday she will bring a fresh approach to policing amid the tumultuous aftermath to Daniel Prudes death.
COVID: 54 More Deaths, 1,588 New Cases In Punjab
Fifty-four more fatalities due to COVID-19 pushed the toll to 3,188 in Punjab while 1,588 new cases took the infection tally to 1,08,684 on Saturday. Ten deaths were reported from Mohali, eight from Jalandhar, six each from Ludhiana and Amritsar, fi...
Two Senior J&K Officials Suspended in Rs 250 Crore Bank Fraud Case
The officials said two separate suspension orders were issued on Saturday against the officials by the General Administration Department (GAD).
'India is Biggest Vaccine Producer': At UNGA, Modi Assures Help to Nations Against Virus Crisis
PM Modi said that India was moving ahead with phase 3 clinical trials. India will also help all the countries in enhancing their cold chain and storage capacities for the delivery of the vaccines, the prime minister added.
3 Tourists From Delhi Lose Way On Trek To Neelkanth Peak In Uttarakhand, Rescued
Three tourists from Delhi, who lost their way on a trek to Neelkanth peak in Uttarakhand, have been rescued, police said on Saturday. The tourists had lost their way on Friday, the office of the Chamoli Superintendent of Police said.
Over 1,230 Litres Of Illicit Liquor Seized In Amritsar
The Punjab police on Saturday claimed to have seized 1,230.8 litres of illicit liquor from nine storage and distribution centres in Amritsar. As part of a special drive against illegal liquor trade, the police detected nine illicit liquor distribution c...
Despite Covid-19, 71% Millennials Ready to Travel Within India in Next 6 Months: Survey
The survey revealed that contrary to perception, millennials are very much interested in exploring 'Incredible India' more than ever, provided they are given hassle-free seamless travel experiences. About 42 per cent millennials said they find lack of pro...
Activist Akhil Gogoi Says Assam Police Paper Leak Much Bigger Scam Than Vyapam, Alleges Involvement of BJP
Akhil Gogoi, the adviser of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti(KMSS) who is lodged in jail in two NIA cases, is being treated at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for different ailments after recovering from COVID-19.
Record Surge In COVID-19 Cases In Slovakia
Bratislava (Slovakia)(AP) Slovakia is facing a record surge of coronavirus infections with the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassing 500 in one day for the first time. The Slovak Health Ministry says the day-on-day increase was 552 on Frida...
Amarinder Mourns Death Of Economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday mourned the death of eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, wife of noted economist and former Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia, passed away on Sa...
Maithripala Sirisena Should Take Responsibility for Easter Sunday Attack, Says Ex-police Chief
Sri Lankan police have arrested over 200 suspects in connection with the bombings. Links between the NTJ and the Islamic State (IS) were later established.
Maine Lobster Business Salvaged Its Summer Despite Pandemic
Maine's lobster fishermen braced for a difficult summer this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but then the unexpected happened. They kept catching lobsters, and people kept buying them.
Early Vote Shows Signs Of Black Voters' Shift To Mail Voting
Shirley DixonMosley had never sent a ballot through the mail. She always treasured casting her ballot in person. But for November's election, she voted early and by mail because she didn't want to take any chances.
NCPCR Directs 8 States to Start Sending Children Placed in Child Care Homes Back to Their Families
NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said this exercise will be carried out in a phased manner beginning with these eight states and it will be then executed in the rest of the country.
India to Spend $15 Million to Boost Buddhist Ties in Sri Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the offer during a virtual summit with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Mahinda Rajapaksa.
New Labour Codes Have 'Weakened' Trade Unions, Removed 'Security Net' for Workers: Congress
Describing the three labour codes passed by Parliament as "antilabour", the Congress on Saturday attacked the government, alleging the legislations have "weakened" trade unions and removed the "security net" for workers. Parliament on Wednesday approved...