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BJP is the Biggest Pandemic: Mamata Banerjee Slams 'Evil Force' for Trying to Flare Up Tensions in Bengal
Banerjee, who is also the TMC supremo, further said that the BJP was not bothered about the well-being of people, and was only interested in seizing power.
Global Watchdog Proposes Tax Overhaul For Big Tech
A global economic watchdog on Monday proposed an overhaul of international tax rules to make sure big tech companies pay their dues, and warned that failure to adopt it would make the economic recovery from COVID19 harder.
Prince Harry Opens Up On Education, Being A Father In Interview With Malala
Britain's Prince Harry joined wife Meghan Markle for an interview with Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai to throw his weight behind her campaign in favour of girls' education around the world. The 36-year-old Duke of Sussex, now based in Los Angeles sin...
Federal Judge Upholds Minnesota’s Extended Ballot Counting
A federal judge has upheld a state court agreement that extends Minnesota's deadline for counting absentee ballots by seven days.
Automotive and Real Estate Sectors Need Suspension of GST For At Least 6 Months: PwC Report
To reassure states regarding protection of their fiscal autonomy, the government had initially decided to keep petroleum products outside the ambit of GST till revenue collections stabilise.
Bag Santa And The Elves? A Holiday Hiring Slump Takes Shape
When the pandemic blew a hole in the U.S. labor market last spring, the hope was for a quick return to normal.
Government Stake Is One Of Several Options - Thyssenkrupp CEO
Thyssenkrupp will consider all options, including the government taking a stake, in its plans to fix its ailing steel unit, Chief Executive Martina Merz said.
Mumbai University Reschedules All UG, PG Exams Due to Power Outage in City, to Conduct on October 18
Students appearing for the examination should note that the timings of the test will remain the same.
Former TRS MP Kavitha Wins T'gana Legislative Council Bypoll
Former TRS MP K Kavitha, daughter of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, on Monday won the bypoll to the Telangana Legislative Councilfrom Nizamabad Local Authorities' constituency. The counting of votes in the by-election, held on October 9, was taken...
Philippine Congress Enters Crisis Over Leadership Standoff
A large faction of Philippine legislators in the House of Representatives elected a new leader Monday, but the incumbent speaker declared the vote a travesty in a tense political standoff between two allies of the president.
Film Personalities Urge Mumbaikars To Keep Calm' Amid Major Power Outage
As Mumbai came to standstill after a grid failure caused a major power outage across the megapolis on Monday, Hindi cine personalities including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, actors Ali Fazal, Nimrat Kaur and filmmaker Kunal Kohli urged people to stay calm....
Large Parts of Mumbai Face Major Power Outage; Local Trains Held Up
In a tweet, Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) said, The electric supply is interrupted due to TATAs incoming electric supply failure.
'Benevolent Fun Dictator': Vijay Deverakonda Shares New Video After Controversial ‘Dictatorship’ Remark
Vijay Deverakonda courted controversy for saying that only dictatorship can bring about a change in society and that he would like to be a dictator if at all he plans to enter politics.
Hong Kong Leader Postpones Annual Policy Address Until After Trip To Beijing
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Monday she will postpone her annual policy address, initially scheduled for Wednesday, to first hold a trip to Beijing to discuss China's support for the financial hub's economic recovery.
Man Kills Grandmother Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Maharashtra
On Sunday, the accused purportedly hit his grandmother with an axe several times and then fled from the house, an official at the district police control room said.
Israeli Actress Gal Gadot's Casting as Egyptian Queen Cleopatra in Hollywood Film Sparks Criticism
Israeli actress Gal Gadot's casting as Egyptian queen Cleopatra in an upcoming Hollywood film has sparked a debate as to whether she is right for the role.