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Nikola Founder Steps Down As Executive Chair In Short-seller Claims Row
U.S. electrictruck maker Nikola Corp's founder Trevor Milton has stepped down as executive chairman, the company said on Sunday, as it battles allegations from a shortseller that it misled investors and automakers.
'Leave it to Govt or Make Rules for Digital Media First': Centre to SC in Sudarshan TV Controversy
The government's response, through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has come on a query by the top court on the need to regulate electronic media, following the controversy surrounding Sudarshan TV's programme on entry of Muslims in civil ser...
Rupee Rises 11 Paise to 73.34 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
On Friday, the rupee strengthened by 21 paise to close at more than one-week high of 73.45 against the US dollar. "Overall, we are likely to see another week where the price action in USD-INR could remain confined in a range of 73.10-73.90," said Abhishek...
Govt Announces MSP Hike of Rs 50-300 Per Quintal for Rabi Crops to Placate Angry Farmers
While the MSP for wheat goes up by Rs 50, chana will fetch Rs 250 more and masoor Rs 300 more. The MSP for mustard has been hiked by Rs 225.
Sensex, Nifty Slightly Lower As Surging Cases, Farm Bill Worry Investors
Indian shares were muted on Monday as gains in IT stocks helped offset losses in other sectors, while surging domestic cases of the novel coronavirus and the passage of a contentious farm bill by lawmakers kept investors cautious.
Tropical Storm Beta Forecast To Make Landfall Monday
Tropical storm conditions were expected to begin Monday morning in parts of Texas and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Beta slowly worked its way into a part of the country that's already been drenched and battered during this year's exceptionally busy hurrica...
Nebraska Man Charged In Protester's Death Dies By Suicide
Omaha (US) (AP) A white business owner charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black man during protests in Nebraska has died by suicide days after his indictment, his attorney said Sunday. Jacob Gardner, of Omaha, Nebraska, was found dead Sund...
Gold Prices Firm As Tepid Dollar Lends Support
Gold prices edged higher on Monday, helped by a softer dollar while investors looked forward to speeches by Federal Reserve policymakers due this week for further clues on the U.S. central bank's approach to inflation.
Bryson DeChambeau Blasts Way To US Open Title
Mamaroneck (US) (AP) What was supposed to be a typical US Open produced a most unconventional champion. Bryson DeChambeau was not the least bit concerned by the narrow fairways or the ankle-deep rough that shape Winged Foot into historically the toughe...
Anurag Kashyap's Former Wife Calls MeToo Charge Against Him the 'Cheapest Stunt'
Aarti Bajaj, first wife of Anurag Kashyap, has come out in support of the filmmaker, who has been accused by budding actress Payal Ghosh for sexual harassment.
Whale Swims Free Of Crocodile-filled Australian River
A humpback whale has found its way back to sea weeks after it got lost in a murky, crocodileinfested river in northern Australia.
2 Nabbed Near Bangladesh Border With Maps Having Suspicious Markings
Two persons were nabbed from near the Bangladesh border in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district with maps having suspicious markings, the BSF said on Sunday. Around 500 yaba tablets, a banned narcotics, and a bike were also found in the possession...
6 Held In Kolkata With Illegal Arms Following Arrests Of Al-Qaeda Operatives
The Kolkata Police held six people with illegal arms from different parts of the city following the arrest of al-Qaeda operatives by the National Investigation Agency, a senior officer said on Sunday. The police also held 74 more people against whom non...
COVID-19: Three Vaccine Candidates In Different Stages Of Clinical Trial, Vardhan Tells Parliament
The government is giving all necessary support for development of a vaccine against the novel coronavirus in the country and three vaccine candidates are in different phases of clinical trial, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Parliament on Sunday. R...
Rabada Pulls Off Super Over Win For Capitals Against KXIP After Stoinis' All-round Brilliance
Kagiso Rabada once again proved to be the 'King of Super Over' after Marcus Stoinis' star turn with both bat and ball ensured a thrilling Super Over win for Delhi Capitals in an IPL encounter against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. It was Stoinis whose late a...
Second Republican Senator Breaks Ranks With Trump On Plans For Supreme Court Appointment
A second Republican in the U.S. Senate on Sunday voiced objections to President Donald Trump's plan to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court weeks before an election that would cement a 63 conservative majority.