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Delhi Sees Record Surge of 4,308 Cases, Conducts Over 58K Tests, Govt to Increase ICU Beds
This is the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic that over 4,300 cases were recorded in the national capital in a day.
Brexit Brinkmanship: EU Orders UK To Scrap Plan For Treaty Breach, UK Refuses
The European Union told Britain on Thursday it should urgently scrap a plan to break their divorce treaty, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government refused and pressed ahead with a draft law that could sink four years of Brexit talks.
SC Verdict on Maratha Quota: CM Thackeray Holds Meeting with Cabinet Panel
Legal options available to the government after the Supreme Court verdict were discussed at the meeting held at Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's official residence 'Varsha'.
Novichok and 'Smart' Votes: Five Things to Know About Russia's Polls
In 41 of the country's regions, Russians are voting for regional governors and assemblies as well as in four by-elections for national MPs, among other polls.
Govt Sets Up Expert Panel to Look into Issue of Waiver of Interest During Moratorium
The announcement came hours after the government informed the Supreme Court that an expert panel has been set up to look into the issue of interest being charged by banks on instalments deferred during the moratorium.
Finland's New Covid-19 App Warns PM of Exposure, Puts Her in Isolation
Finland launched its coronavirus tracing app allowing smartphone users to receive an alert when they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Rare White Diamond up for Auction in Hong Kong, No Official Price Estimate Given
Quig Bruning, Sotheby's New York head of jewelry, said the house is 'letting the market decide what the value of this diamond is.'
Gold Jumps As Dollar Retreats Post U.S. Jobs Data, ECB Decision
Gold rose to its highest level on over week on Thursday, as the dollar retreated on weakerthanexpected U.S. jobless claims data and as the European Central Bank (ECB) kept its policy unchanged.
U.S. General Says Not Seeing Indications Of North Korea Looking At 'lashing Out'
The head of U.S. forces in South Korea said on Thursday that he was not seeing indications that North Korea was looking at "lashing out" ahead of an expected military parade, as Pyongyang is internally focused on dealing with typhoon damage and the corona...
Khaali Peeli Director Maqbool Khan Reacts to 'Beyonce Sharma Jayegi' Controversy
Maqbool Khan the director of Khaali Peeli starring Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday, as well as lyricist Kumaar reacted to the controversy around the song 'Beyonce Sharma Jayegi.'
Seven Dead In Colombian Protests Against Police Brutality
Seven people were killed in Colombian capital Bogota and satellite city Soacha overnight in protests against police brutality, sparked by a widelyshared video of a man being repeatedly shocked with a stun gun by police before later dying.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Stuck At Higher Levels
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits hovered at high levels last week, strengthening views that the labor market was settling into a more gradual path of recovery from the COVID19 pandemic.
India Prices Hit 1-1/2-year Peak As Virus Strains Export Logistics
Rice export prices in top hub India rose to their highest in nearly 18 months this week as supplies remained constrained due to pandemicinduced disruptions, while Bangladesh may have to import the staple after natural calamities damaged crops.
Indian Pomegranates to Hit Australian Supermarkets for the First Time: Aus High Commission
India is 'well placed' to satisfy Australia's growing demand for pomegranates which is fuelled by their use in restaurants and on cooking shows, Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell said in a statement.
Delhi Govt Revokes Fee-hike Permission Granted to Chanakyapuri-based Top Private School
The deputy chief minister reiterated that no school is allowed to hike fees during the COVID-19 pandemic and that action will be taken against the defaulters.
EU Ponders Legal Action Against Britain Over Plan To Break Brexit Deal
Britain and the European Union held emergency talks on Thursday over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to undercut parts of the Brexit divorce treaty, with Brussels exploring possible legal action against London.