News
U.S. Senate Aims For Thursday Vote On Scaled-down Coronavirus Aid Bill
The U.S. Senate later this week aims to vote on a drastically scaledback Republican coronavirus aid bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday, despite opposition from Democrats who are needed for any measure to be enacted into law.
Georgia Investigating Double Voting In Primary Election
Georgia's top elections official said Tuesday that his office has identified about 1,000 cases of potential double voting in the June primary election a felony he's determined to see prosecuted.
Maine To Proceed With Ranked Ballots For Presidential Race
A state supreme court decision Tuesday clears the way for election officials to print ranked choice voting ballots in Maines presidential election, but its still unclear whether the voting system will be used in that contest.
86-year-old Woman Raped in Delhi's Chhawla Area, Accused Arrested
The accused Sonu (37), a plumber, is a resident of Rewla Khanpur. He has been arrested in connection with the incident, they said.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of 'Gross Mismanagement' of Covid-19 Situation
The Congress has accused the Modi government of not handling the COVID-19 pandemic effectively and said that the lockdowns imposed by it have failed.
Oil Prices Dive, Hit Lowest Since June On Saudi Price Cut, COVID Flare-ups
Oil futures tumbled on Tuesday, with Brent dropping below $40 a barrel for the first time since June and U.S. crude off more than 8%, after Saudi Arabia cut its October selling prices amid a flareup of coronavirus cases around the world.
Shahid Kapoor Likely to Resume Shoot of Jersey From September End: Report
Shahid Kapoor, who will be next seen in the sports drama Jersey, will reportedly shooting for the film from September end in Chandigarh where a large chunk of the film needs to be shot.
7 Fatally Shot At Illegal California Marijuana Growing Site
Seven people were found fatally shot at an illegal marijuana growing operation in rural Southern California, authorities said.
Two Property Dealers Shot Dead in UP's Greater Noida; Police Suspect Link of Old Rivalry
Three people have been identified as key suspects in the episode, which the police said is linked to an old enmity between one of the deceased and a rival group that has claimed multiple lives.
Fire Breaks out in Covid-19 Ward of Hospital in Vadodara, Patients Shifted out
The blaze reportedly broke out due to a short circuit in ICU 2. At least 30 patients were shifted out to another place for treatment.
No Discussion on China Border Issue, External Affairs Committee Chairman to Panel: Sources
India on Tuesday denied firing shots at the LAC where the Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a stand-off for over three months, sources in the government said.
U.S. Senate To Vote On COVID-19 Aid As Soon As This Week - McConnell
The Republicanled U.S. Senate will introduce a new proposal on coronavirus relief legislation on Tuesday and could schedule a vote as soon as this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
SC to Hear After 3 Weeks Plea of Transgender Woman Against Denial of Job in Air India
On July 23, the top court had allowed the transgender woman to amend her plea challenging Air India's decision to deny her the job of a cabin crew member by assailing the grounds of conducting personality test for third gender candidates by the national c...
U.S., European COVID Vaccine Developers Pledge To Uphold Testing Rigour
Nine leading U.S. and European vaccine developers pledged on Tuesday to uphold the scientific standards their experimental immunisations will be held against in the global race to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Exclusive: Klarna Talks To Investors On Raising Funds At Over $10 Billion Valuation - Sources
Swedish payments firm Klarna is in talks with investors for a new round of funding which would value it at more than $10 billion, three sources said, as it attempts to expand its business in the United States.
Tesla Shares Fall As It Fails To Make It Into S&P 500 Index
Tesla Inc tumbled 15% early on Tuesday after its surprise exclusion from the S&P 500 index added to the broader selloff in technology stocks which have dominated Wall Street's recovery from the coronavirusdriven crash earlier this year.