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PM Modi Says Farm Bills Need of 21st Century India, Accuses Oppn Parties of 'Lying' to Farmers
Taking a dig at the Opposition, the prime minister said that some people are worried that control would slip out of their hands and are trying to mislead the farmers.
I've Never Felt So Stressed, Says Hockey Striker Mandeep On COVID Recovery Period
Being a professional athlete, Indian men's hockey team striker Mandeep Singh has been through many tough situations during his career, but by his own admission the time spent while recovering from COVID-19 has been the most "stressful" one. Mandeep is...
Nitish Kumar Condemns Heckling of RS Dy Chairman During Passage of Farm Reforms
Two key farm bills, dubbed as the biggest reform in agriculture by the government, were on Sunday passed by Rajya Sabha with voice vote amid unprecedented unruly scenes by protesting opposition members.
Kartik Aaryan Apprehensive About Beginning Work Amid Coronavirus Spread
Kartik Aaryan has many anticipated projects to work on currently but is worried over cast and crew's safety amid Covid-19 pandemic.
As Contours of New Cold War Sharpen, Will India Benefit From Sino-US Trade Conflict?
According to a report from Singapore’s DBS Bank in August, “India could increase its trade footprint in the midst of the US-China trade conflict, particularly under categories on which the US has imposed tariffs on China."
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.