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Sensex Ends 95 Points Lower after Losses in Banking Sector Offset Gains in IT Shares
ICICI Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2%, followed by Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank and PowerGrid. Titan, Tech Mahindra, Nestle, Maruti, Sun Pharma and Asian Paints were among the gainers.
Three Accused in 2014 Burdwan Blast Case File Applications Before NIA Court Pleading Guilty
Investigations revealed that they had links with terrorist outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
A Hyderabad NGO Set Up Healthcare Centre in Mosque to Help Women and Children in Slums
A Hyderabad-based NGO has opened a community healthcare centre at a mosque in the city to specifically cater to the health needs of women and children in the slums.
HK Court Says Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Not Guilty Of Criminal Intimidation In 2017 Case
A Hong Kong court declared media tycoon and prodemocracy activist Jimmy Lai not guilty of criminal intimidation on Thursday, ending one several cases against him after his highprofile arrest last month under a new national security law.
World Food Price Index Rises For Third Month Running In Aug - FAO
World food prices rose for a third month running in August, led by coarse grains, vegetable oils and sugar, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday.
British Minister Defends Trade Role For Ex-Australian PM Abbott
Britain's health minister on Thursday said Australian former Prime Minister Tony Abbott would bring huge expertise to a role advising the British government on trade despite his suggestion that men might be better suited to authority than women.
Samsung Galaxy A42 Becomes The Company’s Most Affordable 5G Smartphone
Samsung unveiled a new smartphone that is expected to be the company's most affordable option offering 5G connectivity.
Oil Prices Hover Around Multi-week Lows On Demand Worries
Oil prices were hovering around multiweek lows on Thursday as worries about falling U.S. gasoline demand and sluggish economic recovery from the COVID19 pandemic dented sentiment.
'Think Empathetically of Bizmen': NCP MP Sule Demands Resumption of Restaurant Business in Maha
NCP MP Supriya Sule on Thursday urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to allowresumption of restaurant business in the state on thecondition of adherence to social distancing norms. The state government on Monday allowed hotels andlodges to o...
Trump is Busy Pushing 9 Conspiracy Theories in One Go Before Elections. Here's a Quick Fact Check
With two months to go until Election Day, Trump is simultaneously promoting at least nine baseless conspiratorial tales -- about protests, about the coronavirus, about voting and about opponent Joe Biden -- while embracing believers in the QAnon conspirac...
Daredevil David Blaine Floats High Above Arizona Desert On Balloons
Daredevil David Blaine performed his latest stunt on Wednesday, ascending nearly 25,000 feet (7,600 meters) into the Arizona sky while hanging from a cluster of jumbosized balloons before parachuting safely back to earth.
News18 Audio Bulletin: India Records 83,883 Covid-19 Cases, Twitter Account of PM Modi’s Website Hacked and Other Top News in 2 Minutes
In today’s wrap, India posts global record of 83,883 Covid-19 cases in a day, Twitter says “actively Investigating” as PM Modi’s website account gets hacked, major study finds steroids cut death rates among critically unwell Covid-19 patients, UNSC member...
Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: Actor Had Bipolar Disorder, Doctor Tells Mumbai Police
According to Sushant Singh Rajput's doctor, the actor's mental health significantly worsened in the year 2013 as was evident in his sisters' statements to the Mumbai police.
AP PHOTOS: Haitian Center A Refuge For Transgender People
Prejudice and discrimination against transgender people is common in Haiti, but at least one organization is providing a haven where they can feel welcome.
David Blaine Pulls Off High Flying Balloon 'Ascension' Stunt
Daredevil David Blaine performed his latest stunt on Wednesday, ascending nearly 25,000 feet (7,600 meters) into the Arizona sky while hanging from a cluster of jumbosized balloons before parachuting safely back to earth.
As Covid-19 Cases Breach 8L Mark in Maharashtra, State Now Ahead of 5th Worst-affected Country
Maharashtra's active coronavirus cases breached the 2 lakh-mark on Wednesday while the toll crossed 25,000 with the addition of 292 fatalities.