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D Listed: Why Pakistan May Finally be Looking to Dump Dawood
Dawood was moving about like a normal, rich Pakistani citizen in Karachi till 2016 but covert operations by Indian agencies put a stop to that. Now in 2020, his name has been added to the list of banned terrorists and uploaded on the website of Pakistan's...
Avoiding Misguided RTIs Will Lead to Reduced Pendency, Workload: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
The Union Minister said the RTI disposal rate had remained unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic and during certain given intervals of time, the disposal rate was even higher than the usual.
German Doctors Say Tests Indicate Kremlin Critic Navalny Was Poisoned
German doctors said on Monday that medical examinations indicated that Russia opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who is in a Berlin hospital after collapsing on a plane in Russia last week, had been poisoned.
Taiwan Tells Taobao E-commerce Site To Re-register Or Leave Island
Taiwan gave ecommerce site Taobao Taiwan six months to reregister as Chinesebacked rather than foreign or leave the island, in the government's latest shot against Chinese firms.
Berlin Film Festival To Go Ahead Next February Despite Pandemic
The Berlin Film Festival will go ahead next February as planned despite the COVID19 pandemic, its organisers said on Monday, as Germany battles a surge in infections linked to returning holidaymakers, large family gatherings and nightlife.
Protesters Scuffle With Police In Charlotte Ahead Of Republican Convention
Protests opposing U.S. President Donald Trump took to the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, for a third straight night ahead of this week's Republican National Convention, where Trump will be nominated for a second term on Monday.
Brazil's GDP Probably Crumbled 9.4% In Second Quarter Under Coronavirus Spread: Reuters Poll
Brazil's economy likely cratered 9.4% under the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the country during the second quarter, the worst threemonth period ever, a Reuters poll showed.
Have You Seen This Throwback Pic of Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?
The image features Disha Vakani, along with Ambika Ranjankar and Amit Bhatt. Fans are speculating that Disha will soon be returning to the show.
Swedish COVID-19 Response Chief Predicts Local Outbreaks, No Big Second Wave
Sweden is likely to see local outbreaks but no big second wave of COVID19 cases in the autumn, such as inundated hospitals a few months ago, the country's top epidemiologist and architect if its unorthodox pandemic strategy said on Monday.
OnePlus 'Budget' Phone May Cost About Rs 18,000, Feature Snapdragon 665, 18W Fast Charging
The budget OnePlus phone may introduce the company back into the sub-Rs 20,000 segment, which has competition from the likes of Xiaomi, Samsung and Motorola.
In Mexico's Televised 'return To Classes,' Parents Turn To State Schools
Millions of students return to classes virtually in Mexico on Monday after a hiatus lasting months caused by the coronavirus pandemic that has sparked an exodus from private schools.
As President, Biden Would Not Trash All Trump's Foreign Policy Legacy
When Donald Trump was elected U.S. president in 2016, almost immediately, and with evident relish, he set about trying to demolish Barack Obama's carefully crafted foreign policy legacy.
Kamya Panjabi Calls Husband Shalabh Dang ‘Gannu’s Gift’, Shares an Adorable Pic
Television actress Kamya Panjabi thanked Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. She also posted a happy-go-lucky picture of her with husband Shalabh Dang.
Taiwan Tells Alibaba's Local Taobao Site To Re-register Or Leave Island
Taiwan on Monday gave the domestic branch of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's ecommerce site Taobao six months to reregister as a Chinese investment rather than a foreign one, or leave, in the government's latest shot against Chinese firms.
Iran Sets June 18 As Date For Next Presidential Election
Iran's constitutional watchdog on Monday set June 18 as date for the country's next presidential election, a vote that will choose the successor to President Hassan Rouhani who has served two fouryear terms in office.
Global Stock Markets Follow Wall Street Higher
Global stock markets and U.S. futures rose Monday after Wall Street hit a new high despite lingering unease about a possible new wave of coronavirus infections.