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Indian-American Couple Releases Digital Graphics Campaign Supporting Biden
A Silicon Valley-based Indian-American couple has released a digital graphic campaign in Hindi, urging their community members to support and vote for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris. The campaign titled "Tr...
Sikkim Reports Seven Fresh COVID-19 Cases, One More Death
Sikkim reported seven fresh COVID-19 cases and one more fatality, an official said on Monday. East Sikkim registered six positive cases, while North Sikkim accounted for one infection.
Pune Adds 988 Fresh COVID-19 Cases; 37 Die
The COVID-19 tally in Maharashtra's Pune district rose to 3,07,852 with the addition of 988 new cases in the last 24 hours, a health official said on Monday. With 37 patients succumbing to the infection, the fatality count in the district reached 7,204,...
Fire Breaks Out in Private Hospital in Mumbai, 40 Patients Shifted
No one was injured in the fire, said a civic official, adding the fire brigade shifted a total of 40 patients to five nearby hospitals. The fire brigade had tagged it as a 'level 0' fire (minor) and flames were doused by around 6.15 pm, a civic official.
BJP Delegation Thanks Hardeep Singh Puri For Approving Allotment Of Land For Ravidas Temple
A BJP delegation led by party's Delhi president Adesh Gupta met Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday and thanked him for approving allotment of land for building a Guru Ravidas temple in the city's South district. The De...
Two New Police Districts Formed in Goa to Tackle Spike in Tourism-related Crimes
"The government of Goa has decided to create two new police districts namely Mapusa and Ponda. Hence, there will now be a total of four police districts with four district Superintendents. This decision will enable better and effective control over law an...
Protest Over Pregnant Woman's Death In Rajasthan Called Off
The protest over the death of a pregnant woman in Rajasthan's Churu district last week was called off on Monday after successful talks between a delegation of agitators and the administration over various demands, an official said. The breakthrough cam...
Britannia Steps Up Investment in Tamil Nadu to Rs 550 Crore
The proposed investment would also generate a total of 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state.
Maha: Stolen Car Abandoned With Note Having Owner's Details
A Punekar's stolen car was found abandoned in neighbouring Ahmedanagar district with its music system missing but with a note inside having vehicle ownership details and a "return it to owner" request to the finder, police said on Monday. Moreover, the...
Pakistan and China Creating Border Row as If on a Mission, Says Rajnath Singh after Inaugurating 44 Key Bridges
The defence minister, speaking at an online event after inaugurating 44 bridges, said India is not only facing the situations along the frontiers resolutely, but is also bringing in major development in border areas.
GST Council Meets to Discuss Revenue Shortfall as States Demand Setting up Panel to Reach Consensus
While some opposition ruled states are demanding that a Group of Ministers be set up to arrive at a decision on the mechanism for funding compensation shortfall, BJP ruled states are of the view that they should be given a go ahead so that they can get mo...
Indian Man Indicted In US For Fraudulent Loan Application; Swindling Covid-19 Aid Funds
Dinesh Sah from North Texas fraudulently sought around USD 24.8 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Large Parts of Mumbai Face Major Power Outage; Local Trains Held Up
In a tweet, Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) said, The electric supply is interrupted due to TATAs incoming electric supply failure.
Horoscope Today: A great Start to Your Goals is on Cards on October 12
Astrological prediction for October 12, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Libra, Scorpio and other zodiac signs.
Black Man Who Police Led By Rope Sues Texas City For USD 1 Million
Galveston (AP) A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for USD 1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest. A lawsuit filed last week in Gal...
Supreme Court to Work With Pre-pandemic Strength from Today in New Arrangement
Five benches of two to three judges in different combinations had been sitting on working days to hear around 20 cases daily since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March.