Kerala man bought snakes to kill wife, police reveal after woman dies of cobra bite

The woman was first bitten by a viper on 2 March at her husband’s home and then again by a cobra within a week.

India's coronavirus death count crosses 4,000

Over the past 24 hours, cases in India jumped by 6,977, the sixth consecutive peak in daily cases. The death toll also rose by 154, a new peak. New cases were reported from 26 states/UTs, compared to 27 a day before.

Arsenal: The time to sell Matteo Guendouzi is now or never

Arsenal is reportedly looking to sell Matteo Guendouzi way ahead of schedule, but if they're going to sell him, it's now or never. Matteo Guendouzi arrived...

Australia's life expectancy stagnates, inequality widens

Growing socioeconomic and geographical inequalities are contributing to a stagnation of Australian life expectancy, new research published in Australian Population Studies shows.

Dominic Cummings admits to breaking lockdown rules. What happens now?

The crucial question is whether the events of this weekend have permanently sapped public goodwill towards the government.

Elderly woman in West Bengal braves Amphan for 8 hours, survives  

The will to survive can make even an ordinary person stand up to life-threatening dangers and live to tell the tale. An elderly woman from West Bengal’s North 24 Paraganas district is one such person

3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

Great businesses can allow you to compound your wealth over the decades.

Shera shares a stunning picture with Salman Khan, says ‘EID is never complete without my Maalik’

Superstar Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera is one of the most loyal friends the actor has around him. Shera has been with him for the past 25 years and t

The Division 2 datamine reveals future story updates, possible new mode

The Division 2 could be getting four seasons worth of content, according to a datamine shared on Reddit.

Mink pass coronavirus to humans in the Netherlands

At least two people have caught the coronavirus from mink in the Netherlands, in probably the first mink-to-human transmission cases. The risk of infection outside mink farms is "negligible," Dutch officials said.

Joe Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months

For the first time in more than two months, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made an in-person appearance for Memorial Day.

Unexpected policy timing, expected outcome: These measures could help RBI disinfect the economy 

RBI’s relief measures round-three restates the intention to ease the functioning of the financial markets and easing the market risks brewing in the economy amidst the deteriorating economic outlook.

Buy Hawkins Cookers; target of Rs 4900: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on Hawkins Cookers has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4900 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.

Covid-19: Situation under control in Delhi, says Kejriwal

Kejriwal said despite the surge in cases in the past few days, hospitals are not stressed and a large number of beds remain unoccupied.Delhi has a recovery rate of approximately 48%

GAA clubs can apply to open walking tracks

RTÉ Sport understands that from 8 June, GAA clubs will be able to apply to open walking tracks around their premises.

Watch huge crowd flout Covid-19 laws with street corner party in Sparkbrook

Two police officers can be seen trying to break up the gathering under the current lockdown laws in shocking footage

Air China plans to operate 24 international routes in June

China’s flag carrier has added two additional routes to its June schedule, compared to May

Could ‘Solo 2’ Find New Life As A Disney Plus Series?

Some fans want to see Solo 2 in the Star Wars Universe. Could Disney Plus actually make that happen?

Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich: What the Bundesliga powerhouses can learn from each other

The Bundesliga's top two are set to go head-to-head in what could be an early title-decider. In many respects, Bayern and Dortmund are in a different league, but they still have things to learn – even from each other.

What material is best for homemade masks?

A new study investigates which materials are best to use for homemade face masks | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of researchers claims to have found the best materials for homemade face masks: a combination of either cotton and chiffon or cotton and natural silk, both of which appear to effectively filter droplets and aerosols. …

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), FD to GoI Bonds: Top investment options for senior citizens

Best investment options for senior citizens during Coronavirus pandemic: Check out investments that can be done online without having to go out.

Hat-trick? Werner could have scored even more – Nagelsmann

Timo Werner netted a hat-trick, but RB Leipzig head coach Julian Nagelsmann felt he could have scored more.

Hong Kong stocks close slightly higher

HONG KONG, May 25 — Hong Kong stocks finished today with small gains, reversing a morning sell-off, but investors remain on edge after a weekend of protests in the city against a controversial security law proposed by Beijing. The Hang Seng Index added 0.10 per cent, or 22.10 points, to...

COVID-19: We don’t have money to import food, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria no longer has money to import food due to the impact of the COVID-19 on the nation’s economy...

COVID-19 reduces developing, advanced countries to same level – Buhari

Our Reporters  The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), said on Sunday that he observed the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at his State House residence because of the raging COVID-19 pandemic...

Twitter Aboil as Donald Trump Retweets Post Dubbing Hillary Clinton 'Skank'

A flurry of explosive tweets copied by POTUS dwelled on a number of prominent Democrats, including  Stacy Abrams, who once ran for Georgia governor, and Trump’s main...

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel

The BMTC's new flat fare system will minimise contact in buses during travel amid the coronavirus pandemic

BMTC introduces new fare system

Single trip ticket price ranges from ₹5 to ₹30

Grimes changes her son's name to comply with California law

The 32-year-old singer - who gave birth to her son on 4 May - has revealed via Instagram that she's changed her baby's name from X Æ A-12 to X Æ A-Xii, because California law prohibits Indo-Arabic numerals in names.

How the coronavirus is forever changing the way MLB connects to fans

Teams are using baseball's unprecedented shutdown to revamp their social media strategy. For MLB, that could long outlast the pandemic.

How the coronavirus is forever changing the way MLB connects to fans

Teams are using baseball's unprecedented shutdown to revamp their social media strategy. For MLB, that could long outlast the pandemic.

Bank OZK: Further Margin Attrition And Elevated Provision Expense To Hurt Earnings

OZK will most likely need to increase its loan loss reserves in the second quarter, leading to another quarter with high provision expense. The rate-sensitive n

Why You’ll Never Get Another Stimulus Check

You used to need a regular bank account to cash a government stimulus check, receive social security, or pay taxes. But now, for the first time ever, their stranglehold on money is slipping away.

'Very weak': Labor warned over Victoria's credit status

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's is worried about post-COVID debt, deficit and public sector wage bill.

Mental health app downloads up 30% during pandemic, questions raised over their effectiveness

As reported by CNBC, nearly half of US citizens said the pandemic was harming their mental wellbeing back in April. With shelter-in-place rules prohibiting in-person therapy sessions, many turned to their smartphones for help, rather than opt for a virtual…

La Liga SRL Round-Up | Real Madrid win La Liga, Real Betis win thriller, Getafe seal Champions League and much more

Sunday in the La Liga SRL saw Real Madrid finally crowned champions as they were given a guard of honour by Leganes. Not only that, Getafe shockingly confirmed their place in the Champions League next season, Real Betis won a five goal thriller and Sevilla outdid Valencia in a goal-fest.

Netanyahu Hits Back: Exposes Corruption in Police, Judicial System ahead of Trial

Ahead of his arraignment in the first-ever criminal trial of a sitting Israeli premier, the Jewish state’s longest-serving prime minister accuses the left of “stitching together” charges against him after having failed to remove him at the ballot box.

Military continues to boost Hawaii economy during virus

U.S. military spending continues to be a pillar of Hawaii's economy as the Department of Defense has so far proved resistant to the financial impact of the coronavirus.

Spend the $60b windfall on bigger stimulus

If the Treasury still thinks we are headed for a recession, the JobKeeper underspend should be used to pump-prime the economy.

HDFC Q4: Loan growth slows owing to Covid-19-led disruption

Aside from slowdown in disbursements, the lockdown also impacted collections in the second half of March

Governors can not ignore state constitutions to impose COVID-19 restrictions

When the Wisconsin Supreme Court found an extension of Gov. Tony Evers' lockdown unconstitutional, the governor blamed a

Nanoscale optical pulse limiter facilitated by refractory metallic quantum wells

In the past several decades, physicists have conducted deep laboratory investigations into nonlinear optics, plasma physics and quantum science using advanced high-intensity, ultrashort-pulse lasers. ...

Mysterious Pigeon With ‘Coded’ Ring on Foot Nabbed Along Indo-Pak Border in Kashmir

New Delhi (Sputnik): India shares a border with Pakistan in the newly-formed union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Animals or birds crossing the border are often viewed...

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger pays tribute to 'brother' Joseph Bouasse Perfection - who was 'trafficked into Italy with the promise of making it as a footballer' - as ex-Roma academy player dies aged 21 after suffering heart attack

The Cameroonian midfielder trained alongside the likes of Daniele de Rossi and Francesco Totti during his time in the Italian capital and featured 11 times in the club's youth team.

UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers

UW Medicine announced furloughs of about 4,000 members of its unionized workforce in spite of the healthcare-system’s position at the forefront of COVID-19 response efforts both locally and globally.

UK sets up a new inquiry into Huawei security risk

Huawei's involvement in the country's 5G networks as a result of the US sanctions against the Chinese tech giant, it emerged on Monday

Three-day-old baby succumbs to COVID-19 in Chandigarh, state death toll rises to 4

A three-day-old girl died of coronavirus in Chandigarh on Sunday, taking the COVID-19 death toll in the union territory to four, a medical bulletin said. The sample of the child was taken after death

Barcelona looking to raise more than £117m through player sales

Barcelona are hoping to raise more than £117m through player sales this summer in order to fund their pursuits of Lautaro Martinez and Miralem Pjanic.

Government 'quietly starts removing stay at home adverts from websites'

The government messaging changed at the start of May.

Ahmedabad accounts for 96% deaths in Guj

29 deaths in state as tally crosses 14k-mark on Sunday; 279 new cases reported in A’bad district on Sunday, taking tally so far to 10,280

Avoid low-interest COVID-19 personal loans, unless strapped for cash

This is the time to utilize your emergency fund. If you don’t have one, partially use investments meant for your long-term goals

Cop couldn't work for two years after boy, 14, lied about being punched

The officer will now return to work after having his name cleared.

Mastercard sees 200% jump in contactless payments, says it is healthiest option now

During the pandemic, Indians have started rethinking how to handle the cash, as many fear currency notes might be an easy vehicle in spreading the infectious disease.

The key to Inter's Champions League win: signing players that Barca and Madrid didn't want

Inter Milan sporting director when José Mourinho was there, Marco Branca, explained how Inter were able to become a winning team under the Portuguese manager.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar credits Mohammed Kaif for Sachin Tendulkar's first-ever Ranji duck

Calls for Cummings to release phone's GPS data to prove where he's been

The data would show exactly where the senior aide has travelled over the last few months.

Police shoot ‘naked’ getaway driver dead

A man who was possibly being intimate with his girlfriend in a “suspiciously” parked car, was on Saturday night shot dead during a high-speed chase after failing to comply with orders to stop his vehicle.

3 Ways JD.com Is Beating Amazon

The Chinese e-commerce company may be smaller, but it has some advantages over its American counterpart.

Canadian Screen Awards to reveal winners tonight through Thursday

TORONTO — The Canadian Screen Awards will reveal this year's winners in a series of virtual presentations this week. The first three presentations will be live-streamed tonight on the website of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.

First there was JobSeeker, then JobKeeper - now it's JobMaker

Scott Morrison has signalled more federal control over skills training, accusing the states of running a system that is complex, clunky and unresponsive.

PM steps in on vocational education, pushing more federal control

Scott Morrison has signalled more federal control over skills training, accusing the states of running a system that is complex, clunky and unresponsive.

Spruce up your makeshift office with this Memorial Day sale on WFH essentials

We'll take one of each.

Australia's emerging flu season provides insights to U.S.

Health experts say they don't expect the coronavirus to slow down flu vaccine production in the U.S. and actually are anticipating producing more vaccines for the upcoming season.

Under what conditions can you meet family in lockdown?

Just what are the current rules?

Veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus.

Portland veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

PORTLAND — The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus. A doctor tells KATU News a patient came in for another issue, and...

Guy Laliberté announces he will fight for control of Cirque du Soleil

Move comes three months after founder sold his ownership position in Quebec-based entertainment company

Report: Naval Base Jihadi Secured U.S. Citizenship Despite Living in Syria

An accused terrorist was able to secure American citizenship through a little-known immigration loophole, a report claims.

J-K: Two terrorists killed by security forces in Kulgam

Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with the security forces here, Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed on Monday.

Two terrorists killed by security forces in Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir

The encounter broke out between the terrorists and security forces in Manzgam area of Kulgam district

GOP candidate Parnell blasts Pa. governor's 'absolutely absurd' benchmark for full reopening

Pennsylvania Republican candidate Sean Parnell called out Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf Monday on "Fox & Friends," arguing it is "absurd" to believe the state cannot reopen fully until a "foolproof" coronavirus vaccine is available to the public. 

Bajaj Finance Rating: Buy — BAF will cement its dominance once the dust settles

FY21/22e earnings cut by ~8% due to present crisis; TP lowered to Rs 3,500; growth story is intact; ‘Buy’ retained

BMRCL gets permission to axe 165 trees for Gottigere-Nagawara line

Preparations are on to resume the BMRCL's major projects amid the pandemic with the Tree Committee permitting the felling of 165 trees for the metro line from Gottigere to Nagavara (Reach 6).

We live in a Golden Age of car wheels — here are my favorite wheel designs from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and more

Consumers have more choices in wheels, direct from manufacturers and dealers, than at any time in automotive history.

Parenthood: Prince William opens up about raising 3 kids with wife Catherine

He told BBC that when he became a father, traumatic feelings surrounding the death of his mother, Princess Diana, resurfaced.

Welcome, Mr Lockdown Yadav

The parents of a baby born on board the Shramik Special, when the train was in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh, on Friday night, have named their son Lockdown Yadav

Would Modi government move towards direct cash transfers?

Merging state and central income support schemes will make Rs 5 lakh crore available to extend basic income to poor households; this will also stop leakages.

Time has come to merge income support schemes with MGNREGA

The legal framework of the MGNREGA scheme does allow this on farms owned by people of SC/ST communities, and on the lands of marginal farmers.

How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains

Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital

How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains

Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital

Tovino Thomas: 'Heard Of Sets Vandalised By Religious Fanatics In North India, Now It’s Happening To Us

A church set built for the film 'Minnal Murali' was demolished by members of the Antharashtra Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal in Kerala's Kalady on Sunday.

Smiths City votes to go into receivership to hasten sale

Furniture and electronics retailer Smiths City has been placed into receivership to allow a quick sale to Polar Capital, a private investment...

Troops eliminate 1,015 insurgents in decisive encounters in North East – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, disclosed this on Sunday when he hosted the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to Eid-El-Fitr luncheon at Military Control and Command Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Nigerian soldiers kill 1,015 insurgents since April - Buratai

The Nigerian Army said it eliminated over 1,015 Boko Haram terrorists in different encounters with the insurgents in the Northeast from April 4 till date.

In Demand: Songwriter Whitney Phillips Reveals How 'Stuck With U' Came Together

Songwriter Whitney Phillips has worked with Christina Aguilera and Celine Dion. Now, she landed her first Hot 100 No. 1 with Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's "Stuck With U."

'It is not a rule, it is guidance': Tony Holohan says two-metre social distancing is not 'hard and fast law'

Concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens.

How AI is helping companies keep industrial workers safe amid coronavirus

Coronavirus impact: Using existing infrastructure in factories such CCTV cameras and employee ID chips, 'Industy.AI' has come up with new solutions to address social distancing concerns and smart  monitoring of employees on shop floors  

Buy Colgate ; target of Rs 1520: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal is bullish on Colgate has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1520 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.

Buy Essel Propack; target of Rs 200: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal is bullish on Essel Propack has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 200 in its research report dated May 23, 2020.

How to post a YouTube video on Instagram

YouTube is very popular and attracts billions of hours viewing every day whereas Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks. So, if you post videos on YouTube,

Carville: 'American People Are Turning' on Trump by the Day -- 'Joe Biden Is Fine'

Sunday on MSNBC's "Kasie DC," Democratic strategist James Carville weighed in on the 2020 presidential election following Democratic presidential nominee frontrunner former Vice President Joe Biden catching flak this week for telling African-American President Donald Trump voters that they "ain't black." | Clips

Italy to recruit army of 60,000 volunteers to enforce social distancing rules

Italy wants to recruit an army of 60,000 volunteers to help enforce social distancing rules, amid fears that a second wave of infections could be looming. The volunteers would not have any policing powers but would patrol piazzas, parks, playgrounds, markets, bar areas and beaches, asking people not

Court throws out case challenging 1995 polls results

After the October 29, 1995 Gen-eral Election was held, the High Court, on November 2, heard a petition filed by 10 opposition parties. Judge Luhekelo Kyando, who heard the petition, told the court

'I spit on your face': Arrest Alka Lamba trends after Congress leader calls PM Modi and UP CM Yogi 'impotent'

Millions of kids in Australia return to schools as COVID-19 numbers fall

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said on Monday students and teachers had to observe one key message: Stay home if sick.

New York Times fills front page with names of COVID-19 dead

The assistant editor of the paper’s graphics desk Simone Landon said she and her colleagues realised that “both among ourselves and perhaps in...

Newcastle United should rekindle interest in Danny Ings amid Southampton fire-sale reports

Newcastle United were reportedly keen on the striker back in 2018.Newcastle United were reportedly keen on the striker back in 2018.

COVID-19: 69 new cases in Karnataka, death toll increases to 43

A 55-year-old woman from Bengaluru Rural became the 43rd COVID-19 casualty in Karnataka as the state reported 69 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of infections to 2,158.

SA Rugby hopes to convince government with a return-to-play protocol

The South African rugby fraternity is pinning its hopes on SA Rugby being able to convince government of a return-to-play protocol by the end of the week.

Ryan Giggs highlights key Man Utd difference between Sir Alex Ferguson and Louis van Gaal

Man Utd have struggled for success since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement despite hiring the likes of Louis van Gaal, but the Dutchman's methods didn't always work

Tom Brady Has Classy Message After Losing To Peyton Manning

Tom Brady posted a nice message after losing to Peyton Manning in "The Match" in Florida on Sunday evening.

Premier digs in on rent as UK restrictions bite

The 139 Smiggle stores in Britain and Ireland remain shut because of government restrictions, and Premier is also applying its rent ban.

'Indians soar in the skies again,' tweets aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

All health protocols were being followed by officials for both the arriving as well as departing air passengers.International commercial passenger flight services remain suspended in India

‘Ask your father’: JD(U) MLA, questioned over lack of job opportunities, loses cool at quarantine centre in Bihar – Watch Video

Randhir Kumar Soni, JD(U) MLA from Sheikhpura, lost his cool when questioned by migrant workers at a quarantine centre in Chandi village of Sheikhpura.

JD(U) MLA reply to migrant’s job query: ‘Why couldn’t your father give one’

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav termed the JD (U) MLA's statement "insensitive".

Furious Durham residents say it's a 'farce' Dominic Cummings hasn't been sacked

Boris Johnson has backed Dominic Cummings despite calls from within his own party for him to be sacked in the row over his alleged multiple breaches of lockdown in April

Meghan Markle was 'convinced there was conspiracy against her' and 'wanted out'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved to Windsor after their royal wedding, but a friend has claimed the Duchess felt like an "outside" and struggled being so far away from her friends

Govt asks RBI to remove sugar from negative list as virus hits consumption

Such a move would spur infusion of fresh liquidity and working capital in sugar mills, facilitating speedy settlement of cane arrears

Two million students back in classrooms in sign life edging towards a new normal

Almost two million students returned to classrooms across NSW and Queensland on Monday in the latest sign life is edging towards a new normal under the Almost two million students returned to classrooms across NSW and Queensland on Monday in the latest sign life is edging towards a new normal under the shadow of coronavirus.

Interim victims' commissioner will consider his 'situation' over damaging leak

The Interim Victims' Commissioner said he will consider his "situation" if he is found to be culpable for a major data breach which led to hundreds of victims of historical institutional abuse having their identities exposed.

Abt disqualified after gamer takes his place in virtual race

PARIS: Racing driver Daniel Abt was disqualified from a virtual FormulaE race on Sunday (May 24) after admitting getting a professional gamer to ...

'Dominic Cummings should be ashamed - I missed my brother's funeral in lockdown'

Diane Nowell, who couldn't visit or comfort her heartbroken parents due to the Government's rules, says the "Dominic Cummingses" of the world "can flout the rules because they make the rules"

No bad bank yet: Govt plans reforms in asset recast space

The government first wants to ensure that structural reforms are initiated in the asset reconstruction space to boost the performance of existing companies.

Green blooms: Patches of Antarctica’s snow is turning green with algae due to global warming

When the algae bloom in a large area simultaneously, it turns the snow bright green and it can be spotted from space.

China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan

All of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas.

Jim Craig's risky Celtic shortcut as Lisbon Lion tells his 1967 story 53 years on

Craig reflects on the build up to Celts' historic European Cup win in Lisbon.

Lady Gaga's Official Irish Singles Chart history - the numbers behind her success in Ireland

With Lady Gaga's new album imminent, we look back at her success on Irish shores so far.

Governor charge Muslims to imbibe lessons of Ramadan

Some governors have tasked Muslims to learn and imbibe lessons of the Ramadan, while others, alongside the Emir of Ilorin, preach peace.

Shari Halliday says Bolt begged for naughty pics before he welcomed child

Sprinter Usain Bolt reportedly begged British model Shari Halliday for sexy photos just two days before his long-term lover gave birth to their first child.

Transfer Update: Pogba

With Paul Pogba being linked with a move away from Manchester United, there has now reportedly been an update on the player's future.

Lockdown Hits Indian Airlines Hard, Many May Find Survival Difficult: Ex-Aviation Regulator Member

New Delhi (Sputnik): The aviation business in India contributed $72 billion to the nation's GDP registering an overall growth trend of around 11 percent per annum over...

Lung ultrasound use in COVID-19 patients

One point of discussion is the best approach to imaging infected patients, because computed tomography (CT) scanning, the gold standard method for chest imaging, can spread infection due to the need to transport the patient to specialized facilities.

Cody Rhodes praises the look of his unfinished AEW TNT Title

Cody Rhodes called the TNT title "The coolest damn thing I've ever seen"!

This Day That Year: Football’s greatest comeback in Istanbul, starring Steven Gerrard

The Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan back in 2005 will always be rated as one of the epic clashes in the history of football. 

Modi 2.0 Anniversary: From MH-60 Romeo Helicopters To R-27 Missiles, Major Defence Deals Inked By NDA Govt In Last 1 Year

Since romping home to power for a second successive term on May 30, 2019 post a landslide win in the General Elections, the PM Modi-led NDA govt better known as ‘Modi 2.0’, has inked some major game changing defence deals to equip, modernize and bolster the armory and arsenal of the armed forces.

Arthur Wint should be more than a footnote to the Jamaican people

Had he been alive, Dr Arthur Wint would have celebrated 100 years on planet earth today and what a wonderful celebration that would have been for a man who had accomplished so much. Each year at about...

Heart failure patients with limited health literacy may have higher risk of death

Patients with heart failure who experience low health literacy are at an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. This finding has significant clinical and public health implications and suggests that assessing and intervening upon an individual's understanding of their own health could improve heart failure outcomes, according to research published in JACC: Heart Failure.

Need More Women Peacekeepers In UN, Says Indian Commander

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they serve as role models for girls and women everywhere.

Number of uniformed women personnel in UN peacekeeping must be raised: Indian commander

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they

Nagaland reports 1st corona cases, Assam sees spike in 24 hrs

KOHIMA/GUWAHATI/AGATALA: After Sikkim, Nagaland reported its first coronavirus case when three people, who returned from Chennai, tested positive on Monday while in neighbouring Assam 116 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, taking the state

Lockdown 4.0: After Fresh Spike in Cases, Ghaziabad to Seal Border With Delhi Once Again

In a statement today, the district administration said that those providing essential services won't need passes and their IDs will be sufficient.

French crisis measures have cost 450 billion euros, finance minister says

French crisis measures have cost 450 billion euros, finance minister says

Barcelona target stimulates transfer rumors after being seen wearing club attire

Barcelona target stimulates transfer rumors after wearing club attire. Barcelona have been linked with Ajax fullback, Sergino Dest, who spurs transfer rumo...

Disney+ Gains 2 Million Oz Viewers In First Four Months

According to the latest data from Roy Morgan, Disney+ had attracted 2 million viewers in Australia by end-March, only four months after the streaming service entered the local market.

Foxtel left floundering by streaming rivals

Roy Morgan has released new data showing explosive growth across Australia’s subscription television market from all providers except Foxtel:

How the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks compare and contrast

We've seen a lot of questions regarding the differences between the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks. In this piece, we'll discuss the most substantial.

Huawei Kirin 1020 SoC Coming As Planned, US Sanctions Won't Affect It

It seems like Huawei’s Kirin 1020 SoC will launch as planned, recent US sanctions won’t affect its arrival. That is, at least, the case according to the

New ABBA music on way - Entertainment News

Bjorn Ulvaeus has promised ABBA's long awaited return with new music will happen this year.

T-Mobile OnePlus 8 update brings support for additional 5G bands

The most recent update for the T-Mobile OnePlus 8 is now brining with it support for more 5G bands so you have even better cell reception.

Coronavirus sneaks into US pasta factory, 24 workers test positive

The Spokesman-Review reported that Philadelphia Macaroni Company Inc. said in a statement Friday that 72 workers were tested for COVID-19 and 24 were positive

‘Turn back this wave of hate’: 100 writers call for an end to anti-Asian hostility

Reports of hate crimes and violence against the Asian and Asian American community have surged since early in the pandemic

NGT appoints committee to investigate Manali gas leak

Wants panel to find out whether emission standard of ammonia in the plant was within the limits

Toyota, Nissan and Honda gear up for Mexico reboot after COVID-19 lockdowns

Toyota, Nissan and Honda gear up for Mexico reboot after COVID-19 lockdowns

COVID-19: Qatar reports 3 more deaths, 1,751 new cases

Death toll has risen to 26 as total cases reach 45,439

'Dominic Cummings spits in the face of all our efforts, the whole NHS': Doctor says he will QUIT if PM's aide does not go as another medic says she wouldn't have 'dreamed of travelling the length of country to sort out some child care'

Dominic Pimenta told Good Morning Britain that he's ready to resign if Cummings stays in his position as the top Government aide after travelling from London to Durham in lockdown.

What Time Is The SpaceX Launch? How To Watch Wednesday’s NASA-SpaceX ‘Launch America’ From Home

Here's the SpaceX launch time as two US astronauts launch to the International Space Station (ISS) from US soil, and on a US rocket. This is where and when to watch history being made.

Egypt and Greece discuss Libya's evolving situation

They discussed ways to develop efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic and ease its medical, economic, and social impacts.

Ross County release ex-Rangers and Aberdeen defender Richard Foster along with THIRTEEN other players

ROSS COUNTY have released defender Richard Foster along with thirteen other players. The veteran right-back joined from St Johnstone last year but has joined first-teamers Lewis Spence, Sean Kelly …

Welcome to Puerto Rico, now line up for your coronavirus screening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico >> Known for its world-class beaches, laid-back vibe and status as a natural-disaster magnet, Puerto Rico is hoping to make another name for itself: innovator in pandemic travel.

We deserve a better deal: All India Radio RJs unpaid since lockdown, Prasar Bharati not yielding

India News: Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated appeals besides letters from the finance and labour ministries to not fire employees or cut their wage

NASA is looking for participants to isolate in a Russian lab for 8 months

NASA is seeking U.S. citizens for an eight-month study on social isolation in preparation for missions to Mars and the moon. The research is being done to study the effects of isolation and confinement as participants work to complete simulated space missions.

First test of Virgin Orbit rocket fails to accomplish goal

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

Saka to sign new Arsenal contract

Johnny Edward Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka looks set for a significant pay rise in a new contract despite the club seeking wage cuts among their squad due to the coronavirus outbreak. After a stan...

Birmingham City to let Swansea City misfit go, Leeds United make 'concrete steps' over transfer and Aston Villa striker told who to sign for - Championship rumours

The winger looks set to become a free agent this summer

Fabregas reveals how Mourinho convinced him to sign for Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas says he was convinved by Jose Mourinho to sign for Chelsea from Barcelona with the promise of Diego Costa to follow.

Elderly lawyer dies of Covid-19, JK toll rises to 22

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Jammu lawyer, 63, dies of Covid-19, J&K toll rises to 22

The death toll due to the novel coronavirus in J&K has gone up to 22 after a sexagenarian lawyer died at a hospital in Jammu, officials said on

Assam: Five men allegedly beat vegetable vendor to death in Kamrup district

Two of the five have been arrested, while the rest are absconding.

Covid-19 gulps EABL profits down by all of $28.7m

The brewer issued a profit warning following Covid-19 regulations to close bars.

Govt thrust on infrastructure boost to help transmission tower companies: Ind-Ra

According to the ratings agency, the prolonged nationwide lockdown would impact the revenue growth of transmission tower suppliers in the near term, however, the companies that supply T&D equipment are expected to be more resilient than the traditional steel industry players.

Lorraine Kelly asks if Brits can appeal lockdown fines amid Dominic Cummings scandal

Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules to drive to his parents' home

‘Project Birch’: Treasury draws up last resort bailout plan to rescue Britain’s largest companies

‘Project Birch’ could see Britain’s Treasury step in to support key British companies whose failure will “disproportionately harm the economy

Passenger air services to NE resume

 GUWAHATI: Commercial passenger air services to the Northeast resumed along with rest of the country on Monday, with LGBI Airport here being gateway to the region, handling eight flights (arrivals and departures), official reports stated.However

Joey Jones: 'Shame on' the New York Times for 'cheap' op-ed on US military and white supremacy

U.S. Marine veteran Johnny "Joey" Jones blasted The New York Times for publishing an editorial on Memorial Day weekend that claims the U.S. military celebrates white supremacy.

British Flairjet to pay N1 million penalty for Nigeria's airport violation - Official

FlairJet, a British private charter company, which is also an affiliate of Flexjet, is to pay N1 million for violating COVID-19 airport directives in Nigeria.

SpaceX reaches for a milestone in spaceflight

On 27 May, two US astronauts are planning to launch from the Kennedy Space Centre on a mission to the International Space Station. What’s remarkable is they will not be launched by Nasa but by a private company.

Tom Brady’s New Tweet About Charles Barkley Is Going Viral

Tom Brady's ruthless tweet about Charles Barkley's career is going viral following "The Match" on Sunday evening.

Stuff CEO buys company for $1

Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher has purchased Stuff from its Australian owners Nine Entertainment for $1.

Virtual courts cannot replace open court hearing: Justice Chandrachud

India News: NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Judge and e-committee chairman Justice D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said virtual courts cannot replace open court hearings as it.

BOK's rate cut in the offing, but 'when' still being debated

The Bank of Korea (BOK) will be prodded to further slash its key rate to support the virus-stricken economy, experts said Monday, but when it will push down the base rate to an unknown territory remains to be seen. In a poll conducted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial news arm of Yonhap News Agency, 12 out of 18 experts surveyed anticipated to see a rate cut this month. But all but one expected the BOK to cut the rat...

Mumbai man held for threat to Yogi: Police

After his arrest, the accused was taken to the Kalachowkie unit of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad. he confessed to the crime, said a police officer. The Mumbai police later handed over his custody to its UP counterparts.

Patient escapes SVP, returns after testing +ve

Ellisbridge cops file complaint against Sarkhej resident for endangering lives; SVP submits report to higher-ups

Covid-19 pandemic open doors for 4-day workweek

After quashing coronavairus outbreak in less than 50 days, Ardern floated the idea of having a four-day workweek which has been implemented in some countries.There are different models for the shortened week, some of which envision the same output condensed into fewer hours

Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19

The international research team examined a century of evidence including recent data, and found strong evidence showing that cloth and cloth masks can reduce contamination of air and surfaces.

Delhi sees season's highest power demand on Sunday

Tata Power Delhi Distribution said it met the peak power demand of 1493 MW on Sunday night.

SpaceX’s first Starship hop on hold for historic Crew Dragon astronaut launch

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that he’s “redirected SpaceX’s priorities” to be almost entirely focused on Crew Dragon’s imminent astronaut launch debut, delaying Starship’s own hop test debut by at least a week or two as a result. As of now, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft remains on track to lift off with NASA astronauts for […]

How Pakistan’s anti-India rant in OIC was vetoed by UAE with Saudi support

According to sources, Pakistans move was backed by Turkey as part of Ankara's strategy to oppose Saudi-UAE dominance in the OIC.

An Ode to Didi Hamann: The Unsung Hero of Liverpool's Mythical Istanbul Success

A lot went down on 25 May 2005. An overachieving Liverpool team, starting a Champions League final with Djimi Traore, Harry Kewell and Milan Baros had the...

Trump threatens to withdraw US membership from the World Health Organisation within a month

Government and Politics » US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw his country's membership permanently from the World Health Organization and cut its funding unless

Watch out Amazon, Flipkart: Reliance's JioMart launches online grocery service across India

Fujifilm launches X-T4 mirrorless digital camera in India

Japanese photography and imaging major Fujifilm on Monday launched X-T4, the latest addition to its flagship X series range

McLaren Speedtail: Shocking speed

The otherworldly McLaren Speedtail tops 250mph and does 0-186mph in 13 seconds thanks to some very clever battery tech

OJUANG: Footballers bear the brunt in needless FKF, KPL tug of

There are higher chances the man might not even be the father!

Real Madrid 4-1 Barcelona: A Clásico Romp as Los Blancos Celebrate Title Triumph in Style

7 May, 2008. A normal day for most, but the perfect party for Real Madrid fans. Having clinched the La Liga title three days prior with a 2-1 victory at...

7.2 lakh migrants have left so far, claims state govt data

Data does not take into account people leaving on foot or by private vehicles

Former Windows Chief Chooses iPad Pro As His New Desktop PC

The man who was in charge of Windows 8 turns to Apple's iPad Pro to power his latest desktop computer

Covid-19: Will stimulus package work – Hits and misses

In the Covid-19 stimulus package, five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat were stressed upon: economy, infrastructure, tech-driven system, vibrant demography and demand.

Rwanda has enlisted anti-epidemic robots in its fight against coronavirus

Rwanda has introduced robots as part of its fight against coronavirus.

Arsenal 'may be forced to extend Henrikh Mkhitaryan deal'

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Arsenal contract may be extended by a further year until the end of 2021-22, according to a report.

Telangana SSC timetable released; exam to be conducted from June 8 to July 5

The state government has already decided to promote students from class 1 to 9 without any exam this year.

Possible Barca-Juve deal... for Dembélé

Juventus and Barcelona are very united ahead of the opening of the transfer window. Negotiating for Pjanic, the Italian club have enquired about Ousmane Dembélé, according to 'Mundo Deportivo'.

Chicago Mayor Launches Police Raid to Stop Black Church’s Sunday Services

On Sunday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mounted a raid on a black church for holding services in defiance of her coronavirus lockdown orders.

Warm Memorial Day weather rises to heat warning by Wednesday

Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

After warm Memorial Day, Las Vegas rises to heat warning by Wednesday

Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Jharkhand to begin evaluation of Class 10, 12 answer sheets from 28 May; teachers to follow social distancing norms, use masks and sanitisers

The evaluation of matriculation and intermediate examination answer sheets in Jharkhand will begin from 28 May, the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) decided in accordance with instructions by the state education department

Russia seeks 18-year jail term for ex-U.S. Marine accused of spying -Ifax

MOSCOW — Russian prosecutors asked a court on Monday to sentence former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to 18 years in prison on charges of espionage, the Interfax news agency reported.

Bengaluru: Five-year-old boy flies back home alone after 2 months

A 5-year-old boy flew back home to the city alone on Monday after remaining stranded in Delhi for two months.

Blow to Bitcoin as Latest BofA Survey Finds Loopholes in “Bear Market Rally”

Bitcoin's breakneck bounce off its March 13 lows transformed into a full-fledged rally, eking up to 161.25 percent gains in just two months. But the cryptocurre

A snapshot of the coronavirus looking at 1% of South Africa’s population

Medical aid group Bonitas  has provided a snapshot of how the coronavirus epidemic in South Africa has impacted its members.

TN govt implements strict guidelines for air passengers

As the flight operations resumed in Chennai today after two months, the guidelines issued by the government said all domestic air travellers coming into Tamilnadu should register themselves in TNePass portal and (if asymptomatic) should undergo 14 day home quarantine. Continue Reading →

Coronavirus: Invest in health to end pandemic - WHO charges world leaders

As the world faces the challenges of coronavirus crisis, the World Health Organisation says 106,000 cases were reported on Tuesday, May 19 - the most in a day.

Using Qigong to manage COVID-19 in older adults

A recent study published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry in May 2020 reports on the possible usefulness of the integrative practice called Qigong to prevent and manage COVID-19 in older adults.

Boost for zero-emission sources as global capital backs Indian solar power

The tumbling tariffs of solar power, however, have slashed the expectations of returns by investors from 14 per cent to 12 per cent

'From Hero to Zero': Piers Morgan Claims Boris Johnson 'Done' in Tense Row Over 'Hypocrite' Cummings

The outspoken GMB host believes that by defending the top Downing Street policy adviser, notably behind the set of COVID containment rules, the prime minister is...

Polo G And Jason Isbell Chart New Top 10 Albums Behind Future’s Latest No. 1

Future has claimed the throne on the Billboard 200 with his latest release High Off Life.

JOA lauds the late 'gentle giant' Dr Arthur Wint on his 100th birthday

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has paid a special tribute to the legendary track and field icon, Dr Arthur Wint on the anniversary of his birth, for his ‘historic and pioneering’ achievements a...

Nigeria records breakthrough as NCDC validates viral RNA extraction

The country has blazed a trail in Africa with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) successfully validating the first phase of the viral...

SpaceX brings renewed expectations to crewed space exploration

Americans were not meant to sit on their hands with their feet up on the coffee table. Our forebears of more than 10 generations took leaps of faith -- some by ship, some by foot and some by airplane

Pakistan using its ties in Turkey, Qatar to arrange funding for Zakir Naik

India’s relationship with Turkey has been declining over a few years

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria double almost every week — but there is good news

Cases of COVID-19 have at least doubled almost every week since the outbreak of the disease in Nigeria back in February, TheCable

Dortmund v Bayern: Brandt ready for centre stage in Klassiker

Julian Brandt dazzled on the Bundesliga's return and, with Marco Reus out of Der Klassiker, he will be Dortmund's main creative threat.

Virtual Reserve Bank cash cut lowers rates

A virtual easing of monetary policy by the Reserve Bank – which has allowed money market rates to fall to almost half the official 0.25 per cent target – is helping lenders reduce mortgage rates to record low levels.

Review: Netflix’s I’m No Longer Here is a beautiful and intoxicating trip into a Mexican subculture

I’m No Longer Here stands as a welcome introduction to the many talents and passions of Fernando Frias

Look back on Marlins' 2003 WS-winning season

“Winners are like biscuits. When things get hot, they rise to the occasion.” -- Jack McKeon MIAMI -- The tale of the 2003 Marlins’ World Series season begins with an old school manager inheriting an underachieving group of mostly new school players and ultimately guiding them on an improbable championship

2 new containment zones in Capital, 41 zones de-contained

With the addition of Hari Nagar and Rani Bagh, the number of containment zones in Delhi have gone up to 87 while 41 zones have been de-contained. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday said that the Delhi Government has barricaded the containment zones and no relaxation has been given in

Pakistan plane crash: Police officer who saved others until he fell unconscious earns praise online

Sindh Police official reportedly fainted from inhaling CO2 and was admitted to a hospital

Is It The Right Time To Buy Raytheon Technologies After A 55% Fall In 2020?

Raytheon Technologies, best known for its missiles and other aerospace and defense products, has seen its stock fall more than 50% year-to-date, as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to have a significant impact on its aerospace business. Raytheon’s stock also remains down by about 45% from...

Report: Rafa Benitez wants Man City defender John Stones at Newcastle if he becomes manager

Newcastle United could move for Manchester City defender John Stones this summer as the club looks to invest in new players following their takeover. With the new Saudi-led consortium almost in full control of the club, transfer talk is hotting up in the northeast. And according to the Telegraph, Stones is one of the club’s […]Newcastle United could move for Manchester City defender John Stones this summer as the club looks to invest in new players following their takeover.

New Orleans: Concern over coronavirus in Hispanic community

New Orleans officials are sounding the alarm after data from neighborhood testing showed that the city's Hispanic community is being disproportionately infected with the coronavirus.

Haaland's future as a RM player, in Achraf's hands?

Erling Haaland is a target for Real Madrid from 2022, says 'AS'. And it may be that his future is somehow linked to Achraf Hakimi's. Borussia Dortmund want to keep the footballer for longer and the club could use him to secure Haaland's transfer.

Gylfi Sigurdsson opens up on fitness and return to Everton training

Everton's squad returned to Finch Farm for the first time in two months last week

Industry insider reveals the true impact of the lockdown on the South African travel industry

An industry insider has provided real-world facts and figures on the impact of the extended lockdown on the South African travel and tourism industry.

Johnson faces perception problem over Cummings affair

The problem Boris Johnson faces over the Dominic Cummings affair right now is a problem of perception. Is there one set of rules for the ruling elite, and another for everyone else?

Four ways to create more diversified and resilient portfolios

Those who use an array of strategies will be more prepared for whatever the future holds as we emerge from COVID-19

Thirty six more detected Covid-19 positive in C’garh

Chhattisgarh continued to see a spike in the number of coronavirus cases on Sunday, with 36 more patients detected across the state. "With the 36, the tally of active cases in the state increased to 185. Three patients have been discharged after recovery," a press release from the Health

There’s no shortage of heroism in the real-life inspired war drama The Outpost

Based on true events, in this military thriller, a small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh, as it was known, was the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghan War in 2009 and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.

Homeless remain a blind spot in Clark County’s COVID-19 picture

While testing for COVID-19 is becoming available to more Clark County residents, testing of the homeless remains haphazard even though they are at high risk.

IKEA launches 'Click and Collect' feature for contactless shopping

The Click & Collect service is to ensure minimal contact between the staff and customers', when the customers arrive to collect the products from the store. Currently, this facility is only available Hyderabad

A rare two-faced cat named Biscuits and Gravy was born in Oregon

Biscuits and Gravy, or Biscuit for short, eats and breathes from two separate mouths and noses. It's known as a Janus cat, after the Roman god.

7 WSL & Championship Plots & Subplots That Could Remain Unresolved After Season Cancelled

ancelled The FA have confirmed that the WSL and Women's Championship have had their seasons ended with immediate effect. Some form of sporting merit will be...

Ultimate XI ODI Profile: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma’s career started slowly. He was clearly a talented player but never found that consistency all great players possess. Over the last few years though, that part of his game has come on in...

Retirees petition CBN over agreement breaches, seek pensions review

CBN pensioners have petitioned the CBN Governor, Emefiele, over what they described as breaches of agreements for upward review of pensions

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India now among top 10 worst-hit countries

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Juventus Are Interested In Signing Ousmane Dembele From FC Barcelona, Claims Report

Juventus are interested in signing Ousmane Dembele from FC Barcelona, claims a report.

Violation of multiple SoPs led to fatal PIA plane crash

Pilot was way beyond safe landing speed and altitude as close as 4 nautical miles

Prices of N-95 masks down by up to 47% after NPPA advisory

N-95 masks were earlier being sold in the market for Rs 150 to 300 per unit and after the advisory by the the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), prices have been cut.

Protests in Berlin over government's lockdown response

Experts say that the demonstrations come from a variety of different political camps united by a shared distrust in the state

India needs comprehensive law on coronavirus to replace maze of piecemeal guidelines, clarifications; UK, Singapore offer examples

In the absence of a comprehensive legislation dealing with coronavirus, litigants are flocking to courts across the country seeking clarity and protection as a result of these unprecedented circumstances.

Atwoli: I’ve no grudge against DP Ruto

Cotu boss says DP is to blame for the woes he is facing in Jubilee.

This Is My Problem With DP Ruto – COTU Boss Atwoli

Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) boss Francis Atwoli has indicated that he has no personal differences with the Deputy President William Ruto despite being his harsh critic.Speaking at a

COVID-19: Four Indian returnees from Kuwait to Telangana test positive

163 evacuees from Kuwait had reached Hyderabad by a special Air India flight on May 10

Knifeman on the loose after man, 20, stabbed in shoulder on Small Heath street

A man in his 20s was knifed in Kenelm Road, Small Heath just after 3.10am on Sunday morning, May 24

Maxfield fits the bill to win Kentucky Derby for Godolphin

Former Dubai horseman Brendan Walsh will be hoping can big hope can claim elusive prize

Indian Armed Forces Eliminate Top LeT Commander, Another Terrorist In Major Anti-Terror Success

The LeT commander was active in the Valley for several years and had been involved in several terror activities

Agent of Dominik Kruzliak claims Everton asked about availability

The Slovakian played against Everton in the Europa League back in 2017.The Slovakian played against Everton in the Europa League back in 2017.

Inexpensive retinal diagnostics via smartphone

Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults. In low- and middle-income countries, an eye examination via smartphone could help to detect changes at an early stage. This is shown by a new study carried out by scientists from the University of Bonn together with colleagues from Sankara Eye Hospital Bangalore (India). The results are published in the journal ''Ophthalmology''.

RBI Home, Personal Loan EMI Moratorium: When should you avoid it and when to avail?

Home, Personal Loan EMI Moratorium: With the hardship continuing due to the ongoing lockdown, the RBI has extended the moratorium of term loans by a further three months till August 31, 2020.

Xi Jinping to Coronavirus Origin Province: Fix 'Weak Links' in Public Health

Chinese dictator Xi Jinping once again made public remarks admitting major shortcomings in Communist Party public health management.

Dodge closes Caravan order books at the end of this month

FCA will close the order books on the long-serving Dodge Grand Caravan minivan at the end of the month, with production set to end shortly thereafter.

Allow higher workforce for factories in green, amber zones to meet rising demand: Parle Products

Restrictions on number of workers in factories located in green and amber zones, specially for food products companies, need to be relaxed as meeting demand will become difficult and can lead to scarcity, according to a senior official of biscuits major Parle Products.

World coronavirus dispatch: US bans travel from Brazil; commerce allowed

From Eid celebrations in the shadow of pandemic, to nightclubs opening in China, and the story behind NYT's May 24 front page - read these and more in today's world dispatch

NASCAR at Charlotte live race updates, results, highlights from the Coca-Cola 600

The Coca-Cola 600 is the third NASCAR Cup Series race in seven days, thanks to the sport's new compact schedule. After two races in Darlington, the Cup Series has moved to Charlotte. 

App Store releasing repeat app updates, likely to fix bug that prevented apps from launching

The iPhone and iPad App Store is re-releasing updates for a lot of iOS apps, with many users seeing 50 or more app updates scheduled over the weekend. These app updates are the same builds as the device will have already downloaded. It appears Apple is doing this to workaround a Family Sharing glitch that […]

Gucci, Saint Laurent seek radical redo of fashion calendars

Gucci and Saint Laurent are two of the highest profile luxury fashion houses to announce they will leave the fashion calendar behind, with its relentless four-times-a-year rhythm, shuttling cadres of

Liberia: Suspect, 40, Goes “Missing” In Magistrate’s Custody

Ganta, Nimba County – A 40-year-old man has reportedly gone missing while in detention at the Duo Magisterial Court presided over by Magistrate Victoria Gbalazeh.  By Franklin Doloquee/Nimba County 0775010549/0886696939 Duo is a town in electoral district 8 of Nimba County. Suspect Prince Zogbaye’s complaint was taken to Magistrate Gbalazeh by a 14-year-old boy. According […]

Buhari Nullifies Appointment Approved By Late Abba Kyari

President Muhammadu Buhari may have directed his new Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari to cancel all appointments and approvals made by the late Chief of staff Abba Kyari without his permission, The Guardian report claims. According to the report released by the Guardian Newspaper, no reason was given for the President’s action, however, reports […]

Bigg Boss 13's Devoleena Bhattacharjee REACTS To Mayur Verma's Cyber Crime Complaint Against Her

Bigg Boss 13 contestant Devoleena Bhattacharjee said that Mayur Verma filed a cyber crime complaint against her to grab media attention.

‘Cognizant determined to emerge stronger from Covid crisis’

Thanks to a strong balance sheet, close partnerships with associates/clients, and digital imperatives, says Brian Humphries

First Iranian fuel tanker arrives in Venezuela, despite US criticism

The first of five Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela has moored at Venezuela's El Palito refinery, Iran's English-language Press TV reported on Monday.

New York reports lowest deaths in weeks

The daily death tally was 84 after a peak of 799 on April 8

'If you speak the truth, you are considered as a mad man': Younis Khan on why he decided to quit as Pakistan captain

A few months after leading his side to a WT20 win in 2009, Younis Khan had decided to quit from his captaincy. Now opening about why he took such a decision, the former Pak skipper said that differences with some of the players in the team affected his time as captain.

Use pandemic to stop brain drain, MPs told, as payments for CERB top $40 billion

OTTAWA — The federal government should use the COVID-19 pandemic to reverse a brain drain of top tech talent south of the border, a House of Commons committee heard Monday, alongside warnings that . . .

Apple TV+ promotes its kid-friendly shows ‘Ghost Writer’, ‘Here We Are’ and others

Apple has released an advert on YouTube and other channels to promote child-friendly movies and shows on its Apple TV+ streaming service

Jubilee purge: Ruto's supporters anxious

Uhuru aims to take effective control of both the party and Parliament.

City lawyer sends notice to civil aviation minister

Says airlines flouting norms by retaining the amount paid for tickets cancelled due to lockdown; notice says airlines sitting on passengers’ money and earning i

Need to adopt AI aggressively to ensure inclusive development in corona-hit world: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India Business News: Emphasising that the government’s Aarogya Setu app protects individual user’s privacy, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Monday that

Twinkle Khanna turns emotional on Eid as she misses her Nani, “Our hearts and table have too many empty spaces without her”

Twinkle Khanna shared a glimpse of her delicious Eid spread and penned an emotional note missing her maternal grandmother. “We rarely made biryani on

Monday’s Insider Report: Executive chair invests over $4-million in REIT yielding over 9%

SmartCentres, SNC and Telus see insider buying

The 9 at 9: Monday

Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.

Samsung approved to turn on ECG function on Watch Active 2 in Korea

Sensors on the smartwatch can finally be used in company’s home country

Pogba to Real Madrid? I prefer humble players – Stielike

Real Madrid are linked with a move for Paul Pogba, but Uli Stielike thinks they should look elsewhere.

Dave Rogers on life in India and being technical director at FC Arizona in America

Rogers is poised to graduate from the 2020 batch of FAI Pro Licence participants alongside new Ireland coaches Damien Duff and Keith Andrews

Rwanda becomes first African country to unfold new Paris agreement climate plan

Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world, and contributing hardly anything to the current climate crisis, Rwanda has become one of the first countries to submit a new national climate plan, which will strengthen global efforts to tackle climate change ahead of the 16th Conference of Parties (COP26).

Furious Ruth Langsford reveals she confronted a ‘hairy-armed’ man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket

RUTH Langsford has revealed she confronted a “hairy-armed” man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket. The 60-year-old was left furious when the stranger leaned over her t…

No parent will be forced to send a child to school in level 3

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured parents they will not be forced to send their children back to school when on-site learning resumes for grade 7 and 12 pupils on 1 June.

Lockdown Level 3: No parent will be forced to send their child to school, reassures Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says strict control measures would be implemented at schools to ensure the safety of pupils and teachers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

PM's economic package 'jumla', less than 1pc of GDP: Prithviraj Chavan

ASX climbs 2.2pc to 11-week high, buoyed by travel stocks

The Australian sharemarket closed at an 11-week high as shares extended their rebound from the March rout as the economy edges back to normal. 

Eid-el-Fitr: Govs ask for more prayers against COVID-19

Governors Aminu Tambuwal, Darius Ishaku, Mai Mala Buni, Bello Matawalle, Abdullahi Ganduje, Ahmadu Fintiri and Samuel Ortom of

Ernie Johnson's emotional TV segment before 'The Match 2' gets strong reaction from viewers

Johnson expressed what many people around the U.S. are feeling in his opening monologue.

NASA should beware of viruses from outer space

As the space agency prepares to bring home Martian soil samples, it needs to update its planetary-protection rules — and soon.

GAA Top 20: Munnelly, Miller or Browne - who is the greatest Laois footballer of the last 50 years?

ONE Leinster, one Allianz League: that completes the title haul accumulated by Laois over the last 50 years. The previous half century yielded four Leinster and one NFL title.

AU @57 declaration: ‘No-one is blameless’ in Libya tragedy – AUC chair

The AU continues to be more involved in helping solve the Libyan crisis.

Apple pushes tons of app updates to the App Store, hoping to make them work

Friday saw a lot of people reporting that they couldn't make iPhone and iPad apps launch anymore. There was a workaround, but Apple seems to be hoping to fix it by re-releasing a ton of app updates.

‘Phantasy Star Online 2’ North American PC Pre-Load And Exact Launch Time Revealed

Today Sega revealed the exact launch timing and pre-load timing for Phantasy Star Online 2 on PC for the North American release.

Millions Of Android Users To Get This Killer New WhatsApp Alternative

Google's surprise move has WhatsApp users in its sights.

US-based Nigerian singer, Anola, dazzles in new music video, ‘All You Want’

A United States-based Nigerian-American singer, Eniola Ayodele, popularly known as Anola, is currently making waves in her newly released album, ‘All You Want.’   The rising singer, Anola, before her latest release, had teamed up with Blaq Jerzee, who produced Wizkid’s latest body of work – Blow and the entire SoundmanEP.   ‘All You Want’ […]

Lockdown effect: Crime rate in west UP districts down by 70%

The region recorded 35 murders in the last month against 50 in the corresponding period in 2019, while robberies went down from 992 to 114.

Crime nosedived by 70% in western UP in April: Police

The region recorded 35 murders in the last month against 50 in the corresponding period in 2019, while robberies went down from 992 to 114. There were 16 kidnappings and seven cases of rape in April, 2020 against 110 and 34 last year.

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as traffic chaos continues

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as the council seeks to manage the chaotic traffic seen in recent weeks.

South Korean clubs will use QR codes to log visitors amid coronavirus

South Korea will now require places like nightclubs and bars to use QR codes to log customers’ visits as part of its coronavirus contact tracing efforts. Starting next month, those types of

Parents concerned about impact of health apps on children

Health apps have become a popular tool among teens and adults to track fitness, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles. But most parents say they have concerns about how health apps may impact children ages 8-12, according to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at Michigan Medicine. But despite concerns, most parents aren't against tweens using apps.

BTS’ Suga thanked J-Hope on Twitter for his support

BTS’ Suga thanked J-Hope on Twitter for his support

HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

HP has released a new affordable office laptop, the ProBook 430 G7. However, there is not a whole lot new in this device. One new feature is the processor, but it disappoints in our review.

The artisans behind Italian fashion tremble at their future

Until recently, some of most intricately embroidered fabrics in the world, like those found in garments designed by Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Etro and Prada, have come out of a duplex apartment complex in Milan, the home of a small business called Pino Grasso Ricami.

Gary Lineker launches Twitter attack on Dominic Cummings despite BBC colleague Simon McCoy slamming him for 'abusing his position' and breaking impartiality by accusing PM of lying

The news anchor slammed the sports pundit after Lineker sounded off about Boris Johnson's coronavirus briefing last night as the PM defended his top aide in Downing Street.

Europe's Most Underrated Centre-Back Partnerships This Season

To borrow the old cliche, 'offence wins games, defence wins championships'. While it's important for any club to be able to hit the back of the net regularly,...

Prime Minister is ‘taking the public for fools’ with ‘farcical’ defence of Dominic Cummings, says Ian Blackford

Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to sack Dominic Cummings today, with the SNP accusing the prime minister of "taking the public for fools".

Current-gen Honda City to retain all features despite incoming next-gen sedan

The new Honda City, on the other hand, will get even more features including some tech that was not seen before in its segment.

COVID-19 pandemic uniting Canadians like no other event in decades

A new study by researchers from McGill University and the University of Toronto finds a cross-partisan consensus on battling COVID-19 in Canada.

Delivery App Fee Caps Introduced As Restaurants Rebel

Fee caps have been introduced to protect restauranters that use a delivery app as reported by NBC. Coronavirus has hit the hospitality industry hard with

Lack of permission to operate special chartered flights hurts seafarers’ job prospects

Lack of government permission by Monday to a ship management company to run a chartered flight on May 28 to Colombo, will kill the employment chances of some 150 Indian seafarers on board five ships.T

OnePlus 8 Pro, Motorola Edge+, LG V60 ThinQ added to YouTube Signature device list

The OnePlus 8/8 Pro, Motorola Edge+, LG V60 ThinQ, and unreleased Motorola One Fusion+ have now all been added to the YouTube Signature device list.

Former Cranes captain, legend Jimmy Kirunda dies at 70

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Former Cranes captain Jimmy Kirunda,70 has died. According to Ahmed Hussein, the Communications Officer of the soccer governing body FUFA, Kirunda reportedly collapsed while walking in Bwaise, on the outskirts of Kampala Monday afternoon and was pronounced dead moments later. Flamboyant, disciplined and versatile, he played for …

Former Cranes captain Kirunda dies after collapsing in Bwaise

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Trust to take over special school

An academy trust hopes to turn a special school around after it was rated inadequate by Ofsted and ordered to become an academy.

Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins fume at Dominic Cummings

They addressed the scandal on today's show.

Google Removes QAnon Apps From Play Store for Violating Terms

Google last week removed three apps related to the QAnon conspiracy theory from its Play Store digital marketplace. From a report: The apps -- called QMAP, Q Alerts! and Q Alerts LITE -- were taken down for violating Google's policies against "harmful information," the company said. The removal was ...

Islamic Call to Prayer Broadcast on Loudspeakers in Great Britain

Mosques across the UK could begin daily broadcasts of the call to prayer through loudspeakers after they were given permission during Ramadan

Hoggets bear brunt as factories slash sheep prices

Last week those in the trade were beginning to speak about factory prices being “on a knife edge”. By yesterday morning quotes for spring lambs had been pared by 10c/kg.

Stolen truck runs out of fuel

Police recovered a stolen truck after the thief ran out of fuel up a forest service road east of Vernon.

Carlsen trounces So in first mini matches

Wesley So could not replicate his 2019 victory over Magnus Carlsen, when he defeated the world champion in the Fischer Random Chess Championship

Resumption of flights: It's chaos for passengers

Most of the complaints are from Air India passengers

Donald Trump Creates ‘#YouAin’tBlack’ Merchandise Following Joe Biden’s Charlamagne Tha God Interview

In case you missed it, earlier this weekend, Joe Biden and Charlamagne Tha God had a short interview for The Breakfast Club in which the two talked

Prince Charles reached out to Sinn Féin leader after COVID-19 diagnosis

Prince Charles was among those to contact Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and wish her well in her battle against the dread coronavirus disease. In an interview with the Sunday Independent, McDonald revealed she had heard from the prince weeks after recovering from a "horrible" bout of COVID-19. 

80% Shramik trains head to UP, Bihar

At least 80 per cent of 2,813 Shramik Special trains run by the Indian Railways are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar till May 24. Railways said nearly 60 per cent trains, originated from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab, are mainly destined for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Anita Rani receives overwhelming support after sharing miscarriage news

Anita Rani opened up about her devastating loss

Lockdown: Audiences willing to return to cinemas provided safety protocols in place, says survey

Ormax Media released a survey on expected movie-going patterns in India once restrictions are lifted.

5-year-old flies home alone, mother receives him at Bangalore airport

Vivan Sharma went on a small holiday to Delhi to visit his grandparents in February.The child's mother who came to receive her son said, 'My 5-year-old son has travelled alone from Delhi. He has come back to Bengaluru after 3 months'

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu: COVID-19 cases in Chennai crosses 10,000 mark

The tally of COVID-19 patients in Chennai crossed 10,000 on Sunday. With this the capital city accounts for nearly 60% of the Tamil Nadu’s tally of 16,277 cases.

Brad Keselowski holds off Jimmie Johnson for Coca-Cola 600 win

May 25 (UPI) -- Brad Keselowski held off Jimmie Johnson to win a rain-delayed Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.

Okowa not chairman NEC sub-committee on COVID-19 economic growth – DTSG

Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has debunked media reports that the governor has been appointed

Reports of my appointment to lead COVID-19 growth C’ttee is misinformation – Okowa

GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Monday debunked media reports that he has been appointed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo t

187 against Australia in Mohali one of my best knocks, states Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has stated that he considers the 187 he scored against Australia on his debut in Mohali as one of the best knocks of his career thus far. Dhawan also expressed that scoring against Australia is always a big thing and revealed that he had no idea about the record he broke that day.

Trump fumes on Twitter as media slams pandemic golf outing

The timing of his outing, as the nation approached a milestone in deaths from the pandemic, sparked widespread criticism in the media, with commentators recalling Donald Trump's own past attacks on Barack Obama for playing the game during the 2014 Ebola outbreak.

Eden-Monaro byelection date set for July 4

Speaker Tony Smith will issue the writs on Thursday for what will be a five-and-a-half-week campaign.

Eden-Monaro byelection set for July 4, coronavirus measures play role in date selection

The date was chosen in part to allow enough time for school polling booths to be sanitised due to the coronavirus.

Valve Launches The International 10 ‘Dota 2’ Battle Pass

Despite the delay to The International 10 competition the Battle Pass is still out as normal.

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Spied All Stretched Out At The Nurburgring

Testing of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class continues at the Nurburgring, where these two prototypes were spotted testing in long-wheelbase form.

Lobbyists Zoom in to get their message across to Ministers

Virtual meetings set to become the norm as Covid-19 restricts face-to-face contact

U.S. Sanctions against China Tailwind for Bitcoin’s Bullish Moves

Bitcoin anticipates market growth as White House National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien threatens China with economic sanctions over Hong Kong national

Brazilian Football Has Shot at Coronavirus Reboot

Ailing even before the pandemic, the national sport needs a new business model and compact with its fans.

The five brave Sullivan brothers who died in WWII serving the US Navy

The Irish American Sullivan brothers, all killed aboard the USS Juneau during WWII, became the first multiple-person namesake of a ship in US Naval history.

Can Ottawa dodge the postpandemic money trap?

The idea that Ottawa might take on a specific, permanent responsibility for funding long-term care would mean permanent increases in spending

Wesley names best Aston Villa performance and makes Jack Grealish admission

Aston Villa news | Wesley suffered a season-ending injury on New Year's Day against Burnley

Business stands behind government efforts to ease restrictions 

Organised business says economic recovery will require innovation and swift action.

Sarri not forgetting about Jorginho and... could he let Pjanic leave?

Jorginho burst on to the agenda of a Juventus who are starting to contemplate the exit of Miralem Pjanic.

Apple is reopening some of its Japanese Apple Stores this week

After months of closures because of the coronavirus pandemic, some Apple Stores in Japan will reopen this week.

Paatal Lok: BJP MLA files complaint against Anushka Sharma for using his photo without permission

The MLA demanded that a case be filed against her under the National Security Act for causing communal disharmony, and sought a ban on the ‘anti-national’ show.

Domestic operations begin at Indira Gandhi International Airport; several flights cancelled

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said that due to restrictions implemented by various local authorities, many flights got cancelled today

Could Mike Tyson Fight Again? Tito Ortiz Says He Wants to Take Him On

UFC legend Tito Ortiz said he received an offer to fight The Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson, to which Ortiz says, "I'm in!"

COVID-19 pandemic unites Canadians like no other event in recent history: study

Researchers from McGill University and the University of Toronto have found that Canadians of all political beliefs understand the severity of the virus and the importance of working to limit its spread.

Man fined for beating up ‘cheating’ wife

A Hwange man who suspected that his wife was cheating on him beat her up after he saw a text message allegedly coming from a boyfriend.

Man arrested after busting cheating wife

Man arrested after busting cheating wife during Covid-19 induced lockdown. The incident happened in Hwange last week on Tuesday.

Opinion: Yes, Ryan Giggs was clearly overrated, but that’s something for Manchester United fans to celebrate

I find myself slightly surprised to be saying this, but thank you Curtis Woodhouse for getting a debate going about one of the most misunderstood and mythologised footballers in living memory. It’s almost sacrilegious to question certain footballers, and Ryan Giggs is one of them. How can you argue, Manchester United fans will say, with […]

NASCAR at Charlotte results: Brad Keselowski wins crazy Coca-Cola 600

Sporting News tracked live race updates and lap-by-lap highlights from the Coca-Cola 600.

One dead, three injured when wall collapses in KZN

One person was killed and three others injured when a boundary wall collapsed in Inanda, north of Durban, on Monday.

One dead, three injured when wall collapses in KZN

One person was killed and three others injured when a boundary wall collapsed in Inanda, north of Durban, on Monday.

PICS | One dead, three seriously injured as building wall collapses in KZN

One person has died after a building wall collapsed in the Inanda area, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal paramedics say.

South Africa’s richest people recover some lockdown losses

South Africa’s richest people have seen their fortunes recover over the last month – but many are still worse off than before the global coronavirus pandemic hit home, forcing the country into a nine-week high level lockdown.

Shinzo Abe's approval rating slides amid coronavirus, prosecution scandal

May 25 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's approval rating has dipped by double digits in the wake of his administration's response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Edo Election: We don’t want bloodshed, Chief Imam pleads

The Chief Imam of Benin Central Mosque, Alhaji Abdufatah Enabulele, has said that the people of Edo do not want bloodshed during

Private hospitals’ group asks Duterte to replace Duque as health chief

The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines says PhilHealth, which is chaired by Francisco Duque III, has given hospitals the runaround when it comes to reimbursements

AUD/USD snaps two-day losing streak to extend recovery above 0.6500

AUD/USD remains modestly positive around 0.6540/45, up 0.11% on a day, amid the Asian session on Monday. Although the US-China tension keeps Aussie bu

Woman suffered internal bleeding after wrong pills given

A senior pharmacist who prescribed the wrong medication to a customer causing her internal bleeding sought to cover up the incident and blame it on...

Woman suffers internal bleeding after pharmacist gives wrong medication

A senior pharmacist who gave the wrong medication to a customer, causing her internal bleeding, doctored records then tried to blame a colleague...

BREAKING: WHO Suspends Trial Of Hydroxychloroquine As COVID-19 Treatment Over Safety Concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by United States President, Donald Trump, and others as a possible treatment for the disease.

"We have suppressed Covid-19" - No new deaths for the first time since mid-March

There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland is 1,606*. As of 11am Monday 25 May the HPSC has been ...

Zimbabwe opposition leader blasts African electoral systems

OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has slammed Africa’s electoral system as a “big circus if not an embarrassment to the continent”, hence the recurrence of disputed polls.

Chamisa claims Africa's electoral system is a big circus

OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has slammed Africa's electoral system as a "big circus if not an embarrassment to the continent", hence the recurr...

Huawei claims breakthrough in 5G antenna technology - here's what it brings

Earlier last month, conspiracy theories claiming that 5G technology could be a cause for the spread of the Covid-19 virus caused law and order issues in parts of Europe, an event that was condemned by the scientific community.

MCX will now allow crude oil trading in negative, exchange releases API to record prices below zero

A month after settling the crude oil contracts in the negative, India’s largest commodity derivative segment, MCX, has released a new application programming interface which will facilitate a negative price on its software.

Covid-19: Why widespread use of Aarogya Setu needed

Accurate and timely data might be our best bet in the battle against this pandemic. As a next step, India could tie the app to a secure and centralised database that includes end-to-end analysis of potentially infected people—from early symptoms to recovery. Also, to increase adoption, we can increase the number of languages the app caters to.

Fire safety concerns over restaurant’s licence bid at meeting this week

Licensing bosses are set to review an application for a restaurant and bar in a city centre, after postponing the matter earlier this month.

Fitch downgrades JSW Steel, Tata Steel to BB- from BB; outlook negative

The Indian Steel Association has forecast an 8 per cent drop in domestic demand in FY21

Lisa Boothe: How can Biden staffers run presidential campaign 'when they can't even run a virtual rally?'

Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe told "The Next Revolution" Sunday that the new digital effort likely to be a vital part of the 2020 race will "certainly benefit" the Trump campaign as Joe Biden trails the president's team on the online battleground.

NNPC says top management appointments on merit

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says professional competence, adherence to the principle of transparency and..

NNPC says top management appointments on merit

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says professional competence, adherence to the principle of transparency and accountab

What A Trans-Tasman ‘Bubble’ Could Look Like For Australia And New Zealand

As New Zealand continues its efforts to eradicate Covid-19 and move closer to alert level 1, Australia and other Pacific island nations are being considered for a Trans-Tasman travel "bubble." Here's what that might look like.

Japan cautiously lifts last of virus emergency controls

The government’s decision to lift the declaration highlights its strong desire to revive the nation’s faltering economy as quickly as possible.

Hamlin crew members suspended four races over tungsten drop

NASCAR on Monday suspended three critical crew members for Denny Hamlin's team because a piece of tungsten fell off his car on the pace lap before the Coca-Cola 600.

Hamlin crew members suspended 4 races over tungsten drop

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR on Monday suspended three critical crew members for Denny Hamlin's team because a piece of tungsten fell off his car on the pace lap before...

Mum whose son died in lockdown blasts PM's defence of Cummings as 'offensive'

Louise Bennett, whose son Fred, 14, caught coronavirus during treatment for leukaemia, says Dominic Cummings' reasons for travelling from London to Durham "were not extraordinary circumstances" and his excuse "does not cut it"

Ex-SA rugby boss says All Blacks are to blame for illness before 1995 RWC loss

An unwise decision to dine on seafood - and not a dodgy waitress called Suzie - cost the All Blacks at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, claims a former top SA rugby official.

Frontline coronavirus doctor threatens to quit unless Dominic Cummings resigns saying ‘He’s not done his bit’

A FRONTLINE coronavirus doctor has today threatened to quit unless Dominic Cummings resigns. Dr Dominic Pimenta said the Downing Street aide had “not done his bit” after it was claimed …

Doosan Group struggling to sell assets to tide over credit squeeze

Heavy machinery and power equipment-focused Doosan Group is seeking to ease its severe credit squeeze stemming from its flagship Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. by coming up with a self-rescue plan that centers on sales of assets.  The country's 15th-largest conglomerate said late last month that it will push ahead with a plan to sell its shares and non-core assets in a bid to secure more than 3 ...

Beyond the shoddy response to coronavirus

particularly with the shoddy response to the coronavirus event, and the lack of leadership shown in prepping Nigerians for its effects.

Bruno Fernandes provides insight on how he stunned Man Utd with test results

Man United midfielder Bruno Fernandes returned to the club's Carrington training ground last week, where it was found he had quickened his pace while in lockdown

Another staff member of AIIMS dies due to coronavirus in Delhi

A staff member at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi died from coronavirus on Monday. This is the third case of death from AIIMS.

Manchester United legend bizarrely branded “most overrated player of the last 50 years”

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has been branded overrated by former Premier League ace Curtis Woodhouse in a slightly bizarre Twitter rant. In a series of tweets, Woodhouse took apart Giggs over some of his stats from his Man Utd career, during which, let’s not forget, he played over 900 games, scored 168 goals, and […]

Virgin Atlantic delays flight resumption to "August at the earliest" due to quarantine measures

The carrier said that “by introducing a mandatory 14 day self-isolation for every single traveller entering the UK, the Government’s approach will prevent flights from resuming”

Samsung's NAND flash market share down slightly in Q1

The share global NAND flash market for Samsung in the first quarter of the year dropped slightly compared to three months earlier, a report said on Monday, although the South Korean giant

Aww, The Queen Noted That Archie Has Prince Harry's Red Hair During a Video Call

Apparently, Archie "is active and pulling himself up on everything with a great determination to walk." 😍

The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 10, Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the Grapevine

A heady mix of loss, defiance and lust, Gaye’s only UK No 1 is a testament to the Motown singer’s captivating depth – and a glimpse of the masterwork to come

​The $50 Realme Watch launches in India with 20 day battery life

The second coming of the budget smartwatch is truly upon us, as Realme has launched the Realme Watch. The first smartwatch from the company follows the rip-roaring success of the Realme Band, it’s $20 fitness tracker launched earlier this year. In the time-honoured tradition of budget smartwatches, the Realme’s design apes the Apple Watch as…

Fujifilm prepares for ‘normal times’ with X-T4 launch

The X-T4 brings in many new features, including a shutter unit developed keeping in mind the demands to be fast, durable and quiet, a new algorithm and in-body image stabilisation (IBIS).

Dynamically modify your iPhone’s Home Screen layout with HomePlus Pro

HomePlus Pro is an awesome new jailbreak tweak that lets you customize your iPhone's Home Screen layout with a sleek interface.

Damien Duff leaves Celtic to focus on Ireland role

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed that first-team coach Damien Duff has left the Glasgow club to concentrate fully on his role as Ireland assistant manager.

Wuhan conducts 6.5m Covid-19 tests in 10 days

The Chinese city performed 1,146,156 tests on Saturday alone.

How to build an emergency fund

The financial problems caused by the pandemic has made everyone realise the importance of maintaining an emergency fund

Eamonn Holmes divides fans as he reveals microwaving bacon habit

Ruth Langsford exposed hubby Eamonn Holmes' rather unusual method of cooking bacon

International collaboration powers quest for next-generation solar cells

The next generation of solar cells, made from flexible, wearable material, may soon charge our devices on the go, or provide critical electricity when other power sources are not available, like during ...

Fiscal reforms: State's borrowing to be difficult

With more stipulations to adopt several reforms, it seems to be difficult for the State Government to opt for additional market borrowing in midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. While the State Government has been undertaking several reforms on continuous basis, asking the State during Covid-19

'You can drink, but you can't smoke,' Cyril Ramaphosa tells South Africans as lockdown is relaxed

South Africans will be allowed to buy and sell alcoholic beverages on June 1 after a ban on liquor that lasted more than 60 days.

Anxious passengers wait for flights to resume from today

With state govt and Centre differ on allowing airlines to fly, many are in a state of dilemma over status

Gogglebox viewers shocked as Jenny moves out of Lee's caravan

The revelation was made on the Channel 4 programme

Exclusive: Kunal Kemmu won’t eat food cooked by wife Soha Ali Khan! Watch video

Watch Kunal Kemmu birthday special

On this day: Oscar Wilde faces trial for homosexuality

On May 25, 1895, Oscar Wilde was convicted of gross indecency and sentenced to two years of hard labor. We look below at the injustice of his conviction and how it would finally come to be pardoned. Oscar Wilde, faced with 25 counts of 'gross indecency' for homosexual acts, began his trial on April 26, 1895.

How Sonu Sood Replies to Migrant Workers on Twitter Deserves Whole New Round of Appreciation

Sending migrant workers to their homes is a big noble gesture by Sonu Sood but how he assures them in tweets that they are definitely going home is truly heartening.

Park and abide

BUSHMILLS, United Kingdom (AFP) — In a windswept Northern Ireland car park a fleet ...

COVID situation in Delhi under control, says Kejriwal as govt readies more beds across private hospitals

The chief minister also said that the government is pushing to add 2,000 more beds across private hospitals as 75% of the beds earmarked for Covid-19 patients have already been occupied. He said that 509 out of 667 beds across private hospitals have been occupied so far.

Evidence that Apple plans to revitalize macOS Messages with a Catalyst version

New evidence based on the leaked iOS 14 code suggests that Apple is working to completely replace the Messages app on macOS with its Catalyst counterpart - for better or worse.

UGREEN 3C1A GaN PD Charger appears on Indiegogo at 50% off

UGREEN is once again here with another impressive accessory for your smart gadgets. This time the company has crafted a 3C1A GaN PD Charger which could replace Apple’s 18W charger for just $19. The UGREEN charger has just listed the new GaN PD charger on Indiegogo. It features various advancements over the chargers that are …

BJP Karnataka comes full circle, blames Nehru for 2020 migrant crisis

Arizona child care centers struggle to survive during virus

Less than a third of Arizona’s preschools and child care centers remain open as the industry struggles with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Afternoon blahs? Blame lunch

Study finds cognitive function worsens in women who eat a meal heavy in palm oil compared to sunflower oil

Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD mildly heavy below $1,750, looks to US-China tension for clues

Gold prices drop to $1,731, print 0.20% loss, intraday low of $1,730.37, by the press time of Tokyo open on Monday.

Hamburg privacy boss calls for overhaul of EU privacy rules

Johannes Caspar said the failure of EU agencies to cooperate had undermined GDPR.

Remembering the Hoffenheim Nearly-Men Who Almost Pulled Off the Bundesliga's Biggest Ever Shock

One of the most repeated truisms about elite sport is that we only ever remember the winners. No matter how much effort you put in, the obstacles you overcame...

Iowa sees Sunday surge of COVID-19 deaths, confirmed cases

Iowa saw a surge of COVID-19 deaths and coronavirus cases over a 36-hour period, with 10 additional deaths and 436 new cases confirmed by midday Monday.

Linus Torvalds abandons Intel for AMD after 15 years

In yesterday’s announcement of the new Linux Kernel 5.7 RC7, Torvalds wrote: “The biggest excitement this week for me was just that I upgraded my main machine, and for the first time in about 15 years, my desktop isn't Intel-based.…

The equidistance principle in politics

The BJP has transformed the equidistance principle into a canon and covenant in politics.

Is This The End Of An Era For Joe Rogan?

Spotify exclusivity means lack of accessibility.

Bizarre moment man uses cabbage leaf as facemask during interview about murdered girl

The man in Peniche, Portugal wore a makeshift face mask to 'protect' against coronavirus as he was interviewed about his neighbours' arrest after Valentina Fonseca was found dead

Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate-crime, thousands of pounds worth damage caused

Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill regretted the incident: “Very sad to see an attack on any place of worship. Thoughts are with the Derby sangat who have been providing 500 meals a day from Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara”.

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate crime; damage worth thousands of pounds on premises

Amid demands to arrest accused, who was caught on CCTV, gurdwara management says no one was injured in the incident and the clean-up process has begun

Gold Trading Along Last Week’s Lows

Commodities Analysis by Sunshine Profits (Paul Rejczak) covering: XAU/USD, XAG/USD, Gold Futures, Silver Futures. Read Sunshine Profits (Paul Rejczak)'s latest article on Investing.com

Reality bites: are virtual actors about to put Hollywood's humans out of work?

A top acting agency has just added virtual celebrity Miquela to their books. In an age of pandemic, might such digital stars become the norm?

Five players who never hit a six in their ODI careers

ODI cricket was always considered the flashier format of cricket before T20 was invented, with sixes flying across all parts of the ground, with batsmen like Chris Gayle and MS Dhoni putting balls beyond the ground. But on the contrary, there are also batsmen who never hit a six.

Three boys let deadly Black Widow bite them 'so they'd turn into Spider-Man'

The three brothers, aged eight, 10, and 12 and who have not been named, found the spider as they were watching over their sheep in the town of Chayanta

Tipplers throng outlets as liquor sales resume in Puducherry after two months

Directions to the booze-lovers included strict adherence to social distancing. Markings were made on the road close to the shop to ensure that the people observed physical distancing.

Kareena Kapoor Khan wishes brother-in-law Kunal Kemmu on his birthday, shares cute picture ft. Soha, Inaaya and Taimur

Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who was last seen in the hit film ‘Malang’ with Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Anil Kapoor, has turned a year older t

Leeds United could have a secret weapon in Ian Poveda

Leeds United snapped up the talented winger in the winter.Leeds United snapped up the talented winger in the winter.

5 killed in Somalia roadside blast

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

MotoGP News: Lorenzo to make Virtual GP debut with Yamaha at Silverstone

Jorge Lorenzo will make his Esports debut on Sunday for MotoGP's latest Virtual GP, which will be staged at Silverstone and feature the Moto2 and Moto3 classes

What social distancing? Prisoners gather inside Aurangabad Central Jail for namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Social distancing norms went for a toss after many prisoners gathered inside Aurangabad Central Jail for namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. A video of the same has gone viral on social media.

WWII veteran beats COVID-19, honored on 100th birthday

An Army Air Corps veteran who survived WWII has now beaten the coronavirus after being "in the fight of his life," according to a report on Friday. 

Girl claims gangrape inside ICU at Bilaspur hospital, accuses ward boys as culprits

New Delhi: A teenaged first-year graduate student, admitted at an ICU of a private nursing home in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, left the state police baffled after she alleged gangrape by ward boys of the hospital, through a hand-written note. The victim’s father approached the Civil Line police station in Bilaspur after which the police […]

Covid-19 patients not infectious after 11 days: Singapore study

The latest findings may have implications on the country’s patient discharge policy. The discharge criteria is currently based on negative test results rather than infectiousness.

Hailey Baldwin slams plastic surgery accusations

The 23-year-old model and wife of pop superstar Justin Bieber defended herself

JobKeeper to be reviewed – but Treasurer rules out expansion

The Treasurer has hinted there might be more support for the tourism sector after a $60 billion accounting error in JobKeeper payments was uncovered.

Joe Biden -- the perverted Magic Eight Ball that is always wrong

As President Trump has been saying for years now,

Hotels in Germany gradually get back to business

As Germany eases coronavirus restrictions, hotels in some states are starting to reopen. But hygiene rules will often remain in place, and hotel owners still expect huge losses.

New Zealand PM calm as earthquake strikes during live TV interview

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake during a live television interview. During the interview with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has been shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake during a live television interview.

NiMet predicts sunny thundery weather, May 25 to May 27

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

Man being searched in connection with burglary at Black Country hairdressers

Police are searching for this man in connection with a burglary at a Black Country hairdressers.

Keep obesity at bay to stay safe from diabetes ITheHealthSite.com

Obese people are more than 5 times likely to develop diabetes in comparison to people with healthy body weight. Here's how to lose weight the right way.

"Vardy is good, but not that good"

Fleetwood Town chairman, Andy Pilley, recalled the Leicester City star's spell at the club and how several managers monitored his performance a decade ago. Hodgson thought that he wasn't that good.

Chiellini's explanation to the Champions League loss against Madrid

In his autobiography, the Juventus CB didn't forget about the clear defeat in the 2017 Champions League final against Cardiff.

Prince Harry 'drove decision' to quit as senior royals

The 35-year-old royal and his wife Duchess Meghan stepped back as senior royals earlier this year and moved to America to carve out a new life as philanthropists.

Stacey Solomon wakes up in full make-up after falling asleep on the sofa after ’emotional’ weekend

STACEY Solomon had a rough start to the day as she woke up in full make-up after falling asleep on the sofa. The 30-year-old sported dramatic false lashes as she filmed herself waking up with her b…

Intel and AMD shouldn’t panic yet, but this Chinese vendor has repacked a Xeon CPU

Will the US allow similar exotic products to surface in China or will there be a crackdown?

Uttarakhand BJP releases ‘Modi Aarti’, party MLA says will erect PM Modi statue too

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries in Uttarakhand have come up with ‘Modi Aarti’ in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Beta Cephei-type pulsations detected in V453 Cygni

Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have detected Beta Cephei-type pulsations in an eclipsing binary system known as V453 Cygni. The finding, detailed in a paper published ...

COVID-19 cases rise to 183 in Ogun State

The state’s governor, Dapo Abiodun, stated this while briefing the press on the activities of the government to curb further spread of the pandemic. He said that on one single day, there was a record of 25 new cases.

Wife, children kill Ludhiana man after he attempts to rape stepdaughter, booked for murder

A woman in Ludhiana killed her husband with help from her children after he re-attempted to rape his 15-year-old stepdaughter.

AfDB: U.S. govt demands fresh probe into allegations against Adesina

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, still has another big hurdle to cross in his bid for re-election into office.

HTC billed to release a 5G smartphone later this year; a mid-ranger is in the works too

HTC is all set to make its highly-awaited comeback in July this year with its first-ever 5G smartphone. The company is also working on a mid-range HTC Desire 20 Pro that will come with a Snapdragon 6xx chip, 6GB of RAM, and a triple-camera setup.

Afghan man on cycle, pedals 'door-to-door' to fight Covid-19

News News: JALALABAD: Afghan cyclist Idrees Syawash is determined to help curb the spread of the coronavirus so he pedals across rural areas encouraging people t.

Xiaomi Smart Lock E is now up for crowdfunding in China for 899 yuan ($126)

Xiaomi has today launched a new product for crowdfunding on its Xiaomi Mall online store — Xiaomi Smart Lock E. The product comes with support for six unlocking methods and has an electronic doorbell function as well. The six unlocking methods supported by the product includes Fingerprint, Password, Temporary Password, Bluetooth, Homekit, and Emergency Key. …

Sony PS4 series slashes its price in new promotion - Gizchina.com

Sony PS4 series slashes its price in new promotion. This promotion is available for both PlayStation 4 consoles and games

Sorrow for new Afghan parents after hospital attack

Zia Gul gave birth to her daughter just an hour after escaping from gunmen who rampaged through a Kabul maternity ward, and now struggles to reconcile motherhood with the trauma of the attack.

COVID-19: Worst-hit Maharashtra seeks Kerala’s expertise

The Maharashtra government has formally written to the Kerala government seeking assistance to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the worst-hit Mumbai-Pune industrial-commercial belt.

Maharashtra urges Kerala govt to send team of doctors, nurses to fight COVID-19 pandemic

The Maharashtra government has formally written to the Kerala government seeking assistance to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in the worst-hit Mumbai-Pune industrial-commercial belt.

'Vishnu Puran' actor Nitish Bharadwaj reveals Hema Malini, Roopa Ganguly didn't recognise him in Parshurama avatar

During an interaction, Nitish Bharadwaj took a trip down memory lane and shared an anecdote during the shoot of 'Vishnu Puran'.

CM condoles death of pulmonologist Dr JN Pande

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday condoled the demise of former AIIMS faculty Dr JN Pande who died of coronavirus on Saturday. Dr Pande had tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week, died at his residence on Saturday at the age of 79. "Heartfelt condolences to Dr Pande's family.

GUJCET 2020 admit card to be released 10 days before test, check at gseb.org; exams to be held on 31 July

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will release GUJCET 2020 admit card 10 days before the exam date.

Wilfred Ndidi: Nigerian star reveals how he sold groundnuts, fruits in Lagos

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has narrated how he grew up on the streets of Lagos saying he had to help his mother sell fruits and fo

UP migrants will need to inform Maharashtra govt if they wish to work here, Raj Thackeray hits out at Adityanath

A day after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said states will have to seek permission from his government if they want UP migrant workers

Walmart's Mexico unit pays scaled-down tax of $358 million after government talks

Walmart's Mexico unit pays scaled-down tax of $358 million after government talks