Mandating download of Aarogya Setu may be unconstitutional, say experts

Even as confusion reigns over whether the Aarogya Setu app will be made mandatory for airline travel, legal experts and cyber activists say that any efforts to make it compulsory would be anti-constit

Man who threatened to kill CM Yogi Adityanath handed over to UP task force

Maharashtra Police arrested a 20-year-old man from Nashik who has accepted to have made the threatening call

Man Who Threatened To Murder CM Yogi Adityanath In A Bomb Blast Handed Over By Maharashtra ATS To UP Special Task Force

The accused from Nashik has already accepted to have made the threat call against CM Adityanath.

Domestic flight services to commence today

Amid Covid-19 induced lockdown-4, domestic flight services to the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur will commence from May 25, with the Chhattisgarh government announcing a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arriving passengers. The SOP states that foreign residents interested

Ghaziabad orders sealing border with Delhi again over rising Coronavirus cases

The move to seal the border comes as Coronavirus cases in Delhi climbed to 13,418. As many 261 people have succumbed to the deadly infection.

It's Eid and I'm away from family: Cancelled flight forces Assam man to spend 24 hours at Mumbai airport

A 24-year-old who was vacationing in Mumbai after graduation has been stuck in the city for the past two months. Today, he hoped to catch a flight to Guwahati to reach home in time for Eid. But his flight was cancelled at the last minute and now he has nowhere to go.

Watch: Ashok Chavan Waves At Supporters As He Takes Ambulance To Head To Mumbai For COVID-19 Treatment

Former Maharashtra CM was tested positive for the virus on Sunday night.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s decision on other states needing UP govt nod to employ its migrant workers is harmful, hurried, says BSP

Yogi Adityanath government had said that states seeking to employ workers from Uttar Pradesh in future will need to take the state government's permission. 

Joe Biden appears in public for first time in months at veterans memorial

Former Vice President Joe Biden left home for the first time in months on Monday to lay a wreath at a veterans memorial near his home in Delaware. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee,

Obinwanne Okeke to plead guilty for $11 million US fraud

Obinwanne Okeke also known as Invictus Obi has indicated wish to plead guilty for the $11 million fraud he is being tried for in the United States (US).

Day 1: Chaos, disappointment and relief as domestic flights resume

India News: NEW DELHI: It was a day of mixed emotions as domestic passenger flights finally took off after a gap of nearly two months amid the coronavirus-induced.

Are garden parties allowed in lockdown?

Can you invite friends into your garden?

Deceased pilot Sajjad Gul's father says he has 'not an ounce of faith' in PIA's crash inquiry

PIA's top hierarchy itself is leaking bits of the inquiry report and blaming people left and right for negligence

Trump Ramps Up His War On Vote By Mail

President Trump took his war on vote-by-mail to the next level last week with a pair of tweets Wednesday morning threatening...

What lockdown? BJP's Manoj Tiwari flouts lockdown norms to play cricket; Watch video

Jackfruit falls on man injuring him; at hospital, he tests positive for Covid

Officials say the man suffered injuries to his spine after a jackfruit fell on his head. However, it is not clear how he may have contracted the viral infection.

Kerala man admitted to hospital after jackfruit fell on head tests COVID-19 positive

Kerala Coronavirus, Kerala Covid19 Cases: Five people have died due to coronavirus in Kerala and over 95,000 are under observation. The total tally of Covid cases is 847.

Rival parties bracing for launch of new National Assembly term

With mergers and shakeups, rival political parties are quickening steps to consolidate their party fronts in the run-up to the start of a new parliamentary term this week. The unicameral National Assembly is set to kick off its 21st four-year term Saturday, slightly over midway through President Moon Jae-in's five-year term.  After securing a mega majority of 180 seats in the 300-member chamber in last month...

Flashback: The Telford & Wrekin Council flag dispute that refused to die down

2003. A rumbling row in Telford in the early years of the new millennium was sending some folk up the pole.

LOUTH TD: 'Will Fine Gael caretaker government cut €350 payment later this week'

Welfare

Covid-19: Minister confirms review of special unemployment payment

Figures show 35,600 people who were receiving the benefit are now returning to work

FIR Against BJP’s Tajinder Bagga For Tweet On Rajiv Gandhi

Bagga is the second BJP spokesperson to face an FIR in Chhattisgarh. Sambit Patra was also booked in a similar case earlier this month.

Chhattisgarh: Youth Congress Files FIR Against BJP Leader Tajinder Bagga Over Tweet Against Rajiv Gandhi

An FIR has been filed against BJP youth leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga in Chhattisgarh over his tweet against Rajiv Gandhi in which he had called the latter a “mass murderer”.

China will work to ease Africa’s debt burden — Chinese Foreign Minister

Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has said China will work with G20 to ease Africa’s debt burden, as they both have many things in common.

China will work to ease Africa’s debt burden – Wang Yi

The Consul General of The Peoples' Republic of China in Lagos, Chu Maoming, has disclosed that Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr Wang Yi

Slain Army private’s son calls on SF to acknowledge act of murder

Mary Lou McDonald’s backing of IRA campaign ‘retraumatising’, David Kelly says

Gardai break up brawl in Cork city as videos of mass fight on residential street examined

A string of serious public order incidents have plagued the city and suburbs over the weekend

Snooker legend Willie Thorne, 66, ‘unable to move arms and legs or feed himself due to sepsis’, claims carer

SNOOKER legend Willie Thorne is unable to move his arms or legs and cannot feed himself due to sepsis, his carer revealed. The Leicester cueman was discharged from a hospital in Spain after a perio…

Rangers fan and snooker legend Willie Thorne, ‘unable to move arms and legs or feed himself due to sepsis’, says carer

SNOOKER legend and Rangers fan Willie Thorne is unable to move his arms or legs and cannot feed himself due to sepsis, his carer revealed. The Leicester cueman was discharged from a hospital in Spa…

Coronavirus lockdown | 532 flights take off but over 50% seats go empty

39,000 passengers ferried; last minute cancellations leave many frustrated

House members race to prepare for first-ever remote votes

House lawmakers are bustling to prepare for the chamber’s historic first remote votes this week, with a race on for members to secure proxies, who are limited to representing 10 colleagues each.

Dhawan, Raina, Pathan Among Many Leading Cricketers Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings To Fans Across The Globe

Cricketers from India and across the world extended their warm greetings and good wishes to their fellow Muslim Countrymen on Eid. Leading the bandwagon were notable cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra and Suresh Raina who posted their heart-felt greetings to their fans on twitter

Why this CM is the toast of India

Why this CM is the toast of India. Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan is a cut above the rest in Indian politics today, precisely in his remarkable ability to look beyond the horizon. His was probably the only government that began planning for the incoming pandemic as early as in February, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Covid-19: Chennai reports more infections, 23 districts ‘nil’ cases

Tamilnadu on Sunday recorded eight deaths due to COVID-19, taking the toll to 111 while 765 fresh cases saw the state's total infections breaching the 16,000 mark, the Health department said. Continue Reading →

Jeremy Kyle 'shouldn't be allowed back on air' after death of guest, claims MP

Jeremy Kyle announced his comeback earlier this year.

Lockdown: How I was assaulted by Nigerian Airforce officers — Medical Doctor

The enforcement of lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus across states has been mired by cases of rights abuses by various state actors

Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord

Private Australian, British and US military operatives took part in a secret mission to support a Libyan warlord, a UN report reveals.

Increased support payments for newly jobless people

The newly jobless due to the Covid-19 crisis will be able to get $490 a week tax-free for 12 weeks. The Government this morning announced the $570...

New payment to support Kiwis through Covid-19

The Government today announced a new temporary payment to support New Zealanders who lose their jobs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic to adjust and find new employment or retrain.

Aya Hachem's body flown home to Lebanon as dad says they came to UK for 'safety'

Ismail Hachem moved with his family from war torn Lebanon 10 years ago to Blackburn in the UK in order to start a new, safer life after he was caught in crossfire and shot in the back

Activists Detained As 'Fabricated' Terrorism Trial Resumes In Russia

Activists were reportedly detained and single-person pickets were halted in St. Petersburg before the resumption of the trial of two defendants accused of belonging to a group that prosecutors allege planned to carry out terrorist acts and sought to overthrow the government.

Biden Can Beat Trump … if He Doesn’t Blow It

Joe being stuck at home during an election year may turn out to be a good thing.

UK eyes cuts to Huawei's 5G network involvement in wake of COVID-19 - report

Could have no involvement by 2023.

Assam has surpassed Kerala in number of Covid tests conducted: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma tweeted, “In a strong testimony to excellent team work and our steely resolve to do the best in a crisis like #COVID19, I am humbled to share that #Assam has carried out 55862 tests so far. This is higher than Kerala's (52771), a state known for its healthcare excellence”.

1m versus 2m: What experts say about social distancing

An abundance of caution will be cited by some for the two metre rule. Others argue it is too restrictive and not based on an official WHO/ECDPC position.

UK coronavirus death toll increases by 121 to 36,793 as downward trend continues

The Department of Health confirmed that the UK's death toll has risen to 36,914 after a further 121 fatalities were confirmed in 24 hours

Court of Appeal decision 'another disappointing day' for Ludlow family - Talk of the Town

The decision on Friday by the Court of Appeal to uphold a judgement by the High Court that refused the family of Seamus Ludlow the right to an inquiry into the Garda handling of the murder was “another disappointing day for the campaign”, according to local TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. Mr Ludlow was 47 when he was...Read More→

China tests global diplomacy and economy

The country risks nations’ pushback as it moves ahead with its ambitions under the cover of COVID-19.

Trust chiefs lead unprecedented criticism of ‘disgraceful’ Cummings

Three trust chief executives have openly attacked the prime minister’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for allegedly flouting the lockdown rules.

Trust chiefs lead NHS criticism of ‘disgraceful’ Cummings

Three trust chief executives have openly attacked the Prime Minister’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for allegedly flouting the lockdown rules.

Privacy activist Schrems calls on EU authorities to get Irish watchdog moving

VIENNA (Reuters) - Privacy activist Max Schrems called on the European authorities to push the Irish regulator to speed up its handling of cases he has brought against Facebook on the second anniversary of the introduction of rules designed to help protect the data of consumers. Schrems, long a thorn in the side of Facebook, bemoaned the lack of progress since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regime across Europe in 2018.

Nepal to widen scope of COVID-19 testing as cases surge: PM K P Sharma Oli

Nepal on Monday registered its highest single-day spike in the coronavirus cases with 79 new infections, taking the total COVID-19 tally to 682 in the country.

Wanting to remarry, Kerala man buys cobra to kill wife with snake bite

A resident of Kerala, who wanted to remarry after taking a huge dowry from his wife, bought a cobra to kill her with snake bite.

Two workers of Toronto Loblaws test positive for COVID-19, now isolating at home

TORONTO — Two workers at a Loblaws grocery store at the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto have tested positive for COVID-19. Loblaw says it closed the store briefly to allow for additional cleaning and has since reopened.

Over 21,000 requests pending after Karnataka bars entry from three states

Out of the total 1.26 lakh approval requests from different states all over the country since May 1, a total of 95,261 were granted till May 18 — Maharashtra (67,518), Gujarat (2,175) and Tamil Nadu (27,743).

Jim O’Neill in talks to help boost Boris Johnson’s ‘levelling-up’ agenda

Former Treasury minister linked with chairing new body to drive economic growth in north of England

Pharma Giants Reportedly Rejected EU Proposal to Speed Up Vaccine Development in 2017

In mid-May, the European Medicines Agency suggested that a vaccine against the coronavirus could be approved in approximately a year. The forecast followed a World...

Zimbabwe govt says committed to protecting human rights

GOVERNMENT is committed to its obligation to protect human rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of race, gender or political affiliation for this reason investigations for the alleged sexual abuse, torture and abduction of the three female MDC leaders are being conducted to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.

'Abduction of MDC ladies was fake' General Sibusiso Moyo says

Minister of Foreign Affairs General Sibusiso Moyo says the abduction of MDC female officials was a stage-managed theatrical display meant to tarnish the image o...

‘It Feels Good To Be Out Of My House’: Biden Makes First In-Person Appearance In 2 Months

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden attended his first in-person event in months Monday since he started self-isolating at his Wilmington...

Edo crisis: Why Tinubu, Obaseki have not met — Investigation

According to inside sources, Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, has been around in the country and is not averse to seeing the embattled Governor of Edo State, who has been locked in a supremacy battle with his predecessor and National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, The Eagle Online was told

Worker shortage concerns loom in immigrant-heavy meatpacking

When Martha Kebede’s adult sons immigrated from Ethiopia and reunited with her in South Dakota this year, they had few work opportunities.

Donald Trump Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

President Donald Trump recognized Memorial Day on Monday, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

FBI joins 3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in string of slayings, home invasion and kidnapping

The FBI has joined the massive search, which is now spanning three states, for a University of Connecticut student believed to be armed with several stolen guns whom police say is connected to two homicides, a kidnapping and a home invasion.

Top Kinahan target Patsy Hutch wears face mask as he takes a stroll in Dublin sunshine

The older brother of 'The Monk' Gerry Hutch has been rarely seen since a hit squad was sent to kill him in 2018

CDC: Coronavirus death rate likely just 0.26% - Technology & Health

CDC revises estimates for coronavirus death rate down to roughly a quarter of a percent. But virus remains deadlier than the flu.

List of Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to resign continues to grow

Boris Johnson is facing a revolt from his own backbenchers as they call for his chief adviser Dominic Cummings to resign.

Public will never forget Boris Johnson's betrayal in Dominic Cumming lockdown row

Record View says there cannot be one rule for them and one rule for the rest of us

Miriam Margolyes clarifies controversial remarks about 'greedy' Australians

She sparked complaints earlier this month with Boris Johnson comments

English hospital shuts its doors as coronavirus cases surge

Boris Johnson’s government expected to announce further loosening of lockdown curbs

Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar meets Maharashtra Governor

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Monday called on Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan here.

Will COVID-19 Wipe Out the Tribes of the Amazon?

CALI, Colombia—There is nowhere left to hide from the novel coronavirus. Even the Amazon rainforest—one of the most remote wilderness areas in the world—is now riddled with infection. Tragically, COVID-19 is also devastating fragile indigenous communities in the region, putting entire cultures and population

Washington prepares for a summer without interns

Grayson Ross, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, planned to spend his last semester of college as hundreds of other aspiring policy aides do: walking through the halls of the

Regular parliamentary committee meetings likely to take place soon

The issue had stirred a controversy as the parliamentary panel meetings are held in-camera and the issues discussed are not made public. Holding such meetings through video conference would have compromised the secrecy clause.

'Could have planned better': Ex-RBI Governor C Rangarajan rues migrant crisis due to lockdown

He feels provision for some kind of cash dispensation is necessary, saying the government could cut some other expenditures, perhaps towards administration or travel

Coronavirus lockdown: UPSRTC to restart operations soon, MHA nod awaited

"The start of operations and modalities will depend on the directions of the MHA and state government regarding the lockdown and its opening after May 31," he added

Push for guaranteed sick pay praised by labour leaders but business groups anxious about extra costs

A push for guaranteed sick pay has some employers nervous about their bottom line, but labour leaders say the move is long overdue. 

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

British PM says schools will reopen on June 1

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday said that schools will reopen on June 1 as the UK enters phase two of lockdown exit, The Independent reported.

Will the Trump Administration Fight the Coronavirus or China?

In reviewing the excruciating pressure imposed on U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his efforts to achieve a collaborative relationship with China’s President Xi Jinping, it is useful to review the strategy outlined by former United Kingdom Ambassador to Washington, Sir Kim Darroch, to manipulate him to adopt British policy initiatives. The {Daily Mail} published […]

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-30: IMD

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.

Hong Kong Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma warns judges against expressing 'unnecessary' political opinion | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma has warned judges against expressing “unwarranted or unnecessary political views” after a judge was relieved of handling protests-related cases due to his controversial sentencing remarks. District Judge Kwok Wai-kin compared pro-democracy demonstrators to “terrorists” and expressed sympathy with the attacker who was found guilty of wounding with intent after he slashed […]

FULL TEXT: US treasury letter requesting probe of Akinwumi Adesina

The United States department of treasury said it has requested for an independent investigation into allegations levelled against Akinwumi Adesina.

Inside AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against Akinwumi Adesina

Mr Adesina denies wrongdoing and the Bank's ethics committee sides with him.

Four-year-old child found dead in Brisbane

Emergency services were called to a home on Bent Street in Cannon Hill about 9.30am.

Child, 4, found dead in Brisbane home

Queensland police are investigating the sudden death of a four-year-old girl in Brisbane. Police said a crime scene had been established at a home in the Queensland police are investigating the sudden death of a four-year-old child in Brisbane.

Brawl offenders will be identified using CCTV and social media videos

Positive identifications are expected of the youths involved in a mass brawl in a Cork suburb at the weekend.

Bodies of three PIA plane crash victims handed over to families in Islamabad

The victim­s were identi­fied as Rawalp­indi Police Head Consta­ble Raja Asif Fayyaz, Malik Zeesha­n and Syed Danish­

Dominic Cummings fails to apologise and has no regrets over flouting lockdown rules

Downing Street senior aide Dominic Cummings arrived at his own press conference to explain his widely condemned actions during lockdown 30 minutes late.

Ghaziabad to seal borders with Delhi from Tuesday amid rising COVID-19 cases in capital

Concerned by the spike in COVID-19 cases, Ghaziabad has decided to seal its borders with Delhi.

South-West states work out plan on Amotekun collaboration

Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti The attorneys general of the six states of the South-West have begun moves to strengthen collaboration among the Amotekun security networks in the states in the zone. Ekit...

Nigeria confirms 313 more COVID-19 cases, total infections now 7,839

Coronavirus cases in Nigeria have continued to increase with the confirmation of 313 new cases of COVID-19 by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Sunday.

Video shows woman tussling, falling off NYC fire escape in wild incident

Shocking video captures the moment a woman fell from a Bronx fire escape while tussling with a man through a window — all part of a wild incident that later ended with the guy killing another

'Eid Mubarak!': PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, wishes for 'compassion, brotherhood and harmony'

Jama Masjid in the national capital would remain closed for devotees today owing to the fourth phase of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Coronavirus death toll passes 190K worldwide

Paris: The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus pandemic crossed 190,000 on Friday, with nearly two-thirds of the fatalities in Europe, according to an AFP tally compiled from official sources at 0740 GMT.A total of 190,089 people have died and

Spain to welcome foreign tourists back from July

Madrid: Spain urged foreign tourists on Monday to return from July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, with streets gradually filling again and some pupils returning to school.

52-year-old man arrested after mother’s body found at home

Police in Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, have arrested a 52-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of abandoning the body of his 88-year-old mother by failing to report her death. According to police, Shinichi Harafuji called 119 at around 10:40 a.m. on Sunday and said his mother was dead at their house,…

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Delhi recorded 635 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases to 14,053 with 276 deaths so far in the national capital.

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Earlier in the day Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the COVID-19 situation is under control in Delhi even after lockdown relaxations.

SAMRC board apologises to Mkhize for Prof Gray’s comments – report

This after Glenda Gray gave an interview in which she criticised aspects of the national lockdown, saying they were unscientific.

SAMRC board apologises for Prof Gray's comments, bars staff from speaking to media

The SA Medical Research Council board has apologised to the Ministerial Advisory Committee for comments made by its president, Professor Glenda Gray, and says it will institute a fact-finding investigation into the "damage" the comments may have caused.

Government unlikely to reduce 2m social distancing guidelines in short-term

Cabinet members felt that one metre would allow restaurants and schools more latitude to open in the coming months.

Daily briefing: Maharashtra shapes Covid map; Yogi says states will have to seek nod before employing UP workers

As India's Covid-19 caseload increased in the last two months, Maharashtra's share has also simultaneously grown to more than one-third of all cases in the country.

UP maps migrant skills, aims to clones textile story of Vietnam, Bangladesh

Over 12,000 workers found to be trained in garment making and tailoring so far; more than 2.3 million have returned to UP from different states

Solemn rituals carry on with new precautions at Arlington National Cemetery

In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, honoring the nation’s fallen heroes looks a little different.

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic

Los Angeles: The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.

What does Dominic Cummings have over Boris? Piers Morgan asks

The Good Morning Britain host was disappointed the PM had backed his chief adviser.

Sukhoi Su-35 set to join Egyptian Air Force as Russia begins production as per deal | World News

Sukhoi Su-35, the 4++ Generation supersonic multirole Russian fighter will soon join the Egyptian Air Force. Russian news agency TASS … Sukhoi Su-35 set to join Egyptian Air Force as Russia begins production as per deal | World News Read More »

Video of migrant workers looting food packets at Itarsi railway station goes viral

These labourers were seen fighting with each other for the food packets. The government has arranged special trains for labourers so that they can raech home safely. Amid the arrangements being made for them, such pictures surface.

6 cited for coronavirus violations in raid at suspected brothel near Waikiki | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Six people were cited Friday during a raid at a massage parlor suspected of operating as a brothel while state emergency orders remain in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said today.

6 cited for coronavirus violations in raid at suspected brothel near Waikiki | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Six people were cited Friday during a raid at a massage parlor suspected of operating as a brothel while state emergency orders remain in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said today.

Prince Andrew 'grabbed Virginia Roberts' bottom and ground himself on her during visit to Jeffrey Epstein's "paedophile island" in Caribbean,' Netflix documentary claims

The makers of the documentary talk to Steve Scully who claims he saw Prince Andrew kissing Miss Roberts on the Caribbean Island.

Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 to be out on May 26 at 12:30 pm: BSEB Matric Result date and time confirmed finally

The Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 will be out tomorrow, on May 26, at 12:30 pm, as per an official release. The BSEB Matric Result date and time has finally been confirmed after a long wait.

UP issues fresh guidelines for air travellers

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory for air flyers who will be arriving at the airports in the state from Monday when domestic flights commence after over 60 days of lockdown. The passengers who belong to UP will have to go for 14-day home quarantine if there are no health issues

The federal government's $60 billion in JobKeeper savings could be used to prop up vulnerable sectors like tourism – but casuals and visa workers will again miss out

Having discovered an accounting error $60 billion in its favour, the Morrison government is ready to go spending.

Millions in Bangladesh pray for healing of COVID-19 patients

As millions of housebound Muslims across Bangladesh celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic roiling the country was at the centre of devotees' thoughts as they joined the strictly-regulated prayer congregations in Dhaka.

Notorious crime clan gangster Robert Daniel slashed on face in Barlinnie jail

Robert Daniel, 30, was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the incident.

Glasgow gangster Robert Daniel slashed in neck with pen in savage Barlinnie prison shower ambush attack

CRIME clan member Robert Daniel was slashed in the neck with a pen by another prisoner during a savage shower ambush, we can reveal. Robert Daniel, 30, – who is currently serving time for a d…

9 found dead in well in Telangana were murdered by a man to cover up another killing

The man, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, was arrested on Monday following investigations by six special teams and he confessed to the crime, police claimed, three days after bodies of the nine, including six members of a family, were fished out from the well at Gorrekunta village. The murders were carried out to cover up the killi

None of my staff has undermined coronavirus messaging: UK PM Johnson

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he believed that none of his staff had undermined the public health message for how people can help tackle the coronavirus outbreak, adding he regretted the anger over his senior adviser’s movements.

Fury over Ferry

During the four phases of lockdown, several State governments have had a tough time in handling the migrant issue.

Hospitals flush with cash got billions in coronavirus bailouts

The feds have given more than $5 billion in grants to 20 big hospital chains that already had more than $108 billion in cash.

Over 15 Lakh Migrants Returned To UP In 1,174 Trains So Far: Official

Over 15 lakh stranded migrant workers have returned to Uttar Pradesh from different parts of the country on board 1,174 trains till now, a senior state government official said in Lucknow on Monday.

Which shops will reopen on June 1 and June 15 - and what will stay closed?

A guide to what shops will reopen and when - and which will remain closed - after Prime Minister Boris Johnson today announced a big step in the easing of coronavirus restrictions

Goa makes Covid-19 negative certificate mandatory for people entering state

The Chief Minister said that Goa is the only state to conduct 13,000 Covid-19 tests on all the people who have entered the borders

Direct Primary in Edo is the way to go — Wambai - The Nation

Suleiman Wambai, North-Central National Vice-President (VP) of All Progressives Congress (APC), says direct primary election in Edo is the..

Direct Primary in Edo is the way to go — Wambai

Suleiman Wambai, North-Central National Vice-President (VP) of All Progressives Congress (APC), says direct primary election in Edo

After Harry And Meghan, Now Prince William Has A Problem With British Stiff Upper Lip

British Broadcasting Channel Documentary Stiff Upper Lip. In the latest BBC Documentary, Prince William is seen talking about Britain’s

Hollywood producer charged with taking PPP funds, embezzling $14 mil

In recent years, he produced movies starring Halle Berry and Matthew McConaughey.

To focus on floods now, Assam wants to close home-bound movements by June 30

Assam government wants to wrap up the process of receiving the home-bound people of the state from outside and of their subsequent quarantine by June

Ivory Coast children head back to school after virus shutdown

Thousands of children in face masks flocked back to school in Ivory Coast on Monday after the country became one of the first in West Africa to restart lessons after a two-month coronavirus shutdown. With a total of 2,376 cases and dozens of new infections each day, Ivory Coast has yet to contain the

Smoke covers A53 as fire crews called to rubber and plastic blaze

Firefighters had to put out a fire involving plastic and rubber in a field near a main road.

Relatives of Armenian axed to death by Azeri officer call for justice

ECHR is examining actions of Hungary and Azerbaijan over release of killer Ramil Safarov

Muslims Around the World Defy Coronavirus Lockdowns to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Reports from across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia this weekend described Muslims ignoring lockdowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Kushner tasked with overhauling Republican party platform ahead of election

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner has been overseeing a major attempt to overhaul the Republican party platform ahead of the 2020 election, according to a report. The effort is being led by

Tributes paid to Ireland’s deputy ambassador to China who died on Sunday

Michael Hurley embodied all that is finest in diplomatic service – Simon Coveney

British Columbia alcohol sales spike as social cues are lost

Compared to same period last year, alcohol sales rose 21.5 percent since 2018

Need to allow House panel members to join meets virtually too: Anand Sharma

He says there is still a lot of confusion about air travel and a virtual mode became essential

#BooForBoris: British Left Organises Anti-Johnson Two Minutes Hate

Opponents of the UK's Conservative government have called on followers to indulge in a public shaming ceremony by "booing for Boris" Johnson.

Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Rebuilds systems but loses some data.

British farmers 'will go out of business' in UK-US trade deal, Theresa Villiers warns

British farmers “will go out of business” as a consequence of a trade deal with the United States, former environment secretary Theresa Villiers has warned. Admitting that she had "great fears" about "unfettered competition between domestic farmers and US imports", she said it would

BREAKING: Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 'bloody' poll

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities in Abonema...

Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 'bloody' poll

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities in Abonema...

Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 ‘bloody’ election

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has released a sum of N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities in Abonema, Akuku-Toru LGA.

Bayer reaches agreement in 125,000 US cancer lawsuits

Pharmaceutical giant reportedly does deal to end inherited costly legal battle

COVID-19 'does not spread easily' by touching surfaces or objects, says US CDC

New Mexico may elect historic all-female US House delegation

New Mexico voters have a chance this year to send a historic all-female U.S. House delegation to Congress, no matter which party wins races.

Ellis & Pence: Amid coronavirus, Trump understands this simple truth that Democrat governors are ignoring

Some governors are refusing to follow America's roadmap, and are instead trying to turn our system on its head

President Barack Obama Played Golf on 7 Out of 8 Memorial Day Weekends

Trump has taken criticism for golfing on Memorial Day weekend, but Obama golfed on 7 of the 8 Memorial Day weekends of his presidency.

Oyetola mourns New Telegraph editor, says death huge blow to journalism

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has described the death of Alhaji Waheed Bakare, Saturday Editor of The New Telegraph Newspapers,...

Sally Pipes: Coronavirus recovery — Want to help the economy? Don't do this

In a rush to help, the government risks hamstringing our economic recovery in the coming months.

Airbus team to arrive in Karachi today to investigate plane crash

The European aerospace company will run an independent investigation into the plausible reasons for the crash

MP Govt urged to continue ban on sale and use of tobacco products

Consumer organisations and public health experts have made a strong plea to the Madhya Pradesh government to continue its ban on sale and use of tobacco products and spitting in public places, saying such a step is imperative to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the state. While

Horse trading for sick leave

How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.

Malta patrol boat 'intimidates' capsized migrants

Alarm Phone, a hotline service for migrants in distress, has released video footing showing an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) boat making dangerous manoeuvres next to people swimming for their lives at sea. Malta does not deny the footage.

Coronavirus impact: Time for employers to up skill employees

For the quantum growth of the economy, investments in education and skilling of informal workers are key, especially because a huge share of population has very little skills

Carrying lab report? Karnataka exempts you from institutional quarantine

The government also exempted both union and state ministers, officers on duty as well as airline crew members from quarantine.

EU and UK stumbling into Irish border crisis

The looming collapse of the Irish border deal, threatening security, is the elephant in the room in Brexit talks, a top UK think-tank has warned.

Patients discharged to nursing homes without test - NHI

Nursing Homes Ireland will tell the Covid-19 committee tomorrow that hundreds of residents were discharged from hospitals to nursing homes without being tested for the virus.

State left nursing homes ‘isolated’, representative group says

Nursing Homes Ireland will tell TDs on Covid-19 response ‘the dismay will live forever with us’

Landlord arrested for killing tenant over using 100-watt bulb in Delhi

A 38-year-old landlord was arrested for allegedly killing his tenant after an argument broke out between them over a 100-watt bulb in Delhi's Harsh Vihar. The landlord raised objections over using a 100-watt bulb as it consumes more electricity. The deceased identified as Jagdish was an e-rickshaw driver and lived with his wife and an eight-year-old daughter on the first floor of a building, while his landlord Amit stayed with his family on the ground floor.  

Mum's fury at Dominic Cummings after daughter had to give cancer news on FaceTime

Christina, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, says her daughter chose not to deliver the devastating cancer diagnosis in person due to the Government's coronavirus plea for Britons to avoid contact with others

Plastics bans, environmental monitoring get short shrift during pandemic

More single-use items are being used over fears of spreading COVID-19

Govt proposes to streamline processes to deal with corporate, tax frauds

IANS New Delhi Government proposes to further streamline and simplify the processes to deal with corporate and tax related frauds by identifying and insti

U.K. reportedly draws up plan to phase out Huawei equipment from 5G networks

The United Kingdom has reportedly drawn up a plan to phase out Huawei equipment from its 5G networks citing national security concerns.

Opponents say late federal change favors Alaska mine project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency announced a preferred transportation route for precious metals leaving a proposed mine, angering opposition groups who say the decision represents a significant change...

After Pravin Togadia's Hindu RW group destroys film set in Kerala, Vijayan promises 'strict action'

‘Fanatics won’t be allowed to go scot free’: Kerala CM on Hindu right wing members destroying church film set

Reacting sharply to the vandalising of a film set by "fanatics," Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said strict action will be taken against the culprits.

Jonathan, Gbagi, Omo-Agege felicitate with Chief E K Clark at 93

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with Chief Edwin Clark on the occasion of his 93rd birthday, describing him as

Trudeau pushes for sick leave

UPDATE 8:58 a.m. rime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have a responsibility to themselves and to the people around them to follow public health rules to slow the spread of COVID-19.

India lockdown diary, Day 62: Akhilesh asks for free chyawanprash supply; Kolkata artisans hope for turnaround; and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 62 of lockdown.

The lockdown breach questions Dominic Cummings has yet to clarify

Boris Johnson’s aide failed to draw a line under affair that has caused fury across the UK

Baby gorilla at Seattle zoo badly injured in family skirmish

SEATTLE  -- A baby gorilla was badly injured at a Seattle zoo on Saturday when he was caught in a skirmish between his family group members, zookeepers said.

Baby gorilla suffers skull fracture in family fight at Seattle zoo

A baby gorilla at a Washington state zoo suffered a skull fracture when it got caught in the middle of a family brawl. The “skirmish” that left 2 1/2-month-old Kitoko badly injured unfolded

Twitter Verification Purge Targets Mediaite Journalist Who Reported on Obama Spying

Twitter appears to have removed its blue "verified" checkmark from a number of users on the platform over the past few days, a purge that included Rudy Takala, a journalist for Mediaite who reported on former President Obama's abuse of government surveillance powers.

China links Australia barley tariffs to past trade disputes

Beijing defends Australia barley tariffs but links move to past trade cases against China.

Furore Over Tirupati Tirumala Temple Board’s Decision To Sell 23 Land Assets In TN, TTD Chief Says 129 Properties Sold Since 1974

The Y S Jagan Reddy government is being accused of trying to sell the TTD lands to supporters of YSR Congress Party.

Qatar reports 1,501 new cases, most are expat workers

Qatar reports 1,501 new cases, most are expat workers

Polish health minister denies wrongdoing in procurement spat

WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski denied on Monday any wrongdoing as he reacted to accusations of inadequate supervision over procurement of equipment to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Russian Prosecutors Ask for 18-Year Jail Term for US National Whelan on Espionage Charges, Court Says

Former US Marine Paul Whelan has been held by the Russian authorities for nearly 17 months after he was arrested in Moscow in 2018 because of a flash drive in his...

Rickshawmen want an end to their plight

Derogatory Remarks Against Dalits: Why Three Senior DMK MPs Face Legal Problems

The cases of these three MPs are a bit amusing as they invited the trouble on themselves.

After flooding, Mich. woman kayaks to home floating in river to recover mother’s ashes

More than 10,000 mid-Michigan residents are coping with flooded homes and lost possessions after multiple dams gave way.

Woman kayaks to floating home swept away by flood to recover mother's ashes

A Michigan woman used a kayak to recover her mother's ashes that were left inside her home when she evacuated after flooding.

A last resort to save tourist season: 'Travel bubbles' emerge as solution to Europe's summer woes

Facing the loss of a significant part of their economies, some countries in Europe are banding together to ease travel restrictions and avoid quarantines.

COVID-19 Impact: Transfer outstanding crop loans to govt account, says Maharashtra to banks

A government resolution (GR) dated 22 May instructed banks to show the current outstanding loan of farmers as the dues of the state government.

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon unable to rule out link between delayed discharge patients and care home deaths

Nicola Sturgeon has said she acted with “thought and care” around the discharge of hundreds of untested hospital patients into care homes but admitted she cannot rule out links to a deadly wave of coronavirus.

Arson suspected in early morning blaze that damaged Montreal cell tower

MONTREAL — Police say arson is suspected in a fire that badly damaged a telecommunications tower in southwestern Montreal early Monday. There were no injuries stemming fro. the blaze, which was reported about 3:45 a.m.

One-year-old baby strangled to death by bedroom blind cord as coroner issues urgent alert saying more will die

A CORONER issued an urgent alert after a one-year-old baby was strangled to death by a bedroom blind cord. Tragic tot Rifky Grossberger stood up in her cot and became entangled in the looped cable.…

Coroner warns more babies could die after one-year-old girl was strangled to death by blind cord next to her cot

Rifky Grossberger stood up in her cot and became caught in the looped cable at her parents' home in Hackney, North London. Pictured is an example of a looped cable.

Dog called Guardian refused to leave sister after she was killed on road

But there was a happy ending for the puppy, who has now been adopted.

In highest single-day spike, T.N. reports 805 fresh cases

549 patients take Chennai’s total past the 11,000-mark

1 man dies and 4 others wounded in shootings at Jackson home

Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings at a house that left one man dead and several others injured.

More than 200 COVID-19 infections at Guatemala textile plant

More than 200 workers at an export-focused textile plant in Guatemala have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and more results are pending in what could be one of the country's largest outbreak

Three Charged With Murder Of Carlow Teenager In Australia

A teenager and two men have been remanded in custody after they were charged with the murder of a Carlow teenager in Australia.

Three charged in relation to death of Irish teen in Australia

Three men are due in court in Australia today charged over the death of an Irish teenager at the weekend.

Dominic Cummings in untenable position

If a senior Stormont figure, regardless of party affiliations, was found to have travelled some 260 miles to the other end of Ireland at a stage when their partner had Covid-19 symptoms, in clear contravention of the lockdown rules, a resignation or dismissal would surely have been inevitable.

VIRUS DIARY: A Memorial Day visit, altered but not stopped

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — I won’t be visiting Adam this Memorial Day weekend. COVID-19 is seeing to that. Since 2010 I have visited section 60, grave 8397 of Arlington...

Coronavirus Pushes Government's First Anniversary Celebration Online

The first anniversary of the Narendra Modi government's second term will be marked online in a big way in view of the challenge posed by the highly infectious coronavirus. A detailed plan of action has been drawn up, complete with digital press conferences by ministers, video conference with people, and extensive social media interactions.

Kentucky parents killed in car crash after son’s graduation

Nancy and Lyndon Barnett died in a car crash after leaving their son Dalton's high school graduation, school officials and authorities said.

Former police commissioner scores Buhari's administration in 5-years

Commending the president for his efforts, Tsav said Nigeria's polity has been stabilised since the past five years as a result of President Buhari's commitment.

COVID-19: Political Parties React To INEC’s Directive On Online Campaigns Ahead Of Ondo Governorship Poll

Festus Okoye, INEC’s Head of Information and Voter Education, had told SaharaReporters that the electoral body was concerned about the turnout and safety of voters and would ensure that activities around the election took place over the Internet.

Indian Army major selected for UN award for her works in South Sudan

Major Suman Gawani of Indian Army has been selected for the 2019 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her role in raising awareness about the need to protect women and

Cartels are hemorrhaging millions of dollars with traffickers forced to take more risks to move cocaine and cash across the US during coronavirus lockdown

From March 1 to May 8, the amount of cash seized by the DEA in the Los Angeles area more than doubled from $4.5 million last year to $10 million in 2020.

Behavioural science advisers express concern over Cummings crisis

Leading behavioural scientists have expressed concern that the Dominic Cummings scandal could encourage people to disregard the UK’s coronavirus restrictions

Not only holding polls, being arrested also part of political process: NC leader

Holding Assembly elections in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir should not be the only goal of mainstream politicians and being arrested is also

Flyers, airlines grapple with new rules; glitches and lack of transport on day 1 of flights resumption

Indias busiest airports in Mumbai and Delhi have cancelled close to 200 flights since last night.

Chinese netizens slam US over ending coronavirus research grant

Chinese netizens have slammed the US government after 77 Nobel laureates denounced the Trump administration for ending a research grant to a US non-profit organization researching the origin of the novel coronavirus.

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

If States Want UP’s Migrant Workers Back, They’ll Have To Seek Our Permission: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

More than 23 lakh migrant workers have returned to UP from various parts of the country.

Strange disease kills 11 in Rivers community

Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode At least, 11 persons have reportedly died of a strange disease in the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. Two of those who died as a result of the stra...

Leaving Cert students must register for calculated grades by Thursday evening

Pupils will need PPS and exam numbers to use portal and must confirm level of each subject

Leaving Cert students can register for calculated grades system from tomorrow

The Department of Education is urging encouraging Leaving Cert students to register for the Calcu...

Boris Johnson gambles to save aide who flouted U.K. lockdown rules

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson put his own authority on the line as he fought to save his most senior aide, Dominic Cummings, in the face of growing dem

Locusts, Covid-19, bad weather: The anatomy of a food crisis

Millions of people could be “just one shock away from severe acute food insecurity”.

Bennett University webinar: Need to tap Artificial Intelligence to fight Covid, says IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

“This world will not remain the same as it was till now. Your life habits, your approach to life, maybe your over-aggrandizement of the world as a nation will change. In this light, do we need to reflect on the application of AI in a completely different way?” Prasad said.

Emerging technology could solve 'ludicrous' fish loss from irrigation

Millions of dollars are poured into keeping endangered native fish alive each year, yet many millions perish in irrigation. Now, there's a possible solution.

Police investigate 3 separate shooting incidents

Toronto police are investigating three separate shooting incidents.

EU divisions laid bare by ‘frugal four’ Covid recovery proposal

Ursula von der Leyen must soothe resentful southern member states and reassure northern hawks

Time running out for Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa

PRESSURE is mounting on the country’s political leadership to put their differences aside and hold much-needed dialogue to help end the country’s deepening economic crisis.

Mnangagwa running out of time

PRESSURE is mounting on the country's political leadership to put their differences aside and hold much-needed dialogue to help end the country's deepening econ...

Pothole mosaics and a fluorescent sea: Monday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

Woman’s body found in A.P. linked to Gorrekunta deaths in TS

Confession of accused led to identification of victim, says GRP SP

Jared Kushner Seeking to Modify Republican Party Platform, Report Claims

The reported renovation apparently arrives in light of the upcoming US presidential election, in which the incumbent president, Donald Trump, will most likely face...

Eventful day at Bengaluru airport as domestic flights resume operations

Flight operations were scheduled to commence at 12.40 am but confusion and cancellation made the wait longer for security and other personnel at the airport.Several passengers tried to dodge authorities to escape institutional quarantine but with little success

US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns

WINTER PARK, Fla. (AP) — With no congregational prayers or family gatherings, Salsabiel Mujovic has been worried that this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration will pale. Still, she’s determined to bring home holiday cheer amid the coronavirus gloom.Her family can’t go to the mosque, but the 29-year-old New Jersey resident bought new outfits for herself and her daughters. They are praying at home and having a family photo session. The kids are decorating cookies in a virtual gathering, and popping balloons with money or candy inside -- a twist on a tradition of giving children cash gifts for the occasion.“We’re used to, just like, easily going and seeing family, but now it’s just like there’s so much fear and anxi

U.S. Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WINTER PARK, Fla. >> With no congregational prayers or family gatherings, Salsabiel Mujovic has been worried that this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration will pale. Still, she’s determined to bring home holiday cheer amid the coronavirus gloom.

Rejig your political agenda for 2023 APC leaders warn his members

Stalwarts of APC in Akwa Ibom state have urged its members to call their media aides to order as some of their publications in the social media

A-Ibom APC stakeholders condemn media attacks on Senator Akpabio

SOME concerned stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State has condemned social media publications target

CERB payments hit $40B

A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.

Payments for CERB top $40 billion as feds open doors for commercial rent help

OTTAWA — A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.Federal figures posted . . .

80 Flights Cancelled on First Day Domestic Flights Resume in India After Two-Month Hiatus

New Delhi (Sputnik): India suspended domestic and international air travel starting 25 March as a containment measure to mitigate COVID-19. The federal government has...

Boris Johnson's top aide stands his ground on lockdown breach

No resignation, no regrets ... Dominic Cummings says it's the media coverage, rather than his actions, that has muddied the government's messaging.

Kano, Katsina, Borno Muslims shun Sultan, PTF, storm prayer grounds

Muslims in Kano,  Katsina, Borno,  Zamfara and Bauchi states on Sunday shunned a directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji  Sa’ad Abubakar, and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, which stated...

Former Assam CM seeks release of 2 JNU students

Pinjra Tod members in police custody.

Canadian Judicial Council won't appeal harsh ruling of its investigation of judge

TORONTO — The Canadian Judicial Council says it will not appeal last week’s Federal Court ruling that harshly criticized its investigation of a justice who accepted a temporary deanship of an Indigenous-focused law school. The council says in a news release that an appeal of the decision that cleared Ontario Superior Court Justice Patrick Smith would …

Four more COVID-19 deaths at Langley care home, max still 50 vehicles for outdoor events

All four COVID-19 deaths in B.C. over the past 48 hours were at Langley Lodge, which is experiencing a second outbreak.

Airbus experts to arrive in Pakistan to probe PIA plane crash

Was it a technical fault, bird-hit or pilot error?

Buhari mourns the death of Bakare - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the Saturday Editor of Daily Telegraph, Waheed Bakare.The President...

Buhari mourns New Telegraph journalist - Premium Times Nigeria

Waheed Bakare, editor of Saturday Telegraph, died on Sunday.

German court rules against VW in 'Dieselgate' compensation scandal

About four years after the Volkswagen Diesel scandal broke, Germany's Federal Court passes a binding rule on compensation for consumers

Dabiri-Erewa, Pantami fight over office space gets messier

After a series of confrontations between Nigeria's communication and digital economy minister Isa Pantami and chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the fight over an office space took another turn late Sunday.

Symone Sanders: Biden 'Committed to Putting a Black Woman on the Supreme Court'

Presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden's senior advisor Symone Sanders on Sunday revealed Biden is "committed to putting a black woman on the Supreme Court" should he get elected. | Clips

Memorial Day tradition carries on in Las Vegas amid pandemic

Some recurring public Memorial Day events are scheduled for Monday across the valley, but they have been scaled back.

India's Apex Court Raps Govt for Allowing Booking of Middle Seat in Flights Amid COVID-19 Contagion

New Delhi (Sputnik) On Monday, India restarted domestic airl travel on a limited scale. The services had been suspended since 25 March when the country went into a...

Criminal carrying Rs 50K bounty held

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a man who was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 for a case of armed robbery and attempt to murder was absconding since last 10 months after jumping parole. The accused identified as Mohammad Israel (49), son of Sahabuddin of village Samana, Ghaziabad, has

Don’t panic or despair but observe precautions, State prepared to handle situation: Chief Secy

As anticipated earlier, the number of Covid-19 positive cases has seen a sharp rise in recent days and is likely to rise further in the coming days. However, the State Government is fully prepared and citizens should not despair. The public should observe necessary precautions and stay safe, said

States give few details on billions spent on virus supplies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing machines during the coronavirus pandemic. But more than two months into the buying binge, many aren't sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying.An Associated Press survey of all 50 states found a hodgepodge of public information about the purchase of masks, gloves, gowns and other hard-to-get equipment for medical and emergency workers.Illinois has one of the most detailed tracking websites, showing the date, vendor, purpose, quantity and price of each purchase. In most states, it's not that easy.

‘Please don’t come to Goa,’ urges CM Pramod Sawant, says hotels shut

Sawant also said that most of the people arriving in Goa will either be returning to their own homes or second homes or were expected to stay with their relatives in the state.

EU to announce green strings for post-pandemic funding

The European Union is due to announce economic recovery plans which could be up to one trillion euros and wants to pull Europe out of the crisis with green measures.

Bayer, Lufthansa drive gains in Europe amid holiday-thinned trading

European stocks rose to kick off the week on Monday, albeit with the action thinned by holidays in the U.K. and the U.S.

Body of Maryland couple’s killer found 4 hours after shootout with police, authorities say

A Delaware man suspected of fatally shooting an elderly Maryland couple as they were visiting their son’s grave earlier this month died from police gunfire during a shootout about two hours after the crime, authorities have confirmed.

Tribal Mediation Leads to Short Truce in Yemen’s Abyan

A tribal mediation led to a short truce between the legitimate government and Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Yemen’s Abyan province for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The three-day truce went into effect on Sunday some two weeks after fighti

‘What planet are they on?’ – UK press attacks Johnson and Cummings

Criticism has come from some unlikely sections of the national media over the crisis at No 10.

Union Minister of State for Agriculture said that Rahul Gandhi can Never be a Public Leader -

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Chaudhary says that if Rahul Gandhi had been the Prime Minister of the

N. Korea reaffirms 'nuclear war deterrence' in key party meeting: unification ministry

North Korea appears to have reaffirmed its will toward bolstering its nuclear war deterrence during a recent key party meeting again after the communist regime vowed to do so at the end of last year, the unification ministry said Monday. The North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday that leader Kim Jong-un presided over a Central Military Commission meeting and discussed "new policies f...

CM Yogi has Accused many States for Ignoring UP Migrants -

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has given his wealth to migrant workers who have returned to Uttar Pradesh from other

As Covid-19 rages, Mumbai ramps up health infrastructure

Data released by the state public health department on Sunday on dedicated Covid hospitals showed the citys oxygen-supported beds and isolation beds have gone up three times, thanks to new ‘jumbo makeshift facilities set up in the citys exhibition grounds. The number of oxygen-supported beds has gone up from 1,413 on May 12 to 4,508 on May 24.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday on its first attempt to launch a test satellite into space aboard a rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after…

Iranian petrol tanker arrives in Venezuela in defiance of US

First of five ships arrives in Caribbean with Washington warned against intercepting them

Akwa Ibom decries absence of COVID-19 test centre

Governor Udom Emmanuel at the weekend regretted that in spite of Akwa Ibom’s ‘25 per cent’ contribution to Nigeria’s revenue, the Federal Government was yet to prioritise setting a COVID-19 test centre in the state.

Vancouver Island hasn’t seen a new homegrown case of COVID-19 in two weeks

Island’s low and steady transmission rate chalked up to several factors

Petition calls for investigation into Twitter censorship after hiring of Li Fei-Fei

Chinese dissidents say Twitter accounts deleted after Li joined board of directors

Yogi Adityanath govt says 14-day quarantine for passengers coming from abroad

'Passengers coming from foreign countries will need to give a letter of consent to the effect that they will stay in 14-day quarantine,'UP Home Department said.Domestic flight operations resumed today across the country except in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal

Ontario government appoints hospitals to temporarily manage 2 long-term care homes amid outbreaks

The province has appointed two Ontario hospitals to temporarily manage two privately-owned long-term care homes that are currently experiencing severe COVID-19 outbreaks.

Ryanair brings legal challenge over social welfare appeal

Ryanair has gone to court in a bid to set aside a decision of an appeals commissioner in a social welfare appeal to refuse the airline permission to cross-examine certain witnesses.

Ryanair goes to court over conduct of social welfare appeal

Airline claims it was refused leave by appeals commissioner to cross examine witnesses

Is Queen Elizabeth Preparing To Step Down? Is She Handing Over Her Throne?

Is Queen Elizabeth preparing to step down? Is she handing over her throne? Many people are asking this question due to the latest upheaval in the

Omo-Agege, Amaechi, Abe, Peterside mourn Karibi-Whyte

Senate Deputy President Ovie Omo-Agege, Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi,  Senator Magnus Abe and a former Director-General of the Nigerian ...

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid. In northeast Delhi, Eid this year is a celebration of a long-time friendship that even stood the test of communal riots for some, while for many, it is shorn of any festivities.

Boris Johnson goes for run with dog as backlash over Dominic Cummings row deepens

The Prime Minister has been spotted out jogging with his pet, Dilyn, around Lambeth Palace, London, after being criticised for backing his lockdown-breaching top aide

Punjab reports 15 new cases, health minister says no community spread

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, however, said there was no community spread and in the past too there had been cases where similar cases were reported but an analysis showed that they may have come in contact with positive cases.

Coronavirus Australia live updates: Sydney school evacuated over virus fears

Parents at two schools in Sydney's east have been told to take their kids home after pupils contracted the coronavirus. 

Housebound Bangladesh celebrates Eid in the shadow of coronavirus

To Muhammad Nuru, Eid-ul-Fitr means buying new clothes for his children and other members of the family and travelling to Munshiganj to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones.

Police investigating deadly trooper-involved shooting on Loop 101

The incident occurred just before 6 a.m. along Loop 101 near Tatum Boulevard.

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.

COVID-19: Health minister issues ‘new normal’ guidelines for workplaces 

In a ministerial decree issued on Saturday, Terawan detailed how offices and manufacturers should operate during the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB).

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

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%

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

Cops crack the case of well murders: A party and a few uninvited guests

Sometime on Wednesday night, nine drugged bodies were dragged to the abandoned well and...

Kentucky lockdown protesters condemned for hanging effigy of governor from tree

Incident at conservative rally draws backlash from Democrats and Republicans

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 new fare system

Single trip ticket price ranges from ₹5 to ₹30

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

Moment Brazilian president who once described COVID-19 as a 'little flu' is called a 'murderer' and jeered at as he ate a hotdog outside his secretary general's home

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was jeered Saturday night in Brasilia when he ate a hot dog and posed for a photograph with a young girl despite not wearing a face mask.  

Saudi Arabia Says Two-Thirds of Infections Recovered from Virus

Saudi Arabia registered on Monday 2,235 new coronavirus cases, raising its total to 74,795, as the health minister promised a "gradual" return to normal. Among the new case are 28,728 active ones and 384 in critical condition, said Health Ministry sp

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.

Waheed Bakare: Buhari mourns as New Telegraph editor dies

The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into the mourning session as a foremost journalist and Saturday Editor of New Telegraph died on Sunday, May 24.

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

COVID-19: INEC wants election declared as essential service

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would engage with relevant authorities, including the National Assembly, to designate election as an essential service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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...

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

Opposition to form panel soon to draft action plan against Centre

Workers’ rights, deaths due to hunger and negligible relief package to be discussed

In Karnataka, Mandatory Quarantine Is Making A Hole In Fliers' Pocket

The seven-day mandatory intitutional quarantine is proving to be a headache for many of those taking flights to Karnataka after resumption of domestic air-travel.

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

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.

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.

Fake: Govt has not promised a Rs 5,000 lockdown fund

New Delhi: A WhatsApp forward that promises of free Rs 5,000 in relief funds from the government as a limited time offer is fake.

Fake: Govt has not promised a Rs 5,000 lockdown fund

A WhatsApp forward that promises of free Rs 5,000 in relief funds from the government as a limited time offer is fake.The message redirects to a questionable website with many red flags which is not associated with the government in any way.

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.

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.

Ontario pushes back date for expanding social gatherings after spike in COVID-19 cases

Ontario's spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases has prompted the province to delay lifting restrictions on social gathering limits.

Under what conditions can you meet family in lockdown?

Just what are the current rules?

Five from Amritsar stranded in Lahore since March due to lockdown, families appeal to PM Modi

Amritsar Coronavirus cases news: Five members from two Amritsar families are stranded in Lahore for the last nearly three months due to coronavirus-forced lockdown.

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...

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. 

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).

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.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Africa mounts a robust response to COVID-19

The jury is still out as to whether the African states will be successful in containing the COVID- 19 pandemic.

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.

Coronavirus lockdown | UK to reopen thousands of shops next month, says Boris Johnson

Johnson is keen to restart an economy which has been all but shut down since Britain entered a lockdown to try to stem the spread of disease.

'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.

Venkaiah Naidu reviews preparedness of LS, RS secretariats for meetings

On Saturday, Naidu discussed the issue with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, and senior officials of the two Houses

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'

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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.

Donald Trump at Fort McHenry: 'We Are the Captains of Our Own Fate'

President Donald Trump celebrated Memorial Day on Monday at a special visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.

'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

No Celebrations As Pinarayi Vijayan Sails Into Fifth Year In Office

Without any celebrations, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala sailed into its fifth year in office, resolving to steer through the COVID-19 crisis and assuring that development would not be affected.

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".

‘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.

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

Maduro Defends Iran & Venezuela’s Right to 'Trade Freely', Thanks Tehran for Help Amid US Sanctions

The first Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and the components to produce it from oil arrived in the Bolivarian Republic on 24 May, despite the two countries' concerns...

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.

US Air Force ends height restrictions in hopes of attracting more female pilots

Air Force officials said that aircrafts were largely built for males, and made things more challenging for female applicants.

The US Air Force is removing height restrictions for pilots, which will allow more women to serve

(CNN) — The US Air Force has removed its minimum height requirements for prospective pilots, doing away with a barrier that had disadvantaged women. Previously,...

'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"

Montenegro becomes Europe's first coronavirus-free state, PM says

PODGORICA (Reuters) - Montenegro’s prime minister on Monday declared the country coronavirus-free - a move vital for its Adriatic tourism industry coming 69 days after it reported its first case and after 20 without a new one.

China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan

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

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.

Police investigation underway after cyclist seriously hurt in Stockport crash

The man was taken to hospital after colliding with a kerb

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.

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

'Fake news': Maryland congressman denies 'dispute' with White House staffer at Memorial Day event

A spokesman for Maryland Rep. Andy Harris denied the congressman got into an argument during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry with President Trump after a reporter traveling with the group overheard him yelling.

Cops warn of stern action against violators of home quarantine

NT NETWORK Panaji Even as many travellers to the state are being ordered on a daily basis to remain home-quarantined, the Goa Police has warned that stric

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.

Coronavirus India Update, May 25: Cases near 1.40 lakh; lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s 2 districts

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, May 25: The total number of infections in India rose to 1,38,845 on Monday. Of these 77,103 are active, while 57,720 patients have been discharged.

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

Ontario reports 404 new COVID-19 cases, 29 more deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 404 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 29 more deaths. That brings the total in the province to 25,904, including 2,102 deaths and 19,698 resolved cases. The new cases represent an increase of 1.

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

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.

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.

Everett police question suspect in fatal shooting

Everett police say they’re questioning a suspect after a man was shot and killed Sunday night.

Everett shooting leaves 1 man dead Sunday night

It happened in the 6500 block of Beverly Lane, police said. Another man has been taken into custody.

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

Coronavirus in South Africa: President Ramaphosa warns outbreak will get worse

Lockdown measures to be further eased from start of June despite surge in cases

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.

As flights resume, passengers settle into new normal despite cancellations

All major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air Asia and others operated 30% of their regular schedules between destinations, strictly adhering to the safety protocols set by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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

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

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

UK PM Johnson's aide Cummings says he has not offered to resign

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest adviser Dominic Cummings said on Monday he had not offered his resignation over the furore about his decision to drive 250 miles from London to northern England during Britain’s COVID-19 lockdown.

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.

No new Covid-19 deaths reported in past day, Dominic Cummings defends trip to Durham: Today's Covid-19 main points

Discussion this week is likely to be focused on the further easing of restrictions ahead of 8 June.

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.

Quebec reports 85 new COVID-19 deaths as confirmed cases approach 48,000

The number of people in Quebec who have recovered from COVID-19 as of Monday is 14,654, up 323 from the 14,331 recoveries reported a day earlier.

Covid-19: Stranded for two months in Tripura, Spanish cross-country cyclist finally heads home

Yessenia had come to Tripura from Bangladesh, with plans to visit Mizoram, and then Myanmar.

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

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.

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

Why Didn’t the 1958 and 1918 Pandemics Destroy the Economy? Hint: It’s the Lockdowns

Leaving aside the fact there's no evidence lockdowns actually work, we can nonetheless look to past pandemics

Larijani Departs From Top Economic Council

Outgoing Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday made his last appearance in the meeting of a top-level economic body, which brings together heads of the three branches of government along with

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

Factbox: EU recovery fund - the battle lines

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will issue on Wednesday a new proposal for a long-term European Union budget and a coronavirus recovery fund to help economies in the bloc rebound from recession.

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.

Zimbabwe Detains 2 Journalists for Breaking COVID Lockdown Rules

Paidamoyo Saurombe of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who is representing journalists Frank Chikowore and Samuel Takawira, said Saturday the magistrate court would hold the men until it makes a bail ruling Tuesday.

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

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

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.

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.

Three Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kisumu County – Governor Nyong’o

Three cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) have been confirmed in Kisumu County, Governor Peter Anyang Nyong'o said on Monday.In a statement to newsrooms, the county boss said that the three

Kisumu Confirms 3 Covid-19 Cases - Nyong'o

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o confirmed the county registered three positive Covid-19 cases...

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

Utah climber rescued from remote cliff after hitting head, losing consciousness in fall

A Utah climber who fell and cracked his head while scaling a cliff by himself on Sunday was rescued after he regained consciousness and nearby campers heard his cries for help, authorities said.

Varadkar has picnic with friends despite senior official discouraging public from doing so last week

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has been pictured eating with friends in the Phoenix Park despite a senior official in his department discouraging people from having picnics just last week.

Taoiseach has picnic with friends despite senior official discouraging public from doing so last week

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has been pictured eating with friends in the Phoenix Park despite a senior official in his department discouraging people from having picnics just last week.

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.

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.

Watch LIVE: Boris Johnson hosts daily coronavirus press briefing

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to lead this evening's coronavirus press briefing amid controversy surrounding his chief aide.

'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...

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

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

Toronto police say fraudsters stole $600K from victims by posing as lawyers settling class action lawsuit

Toronto police say two men are facing charges after allegedly defrauding victims by posing as lawyers attempting to settle a class action lawsuit.

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

4th Phase of Fighting Covid-19 Launched

As Iran enters the fourth phase in its fight against the novel coronavirus, authorities further relaxed confinement measures but intensified health inspections and screenings.

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.

Six die of COVID-19 in Lagos, Ogun, four others

Sodiq Oyeleke Six patients have died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos, Delta, Edo, Ogun, Rivers, and Sokoto states. The PUNCH reports that the six fatalities bring the total numb...

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?

Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is to inaugurate housing, education and road projects as part of activities to mark one year on office.

Sanwo-Olu to mark one year in office with projects inauguration  

 By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State Government has lined up a-week long programme to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s one year in office. He was sworn in on May 29, 2019. To commemorate the event, a number of programmes have been slated, starting with an address by the governor. During the week-long ceremonies, Governor Sanwo-Olu will embark […]

Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in office.

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

Justice sector budget cuts ‘will negatively impact SA’s corruption fighters’

The department further expects a budget cut to hinder Legal Aid SA's ability provide legal representation for the indigent and vulnerable citizens.

SA's corruption fighters may be crippled as justice sector faces cash crunch over Covid-19

The fight against corruption may falter while the country deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, as a budget cut of R1.7 billion is being "bandied about" for the already perennially cash-strapped justice sector.

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.

Three deaths, 1193 recoveries and 1751 new Covid-19 cases in Qatar on May 25

Ministry of Public Health today announced  1751 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1193 new recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in Qatar to 10363. The Ministry today also reported 3 deaths due to the virus.

As flights resume, more passengers leave than arrive in Mumbai

24 flights depart from city, while 23 land; seven airlines carry 4,852 passengers to and fro; highest passenger load to Delhi

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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Man with more than 170 convictions brought gardaí on high-speed chase

One garda tried to stop Stokes from driving off and was dragged along for a short time

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

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

Covid impact: BEd admissions unlikely before August

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

UK to Explore Self Sufficiency to End Reliance on China

The British government will make plans to reduce the United Kingdom's reliance on imports from foreign countries like China.

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

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.

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.

Naftali Bennett: Supreme Court ruling 'broadcasts a message of weakness' - Defense/Security

"We had reached a level of zero terror attacks, but the Court is destroying our deterrence," says former Defense Minister.

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

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 […]

New York reports lowest deaths in weeks

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

Jubilee purge: Ruto's supporters anxious

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

Care home sets up drive-through for families to see residents in lockdown

Residents were reunited with family members they had not seen in a while.

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

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.

COVID-19 lockdown stifles Eid celebrations in West Bengal

Eid-ul-fitr celebrations in the city and its neighbourhood turned out to be a low-key affair this year, as people marked the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan by offering prayers from the confines of their homes, amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.

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

Uthra’s house witnesses dramatic scenes

Sooraj is brought to victim’s house for evidence collection

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.

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.

Covid-19 deaths rise to 514 in Northern Ireland

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health.

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

Cops release new image of UConn murder suspect Peter Manfredonia

Authorities on Monday released a new surveillance photo of the at-large University of Connecticut senior accused of killing two men and injuring another in two different attacks. The image, released

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".

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

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

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. 

GoI extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

NEW DELHI: The Government on Sunday said it has extended the validity of various motor vehicles related documents till July 31. No additional or late fee will be charged for delays in validation of documents pending from February 1, it said. “In order to facilitate citizens during COVID–19, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) […]

Coronavirus impact: Government extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

The government has extended the validity of all official documents till July 31 and this includes the driver’s licence, vehicle registration, permits, certificates and insurance.

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.

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