No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina

No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina ‘All propaganda,  No reality ‘ Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 28: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday said there is no proposal with the Centre about formation of interim government or advisory council in Jammu & Kashmir. Talking to news agency Ravinder Raina, BJP’s J&K UT president, […]

Tax Deducted at Source: Quarterly payment of TDS could be a ‘Saviour’ for taxpayers in Corona crisis

It is hoped that the Income Tax Department will be empathetic to the problems faced by taxpayers and a pragmatic view shall be taken to allow taxpayers to make the quarterly payment of TDS under Rule 30(3).

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 66 updates | May 29, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine developed by India likely to begin human trial in October, says expert.

Twitter hides Trump’s Minnesota tweet, saying it ‘glorifies violence’

Twitter has just hidden US President Donald Trump‘s tweet about the situation in Minnesota, saying it “glorified violence.” The company didn’t delete the tweet as it thought “it may be in the public interest for the tweet to remain accessible.” In the tweet, Trump was addressing civil unrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and threatened that law enforcement would open fire […]

National Guard brings critical geriatric care to Pennsylvania nursing homes

When coronavirus lockdowns began across the nation, those most vulnerable were also seemingly those whom the military were least qualified to care for.

RSPCA reports influx of calls about cats in Shropshire as kitten season starts

The RSPCA has revealed it received more than 70 reports about cats in Shropshire since the start of lockdown.

Justice Isa questions Shehzad Akbar’s appointment as ARU head

Justice Isa had previously raised 15 questions in a rejoinder submitted to SC in a case pertaining to offshore properties owned by his family

‘Congress has come to the aid of migrant workers’

Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the ruling BJP Government of failing to come to the aid of migrant workers, who are distressed over COVID-19 lockdown regulations, KPCC (Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee) Working President Salim Ahmed maintained that the Congress, as a responsible Opposition Party, has come to the rescue of migrant workers at this critical juncture. He was...

Police investigation underway after 80-year-old cyclist seriously injured

The collision happened at the junction of Charcoal Road and Dunham Road

Woman who claimed Breastcheck was negligent in her screening loses High Court case

Six months after receiving a normal screening result, the Wexford mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Lessons from the pandemic crisis

The failur­e of an effect­ive leader­ship at the global level to deal with the pandem­ic is a major lesson one can learn

'Closer than we would like': Rep. Steve King faces tough primary challenge that is backed by GOP leaders

Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King will face off against four other primary candidates Tuesday night, and the embattled congressman confirms the poll numbers between him and his closest challenger are tight.

Cong leaders demand Rs 10,000 for poor

On the call given by the Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former party president Rahul Gandhi under the ‘Speak up India’ programme large number of Congressmen went live on Thursday on various social media platforms and raised many issues. The Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president

88.2% final year students want last semester exams to be cancelled: MASU survey

Don't copy Dominic Cummings – MP in plea to public after lockdown rule breach fiasco

Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Alan Brown hit out this week at Mr Cummings who is a special adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Commentary: Embattled China knows its national priority is the economy

Notwithstanding controversy over a Hong Kong security law and brewing tensions with the US, proceedings at the National People’s Congress and ...

Court rejects bid to revive permits for new oil and gas pipelines

A federal appeals court on Thursday turned down the Trump administration's request to revive a permit program for new oil and gas pipelines.

Trump will claim coronavirus success but first must define it

For President Trump to win a second term in the White House, strategists in both parties agree voters must have the perception he successfully managed the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout. But that first means a pitched battle with supporters of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to define success.

Midlands Air Ambulance lands on Cannock Park Golf Course as golfer collapses and dies

Emergency crews received a report a man had collapsed on the golf course at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday)

Twitter Shield Needs Fresh Look, Not Trump Spite

A new executive order targets enemies instead of taking thoughtful aim at a dated immunity law that’s been challenged by Democrats and Republicans.

You cannot repair the economic damage of coronavirus simply by unlocking

The government have announced that groups will be able to meet outside, but is this too soon and will it really help the economy? 

Hawaii budget shortfall now projected to be $2.3 billion | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

There was a lot of guesswork involved, but a panel of experts concluded Thursday that state tax collections will drop by 7% this fiscal year and another 12% next year, leaving Gov. David Ige’s administration with a whopping $2.3 billion budget hole to patch up.

TS POLYCET 2020: Entrance exam to be conducted on 1 July; SBTET extends application deadline till 9 June

The State Board of Technical Education and Training in Telangana has announced that the TS POLYCET 2020 will now be held on 1 July from 11 am to 1.30 pm

Chhattisgarh: Three children die in quarantine in last 48 hours

Officials attributed the deaths to a combination of heat and overcrowding at quarantine centres.

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul. 'Having long portrayed Rahul as being out of touch, the BJP was suddenly confronted with a spectacle of humbleness and concern for the downtrodden,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

Why Trump’s Executive Order against protection for social media firms matters

Trump is arguing that if social media firms seek protection from the fact that they cannot control what a user posts, then they shouldn’t be intervening with those posts either.Trump’s move could set a precedent for other countries, though it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will follow them

Gujarat: AMA wants testing in pvt hospitals with no govt interference, moves HC

The plea also points out that family members of a lab-confirmed positive patient are not being permitted to be tested and are being made to wait for approvals up to three or five days, by when “ much damage is already done.”

Teachers’ Union President: 'I Don't Agree' with Opening Schools as Soon as Possible

The president of the AFT said she does not agree with President Donald Trump’s view that schools should reopen as soon as possible.

News in Pictures

The images from around the world that tell the stories of this week.

Palestinian Authority eases lockdown measures as coronavirus cases decline

Given lack of other options, authorities used restrictions as main tool to fight pandemic

Minister Shahine Robinson fighting cancer

MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Shahine Robinson is seriously ill, a Jamaica Obser...

NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint

Similarly constrains access to 250 Mbps tier.

‘Pre-clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials in India could conclude by October’

India may be close to successfully developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser Dr K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday adding that of the 30 groups engaged in the exercise, 20 are ‘working at a good pace’.

Shah Alam police to question Selangor Bersatu chief over Raya gathering during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police investigators will call in Selangor Bersatu chief Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari over a Hari Raya gathering at his home that allegedly breached the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Shah Alam police chief ACP Baharudin Mat Taib confirmed this and the investigation...

No fines issued over two large family gatherings tied to COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatoon

Province’s chief medical health officer says officials decided education and compliance were the right course of action

COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 300-mark; Badlapur, Ambernath witness a drop in numbers

With 33 new cases, Ulhasnagar's coronavirus tally zoomed past 300 on Friday. On the other hand, Badlapur reported two cases, while Ambernath had three cases of COVID-19.

Mother 'pierced her baby's skull with screwdriver while fighting with lover'

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Andrew Cuomo says NYC will begin reopening process on June 8

New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.

40 joggers including teenagers arrested for violating social distancing

Overzealous police

Q&A: How many days a week will children be able to attend school from late August?

Roadmap for reopening schools being drawn up over the next fortnight

NCCCR continues to deliver high-quality services during COVID-19 pandemic

Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) continues to deliver highquality cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures has been taken protect all vulnerable patients and limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff.

It’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban

Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.

Mosquitoes found breeding in 'hidden' containers placed in trees, says Hougang MP Png Eng Huat amid dengue concern

SINGAPORE: Member of Parliament for Hougang Png Eng Huat said on Friday (May 29) that mosquitoes were found breeding inside containers that were ...

Connecticut governor eases restrictions on houses of worship

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday he is easing pandemic restrictions on religious services, allowing houses of worship to now have up to 100 people inside, or 25% capacity, whichever is less.

President Buhari pleads debt cancellation for African countries

President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with financial institutions and developed countries to cancel the debts of needy countries, especially those in Africa.

LIVE:Trudeau to announce more funds to help remote Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19

This new funding is on top of the $305-million Indigenous Community Support Fund, which the federal government created in March to help First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities prepare for and cope with the pandemic

Couple swap Highland wedding for virtual promise ceremony

Amy Dickenson and Lloyd Dias had planned to marry at Dornoch Cathedral in the Highlands on May 25.

Railways issues guidelines for TTEs: Black coats, ties off, PPEs, masks, gloves on

The railways also said that all its staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, head covers, hand gloves, sanitiser and soap ensuring their safety while they are duty.

Aid workers abducted and killed in Somalia

Somalia's government says eight "very young" aid workers have been abducted and killed by an armed group outside the capital, Mogadishu.

BREAKING: Donald Trump cuts links with WHO during extraordinary anti-China rant

The US President said China had "total control" over the World Health Organisation, while also accusing the country of violating treaty obligations in Hong Kong

Ed Miliband demands more state support to rescue UK steel sector

Former Labour leader says government should consider taking equity stakes in struggling manufacturers

I don’t blame you, I blame your English teachers - Mornah jabs critics

National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah has reacted to calls demanding for his arrest.

Jim Acosta Once Again Has Dumb Question at White House Briefing... then Kayleigh McEnany Responds

During the White House briefing Thursday afternoon, CNN's Jim Acosta

Rioters Breach, Burn Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct

Rioters in Minneapolis breached the city police department's third precinct and set fires, according to numerous eyewitness accounts.

2 OGWs arrested2 OGWs arrested

2 OGWs arrested Tasaduq Hussain  Kupwara, May 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested two associates of Hizbul Mujahideen militant from Kupwara district and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. Officials told that two local militant associates of Hizb were arrested in Handwara. Police said that “on the basis of […]

2 militant associates arrested in Kupwara: Police

Police on Thursday said it arrested two militant associates of Hizbul Mujahideen at Kralgund area of Kupwara districts. A police official said arms and

Matt Hancock's obsession with hospitals has warped priorities and cost lives

The government’s chaotic approach has been to treat the sickness rather than stop the spread of the virus

South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus

Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19

Ministry says no swine fever virus found in samples from inter-Korean border

Samples taken from areas near the inter-Korean border have tested negative for African swine fever, the ministry said Friday, raising the possibility of the resumption of a tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom next month as scheduled. Tours to the southern side of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) have been suspended since October as part of efforts to prevent the spread of African swine fever sin...

A Texas Supreme Court decision could disenfranchise millions during the pandemic

Voters under age 65 could potentially be disenfranchised.

Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts

WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.

Lockdown woes: Bengal migrants travel with co-passenger's dead body for over 20 hours

The passengers sought help from Odisha police at two places but they were reportedly not entertained.

The new lockdown rules on sunbathing in parks or on beaches in Wales

The latest coronavirus guidelines on relaxing outdoors and in groups of how many

Meghan Markle Is Helping an Animal Welfare Charity Financially Struggling amid the Pandemic

The duchess has been in conversation with her patronage Mayhew, an organization dedicated to keeping homeless individuals and their beloved emotional support dogs together.

Special master defends early release of Hawaii inmates, says recidivism rate low | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Special Master Daniel Foley addressed criticisms regarding the release of hundreds of state inmates to reduce the spread of COVID-19 but said continuing to get them out of jails and prisons will be difficult.

Police investigating after alleged vandalism at Montreal synagogue

MONTREAL — B’nai Brith Canada is describing a recent act of vandalism against a Montreal-area synagogue as one of the worst such incidents in Canada in recent years.

Police investigating after Montreal-area synagogue vandalized

B’nai Brith Canada says the recent act of vandalism is one of the worst such incidents in Canada in recent years

Crisis looms in NASS as over 4,000 staff demand implementation of revised condition of service

The industrial strike is afoot in the national assembly as over 4000 parliamentary staff including states’ houses of assembly have demanded..

Former reality TV contestant admits to child sex material charges

Former reality television show contestant Matt Goyder has confessed to possessing and distributing child sex abuse material online.

Former reality TV contestant admits to child sex material charges

Former reality television show contestant Matt Goyder has confessed to possessing and distributing child sex abuse material online.

Cruise season killed

The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but dead as Ottawa extends a ban on ships in Canadian waters until the end of October.

Federal government extends ban on large cruise ships operating in Canadian waters until end of October

In March the government barred ships with more than 500 passengers until July 1

Coronavirus carers left 'in limbo' as Italian region vetoes budget rise

MILAN (Reuters) - Authorities in Lombardy, the northern Italian region at the centre of one of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, have rebuffed requests to top up health service budgets to cover huge increases in services from homecare operators.

Minister struggles to explain self-isolation rules when asked about childcare

'Follow the guidance, unless you can't?'

What markets in north Nottinghamshire will look like when they reopen

Government lockdown guidelines allow them to reopen on June 1

As more COVID-19 testing leads to prison workers being out, DPS asks other law enforcement if they’d work at prisons

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is asking law enforcement officers from other state agencies whether they would be willing to work at state prisons in the event the agency has a major shortage of correctional officers due to COVID-19, according to documents obtained by WBTV.

300 Indian nationals stuck in Pakistan to return home on Saturday

Around 300 Indian nationals, who are stuck in Pakistan due to coronavirus outbreak, will be coming back home on Saturday.

States Are Reopening, But Many Americans Say They Aren’t Rushing Back To Normal Life

Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week Almost all states have now begun phased reopenings after shutting down nonessential bus…

No time limit for bringing back workers: Yogi

The state is “resolved to get back all its workers safely, respectfully and free of cost and there is no time limit to this exercise”, Adityanath said at a meeting held to sign memorandums of understanding with industry bodies

CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19

This is the fourth death from coronavirus in the about 1.62 lakh personnel strong force and the second from this unit, a defence PSU located in Kolkata.

Spotify Claims Kobalt Is at Fault in Eminem Songs Copyright Dispute

Spotify has filed a third party claim in a federal court in Tennessee against Kobalt Music Publishing, alleging that the company is at fault in a copyright dispute over 243 Eminem songs, including the Grammy- and Oscar-winning "Lose Yourself."

Brazilians say 'I do' at drive-thru weddings to avoid virus

For João Blank and Erica Blank’s first kiss as husband and wife, they didn’t lock lips. The couple could only press their face masks together while sitting in the back of a hatchback, where they had j

Glasgow teen, 14, attacked by gang armed with ‘large blades’ in school grounds

A GLASGOW teenager was attacked by a gang armed with “bladed weapons” in the grounds of a school. Cops are appealing for information after the lad, 14, was brutally assaulted around 6pm…

38,431 migrants sent to their native states, over 1 lakh were registered

The administration claimed that the concerning states and the Indian Railways will consult if the demand of more Shramik train rise.

Serbian President Says Will Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 24 June

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Friday his plans to attend the military parade in Moscow on 24 June that will mark the 75th...

24 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total count 880

As many as 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 880, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Of the 24, 11 are from Goalpara, three each from Nalbari and Tinsukia, two from Dibrugarh and one each from Kamrup, Nagaon, Karbi

Nagaland Board To Announce Results For Class 10 and 12 On May 30

Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) announced that the results HSLC (class 10) and HSSLC (class 12) exam 2020 will be released on Saturday, 30 May.

Student at Keilor Downs secondary school in Melbourne tests positive to coronavirus

A school in Melbourne's northwest has closed for cleaning after a student tested positive to coronavirus.

Man charged with murder after body of mum found at popular country park

Thomas McCann is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Saturday)

Polis says he’s working for more federal funding to local governments

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday that he hopes the next federal COVID-19 relief package includes more funding for local governments in the state.

Shah Rukh Khan And Gauri Khan Extend Support, Urge People To Help Those Affected By Cyclone Amphan

After extending his support to frontline workers for the battle against the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and lending financial help for COVID-19 relief, Shah Rukh Khan along with his wife Gauri Khan, have now rendered their support to relief works in West Bengal, post the damage caused by the Cyclone Amphon.

Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park

Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.

Silent 'doctors not martyrs' protest held outside No10 during Clap for Carers

A group of doctors in scrubs and masks held a 'Doctors not martyrs' banner outside Downing Street in a show of support for the over 200 NHS staff who have died from coronavirus

‘Africa is in mid-morning of COVID-19 crisis’

  Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | African governments will have to go slow on lifting some of the lockdown measures they instituted to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and prevention have said. Speaking at a virtual press …

MP Veerendra Kumar, RS MP and doyen of Kerala’s socialist politics, passes away

MP Veerendra Kumar, apart from his exemplary political career as the leader of several socialist outfits, was also an acclaimed writer, orator and thinker.

The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting

Kyrgyzstan's largest party, the Social Democrats, suffered a rift last year amid an internal feud of its most prominent members and now another section has split from the main party just months before parliamentary elections.

What happened before George Floyd died

MINNEAPOLIS — One was a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department who moonlighted as an off-duty security guard. The other provided security at a Salvation Army store and spent some...

Philippines sees largest spike in infections, will still ease curbs

MANILA/JAKARTA The Philippines saw its biggest spike in coronavirus cases yesterday, with 539 new infections recorded. The fresh cases brought the nationwide tally to 15,588, of which 921 have led to deaths. The numbers are expected to rise further, the Health...

Demonstrators Flood Columbus Streets To Protest Police Violence, George Floyd’s Death

Columbus police are standing by and have blocked off North High Street at Broad Street downtown to stop the protests from marching further.

Instead of 14-day quarantine protocol, Kutch industry body demands Covid test for migrants returning to work

Federation of Kutch Industries Association (FOKIA) has written a letter Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, demanding that the provision requiring one to remain in quarantine after inter-state travel be done away with

Wife of accused George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin once wrote bad check

The beauty queen wife of the Minneapolis cop who is accused of killing George Floyd during an arrest for allegedly using a fake $20 bill was once criminally charged for writing a bad check, a new

The Minnesota Freedom Fund is all over Twitter. Here’s what it does.

How a Twitter campaign to help Minneapolis protesters may also help reform America’s unfair bail system.

Undo Retweet

Everybody knows US President Donald Trump’s favorite soapbox: Twitter. In a shocking turn of events, Trump is now going against the social media platform via executive...

Ramaphosa on South Africa’s cigarette ban, alcohol sales, and a move to lockdown level 2

South Africa’s level 3 regulations are appropriate for ‘right now’ and the country is already targeting a move to level 2 of the lockdown with fewer restrictions, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Deadly crash blocks area of Signal Butte and Riggs roads

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded early Friday morning to the area near Signal Butte and Riggs roads.

Revealed: the worrying links between Huawei, our universities and China

With its cast iron replica of Budapest’s Liberty Bridge and its pale-stoned version of Versailles, visitors to Huawei’s research centre in Dongguan could be forgiven for thinking they were in Europe. It is a benign – if eccentric – tribute. But other attempts to forge close ties to the Western culture

Gauteng's train services plan derailed by committee

After the Prasa's plan to open one corridor in Gauteng was rejected, it is now up to tomorrow transport minister Fikile Mbalula to give direction on whether trains will operate, come Monday.

Major attack averted: IGP

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Thursday said that they had inputs about possible suicide attack and that helped to foil the car bomb

Google issued 1,755 warnings to users globally on govt-backed attackers in April

In a blog post, Google said its Threat Analysis Group (TAG) tracks more than 270 targeted or government-backed groups from over 50 countries. It, however, did not clarify which governments have targeted these users.

Sweden snubbed as Norway and Denmark open borders

Countries will remain closed to Swedish visitors because of its Covid-19 infection rate

Amid stand-off between India and China, satellite images pick up Chinese armour, artillery near LAC: Report

Taiwanese student evacuated from Russia tests positive for coronavirus

Nation's latest coronavirus case was among 96 Taiwanese evacuated from Russia

Cuomo: New York City on track to start reopening week of June 8

New York City is on track to start reopening the week of June 8, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced on Friday.

Home Guard killed, two others injured

SHILLONG: A home guard was killed and two others were injured when a vehicle, while avoiding checking by the police, rammed into a checkpoint in West Jaintia Hills on Wednesday night.West Jaintia Hills SP, Lakador Syiem said in a statement that aroun

Govt supports King Country farmers to lift water quality

Hon Damien O’Connor

Govt supports King Country farmers to lift freshwater quality - O'Connor

Healthier waterways are front and centre in a new project involving more than 300 King Country sheep, beef and dairy farmers.

Government invests $800,000 in King Country freshwater project

The announcement comes after new freshwater regulations were announced on Thursday.

ED official contracts COVID-19 infection in Delhi

A junior-rank officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tested positive for coronavirus infection, officials said on Friday.

Trump Goes After Social Media Companies With Executive Order

In response to Twitter putting a fact-check label on his tweets, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at “preventing online censorship” by social media platforms.

Taraji P. Henson working to end mental health stigma amid pandemic

May 29 (UPI) -- Taraji P. Henson is working to end the stigma around mental health issues amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Governors, AGF to discuss Executive Order 10 - The Nation Nigeria

Governors are to meet with the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, on the impact of Executive ...

Zydus, Columbia, KD to share 50% beds now

After HC order, these 3 private hospitals agreed to share 213 of 425 beds with AMC for Covid treatment

Senator Millicent Omanga Out of Deputy Speaker Race

The Senate clerk noted that the nominated senator had not followed the right procedure to...

Millicent Omanga No Longer Vying For Senate Deputy Speaker Seat After Failing To Meet Deadline

Nominated senator Millicent Omanga will no longer vie for the deputy speaker post.The lawmaker did not beat the 3 pm deadline to return her nomination papers and credentials as is required of cand

Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra to give Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to frontline workers: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Pawar, who is also finance minister, said huge manpower is busy in surveying, tracing, testing, taking preventive measures and providing relief during the pandemic by risking their lives.

Electionland 2020: Trump on Vote by Mail, Poll Worker PPE, Naturalizations and More

This week’s headlines on Trump’s escalating attacks on vote by mail, the latest in election lawsuits, coronavirus impacts on in-person voting and more.

FG says other diseases are killing Nigerians more than COVID-19

The federal government has disclosed that many Nigerians are dying of diseases more than COVID-19. Boss Mustapha, the COVID-19 task force made the disclosure.

Delhi: Man killed by duo after he objects to their roaming around during lockdown

The accused were arrested on Thursday when police went to search their homes. While one of the two accused is a juvenile, the other one is 20-year-old.

‘Admission process to Polytechnics in J&K revamped’

JAMMU, May 28: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved the proposal of the Technical Education Department bringing in key reforms in the department. The AC accorded sanction to the change in nomenclature, structural and procedural reforms and revamping of admission process to the polytechnics.The decision to change in the nomenclature of the department from “Technical Education Department” to “Department of Skill Development” and accordingly “Directorate of Technical Education” to “Directorate of Skill Development” comes in the backdrop of the shift in focus from imparting technical education in Polytechnics and ITIs, to creation of a skilled manpower base, in tune with the contemporary demands of the market and industry. The change will make things more relatable to the renewed emphasis on skill for self employment, by the Government of India.The Administrative Council also approved hiring of a consultancy to review the courses being offered…

‘Technical Education Department’ to be called ‘Department of Skill Development’

‘Technical Education Department’ to be called ‘Department of Skill Development’ JAMMU, MAY 28:  The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved the proposal of the Technical Education Department bringing in key reforms in the department. The AC accorded sanction to the change in nomenclature, structural and […]

Admission process to Polytechnics revamped

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved the proposal of the Technical Education

Officer in Rajya Sabha secretariat tests positive for Coronavirus; second case in Parliament

The COVID-19 scare has now reached Rajya Sabha Secretariat as an officer and his family members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a source confirmed on Friday.

Holness upbeat after global leaders commit to united front against COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has applauded global leaders and multilateral institutions ...

APC accuses Bauchi State Govt of starving Assembly of funds

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)-led Bauchi State Government of starving the State House Assembly of funds thereby hindering its operations.

Covid19 cases in Karnataka hit double century mark as 248 test positive on Friday

While neighboring Maharashtra contributed over 90% of the positive cases, Bengaluru city is slowly showing dangerous trends

Planet of the Apes: After monkeys run away with lab samples in Meerut, officials claim they're not COVID-19 tests

'I am angry': New Brunswick premier says COVID-19 setback is a wake-up call

In an interview with CTV Atlantic anchor Steve Murphy, New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs says he feels angry about the province's recent setback, and says it is a wake-up call for all New Brunswick residents.

NZSA Announces The Fourth Covid-19 Guardian Award Winners Is Anton Kritzinger From Armourguard

Anton will receive his award for his actions in diffusing a potentially dangerous situation on an Auckland bus during Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown. The nomination from his employer highlighted how good training and a calm demeanour are essential for security guards undertaking their work.

Fourth Covid-19 guardian award winner is Anton Kritzinger From Armourguard - NZSA

Anton will receive his award for his actions in diffusing a potentially dangerous situation on an Auckland bus during Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown. The nomination from his employer highlighted how good training and a calm demeanour are essential for security guards undertaking their work.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: IIT-Bombay reports first fatality due to COVID-19

The first death due to COVID-19 on the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) campus was reported on Thursday after an employee with the Institute's transport department succumbed to the deadly virus.

A third teenager has been charged following a disturbance in south Manchester

Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Longsight earlier this week

Minnesota Guv. Apologizes After State Police Arrest CNN Reporter And Crew At Protests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) apologized to CNN president Jeff Zucker on Friday morning after police officers arrested CNN reporter...

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Bombay HC staff manhandled, not allowed to board BEST bus

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa. At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave. At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip. Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new tender for more ships like the Jalashwa must be treated with special urgency.

Ireland to ask Spanish authorities to allow repatriation of heroic Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains

IRELAND is set to ask the Spanish authorities to consider allowing the remains of Red Hugh O'Donnell, one of the country's most heroic figures, to be repatriated after four centuries.

How Covid-19 is transforming Russia’s power structures

As Putin’s popularity falls while that of governors rises, the old centralised system is in flux.  

Ahmedabad: Fire at Sakar 7 building, one dead

According to fire officials, fire has started in the cable duct of the commercial complex due to short circuit of wiring, resulting in heavy smoke coming out from each floor of the building.

Sustainable development crucial in Indonesia’s COVID-19 recovery, experts say

The COVID-19 pandemic has given the environment some time to recover, but experts are saying that the country will need to ramp up its efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

French health workers angry as reforms threaten famous 35-hour working week

As French health workers continue to demonstrate demanding better pay and conditions after gruelling work on the coronavirus frontline, the government has announced that significant healthcare reform…

West Bengal: Students likely to attend classes on alternate days after schools reopen, says education minister

The state-run schools are slated to reopen after June 30, said Partha Chatterjee

How Trump’s tweets cause collateral damage for families already in pain

In the 19 years since a faulty heart valve caused Lori Klausutis to faint and fatally hit her head on a desk, her family has had to emotionally weather swells of conspiracy theories positing that she was the victim of foul play, even murder, despite all medical and police evidence to the contrary.

Job losses hit less-educated hardest

SAN FRANCISCO - (INT) - The COVID-19 recession has already led to much larger declines in employment than occurred throughout the Great Recession, and jobs have been lost much more quickly. As with past recessions, less-educated workers are bearing the brunt of these declines. Nationwide, almost 20 million workers lost jobs between February and April this year (among adults age 25 and over). Employment declined by about 7 million over a much longer period during the Great Recession. So far, less-educated workers—those without bachelor’s or graduate degrees—have accounted for 80% of all employment declines in the pandemic recession. Workers with degrees also tend to do better during economic recoveries. After the Great Recession, employment growth among educated workers was robust, but employment among less-educated workers never fully recovered. Employment among college graduates is much higher today (by about 11 million) than at the economic peak prior to the Great Recession. In contrast, employment among less…

Nordics want to open borders but Sweden may be frozen out

Denmark, Finland and Norway mull whether to extend or relax regional travel restrictions, but their neighbor may not be included.

Airlines prepare to partially resume flights

The national airline Biman and two local airlines -- US-Bangla Airlines and Novoair -- are preparing to resume domestic flight operation from June 1 following the health guideline prescribed by the

Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow NHS staff ‘one of worst groups of people’ for ‘breaching social distancing’, says surgeon

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Bombay HC refuses to stop online sale of liquor in Mumbai; forwards petition to BMC chief Iqbal Chahal  

Man stabs brother to death over soft drink

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NDDC Probe: Sack, Arrest Akpabio Now, Ijaw Group Tells Buhari

It’s a known public fact that two persons have died, the EDFA inclusive since the exposure of Godswill Akpabio and cronies mind-blowing looting and subsequent probing by the National Assembly.

Battered Caribbean prepares for hurricanes amid pandemic

Hurricanes. Earthquakes. COVID-19.

Father, son cook kidnapping theory, police find it fake

A father and his son cooked up a kidnapping theory only to find themselves in hot waters. Palamu police not only found kidnapping theory a fake one but poorly drawn conspiratorial move of father & son. SP Palamu Ajay Linda said this bizarre case of cooked up kidnapping was floated in village

Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Critical Funding from WHO Could Cost Lives

President Trump’s decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization is a callous act that will undercut the global effort to eradicate COVID-19

Valerie Jarrett tips COVID-19 crisis end game as nationwide 'vote-by-mail'

Valerie Jarrett, former White House whisperer in the Barack Obama administration, said on MSNBC that

Valerie Jarrett Calls for Vote-by-Mail in Every State -- 'There Is De Minimis Vote Fraud in Our Country'

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Q4 GDP reveals a sorry picture even before the onset of lockdown

With the coronavirus dragging the world economy into a recession, the Indian economy needs a more convincing stimulus than what has been unveiled so far

Locust attack poses famine risk

Swarms of insect­s invade fields in Pakist­an and India, decima­te crops

Chinese president Xi preaches hope at difficult times

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Russia to keep self-isolation requirement in 14 regions

Russian authorities have decided to keep the requirement to self-isolate in effect in 14 of the country’s 85 regions at least by mid-June, while facial masks are mandatory throughout the country, Russian state news agency TASS reports.

History Proves Minneapolis Police Will Stonewall Investigation of Floyd’s Death - Professor

The recent death of Minneapolis, Minnesota, resident George Floyd has sparked a nationwide conversation about police brutality, racism and justice within the US. When...

New York coronavirus tracing program falls behind on hiring goals

The joint initiative between Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office and Bloomberg Philanthropies has successfully trained and hired just 2,164 tracers.

Bus owners push for doubling fares

With buses set to hit the roads from Monday, transport owners have started asking for permission to double the fares, because the vehicles would carry fewer passengers to prevent coronavirus

Maryland governor issues 2 orders related to coronavirus

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday extended a moratorium on utility shutoffs and residential late fees to July 1.

Five Glasgow teens targeted in hit-and-run murder bid after car ploughs into them as cops hunt driver

COPS are probing a murder bid after a crazed motorist deliberately ploughed into a group of teens in Glasgow. The men, three aged 18 and two 19-year-olds, were walking on Killin Street in Shettlest…

Joe Scarborough in WaPo Op-Ed: The slimy tsunami of bilge spewing from President Trump is hurting innocent people

It’s easy to become inured to Trump’s ceaseless depravity, which is why I’m glad I read Joe Scarborough’s Op-Ed in The Washington Post about Trump’s sociopathic obsess…

1574 passengers arrive at Jammu, Srinagar Airports

1574 passengers arrive at Jammu, Srinagar Airports Jammu Tawi, May 28: About 15 domestic flights with 1574 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports on Day 4 of resumption of the air services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 294 passengers aboard 6 regular commercial flights arrived at […]

Covid-19 crisis: UP sees sense on migrant workers, Maharashtra should too

A shortage of workers in one state or another could result in a spike in wage costs, throwing the economics of manufacturing or construction out of gear.

A mislaid path for PAS — Liew Chin Tong

MAY 29 — The existing arrangement of Muafakat Nasional between PAS and Umno is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. There's more to this than meets the eye. As a political science student researching on PAS and later as a politician working closely with PAS leaders, I often lamented...

A mislaid path for PAS

THE existing arrangement of Muafakat Nasional between PAS and Umno is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. There is more to this than meets the eye.

Half of coronavirus cases in Washington state are under the age of 40

The coronavirus is moving from older to younger residents in Washington state. Half of the confirmed cases in Washington by early May are under the age of 40, marking a significant shift from the

Islamic State: RAF carries out four air strikes in May

The Ministry of Defence says the strikes in Iraq on the Islamic State group all hit their targets.

Tourists could begin to return to Hawaii by late summer, economic report says | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The latest economic projections from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization suggest it will take at least two years for the mainland economy to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, with tourists beginning to return to Hawaii in late July of this year.

Najibullah has a visitor — why did a top Afghan official go to the grave of a long dead, much reviled President?

In 1996, the Taliban shot Najibullah and strung his body up on an electricity pole. To recall him now is to recall the extreme violence of the Taliban. It is also a finger in the eye of Pakistan.

At Least 7 People Shot in Louisville, KY, During Protests Against Police

At least seven people were shot during Thursday night in Louisville, Kentucky, after protests began against police. 

Watch CNN news team being arrested while live on air in Minneapolis

The reporter and camerapersons were covering a protest against the death of African American George Floyd after police brutality.

Trump’s Warped Definition of Free Speech

The president is attempting to bring social-media platforms into his authoritarian infrastructure—or otherwise censor them.

COVID-19: Lagos govt reviews BRT occupancy to 42 passengers

The Lagos State Government has given approval to operator of BRT, to carry 42 passengers seated with no standing as against earlier directive

Lagos approves increase in passenger carriage for BRT buses

Regulated high capacity buses in Lagos operated by Primero Transport Services Limited and Lagos Bus Services Limited can now carry 42 passengers seated....

A big leap in new cases

Just two days before the ongoing nationwide shutdown is relaxed, 2,523 people tested Covid-19 positive in the country yesterday, the highest number yet in Bangladesh in a single day.

COVID-19: 623 New Cases and 11 Deaths Reported

The Ministry of Public Health on Friday reported 623 new positive cases of COVID-19--out of 985 samples tested--in the last 24 hours.

Minneapolis police station breached, set on fire as George Floyd protests intensify

A Minneapolis police station was set on fire Thursday night, as protesters continued to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. Protesters have gathered outside of the 3rd Precinct station every night since, and earlier in the evening, officers were on the roof, firing tear gas and flash bangs in an attempt to disperse the crowd. As the night progressed, the mood shifted, with some protesters becoming aggressive. A fire was started in a nearby pawn shop, and after demonstrators were able to gain access to the 3rd Precinct, it was quickly set ablaze. The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed that "protesters forcibly entered the building and have ignited several fires," and all of the precinct's staff was evacuated. Protesters are still standing outside the burning building, with some setting off fireworks and others shouting, "What's his name? George, George." Catherine Garcia A group here has now set fire…

Locusts Attack: DGCA issues 'operation general' over impact of swarms on aviation

NJ horse racing, child-care centers, sports reopening

More sectors of New Jersey's economy will soon be opening up from restrictions stemming from COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.

Mira Road: 12-year-old commits suicide for not being allowed to step out in lockdown

In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old boy from Mira Road killed himself after he wasn't allowed to step outside the house owing to the coronavirus scare and lockdown.

'A riot is the language of the unheard,' Martin Luther King Jr. explained 53 years ago

Rioting and looting isn't new in America — and it isn't exclusive to any race. As areas of Minneapolis shifted from peaceful protest against the death of George Floyd to looting, arson, and vandalism on Wednesday and Thursday night, the King Center — founded by Martin Luther King Jr.'s widow to promote MLK Jr.'s "nonviolent philosophy and methodology" — posted this excerpt from King's 1967 "The Other America" speech at Stanford University. Speaking two years after California's Watts riots in August 1965 and race riots in Harlem the previous summer, King spent a few minutes trying to explain the cause of rioting to his predominantly white audience. “In the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it that America has failed to hear?” pic.twitter.com/Als3jhxaGH — The King Center (@TheKingCenter) May 28, 2020 America has consistently "taken a positive step forward on the question of racial justice and racial equality" only to follow it with "certain backward steps," King said. Because of…

No hearing held of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's bail plea

MSR's arrest has been classified as the eighth-most urgent case in threat to press freedom, according to Time Magazine

‘Are we animals?’: Patients in UP Covid-19 hospital protest against lack of water, food

The incident took place at the L1 category hospital in the state’s Kotwa Bani area after authorities reportedly failed to restore water supply.

German official sees Lufthansa bailout in reach, demands fairness

The Berlin government is likely to reach a deal with Brussels on a US$10 billion government bailout of stricken airline Lufthansa , senior ...

Job security of migrant workers depends on employers, economy

The job security of migrant workers who return to work after quarantine will depend on their employers and the state of the economy, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday. He was responding to a question from a reporter who noted that migrant workers,...

Burglary suspect identified after fatal Everett break-in

A homeowner shot the man Thursday morning. The slain man had served much of his adulthood in prison.

FG gives update on programme to employ 774,000 Nigerians

The federal government on Thursday, May 28, gave an update about its plan to employ at 1,000 persons from each of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

CNN reporter Omar Jimenez arrested live on the air in Minneapolis

A swift release after a bizarre detention.

Business Poll Backfires, Shows Public Wants Less Immigration

A business-funded poll backfired by showing that 56 percent of swing voters favor President Trump's decision to curb legal immigration.

North Carolina city records fourth homicide in a week

A woman found shot to death in Winston-Salem marks the city’s fourth homicide in six days, authorities said.

Amid the coronavirus, human rights defenders need more protection

On May 1, I took up the mandate of the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights defenders (HRDs). As part of my new role, I have been talking online to HRDs on a daily basis.

Commuter line keeps physical distancing measure during COVID-19 ‘new normal’

PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia will not allow overloaded trains to depart from stations as it will continue to apply physical distancing measures during the so-called "new normal" period.

Pennsylvania mom charged in 15-year-old son’s overdose death

A Pennsylvania mother shared drugs with her 15-year-old son and left him to die from an overdose, police said.

Communities show support during final Clap For Carers

People across the country marked the final weekly Clap for Carers.

It’s No Longer Trump’s Economy, It’s Covid-19’s

Trump’s re-election chances depend on how, where and when the pandemic affects the economy.

The government has announced it will refund $721 million it claimed as part of its unlawful 'robodebt' scheme

The federal government has announced it will scrap its controversial ‘robodebt’ scheme, which attempted to automatically claw back alleged overpayments to social security recipients, and will refund $721 million to those who already paid.

14 ex-presidents back Adesina, warn against distracting AfDB

The former leaders said the bank and its president, Akinwumi Adesina, should not be distracted at a time when the continent is battling a pandemic.

Russia reports record one-day rise in coronavirus deaths

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Friday reported 232 deaths from the new coronavirus in the last 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 4,374.

Afghan Citizens: 'COVID-19 No Longer a Priority for the Govt'

Residents in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday strongly criticized the Afghan government over what they described as a lack of concentration in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, saying fighting

‘COAG is no more’: Scott Morrison shakes up post-virus Australia

States and territories have agreed to dump COAG and replace it with a permanent National Cabinet, which will have a "job-making agenda".

Schools to remain closed after June 1 Sindh

Ghani says govt cannot take risk of reopen­ing educat­ional instit­utions at this point

Doomsday Warning? Hundreds of Bats Mysteriously Dropping Dead in India Triggers 'Apocalyptic' Alarm

New Delhi (Sputnik): Harmless to humans, the mysterious looking bats who spend most of their life hanging upside down are now looked at with even more suspicion since...

Court Jails Man For $240,000 Romance Scam

The convict, who defrauded his victim, Chantai Meadery in February 2018 through a dating scam, with a promise of "building a future together" in Switzerland, was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on July 23, 2019 on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering.

Pregnant woman loses baby as Mangalore apartment denies her entry upon arrival from Dubai

A pregnant woman who arrived in Mangalore on a Vande Bharat flight was allegedly denied entry into her apartment by the residents’ association. She later lost the baby after failing to get help from hospitals or her locality.

I will not reopen our church for Trump. I love our congregants too much to risk their lives.

Religious communities don’t need to hold services in a building to stay spiritually connected.

DMO faults Reps, says lawmakers approved $3.18bn Chinese loans

Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja The Debt Management Office has said all the loans collected by the Federal Government from China, which are being scrutinised by the House of Representatives, were approved...

Jamia: Delhi court says probe seems ‘targeted’

Tanha accused of allegedly instigating crowds by giving speeches in areas where anti-CAA protests were on. He was produced before the judge on May 27.

Privatization of power sector | JKPEECC to hold protest on June 1 to oppose Centre's move

JKPEECC to hold protest on June 1 to oppose Centre’s move | In response to a call given by National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers, which is an amalgam of different power employee

Andhra High Court reinstates sacked state election commissioner N Ramesh Kumar

Three-judge bench sets aside YSRC government's orders appointing Justice Kanagaraju as SEC

Latvia develops mobile app to help halt spread of COVID-19

Latvian-developed mobile app Apturi Covid [Stop Covid] meets requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) because it does not use data from the global positioning system (GPS) to track its users, said the president of LLC Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) Juris Binde at the presentation of the app.

THP identifies suspects involved in chase

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified two suspects involved in a pursuit in Knox County Thursday, May 21.

Seoul, Washington deliver new interceptor missiles onto THAAD base

New interceptor missiles were delivered to a US military base in South Korea on Friday to replace worn-out equipment, amid lingering opposition by local residents.  The Defense Ministry said it has supported the ground transportation of the replacement missiles, as well as power generators and electronic equipment for data collection, and other supplies to improve living conditions of military officials on a Te...

Algeria extends virus lockdown until June 13

Since 19 March, the authorities have banned gatherings and suspended all public and private means of public transport within cities and between provinces, as well as rail traffic.

Coronavirus Cases Cross 1,000 In Assam, Quadrupled In A Week

The Assam government wants the night curfew to continue after May 31 when the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus ends.

Jarring Video Shows Grandmother Intervening After Texas Cops Pulled Guns on Man Who Allegedly Ran Stop Sign

There's controversy in Midland, Texas after police pulled guns on a man who allegedly ran a stop sign on May 16, and drove to his grandmother's home instead of stopping for cops. Tye Anders, 21, was charged with evading arrest after police said he continued to drive when they pursued him, according to Marfa Public Radio.

'Close Your Legs': Judge's Advice to Woman, For Prevention of Sexual Assault, Costs Him His Job

Judge John Russo Jr loses job after asking a woman if she had closed her legs to try and prevent sexual assault

Locust attack: A joint fight by India and Pakistan, over the years

Despite the ups and downs in the India-Pakistan bilateral relationship, cooperation on the locust warning system has survived the wars, terrorist attacks, and political turmoil.

JobKeeper could be extended, says Peter Dutton

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed the government is willing to be flexible with the end date for JobKeeper wage subsidies.

Spoilers: Yasmeen pleads guilty in Corrie and goes to prison?

Yasmeen's comments left Alya's worried about what her gran might say or do in court.

Headteacher tells GMB teaching staff are 'scared' but she hasn't had to 'persuade' anyone to return to school because they want to get on with their jobs

Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Worcester primary school head teacher Bryony Baynes discussed the decision to start a phased return of pupils across England from Monday.

Newborn baby is saved after it was found buried alive with just its foot poking out of the ground in India

This is the miraculous moment a newborn baby buried alive in India is saved by villagers who spotted his foot poking out the ground.

Newborn baby buried alive in mud survives after miraculous rescue by villagers

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The boy was only spotted after his tiny leg was seen poking out of the soil by some housebuilders who heard his faint cries

Lockdown 5.0: Rajasthan to open all monuments, museums from June 1

Rajasthan government has decided to let all monuments and museums open from June 1.

To reopen cities during pandemic, focus on neighborhoods

With unemployment rising to its highest rate since the Great Depression and labor participation plummeting, many local government leaders in the United States have taken steps to reopen their cities—worrying ...

Locusts may not overwhelm, but India can't let guard down: FAO expert

Central and northern states aren't ideal breeding grounds and South India might not see any attack; Rajasthan will be under threat for next few months

From BJP to Gujjars to Sikhs, why has 'Paatal Lok' angered so many?

ProPublica Wins National Magazine Award for Reporting

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

Covid-19 cases in India and fallacy of the floating numerator

When several countries are being compared during a pandemic, merely citing absolute numbers without any reference to the differences in their population sizes is erroneous and misleading.

Back to old normal?

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo keeps talking about living in the new normal, but without sufficient preparation, people will only return to the old normal — to their crowded and unhealthy, and likely more risk-filled, lives. Like in any other critical time in the country, he has ordered the deployment of police and military personnel to ensure discipline in provinces with the highest cases and deaths. This sounds quite like the old times.

Days after it pulled up Gujarat govt over Covid situation, HC bench changed

The change in the judges’ roster comes abruptly on the last working day of the week when it is due to hear the public interest litigation (PIL) on all issues pertaining to Covid-19. The PIL was being heard by a division bench headed by Justice Pardiwala, along with Justice Ilesh Vora, since May 11.

Man will avoid jail if he drinks beer, not spirits

A 57-year-old man who put his wife in fear during a drunken incident will avoid a prison sentence — if he restricts his drinking to beer and stays clear of spirits.

Quarantine thorny issue in God’s own country

Quarantine has snowballed into the hottest political issue in Kerala, with the opposition parties forcing the Pinarayi Vijayan government into a corner over the state government’s decision to make the evacuees pay for their care in isolation.

Politics Briefing: Ottawa announces new funding for Indigenous communities

Plus: Globe launching new climate newsletter

Columbus protest over George Floyd's death turns violent

A crowd of protesters in downtown Columbus clashed with local police during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

EXPLAINER: Understanding the ‘waves’ of coronavirus infections

Will the Philippines experience a second wave? It will depend on a number of factors, including healthcare capacities and behavior under community quarantine.

California Senate Rejects Governor Newsom’s Call for Cuts

The California State Senate rejected Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to sectors like education and healthcare Thursday, instead seeking to draw down more reserves, raise taxes on certain industries and borrow against the future to make up an estimated $54 billion shortfall.

Coronavirus case total reaches 1,064

Latvia recorded three more cases of COVID-19 on May 29, increasing the total number of cases from 1,061 on Thursday to 1,064 on Friday.

Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck allegedly 'tried to kill' black man in 2008

Ira Latrell Toles claims Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin tried to kill him during a domestic abuse call in 2008, shooting him twice at close range

Biker seriously injured in Hinstock accident

A biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an accident.

SBI EMI Moratorium calculation: Additional Rs 4.5 lakh interest on 15-year Home Loan of Rs 30 lakh

SBI EMI moratorium: State Bank of India has simplified the process of stopping the EMIs by initiating an SMS communication to nearly 85 lakh eligible borrowers asking about their consent to stop EMIs.

Tightening controls ‘inevitable’ if virus resurges: KCDC chief

South Korea on Friday confirmed 58 additional patients with COVID-19, 55 of them in the Seoul area. The other three were arriving passengers from overseas. Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Director Jung Eun-kyeong said the danger of contagion in the greater Seoul area was “extremely worrying,” as 88 percent of all cases in the last week have been traced to Seoul and adjacent citie...

Odisha supercyclone and Amphan: Nights of the storm

Cyclone Amphan revives dark memories of a violent cyclone that battered Odisha a little more than 20 years ago

Protesters Are Defending Themselves After Being Criticised For Rioting Over George Floyd’s Death

Americans across the country are protesting after the death of George Floyd, and are pushing back against criticism of the rioting.

Anger in China at law ordering 'cooling-off' period before divorce

Chinese couples seeking a divorce must first complete a month-long ‘cooling-off’ period according to a new law passed on Thursday

Six deadly lockdown sins

The lockdowns across the world will likely kill more people than they saved.

WATCH: Minneapolis Protests Devolve Into Riots, Police Respond With Tear Gas and Flashbangs

Minneapolis, Minn. — Riots once again broke out in Minneapolis

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire preparing for local coronavirus lockdowns in event of outbreak

They say they have received initial guidance

'Kill me, jail me but I’ll never 'eat' my words' – Mornah tells CID

The Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Mr. Bernard Mornah says he is ever ready to ‘die’ for the truth if that is what the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service wants.

CID kowtowing to govt whims to 'intimidate' our anti-register stance - IPRAN

The Inter-Party Resistance Against New Voters Register (IPRAN) has said the invitation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to the Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Mr Bernard Mornah, will not soften its “poignant stance” on the “ill-advised and needless decision to compile a new register of voters.”

New site is one-stop shop for B.C. workers, farmers, during pandemic

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has created a new online resource to help the province's agricultural sector find workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the Ministry of. . .

New site is one-stop shop for B.C. workers, farmers, during pandemic

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has created a new online resource to help the province's agricultural sector find workers during the COVID-19 pan

Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif

Hearin­g has been adjour­ned till June 11

Govt lifts curbs on exports of paracetamol APIs with immediate effect

"The notification is further amended to remove the restriction on the export of paracetamol APIs, making it export 'free' with immediate effect," the statement read

Tourism, global commerce, rural broadband budgets among Georgia COVID-19 cuts

Georgia agencies that work to promote the state's economic growth have found creative ways to reduce spending by 14 percent while still keeping their priorities intact.

Chamisa bids to oust defiant party MPs

The MDC Alliance is moving to oust four legislators who attended Parliament business last week defying the party’s directive for a boycott in support of the recall of lawmakers, it has been learnt.

Chamisa seeks ouster of defiant party MPs

The MDC Alliance is moving to oust four legislators who attended Parliament business last week defying the party's directive for a boycott in support of the rec...

1948 Palestinians have a new political role in Israel

Arab Joint List has been praised for attracting both Arab and thousands of Jewish voters

Donald Trump: America Terminating Relationship with World Health Organization

President Donald Trump on Friday announced at the White House that the United States would terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization.

Explained: Why protests many in Germany are protesting against Thailand king’s sojourn in Alps

Many critics have denounced King Maha Vajiralongkorn for failing to show leadership and responsibility at a time when not only the country’s public health but also its economy has been hit hard.

Louisiana House votes to create $300 million business fund

The Louisiana House of Representatives on Thursday voted to set aside $300 million in federal pandemic relief aid for small businesses.

Trump has officially declared war on Twitter and Facebook. Here's the latest on the executive order targeting social media and the reaction at internet companies.

Trump's executive order represents a direct challenge to social media companies like Twitter and Facebook, but legal experts say it faces steep hurdles.

Latest boost for campaign to award a medal to NHS heroes fighting coronavirus

EXCLUSIVE: The Speaker of the House of Commons has thrown his weight behind the Mirror's call

Bill would add 15 to 35 years in prison for COVID-19 scam artists

The legislation, introduced late Thursday, would temporarily boost federal criminal penalties by 15 years for pandemic-related fraud and by 35 years for COVID-19-linked counterfeit goods.

Man accused of cheating firm of $900,000 in Covid-19-related scam

A man suspected of defrauding an overseas distribution firm of more than US$646,000 (S$917,000) was charged yesterday with one count of cheating, in one of the biggest scams related to the Covid-19 outbreak here. On April 30, Singaporean Chee Jian Rong allegedly duped Mr...

Igbo group hails steps taken by S/east Govs to curb insecurity

An Igbo group, Izu Umunna Cultural Association of Nigeria, a think-tank for Ndigbo in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, has lauded

Of Course There Are Protests. The State Is Failing Black People.

The collapse of politics and governance leaves no other option.

Watch live: Trump holds White House news conference

President Trump is set to hold a news conference at the White House.The conference is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT.Watch the live video above.

Watch Live: President Trump Holds Press Conference

President Donald Trump will hold a press conference at the White House on Friday.

WATCH TODAY: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on COVID-19, reopening

The last time Newsom briefed the public on Tuesday, he said new rules for childcare facilities and summer camps would be coming soon.

28 more Covid-19 deaths reported, 9 more hospitalizations

Another 28 people were added to the number of Covid-19 patients who died from the disease, the RIVM said on Friday. It raised the total to 5,931, according to the Dutch public health agency. There

Now a puzzling boom heard in Tamil Nadu

Days after Bengaluru heard a. mysterious boom which later turned out to be sonic reverberations of an IAF aircraft, people here on Thursday encountered a similar experience.

HRD Minister asks universities to form special cells to address academic issues of students due to COVID-19

Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday interacted with heads of more than 45,000 Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) across the country through a webinar hosted by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bengaluru.

'I can't breathe': White House locked down as crowd protests death of George Floyd

The White House was on lockdown Friday night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in adjacent Lafayette Park chanting,

Diego Costa given court date for tax fraud case as six-month prison sentence request made

Spaniard in hot water over tax fraud case...

Phil Robertson: 5 Things To Know About ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Who Revealed His Affair & Secret Adult Child

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson made headlines when he confessed to having an affair that produced a child during his 40+ year marriage.

Man who bound, murdered Vancouver Island teen still a risk to public: parole board

Kimberly Proctor’s killer is still ‘mismanaging emotions,’ has had ‘temper tantrums’

Ken Talbot's widow seeks $45m in damages over will

Amanda Talbot, widow of the late Queensland mining magnate, is suing lawyers over the handling of his estate, claiming it has cost her "hundreds of millions of dollars".

Mum died 'after being given too much paracetamol by accident'

Police have launched a criminal investigation into the death of Laura Higginson, 30, who died at Whiston Hospital.

15 bikers arrested over illegal race along Marina South Drive

The police have arrested 15 motorcyclists over their alleged involvement in dangerous riding and illegal racing. On Monday, the police were alerted to an illegal race believed to have taken place along Marina South Drive around 1.25am the previous day. The 15 men,...

The new normal: How safe are beaches?

Spending time outdoors is a low-risk activity in the era of the coronavirus. It has many benefits - as long as you keep your distance.

Dáil summer holidays will be pushed back, says Taoiseach

The Dáil usually rises in July.

Maharashtra Govt to soon announce economic package, says DCM Ajit Pawar

Special scheme to help rural industrial units in Tamil Nadu launched

The scheme, which is part of the State Rural Transformation Project, would cover about 1.39 lakh beneficiaries of whom 31,952 would get a long-term loan of Rs 159.76 crore.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister sanctions funds for protection of bug-hit tapioca, launches development projects

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, in a statement issued on Friday, said he had sanctioned a sum of ₹54.46 lakh to protect tapioca crops

Baseless Conspiracy Theory Claims Floyd Case Was ‘Staged’

Viral text posts are advancing the groundless claim that George Floyd's arrest and death in Minneapolis were "staged" to incite "racial tensions." But they offer no evidence to support that conspiracy theory.

80 sheep dead after dog attack

More than 100 sheep have been brutally mauled in an overnight dog attack in rural Hastings. Hastings District Council regulatory solutions manager...

80 sheep killed by dogs in Hastings

A further 25 dogs were injured.

IRCTC train ticket booking: Reservation period extended, tatkal brought back

The tatkal ticket booking facility will also be applicable for 200 special mail express trains that will commence from June 1.Indian Railways partially resumed services with 30 special AC trains on May 12

Mumbai: Former Congress corporator Brian Miranda booked for misbehaving with a woman sub-inspector

ACLU Exploits Pandemic to Promote Abortion

The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging an FDA rule that requires women to have an in-person clinic visit to obtain drugs to induce an abortion.

Parents settle lawsuit over disabled son's forced baptism

The parents of a disabled Ohio teen have settled a lawsuit against a church and others over what they said was the boy's forced baptism at a picnic in 2016, the parents' attorneys said.

Former PLA official says China can't invade Taiwan

Official claims CCP's internal struggles hinder China's ability to take Taiwan by force

Slain journalist killed 'over personal enmity'

With the help of DNA tests, police arrest three men for Aziz Memon's murder­

Toshakhana reference: Arrest warrants issued against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif

Warrants were issued by the accountability court hearing a reference filed against former PMs Gilani, Nawaz and ex-president Zardari

Arkansas Boy, 9, Dies In A Suspected Dog Attack, Sheriff’s Office Investigating

A 9-year-old boy from Faulkner County, Arkansas, has died from a suspected dog attack on Thursday morning, according to a press release issued by the Faulkner County Sheriff’s office. The ...

Congress attack over Covid-19 a ‘drama’: BJP

BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh on Thursday termed the ‘Speak up India’ campaign of the Congress a ‘drama’, saying the party was not directly linked to the fight against coronavirus in the country. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Dharamlal Kaushik said: “After going through all

Employers slam Victorian Premier's office lockdown

Daniel Andrews has banned workers from returning to offices until at least July.

One new case of COVID-19 reported in the region on Friday

15 more have been resolved

IRCTC upgrades system for refunds into bank accounts

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has upgraded its system to facilitate credit of ticket refunds into bank accounts of passengers who had booked through authorised agents before the lockdown.

One Of Last Of WWII's Desert Rats Dies Aged 107

Jimmy Sinclair was described as an "incredible man", while Scotland's First Minister said she was "proud to call him a friend".

NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight - Robertson

Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active...

Outrage in Brazil as police kills 14-year-old boy leaving over 70 bullet marks

João Pedro Matos Pinto was playing with a cousin in his uncle's house in São Gonçalo when Rio de Janeiro's police shot him dead in the stomach.

Chhattisgarh: 69 bureaucrats including 23 collectors transferred; BJP says Congress resorting to ‘transfer business’

Chhattisgarh BJP has claimed that the state under the Congress government is a corrupt anarchy now and resorting to transfer business.

South China Sea: China Builds 'World's Largest' Search and Rescue Ship

China says it has neared completion in building a 450-foot-long search and rescue (SAR) ship, the "largest" in the world.

Staffordshire NFU hosts virtual show reception

Farmers raised a glass via their webcams to toast food production and the NFU after their county show was cancelled due to Covid-19.

New Zealand says no new Covid-19 cases for a week

New Zealan­ders allowe­d to resume weeken­d holida­ys, outdoo­r activi­ties

Nigerian among cyber cons arrested for duping bizman

Three men duped him ofRs 15.81 lakh via an email purportedly sent by a supplier

Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics

A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Sout

Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics

A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Southwestern ...

419K pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June

The provincial government will allow the schools to open on Monday on the basis that the distribution of PPEs have been concluded in all districts.

School reopening: 419 000 pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June

A total of 419 000 pupils and staff are expected to return to 2 352 Gauteng schools under Level 3 of lockdown.

Phase 2 before end-June if Singaporeans act responsibly: Wong

Social gatherings, restaurant dining and retail therapy at the malls may become a reality again in less than a month, if Singaporeans play their part by being vigilant and staying socially responsible. At a press conference yesterday, the multi-ministry task force said...

Sen. Cruz Pens Letter to DOJ Demanding Investigation into Twitter for Potential Violation of Sanctions on Iran

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) penned a letter to Attorney General Bill

Ruling on plea of sugar mill owned by Sharifs reserved

The plea pertains to the SECP's non registration of the mill's shares.

Doctor Says He Was Fired for Complaining About Hospital’s Covid Response

An emergency room physician who says he was fired for complaining about inadequate Covid-19 safety procedures at a Washington state hospital has sued for wrongful termination.

Sudha Bharadwaj’s interim medical bail plea rejected

She is lodged in Byculla jail, where an inmate has tested positive for COVID-19

Belgian Jews fear the scaling back of counter-terror patrols

Belgium is considering winding down soldiers' counter-terror patrols. At the height of the terror threat, thousands of soldiers paced the streets. Authorities are weighing up the cost of such security measures against the concerns over future threats.

Surat textile industry seeks govt help to stop migrant exodus

At least 60 per cent of the workforce is estimated to have left Surat since the Shramik Special trains started. According to Surat railway officials, over 6.80 lakh labourers have left Surat in 431 trains.

11 new Covid-19 cases surface in State

At least 11 new cases of COVID-19 infection surfaced in Jharkhand on Thursday, health officials said. The findings took the total number of COVID-19 cases in State to 469, as per a bulletin shared by the National Health Mission (NHM) by the time this report was filed. Out of the 11 patients, at

Austria to loosen face-mask requirement, scrap table-size limit in bars

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria will no longer require shoppers to wear face masks and scrap a limit of four adults at a table in bars and restaurants, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday, outlining the next loosening of the country’s coronavirus restrictions.

George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue

Qualified immunity is a concept developed by the Supreme Court that gives government officials immunity from harms caused by their actions under a large number of circumstances that may happen as they perform their official duties.

The Gang Leader as President

We awake to a bewildering, sobering tableau. A second night of protests engulfed Minneapolis in the wake of the police...

University Final exams: Uddhav Thackeray to speak to Vice-Chancellors on May 30

The development comes amid reports that the Education Minister and Vice-Chancellors are at loggerheads over conducting examinations.

Garda to scale down Covid-19 enforcement for June bank holiday

Focus of force to switch from roads to parks, beaches and beauty spots

Coronavirus | 30 convicts test positive at Puzhal Central Prison

Patients quarantined in separate block

Jan van Zanen tapped to be mayor in The Hague

Jan van Zanen, currently mayor in Utrecht, was nominated to be the new mayor of The Hague. Chris van der Helm, chairman of the confidential committee that led the search for the mayor, called the

Dissidence in BJP fizzles out before it begins

A dinner hosted by former minister Umesh Katti for a few MLAs from North Karnataka at his residence on Thursday gave way for speculations of a fresh round of rebellion against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

US anti-vaxxers aim to spread fear over future coronavirus vaccine

Anti-vaxxers’ influence and power could affect Americans’ willingness to take a Covid-19 vaccine, experts warn

Naked Florida man spent 24 hours vandalizing school, police say

Investigators say a 21-year-old naked man broke into a South Florida high school and spent almost 24 hours vandalizing the building.

Florida man spent 24 hours vandalizing high school in the nude

Miramar, Florida police arrested Matthew Crandall, 21, for allegedly breaking into Miramar High School and smashing up the place. He wore only a hat and headphones as he destroyed computers and TVs…

The death of George Floyd was an act of murder, plain and simple

The Minneapolis police department’s failure to arrest the officers responsible threatens our most basic sense of justice

Linwoood mosque prepares to welcome back worshippers

From noon today, gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed as Covid-19 rules are relaxed a little further. It comes just in time for Muslims...

India urges for wider information sharing under tax treaties within BRICS

The tax heads of other BRICS nations shared the measures taken by their respective tax administrations and their thoughts on other agenda items like tax challenges posed by digitalisation and exchange of information.

Sex Workers Get Back To Business In Switzerland But Told To Social Distance

As Switzerland relaxes its lockdown measures, prostitution can resume from 6 June. Other sports, including boxing and ballroom dancing, however, remain forbidden.

Liberal media takes ghoulish delight linking Trump to COVID-19 deaths

Is it me or do the media seem almost giddy, in a macabre way, that America has passed the 100,000 mark in deaths attributed to the coronavirus?

Roof of relief camp for migrant workers crashes down in Bengaluru

Around 250 people were accommodated in the shelter, including infants waiting for the Shramik Special trains to their native towns in different North Indian states.

After near-tragedy in Cork, coastguard urges people to stay safe over bank holiday weekend

Emergency services are appealing to people to stay within 5km of home this bank holiday weekend following a surge in callouts and three dramatic sea rescues this week.

Children’s Day: Centre demands policy support for development of Nigerian child

To commemorate this year’s Children’s Day, Mothers and Marginalised Advocacy Centre, MAMA Centre, has called for sustained proactive policy environment for the adequate social, cognitive, and physical development of Nigerian children.

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Initial unemployment claims decline for third week in a row

The numbers of Oklahomans who filed initial claims for unemployment insurance compensation last week fell slightly, compared to the week before. Numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported 32,127 Oklahomans filed new claims on the system during the week ending May 23, compared to an adjusted count of 33,340 who filed new claims the week ending May 16. It shows initial claims counts have fallen in Oklahoma for each of the past three reporting periods. Data provided Thursday by the state agency shows more than 484,000 initial claims for compensation have been filed with the agency since the week that ended Feb. 29.

Is There A Travel Ban To Brazil?

Most of Latin America is enacting stiff travel bans to keep foreign visitors away and contain the coronavirus spread. Is there a travel ban to Brazil?

As COVID cuts deadly path through Indiana prisons, inmates say symptoms ignored

Scottie Edwards died of COVID-19 just weeks before he would have gotten out of the Westville Correctional Facility in Indiana.

‘We want to come home’ – Stranded Ghanaians in Libya beg Akufo-Addo

Some Ghanaians who are stranded in Libya have appealed to the government of Ghana to facilitate their return home.

Valley records one more COVID-19 death

SRINAGAR, May 28: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 27th COVID-19 death as 65-years-old man from Khanpora area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district became the fresh victim of deadly virus, officials said today.With the death of 65 years old COVID positive patient from Baramulla, the toll climbed to 27 in Jammu and Kashmir including 24 from the valley and 03 from Jammu province.Srinagar district has recorded highest number of fatalities at 07 followed by Baramulla (05), Anantnag and Kulgam (4 each); Budgam and Jammu (02 each), Bandipora and Udhampur recorded (01 death each).Officials said the deceased was initially admitted at Government Medical College (GMC) hospital Baramulla and was referred to Sri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital here on 27th of this month with fever and respiratory problem.They further said the sample of the 65-years-old patient, now deceased, was taken for testing which turned out to be positive.Dr Saleem Khan, Nodal Officer for COVID-19 at GMC Srinagar while confirming the death of Baramulla…

IND-SAT 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic; exam likely to be held in July, says HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

The Indian Scholastic Assessment or IND-SAT has been postponed to July. The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on 30 May

Cheap politics can't help Centre wash its hand

Dear Editor, Misleading of Centre has rattled the stranded people. The sudden countywide lockdown, which was imposed by Prime Minister Modi on March 24, without proper preparation, has brought about many difficulties, and pushed migrants into sever events, in which they are victims. Eventually, Centre allowed stranded people to return homes after a month and a half since the lockdown was imposed in India, but some political leaders took it as a golden opportunity to play political games with certain states led by opposition parties. Before some days the Centre has played its political games with West Bengal government over the issue of Shramik Special trains for migrants. Now the Maharashtra government is being aimed by it over the same issue. The railway ministry has provided the Maharashtra government a long list of trains for departure on a single day, without consulting with both departure and arrival states' authorities. While it was reasonably impossible within a day. It seems the Centre wants to portray…

Ethiopia recommences repatriating citizens from Middle East

Using social media, Ethiopians in the Middle East have been urging their government to rescue them indicating that the outbreak of COVID-19 has made their lives which was in bad condition even worse. In response to the call the national ministerial committee against the spread of COVID-19 in Ethiopia today said it has finalized preparations to resume its repatriation operation, which was suspended after the outbreak of the global pandemic. Coordinator of the National ministerial committee against COVID-19 and Minister of Peace Muferiat Kamil told the state broadcaster ETV that Ethiopia has started repatriating its citizens from Lebanon today May 28, 2020. “…From Beirut a total of 669 people are expected to return home. Today 336 people will arrive. On Saturday the remaining will come,” she said.

Some sectors of Australian economy will need additional support - PM Morrison

Some sectors of Australian economy will need additional support - PM Morrison

Experts warned Cameron's government the Lansley reforms would hobble Britain's epidemic response

Documents from 2010-12 show that senior public health figures believed NHS reforms would leave Britain vulnerable in a pandemic.

Maharashtra Hikes Remuneration Of Bonded Doctors Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of bonded doctors, bringing them at par with their colleagues hired on contract.

Richard Sambrook to review BBC's social media use

The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff.

Commission Urges Northern State Governments In Nigeria To Address Almajiri Problem

In a statement by its Executive Secretary, Mr Tony Ojukwu, the NHRC noted that almajiris were exposed to increased vulnerabilities and risks including death, trafficking, kidnapping, drug use and addiction, recruitment into terrorism, violent crimes, sexual and other forms of assault and forced/child marriages.

How to address almajiri challenges, by NHRC - The Nation Nigeria

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has suggested ways leaders of the northern states could address the challenges posed by almajiri...

Trump Extends National Guard Orders, Qualifying Troops for Benefits

Trump announced he is extending National Guard troops' deployments until mid-August, which will allow them to qualify for federal benefits.

Search continuing for young woman missing in Hunua Ranges

Elicia Hughes-Sutherland hasn't been seen since last Tuesday.

Police Continue Search In Hunua For Missing Woman

Police are continuing to appeal for any information surrounding the disappearance of 25-year-old Elicia Hughes-Sutherland.

Amitabh Bachchan arranges buses to send migrants to their homes in UP

The COVID-19 crisis proved to be too cruel on daily wagers who were away from home. The worst hit were the migrant workers as most of them were left jobless due to the lockdown. While many have managed to reach home somehow, others are still left stranded in the city. Taking note of the situation, Amitabh Bachchan has come forward to help migrant workers in Maharashtra to reach their homes in UP. 

Report: Channel Migrants 'Threaten to Throw Their Children Into Water'

Illegal migrants crossing the Channel in small boats threaten to drown themselves or their children in order to keep the French ships back.

Sweltering temperatures make life and work in nursing homes even more difficult

Inadequate cooling systems result in uncomfortable residents and staff who tire quickly and move more slowly

Man tried to smother and choke his partner, court told

A man who allegedly tried to smother and choke his heavily pregnant partner must remain in custody, a judge has ruled Michael Gibson, 29, is also accused of kneeing the woman in the stomach during the suspected attack at her home in south Belfast.

Minneapolis Mayor to Rioters: Practice Social Distancing, Wear Masks

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey requested that protesters practice social distancing and wear masks to reduce coronavirus transmission.

Gauteng cricket clubs showed maturity - new CGL president

Newly-appointed Central Gauteng Lions cricket president Anne Vilas says member clubs that voted in the new board showed a high level of maturity.

Patto-Panaji convention centre to house Goa’s largest auditorium: CM

NT NETWORK Panaji The foundation stone for the Rs 90 crore mini-convention centre and development of Rua De Ourem creek at Patto-Panaji was laid by Chief

Bengal Minister Sujit Bose tested Corona Positive -

West Bengal’s Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose has been found infected with Novel Coranavirus on Friday. “I am

NASS may not pass Infectious Disease Bill – Ekweremadu

Raphael Ede, Enugu   Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, said the controversial Infectious Disease Bill before the National Assembly is not likely to be passed, saying the...

Farmhand accused of animal cruelty unfairly dismissed: ERA

A farmhand in central New Zealand accused of scaring cows and allowing puppies to die has won a case of wrongful dismissal against his employer....

Farm wages doubled in many agricultural districts as migrants labourers returned home

Farmers are trying to lure migrants back by offering them rail tickets and other incentives. Many farmers in Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are trying to mobilise local labourers to prepare nursery beds and sow paddy, which is a very labour-intensive task.

Hamzah: Dr Mahathir told me to find a way for Bersatu to leave Pakatan, erode confidence in DAP

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin claimed today that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad instructed him to strengthen the party by finding ways to leave Pakatan Harapan (PH) and erode the people’s confidence in DAP, among other measures. The former Umno man was...

Christian Cooper 'Uncomfortable' That White Woman Who Called the Cops on Him Lost Her Job

Central Park birdwatcher appeared on "The View" Thursday to discuss the response to his now-viral video

Adesina: Nigeria would have been history without Buhari

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has stated the nation would have long been forgotten...

Locust danger for flights! DGCA issues guidelines for pilots and airlines; Check details

Terming this year's incident of locust attacks "highly unusual" which was last seen 20 years back, the aviation regulator has advised the pilots to be mindful of locust attacks during the landing and take-off of the aircraft as they fly close to the ground.

116 Policemen found Corona positive in 24 hours, 25 Died so far -

Corona virus cases are increasing continuously in the country and Maharashtra is the most affected state by Corona in the

CM KCR heaps praise on KLIS project oustees 

CM Chandrashekhar Rao had special words of praise for the displaced persons who sacrificed their lands for the KLIS project.

Woman kicked dad in the face and threw a pie at him during drink-fuelled attack - she was 'sick of him having a go at her'

Claire Hindley, 38, has been jailed

Experts Think Pubs Could Open Soon – But Not As We Know Them

Before the nationwide coronavirus lockdown went into effect in the UK, pubs were among the first venues to be closed. Now the government has offered a suggestion of when certain parts of the hospitality industry might be able to get back to…

Capitalist Hong Kong survives but freedoms take flight

While new national security laws threaten Hong Kong's autonomy and make the financial centre more risky, investors say business will remain the city's life blood.

LAC standoff | India-China border tensions unlikely to escalate, say former diplomats

The problem is because we have an undefined and undemarcated border with differing perceptions of the LAC, says M.K. Narayanan

Emily Maitlis' REAL political colours: Newsnight presenter's Left-leaning views are exposed in tweets and retweets to her 360,000 followers

Miss Maitlis caused a stir on Tuesday with her comments on Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham during lockdown.

Iran prepares for major confrontation by heavily arming IRGC in Persian Gulf: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Hussein Salami, announced that the IRGC’s naval forces have received 112 new warships. Salami said during the handover ceremony of 112 new warships in Bandar Abbas that this step is part of the birth of a new naval force in the Gulf called ‘Iran’. The commander of the Revolutionary Guards said in a speech: “These boats will increase the offensive power of the Iranian navy in the Gulf waters.” He explained that the strengthening of military force is part of the road map, which is being pursued by the Revolutionary Guards, adding that “Iran is seeking to break the will of the enemy by continuing to produce militarily and aggressively.” This move by the Iranian authorities comes at a time when tensions between the U.S. and Islamic Republic are at a decade-long-high.

Three men including groom issued compounds over Serdang temple wedding during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A bridegroom was among three men slapped with RM1,000 compound each for flouting the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) for organising a wedding ceremony in Serdang, Seri Kembangan last Sunday. Serdang district police chief ACP Ismadi Borhan in a statement...

'Samples Taken Away by Monkeys do Not Include COVID-19 Swab Test Samples': Meerut Medical College Principle Clarifies

WATCH: After panic grips Meerut, K Garg, Principal, Meerut Medical College clarifies that the sample stolen by monkeys do not include COVID-19 swab test samples

Lockdown Brings Tears of Joy to Indian Woman Who Reunites with Husband After 20 Years - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): The lockdown in India imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of poor daily wage earners....

Buhari still condoning corrupt practices, alleges CDD

Pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) previewed the anti-graft campaign of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in the last five years and concluded that not much has been achieved to address the menace in the polity.

Thug caged after stabbing man in head with corkscrew then fleeing to Spain

Nathan Campbell assaulted two men with the corkscrew during a drunken rampage in Prestwick before boarding a plane to Alicante.

Thug jailed after stabbing man in head with corkscrew at Prestwick hair salon party

Nathan Campbell fled to Spain after the "utterly unprovoked" attacks but has now been jailed for 21 months, writes Mike McQuaid.

EDITORIAL: Emerging virus numbers identify the truly vulnerable

Forty-two percent of all COVID-19 deaths are taking place in facilities that house 0.62 percent of the U.S. population.

Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigations into Collins Khosa’s death still ongoing

This was despite an inquiry by the SANDF clearing the four members implicated in his death.

Delhi HC vacates order restraining Vedanta from invoking bank guarantees

Senior advocate Harish Salve appearing for the Vedanta submitted that at the outset the law relating to Bank Guarantees is very well settled

One year of ‘O to Ge’ in Kwara

BY RAHEEM ADEDOYIN Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is easy going but he is a complicated leader. He is unfazed by hate-driven criticism; he is unmoved by  sychophancy. When you praise him,

7 More New Corona cases in Nagaland, Total number of Patients are 25 now -

So far more than 1 lakh 65 thousand people have been infected due to dangerous corona virus infection in India,

Another returning resident tests positive for coronavirus in Leyte

An OFW from Hilongos town in Leyte province tests positive for the virus. The patient is the latest of 3 returning residents confirmed with the virus in the Eastern Visayas

Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

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School delays June 1 reopening after staff member tests positive for coronavirus

Pupils and staff at Cavendish Close Infant School in Derbyshire have had to go into self isolation after a worker was confirmed to have Covid-19 - scuppering plans to partially reopen from Monday

EU Commission aspires for treaty change on health

The European Commission has proposed a €9.4bn stand-alone programme dedicated to health known as EU4Health. The proposal is touted as a first step towards a possible Treaty change when it comes to health.

MP Rigathi Gachagua's Bank Accounts Frozen

The government went after accounts owned by the legislator, a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto after he was...

MP Rigathi Gachagua Claims State Froze His Bank Accounts Over Links With Ruto

A Nairobi Court has frozen Mathira Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua's three bank accounts in an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering.Milimani Senior Resident Magistrate Muthoni

Trailer Accident on Thika Superhighway Causes Heavy Traffic [VIDEO]

Motorists using the Thika Superhighway were left stranded after a trailer hit the rail guards and...

2 dead in house fire, cause under investigation

Authorities in western Pennsylvania on Friday were trying to determine what sparked an early-morning house fire that claimed the lives of a man and a woman.

Hungary commemorates victims of 2019 Danube boat catastrophe

Commemorations began Friday in Hungary for the first anniversary of an accident on the Danube River in which over two dozen South Korean tourists died after their tour boat collided with a river cruis

Here are the new NFL rules for 2020, as approved by team owners

There will be no onside kick alternative for 2020, but these new rules did pass.

Tajik Journalist Attacked, Beaten For Second Time In Less Than A Month

A journalist of Tajikistan's independent Asia Plus new agency has been attacked for the second time in less than a month as he covered the aftermath of a recent landslide that killed two men.

Schools reopening - is your child affected and everything you need to know

Schools, nurseries and colleges closed almost 10 weeks ago in a bid to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus - but from Monday, thousands of children in England may once again be walking through the school gates

29 temporary prisons earmarked across Maharashtra

Till Friday, 29 premises from 23 districts in the state had been earmarked as temporary prisons. Additional Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services) Sunil Ramanand said more such temporary prisons will be designated in coming days.

Police deploy 5,200 personnel to monitor Saturday’s LG election in Benue

The Benue State Police Command is to deploy 5,200 of its personnel to monitor Saturday’s local government election in the state.

As Covid figures grow rapidly in TN, CM calls for Collectors’ meet

With Tamilnadu witnessing 800 plus Covid-19 cases for the second consecutive day, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will today chair a video-conference with District Collectors. Continue Reading →

US President Issues Executive Order Aimed At Twitter, Facebook

US President Donald Trump has signed another executive order, this time aimed at social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Unsurprisingly, Trump’s

Pastor Kolawole Samson sentenced to death by Ondo court for murder

The Ondo state high court has sentenced one Pastor Kolawole Samson to death by hanging for killing a boy at a village near Okeigbo area of the state in 2016.

Coronavirus: Transformed Headley Court Battles 'New Upsurge' In Aftercare Demand

The former defence rehabilitation facility re-opened as the NHS Seacole Centre in response to COVID-19.

HC grants bail to 126 accused in Padarayanapura case

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to 126 accused persons connected to the cases of attack on health workers and the police in Padarayanapura last month.Justice John Michael Cunha passed

Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Government Request to Revive Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Program

The Ninth Circuit on Thursday denied a request from the Trump administration to revive a permit program for oil and gas pipelines, serving yet another blow to the feds in a legal battle that originated with the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Sage minutes reveal how UK advisers reacted to coronavirus crisis

Government releases papers showing how advice changed in run-up to lockdown

Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

China's global influence to rise post-pandemic: European scholars

German expert warns US withdrawal from WHO will hand over more power to China

Gujarat: Body of man found hanging exhumed after family raised doubts

The family immediately informed the police and demanded that the body be exhumed and the death be investigated. “The body had been sent for postmortem. Prima facie, it is a case of suicide. There are no signs of murder.

Kazakhstan to ease lockdown next week

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - Kazakhstan will take down police checkpoints between its regions next week and reopen kindergartens and gyms as it moves to ease its coronavirus lockdown, the government said on Friday.

BREAKING: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Announces July Start Date For Return of NBA Season

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Finally. On Friday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed the Board of…

AP BJP president’s daughter could have died of heart attack: Police

Hyderabad: The Raidurgam police suspect N Suharika, the daughter-in-law of Andhra Pradesh BJP state president K Lakshminarayana died of a possible heart attack.

Report: Consumer spending falls 13.6 percent despite stimulus handouts

May 29 (UPI) -- Consumer spending fell 13.6 percent in April despite personal income and disposable personal income increasing, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Friday.

Change to wage subsidy scheme to include those returning from maternity leave

The change will also accommodate those returning from a period of paternity or adoptive leave.

AceMo, Kush Jones, Scratcha DVA share donation-matching fundraising initiative following George Floyd's death

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody Monday night, leading to protests in the city and international social media fundraising drives—here's where you can donate.

Virginia enters phase one Friday as mandatory face mask rule goes into effect

The entirety of Virginia will be in phase one of reopening beginning Friday, as Richmond, Accomack County and the northern Virginia region join the rest of the state.

PDI-P politician receives 'light' sentence in KPU bribery case as key suspect remains free

Also on Thursday, KPK prosecutors indicted KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan for accepting bribes from PDI-P politician Harun Masiku and West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan in two separate cases.

Anti-abortion protesters 'upsetting clients' as they return to picket Perth clinic

Marie Stopes' spokeswoman for the safe access zones campaign, Jacquie O’Brien, said picketers had no understanding of the harm they caused.

Esteban Loaiza Blew Through $44M Before Being Caught With 44 Pounds of Cocaine

(Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) Esteban Loaiza had everything and just threw it all away. It’s a wild tale of…

Let’s tell this story properly - The Nation Nigeria

Today is the anniversary of many a governor and President Muhammadu Buhari. It marks the fifth anniversary of the president and marks either the first...

New Voters Register: Just boycott 2020 general elections – NDC told

In 1992, the NPP and other opposition parties due to suspicions of electoral manipulations and cheating boycotted the parliamentary elections. The paper, ‘stolen verdict’ was written to make a case.

Coronavirus lockdown | Eight States, UTs yet to lift foodgrains meant for migrant workers

Eight States have so far not lifted any foodgrains allocated by the Centre under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package, which aims to ensure free supply of foodgrains to all migrants who are not covered und

Covid-19: Two-week quarantine period for arrivals into State could be lifted for some

Leo Varadkar indicates easing self-isolation rules for travel from UK could be problematic

Industry cries foul over Mahavitaran's new billing system

An industrial unit from Sangli whose consumption was 7595 units in March under new system received a bill for 37,650 units and got five times bill.

Man Held for Assaulting Chinese National with Sticks Over Feeding of Stray Dogs in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi (Sputnik): On 25 May, a Chinese woman was beaten with sticks outside her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district. She took to Twitter and narrated...

73-year-old man found dead in shed at home in Ehime Pref

Police are investigating the death of a 73-year-old man whose body was found in a shed at his residence in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. According to police, the body of Matsumi Yoshii was found by his son just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sankei Shimbun reported. He was lying on the…

In-Depth: Is Herd Immunity our best bet in the fight against coronavirus?

With many countries easing lockdown restrictions, the debate on Herd Immunity has gained traction. What is Herd Immunity and is it achievable, here is all you need to know:

High Court hearing after pub's Guinness delivery service was shut down by PSNI

A High Court hearing is due to take place in Belfast today in relation to the PSNI's move to shut down a Guinness delivery van in the city last month.

DOH: Metro accounts for 61 percent

Hours after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Dieseases (IATF) recommended easing community quarantine protocols in Metro Manila, the Department of Health said Thursday the country posted 539 new cases, the country’s highest single-day tally.

Murder of RJD leader’s family: Police stall march to Gopalgunj

J.P. Yadav was injured and his parents and younger brother were killed when bike-borne men fired indiscriminately on the leader at his house on May 24

Evil stepdad who raped 12-year-old stepdaughter and fathered two kids with her gets away with only two years in prison

AN EVIL stepdad received just two years in prison after raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter and fathering two kids with her. Brazen Augustin Costel Varga, from Romania, is now appealing his short s…

105 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Clark County

Clark County reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death over the preceding day, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.

Lagos BRT increases fares by 50%

Samson Folarin Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transport, have said fares will increase by about 50 per cent. The compan...

Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials amid safety concerns

The moves come after the WHO paused its hydroxychloroquine trial after The Lancet reported patients getting the drug had increased death rates and irregular heartbeats

Coronavirus: Presidency releases 10 measures Buhari has put in place to tackle Covid-19

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Buhari-led govt, the presidency has outlined some measures put in place by the president to tackle Covid-19.

Twitter hides Trump and White House tweets over 'glorification of violence'

Twitter has hidden one of two recent tweets from US President Donald Trump, saying it “violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence.”

Eight Gauteng school districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries

Service and distribution giant Bidvest had stepped in to clean schools which do not have the capacity to do so.

School reopening: 8 districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries in Gauteng

Eight districts in Gauteng are still waiting to receive personal protective equipment as schools prepare to reopen.

Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano airports to reopen in ‘few days’

Major airports in the country will in the “next few days” roar into life after weeks of inactivity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Delhi Gears Up For 'First-Ever Locust Attack' as Indian States Battle Swarm With Drone Fleet

New Delhi (Sputnik): Locust invasion is not a new phenomenon in India, however the intensity and the early onset of the wave in the country has never been this severe...

2 Employees of Radio Pakistan Died of Covid-19 -

Two employees of Radio Pakistan died of Corona virus infection, the media gave information about this. “Senior Broadcast Engineer Mohammad

Chaos along border as Haryana enforces curbs on movement

Police out in force in the morning but by evening traffic was moving unhindered

RAF fire crews are scrambled as lockdown-flouting pilot makes bizarre 300-mile trip to Prince William's ex-Anglesey airbase when it was closed because he 'wanted a day at the beach'

EXCLUSIVE: His £4million aeroplane was surrounded by fire crews and military police as he touched down at RAF Valley in Anglesey on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon.

Western Visayas officials oppose resumption of commercial sea, air travel

The region will be placed under modified general community quarantine starting June 1