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22 Jul 2020
HollywoodEntertainment round-up: A digital protest for Sushant, and more
In the world of entertainment, news on Wednesday was about late Sushant Singh Rajput's fans continuing to seek a more detailed investigation into his death, and some more goodness from actor Sonu Sood.
22 Jul 2020
Kim KardashianKanye: Have been trying to divorce Kim for two years
US rapper Kanye West has claimed that he has been trying to divorce his wife Kim Kardashian West for almost two years.
22 Jul 2020
Tsunami7.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Alaska, tsunami warning issued, then revoked
A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the Alaskan peninsula on Wednesday, triggering an alert for tsunami, multiple reports said.
22 Jul 2020
IndiaPorsche unveils the new 911 Turbo in the US
German automaker Porsche has introduced its much-anticipated 911 Turbo in the US.
22 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpUS asks China to shut Houston consulate: Here's why
At a time when the United States and China are locked in a bitter battle over a number of issues, an unusual incident was reported from Houston, Texas.
20 Jul 2020
FordFord Figo (petrol-automatic) set to launch by August-end
US automaker Ford is planning to launch an automatic version of its budget hatchback, the Figo.
19 Jul 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Coronavirus: 38,900+ cases in 24 hours; community spread feared
India has reported 38,902 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day spike thus far. The national tally now stands at 10,77,618 cases.
18 Jul 2020
IndiaIn just 100 hours, world added 1 million coronavirus cases
A respite for the world battling the coronavirus pandemic, looks far-fetched, considering how easily the disease is spreading.
17 Jul 2020
ForbesMeet Roshni Nadar Malhotra (38), the richest Indian woman
A few hours ago, billionaire industrialist Shiv Nadar announced his decision to step down from the role of Chairperson at HCL Technologies, the multinational IT giant he founded four decades ago.
17 Jul 2020
Oxford#GoodNews: Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine may be available by September-end
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at Oxford University in partnership with AstraZeneca generates an immune response against the infection in humans, The Telegraph reports.
17 Jul 2020
India1 million coronavirus cases in India, death toll crosses 25,000
The total number of coronavirus cases in India zoomed past the 1-million mark with a record spike being reported on Thursday.
16 Jul 2020
Russia NewsRussian hackers tried stealing COVID-19 vaccine research: Details here
Security agencies in the UK, US, and Canada have warned that Russian hackers are targeting their COVID-19 vaccine research.
16 Jul 2020
South China SeaWill use 'all tools' to counter China's SCS claims: US
Terming China's claims over the South China Sea "illegal," the United States on Wednesday announced to support Southeast Asian countries that believe Beijing has violated their sovereignty in the territorially disputed waters.
15 Jul 2020
South CarolinaModerna's COVID-19 vaccine: Final trials to begin on July 27
Moderna Therapeutics has come a long way with its candidate vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the novel coronavirus disease.
15 Jul 2020
World Health OrganizationUS: Squirrel tests positive for Bubonic plague
While the United States (like the rest of the world) battles coronavirus pandemic, a new disease, which is as infectious, has made a landfall there.
15 Jul 2020
HollywoodHarvey Weinstein's $19 million settlement with accusers rejected
A US federal judge has rejected a proposed $19 million settlement for women who accused former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse and harassment.
15 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpRelief to Indian students: Trump agrees to revoke visa curbs
A week after declaring that foreign students, whose courses have moved online, will have to leave the United States, the Donald Trump administration on Tuesday scrapped the controversial directive.
13 Jul 2020
TexasUS: Man dies after 'COVID-19 party'; thought coronavirus was 'hoax'
A 30-year-old man died from the novel coronavirus at a hospital in the US state of Texas after attending a "COVID-19 party" hosted by an infected person.
13 Jul 2020
InstagramKelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer
Actor Kelly Preston (born Kelly Kamalelehua Smith), who starred in movies such as Jerry Maguire and What a Girl Wants, has passed away at the age of 57.
13 Jul 2020
SedanHyundai unveils Elantra N Line sedan in the US
Korean automaker Hyundai has finally launched its much anticipated 2021 Elantra N Line in the US.
12 Jul 2020
World Health OrganizationYour AC could be spreading COVID-19: Here's how
A few days back, the World Health Organization suggested COVID-19 could be spreading through airborne particles breathed out in closed, indoor spaces.
11 Jul 2020
OPPOOPPO Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition announced in India
OPPO has finally introduced the Lamborghini Edition of its flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X2 Pro in India.
10 Jul 2020
IndiaTikTok mulling substantial changes to distance itself from China
Amid criticism from several quarters, the loudest from the United States and India, short-video platform TikTok is mulling changes in its corporate set up to distance itself from its parent company's Chinese links, reports said on Friday.
09 Jul 2020
California'Glee' star Naya Rivera missing, feared dead, after swimming accident
Actor Naya Rivera (33), best known for featuring as Santana Lopez in Fox musical television series Glee, has been missing since Wednesday night after a possible swimming accident, officials said.
09 Jul 2020
University of HoustonThis 'air filter' can kill novel coronavirus: Here's how
As the COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate in countries like India and US, scientists, healthcare workers and engineers are doing everything possible to fight the pandemic, save as many lives as possible.
09 Jul 2020
WalmartNow, Walmart is bringing an Amazon Prime-like membership service
More than 15 years after the launch of Amazon's Prime subscription service, its competitor Walmart is set to bring its own membership - Walmart+.
08 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpHarvard, MIT sue Trump administration over international student visa rules
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Wednesday sued the Donald Trump administration in the United States over expelling foreign students if their classes go online due to the pandemic.
08 Jul 2020
ApriliaAprilia RSV4, Tuono RR Misano edition launched in the US
Aprilia has launched the 2020 Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono RR models in the US with a special 'Misano' livery. Both the motorcycles are limited-run models with only 100 units of each to be produced.
08 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpTrump is a bully, narcissist, alleges niece in explosive book
United States President Donald Trump is a child stuck in an adult's body and is a narcissist shaped by his "bullying father," his niece Mary Trump claimed in a tell-all explosive book.
07 Jul 2020
IndiaAfter India, US may ban Chinese apps including TikTok
Furious at China for plenty of reasons, the United States is now planning to land a "tech blow" to the Asian country, as it is looking towards banning Chinese social media apps, including the hugely-popular platform TikTok.
07 Jul 2020
Yale UniversityForeign students "must leave United States" if classes move online
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the US government has toughened its visa rules for foreign students, telling them on Monday that they will have to leave the country if their classes move online.
06 Jul 2020
BollywoodShine brightest: Fan names star after Sushant Singh Rajput
Coming up with a unique tribute, a fan of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput named a star after him in his memory.
06 Jul 2020
IndiaAmid Ladakh tensions, China supplying armed drones to Pakistan
While China remains locked in an intense stand-off with India, it is supplying four armed drones to Pakistan, another hostile neighbor of New Delhi, a report in Hindustan Times said.
05 Jul 2020
HuaweiUK also mulling to phase out Huawei's 5G network equipment
A few days ago, the US declared Chinese giants Huawei and ZTE "national security threats" and barred its telcos from buying network equipment from them.
05 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpKanye West 2020? Rapper announces bid for US Presidential elections
American rapper Kanye West has announced his bid for the United States Presidential elections, scheduled to be held in November.
05 Jul 2020
MangalyaanIndia's Mangalyaan just photographed Mars' mysterious moon 'Phobos'
Like Earth has one, Mars hosts two elusive moons in its orbit - Phobos and its smaller, more distant sibling Deimos.
04 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpDonald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend tests positive for COVID-19
A former Fox News personality, who is the girlfriend of United States President Donald Trump's eldest son, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, according to the US media.
03 Jul 2020
EuropeBritain to ease quarantine rules for travelers from 50+ countries
The British government has decided to ease quarantine rules for travelers from over 50 countries, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Friday, indicating that the country is now moving quickly towards re-opening after battling the peak of coronavirus pandemic.
02 Jul 2020
IndiaWhy DuckDuckGo is not working in India?
Along with Chinese applications that were deemed prejudicial to national security, India has also blocked popular US-based search engine DuckDuckGo.
02 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpUS records 52,000 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, biggest spike ever
In a worrying development, the United States reported 52,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, its biggest spike ever since.
