Allies leave Cong to take care of itself, scuttle plans to improve RS numbers
NEW DELHI: Congress's entreaties to three allies for Rajya Sabha berths in their bastions have come unstuck, dealing a blow…
Coronavirus break out live updates: WHO declares crisis a pandemic
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 12, 2020, 05:18:20 ISTIndia on Wednesday evening decided to virtually quarantine itself…
Sanders vows to remain in White House race despite more losses to Biden
BURLINGTON, Vt. (Reuters) - A resolute Bernie Sanders said on Wednesday he would stay in the Democratic presidential race despite…
Exclusive: White House told federal health agency to categorize coronavirus deliberations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House has ordered federal health officials to treat top-level coronavirus meetings as classified, an unusual…
U.S. House backs extension of surveillance program FISA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation on Wednesday to extend a divisive set of government surveillance…
U.S. thinks about constraints on European tourists as coronavirus strikes house
WASHINGTON/SEATTLE (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to discourage Americans from taking trips to Europe and might restrict people…
Fort Worth church cancels service as priest tests presumptive favorable for coronavirus -Telegram
Fort Worth church cancels service as priest tests presumptive positive for coronavirus - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
ISDH: 4 more cases of coronavirus recognized in Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — Fort Wayne-based Vera Bradley Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) is reporting fiscal full-year net income…
The Secret History of a Cold War Mastermind
I. ObituaryThe legend of Gus Weiss, hero of the Cold War, ends 11 stories below the balcony of his condo…
To Fight Covid-19, Curb the Spread of Germs—and Rumors
“If you’re not going to give me information,” one of my students said during class, “I’m going to take what…
In Human Nature, Crispr’s Origin Story Comes to Life
Midday light streams through the windows of the Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, California. In a bed too big…
Coronavirus Exposes Workers to the Risks of the Gig Economy
For the past nine years, Mandolin Noir has taken care of other people’s pets around Seattle, often working through companies…
Today’s Animation: Botsplaining
Wednesday, March 11, 2020. By Benjamin Schwartz, with cartooncollections.com. A social network populated entirely by adoring bots aims to mimic…
Coronavirus updates: Merkel says infection most likely to infect approximately 70 percent of Germans
Updated March 12, 2020 07:32:40 As the World Health Organisation officially declares the coronavirus a global pandemic, Germany's leader has…
Kate remains in her 3rd year as a P&C member, and she’s growing resentful
By Vivienne Pearson and Margaret Paton Posted March 12, 2020 06:36:03 "I'm growing resentful," says Kate*, who is clocking her…
Authorities shoot guy dead after series of lethal attacks throughout Melbourne’s east
Updated March 12, 2020 06:49:38 Three people have died, including one man shot by police, with a fourth person in…
Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast is eerily abandoned amidst coronavirus lockdown
Posted March 12, 2020 06:04:09 To get to the Amalfi Coast, you must endure what many describe as the most…
Government’s coronavirus assistance package ‘worth over 15 billion’ tailored at keeping businesses investing
Updated March 12, 2020 07:27:56 Businesses will get up to $25,000 and instant tax relief, while welfare recipients will be…
Sanders states he’s staying in race for White House despite Biden’s triumphes
Posted March 12, 2020 05:13:34 Democratic US presidential contender Bernie Sanders will stay in the White House race despite suffering…
Valve isn’t done with Half-Life, new Amnesia, Star Wars “Project Maverick” | Latest PC Gaming News
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Amazon’s Ring reveals the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus
Amazon’s Ring announced two new battery-powered doorbell video cameras today: the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and a new “plus” model,…
A royal somersault: On Jyotiraditya Scindia’s defection
Mr. Scindia’s switch to the BJP poses questions about the politics he professed until now Jyotiraditya Scindia’s departure from the…
For an equal opportunity: On election reforms
ECI’s plans to strengthen the electoral process are welcome, but some require scrutiny Even as electoral democracy has taken strong…
Forcible dispossession of an individual’s home a human ideal infraction: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India. Due process of law is must, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court has reiterated that…
States to be asked to conjure up Epidemic Illness Act: Centre
“It has been decided that all States/Union Territories should be advised to invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic…
Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ramdas Athawale in BJP very first list of Rajya Sabha candidates
Second list expected soon with nominations from Gujarat, Himachal, Haryana and MP The BJP on Wednesday released its first list…
Delhi violence | Opposition slams Home Minister, seeks judicial probe
Opposition leaders on Wednesday targeted Home Minister Amit Shah for the failure of the Delhi police to immediately control the…
COVID-19 is now a pandemic, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11 said that according to its assessment, COVID-19 “can be characterised as a…
Delhi violence | Amit Shah lauds police for controlling riots
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lauded the Delhi Police for “controlling the Delhi riots within 36 hours” and informed…
Supreme Court to hear U.P. appeal on March 12
The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday an appeal filed by the Uttar Pradesh government challenging an Allahabad High Court…
Interactive map of verified coronavirus cases in India
Students wear protective masks at a railway station in Kochi. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A State-wise live tracker of positive…
Coronavirus: India suspends all tourist visas till April 15
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas to India till April 15 to prevent the spread of…
10 coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray
MUMBAI: Two persons from Mumbai on Wednesday tested positive for coronavirus, taking the number of such cases in Maharashtra to…
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces 23 years in prison!
Harvey Weinstein was back in court on Wednesday for the final act of the rape trial that landed him behind…
Biden close to sealing Democratic nomination to face Trump in 2020
WASHINGTON: Former vice-president Joe Biden is close to wrapping up the Democratic Party nomination to face Republican President Donald Trump…
Will not spare anyone involved in Delhi riots, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI: Vowing not to spare anyone involved in the Delhi riots irrespective of their religion, caste or party affiliation,…
No riots took place post Feb 25 in Delhi, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha: Highlights
NEW DELHI: Union home minister AmitShah on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the Delhi riots on Wednesday, while defending the Delhi…
Securing health care employees from COVID-19: Infection control works
Researchers report that no hospital acquired infections occurred among healthcare workers at public hospitals in Hong Kong after the first…
New coronavirus might be most infectious throughout 1st week
New, preliminary research suggests that people who have a SARS-CoV-2 infection are more likely to pass the virus on during…
Cancer doctor at Hamilton hospital tests positive for COVID-19 | CBC News
A Hamilton doctor is the Ontario city's first positive COVID-19 case and had been in contact with patients and staff.…
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape, sexual assault | CBC News
Harvey Weinstein is headed to prison for 23 years, following his conviction last month for rape and sexual assault. A…
‘Outlandish’: Tokyo Olympic head scoffs at latest suggestion about delaying Summer Games | CBC Sports
Tokyo Olympic organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said Wednesday he has received an apology from an executive board member who…
Woman accused of spying for Russia fighting in court for permission to come to Canada | CBC News
She was his translator and girlfriend, and later his wife. Two decades later, the federal government is calling her something…
Trudeau to announce EI change to help people hit by COVID-19 | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $1-billion package to help Canadians cope with the spread of COVID-19.Prime Minister Justin…
Rising food expenses raise U.S. consumer rates in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly rose in February but are likely to decline in the months ahead as…
At a glance: Democratic primary results, state delegate counts
(Reuters) - Former Vice President Joe Biden scored sweeping victories on Tuesday, winning at least four of the six states…
Oil falls 3% as Saudi, UAE plan for higher output capacity
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates announced plans to boost…
Futures fall as financiers wary of U.S. response to virus
(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell more than 2% on Wednesday after strong gains in the previous session, on…
UAE joins Saudi in opening oil taps as row with Russia hits crude prices
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates joined Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in promising to raise oil output to a…
TikTok steps up transparency efforts after privacy concerns in United States
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