In focus, 30th Jun 2020, News & Stories from India

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TMC secretary-general and Education Minister Partha Chatterjee. (PTI)

West Bengal likely to introduce chapter on coronavirus in school syllabus from 2021

There are plans to introduce the topic on the coronavirus from junior to higher classes, another official said.

30 Jun 2020 1:16 PM

With 18,000 new cases, coronavirus tally crosses 5.6 lakh in India

The number of active cases stands at 2,15,125, while 3,34,821 people have recovered.

30 Jun 2020 12:54 PM

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. (AP Photo)

'No excuse' for countries that fail in contact tracing, says WHO chief Tedros

“Although many countries have made some progress, globally the pandemic is actually speeding up,” Tedros Adhanom said

30 Jun 2020 12:42 PM

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam listens to reporters' questions during a press conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Hong Kong media are reporting that China has approved a contentious law that would allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong, sparking fears that it would be used to curb opposition voices in the semi-autonomous territory. (AP Photo)

China approves national security law for Hong Kong

Authorities in Beijing, Hong Kong have repeatedly said legislation is aimed at a few “troublemakers” and will not affect rights and freedoms

30 Jun 2020 12:07 PM

After ban, Tiktok says it never shared any Indian users' data with Chinese government

"TikTok continues to comply with all data privacy and security requirements under Indian law..."

30 Jun 2020 11:35 AM

India blasted Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday. (PTI Photo)

India slams Pakistan over stock exchange attack blame

New Delhi also said Islamabad cannot shift the blame on India for Pakistan’s domestic problems

30 Jun 2020 11:28 AM

Gilead Sciences Inc on Monday priced its COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir at $2,340 per patient for wealthier nations and agreed to send nearly all of its supply of the drug to the United States over the next three months. (AFP Photo)

Gilead prices COVID-19 drug remdesivir at $2,340 per patient in developed nations

Remdesivir is expected to be in high demand as one of the only treatments so far shown to alter the course of COVID-19

30 Jun 2020 11:23 AM

Tibet government in exile head Lobsang Sangay.

China has betrayed India, says Tibet's government-in-exile head Lobsang Sangay

It is due to this `expansionist’ policy that China has now started moving towards Ladakh, he said.

30 Jun 2020 10:58 AM

Third Corp Commander-level meet today amid Ladakh standoff; no breakthrough in sight

This time the Corp Commander-level meeting is planned at Chushul, which is on the Indian side of line of actual control (LAC)

30 Jun 2020 9:35 AM

India is drawing up an incentive scheme for the autos sector aimed at doubling exports of vehicles and components in the next five years. (PTI Photo)

India plans incentives for auto companies to boost exports

The move is part of India’s effort to create ‘champion’ sectors to attract investment, generate jobs and boost manufacturing

30 Jun 2020 9:34 AM

Syed Ali Shah Geelani quits Hurriyat, slams collegues for backing Centre's Kashmir plan

Sources privy to the development said the nonagenarian politician’s move was being anticipated for quite some time within the amalgam.

30 Jun 2020 9:06 AM

Oil prices fell in early trade on Tuesday after weak Japanese industrial production data was enough to jangle trader nerves over a bumpy recovery in fuel demand as coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease. (AFP Photo)

Oil prices fall as weak Japan data exposes market jitters over fragile demand

Japan reported industrial output for May fell 8.4% in May from the previous month, compared with market forecasts for a 5.6% decline

30 Jun 2020 8:54 AM

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