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In focus, 31 Jul 2020 Page-2
Sanjay Kumar | Reviving Congress will be a very difficult task
The way political events that have unfolded within the Congress during the last few years are clear signals of a grave crisis
31 Jul 2020 5:54 PM
Prime Minister Modi to address Smart India Hackathon grand finale on Saturday
The hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems of our daily lives.
31 Jul 2020 5:29 PM
For entrepreneur Mohammed Shakaoat, failure is fuel for success
After finding success in the ATM industry, Shakaoat wanted to give back to the platform that helped him achieve his calling
31 Jul 2020 5:13 PM
Leo Frost is quickly becoming the premier celebrity jeweler
As the youngest jeweler in the world, Frost has made a name for himself among the rich and famous for his breathtaking work
31 Jul 2020 5:07 PM
Mamata does unto BJP what BJP does unto Congress
Senior leader returns to the Trinamool from the BJP in response to Mamata Banerjee's appeal
31 Jul 2020 4:47 PM
China-backed hackers targeted COVID vaccine firm Moderna: US security official
Moderna’s vaccine candidate is one of the earliest and biggest bets by the Trump administration to fight the pandemic
31 Jul 2020 4:44 PM
There is a need to review high levies in telecom sector, says Sunil Mittal
Government should not view the sector as source for exchequer, but instead as a force multiplier for ensuring economic momentum, Mittal said
31 Jul 2020 4:09 PM
JKPC chief and ex-minister Sajad Lone released after 360 days in detention
Lone was released days ahead of the first anniversary of the Centre's move to revoke Article 370
31 Jul 2020 3:48 PM
Nepal reopens Everest for trekking season despite pandemic uncertainties
A nationwide lockdown was lifted last week, and Nepal is now open 'for tourism activities, including mountaineering and trekking'
31 Jul 2020 3:31 PM
Maharashtra bans public gatherings in Bhiwandi, Palghar on Bakrid
Also, there was an appeal to the citizens to conduct the 'qurbani' ritual in a symbolic manner during the celebrations
31 Jul 2020 3:20 PM
India's largest bank SBI net profit up 81% to ₹4,189 crore in Q1
Its gross non-performing assets (NPA) of the total advances declined to 5.44 per cent at June-end, over 7.53 per cent at June-end last year
31 Jul 2020 3:19 PM
Supreme Court to Centre: Ensure salaries are paid to frontline healthcare workers on time
Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka and Tripura are yet to follow directives, claims Centre
31 Jul 2020 2:50 PM
Hajj 2020: Masked pilgrims throw sanitised pebbles at Satan
Only up to 10,000 Muslims are taking part in the Hajj after millions of international pilgrims were barred due to coronavirus restrictions
31 Jul 2020 2:50 PM
Australia's draft law makes it mandatory for Google and Facebook to pay for news content
The aggregators will be given three months to work out a deal on fair pay for news, failing which arbitrators will make a binding decision.
31 Jul 2020 2:24 PM
Amid COVID-19 siblings refrain from visiting each other, rakhi sales see massive drop
Pepaa, a recycled paper product company, would normally get 15,000 orders but thi his year, the number came down to less than 5,000
31 Jul 2020 2:02 PM
Kerala marks low-key Bakrid amid coronavirus restrictions
100 people would be allowed in large mosques but strict health protocol have to be followed
31 Jul 2020 2:01 PM
Does physical distancing help? Study says it prevented 1.5 million infections in two weeks
Countries with nation-wide social distancing policies had significantly reduced community mobility than those without policies
31 Jul 2020 1:59 PM
Ellen DeGeneres addresses workplace allegations in letter to staff
In a letter written to the crew, DeGeneres says that the show was envisioned as a 'place of happiness' but that is not the case currently
31 Jul 2020 1:10 PM
Fire breaks out at Union Bank branch in Kolkata, no injuries reported
The incident was reported at India exchange place branch of the Union Bank and six fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said
31 Jul 2020 1:09 PM
Saudi’s King Salman discharged from hospital after surgery
The King’s health is closely watched because of the absolute powers he holds over one of the world's top oil-rich country
31 Jul 2020 12:31 PM
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