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Justice A.K. Mishra: A controversial judge with a tumultuous legacy

As his critics have argued, his tenure may have contributed even more to the already alleged transformation of the...

7 Sept 2020 5:17 PM IST

If the US-based platforms could not agree with Australian media businesses on pricing after three months, arbitrators would be appointed to make binding decisions.Technology
Would encourage Google, Facebook to cooperate with government on news...

I think people from these companies understand that when I say something, I mean it, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told...

7 Sept 2020 5:01 PM IST

A visitor wearing a face mask looks at a model of a coronavirus and boxes for COVID-19 vaccines at a display by Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinopharm at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. With the COVID-19 pandemic largely under control, Chinas capital on Saturday kicked off one of the first large-scale public events since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, as tens of thousands of attendees were expected to visit displays from nearly 2,000 Chinese and foreign companies showcasing their products and services. (AP)World
China shows off homegrown COVID-19 vaccines for first time

The potential vaccines on display are among nearly 10 worldwide to enter phase 3 trials, the last step ahead of...

7 Sept 2020 4:06 PM IST

India initiates probe against alleged dumping of Vitamin C from China. (PTI Photo)Business
India probes alleged dumping of Vitamin C from China

Bajaj Healthcare Ltd has filed the application before the commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR, seeking initiation...

7 Sept 2020 3:45 PM IST

Nasal swab sample is collected from Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, right, at a testing site in Hong Kong Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Hong Kong began a voluntary mass-testing program for coronavirus Tuesday as part of a strategy to break the chain of transmission in the citys third outbreak of the disease. (HKGIS via AP)World
Wary Hong Kongers shun China-backed mass virus testing

Both Beijing and city leader Carrie Lam have accused those opposed to the testing as being politically motivated and...

7 Sept 2020 3:28 PM IST

Maharashtra government on Sunday admitted that the number of Covid-19 patients has increased due to Mission Begin Again. (PTI Photo)India
COVID-19 cases have increased due to Mission Begin Again': Maha govt

The policy of the state government is to unlock the restrictions and restart the economy in a phased manner, Rajesh Tope...

7 Sept 2020 3:03 PM IST

In a phone call to Trump on Sunday, King Salman affirmed the \kingdoms keenness to reach a lasting and fair solution to the Palestinian cause to bring peace\, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. (AFP)World
Saudi king calls for 'fair' Palestinian solution in Trump call

Saudi Arabia has said it will not follow the UAE until Israel has signed an internationally recognised peace accord with...

7 Sept 2020 1:59 PM IST

A woman shows a photo of bitten detained protesters to riot police at Independence Square during an opposition rally to protest the official presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Womens marches and demonstrations have become a regular feature of the four weeks of protest that have shaken Belarus following a disputed election that gave Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP)World
Scores detained as security forces crack down on mass protest in...

Demonstrations have carried on throughout the four weeks since the election, gaining in size on the weekends

7 Sept 2020 1:29 PM IST

No HC stay on Maha final year undergraduate medical exams. (PTI Photo)India
Bombay HC refuses to stay final year undergraduate medical exams

The petition challenged the circular by MUHC pertaining to holding of physical mode of examination for final year...

7 Sept 2020 1:29 PM IST

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, second right, addresses the media on the first day of her election campaign in Rotorua, New Zealand, Monday, Sept 7. 2020. Ardern said that her government will create a new public holiday to celebrate the Maori New Year if it is reelected next month. (AP)World
New Zealand government to honour Maori New Year if reelected

Many people have argued that marking the day would help recognise the nation's indigenous people

7 Sept 2020 1:08 PM IST

Antigen test made compulsory for ministers attending monsoon session in Maharashtra. (Photo- Twitter)India
Maharashtra monsoon session begins with COVID prevention norms

The state government has taken elaborate measures to ensure the smooth passage of the shortest-ever monsoon session

7 Sept 2020 1:07 PM IST

Members of firefighters walk in line during a wildfire in Yucaipa, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Three fast-spreading California wildfires sent people fleeing Saturday, with one trapping campers at a reservoir in the Sierra National Forest, as a brutal heat wave pushed temperatures into triple digits in many parts of state.(AP)World
California fire triggered by 'gender reveal firework'

Gender reveal parties are held during pregnancy to unveil the sex of the expected child, sometimes announced by pink or...

7 Sept 2020 12:30 PM IST

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