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Covid-19: Goa renews demand for mining resumption for economic revival

The CM told reporters that he had written to the Centre to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act

Can't talk about but have very good idea about Kim Jong Un's health: Trump

There have been unconfirmed reports that Kim is not in good health. The rumours started doing the rounds after he missed the April 15 commemoration of the 108th birthday of his grandfather

In a locked-down world, investment bankers ensuring the show goes on

Billion-dollar deals aplenty for right business

No new coronavirus cases in 85 districts in 14 days: Health ministry

22.17% Covid-19 patients have recovered so far, says govt

Covid-19 outbreak: CRPF commando chained by cops for not wearing mask

The force has written a letter to Karnataka Director General of Police Praveen Sood, stating that the "unpleasant situation could have been avoided

Five ex-staff file class action suit against Wipro alleging discrimination

Demanding a "trial by jury", the class action lawsuit seeks Wipro to adopt a valid, non-discriminatory method for hiring, promotion, termination, and other employment decisions.

India jumps to third rank in global military expenditure, shows study

Spending grows 6.8% to $71.1 billion in 2019, outpacing Russia and Saudi Arabia

CBDT chargesheets 3 senior IRS officers for 'misguiding' young taxmen

These officers also have been divested of their current duties on charges of violating Rules 9 and 3(1)(xx) of the Central Civil Service Conduct Rules

Constable is third Mumbai cop to die of coronavirus; all were in their 50s

The head constable was undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital in Parel after several state-run facilities refused to admit him

1.54 bn students out of school over Covid-19; girls to be worst hit: Unesco

UNESCO said girls will be the worst hit as it will lead to increased drop-out rates and further entrench gender gaps in education

This day 22 yrs ago: Sachin magic wowed us in Sharjah 'desert storm' match

Against all the odds, Tendulkar single-handedly powered India into the final with his astonishing 131-ball 143 at Sharjah

Facebook to invest $5.7 bn in RIL's Jio Platforms to pick up 9.99% stake

Jio Platforms, Reliance Retail and WhatsApp also enter into a commercial partnership agreement

US state files lawsuit against China for 'deceiving public' on coronavirus

According to the lawsuit, by late December, the Chinese health officials had serious evidence of human-to-human transmission

Covid-19: Cricket Australia is getting laid-off staff placed at supermarket

At the moment, Cricket Australia is not eligible for the federal government's JobKeeper support program

Post-Covid world could be a blessing in disguise for Indian sports: Bindra

Abinav Bindra along with Nandan Kamath, lawyer and managing trustee GoSports Foundation addressed the newly-appointed assistant directors and other senior officials of Sports Authority of India

After Ghaziabad, movement between Delhi and Noida banned; advisory to media

The decision was taken on the basis of a report by the health department in Noida, which stated that several people who tested positive for coronavirus had links to Delhi

Who will pay for Olympics delay? Tokyo organisers, IOC spar over extra cost

According to Japanese media reports, the long delay of Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus pandemic will cost $2 billion to $6 billion

Honour provisions or else I will terminate trade deal, Trump warns China

China and the US in January signed Phase-1 of the trade deal as the world's two top economic powers move forward to end their bitter tit-for-tat two-year tariff war

'Americans first': Trump suspends issuing of new Green Cards for 60 days

However, the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis, Trump said

Agriculture minister joins G-20 meet over Covid-19 impact on food safety

The G-20 Agriculture Ministers virtual meeting was organized through video conferencing by the Saudi Presidency to deliberate on the ways and means of ensuring continuity of the food supply