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Apple must pay $500 million over patent violations, US court rules

The US tech giant - now worth almost $2 trillion - will appeal Tuesday's decision, local media said

Gold fights back, rebounds above $1,900 after biggest loss in 7 years

It had dropped as much as 5.7% (intra-day) on Tuesday, the biggest one-day loss in seven years and finally settled at $1,863.15 an ounce

Expatriate residents don't need any entry permit to return to UAE

The move was announced on Tuesday by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority and the Federal Authority

PM Narendra Modi launches Rs 1-trillion fund for agri infrastructure

Modi said on Sunday that the country does not face problems in farm production but in post-harvest losses

Covid-19 crisis: Russia to register world's first vaccine on Wednesday

Russia's Deputy Health Minister Oleg Gridnev on Saturday confirmed the development

US Covid cases top 5 million; Brazil hits grim milestone of 100,000 deaths

Last week, the country's top infectious diseases official had offered hope to citizens citing that an effective vaccine might be available by the year end

India bans import of 101 defence items for self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

The "embargoed items" include high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, and transport aircraft, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Twitter

Mathew McDermott in charge of Goldman Sachs' cryptocurrency dream

He comes in place of Justin Schmidt, a former cryptocurrency trader who was recurited by Goldman Sachs in 2019 when the nascent industry was booming with record prices

Madhya Pradesh and Punjab CMs spar over GI tag to basmati rice

Exporters say granting GI tag to basmati grown in MP will lower its value in the global market, while MP contends its inclusion will help lakhs of farmers get better price

At least eight dead in Ahmedabad's Covid hospital fire, PM expresses grief

PM Modi spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and city mayor Bijal Patel regarding the situation

Facebook, Twitter target Trump, team's posts for coronavirus misinformation

Facebook removed from Trump's official account the post of a video clip from a Fox News interview in which he said children are 'almost immune' from Covid-19

Gold breaches $2,000-barrier over prospect for further Covid-19 stimulus

Bullion is up almost 35 per cent this year, with its haven status enhanced by sliding US real yields

Cabinet approves National Education Policy 2020, brings in major reforms

According to the new policy, Board exams will be kept in low stakes and test actual knowledge of the student instead of rote learning

Rhea Chakraborty threatened Sushant, took cash and jewellery: Father in FIR

Actor's family accuses Rhea Chakraborty, the actor's former girlfriend, of harassing him

Covid-19 crisis: Mumbai sees lowest single-day spike in new cases

A total of 8,776 tests were conducted on Tuesday

Moderna, Pfizer begin Covid-19 vaccine trials, eye year-end launches

The study is expected to include about 120 sites globally and could include up to 30,000 participants. It will include regions heavily impacted by Covid-19

Street vendors, hawkers to resume businesses in Delhi between 10 am to 8 pm

The government also directed all District Magistrates to take stringent action against those who do not follow norms issued by the Union Health Ministry

US Election: First presidential debate to be held in Cleveland on Sept 29

US President Donald Trump is facing his Democrat challenger and former Vice President Joe Biden in the November 3 election

China harbouring military-linked fugitive scientist at consulate: FBI

According to court filings, investigators "discovered photographs of her in the uniform of the Civilian Cadre of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)"

Never been a better time to invest in India: PM Modi at India Ideas Summit

Calling for more investment in India, Modi further said that it is emerging as a land of opportunities