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US Senate backs bill to impose sanctions on China over new Hong Kong law

The bill targets police units that have cracked down on Hong Kong protesters, as well as Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for imposing a strict national security law on Hong Kong

Even six months after it began, plenty of people unaware of Covid-19

In the week ending June 20, just over half 51 per cent of the 3,471 people tracked said they had never heard of Covid-19.

Liverpool on cusp of EPL title after 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace

Jrgen Klopp's team can even clinch the Premier League title on Thursday without playing if Manchester City fails to beat Chelsea

EPL: Anthony Martial hattrick helps Manchester United beat Sheffield 3-0

It was the first hat trick by a United player since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and the type of finishes Martial delivered showed he is growing in his new role

PGA Tour: 5 players withdraw, 1 tests positive; Covid-19 gets on nerves

The tour released results that showed three positive tests at the TPC River Highlands in Connecticut Cameron Champ and the caddies for Koepka and McDowell

Worst fears coming true: US sees Covid-19 making a deadly comeback

The US recorded a one-day total of 34,700 new Covid-19 cases, just short of the nation's late-April peak of 36,400, according to the count kept by Johns Hopkins University

IMF projects global economy to shrink by 4.9% this year over Covid-19

The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage

Google tweaks privacy settings to keep less data on new users by default

The search giant said that starting Wednesday, it will automatically and continuously delete web and app activity and location history for new users after 18 months

All options open to govt to monetise deficit under RBI guidance: N K Singh

He said all options should be open to the sovereign in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

CCI approves acquisition of Emami Cement by Nirma promoter Nuvoco Vista

In February, Nuvoco Vistas -- formerly Lafarge India Limited -- announced that it would acquire the 8.3 million tonne per annum cement business of Emami for an enterprise value Rs 5,500 crore

Govt to introduce vehicle scrappage policy to boost manufacturing: Gadkari

"Now, we are going to start the new scrapping policy, by which old cars, trucks and buses will be scrapped," the Minister of MSME and Road Transport and Highways said

Oxfam to close 18 offices worldwide as coronavirus outbreak drains finances

Following the changes, it will retain a physical presence in 48 countries, six of which it will explore as new independent affiliate members, including Indonesia and Kenya

Trump uses federal aid money to warn Michigan, Nevada on poll voting method

Trump's threats drew an immediate sharp response from Democrats, who alluded to impeaching the president for his threats to withhold aid from Ukraine if that country did not help his reelection effort

Apple, Google release coronavirus tracking tools for iOS, Android devices

The companies said 22 countries and several US states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software

Railways to operate AC, non-AC trains from June 1, booking from tomorrow

It said the general (GS) coaches shall also have reserved seats for sitting, meaning there will be no unreserved coach in these trains

Actual GDP growth in FY21 depends on intensity of Covid-19: FinMin Report

The report, prepared by the Economic Affairs Division of the Finance Ministry, took comfort from an IMF note which projected a growth rate of 1.9 per cent for the current fiscal

RIL's Nowfloats forays into tele-medicine, looks to rope in 100,000 doctors

The company will gradually expand to other tele-medicine ecosystems like e-pharmacy, health check-ups and healthcare related service

Coronavirus crisis must prompt industry to reset ties with workers: FM

The industry should also strive to work towards the skilling of employees at all levels, CII quoted her as saying in a statement

Israel court orders Netanyahu to appear for opening of trial on Sunday

Netanyahu's attorneys had asked the court for an exemption from appearing for the opening of proceedings

EasyJet reveals hackers accessed 9 mn passengers' travel details, email IDs

It also said that following a forensic investigation, it found that the credit card details of only 2,208 people were accessed and that those affected have already been contacted.