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Despite opposition, Pakistan re-elected to UN rights body

Pakistan has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council despite opposition from activist groups over its abysmal human rights records. Among the five candidates from the......

Punjab Police busts Khalistan Zindabad Force terror module, 2 held

The Punjab Police on Sunday said it has busted a terror module of banned outfit Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) by arresting its two cadres in Hoshiarpur district of the state. IMAGE:......

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Virtual SIM cards pose a new headache for security agencies fighting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as their use in the valley has seen an increase among terror groups to connect with their......

COVID-19 vaccine unlikely before Fall of 2021: Experts

An effective vaccine is not likely to be available for the general public before the fall of 2021, according to experts working in the field of vaccine development. Researchers at McGill......

This 102-carat diamond could become most expensive jewel

An exceptionally rare 102.39-carat diamond may become one of the most expensive stones ever to sell at auction when it goes under the hammer in Hong Kong in October. IMAGE: An employee of......

Singapore's Mapletree Investments buys land in Mumbai for Rs 525 crore

The Kanakia group, from which Mapletree did the purchase, had bought the plot from India Tube Mills and Metal Industries for Rs 363 crore in 2018. In one of the biggest land deals in the country......

The real story behind Adani-Mumbai Airport deal

What made the tide turn in favour of the Adani group was the Covid-19 pandemic, which shut down airports the world over, including Mumbai. There was no cash flow and the firm started defaulting on......

With Mumbai in pocket, Adani is India's largest private airport operator

The Adani group on Monday said it will acquire GVK's stake in Mumbai airport to become the country's biggest private airport operator, with a cumulative share holding to 74 per cent. According to......

Adani in talks to buy out GVK, partners in Mumbai airport

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani group is in talks to buy out GVK and some of its partners in the Mumbai airport as it aims to become the country's biggest private airport operator. IMAGE: The......

Exports contract 10.21% in July; trade deficit narrows to $4.83 bn

Sectors with positive growth during the month include rice, iron ore, oil seeds, oil meals, meat, dairy and poultry products, pharmaceuticals, coffee, engineering goods, and plastic. Contracting......

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Mahalaxmi Iyer/Instagram Mahalakshmi Iyer......

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.''If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all......

Just who is Rhea Chakraborty?

Rhea Chakraborty is in the news for, sadly, all the wrong reasons. The 28-year-old actress is embroiled in a nasty controversy related to her boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput's death by suicide.......

'Saroj Khan was an absolute genius'

'She could create 30 movements out of the same musical beat.' IMAGE: Helen in Sanjay Leela Bhandali's first film Khamoshi: The Musical. Saroj Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali go back a long way.......

Zverev dominates Auger-Aliassime to win indoor title in Cologne

IMAGE: Alexander Zverev needed only an hour and 20 minutes to get the better of the 20-year-old Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime thanks to a dominant service game. Photograph: Thilo......

Srikanth cruises into Denmark Open quarters

IMAGE: Kidambi Srikanth. Photograph: BWF/Twitter Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth stormed into the Denmark Open quarter-finals with a straight-game win over Canada's Jason Anthony Ho-Shue in......

'Like an adventure', Srikanth says after win post COVID break

Srikanth spent the early part of the lockdown in his home town, where he was unable to train at his normal level. It was an opportunity for him to reflect on life outside badminton. IMAGE:......

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning championship point during the women's singles final against Sofia Kenin of the United States at the French Open on Saturday. Photograph:......

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday. IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a forehand return during his third round match against Italy's Stefano Travaglia. Photograph:......

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Canada-US border closure extended

The closure of the Canada-US border to non-essential travel has been extended till November 21, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced. Taking... ...

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Canada Covid-19 cases surpass 200k

Amid an ongoing second Covid-19 wave in Canada, the country's overall caseload has surpassed the 200,000 mark due to an unabated increase in the... ...

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Indian developer RMZ sells real estate assets worth $2 billion to Canada's Broo...

RMZ will have zero debt after the deal that involves its rent-yielding offices and co-working spaces. real-estate Updated: Oct 20, 2020, 07:53 IST... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/indian-developer-rmz-sells-real-estate-assets-worth-2-billion-to-canada-s-brookfield/story-6pQA0rEyIl6r7n8mZgJO9L.html

World struggles as Covid-19 infections cross 40 million

With cases soaring in all but eight of its 50 states, the US homeland security department announced that its land borders with Canada and Mexico... ...

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Canada police hunt for Indian man wanted in call centre scams

Mon, Oct 19 2020 10:11:26 PM Toronto, Oct 19 (IANS): Canadian police are yet to arrest a 22-year-old Indian man for his role in Indian call centre... ...

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