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North Korea reports 1st Covid case, imposes lockdown

North Korea on Thursday reported its first case of COVID-19 and put in place a 'maximum emergency' virus control system in the country with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to 'eliminate' the virus, state......

US toughens stand, slaps sanctions on Putin, other leaders in rare move

In a rare move, the US has slapped sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, holding them 'directly responsible' for Moscow's 'unprovoked and unlawful'......

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president and MP A Revanth Reddy on Friday announced a full-scale agitation against Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for proposing a new Constitution for......

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden......

'No govt job to protesters': Bihar police's missive sparks row

A circular issued by the Bihar police that apparently warns those aspiring to get government jobs or contracts against participation in demonstrations has triggered a political spat......

Modi creating Hindu nationalist state: Billionaire George Soros

The 89-year old said the strongest powers -- the US, China and Russia -- have "remained in the hands of would-be or actual dictators and the ranks of authoritarian rulers continued to grow". ......

Rupee recoups 52 paise to end at 70.72 per dollar

Strong foreign fund inflows, a weakening dollar and slipping oil prices propped up the local unit. The rupee rebounded by 52 paise to close at 70.72 against the US dollar on Thursday as investors......

The key risk for the Indian stock market

High networth individuals selling stocks to buy real estate is among the key risks for the Indian markets.Puneet Wadhwa reports The possibility of high networth individuals (HNIs) in India selling......

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty. IMAGE: Performers in traditional dress chat......

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair. Is it just me, or has there been a......

India held by Korea in Asian Champions Trophy opener

IMAGE: The Indian hockey team celebrate Harmanpreet Singh's goal against South Korea. Photograph: Hockey India Defending champions India were held to a 2-2 draw by a fighting South Korea in their......

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

All the gold medallists from Saturday's action at the Tokyo Olympics. Judoka Takato wins Japan's first Tokyo 2020 gold IMAGE: Gold medallist Naohisa Takato of Japan poses with silver medallist......

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

IMAGE: It will be the first time North Korea has missed a Summer Olympics since it boycotted Seoul in 1988 amid the Cold War. (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Tom......

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Tingshu Wang/Reuters Team owners and the NBA players' association have agreed on a shortened season to allow players from the world's best league to compete in next......

Live practice games a 'beam of light' for baseball-starved Korean fans

LG Twins, who boast one of the largest fan bases in South Korea, enlisted a professional newscaster and the team's general manger to front the broadcasts of the practice games and give real-time......

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