Kashmir
Entire population of J&K’s worst-affected COVID cluster tested
For the first time in J&K, the entire population of UT's worst affected COVID-19 cluster has been tested for the virus.
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India
India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 35,043
With 1993 new cases and 73 new fatalities in 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country climbed to 35,043 on Friday morning, the Union Health Ministry said.
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India
Rishi Kapoor no more, confirms Amitabh Bachchan
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away, confirmed Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on social media.
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India
Kerala village to give prizes for staying at home
When the lockdown norms came into effect last month, the Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district of Kerala decided to hold a contest to keep people indoors.
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Science & Technology
Qualcomm announces Quick Charge 3+ for affordable phones
Global chipmaker Qualcomm has announced Quick Charge 3+ which is the next generation of company's widely used charging technology for affordable smartphones.
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Education
Entrance exams only after the lockdown ends: HRD Ministry
The entrance exams to different technical education courses will be held only when the lockdown ends, the Human Resource Development Ministry said on Monday.
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World
Iran’s FM slams Pompeo’s reported nuke deal attempt
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif took a swipe at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after he reportedly attempted to show that the United States is still a participant State in the Iranian 2015 nuclear agreement, also known as the JCPOA.
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World
B’desh educational institutions to remain closed till Sep: PM
All educational institutions in Bangladesh will remain closed till September in view of the COVID-19 outbreak across the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday.
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Latest news
NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
Amit Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
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