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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unfurled the Tricolour at the Red Fort and addressed the nation amid Covid-19 induced new norms after paying tribute at the Raj Ghat on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, the Prime Minister chose an off-white saafa with broad streak of orange for the second I-Day address of his second term. The Independence Day function, this year, was relatively muted in terms of participation of people in view of....
Finch, Warner, Smith Among 12 Aus Players Who Will Miss Start Of IPL
Captain Aaron Finch, David Warner and Steve Smith are among 12 Australian players who will miss the start of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of the league's COVID-19 protocols. ....
Sanjay Dutt Gets Poignant Note From Friend Who Inspired Vicky Kaushal's Role In ‘Sanju'
Not many might be familiar with the name Paresh Ghelani, but he is the close friend of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who inspired Kamli, the character Vicky Kaushal played in the biopic, Sanju. On Sunday, Ghelani took to his verified Instagram to write an emotional post for Dutt, after learning that the latter has been diagnosed with lung cancer. ....
China Enhances Pakistan's Firepower With Armed Drones
China is helping Pakistan to boost its firepower by selling it state-of-the-art defence items, including armed drones, even as it is engaged with India at the borders in eastern Ladakh. Intelligence sources said Pakistan is procuring medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) -- Cai Hong-4 (CH-4) -- from China in bulk. ....
Delhi Metro Cuts Employees' Allowances By 50%
In a drastic step, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Tuesday that it would reduce the perks and allowances for employees by 50 per cent with effect from August. ....
Joe Hart Joins Tottenham On Free Transfer
Former Burnley and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer, the English Premier League club said in a statement.....
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), southwesterly winds from the Arabian sea and southeasterly winds from the Bay of Bengal are feeding moisture to the capital region. The weather bureau has sounded 'orange' alert for the national capital for two days. It has alerted that there could be water accumulation in low-lying areas, traffic disruption and increased chances of vehicle accidents. Meanwhile, the Traffic Police has also issued warning of waterlogging at various low-lying areas near All India Institute of Medical Science....
Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR Leading To Traffic Snarls, Water-logging
Heavy rain for the second consecutive day on Thursday in Delhi and its adjoining cities like Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad led to water-logging in several areas and heavy traffic snarls at several places. ....
Joe Biden Accepts Nomination, Battle For Presidency Gets In High Gear
Armed with the Democratic Party's nomination, former US Vice President Joe Biden formally launched his battle against President Donald Trump in a "life-changing election", asserting that he would lead the nation out of "this season of darkness". ....
OPPO A53 With 90Hz Display To Arrive In India On Aug 25
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO on Friday confirmed to launch a new phone under its A-series with 90Hz display in India on August 25. ....
