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US Open: Novak Djokovic Marches On With Straight-Sets Victory

Novak Djokovic dispatched unheralded Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-1, 6-4,6-1 under floodlights at an empty Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hLIrR9

Petrol Prices Hiked by 4-5 Paise Across Metros On Tuesday

In Delhi, the price of petrol was hiked to Rs 82.08 from Rs 82.03 paise per litre, while diesel was untouched at Rs 73.56 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2EzMl19

Success Of Indo-Pacific Strategy "Impossible" Without India: Top US Envoy

The United States requires India standing by its side for the success of its strategy of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, a top American diplomat said Monday noting that the Quad concept has... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3blWlHe

Supreme Court To Decide On Timeline Of Payment Of AGR Dues Today

On 20 July, a three-judge bench of SC had reserved its order on the timeline for staggered payment of dues from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hXHiWN

Entrance Exam For IITs Begins Today; Masks, Social Distancing At Centres

The Joint Entrance Examination-Main or JEE for admission to IITS begins today across the country amid a surge in coronavirus cases and opposition by several non-BJP ruled states. An extensive list of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31Jj2Sf

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Firm Opening

The domestic stock markets are likely to open in the green, a day after plunging more than 2 per cent, going by early indications from Singapore Nifty futures trading. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jxlIJ0

US Visa Policy Supporting Indian Talent Is Win-Win For Both: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that a United States visa policy that supports Indian talent is mutually beneficial and a "win-win" for both the countries. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hKy4Ne

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale in India Today

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale today starting 12pm (noon). The phones will be available via Amazon and Mi.com through flash sales. Both the Xiaomi smartphones were launched... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32WhaVZ

Chennai Boy, 7, Identifies 150 Car Logos In A Minute, Creates Record

A seven-year-old boy, Kevin Raahul, set a record when he identified 150 car logos in one minute with the achievement later being registered in the India Book of Records 2020 and the Asia Book of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ET4lTE

Japan To Extend Emergency Loan For India To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Japan on Monday said it will extend emergency loan support of upto 50 billion yen towards India's response to the Covid-19 pandemic that includes implementation of health and medical policy. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hMNBMG

Coronavirus Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 36.21 Lakh-Mark

Coronavirus India Live Updates: A record surge of 78,512 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours took India's Covid tally past 36 lakh, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hMC9Ra

Pranab Mukherjee Was An "Outstanding Personality": Lord Swraj Paul

Leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul described former President of India Pranab Mukherjee as an outstanding personality who devoted his entire life for the welfare of the nation. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32MoNOo

Joe Biden Accuses "Toxic" Donald Trump Of Fanning US Unrest

Joe Biden on Monday accused President Donald Trump of stoking violence after a week of deadly unrest catapulted law and order to the top of the political agenda barely two months before the US... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QD5OQS

Four Killed As Speeding Car Hits Footpath In Mumbai

Four people were killed while as many others were injured on Monday night after a speeding car rammed the footpath outside a restaurant in a busy market area in south Mumbai, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32HdOGa

Opening Up Without Control Of COVID-19 Is "Recipe For Disaster", Says WHO

Countries with significant active spread of coronavirus must prevent amplifying events, as opening up without the virus being under control would be a "recipe for disaster", the World Health... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32KOsa7

Emergency Authorisation Of COVID-19 Vaccines Needs Great Care: WHO

The emergency authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines requires a "great deal of seriousness and reflection", the World Health Organization said on Monday after the United States announced it was... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YTIHpL

Ajay Maken Accuses BJP Of Using Probe Agencies For Its Political Benefits

Congress national general secretary and the party's Rajasthan in-charge Ajay Maken on Monday accused the BJP of using investigative agencies for its own political benefits. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Dk4SOi

"Corruption Is Corruption": Punjab Chief Minister Tells Congress MP

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday rejected Partap Singh Bajwa's contention that there was no comparison between the alleged scholarship scam and the bitumen scam, in which the Congress... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2EB3SpL

Bombay High Court To Hear Early Tuesday Plea Seeking JEE Postponement

Just ahead of the JEE Main examination scheduled for Tuesday morning, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court will take up for urgent hearing a plea filed by a citizen seeking its postponement for... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bcXXCY

Immediately Pay Salaries To Civic Body Employees Or Resign: AAP To BJP

The AAP on Monday asked the BJP to immediately pay salaries to the employees of the municipal corporations or resign, noting that despite having a budget of Rs 18,000 crore, it keeps complaining of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ENb6Xg

Delhi To Maintain Status Quo On Prohibited Activities Till September 2

The Delhi government on Monday decided to maintain status quo on prohibited activities till September 2 in the national capital. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Gai74Z

Take Loan To Pay GST Compensation To States: Bhupesh Baghel To Centre

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday asked the Centre to borrow loan and pay GST compensation due to states. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lzx1Sx

Trump's Second Term Would See Reform In US's Immigration System: Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence on Monday said the second term of President Donald Trump would see a reform in the country's broken immigration system, with a focus on the intake of immigrants on the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32KC8qn

Sensex, Nifty Open Higher Ahead Of GDP Data

Official data on the country's gross domestic product (GDP) will be released at 5:30 pm today. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34P3Hlo

Amit Shah Discharged From AIIMS. He Was Admitted For Post-Covid Care

Home Minister Amit Shah, who was hospitalised for post Covid-care, was discharged this morning from Delhi's AIIMS. The Home Minister had tested positive for coronavirus, which has affected over 35... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YL8Syz

JEE Main 2020 Cutoff For NIT Tiruchirappalli, Check Here

JEE Main 2020: NIT Tiruchirappalli, also known as NIT Trichy, is a top NIT with ninth NIRF rank in Engineering colleges. Candidates need to secure a good rank in the JEE Main exam to get a seat in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jv1PCo

JEE, NEET: IIT Launches Portal to Provide Transportation To Students

JEE Main, NEET 2020: IIT Delhi students and alumni came forward and launched a dedicated portal to connect with Samaritans who may want to help the needy candidates. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32Io5Sr

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged On Monday

In Delhi, the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 82.03 paise per litre and diesel was untouched at Rs 73.56 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jzxpip

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Firm Opening

Asian shares notched a fresh two-year high on Monday as investors wagered monetary and fiscal policies globally would stay super stimulatory for a protracted period. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32HTPH4

"That's For You Dad": Alaphilippe Takes Tour De France Yellow

On the day's final climb, Julian Alaphilippe launched a blistering attack to clinch bonus seconds at the summit before a white-knuckle descent to the finish line in Nice also gave him bonus time. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hM5Z8j

GDP Growth Data For June Quarter To Be Released Today: 10 Things To Know

India's gross domestic product or GDP is widely expected to have shrunk in the April-June period, as data covering the quarter fully captures the damage caused by the fast-spreading coronavirus... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hHnc2E

Thousands Arrested For "Virus-Related Crimes" In China

Nearly 5,800 people suspected of killing health workers, selling defective medical equipment and lying about their travel history have been arrested in China for epidemic-related crimes since January,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QKjmK9

US Coronavirus Tally Nears 6 Million-Mark

The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet's total, as nations around the world battle to contain the raging pandemic. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jy5E9T

Redmi 9 to Go on Sale in India Today for the First Time

Redmi 9 is set to go on sale in India today. The latest Redmi phone that was launched in the country last week will be available for purchase for the first time through Amazon and Mi.com at 12pm... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bn0GtP

UN Praises Qatar For Enacting Key Reforms For Migrant Workers

The United Nations labour agency on Sunday commended Qatar for abolishing an exploitative employment system that required migrant workers to seek their employer's permission to change jobs. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2EJ4CJ8

US Intel Chief Blames Lawmakers For "Pandemic" Of Leaks

US intelligence chief John Ratcliffe on Sunday defended his move to end in-person election security briefings to Congress, blaming a "pandemic" of leaks from lawmakers. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3b9e1pr

Opinion: Dear Congress Letter-Writers, "We Are Family" - by Salman Khurshid

The recent developments in the Congress party, are, by all indications, more than a storm in a tea cup. This is so because despite the thousands of tea cups consumed by the authors of the leaked... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hJU7Ua

Moto G9 to Go on First Sale in India Today

Moto G9 will be available for purchase through its first sale in India today at 12pm (noon) through Flipkart. The new Motorola smartphone debuted in the country last week. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lugWxA

Coronavirus Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 35.42-Lakh Mark

Coronavirus India Live Updates: A record surge of 78,761 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours took India's Covid tally to 35,42,733, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday morning. This is... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3juPoGI

UP Woman Dies While Giving Birth, Family Alleges Negligence By Hospital

A woman died during childbirth along with her just born child at a hospital in Meerut allegedly due to negligence of the hospital staff, police Circle Officer (CO) Anil Kumar Rai said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2EE5nDi

BJP Distributes Phones To Maharashtra Tribal Children For Online Classes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit of Maharashtra on Sunday distributed smartphones to tribal children in Kambacha Pada of Mumbai as they were unable to attend online classrooms during the COVID-19... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gFPhpF

Portion Of Bridge Collapses In Nagpur's Ramtek Following Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rains in the catchment area of rivers in Madhya Pradesh, led to a rise in water levels in several rivers in Maharashtra due to which portion of a bridge collapsed in the Nagpur district on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lxMpPv

Eminent Cardiologist Dr S Padmavati Dies Of COVID-19 At 103

Noted cardiologist Dr S Padmavati has died at 103 due to COVID-19, the National Heart Institute said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bbFc2X

Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship

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Trump Presses Law And Order Message As Protest Turns Deadly

A man was shot dead in the US city of Portland, police said Sunday, the latest violence to upend anti-racism protests as President Donald Trump presses an election message characterizing his... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3b9vXju

Madhya Pradesh Announces Free Travel For Students Appearing For NEET, JEE

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced free travel arrangements for all students from Madhya Pradesh who are set to appear in the NEET, JEE examinations. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34MaagJ

Even 'Padhai' Can Be Fun. These Viral Videos Are Proof

Several hilarious videos that have gone viral on social media over the last few days will convince you that even studying can be fun with the right teachers. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3b9gqjH

Vaishno Devi Shrine To Deliver Prasad Through Speed Post

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Shrine Board in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra is set to deliver Prasad to devotees through speed post after an agreement was entered with the Department of Posts on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gD6MqV

People Lay Siege To Assam Fire Station Over Death Rumours Of "Thief"

People laid siege to a fire station in Assam's Hailakandi district and pelted the police and security forces with stones on Saturday over rumours of the death of a suspected thief due to alleged... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lwKrPm

Assam Minister, 3 More BJP MLAs Test Positive For Coronavirus

Assam Hill Areas Development Minister Sum Ronghang became the first minister of the BJP-led state government to contract COVID-19, even as three more BJP party MLAs tested positive, officials said on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gH2DlR