All RPG sales staff can now WFH permanently

In a breakaway from traditional norms, RPG Enterprises has become the first Indian diversified conglomerate to do a permanent reset in its workplace policy around work-from-home (WFH). The $4 billion group, which has a presence in tyres, IT, health, energy, infrastructure and plantations, has framed a new policy wherein all its sales people will permanently work remotely, while office-based staff would WFH 50% of the time. For office-based staff, this can extend to 75% in special cases.

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PM Modi urges people to support desi apps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged startups and entrepreneurs to develop innovative “toys and games, for India and of India” to meet domestic demand and increase its share in the global toy business, estimated at Rs 7 lakh crore. He also called upon people to support indigenously developed apps which could replace the ones currently in vogue and are controlled by foreign companies.

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Live: SC to pronounce sentence in Bhushan case

The Supreme Court has held lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for his tweets critical of the Supreme Court and some of its judges. The sentence in the case will be pronounced today. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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Live: Ex-Prez Pranab remains on ventilator support

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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Unlock 4.0: Maha to ease curbs on hotels, travel

With the Centre opening up more activities outside containment zones under Unlock 4.0 rules, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray is set to lift curbs on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods, raise attendance in government offices and schools, and increase occupancy limits for hotels.

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Metro, pubs, bars gear up to reopen in Karnataka

With Unlock 4.0 set to relax more Covid-19 curbs from September 1, stakeholders concerned are busy laying the ground for the return to the normal in their respective sectors.

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Covid-19: Andhra Pradesh now 2nd worst-hit state

With 10,603 fresh Covid-19 cases reported on Sunday, Andhra Pradesh surpassed Tamil Nadu to emerge as the second worst-affected state in India after Maharashtra. Health experts view the development as a cause for concern. Though AP has conducted the highest number of tests per million population, its positivity rate too is on the higher rise.

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Home minister Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted to the AIIMS here on August 18 for post-Covid care, was discharged on Monday morning, sources said. The AIIMS had said in a statement on Saturday that "he has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time".

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Village with no Muslims observes Muharram

Of the more than 2,500 residents of Hiremannur in Ron taluk, Gadag, not one of them is a Muslim, but one of this small village’s age-old traditions, one that dates back many centuries, is the observation of Muhurram. The prevalence of the pandemic notwithstanding, villagers cutting across ages, are coming together for the last day of Muharram on Monday.

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Asean agrees to review trade pact with India

After months of inaction and the government’s threat to pull out of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with Asean, members of the trading block have agreed to review the trade pact amid concerns that China is using the treaty to ship goods to India, which is unable to take full advantage of the 10-year-old arrangement.

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Sensex rallies over 500 points in early trade

The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 500 points in early trade on Monday driven by gains in index-heavyweights HDFC twins, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank amid persistent foreign fund inflow and positive trend in global equities.

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From Kareena to Vidya: B'wood loves Chikankari

Here's a look at our favourite celebrities rocking chikankari ensembles with poise and panache.

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Zodiac signs that will never compromise

There’s an extremely thin line between understanding your partner as against compromising your priorities for the sake of them. However, there’s always a limitation to how much a person can take and therefore, to help you find out what, here are the things that you’ll never compromise in your relationship, according to your zodiac sign.

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Jeera water vs dhania water for weight loss

Sometimes more than a strict and boring diet, what works for weight loss are simple home remedies.

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Salon vs Dermatologist facial

If you are wondering which one should you choose, here's help.

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Micro review: 'eSingles' by Ravinder Singh

Bestselling romance author Ravinder Singh has written a lot of love stories to keep readers engaged during lockdown.

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Heard about Black Lemonade?

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Watch: Why you will hear of worst GDP fall today?

On Monday evening you may hear the worst news on the Indian economy since Independence. The country's national income--called Gross Domestic Product or GDP-- is likely to show a fall of 15% to 30% in the first quarter of the current financial year over the same quarter of last year. This will be the first negative growth in GDP since its quarterly estimates were started in the 1990s. Watch this video for a detailed review.

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IPL 2020: MI-CSK opener in doubt

Absolute chaos has begun to reign in the UAE, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have stationed themselves along with the operations team of the BCCI and the agencies brought on board. While the IPL authorities have their hands full dealing with the 'Covid mess' that erupted in the CSK camp, the remaining franchises say, "we have not heard anything from the BCCI-IPL ever since we flew in here".

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Top10: How bad could India’s GDP numbers get?

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Hit by Covid-19, Nashik currency press stops ops

The Currency Note Press (CNP) and India Security Press (ISP) in Nashik will suspend operations for four days from Monday as 40 workers from both facilities have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks. The CNP prints around 17 million currency notes of various denominations while the ISP prints revenue stamps, stamp papers, passports and visas. The CNP has 2,300 permanent employees and the ISP 1,700.

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Pune: Man assaulted at date set up on gay dating app

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Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to PM Modi drawing his attention to over 87,000 healthcare workers who have got infected with Covid-19 and another 573 who have lost their lives and called for more care for their welfare.

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"I lost 22 kilos after my pregnancy!"

Tuhina realised that she couldn't let her weight dent her self-confidence or harm her health and decided to embark on a life-changing weight loss journey. Read on.

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5 beauty benefits of coffee in skincare

While coffee is most widely used as a beverage, it’s also gaining a reputation as an alternative remedy for the skin. Loaded with antioxidants, it can help to fight free radicals, which damage healthy skin cells. Coffee is a multipurpose product and now has become the latest buzz in the beauty world. From cellulite to acne, here's how coffee can benefit your skin:

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Parenting an only child during the pandemic

If you are raising an only child, there is a unique struggle of keeping the child busy when an online class is not in session and he comes to you with ‘What do I do now?” face.

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Who wore the dhoti-kurta better?

Both the ladies wore almost identical outfits and we can't decide who looked better. Here's a look at both the outfits.

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Lucknow shooting: Is Japanese novel behind act?

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Sushant case: Rhea called again for questioning

The CBI called actress Rhea Chakraborty for the third consecutive day on Sunday for questioning in the case of death of her boyfriend and filmstar Sushant Singh Rajput, a police official said. The 28-year-old actress is accused of abetting Rajput's suicide.

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Pretty scared to hit nets for first time: Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli admitted he was 'pretty scared' to hit the nets for the first time in five months but said his first training session ahead of the upcoming IPL went 'better than expected'. The RCB captain resumed training after a five-month coronavirus-forced hiatus. The net session was also attended ale Steyn and Mike Hesson.

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Time to be vocal about local toys: PM Modi

PM Modi called upon start-up entrepreneurs to 'team up for toys' and said it is time to get vocal for local toys. In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, the Prime Minister also said people have shown an unprecedented restraint and simplicity in their festivals during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Rhea went into hiding for 70 days: Shekhar Suman

Rhea Chakraborty recently opened up about her side of the story, speaking about Sushant Singh Rajput’s tryst with drugs, his relationship with his family and even the many financial allegations being levelled against her. While her point of view has changed a few opinions, Shekhar Suman, who has been campaigning justice for Sushant Singh Rajput, expressed displeasure with against Rhea Chakraborty’s explosive revelations. In an exclusive interaction with ETimes, Shekhar Suman raised several counter questions against Rhea Chakraborty.

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Is your drinking water safe?

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PM Modi's Mann ki Baat address: Key points

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Seaplane service in Gujarat to start from Oct 31

A high-level meeting was organized on Saturday in Gandhinagar to review the progress of the water aerodrome operation in Gujarat.

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Delhi's IGI Airport expects 73% decline in traffic

Delhi International Airport now estimates the post-Covid recovery in air travel only by the financial year 2023-24, when it expects 7.3 crore flyers.

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Live: PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' to begin shortly

PM Modi will today address the nation through the 68th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat', his monthly address to the nation via radio, at 11am. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Under ‘depression’, minor shoots mom, brother

In a sensational case, a minor girl, who is a national-level shooter, allegedly shot her mother and brother at her father's official residence in Lucknow on Saturday afternoon. The girl, the daughter of a top Railway officer, has confessed to her crime in presence of her grandparents. Prima facie, the crime has been committed under depression, police says.

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IPL: Suresh Raina departure adds to CSK's woes

It seems there’s no end to Chennai Super Kings’ bag of miseries this season. A day after 12 members in the contingent tested Covid positive, their star batsman Suresh Raina decided to withdraw himself totally from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and fly back to India citing “personal reasons”.

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IPL 2020 can become a global benchmark: Shankar

Uday Shankar, chairman at Star India and the man working to bring the Indian Premier League’s 13th edition to viewers in India and across the world, says “even before a single ball has been bowled, this has already become the most unique IPL”.

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Petrol SUVs like Vitara Brezza signal shift from diesel for long haul, here’s why

In April 2019, diesel subcompact SUVs enjoyed a 76% share, which dropped sharply to 23% in the month of July 2020, according to data from SIAM. The said drop can be attributed to Maruti Suzuki replacing the diesel engine with a petrol one in Vitara Brezza (highest selling SUV in segment) in February 2020.

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Blog: Is Congress ready to introspect?

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iPhone SE to be made in India & other top tech news

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Blog: Education for Muslims needs a little self-help

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PM to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Earlier on August 18, Prime Minister Modi had asked people to share their inputs and ideas for the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'.

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Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1

The govt of India on Saturday rolled out new Unlock 4 guidelines. According to the new rules, metro services will be operational from September 7, as schools and colleges will continue to remain shut. On Saturday, India recorded a recovery rate of 76.74%. Till now 26 lakh people have recuperated from Covid-19. Stay here for all updates.

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Dinesh Kumar Khara is top pick for SBI chairman

On the day he turned 59, the Bank Board Bureau, the selection panel for top jobs at state-run lenders, recommended Khara as its first choice candidate to succeed Rajnish Kumar as the bank’s chairman. Kumar is due to retire in October and was tipped to be getting an extension, although the possibility is not completely ruled out.

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Barbed wire in Kashmir: Security cordon to 'powering' homes

Barbed wire has become synonymous with images of security cordons, especially in the context of Kashmir. But for years the Valley has been putting it to an unusual use: supplying electricity to scattered households in rural and hilly areas, a recent survey of the union territory’s (UT) power distribution network has found. Thin galvanised iron wire is also used to power homes.

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Their home in the world

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Model expecting her first child in Jan 2021

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2020 Skoda Rapid AT bookings open: Token amount, engine specs and more details

Skoda says that when compared with the outgoing 1.6 MPI engine, the new Rapid AT offers a 5% upsurge in power and a 14% rise in torque output. At the same time, it offers a 9% increase in fuel efficiency against the previous motor.

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Now lease a Maruti Suzuki Swift, Dzire, Vitara Brezza, Ertiga and more at these prices

A customer can lease the latest edition of Swift Lxi for Rs 17,600 a month (all-inclusive) in Pune and Rs 18,350 in Hyderabad. The minimum lock-in would be for 12 months. If a customer was to purchase a Swift Lxi model, priced at Rs 5.19 lakh (ex-showroom), the EMIs would be Rs 11,000 for a 5-year loan with Rs 57,000 down payment.

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Juggling the Covid battle, Pune circus takes its magic online

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World’s richest people smashed wealth records this week

The net worth of Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos topped the once-unfathomable amount of $200 billion. Entrepreneur, inventor, provocateur Elon Musk added the title of being a centibillionaire when his fortune soared past $100 billion fueled by Tesla Inc’s ceaseless rally. And by Friday, the world’s 500 wealthiest people were $209 billion richer than a week ago.

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Are you overdoing Vitamin D intake?

If one is deficient in Vitamin D on the blood test and takes Vitamin D for a limited amount of time, it is considered okay, however, if one continues to take Vitamin D without checking blood levels, that can lead to a lot of issues.

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How to stop from cheating on your partner

When you’re in a committed relationship, cheating on your partner can be highly immoral. However, knowingly or unknowingly, people are drawn towards the idea of it and eventually fall into the vicious trap of infidelity.

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Celebs wore saris with jackets!

Every Indian woman's wardrobe is incomplete without saris. From wedding celebrations to festive occasions, this staple can be worn for any occasion. This festive season, give your sari a twist and layer your drapes with jackets. To give you some sartorial inspiration, here's a look at five Bollywood divas who made a statement with sari and jackets:

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Snail slime is the new Korean beauty hack

Well, the humble shelled being has become a major contributor to pathbreaking beauty treatments across the world, especially South Korea thanks to its slime.

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Fascinating books on history of food

Many authors have traced the history of food in their writings. Let us a look at some books on history of food that will leave you fascinated!

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Popular alcohol brands owned by celebs

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Razed Aravali farmhouses had jacuzzis, lounges

Lush green lawns, badminton courts, jacuzzis, open gyms and lounges, the government team bringing down illegal farmhouses in the Bandhwari area for the last three days discovered that the two biggest premises, which they took the bulldozers to on Friday, were also the most luxuriously appointed.

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10 fun keyboard apps for your Android phone

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Musk wants to put ‘Fitbit-like’ device in your brain

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'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies at 43

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.

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CSK's pre-departure camp under scanner

Chennai Super Kings player Deepak Chahar, who has tested positive for Covid-19, can return to training only after a 14-day quarantine period, following which he will have to test negative twice, 24 hours apart, before being permitted to re-enter the bio-secure zone. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) insisted there was no immediate threat to the IPL, which is scheduled to start from September 19.

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‘Chile’s hummingbirds make ‘living nests’

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Covid test must for MPs entering House

Decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om with senior officers and experts of health ministry, AIIMS, ICMR, DRDO, and health department of Delhi on Friday to give final shape to preparations for the session.

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House panel meeting likely to be stormy

The sitting of the standing committee on information technology scheduled on September 2 is expected to be a stormy affair and might see Facebook representatives caught in a crossfire with the rival sides preparing to grill them for allegedly favouring the other.

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India now No.3 in Covid toll; 1,000+ deaths for 4 days running

India’s Covid-19 death toll surged to the third highest in the world after overtaking Mexico on Friday, even as the pandemic numbers continued to swell in the country with the daily count of fresh cases staying above 76,000 for third day running and fatalities over 1,000 for the fourth straight day.

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Tesla factory was target of cyberattack: Elon Musk

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Mahindra Bolero prices hiked: Costlier than the modern XUV300

The price difference between the new Bolero and XUV300 in the base models is just Rs 19,000, with the latter working out to be the cheaper as well as feature-loaded option.

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Airlines can now provide meals to passengers after Centre relaxes norms

“Airlines may serve pre-packed snacks/meals/pre-packed beverages as per the policy of the airline..,” the aviation ministry said, in an order, issued in the evening on Thursday.

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Will schools and colleges reopen from September 1?

As per media reports, the schools will reopen in a phased manner and the central government may issue a fresh set of guidelines for the reopening of education institutes by 31 August.

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Review: 'Legend of Suheldev' by Amish

'Legend of Suheldev' is an educational historical fiction by bestselling mytho-fiction author Amish.

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Meghan Markle uses this on her lashes!

While we have heard of hair conditioners, lash conditioner is the latest buzz in the beauty world. They can make your lashes lengthy and shiny! It's the go-to beauty product for Meghan Markle, who uses it daily. The Duchess of Sussex is known for her enviable eyelashes and swears by this magic serum! In an interview, she credited this product for her long lashes.

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Choose cycling to boost immunity

During the darkest hour of a dreaded disease in our human life span, cycling has come as a boon taking care of health and fitness of mankind. Delhi has seen a major boom in cycling clubs in the recent months. As cycling is an individual activity, there is obviously no social crowding. It is done in open sun-exposed spaces, therefore closed infected surroundings are totally ruled out.

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Do you know, these wild plants are edible?

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Quota benefits not percolating down to poorest of poor: SC

The Supreme Court ruling favouring ‘reservation within reservation’ for those castes and classes within SCs/STs/OBCs which have not benefited and continued to languish is in line with its various orders in which it favoured re-examination of the existing policy to ensure that benefits of the quota system reach to the people who need it.

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'India will have approved Covid vaccine by 2021'

India is on course to have an "approved" vaccine within the first quarter of calendar year 2021 and Pune- based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, is well placed to deliver the first vaccine, according to a report out on Thursday from Bernstein Research, a top Wall Street research and brokerage firm.

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Redmi 9 vs others: Best new phone under Rs 10K

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Still have ability in white-ball cricket: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane made his disappointment over being ignored for last year's 50-over World Cup tournament very clear. "I was actually thinking I will be there in the World Cup batting at No. 4…as a player everyone wants to be a part of the World Cup team, especially when you know you have worked really hard, your record in the past was really good," Rahane said.

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Amazon’s answer to Apple Watch, Fitbit & others

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'Weak' Biden will destroy US: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that his election opponent Joe Biden wants to destroy "American greatness" in a speech accepting the Republican nomination for a second term against a backdrop of explosive racial tensions and the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

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PM: India to be reliable arms supplier to ‘friends’

India will not only establish a strong defence industrial base but also become a reliable arms supplier to friendly countries in the years ahead, which will further consolidate its strategic partnerships and position it as the “net security provider” in the Indian Ocean Region, PM Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

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Maharashtra firm to run first privately-operated RO-RO freight train between Bengaluru & Solapur

The freight trains will carry trucks loaded with goods on flat platforms or wagons promising logistic firms and transport operators faster and cost-efficient, time-saving transport.

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Still have ability in white-ball cricket: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane made his disappointment over being ignored for last year's 50-over World Cup tournament very clear. "I was actually thinking I will be there in the World Cup batting at No. 4. I was playing county cricket when the World Cup was happening…as a player everyone wants to be a part of the World Cup team, especially when you know you have worked really hard, your record in the past was really good," Rahane said.

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SC verdict today on UGC guidelines for exams

The Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subshash Reddy, and MR Shah had reserved judgement in this matter on August 18 after a detailed hearing spanning over two days. The Bench is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday in petitions seeking cancellation of final year exams.

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No honest review of poll failure: Cong's G-23

Even 14 months after the 2019 elections, Congress has failed to undertake an honest introspection to analyse the reasons for its continued decline and the erosion in its base, the group of 23 dissident members have said in their letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi.

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Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for video app TikTok

Walmart is the latest company to want a piece of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has come under fire from the Trump administration. The world's largest retailer made a joint bid with tech giant Microsoft to buy TikTok's US business, according to a person close to the deal who isn't authorized to discuss the terms publicly.

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Find out what each zodiac sign wants in their relationship

For some, it is the love that counts. Others are more expectant of loyalty and then there are those, who want to have a happy yet a sustainable lifestyle with their partner. While every person is different and has different wants and expectations from their relationship, astrology can help determine what you desire from the bond you have with your partner.

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Coronavirus live: 16,86,162 cases reported in Aug

India’s Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate, with a record 76,489 fresh cases being reported on Thursday and the daily count staying above the 76,000 mark for the second straight day. Deaths from the virus climbed to 1,081, the second-highest daily toll recorded so far. Stay here for all live updates

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This bride wore a dusty pink lehenga

Mumbai-based Aashna Mansharamani, got married during quarantine and as expected, she opted for a very intimate wedding. The bride chose a simple yet beautiful ensemble for her big day. The pretty bride wore a dusty pink lehenga by designer duo Falguni Shane Peacock.

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Study on caffeine for pregnant women

But if you are pregnant then you might want to give up on this habit for the benefit of the little life growing inside you, as per a new study. Cutting down caffeine from the diet can help to avoid miscarriage, low birth weight and stillbirth.

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Zodiac signs who prefer short term flings

Depending upon how you are as a person, much can be said about your choice of relationships.

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10 popular vegan restaurants in India

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NTA chief: All precautions in place to conduct NEET, JEE

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday said it is “fully prepared” to conduct the JEE (Main) and NEET, for admission to engineering and medical courses respectively, in a “safe and secure” manner with all precautions in place in the wake of the pandemic.

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Why Centre & states are at war over GST

While getting states on board to launch GST, the Centre had agreed to compensate states for five years if the annual growth in collections was under 14%. The pandemic has resulted in a massive shortfall in collections and may require compensation of Rs 3.5 lakh crore this year. With the cess on cars, tobacco, soft drinks and coal also not generating the required funds, compensation payment has been delayed, prompting a special meeting of the all-powerful GST Council today to deal with the issue on which Opposition-ruled states have come together.

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NY tennis event suspended over racism protests

Organisers of the ATP/WTA Western & Southern Open in New York said Wednesday the tournament will be suspended until Friday following sporting boycotts sparked by the police shooting of an African American man in Wisconsin.

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Times Top10: JEE, NEET tussle intensifies

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Shiv Sena MP puts in papers over NCP in APMC

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav has sent his resignation letter to party chief Uddhav Thackeray to protest against the non-appointment of his party workers to an APMC board.

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Faster tabs, QR codes support coming to Chrome

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Apple may have bucked the 'coronavirus trend'

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Apple brings ‘bad news’ with iOS 14, FB warns

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'Don't hide behind RBI on interest waiver'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Centre for dithering on whether to waive interest on loans during the repayment moratorium period, which ends on August 31, or if banks should be barred from charging interest on interest accrued on the deferred EMIs.​

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No shorts, T-shirts or flip flops in office: AI

Air India has warned employees their dishevelled look could invite strict action. The airline, whose divestment deadline has again been extended, has asked all staffers to be properly groomed and not attend offices in shorts, ripped jeans or flip flops.

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Flying within Vande Bharat Mission or air bubble? No need to register with Aviation Ministry

India has so far created air bubbles with the US, UK, France, Germany, UAE, Qatar and Maldives. The idea of air bubbles is to ensure continuity of travel between India and these countries by eligible categories of people till normal flight operations resume.

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Alibaba puts India investment plan on hold amid China tensions: Report

China's Alibaba Group has put on hold plans to invest in Indian companies, two sources aware of the plans said, amid souring business relations and rising political tension between the two nations.

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Ahead of GST Council met, opposition states accuse Centre of ‘betrayal’

A day before the crucial GST Council meeting to discuss compensation payment to states, states governed by opposition parties accused the Narendra Modi government of not honouring its commitment while ignoring their calls for providing aid to combat Covid-19.

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On Covid duty, doc couple away from son for 5 mths

At the maternity ward of a prominent government hospital in Meerut, gynaecologist Shweta Maheshwari cradles newborns in her arms every other day. It’s been five months, however, since she held her own child, a son who’s a little over two years old.

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Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s export preparedness index

Among the landlocked states, Rajasthan has emerged as a top performer. Except for export growth and orientation, the state has performed tremendously well across all pillars and sub-pillars of the index, the report showed. Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir are some of the weaker states in this category.

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Masks for Covid may end up eliminating TB by 2025

The simple face mask--mandatory in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic—may just help India’s fight against one of the oldest pestilence: Tuberculosis. “If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmonologist Dr Sanjeev Mehta.

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India to order 2 more Israeli ‘eyes in sky’

India is now finally going to seal the long-pending around $1 billion deal to acquire two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel, which has been derailed at least a couple of times in the past due to the high costs involved.

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JEE aspirants wonder how to reach, how safe will it be

After months of uncertainty over when they will finally be able to get done with their career-defining exams, JEE and NEET aspirants are still unsure of two things — how they will get to their exam centre and how safe it will be.

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Naidu warns members against sharing info on parliamentary committee proceedings

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has written to heads of parliamentary committees asking them to warn their members against sharing information about proceedings of the panel meetings before the final report is tabled in Parliament.

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Rules framed on where & how to allow inflight Wi-Fi

India’s aviation regulator has framed draft rules for allowing inflight internet connectivity in the country’s skies. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation draft rules say “internet service through WiFi on-board aircraft shall be available at minimum height of 3,000 metres or 10,000 feet above departure/arrival airfield elevation.”

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Flaxseed oil or Fish oil: Which is better?

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Galwan clash a ‘brief moment’ in history: China

China wants India to “reserve differences”, Chinese ambassador Sun Weidong said on Tuesday addressing students, teachers. “China and India, as two ancient civilisations, should respect and learn from each other, treat each other as equals," he said. The envoy called Galwan clash“a brief moment from the perspective of history” and the two sides should now “seek common ground".

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5 biggest smartphone companies in world

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2021 Hyundai Kona and Kona N Line teased

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Why Google Pixel is 'toughest’ phone to get

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'Like Sachin': McGrath lauds James Anderson

James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said after the England pacer reached the landmark of 600 Test wickets.

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Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, isn't pleased with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad.

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Govt hints at fresh stimulus once Covid cases dip

The government on Tuesday hinted at a fresh set of measures — including a review of GST on two-wheelers — and possibly a second stimulus, once Covid-19 subsides, amid projections of an extended economic downturn in the wake of the pandemic. At a meeting with industry captains, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the need to review the levy on two-wheelers.

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Govt hints at fresh stimulus once Covid cases dip

The government on Tuesday hinted at a fresh set of measures — including a review of GST on two-wheelers — and possibly a second stimulus, once Covid-19 subsides, amid projections of an extended economic downturn in the wake of the pandemic. At a meeting with industry captains, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the need to review the levy on two-wheelers.

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Depositors at PMC Bank survive on loans, charity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took control of Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank last September after it was accused of fraud and concealing non-performing loans. Depositors are forced to ask for loans and charity as the withdrawal cap is at Rs 1,00,000 per depositor. The situation at PMC has also amplified concerns over the health of other co-operative banks.

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Accenture to lay off thousands of workers in India

Several thousand Accenture employees in India are likely to be asked to go after the conclusion of the appraisal cycle that is underway. Accenture has two lakh of its five lakh employees in India, its largest base in the world. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported on Tuesday that Accenture CEO Julie Sweet, in an internal staff meeting streamed online in mid-August.

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Healthy snack options to lower blood sugar levels

With 27 million cases of type 2 diabetes reported in 2017 in India, our country is called the diabetes capital of the world.

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MS Dhoni could absorb so much pressure: Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has often been MS Dhoni's go-to man in the IPL. The West Indies all-rounder, who is currently playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, has won CSK many matches. Bravo said Dhoni's ability to stay calm in moments of crisis is his one of the best attributes. "Dhoni always gives players belief and confidence" which makes him a great captain.

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Top10: India’s Aug tally 2nd highest for any nation

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Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

Since March 20, currency in circulation has risen to 26.9 lakh crore—a hike of 10% since the lockdown began. At the same time, the number of Rs 2000 notes in circulation has dipped sharply in two years. The preference for cash has seen year-on-year growth in currency held with the public (CwP) accelerating from 11.3% as on February 28, 2020 to 14.5% at end-March and to 21.3% by June.

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Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, is unhappy with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad.

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2020 Honda Jazz BS6 India Launch Live: Price in India, features, variants, specs, images

2020 Honda Jazz BS6 facelift India Launch Live: The Honda Jazz will be finally upgraded to BS6 compliance as Honda will launch the new updated 2020 Jazz in India with a refreshed look and likely to have a new price range as well as it will be a petrol-only offering.

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Lockdown hit 22% of salaried jobs: Study

The pandemic has had a sharp impact on jobs for the youth while salaried jobs have borne the brunt of the lockdown, according to CMIE surveys. "Cumulatively, between April and July 2020, 11 million jobs were lost compared to the average employment in 2019-20. But job losses in the workforce aged less than 40 were much higher, at 19.6 million," Mahesh Vyas CMIE MD and CEO said.

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How each sunsign deals with love issues

Whether you are a fiery Aries or sensitive Cancerian, every person has a particular way of tackling relationship problems and making their relationship work in the long run.

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Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

Since March 20, currency in circulation has risen to 26.9 lakh crore—a hike of 10% since the lockdown began. At the same time, the number of Rs 2000 notes in circulation has dipped sharply in two years. The preference for cash has seen year-on-year growth in currency held with the public (CwP) accelerating from 11.3% as on February 28, 2020 to 14.5% at end-March and to 21.3% by June.

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Non-dairy products not to be called 'milk': Proposal

Plant-based milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and others may be favourite alternatives for those who are lactose intolerant or for those who don't prefer dairy products for varied reasons, but such products may no longer be available to users with the generic term 'milk'. FSSAI has proposed that an imitation product offered as an alternative to milk should not use the term if derived using non-dairy sources.

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‘At today’s PCMC meet, appointment of doctors will be approved… no proof that money exchanged hands’: Mayor Usha Dhore

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ICMR nod to first Indian Covid test kit

Soon, a simple finger-prick diagnostic test to detect Covid-19 antibodies in blood samples, will be widely available at nursing homes, hospitals and private laboratories. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved Delhi-based Oscar Medicare's indigenous point-of-care (POC) rapid test kits.

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5 stylish ways to wear chaandbali earrings

Earrings can always add an extra edge to your outfit. Be it a sari or dress, statement earrings can never disappoint. As the festive season is approaching, we're taking inspiration from Bollywood stars and their favourite style of earrings. From lehengas to saris, the leading ladies of B-town can't seem to get enough of the chaandbali earrings. Here's a look at five stylish earrings you can't afford to miss.

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5 ways you can look young with make-up

While some make-up mistakes can make you look older, some hacks can just instantly lift your face and take off years from your face. It's all about the choosing the right techniques and using some key products which every make-up artist swears by. Here's a look at some make-up tricks which will help you to achieve radiant and healthy skin in minutes.

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