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It’s 25 years from the day the first mobile call was made in India, and against a per-minute call rate of Rs 24 charged then where both outgoing and incoming customers had to pay, India is now the highest data-consuming country in the world, but with some of the lowest voice and internet tariffs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k0gwOU

The Supreme Court is likely to hear a transfer petition filed by actress Rhea Chakraborty on August 5. Rhea had moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday demanding that the case registered against her by the Bihar Police should be transferred to the Mumbai Police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DqIxxX

After the lockdown was imposed to manage the coronavirus pandemic, migrants from cities across were seen walking home hundreds of kilometres to their villages. Despite that arduous journey, they have been returning to Mumbai through July as earning opportunities have dried up back home. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XfEqw0

Thirty-three attempts and a pandemic later, Mohammed Nooruddin, has finally managed to make his dream come true — of clearing the SSC examination. This, thanks to the Telangana government’s decision to promote all SSC students for the 2019-2020 academic year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30fi3Zk

In the serological survey carried out in Delhi, 28% of the population in Central district was found affected by the novel coronavirus, which was the highest across the city. An age-wise analysis of the positive cases revealed that those in the 31-40 year bracket (21.4%) were affected the most, followed by those in the 21-30 age group (20.7%). from Times of India https://ift.tt/314bQik

Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, devotees from across the country, celebrated Eid al-Adha by offering prayers at mosques and at their homes on Saturday. At Delhi's Fatehpuri Masjid, the devotees were seen offering prayers while following all Covid-19 norms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33e6iV5

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"As far as TikTok is concerned, we're banning them from the United States,'' Trump told reporters Friday on Air Force One as he returned from Florida. Trump said he could use emergency economic powers or an executive order to enforce the action, insisting, "I have that authority.'' There were also reports Friday that software giant Microsoft is in talks to buy the app. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33f88Fh

With a record single-day surge of 57,117 infections, India's Covid-19 tally reached 1,697,054 caseload today. The country's death toll now stands at 36,511, as per the government data. With coronavirus cases rising at a record speed, several states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Mizoram have extended their lockdown till August 31. Stay here for all live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PbZVZZ

BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are unlikely to attend the Ram temple ‘bhoomi pujan’ in Ayodhya. There is also no industrialist or high-profile NRI guest, as reported by a section of media, on the list of invitees for the programme to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2D15VTc

He would perhaps have gone through life as a genteel Dr Jekyll, but a failed business investment turned ayurvedic practitioner Devender Sharma into a monstrous Mr Hyde. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39MElVB

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The UAE government, in the middle of putting their own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place for this year's edition, will make it compulsory for any overseas traveller arriving there to undergo a week's quarantine, including two Covid tests. These are among the multiple precautionary measures that are being planned for the tournament as the threat of the virus remains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39JnJy5

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Apart from sacrificing goats, it is imperative for all Muslims to begin their day with extra prayers in the morning. In fact most mosques are packed with large groups of people but this year will be different due to government restrictions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k1MslF

Man shaves girlfriend's head, then his own, in moving video Love never fails.

By any measure, Nissan Motor Co Ltd has had a dreadful run in India. A push to revive its lower-end Datsun brand flopped, sales have slumped 60% over the past five years and its sole plant in the country is operating way below capacity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hWtThd

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"It's well tolerated.There aren't any side effects," he said, adding it was still very early in the study. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hXiC05

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"Claims that they have now made for real estate in Bhutan, the incursion that took place in India, these are indicative of Chinese intentions, and they are testing, they are probing the world to see if we are going to stand up to their threats and their bullying,” US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said. China has the desire to expand its power and reach, he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PaCJvd

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Bezos says counterfeit products on Amazon are 'scourge' Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos admitted that fake products continue to bedevil the e-commerce site at Wednesday's congressional hearing with tech giants.

Google CEO says tech giant deletes this information used by police Google now sets a time limit on data used by police for tracking suspects, the CEO said at Wednesday's congressional hearing with tech giants. 

Rep. Steube on congressional hearing with tech CEOs Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple testify; Rep. Gregory Steube shares the major takeaways from the hearing.

Arizona GOP chair accuses Twitter of limiting her account over hydroxychloroquine video Arizona Republican Party chair Dr. Kelli Ward says Twitter's actions were politically motivated.

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3faeqIs

A video of a conversation between Speaker C P Joshi and chief minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav has gone viral in which Joshi was heard talking about a close shave of the government. The speaker was heard saying that if 30 MLAs had gone, the situation would have been tough. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hVniDo

Varalakshmi Vratam fasting rules are very strict and this vrat is mostly observed by married woman (sumangalis) for the well being of their husband, children, and other family members. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33dg0XQ

Cognizant’s number of employees at the end of the second quarter dropped to levels last seen at the end of 2018 as the company embarked on a massive cost cutting programme leading to a firing of about 7,000 employees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hX3901

TN plus one result 2020 to be released today i.e., July 31, 2020. Along with the TN DGE’s website, the TN plus one result 2020 will be available on the following websites — tnresults.nic.in, tnresults.in, dge1.tn.nic.in, and dge2.tn.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39JwRCL

An IPL franchise generally has 25-28 players in its squad and at least 10-15 members in support staff besides the executives. TOI understands that each IPL franchise will have to organize its own bio-bubble upon reaching UAE about month ahead of the tournament. In that case, limiting the squad could be a bone of contention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fg1gd0

An analysis of the data reveals that 28.5 lakh more caesarean sections were done in private hospitals across the country in 2018 than the acceptable international ratio of normal to caesarean births. The average extra cost of each such procedure comes to about Rs 18,000. This means that the 28.5 lakh extra caesarean deliveries cost a total of Rs 5,130 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gf3N8L

Expert: What to do if you spot a shark while swimming Toby Daly-Engel, a shark biologist with the Florida Tech Shark Conservation Lab, offered tips on Thursday on what to do if someone spots a shark while swimming in the ocean.

Doctor who saved man's life in bikini opens up about Instagram fame, slams sexism in medicine "Dr. Bikini" is being praised for telling it like it is.

Texas mom, 52, says people think she's much younger, credits fitness routine A super fit mother of three claims at 52, she’s in the best shape of her life, and people have taken notice.

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XesDOl

Man removed from Delta flight following face mask meltdown, threatening crew members There’s no need to ask – you must wear a mask.

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 78. Sources at the private hospital where Mitra was admitted to said he died due to heart and age-related ailments. Mitra passed away around 1.30 am. The hospital said he had tested negative for COVID-19. Mitra is survived by his wife and son. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3femHuZ

US plan to pull troops from Germany sparks criticism from lawmakers in both parties Congressional lawmakers are pushing back against the announcement by the Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, that the U.S. will be removing 12,000 U.S. troops from long-time allied nation Germany, Wednesday.

Attorney General Bill Barr tests negative for coronavirus, 1 day after Rep. Gohmert encounter Attorney General William Barr tested negative for the coronavirus Wednesday after an encounter with Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert – who said he came down positive with the illness earlier in the day.

States, seeking more coronavirus relief funds, have hardly spent the $139 billion approved in March: report Just under 25 percent of the funds Congress allocated to state and local governments for coronavirus relief has been spent so far, a figure that may raise fresh concerns from lawmakers on whether billions of more dollars are needed.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg resting at New York City hospital after non-surgical procedure Supreme Court spokesperson says Ginsburg underwent a 'minimally invasive' procedure related to a bile duct stent the justice originally got about a year ago.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoes procedure at NYC hospital, expected to be released by end of week Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned to the hospital for a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City Wednesday, according to a statement from the nation’s highest court.

Sen. Tom Cotton calls the 1619 Project a radical work of historical revisionism that aims to indoctrinate kids Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton proposes withholding federal funds from schools that teach New York Times' 1619 Project.

Tucker presses Rep. Jim Jordan over when GOP will take action against Big Tech The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google appear for congressional hearing on monopolies, accusations of political bias; reaction from Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee.

Pelosi announces coronavirus masks will be required in House chamber After Rep. Louie Gohmert appears to be the 11th member of Congress to test positive for coronavirus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced Wednesday that masks will be required in the House of Representatives chamber.

Trump administration taps Kodak to make drug ingredients in US instead of relying on China White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on how Kodak is reinventing themselves to manufacture pharmaceutical ingredients.

Rep. Ken Buck calls out Google's China connections following big tech CEO hearing on capitol hill Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., criticized Google on Wednesday for it's connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), following a House subcommittee hearing on antitrust with America's big tech CEOs. 

Yes Bank, which faced a crisis in March this year on account of bad debts, has substantial loans due from the Anil Ambani group, to which it had an exposure of close to Rs 12,000 crore. In the last two decades, the Anil Ambani group expanded aggressively in new businesses raising high levels of debt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xakrib

GMC HUMMER EV teased in photos ahead of fall reveal All-electric trucks will be available with up to 1,000 horsepower.

NASCAR's Ryan Newman expecting 'emotional' return to Daytona Will race at the Florida track twice in August.

Swizz Beatz spotted filling up his new Ferrari $277G car has a top speed of 212 mph

These 10 vehicles are in short supply due to COVID-19 Supply meets demand

Houston drivers not paying tickets make 550,000 ineligible for license renewal: study The roads around Houston could soon be seeing a lot less traffic. That’s because more than a half-million drivers in the nation’s fourth-largest city are currently ineligible to renew their licenses.

NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson tests IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Seven-time champion looking for a change

Scooter share Revel suspends operations in New York City after 2 fatal accidents Electric scooters can be booked via an app.

Bubba Wallace's wrecked NASCAR All-Star car bumper sold for $20G at charity auction Michael McDowell donated it to raise money for the Motor Racing Outreach ministry.

Ram 1500 Classic pickup returning for 2021, here's how much it costs Old truck soldiers on as a money-saving option.

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s father KK Singh filed an FIR against the late actor’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. The FIR was filed in Patna. Quoting the lawyer ANI shared, “FIR registered now as family was in shock & Mumbai Police wasn't registering FIR, but forcing them to give names of big production houses & get them involved. It was heading in a different direction: Vikas Singh, Ex-Addl Solicitor General & lawyer of #SushantSinghRajput's father.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jRqD8D

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New Jersey squirrel caught stealing pizza after contactless delivery This squirrel appears to be a fan of contactless delivery.

Australian pub bans local emus after they defecate in building, steal toast There’s nothing worse than going to a pub for a nice drink and then having a rowdy emu ruin everyone’s night.

Bartender’s unexpected death inspires others to leave generous tips for servers Servers throughout Southwest Florida have been receiving bills with “Put it on Pete’s tab,” printed alongside very generous tips.

California restaurant owner received offensive online order containing racial slurs, insults: report A California restaurant owner claims her business received an offensive and racially charged order on Sunday from a customer online.

California Taco Bell seeking coins, offering free tacos in exchange The deals for coins keep rolling in.

Chick-fil-A celebrates worker's 90th birthday with drive-thru celebration There’s always a way to say “Happy birthday.”

Rare blue lobster discovered at Red Lobster gets new home at Akron Zoo This is one lucky lobster.

The International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 to spread awareness about the need to protect tigers which are an endangered species. Tigers have lost 90% of their natural habitat and their world population is less than 4,000. The day was marked for the first time in 2010 at the 'Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit' in Russia which aimed to double the tiger population by 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hKnVQd

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A rapid blood test conducted by the BMC on almost 7,000 people in three civic wards in the city found 57% of the people tested in slum pockets had antibodies to Covid-19 as against 16% in non-slum pockets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jMqeUN

The commissioning of India’s second aircraft carrier has been delayed till September next year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. While reconciling to this setback, the Navy remains all the more keen to push its case for a third aircraft carrier as well as two new fighter squadrons to counter China’s expanding footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ffLMWA

Presently India's Air Attache in France, the native of Anantnag in Kashmir has played a key role in ensuring delivery of Rafale jets to the country. Rather, son of a retired DSP, spent all of last year weaponizing the combat aircraft to suit Indian conditions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jIBq4K

Suresh Raina feels that India's limited over vice-captain Rohit Sharma is the "next MS Dhoni" due to his leadership quality & the effect he has on the dressing room. "Around him (Rohit), players enjoy the intensity, they enjoy his aura. I think when you enjoy the aura of a player, you like to be positive and I think that is what he is good at. He is one of the top-most, after Dhoni," Raina said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39yyRxC

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Now 103 and retired from active practice, Dr Padmavati was working 12 hours a day, five days a week till late 2015 at the National Heart Institute in Delhi that she founded in 1981. She still comes to the institute once or twice a week to see some of her older patients. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3geaeZy

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The first batch of five Rafale aircraft would be arriving in Ambala today to join the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jZo2tk

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is all set to announce the results of the Maharashtra SSC annual board examinations 2020 on the official website of the Board at around 1 pm today. Students who appeared in the MSBSHSE 10th Board Exam 2020 are advised to stay connected with the TimesofIndia.com to get all the latest updates on the result declaration, pass percentage, toppers list and other details. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33anF9n

TikTok, the blocked Chinese app controlled by internet giant ByteDance, is understood to have told the government that the company is ready to set up data centres in India to store user information locally even as it denied any breach of user privacy and integrity, emphasising that its operations always adhered to local laws and regulations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30Yxc0i

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Ben Shapiro says the 1619 Project is pseudohistory, doesn't belong in school curriculums Radio host Ben Shapiro, author of 'How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps,' joins Shannon Bream on 'Fox News @ Night.'

New York mobsters sentenced to life in prison for murder: report A trio of reputed New York mobsters — including one who was accused of plotting to break out of jail by losing weight — were sentenced to life in prison Monday for carrying out a Bronx hit in 2013.

Miami man, 29, used PPP loans to buy 2020 Lamborghini Huracan: DOJ

Brit Hume says Americans see through 'faulty journalism' that characterizes violent riots as peaceful protests Insight from Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume.

Portland chaos: 22 face federal charges over weekend violence 22 people were arrested and are facing federal charges in the violence at the federal courthouse in downtown Portland, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon.

Chicago adds Wisconsin to growing list of coronavirus quarantine states Wisconsin was added to a list of 18 states from which people are being asked to quarantine themselves for two weeks if they plan to visit the city to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Lawrence Jones speaks with Chicago residents about gun violence plaguing city Lawrence Jones, host of 'Keeping Up with Jones' on Fox Nation, joins Sean Hannity with insight on 'Hannity.'

2 Aurora police officers shot in Denver, officials say Two Colorado police officers were shot Monday evening while reportedly pursuing a suspect tied to the armed robberies of several convenience stores in the area. 

Operation Legend's first murder charge announced in Kansas City Authorities in Kansas City, Mo., nabbed a murder suspect thought to be the first person charged with a slaying under a controversial federal program created to combat a spike in crime in cities across the country. 

Jason Rantz says some politicians, media are convinced that riots will be worth it if Trump loses in November There are politicians and media members who believe chaos will create enough momentum to get Donald Trump out of office, says radio show host Jason Rantz.

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The trials, both announced on Monday, are the first late-stage studies supported by the Trump administration's effort to speed development of measures against the novel coronavirus, adding to hope that an effective vaccine will help end the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2P10S7t

MLB striking out? Baseball season already in jeopardy after COVID outbreak Eleven players and two coaches on the Miami Marlins have tested positive for the coronavirus; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel.

New Jersey gym owner arrested for reopening business tells Tucker he's 'not afraid of tyrants' Ian Smith, owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, joins Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Dr. Scott Atlas sees many reasons to be optimistic about response to COVID, says pandemic is temporary You don't eradicate coronavirus by locking down, says Dr. Scott Atlas, senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.

Dr. Fauci says he's 'cautiously optimistic' about COVID vaccine trials, guarantees no corners are being cut Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joins John Roberts with insight on 'Special Report.'

Google extends work from home policy amid coronavirus pandemic Google employees will continue working remotely until June 2021; Fox Biz Flash: 7/27.