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National

Lord Buddha's ideals have lasting solutions to challenges world faces today: PM Modi

New Delhi: As the world fights extraordinary challenges, their lasting solutions can come from the ideals of Lord Buddha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Delhi Police ASI on duty outside US Embassy killed by speeding car

A 51-year-old assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police was killed on Friday when a speeding car hit him before ramming into a wall near the US Embassy here, officials said.

Assam reports 365 new COVID-19 cases; total mounts to 9,799

As many as 365 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 9,799, Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Ladakhis raising voice against Chinese intrusion; ignoring warning will cost India: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said patriotic Ladakhis are raising their voice against Chinese intrusion and asked the government to listen to them, asserting that ignoring their warning will cost India dearly. Gandhi also shared a media report which showed some Ladakhis alleging that the Chinese have been occupying Indian territory in Ladakh.

International

Heavy rain floods southern Japan, leaving over dozen missing

Tokyo: Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides, leaving more than a dozen missing and others stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued.

Opponents of 5G networks set fire to Cyprus' mobile antennas

A small group of people who oppose 5G mobile telephone technology is likely responsible for arson attacks against four mobile telephone antenna installations in Cyprus'' coastal town of Limassol, a Cypriot police official said Friday.

Protesters return to St Louis area where couple drew guns

Several hundred protesters made a peaceful return trip Friday to the St Louis mansion owned by a white couple whose armed defense of their home during an earlier demonstration earned them both scorn and support.

At Rushmore, Trump says protesters seek to 'defame' heroes

Mount Rushmore National Memorial (US), Jul 4 (AP) Speaking to a largely maskless crowd at Mount Rushmore, President Donald Trump said Friday that protesters have waged a merciless campaign to wipe out our history amid demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality.

Sports

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for virus

Indianapolis: Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend''s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Cricket Australia, top players agree on revenue projections

Australia''s top cricketers have reached agreement with Cricket Australia that it should postpone its assessment of future revenue during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season

The Indiana Pacers will finish this season without Victor Oladipo after the two-time All-Star decided to sit out because of the risk of re-injuring his right knee.

Morata double leads Atl tico to 3-0 over Mallorca in Liga

lvaro Morata scored twice to lead Atl tico Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca and extend its strong finish to the Spanish league.

Recreational cricket to return in England on July 11

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the resumption of recreational cricket from July 11 after Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light.

GK snap shot on 4 July 2020

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