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Health Minister Satyendar Jain to resume work after recovering from COVID-19

New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, who has recovered from COVID-19, will resume work, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.

West Bengal Guv Jagdeep Dhankar meets HM Amit Shah

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed with him the "worrisome situation" in the state.

Bringing down elected govt with money is treachery: Sena

Phone tapping is an assault on personal freedom and bringing down a democratically-elected government using money amounts to "treachery", the Shiv Sena said on Monday referring to the Rajasthan political crisis.

Former head priest of TTD succumbs to COVID-19

Tirupati (AP), Jul 20 (PTI): The former head priest of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that manages the famous Lord Venkateswara temple at nearby Tirumala, died due to coronavirus at a COVID care facility here on Monday, a hospital official said.

Odisha govt focuses on online public grievance redressal system

The Odisha government is focusing on redressing public grievances through an online platform ''e-abhijog'' in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, an official said.

Psychologists, doctors in Mizoram's quake-hit areas to assist people deal with mental trauma

The Mizoram government is sending psychologists and doctors to the remote villages of the state near the Myanmar border, hit by a series of earthquakes, to assist the people to deal with the mental trauma following the natural calamities.

Maharashtra minister Aslam Shaikh tests coronavirus positive

Maharashtra minister Aslam Shaikh on Monday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and is isolating himself.

International

Saudi Arabia's King Salman admitted to hospital for tests

Dubai: Saudi Arabia''s King Salman has been admitted to a hospital in the capital, Riyadh, for medical tests due to inflammation of the gallbladder, the kingdom''s Royal Court said Monday in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency.

In Arab world's first, UAE successfully launches its spacecraft towards Mars

Emiratis brimmed with joy and pride as the UAE made history on Monday by successfully launching its spacecraft "Al Amal" towards Mars from a Japanese launch centre, marking the Arab world''s first interplanetary mission, according to media reports.

COVID-19 cases tick up in northwest China city

Numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases in China''s northwestern city of Urumqi continue to rise, with another 17 reported on Monday, bringing the total in China''s latest outbreak to at least 47.

GOP leaders, Trump to discuss virus aid as crisis deepens

Top Republicans in Congress were expecting to meet Monday with President Donald Trump on the next COVID-19 aid package as the administration panned more virus testing money and interjected other priorities that could complicate quick passage.

Thousands to walk off job to protest racial inequality

Organisers of a national workers strike say tens of thousands are set to walk off the job Monday in more than two dozen US cities to protest systemic racism and economic inequality that has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.

EU summit leader appeals for unity on virus fund

Seeking to tug at the hearts of all European Union leaders, EU Council president Charles Michel implored them late Sunday to overcome their fundamental divisions and agree on an unprecedented 1.85 trillion-euro ( 2.1 trillion) EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund to tackle the crisis.

BBusiness

Sensex, Nifty tick higher in opening trade

Mumbai: Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty started on a positive note, driven by gains in financial and IT shares.

Steel Strips Wheels bags fresh orders worth about Rs 11.25 crore

Auto component maker Steel Strips Wheels on Monday said it has received orders worth USD 1.5 million (about Rs 11.25 crore) for over 1.45 lakh wheels for the US caravan trailer market.

HDFC Bank shares jump 5% on robust Q1 earnings

Shares of HDFC Bank on Monday rose 5 per cent, buoyed by the lender''s strong June quarter numbers.

Twitter: Hack hit 130 accounts, company 'embarrassed'

Twitter says the hack that compromised the accounts of some of its most high-profile users targeted 130 people. The hackers were able to reset the passwords of 45 of those accounts.

MFIs in India should be allowed to accept deposits from public: Yunus

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus said that micro-finance institutions (MFIs) in India should be allowed to accept deposits from the public.

Rupee rises 10 paise to 74.92 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 10 paise to 74.92 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday, tracking positive domestic equities.

Legal

Hearing on petition filed by Sachin Pilot, 18 other rebel Cong MLAs resumes in Rajasthan HC

Jaipur: The hearing on a writ petition filed by Sachin Pilot and 18 other dissident Cong MLAs from Rajasthan, challenging the disqualification notices issued to them by the state Assembly speaker, resumed in the HC here.

HC declines to entertain plea to demolish slum on govt land near Majlis Park metro station

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a plea seeking demolition of a slum cluster, which has allegedly encroached upon a vacant government land behind the Majlis Park metro station in north-west Delhi.

Hearing on petition filed by Sachin Pilot to resume in Rajasthan HC at 10 am

The hearing on a writ petition filed by Sachin Pilot and 18 other dissident Congress MLAs from Rajasthan, challenging the disqualification notices issued to them by the state Assembly speaker, will resume in the high court here at 10 am on Monday.

Entertainment

Now Robert Downey Jr, Tom Holland send messages to boy who saved sister from dog attack

Los Angeles: Hollywood stars Robert Downey Jr and Tom Holland have joined their "Avengers: Endgame" co-star Chris Evans in sending sweet messages to a young boy who saved his sister from a dog attack.

Aftab Shivadasani, Nin Dusanj announce production house

Actor Aftab Shivdasani and wife Nin Dusanj Shivdasani on Monday launched their production company Mount Zen Media which aims to create wide-ranging content, including films, online shows and documentaries.

Sports

Messi wins record 7th scoring title in Spanish league

Vitoria (Spain): Lionel Messi won a record seventh top scoring title in the Spanish league after netting twice in Barcelona''s 5-0 rout of Alav s in the final round.

The former players cannot wait forever: ICA chief says BCCI must act quickly on demands

Asserting that "nothing has happened" in the past 10 months, Indian Cricketers'' Association president Ashok Malhotra on Monday urged the BCCI to look into the body''s long-standing demands, saying the ageing former players cannot wait "forever".

Jack Nicklaus says he tested positive for coronavirus

Jack Nicklaus has revealed during the CBS telecast of the Memorial that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus at the onset of the pandemic.

De Gea mistakes see Chelsea beat Man U to reach FA Cup final

At least David De Gea was spared having a crowd inside Wembley to witness his latest mistakes in the Manchester United goal.

Pak opener Abid Ali cleared of concussion, to return to training on Wednesday

Pakistan opening batsman Abid Ali has been cleared of concussion a day after he was struck on the helmet while fielding during an intra-squad warm-up game here.

Australia's proposed tour of England to begin on September 4: Report

Australia''s "bio-secure" tour of England comprising three T20s and as many ODIs will begin on September 4, according to a report.

GK Snap Shot on 20 July 2020

Nelson Mandela International Day 2020 – July 18

Narendra Singh Tomar declared the 2019 ICAR Awards in 92nd ICAR Foundation Day

FIFA World Cup 2022: to be held in Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium

India Remains as Lower-Middle-Income Economy: World Bank Country Classifications by Income Level 2020-2021
 

Indian Navy Conducts Naval Exercises in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

India Established Individual Bilateral ‘Air Bubbles’ with France, Germany and US

PM Modi delivers keynote address virtually at High-Level Segment of ECOSOC held at in New York, US

Dharmendra Pradhan & Dan Brouillette co-chaired  2nd Meeting of India-US Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP) virtually

UN’s Global Multidimensional Poverty Index: India Record Largest Reduction in Number of People Living in Poverty

UN announced the Laureates of 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize: Marianna Vardinoyannis & Morissana Kouyaté

South Central Railway’s Ongole Sub-Division Office Won Water Heroes Award for April 2020 from Jal Shakti Ministry

PM SVANidhi app launched to provide digital interface for Lending Institutions (LIs); promotes digital access of micro-credit facilities by street vendors

ICAT launched automotive technology e-portal ASPIRE