Tuesday, 21 May 2024 02:51 PM
OR
Login using
Global coronavirus cases near 7 million as outbreak grows in Brazil, India
Published On: June 7, 2020 02:52 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, June 7: Global cases of the novel coronavirus neared 7 million on Saturday, as case numbers surge in Brazil and India, according to a Reuters tally.
'Am I going to get shot?' kids ask, as brands try to explain racism and violence to children
Published On: June 6, 2020 06:40 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, June 6: For 8 minutes and 46 seconds - the length of time it took George Floyd, an unarmed black man, to die at the hands of Minneapolis police - cable TV kids channel Nickelodeon’s screen went black on Tuesday to sounds of inhaling and exhaling, as white text flashed “I can’t breathe.”
Pakistan reports 97 more coronavirus deaths
Published On: June 6, 2020 03:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ISLAMABAD, June 6: Pakistan reported 97 more coronavirus deaths on Saturday, the highest 24-hour increase to its fatalities, as authorities urged volunteers to motivate people to adhere to social distancing regulations to contain the spread of the virus.
India overtakes Italy's coronavirus tally as lockdown easing looms
Published On: June 6, 2020 03:13 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, June 6: India reported a record 9,887 new coronavirus cases in one day on Saturday and overtook Italy as the world’s sixth-biggest outbreak, two days before the relaxing of a lockdown with the reopening of malls, restaurants and places of worship.
Protests in Australia, Japan embrace 'Black Lives Matter' movement
Published On: June 6, 2020 01:50 PM NPT By: Reuters
MELBOURNE, June 6: Thousands took to the streets in Australia on Saturday, and hundreds did in Japan, to support protests across the United States against police brutality, while demonstrations were expected in South Korea with a virtual rally in Thailand.
COVID-19 epidemics in India, South Asia growing but not exploding - WHO
Published On: June 6, 2020 12:13 PM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA, June 6: The number of COVID-19 cases in India has been doubling every three weeks but the epidemic is not growing exponentially in the country and South Asia region, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday
_20200605075357.jpeg)
`Get your knee off our necks!’: Floyd mourned in Minneapolis
Published On: June 5, 2020 08:52 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS, June 5: Celebrities, musicians and political leaders gathered in front of George Floyd’s golden casket Thursday for a fiery memorial service for the man whose death at the hands of police sparked global protests, with a civil rights leader declaring it is time for black people to demand, “Get your knee off our necks!”
India and Australia sign military base and cyber accords
Published On: June 4, 2020 09:19 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI/SYDNEY, June 4: India and Australia sealed an accord on Thursday to grant access to each other’s military bases in order to facilitate mutual defence exchanges and exercises.
UK COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000
Published On: June 3, 2020 07:02 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, June 3: The United Kingdom’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 50,000 on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally of official data sources that highlighted the country’s place as one of the worst hit in the world.
Mumbai streets deserted as India's biggest city braces for cyclone
Published On: June 3, 2020 02:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, June 3: Bracing for the first ever cyclone to hit Mumbai in living memory, people in India’s most populous metropolis stayed off the streets and scrambled to protect their homes before the torrential rains and gale-force winds struck.
Trending
Just In
- Dhulikel-Kawa road under Araniko Highway remains closed for four hours today and tomorrow for expansion
- Govt’s policies and programs tabled in parliament amid NC’s obstruction
- Genius IB World School awards scholarships to 28 students
- Microbus-truck collision:13 injured, two critical
- Arrest warrant issued against Kantipur Publications Chairman Kailash Sirohiya
- HoR meeting underway (live)
- Eight arrested for theft of donations from Pashupatinath Temple
- DRI raids and seals liquor gallery and warehouse