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25 Jul

Tamil Nadu COVID-19 Cases Cross 2 Lakhs

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Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu have crossed the two lakh-mark with 6,989 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, which is also the biggest single-day spike, government data shows. Eighty-nine have died and 7,758 have recovered in the last 24 hours. The total cases in the state is now 2,06,737. The recovery rate in Tamil Nadu is 73 per cent and mortality rate is 1.64 per cent. The COVID-19 positive cases reported in the last 24 hours from these districts are: Thiruvallur (385), Coimbatore (270), Ranipet (244), Madurai (301), Chengalpattu (449), Virudhunagar (376), Kancheepuram (442), Vellore (212) and Tuticorin…

25 Jul

10 lakh people affected in Bihar

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The flood situation in Bihar continues to remain grim with over 10 lakh people affected by the deluge across the state, while the official death toll has climbed to 18. Among the worst affected districts in Bihar are West and East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Kishanganj, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Khagaria, all of which have reported flood-related deaths. As many as 21 relief camps have been set up across Bihar and 271 community kitchens are operating. Of the latter, 186 are in Darbhanga. With seven fatalities, the most deaths have occurred in West Champaran along the border with Nepal through which flows the…

25 Jul

Delhi’s COVID-19 active Cases Lowest In 7 Weeks

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New Delhi: The coronavirus recovery rate in Delhi has improved further and crossed 87 per cent as the number of active cases dipped to 12,657 - the lowest in seven weeks. The number of cases reported daily has also seen in a decline in the national capital - 1,142 cases were reported today taking the total caseload to 1,29,531. For the past 13 days, Delhi recorded 1,000 to 2,000 cases daily. The total deaths stand at 3,806 with 29 new fatalities in the last 24 hours. 2.93 per cent patients have died so far. Delhi has improved further and crossed…

25 Jul

‘How should children learn’ – ask Mahesh Babu

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HYDERABAD: Superstar Mahesh Babu is now featured in a campaign titled Intinti Ramayanam for Byju’s learning platform.As part of this film, the Tollywood actor will highlight the increasing preference of online learning among students today and encourage parents to adapt to the evolving needs of their children.The campaign showcases the power of tech-enabled learning through four fun and relatable films. Mahesh will discuss a common household concern – “How should children learn?”The objective of the ad films is to reiterate the importance of conceptual and online learning to both students and parents during the pandemic.

25 Jul

In an interview, Rahman said that he does not say no to good movies, but that a gang is working against him in Bollywood.

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In an interview, Rahman said that he does not say no to good movies, but that a gang is working against him in Bollywood. Music maestro AR Rahman has been composing music across film industries, including Bollywood, for many years. While he has been mostly composing music for Tamil movies, Rahman's latest album is for the Sushant Singh Rajput film Dil Bechara. In an interview with Radio Mirchi’s RJ Suren during a special show, when asked why he doesn’t compose music for more Bollywood movies, he reportedly said that rumours have been spread about him. “I don’t say no to good movies, but…

25 Jul

UGC says final year exams must

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UGC submitted the statement to Bombay High Court in response to an appeal made in the court challenging Maharashtra government’s decision to cancel the exam. University Grants Commission (UGC) said to Bombay High Court on Friday that the state governments do not have the authority to cancel university exams, reports NDTV. The Commission said that all universities are obligated to conduct the final year/semester exams before September 30. An affidavit with the statement was filed by the Commission in response to a petition filed by Dhananjay Kulkarni, a retired teacher and former university senate member from Pune. UGC in its affidavit…

25 Jul

MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tests COVID Positive

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, 61, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it was confirmed on Saturday afternoon. He will be admitted to the Chirayu Hospital in state capital Bhopal, Home Minister Narottam Mishra told NEWS. "My dear countrymen, I was having COVID-19 symptoms and, after a test, my report came back positive. I am following all the guidelines and will quarantine myself according to the doctor's advice," the Chief Minister wrote on Twitter. He also appealed to colleagues and individuals to take all possible precaution to avoid infection and urged those who had come in contact…

24 Jul

New Record! Sushant’s last film Dil Bechara gets an IMDb rating of 9.9

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New Record! Sushant's last film Dil Bechara gets an IMDb rating of 9.9With a run time of 1 hour, 41 minutes and 30 seconds, Sushant Singh Rajput's last film 'Dil Bechara' released on Disney+ Hotstar on Friday, and fans within no time got the film's IMDb rating to 9.9. With over 500 ratings, Mukesh Chhabra directorial stands at 9.9 on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity content.Let go of your emotions if you have to. It is important to grieve, for your own sake. Don't deny your feelings," wrote writer Chetan Bhagat celebrating…

24 Jul

CM distributes appointment letters to 12 Fishery Development Officers

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Assam has become self sufficient in fish production by increasing production substantially in the last four years. The state produced 3.35 lakh metric tonne of fish in 2019-20 and FISHFED sold fish worth Rs 180 crore during the first two phases of lockdown. Apart from becoming Atma Nirbhar (self reliant) in fish production, we are being able to supply fish to other NE states and we have the capacity to become biggest producer and exporter of fish in the country.” Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said while taking part in the programme to distribute appointment letters to 12 Fishery Development…

24 Jul

President Kovind talks to Sonowal over phone and takes stock of flood situation The nation is with the people of Assam: President

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President Ram Nath Kovind today talked to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone and took stock of flood situation in the state. The President expressed solidarity with the people of Assam and hoped that the difficult times would soon be over.During the conversation, Chief Minister Sonowal apprised the President that along with flood, the State at the same time is fighting against COVID-19, erosion, storm, landslides, African swine fever and gas well fire at Baghjan in Tinsukia district. The Chief Minister informed that huge areas including farm lands and houses have been severely affected by flood and erosion in the…