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2 With No Foreign Travel Link Test Positive As Coronavirus Cases At 315
A woman in Pune and a man in West Bengal - both without any history of foreign travel - tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, signalling a worrying trend as COVID-19 cases in India neared 315. People braced for the nationwide "Janata Curfew" on Sunday from 7 am and 9 pm - billed as a day of voluntary social distancing and widely seen as a pi...
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New York Bracing For Iranian Retaliation After Soleimani Killing: Mayor
New York City security officials went on heightened alert for possible Iranian retaliation in response to a US air strike in Baghdad on Friday that killed Qassem Soleimani, Tehran's most prominent military commander, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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Fed Bets Boost Dollar, European Union Tax Bill Bites Apple
US interest rate rise expectations pushed the dollar up for a seventh time in eight days on Tuesday, while Wall Street dealers braced for a bruising session for Apple after it was hit by a record $14.5 billion European tax bill.
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Penultimate Week Of Winter Session Begins Tomorrow, GST's Fate Uncertain
The government and the opposition seem to be bracing for a battle of nerves over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and National Herald issues in both the Houses of Parliament from Monday when the penultimate week of the Winter Session begins.
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Parliament Braces for Stormy Monsoon Session
The government and the opposition seem to be headed for a showdown during the monsoon session of Parliament that begins today, with the opposition warning of disruptions, and the government saying it will give an equally aggressive response.
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Hurricane Carlos Heads to Mexico as New Storm Builds Off Texas
Carlos maintained hurricane force off Mexico's Pacific coast early today, as parts of the United States braced for a separate storm system expected to unleash heavy rains.
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Delayed Reforms Include GST as Modi Government Nears One-Year Mark
A surprise delay to India's first nationwide sales tax marks a major setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as it nears the end of its first year in power with markets falling and farmers braced for a poor monsoon.
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Land Acquisition Bill Clears Lok Sabha Hurdle, Braces for Tough Test in Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha has passed the government's Land Bill, which now faces its real test in the Rajya Sabha or Upper House of Parliament where the government is in a minority. The government moved nine amendments as it sought to break a political deadlock.
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French Doctors Kick Off Christmas Strike
French doctors went on strike today in protest at an upcoming health bill, prompting fears that hospitals already bracing for a busy Christmas period will be seriously overrun.
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India in Australia: Virat Kohli & Co. Face More Than Just 'Mitchell Johnson Fury'
The highly-anticipated Test series has been billed as a tussle between Indian batsmen and Mitchell Johnson. The visitors, however, need to brace themselves for far more than just that.
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US braces for record lows in big freeze
United States authorities warned residents to stay indoors and stock up on food after a fierce winter storm killed at least 11 people, with forecasters saying Saturday that the Arctic blast could hit record lows.
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Get ready for a phased hike in electricity bills
Brace up for a phased increase in your electricity bills, as the government seems to be unrelenting on its decision to do away with subsidies, and is leaving no stone unturned to completely phase out the sops it offers on all energy products, be it petroleum, power or coal.
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Now, you can smell like James Bond
A scent for men inspired by the James Bond series, titled 'James Bond 007', will be launched in September ahead of the release of Skyfall.
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Messi brace puts Neymar in his place
The Club World Cup final between Barcelona and Santos was billed as a showdown between Lionel Messi and Neymar, but the Argentine wizard put the young upstart firmly in his place.
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Lokpal draft: Govt betrayed us, will fast on Dec 11, says Anna
The government is bracing for a winter of severe discontent. In Parliament, it's battling a united Opposition over its decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in retail. Now, Anna Hazare has expressed his unhappiness over the Standing Committee report on Lokpal saying he may have to restart agitation.
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2 With No Foreign Travel Link Test Positive As Coronavirus Cases At 315
A woman in Pune and a man in West Bengal - both without any history of foreign travel - tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, signalling a worrying trend as COVID-19 cases in India neared 315. People braced for the nationwide "Janata Curfew" on Sunday from 7 am and 9 pm - billed as a day of voluntary social distancing and widely seen as a pi...
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New York Bracing For Iranian Retaliation After Soleimani Killing: Mayor
New York City security officials went on heightened alert for possible Iranian retaliation in response to a US air strike in Baghdad on Friday that killed Qassem Soleimani, Tehran's most prominent military commander, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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Fed Bets Boost Dollar, European Union Tax Bill Bites Apple
US interest rate rise expectations pushed the dollar up for a seventh time in eight days on Tuesday, while Wall Street dealers braced for a bruising session for Apple after it was hit by a record $14.5 billion European tax bill.
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Penultimate Week Of Winter Session Begins Tomorrow, GST's Fate Uncertain
The government and the opposition seem to be bracing for a battle of nerves over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and National Herald issues in both the Houses of Parliament from Monday when the penultimate week of the Winter Session begins.
-
Parliament Braces for Stormy Monsoon Session
The government and the opposition seem to be headed for a showdown during the monsoon session of Parliament that begins today, with the opposition warning of disruptions, and the government saying it will give an equally aggressive response.
-
Hurricane Carlos Heads to Mexico as New Storm Builds Off Texas
Carlos maintained hurricane force off Mexico's Pacific coast early today, as parts of the United States braced for a separate storm system expected to unleash heavy rains.
-
Delayed Reforms Include GST as Modi Government Nears One-Year Mark
A surprise delay to India's first nationwide sales tax marks a major setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as it nears the end of its first year in power with markets falling and farmers braced for a poor monsoon.
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Land Acquisition Bill Clears Lok Sabha Hurdle, Braces for Tough Test in Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha has passed the government's Land Bill, which now faces its real test in the Rajya Sabha or Upper House of Parliament where the government is in a minority. The government moved nine amendments as it sought to break a political deadlock.
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French Doctors Kick Off Christmas Strike
French doctors went on strike today in protest at an upcoming health bill, prompting fears that hospitals already bracing for a busy Christmas period will be seriously overrun.
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India in Australia: Virat Kohli & Co. Face More Than Just 'Mitchell Johnson Fury'
The highly-anticipated Test series has been billed as a tussle between Indian batsmen and Mitchell Johnson. The visitors, however, need to brace themselves for far more than just that.
-
US braces for record lows in big freeze
United States authorities warned residents to stay indoors and stock up on food after a fierce winter storm killed at least 11 people, with forecasters saying Saturday that the Arctic blast could hit record lows.
-
Get ready for a phased hike in electricity bills
Brace up for a phased increase in your electricity bills, as the government seems to be unrelenting on its decision to do away with subsidies, and is leaving no stone unturned to completely phase out the sops it offers on all energy products, be it petroleum, power or coal.
-
Now, you can smell like James Bond
A scent for men inspired by the James Bond series, titled 'James Bond 007', will be launched in September ahead of the release of Skyfall.
-
Messi brace puts Neymar in his place
The Club World Cup final between Barcelona and Santos was billed as a showdown between Lionel Messi and Neymar, but the Argentine wizard put the young upstart firmly in his place.
-
Lokpal draft: Govt betrayed us, will fast on Dec 11, says Anna
The government is bracing for a winter of severe discontent. In Parliament, it's battling a united Opposition over its decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in retail. Now, Anna Hazare has expressed his unhappiness over the Standing Committee report on Lokpal saying he may have to restart agitation.
