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How Lax Rules, Missed Warnings Led to Japan's Second Coronavirus Cruise-ship Hotspot

The Costa Atlantica now hosts one of Japan's biggest clusters of the coronavirus, which infected one-fourth of the more than 600 people then on board.




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UN, Partners Launch $6.7 bn Appeal for Vulnerable Countries to Fight Food Insecurity, Gender Violence

On March 25, the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan was launched, but with humanitarian needs continuing to rise, the updated plan is calling for $6.7 billion for the remainder of 2020.




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US Prevents UN Security Council Vote on Covid-19 Pandemic Resolution, Say Diplomats

The text, under negotiation since March, called for a worldwide cessation of hostilities in conflict zones so governments can address the pandemic.




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To Mention or Not to Mention WHO, that is UN Security Council Question

On Wednesday US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of "refusing to share the information we need to keep people safe." Beijing accused Pompeo of telling lies.




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US Vice-President Mike Pence's Press Secretary Tests Positive for Coronavirus

US Vice President's spokesperson Katie Miller is married to Stephen Miller, a top Donald Trump Advisor.




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Britain to Quarantine Incoming Travellers For 14 Days to Avoid Second Covid-19 Peak: Report

According to the report, under measures that are likely to come into force in early June, travellers will have to provide the address at which they will self-isolate on arrival.




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Venezuela's Top Prosecutor Tarek Saab Requests Extradition of US Veteran Jordan Goudreau Accused in Plot

Tarek Saab said Goudreau and the two opposition Venezuelan politicians, Miami-based political strategist Juan Rendon and exiled lawmaker Sergio Vergara, for involvement in the "design, financing, and execution" of the plan to invade and overthrow socialist President Nicolas Maduro.




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I'm At My Best In Front of the Camera: How Rishi Kapoor Ventured Into His Second Innings

While Rishi Kapoor's memory is forever tied to his boyish charm in his early blockbuster romances, it was his nuanced performances in his second innings as a character actor, that gave a glimpse of his immense talent and craftsmanship.




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Mother's Day 2020: Why Was Second Sunday Of May Chosen For Mother's Day?

After anti-war activist Ann Reeves Jarvis's death on May 5,1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis led on a protest for years to procure a national holiday in view of celebrating the mothers for one day.




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RBI Fixes New 10-Year G-Sec Rate Below 6%; Receives Good Bidding Response

On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received 4.8 times the notified bids at the auction of the new 10-year government security paper (G-Sec). These are scheduled to mature in 2030 and carry a coupon rate (interest) of 5.79 percent,




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Best Portable Smart Security Cameras Available In India

Security cameras are no longer traditional products. The security cameras now are laced with several new and advanced features, ensuring more security. We have shared a few portable cameras below that you can consider purchasing.




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Secureye SIP-2HDG-W40 4G Outdoor Security Camera Review: A Digital Watchdog

Just like smartphones, the camera industry has also been thriving and we are being presented with some feature-rich cameras. But, there is one specific camera department which has become quite popular in recent times. No, we are not talking about the DSLR's




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RBI Fixes New 10-Year G-Sec Rate Below 6%; Receives Good Bidding Response

On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received 4.8 times the notified bids at the auction of the new 10-year government security paper (G-Sec). These are scheduled to mature in 2030 and carry a coupon rate (interest) of 5.79 percent,




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Indian Stocks End Lower For Second Day On Brexit Concerns

The Indian benchmark indices continued their losing spree on Wednesday as traders resorted to a cautious approach ahead of the EU referendum tomorrow in which Britain decides whether to remain or opt out of the trade block, curbing risk taking appetite.




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FMCG Bags The Tag of Most Preferred Employment Sector

After almost close to four years, the fast moving consumer goods popularly known as FMCG sector has occupied the place of most preferred sector in terms of employment as per the data from the Nielsen Campus Track Business School Survey 2018.




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4 Ways To Secure UPI Transactions Against Frauds

UPI or Unified Payment Interface has gained rapid popularity. It is convenient, fast and allows payments between bank accounts without the need to know one's account number. In January, 1.3 billion transactions worth Rs 2.16 trillion were made using UPI in India.




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Samsung Galaxy A51 Gets New Software Update With April Security Patch

Samsung is rolling out a new update for its smartphone including the Galaxy A51. The smartphone was launched last December with Android 10-based One UI 2. However, the smartphone is now getting the new One UI 2.1 software update.




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MIUI 12 Brings New Notes App Feature With To-do List Section

MIUI 12 is all set to launch on April 27. Before the launch, Xiaomi is teasing the look and feel of the new UI. The company has unveiled a new ‘privacy' brand that claims to focus on improving privacy and security




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Reliance Jio-Facebook Deal Might Extend To Lifestyle And Medicine Sectors: Report

Reliance Jio has recently announced that Facebook is buying its 9.99 percent stake in its platform. The US-based social media giant has invested Rs. 43, 574 crore in the Jio platform. Now, it has been reported that the partnership is expected




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Zoom Introduces End-To-End Encryption Security But There’s A Catch

Video conferencing while working from home is the new norm and our stint with such apps could be longer than expected. As a result, apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, and others have witnessed a spike in their popularity. However, numerous




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Instagram Security Flaw Allowed Marketing Firm Collect Users' Personal Data

If you are an Instagram user, you might not appreciate the piece of information you're about to receive. A 'lax oversight' on the platform leveraged by a San Francisco-based startup has led to a data breach of millions of users. This




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India's Digital Initiative In Two Wheeler Insurance Sector

Internet connected the world by enhancing the accessibility of information. In the 1980's, a computer with an active internet could send and receive messages within a few minutes. This could have traditionally taken a long time. Fast forward to a few




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Digital payment services to incorporate upgraded security features

At a time when the cyber vulnerability in the payment gateways of e-wallet companies are becoming visible as they witness a rise in usage and popularity, upgraded security is the only way to safeguard millions of first-time users. In




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Telegram Receives New Features; Secure Video Call Option Likely Coming This Year

Telegram, the instant cloud-based messaging and voice over IP platform is one of the popular services being used besides WhatsApp. Telegram's secret chat option is quite a popular feature and it seems that the company might soon bring a similar video




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When KGF Star Yash's Special Song With Shriya Saran Made The Lead Actor Of The Film Insecure

Rocking Star Yash is one of the best dancers in the Kannada film industry. Way back in 2013, the KGF actor had done a special song with Shriya Saran in Roopa Iyer's film, Chandra, which also starred Prem. But the special




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Google secretly gathering health data of Americans: Report

The New York Times later wrote that "dozens of Google employees" may have access to sensitive patient data and some may have downloaded that data too.




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Latest TRP Ratings: Uttar Ramayan Tops The Chart; Doordarshan’s Mahabharat Occupies Second Place

The latest BARC/TRP ratings for the Week 17 (April 25-May 1, 2020) are here. The mythological shows are still ruling the TRP chart. Among the mythological shows, Doordarshan National's Uttar Ramayan is at the tops slot while DD Bharti's Mahabharat has




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Latest TRP Ratings: Uttar Ramayan Tops The Chart; Doordarshan’s Mahabharat Occupies Second Place

The latest BARC/TRP ratings for the Week 17 (April 25-May 1, 2020) are here. The mythological shows are still ruling the TRP chart. Among the mythological shows, Doordarshan National's Uttar Ramayan is at the tops slot while DD Bharti's Mahabharat has




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The Secret For Great Showering Experience Is Now Out!

After a tiring day, the one thing that you look forward to is taking a relaxing shower. You know it's hard to explain that feeling of relief as water pours and trickles down your body from the shower. Have you ever




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Cyient locked in lower circuit on weak guidance; HDFC Sec downgrades stock

Cyient#39;s revenue stood at $149.2 million, down 3.9/9.7 percent QoQ/YoY against HDFC Securities#39; estimates of $153 million, while constant currency revenue degrowth was 3.7 percent QoQ.




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7 Healthy Foods To Eat During The Second Trimester Of Pregnancy

With the start of the second trimester, you will probably feel relaxed and away from the troubles of exhaustion and morning sickness. During the second trimester of pregnancy, the foetus will start growing and developing rapidly. The genitals of the baby




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FIIs bought shares worth Rs 1,652 crore last week, but remained sellers for 4th consecutive month in April

With support from FII and DIIs, benchmark indices gained nearly 8 percent each last week. Both rallied over 14 percent in April.




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HDFC Securities expects further cut in FY21 EPS estimates, picks 9 stocks for portfolio

As far as May is concerned, HDFC Securities feels more Q4 earnings disappointments are likely to strain market during the month.




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Taking Stock: Nifty signs off April series 14% higher, posts second biggest weekly gain in 9 years

Reports of successful trials of a COVID-19 vaccine also influenced the mood of the market.




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COVID-19 impact | Residential market may stabilise in second half of 2020

A crisis like COVID-19 may see an increase in demand for the senior living format. With essential services being hit, senior living projects ensure continuity of services.




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Coronavirus | Construction sector facing daily loss of Rs 30,000 crore; investments in projects to fall 13-30%: KPMG

Labour costs for skilled workers may rise by 20-25 percent while projects under development may be delayed by two to three months, a KPMG analysis reveals




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These 15 stocks from 5 sectors can create value for shareholders: Motilal Oswal

As lockdown mode could continue and the government#39;s ability to come out with an aggressive bailout package is limited, it#39;s difficult to make out a case for big upside in the short run.




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JoSAA Counselling 2018: Second Round Seat Allotment Results Announced

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), which has been set up to manage and regulate the JEE counselling, has announced the second round seat allotment results on its official website josaa.nic.in. The counselling body had released the first round of seat




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SP 500, Dow drop as financial sector declines counter tech gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 218.45 points, or 0.91%, to 23,664.64, the SP 500 lost 20.02 points, or 0.70%, to 2,848.42 and the Nasdaq Composite added 45.27 points, or 0.51%, to 8,854.39.




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COVID-19 Impact: Aviation Sector Financially Hit Due To Continued Lockdown, Resort To Pay Cuts

The continued lockdown and travel restrictions in India to contain the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted diverse sectors of the economy, and Aviation industry is one among the severely hit with all commercial passenger flights being suspended since March 25




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Lockdown Extended: PM Modi Discusses Education Sector Reforms

The Government of India decided to extend the lockdown again for two weeks after May 3 due to the full play of Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19). To avoid academic loss and take appropriate measures for the future of students, Prime Minister




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Timetable for Punjab Senior Secondary Exams Released : View Now!

The time table for the Punjab Senior Secondary Board Examinations (PSSBE) has been published for the class 12 students. The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has made an announcement about the board exams schedule that are set to begin on February




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Coronavirus pandemic | VP Pence#39;s press secretary tests positive for coronavirus

Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller, who tested positive on Friday, had been in recent contact with Pence but not with the president. She is married to Stephen Miller, a top Trump adviser.




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Rlys won't have to pay dividend under merged Budget: Fin Secy

Once the circular is issued Budget exercise will kick off, Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa told CNBC-TV18. Under the contours of the merged Budget, gross budgetary support to Railways Ministry will continue, so will the commercial arrangements of Railways Ministry, he said.




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CIL#39;s supply to power sector falls in March amid slump in coal demand

CIL, the world#39;s largest coal-producing company, is a major supplier of the dry fuel to the power sector in India.




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Pakistan defers probe into private power sector's alleged wrongdoing

Pakistan on Tuesday deferred for two months an inquiry into suspected contract violations by independent power producers which may have cost the national exchequer billions of dollars.




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Taliban not living up to commitments, U.S. Defense Secretary says

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday that the Taliban were not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, amid signs the fragile deal is under strain by a political deadlock and increasing Taliban violence.




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Pakistan excludes religious sect from minority commission

Pakistan's cabinet has declined to include a religious sect that rights group says suffers widespread persecution in a newly formed commission for minorities, after opposition from conservatives in the government, officials said on Thursday.




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Waiter, there's a fly in my waffle: Belgian researchers try out insect butter

Belgian waffles may be about to become more environmentally friendly.




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Venezuela's top prosecutor requests extradition of U.S. veteran accused in plot

Venezuela's Chief Prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Friday his office had requested the detention and extradition of U.S. military veteran Jordan Goudreau and two Venezuelans accused of involvement in a failed armed incursion earlier this week.