Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump’s Unilateral Moves on Economic Aid Draw Fire

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Trump’s moves on economic aid draw fire on the Sunday news shows. Administration officials struggled in television appearances on Sunday to explain President Trump’s attempts to circumvent Congress in the absence of an agreement on a coronavirus aid package, sowing further confusion over whether tens of millions of Americans will receive the promised relief. The … Read more

Gehlot camp MLAs demand action against Congress rebels belonging to Pilot group

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Congress MLAs belonging to the Ashok Gehlot camp have demanded action against the Sachin Pilot camp. The demand for action against dissident MLAs led by Rajasthan’s former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot was put forth during the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting at Suryagarh hotel in Jaisalmer on Sunday. Avinash Pande, Congress’ in-charge for Rajasthan, … Read more

After years of denial, Taiwan NGO gets nod to accept foreign funds

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NEW DELHI: The government has allowed a Taiwan-based NGO with a chapter in Gujarat to receive foreign donations under ‘prior permission’ category of Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA). The development comes at a time when India has heightened vigil over funds coming from China, Hong Kong and its neighbouring countries, in the wake of Covid-19 … Read more

Sharp rebound for auto sector: Hiring picks up in Motown as companies restart production

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Mumbai: The Indian auto industry’s recent fillip to sales propelled by the pent-up demand released after the lockdown was eased has seen a number of fresh job positions opening up in the segment. Hiring activity recovered in terms of demand for white collar and blue collar workers in July from the slump hit in March … Read more

8 BJP workers resign in 24 hours after targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: A BJP worker was seriously injured in an attack in Budgam district of central Kashmir on Sunday triggering a string of resignations from party workers in the Valley. There have been around eight fresh resignations in the last 24 hours and 17 BJP workers have resigned in the past one month. Following the recent … Read more

One killed, 20 injured in shooting at Washington DC party

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There may have been hundreds of attendees at the gathering despite city restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic on such large gatherings. In this image from video provided by NBC4 Washington, law enforcement work the scene of a shooting, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Southeast Washington. (Photo: AP) A dispute that erupted into gun fire at … Read more

Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu tests COVID-19 positive

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BENGALURU: Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu on Sunday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and has been hospitalised here. “Following fever, I got myself tested and found to be infected by coronavirus,” Sriramulu tweeted on Sunday. He has been admitted to the Government Bowring hospital in the city for treatment. The Minister said he … Read more

New stimulus check isn’t done yet. Here’s how your eligibility could change if a relief bill passes

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The final proposal for who may or may not qualify for a second stimulus check is coming into focus. Sarah Tew/CNET Washington lawmakers were unable to agree to the final terms of a new economic relief bill by the Senate’s Aug. 7 deadline, spurring President Donald Trump to enter the conversation by signing three memoranda and one new … Read more

UK and allies call for ‘fair’ Hong Kong elections

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Image copyright EPA Image caption Joshua Wong (pictured) was among those to be barred from standing in the elections The UK and four allies have urged Hong Kong’s government to allow barred opposition candidates to contest delayed parliamentary elections. The appeal on Sunday was made by the foreign ministers of the UK, Australia, Canada, New … Read more