Thursday, April 30, 2020

Maha: EC to hold council polls before May 27

The Election Commission of India on Friday granted permission for holding elections to the legislative council (MLCs) in Maharashtra before May 27, giving Uddhav Thackeray an opportunity to become a member of the state legislature within the six-month deadline to remain the CM. Thackeray, on the occasion of Maharashtra Day had met governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

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Maruti sells zero units in domestic market in April

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it did not sell a single unit in the domestic market last month due to coronavirus-led nationwide lockdown. The company had zero sales in the domestic market in April 2020, MSI said in a statement. This was because in compliance with govt orders all production facilities were closed, it added.

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Amazon Says Coronavirus Expenses Hit Q1 Earnings, Q2 May Be Worse

Amazon.com on Thursday said it could post its first quarterly loss in five years even as revenue surges because it is spending at least $4 billion in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including...

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Live: EC allows to hold elections to MLC

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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Wonder Woman Spin-Off to Come Before Wonder Woman 3, Patty Jenkins Hints

Patty Jenkins has revealed more of her thoughts on a Wonder Woman spin-off centred on the Amazons of Themyscira - that's the race of warrior women to whom Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) belongs - and...

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JioMeet Is Jio's Video Conferencing App to Take on Zoom, Google Meet

Jio parent Reliance Industries Limited revealed its plans to launch the JioMeet platform while announcing its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday evening.

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SpaceX, Blue Origin Win NASA Contract to Build Astronaut Moon Lander

NASA on Thursday selected space firms SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024, the White House's accelerated deadline under the...

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Apple Sees iPhone Revenues Fall, as Services and Wearables Help It Grow

Apple on Thursday reported profit slipped as it boosted revenue from services and wearables in a pandemic-cobbled start to the year for the iPhone maker.

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K'taka to open malls, liquor outlets from May 4

The Karnataka government on Thursday sent out clear indications that it favours reopening most of commercial and industrial activities across the state, barring those in Covid-19 containment zones, from May 4, a day after the extended national lockdown is expected to end.

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Chuni Goswami: An all-rounder in the truest sense

Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, the legendary forward, who at 82 breathed his last in Kolkata on Thursday, was the poster boy of Indian football, a cricketer par excellence who once took Bengal to the Ranji Trophy final (1971-72) and helped India demolish the West Indies in a tour match. In short, he was an 'expert' at everything, be it a tennis racket or a hockey stick.

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People Are Using Facebook More Than Ever During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Facebook is witnessing a massive surge in its userbase owning to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown placed in several countries. The company today announced that for the first time, more than 3 billion...

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Toy Story 4 Director Reportedly Boards Transformers Animated Movie

The animated Transformers movie is still happening. Paramount Pictures and Transformers owner Hasbro's studio eOne have reportedly signed on Oscar-winning Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley. It will...

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Nintendo Seen Extending Profit Streak as Housebound Consumers Switch On

Nintendo is expected to extend its decade-high earnings streak when it reports fourth-quarter results next week, powered by the hit Switch console which is expanding its reach among locked-down...

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Oyo Said to Offload More Loss-Making Hotels Amid Pandemic

India's Oyo Hotels and Homes, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to offload more properties around the world, three sources familiar with the matter said, as the coronavirus pandemic prompts it to speed...

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TikTok Tops 2 Billion Downloads, Sees Massive Growth During Pandemic

TikTok, a popular short-video app, has achieved 2 billion downloads via Google Play Store and App Store. According to app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the first quarter of 2020 has been the best so...

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Indian Arrowverse Fans Left in the Dark as Hooq Shuts Down

The Arrowverse is (partly) gone. Well, sort of. The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow are not available on streaming in India anymore - they were on both Hooq and Disney+ Hotstar, thanks to...

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Mi Note 10 Lite Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Today's Launch

Mi Note 10 Lite alleged price and specifications have reportedly leaked ahead of the smartphone's launch today. According to a report, the Mi Note 10 Lite will be powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC,...

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Saharanpur wakes up to Himalayas

For the first time in over three decades, snow-capped peaks of Gangotri became visible from Saharanpur as Air Quality Index (AQI) in the UP town dipped below 50.

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LG Premier Pro Specifications Leaked in Google Play Console Listing

LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) specifications have been leaked via Google Play Console listing and the phone's user manual has also been spotted. The latest revelations show that the upcoming LG...

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Redmi Note 9 Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Today's Launch

Redmi Note 9 purported specifications and renders have surfaced online just hours before the official launch where the new phone is speculated to debut.

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Honor 9C, Honor 9A, and Honor 9S Budget Smartphones Launched

Honor has launched three new smartphones, the Honor 9C, Honor 9A, and Honor 9S which will go on sale in Russia starting May 4.

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Tesla Shows Surprise Profit as Musk Urges End to Virus Lock-Down

Tesla reported a surprise first quarter profit Wednesday on higher car production and deliveries as its chief called for an end to "fascist" coronavirus restrictions on people's movements due to the...

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Twitter Opens Up Data of COVID-19 Tweets for Researchers to Study

Twitter will grant researchers and software developers access to a real-time data stream of tens of millions of daily public tweets about COVID-19, which they can use to study the spread of the...

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Microsoft Sees Teams, Xbox Usage Rise Thanks Remote Work and Lockdowns

Microsoft on Wednesday beat Wall Street sales and profit expectations, powered by sharp demand for its Teams chat and online meeting app and Xbox gaming services as the world shifted to working and...

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Bollywood mourns demise of legend Rishi Kapoor

While it was Bollywood’s megastar and a dear friend of Rishi Kapoor – Amitabh Bachchan who broke the news on his Twitter handle, other celebs too have been taking to their social media handles to express their shock and condolences to the family of the bereaved.

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Rare pics: Rishi Kapoor passes away

Rare pics: Rishi Kapoor passes away

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Facebook Reports 'Signs of Stability' in Ad Spending After Coronavirus Drop

Facebook beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday and said it has seen "signs of stability" for sales in April after a plunge in March, in yet another signal that tech giants may...

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Live: Total Corona cases in India rises to 33,050

The number of coronavirus cases in India climbed to 33,050 according to the ministry of health, while the number of fatalities rose to 1,074. Meanwhile, more than 3.13 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 228,224 have died. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

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Rahul Gandhi-Rajan interaction: Key points

Former governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday in a video chat with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that India needs Rs 65,000 crore to help the poor during the coronavirus-led crisis. He further added that the focus of the government should be first on starting people's lives once it decides to end the nationwide lockdown.

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Rishi Kapoor passes away at 67 after a long battle with cancer

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last today, at the age of 67. The popular actor had been unwell for a while and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. Amitabh Bachchan shared a post on Twitter.

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States start plasma therapy trials, HCQ administration in War Covid

Plasma therapy trials have already started in Maharashtra, UP and Madhya Pradesh — involving only one or a couple of patients. Some states have started administering HCQ tablets for healthcare workers, patients and their contacts. Other states and UTs are either awaiting approval from the ICMR or have got approval but have not yet started administering plasma.

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Coaches have had to become creative: Dravid

Rahul Dravid, head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy says that there are much larger things at play currently and the future is uncertain because of the crisis and safety is the priority for everyone right now.

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Redmi Note 9, Mi Note 10 Lite Expected to Launch Today: Watch Live Stream

Xiaomi is all set to host its global launch event today, wherein it is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and the Mi Note 10 Lite phones. The two phones have leaked on multiple occasions in the past,...

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Xiaomi May Soon Launch a 65-Inch OLED TV With Dolby Vision HDR

Xiaomi is said to be working on its first ever Dolby Vision capable television, with a new model getting Dolby certification, according to a new report.

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Over 2 lakh H-1B workers could lose legal status

As many as 2.5 lakh guest workers seeking a green card in the US -- about 2 lakh of them on H-1B visas -- could lose their legal status by the end of June, according to Jeremy Neufeld, an immigration policy analyst with the Washington DC-based think tank Niskanen Center.

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WhatsApp Looks to Enter Lending Market in India: Report

Facebook is reportedly already working on entering the lending space in India. In a regulatory filing, the company has mentioned credit as one of its business plans in India.

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Realme PaySa App to 'Soon' Enable UPI-Based Payments

Realme PaySa, the financial services platform developed by Realme, has been teased to receive Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments support.

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Netflix, T-Series Reportedly in Talks to Skip Theatres for Streaming

Netflix is reportedly in final talks with T-Series over a multi-film deal that would bring the latter's upcoming movies - stuck in limbo with theatres shut due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic...

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US Authorities Warn Zoom May be Vulnerable to Foreign Spying: Report

Zoom has grown exponentially over the past few months and this has raised concerns regarding user privacy and security, along with foreign surveillance.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Actor Irrfan Khan passes away at 53, battling colon infection

Irrfan Khan passed away today at a hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted for colon infection. The 53-year-old actor had been battling cancer since 2018 and his official spokesperson had confirmed on Tuesday that he was under doctor’s observation. Irrfan is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons – Babil and Ayan.

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Samsung Galaxy A20 Getting Android 10 Update With One UI 2.0: Report

Samsung Galaxy A20 is said to have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 on top. The smartphone was launched in March last year as Samsung's budget offering.

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YouTube Expands Fact-Check Features During COVID-19 Pandemic

YouTube, the video service of Alphabet's Google, said on Tuesday it would start showing text and links from third-party fact-checkers to US viewers, part of efforts to curb misinformation on the site...

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Mi Note 10 Lite Set to Launch on April 30, Xiaomi Reveals

Mi Note 10 Lite will be launched as a part of the Redmi Note 9 series launch event on April 30, Xiaomi has revealed. The company is hosting a global launch event wherein it is expected to introduce...

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85% correlation between temp rise & cut in virus spread: Study

A study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri) in Nagpur has found a “very strong” correlation — up to 85% — between the increase in the average day temperature and the reduction in Covid-19 spread for select cities and Maharashtra and Karnataka as a whole. Neeri sourced data from WHO, IMD and based its research on a mathematical model.

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OnePlus Z Tipped to Launch in July

OnePlus Z smartphone has been in the news for some time. It is hinted that OnePlus Z is essentially the rumoured OnePlus 8 Lite that was tipped to be a part of the OnePlus 8 series.

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Oscars Allows Streaming Movies to Qualify Due to Coronavirus Disruptions

Movies that skip the big screen will be allowed to contend for Oscars this year, the Academy said Tuesday in a significant rule change forced by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Samsung Sees Coronavirus Hit Smartphone, TV Sales, Forecasts Q2 Decline

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it expected profit to decline in the current quarter due to a coronavirus-related slump in sales of smartphones and TVs, although the chip business would remain...

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Are Now Listed for Pre-Bookings in India

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 pre-bookings have been kicked off in India. The pre-bookings are live through Amazon, with the sale date for both OnePlus 8 phones scheduled for May 11.

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Google Ad Sales Steady After Coronavirus Drop, Warns of Difficult Q2

A drop in Google ad sales steadied in April and some consumers returned to using the search engine for shopping in addition to finding novel coronavirus information, parent Alphabet said on Tuesday.

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K'taka: Graded lockdown exit in 22 districts; relief for B'luru in May?

The Karnataka government allowed neighbourhood and standalone shops and industries to reopen from Wednesday in the green and orange zones. The relaxations — aimed at reviving economic activity in most parts of the state — will not apply to eight red-zone districts, including Bengaluru city and Mysuru.

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Kerala braces for 3 lakh expats waiting to return

Around 2.76 lakh Keralites, among those stranded in 150 countries, have registered with non-resident Keralites affairs (Norka) department, seeking an opportunity to return home in special flights. Earlier, Norka had started an online registration facility (https://ift.tt/35hMgrT) on Sunday and the number of requests is expected to increase in coming days.

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7.4L pull out additional Rs 2,400cr from EPF

Around 7.4 lakh EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Org) subscribers have tapped their provident fund accounts to withdraw close to Rs 2,368 cr in one month, using a special window created due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Under the special facility, a non-refundable withdrawal of three months’ salary or up to 75% of the balance (whichever is less) has been provided.

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Irrfan ails from colon infection: Things to know

Irrfan Khan is suffering from colon infection and here's all you need to know about the condition

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300 districts, 5 states and UTs are still Covid-free, govt says

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that 300 districts in the country were unaffected by Covid-19. He added that another 300 districts had very few cases and 129 districts had hotspots. There are 739 districts and no fresh case was reported in 80 districts in 7 days, Vardhan said, adding that no case was reported in last 14 days in 47 districts.

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Corona: Many Americans opt to stay put in India

Many Americans in India who had signed up for airlifts back to the US are now deciding to stay back and "ride it out" during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the State Department's top consular official. Many who had enlisted for repatriation from India were not responding to offers of seats on the planes arranged by the department, said US officials.

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Sports stars devise way to maintain good cheer

Covid-19 may have brought sporting activity across the world to a halt, but thanks to technology, your favourite sporting icons are keeping themselves in good cheer. Be it posting quirky videos or conducting live chats with colleagues on Instagram, welcome to a trend that has captured the imagination of the world's leading athletes — from Nadal, Ronaldo to Kohli.

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Xiaomi Takes Prepaid Orders Despite Coronavirus Lockdown in India

Xiaomi is taking pre-orders through its Mi.com site in India, amid the national lockdown that is aimed to limit the coronavirus outbreak.

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iPhone SE: New Wine, Old Bottle - Only Apple Has the 'Courage'

Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses the same old design as the iPhone 8, but will people overlook old design for top-of-the-line hardware?

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Mi 10 Lite vs Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition: What's the Difference?

Mi 10 Lite and Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition are recent additions by Xiaomi in its smartphone lineup. Both phones are quite similar in terms of design and specifications.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hits Disney+ Hotstar on Star Wars Day

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to Disney+ Hotstar on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day. Download or stream the full movie online. With that, the Skywalker saga is complete on streaming in...

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Xiaomi Hosting an Event on April 30, Redmi Note 9 Likely to Debut

Redmi Note 9 series is getting a new member on April 30, Xiaomi announced through a teaser circulated through its social media channels.

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Ahmabad death rate higher than Mumbai, Delhi

While India records a death rate of 3.1% for Covid-19 patients, this is much higher at 4.71% for patients in Ahmedabad. Against 899 deaths in 28,622 cases in India, Ahmedabad recorded 102 deaths of 2,167 cases till Monday.

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Vivo Watch Development Tipped Again, Specifications a Mystery for Now

Vivo smartwatch has been rumoured to be in development for some time now. Back in February, Vivo Watch branding was spotted on multiple trademark websites, however, the device was never confirmed by...

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Tesla Says Cars Can Automatically Stop for Traffic Lights

After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals.

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Monday, April 27, 2020

Live: 29,435 Covid-19 cases in India; deaths 934

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million on Monday, as the US neared the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, in India, Covid-19 has risen to 29,435. 934 patients have died so far due to the disease in India, according to health ministry. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

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Amazon Ties Up With Indian Railways to Transport Essential Orders

Amazon has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Railways to transport consignments via "COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains" across the country.

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Airtel Signs $1-Billion Deal With Nokia

Nokia has secured a multi-year contract to boost the capacity of Bharti Airtel, one of India's largest mobile operators, the firm announced on Tuesday.

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Govt issues new guidelines for home isolation



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Extraction's Ambiguous Ending Is a Compromise, Director Says

Extraction - the Netflix action thriller movie with Chris Hemsworth - ends on an ambiguous ending, leaving the fate of Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) up in the air. Extraction director Sam Hargrave...

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 With Android Go Edition Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 is priced in India at Rs. 6,299 for the lone 1GB RAM + 16GB storage option. The phone has a dedicated microSD card slot that offers expansion of up to 256GB.

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Digital-Ad Downturn May Complicate Life for Google, Facebook

Demand for digital advertising is shrivelling after a decade of explosive growth amid the pandemic-fuelled downturn. That could complicate things for Google and Facebook, who for the first time may...

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Ajmal believes he got Sachin out in 2011 WC S/F

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is still not over the disappointment of missing Sachin Tendulkar's wicket in the lost 2011 World Cup semifinal against India and is now deriving solace from English umpire Ian Gould's recent assertion that the iconic batsman was indeed out.

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What's going on with North Korea's Kim Jong Un?

The first credible report that something was wrong with Kim Jong Un came from Daily NK that said he underwent a "cardiovascular surgical procedure" the previous week and was now mostly recovered. Hours later, CNN report suggested he was in "grave danger" after surgery. Other theories include that he might be in self-quarantine or got injured in a military drill.

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'US may seek damages from China over Covid'

"We are not happy with China," Trump said at a White House briefing. "We are not happy with that whole situation because we believe it could have been stopped at the source. He suggested that the US may seek damages from China.

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Amazon Defends Coronavirus Safety Efforts Amid Fresh Protests

Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant's technology employees.

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10 Indonesian TJ men held for ‘attempt to murder’

All 12 had allegedly not followed the lockdown orders and visited a few mosques, including one in Dharavi, thus attracting charges under IPC sections for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and attempt to murder, said the police.

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58 die of Covid infection, highest in a day



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Coronavirus: Centre, states wary of lifting curbs, graded easing on cards



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Lockdown: States build walls, trenches on borders



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Samsung Galaxy A21s Specifications Leaked

Samsung Galaxy A21s key specifications tipped by leakster

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Google Doodles to Feature Games to Help Deal With Stay at Home Boredom

Popular Google Doodle games: Google has updated its doodle to bring back the 2017 game Coding for Carrots to keep kids entertained during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Endgame Directors to Hold Live Re-Watch Party to Celebrate Anniversary

Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo have announced a live re-watch party for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest movie, to celebrate the first anniversary of its release. They will...

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Watch the First Trailer for Amazon's Paatal Lok

A few days after unveiling the release date, Amazon Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for Paatal Lok, its next original series from India, produced by Anushka Sharma's Clean Slate...

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Amazon, Flipkart Appeal for Relaxation of Non-Essential Items Sale Online

The gradual relaxation in e-commerce sale will help ease consumer woes while social distancing. To recall, the government had briefly issued an order to allow smartphone sales in the country after...

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Covid-19: Wuhan's L-strand behind high mortality in Gujarat?

Jayanti Ravi, principal secretary (health and family welfare), on Sunday mentioned that Gujarat’s death rate was higher compared to states such as Kerala and that it could be due to different strains of Covid-19 at work.

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Motorola Edge+ Coming Soon to India, Says Country Head

Motorola Edge+, the phone whose launch declared the company's re-entry into the flagship smartphone segment, can be expected to debut in India before long. The wait should be brief because Motorola...

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Telegram Will Add 'Secure Group Video Calls' Feature Soon

Telegram Messenger is aiming to introduce a 'secure group video calls' feature on the app this year. Telegram also announced the rollout of several other features including a search directory for...

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PM Modi interacts with CMs on Covid-19 situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a video conference with chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to the coronavirus pandemic in the country, which has been under a lockdown since March 25 to contain the spread of the virus, amid indications that the interaction would also focus on a graded exit from the ongoing lockdown.

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Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott Pivots to COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Microsoft's chief technology officer, Kevin Scott, oversees thousands of engineers and scientists working in artificial intelligence, computer science and other research.

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OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 Finally Get Android 10 - But, via Open Beta

OnePlus had promised that it would upgrade the OnePlus 5 and 5T to Android 10, and the company is now delivering on that promise. The first Android 10 Open Beta is now rolling out for the company's...

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Indian Movies Head to Streaming as Coronavirus Keeps Cinemas Shut

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping theatres shut, Indian movies have decided to release directly on streaming services. The Jyothika-starrer Ponmagal Vandhal has reportedly sold itself to Amazon...

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Covid battle: 1.2cr warriors fighting to help 130cr

Late last week, the Centre made public the details of “covid warriors” according to which 1.2 crore people — doctors (dentists and vets included), nurses, pharmacists, lab volunteers, trained health professionals, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, NSS and NCC members among others — are working to fight the pandemic. The data doesn’t include waste collectors.

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OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger Price in India Tipped

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger is expected to be priced at Rs. 3,990 but the company has not given any official statement on the same.

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How to Order Essential Goods on WhatsApp via JioMart

Reliance Jio has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number for ordering on JioMart. The new JioMart WhatsApp Order Booking Service is live in select localities of Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan for now.

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Live: PM Modi interacts with chief ministers via video conference

The total number of cases in India is now 27,892. Of these 20,835 are active cases. Overall 872 deaths have been reported in the country. Maharashtra has so far reported the highest number of cases in India. Stay with TOI for latest updates:

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Will Kim's sister outshines male rivals in NKorea

Of all the family members who could eventually take the reins from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his sister seems like the obvious choice. Kim Yo Jong, in her early 30s, has been by her brother's side at summits with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, sat behind Vice President Mike Pence while representing North Korea at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Germany Flips to Apple-Google Approach on Smartphone Contact Tracing

Germany changed course on Sunday over which type of smartphone technology it wanted to use to trace coronavirus infections, backing an approach supported by Apple and Google along with a growing...

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Pune firm plans to ready vaccine shots by Sept

Pune-based Serum Institute plans to price the proposed Covid vaccine at around Rs 1,000 per dose in India. Serum is one of the global manufacturers that is putting its weight behind an Oxford University-led consortium, which announced the start of human clinical trials on April 23.

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RBI opens special liquidity facility for MFs

In a big relief for mutual fund investors, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced a special liquidity facility (SLF-MF) of Rs 50,000 crore with a view to ease liquidity pressures on mutual funds (MFs) which have cropped up as a result of heightened volatility in capital markets due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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JioMart WhatsApp-Based Online Portal Starts Amid Lockdown

Reliance Industries started testing its online shopping portal three days after Facebook said it will invest $5.7 billion in digital assets controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

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Covid-19: Pune firm plans to ready 20-40m vaccine shots by Sept-Oct



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Top10: Will it be Lockdown 3.0 after May 3?



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50 IRS officers face probe for unsolicited hike-tax call

An annoyed government distanced itself from controversial tax proposals such as a Covid-19 cess and a wealth tax on the rich from a group of revenue service officials, not just rejecting the suggestions but also ordering an enquiry against the officers who released the report on Sunday. The prompt rebuttal was meant to stop panic among taxpayers, who are already nervous about the future with incomes under stress.

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Govt may stand guarantee for extra funds to bail out MSMEs

The government is considering a proposal to provide guarantee to businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, for accessing additional working capital at a time when cash flow is severely impacted due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Pray that we can beat virus before Eid: PM

Asking people to observe Ramzan as a time of restraint, sensitivity and service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that the pandemic would have been tackled by the time of Eid, clearing the way for the festival to be celebrated with the usual enthusiasm.

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​In big rejig, govt appoints secys to a dozen key depts

In a major top-deck reshuffle, the government on Sunday appointed nearly two dozen new secretaries, including those for economic affairs, petroleum, environment and school education, while giving a three-month extension to health secretary Preeti Sudan in the wake of Covid-19.

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Covid hotspots turning into non-hotspots: Centre

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said the coronavirus situation in the country is improving as many hotspot districts are moving towards being non-hotspot districts. The minister visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences Trauma Centre to take stock of the preparedness to overcome Covid-19, a statement from the ministry said.

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Covid: Govt trashes report proposing tax hike

A report of 50 IRS officers of the I-T department on revenue mobilisation and economic impetus to fight Covid-19 pandemic is ill-conceived, and an act of indiscipline as well as violation of service conduct rules, Finance Ministry sources said. These officers from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Association in a report suggested raising tax rate to 40 per cent for those with income above Rs 1 crore, from 30 per cent at present, and levy of wealth tax for those with over Rs 5 crore annual income.

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'Covid toll rises to 826, cases climb to 26,917'

The countrywide death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 826 and the number of cases climbed to 26,917 on Sunday, according to the Union health ministry. The country has reported 47 deaths since Saturday night, the ministry said. The total number of cases has gone up by 1,975 since the ministry last updated its data on Saturday evening.

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Help all without discrimination: RSS chief

As the country faces the coronavirus pandemic, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday cautioned against forces inimical to India's interests taking advantage of the situation, exhorted all to help those affected without any discrimination and stressed on developing a self-reliant economy.

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For 1st time, no Covid patient in Wuhan hospitals

The last patient in Wuhan was cured on Friday, reducing the number of coronavirus patients in the city to zero, said Mi Feng, a spokesperson for China's National Health Commission, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The health commission of Hubei province, whose capital is Wuhan, said that no new confirmed cases or new deaths due to COVID-19 were reported on Satuday.

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Institutions take innovation route in Covid fight

From affordable Covid-19 testing methods to robots delivering food and medicines in isolation wards, drones for sanitising large areas to UV-fitted containers for sanitising grocery items, various institutions in the country are following the innovation mantra to aid the fight against coronavirus.

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Maharashtra asks 6 states to take back 3.5L stranded migrants

Even as the first batch of 100 Sikh pilgrims stranded at Nanded’s Takht Sri Hazur Sahib during the lockdown left for their home states of Punjab, Haryana and New Delhi after a push from Punjab CM, the state’s chief secretary on Saturday asked his counterparts in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to take back 3.5 lakh migrants stuck in Maharashtra.

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Sportstars foresee new normal after mayhem

Will sports and watching sports ever be the same again in a world scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic? India's sportspersons -- current and former -- gazed into the crystal ball and predicted the future of sports once the action resumes.

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Maharashtara health minister wants Mumbai, Pune lockdown till May 18

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope advocated extending the lockdown in the containment areas in Mumbai and Pune regions, which account for 92% of the total cases in the state, till May 18.

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India's fight against Covid people-driven: PM

"India's fight against coronavirus is actually people-driven. This fight is being fought by the people and the administration together. Every citizen as a soldier is fighting this war," Prime Minister Modi said in his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address.

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Tax super-rich, Covid relief cess, says proposal

Raising the tax slab for super-rich and a Covid relief cess are among a raft of proposals that have been recommended in a policy paper prepared by 50 young tax officers which has been submitted to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Titled as FORCE (Fiscal Options and Response to Covid-19 Epidemic), the policy paper hasa string of measures to raise revenues and provide relief to the economy battered by the pandemic.

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

During British era, lockdown was paid holiday

Lockdowns may have helped in the containment of Covid-19 across the world, but not many know that a similar exercise was carried out in the princely state of Hyderabad and parts of British India to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like cholera and plague in the 19th and the early 20th centuries.

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PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' address: Key points



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How Punjab was done in by ‘super spreaders’



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Evacuation exercise gathers steam across states

As the national lockdown entered its fifth week, an unprecedented cross-country evacuation exercise to bring back migrant workers and other people stranded in different states appeared to gather momentum on Saturday with Punjab sending 80 buses to ferry back Sikh pilgrims stuck in Maharashtra and UP preparing to bring back at least 9,500 labourers from Haryana by Sunday.

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Kim's special train spotted in resort town: Report

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, amid conflicting reports about Kim's health and whereabouts.

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5 Useful Features Introduced in Android 11 Developer Preview 3

Android 11 developer preview 3 dropped earlier this week as latest and probably the last developer preview for the next version of Android. Here are the five great new features that are coming in...

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Solar-Powered Food Carts Converted to Virus Disinfection Vehicles in Kabul

Afghanistan's total number of coronavirus cases was at more than 1,200 on Friday with 40 deaths, and officials and experts have cautioned the number could rise far higher given limited testing and the...

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ICC's proposed ball-tampering law divides pacers

Shining the ball is particularly essential in Test cricket, where bowlers need to generate sideways movement with the old ball in order to stay in the game. Bowlers generally shine one side of the red cherry while keeping the other side dry in order to obtain reverse swing.

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India records lowest daily growth in Covid cases

The average doubling rate of Covid-19 cases in the country is 9.1 days as of now and from Friday 8 am to Saturday 8 am, India recorded a 6% growth in new cases, which is the lowest daily growth rate recorded since the country crossed 100 cases, the government said. This was revealed after a high-level Group of Ministers meet was held on Covid-19 on Saturday.

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Rapid antibody tests put on hold: Sources

States and Union Territories have been asked to put on hold the use of Covid-19 rapid antibody test kits till their accuracy is rechecked by the ICMR, sources said on Saturday. Teams constituted by ICMR are analysing the rapid antibody test kits, procured from two Chinese firms, to check their efficacy after some states reported that they are faulty, sources said.

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I was clueless on Test debut: Sachin Tendulkar

In his first Test in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar was up against a Pakistan pace attack of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis. Recalling the outing, he said, "Wasim & Waqar were bowling quick, and they were delivering short balls and all sorts of intimidating things they could do. I had never experienced anything like that, so the first outing wasn't a pleasant one."

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Vodafone Idea Offering 4GB High-Speed Data on 3 Prepaid Recharge Plans

Vodafone Idea has launched its double data offer on the Rs. 299, Rs. 449, and Rs. 699 prepaid recharge plans. The new launch comes just days after the telecom operator limited the double data benefits...

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US Court Approves Record $5 Billion Fine of Facebook Over Privacy

US regulators on Friday welcomed a "historic" $5 billion settlement with Facebook over data privacy as the social network said it was already implementing the provisions of the deal.

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BSNL Extends Free 'Work@Home' Broadband Plan Validity Until May 19

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the validity of its "Work@Home" promotional broadband plan until May 19. The plan, which is meant for BSNL landline customers, is available for...

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Panic buying grips Chennai, four other cities



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Centre seeks stricter lockdown in North Bengal

In a letter to chief secretary Rajiva Sinha, the central team in North Bengal, led by senior bureaucrat Vineet Joshi, said more field officers are required to monitor and provide feedback about the effectiveness of various measures undertaken by the government.

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Xiaomi Hosting an Event on April 30, Redmi Note 9 Likely to Debut

Redmi Note 9 series is getting a new member on April 30, Xiaomi announced through a teaser circulated through its social media channels.

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World's Biggest Tech Show May Have Spread Coronavirus in the US and Beyond

While researchers and scientists are busy in finding a cure of COVID-19 that has affected millions of lives worldwide, a new report has emerged online that suggests CES 2020 held in Las Vegas may have...

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Covid-19: Without lockdown, India's cases would have been nearly 9X

When PM Modi announced a total lockdown exactly a month ago, there were around 500 Covid-19 cases in India. The average daily growth in cases was 21.6% on March 24, which has since dropped to 8.1%. Had India continued to grow at 21.6%, the number of cases would have crossed 2 lakh by now.

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Ban on public gatherings in UP till June 30



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Airbnb Booking Data From China Offers Glimpse of a Rebound

Data from AirDNA, a separate analytics firm, showed the number of bookings for the week of April 13 in 10 big Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Guangzhou, were up nearly 80 percent from the week...

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Covid-19: Govt guidelines on ACs, coolers & fans

Accoding to the guidelines compiled by the Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioner Engineers (ISHRAE), a temperature between 24-30 degree centigrade should be maintained while operating ACs at home. While, a relative humidity level of 40 per cent to 70 per cent is considered to be the most suitable as it decreases problems from pathogens.

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We'll see who breaks Tendulkar's records: Lee

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee believes Virat Kohli can surpass the extraordinary feat of "god" Sachin Tendulkar. "But, how can you say someone can go past Sachin Tendulkar -- this is God here, can someone go better than God, we will wait and see," the 43-year-old said.

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Friday, April 24, 2020

MHA order on shops: What's open, what's close

In rural areas, all shops, except those in shopping malls are allowed to open. In urban areas, all standalone shops, neighbourhood shops and shops in residential complexes are allowed to open. The sale by e-commerce companies will continue to be permitted for essential goods only. The sale of liquor and other items continues to be prohibited.

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Doubling rate of coronavirus slows down further

Timely imposition of a lockdown after a ban on international air traffic helped India limit Covid-19 cases, which otherwise could have ballooned to over one lakh by now, the government said on Friday, highlighting that the situation was under control with close to 25,000 positive cases and the doubling rate now touching 10 days over the last three days.

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K'taka allows industries in 9 virus-free districts

The BSY government on Friday gave the green signal for industries to restart in nine districts unaffected by Covid-19 and, hours later, allowed the movement of labourers within the state. The additional relaxations in the extended lockdown came as life inched to normal in non-hotspots across Karnataka.

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WhatsApp Raises Group Call Limit From Four to Eight People

WhatsApp Messenger is confirmed to be doubling the number of participants allowed in group calls. With this, WhatsApp group calls will support up to 8 people, up from four supported right now.

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Apple, Google Update Coronavirus Contact Tracing Tech Ahead of Launch

Apple and Alphabet's Google on Friday updated technical details of the coronavirus contact tracing system they plan to release next month, saying new features would strengthen privacy protections...

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Facebook Takes Aim at Zoom With Messenger Rooms Launch

Facebook has unveiled a new video chat service "Messenger Rooms" where people can pop in to visit friends, aiming at users turning to the popular Zoom platform during the pandemic.

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Live: 24,506 virus cases, 775 deaths in India

The death toll due to the Covid-19 rose to 775, while the number of cases rose to 24,000 cases in India on Friday, according to the Union health ministry. Meanwhile, over 25 lakh people have now been affected by Covid-19 across the globe as per the latest figures. Stay here for all live updates

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Eros STX Wants Its Own MCU as It Looks to Hollywood, China, and Beyond

With the Eros STX merger, Eros CEO Pradeep Dwivedi and Eros Now CEO Ali Hussein talk about creating an MCU-equivalent out of ancient Indian epics, making mainland Chinese movies, and the bigger focus...

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Instacart Seeks 250,000 More Delivery Workers as Demand Surges

Instacart said Thursday it was seeking an additional 250,000 contract "shoppers" to meet soaring demands during the coronavirus lockdown.

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The Best Smarthones You Can Buy Under Rs. 25,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Best phones under Rs. 25,000 in India

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COVID-19 Test Developed by IIT Delhi Gets ICMR Nod

COVID-19 test that will significantly reduce the cost of testing, making it affordable for a large population in the country, developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has got the...

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Airtel Launches Rs. 401 Prepaid Plan With Disney+ Hotstar VIP Subscription

Bharti Airtel has expanded its prepaid portfolio by bringing the Rs. 401 prepaid recharge plan that comes bundled with the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for a year.

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Android TV vs Amazon Fire TV vs Apple tvOS: Smart TV Platforms Compared

If you prefer streaming platforms to cable and DTH TV, a smart TV or streaming device is a necessity. Which is the best platform for you? Find out in our comparison of the three most popular smart TV...

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Mumbai lockdown: More questions than answers

In a month since the lockdown against the coronavirus began, cases have soared in the state and Mumbai, raising questions about how effectively the restrictions were implemented. The state added 6,320 Covid-19 cases and reported 280 deaths, while Mumbai, which had only 41 cases on March 24, saw cases jumping 100-fold to reach 4,205 on Thursday.

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Realme 3, Realme 6 Pro Get April 2020 Security Patch, Camera Fixes, and More

Realme 3 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones have got a new update which contains the April 2020 security patch as well as some bug fixes and improvements.

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Castlevania Season 3 Did Much Better Than Season 2: Warren Ellis

Castlevania creator Warren Ellis claimed that Castlevania season 3 spent "a week or two" in Netflix's daily Top 10 feature in 40 countries, and that its viewership was higher than Castlevania...

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Most Huawei Phones Said to Receive Apple, Google's Contact Tracing Feature

Huawei has said that Apple and Google's contact-tracing feature will be able to run on most of its phones. The confirmation came after there were reports that the company's newer phones that do...

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Huawei MatePad With Kirin 810 SoC, 8-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched

Huawei MatePad tablet has been unveiled in China. The new MatePad comes as a toned-down version of the Huawei MatePad Pro 5G. Here are the prices and specifications.

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Watch the Trailer for Pokémon Season 23, Coming to Netflix US

The Pokémon Company has released the English-language trailer for Pokémon Journeys: The Series. Pokémon season 23 will be available on Netflix in the US, and Sony Pictures-owned Pop in the UK. An...

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Huawei Launches Three Nova 7-series Phones With 5G Support, Quad Cameras

Huawei Nova 7 Pro 5G, Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G, and Huawei Nova 7 5G phones have launched in China. The Huawei Nova 7 5G SE is positioned to be the most affordable of the lot while the Pro model offers the...

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OnePlus 8 Pro Display Plagued by 'Green Tint', 'Black Crush' Issues

OnePlus 8 Pro is affected by "green tint" and "black crush" display issues, some users have reported on the Web. OnePlus has confirmed a fix that will reach through an over-the-air (OTA)...

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LG Velvet Will Be Unveiled on May 7 in an Online Event, LG Confirms

LG has announced it will unveil the LG Velvet on May 7 through an online event which will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook.

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Twitter to Block Virus 5G Conspiracy Theory Tweets

Twitter is taking down comments inciting "harmful activity," specifically calls to destroy wireless equipment stemming from a conspiracy theory that linked 5G to the coronavirus.

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Google to Verify All Advertisers, and Their Location

Google said Thursday it would expand its program of verification of advertisers on its platform as part of an effort to weed out fraud and "bad actors."

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Bezos, Musk Among US Billionaires Gaining Net Worth in Pandemic: Report

The combined wealth of America's billionaires, including Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla chief Elon Musk, increased nearly 10 percent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a...

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TN govt relaxes curbs, allows job scheme, construction in villages

The state government on Thursday issued an order relaxing certain activities, including work under MGNREGA and construction activities in rural areas, in coronavirus non-containment zones across the state. It has also permitted state and central government offices to function for maintaining essential services with attendance not exceeding 33% of the total staff strength.

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Facebook Kills 'Pseudoscience' Ad Category for Targeting

Facebook has removed "pseudoscience" as an option for advertisers that want to target audiences, a category available until this week even as the world's largest social media network vowed to curb...

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Netflix Says Its Subscribers Won't Run Out of Content This Year

Netflix announced this week that it has finished filming the majority of movies and series due for release this year, playing down concerns that its flow of hit shows such as "Tiger King" could run...

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CEOs won’t be punished if staffers test positive: Govt

Dismissing fears of legal action against manufacturing facilities, including imprisonment of the CEO or temporarily sealing of the factory if an employee tests positive for Covid-19 on the premises during lockdown, the Centre on Thursday clarified that there is no such clause in the consolidated revised guidelines of April 15 and such apprehensions are ‘misplaced’.

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Covid: Mumbai can see 70,000 cases by May-end



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At 47, Sachin Tendulkar gets caught and bowled

Sachin Tendulkar is renowned for having a computer-like memory and remembers every dismissal of his. So, for a change, we decided to put the Master Blaster on the spot and get him to recall some of his memorable bowling efforts. After all, he did take a trip to Chennai's famed MRF Pace Academy to become a pace bowler.

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'Compassion absent in Centre’s response to Covid'

Congress prez Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said, “Compassion, large-heartedness and alacrity that should be forthcoming from the Centre is conspicuous by its absence." Gandhi said the govt’s response to the coronavirus outbreak has left govt with “no clear idea” on how to manage the situation after May 3. She slammed the govt for its response to Cong' suggestions.

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​UP cops track down 150 Tablighis in 48 hrs

At least 150 members of Tablighi Jamaat, including foreign participants of Nizamuddin markaz were tracked down by Uttar Pradesh police in a gruelling 48-hour surveillance mission that concluded late Tuesday taking the quarantine-and-arrest count of Jamaatis to 3,204, including 341 preachers from abroad.

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Mi 10 Lite 5G China Variant's AMOLED Display, Colour Options Confirmed

Mi 10 Lite 5G is set to launch in China on April 27. Ahead of its launch, Xiaomi has been sharing several teaser posters on its Weibo account to generate some hype for the smartphone.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Covid-19: Karnataka eases lockdown 2.0 restrictions starting today

After days of dilly-dallying, the Karnataka government said it would ease lockdown 2.0 from Thursday, allowing a range of services — from private clinics and veterinary centres to home repairs involving carpenters, plumbers, electricians and mechanics. The govt order issued on Wednesday said relaxations will not apply to Covid-19 hotspots and containment zones.

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BJP spreading communal virus: Sonia

Congress president Sonia Gandhi accused the BJP of spreading the virus of communal prejudice and hatred in the country and asserted that "grave damage" is being done to social harmony. Gandhi said this should worry every Indian and the Congress will have to work hard to repair this damage.

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North Korean capital sees 'panic buying' of food

Consumers in North Korea's capital this week have been "panic buying" food staples, causing some store shelves to empty, according to a news service that specializes in the country. The purchases may be due to stricter coronavirus measures on the way for Pyongyang and don't appear related to reports of leader Kim Jong Un perhaps being seriously ill, NK News reported.

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MIUI 12 Teased to Support Camera App Layout Customisation, More

MIUI 12 is set to launch on April 27 alongside the Mi 10 Lite 5G in China, and Xiaomi has started teasing features bit by bit. After confirming features like Dark Mode 2.0 and smart wallpaper dimming,...

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Netflix to Raise $1 Billion to Fund Original Content

Netflix said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $1 billion in debt to beef up original content, a day after the streaming pioneer doubled its own projections for new customers as stuck-at-home users...

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Redmi 10X Price and Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Redmi 10X is said to be the name of the mysterious phone that was listed on TENAA's database with model number M2003J15SC. The last week's listing had suggested some specifications of the phone.

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New Star Wars Female-Centric Series Said to Be in the Works

Lucasfilm is reportedly developing a new female-centric Star Wars series, which takes place in a different timeline than other Star Wars TV shows. Leslye Headland, the co-creator and showrunner of...

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Westworld Renewed for Season 4 by HBO

HBO has renewed Westworld for a fourth season, with just two episodes to go in the third season's run.

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93% trust Modi govt will handle crisis well: Survey

According to the IANS-C-voter Covid-19 tracker, the number of people who laid trust on the Modi govt on the first day of the lockdown was 76.8% but that has now increased to 93.5% as of April 21. The central government had imposed a 21-day nation-wide lockdown on March 25, which was later extended till May 3 in an effort to control coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid updates: 16% patients recovered in India



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Motorola Edge vs Motorola Edge+: What's the Difference?

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ were recently announced by the company via an online event. They boast impressive specifications and mark Motorola's entry into the flagship segment.

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13 New Phones You Can Buy in India Soon After Lockdown is Lifted

The OnePlus 8 series and the Apple iPhone SE (2020) were launched during the lockdown.

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Zoom Addresses Security Concerns With v5.0 App, Revamps Interface

Zoom Video Communications said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video conferencing app to better safeguard meeting data and offer protection against tampering. The new...

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Realme X50m 5G Debuts With 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 765G SoC

Realme X50m 5G has been launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone also has dual hole-punch selfie cameras.

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Realme Buds Wireless Pro Spotted on Regulator Website, Live Photos Leaked

Realme Buds Wireless Pro have been spotted on Taiwanese regulator NCC's website, hinting that the company is working on bringing new wireless earphones to the market.

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Google Says State-Backed Hackers Increasing Coronavirus Phishing Attacks

Security experts at Alphabet's Google have identified more than a dozen government-backed hacking groups using the COVID-19 pandemic as cover for phishing and malware attempts.

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Apple to Fix iPhone, iPad Flaw That Allows Hackers to Steal Data

Apple is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left millions of iPhone, iPad vulnerable to hackers.

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Beyond Blue on Apple Arcade Is for the Marine Biologist in You

The latest release in the Apple Arcade catalogue is Beyond Blue, a game that puts you in the role of a deep-sea diver. The game offers an engaging and educational approach to marine biology.

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Covid-19: China pledges help on rapid test kits

Government sources here said they will wait to hear from ICMR on whether or not the kits were faulty before they take any decision to pursue the matter with Beijing. The government is treading cautiously on the issue as it remains in the process of acquiring vital medical equipment from China in its fight against Covid-19.

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Guj goes from No. 6 to 2nd worst-hit in 5 days

The gravity of the Covid-19 outbreak continues to be grim in Maharashtra and Gujarat with the two western states accounting for more than 52% of the total 1,273 fresh recorded on Wednesday. With 229 fresh cases recorded in the last 24 hours, Gujarat on Wednesday emerged as the second-worst affected state after Maharashtra, which reported 431 new cases.

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Motorola Edge+ Price, Specifications Leaked Hours Before Launch

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ phones are expected to launch today. Hours before their official reveal, Motorola Edge+ full specifications and pricing have surfaced online, leaving little to the...

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D2h Set-Top Boxes Become Cheaper, Here Are the New Prices

D2h has slashed the prices of its HD and SD set-top boxes to entice more subscribers to its service. The Dish TV-owned satellite TV service provider has made the set-top boxes cheaper by Rs. 100.

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Oppo Reno 3A With Snapdragon 665 SoC, 48-Megapixel Primary Camera Tipped

Oppo Reno 3A smartphone tipped to come with Snapdragon 665 SoC, 48-megapixel main camera and 4,025mAh battery. The report does not specify the price.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Fortnite Finally Comes to Google Play Store After 18 Months

Fortnite has finally made its way to the Google Play Store after 18 months. Epic Games, the developers behind the game, released a statement detailing why they finally decided to do so.

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Google to Make Shopping Service Free to Merchants to Counter Amazon

Google said on Tuesday it would stop charging merchants to place products on its Google Shopping search page as it looks to win e-commerce advertising business from Amazon.com and other online...

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Nubia Play Gaming Phone Packing 144Hz Display Goes Official

Nubia Play has gone official packing a 144Hz AMOLED display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC under the hood. Nubia Play price is set at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 26,000) for the base 6GB+128B...

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Moves Ahead Six Months Before Season 2 Begins

Love Star Wars? Here's some good news: The Mandalorian season 3 is reportedly already in the works. While Disney+ has yet to announce an exact release date for The Mandalorian season 2 - it's...

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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, 3100 CPUs Launched; B550 Value Chipset Coming Soon

AMD is bringing its 'Zen 2' architecture to the low-end space with its latest Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100 quad-core CPUs.

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Reliance's JioMart to Be Backed By WhatsApp

WhatsApp is set to power Reliance Retail's e-commerce venture JioMart that will take on Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart.

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619 foreigners, most tied to Tablighi Jamaat, held for visa violations

Sixteen foreigners were arrested on Monday night under various sections of the IPC, Epidemic Diseases Act and the Foreigners Act (for violating visa rules), taking the total number of foreign nationals arrested in the country since the outbreak of Covid-19 to at least 619. Barring a few, all those arrested are linked to Tablighi Jamaat’s congregation in Delhi last month.

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Oppo A72 Reportedly Launching Soon, Design and Specifications Tipped

Oppo A72 is reported to coming soon, and ahead of that, full design and specifications of the phone have been tipped. The phone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC and pack 5,000mAh...

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Netflix Sees Record Sign-Ups During Coronavirus Lockdown

Netflix on Tuesday reported soaring profits as subscriptions surged by almost 16 million at the streaming television service during lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Venom 2 Is Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Moves to 2021

Venom 2 now has a title - Venom: Let There Be Carnage - and a new release date. Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the sequel to the 2018 Tom Hardy-starrer Spider-Man spin-off has been...

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Amazon US Workers Strike for Better Conditions During Pandemic

Hundreds of Amazon warehouse employees in the US went on strike Tuesday against what they say are unsafe working conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, organisers said.

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Coronavirus epidemic could peak in India by mid-May: Study

The coronavirus epidemic could peak in India by the middle of May and gradually peter out after that, a modelling exercise by Times Network in partnership with global consulting firm Protiviti, has predicted. The report looks at three different possibilities and suggests that India could see the number of coronavirus cases crossing 75,000 around May 22.

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Facebook to Buy 9.99 Percent Stake in Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio has announced that Facebook will make Rs. 43,574 crores investment in Jio Platforms, making the social giant the largest minority shareholder in the RIL subsidiary.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Crude crash to ease some lockdown pain for India

Black Gold has fallen from grace. And How! US crude WTI sank into negative territory for the first time in history at -$37/barrel and Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of the global oil trade, settled at 18-year low of $21.48 on Tuesday, sending traders and the global oil industry scurrying for cover.

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Live: 50 deaths reported in last 24 hours

The nationwide tally of confirmed infections neared 20,000 with new cases reported from various states and the death toll crossed 600, the Union Health Ministry officials said. The recovery rate has improved to 17.5 per cent and a record number of 705 patients were cured and discharged on Monday itself. Stay with TOI for the live updates:

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Blog: Level the field between print & tech giants



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Trump bars issue of new immigration green cards

US President Donald Trump has said that he will halt issuing of new Green Cards or legal permanent residency for the next 60 days as part of his executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the US. However, the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis, Trump said on Tuesday.

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Facebook invests $5.7 billion in Reliance Jio

Facebook Inc announced a $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Industries Ltd's telecom unit on Wednesday, making it the largest minority shareholder in Jio Platforms Limited.

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Motorola Flagship Launch Today: Motorola Edge and Edge+ Phones Expected

Motorola Edge+ and the Motorola Edge are expected to be unveiled at Motorola's live event today at 9:30pm IST. Motorola will livestream the launch of the two expected smartphones owing to the...

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Covid live: Movement between Delhi-Noida banned

The nationwide tally of confirmed infections neared 20,000 with new cases reported from various states and the death toll crossed 600, the Union Health Ministry officials said. The recovery rate has improved to 17.5 per cent and a record number of 705 patients were cured and discharged on Monday itself. Stay with TOI for the live updates:

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Xiaomi Launches Mi Display 1A Monitor With 23.8-Inch Screen

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Display 1A monitor in China. It features a 23.8-inch IPS display that offers 178 degrees viewing angles. Mijia Smart Socket 27W fast charge version has also been launched...

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At 12%, Maharashtra’s low recovery rate is intriguing, say health experts

Of the 4,666 patients in the state, 572 have recovered as of Monday, said officials. In Mumbai, the BMC said that 394 of the 3,090 affected patients have been discharged from hospitals. Yet, experts have found the rate of recovery a tad slower and even intriguing as over 72% of those infected in the state are below 50 years.

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Virus lockdown: How RBI can help revive economy

With a limited fiscal response so far, the RBI has taken the lead in providing virus relief to the economy. It's cut interest rates by 75 basis points (bps), injected more than $50 billion of liquidity into the financial system, imposed a moratorium on loan repayments and relaxed some regulations on bad loans.

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Facebook-Powered Virus 'Heat Map' Unveiled

Researchers Monday unveiled a coronavirus "heat map" powered by Facebook data which is aimed at helping track the spread of the disease and plan for reopening society.

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Monday, April 20, 2020

Can sports return before COVID vaccine is out?

Efforts are being made for some sort of normalcy to return on the field of play. But is it possible at all with a COVID-19 vaccine still possibly years away? Won't it leave athletes vulnerable against an invisible enemy? Will fans return to the stands like before? Timesofindia.com asked these questions to a host of sportspersons, former and current, as well as coaches and sports administrators.

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Virus Upends Outsourcing as Firms 'Reshore', Embrace AI

Coronavirus is permanently shaking up the global outsourcing industry as lockdowns from Bengaluru to Manila prompt firms to "reshore" jobs and, with AI, to move further away from needing humans at...

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PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update Reportedly Coming on April 24 With New Modes

PUBG Mobile is expected to be updated to version 0.18.0 on April 24 and the update will bring new modes, as well as a new version of the Miramar map.

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Xiaomi to Launch MIUI 12, Mi 10 Lite China Variant on April 27

Mi 10 Lite 5G aka Mi 10 Youth Edition is set to launch in China on April 27 - alongside MIUI 12. Xiaomi has released some teasers to reveal features ahead of the launch.

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Facebook Launches Dedicated Gaming App With Livestream Support

Facebook has launched a standalone gaming app, allowing users to create and watch livestreams of games in a challenge to Twitch.

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WhatsApp Doubles Group Calling Limit in Latest Beta on Android, iOS: Report

WhatsApp has started rolling out the anticipated increased group call limit in the latest beta versions of its chat app on Android and iPhone. The new beta versions support up to eight participants in...

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Trump temporarily suspending immigration

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday night that he will sign an executive order to “temporarily suspend” immigration into the United States, citing “the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens.”

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Warner Bros. Shuffles DC Film Slate Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The Batman, The Flash, and Shazam! 2 have been handed new release dates: The Batman on October 1, 2021, The Flash on June 3, 2022, and Shazam! 2 on November 4, 2022.

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Trump: Will sign order to suspend immigration

"In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States", Trump said in a tweet late on Monday.

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Is Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery?

The South Korean govt was looking into reports saying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was in fragile condition after surgery. An official from the National Intelligence Service, citing office rules, said the spy agency couldn't immediately confirm the report. CNN cited an anonymous US official who said Kim was in "grave danger" after an unspecified surgery.

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Curfew in Pune, 7.5 million to stay locked down

A day after Pune was declared a containment zone and sealed, the local police on Monday imposed a curfew across the city till April 27 midnight, putting further restrictions on the movement of people and vehicles and the working hours of shops selling essential items. The police stepped up their presence on the roads to ensure that 7.5 million population remained indoors.

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Zoom Bombs Make Choosing Video Apps Harder for Lockdown Chats

From easy-access models for schoolkids and casual users like House Party, Google Hangouts or Zoom to Cisco's business-focused Webex, Microsoft's Teams or San Jose-based BlueJeans, the value and...

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Live: Covid-19 positive case found in Rashtrapati Bhavan

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 590 and the number of cases climbed to 18,601 in India, with 47 deaths and 1336 new cases reported in last 24 hours. However in a positve sign, case-doubling rate in the country has slowed down to 7.5 days from 3.4 days earlier. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Top10: Silver linings in India’s Covid-19 stats



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Covid-19: 18,601 cases in India with 590 deaths

India registered more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with 1,267 reported on Monday. The total number of Covid-19 cases in the country stood at 18,601, as per reports from states at the time of going to press. The death toll stood at 590, with 35 Covid-19 patients succumbing to complications related to the infection on Monday.

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Over 1,200 new Covid cases for third day; Maharashtra, Gujarat lead count

India registered more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with 1,267 reported on Monday, but the percentage growth of the infection dipped from Sunday’s high of 10.3% to 7.3%.

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US oil rebounds, back in positive territory

US oil prices rebounded back above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude.

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Covid live: Allow 'equitable' access to future vaccines

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 559 and the number of cases climbed to 17,656 in the country on Monday, registering an increase of 40 deaths and 1,540 cases since Sunday evening, according to the Union health ministry. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Covid-19 case-doubling rate down to 7.5 days

The rate at which Covid-19 cases are doubling in India has gone up to 7.5 days from every 3.4 days before the national lockdown was imposed on March 24, underlining the impact of stringent social distancing and containment measures, officials said.

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Vijay Mallya loses UK High Court appeal in extradition case

Embattled Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Monday lost his UK high court appeal against extradition order to India in relation to charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to an alleged Rs 9,000 crore.

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Huawei Nova 7 Series Design, Specifications Tipped in Leaked Images

Huawei Nova 7 Pro, Nova 7, and Nova 7 SE, which are expected to launch on April 23, have leaked online in alleged live images.

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Live: India's new FDI rules against liberalization

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to over 500 and the number of cases crossed 17,000 in the country, according to the Union health ministry. Meanwhile, Telangana extends lockdown till May 7; no relaxation in Punjab, Delhi. Coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in Europe. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Kerala says will amend lockdown relaxation order



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Realme X3 Specifications Tipped by TENAA Listing

Realme X3 has been allegedly spotted on TENAA which shows key specifications of the phone. The Realme X50 Youth Edition is tipped to come with six cameras.

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Facebook to Launch a Dedicated Gaming App Today

Facebook is launching a dedicated gaming app today called Facebook Gaming that has a mobile-first approach for streaming games and watching content from popular creators.

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Corona Letter: Beware the online cure



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Amazon Prime Video Sets Release Dates for Bhoot, Little Women

Amazon Prime Video has announced release dates for two upcoming films in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer horror thriller Bhoot - Part One: The Haunted Ship (April 22), and Greta Gerwig's star-studded...

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Philips Drops 2020 Outlook as Coronavirus Hits First-Quarter Earnings

Dutch health technology company Philips on Monday dropped its outlook for the rest of the year, as the global coronavirus outbreak took a large bite out of its first-quarter earnings while the second...

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MTNL Will Offer More Data on FTTH Plans Until September 9

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has extended the increased fair usage policy (FUP) limit for its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) subscribers for further six months until September 9. The state-owned...

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Oppo A52 Specifications, Price Tipped Before Official Launch

Oppo A52 is tipped to be an upcoming smartphone from Oppo. The phone has appeared in the product library of China Telecom and this listing has indicated all the details about the upcoming Oppo A52.

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Oppo Find X2 Lite with Snapdragon 765G, Quad Rear Cameras Launched

Oppo Find X2 Lite launched in Portugal with 5G support, quad rear camera, and 4,025mAh battery. Here's what you need to know about Oppo's latest phone's price and specifications.

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Eros International Merges With Hollywood Studio STX Entertainment

Eros International on Saturday entered into a definitive stock-for-stock merger agreement to merge with leading independent Hollywood studio STX Entertainment.

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

Jio Extends Incoming Calls Validity for All Subscribers

Jio has extended incoming calls for all its users to support them during the coronavirus-focussed lockdown that is in place until May 3.

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Covid-19: Nearly half of India is virus-free

A good way of understanding how the coronavirus has spread in India, is to look at our districts. As of April 19, 325 of India’s 736 districts had not reported a single case.

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LG Velvet Teaser Video Shows Off Design, Confirms Snapdragon 765 SoC

LG Velvet video shows of design of the phone as well as the colour options. It also confirms the processor to be the Snapdragon 765 SoC.

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Realme Postpones Narzo 10 Series Launch in India Indefinitely

Following the government's fresh order prohibiting the online sale of electronics during the lockdown, Realme has indefinitely pushed back the launch of Narzo 10 series phones in India.

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Govt: Covid-19 situation serious in Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore

In a communication to state governments and union territories, the home ministry said there have been several incidents of violence against COVID-19 frontline healthcare professionals, complete violation of social distancing norms and movement of vehicles in urban areas. These should be stopped, it said.

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Lockdown to Have Huge Impact on Heavy Appliances Sector: Godrej

The heavy appliances sector will take a massive beating due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and the muted sales preceding it, a top official of Godrej Appliances said on Sunday

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Australia to Force Google, Facebook to Pay for News Content

Australia announced Monday it will begin forcing Google and Facebook to pay news companies for content, in a landmark move aimed at shielding traditional media from the tech giants' digital dominance.

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Auto, phone cos to remain shut, await clearance

The Union government’s plans to restart industrial activity in a staggered manner from Monday may have to wait as several states are yet to release operational guidelines to commence production. This would mean that India’s largest automotive clusters in the NCR region and Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu will remain shut for some more time.

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Coronavirus: 17,265 cases in India & 543 deaths



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Maha, Guj see huge rise in Covid-19 cases

In the biggest surge in the Covid-19 pandemic in India so far, 1,612 new cases were reported from across the country on Sunday, with Maharashtra (552), Gujarat (367) and Uttar Pradesh (179) registering their highest single-day count of fresh infections.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8, Bullets Z Wireless Price in India Revealed

OnePlus 8 price in India starts at Rs. 41,999, OnePlus 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 54,999, while the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z is priced at Rs. 1,999.

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What's allowed from April 20 and what isn't



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'Will start relaxation in non-containment areas'



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Home is new office: PM on life in Covid-19 era

The coronavirus outbreak has significantly changed the contours of professional life and these days home is the new office and internet is the new meeting room, PM Modi said on Sunday. Today, the world is in pursuit of new business models, he said adding that India, a youthful nation known for its innovative zeal, can take the lead in providing a new work culture.

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'Sale of non-essential items can impact lockdown'

Underlining that the lockdown situation was "extremely dynamic", the Home Ministry said on Sunday the decision to allow sale of non-essential items through e-commerce platforms was withdrawn after it was felt that the list of goods was extensive and may impact the curbs imposed to fight COVID-19.

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'India targeting terror launch pads along LoC'

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the Indian Army is carrying out "targeted strikes" on terror launch pads along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and eliminating the Pakistani infiltrators before they cross over to the Indian side.Singh said the armed forces are not lowering their guard at all while playing a significant role in the country's overall fight to defeat the coronavirus pandemic.

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MHA allows labourers to work within state



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Covid-19: 'More relaxations in offing if...'



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Coronavirus crisis 'biggest invisible war: Rajnath

India has put in place a robust mechanism to insulate the three services and their strategic assets from the coronavirus infection, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, assuring that the military is fully prepared to defend the the country from "adversarial forces" though it was fighting the pandemic.

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Government's New Procedure for Amazon, Flipkart to Ensure Safe Deliveries

Making the chief operating officer (COO) of firms such as Amazon and Flipkart responsible for strict implementation of social distancing and sanitisation norms and staff compulsorily downloading the...

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Indian players quick to report: BCCI ACU chief

BCCI's ACU head Ajit Singh said Indian players are well aware of the modus operandi of fixers and are quick to report anything suspect after ICC ACU head Alex Marshall said that prolonged lockdown and players using various social media platform could lead to corrupt approaches being made and people need to tread carefully.

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Virtual Mega-Concert Featuring Stones, Swift Celebrates Health Workers

A virtual concert packed with A-listers -- from The Rolling Stones to Taylor Swift to Billie Eilish -- entertained fans around the world with a show celebrating health workers, as billions shelter at...

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No proposal for reduction of pension: Centre

There is no proposal for reduction of pension and no action is being contemplated by the government in this respect, the Centre said on Sunday.

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Government Stops Sale of Non-Essential Items Through E-Commerce Platforms

The government on Sunday prohibited the sale of non-essential items through e-commerce platforms during the ongoing lockdown, four days after allowing such companies to sell mobile phones,...

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Govt revises order, stops sale of non-essentials



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Cognizant comes under cyber attack



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No sale of non-essential items through e-firms

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued an order excluding the non-essential items from sale by the e-commerce companies from the consolidated revised guidelines, which listed the exemption given to the services and people from the purview of the lockdown.

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

'Known corrupters' trying to contact cricketers

The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit head Alex Marshall has revealed that "known corrupters" are trying to build relations with cricketers by exploiting their increased presence on social media due to the coronavirus-forced halt to on-field action. No competitive match has taken place since a Pakistan Super League game on March 15 as players globally have been in lockdown.

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'30% of cases across India tied to Jamaat event'

Around 30% of the total confirmed cases of Covid-19 in India are linked to the Tablighi Jamaat event held in mid-March, the health ministry said on Saturday underlining how it contributed to the caseload of 23 states. Of 14,378 confirmed cases, 4,291 or 29.8% were linked to the congregation. Over 40,000 people connected to TJ & their contacts were quarantined.

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Live: Road, train travel just after May 3 unlikely

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to over 500 and the number of cases climbed crossed 15,000 in the country on Saturday, according to the Union Health Ministry. The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in Europe, nearly two thirds of the overall global death toll. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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'30% of cases across India tied to Jamaat event'

Around 30% of the total confirmed cases of Covid-19 in India are linked to the Tablighi Jamaat event held in mid-March, the health ministry said on Saturday underlining how it contributed to the caseload of 23 states. Of 14,378 confirmed cases, 4,291 or 29.8% were linked to the congregation. Over 40,000 people connected to TJ & their contacts were quarantined.

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Covid-19 man-made in Wuhan lab: Nobel laureate

The co-discoverer of the AIDS virus and medicine Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier has claimed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that led to the pandemic, is “man-made” as it’s the result of an attempt to manufacture a vaccine against the AIDS virus in a Chinese lab. Montagnier, however, is a controversial figure who attracted much criticism for his two research studies.

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Covid live: India's count over 15k, toll over 500

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to over 500 and the number of cases climbed crossed 15,000 in the country on Saturday, according to the Union Health Ministry. The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in Europe, nearly two thirds of the overall global death toll. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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OnePlus 8 Series New OxygenOS 10.5.4 Update Brings Live Captions: Report

The update adds full support for the Bullets Wireless Z earbuds and optimises fingerprint unlock experience when unlocking the device.

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In Netflix's Hasmukh, Vir Das Is Strangled by Everything Else

Our review of Hasmukh, the Netflix series about a comedian (Vir Das) who must kill off-stage to kill on-stage. Hasmukh release date is April 17 on Netflix. Vir Das, Ranvir Shorey part of Hasmukh cast....

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Govt tweaks FDI policy to protect domestic firms

A company or an individual from a country that shares land border with India can invest in any sector here only after getting government approval, according to DPIIT. The decision, which is likely to impact foreign investments from countries like China, has been taken to curb "opportunistic takeovers or acquisitions" of domestic firms due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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AI opens bookings on select domestic routes

Air India on Saturday announced it has opened bookings on select domestic and international routes from May 4 and June 1, respectively. "Bookings for select domestic flights for travel from May 4, 2020, and for international flights for travel from June 1, 2020 onwards are open," it stated. India has been under lockdown since March 25 to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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