National

Serum Institute pauses COVID-19 vaccine trials in India

New Delhi: Serum Institute of India (SII) on Thursday said it is pausing clinical trials of AstraZeneca Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the country.


Induction of Rafale jets into IAF crucial considering atmosphere on border: Rajnath

Ambala: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday used a ceremony marking induction of five Rafale jets into the Indian Air Force to send a strong message to China over its belligerence in eastern Ladakh, saying national security is a major priority for India and it is determined to protect its territory.

 

Govt's skill agenda is to create workforce to match global demands: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government''s skill agenda is to create a workforce that matches the global demands and several efforts have been undertaken to enable a strong skill development ecosystem.

 

International

Assange extradition hearing paused over COVID-19 risk

London: The London hearing on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange''s extradition from Britain to the United States was suspended Thursday because one of the lawyers may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

 

Trump releases list of 20 new possible Supreme Court picks

Washington: Hoping to replicate a strategy long seen as key to his appeal among conservative voters, Prez Donald Trump announced he is adding 20 names to a list of SC candidates he's pledged to choose from if he has future vacancies to fill.

 

High alert: Deadly Northwest fires burn hundreds of homes

Deadly windblown wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest destroyed hundreds of homes in Oregon, the governor said Wednesday, warning it could be the greatest loss of life and property from wildfire in state history.

 

General says US cutting troops in Iraq to 3,000 this month

The United States is reducing its troop presence in Iraq this month from 5,200 to 3,000, the top American commander for the Middle East said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump tries to make good on his campaign promise to get America out of endless wars." During a visit to Iraq, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of US Central Command, said the reduction in Iraq reflects the Trump administration''s confidence in the ability of US-trained Iraqi security forces to handle the militant threat from the Islamic State group, which entered Iraq from Syria in 2014.

 

Business


Rupee firms up 9 paise on fund inflows, crude oil boost

Mumbai: The rupee on Thursday advanced by 9 paise to end at 73.46 to the US dollar as robust foreign fund inflows and easing of crude oil prices lifted forex market sentiment.

 

'Online video content consumption shifting to big screens from mobile devices'

Consumption of online video content is witnessing a shift from mobiles to big screens, helped by factors like affordable smart TVs and increased broadband penetration, industry experts said. This trend was quite visible in the top 20 cities during the lockdown period and it may increase further, ZEE5 India CEO Tarun Katial said.

 

European Central Bank keeps stimulus policies on hold

The European Central Bank left its key stimulus settings unchanged with almost a trillion euros (dollars) in stimulus still in the pipeline to bolster the eurozone''s rebound from the severe coronavirus shutdowns.

 

Govt approves Rs 971-cr Munger-Bhagalpur NH proj in Bihar

The government on Thursday said it has approved a Rs 971 crore highway project in Bihar.

 

Rupee rises 16 paise to 73.39 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee strengthened by 16 paise to 73.39 against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday supported by weak American currency and positive domestic equities.

 

Sensex jumps over 250 pts in early trade; Nifty tests 11,350

Mumbai: Domestic equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 250 points in early trade on Thursday led by gains in index majors Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and SBI amid positive cues from global markets.

 

Indian Oil gets USTDA support in its green tech endeavour

A US trade body has announced grant funding to the Indian Oil Corporation''s (IOC) carbon capture, utilisation and storage capacity in the Koyali refinery in Gujarat.

 

Legal

 

HC questions Arnab for running parallel investigation in Pushkar death case, asks to show restraint

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Thursday questioned Arnab Goswami for running a parallel investigation and trial in the Congress leader Shashi Tharoor''s wife Sunanda Pushkar''s death case and directed the journalist to be bound by his undertaking on showing restraint and bringing down the rhetoric while covering the matter.

 

Entertainment

Tabu to present award at TIFF Tribute Awards

New Delhi: Indian star Tabu has been announced as one of the presenters for the Tribute Awards at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The ceremony will be broadcast on September 15 during the 45th edition of the prestigious movie gala.

 

Ankita Lokhande clarifies her stance on investigation into Sushant's death

Mumbai: Actor Ankita Lokhande on Wednesday said that she has never claimed that Sushant Singh Rajput was "murdered" but wants "justice" for her "late friend" and his family.

 

HBO working on 'The Westing Game' adaptation

HBO Max is planning to adapt classic children''s novel "The Westing Game" into a series.

 

John Malkovich, Tyrese Gibson to lead 'Red 48'

Veteran actor John Malkovich and "Fate of the Furious" star Tyrese Gibson are set to feature in upcoming action movie "Red 48".

 

Sports

 

Kohli best ODI batsman currently: Smith

Manchester: Australian run-machine Steve Smith has rated his great Indian rival Virat Kohli as the best ODI batsman in world cricket currently.

 

Hazlewood hoping for 'enough red-ball cricket' before first India Test

Manchester: Aus pacer Josh Hazlewood is hoping to get enough game time in red-ball cricket before the first Test against India later this year and has expressed a desire to see the series opener being played in "lucky" Brisbane.

 

On to Game 7: Raptors survive Celtics in double-OT thriller

The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit. They trailed in the fourth quarter. And again in the first overtime. And again in the second overtime.

 

Perez to leave Racing Point, opening door for Vettel

Formula One driver Sergio Perez announced he is leaving the Racing Point team after this season, opening the door for Sebastian Vettel to replace him.

 

Brooks Koepka out of US Open with lingering injury

Two-time champion Brooks Koepka withdrew from the U.S. Open because of lingering pain in his left knee that has troubled him for most of the year.

 

GK Snap Shot On 10 Sept 2020 

 

1. Sir David Attenborough, British Broadcaster is Honoured with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

2. Cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Bhuvneshwar Kumar Became the Brand Ambassadors of Playerzpot

3. Silver Lake Set to Invest Rs.7500 Crore for 1.75% Stake in Reliance Retails
4. Vodafone Idea unveils new integrated brand identity ‘Vi’

5. Karnataka CM Launches Country’s First Integrated Air Ambulance Services

6. First World Solar Technology Summit organized by ISA and FICCI held Virtually; Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi

7. India’s child mortality rate declines from 3.4 million in 1990 to 824,000 in 2019: UN report

8. UNICEF to Lead Global Procurement, supply of COVID Vaccines

9. PayU Finance Launches First-of-its-kind Digital Revolving Credit Line called ‘LazyPlus’

10. Indian’s FY21 GDP to contract 14.8%; worst hit: Goldman Sachs

11. Northrop Grumman Named its NG-14 Cygnus Spacecraft as ‘SS Kalpana Chawla’ after Former Astronaut Kalpana Chawla

12. Delhi CM Launches Online Portal for filing of Consumer Complaints

13. Uttar Pradesh SRLM signs MoU with UN World Food Programme for take-home ration Scheme

14. Veteran filmmaker Johnny Bakshi passes away at 82

 

 

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