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National

Will continue struggle for restoration of Article 370, resolution of Kashmir issue: Mehbooba

Srinagar: Former J&K CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, who was released from detention after 14 months, has vowed to continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370 and the resolution of the Kashmir issue.

Heavy rains lash Hyd, other parts of T'gana; mother, daughter killed in roof collapse

Hyderabad: A 40-year-old woman and her daughter died after the roof of their house collapsed at Ibrahimpatnam area here on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed several parts of Telangana.

UP govt issues guidelines for reopening of cinema halls

The Uttar Pradesh government issued guidelines on Tuesday for reopening of cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes with 50 per cent of their capacity from Thursday.

International

Trump says he feels like 'Superman' after coronavirus treatment

Washington: US Prez Donald Trump has said that he felt like a "Superman" after his experimental COVID-19 treatment and boasted about his new immunity to the disease which has claimed the lives of 216,000 Americans.

500 volunteers fighting fire on Africa's tallest mountain

Tanzanian authorities say 500 volunteers have been trying to put out a fire on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa''s tallest peak. The flames can be seen from miles away.

China and Russia win seats on UN rights council, Saudis lose

China, Russia and Cuba won seats on the UN''s premiere human rights body Tuesday despite opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records, but another target, Saudi Arabia, lost.

Supreme Court halts census in latest twist of 2020 count

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration can end census field operations early, in a blow to efforts to make sure minorities are properly counted in the crucial once-a-decade tally.

Business

Sensex drops over 200 pts in early trade; Nifty below 11,900

Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 200 points in early trade on Wednesday tracking losses in index-heavyweights HDFC twins, ICICI Bank and ITC amid weak cues from global markets.

Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks.

Glenmark Pharma launches pulmonary fibrosis treatment drug in India

Glenmark Pharma on Wednesday announced the launch of its generic version of Nintedanib (NINDANIB), used for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, in India. "Glenmark being a leader in the area of respiratory has been amongst the first to launch the branded generic version at an affordable cost for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis in India, it said in a regulatory filing.

Legal

Calcutta HC orders private schools to offer minimum 20 pc reduction in fees

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered 145 private schools here to offer a minimum 20 per cent reduction in fees across the board, while directing that non-essential charges for use of facilities not availed of will not be permissible.

Entertainment

Cate Blanchett boards Greek feature 'Apples' as executive producer

Los Angeles: Oscar winner Cate Blanchett will serve as an executive producer on Greek filmmaker Christos Nikou''s "Apples".

Billy Burke cast in Netflix series 'Maid'

"Revolution" star Billy Burke has joined Netflix''s "Maid", a dramedy series headlined by Margaret Qualley.

Park Chan-wook to soon commence shooting for his next

Popular Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will start filming his next feature later this month.

Sports

It was a close to perfect game for us: Dhoni

Dubai: Relieved and ecstatic in equal measure, CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauded his team''s "close to perfect" show in the triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad that infused fresh life into its faltering IPL campaign.

With fans in stands, Ukraine beats Spain for 1st time

Viktor Tsygankov scored shortly after coming off the bench in the second half and Ukraine defeated Spain 1-0 in the Nations League for its first-ever victory over La Roja. The nearly 15,000 fans who were allowed entry to the Kyiv Olympic Stadium celebrated loudly as Tsygankov struck the net from outside the area after a through-ball by captain Andriy Yarmolenko completing a counterattack in the 76th minute on Tuesday.

Germany fights back to draw 3-3 with Switzerland in Cologne

Germany fought back to draw 3-3 with Switzerland in another error-strewn performance in the Nations League.

GK Snapshots on 14 October 2020

1. International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2020 – October 13

2. Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes India Rich List 2020

3. President Ram Nath Kovind gives Assent to Disturbed Areas Act (Amendment) Bill in Gujarat

4. World Economic Forum shifts Annual Meeting 2021 from Davos to Lucerne

5. PM Modi Released the Autobiography of Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, Former Union Minister & Renamed Pravara Rural Education Society after Balasaheb Vikhe Patil

6. Nirmala Sitharaman Announced Rs 73,000 cr Stimulus to Boost Consumer Spending amid COVID-19 slowdown

6. UN-IGNME Launched 1st Report on Stillbirths; Stillbirth Rate Declined by 35% Since 2000

7. Microsoft, AICTE Collaborate to Skill Students, Educators in Next-Generation Technology

8. Mastercard Partners with Signzy for Global Rollout of Video KYC

9. BBNL and TCIL Selects Hughes India to provide High-Speed Satellite Connectivity to 5,000 Remote Gram Panchayats

10. India Meteorological Department to Launch Impact-Based Cyclone Warning System

11.Nilesh Shah, MD of Kotak AMC is Re-Elected as the Chairman of AMFI

Obituary

1. Charlie Moore, American 400 Hurdles Champion Passed Away at 91

2. C. M. Chang, Nagaland Minister and Former Lok Sabha MP Passed Away

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