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UP Madarsa Board Result 2020 to be declared today at 1 pm

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The UP Madarsa Board result will be announced today around 01:00 pm on the Board's official website -madarsaboard.upsdc.gov.in. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/38iMNLi

An open letter to Prakash Javadeker

Dear Prakash Javadekarji, May I call upon your attention to a rather peculiar phenomenon that occurred early this month in your home state of Maharashtra, which is already reeling under the impact of Covid pandemic.... from Times of India Opinion https://ift.tt/3ghmBns

Pak’s ‘use & throw’ policy renders Geelani irrelevant

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Recycling of beer and IMFL bottles to draw purchase tax: SC

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Open for all: Now, get online BSc degree from IIT-M without JEE

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Pak’s ‘use & throw’ policy renders Geelani irrelevant

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France voices its support for India in ‘difficult’ times

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Better education of women helped push total fertility rate down

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48% of people got medical care before death in 2018: Report

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More people received medical care before death in 2018 as compared to five years ago, the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2018 said. The report showed in 2018, in nearly 48% deaths, the deceased had received medical attention either at a govt hospital or a private facility. In 2018, in nearly 48% deaths, the deceased had received medical attention either at a government hospital or a private hospital. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BOHbMR

Covid: Delhi Dy CM's exclusive interview with TOI

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Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says the number of positive Covid cases in Delhi only reflect how testing has been ramped up. The number of people recovering has gone up and a large number of beds were vacant. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3idTBPf

Data shared by Delhi govt shrinks as cases rise

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The Covid-19 data put out by Delhi government has been steadily shrinking over the past couple of months and its daily bulletins have been marked by inconsistencies in format and content. Starting April 30, the amount of information has come down though cases and deaths have grown rapidly. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gdbOuf

SDMC may allow open-air dining in restaurants

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Taking a cue from European countries, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) is planning to allow open-air restaurants in the areas falling under its jurisdiction. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gdbVWH

80-yr-old’s decomposed body found in Malviya Nagar

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The decomposed body of an 80-year-old woman was recovered from her apartment in Malviya Nagar on Monday after neighbours informed the cops of a foul smell emanating from the flat from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3iguJWU

Judge temporarily blocks tell-all book by Trump's niece

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A tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece cannot be published until a judge decides the merits of claims by the president's brother that its publication would violate a pact among family members, a judge has said. The bookhas been written by Trump's brother's daughter, Mary Trump. An online description of it says it reveals "a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse." from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vy0Esd

PLA puts up signage, China map on Ladakh's bank

After physically occupying an almost 8-km stretch of what India considers its territory on the north bank of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has created a massive signage in the area to claim it as Chinese land. Located between Finger-4 and Finger-5, the 80-metre-long signage is in the shape of inscriptions and is designed to be visible from the air and capable of being picked up by satellites. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38eYAdK

Gas explosion at clinic in Iranian capital kills 19

An explosion from a gas leak in a medical clinic in northern Tehran killed 19 people, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department told state TV that the toll had risen to 19 from 13. State-run IRNA news agency also quoted Maleki as saying the dead included 15 women and four men. Maleki added that firefighters had rescued 20 people. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NFxovc

India gets its wettest June in 12 years

India experienced its wettest month of June in 12 years with 18% above-normal rainfall on the back of timely monsoon onset and its swift advance across the country. Central India, as well as east and northeast, have received the heaviest showers. India received 196.2mm of rain during the month, highest since 2008, when 202mm was recorded during the month, as per IMD. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dRVXQ5

Party rivals mount fresh pressure on Oli to quit

Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli has come under immense pressure to resign from within the ruling Nepal Communist Party, including from former PM Prachanda. According to Nepal media reports, Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal and Bamdev Gautam demanded that Oli quit at a meeting on Tuesday. Oli has gone on record to say that India has been behind the effort to unseat him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YPBNCl

Visa processing for UK to resume from July 6

Visa processing for United Kingdom will resume in India next Monday (July 6) in a phased manner. According to VFS Global, UK visa application centres in Delhi, south Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru (Global Tech Park), Chandigarh, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata and Pune will open from July 6. Chennai centre reopening that day is subject to local lockdown conditions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31rYPAS

India gets its wettest June in 12 years

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India experienced its wettest month of June in 12 years with 18% above-normal rainfall on the back of timely monsoon onset and its swift advance across the country. Central India, as well as east and northeast, have received the heaviest showers. India received 196.2mm of rain during the month, highest since 2008, when 202mm was recorded during the month, as per IMD. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3dRVXQ5

Party rivals mount fresh pressure on Oli to quit

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Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli has come under immense pressure to resign from within the ruling Nepal Communist Party, including from former PM Prachanda. According to Nepal media reports, Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal and Bamdev Gautam demanded that Oli quit at a meeting on Tuesday. Oli has gone on record to say that India has been behind the effort to unseat him. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YPBNCl

Gas explosion at clinic in Iranian capital kills 19

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An explosion from a gas leak in a medical clinic in northern Tehran killed 19 people, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department told state TV that the toll had risen to 19 from 13. State-run IRNA news agency also quoted Maleki as saying the dead included 15 women and four men. Maleki added that firefighters had rescued 20 people. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NFxovc

Judge temporarily blocks tell-all book by Trump's niece

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A tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece cannot be published until a judge decides the merits of claims by the president's brother that its publication would violate a pact among family members, a judge has said. The bookhas been written by Trump's brother's daughter, Mary Trump. An online description of it says it reveals "a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vy0Esd

NHAI servers, phones go down for 24 hours after virus attack; probe on to determine source

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The systems of India’s highway authority were hit by a severe ransom ware attack on Sunday resulting in all servers, email and IP phone system, which use internet protocol, going dead for nearly 24 hours. ​​​​Sources said the virus attack could have compromised the NHAI’s data and information and a detailed diagnosis is being conducted to find out what happened, the source of attack and the consequences. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZkB1MH

Illegal travel: Mumbai cops seize 16K vehicles

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Heavy congestion and delays were reported in several parts of the city on Monday as the police put up checkposts and impounded over 16,000 vehicles—perhaps unprecedented in a single day—for travel without valid reasons. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/31vooRE

Curbs on travel in MMR, shop timings

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The Maharashtra government on Monday announced extension of the lockdown across the state till July from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZjVQaR

Don’t cut power over June bills, says MERC

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With several people, both celebrities and common man, complaining about inflated electricity bills for June, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed power utility firms MSEDCL, Adani Electricity, Tata Power and BEST not to disconnect supply to consumers till their grievances are redressed. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3g7z1Os

Use Marathi or risk pay hike freeze, officials told

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All state government offices must use Marathi for official communication and officials who fail to adhere to this rule face a year’s delay in getting their increment, said a circular issued on Monday by the general administration department, headed by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZnacaE

Over 3,000 deaths added to Mumbai's toll this mnth

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Over the last two weeks, civic ward-level officials have been given the task of calling up the kin of dozens of deceased Covid-19 patients and verifying whether they have passed away. While in most cases, they have received an affirmative reply, there have also been instances of the deceased patient not belonging to their ward or even of being alive. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/31tgmZp

Covid, reviving economy top prios for chief secy

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Sanjay Kumar, 59, takes over the reins of the state bureaucracy from outgoing chief secretary Ajoy Mehta, on Tuesday, at a critical juncture. The state is in the grip of a pandemic, economic activity has slowed down and the debt burden has crossed the Rs 5.02-lakh crore mark. An IAS officer of the 1984 batch, Sanjay Kumar speaks to Prafulla Marpakwar on the challenges ahead and his plans to tackle them. Sanjay Kumar, who is due to retire on February 28, 2021, has a tenure of eight months unless he gets an extension like most of his predecessors. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BNUGMM

HRD ministry wants Rs 2,300cr more for edu sector

In the backdrop of Covid-19, the HRD ministry projected a requirement of Rs 2,306.4 crore for the development of online courses/ programmes over five years. The ministry also presented a requirement of Rs 55,840 crore for providing ICT facilities to 3.10 lakh government schools. The government also proposed providing digital devices to 40% of the students in higher education. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwkfsF

HRD ministry wants Rs 2,300cr more for Covid-hit edu sector

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In the backdrop of Covid-19, the HRD ministry projected a requirement of Rs 2,306.4 crore for the development of online courses/ programmes over five years. The ministry also presented a requirement of Rs 55,840 crore for providing ICT facilities to 3.10 lakh government schools. The government also proposed providing digital devices to 40% of the students in higher education. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwkfsF

ED to question Patel today again in Sandesara case

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2k Delhi health workers Covid-infected, 18 dead

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There is no work from home for them, and they encounter the Covid-19 virus in its most mild to virulent form every day. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3dO8uUO

Covid-19: Delhi’s first plasma bank in two days

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Following reports of people scouting around for convalescent plasma for their friends and family members infected with the novel coronavirus, Delhi government has decided to help them by opening a plasma bank. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NI2Tok

Wholesale tomato price soars to Rs 60 in Delhi

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The wholesale price of tomato shot up to Rs 60 on Monday in some parts of the city due to widening gap between the demand and supply. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eLG5jA

Delhi crosses 85k-mark with over 2k fresh cases

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Delhi’s Covid count crossed the 85,000 mark with 2,084 more people testing positive for the infection on Monday. The death toll touched 2,680, authorities claimed. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eLJ8Z8

Finish survey in sealed zones by July 6: MHA

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The home ministry has asked authorities in Delhi to complete the door-to-door survey of all containment zones in the city from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BpStXU

US ends sensitive defence exports to Hong Kong: Mike Pompeo

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The United States said Monday it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, no longer treating the financial hub separately from China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was taking the measure due to China's push forward with a security law that Hong Kong activists say will curb the city's freedoms. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vuz673

US ends sensitive defence exports to Hong Kong: Mike Pompeo

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The United States said Monday it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, no longer treating the financial hub separately from China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was taking the measure due to China's push forward with a security law that Hong Kong activists say will curb the city's freedoms. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vuz673

Maha, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop the surge of Covid-19 cases — with stricter norms in the Mumbai and Chennai regions. The Karnataka government has also indicated that it will bring back from July 7 harsher measures such as banning the entry and exit of people from high-risk districts from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ihalVs

LAC sat images show helipad expansion by China

Fresh satellite images show that China has expanded its heliport located 21.3 km north east from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Pangong Tso area. The images show that no new heliport has been constructed. ​​​Latest satellite images show that China has revamped another old helibase and new infrastructure has been added in Pishan County, 176 kilometres north of Galwan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VLGEmb

Covid +ve can donate blood only after 28 days of discharge: Govt

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To ensure safe functioning of blood transfusion services, the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) under the health ministry has issued the second set of national guidelines in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. ​​As per fresh guidelines, blood can be collected from a person who tested positive and recovered after 28 days of discharge from a treating facility or 28 days after home isolation ends. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NHTJsc

Maharashta, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31

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Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop the surge of Covid-19 cases — with stricter norms in the Mumbai and Chennai regions. The Karnataka government has also indicated that it will bring back from July 7 harsher measures such as banning the entry and exit of people from high-risk districts from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ihalVs

Repatriation flight goes empty to China

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India, Bhutan launch 1st joint hydel project

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Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs

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UK considers first local lockdown

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Remembering The Villain’s Den

Among the many things that have vanished from Hindi films as our tastes have become more multiplexed, is the villain’s den. Going through some old Hindi movies while assiduously working from home, one was struck... from Times of India Opinion https://ift.tt/3eFKwMU

Adversities are stepping stones to success: PM

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‘Spices that boost immunity linked to India’

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For India, adversities are stepping stones to success: PM

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SC holds special Sunday hearing in Rajasthan exam case

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Nude pics, video chats, no kiss: SOPs for sex workers

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Russian army museum showcases bravery of soldier from Pithoragarh during WWII

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Delhi's senior Covid frontline doctor dies

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A senior anaesthesiologist and professor at the forefront of Covid treatment at Lok Nayak Hospital succumbed to the virus on Sunday, sending shockwaves among the city’s medical fraternity. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NGr9ak

Covid: Sealed areas in Delhi up from 280 to 417

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Within two days of Delhi government beginning its exercise to redraw the boundaries of the containment zones to fight novel coronavirus, the number of sealed areas in the capital jumped by 50% on Sunday. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZfQmhv

Ghaziabad: Builder missing, kin suspect kidnap

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A 36-year-old project manager with a Ghaziabad-based construction company went missing on his way back home from his Patel Nagar office on Friday night. His Toyota Innova Crysta was found 100km away in Muzaffarnagar. Police said there were blood stains on the back of the driver’s seat. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BJWbM6

NDMC colony in Sarojini Nagar now a red zone

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Sections of blocks C & D in Sarojini Nagar’s Palika Awas area were declared containment zones on Sunday after five people tested positive for the novel coronavirus. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/388enLv

Blood donation is passe: RWAs now seek plasma

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Instead of inviting volunteers at blood donation camps, these days Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWA) have been focusing on encouraging people who have recovered from Covid-19 to donate their plasma. from Delhi News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/3idRdYq

‘China can’t treat SCS as its maritime empire’

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Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to ‘visionary leader’

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Government border roads order to stock up LPG sends J&K into a tizzy

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India, Japan conduct naval exercise amid China row

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Nepal row catches footballers offside

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For grid safety, India to check equipment for malware: Govt

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PM Cares got donations from Chinese companies: Congress

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Did China send MMA fighters to border before recent clashes?

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Government OKs Rs 1,700 crore more for border roads

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Damaging monuments now punishable, President signs order

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Facebook to censor hate speech, even those posted by politicians

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Mum's share in Maha's daily caseload dips to 25%

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When the Covid-19 outbreak started in early March, most cases were confined to Mumbai, which has high population density and vast slum pockets. But the city’s share in the state’s daily caseload has reduced considerably over the past few weeks. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2CHmzGI

'Rain relief likely in Mumbai from next week'

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Mumbaikars can expect relief from sultry weather from the coming week as officials expect “on and off showers” to resume on June 29. The intensity is likely to increase around July 3-5, weathermen said. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YCgbJu

Return of migrants: 8 trains to Mumbai from UP

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Occupancy data of trains to Mumbai from states that provide the bulk of the migrant workforce shows migration is gaining pace, as economic activity gradually picks across various sectors. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3g8zLTF