With the Covid-19 disruptions bringing more businesses online, WhatsApp Business has reached a new milestone of 50 million monthly users globally with almost a third of them being in India, the Facebook-owned platform said on Thursday.
Minister Sellur Raju tests coronavirus positive
Minister for Cooperation Sellur K Raju has been diagnosed with Coronavirus and been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai.
Saudi Arabia limits expat repatriation plan
The Saudi General Directorate of Passports, Jawazat, has elaborated that the Awdah initiative is now available for legal residents only, Saudi online newspaper has reported.
US bans Pakistan flights over pilot concerns
The US Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to conduct charter flights to the United States, citing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerns over Pakistani pilot certifications.
UK entering severe recession: Rishi Sunak
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the country has entered a severe recession and was sorry for not helping everyone in exactly the way they would have wanted.
UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter, foul play suspected
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) killed notorious gangster Vikas Dubey in an encounter in Kanpur today after he tried to flee. Vikas Dubey attempted to escape after the UP STF vehicle transporting him to Kanpur from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh overturned in heavy rain.
CBI constitutes team to probe Sathankulam deaths
The Central Bureau of Investigation has formed a team to investigate the deaths of a father-son duo in police custody in Sathankulam in Tuticorin district.
Tamilnadu to receive heavy rains till 13 July
Heavy showers took Chennaiites by surprise last night. Met officials say that the city will continue receiving rains till 13 July.
Baby dies of coronavirus in Chennai
As many as 25 people, including a 1.5-year-old child who were undergoing coronavirus treatment died this morning in the city.