Tamilnadu today registered 2,146 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of persons tested positive for coronavirus infection in the State so far to 7,48,255.
Republic TV’s AVP arrested in TRP scam
Republic TV’s distribution head Ghanshyam Singh was today arrested by the Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch from his residence.
NDA ahead in Bihar & by-polls
NDA was ahead of the opposition’s grand alliance – led by Tejashwi Yadav – hours after the counting of votes began across 38 districts in Bihar.
WHO chief keen to working ‘closely’ with Biden
The World Health Organization chief welcomed efforts on Monday to strengthen the Geneva-based body through reform and said that it was looking forward to working closely with the administration of US President-elect Joe Biden.
Hong Kong lawmakers threaten to resign
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Monday that they would resign en masse from the city’s legislative council if the central Chinese government in Beijing disqualifies any of them.
Four killed in IS attack near Baghdad
Four people were killed and three others injured in an Islamic State (IS)attack near Baghdad, the Iraqi military said.
Austria arrests 30 in anti-terrorism raids
Austrian police made 30 arrests in more than 60 raids on Monday as part of an anti-terrorism operation, but there was no link to a deadly attack in Vienna a week ago in which a convicted jihadist killed four people, prosecutors said.
AEPC launches virtual platform for exporters
Apparel exporters’ body AEPC on Monday said it has launched a virtual platform for traders to exhibit their garments round the year as holding physical exhibitions at global level has become difficult due to travel restrictions on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
RailTel gets Sebi’s go-ahead to float IPO
State-owned RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has received capital markets regulator Sebi’s go-ahead to raise Rs 700 crore through an initial share-sale.




