Tamilnadu today registered 471 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of persons tested positive for coronavirus infection in the State so far to 8,41,326.
Joe Root goes strong, England takes command over India at Chepauk
England continued their domination over India and stretched their innings to 423 for 4 to be in the driver’s seat on the second day of the opening Test of the four-match series here today.
UN will seek to unite world, reverse Myanmar coup: Chief
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged Friday that the United Nations will do everything it can to unite the international community and create conditions for the military coup in Myanmar to be reversed.
Chakka Jam: Farmers block highways
The three-hour nationwide ‘chakka jam’ blockade of national and state highways — by farmers protesting against the Centre’s farm laws started with a high alert in Delhi today.
Walmart lawsuit against US over opioids dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed Walmart Inc’s lawsuit seeking to preemptively block the U.S. government from blaming the world’s largest retailer for its alleged role in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis.
Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote
The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that’s a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans.
26 people killed in Afghan clashes
At least 26 people were killed during clashes between security forces and Taliban militants in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province on Friday, a top official confirmed.
Patron of Suu Kyi’s NLD party arrested
U Win Htein, patron of former Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party, has been arrested in the wake of the military coup in the South Asian country, a top official said on Friday.
Maldives’ economic recovery to take 2 years: President
Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih said that it would take up to two years for the island nation to revive its pandemic-hit and tourism-dependent economy.