Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Vivo S6 vs Vivo S5: What's the Difference?

The Vivo S6 is the company's newest addition to the Vivo S series of smartphones. It supports 5G and has an octa-core processor.

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WWE Network Is Coming to SonyLIV Thanks to New Five-Year Deal

WWE and Sony Pictures Networks India have renewed their partnership for another five years. That means WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, WWE NXT, and WWE specials will stay on Sony's bouquet of TV channels in...

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WhatsApp Moves Closer to Letting You Use Same Number on Multiple Phones

WhatsApp reportedly has been working on multi-device support for a while now. The feature was spotted in the beta version of WhatsApp for iPhone in November last year, and traces of it being in...

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David Hockney shares exclusive art from Normandy, as 'a respite from the news'

The artist, who's in lockdown in Normandy, shares 10 soothing paintings of the springtime.

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"Not At War. Sailors Don't Need To Die": US Captain On COVID-19-Hit Ship

The captain of the U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, in a blunt letter, has called on Navy leadership for stronger measures to save the lives of his sailors and stop the spread of the...

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Facebook Feature Lets People Reach Out for Help in Pandemic

Facebook on Tuesday activated a feature allowing people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to reach out for help from their community.

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COVID-19 Deaths In US Cross 4,000, More Than Double In 3 Days: Report

The total US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 4,000 early Wednesday, more than double the number from three days earlier, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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"To Prevent Rebound": China Bans Big Events To Curb Second COVID-19 Wave

Sports bodies in China have been banned from organising events that will draw large crowds until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, the country's National Sports Bureau said in a...

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Xerox Ends Hostile Bid to Buy HP Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

Xerox on Tuesday dropped its unwelcomed bid to buy computer and printer maker HP for about $36 billion, blaming market turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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From Money Heist to Modern Family, TV Shows to Watch in April

Money Heist season 4, Modern Family season 11 finale, Four More Shots Please! season 2, Fauda season 3, Panchayat TVF, Defending Jacob, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,...

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Vivo S6 With 5G Support, Quad Rear Cameras, 4,500mAh Battery Launched

Vivo S6 is official in China, and the phone comes with Exynos processor and a quad camera setup at the back. The phone has a waterdrop-style notch display, and it packs a large 4,500mAh battery...

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China Ground Zero Lockdown May Have Prevented 70,000 Virus Cases: Experts

China's decision to lock down the city of Wuhan, ground zero for the global COVID-19 pandemic, may have prevented more than 700,000 new cases by delaying the spread of the virus, researchers said...

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Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, California Plans To Release 3,500 Prisoners

The prison system in the largest US state of California plans to release about 3,500 non-violent inmates early to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 illness, officials said Tuesday.

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Musk Offers FDA-Approved Ventilators Free of Cost to Hospitals

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday the company has extra FDA-approved ventilators that can be shipped free of cost to hospitals within regions where the electric carmaker delivers.

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28 Students Who Returned To US After Mexico Spring Break Have Coronavirus

Twenty-eight students who returned to Texas after spring break at Mexico's Cabo San Lucas beach resort have tested positive for coronavirus, although Mexican officials pushed back against the...

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Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Buttler Auctions WC Final Shirt To Raise Funds In Fight Against COVID-19

England's Jos Buttler is auctioning the shirt he wore in last year's dramatic World Cup final win in support of hospitals treating the coronavirus.

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Saudi Arabia Asks Muslims To Defer Hajj Plans Over Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia's hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.

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6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits US State Of Idaho

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the western US state of Idaho on Tuesday with no immediate reports of damage or fatalities.

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Meghan's Homecoming To Los Angeles, Prince Harrry Plunges Into Unknown

Every starry-eyed ingenue arriving in Los Angeles faces the same question: how to catch that big break in Hollywood? For Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, it's far more complicated.

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865 COVID-19 Patients Dead in 24 Hours In US, Highest In One Day: Report

The coronavirus pandemic killed a record 865 people in the United States in the 24 hours until Tuesday evening, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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Jay Blades: From repairing lives to hosting TV hit The Repair Shop

Jay Blades, host of BBC One's surprise hit The Repair Shop, never aimed for a career on screen.

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US Planning To Impose Ban On Travel From Brazil, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is strongly considering a ban on travel from Brazil, where his close ally Jair Bolsonaro dismisses the danger of the coronavirus.

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Poco F2 May Not End Up Being a Rebranded Redmi K30 Pro

Poco F2 launch in India was teased by the brand's General Manager C Manmohan during a virtual fan meet on Monday. Manmohan also reportedly quashed that rumours that indicated that Poco F2 would be a...

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Airbnb to Pay Hosts $250 Million for COVID-19 Cancellations

Airbnb on Monday said it is devoting $250 million to help would-be hosts survive financial losses from refunds given to guests who cancelled travel plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Warner Shaves Head To Show Support To Medical Staff, Asks Kohli To Follow

David Warner shared a time-lapse video on Instagram of him shaving his head as a gesture of support to medical staff working amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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AI Tool Predicts Which Coronavirus Patients Get Deadly 'Wet Lung'

Researchers in the US and China reported Monday they have developed an artificial intelligence tool that is able to accurately predict which newly infected patients with the novel coronavirus go on to...

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Ponting "A Different Ballgame Altogether": Rohit On His Favourite Coach

Rohit Sharma was on an Instagram live chat with Kevin Pietersen and spoke highly of Ricky Ponting.

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Honor 30S With Kirin 820 5G SoC, 64-Megapixel Camera Goes Official

Honor has launched a new phone called the Honor 30S that packs a quad rear camera setup and is powered by the new Kirin 820 5G SoC.

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Internet Curbs in Kashmir Hamper Coronavirus Fight

Dr Suhail Naik, president of the main doctors' association in Kashmir, said education drives seen elsewhere in India about the symptoms of the virus are impossible to run in the region.

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Netflix Renews Castlevania for a Fourth Season

Netflix renewed its video game series adaptation Castlevania for a fourth season, just over three weeks after the release of the third season earlier in March.

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NZ Cricketer Brutally Shuts Down Troll Who Asked Him When He Was Retiring

Mitchell McClenaghan shut down a troll who was getting a little too cheeky on Twitter.

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Microsoft Says Skype Users Surge 70 Percent Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The number of people using Microsoft's Skype video calling system has surged by 70 percent in a month to 40 million people presently, as more individuals stay home due to the coronavirus outbreak, the...

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Microsoft Is Replacing Office 365 With Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 will replace Office 365 on April 21, the Redmond company announced through an online briefing on Monday. Microsoft also announced Teams for consumers and a Family Sharing app.

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Amazon Fires Employee After Protests Over Virus Fears In US

Amazon warehouse employees and Instacart delivery workers joined protests Monday to press safety demands, highlighting the risks for workers on the front lines of supplying Americans largely...

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Recession To Hit Developing Nations, May Spare China, India: UN Report

The world economy will go into recession this year with a predicted loss of trillions of dollars of global income due to the coronavirus pandemic, spelling serious trouble for developing countries...

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Money Heist, Extraction, The Departed, and More on Netflix in April

Money Heist season 4, Chris Hemsworth in Extraction movie, Ana de Armas on Netflix, The Departed, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Vir Das' Hasmukh, Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill, Mindy Kaling's Never Have I...

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US Coordinating With India To Arrange Return Of Stranded Citizens

The Trump administration is coordinating with the Indian government to evacuate stranded American citizens from India who have expressed interest to return to the US, a top official in Washington has...

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US Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 3,000, Over 1.6 Lakh Infected

The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic passed 3,000 on Monday, according to the running tally compiled by the Johns Hopkins University, with more than 163,000 confirmed cases.

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Airbnb To Pay Hosts $250 Million For Cancellations Due To Coronavirus

Airbnb on Monday said it is devoting $250 million to help would-be hosts survive financial losses from refunds given to guests who cancelled travel plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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H-1B Workers Seek Extension Of Post-Job Loss Limit From 60 To 180 Days

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians,...

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Facebook, Twitter Remove Brazilian President's Video On Virus Quarantine

"We remove content on Facebook and Instagram that violates our terms of use, which do not allow misinformation that could cause physical harm to individuals," Facebook said in a statement in...

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Virus May Cut China's Growth Rate By Half: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.

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G20 Ministers Agree To Keep Markets Open, Tackle Supply Disruptions

Trade ministers from the Group of 20 major economies agreed on Monday to keep their markets open and ensure the continued flow of vital medical supplies, equipment and other essential goods as the...

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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase

A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.

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How ISP Engineers on the Ground Are Keeping You Connected

ISPs and telcos including Airtel, ACT Fibernet, Excitel, Reliance Jio, and Spectra have also brought various upgrades to their existing systems to keep the Internet up and running for the masses in...

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OnePlus Confirms It Will Bring Always-On Display Feature

OnePlus has assured users that it will be bringing Always-On display as a feature for its devices in future software updates. It could also be seen on the OnePlus 8 series of devices, expected to...

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Celebrities, Please Stop Spreading Misinformation on Social Media

The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading like wildfire around the world, so too has the misinformation and fake rumours about the disease on social media platforms.

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WhatsApp Limits the Length of Status Videos to 15 Seconds in India

WhatsApp has implemented a cap of 15 seconds for videos users can upload and share as their status story in India.

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Watch the trailer for TVF's Panchayat, out in April on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video and The Viral Fever (TVF) have revealed their second series collaboration in Panchayat. Amazon has announced an April 3 release date for Panchayat and unveiled a trailer for...

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Apple Watch Series 6 Tipped to Feature Touch ID, Blood Oxygen Detector

Apple's rumoured device, the Apple Watch Series 6 will reportedly come with blood oxygen detectors and Touch ID. It will also come with watchOS 7 but that the aforementioned software will not be...

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

'Heartbroken' Virat, Anushka Pledge Support To COVID-19 Relief Funds

With the coronavirus pandemic creating misery for the people of India, Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma decided to chip in.

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European Hospitals Turn To Snorkel Masks To Ease Respirator Overload

As hospitals face an overload of COVID-19 patients struggling to breathe, innovative medical staff are turning to snorkelling masks from sports stores to stop their lungs collapsing.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Specifications, Colour Variants, and More Leaked

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro specifications have leaked suggesting 30x digital zoom for the OnePlus 8 Pro and a triple camera setup for the OnePlus 8.

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On This Day In 2011, India Beat Pakistan In World Cup Semi-Finals

Sachin Tendulkar scored a crucial 85 as India beat Pakistan by 29 runs in the 2011 World Cup semi-final.

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Watch a Rick and Morty Anime Short as You Wait for Rest of Season 4

While the second half of Rick and Morty season 4 still doesn't have a release date, Adult Swim gave us a surprise short film over the weekend called "Samurai & Shogun", which as you can expect,...

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Indian-Americans Set Up Helpline For Members Hit By Virus Outbreak

Several eminent Indian-American groups in the US have raised funds and deployed volunteers to help community members, including first responders, health workers, students and labourers in America and...

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SoftBank-Backed OneWeb Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan, Cuts Jobs

OneWeb, the satellite operator backed by Japan's SoftBank Group, said it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue a sale of its business and and has cut its workforce amid the coronavirus...

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Twitter Removes Two Bolsonaro Tweets Questioning Virus Quarantine

Two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in which he questioned quarantine measures aimed at containing the novel coronavirus were removed Sunday, on the grounds that they violated the social...

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Twitter Removes Brazilian President's Posts Questioning Virus Quarantine

Two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in which he questioned quarantine measures aimed at containing the novel coronavirus were removed Sunday, on the grounds that they violated the social...

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"General Motors Doing Fantastic Job": Trump's Abrupt Praise For Automaker

President Donald Trump, who excoriated General Motors Co on Friday and invoked emergency powers to compel the production of badly needed ventilators to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, has abruptly...

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Coronavirus: Why people are singing in their toilets

Actor Paul Cooper started the toilet challenge after his son contracted coronavirus.

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Jack Monroe: Coronavirus cookery for the culinary clueless

Food writer Jack Monroe has been sharing top tips for people who are new to cooking.

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Prohibitory Orders In Kerala District, Day After Migrant Workers Stage Protest

Prohibitory orders under section 144, CrPC were issued in Kottayam district on Monday, a day after a village near Changanassery saw a massive protest by hundreds of migrant workers, violating the...

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"Have To Release Those Ventilators": Trump Accuses Hospitals Of Hoarding

President Donald Trump accused hospitals on Sunday of hoarding ventilators that are in scarce supply across the United States as the coronavirus spreads, adding any hospitals not using the devices...

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China Defends Against Incoming Second Wave Of Coronavirus

A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday,...

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Grammy-Winning Singer John Prine In "Critical" Condition With Coronavirus

Grammy-winning American singer John Prine has been hospitalized for coronavirus and is in "critical" condition, his family said Sunday.

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Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.

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Getting Better: China's New Coronavirus Cases Trend Lower

China reported 45 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Saturday, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travelers from overseas, the country's health authority said on...

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Former Australia Spinner Weighs In On MS Dhoni Retirement Talk

Brad Hogg complimented MS Dhoni on an "entertaining career" and said people should enjoy what he has accomplished.

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Sri Lanka Reports First Death Due To Coronavirus

Sri Lanka has recorded its first death due to coronavirus, a 65-year-old diabetic man. The man, who was being treated for the deadly viral infection at Colombo''s Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH),...

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"Feeling So Much Better": Justin Trudeau's Wife Recovers From Coronavirus

Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, the wife of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has recovered from the novel coronavirus, she said Saturday.

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"My Tiny Bit": Ajinkya Rahane Contributes To Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

Ajinkya Rahane joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina who have donated funds in the country's fight against coronavirus pandemic.

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Australia Announces $100 Million To Fight Virus-Related Domestic Violence

Australia on Sunday announced a nearly US$100 million boost in funding to tackle domestic violence after support services reported a spike in coronavirus-related family abuse.

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Medical Schools In US Mull Early Graduation To Meet Growing Demand For Medicos

A CNN report said at least 69 students at the NYU medical school want to graduate three months early to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

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On This Day 5 Years Ago, Australia Beat New Zealand To Win 5th World Cup

Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets at the MCG to win their fifth World Cup title on this day in 2015.

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Steve Smith Free To Captain Australia Again After Leadership Ban Ends

Coach Justin Langer last year praised Tim Paine's leadership as "brilliant" and said Steve Smith may not want the "burden" of captaincy on top of batting pressures.

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Pujara Spends "Quality Time" With Family Amid COVID-19 Pandemic. See Pics

The BCCI took to twitter to reveal how India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is spending time at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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With 42 Corona Cases, Tamil Nadu To Launch Massive Containment Drive Today

Tamil Nadu will launch a Corona Containment Drive today in a bid to break the coronavirus spread as the number of positive cases in the state rose to 42.

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World's Largest Glove Maker Expects Shortage As Coronavirus Fight Spikes

Malaysia's Top Glove Corporation Bhd, which makes one in every five gloves globally, expects a product shortage as demand from Europe and the United States spikes because of the widening coronavirus...

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"We're Home Now...": Tom Hanks Shares Health Update After Returning To US

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson gave their first health update on Saturday (local time) since returning to the United States.

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Federal Prisoner Becomes First US Inmate To Die From Coronavirus

Patrick Jones, a 49-year-old prisoner in Louisiana who was serving a 27-year prison term for a drug charge, became the first federal inmate to die from COVID-19, the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)...

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No Air, Train Travel For People With COVID-19 Symptoms: Justin Trudeau

Canada will not allow anyone displaying symptoms of the COVID-19 respiratory illness to board domestic flights or inter-city passenger trains, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday, the...

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"Stay Home, Save Lives": Boris Johnson, In Isolation, Writes To Britons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, will write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home.

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Samsung Galaxy M11 Alleged Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

A new leak has surfaced online, claiming to bring us another look at this upcoming Samsung smartphone. The leak includes various official-looking renders of the Galaxy M11 as well as the alleged...

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Mi 10 Pro vs Mi 10 vs Mi 10 Lite

In this article, we take a look at how the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Lite stack up against each other in terms of price and specifications. Xiaomi on Friday had unveiled the Mi 10-series smartphones...

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Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

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'Memes should be archived in a museum'

People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum?

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"Quarantine Won't Be Necessary" In New York, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump decided late Saturday against imposing a broad lockdown on New York and its neighbors after a strong pushback from local political leaders and warnings of the panic it could...

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In Rare Case, Baby In US Dies From COVID-19

A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday, marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic.

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Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral

Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet?

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Facebook Launches New Messenger Chatbot to Share COVID-19 Information

Facebook on Friday launched Messenger Chatbot with Health Ministry and MyGov in India to raise awareness around COVID-19 disease.

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Forced Break "Welcome Rest" For India Players: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri said the break forced by the coronavirus pandemic will give the India players a chance to re-energise themselves.

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Indian-Americans Offer Free Accommodation To Stranded Indian Students

The Indian-American community is giving some ray of hope to the Indian students who are stranded in the United States due to a lockdown imposed in countries to contain coronavirus or COVID-19.

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Grief In A Pandemic: Holding A Dying Mother's Hand With A Latex Glove

Doug Briggs put on a surgical gown, blue gloves and a powered respirator with a hood. He headed into the hospital room to see his mother - to tell her goodbye.

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Gujarat Launches App to Track Home-Quarantined Persons

The Gujarat government on Friday launched a mobile application that can monitor the movement of those who have been asked to follow home quarantine for suspected exposure to coronavirus.

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Mi 10 Lite 5G Debuts With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 765G SoC

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 Lite 5G as the most affordable 5G smartphone. The phone also comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor.

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Friday, March 27, 2020

"Sorry, Some Will Die": Brazil President On Coronavirus Death Count

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday cast doubt on Sao Paulo's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak and accused the state governor of manipulating the numbers for political ends, without...

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New Research Shows Corona RNA Found In Cruise Ship Even After 17 Days

In what could change the entire debate about how long new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) survives on the surface, new research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that the...

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Cognizant to Give 25 Percent Extra Pay to Some India Employees Amid Lockdown

Cognizant Technology Solutions will pay an extra 25 percent of base pay to some employees in India and the Philippines as a majority of its offshore workforce work from home amid the coronavirus...

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Watch: Anushka Sharma Turns Hairstylist For Virat Kohli During Quarantine

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are making the most of their time together during the 21-day national lockdown.

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Pakistan Cricketers Allowed To Participate In Maximum Of 4 Leagues: PCB

As per the Pakistan Cricket Board's new NOC, all centrally contracted players can play in a maximum of four leagues including the PSL.

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"Help Us": After Deaths On Coronavirus-Hit Ship, Guests Clamor To Leave

Four passengers have died on a cruise ship off the Pacific coast of Panama and more than 130 others aboard are suffering from influenza-like symptoms, at least two of whom have the coronavirus, the...

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Apple Releases COVID-19 Screening App, Website

Apple and the White House said on Friday that the iPhone maker worked with the Trump administration and federal agencies to release an app and website that will direct users to guidance from the...

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US Lab Unveils Portable 5-Minute Coronavirus Test

A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.

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COVID-19: Trump Announces 1 Lakh Ventilators In 100 Days To Help Allies

The United States is ready to supply a large number of ventilators needed by its friends and allies in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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Customer Leaves $10,000 Tip Anonymously In US Restaurant

A customer left a $10,000 tip to be divided among the employees of a Florida restaurant, a day before it was forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, the owner said.

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China's Coronavirus Epicentre Eases Travel Restrictions Post Lockdown

The Chinese city of 11 million people that was Ground Zero for what became the global coronavirus pandemic partly reopened Saturday, after more than two months of almost total isolation.

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China Dialling Back Coronavirus Conspiracy Claims, US Says

China has retreated from spreading conspiracy theories online in the developing world alleging US involvement in the coronavirus pandemic after finding limited traction, a US official said Friday.

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Israel Says Rocket Fired From Gaza After Month-Long Hiatus

A rocket was fired at southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on Friday night, setting off air raid sirens and sending thousands of residents into bomb shelters, Israel's military said.

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Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove

Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients

A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Huawei P40 Pro vs Huawei P40 vs Huawei P40 Pro+: What's the Difference?

Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, and Huawei P40 Pro+ are the latest smartphones in the company's lineup and boast the latest Kirin 990 5G SoC. All the phones get 8GB RAM.

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Apple is Giving a 90-Day Free Trial for Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X

Apple is introducing a 90-day free trial period for its Final Cut Pro X and the Logic Pro X apps due to the coronavirus pandemic that has confined everyone within their homes.

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COVID-19 Related Phishing Attacks Up by a Massive 667 Percent: Report

Although the overall number of these attacks is still low compared to other threats, the threat is growing quickly.

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Apple AR Glasses May Launch in 2022 as Suppliers Ramp Up Production

Apple's rumoured augmented reality (AR) glasses are under development and may launch by 2022, the media reported.

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WhatsApp Sees 40 Percent Increase in Usage Due to Coronavirus: Report

WhatsApp has seen a 40 percent increase in usage due to the COVID-19 spread, according to a report based on a market survey conducted by consulting firm Kantar.

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Tata Sky Reportedly Offers 7-Day Balance Loan to Deactivated Accounts

To deactivated subscribers, Tata Sky is sending a message that reads, "Your Tata Sky a/c is deactive! If unable to recharge, give a missed call on 080-61999922 from RMN to get 7 days balance which...

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Watch: Look Who Took The Zebra Crossing Amid Lockdown In Kerala

An unusual sight greeted policemen and the few people on the road in Kerala's Kozhikode; a critically endangered civet taking the zebra crossing.

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Loki Disney+ Series About His 'Struggle With Identity', Creator Says

Loki creator and showrunner Michael Waldron has said the six-episode Disney+ miniseries, with Tom Hiddleston leading the cast, will focus on Loki's "struggle with identity". Loki release date is...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Receiving Android 10 Update: Report

Samsung on Thursday started rolling out Android 10 on 4G Galaxy Fold phones in France. 5G Galaxy Fold phones will get the update soon. Meanwhile, Galaxy Fold will reportedly get new features such as...

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Airbnb to Offer Housing to 100,000 Crisis Responders

Airbnb said Thursday it would provide free or subsidized housing for up to 100,000 relief workers responding to the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

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"I Know We Will Win This Batte": Kapil Dev On Coronavirus Crisis

Kapil Dev asked Indians to see the positive side of the lockdown and enjoy the time spent with family, urging them to stay at home to help fight the coronavirus crisis.

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What India Should Learn From China to Resolve Home Delivery Issues

India is facing major delivery outages that surfaced even before the Prime Minister announced the nationwide lockdown. It can fix things in place by taking a look at China.

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Spyder on Apple Arcade Will Help You Beat the Lockdown COVID-19 Blues

If you're bored during the lockdown and social distancing, the latest release on Apple Arcade promises family-friendly fun as Agent 8, a robotic spider.

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Huawei Watch GT 2e Smartwatch With Up to 14-Day Battery Life Unveiled

The Huawei Watch GT 2e has a circular dial and it offers a more sporty design than the Huawei Watch GT 2. The battery life is touted to be up to 14 days on a single charge.

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Netflix's Maska Is a Lazy, Frivolous Joke of a Movie

Our review of Maska, the new Netflix coming-of-age movie of a Parsi boy (Prit Kamani) who has Bollywood ambitions. Manisha Koirala, Shirley Setia also part of Maska cast. Maska release date is March...

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US Space Force Launches First Mission Despite Coronavirus

The United States Space Force launched its first national security mission Thursday, sending an ultra-secure military communication satellite into orbit even as the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes much...

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"Most Photographed" Wall Street Trader Contracts Coronavirus

Could a pair of decades-old, relatively inexpensive drugs be the solution to the novel coronavirus pandemic?

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Internet Firm Restricts Coronavirus-Themed Website Registrations

An Internet firm Namecheap is ending the automated registration of website names that include words or phrases related to the COVID-19 pandemic, an attempt to combat coronavirus-related fraud.

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US Said to Bring New Measures to Block Huawei's Global Chip Supply

Senior officials in the Trump administration agreed to new measures to restrict the global supply of chips to China's Huawei Technologies, sources familiar with the matter said, as the White House...

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Little Mix star Perrie Edwards talks new music, panic attacks and knitting

The singer says Little Mix are going back to "pure pop" after splitting with Simon Cowell.

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Dogs Being Trained In UK To Sniff Out COVID-19, Says Charity

A British charity has teamed up with scientists to see whether dogs could help detect COVID-19 through their keen sense of smell, they said on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Canada Objects To US Plan To Post Troops At Border

Canada opposes a plan by the United States to send troops to its northern frontier to catch border jumpers who may be carrying COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.

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The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Artificial Intelligence May Be Pandemic Lifesaver... One Day

Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems are likely to help the battle in several ways, from tracking the outbreak itself to speeding up drug testing.

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Oppo Find X2 Lite Render Leaked, Quad Rear Cameras Tipped

At the back, the Oppo Find X2 Lite has a quad camera setup aligned vertically and placed on the top left corner of the back panel.

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Zomato, Swiggy Struggle to Serve Customers Amid Lockdown

Zomato and Swiggy have found themselves in no man's land as restaurants, including cloud kitchens, went out of service and delivery boys were turned back by local authorities as the 21-day lockdown...

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"Stay Home, Stay Safe": Natasa Posts Adorable Quarantine Pic With Hardik

Hardik Pandya and his fiancee Natasa Stankovic took to Instagram to request their fans to stay at home during the ongoing nationwide lockdown.

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US Condemns "Horrific ISIS Attack" On Gurdwara In Afghanistan

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack on a Gurdwara in Afghanistan that left 27 killed.

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Realme India CEO Offers First Look at Realme Smartwatch

Realme smartwatch's upcoming launch is hardly a secret, however Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth offered the first glimpse of the wearable in the latest #AskMadhav episode on YouTube.

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Chaos At Telangana-Andhra Border As Hundreds Try To Get Home

Hundreds of people, mostly students, were seen standing in queues outside police stations across Hyderabad as authories began issuing passes to those who wished to return to their hometowns,asthe...

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Cyber-Security Experts Come Together to Fight Coronavirus-Related Hacking

An international group of nearly 400 volunteers with expertise in cyber-security formed on Wednesday to fight hacking related to the novel coronavirus.

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Amazon Pauses Merchant Loan Repayments Amid Coronavirus

Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it temporarily would not require sellers in its marketplace to repay loans it had made to them, as merchants confront the prospect of declining sales during the...

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Flipkart to Resume Sale of Essential Products Amid Lockdown

Walmart's Flipkart will resume e-commerce services for essential products after receiving centre and state government assurances on the safety of its delivery staff and a hassle-free supply chain.

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"Can't Take 3 Weeks Off And Expect Body To Be Ready": Stokes On IPL

IPL 2020 has been delayed until April 15 in response to the pandemic and India entered a three-week lockdown in a bid to contain the spread on Wednesday.

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Lockdown Not Enough, "Find, Isolate, Test, Treat": WHO On Coronavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that lockdowns, being implemented by several countries to combat COVID-19, will not be enough to eradicate the virus from the world.

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US Reports Over 1,000 Virus Deaths, Total Cases Cross 68,000: Tracker

The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 1,031 in the United States on Wednesday, with 68,572 confirmed cases nationwide, a tracker run by the Johns Hopkins University showed.

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No Local Virus Transmission For 2nd Day In China, Imported Cases Rise

Mainland China reported a second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus infections as the epicentre of the epidemic Hubei province opened its borders, but imported cases rose as Beijing ramped up...

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Huawei P40 Series Launch Set for Today: All You Need to Know

Huawei P40 series, which is expected to include the regular Huawei P40 alongside the Huawei P40 Pro and Huawei P40+, is set to launch at an online-only event. The new series is expected to come with...

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Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 20,000, 3 Billion Under Lockdown

More than three billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people...

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Friday Night Dinner: Why food fights and mayhem have become a TV treat

The stars of Channel 4's anarchic sitcom open up about the shenanigans on and off-screen.

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Ex-FBI Agent Who Went Missing In 2007 Dies In Iran Custody, Says Family

The former FBI agent Bob Levinson, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2007, has died in Iranian custody, his family said Wednesday.

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Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal, Says Top US Scientist

There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments.

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Will Work With India To Combat COVID-19 Outbreak, Says Top US Diplomat

Senior US diplomat Alice Wells on Thursday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to keep fighting spirits high against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that United States will work alongside...

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US Freezes Overseas Troop Movements In Coronavirus Lockdown

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper ordered a 60-day freeze Wednesday on moves by US troops and civilian defense employees overseas in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

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"Disinformation": Mike Pompeo Attacks China Over Coronavirus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the Group of Seven powers were united in opposing China's coronavirus "disinformation," but European allies emphasized cooperation to fight the...

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Hit 70s song gets coronavirus rewrite

Ralph McTell wrote The Streets of London over 50 years ago but now he’s done something he’s always previously refused.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Coronavirus Delays Wonder Woman 1984 by Over Two Months

Warner Bros. has pushed the Wonder Woman 1984 release date by over two months - 10 weeks, to be precise - from June 5 to August 14, amid growing concerns over the ongoing pandemic caused by...

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Vivo iQoo Neo 3 With Snapdragon 865 SoC to Launch Soon, Company Teases

iQoo official account on Weibo has shared a post teasing that the upcoming phone will be called the iQoo Neo 3. As mentioned, the company has confirmed that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon...

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Gunmen Attack Sikh Religious Premises In Kabul, Says Interior Ministry

Unknown gunmen and suicide bombers attacked a Sikh religious premise in Kabul on Wednesday, the interior ministry said.

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OnePlus Pay NFC-Based Mobile Payments Service Goes Official

OnePlus has launched its own mobile payments and digital wallet service called OnePlus Pay, but it is limited to China as of now.

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US Could Be Next Virus Epicentre, India Locks Down, Recession Looms

The United States could become the global epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as India announced a full 24-hour, nationwide lockdown in the world's...

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Israel Launches Voice-Test Study to Help Detect COVID-19 Symptoms

An analysis of coronavirus patients' voices could yield a "vocal fingerprint" to help detect COVID-19 symptoms in others and prioritise testing and treatment, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on...

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Watch: Virat, Anushka Urge Fans To Stay At Home Amid 21-Day Lockdown

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma took to Twitter to request their fans to stay at home during the national wide 21-day lockdown.

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OnePlus Announces 'The Lab' Programme for OnePlus 8 Series

OnePlus has announced that it will bring back 'The Lab' program for the OnePlus 8-series smartphones. The OnePlus 8 series, reportedly launching on April 15, is expected to have three phones.

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Oppo, Realme, Vivo Shut Down Manufacturing Plants Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Oppo, Vivo, and Realme have shut their factories pending further notice from the state government of Uttar Pradesh. These plants are located in Greater Noida, a suburban city in Uttar Pradesh which is...

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Online Gaming Booms as Virus Lockdowns Keep Millions at Home

Internet providers have scrambled to shore up their networks in the face of surging demand. Gaming traffic on Verizon's network shot up an "unprecedented" 75 percent in the space of a week, the US...

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US Has Potential Of Becoming Coronavirus Epicentre: WHO

The United States has the potential to become the new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic due to a "very large acceleration" in infections there, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.

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"Act Like You Have COVID-19": New Zealand PM Ahead Of Lockdown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told New Zealanders on Wednesday to behave as if they had the coronavirus and cut all physical contact outside their household when the country heads into a one-month...

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UK Tells Couples To "Make Your Choice": Move In Together Or Stay Apart

As Britons adapt to a coronavirus lockdown, one of the country's top doctors had this advice for non-cohabiting couples: now may be the time to test the strength of your relationship.

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Flipkart Suspends Services as India Enters 21-Day Coronavirus Lockdown

Flipkart has temporarily suspended its operations as India enters a complete lockdown for 21 days. The announcement from Walmart-owned e-retailer comes after Amazon halted orders for non-essential...

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Online Tutors Boosting Incomes as Demand Surges Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns

Online platforms like 51Talk of China Online Education Group and RareJob Philippines, and a host of smaller local Philippine outfits, have seen demand and usage soar since February, bucking the...

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Follow Lockdown Or May Have To Order Shoot-At-Sight: KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuessday said his government would be compelled to impose total curfew and "shoot-at-sight" orders if people violated lockdown to fight the spread of...

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US First Coronavirus Death Was Teen In "Good Health"

The first known death of a child due to the novel coronavirus in the United States was a teenager in previously good health, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday.

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"Here's The Ocean, Everybody": Virtual Tourism In Virus-Hit California

"Here is the ocean, everybody!" announced Adam Duford, as his guided tour of Santa Monica arrived at the world-famous beach.

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US Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

Terrence McNally, a revered American playwright, librettist and screenwriter whose long career earned him four Tony awards and an Emmy, died Tuesday following coronavirus complications. He was 81...

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New York Now Epicentre Of US Coronavirus Outbreak

New York state suffered another quick and brutal rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday as officials raced to make more hospital beds available and the World Health Organization said the...

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Iran Rejects Help From "Foreign Forces" As Coronavirus Deaths Near 2,000

A senior Iranian official Tuesday ruled out help from "foreign forces" to deal with the coronavirus epidemic after an offer from a France-based medical charity, as the country's death toll from the...

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Saudi King To Chair G20 Video Talks On Coronavirus On Thursday

Saudi Arabia's King Salman will chair an emergency virtual summit of leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Thursday to discuss a global response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed.

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Monday, March 23, 2020

LG G9 ThinQ to Reportedly Come With Snapdragon 765G, 4000mAh Battery

LG G9 ThinQ is rumoured to be an upcoming mid-range smartphone from the South Korean tech giant, a report has indicated.

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BCCI Postpones Con Call With Franchise Owners To Discuss IPL 2020

The BCCI has postponed a scheduled conference call with the franchise owners which was to discuss a way forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vivo S6 5G Purportedly Appears on Certification Site Ahead of Launch

Vivo S6 5G has purportedly surfaced on Chinese certification site TENAA with model numbers V1962A and V1962BA. The listings of the phone suggest its key specifications and design ahead of the March 31...

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Dale Steyn Snubbed From Cricket South Africa's New Contract List

Cricket South Africa announced contracts for 16 men's players and 14 women's players.

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Samsung Galaxy M51 With Hole-Punch Display, Triple Rear Cameras Leaked

The Samsung Galaxy M51 renders suggest that the phone comes with a flat display with no curved edges on the side. The back panel has a matte blue finish, and there's a rear fingerprint scanner as...

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US Lawyer Files $20 Trillion Lawsuit Against China For Virus Outbreak

American lawyer Larry Klayman has filed a USD 20 trillion lawsuit against China for the creation and the release of the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 334,000 people globally.

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How 1,00,000 Cameras Are Playing Critical Role Containing Virus In Moscow

A vast and contentious network of facial recognition cameras keeping watch over Moscow is now playing a key role in the battle against the spread of the coronavirus in Russia.

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"Enough Is Enough': Justin Trudeau Tells Canadians To Stay Home

A clearly unhappy Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said people defying advice to isolate themselves to fight a coronavirus outbreak should "go home and stay home" or face sanctions.

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139 Coronavirus Deaths In 1 Day, Trump Prevents Hoarding Medical Supplies

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prevent hoarding of vital medical supplies and personal protective equipment as the country for the first time registered over 130 deaths in...

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"Looking After Each Other In Isolation": Hardik On Krunal's Birthday

Hardik Pandya gifted brother Krunal a ''zero calorie cake filled with love'' on his birthday amid the coronavirus scare.

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Sikh Pack Free Meals For Over 30,000 In Self-Isolation In New York

The Sikh Center of New York prepared and packaged more than 30,000 home-cooked meals for Americans in coronavirus self-isolation.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max First Sale Delayed Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns

Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain tweeted that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sale has been postponed to a later date. He didn't reveal the exact date on which the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale,...

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Kerala IAS Officer, Who Ran Over Journalist, Reinstated

The Kerala government has reinstated suspended IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman, who was accused of driving a car in an inebriated condition and fatally knocking down a journalist on August 3 last...

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"Amazing People": Trump Backs Asian Americans After Virus Backlash

US President Donald Trump called Monday for protection of Asian Americans after charges that his use of the term "Chinese virus" had aggravated a backlash.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Boosts Number of Active Users on Twitter

Twitter pulled its first-quarter revenue outlook and forecast an operating loss on Monday as the coronavirus outbreak crimped ad sales, but said the pandemic boosted the number of active users on the...

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Elite Hackers Target WHO as Coronavirus Cyber-Attacks Spike

Elite hackers tried to break into the World Health Organization earlier this month, sources told Reuters, part of what a senior agency official said was a more than two-fold increase in cyber-attacks.

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Redmi K30 Pro Launching Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Recent teasers suggest that the Redmi K30 Pro will come with an HDR10+ display with a Super AMOLED panel. The phone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with UFS 3.1 storage for...

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Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test

The clinic in London says it has "paused" its service following reports it sold several thousand tests.

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India Has Tremendous Capacity To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO

The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of...

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to Go on Sale in India Today: All You Need to Know

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the latest budget smartphone from the Xiaomi sub-brand is set to go on sale in India today at 12PM noon. The phone is available on Xiaomi India's official website and Amazon.

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Let Poorest Countries Suspend All Bilateral Credit Repayments: World Bank

World Bank President David Malpass on Monday urged G-20 countries to let poorest countries suspend all repayments of official bilateral credit due to the adverse impact on their economies due to the...

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Unproven Coronavirus Drugs Could Be "Gift From God", Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said antimalarial drugs that are under investigation to treat the new coronavirus could be a "gift from God" despite scientists warning against the dangers of...

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US Cuts Aid To Afghanistan By $1 Billion Over Leaders' Impasse: Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the United States was cutting $1 billion in aid to Afghanistan, voicing disappointment that rival leaders pressed by him on a visit failed to form an...

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Honor Play 9A Alleged Renders Leaked: Here's What We Know

Honor Play 9A is said to come with dual rear camera setup and a waterdrop notch display. The phone's alleged model numbers were spotted on the Chinese TENAA certification website. Here's a look into...

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Saudi Arabia Imposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew Over Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has announced a nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew from Monday in a bid to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, the latest in a series of restrictions.

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Amazon Raises Overtime Pay for Warehouse Workers in the US

Amazon.com said on Saturday it is raising overtime pay for associates working in its US warehouses as the world's largest online retailer tries to meet the rapidly growing demand for online shopping...

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COAI Asks Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube to Stream in SD to Ease Internet Burden

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has written to over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms to ensure smooth video streaming across the country as people are staying indoors and taking to...

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Rosario Dawson Said to Play Ahsoka Tano on The Mandalorian Season 2

The Mandalorian season 2 has reportedly cast Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, the Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker who has previously appeared in the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star...

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China Reports Zero Rise In Domestic Coronavirus Cases

China reported no new local cases of the deadly coronavirus on Monday, but confirmed another 39 infections brought in from overseas.

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Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, New RedmiBook Model Tipped to Launch Tomorrow

The Redmi K30 Pro is reported to come in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. Meanwhile, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition will come in 8GB RAM + 128GB...

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Redmi Note 9S Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, More

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 9S today. But the phone's price has already been tipped by an online listing and it has also been spotted on Geekbench.

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Moto G8 Power Lite Reportedly Going on Sale in April, Priced Tipped

Moto G8 Power Lite pricing, availability, and specifications have been allegedly leaked and most of these are in line with the previous leaks.

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Vivo V19 May Now Launch on April 3 in India

Vivo recently tweeted that it will be launching its V19 smartphone in India on March 26, but now a new report claims the launch has been postponed and the smartphone will now arrive in the country on...

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Cabinet Approves Rs. 48,000 Crores Plan to Boost Electronics Manufacturing

Cabinet has approved a Rs. 48,000 crores ($6.37 billion) plan to boost electronics manufacturing and woo large investment to a country which has become the world's second-biggest mobile phone...

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"Time To Be Human, Not Hindu, Muslim": Akhtar On Fight Against COVID-19

Shoaib Akhtar urged viewers to rise above religion and act as a global force to counter the threat of the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Harvey Weinstein tests positive

The former producer was convicted of rape and sexual assault last month and is now in a New York prison.

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Harvey Weinstein, In Prison, Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, US media reported Sunday.

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Canada Wants Tokyo Games Delayed, Won't Send Team In July

Canadian Olympic officials on Sunday urged postponement of the Tokyo Games, saying that in view of the coronavirus pandemic they won't send a team in the summer of 2020.

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Queen Elizabeth Moves Out Of Palace As Aide Tests Virus Positive: Report

A royal aide at Buckingham Palace has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while Queen Elizabeth II was still at her London residence.

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Emirates Reverses Decision To Suspend All Passenger Flights

Dubai carrier Emirates reversed on Sunday its decision to suspend all passenger flights, shortly after it said it would halt operations from March 25 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Gathering Of More Than 2 Banned In Germany To Contain Virus Spread

Gatherings of more than two people will be banned in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday, as Europe's biggest economy toughened restrictions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Goes on Sale Today in India via Amazon

As per the listing on Amazon, the Samsung Galaxy M21 will be available for purchase in the country starting 12pm (noon) IST. There is a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option that is priced at Rs. 15,499.

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Little Upset With China, Should Have Told Us About Coronavirus: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is "upset" with China over a lack of cooperation and information early on in the coronavirus crisis.

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Trillion-Dollar US Economic Rescue Package Crashes In Senate

A trillion-dollar Senate proposal to rescue the reeling US economy crashed to defeat Sunday after receiving zero support from Democrats, and with five Republicans absent from the chamber because of...

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Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party held on Zoom video chat app

Thirty children took part in the virtual celebration for a self-isolated four-year-old.

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How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting

The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathisers.

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China's Success In Fighting Coronavirus "Hope For Rest Of World": WHO

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO)believes China's battle with the coronavirus offers a beacon of hope, but others question whether Beijing's strategy can be followed by other countries -...

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First French Hospital Doctor, 67, Dies Of Coronavirus

The first French hospital doctor has died of coronavirus, authorities said Sunday.

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129 Fresh Death Cases In Iran Amid Virus, Total Count Reaches To 1,685

Iran on Sunday announced 129 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, raising to 1,685 the official death count in one of the worst-hit countries along with Italy and China.

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Mayank Agarwal, R Sridhar Give Fans Fitness Goals From Home

Mayank Agarwal is making the most of his time at home with workout sessions as gyms remain closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lockdowns Not Enough To Defeat Coronavirus, Says WHO

Countries can't simply lock down their societies to defeat coronavirus, the World Health Organization's top emergency expert said on Sunday, adding that public health measures are needed to avoid a...

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"He's Proven It Day In, Day Out": Chanderpaul Praises Virat Kohli

Shivnarine Chanderpaul credited Virat Kohli and said it is not easy to stay at the top of your game as long as the India captain has done.

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"Someone's Missing": Rohit Sharma Trolls ICC After "Best Pull Shot" Tweet

Rohit Sharma was not best pleased about the ICC not having him in their picture on their tweet asking fans about the player with the best pull shot.

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Have Respect For Taylor, But We Are Not Best Friends: McCullum

Brendon McCullum has said that his personal fallout with star batsman Ross Taylor stemmed from the process that led to the latter taking over the captaincy from Daniel Vettori in 2011.

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Watch: Dhawan Raps Asking Fans To Stay Indoors Amid "Janata Curfew"

India is under a 14- hour "janata curfew" to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by the novel coronavirus.

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To ICC's "Quarantine Partner" Query, Gibbs And Warner's Hilarious Replies

Australia batsman David Warner joined the game started by the ICC and got New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson as his quarantine partner.

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Twitter Disagrees With Pietersen's Choice Of Batsman With Best Pull Shot

Kevin Pietersen was replying to ICC's "which batsman, past or present, has the best pull shot" question on Twitter.

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Worldwide Virus Death Count Crosses 13,000, 1 Billion Confined To Homes

Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on Sunday, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day...

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Online festival celebrates arts affected by Covid-19

Playwright Nick Green launched the Social Distancing Festival to shine a spotlight on lost projects.

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PCB CEO Slams Hafeez For Questioning Tainted Sharjeel's Comeback

Wasim Khan, PCB CEO, said Mohammad Hafeez should be "focusing on his own game" instead of criticising fellow players or making comments on the board's policies.

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

US Vice President, Wife Test Negative For Coronavirus

US Vice President Pence Mike Pence and his wife have tested negative for coronavirus, his press office said Saturday.

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Indian Students Seek Refuge In UK Mission, Demand To Be Sent Back Home

A group of Indian students have sought refuge within the premises of the Indian High Commission in London overnight on Saturday, demanding to be put on a flight to India despite the travel...

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Why Rajinikanth's Post On "Janata Curfew" Was Removed By Twitter

Actor-politician Rajinikanth's post on Saturday backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for ''Janata Curfew'' has been taken down by Twitter, reportedly on complaints of misinformation.

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Redmi K30 Pro Launching on March 24: Everything We Know So Far

Redmi K30 Pro launch is taking place on March 24. But before the official debut, you can read everything we seem to know about Redmi K30 Pro price and specifications.

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Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus: Experts

Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.

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Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launch: Here's Everything We Think We Know So Far

Realme has been constantly launching new smartphones every few weeks and it is now getting ready to introduce the Narzo series next week. Here's all we think we know about Realme Narzo 10 and Realme...

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Home Internet Suddenly Slow? Try These Steps Before Upgrading

With so much of the US and global workforce - and their families - now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's not a huge surprise that home Internet is showing the...

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Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family

This guide will show you how to make and receive video calls on a variety of devices.

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How the Pet Shop Boys accidentally made the best tour diary in pop history

How the Pet Shop Boys inadvertently ended up with the best tour diary in pop history.

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Kohli Is Pakistan Legend Miandad's Favourite Indian Cricketer. Here's Why

Javed Miandad said that Virat Kohli has performed across the world and his numbers speak for themselves.

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Iran Reports 123 New Coronavirus Deaths, Total Rises To 1,556

Iran said Saturday that 123 more people had died from coronavirus, raising the official death toll to 1,556 in the Islamic republic, one of the world's worst affected countries.

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Ola, Uber Suspend Shared Ride Services in India Due to Coronavirus

Ola and Uber have suspended their shared ride services in India amidst the coronavirus outbreak that's causing COVID-19 to the masses. Ola Share and Uber Pool services were aimed to offer affordable...

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Dolby Vision: What Is It, and How Does It Make Your Movies and TV Shows Better?

Dolby Vision has been available on televisions for some time now, but a growing list of foreign and Indian content on streaming platforms is now making the standard even more relevant.

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Kenny Rogers: Country music legend dies aged 81

Known for ballads including The Gambler, Rogers "left an indelible mark" on music, his family says.

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Realme Narzo 10 Expected Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Realme Narzo 10 is launching in India next week. But ahead of its official debut, the new Realme smartphone has reportedly been spotted in a retail store.

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Tearful Couples In Australia Cancel Weddings Over Coronavirus Pandemic

A cluster of 35 coronavirus cases linked to a marriage ceremony near Sydney and new government measures have hit Australia's multi-billion-dollar wedding industry and forced many tearful couples to...

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Google I/O 2020 Is Fully Cancelled as Virtual Event Also Called Off

Google has announced to completely cancel its flagship "I/O 2020" conference, saying the digital-only event has also been put off.

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Former Scotland Cricketer Majid Haq Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Scotland's Majid Haq announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for novel coronavirus and is currently undergoing treatment.

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Watch: "In-House Magician" Shreyas Iyer Wows Fans With Card Trick

The official Twitter handle of the BCCI posted a video of "in-house magician" Shreyas Iyer wowing fans with a card trick.

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Friday, March 20, 2020

Researchers Create AI-Powered Device to Predict Pandemics

A team of US researchers has invented a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning called 'FluSense' that can detect coughing and crowd size in real time, analyse the data to directly...

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Watch: Telangana MLA Says He'll Self-Isolate, Takes Train, Attends Events

An MLA from Telangana's ruling party, who returned from the US this week, has been issued a notice by the District Collector of Asifabad after he did not follow home quarantine norms amid rising fear...

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YouTube to Promote 'Authoritative' Coronavirus Content on Homepage

YouTube has unveiled a fresh effort to stem the spread of coronavirus misinformation with a "news shelf" on its homepage promoting "authoritative content."

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Netflix Picks Up 'The Lovebirds' as Movie Theatres Face Uncertainty

With movie theatres closing down around the world due to coronavirus, Paramount's "The Lovebirds" will skip the big screen and go straight to Netflix, in a landmark move for Hollywood.

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Smartphone Shipments Plunge 38 Percent Due to Coronavirus: Report

Smartphone shipments took an historic plunge last month as the novel coronavirus disrupted supply and demand, industry tracker Strategy Analytics said on Friday.

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Amazon, Flipkart in War Mode as Demand Swells Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

With malls, shops, commercial establishments and retail stores being shut amid growing new coronavirus scare in India, leading e-retailers like Amazon and Flipkart have announced drastic measures to...

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US Blames China, Russia And Iran For Spreading "Disinformation" On Virus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Russia, China and Iran for spreading "disinformation" on COVID-19 and carrying out coordinated efforts to "disparage" American attempts towards containing...

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Coronavirus: No Professional Cricket In England And Wales Before May 28

The ECB approved a seven-week delay to the start of the 2020 season following discussions with the counties and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA).

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300 Million Children Missing School Meals Due To Virus Closures: UN

Some 300 million children who depend on school meals are missing out due to closures triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Food Programme said Friday.

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UK Government To Pay 80% Workers' Wages In Virus Crisis: Rishi Sunak

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, who had pledged to do "whatever it takes" to save people's jobs and livelihoods through the coronavirus pandemic, on Friday unveiled an "unprecedented" wage...

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Coronavirus: The school of Mum and Dad

There are plenty of online resources to help children keep learning while schools are closed.

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Turning SXSW disappointment into an online opportunity

Musicians due to play on the British Embassy stage at SXSW in Texas have been offered a platform of a different kind.

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US Vice President's Office Staffer Tests Positive For Virus: Report

A staffer in the office of US Vice President Mike Pence, the pointman for Washington's response to the coronavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the illness, a spokeswoman said Friday.

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Microsoft Teams Gains 12 Million Users in a Week Thanks to Coronavirus

Microsofts Teams chat and conferencing app gained more than 12 million daily users in one week, a 37.5 percent jump as more people worked from home during the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on...

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Facebook Redesign Now Rolling Out: What's New and How to Get It

Facebook is rolling out its new desktop redesign for the majority of its users worldwide. The changes available in the new Facebook redesign include a cleaner layout, dark mode, large fonts and more.

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Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3 Launched by HMD Global

Nokia 1.3 price has been set at EUR 95 (roughly Rs. 7,600), while the Nokia 5.3 carries a price tag of EUR 189 (roughly Rs. 15,200). In contrast, the Nokia 8.3 5G price starts at EUR 599 (roughly Rs....

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Nokia 5310 Launched, a Revamped Version of the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic

Nokia has launched the rebranded version of Nokia 5310 Express Music. The phone is called the Nokia 5310 and come in two colour options. The phone supports FM radio and MP3 player.

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Watch: SL Cricketer Posts Video Of Washing Hands, Taken To Task

Kusal Mendis was praised by many for spreading awareness in regards to washing hands but faced backlash from some who noticed that he had left the tap open while applying soap.

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Apple Limits Online iPhone Purchases to Two per Person Amid Coronavirus

Apple is limiting customer purchases of iPhones over its online stores in many countries including the United States and China to a maximum of two handsets per person, checks on its website on Friday...

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Microsoft Announces DX12 Ultimate With Major Improvements for Developers

Microsoft's DirectX 12 Ultimate will support Xbox Series X at launch.

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HMD Connect Global Data SIM Card Will Keep You Connected in 120 Countries

Nokia brand licensee HMD Global has unveiled the HMD Connect global data SIM card that will help you stay connected in 120 countries across the world.

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Google's New Camera Go App Brings Portrait Mode on Android Go Phones

The Camera Go app will be available in 28 countries at launch, and it will arrive first on the Nokia 1.3 phone. More Android Go devices are slated to get the new camera app eventually.

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Minions: The Rise of Gru Release Date Pulled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Another day, another coronavirus delay. Minions: The Rise of Gru has vacated its June-July release date and will be indefinitely delayed, Universal Pictures and Illumination announced Thursday....

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Watch: Virat, Anushka Urge People To "Stay Home And Stay Healthy"

In a video message, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma asked the people to stay at home and self-isolate.

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Over 150 Killed By Coronavirus In US As Cases Push Past 10,000

The United States has 10,755 cases of people infected with the novel coronavirus while 154 people have died from the pathogen, a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University showed Thursday.

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Netflix to Reduce Streaming Quality in Europe to Avoid Internet Overload

Netflix will reduce the quality of its streaming in Europe to ease pressure on the internet, the firm said, as demand soars across the continent where millions are confined to their homes over...

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Google Exploring Using Location Info to Slow Coronavirus Spread

Alphabet's Google is exploring ways to use location information to slow the spread of the coronavirus by, for example, determining the effectiveness of social distancing.

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"Nut Rage" Heiress Takes On Brother In South Korea Succession Feud

The "nut rage" heiress who forced a plane to turn back over her macadamias is fighting a bitter battle -- with activist shareholder support -- against her brother for control of the family airline,...

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Shane Warne's Distillery Stops Gin Production To Make Hand Sanitiser

Shane Warne's company, which he co-owns, halted gin production earlier this week and is now pumping out 70-percent alcohol hand sanitiser indefinitely.

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Imtiaz Ali's Netflix Series 'She' Needs More of Vijay Varma

Our review of She, the Netflix series from Imtiaz Ali about a constable's (Aaditi Pohankar) discovery of her dormant sexuality after meeting a drug dealer (Vijay Varma). She released March 20 on...

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Kerala Announces Rs 20,000 Crore Package To Tackle Coronavirus

Kerala on Thursday confirmed one more positive case of Coronavirus, taking the total number of cases to 25, as the Left government announced a Rs 20,000 crore financial package to deal with the crisis...

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Google Doodle Remembers First Doctor To Discover Handwashing Benefits

As coronavirus continues to spread and impact people around the world, today's Google brings forth the importance of hand washing with its Doodle remembering Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, well-known as the...

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Millions Could Die If Coronavirus Allowed To Spread Unchecked: UN Chief

Millions of people could die from the new coronavirus, particularly in poor countries, if it is allowed to spread unchecked, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, appealing for a...

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Trump Replaces G7 Summit 2020 With Video Conference: White House

President Donald Trump is scrapping this year's G7 summit at Camp David near Washington due to the coronavirus crisis and will instead hold the event by videoconference, the White House said Thursday.

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US Senate Republicans Present $1 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday presented a $1 trillion emergency relief package to combat the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

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Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

EU Urges Online Media to Ditch HD During Coronavirus Pandemic

The European Union on Wednesday urged online media platforms to stream movies and entertainment in standard rather than high definition to relieve pressure on the Internet during the coronavirus...

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"We Don't Panic": Kerala Doctors In Frontline Of War Against Coronavirus

As 34-year-old Shinu Cherian is dropped off at the General Hospital by her husband, it's here that for the last one-and-a-half months she is part of a team of 15 others on her shift who have been...

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Amazon Faces New Role In Virus Crisis: Lifeline

Amazon is finding itself in a new role in the coronavirus crisis as hunkered-down consumers increasingly turn to the tech giant for anything from toilet tissue to streaming television.

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DoT Claims to Use Call Data Records to Address Poor Caller Experience

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has responded to the surveillance concerns raised by the Cellular Operations Association of India (COAI) and said that the call data record requests were...

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Facebook Scrambles as Use Soars in Time of Isolation

Facebook said Wednesday it would place "authoritative" coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as it scrambled to keep up with increased usage and stem the flow of misinformation on its platform...

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West Indies Offer To Host England-Pakistan Test Series

Cricket West Indies have offered to host not just their series against England but also the England-Pakistan Test series in the Caribbean.

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Tesla California Factory Seen Operating Despite Virus Lockdown Order

Tesla's vehicle factory in California appeared to be operating normally on Wednesday despite an order by local officials to comply with a three-week lockdown in the San Francisco Bay Area to rein in...

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Twitter Bans Misleading Coronavirus Information

Twitter on Wednesday barred users from posting misleading information about the new coronavirus, including denials of expert guidance and encouragement of fake treatments, tightening its normally lax...

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Amazon Faces New Role in Coronavirus Crisis: Lifeline

Amazon is finding itself in a new role in the coronavirus crisis as hunkered-down consumers increasingly turn to the tech giant for anything from toilet tissue to streaming television.

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$150,000 On Private Jet: The Rich Clear Customs Without Crowds Amid Virus

With commercial airlines engulfed by the maelstrom of the coronavirus pandemic one sector of the industry favoured by the wealthy is thriving: private jets. Fears of massive bankruptcies and calls for...

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US Suspends Routine Visa Services Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

The United States is suspending routine visa services in most countries because of the coronavirus pandemic, the State Department announced late Wednesday.

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"Coronavirus Orginated Through Natural Processes": Scientists

Ending speculations about deliberate genetic engineering of new coronavirus, scientists from the Scripps Research Institute, a non-profit research organization, have claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic...

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On Miami Beach, The Party's Over Amid Coronavirus Fear - Almost

They crowded beaches and crammed nightclubs -- US students with more affinity for Corona beer than coronavirus, and who for days ignored recommendations to keep their distance from each other as a...

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Microsoft Edge Offers Less Privacy Than Chrome, Mozilla, Researchers Found

Microsoft Edge has been found to be among the least private web browsers while Chrome, Firefox and Safari are relatively more private.

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Japan's Plan To Boost Economy Amid Coronavirus - Cash Handouts To Homes

Japan will look into offering cash payouts to households as part of a stimulus package that could be worth more than $276 billion to combat the widening fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, joining...

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China Reports Zero New Domestic Coronavirus Cases For First Time

China on Thursday marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak emerged, but a spike in imported...

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"I Can't Afford": Woman Cries Over Diapers On TikTok Amid Virus Scare

A TikTok video of a woman who is seen crying after the cost of diapers went up by almost 20 times amid the coronavirus scare has received thousands of replies from users, who sympathised with her.

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Infected Staff Likely Spread Virus At US Hospital With 35 Deaths: Report

The devastating coronavirus outbreak at a nursing home near Seattle where 35 have died was likely fueled by infected staff members continuing to come to work, a report found Wednesday.

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Two US Congressmen Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two US lawmakers on Wednesday were confirmed positive of the coronavirus as the number of deaths due to the deadly virus crossed 150 in America, while about 10,000 people have been infected.

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Nokia 8.2, 5.3, 1.3 Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream

The event was slated to be held in London, but HMD Global cancelled it and converted it into an online-only event, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why Anneka Rice got the urge to find her waxwork head

The BBC presenter reveals why she challenged herself to go on her own personal treasure hunt.

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First US Congress Member Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A Florida lawmaker became the first member of the US Congress to test positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday.

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Facebook content moderators paid to work from home

The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Government Regularly Asking Telcos to Provide Call Data Records, Says COAI

The government is found to have asked telecom operators in India to provide "voluminous" call data records (CDRs) of all mobile subscribers across several regions for specific days. The Cellular...

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Prime Video Will Exclusively Stream Parasite in Hindi This March

Bong Joon-ho's black comedy thriller, Parasite, will be available March 27 on Amazon Prime Video in India. Amazon will also offer a Hindi-language dubbed version of Parasite, on top of the original...

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Google Translate App Adds a Transcribe Feature in 8 Languages

Google has added a Transcribe feature to its Google Translate app which can live translate speech in one language to text in another. It will reach all Android users in the next few days.

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Monkeygate Was Lowest Point As Australia Captain, Says Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting said the Australia team left let down by the end result of the Monkeygate scandal.

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Monkeygate Was Lowest Point As Australia Captain, Says Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting said the Australia team left let down by the end result of the Monkeygate scandal.

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"Looked Like An Alien": Coronavirus Prompts New Work From Home Etiquette

With large swaths of employees in the US starting to work from home to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, some companies are encouraging, or even requiring, employees to go on camera. It's a...

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'Psychological Torture': The Alleged Extortion Of A Venture Capitalist

Last November, the U.S. Attorney in Missoula, Montana, indicted a 56-year-old man named Bryan Nash on 10 charges of stalking and extortion.

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Moto G8 Power Lite to Pack 4GB RAM, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC: Report

Moto G8 Power Lite could the next addition to the Motorola G8-series. The smartphone is tipped to come with teardrop notch display and 4GB of RAM. It is also said to be powered by MediaTek Helio P35...

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iPhone 12 Pro Max to Sport 3D Time of Flight Sensor, iOS 14 Code Suggests

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is also reported to come with a quad camera setup at the back. It will most likely look like – a Time of Flight 3D sensor, a wide-angle sensor, a telephoto lens, and an...

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Patient From Wuhan Helps Scientists Map How Body Can Fight Coronavirus

A Covid-19 patient in Melbourne underwent a barrage of tests to map her broad range of immune responses to the coronavirus, providing clues about the body's ability to battle the pneumonia-causing...

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Trump Presses For $1 Trillion Stimulus As US Coronavirus Deaths Cross 100

The Trump administration pressed on Tuesday for enactment of a $1 trillion stimulus package, possibly with $1,000 direct payments to individual Americans, to blunt the economic pain from a coronavirus...

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Coronavirus: Facebook to give staff $1,000 bonuses

The social media giant is handing out payments to employees and offering grants to small businesses.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Launch in India Today: All We Know So Far

Samsung Galaxy M21 will go official later today in India. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming Samsung mid-range phone.

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US to Revise Passenger Safety Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

The US government is coming out with new regulations aimed at changing automotive passenger safety standards that could be barriers to autonomous vehicles.

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Amazon Warehouses to Receive Only Vital Supplies Amid Coronavirus

Amazon will only receive vital supplies at its US and UK and other European warehouses until April 5, its latest move to free up inventory space for medical and household goods in high demand as a...

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Black Widow Release Date Indefinitely Pushed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

You'll have to wait longer for *Black Widow* as Disney announced Tuesday that it had decided to indefinitely delay the next Marvel Cinematic Universe movie - originally slated to open April 30 in...

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Facebook Bug Causes Legitimate Coronavirus Posts to Be Marked as Spam

Facebook's head of safety said on Tuesday a bug was responsible for posts on topics including coronavirus being erroneously marked as spam, prompting widespread complaints from users of both its...

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Joe Biden Defeats Bernie Sanders In Florida, Illinois Primaries

Joe Biden cemented his status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee Tuesday after trouncing Bernie Sanders in Florida and Illinois, the top prizes on a busy primary night blighted by the...

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Adnan Zurfi Named New Iraq Prime Minister Amid Attacks On US Troops

Iraq's president on Tuesday named pro-Western lawmaker and former Najaf city governor Adnan Zurfi as the next prime minister, tasked with ruling a country hit by military unrest, street protests and...

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The English Game: Netflix replays the birth of modern football

A period drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes recreates the start of the beautiful game.

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Coronavirus: How to stay in virtual touch with older relatives

Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home.

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British Study Predicts 2.2 Million Coronavirus Deaths In US, 50,000 In UK

A crucial projection study that helped convince the British government to impose more stringent measures to contain COVID-19 painted a worst case picture of hundreds of thousands of deaths and a...

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Monday, March 16, 2020

"Chinese Virus", Says Donald Trump Amid China Blame Game For Pandemic

The United States and China on Monday each demanded that the other stop smearing its reputation over the novel coronavirus as US President Donald Trump referred to the pathogen as the "Chinese Virus."

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"Test, Test, Test": WHO Chief's Message To World To Combat Coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on all countries on Monday to ramp up their testing programs as the best way to slow the advance of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus Could Bankrupt Most Airlines, Need To Act: Aviation Body

The coronavirus pandemic will bankrupt most airlines worldwide by the end of May unless governments and the industry take coordinated steps to avoid such a situation, an aviation consultant warned.

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"We Are At War": France Announces Lockdown To Tackle Coronavirus

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ordered people to stay at home to avoid spreading the new coronavirus, saying only necessary trips would be allowed and violations would be punished.

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Nearly 14,000 New Coronavirus Cases Reported Globally In 24 Hours: WHO

Nearly 14,000 people were infected with the novel coronavirus globally over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases above 167,500, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its...

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NSW Crowned Sheffield Shield Champs After Remainder Of Season Cancelled

The last round of Sheffield Shield had already been cancelled and the final has followed suit to leave New South Wales, who led after nine rounds, as the winners.

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UN Security Council Halts Meetings Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The UN Security Council's Chinese presidency cancelled Monday the body's two final meetings scheduled this week due to the coronavirus crisis, diplomatic sources said.

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson released from coronavirus treatment

Meanwhile, fellow actor Idris Elba announces he has the virus - telling followers "no panic".

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Worst Day For Wall Street In 3 Decades As Coronavirus Slams Economy

Wall Street stocks had their worst day since 1987 on Monday, joining the global market carnage as the coronavirus outbreak shut down a widening part of the US and global economy. The Dow Jones...

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Realme 6i Launch Set for Today: Expected Price, Specifications, and More

Realme 6i is expected to be cheaper than the Realme 6, which is priced at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, and Rs. 15,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.

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Why Mel and Sue quit Bake Off on first day of filming

The presenting duo resigned "because it was not a kind show" and had "stiff words" with producers.

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Europe In Lockdown Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

France was ordered into lockdown Monday as Europe closed its borders in the latest drastic attempt to combat the coronavirus pandemic, as President Donald Trump said the United States was readying for...

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Canada Closes Border To Most Foreigners Except Americans Over Coronavirus

Canada is closing its borders to most foreigners -- excluding Americans -- in a bid to stem the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday.

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Donald Trump Says Postponing US Elections "Unnecessary" Over Coronavirus

US President Donald Trump said Monday postponing elections over the coronavirus crisis was "unnecessary," even as Ohio's governor called for the state's presidential primary vote scheduled for Tuesday...

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Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale in India Today: What You Should Know

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale in India today. The Redmi Note 9 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model carries a...

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San Francisco Residents Ordered To Stay Home Amid Coronavirus Scare

Millions of San Francisco area residents on Monday were ordered to stay home to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus as part of a lockdown effort covering a section of California including...

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Donald Trump Says Coronavirus Pandemic Could End In US By July

President Donald Trump said Monday the coronavirus pandemic that has killed thousands and brought life in countries across the world grinding to a halt could end by July in the United States.

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Trailblazer playwright on the need to keep black British history alive

Winsome Pinnock highlights British attitudes to the country's involvement in the slave trade.

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'Coronavirus delayed my tour so I'm touring on social media instead'

Singer L Devine has announced shows across several social platforms after European tour was postponed.

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How is Holby City reacting to coronavirus?

Medical soap Holby City is using a device known as the ‘topical drop-in’ to react to coronavirus.

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25 Kerala Doctors Quarantined As Colleague Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Around 25 doctors and around 47 others -- mostly staff of a leading Central government-run hospital in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, have been asked to stay on home quarantine as a precautionary...

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Actor Tom Hanks Released From Hospital After Coronavirus Quarantine

Tom Hanks has been released from the Australian hospital where he was in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, but his wife Rita Wilson remains hospitalised, health officials...

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Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills

Sports like NFL and rugby are taking head injuries much more seriously and employing technology to help.

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Coronavirus Impact: Digital Tools Keep Classes on as Schools, Colleges Shut

As schools, colleges and universities remain closed in several states due to fear of coronavirus spread, more and more students in India are taking to digital tools to continue their education from...

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

'Lynnsanity In PSL': Australia Star Blitzes 55-Ball 113. Watch

Chris Lynn took PSL 2020 by storm with a swashbuckling century that helped Lahore Qalandars reach the semi-finals of the tournament.

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Motorola Razr (2019) Launch in India Today: Catch Live Action

Motorola Razr (2019) launch in India is scheduled for 12:30pm IST today. You can catch the action live here.

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New Nokia C2 with 4G Connectivity, 5-Megapixel Selfie Camera Unveiled

Nokia has officially launched its latest 4G smartphone, the Nokia C2 - the successor of Nokia C1 mobile. Price of the smartphone will likely be announced at the Nokia launch event on March 19.

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Most Airlines Will Be Bankrupt By May-End: Global Agency On Coronavirus

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most airlines in the world will be bankrupt by the end of May and only a coordinated government and industry action right now can avoid the catastrophe, said global...

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Coronavirus Vaccine Research Not For Sale, Says Germany

Germany's foreign minister said Monday the rights to coronavirus vaccine research were not for sale, following reports Donald Trump wanted the US to buy exclusive access to a potential vaccine...

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Dame Fanny Waterman: Piano legend 'hurt' over being asked to retire

The famous piano teacher says decision by The Leeds International Piano Competition was "misguided".

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Warner, Finch Question Australia's Measures To Deal With Coronavirus

David Warner and Aaron Finch had questions about the Australia government's decision to impose a 14-day self-isolation on all incoming international passengers.

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MCU, Batman, Jurassic World, Fantastic Beasts Halt Filming Due to Virus

Over the weekend, several big-name film and TV productions shut down filming amid growing concerns around the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. That includes MCU miniseries Loki and WandaVision,...

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"Not Again": Warner Recalls Smith Being Hit On Head During Ashes 2019

David Warner spoke about his moment of horror when Steve Smith was hit on the head by a ball bowled by Jofra Archer during Ashes 2019.

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Fear Is the Mind Killer, Says Elon Musk, Possibly Referring to Coronavirus Panic

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk who thinks the new coronavirus (COVID-19) debate is just 'dumb,' on Sunday said that the unnecessary fear over the pandemic is not good for the humanity. "Fear is the...

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Coronavirus: Italy's Social and Family Life Goes Virtual Under Lockdown

As 60 million Italians face a coronavirus country-wide lockdown, many daily interactions among family, friends and colleagues have moved to messaging platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and...

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Los Angeles Closes Bars, Nightclubs Amid Coronavirus Shutdown: Mayor

Bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Los Angeles have been ordered to close their doors for at least two weeks as US cities take drastic action to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

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WhatsApp Disappearing Messages Feature Spotted in Android Beta: Report

WhatsApp after launching the much-awaited 'Dark Mode' feature for its users is now reportedly working on a new feature that will delete messages automatically after a stipulated time as set by users....

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Joe Biden Says He Will Pick Woman To Be His Vice President

Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, who had hinted he might choose a woman as his vice presidential running mate if he is picked as the party's nominee, committed to doing so during his...

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Australians Chide Actor Tom Hanks Over His Quarantine Diet

Quarantined US actor Tom Hanks has prompted a wave of gentle ribbing from his Australian hosts concerned about his fervid use of their beloved Vegemite spread.

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"Public Health Crisis": Largest Vegas Casino Shuts Down On Virus Fear

Several Las Vegas casinos and hotels including venues on the city's main strip will close their doors in an effort to prevent spread of the deadly coronavirus, MGM said Sunday.

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New York City To Close Schools, Restaurant, Bars Amid Coronavirus Scare

The city that never sleeps will be taking a break from the action.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 to Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M21 will be launched in India today, the latest offering in the company's Galaxy M-series of smartphones aimed at the younger demographic. The smartphone has appeared in numerous leaks...

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Motorola Razr (2019) to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Motorola Razr (2019) is all set to launch in India today. The foldable smartphone was first unveiled in November last year, but only went on sale for the first time in February. With the Motorola Razr...

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Coronavirus: PM urges industry to help make NHS ventilators

Boris Johnson is to ask engineering firms to shift production lines to build the life-saving equipment.

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Minecraft ‘loophole’ library of banned journalism

How the popular video game Minecraft is being used as a way for journalism to beat global censors.

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Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

The company's 65-year-old co-founder will spend more time on philanthropic activities.

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Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Shuts Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock will shut their doors as a precaution against coronavirus, Islamic religious authorities said on Sunday, while outdoor prayers will still be allowed at...

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Babar Azam One Of The Greatest Finds Of Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar heaped praise on Pakistan T20I captain Babar Azam.

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Vatican Cancels Public Participation At Easter Events Amid Coronavirus

Pope Francis' Holy Week and Easter services, which normally draw tens of thousands of people, will be held without the public attending because of the coronavirus outbreak, a step believed to be...

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Mobile Phone Sales to Be Hit, as GST Hike Makes Them More Costly

With the GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, increasing the GST on mobile phones from 12 percent to 18 percent on Saturday, industry experts feel it would hit the industry and...

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Civic Elections In Andhra Pradesh Put On Hold Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Elections to to rural and urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh have been put off indefinitely by the State Election Commission in view of coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Indian Firms Struggling to Deal With Work From Home Scenario

Workers from the non-IT companies and small and medium enterprises (SMBs) are the worst-hit in India as most of them have little or no clue about how these messaging and collaboration tools work amid...

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Apple Said to Suspend Filming of All Apple TV+ Series Over Coronavirus

Apple has suspended all active shooting on projects managed by outside studios, including The Morning Show, Foundation, See, Lisey's Story, Servant, and For All Mankind due to the ongoing coronavirus...

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Beijing To Send International Arrivals To Quarantine Facilities: Report

Beijing authorities will send all international arrivals in the Chinese capital to quarantine facilities starting Monday, state media reported, as China steps up measures against imported coronavirus...

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On This Day In 2001, India's Historic Win Over Australia At Eden Gardens

India beat Australia despite being made to follow on to end their 16-match winning run thanks to VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Harbhajan Singh's heroics.

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Australia's Sheffield Shield Final In Limbo Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The New South Wales Blues currently sit on the top of Shield ladder with six wins from the nine completed games and hold a 12.23 point gap over second-placed Victoria.

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Pakistan Super League Teams Request PCB To Move Lahore Matches To Karachi

Some franchises feel that it does not matter if the games take place in Lahore or Karachi as they will be played in front of empty stands.

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India Women Star Deepti Sharma Felicitated By West Bengal Government

India Women's all-rounder Deepti Sharma was felicitated by the government of West Bengal for her impressive performance in the Women's T20 World Cup.

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Watch: Dhoni "Bids A Short Adieu" To CSK After Postponement Of IPL 2020

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni left the base amid huge fanfare as IPL 2020 has been postponed till April 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Xi Jinping's Critic Who Called Him "Clown" Is Missing, His Friends Say

An influential former Chinese property executive who called China's President Xi Jinping a "clown" over a speech he made last month about the government's efforts to battle the coronavirus has gone...

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Kerala Medical Store Sells Face Masks For Rs 2 Amid Coronavirus Scare

At a time when many pharmacies are charging exorbitant prices for the face masks and hand sanitisers in the backdrop of high demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, a surgical shop owner in Kochi is...

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Ten More Die Of Coronavirus In China, Jump In "Imported" Infections

China on Sunday reported 16 new imported cases of the coronavirus, the highest in over a week, as domestic cases dwindle in the country.

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Worn-Out Nurse's Photo Shows Italy Health Workers' Fatigue In Virus Fight

A worn-out nurse slumps over her keyboard in a widely shared image symbolic of the extreme fatigue that Italian healthcare workers are facing as they battle Europe's worst outbreak of the novel...

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Australia To Isolate All International Arrivals To Tackle Coronavirus

Australia on Sunday announced anyone arriving into the country will face mandatory 14-day self-isolation, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Spain Imposes Near-Total Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus

Spain on Saturday banned people from leaving home except to go to work, visit a doctor or buy essential supplies, in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Spain PM Sanchez's Wife Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office said late Saturday, just hours after he announced a near total lockdown nationwide.

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Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge dies aged 70

The musician, artist and provocateur had been battling leukaemia for two-and-a-half years.

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Daniel Radcliffe says his parents helped him cope with fame

The Harry Potter star says his family and living in the UK helped him keep a sense of "perspective".

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US President Donald Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus

US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday.

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Samsung Galaxy A80, Galaxy A6 (2018) Android 10 Rollout Begins: Reports

The firmware version for Samsung Galaxy A80 update is A805FXXU4BTC3, and the firmware version for the Galaxy A6 (2018) update is A600FNXXU5CTB9.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 to Launch April 15, New Leak Tips

OnePlus will host an online-only event for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, just like all other tech companies. The OnePlus 8 Lite will reportedly see a delay in launch by several months.

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"Safety First": Shah Rukh Khan Tweets After IPL Meet

Shah Rukh Khan tweeted about safety being a priority after the BCCI decided to postpone the start of IPL 2020.

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Saudi Arabia To Suspend International Flights Over Coronavirus Scare

Saudi Arabia said Saturday it would suspend international flights for two weeks in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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US Passes Coronavirus Relief Package After Trump Announces Support

The US House of Representatives early Saturday overwhelmingly passed a coronavirus relief package for Americans hit by the outbreak.

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Phone Calls, Lego: How The Trudeaus Are Spending Time In Self-Isolation

His children play with Lego in their rooms, his wife spends a lot of time on the phone: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday offered a glimpse into the Canadian first family's COVID-19 quarantine...

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Samsung Galaxy A11 With Hole-Punch Display, Triple Cameras Goes Official

Samsung Galaxy A11 comes in four colour options, and has a 13-megapixel main camera on board.

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China Reports 11 New Coronavirus Cases, Majority "Imported"

China reported 11 new infections of the coronavirus on Saturday, and for the first time since the start of the epidemic the majority of them were imported cases from overseas.

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Sachin Tendulkar's 'Laal Singh Chadhdha' Birthday Wish For Aamir Khan

Sachin Tendulkar's birthday wish for Aamir Khan had a filmy twist.

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