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Discovered 24 new planets
(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) Washington: Scientists have identified 24 new planets outside the solar system, which may be more suitable for life than the Earth.According to the study, these planets may be much older, larger, slightly warmer, and water-rich than the Earth. These planets can be excellent for humans to live. Researchers at Washington State…
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‘Operation Maga’ started
(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) US: In the absence of Corona virus-infected US President Donald Trump, ‘Operation Maga’ has been launched to further his campaigning. Vice President Mike Pence and members of Trump’s family will participate in rallies in key constituencies under ‘Operation Maga (Make America Great Again! Make America Great Again)’. Corona virus-infected President Trump…
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Trump’s consultant Christy Corona infected
(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) USA: Former US New Jersey governor and US President Donald Trump’s adviser Chris Christie was hospitalized Sunday after being infected with the Coronavirus. Christie tweeted, ‘I am admitted to Morristown Medical Center on the advice of doctors. I feel good and I have mild symptoms of the corona. Due to asthma,…
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US investors set to own a majority stake in TikTok Global
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): US investors, including Oracle Corp, are set to hold at least a 60% stake in TikTok. The new company, called TikTok Global, will have a majority of American directors and a US chief executive. Oracle has agreed to take a 20% stake in the company when it is created and Walmart Inc is also expected…
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US ambassador to China stepping down
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): The US ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, is stepping down, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday. Thanking Branstad for his service, Pompeo said in a tweet that he had “contributed to rebalancing U.S.-China relations so that it (sic) is results-oriented, reciprocal, and fair.” The former two-term Iowa governor, 73, had…
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Who is Susan B Anthony?
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday forgave women’s suffrage movement activist Susan B Anthony, who was arrested for voting in 1872, in an attempt to win the support of women voters in upcoming elections. Susan B Anthony was an American social reformer and a leading anti-slavery activist who was noted for…
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Rupee rises 7 paise to 74.69 against US dollar
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): In opening trade on Wednesday, the rupee appreciated 7 paise to 74.69 against the US dollar, backed by strong domestic equities and continued foreign fund inflows. The domestic unit opened at 74.71 against the US dollar at the interbank forex market, gained further ground, and touched 74.69 against the US dollar, recording an…
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U.S. may not have official results on election night
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): When New York City voters cast primary ballots in June, few expected there would be no declared winner in some races one month later. It has taken election officials some time to do the counting. Absentee ballots or mail-in ballots are more labor-intensive because you need to check the signature on the envelope…
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Rupee settles 3 paise down at 75.04 against US dollar
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): The rupee pared some of its initial losses and settled 3 paise down at 75.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, even as the domestic equity market was trading with significant gains. The rupee opened weak at 75.13 at the interbank forex market, then pared some of its early losses…
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US stocks edge higher as markets eye stimulus talks
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Wall Street stocks inched higher early Tuesday after big gains in the prior session as markets eyed stimulus negotiations in Washington and brittle US-China relations. Talks were ongoing between Republican and Democratic leaders on another round of relief funding to support the coronavirus-battered US economy. Supplemental unemployment benefits expired last week.…