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] Damaged Asian businesses show solidarity with Black Lives Matter protesters ] “EVERYTHING IN MY STORE WILL BE REPLACEABLE,” one shop owner wrote, “while lives are being senselessly lost, on a way too regular basis, is the way bigger issue.” ] Black Lives Matter protesters march in Garfield Ridge: ‘This isn’t a place to be scared of ’ ] ‘This is a step back.’

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US Unemployment Rate Seen Near 20% as Covid-19 Slams Jobs Market Again in May The Labor Department’s closely watched monthly employment report on Friday could bolster economists’ dire predictions that it would take several years to recover from the economic meltdown.

FILE PHOTO: A “Now Hiring” sign advertising jobs at Lowe’s is seen as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Homestead, Florida, U.S., April 17, 2020.

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HiIndia Newsdesk he US unemployment rate likely shot up to almost 20 per cent in May, a new post World War Two record, with millions more losing

their jobs, exposing the horrific human toll from the Covid-19 crisis.

The Labor Department’s closely watched monthly employment report on Friday could bolster economists’ dire predictions that it would take several years to recover

Defence leaders say no to Trump’s troops idea

HiIndia Newsdesk In a clear rebuke to US President Donald Trump, former defence secretary James Mattis on Wednesday sided with people who had been protesting outside the White House over George Floyd’s killing.

Mattis, who differs with Trump’s handling of the protests and his threats to deploy the military to end the unrest, joins a growing list of top defence leaders, past and present,

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who have either openly criticised Trump or distanced themselves from him.

“Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people, does not even pretend to try. Instead he tries to divide us,” Mattis wrote in a statement to the news publication The Atlantic.

His remarks came hours after Mark Esper, his successor at the Pentagon, tried to distance himself from Trump’s threat to use US military personnel against protesters.

Esper said that he doesn’t support invoking the Insurrection Act, which is a significant departure from Trump’s plan to use the 200-year-old law to deploy military forces domestically. Demonstrations in cities across the US to condemn racism and police abuses remained large but subdued.

from the economic meltdown.

Still, May was probably the nadir for the labor market. While layoffs remained very high, they eased considerably in the second half of May as businesses reopened after shuttering in mid-March to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Consumer confidence, manufacturing and services industries are also stabilizing, though at low levels, hopeful signs that the worst was over. “The good news is that we probably have hit the bottom,” said Sung Won Sohn, a finance and economics professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. “But the recovery will be painfully slow. It will take years, probably a decade to get back to where we were at the end of last year.”

The employment report is compiled from two separate surveys. According to a Reuters poll of economists, the survey of households is likely to show the unemployment rate jumped to 19.8 per cent in May from 14.7 per cent in April, which was the highest since 1948 when the government started keeping records.

California Mayor Resigns Over Email About Police Killings HiIndia Newsdesk

The mayor of a Southern California city resigned following an email in which he stated he didn’t “believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a police officer” locally.

Temecula Mayor James Stewart had apologised Thursday for the email, saying he never meant to use the word “good”. He had said he is dyslexic and so used voice text to send his late-night Tuesday message but failed to notice the added word.

“Unfortunately I did not take the time to proofread what was recorded. I absolutely did not say that,” Stewart told the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Thursday.

Joe Biden, Donald Trump campaigns targeted by foreign hackers: Google

HiIndia Newsdesk Campaign staffs for both President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden have been targeted recently by foreign hackers, Google researchers said Thursday, highlighting persistent data security concerns ahead of the November US election.

A tweet from Google’s threat analysis chief Shane Huntley said the internet giant warned the Biden campaign about “phishing” efforts from China and the Trump campaign from Iran.

“No sign of compromise. We sent users our govt attack warning and we referred to fed law enforcement,” Huntley wrote.

The incidents nonetheless highlight fears about a repeat of a devastating data breach in 2016 involving the campaign of Hillary Clinton and a wide-ranging influence operation which officials said was directed from Russia.

“This is a major disclosure of potential cyber-enabled influence operations, just as we saw in 2016,” Graham Brookie, director of the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensics Research Lab, said in a tweet.

‘Get your knee off our necks!’: George Floyd mourned in Minneapolis

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HiIndia Newsdesk ollywood celebrities, musicians and political leaders gathered in front of the golden casket of George Floyd at a fiery memorial Thursday for the man whose death at the hands of police sparked global protests, with a civil rights leader declaring it is time for black people to demand, “Get your knee off our necks!”

The service — the first in a series of memorials set for three cities over six days — unfolded at a sanctuary at North Central University as a judge a few blocks away set bail at $750,000 each for the three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting murder in Floyd’s death. “George Floyd’s story has been the story of black folks. Because ever

since 401 years ago, the reason we could never be who we wanted and dreamed to be is you kept your knee on our neck,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said in a fierce eulogy. “It’s time for us to stand up in George’s name and say, ‘Get your knee off our necks!’” Floyd, a 46-year-old out-of-work bouncer, died May 25 after a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, put his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes as he lay handcuffed on the pavement, gasping that he couldn’t breathe. Chauvin has been charged with murder, and he and the others could get up to 40 years in prison. From coast to coast, and from Paris and London to Sydney and Rio de Janeiro, the chilling cellphone video of Floyd’s slow death has set off turbulent and sometimes violent demonstrations against police brutality, racism and inequality.

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Ahead of talks with China over Ladakh standoff, India signals a realistic approach Officials indicate that Saturday’s border talks between Indian and Chinese military officials, led by lieutenant generals from both armies, may not lead to a breakthrough

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had made it clear to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi din August last year that India had no extra-territorial ambitions post withdrawal of Article 370

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HiIndia Newsdesk ndian military officials will walk into a meeting on Saturday with their Chinese counterparts to attempt to resolve the month-long row

over the Line of Actual Control with the knowledge that it may not be possible to achieve an immediate breakthrough to the Ladakh standoff, people familiar with the development told. Saturday’s meeting

is the first high-level meeting between Lt General Harinder Singh, the general officer commanding of Leh-based 14 Corps, and his Chinese counterpart who heads the People’s Liberation Army’s Group Army since the May 5 scuffle between soldiers near Pangong lake and subsequent stand-off at Galwan riverulet.

The last round of talks between delegations led by two major general-rank officers of the two armies on June 2 had been inconclusive.

Officials, however, underline that it was a positive sign that both sides were talking to each other through established military and diplomatic channels. But the dialogue does not mean an immediate resolution.

“This is the eventuality that we are prepared for,” one of them said.

India has already made it clear it wants the Chinese troops to move back and restore status quo ante on the four positions.

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Religious places across the country prepare to reopen on June 8

HiIndia Newsdesk New Delhi [India], (ANI): With relaxations in the nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown, religious places across the country are gearing up to reopen on June 8, while following the guidelines issued by union home ministry. The Standard Operating Procedure by the ministry emphasized on social distancing as a preventive measure to contain spread of COVID-19. As per some of the guidelines physical offerings like Prasad distribution or sprinkling of holy water, etc. will not be allowed inside.

Social and economic security for Favourable conditions for monsoon’s migrants UP’s priority: Adityanath advance, says IMD’s latest forecast

HiIndia Newsdesk UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government was committed to provide employment to returning migrant work force according to their skill sets which was being possible through an ambitious

Maneka Gandhi’s NGO website hacked for remarks on Malappuram district

HiIndia Newsdesk The official website of People for Animals (PFA), an animal rights NGO founded

by BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, was hacked on Friday by a group of “ethical hackers” over her remarks made on Malappuram district while referring to the death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala. A message on the defaced website read, “Maneka Gandhi dragged the sad death of pregnant elephant for dirty politics,” with the popular ‘coffin dance’ music playing in the background.

skill mapping exercise currently underway in the state. He added that around 42 lakh people were already absorbed in the state through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and others are getting enlisted for several construction projects that have resumed in the state.

“A comprehensive project has been prepared by the state. Skill mapping of all migrants is being done including other youth and unemployed workforce. We are working together with industries, businesses to provide them jobs. Additionally, there is a bid to increase employment in other sectors like agriculture.” Adityanath said

HiIndia Newsdesk The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that conditions are becoming favourable for further advancement of Southwest Monsoon and rain or thundershowers were expected over plains of northwest India during the next two days under the influence of the western disturbances. The weather update on Friday added that isolated thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and heavy rainfall was very likely over Uttarakhand, east Uttar Pradesh and south Rajasthan during the next 24 hours.

“Conditions are becoming favourable for further advancement of Southwest Monsoon

Jodhpur constable kneels on man’s neck for not wearing a mask

HiIndia Newsdesk In a reminder of the George Floyd’s case, a video of a police constable pinning a man on the ground and kneeling on his neck in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur has gone viral on social media. Jodhpur DCP (West) Priti Chandra said the policeman had acted in self-defence to prevent the man from attacking him.

The incident took place Thursday when Mukesh Kumar Prajapat was caught roaming without a mask by two police

constables. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government has made it mandatory for citizens to wear a mask before stepping out.

The policemen alleged that Prajapat began slapping and hitting them when they confronted him for violation of the norms.

One of the constables can been seen kneeling on Prajapat’s neck for a few seconds in the viral video. “A constable clicked the person’s photo when he was not wearing a mask. And when the constable approached him and enquired why he was not wearing a mask, the person immediately pulled out a mask and threatened them that he will gouge their eyes,” DCP Chandra said.

“So, the policemen called for a jeep but before it could arrive, the man started slapping and punching both the constables – there are videos of the same. We have filed an FIR against him and arrested him,” she added.

into some more parts of Central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Southwest & Eastcentral Bay of Bengal; entire Southeast Bay of Bengal and some parts of Westcentral Bay of Bengal during next 2 days,” the official release said.

The southwest monsoon had arrived in Kerala on Monday, June1 matching IMD’s forecast and it is predicted to reach Mumbai

by June 11. Monsoon marks the beginning of the rainy season which accounts for 70% of India’s annual rainfall. According to the latest weather update, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were likely to receive rain or thundershowers in varying quantities.

Army havaldar dies in ceasefire violation in J&K’s Rajouri district HiIndia Newsdesk An army havaldar died on Thursday in an unprovoked ceasefire violation

by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district.

Identifying the deceased as Havaldar Mathiazhagan P of Tamil Nadu’s VSreerangai Kadu village in Salem district, Defence PRO Devender Anand said he was critically injured in firing by Pakistani troops and was evacuated to Army hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries. Pointing out that Indian Army retaliated “strongly’’ to the firing, the PRO said Hav Mathiazhagan P was a brave, highly motivated and a sincere soldier.

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New Delhi [India], (ANI): During the last 24 hours, a total of 5,355 COVID-19 patients have been cured, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs on Friday.

“A total of 5,355 coronavirus patients have been cured in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 1,09,462 patients have been cured.

The recovery rate is 48.27 per cent among COVID-19 patients,(ANI): ” said the Ministry New Delhi [India], Union Health in an official statement.

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Hyderabad airport receives ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports UP: Another day of peak Govt Goes Into Austerity Mode With Freeze on New Platinum Recognition 2020 China interfered Govt allows certain categories of OCI card deaths, 30% mortality in Schemes with as Coronavirus Cases Throw a Curveball be initiated and continued. No other scheme people above 50patrolling: years normal India holders would be approved this financial year, said stranded abroad to travel to India the ministry. Schemes already approved HiIndia Newsdesk Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reported highest single-day fatality linked to novel coronavirus with 15 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total toll to 245. The last time such a high number of deaths were reported in one day were on May 28 (15 deaths) and May 22 (14 deaths).

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under the Budget will also stay suspended till March 31.All ministries have been told to stop sending requests for new schemes to the finance ministry. “It may be appreciated that in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an unprecedented demand on public financial resources and a need to use resources prudently in accordance with emerging changing priorities,” a HiIndiaand Newsdesk finance ministry note said. The note also The government India Friday said any exception toofthese newon rules would allowed certain categories of Overseasof need to be approved by the Department Citizens of India (OCI) cardpandemic holders Expenditure.

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who hold OCI cards; those who want to travel for family emergencies and university students who are OCI card holders but whose parents are Indian citizens living in India.

The announcement was made by the ministry of home affairs on Friday, and it comes close on the heels of the country widening its expatriates’ HiIndia Newsdesk extraction programme called Vande Bharat Mission to the third phase.

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HiIndia Newsdesk Hinting at his party’s unease with Nitish Kumar, president Chirag said Even byLJP a simple model, at leastPaswan 14-29 lakh on Friday he will back the BJP if it opts for coronavirus cases and between 37,000 aand change of face in the Bihar assembly polls 71,000 deaths have been averted, as he underscored dissatisfaction with said the Centre his Friday, highlighting the chief minister’s handling of the migrant how India has been able to contain the crisis, it “could been better”. virusnoting through earlyhave implementation The BJP had declared Kumar, JD(U) of nationwide lockdown.

In the a routine president, as the chief ministerial face of the press briefing to apprise media about ruling NDA in Bihar more than ago, the coronavirus situation in thea year country, but a section of leaders within the alliance Praveen Srivastava, a senior officer have expressingoftheir reservation with been the Ministry Statistics and against his leadership.

Programme Implementation (MoSPI), said government hasdid shared publicly In anthe interview, Paswan not make any available dataabout with independent experts direct demand a change of leadership to asserted model the impact lockdown, but that he will beof with the BJP in adding that “in pandemic like this there are no parallels to compare”.

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“Domestic economic activity has been “Who will be the face, who will be the leader impacted severely by the two-month of the alliancehe is something its largest lockdown,” said and that added that constituent BJP has to decide.

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On World Environment Day, Andhra want to have a change of mind… whatever Pradesh will launch an online waste decision the BJP takes, we will support,” management platform to handle liquid Paswan said. His remarks are significant as waste, hazardous, and non-hazardous it was presumed that the issue of the NDA’s solid waste and air pollutants. The Andhra face in the Bihar polls, which are slated for Pradesh Environment Management October-November, been settled Shaktikanta after Corporation (APEMC), which will at Reserve Bank of Indiahad (RBI) Governor Das addresses a press conference, theheadquarters then BJP president Amit Shah had handle the platform, will henceforth RBI in Mumbai. declared in 2019 that Kumar will lead the second half offor this year and taking be responsible safe disposal of all in in demand, is aelections. plunge in alliance in theand nextthere assembly consideration effect, industrial wastefavourable generated inbase the state. demand for electricity petroleum Shah’s announcement hadand come as he was itChief is expected that combined fiscal, Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy productions.

The blow among is to monetary and administrative measures working to iron outbiggest differences will launch the platform. private consumption thatthe accounts for currently undertaken by both the the NDA partners for Lok Sabha The APEMC will streamline collection 60 per cent of domestic demand, the elections in the state.Asked about the Bihar government and RBI create sort conditions of the waste from industries, and governor said.Das said the combined government’s handling of the migrant crisis for a gradual revival ofhazardous activities or in the streamline the waste as impact of demand compression and half of or 2020-21.

“GDP growth triggered by the nationwide lockdown to second non-hazardous e-waste according to supply disruption will depress economic 2020-21and is estimated to remain in theat curb COVID-19, Paswan, the Lok Sabha in category, scientifically dispose it off activity in the first half of the current negative territory with some pick up in MP from Jamui, said it could have been various waste disposal centres. fiscal. “Assuming that economic activity growth impulses in the second half of better. gets restored in a phased manner in the 2020-21 onwards,” he said.

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Harsh Vardhan takes Centre announces interim relief India, Australia Seal Deal to Use Each Other’s charge as Military WHO Executive BoardSummit chairman package of PM Rs Modi, 1,000Morrison’s cr to Bengal Bases During ‘Virtual’ HiIndia Newsdesk

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Newsdesk ndia andHiIndia Australia sealed a deal on Thursday to get access to each other’s rimebases, Minister Modi military said Narendra India’s Ministry on Friday announced an of External Affairs, a pact that would immediate relief package of Rs clear the way for more military exchanges 1,000 crore to the West Bengal and exercises in the Indo-Pacific. government to deal with the aftermath The mutual logistic support agreement was of the cyclone Amphan, which has left signed a virtual summit between at leastduring 77 dead in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra ModiRsand his The Prime Minister also said 2 lakh Australian counterpart Scott Morrison. will be given to the kin of the deceased India hastoa similar pacttowith theinjured United and up Rs 50,000 those States which is seen as part of a broader from the PM Relief Fund. security cooperation to balance China’s Expressing his grief over the hardships growing andofmilitary weight in faced byeconomic the citizens the state, Modi the saidregion. that a team sent by the Centre will The ground work for survey the agreement with conduct a detailed in affected Australia last December in sectors ofwas thecompleted state. the dialogue between the Defence and “We2+2 have decided to conduct a detailed Foreign of India and including Australia. survey secretaries for various sectors, In the first-of-its-kind summit, Modi and Morrison also discussed the coronavirus pandemic, cybersecurity and measures to boost trade.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of cyclone Amphan affected areas

agriculture, telecommunication and power, besides assessing damage to houses and infrastructure as soon as

possible. A team will be sent by the central government and it will conduct a survey in these sectors,” he said.

A process of comprehensive reforms covering almost all areas has been initiated in India as it is viewing the coronavirus crisis as an “opportunity”, said Modi as he pitched for a coordinated and collaborative approach to come out of the adverse economic social(ANI): impactUnion of the epidemic New Delhiand [India], Health that has infected around 65 lakh people and Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday killedcharge 3.88 lakh globally. of the World took as chairman Referring to the virtual summit, Modi Health Organisation (WHO) Executive termed it “a new model of India-Australia Board. partnership, a new model of conducting The Executive Board comprises 34 business”. Itqualified was the first time that Modi technically members elected heldthree-year a “bilateral” virtual with for terms.

The summit chairman’s a foreign Modi for described his post is heldleader. by rotation one year among regional groups. main talks with Morrison as “an The outstanding functions of the Board the are to implement discussion”, covering entire expanse the decisions and of the partners.

Health of ties between thepolicies two strategic Assembly and facilitate its work.

“Our government has decided to view this crisis as an opportunity. In India, a process of comprehensive reforms has been initiated in almost all areas.

China interfered with Govt allows certain categories of OCI card normal patrolling: India holders stranded abroad to travel to India India’s Covid-19 Tally Rises by ‘Foolish’: Former law minister Veerappa Moily PM Narendra Modi speaks to Australia’s Scott Morrison.

Chinese who had interfered with normal Indian patrolling by engaging in activity in the area. China had on Tuesday accused the Indian Army of crossing into its territory and blocking its patrols in an attempt change the virus infectiontoin“unilaterally the last 24 hours in the the status” in Sikkim biggest jumpon so the far. LAC The total cases inand the Ladakh.stood The recent escalation of tension country at 2,16,919, including 6,075 along the LACHealth is theMinistry most serious since deaths, Union data shows. the 2017 Doklam face-off at the IndiaThe country also reported a staggering 260 China-Bhutan tri-junction. deaths in the past one day. The increasing In a statement, Chinainhad asked cases of the pandemic Indiaalso come at a India to immediately withdraw time when restrictions have been largely personnel across line, restore status eased, except for the in containment zones. quo in relevantTamil areas,Nadu, restrict frontline.

Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi, the worst-hit by Covid-19, continue to add to the rising numbers, while Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Sikkim emerge with more infections.

who hold OCI cards; those who want to travel for family emergencies and university students who are OCI card holders but whose parents are Indian citizens living in India.

The announcement was made by the to unwanted misunderstanding “within ministry of home affairs on Friday, other groups” in the country.The Supreme and it comes closedirected on thethat heels of Court Wednesday a plea, the country widening expatriates’ seeking direction to the its Centre to amend extraction programme calledthe Vande the Constitution and replace word Bharat to the third phase. In thebe India Mission with “Bharat” or “Hindustan,” second which started 16, treatedphase, as a representation by on theMay authority India in a special operation, is bringing concerned.“The present petition is directed back citizens and on more to be around treated as32,000 a representation may be than 160 flights 47 countries . ”a considered by thefrom appropriate ministries, bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said in its order. The bench, also comprising Justices A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy, disposed of the plea which claimed that such an amendment will “ensure the citizens of this country get over the colonial past”.

Record 9,304 Cases in 24 Hours on idea of renaming India as ‘Hindustan’ HiIndia Newsdesk India on Thursday rejected China’s claim that Indian troops had crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) that resulted in the recent skirmishes in Sikkim and Ladakh, in turn saying that it were the

Newsdesk At leastHiIndia 14-29 lakh India’s tally of Covid-19 cases crossed 2.16 Covid cases averted duefor lakh after 9,304 people tested positive to early lockdown: Govt DefenceHiIndia secretary Ajay Newsdesk Kumar tests positive for Covid-19

India’s GDP Growth In 2020-21 Likely To Be In Negative: RBI Governor OBVI Helping F1 Visa Holder Indian Students at Various U.S. Universities RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the global economy is heading into recession and inflation outlook is ‘highly uncertain’.

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He was tested after developing press briefing to apprise media about mild fever and thesituation results came on country, Tuesday. the coronavirus in the Kumar is the first top government official to Praveen Srivastava, a senior officer test positive for the disease.

It is not clear if with the Ministry of Statistics and other senior bureaucrats, military(MoSPI), officials Programme Implementation saidministers the government hascame shared and whom he inpublicly contact available independent experts with, havedata beenwith tested so far. to model the has impact of lockdown, Defence ministry not issued a statement adding that “in pandemic like this there on the matter so far. are no parallels to compare”.

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he Reserve Bank on India (RBI) on Friday said India’s gross domestic pro duc t (GDP) growth will be in negative territory in 2020-21 as the outbreak of coronavirus has disrupted economic activities.

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Due to the closing down of on-campus jobs Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das addresses a press conference, at andheadquarters other job options including internships RBI in Mumbai. put on hold by the companies, it has become second half of this year and taking in in demand,hard andfor there is a plunge increasingly the students to pay in the consideration favourable base effect, demand for electricity and petroleum high rents, said the release. it is expected that combined fiscal, productions.

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Vardhan takes Top JeM commander CentreNisarga announces interim relief Cyclone snaps trees, electricity poles Harsh charge WHO Executive amongasthree militants of Rs 1,000 croftolifeBengal inpackage Maharashtra’s Raigad; no loss reported Board killedchairman in Pulwama Several uprooted, electricity lines brought down leaving without power and houses Modi saidtrees be itwere “rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction,” wethousands will together formulate a plan to assist flattened in Maharashtra’ s Raigad district, close to Alibag, where Cyclone Nisarga made landfall on Wednesday.

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rime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an immediate relief package of Rs 1,000 crore to the West Bengal government to deal with the aftermath of the cyclone Amphan, which has left at least 77 dead in the state.

The Prime Minister also said Rs 2 lakh will be given to the kin of the deceased and up to Rs 50,000 to those injured from the PM Relief Fund.

Expressing his grief over the hardships faced by the citizens of the state, Modi said that a team sent by the Centre will conduct a detailed survey in affected sectors of the state.

“We have decided to conduct a detailed HiIndia Newsdesk survey for various sectors, including

Several trees were uprooted, electricity lines brought down leaving thousands without power and houses flattened in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, close to

Response Force (NDRF) said its team will assess the damage once the intensity of the wind decreases.

There was no report of any casualty so far, officials said.

At the NDRF camp between Alibag and Murud, high-speed winds with a maximum level of 110kmph were recorded after the cyclone moved over the region, said the forces’ inspector Mahesh Kumar.

Kumar added that around 2pm, the wind speed came down to 85-90kmph, as per information from the state India Meteorological Department (IMD).

With the upper part of the cyclone passing over Alibag and reaching Panvel, Mumbai is Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of cyclone Amphan affected areas likely to experience wind speeds of 75kmph.

Also read |ACyclone Mumbai agriculture, telecommunication and possible. team Nisarga will be forces sent by the airport government to stop operations 7 pm power, besides assessing damage to central and ittillwill conduct Alibag, where Cyclone Nisarga made districts houses and infrastructure as soon as aSeven surveycoastal in these sectors,of ” heMaharashtra said. landfall on Wednesday. have been put on red alert by the Indian Officials said 85 large trees, some of which Meteorological Department (IMD) and fell over houses, and 11 electric poles heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for were ripped out as the National Disaster both Maharashtra and Gujarat.

China interfered with normal patrolling: India India’s Rise to 2 Lakh Cases Slowest in the World, Mortality Rate is Second-lowest HiIndia Newsdesk India on Thursday rejected China’s claim that Indian troops had crossed the Line of Actual HiIndia Control (LAC) that resulted Newsdesk in the recent skirmishes in Sikkim andy India became the seventh countr Ladakh, intoturn saying thatinit the were the (according worldometers) world to cross two lakh Covid-19 cases and joined the likes of USA, Brazil, Russia, Spain, UK and Italy in this club. However, India was the slowest (in terms of number of days) to

Chinese who had interfered with normal Indian patrolling by engaging in activity in the area. China had on Tuesday accused the Indian Army of crossing into its territory blocking its patrols go from 100 casesand to two lakh cases among in anseven attempt to “unilaterally these nations, the credit forchange which the to status” on the LAC in and Sikkim and has be given to the early stringent Ladakh. The recent escalation of tension lockdown. along the might LAC ishave thebeen mostother serious sinceat Yes, there factors the 2017 Doklam face-off at the Indiaplay such as our percentage of young and China-Bhutan tri-junction. rural population, hot weather and BCG In a statement, China had ofalso asked vaccine, but enough number creditable India have to immediately withdraw models suggested that the lockdown personnel the line, restore status slowed downacross our growth curve initially, and quo in relevant areas, restrict frontline. quite significantly, which went a long way in containing the number of deceased and also gave us time to ramp-up our medical and health infrastructure for when the need arises later.

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HiIndia Newsdesk A top Jaish-e-mohammad commander was Delhi among[India], the three militants killed in an New (ANI): Union Health encounter with the security forces in Kangan Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday area of South as Kashmir’s Pulwama took charge chairman of thedistrict Worldon Wednesday morning, (WHO) Jammu and Kashmir Health Organisation Executive police said, adding that incriminating Board. materials including arms comprises and ammunition The Executive Board 34 were recovered from their possession. technically qualified members electedJK Police says thatterms. one of The the slain militants for three-year chairman’s was an with code post is IED heldexpert by rotation forname one“Fouji” year and wasregional a residentgroups. of Multan, among ThePakistan. main “One of them an active from functions of theisBoard are toterrorist implement the decisions andname policies of the Health Pakistan whose is Abdul Rehman Assembly facilitate work.

Alias Foujiand Baba or Bhaiits who is a resident of Multan Pakistan and had participated in the Afghanistan war…he is an IED expert,” IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said in a press conference in Srinagar.

Govt allows certain categories of OCI card holders abroad India Nationalstranded IDs of More Thanto travel 1 LakhtoIndians Have Ended Up On The Dark Web HiIndia Newsdesk Over 1 lakh scanned copies of Indians’ national IDs, including Aadhaar, PAN card and passport, have been put on dark web for sale, cyber HiIndiaintelligence Newsdesk firm Cyble said on Wednesday. The leaked data seems to The government of India on Friday have originated from a third party and not allowed certain categories of Overseas from the government system, according Citizens of India (OCI) card holdersto a report by Cyble. to travel to India. These include minor “We cameborn across non-reputed actor who is children to aIndian nationals abroad currently selling over 1 lakh Indian National IDs on the dark net. With such a low reputation, ideally, we would have skipped this; however, the samples shared by the

who hold OCI cards; those who want to travel for family emergencies and university students who are OCI card holders but whose parents are Indian citizens living inour India. actor intrigued interest -- and also the The announcement was made byaccess the volume.

The actor is alleged to have ministry of home affairs on Friday, to over 1 lakh IDs from different places in and comes close on the data heels of India,it” Cyble said.

The personal leaked the country widening expatriates’ by cybercriminals leads toits various nefarious extraction programme activities such as identitycalled thefts,Vande scams, Bharat Mission to the third phase.

In the and corporate espionage. Many criminals second which started onIDs May use thephase, personal details in the to16, win India special operation, is bringing trust in of athe people over a phone call for back around 32,000The citizens on more fraudulent activities.

Cyble researchers than 160 flights from 47 countries . acquired around 1,000 IDs from the seller and confirmed that the scanned IDs belong to Indians. “Preliminary analysis suggests that the data originated from a third party, and no indication or artefact is indicating that it came from a government system.

At least 14-29 lakh India’s GDP Growth In 2020-21 Likely Covid cases averted due Lockdown caused loss ofGovt To In Negative: RBI Ham Be radio enthusiast from Ahmedabad gets Governor in to early lockdown: HiIndia Newsdesk 87,000 vehicles, 30,000 tractors RBI Governor Shaktikanta said Dragon’s astronauts touch with SpaceXDasCrew the global economy is heading into

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HiIndia Newsdesk Indian passenger and commercial vehicles manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra has reported a cumulative loss of around 87,000 vehicles and 30,000 tractors in the first quarter of FY 2020-21.

The issued Evencompany by a simple model,a atstatement least 14-29today lakh saying that the ongoing lockdown due to coronavirus cases and between 37,000 Covid-19 pandemic caused thisaverted, massive and 71,000 deathshas have been loss to the carmaker.

Mahindra estimates said the Centre Friday, highlightinga loss around vehicles and 14,700 howofIndia has23,400 been able to contain the tractors in March early alone. implementation virus through The company also said that In it expects to of nationwide lockdown. a routine mitigate the impact of the pandemic on press briefing to apprise media about sales by reducingsituation variable and fixed costs the coronavirus in the country, and absorbing all idle overheads by Praveen Srivastava, a seniorcaused officer the lockdown.However, is reliefand for with the Ministry ofthere Statistics Programme (MoSPI), Mahindra andImplementation Mahindra as it confirmed saidall theits government hasnow shared publicly that suppliers are operational available data with independent experts and that the production at the vendors’ end model gradually. the impact of lockdown, istoresuming adding that “in pandemic like this there are no parallels to compare”.

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he Reserve Bank on India (RBI) on Friday said India’s gross domestic pro duct (GDP) growth will be in negative territory in 2020-21 as the outbreak of coronavirus has disrupted economic activities.

In a televisedHiIndia address, RBI Governor Newsdesk Shaktikanta Das said the global Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], (ANI): A economy is heading into recession. He hamsaid radioinflation enthusiast from Ahmedabad also outlook is “highly on Wednesday got a response from SpaceX uncertain”.

Crew Dragon’s astronauts whilehas trying “Domestic economic activity beento connect with International Station. impacted severely by theSpace two-month Adhir Saiyadh, computer engineer,that told lockdown,” he asaid and added ANI that he was trying to connect with the top-six industrialised states that ISS when for he suddenly response account 60 per received cent ofa India’s from Dragon capsule docked with industrial output arewhich largely in red the orbital outpost on Sunday. was on and orange zones.

He said“I highfrequency indicators point to collapse

a video call with my student regarding the ISS. He asked me if we could connect with ISS. I decided to try and connect while I Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das addresses a press conference, at was on the video call. (RBI) I coincidentally got RBI headquarters Mumbai. and received connected on theirinfrequency second half of this year and taking in a reply from the capsule in demand, and thereand is experienced a plunge ina consideration favourable base effect, video call type connection, ” Adhir told ANI. demand for electricity and petroleum it is expected that combined fiscal, “We were in the The middlebiggest of an e-lecture when productions. blow is to monetary and administrative measures this capsule passed over Ahmedabad.

I tried private consumption that accounts for currently undertaken by both the to connect to the ISS and wedemand, got connected.

60 per cent of domestic the government and RBI create conditions They acknowledged call,the ” added Adhir. governor said.Dasthe said combined for a gradual revival of activities in the US billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX company impact of demand compression and built thedisruption Dragon module that lifted off from second half of 2020-21. “GDP growth supply will depress economic in 2020-21 is estimated to remain in the the Florida days activity in spaceport the first on halfMay of 30, theafter current negative territory with some pick up in of delay. fiscal.

“Assuming that economic activity growth impulses in the second half of gets restored in a phased manner in the 2020-21 onwards,” he said.

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4 Minors Among Harsh Vardhan takes20 ‘Not random, aimed at self-reliant India’: Centre announces interim relief charge Killed asIn WHO Landslides In Executive PM Modi onofpolicy announcements package Rs 1,000 cr to Bengal Board Assam’chairman s Barak Valley The PM saidbeCovid-19 has slowed India’s growth,reconstruction,” but the biggest truth is that India has left behind the lockdown Modi said it “rehabilitation, restoration, we will together formulate a plan to assist and has entered into the “un-lock phase one” and a major part of the economy has restarted.

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rime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an immediate relief package of Rs 1,000 crore to the West Bengal government to deal with the aftermath of the cyclone Amphan, which has left at least 77 dead in the state.

The Prime Minister also said Rs 2 lakh will be given to the kin of the deceased and up to Rs 50,000 to those injured from the PM Relief Fund.

Expressing his grief over the hardships faced by the citizens of the state, Modi said that a team sent by the Centre will conduct a detailed survey in affected sectors of the state.

“We have decided to conduct a detailed HiIndia Newsdesk survey for various sectors, including The government’s policy announcements are not “random”, underscored Prime Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday,

getting the growth back.

Addressing a conference on ‘Getting Growth Back’ organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at its 125th anniversary, he said he would go beyond the theme to say, “Yes ! We will definitely get our growth back.” “Some of you may think in this time of crisis how could I say this with such confidence? There are many reasons for this confidence. I’ve confidence in India’s capabilities and crisis management. I’ve confidence in India’s talent and technology.

I’ve confidence in India’s innovation and intellect. I’ve confidence in India’s farmers, MSMEs and entrepreneurs,” he said in Hindi through a virtual address.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of cyclone Amphan areas According to official dataaffected released on Friday, the Indian economy grew by 3.1% agriculture, telecommunication and possible. A team will be sent by the in the first three months yearconduct and 4.2% power, besides assessing damage to central government andthis it will adding that they will help create a self- in the financial year 2019-20.

Prolonged houses and infrastructure as soon as a survey in these sectors,” he said. reliant India that aims to cater to the world’s nationwide lockdown is expected to dent economy. The PM also put his faith in the the economy further in this financial year. country’s entrepreneurship for “definitely”

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HiIndia Newsdesk Around 20 people were killed in landslides in Barak Valley (ANI): in Assam’s New Delhi [India], Union Cachar, Health Hailakandi Karimganj Minister Dr and Harsh Vardhan districts on Fridayon took charge as chairman of those the World Tuesday morning.

Among killed Health (WHO) are fourOrganisation minors. Several othersExecutive have been Board. injured and rescue operations are presently The Executive Board 34 underway.

The region hascomprises been witnessing technically members elected heavy rains qualified since Monday which triggered for the three-year landslides. terms. The chairman’s post held by rotation one under year The is northeastern state isfor reeling among regional groups.

The main the onslaught of severe floods which have functions the Board to implement impacted of around 3 lakhare people. the andperson policies thelife Health Ondecisions May 27, one lostofhis as the Assembly and facilitate its work. flood situation in Assam worsened with nearly three lakh people suffering in the deluge across 11 districts.

China interfered with Govt allows certain categories of OCI card normalNisarga, patrolling: Indiaof holders strandedset abroad to travel to India Thousands to attend Cyclone first storm

2020 to form in Arabian Sea HiIndia Newsdesk India on Thursday rejected China’s claim that Indian troops had crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) that resulted HiIndia Newsdesk in the recent skirmishes inDepartment Sikkim and The India Meteorological Ladakh, in turn saying that it were the (IMD) has declared the formation of Cyclone Nisarga around 12 noon on Tuesday.

Cyclone Nisarga is the first cyclonic storm to form in the Arabian Sea, this year. This name was proposed by Bangladesh.

Last month, IMD had released a new list of 169 tropical cyclones which will be used to HiIndia Newsdesk

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At least 14-29 lakh Covid cases averted due to early lockdown: Govt Jammu and Kashmir: Two militants killed in Tral encounter

HiIndia Newsdesk Two militants have been killed in a gunfight between militants and security forces Even by a simple model, at least 14-29 lakh in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on coronavirus cases and between 37,000 Tuesday morning. and 71,000 deaths have been averted, Asaid J&Kthe Police official said that the encounter Centre Friday, highlighting began in Saimoh area of Traltoincontain Pulwama. how India has been able the “Encounter has started at #Saimoh area virus through early implementation of #Awantipora.

PoliceIn anda security of #Tral nationwide lockdown. routine forces on thetojob.

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Operation situation going on. in Further details the coronavirus the country, shall follow,Srivastava, ” Kashmir Police Zone officer said on Praveen a senior Twitter. with the Ministry of Statistics and Kashmir Police zone later tweeted said Programme Implementation (MoSPI), that militant has andshared the operation said another the government publicly has concluded.

“It was a clean operation. available data with independent experts There was nothe collateral damage, ” said IGP to model impact of lockdown, adding that pandemic like this there Kashmir Vijay“in Kumar. are no parallels to compare”.

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Chinese who had interfered with normal Indian patrolling by engaging in activity in the area. China had on Tuesday accused the Indian Army of crossing into its territory and blocking patrols identify cyclonic storms gettingits formed in in an attempt “unilaterally changeis the north IndiantoOcean region. Nisarga thefirst status” thethis LAC in list Sikkim and the nameonfrom latest of tropical Ladakh. The recent escalation of tension cyclones. along theNisarga LAC isisthe serious into sincea Cyclone setmost to intensify the 2017 Doklam at the landfall Indiasevere cyclonic stormface-off before making China-Bhutan close to Alibaug tri-junction. between Harihareshwar in In a also asked Raigadstatement, and DamanChina duringhad the afternoon on India to immediately withdraw June 3. Mumbai, Thane, Palghar have been personnel across put on red alert tillthe Juneline, 4. restore status quo in relevant frontline.

Cyclone Nisarga areas, comesrestrict weeks after Super Cyclone Amphan hit West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh. Residents along the coasts of Maharashtra and Gujarat have been alerted of the storm.

George Floyd march in Houston HiIndia Newsdesk

The government of India on Friday allowed certain categories of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders to travel to India.

These include minor HiIndia Newsdesk children born to Indian nationals abroadto Thousands of people are expected participate in a citywide march here on Tuesday to express outrage over the death of African-American George Floyd and offer solidarity with his grieving family.

who hold OCI cards; those who want to travel for family emergencies and university students who are OCI card holders but whose parents are Indian citizens in India.

Floyd, a living 46-year-old restaurant worker from The announcement was made the Houston, died in Minneapolis on by Monday ministry ofpolice homeofficer affairs on him Friday, after a white pinned to the and it comes close on the heels of ground.

Video footage showed the officer the country widening kneeling on Floyd’s neckits as expatriates’ he gasped for extraction programme called Vande breath, sparking widespread protests across Bharat to the phase.

In the the US.Mission On Monday, anthird official postmortem second phase, which on May 16, declared Floyd’s deathstarted a homicide.

India in a special operation, is bringing The organisers of the march and Houston back around 32,000 citizens onTuesday more police expect a huge turnout on than 160 flights 47peaceful. countries . and hope things from remain “Downtown should look like the Astros parade tomorrow (Tuesday),” said rapper and activist Trae tha Truth, a friend of Floyd, who is among the organisers of the march.

India’s GDP Growth In 2020-21 Likely To BewillInmake Negative: RBIforGovernor Boycott China pay heavily provoking India: Sonam Wangchuk RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the global economy is heading into recession and inflation outlook is ‘highly uncertain’.

HiIndia Newsdesk HiIndia Newsdesk Innovator and he Reserve education Bank onreformist India (RBI) on Friday said India’s Sonam Wangchuk gross domestic w h o s eprovduct ideo (GDP) growth will be in last week asking negative territory in Indians 2020-21 as the to boycott outbreak of coronavirus disrupted all has things Chinese economic activities. in response to the In a televised address, RBI Governor stand-off between Shaktikanta Das said the global Indian and Chinese troops along the economy is heading into recession. He Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh also said inflation outlook is “highly went viral, said the boycott would send a uncertain”. message toeconomic Beijing andactivity could even spark “Domestic has been a revolt impacted severely by the two-month Wagchuk’s video fromand Ladakh drewthat over lockdown,” he said added 20 lakh views in two days butstates he saysthat that the top-six industrialised those should intoofsomething account for be 60converted per cent India’s concrete that would the Chinese industrial output arebite largely in red government. and orange zones. He said highfrequency indicators point to collapse

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“Of course I am happy that 20 lakh people watched the video. But what matters is that people understand the message. Many people have uninstalled Chinese apps. So when crores uninstall apps. It will be a message for the Chinese government when they are intruding into India,” Wangchuk said.He insisted the people’s “wallet power” could beBank an ideal supplement for the army’s Reserve of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das addresses a press conference, at capabilities to safeguard our borders in RBI headquarters in Mumbai.

Ladakh. second half of this year and taking in in there which is a plunge “It demand, is not onlyand the army will giveina consideration favourable base effect, demand fortoelectricity and fitting reply the Chinese butpetroleum the people it is expected that combined fiscal, productions.

The biggest is to are also with the army and they blow will respond monetary and administrative measures private consumption that accounts for with their wallets,” he said. currently undertaken by both the 60 per cent of domestic demand, the Wangchuk said that boycott is a powerful government and RBI create conditions governor said.Das said the combined weapon that could make China realise for a gradual revival of activities in the impact of demand compression and that antagonizing could prove to be second half of 2020-21. “GDP growth supply disruption India will depress economic in 2020-21 is estimated to remain in the a costly affair. activity in the first half of the current negative territory with some pick up in fiscal. “Assuming that economic activity growth impulses in the second half of gets restored in a phased manner in the 2020-21 onwards,” he said.

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Bentley to cut 1,000 UK jobs to contain fallout from coronavirus crisis

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UAE provides over 708 tons of medical aid to 62 countries to combat COVID-19

The British luxury carmaker plans to reduce headcount through voluntary measures but “cannot rule out future compulsory redundancies,” the Crewe-based manufacturer said Friday in a statement.

A woman wearing a face mask walks by a Bentley car showroom on Berkeley Square, London, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London.

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HiIndia Newsdesk entley Motors plans to slash as many as 1,000 jobs in the U.K., about a quarter of its workforce, to cope with the fallout of the coronavirus crisis after years of weak profitability.

The British luxury carmaker plans to reduce headcount through voluntary measures but “cannot rule out future compulsory redundancies,” the Crewe-based manufacturer said Friday in a statement.Bentley, part of Volkswagen AG since 1998, has been struggling to improve earnings amid persistent uncertainty over Brexit. It reported 65 million euros ($74 million) in operating profit last year as global deliveries rose 5% to 11,006 cars, after suffering a 288 million-euro loss in 2018. The workforce reduction echoes cutbacks announced by industry peers from Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC to Renault SA. The U.S. and the U.K., two key sales regions for Bentley, have been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 outbreak. The European auto industries have been hurt badly by the coronavirus pandemic, with factories and showrooms forced to close for several weeks as governments imposed lockdowns to contain the spread. Car sales collapsed in April, fared little better last month and are only expected to pick up as economies start to reopen in June.

U.K. showrooms reopened this week under strict social distancing rules, but demand remained tepid and the timeframe for a recovery is uncertain. “It is vital, even more so now with what is going on around us, that we look to the long-term future of Bentley,” Chief Executive Officer Adrian Hallmark said in the statement.

“Covid-19 has not been the cause of this measure but a hastener.”

HiIndia Newsdesk Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 5 (ANI): In a bid to combat COVID-19, UAE has provided more than 708 tons of medical aid, personal protection kits and supplies to 62 countries worldwide till date.

“While the UAE continues its constant work of supporting the global efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 disease, it has provided more than 708 tons of medical aid, personal protection kits and supplies to 62 countries worldwide to date, with direct beneficiaries exceeding 708,000 health workers,” as quoted in an official release.

Hong Kong’s free media fears being Covid-19 can explosively rebound in Canada silenced by China’s national security law if measures relaxed too early, warns Tam

FILE PHOTO: Journalists wearing yellow vests are seen during an anti-government protest to mock Chief Executive Carrie Lam at Mong Kok, in Hong Kong, China, May 13, 2020. REUTERS/ Tyrone

HiIndia Newsdesk When a team of producers at Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) heard on May 19 that the publicly funded broadcaster planned to axe one of its most popular

‘Just 2 ventilators, no medical aid’: Pakistan’s Covid-19 hotspot cries for help HiIndia Newsdesk In one of the badly-affected regions by Covid-19 in Pakistan, people are facing severe threats due to lack of medical facilities and food shortages.Gilgit-Baltistan, the region bordering China’s Xinjiang province, has already reported over 800 coronavirus cases but there is no medical infrastructure to deal with the crisis.Reports in Pakistani media, quoted by news agency ANI, say that Gilgit-Baltistan has only two old model ventilators and the region has not received any medical aid and supplies from the federal government. Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza, a human rights activist, claimed in a tweet that there are only two ventilators in Gilgit-Baltistan.

weekly shows, they rushed to the building next door to confront the station’s head.

A group of about 20 producers and other employees from RTHK’s TV and radio operations barged into a conference room where Leung Ka-wing, director of broadcasting, was meeting with top executives. Some staff demanded to know why the satirical and current affairs television show “Headliner” – which had drawn official complaints after poking fun at the Hong Kong police in an episode in February - was being cancelled, and whether the move was prompted by pressure from authorities. The impromptu meeting lasted about 90 minutes, during which several staffers cried and raised their voices, according to three people present. Leung said he took the decision to cancel the show in order to “protect RTHK” and its staff, according to the three people.

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam attends a news conference as efforts continue to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease in Ottawa, Ontario.

HiIndia Newsdesk The Covid-19 pandemic may have an explosive rebound in Canada if safety precautions and public restrictions are lifted too early, the country’s seniormost medical officer has warned, even as concerns rise that recent protests could complicate the process of recovery from the virus.

Oxford vaccine clinical trials to take volunteers from Brazil HiIndia Newsdesk Brazil and Mexico reported record daily coronavirus death tolls as governments in South America battled to fortify defences against the pandemic with fresh lockdown orders and curfews.

The WHO revealed that at least 100,000 infections were officially reported worldwide

for each of the last five days, adding the Americas bore much of the brunt. Mexico on Wednesday announced more than 1,000 deaths in a day for the first time, while Brazil reported a record 1,349 daily deathsThe clinical trial for a vaccine conducted by experts at the University of Oxford will soon recruit 2,000 volunteers in Brazil The university said that on Tuesday, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency approved the inclusion of Brazil in the clinical trials.

Scientists are resuming Covid-19 trials of the now world-famous drug hydroxychloroquine, as confusion continues to reign about the anti-malarial hailed by US President Donald Trump as a potential “game-changer” in fighting the pandemic.

The alarm was sounded by Canada’s chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam even as fresh data points towards the coronavirus crisis waning in the country. During a regular media briefing, Tam said, “If we relax too much or too soon, the epidemic will most likely rebound with explosive growth as a distinct possibility.” She also released the latest modelling for the spread of the disease in Canada, projecting that the number of deaths could range between 7,700 to 9,400 by June 15, while total cases may be between 97,990 and 107,454. As of Thursday night, the country recorded 7637 fatalities and 93711 infections.

That relatively positive projection was welcomed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his daily briefing, as he said, “That’s an encouraging sign that the virus is slowing and, in some places, even stopping.”

Brazil’s Covid-19 death toll surges to thirdhighest in world HiIndia Newsdesk Brazil’s death toll from the novel coronavirus has surged past 34,000 to become the thirdhighest in the world, surpassing Italy’s, according to official figures released Thursday. The South American country reported a new record of 1,473 deaths in 24 hours, bringing its overall toll to 34,021, behind only the United States and Britain.

Brazil has now confirmed 614,941 infections, the health ministry said -- the secondlargest caseload in the world, behind the US. Experts say under-testing in Brazil means the real numbers are probably much higher.

The latest figures underlined the grim toll the virus is taking in Latin America, the latest epicenter in the pandemic.

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The large crowds involved, with many people not wearing masks or social distancing, raised concerns among health experts about the potential for helping spread the coronavirus pandemic at a time when overall deaths are on the decline nationwide and much of the country is in the process of reopening society and the economy.

In pic, protesters and National Guardsmen face off on East Lake Street, in St. Paul, Minneapolis.

Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar’s Muzaffarpur railway station,

Delhi lockdown 5.0 guidelines: Capital seals borders for one week, salons to reopen

Wajid Khan of music composer duo Sajid-Wajid passed away at the age of 42 after suffering from cardiac arrest. He was also tested positive for coronavirus, as confirmed by his brother.

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Special Report Witness says George Floyd did not resist arrest but tried to defuse situation with police

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man who was with George Floyd on the night he died said his friend did not resist arrest and instead tried to defuse the situation before he ended up handcuffed on the ground and pleading for air as an officer pressed a knee against his neck.

Maurice Lester Hall, a longtime friend of Floyd’s, was a passenger in Floyd’s car when police approached him May 25 as they responded to a call about someone using a forged bill at a shop. Hall told the New York Times that Floyd was trying to show he was not resisting.

“I could hear him pleading, ‘Please, officer, what’s all this for?’”

Hall told the newspaper.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin appears in a booking photo released by the Ramsey County Sheriff ’s Office on May 30, 2020.

Hall is a key witness in the state’s investigation into the four officers who apprehended Floyd. Derek Chauvin, the white officer who continued pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck even after Floyd became motionless, is charged with seconddegree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. The three other officers are charged with aiding and abetting. All four officers were fired.

Kanye West joins demonstrations protesting George Floyd death in Chicago

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anye West joined protests in Chicago on Thursday as demonstrations across the country continue over the death of George Floyd, according to multiple reports.

West, a Chicago native, was seen marching alongside a group of Chicago Public School (CPS) students at a protest calling on the school system to cancel their contract with the Chicago Police Department, according to Chicago outlet ABC7.

CPS has a $33 million contract with the police department, according to the outlet. Demonstrators marched from the CPS District Office to the Chicago Police Department headquarters.

Organizers with the group “Good Kids Mad City” told USA Today that West reached out Wednesday and said that he wanted to join a protest. However, the protest grew less organized as members of the media surrounded the rapper.

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Trump says a strong economy is the greatest thing that can happen for race relations American community, for women, for everything,” Trump said.

“Because our country is so strong.

And that’s what my plan is. We’re going to have the strongest economy in the world. We almost are there now.”

Earlier during his news conference, Trump called Friday a good day for Floyd but it was unclear what he meant.

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resident Trump said Friday that the greatest thing that can happen for race relations in the United States is a strong economy, after he was pressed on whether he has a plan to end systemic racism in the country.

Trump’s comments came as he touted new unemployment numbers for May during remarks at the White

House. He argued that the betterthan-expected numbers are a good thing for minority communities at a time when the country has been roiled by protests in response to the death of a black man, George Floyd, killed last week in Minneapolis while in police custody.

“It’s the greatest thing that can happen for race relations, for the African American community, for the Asian American, for the Hispanic

Two-thirds of Americans George Floyd, man killed in Minneapolis police disapprove encounter, had started new life in Minnesota of Trump’s handling of Floyd was a former student efore he died after beathlete, doting father ing pinned for minutes response to Floyd, 46, grew up in beneath a Minneapolis Houston’s Third Ward, one of the police officer’s knee, Floyd’s death city’s predominantly black neighGeorge Floyd was suffering the

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same fate as millions of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic: out of work and looking for a new job.

Floyd moved to Minneapolis from his native Houston several years ago in hopes of finding work and starting a new life, said Christopher Harris, Floyd’s lifelong friend. But he lost his job as a bouncer at a restaurant when Minnesota’s governor issued a stay-at-home order. On Monday night, an employee at a Minneapolis grocery store called police after Floyd allegedly tried to pass a counterfeit $ 20 bill.

Floyd’s death was caused by a combination of being restrained, potential intoxicants in his system and underlying health issues, namely heart disease. A second autopsy has been performed and the results showed that Floyd died of asphyxiation.

borhoods, where he and Harris met in middle school. At 6 feet, 6 inches, Floyd emerged as a star tight end for Jack Yates High School and played in the 1992 state championship game in the Houston Astrodome. Yates lost to Temple, 38-20. According to a report by news station KIIIT, Floyd may have played for Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the mid-1990s. Several former Javelinas football players have expressed sorrow over his death and say they knew him during his time at the college. Mother of George Floyd’s daughter asks for justiceIn widely circulated cellphone video of the subsequent arrest, Floyd, who was black, can be seen on the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back while Officer Derek Chauvin presses him to the pavement with his knee on Floyd’s neck.

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nly about one-third of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the response to the death in police custody of George Floyd in Minneapolis, while about two-thirds disapprove, according to a new poll.

The ABC News-Ipsos poll finds that 32 percent approve of Trump’s response compared to 66 percent who disapprove. The poll was fully conducted in the days after largely peaceful protesters were forcibly cleared Monday near the White House.

Majorities across racial groups disapprove of the president’s response to Floyd’s death, according to the poll. The strongest rebuke comes from African Americans, with 90 percent disapproval. That compares to 59 percent disapproval from whites and 74 percent disapproval from Hispanics.

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Rahul Dubey: The Indian-American man who turned hero for protesters in Washington DC HiIndia Newsdesk

Rahul Dubey is a first generation American, whose parents came from India. He works in the field of healthcare innovation and is a 17-year resident of Washington DC. On Tuesday night, Rahul found his street flooded with thousands of protesters being pushed back, pepper sprayed and pinned down by the police. Without a second thought, Rahul opened the door of his home and ushered in and sheltered over 60 protesters, thus turning hero for demonstrators who had nowhere to go as the police attacked them.

Dubey said, “I don’t think there was even a

Indian-American Rahul Dubey sheltered over 60 protesters as they tried to escape cops who were pepper spraying them.

HiIndia Newsdesk Thiruvananthapuram, : The ongoing tiff between the lone Keralaite in the Union Cabinet -- V. Muraleedharan and the Kerala government on Tuesday took a turn for the

worse when the former accused the latter of wanting to delay the return of the state diaspora from the Middle East.

Quick in denial was State Fisheries Minister J. Mercykutty who blamed Muraleedharan for behaving in a manner not befitting his status. Muraleedharan told the media that Kerala has written to the Centre that the pace of bringing back its diaspora from Middle East should be slowed down.

“The letter said there is a limitation on the staff that can be deployed at the four airports in the state to ensure that correct protocols are followed. The same is also said about the arrival of chartered flights,” said Muraleedharan.

choice in what I did, to be honest. The crowd just came racing through like a tornado...

We had to keep the door open and just kept grabbing people and pulling them in. It’s the same that you would if it’s a storm, and you would have let anyone into your home, I know that.”

Dubey not only provided refuge to the protestors but also gave many water and milk to ease their burning eyes due to the pepper spray, he continually made efforts to negotiate with the police outside his door to allow the protestors to leave, he charged many of their cell phones and even ordered them pizza.

Indian government extends Vande Bharat Mission Phase 2 till mid-June

HiIndia Newsdesk The Indian government’s massive repatriation effort, the Vande Bharat Mission, is in full swing. Over 45,000 stranded Indians have been brought home from across the globe so far and now the government has decided to extend Phase 2 of this mission till June 13. Launched on May 7, the Vande Bharat Mission is hoping to evacuate another 1,00,000 Indians

by June 13, said the MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on Thursday. He said that as of Thursday afternoon, a total of 45,216 Indians had been brought back, which includes 8,069 migrant workers, 7,656 students and 5,107 professionals.

Fresh row breaks out between NRI scientist develops test that visually Centre and Kerala over diaspora detects coronavirus in 10 minutes!

Indian-American scientist wins ‘Inventor of the Year’ award

Dipanjan Pan

HiIndia Newsdesk A team of US scientists led by an Indian-origin researcher has developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of coronavirus

Indian conman escapes UAE on repatriation flight: Report

in 10 minutes. Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine developed the test that uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a colour change when the virus is present.

The test does not require the use of any advanced laboratory techniques, such as those commonly used to amplify DNA, for analysis.“Based on our preliminary results, we believe this promising new test may detect RNA material from the virus as early as the first day of infection. Additional studies are needed, however, to confirm whether this is indeed the case,” said study leader Dipanjan Pan, professor of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine and pediatrics.

$1 mn to Le Rosey for best schooling for daughter of no avail: Oswals

Royal Luck Foodstuff approached traders and made bulk purchases against post-dated cheques.

Rajiv V. Joshi

HiIndia Newsdesk ndian-American scientist Rajiv V. Joshi has won the New York Intellectual Property Law Associations Inventor of the Year Award for his pioneering work in advancing the electronic industry and improving Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, it was reported.

An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay alumnus, Joshi was presented the 2020 award “in recognition of the contribution that the invention has and/ or will make towards society as a whole” earlier this month during a virtual awards ceremony, said the American Bazaar report.

A research staff member at IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Joshi holds 235 US patents.His work focuses on the development of integrated circuits and memory chips.

Yogesh Ashok Yariava

HiIndia Newsdesk Scores of UAE businessmen have been left counting their losses after a fraudulent Indian company owner shut shop and fled the country on an Indian repatriation flight after stealing goods worth nearly 6 million dirhams, a media report said.

Yogesh Ashok Yariava, 36, owner of the fraudulent Royal Luck Foodstuff Trading, boarded a repatriation flight to Hyderabad from Abu Dhabi on May 11, the Gulf news report revealed on Saturday.

On May 20, several people who were duped by the Yariava, visited the Indian Consulate office in Dubai in the hope of getting an audience with Consul General Vipul.

The following day they went to Bur Dubai police station with the dud bank cheques.

Royal Luck Foodstuff approached traders and made bulk purchases against post-dated cheques.

When their post-dated cheques started bouncing, the traders rushed to Royal Luck’s Opal Tower office in Business Bay. But it had shut down and all their 18 staffers also disappeared. “Calls made to the company’s sweet-talking purchase managers who visited us days earlier carrying fancy business cards remained unanswered,” an Ajman-based businessman as saying.

Another business owner said he visited Royal Luck’s office after his cheque of 79,552 dirhams returned marked insufficient funds, following which he lodged a police complaint.

Legal adviser Salam Pappinisseri from Sharjah-based United Advocates that represents five firms which have collectively lost over 550,000 dirhams, said they were weighing legal action against Yariava in both India and the UAE.

Pankaj and Radhika Oswal,

HiIndia Newsdesk Pankaj and Radhika Oswal, with business interests in Australia, have alleged that the world’s most expensive school, Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland failed to protect their daughter from bullying which ultimately led to serious cyber-harassment and attacks towards the young teen. Radhika Oswal told “Over the last 6 years, altogether we have paid Le Rosey approximately $1,000,000 (one million dollars), so that they could give our daughter the best care and protection during these important childhood years, which has obviously come back to bite us now. “Just as all parents, we wanted to give our daughter the best schooling that we could afford, and we have now understood the importance of not just looking into a school’s amenities and price tag and supposedly rosy outlook, but also going into depths to understand and investigate.

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BJP slams YSRCP for painting party Tirupati SP reviews preparedness as Lord Balaji colours on Andhra govt buildings Temple in Andhra prepares for darsanams

HiIndia Newsdesk Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lanka Dinakar on Wednesday condemned the decision taken by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government for painting party flag colours

Bikes to sanitize narrow streets; Chennai reports 1,000 cases in a day HiIndia Newsdesk As many as 1,286 COVID-19 cases were reported in Tamil Nadu Wednesday, taking the total tally to 25,872. Chennai reported more than 1,000 cases for the first time. Including today’s count of 1,012 COVID-19 cases, the capital city of Tamil Nadu has recorded 17,598 cases so far. As a part of COVID-19 prevention measures in Tamil Nadu, disinfectant sprayer-fitted motorcycles are set to help sanitise narrow streets in containment zones. The customised motorcycles will be used by Fire and Rescue Services personnel in congested localities in the state.

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 30

HiIndia Newsdesk The Tamil Nadu government Sunday announced the extension of the ongoing lockdown till the midnight of June 30 with more relaxations such as the partial opening of public transport and allowing more employees at workplaces.

However, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said the curbs on religious places, inter-state bus transport, and metro and suburban rail services will continue.

Public transport will resume in the state with a limited number of services from June 1. However, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpet districts, where the maximum number of cases are being reported currently, will not have public transport services. Private carriers will be allowed to operate in authorised routes alone, the announcement released

by CM’s office said.

on government buildings. He also stated that the cost of repainting the panchayat and government buildings should be sought from the people responsible behind the move.

“Today Honourable Supreme Court has given a verdict against the State Government’s appeal on the Andhra Pradesh High Court judgement to the Andhra Pradesh government to change the painted YSRCP flag colours to general colours but the State government had moved with an appeal for Supreme Court’s judgement,” Dinakar said. “Today Honourable Supreme Court directed to change colours as per the directions of Andhra Pradesh High Court within four weeks.

HiIndia Newsdesk Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Tirupati Superintendent of Police (SP) Avula Ramesh Reddy on Wednesday inspected the preparedness in the town as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary holds meeting on re-opening of religious places

HiIndia Newsdesk Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K Shanmugam and DGP JK Tripathi on Wednesday held a meeting with religious leaders over re-

opening of religious places in the state after Centre allowed re-opening of religious places from June 8.

Chief Secretary took note of all suggestions provided by the religious leaders for the re-opening of religious places in Tamil Nadu. As many as 34 religious leaders were invited for the meeting.As per the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for phased re-opening of COVID-19 lockdown, religious places and places of worship are allowed to open from June 8.The religious places had been shut for over two months due to lockdown guidelines issued to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

is gearing up for darsanams at Lord Balaji Temple in Tirumala.

Under the new guidelines for the graded re-opening of the COVID-19 lockdown, Unlock 1, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) gave a nod to opening religious places and places of worship from June 8.

“We inspected the preparedness of TTD authorities. Government of India (GoI) has given permission for darsanams at temples, from June 8. TTD authorities are prepared as per the state COVID-19 guidelines.

We checked inside the temple premises.

Markings are made for devotees, from where ever they enter,” said Reddy.

Reddy added that Tirumala is a green zone but Tirupati has some cases.

Karnataka allows liquor sale till 9 pm

HiIndia Newsdesk The Karnataka excise department has allowed liquor shops to remain open from 9 am to 9 pm and permitted microbreweries to brew fresh beer. The department has also allowed bars and restaurants to procure stock for liquor sale, subject to existing conditions related to the lockdown. “Permission is hereby accorded to microbreweries for fresh brewing/production and sale of beer as takeaway in glass, ceramic or stainless steel container (up to 2 litre) till 30-062020, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” the Excise Commissioner said in a letter to Deputy Excise Commissioners of all districts. The state government has also allowed bars and restaurants to start parcel service for food.

Kerala pregnant elephant could have eaten explosives meant to kill boars, say officials Forest officials are now combing agricultural fields bordering the Mannarkad and Silent Valley forest ranges to fix responsibility for the elephant’s death.

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s the investigation into the tragic death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala continues, The Indian Express has learnt that forest officials had first spotted the injured animal on May 23 at a forest border.

A case under The Wildlife Act has been registered, and an inquiry is on, sources said.

The sources said that the exact spot where the elephant was injured, and who was responsible for the explosion that injured her mouth and led to her death, are yet to be ascertained.

It has been alleged that the elephant was injured after it was fed a pineapple stuffed with explosives.

On May 23, sources said, forest officials had received information about the presence of an elephant near Ambalappara at the border of Pottiyara forest in Mannarkad division in the Western Ghats.

Upon reaching the spot, the officials had

It has been alleged that the elephant was injured after it was fed a pineapple stuffed with explosives.

seen the elephant with the injured mouth.

The elephant had subsequently walked off into the woods.

Two days later, on May 25, the elephant was seen standing in a river in the Theyyamkund area, apparently to cool the wound. A veterinary surgeon who examined her, told officials that she could not be tranquillised and treated, as the injury was serious. The forest department had concluded at the time that the injury was at least a week old.

It subsequently decided to try to move

it out with the help of ‘kumki’ (trained) elephants, but the injured elephant died before it could be pulled out.

The elephant’s tragic death became more distressing after a post mortem examination revealed she was pregnant.

And a raging public debate ensued after Mohana Krishnan, a forest department section officer who was part of the Rapid Response Team that attempted the rescue, posted about the incident on Facebook.

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Tiger Woods labels George England to play three Tests Floyd death a ‘shocking tragedy’ against Windies from July 8 Tiger Woods, who grew up in Southern California, said he learned from the Los Angeles riots in 1992 that “education is the best path forward.”

HiIndia Newsdesk Tiger Woods took to Twitter to speak out for the first time since the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died in police custody last week.

Police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, was arrested and charged with third-degree

Chelsea players pay tribute to George Floyd

HiIndia Newsdesk London: Chelsea players on Tuesday kneeled to show support for the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement ahead of their training session as the club paid tribute to George Floyd. “Before training at Cobham this morning, the Chelsea players and coaching staff formed the letter H, for humans, and knelt in a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement,” the club said in a statement. “The player-led initiative comes as protests take place around the world following the death of George Floyd in the United States early last week,” the statement added. Protests erupted in Minneapolis and other US cities on Tuesday after Floyd, an African-American man, died following his arrest by the police.

First Test: July 8-12 at Ageas Bowl Second Test: July 16-20 at Emirates Old Trafford Third Test: July 24-28 at Emirates Old Trafford

murder after pressing his knee on the neck of Floyd, an African American, for more than eight minutes. Chauvin was also charged with second-degree manslaughter.

“I have always had the utmost respect for our law enforcement,” Woods, 44, wrote late Monday night. “They train so diligently to understand how, when and where to use force. This shocking tragedy clearly crossed that line.” Floyd’s death on May 25 ignited protests in Minneapolis and around the United States that have continued for more than a week, with some growing violent.

Woods, who grew up in Southern California, said he learned from the Los Angeles riots in 1992 that “education is the best path forward.”

London [UK], June 2 (ANI): England will be playing three-match Test series against West Indies behind closed doors beginning July 8, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday. The matches will be held at Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl and Lancashire’s Emirates Old Trafford. These

HiIndia Newsdesk Indian speedster Mohammed Shami on Tuesday said he can still get reverse swing going even after the proposed ban of use of saliva, provided the shine is properly maintained.

The ICC is set to implement a ban on use of saliva to shine the ball when the sport is resumed after the coronavirus-forced lockdown as it feels spitting on the ball elevates the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

“There will be difficulties. We have been accustomed to using saliva since childhood.

It’s been deeply ingrained … If you are a fast bowler, instinctively you apply saliva to shine the ball. But yes, if you can maintain the shine of the dry ball, it will definitely reverse,” Shami said in an Instagram chat with Rohit Juglan.

The ICC Cricket Committee headed by Anil Kumble, however, has said players can use sweat to polish the ball but Shami said it will not help a fast bowler.

“Sweat and saliva work differently. I don’t think it will help. I never tried bowling without saliva. Now because of COVID-19 pandemic, it’s very important to stop using saliva,” said Shami, whose mastery over the reverse swing has been one of the big plus of Indian team.

Shami said the players missed the presence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni on and off the field.

“I played in all the formats under him barring IPL. With regard to guidance, he will always treat his teammates in such a way that you won’t even feel that he is M S Dhoni.

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two venues have been chosen as bio-secure venues. The ECB has revealed the proposed dates for all three Tests and the series will go ahead if the UK government gives their approval. The West Indies squad will be arriving in the UK on June 9th and the entire Windies squad will be travelling to Emirates Old Trafford for quarantining and training.

Was ashamed of myself after seeing training regime of Kohli, says Tamim Iqbal

HiIndia Newsdesk Bengaluru (Karnataka)(ANI): Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has said that he was ashamed on seeing the training regime of Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

Iqbal said that the incident happened twothree years back as he thought to himself that why he cannot do the same even when he is the same age as Kohli. “I have no shame in admitting this, when I saw Virat Kohli running around two-three years ago, I was ashamed of myself, I thought this is a guy who is probably my age, but he is training so much and I have not doing even half of it. We have a great example in our team as well, Mushfiqur Rahim manages himself well regarding fitness,” he added.

Riaz Sheikh becomes second Pakistan Sports Ministry gives provisional cricketer to succumb to coronavirus extension to 54 NSFs till September

HiIndia Newsdesk Lahore [Pakistan], (ANI): Riaz Sheikh has become the second Pakistan cricketer to succumb to coronavirus.

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif confirmed the news on Twitter and asked

everyone to pray for Sheikh’s departed soul. As per a report on CricketPakistan, it is being said that Sheikh has lost his life to coronavirus.

Sheikh played 43 first-class and 25 List-A matches in his domestic career between 1987 and 2005, CricketPakistan reported.

The spinner was working as a head coach in the Moin Khan Cricket Academy post his retirement.Another Pakistan cricketer named Zafar Sarfaraz had lost his life to coronavirus in April this year.

The 50-year-old Sarfaraz had been on a ventilator in the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Peshawar for the last three days, ESPNCricinfo had reported.

Sarfraz had then become the first professional cricketer to succumb to COVID-19 in Pakistan.

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New Delhi [India], (ANI): The Sports Ministry has decided to provisionally recognise the 54 National Sports Federations (NSFs) until September this year.

It has been explained that the extension has been given due to the coronavirus pandemic and imposition of country-wide lockdown.

All those NSF’s who had their government recognition till December 31, 2019, have had their recognition renewed till September this year.

Among the list of 54 NSFs, Rowing Federation of India does not feature in the list.

The Taekwondo Federation of India also has not find a place in the 54 NSFs list.

“Considering the current unprecendented situation arising out of the outbreak of COVID-19 and imposition of country-wide lockdown, the competent authority has decided to renew the annual recognition for 2020 provisionally till 30.09.2020 to all those NSFs who had the government recognition as of 31.12.2019 as also to those NSFs whose suspended recognition has been revoked after 31.12.2019 but except those NSFs whose recognition has been suspended or withdrawn/remained suspended or withdrawn since 31.12.2019,” the Ministry said in its order.

Archery Association of India, Paralympic Committee of India, Indian Golf Union are some of the notable omissions from the 54 NSFs list.

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What happens when a family member gets diagnosed with covid-19 It is something we are not prepared for. It is an unprecedented situation, at the end of the day. And unfortunately, some of us might have to be in a situation where a loved one is tested positive for coronavirus 1. S/he is more scared than you

You might be confused or even scared about your actions but remember your family member is more scared than you. They are worried about transmitting covid-19 to their own family apart from the fear of losing their life. They need support, comfort, and a cooperative environment to feel secure.

2. It’s tricky situation to be in

Having a covid-19 positive family member is a tricky situation to be in. Apart from supporting them, you will have to face

society, relatives, and acquaintances. It has been reported that many have faced negative reactions from society due to the fear of contracting covid-19. It is difficult to handle both ends and may end up feeling like walking on a tightrope.

Communication skills and empathy are the best weapons in this battle.

3. Find your balance

This situation will see you putting a lot of focus on preventing the spread of covid-19 while caring for the covid-19 positive person. However, you cannot be crippled

by the situation and let your work, as well not at all selfish to seek a break or breather as daily routine, get affected. One needs to to get away from the family environment. find the right balance between everything. astly, there is no shame in seeking help and learning to cope with this unprecedented 4. Self-care Along with taking care of covid-19 positive situation. Mental health organisations are family members, it is equally important to always there to help you and your family! take care of yourself and avoid burnout. It is All you have to do is call.

Exercises to keep your Muscle Intact Benefits of coffee against digestive disorders like gallstone 1. Core and back exercise

Get on all fours (hands and knees), keep your lower back flat. Basically, it should not be too arched or too hunched. Keeping this stance intact, lift your right arm and the left leg off the floor together. Hold this for five seconds while breathing normally. Now finish two sets of 10 repetitions with each side.

Coffee may protect against gallstone disease is not yet known, it has been observed that the risk for the condition declines with increasing daily consumption of coffee.

Coffee is good for your gut health, suggests a recent study that highlights its potential protective effect against gallstones and pancreatitis.

The report also advocates other beneficial effects that coffee consumption may have on the process of digestion, including supporting gut microflora - and promoting gut motility. The report from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), is entitled ‘Coffee and its effect on digestion.’ The report was

2. Knee strengthening exercise

Sit on a chair with back support. Roll up a towel, keep it between your knees, and squeeze the same. While squeezing, lift one leg and extend it in front to straighten the knee. Hold this position for five to 10 seconds and relax.

Repeat this with the other leg as well till you finish two sets of it.

authored by Professor Carlo La Vecchia, at the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Italy, who commented: “The effect of coffee on digestion is an evolving area of research. Data indicates benefits against common digestive complaints such as constipation, as well as a potential reduction in the risk of more serious conditions like chronic liver diseases, from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), gallstones and related pancreatitis”.

Is it safe to return to the gym?

People are going to have to understand and accept that there will be some risk of virus transmission, if and when they revisit their gyms, Dr Anderson says.

“But,” he says, “there are many steps people can take to mitigate those risks.”

3. Neck and shoulders exercise

Lie on your stomach, rest your forehead on a pillow/ towel, keep your arms by your sides resting on the floor. Now, pull your shoulder blades up and back towards your tailbone and hold. Next, lift your arms off the floor and hold this position for 10 seconds while breathing normally.

“When you have a relatively high density of people exercising and sweating in a contained space, you have conditions where communicable diseases can spread easily,” says Dr James Voos, chairman of orthopaedic surgery at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, US, and senior author of the study.

Gym equipment also can be devilishly difficult to sanitise. Dumbbells and kettlebells, for instance, “are high-touch metal, with strange shapes and many different places people can grasp,” says Dr Deverick Anderson, a professor of medicine and director of the Duke Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, US. “They are not easy to clean.”

In consequence, “people are going to have to understand and accept that there will be some risk” of virus transmission, if and when they revisit their gyms, Dr Anderson says. “But,” he says, “there are many steps people can take to mitigate those risks.”

First, and most essential, plan to disinfect yourself and any surfaces that you touch at your gym, frequently.

“There should be a sink with soap so you can wash your hands, or a hand-sanitiser station as soon as you walk in the door,” says Radford Slough, the owner of Urban Body Fitness, a gym in downtown Atlanta frequented by doctors and CDC scientists.

Sign-in procedures should not require touch, and gym employees should stand behind sneeze guards or be wearing face masks, he adds.

The gym space itself should be plentifully stocked with spray bottles containing disinfectant as well as clean cloths or bleach wipes for sanitising surfaces. The standard all-purpose wet wipes that many gyms stock , Dr Voos says, “will not kill most germs.” Bring your own water bottle to avoid using drinking fountains. When spraying a disinfectant, give it time — a minute or so — to kill germs before wiping. And clean any grime or dust off surfaces first. Ideally, other gym patrons who have lifted weights or perspired on machines will have scrupulously scrubbed them afterward. But do not depend on the cleanliness of strangers. Instead, disinfect weights, bars, benches and machine rails or knobs yourself before and after every use.

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Brushing teeth 3 times a day can lower heart failure risk For the results, the study examined the connection between oral hygiene and occurrence of these two conditions

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rushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a new study.

Tooth brushing three or more times a day was associated with a 10

per cent lower risk of atrial fibrillation and a 12 per cent lower risk of heart failure during 10.5-year follow up, the research added.

The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, enrolled 161,286 participants of the Korean National Health Insurance System aged 40 to 79 with no

history of atrial fibrillation or heart failure.

“We studied a large group over a long period, which adds strength to our findings,” said study author TaeJin Song of Ewha Woman’s University in South Korea.

Previous research suggests that poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in

Researchers find new way to treat pancreatic cancer IANS, JERUSALEM

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The treatment reduced the number of cancer cells by 90 per cent.

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spirin can be considered an effective and safe option to other, more expensive medications to treat acute migraines as well as prevent recurrent attacks, a new study suggests.

The review, published in the American Journal of Medicine, includes evidence from 13 randomized trials of the treatment of migraine in 4,222 patients and tens of thousands of patients in prevention of recurrent attacks.

The findings suggest that highdose aspirin, in doses from 900 to

ancreatic cancer is resistant to all current treatments. Patients have extremely poor chances of surviving for five years after being diagnosed but a new study found that a small molecule has the ability to induce the self-destruction of pancreatic cancer cells.

The study, published in the journal Oncotarget, was conducted with xenografts -transplantations of human pancreatic cancer into immunocompromised mice.

The treatment reduced the number of cancer cells by 90 per cent in the developed tumors a month after being administered. “In research published in 2017, we discovered a mechanism that causes the self-destruction of human cancer cells during their duplication (mitosis)

without affecting normal cells,” said study researcher Malca Cohen-Armon from Tel Aviv University in Israel.

“We have now harnessed this information to efficiently eradicate human pancreatic cancer cells in xenografts.

The current results were obtained using a small molecule that evokes this selfdestruction mechanism in a variety of human cancer cells,” Cohen-Armon added.

According to the researchers, the mice were treated with a molecule called PJ34, which is permeable in the cell membrane but affects human cancer cells exclusively. This molecule causes an anomaly during the duplication of human cancer cells, provoking their rapid cell death.

Thus, cell multiplication itself resulted in cell death in the treated cancer cells.

the blood, causing inflammation in the body.

Inflammation increases the risks of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and heart failure (the heart’s ability to pump blood or relax and fill with blood is impaired).

This study examined the connection between oral hygiene and occurrence of these two conditions.

Participants underwent a routine medical examination between 2003

and 2004. Information was collected on height, weight, laboratory tests, illnesses, lifestyle, oral health, and oral hygiene behaviors.

During a median follow-up of 10.5 years, 4,911 (3.0 per cent) participants developed atrial fibrillation and 7,971 (4.9 per cent) developed heart failure.

The findings were independent of a number of factors including age, sex, socioeconomic status, regular exercise, alcohol consumption, body mass index, and comorbidities such as hypertension.

According to the researchers, one possibility is that frequent tooth brushing reduces bacteria living in the pocket between the teeth and gums, thereby preventing translocation to the bloodstream.

It is certainly too early to recommend toothbrushing for the prevention of atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure, the study said.

“While the role of inflammation in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease is becoming more and more evident, intervention studies are needed to define strategies of public health importance,” it added.

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arents, take a note.

Researchers have found that excessive use of social media, particularly platforms with a strong focus on image posting and viewing such as Snapchat and Instagram, is associated with eating disorder in young adolescents.

For the study, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, researchers examined data on 996 grade 7 and 8 adolescents.

“While a range of studies have focused on the impact of social media on body image, this is the first to examine the relationship between specific social media platforms and disordered eating behaviors and thoughts,” said study lead author Simon Wilksch from Flinders University in Australia.

“Also, most other studies had

focused on older adolescents or young-adult women,” he said.

“The study on associations between disordered eating and social media use among young adolescent girls and boys suggested that much more needed to be done to increase resilience in young people to become less adversely impacted by social media pressures,” Wilksch added.

For the study, researchers examined data on 996 grade 7 and 8 adolescents.

Aspirin can be safe option to treat migraines Migraines can last anywhere from four to 72 hours.

1,300 milligrams given at the onset of symptoms, is an effective and safe treatment option for acute migraine headaches.

In addition, some but not all ran-

domized trials suggest the possibility that daily aspirin in doses from 81 to 325 milligrams may be an effective and safe treatment option for the prevention of recurrent migraine headaches.

“Our review supports the use of high dose aspirin to treat acute migraine as well as low dose daily aspirin to prevent recurrent attacks,” said study researcher Charles H. Hennekens from Florida Atlantic University in the US.

“Moreover, the relatively favorables side effect profile of aspirin and extremely low costs compared with other prescription drug therapies may provide additional clinical options for primary health care providers treating acute as well as recurrent migraine headaches,” Hennekens added.

Common symptoms of migraine include a headache that often begins as a dull pain and then grows into a throbbing pain, which can be inca-

pacitating and often occurs with nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to sound, light and smell.

Migraines can last anywhere from four to 72 hours and may occur as many times as several times a week to only once a year.

“Migraine headaches are among the most common and potentially debilitating disorders encountered by primary health care providers,” said study first author Bianca Biglione.

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ctor Anupam Kher on Sunday advised his ‘young friends’ to use the time during the lockdown period in the right direction, and with positivity.

T h rou g h a re c ord e d video message shared on Twitter, the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ actor addressed the extension of the lockdown phase, and hence explained the younger generation to use the available time constructively.

Recalling his own

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experience, the actor noted that the age of youth is a period of ‘restlessness,’ but advised them to replace that with ‘positivity.’

Kher mentioned that the lockdown period is the right time to think about what one needs to do in life. He stressed using the time to introspect one’s thoughts and work accordingly for the future.

“Maybe you want to become a singer, dancer, IT professional, or anything. God has given, or nature has given you this opportunity to give your life a direction,” the 65-year-old actor added.

“This is the time to consolidate your position, power, energy, optimism, compassion...make the person today of yourself that you want to be.

the best mother,” showcasing Nargis’ pictures with younger Sanjay Dutt, and his family members. The video concludes with a message, “Happy Birthday Ma, Love You!” Along with the post, the Sanjay wrote, Happy Birthday Ma, miss you” along with a red heart emoticon. Nargis Dutt, the silver screen beauty from the 1940s to 60s, is best known for her phenomenal role in her 1957 film ‘Mother India’ Nargis featured in 51 films including the epic classics like ‘Barsaat’, ‘Shree 420’, ‘Andaz’, ‘Awara’, and ‘Raat Aur Din’.

Taapsee Pannu is a perfectionist: Rahul Dholakia

Rahul Dholakia says even though the production on the Mithali Raj biopic Shabaash Mithu is on halt due to the nationwide lockdown, he is impressed with the dedication of actor Taapsee Pannu, who is utilising her time at home polishing her cricketing skills.

Taapsee is essaying the role of the Indian women’s cricket team captain in the upcoming film backed by Viacom18 Studios.

“Taapsee is a perfectionist.

She has started training. We had people coaching her and we were supposed to start the training process by March end or April beginning but then the lockdown happened and everything went for a toss. Taapsee knows the game and she is doing some training herself as we can’t expect someone to go and train her at this time,” Dholakia told

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BRIEF NEWS Music director-singer Wajid Khan passes away

Wajid Khan of Bollywood music composer duo SajidWajid, credited with albums like Dabangg and Wanted, passed away on Monday in Mumbai. He was 42.

Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam, who collaborated with the duo on several albums, confirmed the news to indianexpress. com. Nigam said, “He has passed away. Can’t talk right now.”

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“Happy Birthday Ma, Love You!”

Remembering legendary actor and his late mother Nargis, veteran actor Sanjay Dutt shared a throwback video recalling memories on her birth anniversary.

T h e ‘K a l a n k’ a c t o r p u t o u t a monochromatic video on Twitter featuring pictures of the late actor.

The video starts with a note that reads, “To the best actress” and featured several pictures of Nargis, followed by a message, “To the best wife,” with pictures of the ‘Mother India’ actor and Sanjay’s father Sunil Dutt capturing some precious moments, and the memorabilia concluded with a note, “To

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have known Wajid for 29 years. When I first came to Mumbai, I would sit outside his studio while he would be inside working with his father. We bonded over our love for music and musical instruments. He used to joke, ‘Sonu bhai ka haath harmonium pe dekh ke main hil gaya’ because I am quick with the keys.

We were like brothers. I would always visit their home during Ramzan. His mother would say, ‘Sonu aa raha hai? Let me make haleem.’ He was a foodie and would often send me home-cooked khichda. Not many know his [then to-be] wife and he had abruptly called off their wedding, days before the celebration. I played the mediator between them.

Actor Natasa Stankovic on Sunday confirmed that she and fiance Hardik Pandya are expecting their first child together.

Sharing photos of herself and Hardik, Natasa wrote on Instagram, “Hardik and I have shared a memorable journey together so far and now, it’s only going to get better. Together, we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We’re super excited for this new step of our life together and humbly ask your blessings and well wishes.”

Maharashtra allows film and TV shoot in noncontainment zones

Maharashtra government on Sunday announced film and television shooting could resume in non-containment zones as a part of the relaxations that the state would undergo in June.

The st ate gover nment issued a 16-page long set of guidelines for producers to follow as and when they begin film and television production.

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Hindustani Bhau files police Britain’s Got Talent contestant complaint against Ekta Kapoor Souparnika Nair impresses AR Rahman The episode that has irked Hindustani Bhau is part of ALTBalaji’s erotic series XXX 2. Titled Pyaar Aur Plastic, the episode features Ribbhu Mehra, Paree Pande and Aaditi Kohli in the lead roles.

Bigg Boss 13 contestant Hindustani Bhau has filed a police complaint against TV and film producer Ekta Kapoor.

The popular YouTuber has accused Kapoor of disrespecting Indian soldiers in an episode of her ALTBalaji web series XXX 2.

Sharing that he has filed a complaint against Ekta and Shobha Kapoor at the Khar police station, Bhau went live on Instagram.

He said that the web series had a woman indulging in a physical relationship with

While Kranti Prakash Jha looks a bit convincing as the antihero, Nikitin Dheer doesn’t fit his part at all in MX Player series Raktanchal.

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aktanchal tells the story of Waseem Khan (Nikitin Dheer) who rules the tender mafia in Purvanchal.

He is also involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition. His power is challenged by the anti-hero Vijay Singh (Kranti Prakash Jha), who held high morals and yearned to become a civil servant until Waseem’s gang murdered his father. While Singh is determined to avenge his father’s murder, Khan is determined to hold on to his power come what may.

Apart from Khan and Singh, there are stock characters – a loyalist uncle, crooked

Actor Kendrick Sampson hit by rubber bullets at George Floyd protests

Actor Kendrick Sampson, who stars in HBO series Insecure, was struck by rubber bullets as Los Angeles police officers tried to disperse a crowd protesting George Floyd”s death in Minneapolis.

Floyd, a black man, died last Monday in Minneapolis, Minnesota after a white police officer pressed his knee on his neck for more than eight minutes. The officer was arrested on Friday and charged with thirddegree murder.

The actor went live via Instagram on Saturday to show his view of events, but he could be also be seen on a CNN broadcast simultaneously, with viewers watching him get hit by a police baton on TV.

her boyfriend, while her husband, who is a soldier, fought on the border.

“Our army is our pride and the woman indulges in a sexual act with a man, who wears her husband’s uniform.

This is shameful as they have made a joke of our soldiers,” shared Hindustani Bhau.

He added, “The police has assured that they will investigate the matter, and keep me updated about the same.”

Britain’s Got Talent’s latest episode featured 10-year-old singer Souparnika Nair who, besides impressing the judges and audience with her performance, has found a fan in musical maestro AR Rahman.

AR Rahman shared the clip of Souparnika’s performance and wrote alongside, “Nice to wake up to this.”

Souparnika Nair started her audition with a Judy Garland number, but she was stopped midway by judge Simon Cowell. He asked

Raktanchal first impression: Repetitive and uninteresting

James Cameron arrives in New Zealand to restart Avatar 2 production

Director James Cameron and producer Jon Landau have landed in New Zealand to restart the production of their ambitious project, Avatar 2.

Posting a photo of himself along with director Cameron, Landau wrote, “Made it to New Zealand. Our 14-day government supervised self-isolation now begins. #avatarsequels #jamescameron #newzealand #airnewzealand #selfisolation.” The duo were equipped with protective masks and

face shields.

Zoe Saldana, who essayed the character of Neytiri in the original, also commented on the picture and wrote, “God bless you all!

Miss you madly.”

The production of Avatar 2 was brought to a halt after the coronavirus outbreak which resulted in an immediate near-global lockdown.

Avatar 2 is slated to release on December 17, 2021.

her to sing another number from her list, “Never Enough”.

This was a great call on Cowell’s part as Nair nailed the track, forcing the audience and judges to give her a standing ovation.

Britain’s Got Talent is judged by Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams. While the auditions were filmed earlier, the subsequent rounds have not been filmed yet due to the coronavirus pandemic. politicians from opposing political parties, corrupt cops and so on. There are sequences overloaded with gunshots and the gory sight of blood squirting out of every body part.

But hardly any of it surprises.

The likes of Anurag Kashyap (Gangs of Wasseypur) and Ram Gopal Varma (Satya) have already familiarised the audience to the mafia world of India. Even web series like Sacred Games, Mirzapur and now Paatal Lok have contributed to the evolution of the Indian screen gangster. So, with Raktanchal, director Ritam Srivastava hasn’t created anything which we haven’t watched before.

In fact, the clumsy treatment given to the story and how the actors approach their characters makes things worse. While Kranti Prakash Jha looks a bit convincing as the anti-hero, Nikitin Dheer doesn’t fit his part at all. Also, the over 30-minute long episodes feel long and never-ending.

Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and other celebrities speak out

The death of George Floyd and the subsequent Minneapolis protests that have turned violent has shaken the United States of America. Floyd, a black man, died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into the former’s neck even as he begged for air. Hollywood celebrities have shown their support and solidarity for African-Americans and the protesters Pop star Taylor Swift targeted the incumbent US President. She said in a tweet, “After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November. @realdonaldtrump.”

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One plus unintentionally disables Google Assistant tests new voice matching feature to verify purchases ‘X-Ray’ filter with an update

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martphone manufacturer company OnePlus accidentally pushed an over-the-air update that disables a filter that can see through some thin black plastics and, in certain cases, clothes.

According to The Verge, OnePlus said on May 19 that it would temporarily disable the filter in the Chinese version of its operating system in an update, though the company hadn’t planned on removing the filter from its global software. Instead, OnePlus said it would update the filter. The recent update removed the filter for people outside of China anyway. The filter, called ‘Photochrom’, creates an X-Ray-like effect by using the infrared sensors built into the OnePlus 8 Pro to capture light that’s not visible to the human eye. The feature was intended to be used to create interestinglooking photos. But it came under scrutiny once people realized that it could sometimes see-through clothing.

According to update notes seen by XDA Developers, The Photochrom filter was “temporarily removed for adjustment.”

5 tips to extend the battery life of your Android phone

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aking purchases with your voice is convenient, but it’s far from secure. The multinational tech company Google is attempting to change that when using Assistant by introducing an optional voice verification test.

According to The Verge, the new security feature relies on Google Assistant’s Voice Match and it’s being rolled out slowly as part of a limited pilot program to test how well it works with smart speakers and smart displays. The Voice Match training feature was updated recently to include phrases so

These laptop accessories are must-haves for work from home Seagate Backup Plus Slim (2TB)

This 2TB external drive is a good option for those who are running out storage on their laptops. The Seagate Backup Plus Slim is not only small and light, but also looks stylish. It measures less than half an inch thick and it weighs just 4.5 ounces.

The drive works with both Mac and Windows and connects via a USB 3.0 port.

The Slim comes with a two-year limited warranty. For Rs 5,473, Seagate’s Backup Plus Slim is not a bad option.

Turn the GPS location off

GPS takes up a lot of power. While some apps need the location access to help you serve better, keeping it on at all times ends in speedy loss of battery. You can turn on the GPS when you really need and keep it off otherwise. You need to go to Settings > Location and turn off the ‘Location Service’.

Logitech M337 Wireless Mouse

Turn on the Dark Mode

Nowadays, most of the Android devices come with Dark Mode option that applies dark theme across the user interface. If your phone has an OLED screen, it will help you preserve battery. Since OLED panels don’t need a backlight, it produces rich blacks by turning off individual pixels.

Limit apps running in the background We are habitual of exiting apps either by tapping on the home button or by swiping up from the bottom. It leaves the application running in the background.

First, you need to exit the application properly or clear it from the recent items.

Secondly, you need to restrict some apps from running in the background.

Get rid of battery killers

some apps suffer from bugs and other issues causing them to malfunction and drain the battery life of your phone. You need to monitor the battery usage of your phone to identify such apps and get rid of them. Go to Settings > Battery > Power Usage to monitor the apps’ power usage

Anker 4-in-1 USB hub

The Logitech M337 (picture on top) has been hailed as the best budget wireless mouse, and for a reason. It’s superlightweight, and it’s priced at just Rs 1,445.

With up to 1,000dpi, the wireless mice’s battery can easily last up to 10 months on a single AA battery. The M337 is a light and comfy mouse with responsive buttons. And on top of it, the mice supports Windows, Mac, Android, and even Chrome OS. While every laptop comes with at least one USB 3.0, if you want to plug in your hard drive, flash drive, or smartphone at the same time, then there is no option. That’s where Anker’s 4-in-one USB 3.0 hub comes in. The Anker 4-in-1 USB 3.0 hub, as the name suggests, can handle four low-power devices at a time. This compact looking 4-in-1 hub comes with data-transfer speeds of up to 5GBps and also features an LED light to indicate connection status.

The 2-ft-long USB cable connects this Anker hub to your laptop or desktop.

It’s compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. Priced at Rs 1,529, the Anker 4-in-1-port hub is probably your best bet.

The new security feature relies on Google Assistant’s Voice Match and it’s being rolled out slowly as part of a limited pilot program to test how well it works with smart speakers and smart displays that the Assistant could more accurately determine who is issuing commands. The company with the better accuracy feature, clearly feels Voice Match is good enough to now act as an extra layer of security. Once enabled, your Voice Match profile will be used whenever a purchase is made through Assistant via voice. However, for now, the verification of purchases is limited to in-app through Google Play or restaurant orders.

As it’s a pilot program, one can expect that restriction to be lifted once Google has fixed any bugs that appear.

SpaceX astronauts reach Space Station after milestone voyage

NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken head to launch pad 39 to board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for a second launch attempt on NASA?s SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station from NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. May 30, 2020.

Two American astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule docked with the International Space Station, forging a new landmark for NASA and visionary billionaire Elon Musk.

The Dragon craft carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley arrived at the orbiting lab at 10:16 a.m. Eastern time Sunday, about 19 hours after lifting off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

“We have to congratulate the men and women of SpaceX,” Hurley said after the docking, while going through procedures required before the men could enter the station. “Their incredible efforts over the last several years to make this possible cannot go overstated.” “This is an incredible time to be at NASA,” he said, noting three manned-vehicle programs in the works and progress toward a return to the moon. First time that humans have traveled to orbit in a commercially developed spacecraft — and the first time American astronauts have flown from U.S. soil since the space shuttle program ended in 2011.

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Sabyasachi shares his love for saris

His creations have also been donned by celebrities on various red carpets across the globe. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut, for instance, wore his saris at Cannes in 2010, 2013 and 2018, respectively

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abyasachi’s love for saris is an enduring affair. The famed designer has been the choice of several celebrities for their wedding days. His creations have also been donned by celebrities on various red carpets across the globe. For instance, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut wore his saris at Cannes in 2010, 2013 and 2018, respectively. The designer recently shared those pictures adding a little note highlighting his deep attachment for the garment.

“When I think about the various times I’ve designed for the red carpet, my proudest moments have been the sarees — especially those worn for international red carpets. In my opinion, there is something so powerful about this garment. Perhaps it’s because some of my greatest muses (like Amrita Sher-Gil, Gayatri Devi, Leela Naidu) wore them with pride. Or maybe because of the nuanced and beautiful history of the saree in many parts of India and the surrounding regions. Or it’s the craftsmanship, time, and love that goes into weaving the 6 yards of fabric. Or maybe it’s all of that, and more,” he wrote.

Peanut butter cookies with just 3 ingredients

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spoonful of peanut butter can lighten your mood but it only gets better in the form of cookies, don’t you agree?

One of the most underrated products, it is housed with numerous health benefits.

Enriched with Vitamin E, magnesium and copper, it is a fat-friendly food.

Ingredients

1 cup of peanut butter | 1/2 cup sugar | 1 medium-sized egg

Steps

*In a big bowl, pour in the above ingredients as per the measure and whisk it to obtain a nice thick mixture. *Line the cookie tray with parchment/ butter paper and take 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture into your palms and roll it into a little ball.

‘Contactless dining’, DIY kits to cook at home — here’s how the eating out experience will transform post lockdown

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magine pre-ordering a meal and prebooking a table before turning up at the restaurant at the designated time.

Have your temperature checked at the entrance and then walk-in through automated doors and sit at a table that is at least 6 feet away from the nearest table -- there may even be plexiglass separating the two tables. Sanitize your hands with the sanitiser that is likely to be the new centerpiece on the table instead of scented candles or flowers.

Then have a masked and gloved server, serve you your pre-ordered meal, make the payment online so that you don’t need to touch the bill book or the credit card machine, and leave. And of course, during the whole exercise you will be wearing a

*Do so with the entire peanut butter dough and when you have placed the balls on the tray, take a fork and press it flat. *Do it in a crisscross manner so that it gets a nice shape and design. *Bake for 15 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 180-degree celsius. *Next, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. *Dive right into those crunchy decadent cookies! Make sure you store them in an airtight container.

Shruti Seth’s no-fuss workout is motivating; check it out “30 second wall sit. Tougher than it looks.

Wall sit exercises are great for sculpting the thighs, hips, calves, and lower abs.

It is extremely essential to exercise regularly to stay in shape and maintain one’s health.

Restaurants 2.0 prepare for reopening

Exercising can help one stay motivated and positive, which is important in the current times. Showing us how to stay in good shape with a simple exercise that is great for lower body strength is Shararat fame actor Shruti Seth.

The fitness aficionado, who regularly shares photos of her workout sessions, recently shared a post where she can be seen doing “simple looking” wall sit exercise.

However, the exercise is not as simple as it looks, Seth mentioned. Here’s what she captioned the Instagram post, “30 second wall sit. Tougher than it looks. Wall sit exercises are great for sculpting the thighs, hips, calves, and lower abs. Give it a try!” mask that you will remove only while eating.

Now, stop imagining. For this is going to be the new normal post the lockdown, once the restaurants reopen.

Gone are the days when you shoved people with your elbows trying to get a drink at a crowded bar, when you favoured a particular restaurant because it was cosy, crowded and buzzing. Dining out was not just about the food, but also about socializing. In a post-Covid world, it is all about social distancing.

Restaurants across the country are struggling to reopen. Not everyone will. “We have to accept the fact that a lot of our restaurants will never open again,” says Riyaaz Amlani, CEO of Impresario Handmade Restaurants that owns brands such as Smoke House Deli, Social, Salt Water Café, amongst others. As per the National Restaurant Association of India, four out of every 10 restaurants is likely to be permanently closed in the absence of a government bailout.

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Indian American Judge Manish Shah Named to Reopen Federal Courthouses in the Northern District of Illinois

BY A STAFF WRITER CHICAGO, IL - A task force has been created to explore ways to reopen federal courthouses in the Northern District of Illinois, whose members include Indian American U.S. District Judge Manish Shah.

The task force – chaired by U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly and including U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Cox; U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp Jr.; and Thomas G. Bruton, clerk of the U.S. District Court – will look to find ways to reopen while protecting people from COVID-19, Chief U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer announced May 25, according to a Chicago Daily Law Bulletin report.

In a video message posted on the district court’s website, Pallmeyer said the task force is charged with planning “for the safe resumption of operations” at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago and the Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse in Rockford, the report said.

Pallmeyer said task force members have already made progress.

They have conferred with public officials and studied guidance on safely operating in public spaces and office buildings, she said, the report added.

The guidance, she said, addresses matters ranging from screening visitors to the right way to clean, it said.

But there is still work to do, Pallmeyer continued.

Among the changes will be a halt to routinely conducting proceedings in criminal cases in the courthouses, Pallmeyer said, according to the Bulletin.

Because of the difficulties transporting detainees to the courthouse, she said, almost

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all proceedings will be conducted on the filings or by telephone or videoconference, the report said.

The task force also is examining how jury trials can be conducted safely using social distancing so participants will not be exposed to the coronavirus, Pallmeyer noted in the report.

However, she said, members of the bench and bar will have to keep more distance between themselves, according to the report.

Pallmeyer in the report said she hopes the empty courthouses fill up soon.

“I pledge to you that our court will move in the safest possible manner to allow as much of our traditional courtroom interaction to return as soon as possible,” she said.

“We will do this in a responsible, thoughtful manner, relying on the facts, medical evidence and wise counsel from leading experts.”

Even though the courthouses have been largely closed since the middle of March, Pallmeyer said, the federal court has been busy, the report added.

More than 1,350 lawsuits and more than 7,000 motions have been filed, she said, and judges have entered more than 34,000 orders, the report said.

Shah is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Prior to joining the court, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois. On Sept. 19, 2013, he was nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The United States Senate confirmed Shah on April 30, 2014, on a vote of 95-0.

Shah earned his B.A., with honors and distinction, from Stanford University in 1994 and his J.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago School of Law.

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Certain Petitions USCIS NEWS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases over the next month.

Effective June 1, 2020, USCIS will accept Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service for all eligible Form I-140 petitions.

Effective June 8, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for: H-1B petitions filed before June 8 that are pending adjudication and are cap-exempt (for example, petitions filed by petitioners that are cap-exempt and petitions filed for beneficiaries previously counted toward the numerical allocations).

All other Form I-129 petitions (non H-1B petitions) for nonimmigrant classifications eligible for premium processing filed before June 8 that are pending adjudication.

Effective June 15, USCIS plans on resuming premium processing for: H-1B petitions requesting premium processing by filing an I-907 concurrently with their I-129 (or request for a petition filed on or after June 8) and are exempt from the cap because: The employer is cap-exempt or because the beneficiary will be employed at a qualifying cap-exempt institution, entity or organization (such as an institution of higher

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education, a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization); or The beneficiary is cap-exempt based on a Conrad/IGA waiver under INA section 214(l).

Effective June 22, USCIS plans on resuming premium processing for all other Form I-129 petitions, including:: All H-1B cap-subject petitions (including those

for fiscal year 2021), including change of status from F-1 nonimmigrant status, for both premium processing upgrades and concurrently filed I-907s.

All other Form I-129 petitions for nonimmigrant classifications eligible for premium processing and requesting premium processing by filing an I-907 concurrently with their I-129.

Twenty One Indian American High School Students Named HighAchieving 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars

BY A STAFF WRITER WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced May 21 the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors, 21 of them Indian American, for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations, and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.

Of the 3.6 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,300 candidates qualified for the 2020 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams or through nominations made by chief state school officers, other partner recognition organizations and the National YoungArts Foundation’s nationwide YoungArts competition.

The 21 Indian American students are: Rithvik Reddy Musuku of Gilbert-BASIS Chandler ( Arizona), Matthew Allana of Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills High School, and Anthony Arya of Santa Cruz - Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School (named U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) (California, Umar Arif Aulia, Newark of Tower Hill School (Delaware), Arnav Prashant Lande of Naperville-Waubonsie Valley High School (named U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education) (Illinois), Ankush Kundan Dhawan, Newburgh of Signature School (Indiana), Pranav Tadikonda, Boyds of Richard Montgomery High School (named U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) (Maryland), Ansh Patel, Riverviewof Grosse Ile High School (Michigan), Vayd Sai Ramkumar of Starkville-Mississippi School for Mathematics & Science (Mississippi), Rahul Suresh Kanna of ChesterfieldLafayette High School (Missouri), Gail Parambi of Great Falls-Charles M. Russell High School (Montana), Emhyr Subramanian of Reno-Davidson Academy of Nevada (Nevada), Aniv Ray of WorthingtonColumbus Academy (Ohio), Sukanya Bhattacharya of Edmond-Heritage Hall Upper School (Oklahoma), Neil Deshmukh of Macungie-Moravian Academy, and Rhea Malhotra of Allentown-Moravian Academy (Pennsylvania), Ishita Rai, Warwick of St. Mary Academy, Bay View (Rhode Island), Vamsi Gorrepati of Columbia-Spring Valley High School (South Carolina), Sohum Makarand Kulkarni of Dallas-Parish Episcopal School (Texas), Nisha Shah of South Burlington High School (Vermont), Sanjana Reddy Peddagorla of Brookfield East High School (Wisconsin).

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Covid 19 Relief Efforts by Hindus of Greater Houston

BY A STAFF WRITER HOUSTON, TX- Since the early days of the pandemic, Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) have been routing their combined resources into multiple food drives, distribution of PPE’s and actively fundraising to help Houstonians impacted by the financial fallout. About $100,000 has been raised by HGH to date for Sewa International and other organizations for their relief efforts.

HGH Chairman Dev Mahajan apprised the gathering about the commendable work done by the Hindu Worship Society, Arya Samaj and VPSS with respect to food drives and the blood donation camp. VPSS was going to “targeted communities” to distribute food instead of requiring them to come to the temple. Sanjay Jain from the Arya Samaj and Rajinder Soni from the Hindu Worship Society filled in more details about the events.

On May 31th, a blood donation drive will be held at the Arya Samaj School building from 9:00 am to 1.30 pm in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Blood Center. Sanjay Jain, who is spearheading this drive, appealed to all Indo Americans to register and donate blood.

COVID testing is not required. However, donors should not have traveled to India in the last one year. Those who come in between 9-10:30 am will receive a free pack of 5 cloth masks. Groceries will be distributed between 12-1:00 pm Patanjali Yogpeeth President Shekhar Agrawal stated that preparations for Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev’s visit to Houston for the International Day of Yoga on June 21 has been shelved. A virtual two hour program has been planned instead to mark the day and will be live streamed from India House. Swami Ramdev will join the session from India and yoga enthusiasts can follow Swami Ramdev’s yoga routine from their homes.

Member of the Hindu Heritage Youth Camp Committee Bharat Pallod regretfully reported that for the first time in 35 years, HGH may not be hosting its annual camp for children.

He further clarified “we are still working

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towards making a final decision on HHYC 2020. A traditional 5 day, 125 person camp is likely not possible and we are working towards a creative solution.”

Sewa International, which swung into action as soon as the first tremors of COVID-19 were felt, has been making a strong and positive impact in Houston. President Gitesh Desai, who joined the meeting in the midst of two food drives organized by the Gujarati Samaj of Houston and VPSS providing food for a combined number of 550 families, shared additional information about the relief efforts.

He also added that the much sought after internships with Sewa will be available in a week’s time.

Kantibhai Patel and HGH President Thara Narasimhan from Voice of Sanatan Hinduism are offering free airtime for food and blood drive announcements. Tune into their program on Masala Radio from 12-2 pm every Sunday.

Houston’s top cardiologist Dr. Randeep Suneja offered a much needed dose of optimism on the medical strides for COVID-19 treatments.

As cities are emerging from lockdown, he warned everyone to continue social distancing measures and avoid unnecessary exposure especially the vulnerable elderly population.

Statistical analysis expect the number of hospitalizations to drop by the end of June.

Doctors are learning to better manage the disease with hydroxychloroquine and blood thinners. These medications are being administered to patients and are found to be effective in the first 72 hours.

India is at the forefront of yet another successful endeavor. Durga Bari’s Past President Parthasarathi Chatterjee highlighted the creation of the National Digital Library that is being put together by the IIT’s and will be the biggest data base of information on COVID-19 from testing to research. A virtual online concert featuring singers like Kailash Kher, Shreya Ghoshal and Usha Uthap is also being organized to raise funds for the recent cyclone that has devastated Kolkata.

A few temples have cautiously opened their doors to devotees such as the Meenakshi Temple, VPSS and the Hindu Worship Society.

Parathasarathy Krishnaswamy from MTS drew attention to some of the best practices that have been implemented to minimize the risk of infections. Only one entrance/ exit is open, temperature screenings will be conducted, offerings of only milk/flowers are permitted and masks are mandatory. The temple is fumigated every 2 days while door knobs are sanitized every hour. The kitchen is open for takeout only. Functions are permitted at 25% capacity.

Earlier in the teleconference, Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami, from the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston, appreciated the good work being done by volunteer leaders of HGH to support and counsel their members in these challenging times. As inspiration for the attendees own approach to leadership, Swamiji shared excerpts of a speech given by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, on 21 May 1950, on the day he was appointed as president of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha at the young age of 28. A humble sense of servant leadership and genuine wish to attribute every success to the blessings of his Gurus, that characterized his life and mission, were evident in this historic address.

$10,000 Released by Seva Int’l in First Tranche of Cyclone Amphan Disaster Relief

BY A STAFF WRITER HOUSTON, TX. — Sewa International announced the first tranche of $10,000 toward rescue and relief operations as Super Cyclone Amphan devastated vast stretches of Odisha and West Bengal, according to a press release.

Amphan, which began forming on May 16 and dissipated May 21, has caused widespread damage to infrastructure in the coastal states of Odisha and West Bengal as it moved inland with 105 mph winds, heavy sea surge, and massive rain.

Boats, agricultural crops, and houses have been destroyed, electricity poles and trees uprooted, and vast stretches of agricultural land, villages, and towns have become inundated. Amphan was, according to NASA estimates, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Causing widespread damage over the Eastern parts of India and Bangladesh, Amphan is the strongest cyclone to strike the Ganges Delta since 2007 and the first super cyclonic storm to occur in the Bay of Bengal since the 1999 Odisha cyclone.

It has claimed 72 lives in India as of May 21. Adding to the challenges facing rescue and relief efforts is the current pandemic

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where these affected areas are developing into COVID-19 hotspots.

“Sewa International with on the ground partners/volunteers is committed to providing all support to the affected people in this hour of need,” Swadesh Katoch, vice-president of Disaster Recovery, Sewa International, stated in a press release. “ We have partnered with relief

organizations in India over the past two decades, and our people are already in the area working on rescue and relief operations.

There is an urgent need of tarpaulins, packed food, utensils, seasonal clothing, first-aid kits, toiletries, flashlights, water bottles, mosquito mats/nets, backpacks, etc., and we will do our best to supply them in the coming days,” added the Indian American activist.

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Unemployment Rate is Highest Since March

BY A STAFF WRITER WAHINGTON, DC- Unemployment figures showed 2.4 million people filed for benefits last week. That means 38.6 million people have filed jobless claims in the last nine weeks, or about one out of every four Americans who had a job in February.

The unemployment numbers alone do not capture the full picture of the economic carnage caused by the public health crisis. A new Census Bureau survey shows that 47% of all households say their income has declined.

Today’s news comes as Congress faces a largely partisan debate over whether to approve further federal relief.

House Democrats approved a plan that would extend enhanced employment benefits, which are set to expire in July, into January.

Most Congressional Republicans say the total price tag of the relief bill is too much, and they believe the economy will bounce back as states begin to reopen.

In Illinois, the unemployment rate is 16.4%, the highest since 1976.

Native Californian Indian American Physician on the Frontline Treating Patients of COVID-19 in New York

Dr. Avish Arora

BY A STAFF WRITER CERRITOS, CA ¬– A native Californian physician, Dr. Avish Arora, is among the doctors on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, treating droves of patients in New

York on a daily basis.

Arora, a native of Los Angeles and resident physician-researcher at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, has been on the frontline treating COVID-19 patients in New York City.

Despite early shortages of personal protective equipment for frontline workers in New York, which went on to become one of the country’s largest epicenters of the pandemic, Arora volunteered to be pulled off his service to lend a hand in the city’s coronavirus response, a news release said.

As a clinician and researcher, the Indian American doctor also became involved in creating an institution-approved protocol to understand the transmission of COVID-19 from virus-positive pregnant women to newborn babies, the release said.

When off-duty, Arora has been virtually imparting his experiences from the frontlines, including as a guest speaker for classes at Los Angeles Mission College where his mother, Dr. Chander Arora, is a professor of biotechnology, according to the release.

Students were thrilled to learn about his first-hand experiences and were very inquisitive about his research and the emerging nature of the virus. His father is also contributing towards clinical research at a hospital in West Los Angeles.

Avish Arora has expressed his gratification that his parents are safe and well in Los Angeles and he remains connected to them virtually while maintaining a distance and not visiting them, the release notes.

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Federal Judge Enters Order of Permanent Injunction Against New York Company for Distributing Unapproved Drugs FDA NEWS RELEASE NEW YORK, NY- A federal judge has ordered two individuals doing business as Sundial Herbal Products to stop distributing unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs until they comply with federal law. According to the complaint, despite previous warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and repeated promises to correct violations, Sundial continued to violate the law and distribute their products.

“Americans expect and deserve medical treatments that have been scientifically proven to be safe and effective. Making claims that unproven drugs can cure or prevent diseases places consumers’ health at risk,” said FDA Chief Counsel Stacy Amin. “We remain committed to pursuing and taking swift action against those who attempt to subvert the regulatory functions of the FDA by repeatedly disregarding the law and distributing unapproved products.”

The court concluded that Sundial’s products have no published adequate and well-controlled studies to support their claims, and the FDA has not approved any application for any of Sundial’s drugs, despite Sundial claiming that their products can cure, treat, or prevent a wide variety of diseases, including syphilis, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. For example, Sundial claimed that its Sundial Organic Hemp Seed Oil “suppresses the growth of cancer” and that Sundial Cassava Meal “prevents heart disease.” The FDA is particularly concerned that products that claim to cure, mitigate,

treat or prevent serious diseases may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment.

As a result of these violations, on May 27, 2020, U.S District Judge Edgardo Ramos in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order of permanent injunction against Rahsan Hakim and Adoniiah Rahsan, individuals doing business as Sundial Herbal Products. The complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the FDA, sought a permanent injunction against the Bronx, New York, drug distributor and its most responsible individuals.

This action follows multiple FDA inspections conducted at Sundial between

2012 and 2017. The FDA issued a warning letterExternal Link Disclaimer to Sundial in 2013 for similar violations. Despite assurances that the violations noted in the warning letter would be corrected, follow-up inspections revealed that the defendants did not make the necessary corrections.

Under the injunction, Sundial and the individual defendants cannot directly or indirectly receive, label, hold or distribute drugs at or from their facility until they take certain steps to ensure that all of these products comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and other requirements listed in the order of permanent injunction including, among

New UPenn Trial Will Evaluate Hydroxychloroquine can Befefit People Infected with COVID-19

BY A STAFF WRITER PHILADELPHIA, PA- A new trial led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will evaluate whether the drug hydroxychloroquine can benefit people infected with COVID-19, as well as whether taking the drug preventatively may help people avoid infection altogether. The study, called Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 with HCQ, is currently enrolling patients in three separate substudies, according to a report.

“We know HCQ can be an effective antiviral in a lab setting, but despite recent public conversation, there is no definitive evidence it can work in humans infected with COVID-19,” said the study’s principal investigator, Ravi K. Amaravadi.

“It is our hope that this trial will provide critical evidence as to whether this drug may be effective in combating the current pandemic,” said the Indian American associate professor of hematology-oncology, who has spent his career studying HCQ and related compounds.

For this trial, Amaravadi is working with a multidisciplinary team at Penn, including Benjamin S. Abella, a professor of emergency medicine, and Ian D. Frank, associate chief of Infectious Diseases, as well as colleagues in pathology and laboratory medicine, cardiology, statistics, and the Abramson Cancer Center, said the report.

The first sub-study of the trial will test HCQ in patients who are infected and are

other requirements, recalling their drugs, hiring qualified experts to ensure conformity with the FD&C Act and other requirements and receiving written permission from the FDA to resume operations.

The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

Young Adults can also be Affected

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Prof. Ravi K. Amaravadi

well enough to go home, but who need to be in quarantine.

The second sub-study of the trial will test HCQ in patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19 to see if it can reduce the time to discharge. Patients in this group will also be randomized into a high dose or low dose group. No one will receive a placebo.

The third sub-study will test whether HCQ can work as a preventative medicine

to stop infection in health care workers at risk of exposure to COVID-19. Researchers plan to enroll 200 workers in the substudy.

“The need for the third sub-study here is critical, as we try to keep the people working on the front lines of this pandemic healthy so they can continue to keep the nation’s health care infrastructure up and running,” Abella said in the report.

BY A STAFF WRITER NEW YORK, NY- Doctors are beginning to see patients in their early 20s suffering from an illness that is believed to be linked to COVID-19.

The illness, which causes inflammation of the blood vessels, was first noticed in children. Patients experienced fever, abdominal pain and sometimes nausea, vomiting and rashes.

Meanwhile, about 36,000 deaths related to COVID-19 in the U.S. could have been prevented if stay-at-home orders were enacted a week earlier in March, according to an analysis from Columbia University.

Across the U.S., more than 1.5 million COVID-19 cases and more than 93,000 deaths have been reported.

Worldwide, the number of cases have surpassed 5 million. The global death toll also grew to more than 329,000.

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