An Indian-American political group has planned to spend $10 million for the 2020 elections aimed at helping more members of the community win political office from Congress down to school boards, a media report said. “This is a pivotal moment for our community and our country,” The American Bazaar reported on Wednesday citing advocacy group […]
The Bakwa village in Bansdih in Ballia district broke into a jig the moment five Rafale fighter jets landed at the IAF airbase in Ambala on Wednesday, as Wing Commander Manish Singh, who belongs to this village, piloted one of the aircraft from France. Manish’s father, Madan Singh, is a retired army jawan. “I have […]
After the unfortunate demise of the actor Sushant Singh Rajput, many celebrities have come forward to speak about their battles with depression. Director Shekhar Kapur, Oscar winner AR Rahman and life coach Shayamal Vallabhjee have come together to create awareness on mental health and promote positive mental wellbeing. South Africa based sports scientist Vallabhjee says […]
Nearly a month after banning 59 Chinese apps, the Indian government has barred 47 more Chinese apps from operating in the country, which were largely clones of the previously banned apps, sources said. The list of the concerned mobile applications will be published soon. An official source told that the latest apps to be banned […]
In an unprecedented move, the US on Wednesday abruptly asked China to shut its consulate in Houston within 72 hours. Confirming this on social media, Hu Xijin, the editor of the Global Times, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party government in Beijing said, “The US asked China to close the Consulate General in Houston […]
Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8.00pm last night, and two cases were excluded following further investigation, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,410. The 13 new cases are: Ten people associated with the Thai Rock Restaurant in Stockland Mall Wetherill Park: four people who dined […]
The JobKeeper Payment will be extended by six months to 28 March 2021 and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those on income support will be extended until 31 December 2020. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the extra assistance would continue supporting hundreds of thousands of Australians who are without work, and offer businesses and their […]
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and with the intention of it being held in either 2021 or 2022. The ICC has confirmed the windows for the next three men’s events with the Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 being held in October – November 2021 […]
Western Sydney Local Health District has today opened a COVID-19 pop-up testing clinic at Parramatta Community Health Centre (Jeffrey House, 162 Marsden Street) to help Western Sydney residents get tested locally and quickly. The temporary walk-in clinic, which is open from Monday to Friday between 9 and 4pm, will provide a convenient way for community […]
Schools in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be one of the first priority areas to receive reusable face masks in coming weeks as remote learning returns The Victorian Government has placed orders for 1.37 million reusable fabric masks from five Victorian manufacturers. These orders will be delivered across July and August. The manufacturers are […]