Vodafone India Faces Challenges Despite Long-drawn Legal Victory
Debt on account of spectrum dues and stiff competition from Reliance Jio remain top concerns for Vodafone.
Pakistan Grants Provisional Provincial Status to Gilgit-Baltistan
Consultations to be held after Legislative Assembly elections in November.
T20 Cricket League in India Hopes to Bring Cheer Amid Gloom
As Covid-19 cases soar in the country, the 13th edition of the tournament is taking place in Abu Dhabi.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
In-Person Office Work Will Return, Survey Finds
Just 3% of surveyed business leaders said telework for all is here to stay.
In Move to Prevent Scams, India’s Central Bank To Regulate Cooperative Banks
The central bank now has the right to remove unsuitable management of a cooperative bank, among other measures.
Pakistan Eyes Billion-Dollar Hemp Market in Next 3 Years
While production aims to help the agricultural sector, hemp is not yet legal in the country.
Banks Are More Dangerous than You Think, Report Says
Secret shoppers saw just 7% of ATMs and 19% of teller areas being cleaned. Greeters wore masks only 44% of the time.
Study Shows Rioters Are Wrong to Say: Don’t Worry, Insurance Will Bail Out Small Businesses
Insurance coverage can fall short of what a business owner needs to resume operations after protests turn violent.
Battle Continues as Dakota Access Pipeline Flows
Proponents warn delays to study the pipeline’s environmental effects could lead to rotting grain and food shortages.
Spousal Abuse Alleged Against Former Trump Campaign Chief as Police Detain Him for Psych Evaluation
Candice Parscale told police her husband Brad was physically abusive, according to a police incident report.
Indian Priest Pedals to Parishioner Homes During The Lockdown
The priest cycles from one home to another offering holy communion and prayers.
‘Covibesity’ May Be the Next Epidemic We Need to Tackle
A sedentary lifestyle, hit by forced isolation, has created an unfavorable environment for good health.
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Politics
In Photos: New York Protests Sparked by Breonna Taylor Decision
Thousands of protesters marched through New York City on Wednesday night, angered by a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to charge Louisville police officers with killing Breonna Taylor. Protests began earlier this year after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement and emboldened activists around the country to speak out against […]
PHOTOS: Mourners Flock to Supreme Court in Wake of Ginsburg’s Death
Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the pioneering jurist.
As U.S. Elections Draw Near, Expats Reflect on Leaving Trump’s America
Be it for safety, stability or quality of life, Americans weigh in on why they chose to live abroad.
World
Indian Start-up Aims to Resolve Human-Animal Conflict in India
An indigenous device created by two wildlife enthusiasts to solve human-animal conflicts has got recognition from the WWF.
Moonstruck: Pakistani Man Buys a Unique Gift for His Wife
Sohaib Ahmed has gained fame in his country after purchasing a tract of lunar land and presenting it as a gift to his wife.
Drone Delivery Trials Slated to Start in India This Month
Drones eventually are expected to deliver food, medicines and other essentials.
Offbeat
Beached Whales on Tasmanian Shore Baffle Scientists
Despite frantic rescue efforts, only a fraction of the 470 stranded whales were expected to survive.
Move Over, Pyramids and Stonehenge: Saudi Stone Structures are Far Older
The ancient walls date to the ‘Green Arabia’ era, 7,000 years ago.
Teenager Tackles Mugger in France
His mother is proud of her once-frail son.
Science
Stolen Fossil Found to Be New Croc Species
‘Ogre’ bones found in the Pyrenees are 71.5 million years old.
Women Data Scientists Created GPS-Driven App to Help Kenya Keep Covid-19 Numbers Low
Test data, GPS coordinates and contact tracing help an innovative project spot outbreaks in real time.
This Took Guts: Vets Perform Micro-Surgery to Save Seahorse
Doctors save tiny fish whose internal organs were growing outside its body..
Tech
Ransomware Demands Surge During Pandemic
The Fairfax County, Virginia case is one of at least 219 attacks nationwide this year.
Record Rise in Telemedicine Consults in India
A report states that India’s telemedicine market size is expected to grow from $100m to $700m in the next five years.
Despite America’s Pandemic Economy, Amazon Goes on a Hiring Spree
The giant e-tailer will hire 133,000 new workers including 100,000 in warehouses where pay starts at $15/hour plus benefits.
Business
159 Percent Increase in Indian Bank Frauds Last Year
Several alleged swindlers have fled India; meanwhile, banks deal with piling bad loans.
Venture Capital Firms Pump $1Billion into Indian Ed-Tech Startups
As online education gains traction, the sector sees unprecedented surge in investments.
Environmentalists cheer as Atlantic Coast Pipeline canceled
Dominion Energy will sell off its gas assets for $9.7 billion in the cancellation’s wake.