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New Delhi, Aug 29: A mental health study done on over 8,000 individuals found that college students were the most affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown. Conducted by YourDost, an online mental health platform, the study found that the second worst-affected segment of people was working professionals. They were not affected at the beginning of lockdown but were severely hit

Coimbatore, Aug 29: A Congress Youth Wing functionary has been arrested for allegedly cheating a businessman from Karnataka of Rs 10 lakh on the promise of sending textile goods, a few months ago, police said on Saturday. According to police, Hariharasudhan, a Congress Youth wing secretary and resident of Avarampalayam in the city, was contacted by the businessman from the Northern region of

Guwahati, Aug 29: A television serial was banned here following protests by right-wing groups, alleging that it promoted "love jihad" and denigrated Hindu and the Assamese culture, officials said on Saturday. The TV serial, 'Begum Jaan', was banned for two months on the recommendations of the Kamrup (Metro) district-level monitoring committee, Guwahati Police Commissioner Munna Prasad Gupta said

Raipur, Aug 29: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday alleged that anti-national and anti-poor forces were spreading hatred and venom of violence in India and the influence of 'tanashahi' (dictatorship) on the country's 'lokshahi' (democracy) was rising. She also said that the founding fathers of the country would have never imagined that the Constitution and democracy will be in danger 75

Dubai, Aug 29: The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued Saturday a decree formally ending the country's boycott of Israel amid a US-brokered deal to normalise relations between the two countries. The state-run WAM news agency said the move was made on the orders of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi and the Emirates' leader. WAM said the new decree allows Israelis and

New Delhi, Aug 29: Singer Renu Nagar, who was seen on the 10th season of singing reality show Indian Idol, has reportedly been admitted to a hospital and is in critical condition. As per an Aaj Tak report, the singer fell unconscious after her boyfriend died by suicide. Renu and her boyfriend Ravi had run away from their homes in Alwar, Rajasthan in June. After which, Renu’s father filed a

Chennai, Aug 29: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina will miss the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL ) due to personal reasons, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) announced on Saturday. "Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time," CSK

Washington, Aug 29: Kamala Harris is "not competent" to be president, US President Donald Trump has said as he launched an attack on the Indian-origin senator's credentials for the top post. Addressing his supporters at a Republican campaign rally in New Hampshire on Friday, Trump said he would support seeing a female president in the US but suggested that his daughter and senior White House

New Delhi, Aug 29: Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that states are in "dire straits" due to the failure of the Centre whose "management of the country's economy is flawed and marked by lack of vision". "The states are in dire straits due to the failure of the Centre whose management of the country's economy is flawed

New Delhi, Aug 29: The Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2019 is India's pick of the most gorgeous women, including fresh faces and young talent. These lovely ladies have found a spot on this list for their stunning looks, distinct personality and tons of talent. The list of The Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2019 has been unveiled, and India has made its choice! The ranking is based on votes cast in