California reports record spike in daily Covid-19 cases
California reported a record single-day increase of more than 20,000 new coronavirus cases, significantly surpassing the previous high of 18,350 set last week, health authorities said....
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India asks UN to directly oppose Hinduphobia, bigotry targeting Sikhism, Buddhism
This August body fails to acknowledge the rise of hatred and violence against Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism," Ashish Sharma, a First Secretary in India's UN Mission, told the General Assembly on Wednesday during a debate on the culture of peace....
Biden urges Americans not to travel during holiday season
US President-elect Joe Biden has urged all Americans not to travel during the upcoming holiday season due to the unabated coronavirus resurgence in the country, which is currently the worst-hit in the world....
'US economy plateauing due to Covid-19 resurgence, lack of fiscal support'
The US economy is "plateauing" due to a continued resurgence of new coronavirus cases across the country and the lack of fiscal support, a senior Federal Reserve official said.
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US judge strikes down Trump's H1-B rules on higher wage, added curbs
A US federal judge has struck down two rules introduced by President Donald Trump's administration requiring higher wages for those getting H1-B employment visas, adding restrictions and tightening some required qualifications....
Boeing 737 Max resumes flights in US after 20-month grounding
The Boeing 737 MAX fleet of aircraft, which were globally grounded after two fatal crashes involving the model that took place within months, resumed its first commercial flight in the US after 20 months....
'US economy plateauing due to Covid-19 resurgence, lack of fiscal support'
The US economy is "plateauing" due to a continued resurgence of new coronavirus cases across the country and the lack of fiscal support, a senior Federal Reserve official said....
US facing most difficult time amid Covid-19 surge: CDC
The US is facing the toughest time amid the raging coronavirus pandemic, as a continued increase in hospitalizations was leading to an exhaustion of healthcare services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned....
Texas to receive over 1.4 mn doses of Covid vaccine in Dec
US state of Texas will receive over 1.4 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Greg Abbott has announced.
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Guru Nanak Chair set up at Canada's Concordia University
To mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, the Concordia University in Montreal has set up a Guru Nanak Dev Academic Chair to promote studies of the religion....