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One of the successful investors of all time, Warren Buffett's net worth is $82.4 Billion. Buffet, the Chairman and Chief Executive of Berkshire Hathaway Inc turned 90 on Sunday. This billionaire from Omaha is known for his simplicity. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Buffett is world's sixth richest billionaire. On His 90th birthday, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway announced that his company has acquired a slightly more than 5% stake in each of the five leading Japanese trading companies. The companies are Itochu Corp., Marubeni Corp., Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui & Co., and Sumitomo Corp. Based on Friday’s closing prices for the trading houses, a 5% stake in each would be valued at roughly $6.25 billion.

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani Group on Monday said it has reached an agreement to acquire GVK Group's shareholding and control of Mumbai airport. Adani Airport Holdings has "entered into an agreement to acquire the debt of GVK Airport Developers," Adani Enterprise said in a regulatory filing.

The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases should not be a cause of concern as long as the number of serious patients and deaths due to the disease remain low, say public health experts in Gujarat. They are also of the view that the new cases being reported daily should be categorised as mild, moderate or severe to better understand the pandemic. "We are finding new cases everyday, but the first thing we need to know is how many of them are serious," said Dileep Mavalankar, Director of the Gandhinagar-based Indian Institute of Public Health.

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has requested Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to make elaborate security arrangements for conducting the medical and engineering entrance exams NEET and JEE in the coastal state.

Patna police have registered an FIR against RJD MLC Reet Lal Yadav for allegedly organising a march in the city's Danapur area, an official said. Yadav was released from Beur jail on Saturday and he was part of march along with hundreds of supporters.

India on Monday recorded as many as 78,512 new coronavirus cases and 971 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 36 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases. The total cases of coronavirus infections stand at 36,21,246 while the death toll climbed to 64,469 the data updated at 8 am showed. Out of these 27,74,802 cured/discharged/migrated, according to the health ministry.

The need of global collaboration in the pharma sector from research and development to drug manufacturing has never been as great as it is now amid the deadly COVID pandemic, industry leaders and officials from India and the United States said Sunday.

A 27-year-old French woman was on Thursday arrested after she posted footage of herself on the Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh. The woman was identified as Marie-Helene, police said on Saturday. According to the police, the woman faced charges under the internet laws for allegedly making a video of herself without clothes on Rishikesh's Laxman Jhula. The woman has now apologised and has denied being completely naked, saying she carried out the stunt to bring attention to sexual harassment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his greetings to the people on the occasion of Onam on Monday, saying this is a unique festival that celebrates harmony.  The prime minister also posted a clip of his mention of the festival in his Mann Ki Baat broadcast on Sunday.

https://ift.tt/3ju6PXU It was just a year ago that the Jonas Brothers sauntered down Asbury Park to a roaring, penned-in crowd for the MTV Video Music Awards . Such a scene would be unthinkable in today’s socially distanced climate—and on Sunday, MTV took on the tall task of producing one of first major U.S. live awards shows of the COVID-19 era. In front of a crowd of no one in New York City, Keke Palmer hosted the proceedings; Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, BTS, the Weeknd, DaBaby, Miley Cyrus and others performed in sequences that were shot across the city or in front of greenscreens. The socially distanced setup actually improved the show in some respects: there were no agonizingly slow walks to the stage or stifling bleeps of live audio, and the runtime was a relatively brisk two and a quarter hours. But the show also missed the scale and spontaneity that has previously made the VMAs so unpredictable and compelling . Here are the show’s most memorable moments, for better

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi on August 18 for post-COVID care, has been discharged from the hospital. Shah reached his residence on Monday morning. Earlier on Saturday, authorities at AIIMS had said the Union Minister has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time. 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared a mesmerizing and unbelievable picture of Cygnus supernova blast wave. The picture showing an undulating orange ribbon is so beautiful it will look like its photoshopped. 

A 17-year-old JEE aspirant on Sunday submitted a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Sharad Arvind Bobde, praying to postpone the JEE and NEET exams in view of the COVID 19 pandemic and flood crisis in parts of the country.

https://ift.tt/3gNmIXn New Zealand’s largest city has exited lockdown after the government said a Covid-19 outbreak there has been brought under control and it remains on track to again eliminate the virus from the community. Auckland schools and customer-facing businesses re-opened on Monday and a ban on traveling out of the city was lifted, almost three weeks after the outbreak prompted the reintroduction of restrictions. Social distancing requirements remain in place for the whole country under level 2 restrictions and everyone from the age of 12 is now required to wear a mask on public transport. “Our testing shows that it is highly unlikely there is Covid anywhere else in the country and we want to keep it that way,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said yesterday. “The last thing we want from re-opening Auckland is to spread the virus around the country, and that is one of the reasons we continue to have level 2 settings across New Zealand,” she said. The government expec

Rhea Chakraborty summoned again by CBI in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Sushant Singh Rajput's death is still a mystery for his fans, friends and family. Several agencies like CBI, ED and NCB are investigating the various angles that can be the cause of the death. The late actor's family has accused his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, who is being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation daily. On Sunday, the actress appeared before the CBI and was grilled for eight hours on issues including the medical treatment and medicines administered to Sushant and mention of drugs in her chats. On Monday, she has been summoned again as her answers were said to be "not satisfactory". The Jalebi actress is being quizzed by CBI's Superintendent of Police Nupur Prasad.

A portion of a bridge collapsed following heavy rains in Nagpur on Sunday. According to the details, heavy rains in the catchment area of rivers in Madhya Pradesh led to a rise in water levels in several rivers in Maharashtra, which led to the bridge collapse. Locals said that the collapse has led to the area being cut off and further claimed that the rising waters have affected numerous villages around the rivers.

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, and President Donald Trump engaged in a real-time argument Sunday as the president sent a flurry of critical tweets about Ted Wheeler as the mayor was holding a press conference about the fatal shooting of a right-wing supporter in his city the night before.

An 8-year-old girl was gangraped by seven teenage boys in Tripura. According to the police, the incident was reported from a village in Tripura, where the minor was raped after she was invited to play hide and seek with the accused gang. Six of the accused who live at Tabaria in West Tripura district were arrested and one is absconding.

Signalling a thaw in the interface between Air India pilots and the government, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri has given an assurance to the pilots that he will review the disproportionate pay cut as well as examine payment of pending 25 per cent arrears.

A 70-year old woman's body was allegedly left abandoned by her son on a footpath in the Banjara Hills area in Hyderabad, police said on Sunday. The woman had died after having fever for the last four and her son claimed that he left the body wrapped in a blanket as he did not have money to perform her last rites, police said.

Scores of mourners were injured over the weekend after security forces fired pellets and tear shells on Muharram processions at Bemina and Zadibal areas in Srinagar, even as police said more than 15 of its personnel were injured in stone pelting. Photos of some of those who were injured in pellet firing went viral on social media. Suhail, one of those injured in Bemina on Saturday, said police fired pellets on a peaceful procession.

The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya on Monday. Mallya had filed a plea seeking a review of May 2017 order in which he was held guilty for contempt for transferring USD 40 million to his children in violation of the Court's order.

The total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 25.3 million, including more than 850,000 fatalities. More than 17,704,990 patients are reported to have recovered. Follow this breaking news blog for live updates on coronavirus pandemic as it continues to pose a challenge for health workers and scientists who are in a race against time to produce a vaccine/medicine. Russia became the first country to register the world's first coronavirus vaccine. President Vladimir Putin himself endorsed the vaccine and said that the vaccine was safe to use and that one of his daughters had already been vaccinated.

Two Guwahati-based women entrepreneurs have launched a newspaper specifically designed for kids, to promote creative thinking among children and inculcate in them the habit to read and write. The newspaper named 'The Young Minds' is the brainchild of Neelam Sethia and Neha Bajaj, Assam news portal Gplus reported.

A 28-year-old man who had secured the 77th rank in the Public Service Commission (PSC) exam died by suicide after he failed to get a job. The man identified as Anu residing in Karakonam here hanged himself inside his house, news agency ANI reported.

Ahead of the roll out of one-time debt recast for resolution of COVID-19 related stress in bank loans, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a review meeting with bankers and heads of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on September 3 for smooth and speedy implementation of the scheme.

A step that will strengthen the relationship between Bangladesh and India, Beximo has announced that it will be investing in Adar Poonawalla's Serum India Limited (SIL) for the development of the coronavirus vaccine. 

As many as 10 Gujarat ATS personnel, who were involved in an investigation into the alleged attempt to kill BJP leaders, have so far tested positive for coronavirus, an official said on Sunday.

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday applauded the hard work of the milk women of Gujarat's Banas Dairy who have become the top earners in the previous financial year.  These milkwomen of Gujarat's Banas Dairy have become achievers in milk production and dairy. They have shown the strength of women empowerment. These women have become an inspiration for all of us," Smriti Irani tweeted in Hindi. 

"We worked hard to clear NEET and now we don't even know if we will ever be able to become doctors," said one of the 50 students of the debarred Glocal Medical College in Saharanpur. For the last four years, these students are continuously asking for help and demanding to get transferred to another institution. The MBBS students filed a review petition last week against the Supreme Court's order which dismissed their admission regularisation demand. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 'Mann ki Baat' address on Sunday hailed the Indian breed dogs and said they play an important role in disaster management and rescue missions. The Prime Minister also appreciated the bravery of Sophie and Vida. 

Two major railway stations in the country are set to undergo redevelopment with state-of-the-art amenities and facilities for passengers. The railways have sought private participation to redevelop the New Delhi Railway Station complex with a capital investment of Rs 4,925 crore. It also sought private participation for the redevelopment of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal with a capital investment of Rs 1,642 crore. 

Former President Pranab Mukherjee is being treated for a lung infection, the Army Research and Referral Hospital said today. He was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10, where he was operated for removal of a clot in the brain. Thereafter, he developed a lung infection and is being treated for the same.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an all-out push for a self-reliant India, in his address during the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat today. From Indian toys to Indian dog breeds, the prime minister emphasised on the need for an 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat."

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to extend the moratorium on repayment of bank loans beyond August 31 as an extension could impact the credit behaviour of borrowers without resolving the issues being faced by them following the outbreak of the COVID-19, sources told PTI.

In a miraculous incident, an alert plumber helped in averting a major train accident in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district. The incident took place on Saturday. Chandrasen Saini, a plumber, was on his way to relieve himself when he spotted a crack on the railway track, minutes before the Amritsar-Howrah parcel train, with two military compartments attached, was scheduled to cross the track.

India on Sunday recorded as many as 78,761 new coronavirus cases and 948 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 35 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases. The total cases of coronavirus infections stand at 35,42,734 while the death toll climbed to 63,498 the data updated at 8 am showed. Out of these 27,13,934 cured/discharged/migrated, according to the health ministry.

Delhi recorded as many as 1,954 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the city's highest single-day spike in August till date and even in 50-days. With this the tally of coronavirus cases in the state has jumped over 1.71 lakh, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 4,404.

An asteroid, as huge as a high-rise building, will pass near the Earth on Tuesday, September 1. Asteroid 2011 ES4 will make a close approach towards Earth and will be closer to our planet than the Moon. Discovered in 2011, the asteroid passes by Earth every nine years. The last time it made a close approach, it was visible from our planet for four days. This time around, it will be closest to the planet than before. 

CBI probes Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: Suicide or murder? The entire nation is looking out for an answer to this question. With CBI probing this high-profile case, not just actor's fans but his friends and family is hopeful that the lost star will soon get justice. The prime suspect Rhea Chakraborty is on the radar of not just CBI but other agencies including Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) as well. The case which began as abetment to suicide took a completely new side when the involvement of banned drugs came to light through the recovered WhatsApp chats. In the wake of the investigation, not just Rhea but her brother Showik Chakraborty, Siddharth Pithani, cook Neeraj Singh, domestic assistant Keshav, manager Samuel Miranda and accountant Rajat Mewati are also being quizzed. The 'Jalebi' actress has been sent a summon and will have to appear before CBI on Sunday as well.

India is entering the fourth phase of unlocking starting September 1. The Union Home Ministry on Saturday announced major relaxations in the Unlock 4 guidelines. One of the major announcements was the permission for metro trains to travel. Congregations of up to 100 people will be permitted from September 21. The home ministry said the new guidelines were based on feedback received from the states and union territories, and extensive consultations held with related central ministries and departments. The home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government. Lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till September 30. Unlock 4 will come into effect from September 1 and will continue till September 30. Here's what you need to know:

In a shocking incident, a Delhi-based woman was allegedly raped while returning home on a private bus on the Yamuna Expressway on Saturday. The woman faced the ordeal after a crew member inside the bus assaulted her, the police said, while adding that the vehicle was coming from Lucknow.

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in the Pantha Chowk area on Sunday. Meanwhile, one Police Personnel Babu Ram also lost his life in the gunfight. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am today. Earlier this month, the prime minister had sought suggestions from people on Twitter on topics to discuss in this edition of the programme. 

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, saying crime cases are now being reported in "safe and secure" areas of the state like Gautampalli where a double murder took place.

The total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 25.1 million, including more than 846,000 fatalities. More than 17,504,990 patients are reported to have recovered. Follow this breaking news blog for live updates on coronavirus pandemic as it continues to pose a challenge for health workers and scientists who are in a race against time to produce a vaccine/medicine. Russia became the first country to register the world's first coronavirus vaccine. President Vladimir Putin himself endorsed the vaccine and said that the vaccine was safe to use and that one of his daughters had already been vaccinated.

A 25-year-old man in Reno, Nevada (United States) has developed more severe COVID-19. According to researchers, they have first time identified someone who was reinfected with the novel coronavirus. A report published online suggests that the Nevada man had tested positive for coronavirus in April after showing mild illness. He got sick again in late May and developed more severe COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has blamed an operational mistake by the third-party contractors and reviewers who failed to remove the Kenosha Guard militia Page and Event prior to the shooting in Wisconsin in the US that left two dead.

Telangana logged 2,751 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 1,20,166, while the death toll rose to 808 with nine more fatalities. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) recorded 432 fresh positive cases, followed by Karimnagar (192), Rangareddy (185), Nalgonda (147), Khammam (132), Medchal Malkajgiri (128), Nizamabad (113), Suryapet (111) and Warangal Urban (101) districts, a state government bulletin said on Saturday, providing data as of 8 pm on August 28.

Peru has extended the national state of emergency for another 90 days due to a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. "As of July of this year, an increase in Covid-19 cases has been observed in several regions, as well as in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, where the situation persists," Xinhua news agency quoted a government decree as saying on Friday.