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Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act
The Lok Sabha on Thursday, through a voice vote, passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was tabled in Parliament by the newly inducted Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiradtiya Scindia for passing. Read more
Why are Kerala Covid cases increasing? 100 people spreading infection to 111
Kerala, the state with the highest load of active Covid-19 at present in the country, has the highest R-value, or reproductive factor, an analysis by the researchers at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Chennai has revealed. Read more
Appeal against Tarun Tejpal acquittal in rape case adjourned to August 10
The Goa bench of the Bombay high court adjourned on Thursday the appeal against the acquittal of journalist Tarun Tejpal in a rape case. The court would next hear the appeal on August 10. Read more
Who is Sandeep War3rier, India's newest T20I cricketer who made his debut against Sri Lanka?
India on Thursday handed debut to fast bowler Sandeep Warrier in the third T20I against Sri Lanka at Colombo on Thursday. Warrier, originally a net bowler travelling with the rest of the team, was drafted into the main squad on Wednesday after nine players were forced to be in isolation due to Covid-19, and a day later, his biggest dream came true when he received his India cap from bowling coach Paras Mhambrey ahead of the series decider. Read more
Manoj Bajpayee laughs off Sunil Pal's ‘gira hua’ comment: ‘People who don’t have jobs should meditate’
Actor Manoj Bajpayee laughed off comedian Sunil Pal’s recent barbs against him and suggested that he take up meditation. Recently, Sunil called Manoj a ‘badtameez (ill-mannered)’ and ‘gira hua aadmi (fallen man)’. Read more
Sundar Pichai writes to Google employees, reveals big reason why some offices were opened; read full text of email here
The world is still dealing with the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, but things are gradually inching towards normalcy. Some offices have reopened and employees have returned to their desks, however, Google is one of the organisations that has pushed back their plans of letting employees return to work. Read more

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