Weeks After Court's Concern, UP Government Transfers Top Hathras Official

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday transferred 16 IAS officers, including Hathras District Magistrate Praveen Kumar Laxkar, under whose jurisdiction the case of the 19-year-old Dalit woman who...

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PlayStation 5 India Launch Set for February 2, Pre-Orders Start January 12

PlayStation 5 will launch in India on February 2 with pre-orders starting from January 12 at 12pm IST. It launched in select regions on November 12 and November 19, 2020, and sold 3.4 million units in...

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"The Sun Has Just Risen": PM Modi's Poem For 2021

Welcoming the new year of 2021, the Indian government on Friday shared "a mesmerizing and motivating poem written by our beloved PM" on Twitter.

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New Year Day: Watch Ganga Aarti At Varanasi's Assi Ghat - A Visual Treat

New Year Day: January 1 was welcomed at Varanasi's Assi Ghat with beautiful Ganga aarti on the last day of the year gone by. Ganga aarti,a daily affair, a tradition that has been going on for years....

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"What's Happening?" Ask Fans As Deepika Deletes Her Social Media Posts

Some fans even requested Deepika Padukone to put up her posts again on social media

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World Ushers In New Year In Shadow Of Pandemic

From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Acropolis to Copacabana beach, fireworks burst in skies above eerily deserted landmarks as the world ushered in the New Year with muted celebrations and said good...

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"As A New Year Begins...My Heart With Farmers": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today greeted everyone a "happy new year", remembering those "we lost" and who "protect" and "sacrifice for us". On a short personal trip abroad, he tweeted his message...

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New Year 2021: Our Gadgets Wishlist, From iPhone 12 to PlayStation 5

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE, PlayStation 5, MacBook Air M1, iMac, Apple One, Nvidia GeForce 2060, Intel Core i7-10700K, Ikea office chair - the gadgets Gadgets 360 staff is...

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Alphabet Unit Wing Blasts New US Drone ID Rules, Citing Privacy

Alphabet's drone delivery unit Wing criticised Trump administration rules issued this week mandating broadcast-based remote identification of drones, saying they should be revised to allow for...

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Microsoft Says SolarWinds Hackers Viewed Internal Source Code

Microsoft acknowledged that attackers who spearheaded a massive hack of government and private computer networks gained access to its internal source code, a key building block for its software.

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At 1.1 Degrees, Delhi Records Coldest New Year's Day In 15 Years

Dense fog and a numbing cold gripped Delhi on New Year's Day as the mercury plummeted to 1.1 degrees Celsius, the lowest in 15 years. On January 8, 2006, the city had recorded a minimum of 0.2 degree...

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A Very Happy New Year From The Bachchans. See How They Welcomed 2021

"Love, peace and happiness god bless. Happy 2021," wrote Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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India's Fresh COVID-19 Cases Fall 8% In A Day, Total At 1.02 Crore

India added 20,035 coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, placing its overall number at 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry's data this morning showed. The number of fresh infections is 8 per...

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"I Will Work Hard": Kim Jong Un's New Year's Letter To North Koreans

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the new year with a letter to the country's citizens and a visit to the tomb of his father and grandfather, state media reported, but gave no immediate sign he...

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Key Meet On COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Today, Day Before Pan-India Dry Run

Applications for the emergency use approval for the coronavirus vaccines filed by the Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer will be taken up once again for consideration by a...

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"We Have To Be Remembered For What's Been Done": Trump's New Year Message

After weeks of vowing to win his fight to remain in office, US President Donald Trump issued a video on Thursday looking back on what he called "historic victories" and said: "We have to be remembered...

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"May Spirit Of Hope, Wellness Prevail": PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday and expressed hope that the "country will march ahead with renewed energy to...

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Donald Trump Extends Immigrant, Work Visa Restrictions Till March

US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended an order suspending the issuance of certain types of work visas for another three months due to the raging coronavirus pandemic.

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Suvendu Adhikari's Brother Hints At Joining BJP

Following his removal as the chairman of the board of administrators of Contai Municipality in Purba Medinipur district, Trinamool Congress leader Soumendu Adhikari on Thursday hinted that he would...

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"Time Has Come...": Google's "Cuckoo Clock" Welcomes Year 2021

The world began ushering in the New Year with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell to a virus-ridden 2020.

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India's First "Mysterious" Monolith Spotted In Ahmedabad Park

A "monolith", the likes of which have appeared and vanished in different parts of the world since November, has now emerged in a garden in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat.

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Goldsmith Shot Dead By Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Terrorists shot a goldsmith dead at a busy market here on Thursday, police said.

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LIVE: 1.02 Crore Coronavirus Cases In India So Far, 1,48,738 Total Deaths

India added 21,822 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally to 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry data on Thursday showed. The number of fresh infections is six per cent higher than...

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Amazon Signs Deal to Acquire Popular Podcast Producer Wondery

Amazon said it signed a deal to acquire the hit podcast production firm Wondery, in a move which boosts the US tech giant's efforts to round out its offerings from its music platform.

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BJP, Congress Claim Big Victory In Karnataka Panchayat Polls

Both the ruling BJP and opposition Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday claimed major victories for candidates backed by them in the recent elections to over 5,700 village panchayats even as the...

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Delhi Shivers On New Year's Eve, Temperature Dips To 3.3 Degrees Celsius

Delhi Cold wave: On New Year's Eve, Delhi shivered at 3.3 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature recorded in the season so far. Icy winds swept through the city bringing the temperatures down...

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ICYMI: Aamir Khan And Kiran Rao's Anniversary Celebrations In Gir

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira and nephew Imran also accompanied them

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China Is Making It Harder To Solve The Mystery Of How Covid Began

In the year since seafood hawkers started appearing at Wuhan's hospitals sickened with a strange and debilitating pneumonia, the world has learned a lot about Covid-19, from the way it spreads to how...

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US May Expand Required COVID-19 Testing To More International Passengers

The U.S. government may expand coronavirus testing requirements for international air travelers beyond Britain as early as next week, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

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21,822 New Covid Cases In India, 1.02 Crore Total Cases, 1,48,738 Deaths

India added 21,822 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally to 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry data this morning showed. The number of fresh infections is six per cent higher than...

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Trump Extends Visa Sanctions On Nations Refusing To Repatriate Citizens

President Donald Trump has extended visa sanctions on countries refusing to repatriate their citizens who violated laws in the United States.

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In Biden's Team For White House, 61% Are Women, 54% Are People Of Colour

Sixty-one percent of White House appointees are women and 54 per cent are people of colour, President-elect Joe Biden's transition team said.

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The White Tiger, Cobra Kai, and More on Netflix in January

The White Tiger, Cobra Kai season 3, Mortal Engines, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Season 2, Pieces of a Woman, Outside the Wire, Call My Agent season 4, The Dig, How to Train Your Dragon 2,...

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Samuel Little, The Most Prolific Serial Killer In US History, Dies At 80

Samuel Little, the United States' most prolific serial killer according to the FBI, died in California aged 80 on Wednesday, prison officials said.

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Night Curfew In Delhi Today, Tomorrow To Restrict New Year Celebrations

No public gatherings will be allowed in Delhi tonight and tomorrow between 11 pm and 6 am as the state government has announced a night curfew to restrict the New Year's celebrations.

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"Unfortunate": Huge Wildfire At Dzuko Valley At Manipur-Nagaland Border

A huge wildfire has engulfed the picturesque Dzuko Valley, famous for its biodiversity and seasonal flowers, located at the borders of Manipur and Nagaland.

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Issues Of Stubble Burning, Power Subsidies Sorted, Say Farmer Leaders

Central ministers and farmer leaders have reached a consensus on stubble burning and safeguarding power subsidies during talks on Wednesday, a farmer leader said.

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US Logs More Than 3,900 COVID-19 Deaths In New Daily Record: Report

More than 3,900 people died of Covid-19 in the US Wednesday, according to a count released by Johns Hopkins University, a new daily record for fatalities from the virus.

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China's Bottled Water King Dethrones Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest

Zhong Shanshan is a private billionaire who's rarely quoted in the press.

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WHO, Marking Year Since Covid Began, Urges Fair Vaccine Distribution

The head of the World Health Organization, marking a year since the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by China, urged countries on Wednesday to ensure that vaccines are made available...

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US Imposes New Tariffs On French, German Goods Over Airbus-Boeing Dispute

The United States announced Wednesday that it will impose additional tariffs on French and German products as part of a long-running dispute over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers Airbus and...

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India Calls On Sri Lanka For Early Release Of 40 Fishermen

India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to ensure the early release of fishermen arrested recently on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

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LIVE Updates: India's Covid Tally At 1.02 Crore, 1.48 Lakh Deaths

Amid global fears over the new mutant strains of coronavirus, detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, India recorded 20,549 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, 25 per cent higher than...

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At Least 37 Soldiers Killed In ISIS Bus Ambush In Syria

Islamic State group jihadists killed 37 soldiers when they ambushed a bus Wednesday in one of the deadliest attacks since the fall of their "caliphate" last year, a monitor said.

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Mamata Banerjee Cooks Vegetables During Surprise Visit To Tribal Village

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday joined tribal women and cooked vegetables during a surprise visit to a tribal village in Birbhum district.

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Canada To Require Negative COVID-19 Test For People Entering Country

Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday.

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New Year 2021: Wishes: Greetings Cards, Images, Messages To Share

New Year 2021: It's New Year's Eve on Thursday and time to bid goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021. In this New Year, we will need a lot more good luck and have to take great care of ourselves and people...

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China's Sinopharm Says Its Coronavirus Vaccine Is "79% Effective"

Phase 3 trials of a Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine found it was 79 percent effective, the Chinese pharma giant said Wednesday, lower than rival jabs developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna but a...

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In Pics: Kiara And Rumoured Boyfriend Sidharth Spotted At Airport

We loved Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's airport style

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Jennifer Aniston's Covid-Themed Christmas Ornament Divides Fans

Jennifer Aniston sparked a debate on social media with a picture of a Christmas ornament. Fans rushed to her defense after a section of the Internet criticised her for sharing a coronavirus-themed...

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COVID+ Ram Charan's Wife Upasana Shares A Pic From "Home Quarantine"

"I tested negative but there's a huge chance of me becoming COVID positive," wrote Upasana Kamineni

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Intel Says Prepared to Work With Third Point Hedge Fund on Business Focus

Intel said it was prepared to work with Third Point hedge fund on changes to its business to boost shareholder value.

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Apple Loses Copyright Suit Against Cyber-Security Startup Corellium

A federal judge dismissed Apple's copyright infringement lawsuit against cyber-security startup Corellium in a case that could have implications for researchers who find software bugs and...

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"I Don't Approve Of Conversion For Marriage": Rajnath Singh

Backing the "anti-conversion" legislation brought by Uttar Pradesh government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that he personally does not support conversion for marriage.

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20,549 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 25% Higher Than Yesterday

Amid global fears over the new mutant strains of coronavirus, detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, India recorded 20,549 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, 25 per cent higher than...

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Jack Ma Has Lost $11 Billion In 2 Months On China Scrutiny

Jack Ma's net worth has tumbled by almost $11 billion since the end of October as China stepped up scrutiny of his empire and the country's tech behemoths.

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"Outside Interference": Rajnath Singh On Trudeau Comments On Farmers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took strong objection to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month concerning protest by farmers on farm laws and said no leader of...

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"No Question On Integrity Of Sikhs": Rajnath Singh Amid Farmer Protest

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday strongly disapproved of remarks such as "Maoist" or "Khalistanis" in the context of protesting farmers and said "allegations should not be made by anyone"...

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From WandaVision to Tandav, Here's What to Stream in January 2021

Tandav, The White Tiger, Riverdale season 5, Cobra Kai season 3, WandaVision, Dickinson season 2, Pieces of a Woman, Batwoman season 2, One Night in Miami, American Gods season 3, Outside the Wire -...

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No Meaningful Outcome Of Talks With China On LAC Standoff: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no "meaningful solution" has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in...

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Farmer Protest Live Updates: Meeting Between Centre, Farmers Today

Farmers protesting the agriculture laws fired a warning shot late Tuesday night ahead of a sixth round of talks with the centre today, saying that they would only discuss certain issues, including...

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Zero Degree In Parts Of Haryana, Rajasthan As Coldwave Intensifies

Cold wave conditions intensified in north India on Tuesday with fresh snowfall reported from hill areas, with parts of Haryana and Hisar touching and Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 3.6...

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20 Cases Of UK Coronavirus Strain In India, 8 In Delhi

Fourteen fresh cases of new mutant coronavirus strain - first reported in the United Kingdom in September - have been reported in India, the government said this morning, a day after the country...

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The 42 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

The biggest Bollywood and Hollywood movies in 2021: Marvel (Spider-Man 3, Black Widow, Eternals, Shang-Chi), Fast & Furious 9, Tom & Jerry, Mission: Impossible 7, No Time to Die, The Matrix 4, The...

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UAE Reports "Limited Number" Of Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has discovered a "limited number" of cases of people infected with the new coronavirus variant in the country, a government official said, the first confirmed cases of a...

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LIVE: India's Covid Tally Rises To Over 1.02 Crore, 1.48 Lakh Deaths

The daily new coronavirus infections in India dipped below 20,000 for the third time this month taking the COVID-19 caseload to 1,02,24,303, while the recoveries crossed 98 lakh, according to the...

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Green Jalebis, Wedding Procession: Farmers' Unique Ways To Grab Eyeballs

Serving "green jalebis" to taking out a "baraat" (wedding procession), farmers protesting at Singhu border here are using innovative ways to communicate their grievances and demands to the central...

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Gujarat Police Destroys Illegal Liquor Worth Over Rs 2 Crore In Surat

Gujarat police destroyed illegal liquor worth Rs 2.09 crores seized in two police stations of rural Surat on Tuesday.

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Man Arrested For Duping People On Pretext Of Doubling Their Money: Police

A man has been arrested for allegedly duping people by promising them double returns on their investments, police said on Tuesday.

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In Himachal Pradesh, BJP Workers Mute Rajnath Singh's Speech For A Dance

A group of BJP workers In Solan, Himachal Pradesh, decided to celebrate the party's three years in power yesterday with an impromptu jig during a special address by senior party leader and Union...

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6 Cases Of Mutant Virus Strain In India As Fliers from UK Test Positive

India has recorded six cases of mutant strain of coronavirus, which is believed to be 70 per cent more infectious and was first reported in the United Kingdom, the government said today. All six...

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Farmer Protest Live Updates: Government Invites Farmers For Talks

The Centre has invited farmers for a fresh round of talks, which will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday. This will be the sixth time a way out of the deadlock is being attempted, days after the Supreme...

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New Coronavirus Variant From South Africa Found In Japan

Japan on Monday detected a coronavirus variant found in South Africa, the government said, the first such discovery in a nation that has already identified more than a dozen cases of another variant...

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Ram Charan Tests Positive For COVID-19; "Hope To Heal Soon," He Writes

"Request all that have been around me in the past couple of days to get tested," wrote Ram Charan

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Saudi Activist Who Campaigned For Women's Right To Drive Jailed

A Saudi court on Monday sentenced prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to nearly six years in prison, her family said, after her conviction in a trial that has drawn international...

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Sydney On Alert After Mystery Cases But New Covid Infections Remain Low

Australia's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW) maintained its downward trend of new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday but authorities asked people to be on "high alert" after cases were...

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UK Must Vaccinate 2 Million A Week To Avoid 3rd Coronavirus Wave: Experts

Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has concluded.

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"Return Immediately Or Face Jail": Russia's Ultimatum To Kremlin Critic

Russia's prison service on Monday gave Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny a last minute ultimatum: Fly back from Germany at once and report at a Moscow office early on Tuesday morning, or be jailed if you...

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Karnataka Upper House Deputy Speaker Found Dead, Police Say Suicide

Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Speaker SL Dharmegowda was found dead near a railway track in state's Chikkamagaluru district this morning, police said today.

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US House Approves $2,000 Coronavirus Aid Checks Sought By Trump

The Democratic-led US House of Representatives voted 275-134 to meet President Donald Trump's demand for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks on Monday, sending the measure on to an uncertain future in the...

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Panel Recommends Environment Clearance For Central Vista Project

The environment ministry's expert appraisal committee has recommended granting environment clearance to the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, but directed that its developer...

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US Police Officer Fired After Killing Unarmed Black Man

A white police officer who shot dead a Black man in Columbus, Ohio, last week was fired on Monday, city officials said.

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In Biden's Digital Team, India-Born Aisha Shah Bags Senior Position

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position.

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Punjab Teacher Cycles 225 Km To Delhi To Join Farmers' Protest

Manoj Kumar, who is employed as a teacher in a government school in Punjab's Sangrur district, cycled 225 kilometres to reach Delhi's Tikri border on Monday to express solidarity with the farmers who...

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Pregnant J&K District Development Council Member Takes Oath At Her Home

A pregnant DDC member was administered oath at her residence here on Monday even as 137 other newly-elected members in Kashmir swore to uphold the Constitution and sovereignty of the country, leading...

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In Blow To Trump, House Votes To Override Veto Of Defense Bill

The US House of Representatives dealt a blow to President Donald Trump on Monday by rejecting his veto of a defense bill, setting the stage for the Senate to deliver a humiliating first veto override...

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LIVE Updates: Around 50 Million Doses Of Oxford Vaccine Ready

The Serum Institute of India, which is manufacturing the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in India, said that around 50 million doses of the vaccine, are ready. A top official further said that...

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Odisha Unable To Trace 62 UK Returnees

The Odisha government on Monday said that as many as 62 returnees from the United Kingdom are untraceable despite the administration's request for cooperation to keep a tab on the new coronavirus...

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Phase 3 Trials Begin For Novavax Vaccine In US, Mexico

Clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate from American biotech company Novavax have begun in the United States and Mexico, the US National Institutes of...

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S Jaishankar Meets Qatar's Emir, Prime Minister; Discusses Economic Ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar concluded his two-day stand-alone visit to Qatar from 27 to 28 December, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday.

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Over 1.3 Lakh Names Removed From Electoral Roll: Assam Government

The Assam government on Monday said names of over 1.3 lakh persons have been deleted from the recently published electoral roll.

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Assam Lawmaker Pabindra Deka Resigns From Assembly

MLA Pabindra Deka, who recently quit the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and joined the newly-floated Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), on Monday resigned from the state legislative assembly.

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Alibaba's Ant Group Ordered by Chinese Regulators to Rectify Its Businesses

Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country's Internet sector.

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When Newlywed Gauahar Khan Bumped Into Ex-Boyfriend Kushal Tandon

"By chance we met, I'm not stalking her," said Kushal Tandon

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South Korea Detects First Coronavirus Variant Cases

Three cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in South Korea, health authorities said Monday.

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Fresh Indian Covid Cases Jump Nearly 7% In A Day, Total Pips 1.02 Crore

India's daily number of COVID-19 cases today jumped 6.88% since yesterday to touch 20,021. The number of fresh fatalities, 279, remained the same as yesterday, according to data released by the...

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China Tells Jack Ma's Ant To Return To Its Payment Roots, Places Curbs

Chinese regulators ordered Jack Ma's online financial titan Ant Group Co. to return to its roots as a provider of payments services, threatening to throttle growth in its most lucrative businesses of...

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Suhana And Alia Chiba, Twinning In White, In A Picture Perfect Moment

Alia Chiba and Suhana Khan frequently feature on each other's Instagram profiles

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Sydney Told To Watch Its Famous New Year's Eve Fireworks From Home

Sydney, one of the world's first major cities to welcome each New Year with a public countdown featuring a fireworks display over its well-known Opera House, has banned large gatherings that night...

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BPSC Combined Competitive Exam Candidates Protest Alleged Paper Leak In Aurangabad

The students appearing for the 66th Bihar Combined Competitive Exam, conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission examination (BPSC) staged a protest at an examination centre in Aurangabad over an...

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BPSC Combined Competitive Exam Candidates Protest Alleged Paper Leak In Aurangabad

The students appearing for the 66th Bihar Combined Competitive Exam, conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission examination (BPSC) staged a protest at an examination centre in Aurangabad over an...

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Chinese Citizen Journalist Faces Trial For Wuhan Virus Reporting

A Chinese citizen journalist held since May for her livestream reporting from Wuhan as the Covid-19 outbreak unfurled was set for trial Monday, almost a year after details of an "unknown viral...

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Two-Day Coronavirus Vaccine Dry Run Starts In Four States Today

A two-day dry run for coronavirus vaccine program starts today in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat and Assam.

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Sena's Sanjay Raut's Wife Summoned In PMC Bank Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Varsha Raut, wife of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, for questioning in the PMC Bank money laundering case on December 29, officials said on Sunday.

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"No Corona": Minister Ramdas Athawale's New Slogan For New Virus Strain

Union minister Ramdas Athawale, whose "go corona, go" chant became a national sensation, on Sunday came out with a new slogan, ''No Corona'', saying it was in response to the new strain of the novel...

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US Facing "Four Historic Crises At Once", Says Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday said that his country is facing "four historic crises at once", adding that his team is work working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges.

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After A Week's Delay, Trump Signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill

After nearly a week's delay and under pressure from all sides, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill Sunday, the White House said, extending benefits to millions of...

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Maharashtra Allowing Windfall Gains To Private Players: Devendra Fadnavis

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and leader of Opposition in the assembly Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday alleged that certain "vested interests have colluded" with the aim of extending "benefits to a...

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2020 Weather Disasters Boosted By Climate Change: Report

The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report...

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Britain To Restrict Promotion Of Unhealthy Food From April 2022

Britain will ban "buy one get one free" promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants from April 2022, the government said on Monday, its latest...

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: India's Covid Tally Climbs To 1,01,87,850

The tally of coronavirus cases in India reached 1,01,87,850 after 18,732 new COVID-19 infections were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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Trump Promises "Good News" On Covid Relief As Millions Lose Benefits

US President Donald Trump on Sunday promised "good news" on a massive Covid-19 relief bill that he has so far refused to sign, but did not give further details as millions of Americans struggling...

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Nashville Blast Suspect Died In Explosion, Police Say

The 63-year-old suspect in the bombing that rocked Nashville on Christmas Day morning was killed in the blast that destroyed his motor home and damaged more than 40 businesses, authorities said on...

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Thousands Without Power, Planes Delayed As Storm Bella Hits France

Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy winds in much of northern France.

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President Visits Beach, Inaugurates Light-Sound Show In Diu

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited Ghoghla beach and inaugurated a light-and-sound show at Diu Fort on the third day of his four-day visit, officials said.

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Delhi's Minimum Temperature Rises Slightly But Relief Will Be Short-Lived

The minimum temperature in the national capital rose slightly on Sunday under the influence of a Western Disturbance affecting the upper Himalayas, according to the India Meteorological Department.

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Mann Ki Baat LIVE Updates: PM Modi Addresses Last "Mann Ki Baat" Of 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 72nd edition of his monthly-radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today. This will also be his last programme of the year.

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How to Switch From Vi (Vodafone Idea) Postpaid to Prepaid

For all those interested in switching from Vi (Vodafone Idea) postpaid to Vi prepaid, we have compiled a step-by-step guide on how to make the switch.

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Malaika And Arjun Are Holidaying At This Beach Destination With Friends

Keeping up with Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor

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India's Daily New COVID-19 Cases Hit A Near 6-Month Low

India's daily number of COVID-19 cases today stood at 18,732 - the lowest in nearly six months. Up to 279 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the overall count since the outbreak in...

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3 Killed In Shooting At US Bowling Alley, Suspect In Custody: Police

Three people were killed and another three injured Saturday in the US state of Illinois when a shooter opened fire at a bowling alley, police said.

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Jugaad In The Time Of Coronavirus: 5 Ideas That Went Viral In 2020

At the beginning of the year, much of the world went into an unprecedented lockdown to contain the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus. The new normal brought with it a new set of problems -...

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Karnataka Votes For Second Phase Of Rural Polls

The second phase of voting for Karnataka's gram panchayat is being held today. Over 5,700 of a total of 6,004 gram panchayat across all districts of the state will vote over two phases - the first...

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Man, 27, Allegedly Killed By Wife's Father, Uncle In Kerala: Report

A 27-year-old man was murdered allegedly by his wife's relatives in Palakkad district, on Friday, according to the officials.

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BJP To Hold 25 Webinars To Push "One Nation, One Election" Plan: Report

The BJP will organise nearly 25 webinars over the next few days on the issue of "one nation, one election", as it seeks to build popular support for what has been a strong plank of Prime Minister...

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Farmers' Protests Live Updates: Protest Continue At Delhi Borders

Farmer Protest Live Updates: The protesting farmer unions on Saturday asked the government to meet and hold discussions on the new farm laws on December 29 (Tuesday).

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2000-Year-Old Roman-Era Equivalent Of Fast Food Stall Unearthed In Italy

A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.

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Man Killed In Clash Between Groups In Delhi's Trilokpuri

A man was killed and several others were injured after a clash broke out between two groups over mutual rivalry, in east Delhi's Trilokpuri on Saturday.

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New York Health Firm Faces Probe Over Unauthorized COVID-19 Vaccine

New York State Health officials said on Saturday they are investigating a Brooklyn-based healthcare provider on suspicion it violated state guidelines for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.

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Europe Begins Covid Vaccine Rollout Amid Fear Of New Virus Strain

A swath of EU nations begin vaccinating their most vulnerable groups Sunday as a reputedly more contagious coronavirus variant spread internationally and the WHO warned that the current pandemic would...

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101-Year-Old Woman First In Germany To Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

A 101-year-old woman became the first German to receive a vaccine against the coronavirus on Saturday, a day ahead of the official start of the country's vaccination campaign, local broadcaster MDR...

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Covid, Pandemic And Lockdown: How 2020 Changed The World

When the world celebrated the dawn of a new decade with a blaze of firework parties and revelry on January 1, few could have imagined what 2020 had in store.

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10 Climbers Killed In Iran, Ship Crew Missing After Snowfall And Storms

At least 10 climbers have died and several more are missing in mountains north of Iran's capital Tehran after heavy snowfall, state media reported on Saturday, and the seven crew members of a ship are...

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As Vaccines Are Rolled Out, Questions Remain

European countries are following the United States, Britain and a handful of other countries to begin rolling out coronavirus vaccines.

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Japan Ex-PM Shinzo Faces Lawmakers On Scandal But Avoids Prosecution

Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe apologised to lawmakers on Friday over a scandal involving payments for supporters, a day after prosecutors said they would not indict him in the case.

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LIVE Updates: Recovery Rate Touches 90% As Active Cases Continue To Fall

As a surge in recoveries along with lower new cases has resulted in a consistent decline in the active cases and low mortality, India's overall recovered cases are nearing 97.5 lakh (97,40,108) on...

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Well Preserved "Fast Food" Bar Unearthed In Pompeii

Researchers said on Saturday they had discovered a frescoed thermopolium or fast food counter in an exceptional state of preservation in Pompeii.

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UP Congress Workers Arrested For Taking Out March Without Permission

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu and over 50 party workers were arrested here on Saturday after they tried to take out the "Gai Bachao, Kisan Bachao" march without permission, police...

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Aishwarya Shares Pic From Christmas Celebrations With Daughter Aaradhya

Christmas 2020: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's post is all about love

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Amazon Warehouse in Pune Vandalised Over Marathi Language Push

An Amazon warehouse in Pune's Kondhwa has been vandalised allegedly by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after a Mumbai court sent a notice to its chief Raj Thackeray following...

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Rajinikanth "Progressing Well, Blood Pressure On Higher Side": Hospital

Actor-politician Rajinikanth, who was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad on Friday over "severe fluctuations" in his blood pressure, is "progressing well", a medical bulletin said this morning.

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Amit Shah In Assam Today To Launch BJP's 2021 Election Blitz

A week after his high-decibel visit to West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah today arrived in neighbouring Assam, which, too, goes to polls in a few months from now. His two-day visit to the...

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Ban On High-Speed Mobile Internet Extended In J&K Till January 8

The ban on 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir has been extended till January 8, said an order issued by the Union Territory's administration on Friday.

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Gets COVID-19 Vaccine: Report

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, state media reported.

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Viral: Pics And Videos From Gauahar Khan And Zaid Darbar's Reception

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, designer Manish Malhotra, actors Hussain Kuwajerwala and Gautam Rode among many others attended the reception on Friday night

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India's Daily Covid Deaths Fall Below 300 For First Time In Over 6 Months

India's daily new COVID-19 fatality count today was reported below 300 - the first time after more than six months. Up to 251 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the overall count since...

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1 Dead, 3 Rescued After Fire Breaks Out At Mask Factory In Delhi

One person died while two were rescued when a fire broke out at the third building of the mask manufacturing unit in Mayapuri, Delhi on Saturday morning.

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Farmers To Hold Meet Day After PM Modi's Fresh Appeal: 10 Points

Forty farm unions will hold a meeting today at 2 PM to chalk out their future course of action and take a decision on holding talks with the centre as deadlock continues over the new agricultural...

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Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along International Border In J&K's Kathua

Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing at forward posts along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.

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Malayalam Actor Anil Nedumangad Dies At 48

Condoling the actor's demise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said by portraying notable characters, Anil Nedumangad established his niche in Malayalam films

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Year In Search 2020: This Year, More Than Ever, The World Searched For...

It is said that in times of uncertainty, people look for meaning. This year, as the world battled the coronavirus pandemic, it's perhaps little surprise that more than ever, people searched for "why".

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Amit Shah Arrives In Guwahati, Thanks People For Warm Welcome

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Guwahati and thanked people for the warm welcome.

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21-Year-Old College Student Likely To Be Next Mayor Of Thiruvananthapuram

Twenty one-year-old Arya Rajendran, who successfully contested the recent civic polls, is likely to become the next Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, CPI(M) sources said on Friday.

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China To Overtake US As World's Biggest Economy By 2028: Report

China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the...

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Chinese National, 3 Others Arrested For Loan Apps Fraud In Telangana

A Chinese national and three members of a gang have been arrested in an instant loan apps fraud case at Cyberabad.

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US Doctor Has Severe Allergic Reaction To Moderna Covid Vaccine: Report

A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor.

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Air Canada Reroutes Boeing 737 MAX After Engine Problem

An Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX flying from Arizona to Montreal with three crew members on board experienced an engine problem that forced it to land in Tucson, the airline said Friday.

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"Bomb Is In This Vehicle": Blast In US' Nashville After Chilling Warning

A huge blast tore through a section of downtown Nashville early Friday, after police responding to reports of gunfire discovered a parked motorhome reportedly blaring a warning that it carried a bomb.

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Court Seeks Video On Search At Office Of Advocate For Delhi Riots Accused

A court on Friday sought a status report from Delhi police in relation to the search conducted by it at the office premises of advocate Mehmood Pracha, a lawyer representing some of the accused in the...

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LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate Improves To 95.77%

Christmas brought good news for India as country's overall COVID-19 recovery rate improved to 95.77 per cent on Friday, with Mumbai's Dharavi, one of the worst affected areas in the country, reported...

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France Confirms First Case On Its Soil Of British Virus Variant

The first case of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain has been confirmed in France, the health ministry said on Friday.

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Delhi Govt Launches Initiative To Facilitate Interactions Between UPSC Aspirants, Bureaucrats

The Delhi government on Thursday launched an initiative that will give UPSC aspirants in schools a chance to interact with young bureaucrats every month.

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Review: 'Coolie No 1' Is Anything But Numero Uno

Coolie No 1 Review: The film does not take into account that the world has changed since the David Dhawan-Govinda combo churned out hit after hit with their mad capers.

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Good Governance Day: Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Quotes To Remember

Good Governance Day: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary on December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a great statesman known for his oratory...

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SBI Junior Associates (Clerical Cadre Post) Final Result Declared

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the final result of the exam held for selection of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales).

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Took India To "Unprecedented Heights...": PM Modi

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top ministers paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee at his memorial in Delhi on his 96th birth...

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China Backing Away From Promises To Pak Under Economic Corridor: Report

China appears to be backing away from its initial financial promises to Pakistan under Beijing-financed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a US$60 billion infrastructure building plan, amid...

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Merry Christmas 2020: Know All About Xmas, Wishes, Cards And Images

Merry Christmas 2020: Christians across the world are celebrating Xmas - the birth of Jesus Christ. In the modern times, Christmas is however celebrated both by Christians and non-Christians and that...

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Earthquake With Magnitude 2.3 Strikes Near Delhi

An earthquake of magnitude 2.3 was reported near Delhi, India on Friday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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Christmas 2020: Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pics, GIFs

This year, Christmas will be celebrated amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many may not be able to share this season of joy with their families. Here is a compilation of pics, quotes, wishes, greetings...

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Over 6,00,000 UK Citizens Receive First Dose Of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

More than 600,000 UK citizens have received the vaccine against the coronavirus developed by Pfizer and BioNTech pharmaceutical companies, the Department of Health said.

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Seven US Lawmakers Write To Mike Pompeo On Farmers' Protest In India

A group of seven influential US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to raise the issue of farmers'' protest...

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India, Vietnam To Conduct Naval Exercise In South China Sea

An Indian Navy warship will undertake a "passage exercise" with the Vietnamese Navy in the South China Sea from December 26 to 27 as part of efforts to boost maritime cooperation between the two...

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Turkey To Start Using China's COVID-19 Vaccine After Strong Results

Turkey will receive its first shipment of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine within days as preliminary domestic tests showed it was 91% effective, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday.

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"Will Sleep Only After Lotus Blooms" In Bengal: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari said on Thursday that he has made the right decision to join the BJP and the move has people's approval.

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Pak Making "Fictitious" Allegations On "False Flag Operation": India

India on Thursday said Pakistan's allegations that New Delhi may conduct a false flag operation should be ignored and the leadership of the neighbouring country was making "fictitious and humorous...

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"Big Screens, Leaflets": BJP's Plan For PM's Speech To Farmers Today

The BJP is sparing no expense to reach out to farmers today, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address nine crore farmers and clarify the centre's position on the farm laws, as well as release...

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US Opens "Virtual" Presence In Western Sahara Ahead Of Consulate

The United States will open a "virtual" diplomatic post in Western Sahara ahead of a consulate, the State Department said Thursday, after recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory...

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BJP's Pragya Thakur Sends Legal Notice To Cartoonist Rachita Taneja

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur on Thursday sent a legal notice to cartoonist Rachita Taneja for registering and blocking domain name on the parliamentarian's name after the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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Suspected Russian Hackers Used Microsoft Vendors To Breach Customers

The suspected Russian hackers behind the worst US cyber attack in years leveraged reseller access to Microsoft Corp services to penetrate targets that had no compromised network software from...

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Police Killing Of Unarmed Black Man Ignites Fresh Outrage In US

The fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man by police in Columbus, Ohio -- the US city's second such killing this month -- sparked a fresh wave of protests on Thursday against racial injustice and...

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Inhumane To Reserve ICU Beds For Covid When Cases Going Down: High Court

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said it was "inhumane" to keep thousands of ICU beds reserved in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients when the positivity rate of the infection and number of...

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Updates: India Logs Less Than 400 Daily Covid Deaths For 12 Days In A Row

Centre on Thursday said India has been registering less than 400 daily COVID-19 deaths for the last 12 days.

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Mamata Banerjee Defends Amartya Sen Over "Illegal Occupants" Reports

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has defended Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen over reports that he was on the Visva Bharati University's list of illegal plot holders and said such allegations...

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Watch: Mamata Banerjee Breaks Into Dance, Then A Dig At BJP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opened a music festival and even broke into a dance, in an interlude from the heavy-duty campaign for the state election in four months.

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Russia to Launch Own TikTok-Like Video-Sharing Social Platform

Russia's leading media holding, controlled by state energy giant Gazprom, will launch an app similar to the video-sharing social network TikTok, the group's CEO said Wednesday.

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Amazon to Face Renewed US Union Push in Year Ahead

Energised by protests at Amazon's US warehouses and a more labour-friendly administration assuming office, unions are campaigning at the world's largest online retailer to see if its warehouse or...

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Cabinet Approves Investment In Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved changes in the centrally sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to benefit more than four crore Scheduled Caste students in the...

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Review: 'Criminal Justice 2' Is Pretty Close To Top Notch

Criminal Justice 2 Review: Propelled by flawless performances from Pankaj Tripathi, Kirti Kulhari and Anupriya Goenka, the series follows an emotionally fragile woman caught in the pincers of the...

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Anand Mahindra Doesn't Think Elon Musk's Tesla Can Match This Desi Car

Elon Musk's Tesla is today the world's most valuable automaker - but industrialist Anand Mahindra has found a desi vehicle that could give the American electric car company a run for its money.

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2017 Elgar Parishad Organiser Gets 'No' For Pune Event, Cops Cite Covid

Pune police has denied permission for an event that retired judge B G Kolse-Patil, one of the organisers of the December 2017 Elgar Parishad, had planned to hold in the city, a senior official said on...

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India Covid Tally At 1.01 Cr With 24,712 New Cases, 312 Deaths In A Day

India's active coronavirus cases continued to decline as 24,712 fresh infections were recorded in the last 24 hours with 312 deaths.

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"As Kind As His Stories": Aditi Pays Tribute To 'Sufiyum Sujathayum' Director

"I hope your Sufi soul finds a place as beautiful as the one you created for us in Sufiyum Sujathayum," wrote the actress

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Trump Team Weighs Immunity For Saudi Prince In Assassination Plot: Report

The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level...

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Madhya Pradesh Farmers In Lurch As Rice Firm Goes Back On Contractual Promise

A Delhi-based rice company has allegedly refused to buy paddy from the farmers of Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district under the agreement of contract farming - highlighting one of the key issues the...

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2020 in Laptops: The Biggest News, Coolest Tech, Most Innovative Designs

These are the products and announcements that shaped laptops in 2020

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What Is it About Christmas Movies That Makes Them So Popular?

Christmas-themed movies have easy to follow plotlines, characters that feel relatable, and an air of festivity around them. The themes of kindness, giving, love, and family overshadow everything else...

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Jack Ma's Alibaba, Ant Under Scrutiny In China's Escalating Probe

China kicked off an investigation into alleged monopolistic practices at Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and summoned affiliate Ant Group Co. to a high-level meeting over financial regulations, escalating...

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UK Returnee Tests COVID-19 Positive In Odisha: Report

A 34-year-old United Kingdom returnee has tested positive for COVID-19 and hospitalised in the state capital, officials said on Wednesday.

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Supermodel Stella Tennant, Who Walked The Ramp For Versace, Dies At 50

"Stella was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all. She will be greatly missed," said the model's family in a statement

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Rahul Gandhi-Led Congress Delegation To Meet President Over Farm Laws

Congress MP K Suresh on Wednesday said that former party chief Rahul Gandhi will lead a demonstration today at 10:45 am from Vijay Chowk to Rashtrapati Bhavan and will submit a memorandum to President...

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Acid Thrown On Telangana Woman Out To Buy Cradle For Relative's Baby

A 22-year-old woman in Telangana suffered burn injuries after an unidentified person threw acid on her and escaped, police said. The woman is out of danger and undergoing treatment at a local...

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Chinese Covid Vaccine "Reached Efficacy Threshold": Brazil Institute

Clinical trials of the CoronaVac coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese laboratory Sinovac have "reached the efficacy threshold" demanded by the World Health Organization, the Brazilian institute...

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Melania, Donald Trump Set Off For Christmas Vacation

An enraged Donald Trump helicoptered off the White House lawn for one of the last times in his presidency Wednesday, leaving Americans chaos as a Christmas present.

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Trump Pardons More Allies, Including Son-In-Law's Father: White House

US President Donald Trump issued a new raft of pardons on Wednesday for allies including Jared Kushner's father, adding to a long list he has granted in his waning days in office.

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"Couldn't Talk To Him": Folk Singer Who Hosted Amit Shah's Lunch

Baul singer Basudeb Das, who was promised financial help from the West Bengal government, on Wednesday rued he could not have a word with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as he left the poor folk...

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Live: India's COVID-19 Tally At 1,00,99,066 With 23,950 New Cases

India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,00,99,066 with 23,950 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 96.63 lakh, according to...

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Vicky Kaushal's Biceps In This Pic Grab Attention Of Rajkummar Rao, Angad

Vicky Kaushal's brother, actor Sunny Kaushal, also dropped an ROFL comment on his post

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Kisan Diwas: Protesting Farmers To Decide On Further Talks With Centre

Kisan Diwas or National Farmers' Day is being observed across the country today. Kisan Diwas is marked on the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth prime minister of India. On Kisan...

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"Good Riddance," China Says As Germany Leaves UN Security Council

Germany's U.N. envoy, during his last scheduled U.N. Security Council meeting, appealed to China to free two detained Canadians for Christmas, prompting China's deputy U.N. envoy to respond: "Out of...

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BJP Leader Loses Jammu Local Polls To Candidate Who Was Against Farm Laws

Former BJP minister Sham Lal Choudhary lost by a razor-thin margin of 11 votes in Suchetgarh constituency of Jammu district in the maiden District Development Council (DDC) election, officials said on...

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23,950 New COVID-19 Cases In A Day, 22 Per Cent Higher Than Yesterday's

Coronavirus: 23,950 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, 22% higher than yesterday; 1,00,99,066 total cases, 1,46,444 deaths

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Elon Musk Says Apple CEO Refused Talks To Acquire Tesla At $60 Billion

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook refused to take a meeting years ago to discuss acquiring Tesla Inc., Elon Musk said on Tuesday.

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"Party That Ended Triple Talaq...": BJP MP Vs Wife Who Joined Trinamool

A family drama entangled in Bengal election politics continues to play out with BJP MP Saumitra Khan sending his wife Sujata Mondal Khan a divorce notice yesterday, a day after she joined the...

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Meet The North Carolina Kid Who Cracked YouTube's Secret Code

In the fall of 2016, Jimmy Donaldson dropped out of college to try to solve one of the biggest mysteries in media: How exactly does a video go viral on YouTube?

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Delhi Hospital Prepares For Covid Vaccine Storage: Report

From installing freezers to cold chain equipment set up, arrangements are being made at a Delhi government hospital in Delhi in anticipation of storing COVID-19 vaccine, sources said on Tuesday.

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"My Second Life": US Nurse Walks Out Of Hospital After 8-Month Covid Ordeal

As a veteran ICU nurse whose job is to care for the most critically ill patients at her hospital in Long Beach, California, Merlin Pambuan was well aware of the deadly ravages COVID-19 can inflict on...

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Here's What Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Wrote On Parents' Anniversary

The actress lost her father in 2017

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At PM's Residence, Vajpayee's First Reaction To The Pokhran II Tests

Exclusive excerpt from 'Vajpayee: The Years That Changed India' by Shakti Sinha

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Realme Watch S Series, Buds Air Pro Master Edition India Launch Today

Realme Watch S Series, including Watch S and Watch S Pro, as well as Realme Buds Air Pro Master Edition true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones will be launched in India today. The event will start at...

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UP's Anti-Conversion Law Has Many Defects: Ex-Top Court Judge

The idea of social justice has gone on the back burner with the Supreme Court not doing as much as it should, former judge Justice (Retd) Madan B Lokur said on Tuesday.

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Gauhati High Court Orders Floor Test After Fractured Bodoland Poll Result

The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday ordered composite floor tests of the newly-elected Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) by December 26. The order was passed while the court heard a petition by...

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Trump Pardons 15, Including Two Charged In Russia Probe

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of pardons including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation and also to Republican allies who once served in Congress...

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"AAP Spent Rs 6 Crore On Diwali Event In Delhi": Activist Cites RTI Reply

An activist on Tuesday cited an RTI reply claiming that the AAP government in Delhi spent Rs 6 crore on its Laxmi Puja event and live telecast on Diwali this year.

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California Secretary Of State To Replace Kamala Harris In US Senate

Alex Padilla was named Tuesday as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' replacement in the US Senate, becoming the first Latino to represent California in the nation's upper house.

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Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package, calling it "a disgrace" and demanding that lawmakers more than triple relief payments to Americans.

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India's Active COVID-19 Cases Below 3 Lakh After 163 Days

India continues to witness a steady decline in daily new coronavirus cases as 19,556 new COVID-19 cases were reported in last 24 hours taking the total count to 1,00,75,116.

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Twitter Followers Of US Government Accounts Won't Transfer To Biden

Twitter said Tuesday it would not automatically transfer the millions of followers of official Trump administration accounts to the incoming Biden administration, but instead give users the option to...

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US Will Not Impose COVID-19 Screenings For Flights From Britain: Report

The US government does not intend to impose COVID-19 screenings for passengers traveling from Britain after the emergence of a highly infectious new coronavirus variant there, people briefed on the...

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Top US Doctor Anthony Fauci Receives COVID-19 Vaccine In "Symbol" For US

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease specialist, received his Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday along with other senior officials and six health workers at a live streamed event at the...

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Air Quality In Delhi Dips To "Very Poor" Category

The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has dipped into ''very poor'' category on Tuesday, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

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PM Lauds Work On Animal Conservation After Increase In Leopard Population

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the efforts undertaken by the government towards animal conservation, following the release of the "Status of Leopard in India" report which recorded a...

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India May Ease Rules for Non-Chinese Investments From Hong Kong: Report

India may reduce scrutiny of deals by Hong Kong-based investors as long as Chinese firms aren't involved in the transactions, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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New Population of Blue Whale Found In Western Indian Ocean, Say Experts

Scientists have found evidence of a previously undiscovered population of blue whales living in the western Indian ocean based on an analysis of sound recordings from the region, an advance which...

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Guess Who Is Not A Fan Of Sara's Shayari? Her 'Atrangi Re' Co-Star Akshay

"Namaste Darshako from Taj Mahal," wrote Sara Ali Khan

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First Phase Of Karnataka Rural Body Elections Today, Voting On

Voting has started for 3,019 panchayats in 117 taluks (subdivisions in districts) of Karnataka in the first phase of gram panchayat elections on Tuesday with COVID-19 protocols in place.

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Couple Hosts 10,000 Guests At Drive-Through Wedding Amid Pandemic

Groom Tengku Muhammed Hafiz -- son of an influential politician -- and bride Oceane Alagia held a drive-thru event for thousands of wedding guests in Malaysia.

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At 19,556, India Records Lowest Daily Covid Cases Since July 2

India added only 19,556 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, the lowest since early July, according to Health Ministry data released this morning. The country's total number is now at...

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What It's Like Living Next To China's Belt And Road Project

A lot has been written about China's multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative. Economists have debated the debt dynamics. Political scientists have analyzed how it fits into the rising power's...

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Somnath Temple In Gujarat To Be Decorated With 1,400 Gold Plated Kalash

The Somnath Temple trust in Gujarat is undertaking the gold plating of over 1,400 kalash (urn) at the temple. The work to turn the spires of the Somnath Temple golden is expected to be accomplished by...

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In Maharashtra, Organised Crime Act Invoked Against 7 Named In Theft Case

Police in Maharashtra's Nagpur have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against seven alleged members of an inter-state gang of chain-snatchers, officials said.

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How Big B Remembered Teji Bachchan On Her Death Anniversary

"That very special day when you simply had to get photographed," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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PM To Attend Centenary Celebrations Of Aligarh Muslim University Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Tuesday via video conferencing.

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Coronavirus Cases In US Surpass 18 Million: Report

The United States surpassed 18 million reported Covid-19 cases on Monday, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed, as the virus surges nationwide.

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Redmi 9 Power to Go on Sale Today for the First Time in India

Redmi 9 Power is set to go on sale for the first time in India today. The smartphone will be available on Amazon as well as on the company's official website. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the base...

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Lion Falls Into 20-Foot Deep Gujarat well, Rescued After 4 Hours

A lion was rescued with the help of ropes and a cage after it fell into a 20-foot deep well in Gujarat's Junagadh on Monday, a forest department official said.

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Updates: Punjab Farm Agent To Shut Shops For 4 Days In Protest Against IT Raid

Commission agents known as Arhtiyas in Punjab will keep their shops shut for four days from Tuesday in protest against income tax raids allegedly conducted to intimidate them for supporting the...

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Trump Presents PM Modi With Top US Honour 'Legion Of Merit'

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating strategic partnership of the two countries and emergence...

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Hyderabad Man Shot At In US, Claims Family

A 43-year-old man from Hyderabad was fired upon and injured in Chicago in the United States, his family members said on Monday.

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Trump Orders US Government To Construct "Beautiful" Buildings

US President Donald Trump, with only a month left in office, issued an order Monday that future federal buildings must be "beautiful" and preferably built in the Greco-Roman classical style.

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India Reports 24,337 New Covid Cases; Active Caseload Drops To 3.03 Lakh

India's total COVID-19 active caseload has dropped to 3.03 lakh (3,03,639) on Monday, which is the lowest in 161 days, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has said.

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$900 Billion Coronavirus Bill Clears Hurdle In US Congress

A $900 billion aid package meant to stimulate a pandemic-hit US economy cleared a procedural hurdle in the House of Representatives on Monday evening as the leaders of both chambers of Congress aimed...

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Communication Satellite CMS-01 Reaches Near Its Orbital Home

A communications satellite of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) named CMS-01, which was launched on December 17, reached near its orbital home on Monday.

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Wistron Sees No Major Financial Impact From Apple Plant Damage

The Karnataka factory damaged by violence this month was a new facility with limited production and so there will be limited financial impact, Apple supplier Wistron said.

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Facebook Removes Anti-Vaccine 'Fake News' in Israel

Facebook has taken down content that spread lies in Israel against coronavirus vaccinations as the government seeks to drum up support for the programme.

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Apple Temporarily Shuts Down Stores in California, UK Due to COVID-19 Surge

Apple has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California, US, because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the UK following restrictions introduced by the government in London.

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RailTel Corporation Invites Application For Apprenticeship

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a public sector company, has invited applications for apprenticeship training.

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Coronavirus: Fresh Cases Drop 8.5% In 24 Hours To 24,337

Coronavirus: 24,337 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, 8.5% lower than yesterday; over 1 crore total cases, 1,45,810 deaths

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Toughest Lockdown For 16 Million As UK Fights Fast Spreading Virus Strain

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that the new strain of the coronavirus is "out of control" and suggested parts of England will be stuck in the new, highest tier of restrictions until a...

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What Sushant's Sister Shweta Wrote In Birthday Wish For Ankita Lokhande

"You have always stood by my side di," replied Ankita Lokhande

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How Many Differences Can You Spot In These Pics Shared By The CIA?

The Central Intelligence Agency of the United States recently challenged its Twitter followers to a fun puzzle.

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Farmers Start Relay Hunger Strike; Centre Says Choose Next Date For Talks

An indefinite relay hunger strike starts today against the government's new agricultural laws as farmers harden stand amid protests that began late November around Delhi borders. After five rounds of...

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Singer Ariana Grande Gets Engaged To Dalton Gomez

"Forever and then some," Ariana Grande captioned her post

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Canada Halts Flights From UK For 72 Hours Due To New Virus Strain

Canada is halting passenger flights from the United Kingdom for 72 hours, the health ministry said on Sunday, joining a growing list of countries barring British travelers to prevent the spread of a...

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Doodle Exhibits Astronomical Events: Winter Solstice, Great Conjunction

Google Doodle observes Winter Solstice today -- the shortest day and the longest night of the year -- a phenomena that occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun.

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Farmers' Protest Updates: Farmer Unions To Start Hunger Strike From Today

Farmers have announced a day-long relay hunger strike today at all protest sites to press for the repeal of the new agri laws that were passed by the government early this year.

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"Yogi Adityanath Didn't Trust UP Police": BJP Leader To NDTV On Hathras

A senior BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh has indicated that the UP Police failed to do their job properly in handling the gang-rape and murder case of a 20-year-old woman in Hathras district, days after...

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Saudi Halts International Flights Over New Fast-Spreading Strain Of Virus

Saudi Arabia on Sunday halted international flights and suspended entry through its land and sea ports for at least a week, after a new fast-spreading strain of coronavirus appeared in Britain.

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US Says "Prepared To React" If Iran Seeks To Avenge Top General's Killing

Washington is "prepared to react" if Tehran launches an attack to mark the first anniversary of the killing of powerful Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, the head of US forces in the Middle East warned...

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau To Take Covid Shot In Public "When Turn Comes"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will receive the Covid-19 shot in public once those in his age group are in line to be vaccinated, he said in an interview broadcast Sunday.

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US Says Looking "Very Carefully" At New Virus Variant Spreading In UK

US authorities are looking "very carefully" into the virus variant spreading in the United Kingdom, top health officials said Sunday, while indicating that a ban on UK travel was not currently in the...

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"Will Quit If Anyone Tries To Abolish Minimum Crop Price": ML Khattar

In an attempt to reassure the farmers, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, on Sunday said that if someone tries to abolish Minimum Support Price (MSP) then he will leave politics.

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India Records 26,624 New COVID-19 Cases, Recovery Rate At 95.51%

India's total coronavirus cases reached 1,00,31,223 on Sunday with 26,624 new COVID-19 cases recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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Trinamool Protests Over Amit Shah Posters Near Rabindranath Tagore's Home

Members of Trinamool Congress, including its students' wing, on Sunday held a day-long sit-in outside Jorasanko, the birthplace of Rabindanath Tagore, to protest the putting up of flex hoardings with...

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US Congress Reaches Deal On $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package

US lawmakers have reached a deal for a new package to boost the world's largest economy, which has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic, congressional leaders announced Sunday.

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Boris Johnson To Chair Emergency Response Meet On Covid Travel, Freight

Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair an emergency response meeting on Monday to discuss international travel, in particular the flow of freight in and out of Britain, a spokeswoman for his...

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Life Advice From Kareena To Birthday Boy Taimur. Read Her Post

"No one can or ever will love you more than your Amma," wrote Kareena Kapoor

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"Pompous", "Outsider": Trinamool Goes After Amit Shah Amid Bengal Visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day visit to poll-bound West Bengal, waging a war of attrition against the ruling Trinamool Congress, has evoked stinging responses from the party's online front....

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Delhi Records Coldest Morning This Season At 3.4 Degrees

A cold wave swept Delhi on Sunday as it recorded the coldest morning of the season so far at 3.4 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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Hina Khan Reveals She Moved To Mumbai Without Telling Her Parents

Hina Khan also recalled the time she would "shoot all night, study in the breaks"

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India Records 26,624 New Covid Cases; Over 1 Crore Cases So Far

India added 26,624 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally to 1,00,31,223, the Health Ministry data this morning showed. The number of fresh infections is 5.8 per cent higher than...

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"Solidarity Is Humanity, Solidarity Is Survival": United Nations

International Human Solidarity Day is observed every year on December 20. This year solidarity day is of immense importance to confront the crises and challenges faced by people globally among the...

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"Felt Blessed": PM Visits Delhi Gurudwara; No Traffic Barriers Put

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a visit to Delhi's iconic Sikh shrine Gurudwara Rakabganj to pay tributes to Sikh saint Guru Tegh Bahadur, a day after his death anniversary was observed on...

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China Appoints New Military Commander Amid Standoff In Ladakh: Report

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed a new General as the Commander of the People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command which oversees the China-India border, amidst the military standoff...

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Lisa Haydon Shares Pic From Sons Zack, Leo's Early Christmas Festivities

"Busted! Trying to unwrap a week before Christmas," wrote Lisa Haydon

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In Close Contact With UK Officials On New Covid Variant: WHO

The World Health Organization said on Saturday it was in close contact with UK officials over a new COVID-19 virus variant.

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Nirav Modi's Brother Charged In New York Of Stealing $1 Million Diamonds

Nehal Modi, a brother of PNB fraud-accused jeweller Nirav Modi, has been charged by the Manhattan District Attorney of defrauding a company of over $1 million worth in diamonds. He allegedly made...

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US Advisory Panel Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Adults

Moderna Inc said on Saturday the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend the use of the company's COVID-19 vaccine on...

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PM Narendra Modi To Interact With Farmers On December 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with farmers on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, the BJP said, adding that the party will hold "kisan samvad" at over...

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As Protests Enter Day 25, Farmers Threaten UP Border Blockade: 10 Points

As protests against the centre's contentious agricultural laws near Delhi borders enter their 25th day, demonstrators have threatened to block Ghazipur border between Uttar Pradesh and the national...

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Apple Temporarily Shuts 53 Stores In California, 16 In UK Amid Covid

Apple Inc has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the United Kingdom following restrictions introduced by the government in London, a...

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Complaints May Have Led To Sonia Gandhi's Letter To Uddhav Thackeray: NCP

Congress president Sonia Gandhi'sletter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray where she mentioned the Common Minimum Program (CMP) may have been prompted by complaints about budget cuts by...

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"Stop Bullying": China After US Blacklists 59 Of Its Firms

Beijing on Saturday accused the United States of "bullying" after Washington announced export controls on dozens of Chinese firms over alleged ties to China's military.

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Manipur Cop Returns Gallantry Medal After Court Order On Drugs Case

Manipur Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thounaojam Brinda on Friday returned his Chief Minister's Gallantry Medal, she received for a drugs probe, in which the former Bharatiya Janata Party...

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"I Vaccinated Santa Claus Myself": Top US Doctor Tells Children

Santa Claus can safely deliver gifts to good girls and boys on Christmas, after a special visitor went all the way to the North Pole to deliver a coronavirus vaccine.

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Live: India Crosses 1 Crore COVID-19 Cases; Spread Of Virus Slows Down

India has crossed the grim milestone of one crore COVID-19 cases even as the spread of the virus slows down with almost a month being taken for the 10 lakh new infections unlike in the period from...

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Joe Biden Backs Son Hunter After US Tax Probe Revealed

US President-elect Joe Biden has expressed full confidence in his son Hunter, a frequent target of Republican attacks, after it was revealed last week that he was under a federal tax investigation.

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Delhi's Sunder Nursery Chosen For 2 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards

Delhi's iconic Sunder Nursery, a 90-acre garden which was transformed into a horticultural paradise after a decade-long conservation work, is among the winners in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for...

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US Issues Guidelines On COVID-19 Vaccination After Allergic Reactions

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday said it was monitoring reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccination and made recommendations on how people with...

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Centre's West Bengal Interference Condemnable: Bhupesh Baghel

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, engaged in an intense battle with the central government over administrative issues, has found support from her Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel. The...

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After UK, South Africa Identifies New Covid Strain Causing Surge In Cases

South Africa has identified a new variant of the coronavirus that is driving a second wave of infections, the health minister said on Friday, days after Britain said it had also found a new variant of...

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Supreme Court Puts Andhra High Court Order On Hold, Calls It "Disturbing"

The Supreme Court on Friday termed as disturbing and stayed the interim order passed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court which had sought assistance of the state government asking whether it can record a...

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Allegations Against Probe Team In Minor Girl's Murder "Unethical": Cops

Terming allegations of wrongdoing against the Special Investigation Team of Crime Branch in connection with the kidnap and murder of a minor girl as "unfortunate and unethical", the Odisha Police on...

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US Drug Regulator Investigating 5 Allergic Reactions After Pfizer Shot

The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating around five allergic reactions that happened after people were administered Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine in the United States this...

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Review: 'Paava Kadhaigal' Is A Compelling Quartet Of Classily-Crafted Tales

Paava Kadhaigal Review: The actors are in prime form and the abridged narrative format gives them, and the directors, the scope to create sharply chiselled, dire, disconcerting portraits of putrid...

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India's Coronavirus Cases Cross 1 Crore-Mark, 1.45 Lakh Deaths

India has become the second country after the United States to cross 1 crore coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic, the government data showed this morning.

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Trump Signs Bill That Could Remove Chinese Firms Off US Stock Exchanges

President Donald Trump on Friday signed legislation that would kick Chinese companies off US stock exchanges unless they adhere to American auditing standards, the White House said, giving the...

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Zoo Spread Across 250 Acres Set To Come Up In Gujarat's Jamnagar

One of the biggest zoos in the world in terms of number and species of animals at one place is coming up in Jamnagar in Gujarat, a state government official said on Friday.

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Amit Shah To Hold Mega Rally In Bengal Today, Trinamool Rebels May Join

Amid high political drama and shifting loyalties in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata around 1.30 am today on a two-day visit to push forward his agenda of a 200-seat...

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Scam In Delhi's BJP-Ruled Civic Bodies Bigger Than CWG: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that the alleged scam of Rs 2,500 crore in the BJP-ruled municipal corporations was bigger than the 2010 Commonwealth Games scam.

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US To Lift Travel Ban On UK And Europe As Early As Next Week: Report

US President Donald Trump could lift the US travel ban on the UK and Europe as early as next week, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing industry and aviation sources.

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Amit Shah To Address Rally In Midnapore, Trinamool Rebels May Join

BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to West Bengal to take stock of his party's affairs in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections that are likely to be held in the...

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Congress Preps To Elect New Chief; Gandhis, Rebels Meet Today: 10 Points

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi will flag off a series of meetings today - to be held over the next 10 days - with senior party leaders to elect the next president, top spokesperson Randeep Surjewala...

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Lawmaker's Vote Cast Prior To Conviction On Same Day Valid: Top Court

The Supreme Court on Friday in a landmark ruling held that a vote cast by a lawmaker prior to his conviction in a criminal case on the same day cannot be termed as invalid saying holding him...

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"Quad" Officials Discuss Efforts To Ensure Stability In Indo-Pacific

Senior officials of India and three other member nations of ''Quad'' grouping on Friday held talks on "practical" cooperation in areas like connectivity, infrastructure and security under a collective...

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Joe Biden Names Indian-American Assistant White House Press Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden on Friday named Indian-American Vedant Patel to be the Assistant Press Secretary as he announced the additional members of the White House Communications and Press Staff.

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US Clears Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Friday authorized Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for six million doses to begin shipping across the hardest-hit country in the world.

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: 22,890 New COVID-19 Cases India

India recorded 22,890 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the total caseload to over 99.79 lakh. The number of fresh infections is 4.6 per cent down since Thursday. Up to 338 more deaths were...

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US Congress Passes Stopgap Funding Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown

The US Congress on Friday passed and sent to President Donald Trump a two-day stopgap extension of existing federal funds to avoid a midnight government shutdown, as negotiators work on a $900 billion...

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Biden Team Warns Of National Security Risk After Pentagon Halts Briefings

The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden warned Friday of risks to national security after it said the Pentagon suddenly halted briefings for the transition team.

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Delhi Reports 1,418 New COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate At 1.6 Per Cent

Delhi recorded 1,418 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday with over 88,000 tests being conducted, while the positivity rate stood at 1.6 per cent, authorities said.

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International Team Probing COVID-19 Origin Will Go To Wuhan: WHO

An international team of experts due to travel to China next month to probe the animal origins of Covid-19 will go to Wuhan and will carry out their investigation freely, the WHO said Friday.

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Jeremy Bulloch, The Original Boba Fett From 'Star Wars', Dies At 75

The actor was best known for his roles in the films Summer Holiday, Star Wars and James Bond

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Centre Summons Top Bengal Officers Again, Days After State's Snub

In an escalation of Bengal's row with the centre over an attack on the BJP chief's convoy last week, two top officials have been summoned to Delhi for the second time. Mamata Banerjee's government has...

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PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina Inaugurate Haldibari-Chilahati Rail Link

Defunct since the India-Pakistan war of 1965, the rail link between Haldibari and Chilahati was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Thursday,...

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Coronavirus: New Cases Fall 4.6% To 22,890 In A Day

New Coronavirus Cases Updates: India recorded 22,890 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total caseload to over 99.79 lakh. The number of fresh infections is 4.6 per cent down since...

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India-UK Looking At Enhanced Trade Partnership: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Railways, Industry and Commerce Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India is looking at possibilities of trade in goods and services and investments being a part of enhanced trade...

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Missing UP Man Found At Farmers' Protest Site, Wanted To Escape Lenders

A debt-ridden businessman, who changed his appearance and joined the ongoing farmers' protests at one of the Delhi border points to escape moneylenders, was traced by police on Thursday.

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6 UP Farmers Get Rs 50 Lakh Notice Over Protests, Sum Revised To 50,000

The Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh has issued notices to six farmer leaders asking them to submit personal bonds of Rs 50,000 each, as a police report warned of breach of peace...

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Delhi Violence Charge Sheet Revolved Around Three Deaths, Says Accused

JNU student Natasha Narwal, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, alleged before a courton Thursday that the charge sheet filed by the police in a north east Delhi riots...

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From Bows To Handshakes, How French President Let Social Distancing Slip

Once an early adopter of the coronavirus-proof 'namaste' greeting, French President Emmanuel Macron was showing signs of letting his guard down almost a year into the pandemic.

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PM May Flag Off Country's First Driverless Metro Train This Month: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may flag off the country's first driverless metro train later this month in the national capital, official sources said on Thursday.

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Bihar Man Cycles 1,000 Km To Join Farmers' Protest Near Delhi Border

Satyadev Manjhi, a 60-year-old man from Bihar's Siwan reached Tikri at Delhi-Haryana border on Thursday, after completing a journey of nearly 1,000 kilometres in 11 days on a bicycle to participate in...

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Madhya Pradesh's Model Mandi Act Leads To Drop In Sales At Many Markets

Wholesale agriculture markets, or mandis, in Madhya Pradesh will remain open, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted Wednesday, offering assurances to farmers from the state who are among those...

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PM To Deliver Keynote Address At ASSOCHAM Foundation Week On Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at ASSOCHAM Foundation Week 2020 on December 19 at 10:30 am via video conferencing.

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Farmers Protest Live Updates: Protest At Delhi Border Continues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address farmers in Madhya Pradesh tomorrow as massive farmer protests near Delhi against three central laws continue unabated.

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Joe Biden Selects Deb Haaland As First Native American Interior Secretary

US President-elect Joe Biden has chosen congresswoman Deb Haaland to serve as the first Native American interior secretary, US media reported Thursday, in a move that could recast the department's...

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Blog: Minimum Floor of Dignity for Migrant Workers

For a meaningful progression in addressing the issues of migrant workers, we need to engage with three critical underlying structural causes of the migrant crisis that often go unnoticed.

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Two Men Arrested For Extorting Money From Spa Owner: Police

Two men, claiming to be journalists, have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from a spa owner in suburban Goregaon, the police said on Thursday.

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Google Hit With Third Antitrust Lawsuit Over Search Monopoly

Dozens of US states on Thursday hit Google with its third antitrust suit in as many months, accusing the internet giant of abusing its internet search dominance to eliminate competition.

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: 24,010 New COVID-19 Cases In India

India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 99.56 lakh with 24,010 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 94.89 lakh, according to the...

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344 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolboys Released: Official

Over 300 Nigerian schoolboys were released on Thursday after being kidnapped in an attack claimed by Boko Haram, officials said, although it was unclear if any more remained with their captors.

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Coronavirus Nearly Three Times More Deadly Than Flu: Study

Roughly a year into the pandemic it is clear the new coronavirus is worse than seasonal flu, and a study released on Friday outlined just how much worse, showing a death rate almost three times higher...

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Joe Biden Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Transition Team

US President-elect Joe Biden's incoming White House senior advisor, congressman Cedric Richmond, has tested positive for Covid-19 after having open-air "interactions" with Biden, the transition team...

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Video Shows Woman Traffic Cop On Duty Taking Money In Pune

A woman traffic constable posted in Pimpri-Chinchwad area was suspended on Thursday after a video purpotedly showing her taking money from a two-wheeler rider went viral on social media.

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UK Pets Will Need Certificate To Enter EU After Brexit

British pet owners will need a new document to enter the European Union with their animals after the Brexit transition period ends on 1 January next year, the government said on Wednesday.

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Gujarat Toddler's Organs Go To 5 Children After His Death

A toddler from Gujarat gave a new lease of life to five children, including two from Russia and Ukraine, when his parents donated his organs after he was declared brain dead following an accident.

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Severe Allergic Reaction In US Health Worker Minutes After Pfizer Shot

An Alaskan health worker had a serious allergic reaction after getting Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine, but is now stable, public health authorities said on Wednesday.

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Actress Pooja's Post Confirming Break-Up With Raj Singh Arora Goes Viral

"Raj and I have decided to part ways," wrote Pooja Gor

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A Lost Generation In India As Covid Widens Digital Divide

Dhiru, an Indian teenager who entered 10th grade this year, hasn't attended even one day of class since the academic year began in April.

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UP Man Abducted Girl, Forced Her To Convert, Arrested Under New Law: Cops

A man has been arrested under the anti-conversion law in Bijnor, police said on Wednesday.

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Bodies Of Four Children Found At Libya Coast After Migrant Boat Sinks

The Libyan Red Crescent said the bodies of four children aged between five and 10 had washed ashore west of the capital Tripoli on Wednesday after a migrant boat sank.

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Border Force Kills 2 Terrorists Along Pakistan Border In Punjab: Report

The Border Security Force (BSF) gunned down two terrorists along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab in the early hours of Thursday, official sources said.

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Pompeo To Quarantine After Contact With Covid Patient, Cancels Holiday Party

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus and will be quarantining although he has tested negative, the U.S. State Department said on...

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US Set To Execute Woman Who Cut Newborn From Mother's Womb

In 2004, Lisa Montgomery strangled a pregnant woman to death and used a kitchen knife to remove the unborn baby from the victim's uterus so she could kidnap the girl.

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100 Experts From Nations Trained For Indian COVID Vaccine Clinical Trials

Over 100 experts from friendly neighbouring nations have so far been trained to strengthen capacities in their countries for facilitating phase-3 clinical trials of Indian COVID-19 vaccine, a senior...

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Redmi 9 Power Set to Launch in India Today

Redmi 9 Power India launch is taking place today. The new Redmi phone is teased to come with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and fast charging support. Redmi 9 Power is also speculated to be a rebranded...

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Farmers Protest Updates: Top Court Suggests Centre-Farmers' Panel

The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested a panel be formed with representatives from all stakeholders -- the farmers' associations as well as government nominees to find a solution to the deadlock in...

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PM Chief Guest At Centenary Celebrations, AMU Warns About Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the centenary celebration of the Aligarh Muslim University on December 22. He will be the chief guest and attend the priogramme virtually with Union Education...

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Rs 5 Lakh, Fake ID Cards, Passports Seized From 5 Afghans In Bihar: Cops

The police seized Rs 5 lakh cash, documents relating to transactions worth over Rs one crore, fake passports, Aadhaar and voter ID cards and other documents from five Afghan nationals who were...

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Germany Aims To Begin Coronavirus Vaccinations On December 27: Minister

Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Wednesday, with the European Union aiming for all 27 member states to...

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PM Modi To Hold Virtual Summit With Bangladesh Counterpart Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina will be holding a virtual summit on Thursday and have comprehensive discussions on the entire spectrum of the bilateral...

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Opinion: Arvind Kejriwal Revives His National Ambitions

Arvind Kejriwal, undaunted by his earlier failure at expansion, has announced new plans to expand his Aam Aadmi Party's influence. He has announced that the party will contest the next Uttar Pradesh...

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Minister Hits Attacks Rahul Gandhi For Walking Out Of Parliament Meeting

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri hit out at Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday for walking out of a meeting of the parliamentary committee on defence, saying he was engaging in "antics" instead of observing...

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Fake Call Centre Duping Foreign Nationals Busted, 54 Arrested: Delhi Cops

Delhi Police busted a massive syndicate whose employees posed as personnel from various law enforcement agencies to cheat and extort money from unsuspecting foreign nationals, police said on...

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Coronavirus Updates: India's COVID Active Caseload Stands At 3.32 Lakh

Continuing the trend of contraction of coronavirus cases, India's COVID-19 active caseload mounted to 3,32,002 comprising 3.34 per cent of the total number of infections reported in the country, the...

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US Vice President Mike Pence To Get Covid Vaccine On Friday: White House

US Vice President Mike Pence and his wife will get the Covid-19 vaccine Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence, the White House announced Wednesday.

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Delhi Records 1,547 New COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate 1.96 Per Cent

Delhi recorded 1,547 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with over 79,000 tests conducted, even as the positivity rate stood at 1.96 per cent, authorities said.

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26,382 Fresh Covid Cases In India, Nearly 20% Higher Than Yesterday

India recorded 26,382 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total Covid caseload to over 99.32 lakh. The number of fresh infections is nearly 20% per cent higher than yesterday's. 387...

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Kidnapped Indian Nationals Freed In Nigeria: Police

Police in southwestern Nigeria said Tuesday they had freed two Indian nationals who had been kidnapped in the region last week.

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Jeff Bezos's Ex-Wife MacKenzie Gives Away Over $4 Billion In 4 Months

MacKenzie Scott is giving away her fortune at an unprecedented pace, donating more than $4 billion in four months after announcing $1.7 billion in gifts in July.

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French Police Seize Tonnes Of World War II Weapons, One Detained

French police have seized tonnes of World War II-era weapons and ammunition from caches in southeastern France and detained a man suspected of arms trafficking, authorities said Tuesday.

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"Appalling It Happened More Than Once": US On Defacing Of Gandhi Statue

The United States has strongly condemned the defacing of a Mahatma Gandhi statue last week in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington DC as the White House described the incident as "terrible",...

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Counting Of Votes Begins For Kerala Local Body Polls

With all COVID-19 protocols in place, the counting of votes for Kerala local body elections has begun.

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Facebook Takes Swipe At Apple While Supporting Draft European Union Rules

Facebook Inc on Tuesday said it hopes new draft rules by the European Union aimed at curbing powers of big U.S. companies could set boundaries for Apple Inc, its latest volley in an ongoing feud.

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Would Prefer Second Round Of Peace Talks In Afghanistan: President

The next round of negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government should be held at home, President Ashraf Ghani said Monday, backing calls to move the talks from Qatar.

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No Provision To Allow Transgenders Into NCC: Kerala High Court Told

The National Cadet Corps informed the Kerala High Court that that transgender person cannot be allowed into the NCC as there is no provision for the same.

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From Coronavirus, Namaste Trump, To George Floyd: 2020's Biggest News

The year 2020 will go down in history as the year that saw more misery than cheer.

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Punjab MLA Seeks Referendum In Punjab, Haryana Over Farm Laws

Punjabi Ekta Party leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira has said that a referendum should be held in Punjab and Haryana to sort out the deadlock over farm laws.

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Xiaomi Mi QLED 4K TV Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Xiaomi is hosting the Mi QLED 4K TV launch in India today. The new Mi TV model is likely to be the Mi TV 5 Pro that debuted in China in late 2019.

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Tamil Nadu Girl Creates World Record By Cooking 46 Dishes In 58 Minutes

A girl from Tamil Nadu entered the UNICO Book of World Records by cooking 46 dishes in 58 minutes in Chennai on Tuesday. SN Lakshmi Sai Sri, who created the world record, said that she developed an...

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Andhra Pradesh Government Disburses Rs 1,252 Crore To 9.48 Lakh Farmers

The Andhra Pradesh Government on Tuesday disbursed Rs 1,252 crore to 9.48 lakh farmers under insurance claims pertaining to the 2019 season.

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State Department In Discussion With Indian Embassy Over Farmers Protests

Responding to the recent incident wherein the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was defaced during a protest here against the recently enacted agricultural laws in India, the State Department on Tuesday said...

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Melania Trump Violates Policy, Takes Off Face Mask To Read To Children

US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday violated the stated mask policy at Children's National Hospital as she removed her mask to read a holiday book to children.

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London Faces Highest Level Of Covid Restrictions Amid Rise In Cases

London on Wednesday moved into the highest level of coronavirus restrictions in an effort to control rising infection rates, dealing another blow to hospitality venues before Christmas.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 22,065 New COVID-19 Cases In India

India's daily COVID-19 case count fell below 23,000, while the national recovery rate stood at over 95 per cent, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday. The daily new...

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US COVID-19 Immunization Rollout Expands, Officials Avow Vaccine's Safety

The United States expanded its rollout of the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine to hundreds of additional distribution centers on Tuesday, inoculating thousands more healthcare workers in a mass...

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IITs, IIMs, ISRO Result Of Jawahar Lal Nehru's Vision: Ashok Gehlot

Acknowledging the role of Jawahar Lal Nehru in higher and technical education, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said IITs, IIMs, ISRO and other such institutions were the result of the...

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Farmers Oppose BJP MP's Visit In Haryana Amid Ongoing Protest

BJP MP Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday faced the ire of farmers as they raised slogans against the Centre for not repealing the three agri laws.

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Nitish Kumar Government Approves Free Covid Vaccine For All In Bihar

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Tuesday moved a step closer towards fulfilling a key election promise made by the ruling Janata Dal United and ally BJP, as it approved a proposal to provide...

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Trump To Continue Election-Related Litigation, Says White House Official

US President Donald Trump will continue his legal fight for re-election, said White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany during a press briefing on Tuesday (local time).

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22,065 Fresh Covid Cases In India, Lowest Daily Rise In Over 5 Months

India recorded 22,065 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest one-day figure in over five months (since July 7), taking the total Covid caseload to over 99.06 lakh. The number of fresh...

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Vikas Gupta Ousted From 'Bigg Boss 14' For Pushing Arshi Into The Pool

Bigg Boss 14: Vikas Gupta and Arshi Khan had also featured in Bigg Boss 11

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Bihar Project Manager Exam Rescheduled

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has notified that the preliminary exam for Project Manager post will be held on April 5, 2021.

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Live: PM Modi To Meet Farmers In Gujarat Amid Protests Against Farm Laws

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet members of the farming community, including Sikh cultivators in Gujarat, during a visit to Kutch district as the protest by farmers around Delhi border points...

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Uddhav Thackeray's Office Clarifies On Pending Water Bills

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's two official residences do not have any water bill pending, the CMO said and dismissed an RTI-based news report in this regard.

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Canada Administers First Covid Vaccines, Trudeau In No Rush For His Shot

Canada kicked off its inoculation campaign against COVID-19 on Monday by injecting frontline healthcare workers and elderly nursing home residents, becoming just the third nation in the world to...

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Chhattisgarh State Service Exam Registration Begins

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released application forms for the State Service preliminary exam. The application forms are available on the official website of the Commission.

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Inside Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas' Perfect Date Night In London

The perfect date night doesn't exist.... Well, think again

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Pinterest To Pay $22.5 Million To Settle Gender Discrimination Suit

Popular online bulletin board Pinterest will pay former chief operating officer Francoise Brougher $20 million in a deal reached to settle a gender discrimination suit, a regulatory filing showed...

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International Court Rejects Uighur Genocide Complaint Against China

International Criminal Court prosecutors have rejected calls by exiled Uighurs to investigate China for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity, the chief prosecutor's office said in a report on...

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It's His Will: Shivraj Singh Chouhan On Kamal Nath's Hints Of Retirement

A day after senior Congress leader Kamal Nath gave hints of his retirement from politics, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said it was his personal matter if he wanted to...

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Apple's New Privacy Policy Explains Its App 'Nutrition Labels'

Apple is updating its privacy policy and apps will now come with a 'nutritional label' but Apple's not talking much about what it'll do in case an app does not actually declare everything.

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COVID-19 Triggering Rare, Deadly Fungal Infection, Claims Delhi Hospital

Doctors at a leading private facility in Delhi have found multiple cases in recovering coronavirus patients, who were diagnosed with a deadly fungal infection "triggered by COVID-19", due to which...

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Iran Behind "Probable Death" Of Ex-FBI Agent Bob Levinson: US

The United States on Monday for the first time accused Iran of direct involvement in the "probable death" of former FBI agent Bob Levinson, who vanished 13 years ago.

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Railway Exams Begin Today: Know What To Carry To Exam Hall

The RRB exam begins today. In the first phase, the exam will be held for selection to ministerial and isolated category posts in the Indian Railways.

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Donald Trump "Refused To Respect The Will Of The People", Says Joe Biden

President-elect Joe Biden tore into Donald Trump on Monday with his strongest criticism since the election, saying the Republican and his allies defied the constitution and the "will of the people" in...

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US Begins Covid-19 Vaccination Drive As Number Of Deaths Cross 3,00,000

The United States kicked off a mass vaccination drive Monday hoping to turn the tide on the world's biggest coronavirus outbreak, as the nation's number of deathspassed a staggering 300,000.

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Anna Hazare Warns Of Resuming 2019 Hunger Strike If Demands Are Not Met

Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday wrote to Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar warning "resumption of a hunger strike" against the centre's "failure" to fulfil his demands including...

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: India's Covid-19 Tally Reaches 98,84,100

India's coronavirus case count rose to 98.84 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 93.88 lakh pushing the national recovery rate to 94.98 per cent,...

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Pentagon Chief Receives Covid-19 Vaccine, Says, "Did Not Hurt At All"

Pentagon chief Christopher Miller was one of the first Americans to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Monday, on camera to encourage the rest of the country to follow suit.

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No Indication New COVID Variant In UK Impacts Vaccine Effectiveness: WHO

The World Health Organisation is aware of reports that a new variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the United Kingdom, although there is no evidence to suggest that the mutation will impact the...

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