Indian news and history: January 2021

Sunday, January 31, 2021

Myanmar's Suu Kyi Detained In Military Coup, 1-Year Emergency Declared

Myanmar's military staged a coup on Monday, detaining de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring it had taken control of the country for one year under a state of emergency.

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US Warns Of Response After Myanmar's Military Detains Officials

The United States on Sunday urged Myanmar's military to release detained officials, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and warned of a response from Washington over the apparent coup.

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Myanmar Military Declares 1-Year Emergency, Suu Kyi Detained: Reports

Myanmar's military declared a one-year state of emergency on Monday and appointed a general as acting president, after arresting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior officials.

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Myanmar Military Seizes Yangon City Hall: Report

Myanmar troops on Monday seized control of Yangon city hall, as signs grow of a coup d'etat after the military arrested the country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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"Dramebaazi": Amarinder Singh On AAP Demanding Security For Farmers

Aam Aadmi Party's demand for deployment of the state police to protect the agitating farmers from Punjab at Delhi borders is "nothing more than dramebaazi", said Punjab Chief Minister Captain...

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi Detained In Military Coup, 1-Year Emergency Declared

US Warns Of Response After Myanmar's Military Detains Officials

What Kareena Kapoor Said After PM's Radio Message On Women Empowerment

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan said women's participation in the society is "increasing manifold," referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann ki Baat" address in which he highlighted...

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It's A Baby Boy For Kapil Sharma And Ginni Chatrath

"Baby and mother both are fine, thank you so much for all the love," tweeted Kapil Sharma

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220 Farmers Issued Notice In UP; Opposition Says Move To Threaten Them

Around 200 tractor owners have been issued notices by the Uttar Pradesh police, prompting senior SP leader Ram Govind Chaudhary to allege that the move was meant to threaten the farmers.

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Nirmala Sitharaman's Vaccine Today For Economy Hurt By Pandemic

India will present its budget today after a difficult year for the economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which shut down businesses for months, leading to lost earnings, curtailed consumer spending...

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Myanmar Military Must Release Elected Leaders "Immediately": Australia

Australia on Monday demanded Myanmar's army immediately release de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other elected leaders, warning the military was "once again seeking to seize control" of the...

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India Hands Over Mobile Harbour Cranes To Chabahar Port Authorities

India on Sunday formally handed over two 140-tonne mobile harbour cranes to the authorities of the Chabahar port in Iran and both sides reviewed their overall cooperation in developing the transit...

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Trump Names Lawyers To Lead His Impeachment Defense Team

Former US President Donald Trump on Sunday named two new lawyers to lead the defense in his upcoming Senate impeachment trial after abruptly parting ways with his prior counsel.

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Britain's Prince William Attacks "Despicable" Racist Abuse Of Footballers

Britain's Prince William has branded racist abuse directed at footballers "despicable" and said it "must stop now" after Manchester United's Marcus Rashford became the latest player to be targeted.

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Astrazeneca To Increase EU Vaccine Deliveries By 30%: Commission Chief

AstraZeneca will deliver 30 percent more coronavirus vaccine doses to the EU than it pledged last week, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday.

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Trump Names Lawyers To Lead His Impeachment Defense Team

Live Updates: India Vaccinating Its Citizens Faster Than Others, Says PM

India is vaccinating citizens faster than anywhere in the world amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

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Day Of Tough Choices For Budget Like "Never Before": 10 Points

Will it be a budget like "never before" or just another in a series of "mini budgets" presented over the last year to resuscitate a sputtering economy, that's the trillion-dollar question waiting to...

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Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Detained, Ruling Party Spokesman Says

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid, the spokesman for the governing National League for Democracy said on...

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Day Of Tough Choices For Budget Like "Never Before": 10 Points

Britain's Prince William Attacks "Despicable" Racist Abuse Of Footballers

Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Detained, Ruling Party Spokesman Says

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg Reached Out Over Media Rules' Facebook Impact: Australia

Facebook Inc CEO Mark Zuckerberg called Australian lawmakers last week to discuss rules that would make internet giants pay news outlets for content but failed to persuade them to change policy, the...

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Kremlin Critic's Allies Plan Fresh Protests Despite Crackdown

Allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny prepared for a fresh round of anti-government demonstrations on Sunday despite authorities ramping up pressure on the opposition with arrests and...

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UK Says It Expects No Vaccine Interruption After EU Admits "Blunder"

EU officials confessed on Saturday to a "blunder" in invoking Northern Ireland Brexit emergency powers during a showdown with Britain over vaccines, and London said it expected its supply of COVID-19...

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Jeff Bezos's Ex-Wife MacKenzie Gave Billions Of Dollars Amid Covid Crisis

Food banks, immigrant rights groups, and struggling colleges across the US discovered a surprise benefactor last year as billions of dollars flowed into organizations hurting during the pandemic from...

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PM Modi To Address 2021's First 'Mann Ki Baat' Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address this year's first Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday.

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PM Modi To Address 2021's First 'Mann Ki Baat' Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address this year's first Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday.

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Jeff Bezos's Ex-Wife MacKenzie Gave Billions Of Dollars Amid Covid Crisis

Germany Threatens Legal Action Over Vaccine Delays

Germany's government on Sunday threatened legal action against laboratories failing to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the European Union on schedule, amid tension over delays to deliveries from...

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Billionaire Steve Cohen Quits Twitter, Citing Threats In Gamestop Uproar

Billionaire investor Steve Cohen, seen by small investors as an enemy in the GameStop stock drama this week, deleted his Twitter account because of what he said were threats against him and his...

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Maharashtra Railway Cops Save Life Of Man Trying To Board Moving Train

Two Railway Protection Force jawans saved the life of a 76-year-old man who slipped while trying to board a train at Kalyan station, an official said on Saturday.

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Top Trump Donor Funded Rally That Preceded US Capitol Riot: Report

An heiress to the Publix Super Markets chain donated about $300,000 to fund a rally that preceded the deadly storming of the US Capitol this month by supporters of former President Donald Trump, the...

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Opinion: This Economic Survey's Fooling Nobody

The Economic Survey, which reads like a political defence of the Modi Government, has little hope to offer the crores of workers and marginal farmers reeling under the impact of the pandemic....

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Russian Businessman Claims He Owns Palace Linked To Vladimir Putin

Russian businessman Arkady Rotenberg said on Saturday he owns a huge palace in southern Russia which jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has linked to President Vladimir Putin.

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Billionaire Steve Cohen Quits Twitter, Citing Threats In Gamestop Uproar

Britain Opens Visa Scheme For Millions From Hong Kong

A new visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kongers a pathway to British citizenship will go live later on Sunday as the city's former colonial master opens its doors to those wanting to escape...

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Britain Opens Visa Scheme For Millions Of Hong Kongers

Live Updates: Serum Institute Hopes To Launch Covovax Vaccine By June

Serum Institute of India, the world's biggest vaccine maker, is hopeful of launching Covovax - developed in partnership with American vaccine developer Novavax - by June, its CEO Adar Poonawalla said...

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UK Says It Expects No Vaccine Interruption After EU Admits "Blunder"

Russian Businessman Claims He Owns Palace Linked To Vladimir Putin

President Ram Nath Kovind Launches Pulse Polio Programme For 2021

On the eve of the Polio National Immunization Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday launched the first round of the Pulse Polio Programme for 2021 by administering polio drops to children less...

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Opinion: This Economic Survey's Fooling Nobody

Hundreds Of Birds Culled In Kathmandu To Stop Spread Of Bird Flu

Hundreds of birds are culled in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Saturday as fresh cases of Bird-Flu (H5N8) were confirmed after several samples underwent tests in recent days.

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Britain To Apply For Membership Of Asia-Pacific Free Trade Bloc

Britain will apply to join the Pacific free trade area, the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the UK said Saturday, under its post-Brexit plans.

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Friday, January 29, 2021

AstraZeneca Hit By Covid Jab Delays And Disagreements In Europe

Only a few weeks ago, Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca was being applauded for the speed with which it developed its Covid-19 vaccine.

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"We Will Bring AstraZeneca Vaccine From India," Says Mexico President

Mexico plans to import about 870,000 doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine from India in February, as well as producing it locally, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday.

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Punjab Chief Minister Cautions About Pakistan Amid Farm Protests

There has been an increase in weapons coming from Pakistan since October when the farmers began their agitation against the three farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has said and...

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Won't Be Joining "Active Politics": Ahmed Patel's Son Faisal

Faisal Patel, son of late senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, has announced that he will not join active politics and continue to follow his father's legacy that was to work for the downtrodden and...

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2 Terrorists Surrender With AK-47 Rifles After Encounter In J&K

Two terrorists surrendered today in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama after an encounter broke out in Lelhar area of the district, police said.

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"Truth, Nonviolence": Farmers' Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi With 1-Day Fast

Farmer groups protesting for the past two months against the Centre's new agricultural laws will observe "Sadbhavna Diwas" on Mahatma Gandhi's 73rd death anniversary today with a day-long fast. The...

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US First Lady To Help Reunite Migrant Families Split By Trump Policies

US first lady Jill Biden will participate in efforts by her husband's administration to reunite families split apart by former president Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, the White House...

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Boris Johnson Tells EU Chief Of "Grave Concerns" Over Vaccine Move

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday told EU chief Ursula von der Leyen of his "grave concerns" after Brussels partially suspended terms of the Brexit deal as part of a vaccine export...

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Astrazeneca Vaccine "Quasi-Ineffective" For Over-65s: Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine appeared not to be effective for people over 65 years of age.

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11 US Soldiers Drank Antifreeze They Mistook For Alcohol, Hospitalised

Eleven soldiers at a US military base in Texas were hospitalized, with two in critical condition, after drinking antifreeze they mistook for alcohol, Army officials said on Friday.

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Saudi Firms Sue Former Spymaster Now In Canada, Allege $3 Billion Fraud

Saudi state-owned companies have sued the country's former intelligence czar in a Canadian court, alleging he stole billions of dollars, according to documents obtained Friday by AFP.

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France To Close Borders To Non-EU Countries, Steps Back From Lockdown

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday said the country would close its borders to non-European Union countries for all except essential travel, while stepping back from a widely anticipated...

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Five Dead In Helicopter Accident In Cuba: Official

Five people died in Cuba on Friday when their helicopter crashed on its way from the province of Holguin to Guantanamo in the east of the island, the armed forces ministry announced.

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"Best Decision Was To Not Print It": P Chidambaram Slams Economic Survey

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday took a swipe at the government, saying the purpose of the Economic Survey is not clear as it aids the self-congratulatory conclusion that the Modi dispensation...

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Model Airport For Flying Cars To Be Unveiled In England

An airport for flying cars will thrust the English city of Coventry into the future later this year, with a project aimed at demonstrating how air taxis will work in urban centres.

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Temple Dedicated To J Jayalalithaa, MGR To Be Inaugurated Today

A temple dedicated to late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and her mentor in Madurai will be inaugurated by Chief Minister E Palaniswami on Saturday. The event comes just months ahead of the...

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Saudi Firms Sue Former Spymaster Now In Canada, Allege $3 Billion Fraud

11 US Soldiers Drank Antifreeze They Mistook For Alcohol, Hospitalised

Watch: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Reveals Her Favourite Indian Foods And Her Love For Spice

Priyanka Chopra was invited to be the first guest of the season premiere and tried out hot chicken wings with some really hot sauces that got hotter and spicier with each round.

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US First Lady To Help Reunite Migrant Kids With Parents

Quick Response Helped India Avoid 37 Lakh Covid Cases, Says K Subramanian

Chief Economic Advisor Dr K Subramanian on Friday said India's COVID-19 response strategy helped the country to prevent 37 lakh cases and 1 lakh deaths, PTI reported.

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PM Thanks Bahrain's Crown Prince For Partnership In Fight Against Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bahrain's crown prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad for their partnership in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

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UK Covid Strain To Become More Dominant In US By Early Spring: Top Expert

The new strain of the novel coronavirus that first appeared in the United Kingdom will become more dominant in the United States by the middle of spring, US National Institute of Allergy and...

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Why India's Vaccines Are Exported But Not Sold In Market For Public Use

India has started shipping out millions of doses of Covishield free of cost. On the list are 13 nations -- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Bahrain, Brazil, Mauritius, Morocco,...

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Mexico Overtakes India, Now Has World's Third Most Covid Deaths

Mexico's Covid-19 deaths surpassed those in India, making the country's outbreak the third-most deadly worldwide, as officials struggle to contain a pandemic that's taking an increasingly grim toll.

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Shashi Tharoor, 6 Journalists Face Sedition For Farmers' Protest Posts

A police case has been filed against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists for allegedly "misreporting" and "spreading disharmony" on Republic Day when a tractor rally by farmers turned...

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman To Table Economic Survey Today

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2020-21 in Parliament on Friday, two days before the Union Budget is presented during the budget session of Parliament.

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Carefully Reviewing UN Report On Human Rights Situation In Sri Lanka: US

The US has said that it is carefully reviewing a report from the UN on Sri Lanka's human rights situation which highlights worrying trends such as deepening impunity, increasing militarisation of...

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Shashi Tharoor, 6 Journalists Face Sedition For Farmers' Protest Posts

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman To Table Economic Survey Today

"Will He Not Quit BJP...": Gaurav Gogoi's Jibe At Himanta Biswa Sarma

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday took a sharp jibe at Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his joining the BJP in 2015.

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"Give Them No Respect": Elon Musk As Reddit Users 'Punish' Wall Street

For some Reddit users, GameStop's dizzying rocket ride on Wall Street is a case of the masses rebelling against one-percenters hoarding the world's wealth.

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UK Says Upholding "Freedom And Autonomy" With New Hong Kong Visas

Britain's government on Friday vowed to stand by the people of its former colony Hong Kong against a Chinese crackdown as it prepared to launch a new visa scheme potentially benefiting millions.

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COVID-19 May Damage Sperm Quality, Reduce Fertility In Men: Study

Covid-19 may damage sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, according to a new study based on experimental evidence.

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2 Arrested In Indore For Online Exchange Of New Mobiles With Duplicates

Indore Crime Branch has arrested two men for allegedly purchasing mobile phones online and returning duplicate phones to the same e-commerce companies in return, claiming them to be damaged or of poor...

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Mamata Banerjee Warns Against Attempts To Spark Riots With Fake Videos

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday warned against attempts by some people to instigate riots through fake videos on social media.

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Novavax Covid Jab Highly Effective, But Not Against South Africa Variant

US biotech firm Novavax said Thursday its two-shot Covid-19 vaccine showed an overall efficacy of 89.3 percent in a major Phase 3 clinical trial in Britain, and remained highly effective against a...

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Rebelling Against 1% Hoarding Wealth: Reddit Users On GameSpot's Rise

For some Reddit users, GameStop's dizzying rocket ride on Wall Street is a case of the masses rebelling against one-percenters hoarding the world's wealth.

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COVID-19 May Damage Sperm Quality, Reduce Fertility In Men: Study

Covid-19 may damage sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, according to a new study based on experimental evidence.

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US "Outraged" As Pakistan Court Upholds Acquittal In Daniel Pearl Murder

The White House said it was "outraged" Thursday after Pakistan's top court upheld the acquittal and ordered the release of the militant convicted of masterminding the 2002 beheading of US journalist...

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Undoing Damage Trump Has Done: Biden Signs Healthcare Executive Orders

US President Joe Biden has signed two healthcare executive orders which he said were to undo the damage done by his predecessor Donald Trump.

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PM Modi Speaks To Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Discusses Impact Of Pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the telephone with Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday and discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, the...

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Live Updates: India Extends Ban On International Flights Till February 28

The coronavirus-induced suspension of international passenger flights has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA said on Thursday.

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South African Army Allows Hijab As Part Of Uniform

The South African military has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform, an army spokesperson said Thursday.

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Novavax Covid Jab Highly Effective, But Not Against South Africa Variant

India's Vaccine Production Capacity Best Asset World Has Today: UN Chief

Calling for India to play a major role in global vaccination campaign, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday termed the vaccine production capacity of India as the "best asset"...

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Google To Stop Using Apple Tool To Track iPhone Users, Avoiding Warning

Google's iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple Inc that allows them to personalize ads, avoiding a new Apple warning that informs users their browsing is being...

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What Biden's Pick To UN Said On Permanent Security Council Seat For India

US President Joe Biden's pick for the ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, on Wednesday did not explicitly commit the support of the new administration for India to be a...

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AstraZeneca To Produce 90 Million Covid Vaccine Shots In Japan: Official

AstraZeneca Plc has told Japan's health ministry it would produce more than 90 million coronavirus vaccine shots in the country, Japan's top government spokesman said on Thursday.

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Bernie Sanders, With Mittens Pic, Raises $1.8 Million For Charity

The Inauguration Day photograph of a mitten-clad, glamor-defying Bernie Sanders perhaps was not the most flattering image of the US senator, but it has become a remarkably charitable one.

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India To "Gift" 5 Lakh Doses Of Covishield Vaccine To Sri Lanka

India is expected to send 5,00,000 doses of Covishield vaccine to Sri Lanka on Thursday.

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Dramatic Shark Decline Leaves "Gaping Hole" In Ocean: Study

Overfishing has wiped out over 70 percent of some shark and ray populations in the last half-century, leaving a "gaping, growing hole" in ocean life, according to a new study.

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"Matter Of Great Concern": Top Court On Centre's Delay On Judge Picks

The Supreme Court Wednesday took strong note of the delay on the part of the Central government in acting on the collegium's recommendations clearing names for appointment of judges in higher...

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What Biden's Pick To UN Said On Permanent Security Council Seat For India

Facebook To Stop Recommending Political Groups To Users Globally

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said the social network will no longer recommend politics-themed groups to users, a measure already taken in the US due to election tensions.

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Bernie Sanders, With Mittens Pic, Raises $1.8 Million For Charity

High Court Allows Jayalalithaa's "Veda Nilayam" Memorial Opening Ceremony

The Madras High Court on Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to go ahead with the opening ceremony of "Veda Nilayam" memorial, the residence of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa here, on...

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US Issues Terror Alert Over Anti-Government Extremists

The US Department of Homeland Security declared a nationwide terrorism alert Wednesday, citing the potential threat from domestic anti-government extremists after Joe Biden was sworn in as president.

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Biden's Approval Rating In First Week Higher Than Trump's Ever Was

US President Joe Biden has a higher approval rating after one week in office than Donald Trump did in his entire presidency, a new poll found Wednesday.

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Driver "Kidnaps" Employer's Twins To Fund Daughter's Wedding: Mumbai Cops

A driver and his relative were arrested from Mumbai's suburban Andheri for allegedly staging the kidnapping of a builder's two children, the police said on Wednesday. The driver worked for the...

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UK Covid Variant In 70 Countries, South African Strain In 31: WHO

New Covid-19 variants that make the virus more contagious and could render vaccine and antibody protection less effective have spread rapidly across dozens of countries, the World Health Organization...

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Jharkhand To Reserve 75% Jobs In Private Sector For Locals: Hemant Soren

Announcing a host of welfare measures on the Republic Day, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday said that his government will soon formulate a new domicile policy and reserve 75 per jobs...

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Over 100 Injured In Clash Between Protesting Teachers, Police In Tripura

Over 100 people, including security personnel and schoolteachers protesting their termination, were injured in Agartala on Wednesday, after the police used force to thwart the protesters' attempt to...

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Biden Freezes Giant UAE Jet Package, Saudi Arms For Review

US President Joe Biden's administration has temporarily frozen for review a massive package of F-35 jets to the United Arab Emirates and arms to Saudi Arabia, officials said Wednesday.

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Updates: Delhi Logs Lowest Covid Cases In Nearly 9 Months On Wednesday

Delhi reported 96 COVID-19 cases with 9 deaths in the last 24 hours, government data showed on Wednesday. Some 212 people also recovered in this duration.

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Prepare For Next Pandemic Like "War": Bill Gates, Wife In Annual Missive

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that the world must prepare for the next pandemic as it would for war, including the investment of tens of billions of dollars each year, in a letter...

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Biden's Approval Rating In First Week Higher Than Trump's Ever Was

US President Joe Biden has a higher approval rating after one week in office than Donald Trump did in his entire presidency, a new poll found Wednesday.

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Facebook To Stop Recommending Political Groups To Users Globally

Italian Sent To 18 Years In Jail Over Kidnap Of French Hotel Heiress

A French court on Wednesday sentenced to 18 years in jail an Italian man accused of orchestrating the kidnapping of an ageing hotel heiress in the French city of Nice.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Hyderabad Serial Killer Murdered 18 Women Since Wife Left Him: Cops

A 45-year-old man, who was allegedly involved in 18 cases of murder of women, besides other offences, was arrested in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the police said.

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Why Scientists Think UK Variant of Coronavirus Could be Deadlier

The announcement that the coronavirus strain sweeping Britain could be more deadly as well as more transmissible has raised fresh concerns about the variant that has spread to dozens of countries.

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Jeff Bezos Seeks $1.7 Million in Legal Fees From Girlfriend's Brother

Jeff Bezos wants $1.7 million from his girlfriend's brother to cover legal fees the world's second-richest person racked up successfully defending a defamation lawsuit.

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Couldn't Find Those Who Racially Abused Indian Players, Says CA: Report

Australia vs India: The visitors had allegedly faced racial abuse from spectators during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Harvey Weinstein To Pay $17 Million To Sexual Abuse Survivors

A US bankruptcy judge has approved a $17 million payout to dozens of women who accused jailed movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse.

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'Vaccine Will Save Your Life': Kamala Harris Receives Her Second Dose

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday took her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine in a televised setting at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and urged Americans to get vaccinated.

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Shahid Left This Comment On Mira's Dreamy Goa Pics And We Can't Even...

"Look for the magic in every moment," she wrote. However, it's Shahid's comment that won the Internet over

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"Indian-Americans Pillar For Ties With US": Envoy On Biden Administration

India-US partnership is built on the foundation of shared values and they are looking forward to working with the Biden administration, said Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu in his Republic Day...

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SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket With Record 143 Satellites

SpaceX on Sunday launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a record number of satellites on board, the private space company said.

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Republican Senators Signal Opposition To Donald Trump Impeachment

US Democrats' efforts to convict Donald Trump at his impeachment trial suffered a fresh blow Tuesday when almost all Republican senators backed dismissing the case, underlining the former president's...

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SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket With Record 143 Satellites

SpaceX on Sunday launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a record number of satellites on board, the private space company said.

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Biden Raises Concern Over Navalny "Poisoning", Ukraine In Call With Putin

US President Joe Biden in his first phone call with Vladimir Putin since taking office raised concerns with the Kremlin leader over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Russian...

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86 Cops Injured, 4 Cases Filed Over Tractor Rally Violence, Say Police

The Delhi Police have filed four cases in connection with the vandalism in East Delhi during the Republic Day tractor rally by farmers protesting against the Centre's three contentious farm laws...

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US Judge Blocks Biden's 100-Day Freeze On Deportations

A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Joe Biden's administration from implementing a 100-day pause on deportations.

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Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Of "Tandav" Director Today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a batch of pleas seeking dismissal of criminal complaints lodged in various states against Ali Abbas Zafar, the Director of web series ''Tandav'',...

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Singapore Zoo Welcomes Country's First Artificially Conceived Lion Cub

The Singapore Zoo has welcomed a lion cub named Simba to its animal kingdom following artificial insemination that officials said Tuesday was a first for the city-state.

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86 Cops Injured, 4 Cases Filed Over Tractor Rally Violence, Say Police

Not Selling EU Doses To Other Countries For Profit: AstraZeneca Chief

AstraZeneca's CEO insisted Tuesday that the company was not selling vaccines ordered by the European Union to other countries at a profit, after delayed orders sparked fury from EU leaders.

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'Vaccine Will Save Your Life': Kamala Harris Receives Her Second Dose

Updates: Chaos In Delhi As Farmers Defy Rally Route, Clash With Police

Unprecedented chaos and violence ensued in Delhi on the 72nd Republic Day as the tractor rally by protesting farmers went off the designated course and rolled into the iconic Red Fort in the Old City.

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Singapore Zoo Welcomes Country's First Artificially Conceived Lion Cub

US Judge Blocks Biden's 100-Day Freeze On Deportations

A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Joe Biden's administration from implementing a 100-day pause on deportations.

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Arrested Hyderabad Serial Killer Murdered 18 Women Since Wife Left: Cops

A 45-year-old man, who was allegedly involved in 18 cases of murder of women, besides other offences, was arrested in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the police said.

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Elon Musk's $100 Million Prize Is for Tech The World Desperately Needs

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is donating $100 million toward a prize for the "best carbon capture technology."

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Chaos At Delhi Border As Farmers Break Barricades, Enter Before Time

Ahead of the big tractor rally, farmers protesting against the new agricultural laws broke police barricades this morning near Singhu border, the epicentre of the agitation that began late November,...

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Rafale Jet And Other Star Attractions of Republic Day 2021

As the national celebrates Republic Day today, a parade of many firsts held in the shadow of Covid will feature a fly-past of Rafale fighter jets, the first tableau from Ladakh and a contingent of...

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Chaos At Delhi Border As Farmers Break Barricades, Enter Before Time

Rafale Jet And Other Star Attractions of Republic Day 2021

AstraZeneca Rejects "Incorrect" Reports On Covid Jab Efficacy In Elderly

Pharma giant AstraZeneca has defended the efficacy of its Covid-19 vaccine after media reports said the German government had doubts about its effectiveness among those over 65.

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"Model Worth Trying": Twitter's New Trial Program To Curb Misinformation

Twitter Inc said on Monday it launched a pilot program that has users flag tweets that they believe are misleading and write notes to provide context.

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Farmers' Group Says Will Take Out Tractor Rally In Delhi's Outer Ring Road

A farmers' group - one of the key participants in the tractor rally to be held today -- has declared that it would not stick to the route eith Delhi police. The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee said...

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"Happy Republic Day": PM Modi Wishes Fellow Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted all Indians on the country's 72nd Republic Day today. "Wishing all the people of India a Happy Republic Day," he tweeted.

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Republic Day Parade With Many Firsts Amid Covid Restrictions: 10 Points

India will celebrate its 72nd Republic Day today with a shortened programme - scheduled to start at 9 am and conclude after the traditional fly past 11.25 am - because of the coronavirus pandemic....

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Forced To Cancel Visit Over Covid, UK PM Greets India On Republic Day

UK and India are working side by side to free humanity from the coronavirus pandemic, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a special reference to the vaccine collaboration in his Republic Day...

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Xi Jinping Warns Davos World Economic Forum Against "New Cold War"

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned global leaders at an all-virtual Davos forum Monday against starting a "new Cold War", and urged global unity in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

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AstraZeneca Rejects "Incorrect" Reports On Covid Jab Efficacy In Elderly

"Model Worth Trying": Twitter's New Trial Program To Curb Misinformation

Twitter Inc said on Monday it launched a pilot program that has users flag tweets that they believe are misleading and write notes to provide context.

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Updates: India To Celebrate 72nd Republic Day Today Amid Covid Pandemic

India will celebrate its 72nd Republic Day today with a shortened programme at Rajpath in Delhi amid the coronavirus pandemic. The programme will begin at 9 am and conclude after the traditional fly...

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Google Celebrates 72nd Republic Day With "Unity" Doodle By Mumbai Artist

Google is celebrating India's 72nd Republic Day with a doodle illustration by Mumbai-based artist Onkar Fondekar.

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JD(U) Becomes First Major Bihar Party To Launch Own Mouthpiece

Janata Dal United on Monday became the first major party in Bihar to have its own mouthpiece, that will be published monthly both in Hindi as well as English.

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Social Distancing, Shorter Route At Republic Day Parade: 10 Points

Forced To Cancel Visit Over Covid, UK PM Greets India On Republic Day

US Detects First Case Of Brazil Coronavirus Variant

The first case of a coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Brazil has been confirmed in the United States, health authorities in the state of Minnesota said Monday.

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Trump Impeachment Article Formally Delivered To US Senate

The US House of Representatives formally presented an article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday accusing Donald Trump of inciting the storming of the Capitol, triggering the first-ever...

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Putin Denies Owning "Palace" On Black Sea As Alleged By Critic Navalny

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday dismissed claims by opposition leader Alexei Navalny that he owns a luxury property on the Black Sea worth $1.35 billion, as the opposition urged fresh...

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Covid Vaccine Divide Between Rich And Poor Nations Worsening, Warns WHO

The Covid-19 vaccine divide between rich and poor nations is worsening by the day, the World Health Organization warned Monday, insisting the failure to distribute doses fairly could cost the global...

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Sunday, January 24, 2021

In Powerful Video, Nepal Climbers Sing Anthem, Walk Together To Summit K2

Nirmal Purja made a promise earlier this month: It will be the Nepalese climbing community that completes what is deemed one of the most daring mountaineering feats - reaching the summit of Mount K2...

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Tencent-Backed Start-Up Preps For World's Biggest Tech IPO Since Uber

The short video startup, backed by Tencent Holdings, is selling 365 million shares at HK$105 to HK$115 each, according to terms of the deal obtained by Bloomberg News

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Budget 2021: Signs Of Recovery Amid Dip In Virus Cases, Vaccine Rollout

With new infections dipping sharply over the last few months and a nationwide vaccine roll-out put in place this month, consumer confidence and demand look set to grow further

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India, China Resume Military Talks After 2 Months, Round 9 Lasts 15 Hours

The ninth round of Corps Commander Level talks between India and China ended at 2:30 am on Monday.

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Joe Biden Administration Fights For $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

Officials in President Joe Biden's administration tried to head off Republican concerns that his $1.9 trillion pandemic relief proposal was too expensive on a Sunday call with Republican and...

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Ahead Of Polls, Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Over China, Invokes Tamil Pride

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP as he campaigned for the second day in Tamil Nadu ahead of the April-May state elections.

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Australia Approves Pfizer Vaccine For Rollout In February

Australia's medical regulator has formally approved the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, with the first doses expected to be administered in late February, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Monday.

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Church And Bagels To Go: Joe Biden's First White House Sunday

President Joe Biden attended a church service in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood and stopped for bagels at a hot pink shop named "Call Your Mother" on his first Sunday in office.

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Biden To Reinstate Coronavirus Travel Restrictions: White House Official

President Joe Biden will re-impose a Covid-19 travel ban on most non-US citizens who have been in Britain, Brazil, Ireland and much of Europe, a White House official said Sunday, as the new...

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Biden To Reinstate Coronavirus Travel Restrictions: White House Official

President Joe Biden will announce he is re-imposing a Covid-19 travel ban on most non-US citizens who have been in Britain, Brazil, Ireland and much of Europe, a White House official said Sunday, as...

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Will Quit If Centre Brings Law Against Dynastic Politics: Trinamool MP

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday hit back at the BJP over accusations of nepotism in his party, daring the Centre to bring a legislation allowing only one member of a family in...

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As Covid Ravaged World, Billionaires Got Richer By $3.9 Billion: Oxfam

The coronavirus pandemic has reinforced frightening income inequalities - and their consequent impact on access to education, healthcare and all hope of a better life - between the world's super-rich...

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Inspired By Crime TV Show, 2 Men Kidnap Mumbai Teen: Police

Inspired by a popular television crime show, two men allegedly kidnapped a 13-year-old boy from Mumbai's suburban Malad on Sunday and demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh but the police tracked them down...

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Biden To Ban South Africa Travel To Combat New Covid-19 Variant: Report

President Joe Biden will impose a ban on most non-US citizens entering the country who have recently been in South Africa starting Saturday in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of...

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Bernie Sanders Happy His Mittened Meme May Raise Millions For Charity

US Senator Bernie Sanders, the famed curmudgeon photographed at President Joe Biden's inauguration wearing mittens and a scowl behind his facemask in an image that instantly became a meme, said on...

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Kerala Reports Highest Daily Covid Cases, Fatality Rate Among Lowest

Kerala has been reporting highest daily COVID-19 cases in the country for days. The positivity rate or the percentage of how fast an infection spreads is 12.48 per cent in Kerala, while the national...

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300 Pak Twitter Handles Created To Disrupt Farmers' Tractor Rally: Police

Over 300 Twitter handles have been traced to Pakistan that have been created to disrupt and hijack the tractor rally on Republic Day by farmers protesting the Centre's new farm laws, the Delhi Police...

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Priyanka Gandhi Gives Rs 2 Lakh To Family Of Partyman Killed In Accident

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress' UP in-chanrge, sent financial help to the family of a worker who had died in a road accident while on his way to attend a party programme.

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Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Itanagar In Arunachal Pradesh

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 was reported near Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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Kamala Harris To Stay At Blair House As Official Residence Under Repair

US Vice President Kamala Harris is temporarily staying at the historic Blair House as her official residence is undergoing repairs, a spokesperson said.

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Republicans Signal Deep Resistance To Trump Impeachment Trial In Senate

Republican lawmakers signaled Sunday that Democrats will have a fight on their hands to secure the conviction of Donald Trump when the Senate next month opens its first-ever impeachment trial of a...

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Inspired By Crime TV Show, 2 Men Kidnap Mumbai Teen: Police

As Covid Ravaged World, Billionaires Got Richer By $3.9 Billion: Oxfam

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Drop Everything And Look At These Pics Of Animals Interrupting Photographers

Drop everything and look at these adorable photographs of curious animals approaching wildlife photographers. They are sure to brighten up your day.

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India, China To Hold Round 9 Of Military Talks Today Amid Border Row

Military commanders of India and China will meet today for a ninth time for talks to defuse tension along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and find a solution to end the standoff. The...

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India, China To Hold Round 9 Of Military Talks Today Amid Border Row

India Vaccinates Over 15 Lakh In A Week After Slow Start

After a slow start, India's vaccination numbers are gradually picking up. 15.37 lakh people have been vaccinated in 27,776 sessions since January 16, when the mass inoculation drive was launched.

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Drop Everything And Look At These Pics Of Animals Interrupting Photographers

Drop everything and look at these adorable photographs of curious animals approaching wildlife photographers. They are sure to brighten up your day.

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Justin Trudeau Co-Opts Bernie Sanders Meme To Urge Canadians To Stay Home

Bernie Sanders may be most familiar in a US political context, but that hasn't stopped Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from using a now famous meme of the Vermont senator to warn people to stay...

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South African Priests Accused Of Overcharging For Covid Victims' Funerals

Some Hindu priests in South Africa have come under fire for allegedly charging high rates to conduct funerals of COVID-19 victims.

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South African Priests Accused Of Overcharging For Covid Victims' Funerals

Some Hindu priests in South Africa have come under fire for allegedly charging high rates to conduct funerals of COVID-19 victims.

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Bernie Sander's Mitten Maker Flooded With Nearly 13,000 E-Mail Orders

Jennifer Ellis has never met Bernie Sanders but she is enjoying a taste of his celebrity as the woman behind the mittens that gave the Vermont senator his viral moment at President Joe Biden's...

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Information Security Biggest Challenge To National Security: Army Chief

Army chief General MM Naravane on Saturday said information security is the biggest challenge to national security in the present scenario "which can give a strong shock to the economy and can...

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Fully Prepared If China Gets Aggressive: Air Force Chief

Amid threats of China getting hostile on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the coming months, Indian Air Force Chief (IAF) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said India too can be...

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7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Chilean Antarctic Base, Say Officials

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday off the coast of Antarctica, with authorities issuing a tsunami warning for Chile's Eduardo Frei base on the frigid continent, emergency officials said.

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Hackers Demand Rs 10 Crore From Ghaziabad Man, Blackmail Him: Police

A Ghaziabad man has been asked to pay up Rs 10 crore by a group of hackers who have threatened to circulate his obscene pictures and his family's personal details online if the demand is not met, the...

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France To Tighten Laws On Incest, Says Marcron After Book Sparks Outrage

France will tighten its laws on incest, President Emmanuel Macron said in a series of tweets on Saturday, after publication of a book accusing a top French political commentator of abusing his...

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Father Was Certainly In Favour Of A Secular State: Netaji's Daughter To NDTV

As the BJP tries to appropriate Bengal icon Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's legacy ahead of assembly elections, his daughter Anita Bose Pfaff points out that although a devout Hindu, her father was...

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France To Tighten Laws On Incest, Says Marcron After Book Sparks Outrage

France will tighten its laws on incest, President Emmanuel Macron said in a series of tweets on Saturday, after publication of a book accusing a top French political commentator of abusing his stepson...

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7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Chilean Antarctic Base, Say Officials

Look Forward To Working With Biden: UK PM After Call With US President

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday he looked forward to working with U.S. President Joe Biden on their shared goals, including tackling climate change.

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Biden Administration To Unveil Climate Change Policies, Says Adviser

US President Joe Biden's administration is poised to release within days the policies it believes are needed to tackle climate change, Gina McCarthy, the White House's national climate adviser, said...

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Earthquake With Magnitude 7 Strikes Near Stanley, Falkland Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 was reported near Stanley, Falkland Islands on Sunday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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Latest News: Farmers Planning 100 Km Tractor Rally On Republic Day

Farmers protesting the central government's new agricultural laws said on Saturday that they will hold a 100-km tractor rally in Delhi on Republic Day after getting a go-ahead from the Delhi Police...

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AAP Questions UP For Not Letting Opposition Leaders Visit State Hospitals

An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA on Saturday said if the Yogi Adityanath government had done developmental works, it did not have to stop leaders of opposition parties from visiting state-run hospitals.

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US Condemns Russia's "Use Of Harsh Tactics" Against Navalny Supporters

Washington on Saturday rebuked Moscow over its use of "harsh tactics" against protesters demanding the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Republic Day Parade: Navy Tableau To Show INS Vikrant Ops During 1971 War

The Indian Navy's tableau at the Republic Day parade this year will showcase models of INS Vikrant and naval operations that were conducted during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, said its spokesperson...

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Amit Shah To Begin Two-Day Visit To Assam, Meghalaya From Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Guwahati today on a two-day visit to Assam and Meghalaya, officials have said.

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Andhra Government, Election Body Face-Off Ahead Of Poll Notification

The State Election Commission is all set to issue the notification on Saturday for the first phase of elections to gram panchayats in Andhra Pradesh even as the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government, which...

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PM's "Honour Is Ours" Reply To Brazil President's Dhanyawaad For Vaccine

Brazil today received two million doses of India made coronavirus vaccines.

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India Is 3rd Globally In Scientific Publications After China, US: Centre

India has seen an exponential increase in the number of scientific publications over the last 10 years and is in the third position globally after China and the US, the Department of Science and...

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Niharika NM: The Desi Influencer In LA Whose Videos Are Winning Instagram

Meet Niharika NM - the Los Angeles-based influencer who has found fans with her relatable desi content.

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The White Tiger: "Incredibly Proud Of My Wife," Writes Nick For Priyanka

"Everyone, do yourself a favor and go watch this movie right now," wrote Nick Jonas

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India Is 3rd Globally In Scientific Publications After China, US: Centre

Rahul Gandhi To Launch Tamil Nadu Poll Campaign From Coimbatore Today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hit the campaign trail today in Tamil Nadu where assembly elections are due in May.

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Milk Products, Edible Oil Found Unsafe At Some Places In Haryana: Report

Twenty-eight of the 417 samples of milk, edible oil and milk products, which were taken by the authorities from different places in Haryana recently, have been found unsafe for consumption, officials...

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Rahul Gandhi To Launch Tamil Nadu Poll Campaign From Coimbatore Today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hit the campaign trail today in Tamil Nadu where assembly elections are due in May.

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PM, Mamata Banerjee To Address Events On Netaji In Kolkata Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold separate events today in Kolkata on the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. PM Modi will visit...

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Tejashwi Yadav To Meet Hemant Soren Over Lalu Yadav's Health Condition

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has said that he will be meeting Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday as his ailing father and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad...

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New York State To Run Out Of COVID-19 Vaccines, Says Governor

New York state was to run out of coronavirus vaccines on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo said, increasing pressure on President Joe Biden's administration to speed up deliveries.

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Fleet Will Be Able To Fly On 100% Biofuel By 2030, Says Boeing

Boeing Co said on Friday it will begin delivering commercial airplanes capable of flying on 100% biofuel by the end of the decade, calling reducing environmental damage from fossil fuels the...

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PM, Mamata Banerjee To Address Events On Netaji In Kolkata Today

Latest News Live Updates: 14,545 New Coronavirus Cases In India

India added 14,545 coronavirus cases on Friday, placing its overall number at 1.06 crore cases, the Health Ministry's data showed. The number of fresh infections reported on Sunday were 4 per cent...

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Joe Biden Administration To Review Taliban Violence In Afghan Peace Deal

The Biden administration said Friday it will review whether the Taliban is reducing violence in keeping with its side of the deal in the Afghan peace accord.

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Delhi Police Steps Up Security Ahead Of Republic Day

Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi Police has stepped up security and intensified patrolling and verification drives across the national capital to thwart any untoward incidents, officials said on...

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Trump Impeachment Trial To Begin "Week Of February 8": Top Democrat

Donald Trump's US Senate trial will begin in the second week of February, days after a fresh impeachment case against the former president is transmitted by the House, Senate Majority Leader Chuck...

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Iran Calls On Joe Biden To "Unconditionally" Lift US Sanctions

Iran on Friday called on the new US administration to "unconditionally" lift sanctions imposed by Donald Trump on the Islamic republic to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal, warning against any...

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India To Resume Limited Processing Of All Visa Categories: US Embassy

From February 1, India will resume limited processing of all visa categories, including student visas, H1-B, H4, L-1, L-2, C1/D, and B1/B2 visas, said the US Embassy in India on Friday.

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Trump Impeachment Trial To Begin "Week Of February 8": Top Democrat

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Washington Sundar "Will Become A Legend", Says Father

Washington Sundar's father, M Sundar, spoke exclusively to NDTV, and said his son's performance in Australia was "special" and backed him to "become a legend".

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Facebook's 'Supreme Court' To Decide On Trump's Suspension

Facebook on Thursday said it is asking its independent experts to rule on whether former president Donald Trump's suspension for "fomenting insurrection" should stand.

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"We Don't Respond To Threats": Australian PM Over Google's Warning

Google threatened to disable its search engine in Australia if it's forced to pay local publishers for news, a dramatic escalation of a months-long standoff with the government.

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High Court Refuses To Stay Release Of ''The White Tiger'' On Netflix

The Delhi High Court Thursday refused to stay the release of the film ''The White Tiger'' on OTT platform Netflix on a plea by Hollywood producer John Hart Jr alleging copyright violation.

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Clash At BJP Party Offices In Bengal, Vehicles Set On Fire

Factional fights erupted at BJP offices at two different places in West Bengal on Tursday between old BJP workers and those who joined the party from the Trinamool Congress.

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Execute All Pending Non-Bailable Warrants: Election Body To Bengal Police

The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday asked West Bengal Police to execute all pending non-bailable warrants (NBWs) within this month and to contain violence before the...

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Guess The Star Posing With Siblings In This Pic From "A Lifetime Ago"

"Looking back at the good old days when we never got excited about posing for a photo, never cared who liked it," wrote Preity Zinta

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"Every Politician Wants To Be A Chief Minister, So Do I": Jayant Patil

Anyone who has spent a long time in politics must be wanting to become Chief Minister, Maharashtra minister Jayant Patil has said and added it is natural for him too to feel like occupying the post.

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Uddhav Thackeray To Visit Serum Institute Today After Fire Incident

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is set to visit the Serum Institute of India's (SII) Manjari facility on Friday, where a fire incident led to the deaths of five people.

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Elon Musk Announces $100 Million Prize To Develop This Technology

Tesla Inc chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday took to Twitter to promise a $100 million prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.

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Russian Covid Vaccine To Cost Less Than $10 Per Dose In India

The Russian COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik V" will cost less than USD 10 (about Rs 730) per shot in India and the price is the same for all countries, Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund...

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Elon Musk Announces $100 Million Prize To Develop This Technology

New China Swine Fever Strains Point To Unlicensed Vaccines: Experts

A new form of African swine fever identified in Chinese pig farms is most likely caused by illicit vaccines, industry insiders say, a fresh blow to the world's largest pork producer, still recovering...

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Google Says Will Disable Search In Australia If Forced To Pay For Content

Google said on Friday it will disable its search function in Australia if the government proceeds with a media code that would force it and Facebook Inc to pay local media companies for sharing their...

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"India Remains Committed To Assist Nepal In Fighting COVID-19": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India remains committed to assisting the people of Nepal in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

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New China Swine Fever Strains Point To Unlicensed Vaccines: Experts

Google Says Will Disable Search In Australia If Forced To Pay For Content

Coronavirus News Live Updates: India Records 15,223 New Covid Cases

As many as 15,223 more COVID-19 cases were reported in India, taking the country's caseload to 1,06,10,883 on Thursday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW) said, At present, the...

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Elon Musk Offers To Build An Underground Transportation Network In Miami

As the world waited with baited breath for the US presidential inauguration, Tesla CEO Elon Musk had more pressing issues at hand -- exchanging tweets with Miami's mayor about building a tunnel system...

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"Liberating" To Speak On Science Under Joe Biden: Top US Scientist

In his first White House briefing as President Joe Biden's top advisor on Covid-19, Anthony Fauci said it was "liberating" that he could focus on science without fear of repercussion now that Donald...

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Facebook Oversight Board To Judge Donald Trump Suspension

Kamala Harris Further Cements India-US Relationship: White House

The relationship between India and the United States has been further cemented with Kamala Harris as the vice president of the country, the White House has said.

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Canada Governor General Resigns Over Workplace Harassment Report

Governor General Julie Payette, Queen Elizabeth II's representative in Canada, resigned Thursday ahead of the release of a reportedly scathing report on workplace harassment claims levelled against...

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

"Looking Forward To Working With Biden": India's Envoy In US

India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu attended the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the Capitol.

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After China's Embassy Tweet On Uighur Women, Twitter Locks Account

Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, which the U.S. social media platform said violated the firm's policy against...

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Aditya Birla Group Senior Vice-President Ranjan Banerjee Joins BJP

The senior vice-president of Aditya Birla Group Ranjan Banerjee on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata.

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Dead Whale, One Of Mediterranean's Largest, Found Off Italy Coast

The carcass of a huge whale has been recovered from the waters off southern Italy, the coastguard said Wednesday, calling it "probably one of the largest" ever found in the Mediterranean.

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After China's Embassy Tweet On Uighur Women, Twitter Locks Account

"We Need You": Hidden Message On White House Website Calls For Coders

The recently updated website for President Joe Biden's White House carried an invitation for tech specialists savvy enough to find it.

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"Do Not Panic, You Will Get A Vaccine," Says WHO

Nobody should panic about getting access to a Covid-19 vaccine because everyone who wants one will get one, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

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Biden Takes Office After Low-Key Inauguration, Trump Departure. See Pics

Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States, vowing a "new day" for the United States after four years of tumult under Donald Trump who in an extraordinary final act snubbed the...

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Dead Whale, One Of Mediterranean's Largest, Found Off Italy Coast

"Welcome President Biden To Re-Enter Paris Agreement": UN Chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed US President Joe Biden's decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord, but called on him to adopt an "ambitious" plan to fight global...

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Nepali Climbers Make History By Becoming First To Scale Mt K2 In Winter

Nepali climbers who made history at the weekend by becoming the first to summit the world's second-highest mountain in winter told Wednesday how they battled hurricane-force winds and freezing...

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Biden's $1.9 Trillion Covid Package "To Give People Relief They Need"

President Joe Biden's proposal for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package was based on an assessment of specific needs, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, when asked about...

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Coronavirus Cases Updates: Active Caseload Of Covid Slips Below 2 Lakh

The Covid active caseload in India has fallen below the two-lakh mark after nearly seven months and comprises just 1.86 per cent of the total infections, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday....

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Lady Gaga Launches Biden Inauguration With US National Anthem. Watch

Lady Gaga launched Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony by belting out a classic rendition of the US national anthem, donning a billowing ball gown and enormous dove brooch.

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Nepali Climbers Make History By Becoming First To Scale Mt K2 In Winter

"See You Soon" To "Call For Unity": How US Transfer Of Power Played Out

America's division was in sharp relief on cable TV on Wednesday during the inauguration of US President Joe Biden and his speech on the steps of the Capitol.What CNN Political Correspondent Abby...

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Wall Street Soars After Smooth Joe Biden Inauguration

Wall Street hit new records and stock markets across the globe climbed after US President Joe Biden took office on Wednesday, with traders joyful over his plan to inject even more stimulus into the...

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United Airlines Says It Lost $7.1 Billion In 2020 Due To Pandemic

United Airlines on Wednesday reported it took a hefty loss in 2020 following the devastating hit Covid-19 did to travel, but the carrier eyed a partial recovery in 2021.

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Oxford Prepares Vaccine To Combat Emerging Virus Variants: Report

Oxford scientists are preparing to rapidly produce new versions of their vaccine to combat emerging more contagious COVID-19 variants discovered in the UK, South Africa and Brazil, The Telegraph...

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China Sanctions 28 Trump Officials, Pompeo For Violating "Sovereignty"

China said Wednesday it was sanctioning more than two dozen members and ex-officials in former president Donald Trump's government, including his secretary of state Mike Pompeo, for violating the...

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US Senate Control Shifts To Democrats As Georgia Pair Sworn In

Two Georgia Democrats were sworn in Wednesday as the newest members of the US Senate, handing their party control of the upper chamber just hours after President Joe Biden took office.

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Joe Biden Signs Series Of Orders, Set To Rejoin Paris Climate Accord

US President Joe Biden signed a series of executive orders to launch his administration Wednesday, including a decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord and a mask mandate for all federal buildings.

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Donald Trump "Wrote A Very Generous Letter": Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that outgoing president Donald Trump had left him a "very generous" letter in the Oval Office, in keeping with tradition.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

US Orders Ford To Recall 3 Million Vehicles With Takata Airbags

US regulators on Tuesday ordered Ford to recall three million vehicles containing Takata airbags that show signs of "potential future rupture risk."

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How Joe Biden Plans To Fight Climate Change

Joe Biden has said he will return the United States to the Paris climate accord as soon as he takes office, and is also widely expected to block an oil pipeline project in a move that threatens to...

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Ivanka Trump's Farewell Message Has A Good Word For Joe Biden

US President Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump shared a farewell message today saying Americans must pray for the Joe Biden administration's success as the family vacates the White...

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Ivanka Trump's Farewell Message Has A Good Word For Joe Biden

Why Gujarat Is Renaming Dragon Fruit As "Kamalam"

"The State government has decided rename Dragon Fruit. As the outer shape of the fruit resembles a lotus, hence Dragon Fruit shall be renamed as Kamalam," the Chief Minister was quoted by news agency...

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"Whatever I Say About Him Will Be Very, Very Less": Gavaskar On Pujara

Sunil Gavaskar was all praise for Team India after their historic win at the Gabba in the 4th Test against Australia.

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India, Brazil Understand Russia, China Are Threats To Them: Pompeo

In a parting shot against China and Russia, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Tuesday (local time) claimed that India and Brazil have understood that Beijing and Moscow are threats to their...

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Why Gujarat Is Renaming Dragon Fruit As "Kamalam"

Vogue To Release New Kamala Harris Cover After Controversy

Vogue will publish a limited edition of its latest issue featuring a different photo of Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris after the original cover image sparked controversy, the magazine said...

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India Has Been A Bipartisan Success Story: State Secretary Nominee

In a way endorsing the India policy of outgoing US President Donald Trump, a top incoming Biden Administration official said India has been a bipartisan success story of successive American...

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India, Brazil Understand Russia, China Are Threats To Them: Pompeo

Trump, On Last Day In Office , Says "Pray" For Joe Biden's Success

An emotional President-elect Joe Biden flew to Washington Tuesday on the eve of his inauguration, as his predecessor Donald Trump -- who will snub Biden's swearing-in -- for the first time wished...

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"Proud To Be The First President In Decades With No New Wars": Trump

Donald Trump in a farewell address Tuesday said he was the first president in many years to have left office without starting a war.

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"Remember All We Lost": Biden Leads Tribute To 4,00,000 Covid Deaths

US President-elect Joe Biden led a simple but powerful tribute Tuesday to the 4,00,000-plus Americans lost to the coronavirus, as he arrived in Washington on the eve of his inauguration.

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Vogue To Release New Kamala Harris Cover After Controversy

Joe Biden Health Nominee Would Be Highest-Ranking Transgender Official

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday named Dr. Rachel Levine to service as assistant U.S. health secretary, a historic first as Levine would become the first openly transgender official to be...

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'Baby Trump' Blimp Enters Museum Of London Collection

The infamous blimp of outgoing US President Donald Trump dressed as a baby could soon greet visitors to the Museum of London, which on Monday announced it had acquired the inflatable effigy.

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Latest NEWS: India To Supply Covid Vaccines To 6 Countries From Today

India, one of the world's leading drugmakers, on Tuesday said it will provide COVID-19 vaccines under grant assistance to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles from Wednesday,...

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Joe Biden's Top Diplomat Vows Firmness On China, Iran

President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet nominees promised Tuesday that the United States would stay tough on China but vowed a new era of international cooperation after Donald Trump's divisive "America...

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"Remember All We Lost": Biden Leads Tribute To 4,00,000 Covid Deaths

Joe Biden Health Nominee Would Be Highest-Ranking Transgender Official

Qatar Calls For Gulf Nations To Begin Talks With Iran

Qatar has called for Gulf Arab countries to hold talks with Iran, the foreign minister said in an interview aired Tuesday, after Doha reconciled with its neighbours following a rift.

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An Emotional Joe Biden Remembers Late Son Beau In Farewell To Delaware

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden became emotional during a brief farewell ceremony in Delaware on Tuesday before heading to Washington for his inauguration, choking back tears as he reflected on his...

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Monday, January 18, 2021

15 Labourers Sleeping Near Road Crushed Under Truck In Gujarat

Fifteen labourers, sleeping near the road, were crushed to death this morning by a truck in a tragic incident near Gujarat's Surat.

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South Africa Virus Strain 50 Per Cent More Contagious, Experts Confirm

A new variant of the coronavirus first identified in South Africa is more contagious than earlier versions, experts said on Monday, but there is no evidence that it is more deadly.

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Indian-American Lived In Airport For 3 Months, Was "Scared" Due To Covid

A 36-year-old Indian-origin man who was too scared to fly due to the coronavirus pandemic and lived undetected for nearly three months in a secure area of Chicago's international airport has been...

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Do They Look Like Terrorists?: Amarinder Singh On NIA Summons To Farmers

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday hit out at the central government over the National Investigation Agency (NIA) issuing notices to some farmer union leaders and those supporting the...

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"We've Got A Lot Of Work To Do. It's Not Going To Be Easy": Kamala Harris

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead after January 20 when Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, saying it is...

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How To Holiday Like Mira Rajput - Start With Chic Swimwear. Pic Here

Mira Rajput's Zimmermann swimwear pieces are must-haves for those curating a chic vacation wardrobe

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13 Labourers Crushed To Death By Truck Near Gujarat's Surat

13 labourers crushed to death by truck near Gujarat's Surat

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"We've Got A Lot Of Work To Do. It's Not Going To Be Easy": Kamala Harris

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead after January 20 when Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, saying it is not...

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Oldest City In The Americas Under Threat From Squatters

Having survived for 5,000 years, the oldest archeological site in the Americas is under threat from squatters claiming the coronavirus pandemic has left them with no other option but to occupy the...

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Trump Leaves White House With Lowest Approval Rating Of His Presidency

President Donald Trump will leave the White House this week with the lowest approval rating of his presidency, with just 34 percent of Americans supporting the job he has done, a Gallup poll showed...

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"Take To Streets": Kremlin Critic Jailed For 30 Days On Return To Russia

Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny called on Monday for his supporters to take to the streets after a hastily organised court ordered him jailed for 30 days.

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Centre Postpones 10th Round Of Talks With Farmers' Leaders To Jan 20

The tenth round of talks between the government and representatives of protesting farmers on controversial new farm laws was on Monday pushed back by a day to January 20, with the Centre saying both...

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Biden Administration Will Not Lift Travel Bans, Despite Trump Statement

US President-elect Joe Biden's spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump's announcement Monday that a Covid-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining...

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Trump Leaves White House With Lowest Approval Of His Presidency: Report

Amartya Sen Asks Visva-Bharati To Withdraw "False Allegations"

Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen on Monday wrote to Visva-Bharati university demanding that it withdraws the allegation that his family is in "illegal" possession of land in its Santiniketan...

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Latest NEWS LIVE: India Reports 13,788 New Coronavirus Cases

India reported 13,788 new COVID-19 cases and 145 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The daily new cases remained below 20,000 for the past 11 days. The cumulative caseload in the...

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Russian Gets Six Years In Jail For Breaking Putin's Party's Office Window

A Russian court jailed a mathematician for six years on Monday for breaking a window at an office of President Vladimir Putin's ruling party, causing outrage among activists.

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Biden Administration Will Not Lift Travel Bans, Despite Trump Statement

President-elect Joe Biden's spokeswoman on Monday quickly dismissed Donald Trump's announcement that a Covid-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining...

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US Ambassador To India And Army Chief Discuss Issues Of Mutual Interest

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster and Rear Admiral Eileen Haskins Laubacher, Defence Attache at US Embassy in India on Monday called on Indian Army chief General MM Naravane and discussed issues...

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Trump Lifts COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Bans From Much Of Europe, Brazil

President Donald Trump on Monday lifted a ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil, effective from January 26, after the US recently announced all incoming air passengers will need a...

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Favourite Group Of Joe Biden's Late Son Reunites For Inauguration

Rock group The New Radicals will reunite for a single day Wednesday to perform after the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in a tribute to Biden's late son and in a nod to Harris's husband.

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"Violence Will Never Be Justified" Says First Lady In Farewell Message

Days after the US Capitol riots that was called against "rigged election" by President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump in her farewell speech urged the people to be "passionate in everything"...

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4th Test, Day 5 LIVE: Pat Cummins Strikes As India Lose Rohit Sharma

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Pat Cummins has taken the crucial wicket of Rohit Sharma on Day 5 of the fourth and final Test match, at The Gabba in Brisbane. The hosts need nine more...

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Sunday, January 17, 2021

"Are You Detaining Me?": Kremlin Critic Flies Straight Into trouble

Pobeda flight DP936 was a few minutes into its descent towards Moscow's Vnukovo airport, where thousands of supporters of poisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were waiting to meet him on his return...

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PM To Launch 2 Metro Projects, Says "Landmark Day" For Surat, Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the ground-breaking ceremony for two Metro Rail Projects in Gujarat via video-conferencing today.

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Discounts Of Up To 3.06 Lakh On BS6 Mahindra Alturas, XUV500, Scorpio, Bolero & Marazzo This Month

Mahindra has announced benefits up to Rs. 3.06 lakh on its BS6 compliant cars that includes Marazzo, Alturas G4, XUV500 and other cars. Valid up till January 31, 2021, it includes cash discount,...

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Former India Cricketer BS Chandrasekhar Admitted To Hospital In Bengaluru

Former India cricketer BS Chandrasekhar was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Monday, Karnataka State Cricket Association spokesperson said.

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A Vintage Pic From Sharmila Tagore's Wedding To Tiger Pataudi

"Two great people...Meant for each other," wrote Saba Ali Khan

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Man Drives Car Onto Airport Runway, Says He Took A "Wrong Turn". Watch

A motorist drove his car right onto an active airport runway in Thailand, allegedly under the influence of drugs.

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Congress Calls 12-Hour Shutdown In Tripura Over Attack On State Chief

The Congressin Tripura have called a 12-hour shutdown in the state to protest the attack on top opposition leaders allegedly by BJP supporters in the state. The protest call comes just hours after...

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Tandav row: Case against makers of Amazon Prime web series in Lucknow, arrests soon, says UP Chief Minister's media adviser

Tandav row: Case against makers of Amazon Prime web series in Lucknow, arrests soon, says UP Chief Minister's media adviser

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China GDP Grows 2.3% In 2020, Slowest In More Than 4 Decades: Official

China's economy grew at the slowest pace in more than four decades last year despite a rebound after the country's coronavirus outbreak, official data showed Monday.

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Covid Concerns, No Trump: Biden Inauguration Will Be Like No Other

With war-zone-like security, no crowds and coronavirus distancing for guests, Joe Biden's swearing-in as the 46th US president will be a muted affair unlike any previous inauguration.

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Over 100 Infected With UK Coronavirus Variant At Belgian Retirement Home

More than 100 people have been infected with the UK strain of the coronavirus at a Belgian retirement home, its director told AFP on Sunday.

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Covid Concerns, No Trump: Biden Inauguration Will Be Like No Other

BJP Leader Files Case Against Actor For "Hurting Sentiments" By Meme

Senior BJP leader and former Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy has filed a police complaint against Bengali actor Saayoni Ghosh for a meme shared on Twitter, alleging that it hurt the sentiments of...

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China GDP Grows 2.3% In 2020, Slowest In More Than 4 Decades: Official

"Can Be Done": US Scientist On Biden's 100 Million Doses In 100 Days Goal

Joe Biden's goal of seeing 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine injected within his first 100 days in office is "absolutely" achievable, top US scientist Anthony Fauci said Sunday, days before he...

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Shripad Naik's Health Improving, Vital Parameters Stable, Say Doctors

Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik, who is undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) following a road accident, is doing well and his general condition is much better, an...

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BJP Leader Files Case Against Actor For "Hurting Sentiments" By Meme

Mike Pompeo Says US "Strongly Condemns" Arrest Of Kremlin Critic

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday the United States "strongly condemns" the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who was detained when returning to Russia for the first time since his...

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Parler's Website Is Back Online But App Still Not In Stores

The chief executive of social media platform Parler, popular with American right-wing users but which virtually vanished after the US Capitol riot, posted a brief message on the company's website....

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LIVE: Over 17,000 Vaccinated On Day 2 Of Covid Vaccination Drive

Over 17,000 people were vaccinated across six states on Day 2 of the nationwide coronavirus drive, the Health Ministry said Sunday evening, adding that this takes the total number of people vaccinated...

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Biden Team Lays Out Plans As Inauguration, Trump Impeachment Trial Loom

US President-elect Joe Biden's top advisors on Sunday outlined his plans to tackle the nation's multiple crises while balancing the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, as an historic inauguration week...

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"Non-Event": US Capitals See Few Protesters After Bracing For Violence

Law enforcement officers far outnumbered protesters at state capitol grounds on Sunday, as few Trump supporters who believe the president's false claim that he won the 2020 election turned out for...

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4th Test, Day 4 LIVE: Warner, Harris Put Indian Bowlers Under Pressure

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Marcus Harris and David Warner have put in a strong start for the home side on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test match, at The Gabba.

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Saturday, January 16, 2021

Fire In Parcel Van Of Malabar Express In Kerala, None Injured

A fire broke out in a parcel van of the Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Malabar Express train about 40 kms from here on Sunday, Railway sources said.

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Agra Woman Seen Assaulting Mother-In-Law On Camera, Cops File Case

Police has registered a case after a video surfaced on social media wherein a senior citizen woman was seen allegedly being assaulted by her daughter-in-law on Saturday in the Bah area of Agra.

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Renault Rolls Out Discounts Of Up To Rs. 65,000 On Duster, Triber & Kwid

Renault India is offering massive benefits of up to Rs. 65,000 on its BS6 compliant cars including Kwid, Duster and the Triber in January 2021. These offers include cash discounts, exchange bonus and...

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Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Faces Arrest As Flies Back To Russia

Arch Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny returns to Russia from Germany on Sunday, facing imminent arrest after authorities warned they would detain him for violating a sentence over alleged fraud.

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"We Share The Pain": India Condemns Attack On UN Peacekeepers In Mali

TS Tirumurti, Ambassador of India to the United Nations on Sunday condemned the attack against UN peacekeepers in Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR).

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As Probe Agency Summons Punjab Farmers' Leader, Akali Dal Slams Centre

Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu and farmers' leader Baldev Singh Sirsa are among 40 people summoned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for questioning in a case related to the banned outfit Sikhs for...

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As Probe Agency Summons Punjab Farmers' Leader, Akali Dal Slams Centre

Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu and farmers' leader Baldev Singh Sirsa are among 40 people summoned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for questioning in a case related to the banned outfit Sikhs...

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Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Faces Arrest As Flies Back To Russia

"We Share The Pain": India Condemns Attack On UN Peacekeepers In Mali

TS Tirumurti, Ambassador of India to the United Nations on Sunday condemned the attack against UN peacekeepers in Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR).

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Six Dead, 17 Injured As Bus Catches Fire In Rajasthan's Jalore

Six people were killed and 17 others sustained injuries as a bus caught fire after coming in contact with an electric wire in Maheshpur of Jalore district late on Saturday night.

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US Capitals On Edge For Armed Protests As Trump Presidency Nears End

Washington, DC, was locked down and US law enforcement officials geared up for pro-Trump marches in all 50 state capitals this weekend, erecting barriers and deploying thousands of National Guard...

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Air "Severe" in Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad For Third Day In A Row

The average air quality remained "severe" in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Faridabad and "very poor" in Gurgaon for a third day in a row, according to data issued by a government agency on...

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13-Year-Old Raped Twice By 9 In Five Days In Madhya Pradesh: Police

A 13-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped by nine men in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district twice within five days, the police have said. The sickening incident comes at a time when the Shivraj...

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US Capitals On Edge For Armed Protests As Trump Presidency Nears End

PM Modi Announces Rs 1,000 Crore "Startup India Seed Fund"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Rs 1,000-crore "Startup India Seed Fund" to support startups and help budding entrepreneurs pursue innovative ideas.

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Joe Biden Nominates Indian-American To Key US State Department Position

US President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday nominated an Indian American diplomat, who had quit the foreign service in 2018 in protest against the policies of President Donald Trump, to a key State...

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Nepali Climbers 1st To Scale K2, World's 2nd Highest Mountain, In Winter

A team of 10 Nepali summiteers climbed K2, setting a record as the first team ever to climb the world's second-highest mountain in the winter season.

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Joe Biden Nominates Indian-American To Key US State Department Position

Live: India Rolls Out Vaccination Drive, Nearly 2 Lakh Get Shots On Day 1

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the inoculation drive against...

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"Views Misinterpreted By Trinamool Colleagues": Bengal Minister

Amid speculations over his next political move, disgruntled Bengal minister Rajib Banerjee on Saturday said some of his colleagues "misinterpreted" his intention when he tried communicating the...

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Britain To Host First G7 Summit Of Biden Era In June

Britain will host a G7 summit in June, the government said Friday, announcing what will be the first face-to-face meeting of the group since the start of Joe Biden's US presidency.

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Victory Flame Marking India's Victory Over Pak In 1971 Reaches Nainital

The ''Swarnim Vijay Mashaal'' marking India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war has reached Nainital.

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4th Test, Day 3 LIVE: Hazlewood Strikes For Australia As Pujara Departs

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: After putting in a steady start, the visitors have lost the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test match, at The Gabba, in...

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Friday, January 15, 2021

China Honours "Bat Woman" As WHO Team Arrives To Probe Covid Origins

China has honoured a virologist of a controversial Wuhan-based bio-lab, which was at the centre of COVID-19 storm, as a WHO team arrived at the Chinese city to probe the origins of the coronavirus.

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US National Rifle Association Files For Bankruptcy

The National Rifle Association announced Friday it was filing for bankruptcy protection from creditors and moving to Texas, in an apparent bid to dodge a corruption probe in New York.

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"So Glad You Exist": Elon Musk's Birthday Wish For Wikipedia

Entrepreneur Elon Musk on Saturday wished a "Happy Birthday" to the online information service Wikipedia, which yesterday celebrated its 20th foundation day. "So Glad You Exist," he tweeted.

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Probe On For Covid Origin, WHO Says "We May Never Find Patient Zero"

The World Health Organization's emergency committee called Friday for globally-ramped up coronavirus sequencing studies in order to combat troubling new variants stalking the globe.

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UN Agency Predicts "Prolonged Depressed Demand" For Air Travel In 2021

The UN aviation agency on Friday predicted "prolonged depressed demand" for air travel and more financial woes for airlines, following a year of fewer flights and big losses blamed on the pandemic.

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"So Glad You Exist": Elon Musk's Birthday Wish For Wikipedia

WHO Stops Short Of Advising Proof Of COVID-19 Shots For Travel

The World Health Organization on Friday refrained from advising proof of COVID-19 vaccination or immunity as a condition for international travel, citing "critical unknowns" regarding their efficacy...

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"US Has Reason To Believe...": Pompeo Slams China Over Coronavirus Origin

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo alleged Friday there were Covid-like illnesses among staff at a Chinese virology institute in autumn 2019, casting further blame on Beijing as health experts arrived...

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WHO Meeting Urges Increased Virus Sequencing To Combat Variants

Yogi Adityanath Contributes Rs 2 Lakh For Ram Temple In Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday contributed Rs 2 lakh for the construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya as the nationwide drive to collect donations kicked off on Friday.

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Coronavirus Vaccines Explained: How The Two Shots Launching In India Work

India on Saturday will launch one of the world's biggest vaccination programmes with vaccines manufactured in the country - one developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, the other by Bharat...

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"US Has Reason To Believe...": Pompeo Slams China Over Coronavirus Origin

Retired Doctors, More Syringes: Joe Biden's Plan To Get US Vaccinated

US President-elect Joe Biden on Friday said he would order increased production of syringes and other supplies to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19 and improve upon the Trump administration...

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Trump's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low Of 29% After Capitol Siege

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to an all-time low, led by a dramatic drop in support among voters of his own party, following insurrection at the Capitol last week.

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Family Finds One Of World's Most Venomous Snakes In Their Pool. Watch

A family in Australia received an unpleasant surprise on spotting one of the world's deadliest snakes in their swimming pool.

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Live Updates: India Begins Mega Rollout Of Coronavirus Vaccine Today

One of the world's biggest coronavirus vaccine programmes will begin in India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching the vaccination drive at 10.30 am on Saturday.

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Coronavirus Vaccines Explained: How The Two Shots Launching In India Work

UN Head Warns Of "Vaccinationalism" As Global Covid Deaths Pass 2 Million

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday deplored the "heart-wrenching milestone" of the global death count from Covid-19 topping two million, and lamented the fact that "solidarity is failing"...

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UN Agency Predicts "Prolonged Depressed Demand" For Air Travel In 2021

Amarinder Singh Writes To PM, Seeks Free Covid Vaccine For Poor In Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking free COVID-19 vaccination for the poor in the state.

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At 18 Million, India Has The World's Largest Expatriates Population

India has the largest expatriates population in the world with 18 million people from the country living outside their homeland in 2020, according to a report by the United Nations, which says the...

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Nancy Pelosi For Prosecution Of Lawmakers Who May Have Helped Siege

Any members of the US Congress who helped a crowd of President Donald Trump's supporters storm the Capitol should face criminal prosecution, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on...

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4th Test, Day 2 LIVE: India Eye Early Wickets To Keep Australia In Check

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: The hosts have built on their momentum on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test match at The Gabba, in Brisbane, with Tim Paine and Cameron Green currently...

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

White House Accounts Will Be Transferred To Biden's Team: Twitter

Twitter Inc on Thursday said it will transfer institutional White House Twitter accounts to Biden administration when the U.S. President-elect swears in on January 20.

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2021 Jeep Compass Facelift Launch Date Announced

The 2021 Jeep Compass facelift will officially go on sale in India on January 27. The company, which recently unveiled the updated SUV will be announcing the prices at the time of the launch, and the...

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Viral Video Of Leopard 'Playing' With People Raises Concerns

Surprising footage that surfaced online yesterday shows a leopard approaching a group of people and playing with them.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma Bowls Medium Pace After Saini Leaves Field Injured

India vs Australia: Navdeep Saini walked off the field on the opening day of the Gabba Test due to an injury with Rohit Sharma completing his over.

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Taapsee Pannu Wanted To Try This Trend And Now She's Wondering Why

Taapsee Pannu picked an unusual spot for a photoshoot. "Still thinking why", she wrote in a hashtag

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PM Modi Greets Soldiers On Army Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted soldiers on Army Day and lauded the Indian Army, saying it is strong, brave and resolute.

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Indonesia Earthquake Flattens Hospital; Patients, Staff Trapped Inside

More than a dozen patients and staff are trapped beneath the rubble of a hospital that was flattened when a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing at least three people,...

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US Charges Professor For Failing To Disclose Ties With Chinese Government

A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who specializes in nanotechnology research was arrested on U.S. charges that he failed to disclose his ties to the Chinese government when...

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Indonesia Earthquake Flattens Hospital; Patients, Staff Trapped Inside

North Korea Shows Off Submarine-Launched Missiles After Rare Party Meet

North Korea displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a parade on Thursday night, state media reported, capping more than a week of political meetings with a...

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Taapsee Pannu Wanted To Try This Trend And Now She's Wondering Why

Taapsee Pannu picked an unusual spot for a photoshoot. "Still thinking why", she wrote in a hashtag

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