Indian news and history: February 2021

Sunday, February 28, 2021

"Thanks": Saudis 'Welcome' US Report Blaming Prince For Khashoggi Killing

A U.S. intelligence report blaming the Saudi crown prince for a critic's murder is being celebrated by some commentators in the kingdom as an effective vindication.

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Warren Buffett's 'Tone Deaf' Annual Letter Skirts Controversies

Warren Buffett's 15-page annual letter to shareholders on Saturday made mention of the pandemic that ravaged the globe in 2020 exactly once: One of his furniture companies had to close for a time...

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"Can You Hear Me?" - First Golden Globes Winner Was On Mute

Golden Globes 2021: Daniel Kaluuya's acceptance speech moment was relatable max for Twitter

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AstraZeneca Sold Its Stake In Moderna For More Than $1 Billion: Report

AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion after the U.S. biotechnology company's shares soared on the back of its coronavirus vaccine breakthrough, The Times...

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PM Modi's Message To India As He Takes First Shot Of Coronavirus Vaccine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted to say that he took first dose of coronavirus vaccine at Delhi's premier All India Institutes of Medical Sciences.

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Top US Health Body Endorses Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine

A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel voted unanimously on Sunday to recommend Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 shot for widespread use, and U.S. officials said initial...

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Top Officer Arun Kumar Singh Appointed Bihar Chief Secretary

Senior IAS officer Arun Kumar Singh was on Sunday named as the next Chief Secretary of Bihar.

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PM Modi's Message To India As He Takes First Shot Of Coronavirus Vaccine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted to say that he took first dose of coronavirus vaccine at Delhi's premier All India Institutes of Medical Sciences.

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Golden Globes 2021: Emma Corrin, Catherine O'Hara Are TV's Best Actresses

Golden Globes 2021: The bi-coastal ceremony is being hosted by Tina Fey in New York and Amy Poehler in Los Angeles

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AstraZeneca Sold Its Stake In Moderna For More Than $1 Billion: Report

Golden Globes Open With First Bi-Coastal Ceremony

Comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler opened a very unusual Golden Globes ceremony Sunday, broadcasting Hollywood's traditional awards season-opener from New York and California.

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Yemen Huthi Rebels Claim Saudi Strikes, Threaten New Attacks

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Sunday claimed missile and drone strikes that targeted neighbouring Saudi Arabia overnight and threatened more attacks, as fighting in the grinding civil war...

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Prince Harry Tells Oprah Winfrey He Worried History Would Repeat Itself

Prince Harry, who shocked Britain last year when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties, told U.S. interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had worried about history repeating itself,...

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Japanese Companies Go High-Tech In Battle Against Food Waste

Japanese companies are ramping up the use of artificial intelligence and other advanced technology to reduce waste and cut costs in the pandemic, and looking to score some sustainability points along...

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Facebook To Pay $650 Million Settlement Over US Privacy Dispute

A US federal judge has given final approval to Facebook's $650 million payment to settle a privacy dispute between the social media giant and 1.6 million users in the state of Illinois.

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India's Vaccine Net Widens Today, Hopes To Outpace Covid Spike: 10 Points

India will expand its coronavirus vaccination programme today to cover people over 60 and those over 45 who have illnesses as it hopes to rein in a growing number of more infectious virus strains and...

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US Children Could Receive Covid Vaccine By Year-End: Top Expert

The United States could start vaccinating older children against Covid-19 by the fall and younger ones by year-end or early 2022, the White House's top pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said Sunday.

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Conservatives In "Struggle For Survival" Of US, Says Trump

Former president Donald Trump told conservative supporters on Sunday that they faced "a struggle for the survival of America" as he gave his first major speech since he lost the election.

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LIVE Updates: India's Second Phase Of Covid Vaccination Begins Today

Gurugram Man Elated After PM Modi Mentions His Name On "Mann Ki Baat"

Banker by profession and nature enthusiast by passion, Mayur Shah on Sunday was rendered speechless after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his name in ''Mann Ki Baat'' address on Sunday.

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India's Vaccine Net Widens Today, Hopes To Outpace Covid Spike: 10 Points

Prince Harry Tells Oprah Winfrey He Worried History Would Repeat Itself

Golden Globes Open With First Bi-Coastal Ceremony

Saturday, February 27, 2021

New York Governor Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Second Woman

A second ex-employee of powerful New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment, charges the governor denied on Saturday.

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Gujarat Civic Polls: Voting Begins In Vadodara For 88 Seats

Polling has startedfor civic polls for 88 seats in Gujarat's Vadodara district along with 34 zila panchayat seats and 168 taluka panchayat seats. Voting began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.

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Supreme Court Will No Longer Use WhatsApp To Share Video Conference Links

The Supreme Court will no longer use WhatsApp groups to share video conference links for court hearings, the top court registry said on Saturday.

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New York Governor Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Second Woman

A second ex-employee of powerful New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment, charges the governor denied on Saturday.

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Big B Shares An Update On His Health, Writes About Undergoing A Surgery

"Medical condition... Surgery ... Can't write," Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog entry

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Rs 220 Crore In Black Money Detected After Raids On Chennai-Based Company

The Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed income of about Rs 220 crore after it raided a leading tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer based in Chennai, the Central Board of Direct Taxes...

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Revealed; Gets An All-Electric Range Of Upto 480 km

IONIQ 5's progressive design represents highlights Hyundai's 45-year journey to become a part of customer's lifestyles.

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Who Was Gangubai Kathiawadi: The Woman Alia Bhatt Will Portray In Her Latest Film

Actress Alia Bhatt will next been seen in Gangubai Kathiawadi, in which she will play the titular role. Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on the life of Gangubai Kathewali, a brothel owner in Mumbai's...

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Supreme Court Will No Longer Use WhatsApp To Share Video Conference Links

The Supreme Court will no longer use WhatsApp groups to share video conference links for court hearings, the top court registry said on Saturday.

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Voting Begins For Bypolls To 5 Municipal Wards In Delhi

Voting began on Sunday morning for the bypolls to five municipal wards in Delhi, results of which are likely to have an impact on the 2022 civic elections.

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Rs 220 Crore In Black Money Detected After Raids On Chennai-Based Company

The Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed income of about Rs 220 crore after it raided a leading tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer based in Chennai, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)...

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"No Worth To Ask For Votes": TRS's KT Rama Rao Hits Out At BJP, Congress

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi's chief KT Rama Rao on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is "trying to defame" his party. He said that both BJP and Congress "do not hold anyworth to ask for...

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Prince William Warns Social Media "Awash" With Coronavirus Vaccine Lies

Prince William has warned that anti-vaccination messages are rife on social media and urged those eligible to get jabs, following a similar appeal by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Saudi Arabia Says It Thwarted Yemeni Rebel Missile Attack Over Capital

Multiple blasts shook Riyadh on Saturday as Saudi state television reported that a missile attack launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels had been thwarted.

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Prince William Warns Social Media "Awash" With Coronavirus Vaccine Lies

Few "Very Influential People" Involved In Bengal Drugs Case: Police

The Kolkata Police have zeroed in on a few "very influential people" who were probably involved in the drug seizure case in which two BJP leaders, Rakesh Singh and Pamela Goswami, have been arrested,...

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Congress's "Past Violence" Jibe At Mamata Banerjee On 8-Phased Polls

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct the Assembly polls in...

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"Deal Firmly With Violations": Centre To States Amid Surge In Covid Cases

The Centre on Saturday advised states and UTs reporting an increase in coronavirus cases to enforce COVID-appropriate behaviour by dealing firmly with violations and ensure effective surveillance in...

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"Most Daring...": Boxer Vijender Singh's Tweet On Rahul Gandhi's "Abs"

Boxer Vijender Singh shared a photo of Rahul Gandhi commenting on the Congress MP's "abs" during his visit to Kerala, where assembly election will be held in April.

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LIVE: Covid Vaccine Capped At Rs 250 At Private Hospitals, Says Centre

Coronavirus vaccines will be capped at Rs 250 per shot at private hospitals and health centres, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. Vaccines will be free in all government hospitals and centres.

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US Authorizes Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak that has killed more than 500,000 Americans.

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"Most Daring...": Boxer Vijender Singh's Tweet On Rahul Gandhi's "Abs"

US Authorizes Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use

Friday, February 26, 2021

Review: 'Capturing Cricket' Is A Portrait Of India's Passion For Cricket

Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India Review - The film tangentially reminds us that we, as a cricketing nation, should continue to seek inspiration in the chaotic streets, the overcrowded ma...

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International Passenger Flights To Stay Banned Till March 31

The restrictions on international flights have been extended till March 31, aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA said in a statement on Saturday.

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Questioned About Liquor Prohibition In Bihar, Nitish Kumar Hits Back

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday bristled at questions being raised against his highly-touted alcohol prohibition drive following some recent instances of violation of the liquor ban.

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All On Election Duty To Get Covid Vaccine Before Voting Day: Poll Panel

Everyone on election duty for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before polling day, the Election Commission said on Friday.

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Case Likely Against Congress MLAs For "Manhandling" Himachal Governor

Himachal Pradesh Speaker Vipin Parmar is examining the Assembly rules to file an FIR or police case against the five Congress MLAs suspended for the remainder of the Budget session for allegedly...

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Questioned About Liquor Prohibition In Bihar, Nitish Kumar Hits Back

"Showed Utmost Respect To Protesting Farmers": India To UN Body

The Government has shown the utmost respect for protests by farmers and has remained engaged in dialogue with them to address their concerns pertaining to the Farm Laws, said India on Friday.

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Case Likely Against Congress MLAs For "Manhandling" Himachal Governor

Existing Covid Guidelines To Continue Till March 31: Home Ministry

The home ministry Friday said the existing COVID-19 guidelines will remain in force till March 31.

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Trinamool Forms 12-Member Committee For Bengal Polls

The Trinamool Congress on Friday announced a 12-member election committee that will look into the selection of candidates and plan a campaign for the upcoming assembly polls.

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Why Russian Diplomats Returned From North Korea On Rail Trolley

Eight Russian diplomats and family members -- the youngest of them a three-year-old girl -- have arrived home from North Korea on a hand-pushed rail trolley due to Pyongyang's coronavirus...

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Time To Assess Achievements, Failures Of UN Human Rights Council: India

India on Friday said it is time to assess the achievements and failures of the Human Rights Council and deliberate on the ways to strengthen and reform the UN organ so as to help it achieve its...

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Over 1.37 Crore COVID-19 Vaccines Doses Administered In India: Centre

With 2,84,297 vaccine doses administered to healthcare workers (HCWs) and frontline workers (FLWs) on the 42nd day of nationwide COVID-19 vaccination, the total number of vaccination crossed 1.37...

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"My Heart Is Sick": Lady Gaga Offers $500,000 For Stolen Dogs

Lady Gaga has offered half a million dollars for the safe return of her two pet dogs, saying her "heart is sick" after they were stolen at gunpoint in Hollywood.

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Saudi Says It "Completely Rejects" US Assessment On Khashoggi Murder

Saudi Arabia on Friday said it "completely rejects" a declassified US report that found that de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder.

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Woman Gang-Raped, Set On Fire By Cart Puller, His Son In UP: Police

A woman was allegedly gang-raped and later set on fire by a father-son duo after hitching a ride on their cart on the way home in Mishrikh area in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur, police said on Friday.

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PM Modi To Receive Global Energy And Environment Leadership Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award during an annual international energy conference next week.

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Prince Harry On 'The Crown', Who He Would Cast As Himself On The Show

Britain's Prince Harry said in a rare one-on-one interview that he left royal life because the British press was "destroying" his mental health, and revealed he watches "The Crown."

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Woman Gang-Raped, Set On Fire By Cart Puller, His Son In UP: Police

"My Heart Is Sick": Lady Gaga Offers $500,000 For Stolen Dogs

Lady Gaga has offered half a million dollars for the safe return of her two pet dogs, saying her "heart is sick" after they were stolen at gunpoint in Hollywood.

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"Showed Utmost Respect To Protesting Farmers": India At UN Body

PM Modi To Receive Global Energy And Environment Leadership Award

UP Orders Covid Test For People Flying In From Maharashtra, Kerala

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday directed officials to conduct rapid antigen tests for all people arriving into the state from Maharashtra and Kerala at airports, a senior official said.

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Nationwide Shutdown Against Fuel Prices Hike, Goods And Services Tax

A nationwide shutdown has been called by top traders' body - the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) - over rising fuel prices, the Goods and Services Tax and the new e-Way bill, a permit...

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Brazil To Buy 20 Million COVID-19 Vaccines From India's Bharat Biotech

Brazil's Health Ministry on Thursday signed a contract to purchase 20 million doses of Covaxin, the COVID-19 vaccine made by India's Bharat Biotech, for delivery between March and May.

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Activist Arrested In Naudeep Kaur Case Has 2 Fractures: Medical Report

A medical examination of a co-accused with activist Naudeep Kaur in a criminal case conducted by Chandigarh-based Government Medical College and Hospital has found two fractures on his hand and foot...

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Brazil To Buy 20 Million COVID-19 Vaccines From India's Bharat Biotech

As Trump Returns To Political Stage, Questions About His 2024 Win Surface

Brace yourself for Donald Trump 2.0, America. The ex-president returns from political hiatus Sunday seeking to regain control of a Republican Party that is out of power and pondering whether the...

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Biden Believes Important To Modernise Immigration System: White House

US President Joe Biden believes that it is important and long overdue to modernise the immigration system, and this includes taking steps to help ensure high skilled workers can stay in the country,...

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'Metro Man' E Sreedharan Joins BJP In Kerala

E Sreedharan, a retired engineer famous for spearheading the Delhi Metro project, has joined the BJP. The 88-year-old was welcomed in the party by Kerala BJP chief K Surendran at a meeting organised...

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Contempt Petition On Tigress Avni Killing To Be Heard In Top Court Today

A contempt petition against Maharashtra forest officials for killing a tigress in 2018 will be heard in the Supreme Court today.

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Facebook Restores News For Australian Users After Media Bargaining Deal

Facebook on Friday restored access to news for its Australian users after reaching agreement with the government on a landmark law requiring it and other tech firms to pay for journalistic content.

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Biden Calls Saudi King As US Prepares To Release Khashoggi Murder Report

President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to Saudi Arabia's defense but stressed the importance of human rights Thursday in a long-delayed first call with Saudi King Salman, the White House...

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ByteDance Agrees To $92 Million Privacy Settlement With US TikTok Users

ByteDance has agreed to a $92 million class-action settlement to settle data privacy claims from some US TikTok users, according to documents filed Thursday in US District Court in Illinois.

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EX-US Olympics Gymnastics Coach Dies By Suicide After Abuse Charges

Former US Olympics women's gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, his body found hours after he was charged with human trafficking and abuse of athletes in his care, Michigan...

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India-Pak Pact To "Provide Opportunity For Further Dialogue": UN Chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by India and Pakistan's decision to strictly observe all agreements on a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and hopes that the...

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Queen Elizabeth Says Covid Jab "Didn't Hurt At All"

Queen Elizabeth II said on Thursday that her coronavirus jab "didn't hurt at all" and urged those wary of receiving the vaccine to "think about other people".

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Live Updates: Over 1.30 Crore In India Vaccinated Against COVID-19

With 3,95,884 vaccine doses administered to healthcare workers (HCWs) and frontline workers (FLWs) on Thursday, the 41st day of nationwide COVID-19 vaccination, the total number of vaccination crossed...

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ByteDance Agrees To $92 Million Privacy Settlement With US TikTok Users

EX-US Olympics Gymnastics Coach Dies By Suicide After Abuse Charges

Former US Olympics women's gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, his body found hours after he was charged with human trafficking and abuse of athletes in his care, Michigan Attorney...

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Queen Elizabeth Says Covid Jab "Didn't Hurt At All"

Queen Elizabeth II said on Thursday that her coronavirus jab "didn't hurt at all" and urged those wary of receiving the vaccine to "think about other people".

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India-Pak Pact To "Provide Opportunity For Further Dialogue": UN Chief

Contempt Petition On Tigress Avni Killing To Be Heard In Top Court Today

A contempt petition against Maharashtra forest officials for killing a tigress in 2018 will be heard in the Supreme Court today.

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Rahul Gandhi To Address Students Of US' Cornell University On Democracy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 2 will address the students of prestigious Cornell University and interact with them on the subjects of democracy and development, the university said on...

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Joe Biden Calls Saudi King Before Release Of Khashoggi Report

US Says Khashoggi Report Will Help Bring "Accountability"

The United States on Thursday prepared to release intelligence on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that is expected to implicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying the report...

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Army Chief Says Beijing's South China Sea Strategy "Won't Work With Us"

The disengagement of armies of India and China from north and south banks of Pangong Tso is a "very good end result" and a win-win situation for both the sides, Army chief Gen MM Naravane said on...

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Watch: Fan Runs Into Stadium During Game, Virat Kohli Pulls Away

India vs England: Virat Kohli was batting when he had to step away to avoid a pitch invader on Day 1 of the 3rd Test against England.

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A $17,500 Emerald Ring Worn With A Gown - Or Jeans

High jewelry-pieces combining rare stones, breathtaking design, and extraordinary craftsmanship-have traditionally been reserved for formal occasions, but today designers are reinventing the category...

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How To Get Vaccinated Against Covid: AIIMS Chief Answers Big Questions

With news coming in of a drastic increase in numbers of Covid cases across the country, the government has opened up the vaccination process to the private sector, a process that could begin on March...

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Kidnapping Claim Of Navy Man Who was 'Burnt Alive' May Be Fiction: Police

A Navy seaman from Jharkhand who died in Maharashtra's Palghar district after allegedly being set on fire by his kidnappers had apparently concocted the whole story of abduction, police said on...

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Mass "Real World" Study Confirms Pfizer Covid Vaccine 94% Effective

The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has proven 94 percent effective in a study involving 1.2 million people in Israel, the first peer-reviewed real world research confirming the power of mass immunization...

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Kidnapping Claim Of Navy Man Who was 'Burnt Alive' May Be Fiction: Police

Gamestop Rallies Again; Some Puzzle Over Ice Cream Cone Tweet

GameStop Corp shares more than doubled in afternoon trading on Wednesday, surprising those who thought the video game retailer's stock price would stabilize after a fierce rally and steep dive that...

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Joe Biden Revokes Trump Ban On Many Green Card Applicants

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States.

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BJP, Trinamool Workers Clash During Programmes On Same Route In Kolkata

BJP and TMC woekers came to blows in the city on Wednesday during programmes by both parties on the same route in central Kolkata.

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Why Mention PM's Name 10 Times? Kamal Nath To Madhya Pradesh Governor

Taking potshots at the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, Leader of Opposition Kamal Nath on Wednesday asked what was the fear that led to the mention of Prime Minister Narendra PM Modi's name "10...

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Joe Biden Revokes Trump Ban On Many Green Card Applicants

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States.

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Australia Passes Landmark Law Requiring Tech Firms To Pay For News

Australia's parliament passed landmark legislation Thursday requiring global digital giants to pay for local news content, in a move closely watched around the world.

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US Report Likely To Blame Saudi Prince For Khashoggi Killing: Report

A declassified version of a US intelligence report expected to be released on Thursday finds that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, four...

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US Murder Suspect Cooked Victim's Heart: Report

A man accused of a triple murder in the US state of Oklahoma sliced one victim's heart from her body and cooked it with potatoes to serve to other victims before attacking them, US media reported...

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Assam Extends "Disturbed Area" Status For Another Six Months

The Assam government has extended the existing "disturbed area" status of the state for another six months from February 27 under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

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Live: India Announces Expansion Of Vaccination Drive Amid Rise In Cases

The government has asked states to speed up vaccinations for healthcare and frontline workers. From March 1, India will start vaccinating people above 60 and those older than 45 with health conditions...

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India Begins BRICS Chairship With Inaugural 3-Day-Long Sherpas' Meeting

India kicked off its BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Chairship with the inaugural three-day-long Sherpas' meeting, said Anurag Srivastava, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)...

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US Murder Suspect Cooked Victim's Heart: Report

NASA Releases Mars Landing Site Panorama Taken By Perseverance Rover

The US space agency NASA released a spectacular panoramic view on Wednesday of the landing site of the Perseverance rover on Mars.

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Srinagar-Leh Highway To Be Reopened For Regulated Traffic From Feb 28

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced that the Srinagar-Leh national highway will be reopened for vehicular traffic on February 28, officials said.

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Australia Passes Landmark Law Requiring Tech Firms To Pay For News

Australia's parliament adopted landmark legislation Thursday requiring global digital platforms to pay for showing Australian news content on their platforms.

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US Report Likely To Blame Saudi Prince For Khashoggi Killing: Report

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

US Regulators Order Deeper Inspections Of Some Plane Engines

The US aviation regulator on Tuesday ordered a deeper inspection of the engines similar to the ones on a Boeing 777 aircraft that suffered a spectacular failure over Denver days earlier.

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Air India Express Accident At Andhra Airport Due To Pilot Error: Report

A team of officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation visited the Vijayawada Airport at Gannavaram on Tuesday and conducted a preliminary investigation into the accident involving an Air...

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Indian-American Lawyer Nominated To Head Office Of Personnel Management

US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian- American lawyer and rights activist Kiran Ahuja to head the Office of Personnel Management, a federal agency that manages America's more than two million...

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BJP, Allies Won't Stake Claim In Puducherry, President's Rule Likely

The BJP and its allies will not stake claim to form government in Puducherry, sources said today, days after the Congress lost power in the union territory. Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai...

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Barack Obama Leads Recovery Wishes For "GOAT Of Golf" Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods underwent surgery after surviving a car crash on Tuesday and social media was filled with wishes for the legendary golfer.

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Viral: Aaradhya Bachchan Dancing To 'Desi Girl' At A Family Wedding

Abhishek and Aishwarya's reactions were priceless

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BJP Not To Stake Claim In Puducherry, Lt. Governor Recommends President's Rule: Sources

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies will not stake claim to form government in Puducherry, sources said today, days after the Congress lost power in the union territory. Lieutenant Governor...

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US Senators To Draft Package To "Outcompete" China, Invest In India

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has asked his Democratic colleagues to draft a legislative package to "outcompete" China, create new American jobs and invest in strategic partners and...

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Tiger Woods's Legendary Golf Career In Jeopardy After Car Crash

The amazing golf career of Tiger Woods, from two-year-old prodigy to his epic comeback 2019 Masters victory, was in jeopardy Tuesday after injuries suffered in a serious solo car crash.

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"You've Played In My Lap": Nitish Kumar Jab At Tejashwi Yadav In Assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday took a sharp jibe in the state assembly at Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, who had interrupted the Janata Dal United leader's speech in the house.

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Facebook, Twitter More Likely To Create Echo Chambers: Study

Facebook and Twitter users were more likely to interact with information disseminated by users with similar viewpoints, found a recent study.

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Probe Into Sri Lanka Attacks Finds Ex-President Should Face Charges

Sri Lanka's ex-president and his intelligence chiefs should be prosecuted for failing to prevent suicide bombings two years ago on Easter Sunday that killed 279 people, according to an investigation...

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US Senators To Draft Package To "Outcompete" China, Invest In India

"You've Played In My Lap": Nitish Kumar Jab At Tejashwi Yadav In Assembly

Barack Obama Says He Once Broke A Friend's Nose For Using Racial Slur

Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said that he once broke a schoolmate's nose after the then-friend used a racial slur during a locker room fight.

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Live Updates: India Reports 10,584 New COVID-19 Cases, 78 Deaths In A Day

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 1,10,16,434 with 10,584 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have crossed 1.07 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry...

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7 Killed As Oil Tanker Collides With Car On Yamuna Expressway In UP

Seven persons were killed after an oil tanker collided with a car near Naujheel police station on the Yamuna Expressway on Tuesday night, said an official.

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Centre Launches National Urban Digital Mission For Creating Digital Infra

The Central government Tuesday launched 'National Urban Digital Mission'' to create a digital infrastructure for cities in the country, a statement stated.

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16 Injured As Clash Erupts Between TDP, YSRCP Workers In Andhra Pradesh

Sixteen persons were injured on Tuesday after a clash erupted between workers of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Mettavalasa village of Srikakulam.

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62 Inmates Dead In Ecuador Prison Riots

At least 62 inmates died Tuesday and several were injured in riots blamed on gang rivalry at three jails in Ecuador's overcrowded prison system, authorities said.

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1,040 Militants Of 5 Outfits Surrender In Assam

Dreaded militant Ingti Kathar Songbijit and 1,039 others belonging to five outfits on Tuesday laid down arms before Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to return to the mainstream.

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Countries Must Fulfill Pre-2020 Climate Commitments: India At UN Body

India on Tuesday said that the idea of a climate action should not be to move the goal post to 2050 and countries must fulfil their pre-2020 commitments, calling on the global community to view...

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Indian Secular Front Not To Oppose AIMIM In West Bengal Assembly Polls

The newly formed Indian Secular Front (ISF) of Furfura Sharif cleric Abbas Siddiqui on Tuesday said his party will not oppose Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls.

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Wife Of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Arrested In US

The wife of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the imprisoned former leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, was arrested on Monday over her alleged involvement in international drug trafficking, the US...

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Indian-American Climate Expert Gets Key Post In US Agriculture Department

The Biden administration has appointed an Indian-American climate and energy expert, who spent three years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India, to a key position in the agriculture...

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UP Court Frames Charges Against 2 Former Ministers Under POCSO Act

A special court in Lucknow on Monday framed charges against former ministers Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Ram Achal Rajbhar and others in a case registered under the POCSO Act and provisions of the IPC.

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Wife Of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Arrested In US

'Bigg Boss 14': Pics From Rubina's Homecoming, Abhinav By Her Side

"Celebrations with my people," wrote Rubina Dilaik

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Mira Rajput Reveals She Has A Crush On This Celeb. No, It Isn't Shahid

Here's a hint: He is a cricketer

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Labourer, 4 Others Find 2 Diamonds In Madhya Pradesh Mine

A labourer and his partners have found a 7.94 carat diamond and another 1.93 carat one in a village in Panna in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, an official said.

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WHO Slams Rich Countries For Hogging Covid Vaccines

The World Health Organization on Monday blasted wealthy countries for not only hogging Covid vaccines but in doing so, hindering the pathway for poorer nations to get them too.

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1st Shipment From India Under COVAX Likely This Week: WHO Chief Scientist

The first shipment from India under COVAX, the global initiative to ensure rapid and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all countries, is likely to roll out this week, WHO Chief Scientist...

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Delhi Government Pays Rs 26 Crore To 2,221 Riot Victims: Report

The Delhi government has so far disbursed compensation of over Rs 26 crore to 2,221 victims of last year''s northeast Delhi riots, official sources said on Monday.

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US Supreme Court Allows Release Of Trump Tax Records To Prosecutors

The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the release of Donald Trump's tax records to criminal prosecutors, rejecting a last-ditch bid by the former president's lawyers to keep them secret.

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NASA Releases First Audio From Mars, Video Of Landing

The US space agency NASA on Monday released the first video of the landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars.

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"Closely Following Reports Of India, China Troop Disengagement": US

The US has said it is closely following reports of troop disengagement between India and China and continues to monitor the situation.

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Biden Orders Flags At Half Mast To Mark Half Million Covid Deaths In US

Joe Biden on Monday will order flags on all US federal buildings to be lowered to half mast in commemoration of the imminent half million mark in the country's death count from Covid-19, the White...

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US Imposes Sanctions On Two More Myanmar Junta Leaders

The United States on Monday announced sanctions against two more leaders of Myanmar's junta and warned of further action as hundreds of thousands defiantly rallied for the restoration of the nation's...

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Opinion: For Metroman Sreedharan, Modi-Shah Break A Key Rule

The 75-year rule was not made by the BJP through any institutional process. It was the result of one man's fiat. And at that time, it was the easiest way to retire a lot of senior people who might...

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Boy,14, Gets "Heartfelt" Letter Of Thanks From PM For Stencil Portrait

A 14-year-old Indian body in the UAE is over the moon after Prime Minister Narendra wrote him a ''heartfelt'' letter of thanks for a painting of himself by the teenager, according to a media report...

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US Imposes Sanctions On Two More Myanmar Junta Leaders

Live Updates: India's Active COVID-19 Cases Cross 1.5-Lakh Mark Again

Active COVID-19 cases in India rose for the fifth consecutive day and went past the 1.5 lakh mark again after a gap of 17 days, according to Union Health Ministry data on Monday, as the total...

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1st Pfizer-BionTech Vaccine Dose Cuts Transmission: UK Studies

Data from two separate studies published in the UK on Monday, one in England and another in Scotland, have shown vaccines against Covid-19 are effective in cutting disease transmission and...

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Union Minister Shripad Naik To Be Discharged From Hospital On Feb 24

Union Minister Shripad Naik will be discharged from a hospital in Goa's Bambolim on February 24.

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Boy,14, Gets "Heartfelt" Letter Of Thanks From PM For Stencil Portrait

A 14-year-old Indian body in the UAE is over the moon after Prime Minister Narendra wrote him a ''heartfelt'' letter of thanks for a painting of himself by the teenager, according to a media report on...

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"Closely Following Reports Of India, China Troop Disengagement": US

The US has said it is closely following reports of troop disengagement between India and China and continues to monitor the situation.

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Sunday, February 21, 2021

Pfizer Shot Results Show Vaccination Can Stop Covid Spread: Israeli Study

The Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE Covid-19 vaccine appeared to stop the vast majority of recipients in Israel becoming infected, providing the first real-world indication that the immunization will...

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Britain's Next Answer To Covid Is To Prepare To Live With It

Britain's success at vaccinating faster than anywhere else in Europe is putting pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to figure out what comes next.

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2021 Tata Safari: Price Expectation

The new Tata Safari is all set to be launched in India on January 22, 2021. We take you through what to expect from Tata Motors flagship SUV, in terms of pricing.

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'Bigg Boss 14': What Rubina Dilaik Posted After Winning The Show

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina Dilaik won the show after staying in the house for over 140 days

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Man Arrested For Killing Uncle Over Monetary Dispute In Delhi: Police

A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his uncle near his house in Dwarka over a monetary dispute, police said on Sunday.

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Crowd Gathering Doesn't Lead To Revocation Of Laws: Agriculture Minister

Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday reiterated that the Centre was ready to talk to the farmers protesting against the new agriculture laws, and said that mere gathering of crowd does not...

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Girl Attacked With Acid In UP, Accused Arrested In 6 Hours

A girl in western Uttar Pradesh's Hapur distruct, 86 km from Delhi, was attacked with acid inside her home. The incident took place last night. She is in a serious condition and is admitted to a...

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42% Voter Turnout In Gujarat Civic Body Polls

Elections to six municipal corporations in Gujarat were conducted in a peaceful manner amid tight security and adherence to COVID-19 norms on Sunday, in which average voter turnout of around 42 per...

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Madhya Pradesh Minister Climbs Atop 50-Foot High Swing For Phone Signal

A photograph and a video of a Madhya Pradesh minister sitting atop a 50-foot high swing in Ashok Nagar district to get a robust signal on his cellphone network led to a plethora of memes and jokes...

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US Aviation Body Orders Extra Inspections Of Some Boeing 777s

The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered extra inspections Sunday of some Boeing 777 passenger jets, after a United Airlines flight suffered engine failure a day earlier, scattering debris...

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Farooq Abdullah Advocates Dialogue With Pak To End Terrorism In J&K

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday advocated dialogue with Pakistan to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, saying friendship holds the key to development in the region.

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"DMK Is Anti-Hindu, Must Defeat It": BJP's Tejasvi Surya In Tamil Nadu

Calling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) "anti-Hindu", BJP Yuva Morcha chief Tejasvi Surya on Sunday requested people to defeat MK Stalin's party in Tamil Nadu while stating that "only BJP respects...

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US Nears 5 Lakh Coronavirus Deaths; "It's Terrible," Says Top Expert

The United States was on the brink Sunday of the grim milestone of 500,000 Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the nation's top virus expert warned a semblance of normalcy may...

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Madhya Pradesh Minister Climbs Atop 50-Foot High Swing For Phone Signal

"DMK Is Anti-Hindu, Must Defeat It": BJP's Tejasvi Surya In Tamil Nadu

Calling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) "anti-Hindu", BJP Yuva Morcha chief Tejasvi Surya on Sunday requested people to defeat MK Stalin's party in Tamil Nadu while stating that "only BJP respects and...

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3 Killed, 2 Injured In Shooting At Gun Store In US

Three people were killed and two were injured in a shooting at a gun store in Louisiana in the US on Saturday (local time).

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US Communicating With Iran Over Detained Americans, Says White House

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday the United States had begun to communicate with Iran over the country's detention of American citizens, calling the matter a...

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Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express Skips Andheri Halt, Probe Ordered

An inquiry was ordered by the Western Railway after Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express moved past Andheri on Sunday without halting at the scheduled halt.

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Australia Starts COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, PM Receives First Dose

Australia launched its public rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine Monday amid protests over the campaign, including a vocal show of opposition by crowds at the final of the Australian Open.

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"We're Going To Beat Covid": Biden After Visiting Pfizer Vaccine Plant

After visiting the Pfizer manufacturing plant in Michigan, US President Joe Biden on Sunday (local time) thanked the company's workers for their tireless efforts and said because of their hard work...

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Gujarat Civic Polls: Vijay Rupani Tests Negative For COVID-19, Casts Vote

Days after he was found infected with coronavirus, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday tested negative for the infection, following which he cast his vote for the municipal corporation...

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Updates: 14,264 New Coronavirus Cases In India, Total At 1.09 Crore

Daily COVID-19 cases in India registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day with the country recording 14,264 new cases, taking the total tally to 1,09,91,651, according to Union Health...

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UN Nuclear Chief Says, "Temporary Solution" Found Ahead Of Iran Deadline

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Sunday he had negotiated a "temporary solution" after two days of talks with Iranian officials to allow the agency to continue its inspections work in the...

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Saturday, February 20, 2021

Sara, Kiara, Parineeti, Rakul And Karan At Manish Malhotra's House Party

Sara Ali Khan attended the party in a white dress, which she paired with a sling bag and yellow flat sandals

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India-China Military Talks End, Next Phase Of Disengagement Discussed

India and China have concluded the tenth round of military talks, which began yesterday morning after 10 AM and lasted for about 16 hours. The talks come as the two neighbouring countries completed...

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Facebook Takes Down Main Page Of Myanmar Military

Facebook on Sunday deleted the main page of the Myanmar military under it standards prohibiting the incitement of violence, the company said, a day after two protesters were killed when police opened...

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Arms Smuggling Gang Busted In Indore, 5 Arrested With 51 Firearms

Indore Crime Branch busted an arms smuggling gang and arrested five accused with 51 firearms on Saturday.

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Large Debris Over US City As Plane Suffers Engine Failure Mid-Air

Massive debris rained from the sky Saturday over the US city of Denver as an aeroplane experiencing engine failure was forced to return to the city's airport, officials said.

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Facebook Takes Down Main Page Of Myanmar Military

Large Debris Over US City As Plane Suffers Engine Failure Mid-Air

Kuwait Bans Entry For Non-Citizens As Part Of Covid Restrictions

Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced it was extending an entry ban for non-Kuwaiti citizens until further notice as part of coronavirus restriction measures, it said on Twitter.

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BJP Wants "Double Engine Government" In Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee

Senior TMC leader and MP, Abhishek Banerjee, on Saturday criticised the BJP's slogan of "double engine government" (same party rule in centre as well as state) in poll-bound West Bengal, alleging that...

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AAP Claims Civic Bodies Seeking 10% Brokerage From MP-MLA Funds

The AAP on Saturday claimed that the BJP-ruled MCD is seeking 10 per cent brokerage from the MP-MLA funds.

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Bengal BJP Youth Leader A Drug Addict, Say Cops, Citing Father: Report

The father of Pamela Goswami, the flamboyant youth wing leader of the BJP arrested for alleged possession of cocaine, had told Kolkata police she had become a drug addict under the influence of a...

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"Use Of Lethal Force Unacceptable": UN Amid Anti-Coup Protests In Myanmar

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the "use of lethal force" in Myanmar after two people were killed on Saturday when security forces opened fire on protesters in Mandalay, the country's...

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"Not Just A Texas Issue": Power Restored As Biden Faces 1st Big Crisis

Texas authorities have restored power statewide bringing relief after days of unprecedentedly frigid temperatures, but millions were still struggling Saturday without safe, drinkable water.

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Russia Reports "World's First Case" Of Transmission Of Bird Flu To Humans

Russia said Saturday that its scientists had detected the world's first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu from birds to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization.

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What Trump Will Talk About At His First Major Post-White House Speech

Former US president Donald Trump will give a speech later this month to a gathering of political conservatives in Orlando, Florida, a source familiar with the plans said Saturday, his first extended...

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Greek Ex-National Theatre Chief Arrested Over Rape Allegations: Report

The former artistic director of Greece's national theatre was arrested on Saturday over allegations of rape against minors, amid a belated #MeToo awakening.

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"Condemn Use Of Lethal Force" in Myanmar: UN Chief

Two Killed In Myanmar's Mandalay City After Cops Fire Amid Protests

Two people were killed in Myanmar's second city Mandalay on Saturday when police and soldiers fired to disperse protests against a Feb. 1 military coup, emergency workers said, the bloodiest day in...

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Pfizer Vaccine 95.8% Effective Against COVID-19: Israel Health Ministry

Israel's health ministry said Saturday recent data from its aggressive coronavirus vaccination campaign showed two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab were nearly 96 percent effective against infection.

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Texas Restores Power But Still Struggling Without Water

Updates: Over 1.08 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered, Says Centre

A total of 1.08 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered till now with 1.86 lakh jabs given on Saturday, the Union Health Ministry said.

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Britain To Offer All Adults A COVID-19 Vaccine By End Of July: PM

All adults in Britain will be offered a first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday ahead of a planned announcement on the cautious reopening of...

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Unnao Deaths: Two Accused Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody

The two people arrested in connection with the death of two teenage girls at an Unnao village were sent to 14-days judicial custody by a court on Saturday.

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Delhi Recorded Fewer Crimes Against Women In 2020 Than In 2019: Police

Crimes against women declined significantly in the national capital in 2020 and the rate of solving such cases went up in comparison with 2019, Delhi Police said on Friday.

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Mission Indradhanush 3.0 To Focus On Children, Women Who Missed Vaccines

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 with a focus on children and pregnant women who missed their vaccine doses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ahead Of Crucial Poll, BJP Ally Joins Tripura Royal, Seeks Separate State

Two years after he left the Congress over differences with the party on the issues of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Tripura royal Pradyot Manikya Deb...

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Facebook Has "Tentatively Friended Us Again": Australia

Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.

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Google To Evaluate Executive Performance On Diversity, Inclusion

Alphabet Inc's Google will evaluate the performance of its vice presidents and above on team diversity and inclusion starting this year, the company said on Friday in one of several responses to...

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Joe Biden's Indian-American Pick To Lead Budget In Political Peril

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced Friday he will oppose the confirmation of Neera Tanden, Joe Biden's pick to lead the budget at the White House, potentially sinking her chances in a setback...

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Texas Residents Queue For Drinking Water After Deadly Winter Storm

Frustrated Texans queued for hours for safe drinking water Friday, after an unprecedented and deadly "polar plunge" burst pipes and left millions in the US state shivering without power or clean water...

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"BJP Always Holds Victim Responsible For Rape": Rahul Gandhi

Citing a media report on a brutal assault on a woman in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the BJP always holds the victim responsible for rape and shows laxity in...

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After India, China Disengagement At Pangong, Next Round Of Talks Today

Senior commanders of Indian and Chinese armies will hold a fresh round of high-level talks today to take forward the disengagement process after both sides completed withdrawal of troops and military...

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BJP Youth Leader Arrested In Bengal Allegedly For Carrying 100 gm Cocaine

A BJP youth leader was arrested Friday evening in Bengal's Kolkata for allegedly carrying 100 gm cocaine.

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Mamata Banerjee Likely To Skip Today's NITI Aayog Meeting: Report

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the Niti Aayog's governing council meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, sources said on Friday.

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Kim Kardashian Files For Divorce From Kanye West

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage, her publicist told AFP Friday.

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Joe Biden's Indian-American Pick To Lead Budget In Political Peril

Bitcoin Market Hits $1 Trillion In Value

Bitcoin hit a new record high on Friday and surpassed $1 trillion in market capitalisation, while European and US equities also pushed higher.

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Mars Rover Beams Back Spectacular New Images

NASA on Friday released stunning new photographs from Perseverance, including one of the rover being gently lowered to the surface of Mars by a set of cables, the first time such a view has been...

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Mars Rover Beams Back Spectacular New Images

BJP Youth Leader Arrested In Bengal For Allegedly Carrying 100 gm Cocaine

A BJP youth leader was arrested Friday evening in Bengal's Kolkata for allegedly carrying 100 gm cocaine.

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Facebook Blocks Medical Data Information Shared By Apps

Facebook has started blocking sensitive health information that third-party apps had been sharing with the social network in violation of its own rules, said New York officials who investigated the...

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Latest News Live Updates: India Records 13,193 New COVID-19 Cases

Daily new cases of COVID-19 in the country climbed to over 13,000 after 19 days taking India's tally of cases to 1,09,63,394, with experts attributing the rise to increased economic activity and...

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Hyderabad Police Rescues 3-Year-Old Kidnapped Boy From Maharashtra

Hyderabad Police has rescued a 3-year-old boy from the clutches of a kidnapper who had taken shelter in a village in Maharashtra.

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8-Year-Old Boy Tortured By Stepmother, Rescued By Delhi Women's Panel

The Delhi Commission for Women has rescued an 8-year-old boy who was being tortured by his stepmother, it said in a statement on Friday.

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"On Track To Have Enough Vaccine For Americans By July End": Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Friday secured a commitment from Pfizer Inc to double the COVID-19 vaccine it churns out in the coming weeks, putting his goal to fill the country's inoculation stockpile by...

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Russian Foreign Minister To Visit India Soon: Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accepted the invitation to visit India as part of the high-level exchanges planned between the two...

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Covid Mutations Found In Maharashtra, Need More Tests: Scientist To NDTV

Several cases of coronavirus mutation have been observed in Maharashtra, a senior scientist told NDTV today, underscoring that they are yet to observe behaviour - including how fast or slow it...

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It's So Cold In US That Calves' Ears Are Falling Off

In Arkansas, ranchers are fitting pantyhose over the heads of calves in a desperate attempt to keep them warm. In Montana, they've been duct-taping calves' ears to their necks to stop them from...

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US Secretary Of State Blinken Rallies 'Quad' To Counter Assertive China

New US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held his first virtual meeting since President Joe Biden's election with counterparts from Japan, India and Australia, showing support for the so-called...

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Joe Biden Salutes "Historic" Perseverance Landing On Mars

US President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed the "historic" landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars as proof of the power of science and "American ingenuity."

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"Looking Forward To Play In Yellow Jersey": Pujara On Being Picked By CSK

Chennai Super Kings roped in Cheteshwar Pujara for his base price of Rs 50 lakh at the IPL 2021 player auction on Thursday.

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Joe Biden Salutes "Historic" Perseverance Landing On Mars

US President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed the "historic" landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars as proof of the power of science and "American ingenuity."

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China Admits 5 Officers, Soldiers Killed In Galwan Clash With India

Five Chinese military officers and soldiers were killed in last year's Galwan Valley clash in eastern Ladakh with the Indian Army, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) officially acknowledged for the...

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Correcting Historical Mistake Of Neglecting Assam: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday he is correcting the "historical mistake" committed by governments since Independence of neglecting Assam, as he gifted a bouquet of development...

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Congress, Left Parties To Hold Joint Rally In Kolkata On February 28

Congress and the Left parties will hold a joint election rally on February 28 at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, informed Congress West Bengal in-charge Jitin Prasada on Thursday.

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China Admits 5 Officers, Soldiers Killed In Galwan Clash With India

Review: 'Drishyam 2' Is Disappointingly Tepid

Drishyam 2 Review: Mohanlal is flawless yet again as the husband/father who will stake his all to keep the police at bay. The other actors in the cast, especially Murali Gopi, pull their weight...

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Visit By Envoys Was To Enable Them To See J&K's Development: Ministry

The visit by 24 foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir was aimed at enabling them to witness the union territory's march on the path of inclusive development and the dynamism in the grassroots democratic...

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Blog: Jat Farmer Anger Could In Fact Help Modi, Not Hurt Him

Punjab has shown the BJP what it thinks of the new farm laws - the party has been routed in municipal elections in the state, losing even in the pockets where it has sitting MLAs. And, remember, these...

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Change Is Visible In Jammu and Kashmir: Eritrean Envoy

"Change is visible in Jammu and Kashmir," said one of the 24 foreign envoys who visited the Union territory, during an interaction with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhawan on Thursday.

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One Dead, Over Dozen Injured After Bus Overturns In Madhya Pradesh

A person died while over 12 suffered injuries after the bus they were travelling in lost control and overturned in Bamhani area of Mandla district on Thursday.

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Joe Biden To Debut At G7; Vaccines, Economy And China In Focus

Joe Biden will attend his first meeting as U.S. president with Group of Seven leaders on Friday to discuss plans to defeat the novel coronavirus, reopen the battered world economy and counter the...

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Blog: Jat Farmer Anger Could In Fact Help Modi, Not Hurt Him

Punjab has shown the BJP what it thinks of the new farm laws - the party has been routed in municipal elections in the state, losing even in the pockets where it has sitting MLAs. And, remember,...

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AstraZeneca Faces Resistance In Europe After Health Workers Fall Sick

Health authorities in some European countries are facing resistance to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after side-effects led hospital staff and other front-line workers to call in sick, putting extra...

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Palaniswami Attacks Stalin, Says Chief Minister's Post Not Sold In Shops

Hitting out at DMK President MK Stalin for his Chief Ministerial aspirations, incumbent K Palaniswami on Thursday wondered if the post was something that could be purchased from a shop and said it has...

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Joe Biden To Debut At G7; Vaccines, Economy And China In Focus

US Offers To Meet Iran Over Nuclear Deal

US President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday offered talks with Iran led by European allies and reversed two largely symbolic steps against Tehran imposed by Donald Trump, as it sought to...

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Latest News Live Updates: 12,881 New COVID-19 Cases In India

India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,09,50,201 with 12,881 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have surged to 1,06,56,845, according to Union Health Ministry data updated...

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Afghan Man Arrested For Using Cancelled Ticket To Enter Airport: Report

An Afghan national has been apprehended by CISF personnel at the Delhi airport for allegedly using a "cancelled" ticket to enter the terminal, official sources said on Thursday.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Satellite Pics Show 500 Oil Tankers Destroyed On Afghanistan-Iran Border

High resolution satellite imagery shows the impact of a massive fire that engulfed hundreds of trucks on February 13 at Afghanistan's Islam Qala, a key border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran's...

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2 Girls, Cousins, Found Dead In UP Field, Bodies Tied Up, Third Critical

Two girls were found dead in a field in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao last evening, the police said today, adding that a third girl found with them is critical in hospital.

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Satellite Pics Show 500 Oil Tankers Destroyed On Afghanistan-Iran Border

Watch: How Woman Escaped Being Crushed Under Moving Train In Haryana

A woman escaped being run over by a train yesterday simply by lying low on the track as the carriages passed above her. The incident took place in Rohtak district of Haryana and was witnessed by...

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"India A Critical Partner": Pentagon Ahead Of Quad Ministers' Meet Today

India is a critical partner, especially when one considers all the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon said on the eve of the first Quad ministerial meeting under the Biden...

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No Electricity, No Water As Texas Shivers With More Dark Days Ahead

Texas officials warned of "disasters within the disaster" of historic cold weather that left millions without heat for a third day on Wednesday, telling residents to prepare for energy to not return...

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"Stop Vaccine Nationalism, Encourage Internationalism": S Jaishankar

India, which has shipped 'Made In India'' COVID-19 vaccines to 25 countries, on Wednesday appealed the international community to stop "vaccine nationalism" and actively encourage "internationalism",...

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Not True: South Africa Denies Serum Institute Asked To Take Back Doses

South Africa plans to share 1 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with other African countries, a senior official said, as the government confirmed the first shots from rival Johnson & Johnson...

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Encourage Students To Take Online Exam On "Cow Science": UGC

The University Grants Commission has asked vice chancellors of varsities across the country to "encourage" students to take an online voluntary national-level exam to test their knowledge on ''gau...

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"Facebook Was Wrong," Says Australia On Dramatic News Content Blackout

Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook Inc pages on Thursday after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise and dramatic escalation of a dispute with the...

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"Facebook Was Wrong," Says Australia On Dramatic News Content Blackout

Not True: South Africa Denies Serum Institute Asked To Take Back Doses

South Africa Launches Covid Vaccination Programme With Johnson & Johnson

South Africa launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive on Wednesday, battling to tame a more infectious variant of the coronavirus with a roll-out of the Johnson & Johnson shot for the first time...

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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Assam

An earthquake measuring 4.7 shook Sonitpur district of Assam and Guwahati at 5.54 pm on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

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Bengal Assembly Polls: Prosenjit Chatterjee Denies Rumours Of Joining BJP

Bengali film icon Prosenjit Chatterjee on Wednesday scorched rumours of his joining BJP, while his colleague in the industry Yash Dasgupta and several other actors joined the saffron camp before the...

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"I Forgive...": Rahul Gandhi When Asked About His Father's Killers

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he felt "tremendous pain but no anger" to those who assassinated his father - former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi - and that he "forgave" them

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Russia Rejects Calls From Europe Court To Release Alexei Navalny

Europe's rights court told Russia on Wednesday to release jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny out of concern for his life, but Moscow swiftly rejected the call.

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Rupees 5 Lakh For 3 People Who Saved Lives In Madhya Pradesh Bus Tragedy

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday announced rewards of Rs 5 lakh each for three persons including a young woman who saved lives after a bus fell into a canal in Sidhi...

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Shivraj Chouhan Suspends 4 Officials After Bus Tragedy In Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday night suspended the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Sidhi district and three officials of the MP Road Development Corporation...

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Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino Demolished In Atlantic City

The former jewel in the crown of Donald Trump's bankrupted Atlantic City casino empire was demolished Wednesday with 3,000 sticks of dynamite.

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Does Modi Government Still Believe Farm Laws Are Popular: P Chidambaram

After the Congress's victory in Punjab municipal elections, senior party leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday asked whether the Modi government still believed that farm laws are popular and only a small...

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Updates: India To Gift 2 Lakh Doses Of Covid Vaccine To UN Peacekeepers

India on Wednesday announced that it will gift 2,00,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to United Nations peacekeepers.

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Emergency Services Affected In Australia Due To Facebook Ban Internet

Several Australian emergency services reported being hit by Facebook's ban on sharing news content in the country Thursday, with pages that carry warnings about Covid outbreaks, bushfires and cyclones...

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

In Government Vs Twitter, Made-In-India Koo Gains 900,000 Users In 5 Days

An Indian alternative to Twitter Inc. is experiencing a surge in popularity after the US microblogging site clashed with the government, a sign of the growing political challenges for social media...

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Srinagar Temple, Shut Due To Terrorism For 31 Years, Reopens

A temple in Srinagar, which closed its doors for devotees 31 years ago due to militancy and outmigration of Hindus, was reopened on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami.

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Amid Farmers' Protest, Results Of Punjab Local Body Polls Today

Counting of votes polled in the elections to Punjab's 109 municipal councils and nagar panchayats and seven municipal corporations began this morning. The polls, held on February 14, saw 71.39 per...

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In Government Vs Twitter, Made-In-India Koo Gains 900,000 Users In 5 Days

"His Sword Dancing Motivated Protesters": Red Fort Case Accused Arrested

Maninder Singh, one of the most wanted people in the Red Fort violence that took place on January 26, has been arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell.

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He Lost 50 Kgs, Became A Model In His 50s. Here's What Inspired Him

Model Dinesh Mohan has opened up about his inspirational weight loss journey in an interview with Humans of Bombay.

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Live Updates: Counting Of Votes Underway For Punjab Municipal Polls

Counting of votes has begun for Punjab Municipal elections. Polling for the 2,302-ward 2,302 wards of the eight municipal corporations, 109 municipal councils and nagar panchayats were held on...

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Virat Kohli's Expression During Chennai Test Inspires A Ton Of Memes

Team India thrashed England by 317 runs in the second Test match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday - a series-levelling win that unleashed a flood of memes and jokes on social media....

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Millions Struggle Without Power As Deadly Winter Storm Grips US

Millions were left without power as a winter storm gripped the southern and central United States Tuesday with record-low temperatures in ill-prepared areas, and a tornado claiming three lives.

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"Whatever Was Done Was A Sacred Duty": Kiran Bedi's Farewell Note

Kiran Bedi thanked the government for a "life time experience" as the Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry, after she was removed from the top post last night amid a crisis in the ruling Congress...

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Kim Jong Un's Wife Reappears After Unusual 1-Year Absence

The wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first public appearance in a year, ending an unusual absence that stoked speculation about her condition.

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Virat Kohli's Expression During Chennai Test Inspires A Ton Of Memes

Kiran Bedi Thanks Government For "Life Time Experience" In Puducherry

Foreign Envoys On 2-Day J&K Visit From Today, To Meet Lt Governor

Envoys from Europe and Africa will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to assess the development work and the security situation in the union territory, especially after the successful completion of...

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Kim Jong Un's Wife Reappears After Unusual 1-Year Absence

The wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first public appearance in a year, ending an unusual absence that stoked speculation about her condition.

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Joe Biden Says Vaccines Available For All Americans By End July

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that all Americans will have access to Covid-19 vaccines before August.

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Joe Biden Says Vaccines Available For All Americans By End July

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that all Americans will have access to Covid-19 vaccines before August.

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Navya Responds To Troll Who Asked "What Work Does Shweta Bachchan Do?"

Adding a smiley, Navya Naveli responded to the troll with a list of titles for Shweta Bachchan

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Dubai Ruler's Daughter Says She's Being Held "Hostage"

The daughter of Dubai's ruler says she is being held captive and fears for her life after a foiled attempt to flee, according to footage broadcast on Tuesday.

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Comet From Edge Of Solar System Killed Dinosaurs: Study

Sixty-six million years ago, a huge celestial object struck off the coast of what is now Mexico, triggering a catastrophic "impact winter" that eventually wiped out three-quarters of life on Earth,...

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Trump Asks US Republicans To Dump "Sullen" Senate Leader Mitch McConnell

Former US President Donald Trump urged Republican senators Tuesday to dump Mitch McConnell as their leader in the Senate following his withering criticism of the former US president after his...

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Live Updates: Over 87 Lakh COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In India

Over 87 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in India so far, informed the Union Health Ministry. "We have administered over 87,40,000 vaccine doses. Out of this, 85,70,000 are first...

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Comet From Edge Of Solar System Killed Dinosaurs: Study

Monday, February 15, 2021

Russia 'Interested' In Elon Musk-Putin Conversation

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was interested in tech billionaire Elon Musk's proposal that the two men chat on the audio chat app Clubhouse.

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Exclusive: Tata Tiago, Tigor CNG Variants Spotted Testing

We have exclusive images of the CNG-powered Tiago hatchback and Tigor sedan. Both cars are expected to be launched in India soon.

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Deepika Padukone Dances With Her "Alter Egos" Like No One's Watching

Deepika's post left her husband, actor Ranveer Singh, in splits

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Lawyer Nikita Jacob's Petition For Protection From Arrest In Court Today

A day after Delhi Police issued arrest warrants against activists Nikita Jacob and Shantanu Muluk in the case involving an online document, or a "toolkit", shared by teen climate campaigner Greta...

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Australian PM Apologises After Woman Alleges She Was Raped In Parliament

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Tuesday to a woman who alleged she was raped in the country's parliament by an unnamed colleague, and promised a thorough investigation into the...

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"Educated Man Won't Rape": South Africa Minister Criticised For Comment

South Africa's education minister Angie Motshekga came under fire on Monday for saying that educated men do not commit rape, as the country struggles to grapple with a scourge of violence against...

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Saudi Arabia Adds Pressure On Firms To Move To Riyadh, Challenges Dubai

Saudi Arabia is increasing pressure on international firms to shift their Middle East hubs to the kingdom, posing a direct challenge to neighboring Dubai as a regional rivalry heats up.

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Happy Basant Panchami: Wishes, Messages To Share On Saraswati Puja

Happy Basant Panchami 2021: Today is Basant Panchami, a day dedicated to Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Here are wishes, images, messages, greetings cards, SMS, WhatsApp Status,...

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Malaysia To Get First Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines On February 21

Malaysia will get its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines produced by U.S. and German drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech on Feb. 21, and kick off its inoculation drive five days after that, Prime Minister...

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NASA's Pursuit Of Flying A Helicopter On Mars For First Time

More than a century after the first powered flight on Earth, NASA intends to prove it's possible to replicate the feat on another world.

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Amid Backlash, BJP MP Likens Activist Disha Ravi To Kasab, Burhan Wani

Three-time BJP MP PC Mohan has likened Disha Ravi, a 21-year-old climate activist who was arrested in the ''Toolkit'' document case related to the farmers' protest, to terrorists -- Ajmal Kasab and...

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UK's Prince Harry, Meghan To Appear In Oprah Interview After Royal Split

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan will break their silence in their first interview since they quit Britain's royal family when they sit down with Oprah Winfrey next month.

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UK's Prince Harry, Meghan To Appear In Oprah Interview After Royal Split

Amid Backlash, BJP MP Likens Activist Disha Ravi To Kasab, Burhan Wani

Cold Snap Leaves 8 Million In Texas, Mexico Without Power

A rare deep freeze in Texas that raised demand for power forced the state's electric grid operator on Monday to impose rotating blackouts, leaving 4 million customers without power even as...

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Kamala Harris, France's Emmanuel Macron Talk Covid, Climate Change

Kamala Harris spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss topics including the pandemic and climate change, in a rare phone call between a US vice president and a foreign leader.

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200 Indian-Origin People On Leadership Positions In 15 Countries: Report

More than 200 Indian origin persons occupy leadership positions in as many as 15 countries including the United States and United Kingdom. Of these, 60 hold Cabinet ranks, according to the first of...

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"Not One Death Reported Due To COVID-19 Vaccination": Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said no death had been reported due to COVID-19 vaccination and no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 188 districts of the country in the last...

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Cold Snap Leaves 8 Million In Texas, Mexico Without Power

UP Police Join "Pawri" Meme Fest With A Tweet On Late-Night Parties

The Uttar Pradesh Police has joined the "pawri ho rahi hai" meme fest on social media as it asked the public to inform them on the emergency 112 number should any late night parties disturb them.

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MS Dhoni, Sakshi And Friends Dazzle In Ethnic Indian Wear. See Pic

Sakshi Dhoni on Monday took to Instagram to share a group picture with husband MS Dhoni, singer and actor Jassie Gill and some other friends.

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Updates: AstraZeneca Covid Jabs Cleared By WHO For Global Distribution

The World Health Organization on Monday approved the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca, in a boost for poorer countries where millions of doses are set to be distributed. While inoculation...

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War Veteran Retired Major General BK Mahapatra Dies In Odisha

Major General (retired) Basant Kumar Mahapatra, who had participated in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, died at a hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, family sources said. He was 87.

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Sunday, February 14, 2021

Maharashtra Reports 4,092 New Coronavirus Cases, 40 Deaths In 24 Hours

Maharashtra recorded 4,092 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, which took the state's infection tally to 20,64,278, while 40 deaths pushed the toll to 51,529, the health department said.

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Why Oil Companies Are Eyeing Spot Crude From Africa, North America

Spot crude imports into the world's third-largest oil market will rise by 10 per cent to 15 per cent this year from 2020, according to industry consultant Facts Global Energy

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2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: Dream Start For England As Rohit, Pujara Depart

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: The hosts will be aiming to add more runs to the scoreboard on Day 3 and set a strong target for the visitors, in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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Fresh Controversy Over Yuvraj Singh Remarks On Yuzvendra Chahal

Eight months after Yuvraj Singh, who retired from international cricket in 2019, apologised for the "unintentional remarks" made during an Instagram live video, a first information report (FIR) was...

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Citroën C5 Aircross Review

The first product from French carmaker Citroen for India is a midsize SUV. We test the Citroen C5 Aircross in Indian conditions, to tell you what its strengths and weaknesses are.

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Renault Kiger SUV Launch: Price Expectation

The Renault Kiger is the latest subcompact SUV to go on sale in India. Here's what we think will be the ideal pricing on the hotly-anticipated upcoming offering.

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This Is Not A Drill. Salman Khan Has A Cameo In Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathan'

Earlier, there were unconfirmed reports that Salman Khan will be featuring in a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan

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Inside Dia Mirza, Vaibhav Rekhi's Pre-Wedding Party: "Welcome To Family"

"Welcome to our crazy family," Celeb manager Pooja Dadlani wrote for Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi

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UK Rolls Out Hotel Quarantine For "High Risk" Country Returnees

The UK government will on Monday introduce mandatory hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from dozens of countries deemed "high risk" for coronavirus variants, as it tries to stop new strains...

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Republic Day Violence: Delhi Police Announces Reward For Info On Accused

Delhi Police has announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Lakhbir Singh alias Lakha Sidhana, who is wanted for his involvement in the Republic Day violence in the...

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Biden To Discuss Pandemic, Economy And China In Friday G7 Meeting

President Joe Biden will hold his first event with other leaders from the Group of Seven nations in a virtual meeting on Friday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the world economy and dealing with...

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India's Covid Recovery Rate Among Highest In The World: Health Ministry

India has been recording a steady decline in the number of daily new deaths since October 1, 2020, while the national recovery rate is amongst the highest in the world, the Union Health Ministry said...

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After Trump Acquittal, Republicans See "Battle For Soul Of Party"

A day after the Senate acquitted Donald Trump in a historic second impeachment trial, America was weighing how long a shadow the former president will cast -- over his party, and over the country.

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All Central Government Employees To Attend Office On Working Days

All central government employees have been asked to attend office on working days, according to a Personnel Ministry order.

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Fresh Anti-Coup Protests In Myanmar After Overnight Internet Blackout

Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country on Monday in signs of a feared crackdown on anti-coup protests, hours after security forces fired to disperse a demonstration in the...

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"Meme-Based Digital Currency Dodgecoin Gets My Support If...": Elon Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that he supports major holders of the meme-based digital currency dogecoin selling most of their coins, adding that he felt too much concentration in dogecoin was...

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US Rapper Nicki Minaj's Father Killed In Hit-And-Run

The father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near New York City, police said Sunday.

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Trinamool Wants To Turn Bengal Into Bangladesh: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Hitting out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) wants to turn West Bengal into...

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After Trump Acquittal, Republicans See "Battle For Soul Of Party"

Fresh Anti-Coup Protests In Myanmar After Overnight Internet Blackout

Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country on Monday in signs of a feared crackdown on anti-coup protests, hours after security forces fired to disperse a demonstration in...

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"Meme-Based Digital Currency Dodgecoin Gets My Support If...": Elon Musk

US Rapper Nicki Minaj's Father Killed In Hit-And-Run

The father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near New York City, police said Sunday.

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All Central Government Employees To Attend Office On Working Days

All central government employees have been asked to attend office on working days, according to a Personnel Ministry order.

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Saturday, February 13, 2021

"Won't Forget": Defence Minister's Homage To Soldiers In Pulwama Attack

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today paid tribute to the soldiers who died in a suicide bombing in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama in 2019. "India will never forget their service to the nation and their...

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Government To Come Up With Policy On Advanced Battery Tech For EVs: Gadkari

Gadkari said that the next generation batteries will not only minimise vehicular pollution in India but make India a global supplier of EVs.

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Miss India Runner-Up Manya Singh, Daughter Of A Rickshaw Driver Shares Her Story

Manya's Singh's story is an inspiring one. She dreamt big and fought all odds. She is from Uttar Pradesh, daughter of a rickshaw driver she has won the Miss India 2020 runner-up title. She came to...

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Tahira, Who Got Bruises Being "Heroic", Is Grateful To Her 69 Kilos

"Moral of the story - don't wait for dysfunctional closed doors to open the way to love yourself a wee bit more," wrote Tahira Kashyap

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"Democracy Is Fragile," Joe Biden Says After Trump Acquittal

President Joe Biden said Saturday that despite Donald Trump's acquittal in the US Capitol insurrection trial the charges against him are not in dispute and the attack shows "democracy is fragile."

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2nd Test Day 2 LIVE: Pant Reaches Half-Century After Moeen Ali Strikes

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: Rishabh Pant holds the key for India as the hosts look to post a big first innings total on the board against England in the second Test.

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Wrestling Coach, Main Accused In Murder Of 5 In Rohtak, Arrested In Delhi

A wrestling coach who allegedly killed five people in Haryana's Rohtak a day ago was arrested from near a Metro station in New Delhi on Saturday, police said.

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'Radhe Shyam' Teaser: Glimpse Of Prabhas And Pooja's Dreamy Love Story

"Celebrate the day of love with a Glimpse of Radhe Shyam," Prabhash wrote while sharing the teaser on Instagram

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Wrestling Coach, Main Accused In Murder Of 5 In Rohtak, Arrested In Delhi

A wrestling coach who allegedly killed five people in Haryana's Rohtak a day ago was arrested from near a Metro station in New Delhi on Saturday, police said.

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2 More Bodies Recovered From Uttarakhand Tunnel, Rescue Ops Intensified

Two bodies were recovered from the flash flood-hit areas of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district today, taking the count in the calamity to 40, as rescue teams battled against odds for the eight consecutive...

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Trains Halted, Scores Injured As Japan Cleans Up After Strong Quake

Trains were halted over a wide swath of northeastern Japan on Sunday after more than 100 people were injured in an earthquake that appeared to be an aftershock from the devastating quake that hit the...

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Valentine's Day 2021: Some Of The Funniest V-Day Memes And Jokes

Valentine's Day - a time for love, romance and... laughter? Like every other holiday, Valentine's Day becomes the perfect opportunity for meme-makers every year to flood social media with witty posts,...

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14 Killed In Andhra Pradesh Bus Accident, 4 Survivors Are Children

14 people including a child werekilled as a bus and truckcollided at the national highway 44 in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool this morning.

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Arrangements In Place For Today's Civic Body Polls In Punjab

All the arrangements are in place for the civic body elections in Punjab, an official spokesperson of the State Election Commission said on Saturday.

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14, Including Child, Killed In Andhra Pradesh After Bus, Truck Collide

14 people including a child werekilled as a bus and truckcollided at the national highway 44 in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool this morning.

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2 More Bodies Recovered From Uttarakhand Tunnel, Rescue Ops Intensified

Two bodies were recovered from the flash flood-hit areas of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district today, taking the count in the calamity to 40, as rescue teams battled against odds for the eight...

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Trains Halted, Scores Injured As Japan Cleans Up After Strong Quake

Valentine's Day 2021: Some Of The Funniest V-Day Memes And Jokes

Valentine's Day - a time for love, romance and... laughter? Like every other holiday, Valentine's Day becomes the perfect opportunity for meme-makers every year to flood social media with witty...

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Egypt Unearths "World's Oldest" Mass-Production Brewery

A high-production brewery believed to be more than 5,000 years old has been uncovered by a team of archaeologists at a funerary site in southern Egypt, the tourism ministry said Saturday.

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Trump, After Acquittal, Says His Political Movement "Has Only Just Begun"

Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed his acquittal in the US Senate on an impeachment charge and said his political movement "has only just begun."

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Mahatma Gandhi's Granddaughter Visits Farmers' Protest Site In Ghazipur

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee on Saturday visited Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border to extend support to the farmers' movement against the Centre's contentious...

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Malaika Arora On What's Keeping Her Busy Amid Pandemic

Actor Malaika Arora talks about what keeps her busy, her beauty and fitness routines. "There's a lot happening in the yoga front. We are going online. Unfortunately, because of pandemic a lot of our...

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Live Updates: Over 80 Lakh Vaccinated Against COVID-19, Says Centre

The Health Ministry has said that over 84,800 vaccinations against COVID-19 were carried out on Saturday and over 80 lakh vaccinations have so far been done in the country. Joint Secretary in Union...

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Watch: Chepauk "Comes Alive" As Fans Hit Stands For India-England Test

India vs England: Fans were allowed at the stadium for the first time in the series and they turned up in good numbers on Day 1 of the second Test in Chennai.

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Deepika Padukone Calls Out Troll Who Abused Her On Social Media

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone gave it back to a hater on the Internet who abused her, by naming and shaming him on social media.

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Deepika Padukone Calls Out Troll Who Abused Her On Social Media

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone gave it back to a hater on the Internet who abused her, by naming and shaming him on social media.

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"Right To Protest Cannot Be Anytime, Everywhere": Supreme Court

The right to protest and express dissent comes with certain duties and cannot be held "anytime and everywhere", the Supreme Court said in an order, dismissing a review petition on the anti-citizenship...

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UK Media Watchdog Fines Khalsa TV For Violence, Terror Remarks On India

The UK's media watchdog has imposed a total fine of 50,000 pounds on Khalsa Television Ltd or KTV in Britain for broadcasting a music video and a discussion programme that was an indirect call for...

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"Right To Protest Cannot Be Anytime, Everywhere": Supreme Court

The right to protest and express dissent comes with certain duties and cannot be held "anytime and everywhere", the Supreme Court said in an order, dismissing a review petition on the...

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Facebook, Twitter CEOs In Talks To Testify At House Hearing: Report

The chief executives of Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc are in talks with House of Representatives lawmakers to testify at a hearing as early as next month, Politico reported on Friday, citing people...

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2nd Test, Day 1 LIVE: Early Setback For India As Gill Falls In 2nd Over

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: After electing to bat, India got off to a poor start as opener Shubman Gill departed for a duck in the second over of the innings.

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BMW M340i India Launch Details Out

After the 3 Series Gran Limousine, the Bavarian carmaker is all set to launch the mighty BMW M340i M Performance in India on March 10 and it will be the most powerful 3 Series ever.

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Facebook, Twitter CEOs In Talks To Testify At House Hearing: Report

Covid Vaccine Booster Shot Today For Those Who Took 1st Dose 28 Days Ago

The second dose of the Covid vaccine will be administered today to those who took the first shot on Day 1 of the nationwide inoculation drive on January 16. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria and NITI...

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Coronavirus Expected To Last Long-Term Despite Global Vaccine Rollout

The head of the EU's disease control agency warned Friday that the novel coronavirus could last indefinitely even as global infections slowed by nearly half in the last month and vaccine rollouts...

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Delhi's Air Quality In "Very Poor" Category, Visibility Low Due To Fog

The Air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Saturday with a thick layer of fog engulfing parts of the city and affecting the visibility.

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Joe Biden Begins Dismantling Trump's "Remain In Mexico" Asylum Policy

Asylum seekers forced to remain in Mexico while their cases are being resolved in the United States will begin to be admitted into the US as of next week, President Joe Biden's administration...

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Covid Vaccine Booster Shot Today For Those Who Took 1st Dose 28 Days Ago

Fresh Term Of Judge Who Gave Controversial Verdicts Reduced To 1 Year

A Bombay High Court additional judge, who had delivered two controversial verdicts in sexual assault cases, was on Friday given a fresh one-year term as an additional judge, instead of two years as...

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Twitter Chief Jack Dorsey Teams With Jay-Z To Back Bitcoin

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey on Friday put out word that he and rap mogul Jay-Z are creating a fund devoted to making bitcoin digital money "the internet's currency."

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Coronavirus Expected To Last Long-Term Despite Global Vaccine Rollout

Fresh Term Of Judge Who Gave Controversial Verdicts Reduced To 1 Year

Twitter Chief Jack Dorsey Teams With Jay-Z To Back Bitcoin

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey on Friday put out word that he and rap mogul Jay-Z are creating a fund devoted to making bitcoin digital money "the internet's currency."

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Trump's Defense Team Demands Acquittal In "Unjust" Impeachment Trial

US Senators should acquit Donald Trump, his lawyers said Friday in his impeachment trial for inciting insurrection, arguing that Democrats' real goal was taking "vengeance" and "canceling" the...

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Top US Health Body Says Schools Can Re-Open, Issues Covid Guidelines

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued new guidelines urging schools to reopen safely and as soon as possible, while offering a detailed plan for limiting the spread of...

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Live Updates: Over 77.66 Lakh Vaccinated Against Covid, Says Centre

The number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID-19 has reached 77.66 lakh on the 28th day of the countrywide inoculation programme, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday....

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

On Day 6, Rescuers Step Up Drilling Through Rubble In Uttarakhand Tunnel

Rescuers continue to dig through the rubble inside a damaged tunnel in Uttarakhand's Tapovan in the hope of finding survivors, six days after a glacier disaster struck a hydel power plant in the hill...

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