Indian news and history: January 2022

Monday, January 31, 2022

Rihanna Expecting First Child With Rapper A$AP Rocky, Reveals Baby Bump

Superstar Rihanna revealed her baby bump in Harlem over the weekend, dropping the news that she is pregnant with her first child.

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India Abstains From UN Security Council Vote To Discuss Ukraine Issue

India on Monday abstained from a procedural vote taken in the UN Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the situation on the Ukraine border.

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Trinamool MP's "Can Only Hope..." Dig At Centre On Budget Session

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Monday accused the BJP-led government of "wilfully disrupting" the Winter Session of Parliament and hoped they would be more responsible this time and ensure...

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Leopard Killed In Fierce Fight With Elephant In Bengal's Jalpaiguri

A leopard was suspected to be killed in a fierce fight with an elephant in a forest in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, officials said.

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Gujarat Fisherman's Rotting Body Reaches Home After 45 Days From Pak Jail

The body of a 53-year-old fisherman from Gujarat's Gir Somnath district finally reached his native town on Monday, nearly 45 days after his death in a Pakistani jail, an official said.

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Italy Dismisses Case Against Marines Over Murder Of Indian Fishermen

A Rome judge on Monday dismissed a murder investigation into two Italian marines who killed two fishermen in Kerala in 2012, months after the case was dropped by the Supreme Court of India.

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Clash During Assam Eviction Drive, Police Use Tear Gas

Locals clashed with police during an eviction drive in Assam's Karbi Anglong district near the inter-state border with Nagaland on Sunday, officials said.

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Police Make Arrest After Man United's Mason Greenwood Accused Of Assault

Manchester police said they had arrested a man on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday after Manchester United suspended Mason Greenwood following allegations on social media.

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PM Modi Commends Assam's Efforts In Reducing Rhino Poaching Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the efforts of the people and the government of Assam in bringing down rhino poaching cases from 37 in 2013 to one in 2021.

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In Gujarat Man's Killing Over Facebook Post, Muslim Cleric Arrested

A Muslim cleric was arrested from Delhi by the Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad in connection with murder of a man in Gujarat's Dhandhuka town recently over an alleged objectionable Facebook post, an...

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Ukraine Calls On Russia To Pull Back Troops Along Borders Amid Tension

Kyiv on Sunday urged Moscow to pull back its troops from Ukraine's border and continue dialogue with the West if it is "serious" about de-escalating tensions that have soared amid fears of a Russian...

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Women Activists Disappearing In Afghanistan, Taliban Deny Hand: Report

Women activists who were voicing for their rights have suddenly disappeared in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.

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In Gujarat Man's Killing Over Facebook Post, Muslim Cleric Arrested

Saturday, January 29, 2022

US Woman Who Led All-Female ISIS Battalion Charged With Planning Attacks

An American woman who allegedly led an all-female ISIS battalion in Syria has been charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist group, the US Justice Department announced Saturday.

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AAP Announces Candidate Against Yogi Adityanath In 5th List For UP Polls

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded Vijay Kumar Srivastava against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

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Watch: Hangargekar's Stunning Delivery In Training Ahead Of U-19 WC QF

India U-19 pacer Rajvardhan Hangargekar looked charged up ahead of the ICC U-19 World Cup Super League Quarter-Final against Bangladesh on Saturday as he was seen castling a teammate in the nets with...

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Court Upholds Acquittal In Murder Case After Man Proves Mental Illness

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of a 56-year-old accused in a murder case, after he was able to prove that he was suffering from a mental illness at the time of the crime and was unable...

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Drones, Lasers And Uniforms: The Best Shots Of Beating Retreat Ceremony

Colourful lights dotted the sky above Delhi's historic Vijay Chowk as around 1,000 drones took flight, a projection mapping show depicted the country's 75 years of independence and tunes filled the...

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Kerala Reports 54,537 New COVID-19 cases, 352 More Deaths

The number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala continued to rise unabated, with the state reporting 54,537 cases on Friday taking the infection count to 58,81,133.

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NeoCov Discovered In Bats: What Chinese Researchers Say About New Virus

Chinese researchers have discovered a new kind of coronavirus, NeoCov, which is spreading among bats in South Africa. In their study, the scientists say that the virus may pose a threat to humans in...

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NeoCov Discovered In Bats: What Chinese Researchers Say About New Virus

"Exposed" In Goa: Regional Party Slams Trinamool, MP Counters With...

Rubbishing allegations of dividing the opposition vote on the seat, Mohua Moitra said that the people of Fatorda "had no option to place their secular vote" and that is why they have named a...

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Karnataka Reports 31,198 New Covid Cases, Half Of It From Bengaluru Alone

With 31,198 fresh cases, Karnataka's COVID-19 caseload reached 37,23,694, while 50 deaths took the death count to 38,804, the health department said.

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9/11 Example Cited To Oppose Umar Khalid Bail Plea In Delhi Riots Case

Opposing the bail plea of Umar Khalid, an accused in Northeast Delhi violence case, a Special Public Prosecutor on Friday brought the example of the 9/11 attack in the US.

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US Reality Star Sells 'Farts In A Jar' As NFTs

A reality star in the United States made $200K from selling her farts in Mason jars as NFTs. In fact, she was hospitalised for overdoing it. On this episode of Coffee and Crypto, 31-year-old Stephanie...

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Supreme Court Order On Quota In Job Promotion To Scheduled Castes Today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Friday its judgement on the issue of the grant of reservation in promotion to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs.

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Congress Follows Assam Model In Manipur, Forms Six-Party Alliance

The Congress has followed its Assam model in Manipur, where state elections are due next month, creating a grand alliance with six political parties including the Left.

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Smartly Dressed Cabin Crew, On-Time Performance: Tata's Focus At Air India

Well-groomed cabin crew members, better on-time performance of flights, calling passengers as "guests" and enhanced in-flight meal service are some of the measures the Tata Group is focusing on at Air...

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Tata's Takeover Of Air India To Be Told To Passengers On Flight Tomorrow

The passengers who will be travelling on Air India flights on Friday will be hearing about the Tata Group's take over of the airline during in-flight announcements, according to an official order.

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Tata's Takeover Of Air India To Be Told To Passengers On Flight Tomorrow

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Uttarakhand BJP's Pick For Seat Held By Ex-Minister Who Joined Congress

The BJP on Wednesday named nine more candidates for the Uttarakhand assembly polls, fielding former chief minister BS Khanduri's daughter Ritu Bhushan Khanduri from Kotdwar constituency which was won...

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Gurgaon Man Bought 5 Mercedes Cars In 3 Years. It Was A Scam

A 42-year-old man, who allegedly cheated a vehicle finance company of Rs 2.18 crore, was arrested three years after he went into hiding, police said on Wednesday.

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3 Sisters Die As Truck Falls On Them While Unloading Coal In Maharashtra

Three minor sisters were killed when a container truck tilted and fell on them while unloading coal in Bhiwandi tehsil in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday.

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2 Held, 6 Cops Suspended After Clash With Students At Prayagraj Station

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested two people and lodged a case against around 1,000 unidentified persons in connection with the alleged rioting and blocking of the rail track at the local...

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Amit Shah Holds Strategy Session To Recoup Jat Vote In Western UP

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary has chosen the "wrong home", Union Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday as he reached out to Jat leaders at a meeting in New Delhi ahead of the first phase of...

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Rohit Sharma Returns From Injury, To Lead India In West Indies Series

Rohit Sharma is back from an injury break and will lead the Indian team in the upcoming home series against West Indies.

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Delhi Sees Another 'Cold Day', Maximum Temperature 6 Notches Below Normal

Delhi experienced a cold day on Wednesday but it was not as chilly as the day before, according to the India Meteorological Department.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Yuvraj Singh, Wife Hazel Keech Blessed With Baby Boy

Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter to announce to fans that he and his wife Hazel Keech have been blessed with a baby boy.

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Rahul Gandhi Unfollows RPN Singh On Twtter After His Exit From Congress

Hours after former Union Minister RPN Singh joined BJP after quitting Congress, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday unfollowed him on Twitter.

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IMF Cuts India's Economy Growth Forecast To 9% For Current Fiscal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India's economic growth forecast to nine per cent for the current fiscal year ending March 31, joining a host of agencies that have downgraded their...

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Difficulty In Making Hindi Third Language? Madras High Court Asks

Wondering as to what is the difficulty in making Hindi the third language in educational institutions, the first bench of the Madras High Court said on Tuesday that if one doesn't learn Hindi, it...

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"Azad Not Ghulam": Jairam Ramesh On Padma Award For Party Colleague

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's name in the Padma lists announced on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day evoked mixed reactions from party colleagues this evening.

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Wouldn't Want Netaji's Memory Hijacked For Communal Rivalry: Daughter

Two days after India celebrated Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary with Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling a giant hologram of his at Delhi's India Gate, his daughter on Tuesday said it...

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Uttarakhand's Ex Chief Minister Harish Rawat To Contest From Ramnagar

The Congress on Monday released its second list of 11 candidates for Uttarakhand assembly elections and fielded former Chief Minister Harish Rawat from the Ramnagar assembly constituency.

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NDA Under PM's Leadership Committed To Restore Punjab's Glory: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed "to restoring the glory of...

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Bob Dylan Sells Entire Recording Catalogue To Sony

Bob Dylan sold his entire back catalog of recorded music along with "the rights to multiple future new releases" to Sony Music Entertainment, the company announced Monday.

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In New Covid Curbs, Assam Bans Non-Vaccinated People At Public Places

The Assam government on Monday issued an order tightening restrictions to contain spread of COVID-19 in the state and banning entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals.

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Tesla Countersues JPMorgan Over Contract Affected By Elon Musk's Tweet

Tesla Inc on Monday fought back against JPMorgan Chase & Co over a disputed bond contract, countersuing the bank for seeking a "windfall" following Chief Executive Elon Musk's notorious 2018 tweet...

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

New York Shootings An Early Test For Former Cop-Turned-Mayor

Gun violence has rocked the first three weeks of Eric Adams' tenure as mayor of New York, piling pressure on the ex-cop to deliver on his promise to improve public safety in America's largest city.

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Akali's Sukhbir Badal Seeks Arrest Of Navjot Sidhu's Aide Amid Video Row

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded immediate arrest of former DGP and principal strategic adviser to Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, Mohammad Mustafa for trying to...

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BJP MLA Jitendra Verma Resigns Days After Being Denied Ticket For UP Polls

Ahead of the first-phase polling in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP MLA from Agra's Fatehabad constituency, Jitendra Verma, resigned from the party and said that he has joined the Samajwadi Party.

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Europe Could Be Headed For Covid Pandemic 'Endgame': WHO

The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said Sunday.

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Worry In Gujarat Village Over Family's Death In US-Canada Border Blizzard

Reports of a family of four freezing to death while attempting to cross the US-Canada border has triggered concern in a village in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district after a resident said he was unable to...

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"Wasted 25 Years In Alliance With BJP...," Says Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said he still believes that the Sena wasted 25 years in alliance with BJP.

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'He Opened Fire At Children': On Camera, Bihar Minister's Son Beaten Up

A Bihar minister's son was beaten up by a group of villagers after he allegedly opened fire to chase away some children who were playing at an orchard.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu Has "No Brains, Totally Incompetent": Amarinder Singh

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh claimed that the state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has "no brains" and he had advised party president Sonia Gandhi five years ago not to induct "this...

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"Quite Obvious Where We Went Wrong": KL Rahul On India's Loss To Proteas

India stand-in skipper KL Rahul on Sunday said that all-rounder Deepak Chahar gave his side a chance to win the match, and in the end, it is disappointing to not emerge on the right side of the...

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

After Raids At Punjab Chief Minister's Relative, Navjot Sidhu's Defence

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the raids conducted by ED at the house of Chief Minister Charanjit Channi's relative house seem to be a part of the political agenda of AAP as State

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Yogi Adityanath's Kashmir Analogy In UP Town That Saw "Hindu Exodus"

Asserting that the BJP will not compromise on the issues of security and development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday alleged that the Samajwadi Party has released a "list for...

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Charanjit Channi Involved In Illegal Sand Mining: Amarinder Singh

Punjab ex-chief minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said Charanjit Singh Channi's denial of involvement in illegal sand mining was a "total lie" and alleged he had received inputs that the CM had a...

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'What About Bengal?': Tripura's Rebuttal To Communal Violence Plea

Accusing the petitioner of "unclean hands" and "selective outrage", the BJP government in Tripura has filed a strongly-worded objection to a plea in the Supreme Court which sought an independent probe...

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Arrest Muslim Leaders For Hate Speech: Right Wing Groups To Supreme Court

Two right wing groups have counter-appeals in the Supreme Court opposing the plea against the hate speeches at religious gatherings in Haridwar and Delhi that evoked public outrage across country.

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Delhi Sees Highest January Rain In 32 Years, Season's Coldest Day

Delhi has recorded nearly 70 mm of rainfall in January this year till Saturday - the highest in the month in the last 32 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Raj Bawa Surpasses Shikhar Dhawan's Record For India At U-19 World Cup

Raj Bawa now holds the record of the highest individual score by an Indian batter in the U-19 World Cup, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan's score.

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Friday, January 21, 2022

3.79 Kg Explosives, Grenade Launcher, Detonators Seized In Punjab: Police

Thwarting a possible terrorist attack ahead of Republic Day, Punjab Police on Friday have seized RDX, a grenade launcher, two compatible grenades, nine electrical detonators and two sets of timer...

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KL Rahul Named Lucknow IPL Franchise's Captain; Stoinis, Bishnoi Picked

KL Rahul has been named as captain of the Lucknow franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi are the two other draft picks of the team.

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Amit Shah To Launch District Good Governance Index In J&K On Saturday

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will launch the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) in Jammu and Kashmir via Video Conferencing on Saturday (January 22) at 1 pm.

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After 4 Indians Die At US-Canada Border, S Jaishankar Dials Envoys

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed shock after a family of four Indian nationals, including an infant, froze to death along the US-Canada border in what authorities believe was a failed...

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Why Congress Let Jitin Prasada Go: Priyanka Gandhi's Take

Congress's Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today explained why no attempt was made to hold back senior leaders of the party from Uttar Pradesh like Jitin Prasada and Lalitesh Tripathi once they made up their...

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IPL 2022: Lucknow Franchise Names KL Rahul As Captain

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Delhi Government To Deploy 1500 E-Buses Under Delhi Transport Corporation

The Delhi government will soon deploy 1,500 electric buses under the Delhi Transport Corporation(DTC) as it aims at 100 per cent electrification of public transport fleet, minister Kailash Gahlot said...

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Minors Inspired By Movies Like 'Pushpa' Murder Man, Arrested: Police

Police apprehended three Children in Conflict With Law (CCLs) for allegedly murdering a person in the Jahangirpuri region of the national capital.

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Andhra Pradesh Woman Beheads Husband After Feud, Surrenders Before Police

An Andhra Pradesh woman allegedly beheaded her husband with a sharp knife and later surrendered before the police on Thursday.

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Amar Jawan Jyoti To Merge With War Memorial's Eternal Flame At India Gate

After burning for 50 years, the eternal flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate lawns will be extinguished forever. The torch will now be merged with the National War Memorial's torch at a...

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PM Modi To Unveil 216-Foot 'Statue Of Equality' In Hyderabad On Feb 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would unveil a 216-foot statue of Ramanujacharya, a 11th century saint and a social reformer, in Hyderabad on February 5.

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46,197 Cases In Maharashtra In 24 Hours, 5.7% Increase Over Wednesday

Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 46,197 fresh coronavirus cases, including 125 Omicron infections, and 37 related deaths, the health department said. The daily tally was 2,500 more than a day ago when...

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Poachers Kill Tigress, Dump Carcass In Well In Madhya Pradesh

The carcass of a tigress, aged 8 to 10 years, was found in a well in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district with officials claiming the big cat was killed by poachers, a forest department officer said on...

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Bomb-Hoax At CRPF Headquarters In Delhi, Call Made From Telangana: Police

The CRPF headquarters in Delhi received a bomb threat over a phone call this evening which was later found to be a hoax, officials said. This comes hours after two unattended bags created a bomb scare...

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China Army Kidnaps Teen From Inside Indian Territory In Arunachal: MP

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has kidnapped a 17-year-old boy from inside the Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district, state MP Tapir Gao said on Wednesday.

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Red Fort To Remain Shut For Visitors For 5 Days From January 22

In view of Republic Day, the historic Red Fort will remain closed for people for five days from January 22-26 due to security reasons, police said on Wednesday.

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Doctors Allegedly Left Cotton In Woman's Stomach, Police Case Filed

A Gurgoan court has ordered the registration of an FIR on the charge of medical negligence for leaving a cotton swab in the abdomen of a woman during the birth of her baby after a caesarean.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Daughter-In-Law To Join BJP Tomorrow, Claims Leader

Aparna Yadav, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law, will join BJP tomorrow, a senior BJP leader claimed Tuesday night.

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9-Year-Old Girl, Infant Brother Drown In Noida Drain

A nine-year-old girl and her 10-month-old brother allegedly drowned in an open drain outside their house in Noida, the police said on Tuesday.

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Air India Curtails US Operations Due To Deployment Of 5G Communications

United Airlines said the US government's current 5G rollout plan will have a devastating impact on aviation.

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Man Dupes 35 Women Of Lakhs Through Matrimonial Sites: Mumbai Police

A 34-year-old man from the Thane district has been arrested for allegedly cheating at least 35 women, duping them of lakhs after connecting through matrimonial sites and social media, the police said...

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AAP's Man Of The Moment, Bhagwant Mann, Eyes Prime Time

He may not be a full-time entertainer anymore but Bhagwant Mann, 48, remains a crowd-puller and, now, if the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) latest tele-vote is to be believed, its most bankable local face...

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Arvind Kejriwal To Announce Punjab Chief Ministerial Candidate Today

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will announce his party's Chief Ministerial candidate for the Punjab assembly elections today. The announcement will be made at 12 pm.

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Arvind Kejriwal To Announce Punjab Chief Ministerial Candidate On Tuesday

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will announce his party's Chief Ministerial candidate for the Punjab assembly elections on Tuesday. The announcement will be made at 12 pm.

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Do's And Don'ts Of Covid Therapies, Drugs In Centre's Revised Guidelines

There is no evidence of injectable steroids benefitting Covid patients not requiring oxygen supplementation or in continuation after discharge, according to the revised 'Clinical Guidance for...

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Indian-Origin Scotland Yard Officer Dismissed For Misconduct

An Indian-origin chief inspector in London's Scotland Yard police force has been dismissed for "gross misconduct" without notice following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's Directorate of...

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Supreme Court's Direction On Virtual Hearings After A Day Of Disruptions

Hours after Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana expressed unhappiness over disruptions during virtual hearings due to the use of mobiles, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the advocates and...

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NCP-Shiv Sena Seat-Sharing Talks For Goa Polls Tomorrow

NCP and Shiv Sena leaders will meet in Goa on Tuesday to discuss a pre-poll alliance between the two parties in the coastal state for the next month's assembly elections, the Sharad Pawar-led outfit...

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Dhanush, Wife Aishwaryaa Separate After "18 Years Of Togetherness"

Actor Dhanush today announced that he and his wife Aishwarya have decided to separate after "18 years of togetherness as friends, couple as parents and well wishers to each other". Aishwarya is the...

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Tripura Bandh Called After Students Accuse Cops Of Assault

Tripura's powerful Tribal Students Federation has called for a statewide dawn-to-dusk strike on Monday to protest the alleged thrashing of two tribal students for having parked their two-wheeler on...

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Haryana's 75% Job Reservation For Locals Comes Into Force

As the law in Haryana, that provides 75 per cent reservation in private sector to job seekers from the state came into effect, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Sunday said it will open new...

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Controversy Over Cheque After Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Promises Aid

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday assured immediate compensation to a woman farmer whose crop was damaged due to unseasonal rain in the state.

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Rajasthan Government Recommends CBI Probe In Alwar Girl Case

The Rajasthan government on Sunday decided to recommend a probe by the CBI into the case of the mentally challenged girl who was found in a distressed condition on a bridge in Alwar with injuries on...

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Denied Ticket, Chief Of UP's Famous 'Gulabi Gang' Quits Congress

Sampat Pal, the founder of the famous 'Gulabi Gang' group that fights violence against women, has quit the Congress ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections after she was denied a ticket.

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

Massive 225x150 Feet Indian Flag Displayed At Jaisalmer Military Station

The Indian Army's southern command on Saturday displayed a monumental national flag made of khadi measuring 225 feet X 150 feet at the Jaisalmer Military Station on the occasion of Army day.

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'Kissa Khaki Ka': Delhi Police To Launch Podcast On Sunday

The Delhi Police is foraying into the world of podcasts with a series on unheard stories of crimes, its investigations, and tales of heart and humanity in an effort to connect with the masses.

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Stamp Honouring Permanent Commission To Women Officers In Army Released

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Saturday released a postage stamp commemorating permanent commission to women officers in the Army.

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IND U19 vs SA U19 Live: SA U19 Two Down, Need 175 More Runs To Win

U19 World Cup 2022, IND U19 vs SA U19 Score Updates: Pacer Rajvardhan Hangargekar removed Ethan John Cunningham in the first over of the innings while Vicky Ostwal dismissed Valintine Kitime to give...

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"Trinamool Dividing Anti-BJP Vote": Congress Rejects Alliance For Goa

The Congress has rejected the Trinamool Congress's offer for an alliance for the assembly polls in Goa with AICC in charge of state Dinesh Gundu Rao taking a dig and stating that "Trinamool's...

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Punjab Chief Minister Asks For Election To Be Moved Back 6 Days

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has urged the Election Commission of India to postpone the February 14 assembly polls by six days in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

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Friday, January 14, 2022

Jharkhand Man, Paralysed, Claims He's Able To Move After Vaccination

A 55-year-old man, who had become paralysed and lost his voice four years ago in an accident, said he was able to move and speak after he was given Covishield vaccine on January 4.

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How Railway Minister Helped A Train Accident Survivor Reunite With Family

A man, injured in the train derailment in West Bengal, was reunited with his family in Assam on Friday with the help of the loudspeakers at a mosque used for namaz.

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India Gets Back 10th Century Idol Found In England On Makar Sankranti

An ancient Indian idol dating back to the 10th century, which was illegally removed from a village temple in Uttar Pradesh over 40 years ago and discovered in a garden in England, was restored to...

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Jharkhand Man, Paralysed, Claims He's Able To Move After Vaccination

Thursday, January 13, 2022

UN's Warning Linked To "2,40,000 Lives Stolen In India" During Delta Wave

A United Nations report said on Thursday that the deadly wave of COVID-19 Delta variant stole 240,000 lives in India between April and June in 2021 and disrupted economic recovery, and warned that...

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Prince Andrew Gives Up Military Titles, Patronages: Palace

Queen Elizabeth II's second son, Prince Andrew, was on Thursday effectively stripped of his position in royal life, in a dramatic move as he faces a US civil case for sexual assault.

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Delhi Woman's Throat Slit With Scissors During Robbery, 4 Arrested

Scissors were used to slit the throat of a 52-year-old woman before she was hit with a brick during a robbery in a northeast Delhi neighbourhood, said police on Thursday.

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Liquor, Drugs, Cash Worth Rs 23.8 Crore Seized In Poll-Bound Punjab

Enforcement teams have seized liquor, psychotropic substances and unaccounted cash after model code of conduct came into force in Punjab following the announcement of the Assembly elections, a poll...

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Team India Lets It Rip On Stump Mic After Dean Elgar's DRS Reprieve

India vs South Africa, 3rd Test: The final session on Day 3 was shrouded with controversy with Team India losing their cool with a DRS decision.

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US To Distribute 1 Billion Covid Tests In Latest Omicron Fight

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said the government will double its purchase of Covid-19 tests with an extra 500 million kits, bringing the total to one billion.

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Maharashtra Records Marginal Dip In New Covid Cases At 46,406

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 46,406 new coronavirus cases, 317 less than a day before, and 36 more fatalities linked to the infection, the health department said.

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Watch: Rishabh Pant's Bat Goes Flying In Air As He Hits Boundary

India vs South Africa: While playing a shot in the 60th over of the innings, Pant lost control of his bat and it went flying out of his hand and landed around the square leg area.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

"Hounded" By Firm: Supreme Court Comes To Rescue Of Software Developer

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came to the rescue of a software developer who was "hounded" through litigation after she resigned from the company she was working with as the firm instituted a suit...

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High Ammonia Levels In Yamuna To Hit Water Supply: Delhi Jal Board

High ammonia levels in the Yamuna due to discharge of pollutants from Haryana led to a 50 percent reduction in production at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants which will affect...

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Vivekananda's Teachings Make A Case For Uniform Civil Code: Top Lawyer

The teachings of Swami Vivekananda make out a strong case for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) which is recommended in Article 44 of the Constitution of India, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain said on...

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Two Brothers, Separated During Partition, Meet After 74 Years: Report

Two brothers, who were separated during the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947 were reunited after 74 years in Kartarpur.

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Space Sector Needs To Be Developed For Business Opportunities: ISRO Chief

The Indian space sector needs to be developed to provide business opportunities for private players and changes are required in space programme by keeping in mind the needs of future generations, S...

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Congress To Give Preference To Sitting MLAs As Candidates In Uttarakhand

The Congress is likely to give preference to sitting MLAs while selecting candidates for the Uttarakhand Assembly polls that are due next month, according to the party's screening committee chief...

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

US Climate Envoy John Kerry Likely To Visit India Soon: Report

US Climate Envoy John Kerry is likely to visit the country soon to take forward the India-US Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue, officials said on Tuesday.

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Heroin Worth Rs 7 Crore Hidden In 107 Capsules Seized At Delhi Airport

A woman from Ugandawas arrested onTuesday by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi for allegedly trying to smuggle heroin worth over Rs 7 crore, officials said.

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Seeking Money For Construction Of House Is "Dowry Demand": Supreme Court

Seeking money for construction of a house is a 'dowry demand' which attracts offence under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while restoring conviction and...

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Omicron Pushing Covid Out Of Pandemic Phase: EU Drug Watchdog

The spread of the Omicron variant is pushing Covid towards being an endemic disease that humanity can live with, although it remains a pandemic for now, the EU's drug watchdog said Tuesday.

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20 Employees Hospitalised After Chemical Leak At Karnataka Plant

As many as 20 employees were hospitalized after a chemical leak in a fish processing plant at Baikampady, outskirts of the Mangaluru city, said a police official on Tuesday.

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Efforts On To Free Indians On Board Ship Seized By Yemen Rebels: Centre

All seven Indian sailors on board a UAE-flagged cargo vessel that was seized by Houthis off the port of Hodeidah in Yemen are safe and the government is making all efforts to secure their early...

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Covid Positive Again

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has again tested positive for coronavirus. He is showing mild symptoms, the 64-year-old leader said on Tuesday.

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3 Given Life Imprisonment Till Death For Raping Minor Girl In 2019

A special POCSO court in Ranchi sentenced three persons to life imprisonment till death with a fine of Rs 10,000 on each in a 2019 gangrape case of a minor girl.

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Locals Drive 700-800 Cows Into Civic Body's Compound In Madhya Pradesh

Angered by the menace of stray cattle, residents of a town in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district drove hundreds of cows into the grounds of a local civic body, an official said on Tuesday.

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Former BJP Minister Michael Lobo Joins Congress Ahead Of Goa Elections

Former BJP leader Michael Lobo on Tuesday joined Congress, a day after resigning from the Goa cabinet and quitting the saffron party.

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Omicron Pushing Covid Out Of Pandemic Phase: EU Drug Watchdog

Monday, January 10, 2022

Rapid Antigen Test For Covid To Cost Only Rs 50 In Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government Monday fixed the maximum rate for rapid antigen test of COVID-19 at Rs 50 in private testing laboratories in the state.

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Hindi Plays Key Role In Spreading India's Knowledge, Culture: PM Modi

Hindi plays an important role in spreading our knowledge and culture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the occasion of World Hindi Day on Monday.

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Serum Institute Seeks Emergency Use Approval Of Covovax In South Africa

Novavax and Serum Institute of India (SII) announced a regulatory submission to the South African Health Products Regulatory Agency for emergency use authorization (EUA) of Novavax' recombinant...

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Manipur Cop Among 2 Shot Dead, 5th Pre-Poll Violence Incident In 2 Months

In a fresh incident of pre-poll violence in Manipur, a cop and another man were shot on Monday by unidentified attackers. The gunmen fired at policeman Abujam Tomba and Abujam John in the Wangoi town...

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'Third Country' Should Not Interfere In China-Sri Lanka Ties: Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who held talks with Sri Lanka's top leadership, said no "third country" should "interfere" in their close ties, in an apparent reference to India's concerns over...

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Under Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore Debt, Madhya Pradesh Plans Rs 2,000 Crore Statue

The Chief Minister said that the project to set up a 108-feet multi-metal statue of Adi Shankara Museum and International Vedanta Sansthan at Omkareshwar will connect the state with the world.

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No Complete Ban On Cannabis, Medical Use Allowed: Centre To High Court

The use of cannabis is not completely banned in the country as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court.

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"Why Are You Laughing?": A Math Breakdown Of Yogi Adityanath's "80 vs 20"

BJP leader Alok Vats offers a curious explanation for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Minister Yogi Adityanath's "80 vs 20" comment in which he said 80 per cent people support BJP while 20 per cent...

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After Joining BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Resigns From Assembly

A day after joining the BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Chaltonlien Amo on Monday resigned as a member of the state assembly, an official said.

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Manipur Cop Among 2 Shot Dead, 5th Pre-Poll Violence Incident In 2 Months

UP Government Approves Voluntary Retirement For Kanpur Top Cop

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday approved the voluntary retirement request of Kanpur Police Commissioner Asim Arun, official sources said.

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

Man Kills Friend For Marrying His Sister: Rajasthan Police

In a case of dishonour killing, a man allegedly killed his friend for marrying his sister after eloping with her in Churu district of Rajasthan.

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19 Dead, Dozens Injured In New York City Apartment Fire: Official

At least 19 people have died and dozens are wounded after a fire tore through a high-rise apartment building in the New York borough of the Bronx, Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday.

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US Calls For End To Kazakhstan Shoot-To-Kill Order After Over 160 Died

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday criticized Kazakhstan's shoot-to-kill order against protesters accused of fomenting unrest, calling for the policy in the central Asian nation to be...

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Teacher Arrested For Kidnapping, Raping Class 11 Student: Rajasthan Cops

A private school teacher was arrested on Sunday for raping one of his Class 11 student after getting her kidnapped by one of his accomplices, police said.

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Army Provides Food To Migrant Labourers In J&K Amid Heavy Snowfall, Cold

Hundreds of migrant labourers were provided cooked food and winter clothing by the army amid biting cold and heavy snowfall in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Sunday.

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Kerala Sex Assault Case: New Police Case Against Actor Dileep

The Crime Branch wing of Kerala police on Sunday registered a case against actor Dileep and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers in the sexual assault case of an actress in...

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"Anocracy": Shashi Tharoor's Word Of The Day Is A Dig At BJP

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor - known for his extremely vast vocabulary - on Sunday put out a tweet laced with sarcasm to target the BJP government at the centre by introducing a new word - "anocracy".

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Video: Mumbai Police Rescues Tourist From Drowning Near Gateway Of India

A team of Coastal Police and Colaba Police rescued a woman tourist from drowning in the sea near Gateway of India in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Saturday, January 8, 2022

3 BJP Workers Among 18 Arrested In Indore Sex Racket Case: Congress

The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Saturday alleged that three functionaries of the youth wing of the BJP were among 18 people who were caught after a sex racket was busted in Indore.

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Action Against PDP Leaders After Function To Pay Respects To Mufti Sayed

Legal action has been started against 10 leaders of Mehbooba Mufti's People's Democratic Party for organising a function on the sixth death anniversary of Mufti Mohammed Sayed -- founder of the party...

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Congress' 'Walk For Water' March In Karnataka Today Amid Surge In Cases

Sticking to its stand despite surging COVID-19 cases, the Congress in Karnataka on Saturday decided to go ahead with its 'walk for water' march from Mekedatu in Ramanagara district to Bengaluru from...

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1 Polling Station In Each Constituency To Be Managed By Women: Poll Panel

At least one polling station managed exclusively by women will be set up in every assembly constituency to the extent possible in the five states for which elections were announced on Saturday.

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Punjab Chief Minister Reiterates No Security Breach During PM Visit

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who has maintained that there was "no threat" to PM Modi during his visit to the state, said on Saturday that the Prime Minister was "completely safe"...

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Election Commission Says Electronic Voting Machines "No Issue Now"

The use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) is no issue now, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said on Saturday, asserting that there is a sense of pride that India has developed a machine...

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Friday, January 7, 2022

Viral Video: In UP, A BJP MLA, A Slap, And Then A Clarification

A viral video from Uttar Pradesh has given fresh fodder to the opposition ahead of the state elections to attack the Yogi Adityanath government.

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Strong 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China's Qinghai Province

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck China's remote northwestern Qinghai province early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

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'Total Curfew' In Delhi Amid Covid Surge? New Curbs To Be Discussed Monday

Amid surging COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority will meet on Monday to discuss further restrictions, including 'total curfew', under the Graded Response Action plan, officials...

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Covid Cases Top 300 Million Worldwide Since Pandemic Began

The total number of Covid-19 registered worldwide since the start of the pandemic topped 300 million on Friday, according to an AFP count based on official figures.

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Punjab Chief Minister Must Be Sacked Over PM Security Row: Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the Congress should sack Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over the security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit...

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New Registration Not Needed For Covid Vaccine Booster Shot: Centre

There is no need for new registration for those taking the precautionary dose of COVID-19 vaccine and they can directly take an appointment from today or walk-in, the Union Health Ministry said.

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Delhi Sees Best Air Quality In Over 2 Months Due To Rain, Strong Winds

Delhi reported its best air quality on Friday in over two months with agencies predicting that rain and strong winds may yield the first "good" air day of the year on Saturday.

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Bulli Bai App Creator's Father: "We Found Him Always Busy With Laptop"

Niraj Bishnoi, alleged to be the creator of the Bulli Bai app that posted pictures of Muslim women "for auction", is an intelligent student who is loner and keeps himself glued to his laptop, his...

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Sidney Poitier, Hollywood's First Major Black Movie Star, Dies At 94

Sidney Poitier, Hollywood's first major Black movie star who won mainstream popularity with a series of groundbreaking roles in the 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 94.

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Viral Video: In UP, A BJP MLA, A Slap, And Then A Clarification

A viral video from Uttar Pradesh has given fresh fodder to the opposition ahead of the state elections to attack the Yogi Adityanath government.

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Punjab Chief Minister Channi Hits BJP With Quote From Sardar Patel

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi -- engaged in a huge political tussle with the BJP over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach -- today hit back with a quote from Sardar...

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Railway Station Master Killed Trying To Board Moving Train In Bihar

A station master was killed in Bihar's Katihar district on Friday after he fell on the tracks and came under the wheels while trying to board a running train, the police said.

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Calling Omicron "Mild" A Mistake, Warns WHO

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is killing people across the globe and should not be dismissed as mild, the World Health Organization insisted Thursday.

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Demonstration Of Rafale Fighter For Navy Begins In Goa

Eyeing the Indian Navy's carrier-borne fighter jet deal, France sent a Rafale maritime fighter aircraft to a naval facility in Goa on Thursday to demonstrate its combat capabilities.

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2 Arrested For Blackmailing Egyptian Girl Who Died By Suicide

Two youths were arrested Thursday over the suicide of a schoolgirl whom they were allegedly blackmailing with digitally altered photos of her on the internet.

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Poll Body Meets Top Medical Chiefs To Review Covid Situation In 5 States

Meeting of Election Commission of India (ECI) and top officials of health ministry on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation was attended by AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria and ICMR Director...

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Ashoka Founders Step Down From University Board Following CBI Probe

Ashoka University co-founders Vineet Gupta and Pranav Gupta, who were booked last week by the CBI in a Rs 1,600 crore fraud case, on Thursday stepped down from all boards and committees of the...

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Delhi Police Takes To Social Media To Address Queries On Weekend Curfew

As weekend curfew will come into force in Delhi from Friday, the Delhi Police took to Twitter to address people's queries regarding the latest restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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"Tsunami" Of New Covid Cases Overwhelming Global Health Systems: WHO

World Health Organisation said on Thursday, with its chief warning that the "tsunami of cases" caused by the new Omicron variant was overwhelming health systems around the world.

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"Anti-Vaccine Campaigners...Mumbo Jumbo": British PM's Outburst

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday hit out at anti-vaccine campaigners' "mumbo jumbo" and "nonsense" in his toughest attack yet on those opposed to Covid-19 jabs.

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Serbian President Denounces "Political Witch Hunt" Of Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is a victim of a "political witch hunt" claimed Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday as fans in Belgrade rallied in support of the embattled tennis star after Australian...

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Smash And Shout: Dutch Find New Ways To Vent Covid Frustrations

One swinging a sledgehammer and the other a crowbar, twin brothers Steven and Brian Krijger grin as they take turns pulverising a Peugeot 106 spray-painted with the words "F*** COVID".

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Watch: Usman Khawaja's Family's Adorable Reaction After Batter Slams Ton

Australia vs England, 4th Ashes Test: Usman Khawaja was cheered on by his wife and daughter after reaching his century on Day 2 in Sydney.

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Global Food Prices Hit 10-Year High In 2021: UN Agency

Global food prices reached a 10-year high in 2021, rising by an average of 28 per cent compared to the previous year, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization said Thursday.

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As Daily Cases Explode, Genome Sequencing Not A Priority In Maharashtra

Maharashtra will no longer prioritise the genome sequencing of samples on the advice of the state Covid Task Force. The state reasoned that genome sequencing is failing to keep up as the country...

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No Change In Situation, No Consensus On Holding SAARC Summit: India

India on Thursday said there was no "material change" in the situation that would allow holding of the stalled SAARC Summit, days after Pakistan reiterated its offer to host it.

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Smash And Shout: Dutch Find New Ways To Vent Covid Frustrations

Hairstylist Jawed Habib Spits On Head In Video, Rights Panel Wants Probe

The National Commission for Women has asked the Uttar Pradesh Police to probe the veracity of a purported video that shows hair stylist Jawed Habib spitting on a woman's head while styling her hair.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Akhilesh Yadav Cancels Vijay Rath Yatra In Ayodhya Over Covid Spike

Samajwadi Party's Vijay Rath Yatra in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 9, has been cancelled as Covid cases continue to rise fuelled by the Omicron variant.

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Let Counselling Begin: Centre To Supreme Court Over NEET-PG Admissions

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it would not accept a position whereby those falling in the OBC or the EWS category are deprived of f something that is legitimately due to them.

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On 'How's The Josh' Barb On PM Security, Congress Leader's Defense

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach in Punjab today set off a huge political storm, with the BJP accusing the state's Congress government of engineering the situation that put him in the...

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Iran Rescues 11 Indian Sailors After Vessel Sinks: Report

Iranian coastguards rescued 11 Indian sailors whose vessel, en route to Oman, sank due to bad weather conditions, state media reported on Wednesday.

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Omicron Found In 65% Delhi Samples Whose Report Came Between January 1-3

Sixty-five per cent of Covid samples in Delhi, whose genome sequencing reports came out between January 1 and 3, were found to have the Omicron variant as against 28 per cent from December 1 to 31,...

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220 Resident Doctors In Mumbai Hospitals Test Covid Positive In 3 Days

Amid the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases, a total of 61 resident doctors were found COVID-19 positive at the JJ hospital in Mumbai, informed Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Delhi's Omicron-Induced Weekend Curfew: Who Is Exempt?

Following is a list of who all will be exempted during weekend curfew imposed in Delhi from Friday 10 pm to Monday 5 am.

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Union Minister Quits BJP WhatsApp Groups. Here's Why

In an embarrassment to the BJP, Union Minister and prominent member of the Matua community, Shantanu Thakur has quit all WhatsApp groups of the party.

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1,027 New Covid Cases In Punjab, Massive 145% Rise In 24 Hours

Punjab on Tuesday reported a big jump in fresh COVID-19 cases with 1,027 more people getting infected, taking the infection tally to 6,06,927 in the state, where two more people died from coronavirus.

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Watch: Jaffer Hails Shardul's Maiden 5-Wicket Haul With Funny Video

SA vs IND, 2nd Test, Day 2: Wasim Jaffer paid tribute to Shardul Thakur for his maiden five-wicket haul. The pacer went on to take two more wickets and ended with figures of 7/61.

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Elon Musk-Backed Internet Firm To Refund Pre-Orders In India

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet venture told its members on Tuesday that the Indian government had asked the company to refund all its pre-orders until it receives...

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Bengal Allows Flights From Mumbai, Delhi Only Thrice A Week

In light of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the West Bengal government on Tuesday wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation informing it of their decision to allow domestic flights from Mumbai and...

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Missing Polish Murderer Caught After 2 Decades: "He Didn't Have A Mask"

Polish police on Tuesday said they arrested a man long sought for murder after he was stopped for not wearing a mask at a store in breach of Covid rules.

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1,027 New Covid Cases In Punjab, Massive 145% Rise In 24 Hours

"When On Bench, Judge Cannot Defend Himself": Chief Justice NV Ramana

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Tuesday said that a judge, when on the Bench, cannot defend himself against even "motivated attacks," while a retired judge can do so when the need arises.

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Missing Polish Murderer Caught After 2 Decades: "He Didn't Have A Mask"

Polish police on Tuesday said they arrested a man long sought for murder after he was stopped for not wearing a mask at a store in breach of Covid rules.

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Newborn, Covered In Blood, Found In Plane's Toilet Bin: Report

A newborn baby, covered in blood-soaked toilet paper, was found abandoned in the trash bin of a plane's washroom and rescued by officials who were on an inspection round, said media reports.

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UK Hospitals Face "Considerable Pressure" Amid Rise In Infections: PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said that the UK's state-run hospitals will face "considerable pressure" in the coming weeks due to the steep rise in virus infections.

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Video: Kerala Cop Kicks Passenger Travelling Without Ticket, Suspended

A video from Kerala - that shows a policeman repeatedly kicking a passenger traveling without a ticket in a train - has led to the suspension of the cop after it was widely shared on social media,...

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In 'Bulli Bai' Case, Engineering Student Detained In Bengaluru: Report

Mumbai Police Cyber Cell detained a 21-year-old engineering student from Bengaluru, in connection with the 'Bulli Bai' application case on Monday.

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"Crucial, Crucial Cricket": Irfan Pathan Lauds R Ashwin's 46-Run Knock

SA vs IND, 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin played a knock of 46 runs for India on Day 1 and was hailed by Irfan Pathan for his effort.

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"Important Step": PM's Message As Vaccination For 15-18 Age Group Begins

India has taken an important step in protecting its young population against Covid with the launch of vaccination for the 15-18 age group from Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Restaurants, Marriage Halls To Operate At 50% Capacity In Chandigarh

Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, the Chandigarh Administration on Sunday ordered that marriage places, restaurants and other eateries will operate at half of their capacity.

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Lawyers Body Seeks Delay In Elections In 5 States Amid Covid Surge

The All India Bar Association (AIBA) on Sunday sent a representation to the Election Commission of India requesting to defer the upcoming elections in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and...

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Under-Construction Bridge Collapses In J&K, 27 Labourers Injured

At least 27 labourers were injured on Sunday when the iron shuttering over an under-construction bridge collapsed in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

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Authorities Announce Steps To Decongest Vaishno Devi Shrine

A day after the stampede at the Vaishno Devi shrine, authorities on Sunday tightened arrangements with full deployment of security personnel and announced a slew of steps to prevent any congestion at...

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Women's Panel Seeks Quick Action As Outage Mounts Over 'Bulli Bai' App

As outrage mounted over a dodgy app that has posted pictures of Muslim women, including many prominent personalities, "for auction", IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government is working with...

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PM Modi To Launch Multiple Projects In Manipur, Tripura On Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur and Tripura on Tuesday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several development projects in the two states.

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Top US Scientist Sees Hope Amid Omicron Surge. Here's Why

The US is experiencing "almost a vertical increase" in Covid cases as the Omicron variant sweeps the country, but the peak may be only weeks away, top US pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said Sunday.

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On Covid Deaths, Arvind Kejriwal's "Crematorium" Jab At Yogi Adityanath

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal ripped into the Yogi Adityanath government today, accusing it of acute mismanagement during the second wave of the pandemic and being responsible for the huge...

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Video: Taliban Pour 3,000 Litres Of Liquor Into Kabul Canal

A team of Afghan intelligence agents poured around 3,000 litres of liquor into a canal in Kabul, the country's spy agency said on Sunday, as the new Taliban authorities crack down on the sale of...

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Mumbai's 9 Jumbo Centres To Vaccinate Those In 15-18 Age Group

Mumbai will move a step forward on Monday in the fight against coronavirus as it starts vaccinating those in the 15-18 age group.

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Time To Speak Up Against Insult Of Women: Rahul Gandhi Amid App Outrage

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday called upon people to raise their voice against insult of women and communal hatred and said it was time to speak up against the menace.

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