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He had tested positive for COVID-19 soon after the Assembly session and was shifted to Hyderabad for better treatment.

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Multi-purpose facility centres under RBKs soon

Chief Minister wants the facilities to become available by 2022

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Protesting farmers stay put in severe New Delhi cold as talks with government remain deadlocked

The protests have also led to traffic congestions, forcing the police to divert vehicular movement.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to continue her fight for people

On the foundation, senior TMC leaders hoisted the party flag and congratulated workers for their tireless efforts in serving people.

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On January 1, 3.7 crore babies worldwide and 60,000 in India are expected to be born

Globally, over half of these births are estimated to take place in 10 countries, according to a press statement from the UNICEF

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Apple removes 39,000 game apps from China store to meet deadline

China's Android app stores have long complied with regulations on licences. It is not clear why Apple is enforcing them more strictly this year.

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Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas until March 31; Indian IT professionals to be hit

The freeze on various categories of work visas was ordered by Mr. Trump through two proclamations on April 22 and June 22 last year.

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Coronavirus updates | Schools reopen partially in Kerala

A dry run will be conducted by all the State and Union Territory governments on January 2 with the objective of preparing for the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine across the country, the Union Health Ministry said.

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Low COVID caseload in Telangana could be due to antibodies

Falling death count in Telangana is a reliable indicator that severity of the virus has come down

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Malaysia and Singapore terminate high-speed rail link agreement

Malaysia had proposed several changes to the project but was unable to reach an agreement with Singapore on them, according to a joint statement from Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from U.S. business groups

These measure are needed to protect U.S. workers amid the pandemic-battered economy, he says

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Coronavirus | World Health Organization lists Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

The WHO’s review found that the vaccine met the must-have criteria for safety and efficacy set out by WHO.

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Macron says everyone in France should be able to receive COVID-19 vaccine

“The hope is there, in the vaccine that the human genius has made possible in one year only”, Macron said in his New Year’s Eve address to the nation.

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Fake IPS officer held

The Tirupati Urban District police nabbed a person who had hoodwinked several women in Tirupati by posing as police commissioner of Hyderabad. Moham

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Morning Digest: India close to approving COVID-19 vaccine; fiscal deficit shoots up to 135% of Budget target, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Ramateertham incident: police form special teams to trace culprits

The Vizianagaram Police Department formed five special teams to trace the culprits who vandalised Lord Rama's idol in Kodandarama temple on Ramateerth

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Stone for ESI hospital to be laid this month in E. Godavari

Paper mill to make way for the ₹98 cr. facility in Rajamahendravaram

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Sloth bear dies after being caught in a snare

It died by the time rescue team reached the spot

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10 people arrested in Tadipatri clashes

‘Unruly behaviour will not be tolerated’

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NMR train resumes service after nine months

Hundreds of people, mostly tourists, queued up to board the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) at Udhagamandalam on Thursday. Train services were resumed

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‘Punjab govt. encouraging hatred’

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and incharge for Punjab affairs Dushyant Gautam on Thursday accused the Congress governmen

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Power loom federation urges Centre not to levy anti-dumping duty on yarn

Stating that imposing anti-dumping duty on viscose spun yarn (VSF) will totally affect the power loom units leading to its closure, members of the Tam

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Bengal records second case of mutant virus strain

Kolkata Corporation testing family members and tracing passengers who took the same flight

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U.P. seized property worth ₹733 crore from alleged mafia and gangsters in 2020

The properties were attached under Section 14 of The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986

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Government tells BU to reinstate Finance Officer

The official had submitted a report alleging irregularities in the university's finances

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A year with all work and a little play

A crucial two years of skill and career development are interrupted

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Artificial Intelligence knows when you feel lonely

Emotion AI is a subset of artificial intelligence that measures, simulates and reacts to human emotions. Market research firm Gartner predicts that by 2022, your personal device will know more about your emotional state than your own family members.

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Trump extends visa sanctions on countries refusing to repatriate their nationals

The visa sanctions on such countries were set to expire on December 31.

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Coronavirus updates | Night curfew imposed in Delhi on Dec. 31, 2020 and Jan. 1 2021, from 11 pm to 6 am

Not more than 5 people to assemble at public places in Delhi during night curfew to avoid large gatherings in view of COVID-19

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China gives conditional approval to Sinopharm vaccine

The vaccine is the first one approved for general use in China.

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Walmart apologises for tweet calling U.S. senator ‘sore loser’

The hashtag #BoycottWalmart began to trend on Twitter shortly after the said tweet appeared on the company’s official Twitter account.

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Scientists study activity that hasn't been observed in years as Caribbean volcanos come alive

The most recent warning was issued late on Tuesday for La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines, a chain of islands home to more than 1,00,000 people.

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Missouri Senator to contest Biden's Electoral College win

Without giving specifics or evidence, Josh Hawley says he would object because “some states, including notably Pennsylvania” did not follow their own election laws

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‘Mission Build A.P.’ case: State to challenge High Court order in the Supreme Court

HC judges made certain comments with malicious intent, alleges Additional Advocate General P. Sudhakar Reddy

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Morning Digest: Farmers, Centre reach agreement on two issues; States cautioned on 'super spreader' events, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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U.S. demands release of Uighur doctor who is sentenced to 20 years in China

This is evidence of a family suffering the consequences of speaking out against a government that has no respect for human rights, says US official

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Punjab govt. to lift night curfew from January 1

It asks people to follow virus norms

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Tamil Nadu wins Digital India award

State awarded gold under the category ‘Excellence in Digital Governance - State/U.T.’

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Mob demolishes temple in Pakistan

Police detain several people over their involvement in the attack

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Israeli foreign minister joins exodus from centrist party

Gabi Ashkenazi, a former military chief of staff, is joining an exodus from Blue and White ahead of March elections in which the party is expected to lose most of the 17 seats

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France’s Macron says dialogue between EU and China now stronger

According to a transcript of an online meeting between EU leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Macron offered to visit China in the coming months along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Iran compensation plan for downed plane slammed by Kiev

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran on January 8, killing all 176 people aboard.

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Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act

The only woman in history to serve as speaker, the California Democrat has a reputation as a formidable vote-counter and wily deal-cutter

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Shots first, questions later: Britain’s new COVID-19 vaccine rollout approach

The British regulator approved AstraZeneca and Oxford’s vaccine on Wednesday, saying a gap of three months between shots could boost its efficacy.

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Biden to take swift action to roll back harmful ‘midnight regulations’, says transition team

Jen Psaki gave as an example an expected Department of Labour ruling that would make it easier for companies to call their workers independent contractors to avoid minimum wage and overtime protections.

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SHRC recommends ₹1 lakh compensation to victim for police excesses

Constable, three others assaulted man

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Rajinikanth’s advisor, Tamilaruvi Manian, quits politics

Mr. Manian’s announcement came a day after actor Rajinikanth announced his decision not to launch a party

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Vice-President meets Yediyurappa

Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday met Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa at the Kumara Kripa Guest House and held discussions on issu

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Bangladesh, India consolidate bilateral ties in 2020 amidst challenges posed by COVID-19

With a new link coming into operation, tourists from Bangladesh will be able to visit places.

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U.K. becomes first country to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine for COVID-19

“The government has today accepted the recommendation from the MHRA to authorise Oxford University/AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for use,” U.K. Health Ministry said.

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Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on camera

"I trust scientists. And it is the scientists who created and approved this vaccine.”

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A year that made you stay put at home

For those not accustomed to staying indoors, 2020 posed several challenges. We find out how the passing year has been for some of them who did WFH

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TDP urges NCSC to conduct enquiry into attacks on Dalits

TDP Politburo member Varla Ramaiah said the TDP had regularly updated the NCSC about attacks against Dalits, but no action had been taken thus far.

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20 found with mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from U.K.: Health Ministry

The Health Ministry said that apart from the six found positive on Tuesday these cases were reported in Delhi and Bengaluru.

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Trump leaves mark on immigration policy, some of it lasting

“It has made us less promising as a destination and has diverted people from coming to start businesses here or to start employment.”

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Watch | All about wasabi, Japan's 'green gold'

A video on wasabi farming in Japan

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Militant killed in Srinagar encounter, another still hiding at site

The joint operation, which was suspended due to darkness on Tuesday night, resumed in the morning

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Counting of votes for Gram Panchayat polls begins in Karnataka

The counting process began at 226 centres at 8 a.m. and the results are expected to be out by afternoon.

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14 more cases of new variant of coronavirus reported in India

The Health Ministry said that apart from the six found positive on Tuesday these cases were reported in Delhi and Bengaluru.

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Coronavirus live: Total 20 U.K. returnees test positive for new variant in India

In the U.S., first reported case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado.

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First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

Public health officials are investigating other potential cases and performing contract tracing to determine the spread of the variant throughout the State.

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Morning Digest: Six U.K. returnees test positive for new coronavirus variant, Centre and farmers to resume talks with low expectations, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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UP minister’s brother booked for using photos of Modi, Adityanath to promote mobile brand

As questions were raised about the photos, they were removed from the hoarding by the advertising agency.

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Third tranche of Rythu Bharosa amount, Nivar input subsidy released

51.59 lakh farmers to benefit; 8.34 lakh get relief for damage to crops

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‘Provide security to former MLA’

TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has written a letter to the Director General of Police (DGP), urging him to ensure the safety of party lea

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New U.S. dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under two

The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age two.

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Biden says Trump vaccine plan falling ‘far behind’

Biden promised that as president he will undertake the “greatest operational challenge we’ve ever faced as a nation” to inoculate against the illness that has claimed more than 1.7 million lives globally.

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Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense Bill

Trump slammed GOP lawmakers on Twitter, charging that “Weak and tired Republican ‘leadership’ will allow the bad Defense Bill to pass.”

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Review meet held ahead of Thaipoosam

Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam on Tuesday chaired a meeting with representatives of religious organisations at the Secretariat here to review the arrang

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TRS NRI leader found dead in suspicious circumstances in New Jersey

According to friends and family, Nallamada Devendra Reddy died while he went to fetch a package from his car outside his house.

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Cong. leader shot at by bike-borne assailants in U.P.

Vinod Tomar, a practising lawyer, was hit in front of the Kalra Guest House in Bijnor when he was returning home on his scooter.

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Pamban new bridge work progressing slower than schedule

Only 18% of work completed so far though 65% of time has lapsed

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Dikshithars relent, cars taken out of Sri Natarajar temple

The committee of Pothu Dikshithars had earlier taken the stand that they would not bring the cars out of the temple to register their protest against the district administration for making online passes mandatory for devotees

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Two samples genome sequenced at CCMB

All their samples were sent to CCMB for genome sequencing to know if they are carrying new variant of coronavirus.

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Stalin spreading false information on Pongal gift, TN CM says

Only to ensure that people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic celebrate Pongal happily, has the government announced a cash gift, the CM said

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Watch | World's largest radio telescope

A video on China's FAST telescope which will be available for foreign scientists to use from 2021

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Two new species of ginger found from northeast

Discovery by Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute of Plant Sciences researchers

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Kerala priest alleges insult by CM

For raising questions about Church dispute

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Samples of seven U.K. returnees positive for new coronavirus variant in Bengaluru

Highly placed sources from the Union Health Ministry told The Hindu that four more samples from Bengaluru, in addition to the three announced, had tested positive for the new variant.

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U.S. government appeals order blocking TikTok restrictions

The government has cited national security concerns in its targeting of TikTok, arguing that the personal data of U.S. users could be obtained by China’s government.

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Coronavirus live updates: Health, Home departments to track those who have arrived from U.K. in Karnataka

Six samples of U.K.-returnees test positive for new coronavirus strain

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Six U.K. returnees test positive for new coronavirus variant

From November 25 to December 23, 2020 midnight, about 33,000 passengers disembarked at various Indian airports from the U.K.

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India, Myanmar officials to meet on Jan. 5 to discuss border trade

‘Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was suspended from April and trade between the two countries was slashed by 40%,’ says Manipur MP

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Ohio officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man: Union

A white Ohio police officer was fired after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man holding a cellphone, and

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Morning Digest: MHA extends COVID-19 surveillance till January 31, four States begin dry run for vaccine roll out, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Deputy Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council found dead

Note left by him mentions the recent fracas in the Council

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‘Declaring Amartya Sen an illegal occupant is abuse of power’

CPI leader asks PM to intervene and ensure Nobel laureate is treated with respect, dignity

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House votes to override Trump's veto of defence bill

House members voted 322-87 to override the veto, well above the two-thirds needed to override

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House approves Trump's $2,000 checks, sending to GOP-led Senate

Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favouring additional assistance

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Biden says Trump aides are obstructing his transition team

President-elect Joe Biden said on Monday many of America’s security agencies had been “hollowed out” under President Donald Trump and the lack of inf

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WHO chief speaks of ‘personal pain’ over Ethiopia conflict

In rare, personal comments, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke Monday of his “personal pain” over the “worsening” confl

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Nashville bombing | After naming suspect, focus turns to motive

While officials on Sunday named Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, as the man behind the mysterious explosion in which he was killed, the motive has remained elusive.

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Uttarakhand CM Rawat being taken to AIIMS, Delhi for tests

Mr. Rawat was in home isolation since December 18 after testing positive for COVID-19

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MNM leader Kamal Haasan releases ‘rate card of bribery’ in TN

Mr. Haasan said people in Tamil Nadu had to pay bribes to avail of basic government services from the cradle to the grave

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JD(U) leader slams ‘love jihad’ laws, says there is an attempt to create an ‘atmosphere of hatred’

‘Our Constitution says any two consenting adults can choose to be life partners irrespective of one’s religion or caste,’ says K.C. Tyagi

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Drunk doctor in Chennai arrested for driving away police patrol vehicle

The doctor found a police patrol vehicle parked on the roadside and drove it away, after his vehicle had been seized by the police for drunken driving

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Niger votes in presidential, legislative elections

Some 7.4 million Nigeriens were registered to vote to elect legislators and the successor to President Mahamadou Issoufou.

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Watch | World's largest radio telescope

A video on China's FAST telescope which will be available for foreign scientists to use from 2021

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China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting

Zhang Zhan, the first such person known to have been tried, was among a handful of people whose first-hand accounts from crowded hospitals and empty streets painted a more dire picture of the pandemic epicentre than the official narrative.

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PM Modi inaugurates country’s first driverless Metro rail in Delhi

The fully operational National Common Mobility Card was extended to the Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro.

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Army Chief Gen. Naravane leaves for South Korea on 3-day visit

Gen. Naravane is scheduled to meet South Korea’s Minister for National Defence, Army Chief and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, say officials

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Anna Hazare threatens to launch his “last protest” for farmers

Hazare said he had been holding protests for cultivators since the last three years, but the government has done nothing to resolve the issues.

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A.K. Antony hoists Congress flag on party’s 136th Foundation Day

Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi not present during occasion at party headquarters

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Coronavirus live updates: Over 20,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in single day; recovery rate at 95.83%

India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,02,07,871 with 20,021 infections being reported in a day, while recoveries have surged to 97.82 lakh, according to

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Amit Shah meets civil society organisations’ team in Manipur

Unity of Manipur should not be compromised in any manner and there should not be any kind of division among the different communities, the CSOs told the Home Minister

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Avalanches kill 12 in mountainous area near Iran’s capital

The avalanches struck in four different areas on Friday following strong winds and snowfall a day earlier.

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No watching New Year Eve fireworks from Sydney harbourside

Around one million people usually congregate on the harbour foreshore to see the annual fireworks that centre on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Morning Digest: Farmers protest during airing of ‘Mann ki Baat’; terror plot to attack temple in J&K’s Poonch foiled, 3 arrested, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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BJP involved in horse-trading in West Bengal: Digvijaya

“The way animals were earlier sold in the mandis (markets), nowadays MLAs are being sold,” he added.

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Jaishankar meets business leaders in Qatar; highlights investment opportunities in India

The Minister virtually interacted with the Indian community in the country and appreciated their contribution to meeting the COVID-19 challenge.

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Inner-Line Permit is Centre’s biggest gift to Manipur, says Amit Shah

Prime Minister thought denying ILP will be an injustice to the indigenous people of the State, says Home Minister.

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SII to launch first indigenous pneumonia vaccine

The vaccine is expected to be much more affordable than the existing ones manufactured by two foreign companies.

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Trump signs COVID relief, government-funding measure

The massive bill includes $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September

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Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast: U.S. officials

Investigators used DNA and other evidence to link the man to the explosion, they say

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Thousands without power, planes delayed as storm Bella lashes France

Tens of thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy w

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Polling in Kadampur gram panchayat delayed

Polling in Kadampur gram panchayat in Ramdurg taluk was delayed after voters found that the symbol of a candidate had been wrongly printed on the ball

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MJK functionary held with banned tobacco products

MJK’s Tiruppur district secretary Hyder Ali, was riding a two-wheeler with a bag containing the tobacco products on the night of Dec. 26.

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Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations

The violence is an extreme example of the difficulties many poor and developing countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America face as they tackle the monumental task of vaccinating their populations against COVID-19.

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Nagpur jail refused to accept things brought for G.N. Saibaba, says his lawyer

Prof. Saibaba's lawyer Aakash Sarode said that of the 34 different things that he wanted, the prison authorities accepted only 13 items

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Two workers killed, nine injured as van tips over near Tiruchuli

The driver claimed the vehicle tipped over as he tried to avoid hitting another vehicle.

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Arudra darshan in Ramanathapuram from Dec. 29 with strict COVID-19 protocol: SP

Devotees from outside the district will not be permitted to visit the temple for the arudra darshan festival.

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Shah offers prayers at Assam’s Kamakhya temple

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday offered prayers at Shaktipeeth Kamakhya temple atop the Nilachal Hills here, on the last day of his three-da

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Dance historian Sunil Kothari dies of cardiac arrest

Kothari received numerous titles and awards for his contribution to Indian dance forms including the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

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Former Congress MLA Yasodha dies of health complications

She was a prominent Dalit leader and acted as the voice of the commoners, K.S. Alagiri said.

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Protests keep up against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as new election looms

The protesters have been gathering outside on Saturday Netanyahu's residence for months, slamming him for his handling of the pandemic and saying he cannot lead the country while under indictment for fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate corruption cases.

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Hospital to take a call on Rajinikanth’s discharge in the afternoon

Mr. Rajnikanth was admitted at the hospital on the morning of December 25, after his blood pressure showed “severe fluctuations”.

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And, they all fall down

The recent case of rape of a 13-year-old and her forced entry into prostitution is a grim reminder of how the state and society failed her, at every level, though laws and schemes to help and rehabilitate children in distress are aplenty

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Watch | A look at Kashmir's ancient art of papier mache

A video on Kashmir’s papier mache tradition that has been passed on orally from one generation to the other

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People have supported ‘vocal for local’: Modi on Mann ki Baat

“I feel happy and reassured when I see the youth of the country. They have the ‘can do’ approach.”

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Here’s a look at how social media fared in 2020

The year 2020 was crucial for Facebook and Twitter, testing the social networks' abilities to curb hate speech and misinformation. But have they been successful?

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Second phase of GP polls underway in Karnataka

Polling is underway in Karnataka on Sunday for the second phase of elections to 2,709 gram panchayats in 109 taluks.Polling began at 7 a.m. and will

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Bengaluru will get a circular metro under Phase III

BMRCL is planning to extend its network from Hebbal to J.P. Nagar under Phase III

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Here’s a look at how social media fared in 2020

Youth hacked to death in Kerala

‘Honour’ killing by wife’s father, uncle alleged

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Coronavirus live updates: U.K. says regulator must be given time to carry out Oxford COVID-19 vaccine review

India looking to U.K. before giving emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute

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3 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Illinois bowling alley

A “person of interest” taken into custody, says Rockford Police Chief

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Morning Digest: Three months on, wounds remain raw in Hathras; Repeal of agriculture laws tops farmers agenda for fresh talks on December 29; and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Niger heads to polls in search of first democratic transition

A peaceful transfer of power would be a milestone for Niger,which has experienced four coups since gaining independence from France in 1960

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Three killed, six injured in Chittoor road accident

The disaster happened after a SUV collided head-on with a lorry at Gandanki village of Pakala mandal on the Naidupeta-Puthalapattu NH

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Rajinikanth being monitored closely in hospital

The hospital said, “His blood pressure medications are being titrated carefully.”

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150 soldiers in Delhi for Republic Day parade test positive for COVID-19

They have been quarantined at Delhi Cantonment, according to sources

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India's daily COVID-19 fatality count below 300 after over 6 months

22,273 new cases were reported across the country, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Saturday.

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Five daily wagers killed in road accident

While four people died on the spot, another succumbed on the way to the hospital

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Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in J&K's Kathua

Firing from across the IB in the Satpal Border Outpost area of Hiranagar sector prompted strong retaliation by the BSF, say officials

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Coronavirus live updates: 8 U.K.-returned people test COVID positive during Delhi govt. door-to-door drive

Four States gearing up for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

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Gingee DMK MLA booked for flouting COVID-19 rules

According to police large number of locals had turned up at the meeting organised by the DMK, without following physical distancing guidelines

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Two militants arrested in Jammu; arms and ammunition seized

According to police, Raees Ahmad Dar and Subzar Ahmad Sheikh were affiliated with the terror outfit, ‘The Resistance Force', believed to be a shadow of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

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Morning Digest: Farmers refute PM Modi’s charge of changing demand, Congress plans ‘Save cow’ march in U.P., and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Fervour marks Vaikunta Ekadasi

Chief Justice of India among VIPs who had darshan on the auspicious day

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Jagan celebrates Christmas at Pulivendula church

‘Day chosen to distribute pattas as it also coincided with Vaikunta Ekadasi’

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COVID-19 | 1,148 persons arrived in A.P. from U.K. in one month, four test positive

A.P. registered 354 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths (Krishna and Guntur districts) in the last 24 hours ending on Friday morning.

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‘TDP blocking land allotment to poor’

Will approach SC against stay: Jagan

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Union Minister evades question on AIADMK alliance’s CM candidate

In Tamil Nadu too, the BJP will show a stellar performance in the Assembly election, says Javadekar

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Kerala govt. keen on avoiding legal tangle with Governor

Ministers Balan and Sunil Kumar visit Raj Bhavan, spend over an hour with Arif Muhammad Khan

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Teacher spends her savings to help pandemic-hit persons

Since March, she has distributed ₹35 lakh in assistance

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Israeli jets strike Gaza after Palestinian militants fire rockets

The airstrike targets included rocket manufacturing facility and training and military posts belonging to Hamas, the militant group ruling Gaza, according to the military

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4 arrested in Mexico crash that killed current, ex-governor

The Agusta 109 helicopter crashed in flames 10 minutes after takeoff on Dec. 24, 2018

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Russia opens criminal case against Navalny’s ally Sobol

Agencies accuse her of trespassing into home of ‘FSB agent’.

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Coronavirus | U.S. to require negative COVID-19 test for U.K. arrivals

Travellers need to provide results to the airline before trip.

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Israeli jets fly over Beirut, blasts reported in Syria

‘Syrian forces responded to attack.’

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Trump loses Wisconsin lawsuit

President should have challenged the state’s election laws before polls: court

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Leaders pay tributes to Malaviya, Vajpayee on birth anniversary

Mr. Modi released a book, Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A Commemorative Volume, to mark the occasion.

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CB-CID registers case over missing 103.8 kg of gold

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The case relates to 400.47 kg of gold that had been inventoried and kept in the safe vaults of Surana Corporation Ltd in 2012, and the disappearance of over 100 kg when the vaults were opened in February this year

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire businessman

Ron Burkle views the 2,700-acre property in Los Olivos, near Santa Barbara, as a land banking opportunity, his spokesman said in an email.

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President, Vice-President, PM Modi pay rich tribute to Vajpayee on birth anniversary

President Kovind paid homage to Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’, a memorial to the former Prime Minister, here, the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated in a tweet.

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Seven MLAs switch over to BJP in Arunachal Pradesh

Saffron party’s count in the 60-member Assembly goes up to 48

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Coronavirus live updates: Will talk to Delhi airport authorities on 2 COVID-positive flyers slipping out report, says Satyendar Jain

Several States have stepped up efforts to trace and test persons who have flown in or transited from the United Kingdom between November 25 and Decemb

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Dalit organisations gherao women’s panel chief, MLA

Police inaction led to Snehalatha’s death, alleges mother

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GovernorextendsChristmasgreetings

Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has conveyed his greetings on the occasion Christmas.In a message on Thursday, Mr. Harichandan said Christmas is a t

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Morning Digest: Over 6,000 travellers from U.K. traced across States in wake of new coronavirus strain, govt. renews offer for dialogue with farmers, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Lending a tinge of ‘green’ to the Christmas star

Artisans of RT Mission unit of Perumbalam fashion stars out of untreated bamboo

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Gujarat institute to work forrural development in State

State government signs MoU with Institute of Rural Management Anand

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Coop. taps into Artificial Intelligence

December 24, 2020alochona discussion No comments:

It aims to enable easy access to banking for customers

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Seven U.S. lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers’ protest in India

India has maintaned that the matter pertains to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

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Jumbo menace worries farmers

Herd strays into A.P. from Karnataka forests

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VCK seeks more funds for scholarship scheme for SCs

Allocation should be hiked by 10% each year, says Thirumavalavan

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HC stays selection process for SI recruitment

Court says reservation under the PSTM category was not implemented properly

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ASI makes filming at most monuments free of charge till Aug. 2021

Film and photo shoots on themes of “national importance” at most Centrally-protected monuments across the country would not incur the usual fee start

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SC/ST panel cannot decide disputes, says Karnataka HC

Court sets aside 2016 order of the commission on a plea filed by a govt. employee

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High Court comes to the aid of medical aspirants

It highlights plight of individual candidates; lauds CM for creating revolving fund

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‘Don’t allow unauthorised gram sabhas’

Only an elected representative from panchayats can hold them, says govt.

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MEA flags plight of Indian sailors stuck at Chinese ports

39 stuck at 2 ports as crew change is not permitted due to pandemic protocols

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Govt. sanctions ₹80.83 crore for restoration of 29 heritage buildings

December 24, 2020alochona discussion No comments:

Kanniyakumari and Pudukottai districts account for five buildings each; PWD is confident of restoring all buildings simultaneously

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U.S. says it will open a consulate in disputed Western Sahara

The U.S. decision to recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara has drawn criticism from the U.N. as well as American allies in Africa and beyond.

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No possibility of dialogue with India, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi

He made the comments while talking to reporters in his hometown Multan on Wednesday

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India challenges Vodafone arbitration ruling in Singapore: sources

However, the Union Finance Ministry is yet to respond

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Visva-Bharati centenary event | Tagore's vision essence of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative: PM Modi

Visva-Bharati venerable source of constant energy to country, says PM Modi

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Farmers’ protest | Key roads blocked, Delhi Police ask commuters to take alternate route

Braving harsh cold, thousands of agitating farmers at the Delhi borders on Thursday remained steadfast in their demands to repeal the Centre''s three new agri laws.

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Alagiri to launch party after meeting supporters on January 3

The elder son of the late DMK leader M. Karunanidhi, said he would take into account the views of his supporters, and then make a decision

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DYFI activist stabbed to death in Kerala’s Kasargod

Murder could be a result of tensions over counting of votes in local poll, say police

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Coronavirus live updates | Health Secretary reviews status of U.K. passengers testing positive

States/UTs advised to access the details of passengers from U.K. to India from the online portal AIR-SUVIDHA and the Bureau of Immigration, and send the samples of those found positive to the laboratories identified for genome sequencing.

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Encounter breaks out in J&K's Baramulla

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Wanigam Payeen in Kreeri area

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China steps up pressure on Alibaba with anti-monopoly probe

It is looking into Alibaba''s policy of “choose one of two,” which requires its business partners to avoid dealing with competitors.

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Morning Digest: Health Secretary reviews status of COVID positive U.K. passengers, farmers front rejects Centre’s talks offer yet again, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Norway extends ban on flights from Britain by three days

A decision on whether to also extend the ban into the new year will be made on Dec. 26

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VHP fund-raising for Ram Mandir from Jan. 15

A nation-wide fund-raising campaign to build Ram temple at Ayodhya is to be launched by Vishwa Hindu Parishad in to speed up the construction work

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British model Stella Tennant dies at 50

Tennant, the granddaughter of a duke, rose to fame in the 1990s while walking the runway for Versace, Alexander McQueen and other designers

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Trump pardons former campaign chairman Manafort

It was the second wave of pardons Mr. Trump has issued in two days

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Strike call by Tripura party receives thin response

A 24-hour strike called by the Tripura People’s Front (TPF), a tribal based party, on Wednesday received thin response. No untoward incident was repor

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Ties with India progressing well, says Russia

Statement comes after MEA has said the annual summit did not take place in 2020 because of the pandemic

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Haryana Cabinet approves new Enterprises policy

It aims to attract investment over ₹1 lakh crore, generate 5 lakh jobs

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Govt. cannot make illegal appointments, says HC

‘Extraordinary favour given to a person’

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ED attaches ₹255 crore assets in agri loan scam

Maharashtra-based GSEL and others are accused of misusing loans taken in the name of farmers

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DMK against extension of postal ballot to select class of voters

The DMK has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court, challenging a decision taken by the Election Commission of India (EC) to permit voters age

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DMK president criticises launch of mini-clinics

It is nothing but a scheme to swindle money, says Stalin

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Russia cuts size of COVID-19 vaccine study, stops enrolment

‘The decision could affect the results’, says the country’s medical expert

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EU-UK talks go late with post-Brexit deal 'in sight'

The last-gasp deal, if it is reached, would come just days before Britain is set to leave the EU's single market at the end of the year, sparing the two sides from trade tariffs

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Farmers’ protest | Punjabi actor Harpreet Singh serves legal notice to BJP for ‘misusing his photo’

However, the State BJP passes the buck on the Centre, stating that the content alongwith the photograph was shared by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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Hindi news channel ‘Republic Bharat’ fined by UK regulator for hate speech

The fine has been levied for the channel's daily current affairs discussion programme Poochta Hai Bharat which is presented by Arnab Goswami and telecast on 6 September 2019.

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Gram Panchayat polls | No candidates, so no polling in Kodi Gram Panchayat

A re-notification for the elections is likely to be issued by the EC after some time

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Gram Panchayat polls | First phase of polling in peaceful in twin districts

According to the police, SDPI activists questioned a Congress activist who was repeatedly going to a polling booth at Ramakrishna Aided Secondary School in Harekala.

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J&K DDC poll results | Results of 276 seats declared; PAGD gets 110, BJP 74

The results of four constituencies — one each in Bandipora and Kupwara districts of north Kashmir and Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu region — are still awaited

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Coronavirus | India reports 23,950 new COVID-19 cases

The death toll increased to 1,46,444 with 333 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed

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Karnataka government unlikely to change plan to reopen schools from January 1

Chief Minister says there is no proposal on night curfew as of now

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Lions maul teenaged girl to death in Gujarat village

Incident took place near Junagadh, where victim and her cousin had stepped out late at night

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Coronavirus live updates | Virus reaches Antarctica, last untouched continent

India recorded a single day rise of 23,950 new COVID-19 cases and 333 fatalities.

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Former BJP minister Sham Lal Choudhary loses DDC election in Jammu by 11 votes

The Gupkar alliance was leading the tally by winning over 110 out of 280 seats on Wednesday, followed by the BJP, which emerged as the single largest party, bagging 74 seats, including three in the Kashmir Valley for the first time.

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Greater acceptance for NDA in Kerala: Thushar Vellappally

Despite both the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front joining hands, the NDA had increased 400 seats across local bodies

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Elon Musk says he had once reached out to Apple for acquiring Tesla

‘He (Tim CooK) refused to take the meeting’, said the CEO of the electric car maker

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Biden picks Connecticut schools chief as education secretary

Unlike Mr. DeVos, a school choice advocate whom Mr. Biden says is an opponent of public schools, Mr. Cardona is a product of them, starting when he entered kindergarten unable to speak English.

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Morning Digest: 20 flyers from U.K. test COVID-19 positive as stringent SOPs kick in, BJP upbeat about Kashmir poll results, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Trump pardons 15, including Republican allies

The pardons included former Republican Reps Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York.

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ENC holds Day at Sea for lawmakers from Odisha

Four ships from ENC take part in the programme

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650 leopards in Kerala’s tiger reserves

Third highest in Western Ghats region

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Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, last untouched continent

About 58 people at two military bases tested positive, says Chile's army

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DGP lauds services of APSP personnel

Gautam Sawang presents awards to the best performers

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Remediation of dump site brings award to VMC

Civic body’s solid waste management initiatives lauded

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Mamata Banerjee refutes Home Minister’s figures on Bengal

Number one in poverty eradication, rural housing, rural roads and more, says CM

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Drone-assisted land survey begins

919 villages to be covered under the scheme in Kurnool district

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India-Bangladesh border talks start in Guwahati

The two forces will deliberate upon steps being taken to strengthen the security grid

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Have to ensure animals live in safe habitats: PM Modi on rise in leopard population

He was reacting to Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar’s tweet about the report, Status of Leopards in India 2018, which said that India now has 12,852 leopards.

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COVID-19 | India records less that 20,000 new cases after nearly six months

India’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,00,75,116 with 19,556 new infections being reported in a day.

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Two LeT militants surrender before security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants on December 22 surrendered before security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir during a cordon and sea

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J&K DDC poll results | Counting of votes for 280 seats begins

The Jammu and Kashmir District Development Council election is being seen as a fight between the BJP and other political parties in the region

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Coronavirus live updates: Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots

No need to panic, says Health Ministry on new coronavirus strain emerging in U.K.

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382 companies make 7,403 offers at VIT campus placement

While Cognizant offered 1,418 students, TCS offered 1,321 and Infosys 778.

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Coronavirus live updates: Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots

No need to panic, says Health Ministry on new coronavirus strain emerging in U.K.

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U.S. Justice Dept. charges bombmaker in 1988 Pan Am explosion

The charges were revealed on the 32nd anniversary of the bombing and in the final news conference of Attorney General William Barr's tenure

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Afghan journalist killed in Ghazni province, say officials

Rahmatullah Nekzad was gunned down as he left his home in Ghazni City to walk to a nearby mosque, said Ahmad Khan Serat, spokesman for the provincial police chief

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Kamala Harris, Ivanka Trump making appeals to Georgia voters

Ms. Harris said Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock would advance Biden policy priorities

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Morning Digest: Joe Biden receives COVID-19 vaccine live on television, farmer unions to take decision on further talks today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Donald Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi

Mr. Trump also presented the Legion of Merit to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Donald Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi

Mr. Trump also presented the Legion of Merit to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Ashok Gehlot urges Centre to provide free COVID-19 vaccine

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday urged the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre to make an “explicit announceme

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27% quota for OBCs in AIQ seats under consideration: Gehlot

Union Minister replies to CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP

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Fresh infections in State drop to 1,071

12 more persons succumb to COVID-19; 23 districts record under 20 cases each

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Tiger authority seeks report from Odisha on ecotourism inside Satkosia reserve

An NGO has alleged that some of the activities being promoted have lasting impacts on local wildlife

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Assembly session may be held in January, Advocate-General tells HC

‘Bill to replace an Ordinance promulgated by the State government banning online games played with stakes on the cyberspace could be tabled’

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Govt. cites official report for extending Pongal cash gift

‘Despite lockdown relaxations, normalcy has not returned’

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Bars, wine parlours, toddy shops in Kerala to reopen

These should be reopened with safety precautions as per COVID-19 guidelines, says Chief Secretary

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Sterlite panel summons Rajini

He had asserted that anti-social elements infiltrated protest

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Petition seeking caste data on govt. appointments dismissed

Ramadoss had sought a direction to the TNPSC for details

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All elected representatives to disclose property details: Odisha CM

Details to be made public, says Patnaik

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Uttar Pradesh government exposed in Hathras rape-murder case: Akhilesh Yadav

In a tweet, Mr. Yadav said, “The way the lies of the BJP government have been exposed in the Hathras incident, the process of exposure of false cases in U.P. has started.”

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TNCC chief Alagiri criticises V.K. Singh for saying MSP will stay under new laws

‘Explain why there is no mention about the MSP in the new farm laws,’ Alagiri asks the Union Minister

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PIL in Supreme Court to establish Special Anti-Corruption Courts in every district

The PIL filed by BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has also sought directions to high courts to take appropriate steps to decide cases related economic offences.

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COVID-19 | India reports 24,337 new cases; tally increases to 1,00,55,560

The death toll increased to 1,45,810 with 333 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed.

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Delhi HC declines to injunct Amazon from writing to authorities about SIAC award against Future Retail

The Delhi High Court on December 21 declined to grant Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail Ltd.’s (FRL) plea for an interim injunction restraining Amazon

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Currencies of different countries seized at Hyderabad airport

The passenger, who was scheduled to fly on Air Arabia flight no G9-459, was caught during security check.

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PM Modi proposes setting up of library of Buddhist literature in India

The library will not only be a depository of literature, it will also be a platform for research and dialogue, he says

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Farmers start day-long ‘relay’ hunger strike

Protesting farmers will participate in the hunger strike in batches and the first has 11 members, according to farmer leaders.

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Japan Cabinet approves more defence funds amid potential threats

The record 5.34 trillion yen ($51.7 billion) defence budget planned for fiscal 2021 is the first under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and is a 1.1% increase over the current year’s budget.

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Discussions on global growth cannot happen among few, table must be bigger: PM Modi

PM Modi, addressing the 6th Indo-Japan Samwad Conference, said, in the past, humanity often took the path of confrontation instead of collaboration

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Coronavirus | Saudi Arabia suspends international flights

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended all international passenger flights for citizens and residents over fears about the fast-spreading new variant

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C.T. Ravi challenges Siddaramaiah

Mr. Ravi was speaking at the BJP office-bearers meet on Sunday

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Vijayawada diesel loco shed bags national energy award

It has saved more than one lakh units of power

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Elephant run over by train in Odisha, no casualty among passengers

The incident involving the Puri-Surat Express took place between Hatibari and Maneswar railway stations in Sambalpur district.

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Coronavirus live updates: India to discuss effect of UK strain today

Many countries have placed restrictions on travel from the U.K.

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Rockets fired at U.S. embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

The Iraqi military said an “outlaw group” fired eight rockets.

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Morning Digest: Health Ministry team to meet on mutant variant of coronavirus, India and U.S. mull unfinished business as Trump tenure winds down, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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ED prepares to move extradition request against Iqbal Mirchi’s wife, sons

Armed with non-bailable warrants from a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PLMA), the Enforcement Directorate is preparing to

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Haryana CM says Punjab must stop being stubborn about the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday said that in a democratic country, States should not function arbitrarily and that Punjab would have to g

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2 injured in grenade blast in Anantnag

Two persons, including a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a civilian, were injured in a grenade explosion in south Kashmir's Anantnag on Sunda

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U.S. lawmakers reach deal on $900 billion stimulus package

It came after months of battling and posturing, but the negotiating dynamic changed in Republicans’ favour after the election and as the end of the congressional session neared.

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Coronavirus | Canada halts passenger flights from UK for 72 hours due to new virus strain

France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Bulgaria have all announced restrictions on UK travel.

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4 charged over attack on Charlie Hebdo offices

French authorities have charged and detained four Pakistanis suspected of links to a meat cleaver attack by a compatriot outside the former offices of

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RSS ideologue Vaidya cremated; Bhagwat, Gadkari pay tributes

The last rites of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue Madhav Govind Vaidya were performed at a crematorium at Nagpur in Maharashtra on Sunda

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Trust unveils design of mosque, hospital to be built in Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh State Sunni Central Waqf Board had formed the trust, Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF), to construct the mosque and other utilities on the plot.

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IIITDM Astro Club prepares for Jupiter-Saturn conjunction on December 21

The next closes conjunction would appear 60 years from now

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‘Tourism policy to help A.P. become go-to site’

New policy is investor-friendly and aims at creating infrastructure, says Minister

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PM Modi offers prayers at Gurudwara Rakabganj

The visit comes amid intense protests by farmers, especially from Punjab, against the three farm laws enacted by his government.

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Coronavirus live updates: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 7.5 crore

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 7.506 crore, death toll at 1.67 lakh.

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Morning Digest: Help pours in from villages for farmers' protest, Trinamool Congress calls Suvendu Adhikari a traitor, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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NE monsoon yet to go full swing in Kerala

The State records 26% deficiency in rainfall during the October 1-December 19 period

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Coronavirus | Kerala's COVID-19 case burden crosses 7 lakh mark

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6,293 test positive in a new surge post local body polls

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‘No time to waste’: Joe Biden introduces his climate team

The approach is a shift from Donald Trump’s presidency, which has been marked by efforts to boost oil and gas production while rolling back government efforts intended to safeguard the environment.

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Youth injured in chemical drum blast

He was trying to open it with a gas cutter

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Minister inspects arrangementsfor launch of land resurvey

Chief Minister to kick-start the exercise tomorrow

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Probe Javed Akhtar’s complaint against Kangana, court tells police

A metropolitan magistrate court on Saturday directed the police to conduct a probe into the criminal complaint filed by lyricist Javed Akhtar against

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Cash gift announced with election in mind, says Stalin

DMK president addresses Tiruvallur party cadre

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Coronavirus | Odisha identifies 3.2 lakh healthcare workers for preference in vaccination

Committees to monitor any cases of side-effects have been notified

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Party writes to EC rejecting ‘Battery Torch’ symbol

A registered political party, which was allotted the ‘Battery Torch’ symbol on which the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) contested in the last Lok Sabha pol

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Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu reports 1,127 COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths

12 districts log infections in single digits; Chennai records 338 fresh cases

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Collectors instructed to monitor colleges, hostels, says Tamil Nadu Health Minister

Any college that violates public health norms will face action, warns Vijayabaskar

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Kamal Haasan to campaign in northern districts from today

Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan will campaign for the 2021 Assembly election on December 20, 21, 22 and 23 in Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Villup

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The unusual phenomenon of early electioneering in Tamil Nadu

Why are parties resorting to campaigns way ahead of the polls?

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Officials inspect arrangementsfor Vaikunta Ekadasi

Senior officials of TTD led by Additional Executive Officer(EO) A.V. Dharma Reddy and Tirupati legislator and special invitee of the trust board B. Ka

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GGH to be upgraded into super speciality hospital

Minister inaugurates 50-bed Mother and Child Hospital

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BJP leadership will decide on CM candidate: Murugan

Party State unit president says NDA will continue in T.N.

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Gender Park set to join hands with UN Women

The Gender Park, an autonomous body under the State government, is entering into a partnership with UN Women to further the cause of women empowerment

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Coronavirus live updates | Pandemic far from over, warns WHO official

Long road ahead despite COVID vaccine, warns WHO official

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Child rights panel files case against school

Punalur school ‘violated COVID-19 guidelines’

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French President Macron blames his COVID-19 on negligence, bad luck

His infection “shows that the virus really can touch everyone, because I am very protected and am very careful.”

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U.S. says it is shuttering last 2 consulates in Russia

The State Department told lawmakers last week that it would permanently close the consulate in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok and temporarily suspend operations at the consulate in Yekaterinburg

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Watch | How the number of new COVID-19 cases has progressed daily across the country since March

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has crossed the 1 crore mark. Here's a look at how the number of daily new cases has varied across the country s

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Polling begins for 8th phase of DDC elections in J&K

Voting is being held in 28 constituencies.

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Cyclone ‘Nivar’ hits Prakasam ryots hard

District suffered ₹520 crore loss, Central team told

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U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

The much-needed doses are set to arrive on Monday after the Food and Drug Administration authorised an emergency rollout of the vaccine

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Morning Digest: Government lists documents for COVID-19 vaccine registration, Biden appoints Indian American Vedant Patel as White House Asst. Press Secretary, and more

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School education panel reviews first phase of Nadu-Nedu works

15,000 institutions covered at a cost of ₹4,000 crore

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Biden appoints Indian American Vedant Patel to the role of White House Assistant Press Secretary

and is currently a senior spokesperson for the Biden-Harris presidential Inaugural Committee. Prior to this he was on the Biden team during the

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Second severe reaction to COVID-19 vaccine reported in U.S.

In the latest, also in Alaska, a female clinician began experiencing probable anaphylactic symptoms about 10 minutes after receiving the shot Thursday

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A bus conductor brightens the day for passengers in Coimbatore

He delivers welcome address and offers free masks to travellers

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T.N. Chief Minister Palaniswami to launch poll campaign from Edappadi today

He will offer prayers at Sendraya Perumal temple first

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Regional identity ignored by national parties: Patnaik

Odisha CM attacks ‘mainstreaming’ agenda of BJP, imposition of Hindi

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Long road ahead despite COVID vaccine, warns WHO official

Soumya Swaminathan also wants vaccine manufacturers indemnified against adverse events

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SAD seeks the President’s intervention in calling winter session of Parliament

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president and Lok Sabha MP Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday sought President Ram Nath Kovind’s intervention for immediately con

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Gujarat COVID-19 patient discharged after 113 days in hospital

After 113 days of hospitalisation, a 59-year-old man in Gujarat on Friday finally beat COVID-19 and was discharged from the civil hospital in Ahmedab

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Biden administration will be focused on domestic US issues in post-COVID world: Shyam Saran

New regime will have to stress on bringing societal reconciliation

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Private schools offering online classes can charge 70% of tuition fee: Rajasthan HC

A Division Bench of Rajasthan High Court on December 18 ordered that private schools offering online classes during the coronavirus pandemic can char

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Congress downplays Sonia’s meet with dissenters, says all issues resolved

Rahul ‘right person to lead the Congress and take on the Narendra Modi government’, says spokesperson Surjewala

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Pentagon okays top civilians, military for shots

The Pentagon has authorized nearly 50 top civilian and military leaders to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks to prove to the shots are

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Late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trial fully enrolled, says Johnson & Johnson

It’s unit Jannsen, plans to submit an emergency use authorisation application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February

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Teachers can exercise web options till midnight today

EAMCET counselling dates will be announced soon: Suresh

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TTD to promote cow-based products

TTD Executive Officer K.S. Jawahar Reddy said the temple management was committed to protecting the desi cow breeds and promoting the use of their pro

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Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands

Pandemic-induced downturn forced the company to accelerate a restructuring that was already underway

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Fiji cyclone kills at least 2, destroys dozens of homes

Authorities said the cyclone was weakening on Friday as it moved southeast over some of Fiji’s outer islands

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In historic pick, Biden taps Deb Haaland as interior secretary

With Haaland’s nomination, Indigenous people will for the first time in their lifetimes see a Native American at the table where the highest decisions are made

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Morning Digest: Government, BJP firm on farm laws; Biden taps native American Deb Haaland as interior secretary, and more

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Continue post-Matric scholarships, govt. urged

Dalit Bahujan Shramik Union State general secretary and senior advocate P. Chittibabu on Thursday urged the Union government to continue benefits of p

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Gopuram of ancient temple in Andhra found damaged

The tower is being whitewashed ahead of festival, says DSP

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The Hindu FIC to conduct seminar on civil services

The Hindu Future India Club (FIC), in association with Sri Harini IAS Academy, Narasaraopeta, is organising a seminar for the public, civil services a

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Establishment of AIIMS in Madurai cannot be stopped: Minister

Minister attributes delay in construction to pandemic

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Biden’s adviser Cedric Richmond tests positive for coronavirus

But he was not in close contact with the President-elect, says spokesperson

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Coronavirus | Vaccines reach COVID-ravaged Indigenous communities in U.S.

The first doses of the coronavirus vaccine are being administered in Native American communities from the desert highlands of New Mexico to a coastal

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PM may flag off Delhi Metro’s driverless train soon

Th trains with six coaches, are equipped with several advanced features

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BJP holds ‘tiranga’ rally in Mehbooba’s hometown

Within an hour of a grenade explosion in Bijbehara town, which left one CRPF jawan injured

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For Odisha tribals, physical distancing has been a way of life

Traditional practices insulated them from COVID-19 to a big extent, says study

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Haryana Cong. leaders ask Centre to accept farmers’ demands

A day after a preacher dies at Singhu border, they ask to end stalemate

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Iraqis panic as leaked budget draft signals devaluation

The draft law, which has to go through a Parliament vote first, gives an anticipated exchange rate of 1,450 Iraqi dinars for the dollar

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European Union, U.K. leaders concede big gaps remain in post-Brexit talks

A failure to reach a post-Brexit deal would likely lead to chaos on the borders at the start of 2021 as tariffs and other impediments to trade are enacted by both sides

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‘Cancelling winter session condemnable’

DMK Parliamentary party leader T.R. Baalu on Thursday said it was unacceptable that the BJP government had unilaterally cancelled the winter session o

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India attaches ‘high priority’ to fishermen in Sri Lankan custody

The Government of India attaches “high priority” to 36 Indian fishermen who were apprehended along with five of their fishing vessels by Sri Lankan Na

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NCB notice to Karan Johar over viral video

The Narcotics Control Bureau has issued a notice to Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar over a viral video allegedly showing drugs being consumed at a par

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Ladakah standoff | India expects more talks with China

India on Thursday hoped that further discussions with China will help both sides to achieve an agreement on a mutually acceptable solution for ensurin

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Coronavirus live updates | Over 100 experts from friendly nations trained for clinical trials of Indian vaccine

The indigenous COVID-19 vaccine being developed by a partnership between the ICMR and Bharat Biotech generates immune response according to results released in a preprint paper titled ‘A Phase 1: Safety and Immunogenicity Trial of an Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine- BBV152’.

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COVID-19 | Vaccination in Asia-Pacific region expected in mid or late 2021, says WHO

Development of effective vaccines is one thing. Producing them in adequate quantities and reaching everyone who needs them is another,” WHO Regional Director Dr. Takeshi Kasai said.

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Encounter in J&K’s Anantnag, militant arrested

Security forces launch a cordon and search operation in Baba Gund Khaleel area

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Wearing someone else's face: Hyper-realistic masks to go on sale in Japan

The masks will go on sale early next year for 98,000 yen ($950) apiece at his Tokyo shop, Kamenya Omote, whose products are popular as accessories for parties and theatrical performance.

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Coronavirus | U.S. angling to secure more of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and special adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui said that Pfizer had been unable to commit to a firm delivery date

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Foundation stone for mosque in Ayodhya’s Dannipur village to be laid on R-Day

The blueprint will be unveiled this Saturday, Trust members said

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Coronavirus live updates | Study warns of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Two terrorists shot dead along Pak border in Punjab

The armed infiltrators were shot dead close to the Attari front around 2:30 am by the BSF

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Malappuram gives UDF reason to cheer

Front makes emphatic victories in municipalities

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Twenty20 adds 3 more panchayats to its kitty

Entity retains power in Kizhakkambalam

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Fiji under curfew, state of disaster as Cyclone Yasa approaches

Cyclone Yasa, a top category five storm, is expected to bring winds of up to 250 kmh (155 mph) and torrential rain across the South Pacific archipelago nation

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Teen electrocuted while taking selfie with friends atop train coach in Odisha

Surya and his two friends went atop the coach kept at the Parlakhemundi railway station and were clicking selfies, police said

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With nearly 4,700 recoveries, Maharashtra’s wellness rate crosses 94%

65,000 samples tested in the last 24 hours, Mumbai city reports 795 new cases

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Dilli Chalo | Children, too, among farmer families protesting at Singhu border

A family brings what the children may need, including a laptop set up for online classes

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Ro Khanna named Democratic vice chair of Congressional India Caucus

The seat has been created for the first time since its formation in 1994

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Ro Khanna named Democratic vice chair of Congressional India Caucus

The seat has been created for the first time since its formation in 1994.

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Morning Digest: Covaxin phase-1 trial results promising, ISRO to launch communications satellite today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Kenyan man charged with plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 30, who was arrested in the Philippines in 2019, was transferred to US custody on Tuesday on charges that he conspired to hijack an aircraft and slam it into a building.

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Twitter to start removing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

Facebook and YouTube have also announced they will remove misinformation about the vaccines

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Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks

The capsule of the Chang’e 5 probe landed in the Siziwang district of the Inner Mongolia region on December 17, state media reported shortly after 2:00 a.m. (1800 GMT).

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Central Vista Committee meets

The Central Public Works Department’s (CPWD) proposal for constructing a new, common Central Secretariat and redeveloping Rajpath was considered by th

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Vehicle carrying old transformer gets stuck under Chennai bridge

Fire breaks out during salvage operation

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Ranking for panchayats in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government proposes to take up ranking of achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the village panchayat level for the

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Five Afghans held for residing in Bihar with forged documents

Further investigation was on and the Intelligence Bureau has also been taken into the loop, a senior police officer said.

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Kerala local body poll: Kodiyeri predicts LDF sweep

The CPI(M) politburo member said the people had voted for the LDF’s political programme.

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No intrusions, major faceoffs in Eastern Command area since Ladakh crisis: Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan

Indian Army is prepared to beat any challenge during the winter, he says

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TN allows gatherings from December 19, at 50% seating capacity

Social, political, educational, cultural, and religious events and gatherings will be allowed with permission from respective District Collectors, CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami said in a statement

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Five years after return from Pakistan, hearing-and-speech impaired woman searches for family in Maharashtra

Geeta was seven or eight years’ old when she was found sitting alone in the Samjhauta Express at Lahore station by Pakistan Rangers around 20 years ago.

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50% syllabus upto class 9, 65% for classes 10 to 12, TN Minister says

To a question on the possibility of reopening of schools in January 2021, School Education Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan said that any decision regarding this would be taken by the Chief Minister after holding discussions with educationists, parents and students

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China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples

Recovery of the return vehicle will be complicated by its small size, darkness and heavy snow.

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Donald Trump ‘absolutely open’ to taking COVID-19 vaccine: White House

The U.S. on Friday allowed the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech with a critical care nurse in New York receiving the first jab.

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PM Modi lights ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ to start 50th anniversary year celebrations of 1971 war win

India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.

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Farmers’ protest | Group sends email rejecting Centre’s proposed changes to farm laws

Official response comes one week after government shared proposal in writing

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Siddharth Chatterjee appointed as United Nations Resident Coordinator in China

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made this appointment with the host government’s approval.

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Coronavirus live updates | Parties urged to avoid victory celebrations after Kerala local body poll results

States have been directed to identify at least one Adverse Event Following Immunisation management centre in each block to ensure that any adverse reaction or side-effects of the COVID-19 vaccine could be rapidly contained, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said on Tuesday.

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Polling for 7th phase of DDC elections in J-K begins

Freezing weather conditions in the Kashmir Valley keeps most people indoors.

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Kerala local body polls 2020 results live updates: Counting kicks off in the State

The counting of votes polled in the 2020 local body elections in Kerala has kicked off in 244 centres across the State. The results are expected to be

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Morning Digest: Farmers' protests continue amid impasse over new laws; more migrants returning to Bangladesh, shows BSF data, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Counting of votes in Kerala local body elections to be held today

Given the COVID-19 situation in the State, the State Election Commission has urged political parties to tone down their victory celebrations. The COVID-19 protocols will be strictly followed at the counting centres also.

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Caution urged in victory celebrations

Pandemic protocol to be adhered to at all 16 counting centres in district

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Raveendran moves HC for stay on summons

C.M. Raveendran, additional private secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Tuesday approached the Kerala High Court seeking to stay the summ

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BJP is against the very idea of Bengal’s culture: Jitin Prasada

BJP should not use NRC as a political tool during elections, says Congress’s Bengal in-charge Jitin Prasada

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White House condemns desecration of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Washington