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At international meet, they express concern over state of democracy in India

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COVID-19: India reports 11,427 new cases

The COVID-19 active cases remained below 2 lakh for the 13th consecutive day

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6 killed in an accident near Kaveripattinam in Krishnagiri

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The TNSTC bus from Salem to Bengaluru had stopped with its passengers on the highway for tea break, when the speeding van hit the bus.

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As Google eyes Australia exit, Microsoft talks Bing with PM Morrison

Big Tech firms have called the new Australian laws, that would force internet giant Google and Facebook to negotiate payments to domestic media outlets, as ‘unworkable’.

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Coast Guard courageously ensuring our seas are safe: PM Modi

The maritime law enforcement agency is celebrating its 45th Raising Day.

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Tiger cub gets hunting lessons from humans

Periyar Tiger Reserve to train it to survive in the wild

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Coronavirus live: Maharashtra sees spike in cases

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well

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Budget 2021 live updates | Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget at 11 a.m.

Live updates from the Parliament as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her third Union Budget.

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Govt may give oilfield to Cairn in lieu of $1.4 billion dues

The British firm gave India its biggest onland oil discovery but exited the country after it was slapped with a ₹10,247-crore tax demand using a legislation that gave the government the powers to tax companies retrospectively

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State of ‘smart roads’ has residents and motorists worried

BSCL officials promise that work will be completed in six months

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Local body polls: TDP-backed aspirant kidnapped, rescued

Police register case against YSRCP leader, three others

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SEC to visit Srikakulam today

Ramesh Kumar will review poll preparedness of the district

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6 killed in an accident near Kaveripattinam in Krishnagiri

Six persons were killed after a tourist van rammed into a parked Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus here near Kaveripattinam in the early hour

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₹1.10 crore cash seized, ryot taken into custody

Police seized ₹1.10-crore unaccounted cash being carried in a bus, at Garikapadu checkpost on the AP-Telangana borders on Sunday. Superintendent of Po

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Pulse polio drive: 90.5% of children covered on Day 1

BBMP recorded the lowest coverage in Karnataka at 81.52%

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Police ‘decide to skip’ COVID-19 vaccination

‘Poll schedule clashing with slot allotted for getting the jab’

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65.52 lakh children get polio drops in State

CM inaugurates the campaign at his camp office

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Poll results will end Palaniswami’s political career: Stalin

Political activities of Chief Minister and his deputy are wrong; their government is driven by selfishness, says DMK leader

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Foundation stone laid for geological park in Thiruvakkarai

It will house a museum, a library and an auditorium

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Gujarat launches second round of vaccination

Police, district and municipal officials among those who were inoculated

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TMC claims BJP leaders insulted national anthem

Violence erupts in parts of Howrah after a BJP rally on Sunday

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Deploy police to protect farmers: Congress MP, AAP to Punjab govt.

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Chief Minister Amarinder terms the AAP’s demand ‘absurd’, a tactical ploy

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Military stages coup in Myanmar, Suu Kyi detained

The development comes amid the denial of similar reports by the Army two days ago

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State Election Commissioner N. Ramesh Kumar to visit Srikakulam today

Collector J. Nivas and other senior officials have been making arrangements for his tour.

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Rajeev Ranjan named Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary

He also belongs to the 1985 batch of the Indian Administrative Service and has held various positions in his 35-year-long service.

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Srinagar records minimum temperature of minus 8.8°C, lowest in 30 years: Officials

This was the lowest minimum temperature recorded in the city since 1991.

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Country very pained at dishonour to Tricolour on R-Day: PM on Red Fort incident

India running world's biggest COVID-19 vaccination programme: Modi on Mann ki Baat

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COVID-19: India records 13,052 new cases, 127 fatalities

The total COVID-19 active cases remained below 2 lakh for the 12th consecutive day

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Sourav Ganguly discharged from hospital after second angioplasty

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The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Kolkata on January 27 after discomfort and chest pain.

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U.K. opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens

The move comes as China and Hong Kong have said they will no longer recognise the British National Overseas (BNO) passport as a valid travel document from January 31.

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Support pours in for protesting farmers

Unions blame BJP for R-Day violence

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Coronavirus live: India records 13,052 new cases, 127 fatalities

Two dragonfly species rediscovered in the Ghats

Martin’s Duskhawker, Kimmin’s Reed tail new additions to odonate checklist of Kerala

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4.69 lakh children to get polio vaccine in E.G. today

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30 vehicles to be deployed in Agency area

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Top Trump donor funded rally that preceded U.S. Capitol riot, says media report

Julie Jenkins Fancelli, an heiress to the Publix Super Markets, and far-right show host Alex Jones had contributed significant amounts to the rally, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Putin’s former judo partner claims he owns palace linked to Russian leader

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Alexey Navalny had alleged that the huge palace in southern Russia is owned by the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Chinta pans Union govt. for ‘repeating history’

He likens farm laws to Punjab Land Colonization Act of 1906

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Farmers disrupt shooting of Janhvi Kapoor’s movie in Patiala

This is the second time that the shooting of the movie was halted.

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Morning digest: Farmer union leaders blame BJP for attacks on protesters at Delhi; China still ‘largest source of critical items’ for India, and more

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

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IndiGo flights to take off from Kurnool on March 28

It will operate on three routes connecting Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Chennai

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Tamil Nadu suggests vaccination for elderly

State’s plea based on expert opinion

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India’s total active COVID-19 caseload drops to less than 1.7 lakh

Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab register maximum deaths in past 24 hours

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ED arrests businessman in AgustaWestland case

€70 million routed through web of entities to pay bribes to bag deal, says ED

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SC withdraws recommendation on HC judge’s appointment

This follows controversial decisions in 2 sexual assault cases by Justice Ganediwala of Bombay HC

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Laws not set in stone, says RLD leader

Jayant Chaudhury addresses massive BKU rally, says people have right to question inadequate laws

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Of lives, limbs and the bull run

Jallikattu has fierce supporters in the State. As new norms attempt to enforce rules for the safety of both man and beast, the deaths have come down.

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WHO team visits second Wuhan hospital in coronavirus investigation

Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital was one of the city’s first to deal with patients in early 2020 suffering from a then-unknown virus

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UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria

“History has shown that children are resilient and can recover from violent experiences if they are supported in reintegrating into communities.”

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Furore after video shows Indore civic body staff trying to dump elders on highway

BJP government sacks two employees over incident

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COVID-19: India records 13,083 fresh cases, 137 more fatalities; recovery rate 96.98%

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stood at 1.44%, the Health Ministry stated

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World Leprosy Day | India must ensure economic security for people with leprosy, says WHO goodwill ambassador

Yohei Sasakawa has rhetorically stressed that the government should bring leprosy-affected people into the mainstream and get them treated

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Fix accountability in Daniel Pearl murder case, Blinken tells Qureshi

The U.S. Secretary of State expressed concern over Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision acquitting those involved in the sensational kidnapping and murder of The Wall Street Journal journalist in 2002

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Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in U.S.

Investigators are still unsure of when exactly the statue was torn down.

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Terming children foreign terrorist fighters may lead to stigmatisation, dehumanisation: India at UN

"There is a general tendency to extend the term to their families.”

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Rahul Gandhi joins chefs of YouTube channel for cookout session

Rahul Gandhi took a lesson on cooking and Tamil from Village Cooking Channel

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PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi’s death anniversary is observed today as Martyrs' Day

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Coronavirus live updates: Agility key to countering pandemics, says Economic Survey 2021

The ongoing pandemic has showcased how a healthcare crisis can get transformed into an economic and social crisis, noted the Economic Survey 2020-21.

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Aptel sets aside TNERC’s 2018 wind tariff order restricting power banking facility

The facility allowed wind power generators to sell surplus power for distribution

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TVS launches new model

Pioneer TVS managing director Chukapalli Ramesh on Friday launched TVS XL winner moped in the market. Pioneer TVS, which has been operating in Guntur

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Tight security in Kadapa as nomination process begins

The police department has made tight security arrangements of filing of nominations for the first phase of panchayat elections began in the district o

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EU tightens COVID-19 vaccine export rules, creates post-Brexit outcry

Under the post-Brexit deal, EU products should still be able to travel unhindered from the bloc to Northern Ireland

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Morning Digest | Fresh support pours in for protesting farmers; India tightens oversight on funds received by NGOs, and more

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

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TNTA appeal to CM

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Association has appealed to the government to offer marks to candidates who have experience in teaching in schools while recru

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Jaishankar and Blinken talk over phone, reaffirm growing Indo-US ties

The External Affairs Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State discussed issues of mutual concern, including COVID-19 vaccination efforts

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2 trapped militants surrender, one injured shifted at Pulwama encounter site

The three militants, belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit, were encircled in Pulwama's Lelhar area on Friday evening

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Anna Hazare announces indefinite fast, calls it off hours later

The social activist says some of his demands were met by the government.

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Allahabad High Court stays arrest of 'Mirzapur' makers

The Division Bench directed the petitioners to offer full cooperation in the investigation while granting the relief.

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Supreme Court seeks response from Assam NRC coordinator on Jamiat plea

Petition has challenged his move to delete names of ‘ineligible’ persons in the final list.

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Protest by locals against sports varsity turns violent in Manipur

Police had to fire in air and use tear gas canisters to disperse the villagers

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Farmers’ protest | Hundreds of farmers gather at Ghazipur border

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait’s appeal spurs many from western U.P., Haryana to join stir

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Parliament proceedings live updates | Budget session begins with President's address

Several opposition parties have decided to boycott the President’s address to protest against the way the government is handling farmers’ agitation

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Mathura court dismisses nine pleas to have their say in Shri Krishna Janmabhhomi lawsuits

The suits have demanded the removal of theShahi Idgah mosque allegedly built on orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb on Lord Krishna’s birthplace

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Editors Guild condemns BJP governments for filing FIRs against journalists

Action by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh pertains to reporting on the farmers’ protest and the ensuing violence that took place in Delhi on January 26.

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A.P. High Court sets aside the removal of Ashok Gajapathi Raju from the trust boards of three temples

The senior TDP leader was expelled from the chairmanship of the temple trust boards for allegedly failing to take steps that could have prevented the destruction of the idol of Rama at Ramateertham temple

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Biden administration names former Obama aide Robert Malley as Iran envoy

He was part of the team that negotiated the nuclear accord with Iran and world powers, an agreement that Donald Trump abandoned in 2018

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Coronavirus live updates: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa thanks India for COVID-19 vaccine gift

Union Health Ministry is engaging with private stakeholders to look at increasing the future coverage of the COVID vaccine.

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Tunisian President receives poison letter, aide falls ill

It came from an “unknown sender” addressed to President Kais Saied, but went to the desk of his top aide, Nadia Akacha

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Morning Digest | FIR against Tharoor, senior journalists for ‘inciting violence’ on R-Day, Economic Survey to be tabled in Parliament today, and more

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

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Degree first year student goes missing

Police form team to trace him

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Red Fort to remain closed till Jan. 31

The Archaeological Survey of India on Wednesday extended the closure of Red Fort till January 31, a day after the historical site saw violent scenes d

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Family forced to perform symbolic last rites for a living child in Odisha

Even was brought about as a result of social ostracism by villagers.

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Anti-India activities abroad committed by a very small fringe, Ministry of External Affairs

India engaged with foreign countries on Khalistan, says MEA apokesperson Anurag Srivastava.

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Bollywood big banners arrive in Kashmir

A major shot in the arm of the tourism sector that is facing huge revenue and job losses.

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UN chief calls for regulating social media companies

The roadmap's aim is to promote a safer, more equitable digital world, says Antonio Guterres

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U.S. ‘outraged’ over Pakistan SC acquitting Daniel Pearl’s killers

In a strongly worded statement, Tony Blinken urges Pakistan to explore all legal options to ensure that the killers of The Wall Street Journal journalist are brought to justice

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U.S. expresses concern over Pakistan SC acquitting Daniel Pearl’s killers

Coronavirus | Japan to produce 90 million doses of AstraZeneca shots

Vaccination may hold the key to holding the postponed Olympics this summer.

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Don’t lift ban on Durrani’s foreign travel, Pakistan govt. appeals in court

The Ministry of Defence in Pakistan has urged the Islamabad High Court that it should not lift a ban on foreign travels of former spy master Lt. Gen.

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Mamata upset with Soren’s campaign in Bengal

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader started campaign for his party’s candidate in Jhargram.

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Lalu bail petition in Dumka case to come up today

Approval of bail in Dumka treasury embezzlement case will relieve the RJD leader from jail as he has already secured bail in three other cases of the fodder scam.

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Coronavirus | None of the Rajya Sabha staff test positive

The budget session with 33 sittings begins today.

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Amazon under ED lens for alleged FEMA violation

In the Delhi High Court, Amazon had earlier challenged the acquisition of Future Retail by the Reliance Group.

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Singapore detains 16-year-old over plans to attack mosques

The teen, inspired by Christchurch attacker, was “self-radicalized, motivated by a strong antipathy towards Islam and a fascination with violence,” the department said in a statement.

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Chip shortage to hit production at some Volkswagen plants in February

Volkswagen, the world's largest carmaker, over the weekend said was in talks with its main suppliers about possible claims for damages due to the shortage, which has also hit rivals Ford , Toyota and Nissan.

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JD(S) MLA M.C. Managuli passes away

Mallappa Channaveerappa Managuli, MLA and former minister and Janata Parivar leader, died in a private hospital in Bengaluru on Thursday. He was 85.Mr

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Two killed, one injured as gunmen open fire on villagers in Assam

The two deceased were identified as Amit Nunisa and Alota Maibongsa.

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Two persons burnt alive in road accident in East Godavari

Two persons including driver were burnt alive due to electrocution after a car, in which five members of same family were travelling, hit an electric

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Canadian couple condemned for allegedly jumping vaccine line

The wealthy Vancouver couple allegedly flew last week in a chartered plane to Beaver Creek, where they posed as visiting hotel workers and received shots of a coronavirus vaccine at a mobile clinic.

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U.N. rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals

Michelle Bachelet accused Sri Lanka of reneging on promises to ensure justice for thousands of civilians killed in the civil war.

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U.S. rules out any compromise with China on IP, South China Sea for climate change

The two countries are currently engaged in a bitter confrontation over various issues, including trade, the origins of the novel coronavirus pandemic, China’s military moves in the disputed South China Sea and human rights.

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Thai Poosam festival | Thousands witness 'Jyothi darshan' at Vadalur

Serving of free meal from the very kitchen where Ramalinga Adigalar, popularly known as ‘Vallalar, lit the ever burning stove for preparing and serving food to the people who suffer due to hunger is a tradition here.

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Identification of hypersensitive panchayats begins

366 panchayats in East Godavari to go to polls in first phase

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Antarvedi gearing up for ‘kalyanotsavam’

New chariot to be used during the event

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U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

The Department of Homeland Security in the U.S. issued a national terrorism bulletin on Wednesday warning of the lingering potential for violence fr

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COVID-19 | New Zealand tightens quarantine as Australia decides on travel bubble

Australia suspended a one-way "travel bubble" with its trans-Tasman neighbour for 72 hours after New Zealand confirmed its first case in months on Monday.

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U.S. against use of telecom equipment from Huawei, says White House

The previous Trump Administration has banned the use of equipment from Huawei, citing risk to national security.

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Coronavirus live updates | South Africa to receive 1 million COVID vaccine doses from India on Feb. 1

According to Home Ministry’s latest order, no separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods including those for cross land-border trade under Treaties with neighbouring countries.

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India’s bid for permanent UNSC membership matter of discussion, says U.S. diplomat

The top diplomat did not explicitly commit the support of the new administration for India to be a permanent member of the Security Council.

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Morning Digest | Blame game over Republic Day violence; Centre allows cinemas to seat more people, and more

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

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New supercomputer in Wyoming to rank among world's fastest

A contest among Wyoming schoolchildren will decide the new supercomputer's name.

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U.S. will join nuclear deal if Iran complies with provisions: Blinken

The U.S. is ready to deal with with a number of other issues that are deeply problematic in the relationship with Iran, says the U.S. Secretary of State

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Mayor suspends 13 AAP councillors for 15 days for ruckus in NDMC House

North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash said an independent councillor "dumped trash" in the Well of the House.

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428 new cases, 3 deaths in Karnataka on January 27

As many as 760 patients were discharged

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Schools, colleges reopen in Manipur

Students say they are happy since they get a chance to interact with teachers

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Kashmir’s first-ever igloo restaurant turns selfie spot for tourists

It’s well furnished inside and leaves one wondering in awe, says a visitor

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Meet Sreevidya M and Saifulla P, winners of best young farmers instituted by Kerala Government

While Sreevidya converted a rocky terrain into green patch, Saifulla grows medicinal plants and other crops on leased land

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Coronavirus live | Peru national who took part in vaccine trial dies of COVID-19 pneumonia

Over 20 lakh healthcare workers across the country have received COVID-19 vaccine jabs till Tuesday evening, as per provisional reports, the Union hea

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First Biden-Putin call shows both cautious on big concerns

US President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first conversation as counterparts on Tuesday in a phone call that underscored tro

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4.26 lakh pilgrims had darshan through Vaikunta Dwaram

TTD could successfully overcome COVID crisis, says EO

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Dist. Collectors call for cooperation of all officials in ensuring welfare of citizens

Anantapur Collector Gandham Chandrudu appreciated the effort put in by the officials in fulfilling the objectives of the Navaratnalu schemes

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Health staff vow to continue fight against COVID-19

District Medical and Health Officer M. Penchalaiah said that the spirit of the occasion should continue to guide the medical staff to dedicate their services to the public safety.

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Sculptors take centre stage at Yadadri

In a first of its kind, the sculptors build all gopurams using only black stone and comply with Agama Sastra guidelines, informs chief sthapathi Anandachari Velu

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Peru volunteer in Chinese vaccine trial dies of COVID-19 pneumonia

Cayetano Heredia University, which is involved with the study, said that it did not know if the volunteer had received the vaccine or the placebo in the double blind trial

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R-day celebrated with gusto as active cases dip

Tableaux highlight achievements of State government

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Construction of houses commenced under Pedalandariki Illu scheme in East Godavari district

₹59.1 crore of input subsidy was disbursed to farmers affected by a series of floods that damaged the standing crops during the last monsoon.

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Coronavirus live | Peru national who took part in vaccine trial dies of COVID-19 pneumonia

Morning Digest | Centre inclined to continue talks with farm leaders; Sasikala to be released from Bengaluru prison today

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Students take out rally with 1,500-foot flag in Anantapur

It was made by a social worker

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Sri Lanka appoints committee to look for permanent solution on fishermen issue

Sri Lankan government has appointed a three-member committee which will make recommendations on measures to stop poaching by Indian fishermen inside

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Rich countries hoarding COVID-19 vaccines, says South African President Ramaphosa

He made these accusations during his virtual address at the World Economic Forum, Davos.

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Three drown in pond near Panruti

Three girls drowned in a pond at Pudhur Sitheri, near Panruti in the district, on Tuesday. The victims were identified as L. Nandhini, 18, and her sis

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Protests conducted against new farm laws

Ryots take out procession with buffaloes in Kattumannarkovil

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CBI books 50 people for alleged role in chit fund scams

The agency has registered two cases following Jharkhand High Court directions.

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Trinamool Congress issues show-cause notice to MLA

Prabir Kumar Ghosal skipped Mamata’s meeting in Hooghly district on Monday

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Tractors rumble across the South in solidarity

Farmers hold protest demonstrations in Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana demanding full repeal of contentious laws.

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Bengal BJP chief unfurls Tricolour upside down

Coming under fire from Trinamool Congress, Dilip Ghosh rectifies the goof-up soon after.

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In Kargil, locals boycott official R-Day function

The protest was against the Union Territory administration’s “discriminatory approach”.

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Biden oath second only to Reagan and Obama in popularity among TV viewers

According to Nielsen, 33.8 million people watched Mr. Biden's inauguration over 17 television networks

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Coronavirus live: Over 1.9 million healthcare workers vaccinated in 10 days, says govt.

The Central government is all set to accelerate the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive by roping in additional vaccination sites and allowing w

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‘Do not travel to India-Pak border’: U.S. updates travel advisory to citizens

The U.S. has urged its citizens to reconsider their travel to Pakistan and Bangladesh and not to visit Afghanistan.

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Republic Day 2021: PM Modi greets nation

Farmers protesting the newly-passed agricultural laws have gathered in Delhi to participate in the tractor rally.

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India’s colourful heritage comes alive in Republic day Google doodle

The artwork showcases beautiful old buildings in the backdrop in light saffron hue along with people in the front in green shade, with the letters of the company’s name in blue emblazoned in the middle, in a nod to the tricolour.

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U.K. PM Boris Johnson greets India on R-Day, says working together to eliminate COVID

Mr. Johnson was set to be the chief guest at India's annual Republic Day parade, but cancelled his visit due to the pandemic.

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U.K. PM Boris Johnson greets India on R-Day, says working together to eliminate COVID

Mr. Johnson was set to be the chief guest at India's annual Republic Day parade, but cancelled his visit due to the pandemic.

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Joe Biden reimposes ban on travellers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

The State Department said U.S. citizens should reconsider non-essential travel abroad.

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Morning Digest | Police close bridge over Yamuna ahead of farmers parade; S.P. Balasubramaniam, Shinzo Abe awarded Padma Vibhushan, and more

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Case filed against Karnataka Minister’s assistant

Sringeri Sub-Registrar H.S. Cheluvaraju, on Monday, filed a complaint against the a personal assistant of Revenue Minister R. Ashok alleging that he d

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Dutch police use tear gas, water cannon amid rioting

It was the second night of unrest in towns and cities across the Netherlands that initially grew out of calls to protest against the country’s tough lockdown, but degenerated into vandalism by crowds whipped up by messages swirling on social media.

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BJP, JSP discuss strategyfor Tirupati byelection

Candidate is yet to be finalised

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540 fresh COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths in Tamil Nadu

Kallakurichi, Perambalur districts report no fresh infection, 18 others record fewer than 10 cases each

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SEC reschedules first phase of Gram Panchayat elections

They will now be held on February 21, no change in dates for other phases.

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Mystery continues over double murder in Madanapalle

The circumstances point to possible occult practices, say police

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Financial assistance pours in for Odisha sisters

They had to do hard labour to arrange money to clear fee dues in engineering college

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Govt. releases reduced syllabus for Class 9

There has been no deletion of entire chapters in most subjects for Class 9

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Pilot dies as Army chopper crash lands in Jammu

A pilot, who sustained injuries after an Army chopper crash landed in Jammu’s Lakhanpur on Monday evening, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital,

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‘Chief Minister to decide on restarting Classes 9 & 11 in Tamil Nadu’

A decision on reopening schools for Classes 9 and 11 in February will be taken by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, School Education Minister K

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Why didn’t Prime Minister probe Balakot strike news leak: Rahul Gandhi

Modi has not ordered an inquiry because he himself is involved in letting it out: Congress leader

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Early hearing in Veda Nilayam case

HC accedes to request made by Jaya nephew’s counsel

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Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opens NCLAT Chennai Bench

It was supposed to function from last year, but was held up by COVID-19

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It’s a game of musical chairs over Cabinet berths as CM effects two reshuffles in a day

K. Sudhakar and J.C. Madhuswamy have got back the portfolios they were divested of earlier.

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7,307 people receive COVID-19 vaccines on Day 10 in Tamil Nadu

7,145 received Covishield and 162 received Covaxin; 69,027 health workers have received jab in total

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Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy to meet CBI probe head-on

Oommen Chandy swears not to seek legal cover

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WhatsApp treating Indian users differently from Europeans matter of concern: Centre to HC

The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp was treating Indian users differently from its European ones with regard to opting out o

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BJP, Jana Sena discuss strategy for Tirupati by-election

Top leaders of the BJP and Jana Sena Party (JSP) went into a huddle on the strategy to be adopted for the by-election for Tirupati Lok Sabha seat, in

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Jayati Ghosh named by U.N. to high-level advisory board on economic, social affairs

Indian development economist Jayati Ghosh is among 20 prominent personalities appointed by the United Nations to a high-level advisory board that wil

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SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program

SpaceX has previously launched to orbit more than 800 satellites of the several thousand needed to offer broadband internet globally, a $10 billion investment it estimates could generate $30 billion annually to help fund Musk's interplanetary rocket program, called Starship.

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President’s police medal for Chennai city police chief

20 police officials chosen for medals on the occasion of Republic Day

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Oxfam study shows rich got richer during pandemic

Wealth amassed by 100 richest Indians during pandemic can give 13.8 crore poorest ₹94,000 each: Oxfam

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Admissions in Kallakurichi government medical college likely from current academic year

The Government Kallakurichi Medical College and Hospital under construction at Siruvangur near here may start MBBS admissions from the current academi

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Coronavirus live: New Zealand confirms first case in months

As of January 24, 2021, India's active cases stand at 1,84,408 which comprises of 1.73% of the total cases.

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Oxfam urges radical economic rejig for post-COVID world

Anti-poverty campaigner Oxfam on January 25 warned that the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic will lead to the biggest increase in global inequalit

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National Voters Day occasion to appreciate EC’s remarkable contribution: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 25 said that the National Voters Day was an occasion to appreciate the remarkable contribution of the Electio

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Watch | Ladakh villagers say Chinese using Indian roads to trespass

Chinese civilians that local villagers in Ladakh say, are in Indian territory.

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India, China hold marathon military talks on disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh

The eighth and last round of the talks had taken place on November 6 during which both sides broadly discussed disengagement of troops from specific friction points.

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Ridership remains at 20-25% despite slash in AC bus fares

BMTC spending ₹50 lakh a month to maintain AC buses that remain idle at depots

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Australia okays Pfizer vaccine, to begin in February 2021

Residents and workers at aged-care facilities, frontline healthcare workers and quarantine workers are among the groups being prioritised for the first doses.

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Former Trump White House press secretary plans to run for governor of Arkansas: U.S. media

The daughter of former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sarah Sanders had been widely expected to run for the office after leaving the White House

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Morning Digest | Ladakh villagers say Chinese using Indian roads to trespass, routes finalised for Republic Day tractor parades, and more

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New Zealand confirms first coronavirus case in months

New Zealand Health Chief Ashley Bloomfield said 15 people had been identified as close contacts of the woman and were being contacted.

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People of different faiths support Ram temple construction, says Javadekar

The Information and Broadcasting Minister calls the destruction of Ram temple ‘the correction of a historic blunder’.

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U.P. ATS arrests two Chinese nationals for alleged role in money laundering

The duo had allegedly used forged documents to open bank accounts from which money was used for criminal activities.

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Trinamool, BJP spar over slogans at Netaji event

Trinamool says CM was insulted; BJP says Mamata insulted Netaji Bose.

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Center-right incumbent wins Portugal's presidential election

Rebelo de Sousa, a center-right moderate and former leader of Portugal's Social Democratic Party, will serve a second and final 5-year term.

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Stalin forced to hold ‘Vel’ due to ‘Vetrivel Yatra’, says Murugan

It was presented to the DMK chief by Lord Murugan’s devoted at a meeting

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Manipur prepares to celebrate Republic Day amid boycott calls

The CorCom, formed by six major underground outfits, was the first to announce the boycott call followed by others

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Ninth round of Corps Commander-level talks underway

Both sides will attempt to work out a phased disengagement and de-escalation plan to end the nine-month-long standoff in Eastern Ladakh

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One million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India in just 6 days: Health ministry

The U.K. took 18 days whereas the U.S. took 10 days to reach the one million mark, the ministry said.

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U.P. playing key role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi

Every year, January 24 is marked as the foundation day of U.P.

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One of 22 workers trapped in China gold mine rescued

Reports said the worker was in weak condition but no other details were given.

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National Girl Child Day | PM Modi hails accomplishments of nation’s daughters in various fields

The Central government has undertaken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child including access to education, better healthcare and i

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RPF rescue five minor children in Guwahati

One minor girl and four boys were rescued in the Guwahati Railway station on Friday

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Illegal mining will not be entertained: Yediyurappa

Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa has instructed all deputy commissioners to stop all illegal mining activities in their districts.Speaking to media per

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Election Commission to launch e-EPIC on January 25

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will begin the programme by handing out e-EPICs to five new voters.

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Cairn Energy’s shareholders ask India to honour arbitration award

An arbitration tribunal last month unanimously overturned a ₹10,247 crore retrospective tax demand on the British oil and gas company and asked the government to return value of the shares it sold, dividend it seized and tax refunds it stopped to enforce the tax.

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Check dam damaged, reconstruction work begins near Villupuram

Built at a cost of ₹25 crore, the check dam was inaugurated by Law Minister C.Ve. Shanmugam in September last year

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Citizenship data is latest rollback of Trump census efforts

The U.S. Census Bureau is suspending efforts to create neighbourhood-level statistics on the citizenship and age of residents, using 2020 census data

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Argentina’s abortion law enters force under watchful eyes

Supporters of the law say they expect lawsuits from anti-abortion groups in Argentina’s conservative provinces and some private health clinics might refuse to carry out the procedure.

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COVID-19: India records 14,849 fresh cases, 155 more fatalities

The death toll due to the viral disease has climbed to 1,53,339 with 155 more fatalities, the Ministry’s data updated at 8 a.m. showed

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Rahul Gandhi slams govt. over rise in fuel prices

The former Congress chief’s attack came a day after petrol and diesel prices in the country touched new all-time highs after rates were increased for the fourth time in the week.

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Coronavirus live updates | Covaxin to be administered in 7 more States

From next week, the Centre will expand access to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to seven States in addition to the existing 12, the Health Ministry said in a briefing on Saturday.

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‘We will go after the aggressors’: Macron says France will tighten legislation on incest

The French President’s comments came after the publication of a book accusing a top French political commentator of abusing his stepson sparked outrage across the country.

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Britain's Boris Johnson presses Biden for new trade deal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made clear to President Joe Biden on Saturday that he's eager to forge a new US-UK trade deal.The push for a new

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Pakistan court jails Hafiz Saeed’s 3 aides in terror financing case

Six-month jail term for Saeed’s brother-in-law, two others

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Chinta flays TDP, BJP for ‘communal politics’

Providing ‘roti, kapda, makaan’ to people the need of the hour, he says

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Bombay High Court denies relief for tiger poacher

Rahul Pardhi was sentenced in three cases of selling skin, nails, teeth of tiger.

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Full share of water reaches Rajasthan’s Sidhmukh Canal Project after 18 years

District administration stopped water theft by guarding the 64-km-long distributary round-the-clock.

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Morning Digest | Police give farmers nod for tractor parades in Delhi on Republic Day; India, China to hold 9th round of Corps Commander talks today and more

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

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Watch | Inside Son Doong, the world's largest cave

A video on the largest cave in the world, located in the Quang Binh province of central Vietnam

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Italy takes action against Tik Tok following girl’s death

A 10-year-old girl died while participating in a “blackout” challenge.

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Pak anti-terrorism court jails 3 JuD leaders in terror financing case

A Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday sentenced three leaders of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) terrorist organisa

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Austin becomes first Black Pentagon chief

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Brazil President Bolsonaro thanks PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

India began commercial exports and sent two million doses of Covishield, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, to Brazil on January 22.

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Brazil President Bolsonaro thanks PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

India began commercial exports and sent two million doses of Covishield, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, to Brazil on January 22.

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PM pays tributes to Bal Thackeray on his birth anniversary

Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena, a party wedded to the “Marathi manoos” cause, and later, to Hindu nationalism.

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Coronavirus live updates | 12.72 lakh healthworkers vaccinated in country so far: Health Ministry

A total of 2,28,563 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 6 p.m. on Friday through 6,230 sessions, the seventh day of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination, said the Health Ministry in a release.

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Vijay Mallya applies for ‘another route’ to stay in the U.K.

It is likely that the reference is to an asylum route, which, according to legal experts, would depend upon whether Mallya applied for asylum prior to the extradition request or after.

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Hong Kong locks down thousands for compulsory COVID-19 testing

The government said there were 70 buildings in the “restricted area” of Jordan and that it aims to finish the process within about 48 hours.

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Morning Digest: 12.72 lakh healthworkers vaccinated against COVID-19 in country so far; Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Perarivalan pardon plea to be considered by T.N. Governor in a week, and more

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

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There is no dissatisfaction over Cabinet reshuffle, says Vijayendra

‘Personal reasons made some skip Cabinet meeting’

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30,000 more health workers get COVID-19 vaccine shot in Bengal

Eleven cases of adverse event following immunization, mostly minor were reported, according to Health officials

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Interpol issues Purple Notice against investment frauds

Interpol has issued a Purple Notice to its 194 member countries warning them against investment frauds via dating applications. Through such malicious

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J&K private schools’ body moves SC for 4G Internet

Children have already lost two academic years because it is impossible to conduct online classes using 2G: plea

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Violence as locals oppose Jammu corporation anti-encroachment drive

Officials say locals swarmed main road at Nawabad and threw stones at JMC team

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Z plus security cover for Ranjan Gogoi

The Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded Z plus security cover to former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. Justice Gogoi is currently a Rajya Sabh

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Yet another mysterious disease in A.P. village

25 suffer epilepsy, fever, convulsions

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Doddarange Gowda to preside over sahitya sammelana

The literary meet will be held in Haveri from February 26 to 28

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Police summon Hampana for Modi remark

A group of writers has called it an attack on freedom of expression

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Pfizer to supply 40 million COVID-19 shots for poor countries

The deal is a boost to the global program known as COVAX, as wealthy nations have snapped up most of the millions of coming shots.

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YouTube bans German channel that spread virus misinformation

Google says it has banned a prominent German user of its YouTube video platform who had repeatedly posted false claims about the coronavirus outbreak

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New UK variant of coronavirus may be more deadly, says Boris Johnson

But the British PM stresses that the two vaccines being administered in the UK are effective against all strains

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‘Offensive comments’ on social media against Bihar govt. officials to invite action

Senior police official writes to Principal Secretaries seeking details of such posts

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'Atmanirbhar Bharat' spirit pervades everyday life from cricket field to COVID fight: PM

'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission has become a part of everyday life of the country and its spirit pervades from the cricket field to COVID-19 management,

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Chinese phone maker Honor partners with key chip suppliers after Huawei split

As Chief Executive George Zhao launched the View40, Honor'sfirst phone model since the split, Honor said in a statement itnow had its own deals with some tech firms.

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Facebook's oversight board to decide if Trump should stay suspended

The social media company blocked Trump's access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by the former president's supporters earlier this month.

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Govt. has shown shocking insensitivity towards farmers, says Sonia Gandhi at CWC meeting

Congress president touches upon a range of issues during opening remarks

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Reservoirs near Shivamogga blast spot inspected

The district administration conducted an inspection at two reservoirs - Tunga reservoir at Gajanur and and Bhadra dam in Tarikere taluk - following t

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CBI books Cambridge Analytica and GSRL for illegal data harvesting of FB users

Cambridge Analytica replied that they had received data from GSRL pertaining to US citizens only. It did not respond to MeitY's further correspondences.

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Six, including three policemen, held on charges of looting jewellers in U.P.

Police set to slap NSA against SI involved in crime.

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Jana Sena to mob Assembly during next session on farmers’ issue

Workers from all over the State to converge on Assembly

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Kala was not arrested, says Sajjala

‘TDP behind attacks on temples’

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Coronavirus live: Nearly 10 lakh vaccinated till date, says health ministry

Nearly 10 lakh healthcare workers in India have been vaccinated against COVID-19 till 6 p.m. on Thursday through a total of 18,159 sessions, according

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Varied permutations at Vadakara

CPI(M) may not give seat to ‘socialist’ partner; Cong. likely to back RMP

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Google says it will shut search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news

Australia is on course to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content.

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EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels

Expressing great concern about the virus' mutations, the 27 leaders looked at further border restrictions like limits on all non-essential travel, better tracking of mutations and improving coordination of lockdowns.

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Morning digest: Unions reject Centre’s proposal to suspend farm laws for 1.5 years, India to clear vaccine exports to Brazil on Friday, and more

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EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels

Defence panels formed in 230 Chittoor villages

People of all age groups enrolling for the committees, says SP

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A.P. temple attacks: police focussing more on arresting Opposition leaders than probe, says BJP

‘No breakthrough in Ramateertham temple issue yet’

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Maharaja’s College explores scope of tourism, heritage studies

Maharaja’s launches online certification programme

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Duck farmers to get damages

Compensation to be handed over on Sunday

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Kamala Harris as Vice President further cements India-US relationship: White House

Press Secretary was responding to a question on India-US relationship under the Biden Administration.

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MPs’ committee arrives in Valley to survey projects

It will seek views on boosting tourism sector and review road projects

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India calls for greater cooperation to eliminate terrorism in all its forms

India placed this demand at the 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue held virtually

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PM Modi, CMs to take COVID-19 jab in second phase of vaccination

The second phase is meant for those over 50 years of age

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Joe Biden plans temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge

The fight to open the coastal plain to drilling goes back decades, with the State’s Republican congressional delegation hailing the issuance of leases as “significant and meaningful for Alaska’s future.”

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Three BJP activists arrested for raising ‘goli maro...’ slogan in Bengal

Three BJP activists, including its Hooghly district youth wing chief Suresh Sahu, have been arrested for allegedly raising ‘goli maro...’ (shoot the

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Bharat Biotech seeks emergency use approval for vaccine in Philippines

Bharat Biotech submitted on Thursday an application for the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines, Food and Drug Administration c

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Coronavirus live: India records 15,223 new cases

Editors Guild slams Gujarat court for arrest warrant against Paranjoy Guha Thakurta

In a statement, it called the action against the senior journalist as an ‘attempt to use intimidatory tactics by powerful corporate houses against journalists to prevent media scrutiny’.

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‘CM trying to divert people’s attention from temple attacks’

TDP State president K. Atchannaidu has accused Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of trying to divert people’s attention from the spate of attacks

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TDP condemns Kala’sarrest, plans stir today

‘Government is trying to harass the party’

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‘Clean’ local bodies to earn revenue from waste

Haritha Karma Sena members responsible for sorting waste

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‘We not only dream, we do’: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers first remarks to the nation

Prior to taking the oath at the U.S. Capitol, Ms. Harris paid tribute to the women who she says came before her.

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Jagan tells officials to evolve SOPs for land resurvey exercise

‘Issue documents to beneficiaries within 90 days’

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U.N. chief welcomes U.S. re-engagement with WHO

Antonio Guterres said that supporting the health agency is “absolutely critical” to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic

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Morning digest: U.S. President Joe Biden signs executive orders against key Trump policies, Centre offers to put off farm laws for 18 months, and more

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MLA’s PA held under IT Act

Chitikina Sandeep, personal assistant to Rajamahendravaram Rural MLA G. Butchayya Chowdary, was arrested in connection with a fake campaign on social

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SHRC directive on Central aid to bereaved families

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Land Revenue Commissioner to bring to the notice of the Union government that financial assi

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‘Orient your attitudetowards career’

Orientation programme conducted at Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College

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BJP ignoring interests of farmers, labourers: Kumari Selja

Haryana Congress chief says the two are the backbone of the country

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CPI(M) MLAs stage sit-in to protest attacks, violence

They held the BJP-IPFT govt. responsible for ‘deteriorating law and order’ in Tripura; BJP denies involvement

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ED arrests two accused in M.P. e-tender scam

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the promoter of Mantena Constructions Limited and his associate in connection with the e-tender scam in Madhy

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CBI books Gwalior-based firm for bank fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked Gwalior-based B.P. Food Products Private Limited and others for allegedly cheating the IDBI Bank, causi

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Democrats gain control of U.S. Senate as new members take oath

The three newcomers join a Senate narrowly split 50-50 between the parties, but giving Democrats the majority with Ms. Harris able to cast the tie-breaking vote.

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CBI books Gwalior-based firm for bank fraud

On Day One, Joe Biden targets Trump policies on climate, coronavirus

The 15 executive actions amount to an attempt to rewind the last four years of federal policies with striking speed.

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Alibaba’s Jack Ma makes first live appearance since October

Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma met 100 rural teachers in China via a live video meeting on Wednesday morning, in the businessman’s first appearance si

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@POTUS resets as Twitter juggles presidential accounts

Facebook, meanwhile, is sticking to its previous policy of “duplicating" all 11 million followers of the official White House Facebook and Instagram accounts to the new administration.

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World Wide Web inventor opposes Australia's news payment plan

Berners-Lee, a computer scientist who created the web in 1989, said in a submission to an Australian Senate inquiry he is "concerned that the code risks breaching a fundamental principle of the web by requiring payment for linking between certain content online".

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People can choose between Covaxin and Covishield: Sudhakar

Initial apprehension natural during vaccination, says Minister

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Gujarat govt decides to rename dragon fruit as ‘Kamalam,’ says CM Rupani

The change in nomenclature of the fruit is yet to find its way among the masses and farmers.

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Rajasthan Cong. MLA Gajendra Singh Shaktawat passes away at 48

He was being treated for a liver-related ailment for more than a month at a hospital in New Delhi

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ED arrests absconder wanted in ₹100-crore worth bank loan frauds

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has arrested an absconder who was wanted in alleged bank frauds worth about ₹100 crore under money la

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Budget session of Parliament: PM to chair all-party meeting on Jan. 30

The Budget session of Parliament is starting from January 29 and will be held in two parts.

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Married woman living with another sans divorce not entitled for protection: Allahabad HC

Petitioners had moved the court contending that they both are adults “living as husband and wife”, and so no one should interfere in their lives.

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Coronavirus live | Over six lakh vaccinations done so far

India's COVID-19 caseload has exceeded 1.05 crore with a death toll of over 1.52 lakh

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Joe Biden leads observance of America's 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

Ceremonies spearheaded by Mr. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris from the base of the Lincoln Memorial marked the federal government’s first official nod to the staggering death toll from the pandemic.

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Tiffany Trump announces engagement on dad's final full day

The 27-year-old recent Georgetown law school graduate announced her good news on Instagram on Tuesday, her father's final full day in office.

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Morning digest: India to fly out coronavirus vaccine to neighbours from today; SC panel to meet State govts, farm unions from Jan 21, and more

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Four T.N. fishermen missing

An Indian trawler had sunk off Delft Island: Sri Lankan Navy

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Cong. ready to face changes in Puducherry alliance: K.S. Alagiri

‘We prefer to continue ties with allies, but also ready to contest alone in U.T.’

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Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte squeaked through a crucial Senate confidence vote on his government with enough backing to keep his wobbly coalition a

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Death toll from clashes in Sudan's West Darfur rises to 160

The clashes, between members of the Arab Rizeigat tribe and the non-Arab Massalit tribe, displaced at least 50,000 people, according to the United Nations.

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Tribal families get house sites under Illa Pattalu scheme

Landowners expected to begin construction of homes this year

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Four fishermen along with boat missing

Sri Lankan Navy says one vessel sank off Delft Island

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TCS recruits 61 MITS students

As many as 61 B.Tech final year students of Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) have secured placement in the campus recruitment dr

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Drive to collect donations for Ayodhya Ram Mandir launched in Karnataka

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K. Gopalaiah launched a drive to collect donations for Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. He, together with MLA Preetham Gowd

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Farmers stare at an uncertain future in Odisha

Paddy procurement has come to a halt in most places across the State

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CBI search in graft case yields ₹2 crore

Continuing searches by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a graft case, in which a senior Railway Engineering Service offici

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Ballari resident, who took coronavirus vaccine, died due to heart attack, says Health Dept.

He had been vaccinated for COVID-19 on January 16

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Park proposed in 1,000 acres in Penukonda forest area

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has written to the State Special Secretary (Forests) to submit a report to the Ministry on the

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Cancer Institute’s V. Shanta is no more

The senior oncologist and chairperson of the Adyar Cancer Institute died early on Tuesday morning.

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U.S. asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news

Under the law, which has broad political support and is currently before a senate committee, Google and Facebook will be subject to mandatory price arbitration if a commercial agreement on payments to Australian media cannot be reached.

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U.K. says ‘human error’ wiped 1000s of police computer records

The mishap occurred during a “regular housekeeping process” on the computer, which holds 13 million records, said the country’s policing minister.

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Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants

Under the legislation, those living in the U.S. as of January 1, 2021, without legal status would have a five-year path to temporary legal status, or a green card, if they pass background checks, pay taxes and fulfil other basic requirements.

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Man held on charge of damaging idols in Kakinada

A 39-year-old man, V. Lakshmana Rao, was arrested on Monday for allegedly dismantling tridents of two idols of local deities at Sri Nookalamma Temple

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Processions to mark Ratha Saptami festival

TTD holds high-level review meeting on the festival

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296 new cases reported

204 persons infected through local transmission

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Trump’s order on easing travel from much of Europe and Brazil will not stand, says Team Biden

‘With the pandemic worsening, and more contagious variants emerging around the world, this is not the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,’ incoming Press Secretary Jen Psaki wrote on Twitter

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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has new publisher for ‘Big Tech’ book

The conversative publisher Regnery announced that Mr. Hawley’s The Tyranny of Big Tech will come out this spring.

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15 labourers crushed to death near Surat

Several others who are injured have been hospitalised.

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Coronavirus live updates | January 19, 2021

By the third day evening on Monday, 3,81,305 beneficiaries — 1,48,266 on the day — have been vaccinated for COVID-19 with 7,704 sessions held across the country.

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A musical tribute with Indian links at the Biden-Harris Inauguration

In the ensemble is the recently formed South Asian Symphony Orchestra, which was co-founded by former Foreign Secretary and Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Nirupama Rao.

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Morning digest: Aware of Chinese construction on LAC, says MEA; U.S. and China spar over origins of coronavirus, and more

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Month-long road safety drive flagged off

Awareness programmes to be conducted for drivers, students

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R.P. Thakur takes over as RTC chief

Senior IPS officer R.P. Thakur took over as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) on Monday.

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CBI arrests railway engineering service official, 4 others in bribery case

The agency seizes about ₹2.39 crore in cash during operation

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Night curfew lifted in Rajasthan after decline in COVID-19 cases

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot says it is necessary to adhere to the health protocols

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2 children of nomadic family die due to frosty weather in Kashmir

Community asks the administration to provide basic facilities to them during migration

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‘Roshni’ scam: former Pulwama DC booked

The CBI has booked then Deputy Commissioner of Pulwama Mehraj Ahmed Kakroo and 12 others in connection with the alleged illegal conferment of ownershi

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Sajjad Lone under pressure to end electoral pact within Gupkar alliance

He was part of alliance for J&K polls

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Women volunteers to ensure peaceful farmers’ parade

The fact that women have been a key part of the protest adds to the peaceful nature of the protest, says Kavitha Kuruganti

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Trump admin slams China's Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others: sources

The U.S. action came after pressure from a recent Trump appointee in the Commerce Department, Corey Stewart, who wanted to push through hard line China policies after being hired for a two-month stint in the agency at the end of the administration.

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Moon Jae-in urges Joe Biden to learn from Donald Trump’s North Korea diplomacy

South Korea’s President on January 18 urged the incoming Biden administration to build upon the achievements and learn from the failures of President

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Samsung vice-chairman gets 30-month prison term in South Korea bribery trial

A South Korean court sentenced Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee to two and a half years in prison, the court said on Monday, which will h

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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to resign her Senate seat on Monday

Alex Padilla, who is set to replace Harris, will be the first Latino senator from California, where about 40% of residents are Hispanic.

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All TN students of classes X, XII and faculty to be screened within a week

Ahead of schools reopening on Tuesday, the Directorate of Public Health has mandated screening, cleaning of school premises and following of SOPs

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Work on Ayodhya mosque project to formally begin on Jan 26

On January 26, the national flag will be hoisted on the five-acre plot of the project followed by plantation of tree saplings by the chief trustee and the member trustees of the IICF.

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China economy grows 2.3% in 2020 as rebound from coronavirus gains

Growth in the three months ending in December rose to 6.5% over a year earlier, up from the previous quarter’s 4.9%, according to official data released Monday.

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Twitter suspends U.S. Congresswoman over election fraud claims

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account was suspended for 12 hours after sharing a video clip supporting debunked theories of election fraud.

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Apple's Tim Cook says Parler could return to App Store with reforms

"We looked at the incitement to violence that was on there, and we don't consider that free speech and incitement to violence has an intersection," Mr. Cook said.

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Two bogies of train derail in Lucknow

No casualty has been reported in the incident.

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Coronavirus live updates | Delhi schools reopen after 10 months

Nearly 2,24,301 individuals have been vaccinated so far, with about 17,000 of them vaccinated on Sunday, the Health Ministry said in a briefing.

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Ahead of inauguration, Washington D.C. converted into garrison city as threat looms large

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies.

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Nepali climbers make history by becoming first to scale K2 peak in winter

K2 is the second highest mountain in the world.

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Apple's Tim Cook says Parler could return to App Store with reforms

Coronavirus | Brazil’s health agency approves the use of two vaccines

Brazil’s health regulator rejected an application for use of a Russian vaccine called Sputnik V.

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Morning digest: States fall short in meeting COVID-19 vaccination targets, U.K. invites PM Modi for G-7 Summit, and more

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CIAL commissions major floating solar power plant

Company now hopes to generate 1.60 lakh units of power a day

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BJP seeks White Paper on govt. pay to pastors

Conduct a survey on number of churches and their assets, demands Somu Veerraju

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MLC aspirant promises to work for repeal of CPS

Venkata Mallikarjuna Rao contesting polls with STU support

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13-year-old girl raped by nine men in M.P.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by nine men on separate occasions after being abducted twice in Umaria city of Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) earlier t

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MBA graduate held in Bihar for supplying illicit liquor

He sold liquor worth ₹9 lakh daily in various parts of Patna: police

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Brake shoe friction leads to minor fire in TN train, none injured

The smoke was noticed by the guard between Thazhayoothu and Gangaikondan sections

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Kamal Haasan to be out of poll campaign for a while, to undergo surgery

The MNM chief assured the people that he shall be back soon fully rejuvenated to resume his poll campaign.

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Maharashtra: Case against Mahesh Manjrekar for 'slapping' man

A man has filed a police complaint against filmmaker-actor Mahesh Manjrekar for allegedly slapping and abusing him after his car hit Manjrekar's veh

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Prime Minister flags off 8 trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity

These trains will connect Kevadia to Varanasi, Dadar, Ahmedabad, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Rewa, Chennai and Pratapnagar.

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Use of Hindi, English over Kannada on banners, plaques at event attended by Amit Shah sparks outrage

“... Amit Shah should give an explanation to the Kannadiagas regarding why the three-language formula was violated in the foundation-stone plaque,” former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said.

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In cold weather, anti-Netanyahu protests continue in Israel

Demonstrators gathered at a Jerusalem square near Mr. Netanyahus official residence. The weekly protests have been taking place for over seven months.

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Chinese city reports coronavirus found on ice cream

Most of the 29,000 cartons in the batch had yet to be sold, the government said.

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Biden ropes in 20 Indian-Americans in his administration, 17 at key WH positions

Less than 100 hours ahead of his historic inauguration, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has either nominated or named at least 20 Indian Americans, inc

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Gunmen shoot dead two Afghan women judges in Kabul

The attack on the judges happened as they were travelling to their office in a court vehicle, Ahmad Fahim Qaweem, a spokesman for the court told AFP.

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Nitish seeks help from Bihari diaspora for state’s industrial growth

Mr. Kumar made an advertisement to this effect late on Saturday while taking part in a webinar organized by BJANA (Bihar- Jharkhand Association of North America), as part of which he interacted with U.S.-based delegates with roots in the state.

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TSEC notifies GHMC newly-elected members

Election of new Mayor to be held within a month

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Guatemala tries blocking caravan of 9,000 Honduran migrants

Guatemala has set up almost a dozen control points on highways, and may start busing more migrants back to Honduras, as it has done before, arguing they pose a risk to themselves and others by travelling during the coronavirus pandemic

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NLCIL official’s house burgled

Unidentified persons broke open into the house of a NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) official in Neyveli and decamped with 30 sovereigns of jewellery and ₹70,00

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ED arrests two Chinese nationals on money laundering charge

One of the arrested came under the Income-Tax Department’s scanner in August last year for running a ‘hawala’ racket using shell companies.

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Coronavirus live updates | Travel agents’ body seeks guidelines for travellers who have taken COVID-19 jab

1,65,714 people received the COVID-19 vaccine shot on the first day. Culmination of five months’ hard work, Union health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

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Coronavirus live updates | Travel agents’ body seeks guidelines for travellers who have taken COVID-19 jab

Belagavi farmers begin protest against Amit Shah’s visit today

The raise slogans against the Centre ‘for bringing in anti-farmer laws that would reduce farmers into labourers in their own village’.

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3,624 complete course at Belagavi Airmen Training School

Air Vice-Marshal Vivek Pillai reviews the parade and presents trophies to the meritorious trainees

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Morning digest: No case of post-vaccination hospitalisation so far, says govt.; three days before Balakot, Arnab told ex-BARC chief ‘something big will happen’, and more

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Britain calls for concerns over Ugandan election to be investigated

Britain called on Saturday for concerns about this week's election in Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni has been declared winner, to be investig

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Science will be at ‘forefront' of my administration, says Biden

Mr. Biden, who introduced his team on Saturday, said the scientists “will ensure everything we do is grounded in science, facts and the truth.”

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The Hindu Explains | Why are Democrats and Republicans opposed to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act?

Why was the law passed? How has the industry reacted to the opposition?

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34,000 frontline staff to be vaccinated in first phase in E.G.

119 centres set up for other recipients

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Ready to take the vaccine any time: Yediyurappa

The Chief Minister released a special postal stamp on COVID-19 vaccination.

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MGU, Sanskrit varsity students to meet CM

Focus on quality of higher education

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Questions raised over sanitation, group ‘D’ workers being vaccinated first

Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar said it was the Prime Minister’s gesture to recognise the hard work put in by sanitation workers all through during the pandemic

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‘Prabhalu’ celebrated in style in Konaseema

Villagers turned up in large numbers to participate in ‘Prabhalu’ — a ritual in which Lord Shiva is taken out on a procession through paddy fields — i

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‘Need to educate women on consumer rights’

Karambir Kaur appointed AASRA’s women’s wing chief

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Actor Vishal visits Dokiparru temple

Temple priests and Vedic scholars blessed him.

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Coronavirus live updates | PM Modi to flag-off vaccination drive at 10.30 a.m.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag-off the first phase of the pan-India roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16 at 10.30 a.m. via video conferencing.

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Cockfights draw huge crowds in Krishna, Godavari districts

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Large-scale betting reported from Mandalaparru of W.G.

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WhatsApp delays new privacy policy by three months amid severe criticism

“No one will have their account suspended or deleted on February 8. We’re also going to do a lot more to clear up the misinformation around how privacy and security works on WhatsApp,” the company said.

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Morning Digest: World’s largest vaccination programme begins in the country today; farmers, govt. to continue talks, and more

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Body of abducted Tripura trader found

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The Tripura police on Friday found the decomposed body of Litan Nath who was kidnapped by extremists about 50 days ago in north Tripura. The corpse wa

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Morning Digest: World’s largest vaccination programme begins in the country today; farmers, govt. to continue talks, and more

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EC seeks protection for CEOs from victimisation

Asks States, UTs to seek its approval before initiating disciplinary action

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Odisha health workers say they will not take the vaccine

“We have been ignored in the matter of career progression”

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Probe initiated into Rajasthan hooch tragedy

A probe has been initiated into the recent hooch tragedy in Bharatpur district in Rajasthan, where seven persons died after consuming spurious liquor

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Protests will only intensify, says farmers’ union leader

“We don’t intend to disrupt Republic Day celebrations”

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Chilika has 22% of India’s sea grass area, says survey

156 endangered Irrawaddy dolphins sighted in annual count by scientists and govt. officials

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DCGI nod for phase 3 trials for Sputnik V vaccine

Dr Reddy’s to conduct trial on 1,500 subjects

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EC seeks protection for CEOs from victimisation

Asks States, UTs to seek its approval before initiating disciplinary action

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Odisha health workers say they will not take the vaccine

“We have been ignored in the matter of career progression”

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Probe initiated into Rajasthan hooch tragedy

Protests will only intensify, says farmers’ union leader

“We don’t intend to disrupt Republic Day celebrations”

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Chilika has 22% of India’s sea grass area, says survey

156 endangered Irrawaddy dolphins sighted in annual count by scientists and govt. officials

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DCGI nod for phase 3 trials for Sputnik V vaccine

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Dr Reddy’s to conduct trial on 1,500 subjects

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Rebels kill U.N. peacekeeper in Central African Republic

At least one peacekeeper was killed and another two were injured in two successive attacks by armed rebels near the town of Grimari in Central Africa

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Postal Department includes Tamil in its recruitment exam

The move came after Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan had raised the issue

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Mercury settles several degrees below freezing point in Kashmir