February 2021 ~ Discussion আলোচনা

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Singapore’s financial management board of Hindu temples to tighten measures to keep track of gold inventory

February 28, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The Hindu Endowments Board will also carry out more audits each year, including unannounced ones, Culture Minister Edwin Tong said

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South Korea, Japan must look to future to improve ties: Moon Jae-in

February 28, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Seoul has placed much of the blame for bad relations with Tokyo on Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Thailand marchers link their democracy cause to Myanmar protests

February 28, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Marchers sought but failed to go to Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s house, which is on an Army base in Bangkok

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Answer questions on KIIFB, demands Surendran

February 28, 2021 No comments:

Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac should answer the questions on Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board raised by Union Finance Minister Nirm

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Police conduct flag march in Cuddalore ahead of polls

February 28, 2021 No comments:

About 300 police personnel led by Superintendent of Police M. Sree Abhinav and two Deputy Superintendents of Police participated

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Goa civic polls: HC sets aside notification for reservation of wards

February 28, 2021 No comments:

The Bench said the election process in other Municipalities should continue as per the schedule announced by State Election Commission

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YSRCP suppressing democratic protests, says TDP

February 28, 2021 No comments:

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has demanded the State Government and ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders to spell out the reasons for denying perm

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Coronavirus | India’s COVID-19 cases surpass 1.11 crore, death toll reaches 1,57,157

February 28, 2021 No comments:

The active cases further increased to 1,68,627, which comprises 1.52% of the total infections, as per the Health Ministry data

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Japan PM’s spokesperson resigns after criticism over $700 meal tied to broadcaster

February 28, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Ms. Yamada's job included the responsibility of picking reporters to ask questions at Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's news conferences.

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Olive Ridley mass nesting likely on Odisha's Gahirmatha Beach within fortnight

February 28, 2021 No comments:

Gahirmatha is acclaimed as the world's largest nesting ground of the reptiles.

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Woman drapes saffron cloth on Periyar statue near Thanjavur

February 28, 2021 No comments:

Police have detained her the woman, and sent her for a medical examination

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New cotton variety enhances productivity

February 28, 2021 No comments:

CO17 is a hit among farmersin Perambalurand Ariyalur

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U.S. President backs Amazon workers' right to unionise

February 28, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Joe Biden didn't mention Amazon, but specifically referenced “workers in Alabama” in the video and a tweet introducing it

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Morning Digest: PM Modi takes first jab of COVAXIN against COVID-19; Phase 2 of vaccination begins today amid a COVID-19 surge, and more

February 28, 2021 No comments:

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

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PM Modi takes first jab of COVAXIN against COVID-19

February 28, 2021 No comments:

"Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19," PM Modi tweeted.

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Coronavirus live updates | PM Modi takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

February 28, 2021 No comments:

About 1.07 crore people have recovered so far with 11,718 patients having recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

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Students showcase theirinnovation at science fair

February 28, 2021 No comments:

IIIT, Nuzvid organises ‘Scientia-2021’

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Government extends due date for filing FY20 GST annual returns till March 31

February 28, 2021 No comments:

The government on Sunday extended the deadline for filing GST annual returns for 2019-20 fiscal by a month till March 31.This is the second extension

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65% low, lower-middle income countries slashed education budgets after COVID-19 outbreak: World Bank report

February 28, 2021 No comments:

The World Bank report was compiled in collaboration with UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report

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Madagascar President inaugurates advanced digital cobalt therapy machine Bhabhatron-II donated by India

February 28, 2021 No comments:

India’s Ambassador to Madagascar added that more Malagasy nationals in need of treatment will be able to benefit from the advanced cancer treatment machine

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U.K. COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands to those aged over 60 in latest phase

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Almost 2 million people aged between 60 and 63 years will be invited in the current phase, after those aged over 64 years were covered in the previous one.

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Madagascar President inaugurates advanced digital cobalt therapy machine Bhabhatron-II donated by India

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

India’s Ambassador to Madagascar added that more Malagasy nationals in need of treatment will be able to benefit from the advanced cancer treatment machine

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Mann ki Baat | PM calls for 100-day campaign to clean up water bodies, harvest rain water

February 27, 2021 No comments:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said water has been crucial for the development of humankind for centuries.

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Discoms’ outstanding dues to power gencos rise nearly 24% to ₹1.36 lakh crore in December

February 27, 2021 No comments:

Total dues owed by electricity distribution companies to power producers rose nearly 24% to ₹1,36,966 crore in December 2020 compared to the same mon

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Srinagar civilian injured in militant attack dies

February 27, 2021 No comments:

He suffered a bullet perforation in the abdomen on February 17 and succumbed to his injuries at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital in Srinagar.

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Jal Shakti Ministry to launch 'Catch the Rain' campaign: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

February 27, 2021 No comments:

PM conveyed his greetings on National Science Day.

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Voting underway for local bodies polls in Gujarat

February 27, 2021 No comments:

Voters, including leaders from various political parties, arrived at the booths to cast their vote after polling began at 7 am.

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Biden says he will make announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

President Joe Biden on Saturday said his administration would make an announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday, following a U.S. intelligence report tha

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Coronavirus | India records 16,752 fresh COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day jump in 30 days

February 27, 2021 No comments:

The death toll mounted to 1,57,051 with 113 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed.

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Vanniyar Reservation Bill 2021, Gazette notification

February 27, 2021 No comments:

The internal reservation Bill, envisaging 10.5% quota for Vanniyars in education and employment within the reservation for Most Backward Classes (MBC)

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Coronavirus updates: Odisha allows operas and open air theatres with a ceiling

February 27, 2021 No comments:

In the past weeks, some States like Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab have begun to report higher number of coronavirus cases..

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Scores arrested as Myanmar police disperse anti-coup rally

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Sounds of gunfire could be heard and what appeared to be smoke grenades thrown into the crowds.

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Tamil Nadu Governor gives assent to Vanniyar internal reservation Bill

February 27, 2021 No comments:

It envisages 10.5% quota for Vanniyars in education and employment within the reservation for Most Backward Classes and De-notified Communities.

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Second former aide accuses New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Charlotte Bennett, a health policy adviser in the Democratic governor's administration until November, said that Gov. Cuomo asked her inappropriate questions about her personal life.

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Gujarat local bodies polls on Sunday, 3.04 crore people to vote

February 27, 2021 No comments:

While the BJP has been the dominant force in the State for several years now, the Congress believes the fuel price hikes and disenchantment of the people with the ruling party will help it make a comeback.

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Morning Digest: U.S. authorises Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, India-Pak ceasefire had high-level approval, say experts, and more

February 27, 2021 No comments:

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

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U.S. authorises Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

J&J's vaccine is expected to be used widely around the globe because it can be shipped and stored at normal refrigerator temperatures

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New Zealand's Auckland starts second COVID-19 lockdown this month

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The measures have complicated several high-visibility sporting events planned in Auckland.

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Arrest warrant issued for suspect in murder of Yale student

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Kevin Jiang, a 26-year-old graduate student at the Yale School of the Environment, was shot and killed outside his car on Feb. 6

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Saudi-led coalition says it thwarted Houthi missile attack on Riyadh: State TV

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The coalition also said it had detected the launch of a number of explosive-laden drones from Houthi territory.

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Biden urges quick Senate action on huge stimulus package

February 27, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The House vote came just days after the COVID-19 death toll surpassed 500,000 in the United States, the world’s worst total.

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Assam Congress MP sends legal notice to party MLA over social media post

February 26, 2021 No comments:

Sherman Ali Ahmed allegedly made defamatory and derogatory remarks against Abdul Khaleque

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Restoring democratic order should be the priority of all stakeholders in Myanmar: India at UNGA

February 26, 2021 No comments:

Tirumurti said India believes the rule of law and democratic process must be upheld, those detained be released and that calm prevails.

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Meghalaya to reimburse 95% income tax to non-tribal All India Service officers

February 26, 2021 No comments:

I think we are the first State to take such a decision: Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong

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Coronavirus | U.S. set to approve third vaccine, but fears grow for poorer nations

February 26, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Johnson & Johnson stressed its vaccine was proven to work with a single shot, and could be stored long-term at standard fridge temperatures

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U.S. owes India $ 216 billion as American debt soars to $ 29 trillion: lawmaker

February 26, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

“We are at global competition with China all the time. They are holding a lot of the debt.”

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Maharashtra board exams for Classes 12, 10 to begin on April 23, 29

February 26, 2021 No comments:

The board exams are usually held in February and March, but this year their schedule has been changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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U.S. owes India $ 216 billion as American debt soars to $ 29 trillion: lawmaker

February 26, 2021 No comments:

“We are at global competition with China all the time. They are holding a lot of the debt.”

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Countdown begins for PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 mission

February 26, 2021 No comments:

The launch in Sriharikota, is tentatively scheduled at 1024 hours on February 28, subject to weather conditions

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Vice President, PM pay tributes to saint-poet Ravidas on his birth anniversary

February 26, 2021 No comments:

‘The saint-poet believed in universal brotherhood’, Venkaiah Naidu tweeted

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U.S. drops key obstacle to global digital tax: Treasury

February 26, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The Trump administration had insisted on a so-called safe harbour clause in the OECD tax that effectively would have allowed big tech companies to comply voluntarily, blocking progress on a deal.

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DMK MP Bharathi has humiliated people belonging to Scheduled Castes: Madras HC

February 26, 2021 No comments:

Judge dismisses legislator’s plea to quash criminal case against him for speech

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Coronavirus live updates | Over 1.37 crore vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers

February 26, 2021 No comments:

A recent surge in infections notwithstanding, India is unlikely to see a “second wave” in infections, according to Deputy Director at IIT, Kanpur, Manindra Agrawal

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Syria airstrikes to protect US personnel, facilities: White House

February 26, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The statements comes days after the airstrikes in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group

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Morning Digest: U.S. report links Saudi crown prince to journalist Jamal Khashoggi murder; India out of recession, says NSO data and more

February 26, 2021 No comments:

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

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PM Modi to receive global energy and environment leadership award

February 26, 2021 No comments:

He will also deliver the virtual keynote address at the CERAWeek Conference-2021

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Orissa HC constitutes committee on Olive Ridley turtle deaths

February 26, 2021 No comments:

3-member committee will visit Gahirmatha and Rushikulya beaches, consult all stakeholders

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International flight curbs till March 31

February 26, 2021 No comments:

Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services till March 31. Scheduled international

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Amid rise in temperature, Odisha to start morning shifts in schools

February 26, 2021 No comments:

The daytime temperature soared past 40 degree Celsius for the first time ahead of summer

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Search on for oil firm staff abducted by ULFA (I)

February 26, 2021 No comments:

Arunachal Pradesh police chief says armed forces are carrying on efforts to rescue the duo

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Deadline for filing under VsV extended to March 31

February 26, 2021 No comments:

The Income Tax Department on Friday extended the deadline for filing declarations and making payment under direct tax dispute resolution scheme Vivad

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Procedure followed in Christian Michel’s extradition: India

February 26, 2021 No comments:

India on Friday said proper procedure laid down in the extradition treaty between India and the UAE was followed in the extradition of Christian James

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4 held for assault on U.P. student

February 26, 2021 No comments:

Woman was found with severe burns along a national highway

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Over 63,000 emergency cases treated at Stanley

February 26, 2021 No comments:

Hospital performed 3,030 procedures during pandemic

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Rape accused ties nuptial knot inside Odisha jail

February 25, 2021 No comments:

The POCSO court had said the accused’s bail application would be considered only if he marries the woman, the jail official said.

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Veteran CPI leader D. Pandian no more

February 25, 2021 No comments:

The two-time former MP is survived by two daughters and a son.

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Encouraged by India, Pakistan ceasefire announcement, says U.N. chief

February 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said that he hopes that this positive step will provide an opportunity for further dialogue.

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Wang Yi calls upon India, China to advance border negotiation process

February 25, 2021 No comments:

China’s Foreign Minister talks to Jaishankar over phone

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Wang Yi calls upon India, China to advance border negotiation process

February 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

China’s Foreign Minister talks to Jaishankar over phone

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Brazil signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with Bharat Biotech

February 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The first batch of Covazin shots to arrive in March

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Coronavirus live updates | Tamil Nadu mandates one-week quarantine for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala

February 25, 2021 No comments:

India has provided 361.94 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccines to various countries, out of which 67.5 lakh doses have been supplied as grant assistance and 294.44 lakh on commercial basis, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

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Brazil signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with Bharat Biotech

February 25, 2021 No comments:

The first batch of Covazin shots to arrive in March

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Huge cache of explosive materials seized from Chennai-Mangalore Superfast Express

February 25, 2021 No comments:

The suspicious consignment came to the notice of the RPF Crime Prevention and Detection Squad during their flash inspection

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Facebook signs pay deals with 3 Australian news publishers

February 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Australia's Parliament passes the final amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code.

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COVID-19 | Kerala registers 3,677 new cases

February 25, 2021 No comments:

Test positivity rate steady at 5.78%

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Morning Digest: U.S. welcomes India-Pakistan announcement on ceasefire; India beats England in shortest completed Test in Ahmedabad, and more

February 25, 2021 No comments:

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

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TikTok owner ByteDance to pay $92 million in U.S. privacy settlement

February 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The federal lawsuit alleged that TikTok broke the Illinois biometric privacy law.

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7 dead, 1 injured after prison outbreak in Haiti's capital

February 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Croix-des-Bouquets Civil Prison is known for a 2014 breakout in which more than 300 inmates escaped.

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Inscription on Vijayanagar king’s death discovered

February 25, 2021 No comments:

He died on October 17, 1529

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Anti Corruption Bureau in Karnataka scores poorly in convictions

February 25, 2021 No comments:

Data reveals only 3 convictions in five years

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Manipur newspapers, news channels to strike work again

February 25, 2021 No comments:

Newspapers and news channels in Manipur will once again refrain from printing and broadcasting news indefinitely. This is one of the eight resolutions

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Dhaka assures Meghalaya safety of minority communities

February 25, 2021 No comments:

Rights group wants Jaishankar to take up with Dhaka issue of eviction of Garo and Mro people in Bangladesh

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Coronavirus | India sent over 361 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses to various countries: MEA

February 25, 2021 No comments:

It includes 67.5 lakh doses supplied under grant assistance and 294.44 lakh doses under various commercial contracts, says Anurag Srivastava

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Minister rejects MLA’s request

February 25, 2021 No comments:

Forest Minister Dindigul C. Srinivasan on Thursday rejected the request by an MLA for hunting of hare on the occasion of folk deities’ festival in the

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PNB scam | U.K. court's judgement in Nirav Modi case significant, should serve as reminder to all fugitives: CBI

February 25, 2021 No comments:

‘The judgement is a significant achievement in the context of CBI's efforts to curb corruption’

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People’s manifesto: Priyanka Vadra attends U.P. strategy meet

February 25, 2021 No comments:

Members of manifesto committee will visit State for consultation, feedback

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People suffering due to Centre’s policy: Karat

February 25, 2021 No comments:

Pointing out that 63% of petrol’s price was Central excise and taxes, CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat on Thursday reiterated that the Centre must roll bac

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Tie-up with Serum Institute of India key to mass production of COVID vaccines, say two pharma majors

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Covishield is less expensive compared to some of the other vaccines being used — such as the ones from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

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Exercising self-defence is a nation's primary right: India at U.N.

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador highlights several proxy cross-border and state-supported terrorist attacks like the 26/11 Mumbai assault the country was subjected to from its neighbour.

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Facebook adds features to curb child exploitation content on its platform

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The social network has also added an option for users to report any content that violates child safety policy by clicking “involves a child” under the “Nudity & Sexual Activity” category

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Former aide accuses New York governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harrassment

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Lindsey Boylan, who worked for over three years in the Democrat’s administration, said Cuomo kissed her without consent and behaved inappropriately multiple times.

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Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Facebook on Thursdaysaid it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as pro-democracy d

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Hit by fuel hike, fishermen demand budgetary allocation

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Pandemic and drop in marine catch have also badly hit the fishing community

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Trade unions’ strike hits transport operations in and around Chennai

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Hundreds of commuters in the suburbs of Tambaram, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Thiruvallur and Poonamallee were left stranded

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Coronavirus live updates | Pune reports new high in cases in the last five months

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Health experts on Wednesday warned against any laxity in implementing stringent measures to curb the COVID-19 spread.

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Coronavirus live updates | Pune reports new high in cases in the last five months

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Health experts on Wednesday warned against any laxity in implementing stringent measures to curb the COVID-19 spread.

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Over 1,157 police personnel take COVID vaccine shot in Prakasam

February 24, 2021 No comments:

ASP takes the lead in Ongole, encourages others to get the jab

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Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to U.S.

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The order issed by his predecessor ‘does not advance the interests of the United States’, says the President

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Naxalite Varghese’s kin get ₹50-lakh damages

February 24, 2021 No comments:

The government has sanctioned a compensation of ₹50 lakh to be paid to the four siblings of Naxalite leader A. Varghese who was shot dead by the polic

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Morning Digest: govt. withdraws order on online seminars, India takes on Pakistan at U.N. Human Rights Council, and more

February 24, 2021 No comments:

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

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Saudi Arabia says Crown Prince had 'successful' surgery

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The official statement described the operation as laparoscopic, meaning that no large incision was made.

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Golden sankhu, chakram donated to Tirumala temple

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Value of jewellery is around ₹2 crore

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SC upholds Gujarat law allowing multiple councillors in a ward

February 24, 2021 No comments:

“More representation increases empowerment of the poor in a constituency”

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National Commission for Scheduled Castes gets chairman

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Former Minister and BJP MP Vijay Sampla takes charge

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HC refrains from setting aside Tangedco’s ₹1,330-cr. tender for supplying imported steam coal

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Judge permits the utility to proceed with the process after publishing the notification in Indian Trade Journal

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AIADMK rebuffs Sasikala’s fresh call for unity

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Jayalalithaa’s former aide urges ‘genuine followers’ to unite

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80 Chennai hospitals to offer vaccines

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Starting March 1, residents will not have to register online

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AIADMK celebrates Jaya’s birth anniversary

February 24, 2021 No comments:

Medical camp, mass feeding organised on the occasion; CM lights lamp at home

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Australia passes landmark law requiring tech firms to pay for news

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The government says that the law will ensure that news businesses "are fairly remunerated for the content they generate, helping to sustain public interest journalism in Australia"

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Thousands celebrate restoration of Parliament

February 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Protesters want Nepal PM dismissed

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₹5,000 crore annual loss to Western Railways due to COVID-19 crisis, says official

February 23, 2021 No comments:

Many people are still reluctant to travel by train due to fear of the coronavirus, said Western Railway’s General Manager Alok Kansal.

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COVID-19: India records 13,742 new cases, 104 fresh fatalities

February 23, 2021 No comments:

The 104 new fatalities include 51 from Maharashtra, 14 from Kerala and 10 from Punjab

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Rahul interacts with fishermen in Kerala, ventures into sea

February 23, 2021 No comments:

Mr. Gandhi said he would strive for a separate ministry for fisheries at the Centre.

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“Feels like homecoming”: Jaishankar to Indian diaspora in Mauritius

February 23, 2021 No comments:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, terming the community a shining example of India’s valu

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SCR GM inspects projects in Guntakal division

February 23, 2021 No comments:

Speed test conducted between Yathalur and Venkatagiri stations

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“Feels like homecoming”: Jaishankar to Indian diaspora in Mauritius

February 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, terming the community a shining example of India’s valu

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At least 75 inmates dead in Ecuador prison riots

February 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The prison authority described fierce fighting between organised gangs that go by names such as Los Pipos, Los Lobos and Tigrones.

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Top board leaders resign after deadly Texas power outages

February 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The resignations are the first since the crisis began in Texas, and calls for wider firings remain in the aftermath of one of the worst power outages in U.S. history.

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Coronavirus live updates | Cannot establish direct relation between recent surge in cases and detection of mutant virus strain: NITI Aayog

February 23, 2021 No comments:

NITI Aayog’s member (health) V.K. Paul said besides the U.K. strain (187 cases), South Africa strain (6) cases and Brazil strain (1 case), India has also found cases with N440K and E484Q.

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There is no bar on travel from Kerala, clarifies Health Minister

February 23, 2021 No comments:

But, people coming from Kerala must possess a negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours

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Will hold public hearing in physical form on PRR project, KSPSB tells HC

February 23, 2021 No comments:

Court disposes of petition challenging virtual hearing held in September 2020

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Thousands turn up for protest against school fee reduction in Bengaluru

February 23, 2021 No comments:

Several MLCs went to the venue to express solidarity with teachers and school managements

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U.S. leadership ‘sorely missed’: Canadian PM Trudeau

February 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

U.S. President Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau had a virtual meeting that involved discussions on COVID-19, economic recovery, China, climate change and a swipe or two at the Trump administration by the Canadian PM

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Georgia gets new PM and opposition leader gets arrested

February 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The political situation in Georgia has been tense since a fall parliamentary election.

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Morning Digest: Vaccine rollout for older people soon, says Health Ministry; over 1,000 extremists lay down arms in Assam, and more

February 23, 2021 No comments:

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

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Amid foreign concerns, no let up in protests against Myanmar junta

February 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

G7 countries condemn crackdown on peaceful protesters

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U.S. anti-corruption award for RTI activist

February 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Anjali Bhardwaj among 12 activists recognised for combating corruption, ensuring accountability

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‘People will teach TDP a lesson’

February 23, 2021 No comments:

People will teach the Telugu Desam Party and the J.C. Diwakar Reddy’s family a befitting lesson for making unpalatable comments against Chief Minister

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Don’t use incorrect terms, CJI tells law student

February 23, 2021 No comments:

He addressed the Bench as ‘Your Honour’ while making submissions on a PIL

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NIA court order on Stan Swamy’s bail plea on March 2

February 23, 2021 No comments:

Stan Swamy sought bail on the ground that the prosecution had failed to establish how he had taken part or committed or incited the commission of any unlawful activity

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Protesting teachers prevented from taking out march in Manipur

February 23, 2021 No comments:

The agitation, launched by members of the Federation of Government College Teachers Association, entered its 25th day

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HC comes to rescue of workers

February 23, 2021 No comments:

Court directs BHEL to settle monetary and service benefits

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HC orders Tripura to regularise services of SSA teachers

February 23, 2021 No comments:

The order will benefit around 4,000 teachers working under School Education department

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KSRTC services hit by 24-hour strike

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Office-goers, others going to work places and students, especially from the rural areas, were the worst hit by the lack of KSRTC services

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Meghalaya BJP caught in internal fight, youth wing plans State-wide protest

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Party MLAs, leaders critical of State unit president Ernest Mawrie

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R-Day violence: Farmer leader from Jammu taken into custody by Delhi Police

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Jammu and Kashmir United Kisan Front Chairman Mohinder Singh is the first person to be arrested from Jammu in connection with the January 26 violence

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Tawang monks oppose Arunachal govt.’s fresh push for hydropower projects

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Most of these projects are proposed to be constructed in the Tawangchu and Nyamjangchu river basins, the nesting sites of the endangered black-necked crane.

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Hong Kong leader backs reforms to keep out ''hostile'' people

February 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The protesters say Hong Kong's freedoms have been eroded as Beijing seeks more control

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U.S. says it looks forward to ‘overarching’ MoU to enhance health cooperation with India

February 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

U.S. on February 22 crossed the grim milestone of 5,00,000 COVID-19 deaths

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Sanofi to produce 12 million vaccines for rival company

February 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Sanofi is going to produce as many as 12 million coronavirus vaccine doses per month for rival Johnson & Johnson, the second time the French dru

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Biden attempt to resurrect Iran nuke deal off to bumpy start

February 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Having made several significant overtures to Iran in its first weeks in office, the administration’s outreach has been all but shunned by the Iranians

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COVID-19 | Four districts register less than 50% vaccination coverage

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Target is to achieve 80% coverage by February-end, says Sudhakar

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Woman who married many times to dupe grooms arrested in Odisha

February 22, 2021 No comments:

The 32-year-old woman reportedly demanded money for both marrying and walking away from marriages.

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Upper primary classes reopen to 42% attendance in Karnataka

February 22, 2021 No comments:

The lowest attendance was reported in Vijayapura district (22.21%) and the highest in Dakshina Kannada district with 68.24%

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Facebook to restore Australian news pages in coming days

February 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Facebook will restore Australian news pages after Canberra offered amendments to legislation that would force the tech giant to pay for media content

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Human-tiger conflict in Kodagu: Should tigers be translocated?

February 22, 2021 No comments:

‘Increasing sightings in estates indicate they are trying to occupy new territory’

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Five feared dead in a quarry blast in Chikkaballapur

February 22, 2021 No comments:

According to initial reports, the blast occurred when gelatin sticks used for blasting were being transported in a vehicle.

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Coronavirus updates | India's active cases cross 1.5-lakh mark again as infections surge in some States

February 22, 2021 No comments:

According to Health Ministry, the surge in active cases is due to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh reporting a spike in the daily infections.

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Analyse data on welfare schemes for better governance, says Jagan

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Volunteers to be honoured on Ugadi day

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Morning Digest: NASA releases first audio from Mars, NRIs press for voting rights ahead of upcoming Assembly polls, and more

February 22, 2021 No comments:

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

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Wife of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ arrested on U.S. drug charges

February 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The wife of Mexican drug kingpin and escape artist Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was arrested at an airport in Virginia on international drug trafficking

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Gear up for municipal polls, officials told

February 22, 2021 No comments:

District Collector M. Hari Narayanan on Monday called upon the officials to be prepared for the municipal elections in Chittoor, scheduled for March 1

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COVID-19: Check posts set up on Maharashtra and Kerala border

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Anyone entering Karnataka must have a RT-PCR negative report

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Coronavirus | Karnataka imposes entry curbs

February 22, 2021 No comments:

Shuts most roads to Kerala and sets up check posts in districts near Maharashtra

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Marshals to be deployed in weddings, events

February 22, 2021 No comments:

As another cluster emerged in Bengaluru, the State government announced that marshals would be deployed at marriage halls and at events to ensure adhe

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Justin Trudeau and his cabinet abstain from China genocide vote

February 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

China's envoy to Canada told Canadian parliamentarians over the weekend to stay out of China's internal affairs.

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Boeing's recommendation to ground 777s after Denver incident not to impact India: Civil Aviation Ministry source

February 21, 2021 No comments:

After the Denver incident, Boeing recommended grounding of the planes pending inspections.

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Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning

February 21, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Authorities say confrontation could cost lives; two killed at weekend in bloodiest spell of protests

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Petrol at ₹100 | Rahul Gandhi hits out at Modi govt over rising fuel prices

February 21, 2021 No comments:

“The Modi government is doing the great work of emptying your pockets and filling the pockets of its friends,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted

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Chennai records over 8 million malware threats in 2020, report says

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Quick Heal said it detected and blocked over 80,000 malware threats every hour while a total of 1.91 million ransomware were detected.

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China urges U.S. to lift trade restrictions, stop interference

February 21, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

While Joe Biden has pledged re-engagement and a more civil tone in U.S. diplomacy, its unclear whether he will make any fundamental changes in Washington’s policies toward Beijing.

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Covishield supply: SII asks foreign countries to be patient

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Serum Institute of India CEO says company has been directed to prioritise Indian needs

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Coronavirus live updates | Maharashtra surge worrisome, says CM Uddhav Thackeray

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Centre has also asked states to look into strict, comprehensive surveillance and stringent containment to curb the spread of the virus.

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Construction of new Parliament building not necessary now, says Supriya Sule

February 21, 2021 No comments:

She said the Union government is going to spend ₹800 crore to ₹1,000 crore on the Central Vista project.

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Temple in Maharashtra’s Jalna shut as 55 people test COVID-19 positive

February 21, 2021 No comments:

A team of health workers has been deputed at the village for screening of villagers and members of the temple committee.

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Assam CM inaugurates several projects ahead of assembly polls

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Projects include a 100-bed hospital and a veterinary boat ambulance in Majuli district.

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Morning Digest: Farmers announce a series of events to further escalate protest, Maharashtra CM says surge in COVID-19 cases worrying, and more

February 21, 2021 No comments:

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

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Puducherry crisis deepens after two MLAs quit

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Govt. has 12 MLAs in 26-member Assembly

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U.S. aviation body orders extra inspections of some Boeing 777s after mid-air engine failure

February 21, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Video posted on Twitter showed the engine fully engulfed in flames as the plane flew through the air.

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Barcelona sees sixth night of protests for jailed rapper

February 21, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Like previous days, Sunday began with a peaceful protest in Barcelona. But as night fell, the tension increased as protesters mostly dressed in dark clothes marched through the city centre to the National Police headquarters.

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Tanzania’s President admits country has COVID-19 problem

February 21, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Tanzania’s President has finally acknowledged that his country has a coronavirus problem after claiming for months that the disease had been defeate

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Advocate fined ₹500 for not wearing neckband during online hearing

February 21, 2021 No comments:

The Orissa High Court has imposed a fine on an advocate for not wearing the neckband at the time of argument on virtual mode.During the hearing, Just

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Low turnout marks Gujarat’s first phase of local elections

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Fear of pandemic appears to be the major deterrent factor

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Puducherry crisis deepens after two MLAs quit

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Govt. has 12 MLAs in 26-member Assembly

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BJP govt. working to protect the interests of big industrialists: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

February 21, 2021 No comments:

She speaks up in support of Nishad men and women whose boats were recently damaged

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Interim stay on guest faculty regularisation

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Order passed on petition by aspirant

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Wistron clears 6,000 workers after checks

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Company has an adequate number of workers to restart the plant: Gaurav Gupta

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Tigress, which killed 2 in Kodagu, caught

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Nine-year-old animal had injuries on its legs and was unable to hunt

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DMK-Cong. model based on corruption: Rajnath

February 21, 2021 No comments:

‘This will affect the social fabric of T.N.’

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Militant hideout unearthed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Security forces also recover a cache of arms and ammunition

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Kasganj murder case: Main accused shot dead in encounter by UP Police

February 21, 2021 No comments:

The main accused in the Kasganj murder case was gunned down by police on Sunday morning, an official said. A constable was beaten to death and a sub

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Army officer, who died of cardiac arrest, cremated with military honours in Jammu

February 21, 2021 No comments:

A 42-year-old Army officer, who died of a cardiac arrest in Ranchi last week, was cremated with full military honours at his hometown of Jammu on Su

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Uttarakhand glacier disaster: Two more bodies recovered from Tapovan site, death toll at 67

February 21, 2021 No comments:

Recovery of five bodies on Feb. 20 takes the toll in the tragedy to 67 while 137 are still missing

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Adar Poonawalla urges foreign countries to be patient for ‘Covishield’ supplies

February 21, 2021 No comments:

The Serum Institute CEO says SII is directed to prioritise Indian needs.

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India-China military talks last for around 16 hours

February 20, 2021 No comments:

The Corps Commander-level talks began at around 10 a.m. on Feb. 20 and ended at 2 a.m. on Feb. 21

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Woman killed in tiger attack in Kodagu

February 20, 2021 No comments:

This is the second such incident within 12 hours.

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New education policy reflects Modi govt’s commitment towards empowerment of Indian languages: Amit Shah

February 20, 2021 No comments:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 21 said that the new education policy reflects the commitment of the Modi government towards the preservati

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Karnataka makes 14-day home quarantine mandatory for people coming from abroad

February 20, 2021 No comments:

They will not be allowed to fly without a negative RT-PCR certificate at the point of origin

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Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear in Cuddalore, Puducherry

February 20, 2021 No comments:

Officials of IMD attributed it to an westerly trough in the middle level of atmosphere and its interaction with the easterly winds in the lower level.

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COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases, 90 fresh fatalities

February 20, 2021 No comments:

The death toll increased to 1,56,302 with 90 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed

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Three arrested for killing Congress leader in Punjab

February 20, 2021 No comments:

Delhi Police Special Cell have arrested three persons who were allegedly involved in murder case of a Congress leader in Punjab’s Faridkot, said a sen

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Unnao case | Police adds poisoning charge; says second accused not a minor

February 20, 2021 No comments:

Three Dalit girls from the same family were found unconscious in their family’s field on February 17.

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Brisk, peaceful polling in Anantapur, Kurnool

February 20, 2021 No comments:

There was brisk and peaceful polling in Penukonda Revenue Division in Anantapur district and Adoni Division of Kurnool district on Sunday in the fourt

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Coronavirus live updates | Karnataka mandates 14-day home quarantine for international returnees

February 20, 2021 No comments:

More than 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in at least 107 countries and territories, according to an AFP count based on official sources Saturday.

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Voting underway for polls to 6 municipal corporations in Gujarat

February 20, 2021 No comments:

The main contest is between the BJP, which has ruled the six corporations for last several terms, and the main opposition Congress.

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Morning Digest: Petrol price hike is a vexatious issue, says Nirmala Sitharaman; Unnao survivor taken off ventilator, and more

February 20, 2021 No comments:

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

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Joe Biden approves Texas disaster declaration following deadly freeze

February 20, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

U.S. President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Texas on Saturday as the state struggles with the fallout from a winter storm that

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Coronavirus | 200 million vaccine shots administered globally

February 20, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

45% of the injections given in G7 club

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Drop plan to sell VSP: Naidu

February 20, 2021 No comments:

In letter to PM, he recalls sacrifices made by people for it

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Review panel happy with progress at Polavaram project

February 20, 2021 No comments:

It will be completed by 2022, they say

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3 arrested for rape of teenager in Kanpur

February 20, 2021 No comments:

A 17-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted and raped in a village in Ghatampur here, following which three accused have been arrested, police sa

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Don’t destroy your standing crop, says Rakesh Tikait

February 20, 2021 No comments:

Farmer from Bijnor destroys half his standing wheat after BKU leader’s Hisar speech

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Talent is Indian but product is not, says PM Modi on Google at NITI Aayog meet

February 20, 2021 No comments:

Prime Minister calls for strengthening country’s start-ups, MSMEs

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Starvation cause of four deaths in Shivamogga?

February 20, 2021 No comments:

All the four persons were found unconscious at the private bus stand in the city and they later died in hospital

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Pistol shooter Manu Bhaker demands action against AI employees for alleged harassment

February 20, 2021 No comments:

Ms. Bhaker said she had to go through the “ordeal” despite carrying all valid documents and clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for travelling with her weapons and ammunition.

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India, China begin 10th round of talks on next phase of disengagement

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Countries to work out agreement on next phase of disengagement

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India, China begin 10th round of talks on next phase of disengagement

February 19, 2021 No comments:

Countries to work out agreement on next phase of disengagement

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Australia’s new Bill to regulate Facebook, Google figures in Morrison’s chat with PM Modi

February 19, 2021 No comments:

It assumes significance as India has looked at reining in social media platforms

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Neera Tanden, Biden’s Indian-American nominee to lead budget faces challenge to her confirmation

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced that he would vote against Ms. Tanden over “overtly partisan statements”, which means unless a Republican Senator comes forward to support her nomination, it is unlikely she will be confirmed for the job.

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Australia’s new Bill to regulate Facebook, Google figures in Morrison’s chat with PM Modi

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

It assumes significance as India has looked at reining in social media platforms

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Carmakers wake up to new pecking order as chip crunch intensifies

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Car manufacturers including Volkswagen, Ford and General Motors have cut output as the chip market was swept clean by makers of consumer electronics such as smartphones - the chip industry's preferred customers because they buy more advanced, higher-margin chips.

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Congress slams Culture Ministry's tweet on M.S. Golwalkar

February 19, 2021 No comments:

The Ministry paid tributes to the late M.S.Golwalkar on his birth anniversary, calling him a "great thinker, scholar and remarkable leader”

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Thai PM survives no-confidence vote

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The development comes amid allegatons of corruption and human rights abuses against the Prayuth Chan-ocha-led government

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U.S. voices concern over China’s recently-enacted coast guard law

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

China passed a law last month explicitly allowing, for the first time, its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels.

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Indian-American Congressman hails move to eliminate country quota for employment-based green card

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The bill creates an earned roadmap to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants, providing dreamers, TPS holders, and some farmworkers with an expedited three-year path to citizenship, and giving all other undocumented immigrants an eight-year path.

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Coronavirus live updates | Health Minister asks healthcare, frontline workers to get vaccinated

February 19, 2021 No comments:

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan assures the medical community that both the vaccines cleared by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) are safe and immunogenic.

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PM Modi greets people of Arunachal, Mizoram on statehood days

February 19, 2021 No comments:

Both states were created on this day in 1987

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Morning digest: 3 policemen, 3 militants killed in J&K incidents; minor among 2 youths held for Unnao girls' death, and more

February 19, 2021 No comments:

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

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Biden declares ‘America is back’ in welcome words to allies

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Speaking to the annual Munich Security Conference virtually,the U.S. President said would require close cooperation between the U.S. and its Western allies.

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Google fires AI manager who protested her peer's departure

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The firing comes a month after Margaret Mitchell vented on Twitter about the handling of her former colleague, Timnit Gebru, who parted ways with Google late last year

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Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, says Australian PM Morrison

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

However, the tech giant has publicly indicated no change in its opposition to a proposed law requiring social media platforms to pay for links to news content.

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Argentina’s Health Minister resigns amid vaccine scandal

February 19, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The move comes after President Alberto Fernández’s instruction over allegations of

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T.N. govt. announces Kalaimamani awards for 2019, 2020

February 19, 2021 No comments:

Veteran actors B. Saroja Devi and Sowcar Janaki named

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IOCL South gets a new director

February 19, 2021 No comments:

K. Sailendra has taken over as the executive director (Regional Services), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., southern region, comprising Tamil Nadu, Puduch

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Industrialists meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

February 19, 2021 No comments:

Businessmen offered views and suggestions on the Union Budget 2021

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Four soldiers dead after armed men attack check-post in Pakistan

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The armed men opened fire on Zaman Khan check-post which resulted in the death of four Frontier Corps soldiers.

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Canada vows to be next country to go after Facebook to pay for news

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Last year, Canadian media organizations warned of a potential market failure without government action. They said the Australian approach would permit publishers to recover C$620 million a year

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Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The precious salt is extracted from the Salt Range in Punjab which extends along the south of the Potohar Plateau and the north of the Jhelum River.

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Massive breach fuels calls for U.S. action on cybersecurity

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

“Our cyber infrastructure is every bit as important as our roads and bridges.”

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No further action on FIRs on anti-CAA protests, lockdown violations, announces CM

February 18, 2021 No comments:

However, this relief does not apply to those involved in major offences, the CM said

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India, China complete disengagement at Pangong Tso

February 18, 2021 No comments:

Tenth round of Corps Commander talks to be held on February 20

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SC expunges remarks made against 3 sitting members of NCLAT

February 18, 2021 No comments:

The issue which was referred to the five-member Bench was related to the entry of book of accounts of a company and acknowledgement of the debt by the company.

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India-Australia ties will have key role in post-COVID-19 world: Modi

February 18, 2021 No comments:

Youth will be at forefront of partnership, according to PM

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US lets in asylum-seekers stuck in Mexico, ends Trump policy

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The number of asylum-seekers coming in initially will be very limited, beginning Friday at a border crossing in San Diego and expanding to Brownsville, Texas, on Monday and El Paso, Texas, next Friday.

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Biden repudiates Trump on Iran, ready for talks on nuke deal

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The State Department announced the moves following discussions between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British, French and German counterparts.

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Music director Issac Thomas Kottukapally passes away in Chennai

February 18, 2021 No comments:

He composed music for many films including 'Sancharam', 'Kutty Srank', 'Swaham', 'Bhavam' and 'Kunjananthante Kada', among others.

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Three militants, policeman killed in encounters in Kashmir

February 18, 2021 No comments:

Three unidentified militants and a policeman were killed in two separate encounters in Budgam and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials s

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Pact with Sri Lanka on Trincomalee oil farm stands, says India

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Clarification comes after Sri Lankan Minister’s remarks on matter.

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3 militants, policeman killed in two separate encounters in Kashmir

February 18, 2021 No comments:

An official said all three unidentified militants, encircled on the night of February 18, were killed in the operation in Shopian’s Badigam village in south Kashmir.

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China says four of its soldiers died in Galwan clash

February 18, 2021 No comments:

They have been recognised by the country for defending national sovereignty.

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China says four of its soldiers died in Galwan clash

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

They have been recognised by the country for defending national sovereignty.

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Coronavirus live updates | Deaths surpass 1,00,000 after second wave in Africa

February 18, 2021 No comments:

The Union government has issued a fresh set of air travel guidelines, as the country reported the presence of the U.K., South Africa and Brazil mutant

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After blizzard of criticism over Mexico trip, Senator Ted Cruz flies back to frozen Texas

February 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

“It was obviously a mistake. In hindsight, I wouldn’t have done it,” the 50-year-old Republican told reporters as he returned to Houston.

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VIP passes introduced to streamline darshan at Arasavalli

February 18, 2021 No comments:

Sun God temple wears festive look for Ratha Sapthami today

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Madrasas seek financial package to tide over pandemic’s impact

February 18, 2021 No comments:

We’re not getting charities and are unable to pay salaries to their teachers, they say

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Mamata Banerjee, Amit Shah trade charges over nephew and son

February 18, 2021 No comments:

South 24 Parganas witnesses clash of titans with both leaders holding public meetings in district

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Ex-Assam CM Mahanta airlifted to Delhi AIIMS

February 18, 2021 No comments:

Former Chief Minister of Assam, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, was airlifted to the AIIMS-Delhi on Thursday after he complained of uneasiness, according to h

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BJP in Gujarat confident of winning all eight municipal corporations

February 18, 2021 No comments:

The ruling party wants to increase its tally of councillors and vote share in polls on February 21

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Telangana HC issues notices to State government over lawyer couple murder

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Telangana High Court on Thursday has issued notices suo moto to State government over the murder of lawyer couple Gattu Vaman Rao and P.V. Nagamani.De

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Assam Assembly elections | CM Sonowal running cattle syndicate, says Bhupesh Baghel

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, in Assam for campaigning, slams his counterpart

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India a critical partner, says Pentagon as Quad foreign ministers set to meet virtually on Thursday

February 17, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Quad ministerial is an informal grouping of four countries, namely, Australia, India, Japan and the United States.

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Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad, 5 Indian-origin persons, feature in TIME magazine's list of 100 emerging leaders

February 17, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, Twitter’s top lawyer Vijaya Gadde and U.K.’s Finance Minister Rishi Sunak are among the list

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After Rajasthan, petrol price crosses ₹100-mark in Madhya Pradesh

February 17, 2021 No comments:

In Anuppur of Madhya Pradesh, petrol is priced at Rs. 100.25 per litre and diesel at ₹90.35.

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'Toolkit' case: Disha Ravi moves Delhi HC to restrain police from leaking probe material to media

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Climate activist Disha Ravi, arrested for alleged involvement in sharing a 'toolkit' backing the farmers’ protest, on February 18 moved the Delhi High

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DMDK invites applications from Assembly ticket aspirants

February 17, 2021 No comments:

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Thursday announced the distribution of applications for aspirants looking to contest in the upcoming a

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Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad, 5 Indian-origin persons, feature in TIME magazine's list of 100 emerging leaders

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, Twitter’s top lawyer Vijaya Gadde and U.K.’s Finance Minister Rishi Sunak are among the list

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Gold seized at Hyderabad airport, two held

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Two international passengers were detained by Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here on Wednesday evening for smuggling in forei

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Dharma Reddy gets additional charge of BIRRD

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Additional Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy has been given full additional charge as the Director of the Balaj

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CM to inaugurate Antarvedi temple chariot

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Security tightened for 10-day Kalyanotsavam beginning tomorrow

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PM Modi’s 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' to be held online: Education Minister

February 17, 2021 No comments:

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the interaction will be conducted online, says Ramesh Pokhriyal

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COVID-19 | After three mutant variants, govt. issues fresh set of travel guidelines

February 17, 2021 No comments:

The U.K., South Africa and Brazil variants have been currently detected in 86, 44 and 15 countries respectively, India being one of them.

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Coronavirus live updates | Fatality rate in India drops to 1.42 per cent

February 17, 2021 No comments:

According to Union Health Ministry, a total of 91,86,757 vaccination doses had been administered across the country till 6:00 pm on Wednesday.

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Andhra girl brings laurels to State by identifying asteroid

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Gets certificate from intl. organisation for identifying asteroid

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BJP leaders respond in Italian to Rahul Gandhi’s comment on fisheries ministry

February 17, 2021 No comments:

During an interaction with fishermen in Puducherry, Congress leader Gandhi described them as the farmers of the sea and asked if the farmers of the land can have a ministry, why can’t they?

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Singapore’s Singtel says personal information of 1,29,000 users stolen in data breach

February 17, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

‘We have disappointed our stakeholders and not met the standards we have set for ourselves,,’ says the Group’s CEO Yuen Kuan Moon

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Three held, gold biscuitsweighing 1.639 kg seized

February 17, 2021 No comments:

They allegedly smuggled it from Dubai

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U.S. will pay over $200 million in WHO contributions, says Antony Blinken

February 17, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The U.S. is the largest funder of the WHO, contributing more than 15% of its total funds.

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Not willing to contest assembly poll, informed party a year ago, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

February 17, 2021 No comments:

Senior Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that he communicated to state BJP chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass a year ago that he did not wi

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India, Australia sign amended MoU for space cooperation

February 17, 2021 No comments:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Australian Space Agency signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding which will build

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‘Next time, there would be no mistake’: Taliban militant threatens Malala Yousafzai on Twitter

February 17, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Twitter has permanently suspended the account with the menacing post.

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Petrol price crosses ₹100-mark in Rajasthan

February 17, 2021 No comments:

State has one of the highest VAT rates on fuel among the big States

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‘I’m a hostage’: Missing Dubai princess re-emerges in videos

February 16, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

A daughter of Dubai’s powerful ruler who tried to flee the country in 2018 only to be detained by commandos in a boat off India has re-emerged in new

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Board exams in Tamil Nadu from May 3

February 16, 2021 No comments:

The Directorate of Government Examinations has announced that the class 12 board exams for state board students will begin from May 3 in Tamil Nadu. S

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Pay for mid-day meal workers hiked to ₹2,000 in Jharkhand

February 16, 2021 No comments:

Following the hike, 79,551 kitchen assistants in the State would get ₹2,000 per head each month for the work.

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Man accused of beheading history-sheeter killed in ‘encounter’ near Panruti

February 16, 2021 No comments:

When police brought Krishna to recover the weapons used in the murder, he assaulted Sub-Inspector Deepan who opened fire in self-defence.

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Coronavirus live updates | Closing borders to Indian travellers will impact economy, says Singapore Minister

February 16, 2021 No comments:

India has so far reported 187 cases of the UK variant.

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Amit Shah meets MPs, MLAs over farmers’ protest

February 16, 2021 No comments:

BJP lawmakers told to reach out to community groups

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Give up State’s share of tax on fuel, Chandy tells govt.

February 16, 2021 No comments:

All India Congress Committee general secretary and former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has accused the Central and State governments of burdening the

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Tagore corner at University of Kerala library

February 16, 2021 No comments:

It commemorates Tagore’s visit to Kerala on Nov. 9, 1922

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Closing borders to Indian travellers over COVID will impact economy, says Singapore minister

February 16, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

India and Indonesia are among the main source countries for the construction sector, and domestic workers for helping aged as well as children of working Singaporeans.

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Victoria to lift lockdown, crowds likely to return to Australian Open from Thursday

February 16, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

But the crowd capacity might be reduced

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I’m excluded for being Congress supporter, says Salim Kumar

February 16, 2021 No comments:

Salim Kumar not among those invited for IFFK-Kochi launch

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Mass ‘aksharabhyasam’ at Saraswati Devi temple

February 16, 2021 No comments:

Srisailam temple EO presents silk robes to the diety at Kolanubharathi

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Sun God temple in Srikakulam gears up for Ratha Saptami festival

February 16, 2021 No comments:

Over one lakh devotees are expected to come and offer their prayers to Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy.

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Police officials visit island villages on poll eve

February 16, 2021 No comments:

SP urges local residents to ensure peaceful conduct of elections

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Children flock to Kanaka Durga temple on Vasanta Panchami

February 16, 2021 No comments:

The deity is adorned in the attire of Goddess Saraswati

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21 dead as Texas deep freeze leaves millions without power

February 16, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The brutal cold has engulfed vast swaths of the United States, shuttering COVID-19 inoculation centers and hindering vaccine supplies. It is not expected to relent until the weekend.

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Sathya Sai hospital gets 2 echocardiography machines

February 16, 2021 No comments:

They are equipped with advanced technologies

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Twitter to pilot voice DMs in India

February 16, 2021 No comments:

Each voice message can be upto 140 seconds long

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New edition of Indian Sign Language dictionary to have 10,000 terms

February 16, 2021 No comments:

The third edition of the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary, which is set to be released on Wednesday, will have 10,000 terms of daily use as well

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Left-Congress alliance in Bengal to accommodate Abbas Siddique’s ISF

February 16, 2021 No comments:

Seat allocation not announced yet

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Attempt to abduct minor girl thwarted in Kashmir

February 16, 2021 No comments:

Accused working with Army, alleges father of child

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Trump slams McConnell as GOP divide deepens post-impeachment

February 16, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The deeply personal attack follows Mr. McConnell's speech over over the weekend saying that Mr. Trump was responsible for the deadly insurrection at the Capitol on January 6.

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Nepal objects to Tripura CM’s claims

February 16, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Formal objection has been already conveyed, says its Foreign Minister

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HC dismisses case challenging Chidambaram's victory in 2009 polls

February 15, 2021 No comments:

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed an election petition filed against the victory of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram from Sivaganga parli

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Coronavirus live: South Africa asks Serum Institute to take back 1 million vaccine doses, says report

February 15, 2021 No comments:

The World Health Organization has listed two versions of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light for these v

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Will not leave Pakistan for treatment, says Maryam Nawaz

February 15, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Despite the need to go abroad for her surgery, the PML-N vice president says “I will live and die in my country”.

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South Africa asks Serum Institute to take back 1 million vaccine doses, says report

February 15, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The move comes a week after South Africa paused the vaccine roll-out following a clinical trial that showed it offered minimal protection against the coronavirus variant dominant in the country.

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2 dead in Texas as subfreezing cold sweeps U.S.

February 15, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

An unusually snowy emergency has knocked out power for more than four million people, shut down grocery stores and air travel and closed schools ahead of frigid days still to come.

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Noted jurist Rama Jois dead

February 15, 2021 No comments:

Noted jurist and a former governor Justice (Retd.) M. Rama Jois (89) passed away on Tuesday morning. He was suffering from age-related ailments and s

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Muslim businessman from Chennai donates ₹1 lakh for Ayodhya Ram Temple

February 15, 2021 No comments:

I want to foster communal amity between Muslims and Hindus, says W.S. Habib

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Tamil family of 4 win court battle to stay in Australia

February 15, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Priya-Murugappan couple sought refugee visas on the basis that they face persecution in Sri Lanka

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TTD to develop Veda Patasala at Keesaragutta in Telangana

February 15, 2021 No comments:

TTD Executive Officer K.S. Jawahar Reddy on Monday urged engineering officials to prepare proposals and estimates for taking up various developmental

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Kerala Cabinet nod for regularising 151 temporary staff

February 15, 2021 No comments:

No on decision PSC rank list extension

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Kondareddy tribals to vote for first time in inaccessible hamlets

February 15, 2021 No comments:

Voting will be conducted from 6.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, says ITDA project officer

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VSP issue: BJP delegation meets Union Steel Minister

February 15, 2021 No comments:

‘Privatisation of the plant will lead to massive retrenchment’

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Not a single unanimous election in Naidu’s home turf

February 15, 2021 No comments:

YSRCP pulling out all the stops to make inroads into Kuppam

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Sarpanch candidates getting veiled threats from YSRCP camp: TDP MLC

February 15, 2021 No comments:

‘Sweet lime orchards of several aspirants damaged in Pulivendula’

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15 lakh beneficiaries got ration at doorstep

February 15, 2021 No comments:

Target set for dispensing vehicles to reach out to 27 lakh people by next week

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Govt. will roll out low-cost housing plot scheme for middle class soon, says Andhra CM

February 15, 2021 No comments:

18 layouts surrounding ring roads in 12 cities across the State proposed

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Rockets strike near U.S. base in Iraq, killing 1, wounding 8

February 15, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Attacks targeting Irbil airport are rare, with Monday’s rockets the first to strike the area in five months.

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Kamala Harris and her family will uphold “highest ethical standards”, says White House

February 15, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

White House statement on row over niece’s use of her name

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Naidu’s claims on poll results false: Mekapati

February 15, 2021 No comments:

Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy disputed the claim made by N. Chandrababu Naidu that the TDP-supported candidate won the panchayat election

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MD posted for Tasmac

February 15, 2021 No comments:

He was transferred from his post as the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise

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Devendra Kula Vellalar will remain in SC list: Ministry

February 15, 2021 No comments:

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Monday said seven Scheduled Caste (SC) communities would be categorised as Devendra Kula Vellalar, w

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Modi in Tamil Nadu | Significance of Prime Minister’s gesture at Sunday’s event

February 15, 2021 No comments:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding up the hands of Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam at an official

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How Palaniswami consolidated power

February 15, 2021 No comments:

The CM finished four years in office on Monday

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Clear crypto rules urgently needed as major companies embrace asset: SEC official

February 14, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The market was plunged into crisis last month when Reddit users trading on low-cost retail platforms banded together to drive up the prices of GameStop and other stocks, squeezing hedge funds that had bet against those shares.

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The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

February 14, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Legitimate questions about the virus created perfect conditions for conspiracy theories. In the absence of knowledge, guesswork and propaganda flourished.

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Police dog sniffs out ganja hidden underground near Theni

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Vetri, a trained sniffer dog by the police successfully traced and swiftly helped in seizure of eight kilograms of ganja from a dwelling in Singarajap

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Ban on dry fish export to Sri Lanka affects fishermen, exporters

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Fishermen have appealed to the Central government to immediately hold talks with the Sri Lankan authorities and help lift the ban imposed on dry fish

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Disha Ravi arrest: Change.org petition seeks immediate release of climate change activist

February 14, 2021 No comments:

‘A confident government must appreciate resilience of our youth and hold open dialogues with them across the country,’ says the petition.

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Total response to bandh call given by Congress in Odisha

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Party is protesting against fuel price hike and other issues

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AIADMK calls for applications from poll aspirants

February 14, 2021 No comments:

The ruling AIADMK has called for applications from aspirants for contesting in the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala. The applic

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Bengal DYFI member injured during march to Secretariat dies

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Senior leaders of the Left parties alleged that Maidul Islam Mriddha died of the injuries sustained during police action on February 11

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Bihar college principal, 12 asst. professors suspended for group dance on item songs

February 14, 2021 No comments:

This happened during a college function organised to celebrate the birth anniversary of first President of India Rajendra Prasad on December 3.

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COVID-19: India records 11,649 new cases, 90 fresh fatalities

February 14, 2021 No comments:

There are 1,39,637 active cases of coronavirus infections in the country which comprise 1.28% of the total caseload, the data stated

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Uttarakhand disaster: Three more bodies found in Tapovan tunnel, toll reaches 54

February 14, 2021 No comments:

According to the Chamoli Police, the identities of 29 bodies and one body part have been established.

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Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar

February 14, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Ms. Suu Kyi will now be remanded until February 17, when she will likely appear in court by videoconference.

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Gujarat to bring law against 'love jihad', says CM Rupani

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday said his government will soon bring a strict law against 'love jihad' in the state.He made the announcem

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Coronavirus live: U.K. study finds new variant may be more deadly

February 14, 2021 No comments:

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

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Vijay Rupani to be kept under observation for 24 hours, say officials

February 14, 2021 No comments:

The Gujarat Chief Minister had fainted during a rally in Vadodara.

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A farm story of perseverance, imagination

February 14, 2021 No comments:

M.V. Mohandas has succeeded in dairying and has won many awards

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In Maharashtra, 16 labourers dead after truck overturns

February 14, 2021 No comments:

All the deceased were from Abhoda, Kerhala and Raver in Jalgaon district

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FinMin urged to rename ICAI

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants suggested as new name

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Lathis, batons, usually used by police, can cause death: Supreme Court

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Bench says a lot depends on the manner in which these weapons are used

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M.P. looks to leverage health and wellness to attract tourists

February 14, 2021 No comments:

State to also focus on rural tourism

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Disengagement with China a ‘surrender of rights’, says A.K. Antony

February 14, 2021 No comments:

The Congress leader says it was a ‘betrayal’ of country to have a meagre hike in defence budget

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Australia says Google, Facebook close to media pay deals

February 14, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Google and Facebook were close to striking “significant commercial deals” to pay Australian media for news ahead of Australia creating world-first la

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

February 14, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The baby will be eighth in line to the British throne.

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Disengagement in areas of eastern Ladakh is surrender to China: Antony

February 14, 2021 No comments:

He also said that the government must take the country and the people into confidence on restoration of status quo ante at the borders.

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Uttarakhand disaster: Two bodies recovered from tunnel at Chamoli site

February 14, 2021 No comments:

They were found at a depth of 123-125 metres during muck-clearing operations at the Tapovan hydropower station.

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Three engaged for cleaning septic tank killed near Sriperumbudur

February 14, 2021 No comments:

According to a senior police official of Kancheepuram district, the accident happened in a private catering company located at Katrambakkam coming under Somangalam Police limits.

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PM Modi unveils key projects in Tamil Nadu

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Mr. Modi also handed over the indigenous main battle tank Arjun Mk-1A, designed and developed by a Chennai-based DRDO unit, to the Army.

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No ban on black face mask, says Pinarayi Vijayan

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Protest outside CM’s interaction event on Calicut University campus

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Hucheshwara Temple in Halebidu suffers damage

February 14, 2021 No comments:

The structure of Hucheshwara Temple, in the premises of Hoysaleshwara Temple complex in Halebidu in Belur taluk, suffered damage after plants and shr

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Prime Minister hands over indigenous Arjun tank to Army

February 14, 2021 No comments:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over to the Army the home made Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) here. At a function, he also accepted a sa

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Army jawan home on leave beaten to death with bricks in Prayagraj

February 14, 2021 No comments:

An altercation took place after the vehicle the jawan and a woman were travelling in was blocked by unknown persons in Dhoomanganj area.

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New Zealand imposes 3-day lockdown on Auckland after 3 COVID-19 cases emerge

February 13, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

New Zealand has not had any local virus cases for months until the recent infections and was ranked the best performing in an index of almost 100 countries based on containment of the coronavirus

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Madhya Pradesh High Court to resume physical hearing in hybrid manner from Feb 15

February 13, 2021 No comments:

The physical hearing of cases was stopped in March end last year following the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Locked up in home with no explanation: Omar Abdullah

February 13, 2021 No comments:

“It’s bad enough they’ve locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they’ve locked my sister & her kids in their home as well,” the former J&K Chief Minister said in a tweet.

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Farmers’ protest: Controversy over Haryana Minister Jai Parkash Dalal’s remark

February 13, 2021 No comments:

In a viral video clip, he says farmers’ death during the ongoing agitation is commensurate with the annual death rate and they would have died at their homes as well

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21-year-old climate activist arrested in Bengaluru for ‘spreading toolkit’ on farmers’ protest

February 13, 2021 No comments:

Delhi Police cyber cell says that ‘she made several changes in the toolkit related to farmers protest and further spread it in certain groups on social media’

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Coronavirus live updates | Oxford University to test its vaccine on children

February 13, 2021 No comments:

The country on Saturday had provided COVID-19 vaccination to over 80 lakh beneficiaries and also started the second-dose vaccination drive.

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Trump morally responsible for U.S. Capitol attack, says Mitch McConnell

February 13, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

But in his vote on Trump’s impeachment, McConnell said “not guilty” because he said a former President could not face trial in the Senate.

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14 killed as mini-bus collides with lorry near Kurnool

February 13, 2021 No comments:

The deceased, including eight women and an infant, were on their way to the Sharif Dargah at Ajmer in Rajasthan

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Indefinite strike after grenade is thrown at Manipur newspaper office

February 13, 2021 No comments:

A China-made hand grenade was hurled at the office of the Poknapham at Keishampat in the heart of the Imphal city. No underground organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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PM Modi in TN, Kerala live updates: Anti-drone jammers part of security blanket for Chennai visit

February 13, 2021 No comments:

Elaborate security arrangements are in place in Chennai and Kochi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to take part in public programmes.

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Taxing fuel necessary for govt. to raise revenue: Somashekar

February 13, 2021 No comments:

‘COVID-19 has impacted its other sources of income’

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With 4G restored, government plans another trip of envoys to Jammu & Kashmir

February 13, 2021 No comments:

A week after the government restored 4G internet connectivity to Jammu and Kashmir, it is preparing to take a group of diplomats to visit Srinagar an

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Sarpanch candidate delivers baby after casting vote in Krishna

February 13, 2021 No comments:

A woman, Leela Kanakadurga, who is contesting for the sarpanch post in Korukallu gram panchayat in Kalidindi mandal in the district, delivered a baby

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A.P., TS police to arrange security in Maoist-hit polling stations

February 13, 2021 No comments:

Security tightened along the Godavari bund and island villages

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5 kg of ganja seized, 5 held

February 13, 2021 No comments:

Sleuths of Police Commissioner’s Task Force (CTF) seized 510 grams of liquid ganja and five kg dry ganja on Saturday. They arrested five persons, incl

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Parliament Proceedings | Union Budget sets pace for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says Finance Minister in Lok Sabha

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Nirmala Sitharaman said the challenges of pandemic did not deter government from undertaking reforms for maintaining long term goals of the country.

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Standing committee report highlights transportation issues of pregnant women

February 12, 2021 No comments:

The report tabled in the Lok Sabha said the Health ministry has not paid enough attention to the transportation problems faced by pregnant women, particularly when the labour pain starts.

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DRDO’s current manpower grossly insufficient for committed R&D projects: Parliamentary panel

February 12, 2021 No comments:

In its reply to the committee, the Defence Ministry said the Finance Ministry on April 24 last year had approved the proposal to augment the manpower in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by 436 posts.

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Last time member of my family was Prime Minister was over 30 years ago: Rahul on dynasty criticism

February 12, 2021 No comments:

In a candid free-wheeling discussion with University of Chicago professor Dipesh Chakrabarty, Mr. Gandhi said trolls are “almost a guide” telling him what to stand for.

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Supreme Court refuses to review order on Shaheen Bagh protests

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Top court dismisses pleas, says right to protest cannot be any time and everywhere

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Andhra Pradesh holds Kotia rural polls in disputed region

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Odisha government objects strongly to move

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Railways to roll out Tejas sleeper coaches

February 12, 2021 No comments:

The railways will roll out Tejas sleeper type trains from February 15 with the introduction of the Agartala Rajdhani Special train, the ministry sai

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RTCs keen on hike in bus fare

February 12, 2021 No comments:

While they are paying more for fuel, COVID-19 has made commuters stay away from public transport

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Proposal to pedestrianise Bengaluru’s Gandhi Bazaar revived

February 12, 2021 No comments:

On Friday, DULT presented the blue print

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India gifting 2,000 metric tonnes of rice to Syria

February 12, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

India is gifting 2,000 metric tonnes of rice to Syria following a request from the Arab republic, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. T

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3 BJP MPs give breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

February 12, 2021 No comments:

In a dramatic move, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday led his party members and those from the TMC and the DMK to observe a two-minute silence by standing to mourn the death of farmers during the ongoing agitation.

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Parliament proceedings live | Finance Minister speaks on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Here are the updates:Lok Sabha | 10.10 amFinance Minister Sitharaman addresses the HouseFinance Minister thanks all 77 members who spoke during the de

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Kerala MLA Mani. C. Kappan quits LDF, to join UDF

February 12, 2021 No comments:

He says he will contest from Pala on NCP ticket as UDF partner.

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Radio a fantastic medium that deepens social connect: PM Modi

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an international day, February 13 is observed as the World Radio Day

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Excess alcohol intake can irreversibly change DNA: NIMHANS study

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Changes may persist even when alcohol consumption is stopped, finds study

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Coronavirus live updates |Vaccination for people above 50 years to begin from March, says ICMR

February 12, 2021 No comments:

18 States/UTs did not report any new deaths in the last 24 hours.

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Four booked for Ayodhya temple fund collection fraud

February 12, 2021 No comments:

U.P. police say the accused used fraudulent receipts

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Punjab releases 23 captive-bred gharials in Beas reserve

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Project comes after success of the first phase of rehabilitating critically endangered species

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U.K. media watchdog fines Khalsa TV for violence, terror references

February 12, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The fines are for broadcasting a music video for a song called Bagga and Shera and a discussion programme, Panthak Masle.

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Melbourne starts five-day virus lockdown, no spectators at Australian Open

February 12, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The lockdown, which has shut restaurants and cafes for all but takeaway, hit just as Melbourne had geared up for the biggest weekend in nearly a year, with Lunar New Year celebrations, Valentine's Day and Australian Open crowds.

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Britain's Karim Khan elected International Criminal Court prosecutor

February 12, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The barrister best known for heading the United Nations' special investigative team looking into Islamic State crimes in Iraq.

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U.N. says one of the 28 peacekeepers wounded in Mali has died

February 12, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

There have been no claims of responsibility for the attack, but Islamic extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group have staged regular attacks on UN peacekeepers and soldiers.

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Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court

February 12, 2021 No comments:

Present Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar, retires

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Facebook reducing distribution of Myanmar military content

February 11, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The social media giant said it had also suspended the ability for Myanmar government agencies to send content-removal requests to Facebook through the normal channels used by authorities across the world.

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Microsoft backs search engines paying for news worldwide

February 11, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Microsoft President Brad Smith said in a statement the company fully supports proposed legislation in Australia that would force Google and Facebook to compensate media for their journalism.

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Blinken, South Korea foreign minister discuss North Korea, Myanmar

February 11, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

In the call with Chung Eui-yong, who took office on Tuesday, Mr. Blinken pledged full partnership to enhance the strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

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Bitcoin soars to all-time high after BNY Mellon announces crypto venture

February 11, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The BNY Mellon announcement came just days after Elon Musk's Tesla revealed it had bought $1.5 billion worth of the cryptocurrency and would soon accept it as a form of payment for its cars.

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