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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Rajinikanth to be bestowed with Dada Saheb Phalke award

The honour is considered India’s highest award in cinema. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cHquDb via alocho...
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Indian IT professionals to benefit as Biden lets Trump era H-1B visa bans expire

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday let the ban on foreign workers visa, in particular H-1B, lapse as the notification issued by his predecessor Don from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3ufnBiy via Alocho...
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Cong. targets Finance Minister for flip-flop over interest rates on small saving schemes

Nothing ‘inadvertent’ in cut, says former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram; decision to put it on hold ‘election-driven’ move, says party general secretary Priyanka Vadra. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fvYAeV via alocho...
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Coronavirus live updates | More than 6.43 crore vaccines administered till now: Health Ministry

India on Wednesday reported 457 deaths in the last 24 hours — the highest since December 17 when 355 COVID-19 fatalities were reported in a single day. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2PJzIWu via alocho...
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Government withdraws order on rate cut on small savings schemes

This is the first time that the Centre has scrapped the notified interest rates on small savings schemes after switching to a quarterly interest rate setting system in April 2016. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ucSrZq via alocho...
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Dal Lake among several others in J&K to be declared protected wetlands

The other lakes which are to be declared protected wetlands include Purmandal lake, also called Chotta Kashi, located in Samba district. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sGI6EG via alocho...
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Area in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg named as biodiversity heritage site

A new freshwater fish species — Schistura Hiranyakeshi — was discovered near Amboli in Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3weu8Ml via alocho...
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Morning Digest: Second phase of polling begins in Bengal and Assam; output of core sectors contracts by 4.6% in February, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sAQtBD via alocho...
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No hike in power tariff, says APERC Chairman

Relief to consumers as minimum charges have been removed from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ma8FzE via alocho...
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Prepare for more stringent restrictions: Minister

Rajesh Tope denies reports of bed shortages in Maharashtra hospitals from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QWzHPx via alocho...
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Shadenet for commuters in Kurnool, Anantapur

The day temperature crossed 40 degrees Celsius in Anantapur and Kurnool districts for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the majority of th from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31AUOZH via alocho...
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Jagan permits relieving of Telangana staff

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has permitted 711 employees who hail from Telangana and are presently working in the Andhra Pradesh government t from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3dDjNkT via alocho...
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Haryana CM announces waiver on outstanding payment for commission agents

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Wednesday announced a waiver on outstanding payment of interest and penalties for commission agents ahead of the from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fA6WST via alocho...
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France to close schools, ban domestic travel as coronavirus surges

The move is a departure from the government’s policy in recent months, which has focused on regionalised restrictions. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3sFoD7l via Alocho...
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Saudi Arabia to unveil $3.2 tn investment drive

Private sector roped in to boost economy. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/39s3eqH via Alocho...
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Suspect held over attack on Asian woman

Police in New York arrested on Wednesday a suspect in a brutal, videotaped assault of a 65-year-old Asian-American woman, the latest incident of anti- from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3fqz0YW via Alocho...
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Italy expels Russians after Navy officer ‘caught’ selling secret files

Captain had access to documents concerning defence, NATO. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3ugFxJX via Alocho...
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China reports COVID-19 outbreak on border with Myanmar

The city of Ruili, with a population of about 210,000 people, said all residents would be tested for COVID-19 and would have to home quarantine for one week. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3m6m8s2 via Alocho...
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Australia to build guided missiles to boost defense capacity

It has been decades since Australia last manufactured advanced missiles. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3rx67g0 via Alocho...
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India has been able to bring a “unique perspective” to discussions in UNSC: Tirumurti

India narrowing differences in UNSC, helped shape discussions on Afghanistan, Myanmar, says Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31CyHSs via alocho...
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Meghalaya to get Northeast’s first de-addiction centre for youths

The centre will be run by KRIPA Foundation through the PPP model with the State’s Social Welfare Department, officials said. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sFhyDE via alocho...
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

U.S. completes H-1B initial electronic registration selection process

The USCIS, the federal agency which screens and allocates H-1B applications, said it was randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted to reach the cap. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3whoSrh via Alocho...
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Coronavirus | Gujarat extends night curfew in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot till April 15

State sees rise in cases; IIMA turns into hotspot from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3u7qu59 via alocho...
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All details of multiple entries in electoral rolls to be made public on Thursday, says Ramesh Chennithala

‘I have handed over details of 4.34 lakh multiple/fake voters to the Election Commission of India,’ says Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39qeAve via alocho...
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India FY21-22 growth will be in the 7.5%-12.5% range, likely 10.1 %: World Bank

The Bank expects public consumption to contribute positively, but pent-up private demand to fade by end of 2021 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QT2FzL via alocho...
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Indonesia recovers cockpit voice recorder of crashed Sriwijaya Air jet

All the 62 passengers onboard died in the crash that occured on January 9. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3ftzIVm via Alocho...
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No charging of electronic devices on trains from 11 pm to 5 am

They said that these instructions are not new, but a reiteration of earlier orders of the Railway Board. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3umd9WX via alocho...
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Coronavirus live updates | All efforts to contain the virus should be taken, says NITI Aayog member V.K. Paul

Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan stresses the need to take urgent action to curb the surge from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39rQm3I via alocho...
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We too want peaceful relations, writes Pakistan’s Imran Khan to PM Modi

In his reply to Prime Minister Modi’s letter, Mr. Khan thanked him and said the people of Pakistan also desire peaceful cooperative relations with all neighbours, including India. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2PFYh6w via Alocho...
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Morning Digest: India extends Covishield shelf life to 9 months; EC notice to DMK leader A. Raja for comments on TN CM, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sCTDoh via alocho...
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Officials, experts unhappy over CM’s reluctance to impose restrictions

A senior Minister says economic cost seems to be weighing heavily on mind of Chief Minister from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2O5XF9M via alocho...
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In stark warning, Egypt leader says Nile water 'untouchable'

Egypt’s President has said his country’s share of the Nile River’s waters are “untouchable” in a stark warning to Ethiopia, which is building a gian from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3u9uWQR via Alocho...
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U.S. condemns China’s move to further reduce Hong Kong political participation

The sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system willdrastically curb democratic representation as authorities seekto ensure "patriots" rule the global financial hub. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/39tmLac via Alocho...
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Sharad Pawar undergoes endoscopy in hospital before schedule

NCP leader and State Health Minister Rajesh Tope had said there was nothing to worry about Mr. Pawar's health. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3doFC7m via alocho...
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Prasanna elected president of MYMUL

Prasanna was on Tuesday elected as the new president of Mysuru District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Societies’ Union Ltd (MYMUL).Sources in MYMUL sai from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39spjp3 via alocho...
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Congress firm on its stand in CD row: Siddaramaiah

Continuing his tirade against the BJP government in Karnataka over the CD scandal allegedly involving former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, Leader of the from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3u4BNer via alocho...
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₹1.65 lakh unaccounted cash unearthed from RTO premises

None has been arrested yet from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3diYxAG via alocho...
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‘MIT students have not observed COVID-19-appropriate behaviour’

The general tendency among students not to observe COVID-19-appropriate behaviour is among the chief reasons for the surge in cases at Manipal Institu from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39pYjX1 via alocho...
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With high rate of spread, active cases climb to over 25,000

During the first wave, it took 128 days for active cases to cross 25,000 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2O7GqF7 via alocho...
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TTD plans Kalyanamasthu in every Assembly constituency

Officials told to commence process for accepting applications and registration from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wcSsOC via alocho...
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Manipur govt. withdraws circular telling officials to turn away Myanmar refugees

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga had recently written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to provide asylum to the refugees. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2PaOXI9 via alocho...
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Coronavirus | India records 56,211 fresh COVID-19 cases

Registering a steady increase for the 20th day in row, active cases have increased to 5,40,720 comprising 4.47% of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 94.19% from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3w5jLdT via alocho...
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Monday, March 29, 2021

Palau president visits Taiwan amid Chinese pressure

Palau President Surangel Whipps was scheduled to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen during his visit on Tuesday. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cz5pdM via Alocho...
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UNSC needs to introspect about the cost of its ‘actions and inactions’ on Syria: India

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T. S .Tirumurti said the last decade has largely been lost for the Syrians, particularly for the children and youth, who have not been seeing anything but violence and conflict since 2011. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3sEiQPw via...
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Watch | Icelandic volcano's first eruption in 900 years

A video on the volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3czkM6f via Alocho...
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China approves sweeping electoral shake-up for Hong Kong

The measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub following the imposition of a national security law in June, from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3m5oRSw via Alocho...
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Coronavirus updates | India records 56,211 fresh COVID-19 cases

The UK variant (B.1.1.7) of the coronavirus did not appear to be more transmissible than the variant of the virus most common in India, according to a from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QHIbty via alocho...
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OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel

People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora having overseas citizens of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports f from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ftPLSW via alocho...
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TN Assembly polls | DMK candidate for Kurunjipadi, M.R.K. Panneerselvam tests positive for COVID-19

The former Minister had been campaigning extensively for the past few days from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3syKCwA via alocho...
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RTCs’ recovery path looks bleak

After suffering revenue loss of over ₹4,000 crore, second wave poses further threat from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39oNh4q via alocho...
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CD scandal: KPCC chief D.K. Shivakumar denies allegations

‘They may have said it under pressure’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3syTPVS via alocho...
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Morning Digest: U.S. opposes Rana plea to delay extradition process; traffic in Suez Canal channel resumes after stranded ship refloated, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3wadZaG via Alocho...
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400 homes evacuated, Rushmore closed amid South Dakota fires

No injuries have been reported. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3frCYk6 via Alocho...
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90% U.S. adults to be eligible for vaccine by April 19, says Joe Biden

Mr. Biden said just 10 weeks after he became the President, nearly 75% of Americans over the age of 65 had received at least one vaccination shot. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/39rPrAf via Alocho...
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Morning Digest: U.S. opposes Rana plea to delay extradition process; traffic in Suez Canal channel resumes after stranded ship refloated, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wadZaG via alocho...
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Police caution against invalid ‘Euro’ notes

Alert police if notes found, says SP from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3waX73K via alocho...
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Karnataka to allow reopening of stone mining, crusher units

Minister says exchequer suffered huge loss due to closure. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2PlXAPQ via alocho...
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A chaiwala struggles to survive

Pandemic has dealt a severe blow to small businesses, some of them are on the verge of closure from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31tRors via alocho...
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Anantapur provides 64.96 mandays under MGNREGS

Workers continue to benefit from the scheme at Bandlapalli, where it was first launched from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3svA41g via alocho...
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Auto drivers bear the brunt in Chittoor

20% of those in temple towns and rural side driven out of business from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31tr01d via alocho...
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ICU cases hit new peak in French coronavirus surge

Doctors are increasingly sounding the alarm that they may have to start turning patients away for ICU care, particularly in the Paris region. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3waKJAN via Alocho...
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No Oscars for Hong Kong for first time since 1969

It won’t be broadcast here next month. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2PGxg2I via Alocho...
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U.S. not yet ready to lift tariffs on China, says trade negotiator Tai

Duties aimed ‘to remedy unbalanced, unfair trade situation’. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3dlLDBI via Alocho...
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Czech billionaire killed in Alaska helicopter crash

The Czech Republic’s richest man, billionaire Petr Kellner, was killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska, his financial group PPF said on Monday. He wa from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3lY1gDw via Alocho...
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Australian PM Scott Morrison makes Cabinet moves after sex scandals

Prime Minister Scott Morrison removed embattled ministers Christian Porter and Linda Reynolds from their high-profile roles from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/31pcBmC via Alocho...
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Meeting with Jaishankar not ‘finalised or requested’: Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi

The participation of both the Ministers at the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference has sparked speculation of a possible meeting between the two leaders amidst recent peace overtures from the Pakistan Army. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3djbcU0 via Alocho...
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TN schools continue to await detailed guidelines on awarding marks

For government schools in rural areas which have not had any online classes or tests conducted, teachers are concerned as to how they can proceed further since students will have to seek admissions for class 11 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3u5qoLw via alocho...
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Assam Assembly polls | Congress lodges FIR against Sonowal, Nadda, 8 Assam newspapers over BJP advertisement

The Congress party’s legal department said the advertisement predicted the BJP's ‘victory in all the seats in Upper Assam that went to polls in the first phase on March 27’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3u0aBxm via alocho...
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Allegations of attack on nuns in U.P. baseless, says Piyush Goyal

He says State police let off accused after inquiry from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3denTiT via alocho...
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Sharad Pawar to undergo surgery

All his programmes stand cancelled until further notice, says party from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3swTkvx via alocho...
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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Hundred-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi attacked by unidentified people

The incident occurred at Purana Qila area when 10 to 15 people stormed the temple at 7.30 p.m. and damaged the main door and another door at the upper storey as well as the staircase, according to a complaint made to police. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cyd10q via Alocho...
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Three dead in a fatal road accident

Smoke emanating from a dump yard where the waste material was burning resulted in low visibility and confusion among the drivers. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39kr3Ar via alocho...
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Spike in fresh COVID-19 cases, India records 68,020 new infections

India saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country's COVID-19 tally to ab from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3flUgPk via alocho...
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Will not allow other countries to push for ‘separatism in the guise of power devolution’, says Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Sri Lankan President said ‘the government does not wish to be associated with the power struggles in the Indian Ocean region by the global giants’. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cwlDog via Alocho...
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Conservative Alabama could be home to Amazon’s first union in the U.S.

If successful, it would be a major coup for a union movement in historic decline — now representing only 11% of nonfarm American workers, down from 30% in 1964. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2O4CQf2 via Alocho...
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Coronavirus updates | India’s CoWIN portal ramped up

India’s CoWIN portal, for COVID-19 vaccine registration, has been ramped up to accept on one crore registrations and record vaccination of 50 lakh per from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3rtWuyv via alocho...
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Container ship stranded in Suez Canal re-floated

The ship was successfully re-floated at 4.30 a.m. local time on March 29. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3diZqZO via Alocho...
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Police book cases against A. Raja in Ariyalur

The DMK deputy general secretary allegedly made derogatory remarks on Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and his late mother at an election meeting held at Keezhapalur a few days ago. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31rWBQH via alocho...
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“Absolutely outrageous”: Joe Biden reacts to civilian killings in Myanmar

Chiefs of Defense of a dozen countries, including the U.S., issued a joint statement condemning the use of lethal force against unarmed people by the Myanmar armed forces and associated security services. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/39oLAUz via Alocho...
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Morning Digest: President signs Centre's Delhi Bill law, Philippines deploys aircraft as China ships spark tensions, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lXOODN via alocho...
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North Korea accuses UN of double standard over missile firings

North Korea on Monday accused the United Nations of a “double standard” over its reaction to the North’s recent missile launches, warning it of a ser from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3ddOPzn via Alocho...
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BEL donates medical equipmentto hospital

The Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) donated medical equipment worth about ₹10 lakh to the Police Welfare Hospital, on Sunday.BEL Director (HR) K.M. S from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lYiOiV via alocho...
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CBI books Delhi-based firm, its directors

Case involves defrauding a bank of over ₹50 crore from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3diDuOD via alocho...
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Police, govt. have pledged the pride of Karnataka, says Siddaramaiah

He takes exception to the woman in the CD not being traced ‘even after 20 days’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39nAL5r via alocho...
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UN rights investigator Agnes Callamard named Amnesty chief

The international human rights group said Ms. Callamard’s four-year term as secretary general begins on Monday. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2P64mtb via Alocho...
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Two dead, three held in Virginia shootings

Overnight shootings near the Atlantic oceanfront in Virginia Beach left two people dead and eight wounded in a scene described by authorities on Satur from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3svrdwI via Alocho...
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Maharashtra: Man upset with airline makes hoax bomb call, arrested

The flight later left for its destination in the wee hours of Sunday. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d7Kb60 via alocho...
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Coronavirus | India records over 300 daily deaths for first time this year, 62,714 new COVID-19 cases

The daily death toll of 312 is the highest since December 25, 2020 when 336 new deaths were reported from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P536Xh via alocho...
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Fix responsibility for non-establishment of model schools in J&K: CAG

A scheme was launched in November 2008 with the objective of having at least one good quality secondary school (Model School) in every educationally backward block (EBB) from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3roEk1e via alocho...
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Badvel MLA Gunthoti Venkata Subbaiah passes away

Dr. Subbaiah got elected for the first time on the YSRCP ticket in the 2019 general elections from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P51Qn1 via alocho...
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Coronavirus updates | Spike in fresh COVID-19 cases, India records 62,714 new infections

India saw 62,714 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,19,71,62 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39lbs3Y via alocho...
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Saturday, March 27, 2021

Indonesia cathedral rocked by suspected Palm Sunday suicide bomb

The powerful blast at the church in Makassar city on Sulawesi island happened around 10.30 a.m. local time and left at least one person dead and nine church officials and congregants injured. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2PExYxp via Alocho...
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Mexico's real COVID-19 death toll now stands at over 321,000

The figure is almost 60% more than the official test-confirmed number of 201,429 from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3ddCgEf via Alocho...
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RTI activist, who moved Odisha Lok Ayukt against BJD MLA, engineer, brutally attacked

Sarbeswar Beura alleged that a road embankment was blown up at the instance of a Biju Janata Dal MLA and an engineer to cover up corruption. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P50OaD via alocho...
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Over 4 crore old vehicles on Indian roads, Karnataka tops list at 70 lakh

Over four crore vehicles older than 15 years are plying on roads pan-India and fall under the ambit of green tax, with Karnataka occupying the top slo from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31nbaF8 via alocho...
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Fire breaks out in govt hospital in Kanpur; no casualty

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that the evacuated patients be provided immediate care. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ctCfNt via alocho...
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Telangana requests vaccination to those with high exposure to public

Teachers, drivers of buses and cabs, bank employees cited as examples from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ctO9XB via alocho...
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Masks, restrictions on public gatherings mandatory in Telangana

Decision follows sharp rise in COVID-19 cases over past 2 weeks from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tZgjPT via alocho...
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Discoms performed poorly: CAG

‘Such tendency bears the risk of fraud and leakage of public money’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sqFkDk via alocho...
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Preparations for celestial wedding from today

The annual fete of Vasantha Paksha Tiru Kalyana Brahmotsavams is scheduled to be conducted from April 13 to 27. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3w4mnZm via alocho...
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Coronavirus updates | Over 50% don’t wear masks, finds government survey

Almost 90% of the COVID-19 deaths in India continue to be in the category of those aged above 45. Internal surveys showed that while 90% people were a from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3diYkNY via alocho...
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NIA arrests TMC leader Chhatradhar Mahato

Summons were issued to him earlier this month in connection with the murder of a Communist Party of India (Marxist) worker Prabir Mahato in 2009. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P5Qsr2 via alocho...
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Morning Digest: President Kovind to undergo bypass surgery at AIIMS, John Kerry to visit India ahead of Biden’s climate summit, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tZeRNB via alocho...
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1 dead, six injured in stabbing attack at Canadian library

The suspect is in custody, said the police. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3rv1VgA via Alocho...
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‘Adhere to COVID norms during Holi’

Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has said Holi will not be celebrated at Raj Bhavan due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. In a release on Saturday, he from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QJQtRQ via alocho...
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BJP MLA thrashed in Punjab

Protesters against farm laws threw ink, tore his clothes from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fibSLZ via alocho...
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Disha police stations get patrolling vehicles

They will help women constables in maintaining vigil at public places: SP from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3u1bxl3 via alocho...
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Police rescue youth attempting suicide

With the presence of mind and utilising technology, the Anantapur police on Saturday saved a man, who was about to commit suicide by falling under a t from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31mSOUM via alocho...
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Ensure action plan for water supply during summer: Mayor

Emergency meeting with the new governing body of the corporation held from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P4DGJl via alocho...
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Two killed in Virginia Beach oceanfront shootings

An estimated eight people were injured, Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate told reporters. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3u28tVE via Alocho...
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We have supplied more vaccines globally than having vaccinated our own people: India tells United Nations

UN Ambassador K. Nagaraj Naidu told UNGA that India will not only be vaccinating 300 million of its own frontline workers over the next six months but in the process has also supplied vaccines to over 70 nations. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3fkyNWX via Alocho...
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PM Modi visits mausoleum of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, offers prayer at Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Bangladesh

Mr. Modi said India will build a multi-purpose community hall at the temple. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/31mDGXk via Alocho...
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UN expresses gratitude for India’s gift of 2 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses to peacekeepers

Top United Nations officials, including the UN peacekeeping chief, have expressed gratitude to India for its gift of 2,00,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39hKcmA via alocho...
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We have supplied more vaccines globally than having vaccinated our own people: India tells United Nations

UN Ambassador K. Nagaraj Naidu told UNGA that India will not only be vaccinating 300 million of its own frontline workers over the next six months but in the process has also supplied vaccines to over 70 nations. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fkyNWX via alocho...
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PM Modi visits mausoleum of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, offers prayer at Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Bangladesh

Mr. Modi said India will build a multi-purpose community hall at the temple. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31mDGXk via alocho...
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Karnataka CD scandal | In new video, victim says she continues to face threats from Jarikholi

She also denies claim that she met KPCC president Shivakumar from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3su2Bo3 via alocho...
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Friday, March 26, 2021

Protests in Myanmar as junta chief marks Armed Forces Day

People in cities and towns around Myanmar marked the public holiday by again demonstrating against the February 1 coup. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3suXJPn via Alocho...
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PM Modi offers prayer at centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Bangladesh

Mr. Modi said India will build a multi-purpose community hall at the temple. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3rw4vTI via Alocho...
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Active COVID-19 cases cross 11,000 in Tamil Nadu

State records 1,971 fresh COVID-19 infections and nine more deaths from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ruUgiq via alocho...
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JICA extends ₹3,717 crore loan for developing Metro Phase 2 in Bengaluru

The 80 km rail network for Phase 2, covers Line R6, Phase 2A, and Phase 2B. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sF82kd via alocho...
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Coronavirus live updates | Country reports highest single-day rise in infections this year

India reports 62,258 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single-day rise so far this year, according to Health Ministry data. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fit0Bf via alocho...
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No compromise on Rayalaseema LI scheme: KCR

‘Government has taken up several programmes, resulting in growth’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d6xHLU via alocho...
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Vote in record numbers in Assam, West Bengal: PM Modi

I would request all those who are voters in the seats polling today to exercise their franchise in record numbers,” Mr. Modi tweeted. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fdhJCq via alocho...
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Morning Digest: Heavy security for today’s Phase I polling in West Bengal and Assam; In Bangladesh, Modi calls for joint fight against terror, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3w5WQPF via alocho...
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CD scandal case: D.K. Shivakumar's name in audio clip gives a new twist to row

Congress should seek his resignation as party chief: BJP from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d6laYS via alocho...
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UGC allows 40% of courses in a semester through online mode

Approval granted for study through ‘Swayam’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3rAcn6V via alocho...
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Protect media freedom, EC urged

A private Tamil television channel has submitted a representation to the Chief Electoral Commissioner alleging that the State government-run Tamil Nad from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lWi3GP via alocho...
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Move to introduce pre-paid meters in all State govt. offices

‘2% of cost of meter will be collected every month’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lXlCfT via alocho...
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Was Aadhaar data breached, asks HC

BJP allegedly accessed mobile phone numbers of voters in Puducherry from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P8LiKA via alocho...
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Technical institutes to help cities cut pollution

Around 130 cities will strive to bring down air pollution by 20%-30% from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d7BZTj via alocho...
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Over 5.69 cr. vaccine doses administered

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.69 crore, according to a statement issued by the Health Mini from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/39jAHDu via alocho...
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Hand over Ansari to U.P. police, SC tells Punjab

MLA from Mau is lodged in a Punjab jail from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3w1IhfO via alocho...
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Former RBI Deputy Governor K.C. Chakrabarty passes away

He had joined the RBI as a DG in 2009 and resigned in 2014, three months before his term ended from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31lJkck via alocho...
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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Missile test propels N. Korea to top of Biden's foreign agenda

New SRBM carries 2.5 ton warhead - KCNA. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/39fHhLn via Alocho...
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Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’

Mr. Trump complained to Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham that law enforcement was “persecuting” the Capitol rioters. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/39d1QrK via Alocho...
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8 tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least 5

More than 35,000 customers were without power in Alabama. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vZllOg via Alocho...
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Explained: How will the Suez Canal blockage affect supply chains?

How vital is the canal and how will the blockage affect customers? Here are some answers. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cnH3DR via Alocho...
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Watch | Voting via postal ballots begins in Tamil Nadu

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After initial hiccups, Kuttiyadi turns a battlefield for fronts

LDF fights to wrest back seat from UDF, which was once a red citadel from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2PyunAU via alocho...
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Bharat Bandh | Vehicular movement hit in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi

Protesting farmer unions mark four months of agitation with strike call from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31xPTsF via alocho...
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Bharat Bandh updates | Farm unions mark 4-month anniversary of protest against agri laws

The nation-wide bandh call urged that shops, malls, markets and institutions remain closed. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31l4YO0 via alocho...
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Coronavirus live: Delhi sees highest number of cases in over 3 months

Indian vaccine supplies to lower income countries are being delayed “as the Government of India battles a new wave of COVID-19 infections,” according from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tWk1d4 via alocho...
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Bharat bandh | Farmers occupy key roads in Punjab, Haryana

Vehicular movement hit in both States from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sqwW6H via alocho...
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India beefs up security along Myanmar border in Manipur

One killed, 7 injured in border town of neighbouring country from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31kZoLG via alocho...
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New Zealand passes miscarriages bereavement leave law

India is the only other country with similar legislation, media said. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2PaPjhN via Alocho...
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China sanctions U.K. entities, individuals for Xinjiang 'lies'

The Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement it sanctioned four entities and nine individuals, including lawmakers from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3d2ehry via Alocho...
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In signal to China, U.S. raised India ties during Alaska talks

The reference was not favourably received by Beijing from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3lTehOo via Alocho...
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Art across the Palk Strait

The rich cross-border collaboration and exchange between Sri Lanka and India has been halted by the pandemic from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3rh6Di4 via Alocho...
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TDP extends support for Bharat bandh call today

TDP extends support to Bharat bandh today from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31n7jYN via alocho...
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ED attaches properties in gold loan scam

The Enforcement Directorate attached five immovable properties in Bengaluru in connection with the sanction of 186 loans worth ₹12 crore to 57 people from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cpIC4m via alocho...
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UIDAI, FCI get new heads in govt. reshuffle

20 senior officers relocated from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3snYYzV via alocho...
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Principal Scientific Advisor K. VijayRaghavan gets extension

The government has extended the term of Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) K. VijayRaghavan by a year. An official order was issued by the Department from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3corHza via alocho...
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Transport services likely to be hit today

Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday as farmer unions prote from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fc4SAp via alocho...
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Gujarat battles second COVID-19 wave

State reports 1,961 new infections and seven deaths on Thursday from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ffMDtR via alocho...
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Bedlam in Tripura Assembly over charge against Minister

Forest Minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia offers to resign if allegation of forest land grab is proved from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tSeDaY via alocho...
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ITIs to conduct online classes

The Directorate of Employment and Training will conduct online classes to ITIs six days in a week and conduct online demonstrations in lieu of practic from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QxmpIR via alocho...
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Joe Biden eager to fix ‘broken’ immigration system: White House

In February, the Biden administration introduced an ambitious immigration bill in the Congress which among other things proposes to eliminate the per-country cap for employment-based green cards. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3rpt1pn via Alocho...
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Army’s evaluation process affects women seeking permanent commission: Supreme Court

Top court directs force to reconsider case of applicants from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ciWFZ7 via alocho...
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Mehbooba Mufti appears before ED in money laundering case

The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister had said she was willing to be questioned in Srinagar, ‘preferably at her residence or through a videoconference from Srinagar’. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31gwWdF via alocho...
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Archaeology seminars to be held on March 29, 30 at Egmore Museum

The Department of Museums will be conducting two seminars on Thanporunai River Culture, and Adichanallur and Thanporunai Excavations on March 29 and 3 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lNNuDc via alocho...
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Issue of ex-Mumbai top cop's letter now over for MVA: Sanjay Raut

As a retired judge would be monitoring the inquiry, there is no need for removing Anil Deshmukh from his post, says the Shiv Sena leader from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31i3Nio via alocho...
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Parliamentary panel pulls up States for ‘tardy’ implementation of rules on Ponzi schemes

It also recommended amending the rules to provide for ‘appropriate penalty’ to deter newspapers as well as celebrities from endorsing fraudulent deposit schemes. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vXEdxb via alocho...
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34 fishermen from Thangachimadam and Karaikal held by Lankan Navy

Preliminary inquiries indicated that 11 of the fishermen had not obtained tokens from the Rameswaram jetty, officials said from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d8Cooi via alocho...
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

China attacks foreign clothing, shoe brands over Xinjiang

The attacks began when the party’s Youth League called attention on its social media account to an H&M statement in March 2020 that it would stop buying cotton grown in Xinjiang from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2P8UT42 via Alocho...
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Kisan Morcha appeals to citizens of country to make March 26 Bharat Bandh successful

The SKM has called for a Bharat Bandh on March 26, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31nd3Bz via alocho...
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Coronavirus | Maharashtra tops in COVID-19 vaccination drive, surpasses Rajasthan

‘Maharashtra is the only State to have covered half a crore of population in terms of vaccination’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d3IeaP via alocho...
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Parliament live: Why no oversight mechanism for NaBFID Bill, asks Jairam Ramesh

The Budget session of Parliament, which is scheduled to go on till April 8, is likely to be curtailed owing to the Assembly elections in Assam, West B from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sn9dV0 via alocho...
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BDL declares interim dividend

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a defence public sector undertaking, has declared an interim dividend of ₹6.70 per share of ₹10 each for the financial from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2PsbwI0 via alocho...
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Coronavirus live: India unlikely to expand export of vaccines as focus shifts to domestic demand

So far, India has sent 60.4 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to around 80 countries. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fdcD96 via alocho...
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Kamala Harris put in charge of leading response to U.S. border crisis as Joe Biden faces down critics

In delegating the matter to Ms. Harris, President Biden is seeking to replicate a dynamic that played out when he served as President Barack Obama’s Vice President. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2QCv5Ol via Alocho...
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Morning digest: Supreme Court flags concerns over electoral bonds, Joe Biden calls for ban on assault weapons, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31dnuYu via alocho...
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Over 5.21 crore vaccine doses administered

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.21 crore, said a Health Ministry statement on Wednesday. A t from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tVHNWz via alocho...
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SI shot dead over dispute between brothers in Agra

He was shot in the neck with an illegal country-made weapon from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d6tqYY via alocho...
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‘Co-op. networks promote sustainable development’

Health care by co-ops. helped their members: UN official from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31gSFCs via alocho...
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India conducts first-ever joint patrol in Madagascar EEZ

Objective is to ensure maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vQhx1I via alocho...
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Govt’s transgender ID portal slow to start, 277 certificates issued since November

The national portal, which was launched on November 25, 2020, was functional in all districts of the country, says Minister Kataria from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tSP61g via alocho...
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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 76% effective in updated U.S. trial results

The updated 76% efficacy rate compares with rates of about 95% for vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2NPVGq1 via Alocho...
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North Korea fired projectile into sea, says Seoul

The launch came a day after US and South Korean officials said the North fired short-range weapons presumed to be cruise missiles into its western sea over the weekend. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/31gJtOs via Alocho...
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Shiv Sena alleges collusion between BJP and some Maharashtra officials

‘BJP's ‘key motive’ is to create instability in Maharashtra by imposing President's Rule’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3re83tD via alocho...
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One year since COVID-19 lockdown: India still recovering from unemployment blow

CMIE were of the view that the farm sector has done well which engages over 55 % of the country's population. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sdkcQS via alocho...
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CJI Bobde recommends Justice Ramana as successor

Centre had asked Chief Justice Bobde to initiate transition to top judicial office from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Pqdokd via alocho...
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When Mohanlal met artist Namboodiri

Akhil Sathyan’s 'Gandharvan — Two legends and a painting', a short film on Mohanlal and artist Namboodiri, is a unique work of art from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lLtEsb via alocho...
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Prince Harry joins corporate world as chief impact officer of mental health firm

Harry and his wife, Meghan, have been working on detangling their lives from the British royal family and are living in California. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/31jkgCF via Alocho...
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Indian national sentenced to 2 years for deleting company’s 1,200 user accounts in U.S.

Employees’ accounts were deleted – they could not access their email, their contacts lists, their meeting calendars, their documents. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vTFfu3 via Alocho...
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India's donation of COVID-19 vaccines to Afghanistan lauded

Top UN official thanked India for vaccine donations from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3tOoajd via Alocho...
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Massive cargo ship turns sideways, blocks Egypt's Suez Canal

A massive cargo ship has turned sideways in Egypt's Suez Canal, blocking traffic in a crucial East-West waterway for global shipping, according to sa from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/39aDUFm via Alocho...
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El Salvador's ex-first lady sentenced in cover-up for son

Multiple cases against the former president are still active in Salvadoran courts. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3rieCv8 via Alocho...
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Cong. slams action against Bihar MLAs in Assembly, may raise issue in Parliament

Opposition lawmakers were dragged out of the House following chaotic scenes over the Bihar Armed Police bill. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OSD1dT via alocho...
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Coronavirus live: India records highest single-day spike with 47,262 fresh COVID-19 cases

India recorded 47,262 fresh coronavirus cases in a day, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,17,34, from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fftzvX via alocho...
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Parliament proceedings live | Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 a.m.

The Rajya Sabha commenced at 10 a.m. today, after it was adjourned twice yesterday amid protests over NCT Bill. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d2RdZz via alocho...
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Senate confirms Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General

Dr. Murthy would occupy the position of America’s Surgeon General for the second time. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/31q2FJH via Alocho...
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North Korea conducted short-range missile test, says the White House

The officials, however, sought to downplay the significance of the missile tests. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3ceqoT6 via Alocho...
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Morning digest: Afghanistan wants a larger role for India in peace process; at least five policemen killed in Chhattisgarh naxal attack, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/397Qxks via alocho...
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Mistrust between China, India at all-time high, says U.S. admiral

Admiral John C. Aquilino also commended India’s efforts to protect its northern border during a months-long stand-off with China. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2Qy96Im via Alocho...
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Anti-drug rally draws large crowds

Participants raise slogans saying ‘No to Drugs’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3skxdrV via alocho...
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Police to crack down on synthetic drugs

It follows the recent major drug haul in which four persons were arrested from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sgci9t via alocho...
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COVID-19 vaccination figures cross 5-crore mark in India

CoWIN ready for expanded coverage from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cfm06e via alocho...
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Farmers will sell crops outside Parliament, says Rakesh Tikait

BKU leader calls upon farmers to lay siege to Delhi from all directions from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2PnfNMA via alocho...
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Govt. ducks question on dissolution of Commission for Air Quality Management

A much-hyped measure to tackle pollution languishes, says Jairam Ramesh from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d33qO8 via alocho...
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Progress of works in Mukhya Mantri Nishchaya Yojna in Bihar not satisfactory: CAG

The report tabled in Assembly also flags deficiencies in the State medical sector from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tIdgLU via alocho...
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ED attaches ₹7.51 cr. assets in case of collecting huge service charges from nurses

The accused recruited more than 900 nurses, who were to be employed in Kuwait from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tN2bsV via alocho...
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Talks between Indus Commissioners of India, Pakistan underway

The talks as part of the annual Permanent Indus Commission meeting are being held after a gap of over two years from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ccJkBS via alocho...
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Coronavirus | India’s COVID-19 active caseload rises to 3,45,377

The active caseload now comprises 2.96% of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 95.67%, the Health Ministry data updated at 8 a.m. stated from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QnMoCw via alocho...
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Election surveillance team seizes ₹1.93 crore in Salem

Election surveillance teams seized ₹1.93 crore from a mini truck in Salem late on Monday.A Static Surveillance Team of the Yercaud constituency, condu from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d0mn40 via alocho...
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Monday, March 22, 2021

Biden Administration proposes 18-month delay in calculating prevailing wages of H-1B

The Department of Labour has observed that the annual H-1B cap was reached within the first five business days each year from fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2020. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3fdVsEi via Alocho...
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China, Russia officials meet in show of unity against European Union, U.S.

Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov rejected outside sniping at their authoritarian political systems and said they were working to further global progress on issues from climate change to the coronavirus pandemic. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vUcnC6 via Alocho...
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Adani Ports to acquire additional 58.1% stake in Gangavaram Port

With this acquisition, firm will have 89.6% stake in strategically located port from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Qxg1S4 via alocho...
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PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on 'Shaheed Diwas'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru and said their sacrifice will remain an in from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/319ARJi via alocho...
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Parliament proceedings live | Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru household names for valour and patriotism, inspiration for entire nation: Naidu

The Lower House will debate The Finance Bill, that will give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2021-22. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3rd34t9 via alocho...
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Thousands evacuated in Australia's worst flooding in almost half a century

Around 40% of population under severe weather warnings as houses, bridges, vehicles, and livestock swept away. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/398SbT1 via Alocho...
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Coronavirus updates | Maharashtra might go into lockdown if cases continue to rise, says Minister

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lGcRqq via alocho...
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‘Shocked, disgusted’: Australia PM reacts to reports of lewd acts in Parliament

Australian media reported that several male government staffers had set up a Facebook Messenger group that enabled them to share images and video of sex acts performed in Parliament House. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3fdIshY via Alocho...
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U.S. court urged to certify India's request to extradite 26/11-accused Tahawwur Rana

Rana, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India for his involvement in the Mumbai terror attack. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3f2JGwJ via Alocho...
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Morning digest: Many killed at a shooting in Colorado supermarket, vote on resolution against Sri Lanka at UNHRC today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tPfEjV via alocho...
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Germany to enter strict five-day shutdown over Easter, says Angela Merkel

Germany reverses re-opening plans as COVID-19 infection rate rises. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3f5apZn via Alocho...
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‘Arrange percolation tanks in houses for the poor’

Rallies, pledge marks World Water Day celebrations from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vJUUMm via alocho...
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Afghan Foreign Minister in India for talks

Mohammed Haneef Atmar is on a three-day visit to New Delhi amid uncertainty over U.S. troop withdrawal from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Qqd4m5 via alocho...
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Ministry ties up with UN for Jal Jeevan Mission in U.P.

The Jal Shakti Ministry entered a partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services and the government of Denmark on Monday to help brin from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fbLAv7 via alocho...
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MGNREGA: Water harvesting, conservation structures starting to pay off

Workers must be allowed to participate in the actual planning exercises of the Gram Sabha, say beneficiaries from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31aocWl via alocho...
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COVID-19: Night curfew returns in Odisha, 45 infected in premier B-School

State reported 146 cases, highest daily spike in last two months from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vPOk70 via alocho...
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Multiple people killed at Colorado supermarket shooting, says police

Police say multiple people were killed in a shooting at a Colorado supermarket, including a police officer.Boulder police Cmdr. Kerry Yamaguchi said from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/31lJG2V via Alocho...
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Ministry slams Oxfam inequality index

‘The rank assigned to India and methodology adopted is not clear’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3f6VsG7 via alocho...
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Omar, Mehbooba slam bill on L-G’s powers in Delhi

Term legislation an attack on federal structure from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3scbvGz via alocho...
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MoD signs ₹1,056 cr. contract for 1,300 LSVs

The Ministry of Defense on Monday signed a ₹1,056 crore contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Limited (MDSL) for the supply of 1,300 Light Specialis from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OVJO6k via alocho...
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Bhima-Koregaon case: Special NIA court rejects Stan Swamy’s bail plea

He has been working with tribals since decades and is currently lodged at Taloja Central Jail after being arrested from Ranchi on October 9, 2020. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/315Q12c via alocho...
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Not a cakewalk for the prime contenders

By endorsing Rema’s candidature, UDF hopes to rekindle debate around political violence from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OOqgB4 via alocho...
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Donations pour in for families of Atlanta shooting victims

For now, donors to victims of the Atlanta shootings must scour individual GoFundMe accounts from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3tNzool via Alocho...
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Eight activists jailed in Shenzhen to return to Hong Kong

The eight are part of a larger group of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and protesters who were detained at sea in August last year during an ill-fated attempt to reach Taiwan. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/393bhtD via Alocho...
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Swapna Suresh’s bail plea dismissed

The bail applications of seven accused in the diplomatic channel gold smuggling case, including Swapna Suresh, K.T. Ramees, Sandeep Nair and P.S. Sar from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3saPlEG via alocho...
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Jairam Ramesh fears interlinking of Ken, Betwa will ‘destroy’ Panna Tiger Reserve

Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh will sign an agreement for linking the rivers Ken and Betwa from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Qkg1EM via alocho...
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PM extends greetings on 'Bihar Diwas'

PM Modi took to Twitter to convey his greetings from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3161NcM via alocho...
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Param Bir Singh’s letter dented Maharashtra home dept’s image, says Shiv Sena

In the editorial in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana, the party said a fire will erupt if the BJP tries to undermine the majority enjoyed by the MVA government. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vKoZeO via alocho...
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Four militants gunned down in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian

A joint party of the Shopian police, the Army’s 34 RR and the CRPF came under fire during a search operation in Manihal village, police said. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3r8rMej via alocho...
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Sunday, March 21, 2021

U.S. Representative Reed apologizes amid sexual misconduct claims, says not running for office

Nicolette Davis accused Reed of inappropriately placing his hand on her during a networking trip in Minneapolis in 2017 from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3tN1Q9V via Alocho...
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Why didn’t you produce more children to get extra ration, asks Uttarakhand CM to people

He was referring to the distribution of food grain during the coronavirus pandemic. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OYHw6q via alocho...
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Parliament proceedings live | Lok Sabha to take up Finance Bill today

The Finance Bill, 2021, that will give effect to the financial proposals of the Centre for the financial year 2021-22 will be taken up for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha in today's proceedings. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vKRI33 via alocho...
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Coronavirus live updates | Night curfew in 8 Rajasthan cities from today

More than 6 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been sent to 76 nations, while 4.5 crore doses have been administered to beneficiaries in the country till now, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on March 21. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tG4D4y via alocho...
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‘Democracy belongs to the dissenters’

Talk by Marxist political theorist and philosopher Prof. Aijaz Ahmad from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3f35EQ0 via alocho...
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BMCRI resident doctors want COVID-19 care diversified

The Resident Doctors’ Association of Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI) has expressed concern over non-COVID-19 patient gettin from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fa9kPU via alocho...
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Three militants gunned down in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian

A police official said that a gun battle broke out when the militants opened fire on the security forces. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3958eRP via alocho...
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Fresh deluge worsens 'one in 100 year' Australia floods

Scientists have warned Australia can expect to see more frequent and more extreme weather events as a result of climate change. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cTNcXw via Alocho...
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Joe Biden aims to prevent border crossings from swamping agenda

The White House dispatched Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to four Sunday news shows in an effort to stress that it was working to get things under control. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/316FO5r via Alocho...
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Morning digest: India seals Myanmar border to check influx, protesters against policing bill clash with officers in England, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c9mElQ via alocho...
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COVID-19 protection kits for poll officers, police

Three voters at a time in a booth from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OVZLJJ via alocho...
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2% quota in police force for meritorious sportspersons

The State govt. issued a final notification to this effect on March 2 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QvRZad via alocho...
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Police officers hurt, vehicles set on fire in violent protest in Bristol, England

Thousands of demonstrators had converged on the city centre to protest against a government bill going through parliament that would give police new powers to restrict street protests. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/394AgwJ via Alocho...
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Governor delivers virtual talk on gender equity

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan addressed a virtual talk on gender equity as part of diamond jubilee celebrations of State Bank Institute of Consumer from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Pc0BCa via alocho...
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Shah slams Mamata's 'appeasement politics', says no curb to be imposed on festivals if BJP wins polls

Asserting that the BJP does not believe in vote-bank politics, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a dig at TMC chief Mamata Banerjee over her "appeas from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lBhouz via alocho...
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TMC MP Sisir Adhikari present at Amit Shah rally, says he was pushed towards BJP

His son Suvendu Adhikari joined the BJP in December and is contesting against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tHt7u6 via alocho...
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Arunachal gets first formal indigenous knowledge system school

CM Pema Khandu appealed to indigenous leaders to suggest ways to the department for preserving cultures and languages. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c60IZ1 via alocho...
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19 injured in clash between AIADMK and DMK supporters

A group of DMK men allegedly objected to the AIADMK, led by Mr. Vijayabhaskar, continuing its campaign even after the deadline. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cWD7J8 via alocho...
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Modi attacks Congress at Assam poll rally, says NDA ensured peace and development

“Congress means lies, confusion, instability.” from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31fXMCV via alocho...
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COVID-19 | New infections scale fresh peak

Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh accounted for 77.7% of the new cases in the last 24 hours. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vOH8rN via alocho...
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Bhagat Singh’s martyrdom day should be celebrated as ‘inquilab diwas’: D. Raja

This year is the 90th anniversary of martyrdom of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/390MCGq via alocho...
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Ashoka University acknowledges ‘some lapses in institutional processes’

The top functionaries of the varsity said in a joint statement with professors Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian that they regretted the events surrounding the resignations of the two. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vODo9J via alocho...
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Woman murdered for gain in Madhavaram

The police suspect the role of a newly-joined watchman, Rakesh, in the crime as he and his wife are missing. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/38WPnbF via alocho...
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COVID-19: Centre warns of ‘potential upsurge’ in cases at Kumbh Mela

A team of the Health Ministry has reported that nearly 10 to 20 pilgrims and 10 to 20 locals are being reported positive everyday during the ongoing festival. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vNFtTm via alocho...
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Noted Odissi dancer Laxmipriya Mohapatra dies at 86

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over her death and paid tributes to the departed soul from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/392RZoh via alocho...
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TNGDA opposes diversion of doctors for COVID-19 duty to Chennai, threatens agitation

In a letter to the Health Secretary, the association opposed the “inhumane” diversion of doctors to Chennai for COVID-19 duties and asked all medical officers to continue from their present stations. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lB1rEn via alocho...
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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Meteor streaks over Cuba, causes explosion

What is believed to be a meteor lit the sky over eastern Cuba and caused an explosion, scientists on the island said on Saturday. There were no repo from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/390YdoM via Alocho...
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India has world’s fourth strongest military, finds Military Direct’s study

China has the strongest military in the world, scoring 82 out of 100 points in the index, it noted. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3sb8xlM via alocho...
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COVID-19: India sees highest daily tally of cases this year

Registering an increase for the 11th day in a row, the total active caseload has increased to 3,09,087, which now comprises 2.66% of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 95.96%, the data stated. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P9ZXVC via alocho...
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Working group meeting on Nagaland job reservation fails to arrive at any solution

The working group comprises of 15-member working group comprising seven members of the cabinet sub-committee and one each member from the eight civil society organizations. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/311Bfth via alocho...
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Coronavirus live updates | Puducherry shuts schools till May 31 as cases spike

India reported 40,953 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day rise in 111 days. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vKFuaO via alocho...
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‘Jagan revelling in political vendetta’

‘State’s ranking in socio-economic indicators has slipped’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vIWWfL via alocho...
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Morning: Maharashtra Minister Deshmukh sought ₹100 crore a month, says ex-Mumbai police chief; Congress vows to scrap CAA in Assam, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3r6OGmr via alocho...
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The Hindu Explains | Why do the Centre and the Mizoram government differ on Myanmar refugees issue?

Why is the Centre’s directive at odds with the State government’s stand on the influx? from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tEASkD via alocho...
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Letter on Anil Deshmukh from unverified email ID: CMO

Letter was not signed, says statement from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3d7MeHp via alocho...
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Joe Biden is on his heels amid a migrant surge at Mexico border

While the administration was working on immigration legislation to address long-term problems, it didn’t have an on-the-ground plan to manage a surge of migrants from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3eX3scU via Alocho...
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Icelandic volcano subsiding after first eruption in 900 years

The eruption occurred on Friday, lighting up the night sky with a crimson glow as hundreds of small earthquakes shook the area. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2P9LZDk via Alocho...
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Dattatreya Hosabale is new RSS general secretary

Mr. Hosabale replaces Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, who held the position since 2009. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tC0xdI via alocho...
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Rajnath Singh holds talks with U.S. Def Secretary Austin

Relationship between India and the U.S. – world's two largest democracies remains strong: Austin from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Qg23nm via alocho...
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Stone from Sita Eliya in Sri Lanka to be used for building Ram temple in Ayodhya

The stone is expected to be brought to India by Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NFJzvO via alocho...
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SUV case | NIA recreates crime scene with Sachin Vaze near Ambani’s house ‘Antilia’

The scene was recreated late on Friday night, in which Sachin Vaze was asked to walk there for some time wearing a white kurta, a police official said from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3r1RZLl via alocho...
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Myanmar people want United Nations sanctions, peacekeepers: UN Official

“People are really looking for concerted international action in terms of sanctions. Frankly, some people here want to see peacekeepers,” acting resident and humanitarian coordinator Andrew Kirkwood said. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/312eMMO via Alocho...
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Top U.S. lawmakers welcome Defence Secretary Austin’s maiden visit to India

“Congratulations to Secretary Defence Austin on a successful visit to India”, tweeted Congressman Filemon Vela, who is Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party appointed by President Joe Biden. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3c2YUzO via Alocho...
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UN says no international staff left in North Korea

Earlier this week, the last remaining two international UN staffers, both with the World Food Program, reportedly left Pyongyang. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3c3kdkC via Alocho...
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Ram Mandir Trust purchases 1.15 lakh sqft of land in Ayodhya

Trustee Anil Mishra said two plots of land situated in Ram Kot and Tehri Bazaar localities were purchased last week from a resident of Basti district. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/38YrJM2 via alocho...
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SUV case | NIA recreates crime scene with Sachin Waze near Ambani’s house ‘Antilia’

The scene was recreated late on Friday night, in which Sachin Waze was asked to walk there for some time wearing a white kurta, a police official said. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3r3dv2x via alocho...
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Friday, March 19, 2021

Ashoka University students want Prof. Mehta reinstated

They plan to boycott classes to protest exit of academic, Arvind Subramanian. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QohgD3 via alocho...
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At 73, she keeps traffic in order

E. Molly Elliott has stood the Nilgiris police in good stead since the 1970s. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QrGgtf via alocho...
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Turkey pulls out of landmark treaty protecting women from violence

Conservatives had claimed the charter damages family unity, encourages divorce and that its references to equality were being used by the LGBT community to gain broader acceptance in society. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2Qoae17 via Alocho...
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Coronavirus live updates | Five States account for 80% of new infections

Three States — Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab account for 76.48% of India’s total active cases currently with the country on Friday reporting 39,726 new COVID-19 cases from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/316kQ6F via alocho...
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Kerala Assembly election | Poll has candidates smitten by WhatsApp

Each candidate has own group that serves as a reach-out mechanism from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3r5Xs3X via alocho...
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Morning Digest: States can pass resolutions against Central laws, Supreme Court says; Health Minister reiterates safety of vaccines, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/391jOgV via alocho...
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Two additional judges for Chhattisgarh HC

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday appointed two additional judges to the Chhattisgarh High Court.A Law Ministry notification said Narendra Kumar Vya from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3f5Cfoe via alocho...
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CBI conducts surprise checks in 25 States and UTs

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted joint surprise checks in more than 25 States and Union Territories, involving 30 agenci from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vIfHQv via alocho...
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Enforce COVID safe behaviour, MHA to States

Home Secretary’s letter flags sudden surge in cases from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QpRyOv via alocho...
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Coronavirus | Over 4 crore vaccine doses administered so far: Centre

India has administered more than four crore COVID-19 vaccination doses so far, the Health Ministry said in a release.A total of 4,11,55,978 vaccine do from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3r3aY8v via alocho...
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Bombay HC allows woman to question legality of father’s second marriage

The Bombay High Court recently held that a daughter could question the legality of her father’s second marriage in court.A division Bench of Justices from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3911tk5 via alocho...
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Mass evacuations as rains cause record flooding in Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology reported flooding levels surpassing record 2013 floods along the Hastings River outside Port Macquarie, about 400 kilometres north of Sydney. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3s3ut28 via Alocho...
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Morning Digest: States can pass resolutions against Central laws, Supreme Court says; Health Minister reiterates safety of vaccines, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/391jOgV via Alocho...
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Mediterranean Ministers to discuss European Union migration policies

Italy, Spain, Malta, Cyprus and Greece created the “MED 5” group last year in an effort to form a united front within the European Union from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2OIa44l via Alocho...
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Pramod Sawant completes two years in office as Goa CM, thanks people

Mr. Sawant had taken over as the State’s Chief Minister after the death of Manohar Parrikar on March 17, 2019. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3s2qWRA via alocho...
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‘Delhi lobby’ was upset with Mumbai’s former police chief: Shiv Sena

It also questioned the move of NIA taking over the probe into the explosives-laden SUV found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s house last month. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tygB00 via alocho...
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North Korea cuts diplomatic ties with Malaysia over US extradition

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry said that it was announcing “total severance of the diplomatic relations with Malaysia, which committed super-large hostile act against (North Korea) in subservience to the U.S. pressure.” from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/38XQwj5 via Alocho...
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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Using AI to fight COVID-19 may harm disadvantaged groups, experts say

The university’s researchers also highlighted discrimination in AI technology as they pick symptom profiles from medical records, reflecting and exacerbating biases against minorities from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3r2FfnI via Alocho...
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President Biden urged to rescind Trump-era ban on H-1B and other foreign work visas

In June 2020, Trump instituted Proclamation 10052, halting the processing of non-immigrant H-1B, L-1, H-2B, and J-1 visas, based on the alleged potential risk to the labour market from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3s1JPnR via Alocho...
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Punjab and Haryana High Court allows registration of marriage through video-conferencing

The petitioners submitted that the wife, a medical professional, was on COVID-19 emergency duty in the United States and that the husband needed a marriage certificate for obtaining visa to meet her. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c1LpjT via alocho...
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Active COVID-19 cases almost double in fortnight

Nearly 72% of total active cases are in Bengaluru Urban district from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QbWUwy via alocho...
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Joe Biden virtually hosts UNSC envoys, Indian Ambassador Tirumurti underlines commitment to reformed multilateralism

The White House said in a statement that Biden “reaffirmed the US commitment to values-based global leadership and re-engagement with international institutions, in particular the United Nations.” from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3rWyG7D via Alocho...
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Parliament proceedings live | Session in both Houses to begin at 11 a.m.

Lok Sabha to discuss The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 and The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3s1cxFh via alocho...
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Coronavirus live upates | Centre’s move to stop vaccine exports might affect U.K.: Adar Poonawalla

The Health Ministry said Maharashtra alone accounts for 61.8% of the country's daily new cases (17,864), followed by Kerala (1,970) and Punjab (1,463). from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3s7PkkY via alocho...
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Morning Digest: Roads to be freed of toll booths in a year, says Nitin Gadkari; EU drug regulator backs AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 after safety investigation, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vFElBj via Alocho...
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Morning Digest: Roads to be freed of toll booths in a year, says Nitin Gadkari; EU drug regulator backs AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 after safety investigation, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vFElBj via alocho...
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Meat dishes make a comeback in Valley

Mutton dealers end 10-month deadlock over pricing from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3qWamBD via alocho...
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CBI arrests two in chit-fund scam case

The company directors have been absconding since 2017 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eU2sq3 via alocho...
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New Assam plant species may aid anti-cancer battle

Members of this group have a secondary metabolite used in colon cancer: Expert from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/38V3jms via alocho...
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Woman gangraped by four in Barabanki

Among the accused is son of a rival contestant in panchayat polls which the victim’s father is contesting from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eVOnbl via alocho...
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Jan Shatabdi train runs in reverse direction for over 20 km

The Railways has suspended a loco pilot and a guard after the Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi express train travelled in the reverse direction for over 20 km a from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ts9hmG via alocho...
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Parliament proceedings | Article 370: BJP, Opposition spar over events in J&K

A fire lit by government: NC. Ambedkar, Syama Prasad Mookerjee opposed it: Minister from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tDM5Sj via alocho...
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Coronavirus | Maharashtra contributing 60% of active case load: Health Ministry

28,903 new cases reported in the last 24 hours along with 188 deaths, it says from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/38XLaEF via alocho...
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Indo-Pak outreach, a telling indictment of our stand: Omar

We are called anti-national when we call for the dialogue, says former J&K CM from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eTz1El via alocho...
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Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, Gujarat imposes additional curbs

Schools, colleges in eight municipal cities shut from March 19 to April 10 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cLdpaB via alocho...
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U.S., China spar in first face-to-face meeting of Biden admin

In unusually pointed remarks for a staid diplomatic meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Communist Party foreign affairs chief Yang Jiechi took aim at each other’s countries’ policies from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3tzqk6f via Alocho...
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France announces soft new virus restrictions in Paris region

Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the new rules, which will take effect as of midnight on March 19 and last for at least four weeks from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cMWJ2v via Alocho...
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India expected to register largest increase in child and maternal deaths in South Asia in 2020: United Nations

A UN report also noted that India could spend nearly $10 billion on COVID-19 testing and healthcare utilisation by September 2021, the biggest share of the overall costs in the region. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3r0PEAm via Alocho...
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Arvind Subramanian resigns from Ashoka University after P.B. Mehta’s exit

He says he has been devastated by circumstances involving professor’s resignation from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3twGu0m via alocho...
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Women greengrocers plan to dump vegetables on Manipur streets

The move was to protest the failure of the government to allot market places after the all-woman markets were shut down last year in the wake of COVID-19. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/30TqzwJ via alocho...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

India has assured support at U.N. Human Rights Council, says Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary

Jayanath Colombage’s statement comes just days before member countries vote on a new resolution on the island nation’s rights record. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/30Ri1Gv via Alocho...
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Atlanta attacks | Hundreds of Asian Americans turn to social media to air their anger, fear, hopelessness

From Phoenix to Philadelphia, Asian American organisations nationwide organised events aimed at showing unity. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2P5nDuo via Alocho...
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Helicopter crash kills 9 Afghan troops in central province

In a statement, it said that four crew members of the MI-17 helicopter along with five security personnel were killed in the crash, in the Behsud district of Maidan Wradak province from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3lrjr3Y via Alocho...
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India reports highest single day COVID spike in 24 hours this year

India, on Thursday, reported its highest single day spike, this year, in new COVID cases with 35,871 cases and 172 deaths in the last 24 hours, as pe from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Nu3mOH via alocho...
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Russia recalls envoy after Joe Biden says 'killer' Putin will 'pay the price'

Tensions between the former Cold War rivals have soared in recent months over hacking allegations and U.S. demands that Russia free Alexei Navalny. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3tvAvsp via Alocho...
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Parliament proceedings | Insurance (Amendment) Bill to be taken up in RS today

Both Houses saw multiple adjournments on all days of last week as the Opposition demanded a discussion on the rising prices of fuel in the country.Her from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/30VDdLy via alocho...
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News Analysis | Austin visit may allay some concerns about Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is heading towards New Delhi after Seoul and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will fly to Anchorage, Alaska, for a meeting with Chinese officials. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/2OKX6Cz via Alocho...
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Coronavirus live: Restrictions back in Ahmedabad amidst surge in cases

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bWlMks via alocho...
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₹8.04 lakh ‘stolen’ from Veeravasaram police station

Unidentified persons allegedly stole ₹8.04 lakh cash from the Veeravasaram police station, under Palakol Rural Circle limits in West Godavari district from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3qWDDMt via alocho...
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As rivers go dry, many areas around Imphal run out of treated water

The water level at the Singda dam, which supplies potable water to vast areas including Imphal city, has gone down alarmingly. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3lpLfFW via alocho...
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Morning Digest: Centre says no decision on national NRIC till now, Tanzania’s President John Magufuli dies at 61, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vvc0gS via alocho...
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Morning Digest: Centre says no decision on national NRIC till now, Tanzania’s President John Magufuli dies at 61, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vvc0gS via Alocho...
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Farmers’ protest | Make the farmers’ movement part of your daily life: Naresh Tikait

BKU chief appeals for more people like Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik to support farmers from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/38S8fse via alocho...
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Radio show launched in J&K as public-govt. interface

In a novel initiative, the J&K government on Wednesday announced a radio programme, ‘Awaam Ki Baat’, to create a new interface to redress the grie from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Nt8Ucd via alocho...
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Allow Haffkine to produce vaccine: Uddhav Thackeray to Centre

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday urged the Centre to grant permission to State-owned Haffkine Bio-Pharmaceutical Corporation L from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2P89RqY via alocho...
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No decision taken on Nita Ambani’s appointment: BHU

Reliance also denies existence of any such proposal; the initial announcement was met with protests by students from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vBBVnf via alocho...
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West Bengal Assembly Elections | 10 years on, Mamata pushes tough rebranding

Didi replaced the class politics of the Left, but the identity politics that she helped emerge threatens to devour her from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NtA9Dx via alocho...
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Amid second wave, Gujarat records 1,122 cases

In Ahmedabad, public transport suspended; clubs, gyms parks shut from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3qSqIex via alocho...
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Violent extremists pose ‘elevated threat’ to U.S., says intelligence report

The report says the most lethal threat is presented by racially motivated violent extremists. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vzclPD via Alocho...
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Sex addiction may have driven suspect in Georgia spa shootings, says officials

While preliminary investigations appeared to suggest the suspect was not motivated by racial hatred, officials said it was still too early to know with certainty and the probe was still ongoing. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3tviYkf via Alocho...
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Injustice to Backward Classes in Telugu States, says BJP

K. Laxman said that 26 castes from North coastal Andhra were denied BC reservation as soon as the combined Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bRMnPt via alocho...
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Parliament proceedings updates | Lok Sabha to discuss demand of grants

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are, on Wednesday, scheduled to discuss and vote on various ministerial matters, including demand of grants and working of R from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Nu2GZE via alocho...
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TDP leaders condemn notices served on Naidu

‘This is not the way to treat the Leader of Opposition’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/30Qah7P via alocho...
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In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'

The ruling is a major symbolic victory in a country where the constitution defines marriage as being based on “the mutual consent of both sexes.” from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3ttJ0Ex via Alocho...
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Coronavirus live updates | WHO rules out link between AstraZeneca vaccine and clots

Scientists at the Germany-based Paul-Ehrlich-Institut report that the blood clots observed in some of those vaccinated are a “special form of very rare cerebral vein thrombosis”. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OFYV3N via alocho...
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Andrew Cuomo should resign if investigation confirms claims, says Joe Biden

Mr. Cuomo is facing allegations that he sexually harassed or behaved inappropriately toward multiple women, including several former staffers. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/38OzlAv via Alocho...
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Escalation in hostilities will provide opportunities for terror groups in Yemen: India

India has expressed concern over the recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, saying it is “worrisome” that this situation will pr from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cD8KaN via Alocho...
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Morning Digest: Vaccines to foreign nations won’t hit India, says Centre; Quad Summit strengthens America’s hand says US official, and more

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Morning Digest: Vaccines to foreign nations won’t hit India, says Centre; Quad Summit strengthens America’s hand says US official, and more

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Quad Summit strengthens America’s hand before talks with China: U.S. official

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan are scheduled to meet China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi and State Councilor Wang Yi on Thursday and Friday from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vwEMha via ...
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Lecture on lockdown’s impact on India’s poor

Human rights activist and writer Harsh Mander will deliver a lecture on ‘The pandemic lockdown: the poor and India's moral centre’ at the Archdiocesan from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3qRAwVX via alocho...
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7 killed in shootings at 3 Atlanta-area massage parlours

According to authorities, many of them were Asian women. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3eNEr3C via Alocho...
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Plea against attempt to remove signs of Lord Krishna temple in Mathura

The suit was filed by Pawan Kumar Shastri, the priest of the Keshav Dev temple on February 2. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3rZ1jRM via alocho...
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Grameen Bank in Kashmir looted

Three masked men steal ₹ 2.42 lakh from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tp3Pkv via alocho...
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Pak. intruder shot dead near Jammu border

Intruder did not pay heed to “repeated warnings by the troops” from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3rUa4fT via alocho...
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Police wean four Valley youth from militancy

Teams recover boys enroute to join militants, return them to families after counselling from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3rWG2YC via alocho...
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SC looks into new SOP for hybrid physical hearing of cases

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked its Registry to arrange a meeting between its seven-judge committee, which is looking into the re-opening of the c from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QdPTeT via alocho...
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ED arrests one accused in West Bengal coal theft case

Probe is based on an FIR registered by CBI in November last year from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NnHbcK via alocho...
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Global energy meet calls for accelerated shift to renewables

Window of opportunity to meet goals of Paris climate deal closing fast, warns IRENA chief from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cDNpOl via alocho...
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Centre must track districts with high malnutrition: House panel report

The government must identify districts with high prevalence of malnourishment to ensure concrete actions on the ground, a parliamentary panel report h from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eLCuES via alocho...
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Sukhbir Singh Badal tests positive

Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “' from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vwaDyD via alocho...
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Over 3.48 crore vaccinated so far: Health Ministry

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 3.48 crore on Tuesday, noted a release issued by the Health Minis from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eO0IP8 via alocho...
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T.N. Assembly polls | Songs for voter awareness

M. Abdul Jaffar, sanitary officer (in-charge) in the Avadi City Municipal Corporation, has chosen his favourite pastime to create voter awareness. He from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vr25ZI via alocho...
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Monday, March 15, 2021

COVID-19: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks to FM Nirmala Sitharaman

This was Ms. Yellen’s first call with Ms. Sitharaman after she became the first female Treasury Secretary of the United States in January this year. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/38HpWKW via Alocho...
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Kerala Assembly Elections | Eight more file nomination papers

March 19 is the last date for nomination from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cveMdq via alocho...
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Morning Digest: Over 60% OBC, SC positions vacant in IIMs; key road in Ladakh being constructed, says Centre, and more

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School students found to be ‘addicted’ to whitener

Officials to conduct counselling session today; parents made aware of issue from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Q7JiTc via alocho...
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Age could not wither his passion for the stage

Guru Chemancheri performed even at the age of 90 from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NoVjmc via alocho...
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Morning Digest: Over 60% OBC, SC positions vacant in IIMs; key road in Ladakh being constructed, says Centre, and more

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Major EU nations halt AstraZeneca as WHO says it is safe

AstraZeneca’s formula is one of three vaccines in use on the continent. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3qVkQAV via Alocho...
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‘If Yes Bank can be bailed out by Centre, why not VSP?’

The steel plant has incurred loses only for four years in its 30 years of existence, says Narasinga Rao from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bQtqN7 via alocho...
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Congress slams on tardy work of Jal Shakti Ministry

MPs flag huge unspent allocations for Ministry from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3llv8t8 via alocho...
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Tusker found dead in Sakleshpur

It is suspected that the death could have occurred in a fight from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bQ3FNd via alocho...
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BSP to contest assembly polls in 3 States, UT on its own

BSP president Mayawati announced on March 15 that the party would contest the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry on from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bQqWhL via alocho...
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HC orders issue of notice to Karnataka in Sasikala case

Plea seeks final report on probe into prison rules violation from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bQ37qn via alocho...
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SC to examine plea against surgery by Ayurveda practitioners

The Supreme Court decided on Monday to examine a plea by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against a Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) orde from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Nl13xc via alocho...
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Pitting David against Goliath

Kodagu to have ‘bee fences’ to ward off wild elephants from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/30MhN3v via alocho...
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BJP meets Governor on Bhainsa violence

The BJP on Monday urged Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan to direct Director General of Police M. Mahender Reddy to submit a report on the re from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bPW1lJ via alocho...
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SC refuses to hear plea by Bengal BJP leader

Soumendu Adhikari has accused Bengal govt. of playing ‘petty politics’ by removing him as municipal board chairman from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3cxZQeF via alocho...
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ED launches probe into Ponzi scheme in West Bengal

Group floated an investment programme for senior citizens and cheated them from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3ljdOF0 via alocho...
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Allahabad HC quashes Yogi govt’s order on quotas in local polls

Follow 2015 rules for reservations in Panchayat polls, HC tells UP from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3qQ8Ctx via alocho...
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Citizens’ report casts doubt on autonomy of Election Commission of India

It flags concerns about significant exclusion of migrant workers from electoral rolls from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3toSEby via alocho...
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Assam Assembly elections | Congress weaves anti-CAA, NRC campaign into monastic Bhaona

Party claims video made to stir conscience of the people garnered over one million views within hours of launch from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3qTsI62 via alocho...
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Coal case: SC urges HC to give names of five officers to replace Special Judge

The Supreme Court on Monday requested the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to give the names of five judicial officers of “high calibre and absolute int from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eHnEzj via alocho...
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News Corp strikes Facebook pay deal for Australian news

The pay deal by the New York-based news business firm follows a similar agreement struck with Google last month from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/38Im4tf via Alocho...
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1 killed, 10 injured in blast in Karachi

Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for the attack from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3vtAwPy via Alocho...
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India to take up with UK racism issues when required: Jaishankar

India will take up with the United Kingdom when required the alleged incidents of racism in Britain, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eEMmAc via alocho...
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Kerala HC issues directive to amend NCC Act and enrol transgenders

A writ petition filed by Heena Haneefa, a transgender woman, sought a directive to enrol her in the NCC unit of her college from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Op31xi via alocho...
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SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to nullify election result if maximum votes for NOTA

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to direct the poll panel to nullify an elec from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3qKFR19 via alocho...
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Only 7 of 17 IT agreements signed during Tamil Nadu GIM 2015 have taken off, data reveals

Data collected through an RTI query showed that four projects have been dropped, while five are still in the under-construction stage from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bNtSfm via alocho...
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Shopian operation enters third day, fresh firing starts

The militants were encircled in the Rawalpora area on Saturday evening from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3rNci0r via alocho...
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NDRF 10th battalion personnel take up ‘Swachhata Abhiyaan’ drive in Krishna River

Officials of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion have taken up operation ‘Krishna River Clean Up’ under 'Swachhata Abhiyaan' p from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ORll1V via alocho...
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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Arrest warrant issued after woman rejects mask at Texas bank

Police said a bank manager called police after Ms. Wright refused to wear a mask while inside, and then refused to leave the building when asked. from The Hindu - International https://ift.tt/3cAaod2 via Alocho...
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Kathakali maestro Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair dead

He has won the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi and Kerala Kalamandalam. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3tdpjAC via alocho...
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Parliament proceedings live | Five Bills to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

Five Bills set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bNxZI9 via alocho...
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Kerala newspaper publishes CPI candidate’s name in obituary column

CPI plans to seek legal action against the Malayalam paper from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3eLKtBM via alocho...
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