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Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced ease-of-doing-business for booking the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway for audio-visual projects.

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Over 50 children born during first wave of COVID-19 are now healthy one-year-olds

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254 children were born in 2020 at the Trauma and Emergency Care Centre on Victoria hospital premises during the first wave of COVID-19 in Karnataka

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Matera Declaration by G20 reflects Indian concern for farmer welfare, agri-diversity: EAM Jaishankar

In the Matera Declaration, the G20 ministers recognised that poverty alleviation, food security and sustainable food systems, are key to ending hunger.

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Cuddalore teacher develops online KalviRadio to connect with students

A. Karthick Raja’s website ensures that students with basic phones do not miss out on classes.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Priyanka Gandhi

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu had said that he was slated to meet Rahul Gandhi, but the latter denied that there was any scheduled meeting with him

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Vythiri, Meppadi to be open to tourists soon

100% vaccination of those working in these two tourist destinations to be done

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Centre’s stimulus for MSMEs not fully implemented, says K.S. Alagiri

The TN Congress Committee president pointed out that that about 44% of MSMEs in TN have halted operations, as the measures announced by the Centre were not fully implemented

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COVID-19 compensation: SC pulls up NDMA for ‘failing to perform its duty’

National Disaster Management Authority given six weeks to frame the guidelines for fixing the ex gratia meant for the families of those who died because of the pandemic.

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Tree-felling: resentment over suspension of forest staff in Wayanad

Staff union alleges that the move is to protect higher officials having a nexus with the timber lobby

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Tamil Nadu’s new DGP, C. Sylendra Babu, takes charge

The new DGP has instructed the police to respect human rights; says his focus will be crime prevention

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Soldier injured in exchange of fire near LoC in J&K’s Rajouri

Operation on against group of armed men, according to Army.

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Home for child sexual assault survivors to open in Thrissur

Though it can house 200, only 75-100 children will be accommodated there initially

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Karnataka appoints new Commissioner for Commercial Taxes

Government transfers Shikha C., Managing Director, BMTC, to Commercial Tax Department

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Two PDS rice smugglers detained under Goondas Act in Villupuram

Shahul Hamid, 35, and Jaffar Sait, 28, of Villupuram, who were allegedly involved in repeated incidents of smuggling rice meant for distribution under

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Govt, approves 17th tranche of electoral bonds; sale opens on July 1

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The SBI is the only authorised bank to issue such bonds.

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FOX NEWS: Boy, 7, slammed nearly 30 times during judo class has died, report says

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Boy, 7, slammed nearly 30 times during judo class has died, report says

A boy, 7, who was allegedly body-slammed 27 times—by both his judo classmates and coach—was removed from life support in Taiwan, a report Tuesday said.

Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty

The report of the international human rights group comes a year after the law was implemented

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FOX NEWS: Immigration judges union moves toward regaining authority

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Immigration judges union moves toward regaining authority

The U.S. Justice Department has dropped its opposition to reviving a union for immigration judges that had been stripped of authority during the final months of the Trump administration.

Mizoram accuses Assam of encroachment as border dispute escalates

A host of district officials and police personnel from Assam arrived and forcefully seized land in the Kolasib district, Superintendent of Police Vanlalfaka Ralte alleged

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Gold smuggling case: Customs questions Sajesh

A car registered in the name of the former DYFI activist was used for receiving gold from carriers

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COVID-19 virus spread in Patna not because of migrants, but due to social functions, lack of awareness, says study

The study was conducted by retired civil servant K.C. Saha and published by the Patna-based Asian Development Research Institute.

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Undertrial found dead at Agra jail

Authorities suspect he ended his life but kin say he was murdered

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FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld: The media's many mistakes helps them, because they are impossible to track

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Greg Gutfeld: The media's many mistakes helps them, because they are impossible to track

A story that doesn't have a villain, does not rate. A story that doesn't unfold like a movie plot holds no interest for the reporter. A story that doesn't make the reporter feel important always gets rewritten.

Vice President arrives in Chennai

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Chennai on Tuesday morning. Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister for Water

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Money laundering case | Delhi court poser to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah on bail plea

Ask your client if he has faith in judicial system and the Constitution of India,” the judge asked advocate M.S. Khan during the hearing held through video conferencing

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President Ram Nath Kovind lays foundation stone for Ambedkar memorial in Lucknow

The event was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma.

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Coronavirus | Guidelines issued for administering COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant women

On the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines, the fact-sheet stated that the COVID-19 vaccines available are safe and vaccination protects pregnant women against COVID-19 illness/disease like other individuals.

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NLC India Ltd. posts 51.94 % growth

NLC India Ltd., a Navaratna company under the Coal Ministry, has posted a 51.94 % growth in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended M

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Employees of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant observe strike

The workers have been observing relay hunger strikes at the Steel Plant arch at Kurmannapalem for over 135 days against the Centre’s decision to privatise it

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Sea cucumber, cardamom worth ₹17 lakh seized by Marine Police in Devipattinam

A gang had brought the banned items from Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi district and were planning to transport them to Sri Lanka, police said

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FOX NEWS: Real estate scam robs Florida mom of $63K in life savings

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Real estate scam robs Florida mom of $63K in life savings

A mother of two is speaking out about how she fell victim to a real estate scam that resulted in the loss of $63,000 in savings amid her home buying journey.

Mobile World Congress tech fair, pandemic version, kicks off

Mobile World Congress was cancelled at the last minute last year because of COVID-19 concerns. Its 2021 revival makes it one of the few big trade shows to attempt a comeback even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to simmer in many parts of the world.

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Xi Jinping hands out medals amid Communist Party centenary celebrations

Over his nine years as party head, Mr. Xi has established himself as China’s most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong

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Red Cross warns Indonesia faces coronavirus catastrophe

Indonesia has seen more than 2.1 million cases since the pandemic began and more than 57,500 deaths, both the most in Southeast Asia.

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NASA looks at Louisiana delta system, eyes global forecasts

NASA is using high-tech airborne systems along with boats and mud-slogging work on islands for a $15 million, five-year study of these adjacent areas of Louisiana

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FOX NEWS: Ethiopia declares immediate, unilateral cease-fire in Tigray

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Ethiopia declares immediate, unilateral cease-fire in Tigray

Ethiopia’s government declared an immediate, unilateral cease-fire Monday in its Tigray region after nearly eight months of deadly conflict as Tigray fighters occupied the regional capital and government soldiers retreated in a region where hundreds of thousands are suffering in the world’s worst famine crisis.

FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld: Anything positive about America now has to be reimagined as horrible

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Greg Gutfeld: Anything positive about America now has to be reimagined as horrible

The National Archives task force on racism claims that the structure portrays our founding fathers and other evil white people, too - positively.

Decision on SSLC exam dates taken after adequate consultations: CM

Clarification follows statement by Health Minister K. Sudhakar that he was unaware of the decision

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Key takeaways from PM Modi's meeting with J&K leaders

The Hindu's Political Editor Nistula Hebbar speaks about the key takeaways from the crucial meeting between PM Narendra Modi and 14 J&K leaders, including four former chief ministers

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KAU employee suspended for FB post

Abuse of Ramya Haridas, MP, on social media

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Am waiting for verdict on demand to replace Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, says Tourism Minister C.P. Yogeshwar

Interestingly, no BJP legislator turned up at Kalaburagi airport to welcome him

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‘One Nation One Ration Card’: Supreme Court sets July 31 as deadline for States to implement scheme

The also directed the Centre to have its national portal to register migrant and unorganised workers up and running by July 31.

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It’s not a package, but another sham: Rahul Gandhi slams govt’s stimulus measures

Reacting to govt’s economic stimulus package, Rahul Gandhi said, “No family can spend FM’s ‘economic package’ on their living-food-medicine-child’s school fees.”

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Pandemic hit domestic workers hard: study

Domestic workers are staring at increased job and financial insecurity induced by the pandemic crisis, according to findings of a research done by fac

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TN cashew association demands revocation of CEPCI’s suspension

In a letter addressed to the Union Commerce Minister, secretary of the association M. Ramakrishnan claimed that the cashew import lobby, affected due to the steps taken by the council in curbing fraudulent imports of finished/semi-finished kernels, was behind the move

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Urge Pakistan to take verifiable action against terror outfits, India tells international community at UN

V.S.K. Kaumudi was speaking at the Second High Level Conference of the Head of Counter Terrorism Agencies of the Member States in the General Assembly.

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Justice Malimath appointed acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh HC

Chief Justice Narayana Swamy demits office on June 30.

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Don’t discriminate among children who have lost parents to pandemic, says Panneerselvam

The AIADMK coordinator said income criteria must not be considered in the cases of these children, when it comes to their benefiting from the scheme announced by the TN government

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West Bengal Bar Council seeks removal of Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta HC

Rajesh Bindal ‘is an unfair, biased and partial judge’, says Trinamool Congress MLA and Bar Council Chairman Ashok Kumar Deb, in his letter to the Chief Justice of India.

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India overtakes U.S. in total number of vaccines administered: Government

While India launched the vaccination drive on January 16 and administered over 32.36 crore doses till date, the U.S. which started its inoculation drive on December 14, 2020 has given over 32.33 crore doses.

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FOX NEWS: John Langley, creator of 'Cops' TV series, dies during off-road race in Mexico

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John Langley, creator of 'Cops' TV series, dies during off-road race in Mexico

John Langley, the creator of the long-running TV series "Cops," has died after suffering an apparent heart attack Saturday during a road race in Mexico. He was 78.

FOX NEWS: Cardi B reveals baby bump during BET Awards performance

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Cardi B reveals baby bump during BET Awards performance

Like Beyoncé did at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Cardi B debuted her baby bump during a performance at the BET Awards.

Anna University professor appointed director of NITTTR

Usha Natesan, professor, Centre for Water Resources and deputy director at the Centre for Research in Anna University, has been appointed as the direc

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Bus services resume in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts

Intra-district and inter-district services resumed on Monday following relaxations to the COVID-19 lockdown

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Tenure of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal extended by a year

The 89-year-old top law officer of the government was appointed in July 2017 and received his first extension of term in 2020.

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Covishield-EU imbroglio: ‘I hope to resolve matter soon,’ says Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla

This follows concerns that Indian travellers who have taken the Covishield vaccine may not be eligible for the European Union’s ‘Green Pass’

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Tarun Tejpal case | Supreme Court closes plea on trial

Now, no order is required, say the apex court

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SC pays tribute to 77 lawyers who died due to COVID-19

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At the start of the day’s proceedings, a Bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana expressed condolence on behalf of the Supreme Court judges.

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Apple Daily editorial writer arrested at Hong Kong’s airport

Local newspaper and online news outlet cited unidentified sources saying that editorial writer Fung Wai-kong was arrested on suspicion of foreign collusion to endanger national security.

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FOX NEWS: China’s cyber power 'exaggerated,' at least decade behind US, new study says

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China’s cyber power 'exaggerated,' at least decade behind US, new study says

The International Institute for Strategic Studies, a think tank, published a new study on Monday that ranked the U.S. as the world's only “top tier” cyber power and said China is firmly within the second group-- joined by Russia and France, to name a few.

Uber driver found murdered

Police suspect the murder to have been spurred by rivalry among gangs

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Man arrested from Punjab in Red Fort flag hoisting case

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav said, “Gurjot Singh was arrested from Amritsar in Punjab.

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Customs probe into Karipur gold case gains momentum

Agency poised to question Arjun Ayanki, prime suspect with alleged links to the ruling CPI(M)

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Lakshadweep residents stage “coconut leaves and palm” protest

Residents of Lakshadweep on Monday staged “coconut leaves and palm” protest across inhabited islands against the administration’s order to levy a fin

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Bodies of three boys retrieved from river Vasishta in East Godavari

Search is on for the body of another boy.

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Disincentives, incentives go together in approach to population, says Assam CM

It is unfortunate that the eviction of encroachers from government and forest lands is seen through the communal lens, says Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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Army sentry opens fire after noticing suspected drone over brigade headquarters in Jammu

The drone was seen by the sentry of an Army Garrison at Kalu Chack around 3 a.m. and he swiftly opened fire to bring it down, the sources said.

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Final-year varsity exams begin in Kerala

Section of students had expressed their reluctance to write exam in view of COVID-19 situation

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Reduction in TPR coincides with rise in COVID-19 testing in Mysuru

While announcing partial easing of lockdown on June 25, Deputy Commissioner Bagadi Gautham claimed that daily testing had crossed 10,000 in Mysuru district

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Kadapa constituency bags lion’s share in housing

The Housing Department resembles a beehive of activity and the officials are busy making arrangements for the launch of the flagship scheme ‘Navaratn

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IPS officers transferred in TN

The State government has announced a minor reshuffle of IPS officers in Tamil Nadu.While J Loganathan, IG, Armed reserve has been posted as Additional

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COVID-19 resurgence ‘speculative’ for now, govt. tells Supreme Court

‘No global scientific evidence that virus targets particular age group,’ says Health Ministry

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Naxal wanted in over 2 dozen criminal cases killed in Dantewada encounter

The slain cadre was identified as Santosh Markam, member of the Malangir Area Committee of rebels

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FOX NEWS: WHO recommends masks -- even for vaccinated people -- because of Delta variant

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WHO recommends masks -- even for vaccinated people -- because of Delta variant

As the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus gained traction around the world, the World Health Organization urged vaccinated people to continue to wear masks and social distance, according to reports.

One more arrested in Chhatrasal Stadium brawl

The 22-year-old accused, Gaurav Laura, a native of Haryana, is also a wrestler.

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Karnataka govt ‘indulging in loot’: Brinda Karat

Accusing the B.S. Yediyurappa-led BJP Government in the State of “indulging in loot,” CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Sunday said that the Government w

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Indo-Japanese partnership during COVID-19 relevant for global stability: PM Modi

The PM was speaking after virtually inaugurating a Japanese Zen garden and Kaizen Academy set up at the premises of the Ahmedabad Management Association.

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Rajnath Singh begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate in disengagement process with China

The dedication of Indian soldiers and veterans towards the country is an "exemplary example", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday soon afte

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Ex-Councillor arrested for issuing residence certificate to Bangladeshi nationals

A former councillor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been arrested for allegedly issuing residence certificate to Bangladeshi nationals which helpe

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Environmental groups demand CBI probe into tree felling

Over 50 environmental activists and organisations have demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the illegal felling of reser

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CPI(M) expels party worker for helping gold smuggling suspect to get car

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) has taken action against Sajesh who arranged the vehicle to Arjun Ayanki, a suspect in the gold smuggl

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Cabinet Secretary-led panel holds crucial meeting on bank privatisation

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Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank are reported to be probable candidates for privatisation.

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Israeli foreign minister to meet U.S., Bahrain counterparts on Sunday

The Israeli statement did not provide details on the agenda of the separate talks.

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Many Japan schools opt not to take children to Olympic Games

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About 60% of the discount tickets intended for municipalities to purchase for their school children have been cancelled in the neighbouring prefectures of Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa

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‘Vaccination on wheels’ for the poor residing in slums too

Government has put in use 30 air-conditioned vans for the purpose

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KTR inaugurates 2BHK complex

Urges beneficiaries to turn it into a model colony

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Woman kills daughter, attempts to end life

In a shocking incident, a 38–year old woman attempted to end her life after strangulating her 12-year-old daughter to death in Koottickal on Sunday.T

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Great response to call for one district one product scheme: P. Rajeeve

: The first of the enterprises under the One District One Product programme in the State is expected to get off the ground soon with the programme, la

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South Coastal Andhra logs zero deaths after long

The region reports 485 new infections

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NGO, District child protection unit use posters to create awareness about adoption

Holistic Approach for People’s Empowerment (HOPE), a Puducherry-based NGO, in association with the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Cuddalore a

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3,400 hectares of forest land cleared of encroachment in Assam from 2016-20, says Minister

The Assam government has cleared over 3,400 hectares of forest land of encroachments from 2016-2020, Environment and Forest Minister Parimal Suklabai

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Fully vaccinated woman tests positive for Delta Plus in Rajasthan, recovers

The 65-year-old woman’s sample was sent to the National Institute of Virology, Pune, on May 30 for genome sequencing and her diagnostic test report was received in Bikaner on Friday.

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NCB raids illegal alprazolam manufacturing unit in Bidar; 5 people arrested in Hyderabad

Unit was manufacturing drug for sale in Telangana, 91.5 kg seized

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Congress leader A.B. Sabu to join CPI(M)

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Congress leader A. B. Sabu announced here on Saturday that he would join the CPI(M). Groups within the Congress in Kerala had made it difficult to ca

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Pakistan seeks ‘civilised’, ‘even-handed’ relationship with US like the one that exists between America and India: Imran Khan

Pakistan is seeking a “civilised” and “even-handed” relationship with Washington like the one that existed between the US and the UK or with India “r

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CJI recalls letter that became roadmap for his tenure

He was speaking at virtual launch of book authored by Justice Raveendran

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Preventing students from appearing for exams or not promoting them in the name of pending fee a violation of rights says, child rights panel

Acting on a petition from the father of a student in Ernakulam district, the commission directed the General Education Department Secretary, Director of General Education, and the CBSE Regional Officer here to issue orders asking schools not to repeat such practices

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Weekend shutdown in Kerala evokes mixed response among stakeholders

Opening up round-the-week would reduce the crowd felt on weekdays

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Prateek Hajela, a bureaucrat many in Assam love to hate

He headed exercise to update NRC before he was transferred to Madhya Pradesh in 2019

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Former AIADMK MLA Mariappan Kennedy joins DMK

Mr. Kennedy said the AIADMK was caught in a number of intra-party squabbles, while the DMK had the people’s mandate

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Coimbatore-based school teacher builds miniature models of a Naval ship and sailing boat

Queenthunk Amalanathan has hand-crafted scale models of iconic ships and sailing boats during the lockdown

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TTD-run TV channel gets ₹2 crore donation

June 26, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC) on Saturday received ₹2 crore in the form of donations.This is considered as the highest volume of

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India is 'incredibly important' partner to United States in the region and globally: White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said that the US took a range of steps to help India to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic

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FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld: Every banned phrase and terrified administrator is a feather in the cap of the mindless woke

June 26, 2021Alochona No comments:

Greg Gutfeld: Every banned phrase and terrified administrator is a feather in the cap of the mindless woke

Once you start the game of oppressor vs oppressed, each new power-mad misery-merchant will only try to outdo their predecessors. That's the root cause of this - not fragility, but a naked thirst for power.

India is 'incredibly important' partner to United States in the region and globally: White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said that the US took a range of steps to help India to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic

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India achieves milestone of conducting 40 crore COVID-19 tests: ICMR

This has led to early identification, prompt isolation and effective treatment of COVID-19 cases, says Dr. Bhargava

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Construction costs hit the roof as raw material prices shoot up

Fuel price hike is one of the key factors that has pushed up cost by about 35%

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KIOCL commissions 5 MW capacity solar power plant

The plant is expected to generate 10 million Kwh of power per annum

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Top BJP leaders hold meeting in national capital

The ruling party leaders have been holding deliberations for some time over a number of issues, ranging from the COVID-19 vaccination exercise to various governance and political matters.

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KIOCL commissions 5MW capacity solar power plant

The KIOCL commissioned a 5MW capacity solar power plant at Kathrikehal village, Chikkanayakanahalli, in Tumakuru district recently. The power generate

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Addiction is neither cool nor a style statement: PM Modi on International Day against Drug Abuse

The prime minister also shared an old Mann Ki Baat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace.

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Coronavirus | Health Ministry warns States on increased transmissibility of Delta plus

Government calls for stringent measures to check virus spread

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There are countries ‘clearly guilty’ of aiding terrorism, wilfully providing safe havens to terrorists: India

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti said that preventing terrorists from accessing financial resources is crucial to successfully counter the threat of terrorism.

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Person claiming to be IAS officer of KMC organised fake vaccination camp, duped people of lakhs of rupees: Kolkata police

The police arrested Debanjan Deb on June 23 for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and organising a COVID-19 vaccination camp, where actor and TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty had also got her jab.

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Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar gets one-day NCB custody in drugs case

Kaskar's alleged involvement in the case surfaced following the recent seizure of 27 kg of hashish

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Enact legislation for OBC reservations in All India Medical Quota this year, says Ramadoss

The PMK founder said there was no need for the Centre to seek the Supreme Court’s nod on this

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NIA files charge sheet against seven suspected terrorists in J&K

Agency has alleged they were part of conspiracy to wage war against India

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Landslide washes away portion of NH 55 in Darjeeling

A major landslide washed away a portion of National Highway 55 in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Friday, an official said.No casualties, howeve

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Kerala High Court makes absolute the interim anticipatory bail granted to Aisha Sultana

Justice Ashok Menon, while allowing her anticipatory bail petition, observed that prima facie the offences alleged by the prosecution "are not attracted"

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Adarsh Credit Cooperative Society case: ED attaches ₹365.94-crore assets

The assets are in the form of agricultural, residential and commercial land parcels in Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan, besides fixed deposits and bank balances.

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FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld: The 'c' in CRT stands for condescension, a reoccurring theme in the Democratic Party platform

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Greg Gutfeld: The 'c' in CRT stands for condescension, a reoccurring theme in the Democratic Party platform

If you wanna destroy a country - the first step would be to get its military to incorporate race-based self-immolation. China couldn't have done it better if they were behind this. Maybe they are.

Facebook arrest video leads to protests in South Carolina

Eleven people were arrested on the second day of protests, just hours after the police chief and a civil rights leader had asked for calm.

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Biden meets Afghan leaders as U.S. troops leave

June 25, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The U.S. President’ embrace comes months after U.S. officials were pressuring Mr. Ghani to step aside for a transitional government under a draft political accord

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FOX NEWS: VP Harris reminds Biden about Florida condo collapse in awkward WH moment

VP Harris reminds Biden about Florida condo collapse in awkward WH moment

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to remind President Biden to mention the deadly South Florida condo collapse before leaving a White House event Thursday.

FOX NEWS: Biden approves federal emergency declaration after Surfside building collapse

Biden approves federal emergency declaration after Surfside building collapse

President Biden on Friday ordered federal assistance to support the massive response in South Florida after a 12-story building partially collapsed, killing at least one person and trapping other

FOX NEWS: Seminary sued for expelling 2 same-sex married students

Seminary sued for expelling 2 same-sex married students

First Liberty Institute president Kelly Shackelford joins Shannon Bream for tonight's edition of 'Is it legal?'

FOX NEWS: Devin Nunes: 'Fauci probably won’t be around come next election cycle'

Devin Nunes: 'Fauci probably won’t be around come next election cycle'

Devin Nunes R-CA., and Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett weigh in on the embattled doctor on 'Hannity'

FOX NEWS: Two top Kamala Harris travel aides announce plans to leave as VP prepares for border visit

Two top Kamala Harris travel aides announce plans to leave as VP prepares for border visit

Two top aides for Vice President Kamala Harris announced their plans to leave in the coming weeks as she readies for her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since being tapped to study the crisis, according to a report.

FOX NEWS: Surfside building collapse: Rescuers put own lives at risk to find survivors

Surfside building collapse: Rescuers put own lives at risk to find survivors

A massive rescue effort is underway Friday morning in Surfside, Florida, in response to the partial building collapse that killed at least one and resulted in nearly 100 people being unaccounted for.

FOX NEWS: Maryland shooting outside diner leaves 1 dead, 2 injured: report

Maryland shooting outside diner leaves 1 dead, 2 injured: report

At least one person was killed and two others injured Thursday night after gunfire outside a diner in Prince George’s County, Maryland, according to a report.

FOX NEWS: Austin shooting: New suspect, 19, arrested after manhunt, police say

Austin shooting: New suspect, 19, arrested after manhunt, police say

Authorities in Texas on Thursday arrested a 19-year-old man wanted for murder in connection with a June 12 shooting in downtown Austin that left one person dead and 13 others wounded, police said.

Karnataka recorded huge spike in number of children infected during second wave of COVID-19

The increase in deaths due to the infection is less pronounced

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A Kerala panchayat president's tale of redemption from alcoholism

George E. P., president of Ramamangalam panchayat in Ernakulam, will be sharing his experience of beating alcohol addiction as part of campaign to be launched by Ernakulam Social Justice Department on the International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 26

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Political parties, churches urge Mizoram CM to call all-party meeting to discuss COVID-19 situation

The appeal came in the wake of several hardships and constraints faced by the State due to the spike in COVID-19 cases despite prolonged lockdown.

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3 killed in lightning strike in UP villages

Three people were killed in separate incidents of lightning in two villages here, police said on Friday. Sangeeta Yadav (41) and Satyam Yadav (21) –

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IAC with nearly 75% indigenous content apt example of Atmanirbhar Bharat, says Defence Minister

Rajnath Singh visited the Cochin Shipyard Limited were the vessel was being built.

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Dark days of Emergency can never be forgotten: PM Modi

“The period from 1975 to 1977 witnessed a systematic destruction of institutions. Let us pledge to do everything possible to strengthen India’s democratic spirit...” Mr. Modi tweeted.

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Congress MLA Shafi Parambil demands legal action against Kerala Women’s Commission chairperson M.C. Josephine

Ms. Josephine had made an insulting casual remark to a woman who complained to her during a phone-in programme organised by a television channel. The chairperson’s rather irritable behaviour had evoked widespread protest across the State

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FOX NEWS: COVID vaccines and heart inflammation in young adults a 'likely' link: CDC panel

June 24, 2021Alochona No comments:

COVID vaccines and heart inflammation in young adults a 'likely' link: CDC panel

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat argues the condition is extremely rare and says vaccine benefits outweigh any potential side effects.

Jab status linked to business, salary of some employees in Northeast

The High Court of Meghalaya asked shops and passenger vehicle operators to display ‘vaccinated’ or ‘not vaccinated’ prominently

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PM Modi asks people to be vocal for local toys

The Prime Minister said India’s share is only about 1.5 billion dollars in the global toy market of approximately 100 billion dollars.

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JD(S) MLC stages dharna in Chikkamagaluru

Claims the district administration did not invite him for meetings

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Petrol nears ₹99/litre in Chennai after rates hiked again

June 24, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The price of petrol was hiked by 26 paise per litre and that of diesel by 27 paise a litre.

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U.S. allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

According to the USCIS, such re-submission of applications is for those whose applications have been rejected or administratively closed solely because the requested start date was after October 1, 2020.

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Andhra Pradesh Governor congratulates Karnam Malleswari

She is appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the first Sports University established by the Delhi government.

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Two killed, five injured in road accident in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala

The accident took place near Thiruvalla Wednesday midnight when the driver lost control over his four-wheeler auto-taxi after being blinded by high beam glare and the vehicle then hit another car from the opposite direction

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Police arrest 4 in suspected case of honour killing in Vijayapura district

They include the father and brother of the girl

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CBI begins probe into East Godavari SBI gold loan scam

Cash in-charge and four including former BMs and SMs are involved in the Rs.7.07 crore scam, money was diverted to the 319 savings accounts

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Children in distress in five more districts to benefit from Kerala’s Kaval Plus project

Kaval Plus programme lends holistic support to children in need of care and protection and survivors of sexual abuse in Kerala

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EAM Jaishankar pats govt. staff for timely delivery of passports despite pandemic

In an address at an event to mark 'Passport Seva Divas', the External Affairs Minister particularly mentioned about the maintenance of "high standards" of passport services by the Ministry during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rahul Gandhi should join hands with Sharad Pawar to bring Opposition parties together: Shiv Sena

The tea party of Opposition leaders should have been organised by Mr. Gandhi, it opined.

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SC refuses to order uniform scheme for evaluating Class 12 marks across Boards

State Boards asked to notify the scheme for assessment within 10 days and to declare the results of internal assessment by July 31.

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Sonia Gandhi asks Congressmen to work to address vaccine hesitancy

The party president was addressing a meeting of party general secretaries and in-charges of AICC in various States

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Rajnath Singh begins visit to Karwar naval base, Kochi

The Indian Navy is expanding the strategically crucial naval base in Karnataka’s Karwar.

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Carcass of adult whale washes ashore off Ekkiyarkuppam coast

A Forest Department official said the whale seemed to have died several days ago and was washed ashore during high tide; it was buried at the beach

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Ghaziabad assault case: Twitter India MD expected to join probe

The probe is related to the recent assault of an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad, officials said.

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Rahul Gandhi appears before Surat court in defamation case

The complainant had alleged that Mr. Gandhi defamed the entire Modi community.

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Kerala Women's Commission to submit proposals to government to check dowry harassment and ostentatious weddings

Regulating ostentatious weddings and giving bride rights over gold and gifts she receives during wedding are some of the proposals on the anvil to check the menace, points out M. C. Josephine, chairperson of Kerala Women's Commission

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674 persons held in Cuddalore district for illegal sand mining, ganja peddling and other offences

The Cuddalore district police have arrested 674 persons indulging in illegal activities in a crackdown across the district.According to a press releas

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Padma urges CM to appeal against MANSAS verdict

‘Removal of Sanchaita from chairperson post is unfortunate’

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FOX NEWS: Philippine democracy scion, ex-leader Benigno Aquino dies

June 24, 2021Alochona No comments:

Philippine democracy scion, ex-leader Benigno Aquino dies

Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, the son of pro-democracy icons who helped topple dictator Ferdinand Marcos and had troublesome ties with China, died Thursday, a cousin and public officials said. He was 61.

BJP ally Nishad Party wants larger share in power ahead of U.P. Assembly election

Party chief says BJP has failed to keep its promise

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BJP got 76% of donations to parties by electoral trusts: ADR

The seven electoral trusts that were analysed received a total of ₹363.51 crore from various corporates and individuals.

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Chandrayaan instrument gives outstanding science results on solar corona, heliophysics

Though we have a fairly good understanding of the origin of energy and other various aspects of the Sun, several potentially life-changing phenomena still remain a mystery, notes ISRO.

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FOX NEWS: Rep. Ken Buck: Big Tech's monopoly powers must be broken up – conservatives should support antitrust reform

June 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Rep. Ken Buck: Big Tech's monopoly powers must be broken up – conservatives should support antitrust reform

American consumers may appreciate some of the conveniences brought to them by Big Tech but they also know that these conveniences come at a steep price.

Hong Kong's Apple Daily announces closure by Saturday

Apple Daily in its print form will come to an end no later than the last edition on Saturday 26 June 2021, said the paper's board in a statement

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Court permits Digital News Publishers Association to approach it if Centre takes coercive action under new IT Rules

The liberty was granted while ordering notice to the Centre on a writ petition filed jointly by DNPA and former editor of The Hindu, Mukund Padmanabhan, challenging the constitutionality of the IT Rules of 2021

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Mayawati hopes PM’s Kashmir meet will help in taking concrete decisions

Fourteen leaders from Jammu and Kashmir have been invited to the meeting to be chaired by the Prime Minister on Thursday to discuss the future course of action for the Union Territory.

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Man beaten by police in public in Salem dies, family demands action

The victim, a farmer, was assaulted at a check-post following an argument; his friends pleaded with the police to let him go; video of the brutal attack goes viral

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COVID-19 lockdown in Kerala: More relaxations from Thursday as places of worship open to admit devotees in a regulated manner

Temples, mosques and churches could let in up to 15 worshippers at a given time as per the new template for the unlock process. However, the management should ensure that they wear double masks and maintain physical distance

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Delhi police summons Rajasthan Congress chief whip for questioning in phone tapping case

The police have asked Mahesh Joshi to reach the Prashant Vihar office of the Crime Branch in Rohini for the questioning.

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Assam’s two-child policy will stall development goals, says coalition of 115 groups

Development goals will be hindered in the State where the fertility rate is below the national average, it says

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FOX NEWS: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy paper Apple Daily will close

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy paper Apple Daily will close

Next Digital, the parent of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily, announced Wednesday that its printed paper and digital news site will close down no later than 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

FOX NEWS: Merkel receives Moderna dose after AstraZeneca shot

June 23, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Merkel receives Moderna dose after AstraZeneca shot

Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, was given the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for her second dose after receiving Oxford-AstraZeneca’s shot in April, according to reports.

Watch | The Saiga antelope is making a comeback

A video on the Saiga which was classified as a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2018

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FOX NEWS: New Mexico suspect accused of decapitating victim after recent release from jail: 'They let a monster out'

New Mexico suspect accused of decapitating victim after recent release from jail: 'They let a monster out'

A New Mexico suspect has reportedly confessed to brutally murdering and decapitating a 51-year-old man at a park in Las Cruces on Father’s Day.

FOX NEWS: California driver charged with murder after suspected DUI crash kills young sisters, 11 and 8: report

California driver charged with murder after suspected DUI crash kills young sisters, 11 and 8: report

A California driver was charged with murder Tuesday in connection with a suspected DUI crash that killed two young sisters over the weekend, according to reports.

Toll-free number for information on prohibition offences in Kallakurichi

The Kallakurichi district police have announced a round-the-clock police helpline for people to report on prohibition offences in the district.In a pr

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ED transfers assets of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi worth ₹8,441.50 cr. to banks

Agency seized assets as part of probe

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Man arrested for sexual assault of minor in Cuddalore, now detained under Goondas Act

A 28-year-old man arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in May was detained under the Goondas Act on Wednesday.The acc

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No sufficient data to be alarmed about Delta Plus variant: Maharashtra COVID-19 task force member

He also said people need to adhere to COVID-19 prevention guidelines and wear masks, avoid crowds and get vaccinated.

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Kerala High Court says dropping meat from Lakshadweep mid-day meal menu is against physical health of children

The court ordered that the serving of food, including meat, chicken, fish and egg, and other items to the school-going children of Lakshadweep be continued until further orders

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Kimin row | Arunachal students’ body files complaint against BRO

Union gives officers 10 days to apologise

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In Kerala, call for common entrance exam for non-professional programmes evokes mixed response from academic community

The demand for a common entrance test was made by a section of the students and unaided school managements in the CBSE/ICSE streams while stating that many aspirants will not get fair justice in the admission process

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Villupuram Collector warns cable operators against forcing customers to opt for private set top boxes

The Villupuram district administration has warned cable TV operators of stringent action if they forced customers to opt for private set top boxes, d

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PMO dropping pre-conditions set the stage for talks: J&K leaders

‘The talks would be open-ended,’ a senior National Conference leader and former Minister said on condition of anonymity.

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Supreme Court adjourns Rajiv Gandhi case convict Perarivalan’s bail plea

Petitioner side’s letter for adjournment brought to Bench’s notice

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This Kerala youngster hits crowdfunding platform to pursue her dream course in sports

Aisha Nazia (26) is among 30 candidates from as many countries chosen for prestigious postgraduate sports executive program, FIFA Master, endorsed by FIFA

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Narada case: SC judge recuses himself from hearing Mamata appeal

The CM, Law Minister, and the West Bengal government had appealed against the Calcutta High Court’s refusal to immediately consider their affidavits countering allegations about their role on the day of arrest of four TMC leaders by the CBI.

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Amit Shah calls to make Ahmedabad world’s greenest city

He also appealed to the people of his constituency to plant those varieties of trees that could provide oxygen to three-four generations.

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Akhilesh Yadav alleges UP govt hiding actual Covid death toll

Yadav's remarks came a day after a report claimed that the death toll due to COVID-19 in 24 districts of Uttar Pradesh from July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 was up to 43 times higher than the official figures

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Three Naxals surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada

With this surrender, 375 Naxals, including 99 carrying cash rewards on their heads, have so far quit violence in the district.

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Teachers oppose reduction in exposure to English

Proposed framework for four-year courses reduces teaching of languages to one year

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India records less than 50k COVID-19 cases in a day, lowest in 91 days

India administered 86.16 lakh vaccine doses, the highest ever single-day vaccination achieved in the world so far, the Health Ministry said.

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SC asks Tamil Nadu to hold local body polls in newly carved districts by Sept. 15

June 22, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

The court was not impressed by the State Election Commission’s fervent pleas that COVID-19 was at its peak in Tamil Nadu.

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Joe Biden’s meeting with Ashraf Ghani to ensure Afghanistan never again becomes ‘safe haven’ for terrorists: White House

Their conversation will also be about how they can work together to continue to implement humanitarian assistance, other assistance that the United States remains committed to.

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FOX NEWS: Almost 4,000 fully vaccinated people in Massachusetts have tested positive for COVID-19

Almost 4,000 fully vaccinated people in Massachusetts have tested positive for COVID-19

Nearly 4,000 fully vaccinated people in Massachusetts have tested positive for COVID-19, according to data this month from the state Department of Public Health.

FOX NEWS: Dascazk ‘recused’ from Lancet’s COVID-19 commission

Dascazk ‘recused’ from Lancet’s COVID-19 commission

The Lancet, a respected British medical journal, updated the profiles of members on its COVID-19 Commission and said Peter Daszak, the president of EcoHealth Alliance, has been “recused” from working on the origins of the pandemic.

FOX NEWS: Ingraham: NFL now strong-arming players to get vaccinated

Ingraham: NFL now strong-arming players to get vaccinated

Radio Host Clay Travis says football is far more dangerous than COVID to these players and NFL execs are just running scared from the blue-checkmark brigade

FOX NEWS: Gordon Chang: Chinese nationals believe coronavirus was an intentional release

Gordon Chang: Chinese nationals believe coronavirus was an intentional release

Gatestone Institute senior fellow discusses if a missing Chinese official defected to the US on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'

FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld: Pointing out the problem, makes you the problem according to the media

Greg Gutfeld: Pointing out the problem, makes you the problem according to the media

While actual criminality is now a protected class the White House will direct funds and agents to an "internal threat" that has yet to present itself as a cohesive thing.

FOX NEWS: Tucker Carlson: Democrats create problems and their solutions empower them

Tucker Carlson: Democrats create problems and their solutions empower them

Fox News host Tucker Carlson examines the surge in violence nationwide and forecasts what President Biden will and won't say during his address on the issue this week.

Retired IAS officer A.K. Sharma has to contend with ornamental post in BJP for now

Yogi Adityanath seems to have successfully resisted his direct involvement in Lok Bhawan

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First International Tea Day special auction fetches record prices in Assam

More than 93% of the total teas on offer got sold to buyers from Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal

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Black effluents detected from illegal outlet towards canal connecting Periyar river and paddy fields in Ernakulam district in Kerala

The unauthorised pipe with six-inch diameter was revealed when the officials of the Irrigation Department carried out digging work along the banks of the river recently

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Mizoram BJP unit urges CM to resolve boundary dispute with Assam & Tripura

In its letter to the CM on Monday, the Mizoram BJP unit said that the Centre was keen on solving the boundary disputes among the northeastern states

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All shops in Dakshina Kannada can be open till 2 p.m. from June 23: Minister

Kota Srinivasa Poojary instructs Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra to issue a revised order in this regard

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Facebook to give more clarity on how it handles satirical content

The move follows a case appealed to the Oversight Board by someone on Facebook about a comment with a meme regarding the Turkish government.

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Revised travel protocol in UAE: huge relief for expatriates stranded in Kerala

Last week, the UAE authorities announced a revision in procedures for travellers coming from India, South Africa and Nigeria allowing entry to residents who have received two doses of approved vaccines.

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Karnataka to recruit 7,500 health personnel: Deputy CM C.N. Ashwath Narayan

It is part of preparations to face any future exigency, including ‘third wave’ of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Gold worth nearly ₹1 crore seized at Kochi airport

About two kg of gold was hidden in small portions in a food grinder. The Malappuram native had landed in Kochi in a Qatar Airways flight

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TN man who struggled against all odds to become doctor, now helps village residents battle COVID-19

V. Venkatraman, of Malai Tirupathur village on the Jawadu Hills, is now conducting camps at a village and educating residents about the vaccine

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FOX NEWS: Claudette regaining strength after 13 killed in Alabama

Claudette regaining strength after 13 killed in Alabama

Claudette was regaining strength early Monday and expected to return to tropical storm status as it neared the coast of the Carolinas just days after 13 people died — including eight children in a multi-vehicle crash — due to the effects of the storm in Alabama.

FOX NEWS: Harris accused of bullying legendary singer's daughter

Harris accused of bullying legendary singer's daughter

Kerala holds State-wide protests against hike in fuel prices

Trade union leaders led the strike and halted their vehicles in the road corridors at designated points for 15 minutes from 11 a.m. in response to a call given by the Joint Action Committee of Trade Unions

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Priority for Tamil medium students in jobs; special recruitment for Adi Dravidar and STs

Governor Banwarilal Purohit also said the government would urge the Centre to ensure that people from TN were given priority in appointments in Central government and public sector undertakings in TN

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Back-to-back murders of elderly women send shockwaves through Malappuram in Kerala

MALAPPURAMThe police, who formed special teams to investigate the murders, have warned those living alone in their houses to step up vigil and ensure security

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Over 1.10 lakh people vaccinated in special drive in city

GVMC Commissioner congratulates officials for exceeding the target

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Truck overshoots berth in Mangaluru port, driver drowns in sea

The incident took place on Sunday night

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Google’s adtech business set to face formal EU probe by year-end

An EU probe would focus on Google's position vis-a-vis advertisers, publishers, intermediaries and rivals, one of the people said, indicating deeper scrutiny than the French antitrust agency's case concluded last week.

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Porsche to set up joint venture with German battery maker

Porsche said it will invest a high double-digit million euro sum in the joint venture in which it will hold 80%.

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Google searches for new measure of skin tones to curb bias in products

Companies know their products can be faulty for groups that are under-represented in research and testing data. The concern over FST is that its limited scale for darker skin could lead to technology that, for instance, works for golden brown skin but fails for espresso red tones.

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Paying fortifies ransomware gangs but scant support for bans

Some ransomware victims have taken principled stands against payments, the human costs be damned. One is the University of Vermont Health Network, where the bill for recovery and lost services after an October attack was upwards of $63 million.

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FOX NEWS: Fauci doubles down on claim that attacking him is an attack on science

Fauci doubles down on claim that attacking him is an attack on science

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top disease expert in the U.S., appeared to double down on recent comments he made that attacks on him are essentially attacks on science.

FOX NEWS: CDC, FDA investigating rare tuberculosis outbreak potentially linked to contaminated bone repair product

CDC, FDA investigating rare tuberculosis outbreak potentially linked to contaminated bone repair product

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and state and local health agencies are investigating the origin of a rare, multi-state tuberculosis outbreak after more than 100 patients may have been infected during spinal surgery or fracture repairs this past spring.

Advisory committee to be constituted for major Hindu temples in TN

The committee will help enhance facilities for devotees, improve maintenance, and advise on related issues, Governor Banwarilal Purohit announced on Monday

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Farmers’ outfit urges Tamil Nadu govt. to pass resolution against hydrocarbon exploration

This follows the move to obtain Environmental Clearances for exploratory drilling of five wells in L-1 PML block in Cuddalore district.

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Mohanlal’s ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’ to have exclusive three-week run in over 600 screens in Kerala from August 12

An agreement has been reached between Film Exhibitors’ United Organisation of Kerala and Kerala Film Producers’ Association to revive the ailing Malayalam film industry hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic

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MTC resumes bus operations in Chennai, occupancy remains low

A total of 1,792 buses are being operated; based on patronage, operations may be increased, TN Transport Minister said

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A German song by these Malayali sisters garners praise from... Germans

'Widmung', composed by Aanya Mohan and her sister Arunitha Mohan from Thiruvananthapuram, was recently premiered by the Goethe-Zentrum Trivandrum on YouTube

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Coronavirus | Over one crore people receive at least one dose vaccine in Andhra Pradesh

State close to reaching target of 10 lakh vaccinations on Sunday

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Punjab PCC chief asks CM Amarinder to scrap decision on government jobs for sons of sitting MLAs

The rationale for the Punjab Cabinet decision was that their grandfathers had been murdered by militants.

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LNG powered KSRTC bus service from Monday

First service from the KSRTC’s central bus station at Thampanoor here to Kochi will be flagged off by Transport Minister, Antony Raju.

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FOX NEWS: Utah veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, fulfills skydiving dream on 90th birthday

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Utah veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, fulfills skydiving dream on 90th birthday

A Korean War veteran who received a Purple Heart fulfilled a lifelong dream on Saturday by doing his first skydiving jump on his 90th birthday.

UoH opens its entrance season for 2021-22 year with two new courses

Applications from June 21 and last date July 20.

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Mehbooba Mufti to take call on meeting PM Modi later

A PDP spokesman said that it was unanimously decided that party president would be authorised to take a final call during her meeting with members of the Gupkar alliance.

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Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut takes jibe at ally Congress on contesting polls alone

Without naming the Congress, the Sena MP said ‘One leader of that party says that it will fight on its own, while other leaders of that party say the opposite’.

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Any lapse in stating COVID-19 as cause of demise in death certificate will have penal consequences, says Centre in SC

‘All deaths with a diagnosis of COVID-19, irrespective of co-morbidities, are to be classified as deaths due to COVID-19,’ the Centre clarified.

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COVID-19: People deserve to know death toll, Patna HC to Bihar govt.

State’s reluctance to publish the number of deaths is ‘uncalled for’ and is not ‘protected by any law,’ says Bench.

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Gutkha products seized, one held

The police seized 41 carton boxes of gutkha and pan masala products, which were being smuggled in a lorry and arrested one person at Valathi near Gin

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COVID-19 | Health infrastructure has increased up to 45-fold to brace successive waves, Centre says in SC

The Centre told the Supreme Court that the nation’s health infrastructure has increased up to 45-fold to brace successive waves of COVID-19 pandemic.

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TN government announces fresh relaxations in 27 districts

Public bus transport allowed in Chennai and neighbouring districts with 50% capacity.

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Watch | Who is Naftali Bennett?

A video on Israel's newly elected Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

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Chinese yoga enthusiasts take part in Indian Embassy's International Yoga Day celebration

A number of Chinese yoga teachers from Yogi Yoga school headed by its founder Mohan Bhandari took part in the over an hour-long yoga sessions.

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Pakistan to complete fencing of border with Afghanistan by June end: Minister

88% work on the fencing of the border with Afghanistan has been completed and the rest would be completed by June 30

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Reform is not achieved by questioning something one has 'taken advantage of': Khurshid slams G-23

Taking a dig at some of the G-23 leaders who have renewed their call for reforms in the Congress, senior leader Salman Khurshid on Sunday asked wheth

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UN office says Sri Lanka ship fire causes significant damage

The UN said it was coordinating international efforts and helping Sri Lanka in assessing the damage, recovery efforts and preventing such disasters in the future

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At least 15 die in multiple attacks near U.S.-Mexico border

Gunmen aboard a number of vehicles staged attacks in several neighborhoods in the Mexican border city of Reynosa on Saturday, and at least 15 people

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France elects regional leaders, preps for presidential vote

French President Emmanuel Macron’s young centrist party is expected to fare poorly.

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Air India has time till mid-July to challenge Cairn lawsuit

Cairn has identified $ 70 billion of Indian assets overseas for potential seizure to collect award, which now totals to $ 1.72 billion after including interest and penalty.

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COVID-19 | Odisha faces many hurdles in rehabilitation of orphaned children

The experience of rehabilitating orphaned children during the 1999 super cyclone can be a good tool in taking care of the ones orphaned by the pandemic.

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COVID-19 is not a ‘one-time disaster’, like earthquake or flood, Centre says in SC

It is an ongoing pandemic which will continue to attack in waves and a ‘broader approach’ is essential, says Ministry of Home Affairs in 189-page affidavit.

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Devangana Kalita: ‘We were always hopeful that justice will prevail through the judicial system and through the rising voices of protest’

‘We hope to carry on the struggle to break down the many ‘pinjras’ that cage us as women and everyone on lines of caste, class and various oppressive social structures,’ says the freed student activist.

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Panneerselvam criticises DMK for changing tack on NEET

Reacting to Medical Minister Ma Subramanian’s observation that NEET would be held this year, AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam said this had exposed the DMK who, during the election campaign had promised it would repeal the test

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How a Kolkata dentist-turned-poet responded to pandemic with poetry

For many years the light Sengupta was himself most familiar with was the one he shone into his patients’ mouths

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As digital payments rise amid COVID-19, experts urge users to take precautions

There has been a significant surge in financial frauds

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Sudhakaran refutes Kerala CM’s allegations

Challenges Pinarayi to prove them, sees attempt to divert attention from tree-felling row

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Petrol price crosses ₹100 mark in coastal Karnataka

Petrol was sold at ₹100.18 in Sullia, about 70 km from Mangaluru

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Karnataka, Maharashtra to share real-time data on rainfall, release of water

Prepare for flood management in Krishna and Bhima basins

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Supreme Court intervention amid COVID-19 has not helped elderly prisoners: Medha Patkar

Activist moves top court, says panels have not got their priorities right

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Ladakh L-G discusses air connectivity possibilities for Kargil with Centre

Ladakh Lt Governor R.K. Mathur has discussed air connectivity possibilities for Kargil with the Centre and urged the Airports Authority of India (AAI

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Services of five pairs of special trains to resume in TN

Southern Railway will resume the services of five pairs of special trains due to increased passenger patronage for rail services, following the relaxa

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Kottayam to look after COVID survivors’ mental health

New scheme will identify those with mental health issues, ensure professional help

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Farmer washed away during heavy rains in Belagavi district

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As many as 12 bridges were under water in Belagavi and Chikkodi sub-divisions

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Hard-line judiciary head Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran presidency

Mr. Raisi is the first serving Iranian president sanctioned by the U.S. government even before entering office over his involvement in the mass execution of political prisoners in 1988, as well as his time as the head of Iran’s internationally criticised judiciary — one of the world’s top executioners.

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FOX NEWS: Missing North Carolina tubers ID’d as woman, 30, and boy, 7; search to resume Saturday

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Missing North Carolina tubers ID’d as woman, 30, and boy, 7; search to resume Saturday

Two members of a group of nine tube riders involved in a deadly Dan River dam mishap in North Carolina this week remained missing Friday after a search, authorities said, according to reports.

Ensure COVID-appropriate behaviour is followed, Centre tells States

Home Ministry sends letter to Chief Secretaries as States begin to lift curbs

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Will decide on strategy for talks after formal invite from Centre, says Farooq Abdullah

All parties likely to be invited, according to sources.

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FOX NEWS: Tennessee family blames TikTok 'strangling challenge' for 9-year-old's death: report

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Tennessee family blames TikTok 'strangling challenge' for 9-year-old's death: report

The "devastated" family of a 9-year-old Tennessee boy who was found unresponsive in his room last week is blaming his death on a reported TikTok challenge that dares people to strangle themselves and escape.

FOX NEWS: Fort Bliss soldier found guilty of 2 sexual assaults, sentenced to 18 years

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Fort Bliss soldier found guilty of 2 sexual assaults, sentenced to 18 years

A Fort Bliss, Texas, soldier was convicted at an Army court-martial hearing on Friday of sexually assaulting a fellow soldier and another unnamed woman, according to reports.

Wives of Periye case accused given jobs against rules: Youth Congress

‘Appointed as sweepers for 6 months in Kanhangad hospital’

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India fully prepared to meet security challenges, says Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria

His remarks come in wake of China’s moves in Galwan region.

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Security stepped up at A.P. Chief Minister’s camp office

The move follows the intelligence inputs of possible protests against the proposal for three State capitals

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Ominous pattern of moving PSU from Kolkata, Amit Mitra writes to Dharmendra Pradhan

The West Bengal Finance Minister cited a number of examples.

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Archakar Association submits memorandum to CM

Representatives of the Akila Indiya Aadhisaiva Sivacharyargal Seva Sangam, Chennai, submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin seeking the r

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Confident of proving innocence, says filmmaker

Aisha Sultana to appear before Kavaratti police on Sunday

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Governments should prepare in advance for possible COVID-19 third wave: Mayawati

In a related tweet, the BSP supremo said it was necessary for the governments in the country to work sincerely towards bringing normal life and the economy back on track.

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110 persons held in prohibition raids in Cuddalore

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The raids resulted in the seizure of 845 litres of illicit distilled arrack and 147 litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor

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Facebook to start testing ads in virtual reality headsets

In February last year, Facebook said developers on the platform are seeing “meaningful revenue growth” on the Quest platform, with over 60 titles generating revenue in millions.

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FOX NEWS: Sandra Day O'Connor omission noted as North Carolina Board of Ed OKs controversial teaching documents

Sandra Day O'Connor omission noted as North Carolina Board of Ed OKs controversial teaching documents

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman ever appointed to the nation's highest court, was unjustly omitted from a list of remarkable women in American history, critics of new grade-school teaching guidance in North Carolina claimed this week.

FOX NEWS: Church rights upheld in Supreme Court same-sex foster care case

Church rights upheld in Supreme Court same-sex foster care case

Carrie Severino and Kevin Walling weigh in on the Supreme Court's decision on 'Fox News @ Night'

FOX NEWS: Ingraham: Biden’s distraction tour

Ingraham: Biden’s distraction tour

'The Ingraham Angle' host says Republicans must take this opportunity to prevent Biden from harming America even more

FOX NEWS: Laura tours new police academy in Florida

Laura tours new police academy in Florida

As police departments across the country are struggling keep officers, an office in Volusia Co., FL is revolutionizing the way they recruit

DMK responsible for price rise of essentials, construction materials, says L. Murugan

At a time when people have lost their livelihoods due to COVID-19, the price rise is a big burden on them, the TN BJP president said, in a statement

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Some parties with selfish interests want political revolution in Goa: Pramod Sawant

He also said that his BJP government in the State was striving to create a revolution on the development front.

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PMK calls for ban on Chinese apps allegedly scamming people

PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Friday urged the State government to ban Chinese apps that lure customers with a promise of high returns on deposits, and t

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Forest guards kill tiger in ‘accidental firing’ near Kaziranga National Park

Team had tried to scare it away from public place on the fringes, officials say

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Calcutta High Court to hear on June 24 Mamata plea against Nandigram result

Bengal CM had lost by a narrow margin of 1,956 votes

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Electrification of 19 Siachen villages to help Ladakh achieve carbon-neutrality target: Officials

The electrification of these villages would result in the phasing out of 3 DG sets, including 160 kVA Panamik DG set, 160 kVA Chamshen DG set and 250 kVA Kyagar DG set, Secretary Power, official said.

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FOX NEWS: Los Angeles newborn abandoned in bathroom trashcan, sheriff seeks person of interest

Los Angeles newborn abandoned in bathroom trashcan, sheriff seeks person of interest

FOX NEWS: IRS denied tax-exempt status to religious group

IRS denied tax-exempt status to religious group

Christians Engaged President Bunni Pounds and First Liberty Institute's Leah Patterson discuss how faith groups are at risk for tax exemption over political activity

FOX NEWS: Las Vegas murder suspect lunges for cop's gun after allegedly confessing to killing toddler: report

Las Vegas murder suspect lunges for cop's gun after allegedly confessing to killing toddler: report

Dramatic video emerged Thursday that police said showed a suspect who had just confessed to killing a 2-year-old attempt to grab a gun from a homicide detective inside an interrogation room.

Assam MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi resigns from Congress, set to join BJP

In a jolt to the opposition Congress in Assam, Mariani legislator Rupjyoti Kurmi on Friday resigned from the party and the assembly, announcing that

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Home Minister orders probe into calls to BJP MLA Arvind Bellad from jail

The legislator from Dharwad West is identified as a detractor of Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa

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Three quakes hit Northeast, no casualty

The epicentre was Sonitpur district and the depth was 22 km.

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Jharkhand on high alert over possible third wave of COVID-19

The State government issued a detailed document to deal with the possibility of the third wave, which may lead to an increased number of infections among children.

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FOX NEWS: Late Bond girl Tayna Roberts leaves entire estate to common-law husband in handwritten will

Late Bond girl Tayna Roberts leaves entire estate to common-law husband in handwritten will

"A View to a Kill" star Tanya Roberts has left her entire estate to her common-law husband Lance O'Brien.

FOX NEWS: ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue to face California protest as it moves to new home: report