Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Twin YouTube Pranksters Plead Guilty To Staging Fake Bank Robberies

YouTube stars Alan and Alex Stokes, twins known for provocative video gags, have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two fake bank robberies they staged in California.

When Is This Pic From, Fan Asks SRK. "Dinosaur Age," He Tweets Back

Just Shah Rukh Khan things. What's not to love?

"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped

The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening.

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Two Girls, 3 And 5, Dropped Over 14-Foot Wall At US-Mexico Border

Two small Ecuadoran girls were hoisted over and dropped from top of a 14-foot wall marking US-Mexican border in the middle of night before being picked up by US Customs and Border Protection...

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Twin YouTube Pranksters Plead Guilty To Staging Fake Bank Robberies

YouTube stars Alan and Alex Stokes, twins known for provocative video gags, have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two fake bank robberies they staged in California.

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When Is This Pic From, Fan Asks SRK. "Dinosaur Age," He Tweets Back

Just Shah Rukh Khan things. What's not to love?

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"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped

The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening.

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4 Ministers, Deputy Speaker In Fray As Assam Readies For Phase-2 Polls

Up to 345 candidates, including four sitting ministers and the deputy speaker, face the polls today as the second phase of Assam's assembly elections is held in 39 seats. Around 73.4 lakh people will...

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"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped

The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening.

India Vaccine Net Widens Today To All Those Who Are 45 Or Older: 10 Facts

India enters the third phase of the world's largest inoculation drive today as vaccine net extends to people who are 45 and older. By vaccinating more people, the centre aims to give a boost to Covid...

France Tightens Virus Measures As Covid Cases Reach Daily High Of 40,000

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a limited nationwide lockdown to battle soaring Covid-19 cases, while Brazil feared further devastation was ahead after its deadliest month of...

India Vaccine Net Widens Today To All Those Who Are 45 Or Older: 10 Facts

India enters the third phase of the world's largest inoculation drive today as vaccine net extends to people who are 45 and older. By vaccinating more people, the centre aims to give a boost to Covid...

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France Tightens Virus Measures As Covid Cases Reach Daily High Of 40,000

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a limited nationwide lockdown to battle soaring Covid-19 cases, while Brazil feared further devastation was ahead after its deadliest month of...

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Opinion: The Motive For Mamata's Letter To Sonia Gandhi, Other Party Leaders

Have Opposition leaders finally realised that a single party can't stop the BJP juggernaut, and to dislodge the BJP, and for their own survival, it is important to come together?

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Opinion: Reading Mamata's Letter Seeking Opposition Unity In Midst Of Election

Have Opposition leaders finally realised that a single party can't stop the BJP juggernaut, and to dislodge the BJP, and for their own survival, it is important to come together?

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Opinion: Reading Mamata's Letter Seeking Opposition Unity In Midst Of Election

Have Opposition leaders finally realised that a single party can't stop the BJP juggernaut, and to dislodge the BJP, and for their own survival, it is important to come together?

Bengal's Biggest Fight Today In Nandigram, 39 Seats Up For Polls In Assam

Nandigram - the epicentre of the battle for Bengal - goes to polls today, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee toe-to-toe with her protege-turned-arch rival Suvendu Adhikari. Thirty constituencies in...

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4 Ministers, Deputy Speaker In Fray As Assam Readies For Phase-2 Polls

Up to 345 candidates, including four sitting ministers and the deputy speaker, face the polls tomorrow as the second phase of Assam's Assembly Elections are held in 39 seats. Around 73.4 lakh people...

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D-Day For Mamata Banerjee As Nandigram Votes In Phase 2 Of Bengal Polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's bold call to take on her party's most prominent defector to the BJP on his home turf will be put to the test today as the people of Nandigram go to vote...

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Nearly 500 Children Tested Positive For COVID-19 This Month In Bengaluru

Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, is seeing a huge surge in the COVID-19 numbers and children are not being spared in this spike. As per the data released on Tuesday evening, Of the nearly 2,000...

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Bengal's Biggest Fight Today In Nandigram, 39 Seats Up For Polls In Assam

Nandigram - the epicentre of the battle for Bengal - goes to polls today, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee toe-to-toe with her protege-turned-arch rival Suvendu Adhikari. Thirty constituencies in...

4 Ministers, Deputy Speaker In Fray As Assam Readies For Phase-2 Polls

Up to 345 candidates, including four sitting ministers and the deputy speaker, face the polls tomorrow as the second phase of Assam's Assembly Elections are held in 39 seats. Around 73.4 lakh people...

D-Day For Mamata Banerjee As Nandigram Votes In Phase 2 Of Bengal Polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's bold call to take on her party's most prominent defector to the BJP on his home turf will be put to the test today as the people of Nandigram go to vote...

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

"Actually, I Am Shandilya..." Mamata Banerjee Signs Off From Nandigram

As the curtains came down Tuesday night on campaigning for the second phase of the Bengal election, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played one final card - telling voters she belonged to the...

Biden To Let Trump's H-1B Visa Ban Expire In Win For Tech Firms: Report

President Joe Biden plans to allow a pandemic-related ban on visas for certain temporary workers, enacted by former President Donald Trump, to expire Wednesday, according to people familiar with the...

Actor Ajaz Khan Arrested In Mumbai Drugs Case

Actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today, a day after he was detained for questioning over restricted drugs found at his Mumbai home....

"In Spirit Of April Fool's Day...": Volkswagen On US 'Name Change'

German automaker Volkswagen AG's U.S. unit issued a false news release on Tuesday claiming it would rename its U.S. operations as "Voltswagen of America" in a marketing stunt designed to call...

Sushmita Sen Blown Away By Rohman Shawl's Shayari. His Reply

Here's a glimpse of Sushmita Sen and Rohman Shawl's Instagram PDA

Biden To Let Trump's H-1B Visa Ban Expire In Win For Tech Firms: Report

President Joe Biden plans to allow a pandemic-related ban on visas for certain temporary workers, enacted by former President Donald Trump, to expire Wednesday, according to people familiar with the...

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"Actually I Am Shandilya..." Mamata Banerjee Signs Off From Nandigram

As the curtains came down Tuesday night on campaigning for the second phase of the Bengal election, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played one final card - telling voters she belonged to the...

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Narcotics Probe Agency NCB Arrests Bollywood Actor Ajaz Khan

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today arrested Bollywood actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan, a day after he was detained for questioning over possession of contraband drugs. He was...

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"In Spirit Of April Fool's Day...": Volkswagen Clarifies On Name Change

German automaker Volkswagen AG's U.S. unit issued a false news release on Tuesday claiming it would rename its U.S. operations as "Voltswagen of America" in a marketing stunt designed to call...

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"Stayed Up Nights Apologising...": George Floyd Death Witness's Regret

The teenager who took the viral video of George Floyd's death told the trial on Tuesday of the white police officer charged with killing the 46-year-old Black man that she regrets not being able to...

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Sushmita Sen Blown Away By Rohman Shawl's Shayari. His Reply

Here's a glimpse of Sushmita Sen and Rohman Shawl's Instagram PDA

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WHO Chief Toughens Tone On China With Lab Probe Call

The WHO's chief, long accused of complacency towards Beijing, hardened his tone Tuesday, urging further investigation into a theory Covid-19 sprang from a laboratory leak.

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DMK's A Raja Gets Poll Body Notice Over Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Remarks

The Election Commission on Tuesday night issued a notice to DMK MP and party Deputy General Secretary A Raja over crass comments targeting Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his birth ahead of...

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"These Attacks Must Stop": Biden On Violence Against Asian-Americans

US President Joe Biden has announced additional actions to respond to the violence and xenophobia perpetrated against Asian Americans.

WHO Chief Toughens Tone On China With Lab Probe Call

The WHO's chief, long accused of complacency towards Beijing, hardened his tone Tuesday, urging further investigation into a theory Covid-19 sprang from a laboratory leak.

"Stayed Up Nights Apologising...": George Floyd Death Witness's Regret

The teenager who took the viral video of George Floyd's death told the trial on Tuesday of the white police officer charged with killing the 46-year-old Black man that she regrets not being able to...

No Permit Needed For Vehicles Carrying Oxygen Till September 30

The government on Tuesday said it has extended the exemption from permit requirement for transport vehicles carrying oxygen till September 30, 2021, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sharad Pawar Doing Well After Operation: Maharashtra Health Minister

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is doing well after an operation, informed Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday.

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WHO Chief Toughens Tone On China With Lab Probe Call

The WHO's chief, long accused of complacency towards Beijing, hardened his tone Tuesday, urging further investigation into a theory Covid-19 sprang from a laboratory leak.

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No Permit Needed For Vehicles Carrying Oxygen Till September 30

The government on Tuesday said it has extended the exemption from permit requirement for transport vehicles carrying oxygen till September 30, 2021, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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"CAA Attack On Assam's Culture, Won't Allow Implementation": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act an "attack" on the language, history and culture of Assam, and promised that his party would not allow it to be...

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Sharad Pawar Doing Well After Operation: Maharashtra Health Minister

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is doing well after an operation, informed Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday.

Mamata Banerjee Stands Up From Wheelchair As National Anthem Plays

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ended the campaign for Nandigram on a high note today, standing up on the dais despite her leg injury during the national anthem. Nandigram -- which has turned...

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Monday, March 29, 2021

Farooq Abdullah Tests Covid Positive, Son Omar Says Family Self-Isolating

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has tested positive for COVID-19, his son Omar Abdullah tweeted this morning, adding that the family would self-isolate.

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Holi 2021: What Celebrations Looked Like For COVID+ Milind Soman

They were separated by a glass and Ankita visited Milind wearing PPE gear and a mask. Also, they put colour on themselves to avoid any contact

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A Glimpse Of The Bachchan Residence In Pic Of Aaradhya's Holi Celebration

"Happiness, peace, good health and lots of love always," Aishwarya wrote in her Holi post

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A Glimpse Of The Bachchan Residence In Pic Of Aaradhya's Holi Celebration

"Happiness, peace, good health and lots of love always," Aishwarya wrote in her Holi post

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Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel...

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Indian-American Couple Donates Rs 1 Crore For Bihar, Jharkhand Healthcare

An Indian American couple has donated over Rs 1 for crore healthcare works in Bihar and Jharkhand, the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) announced on Monday.

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Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel...

Covid Probably Passed From A Bat, Says WHO Experts' Report

A team of international experts will present details Tuesday of their findings from a mission to China, which concluded Covid-19 probably passed to humans from a bat via an intermediary animal, all...

A Glimpse Of The Bachchan Residence In Pic Of Aaradhya's Holi Celebration

"Happiness, peace, good health and lots of love always," Aishwarya wrote in her Holi post

Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel...

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Covid Probably Came To Humans From Animals: WHO Experts

A team of international experts will present details Tuesday of their findings from a mission to China, which concluded Covid-19 probably passed to humans from a bat via an intermediary animal, all...

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Holi 2021: How Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput Celebrated This Year

"Happy Holi," Shahid Kapoor wrote in his caption

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Case Against Assam Chief Minister, BJP Chief Over Congress's Ad Complaint

The Congress has filed a police complaint against Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP chief J P Nadda, state president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and eight leading newspapers for "camouflaging an...

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WHO Report Says "Very Low" Chance Of Frozen Food COVID-19 Origin

The chances that Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan because of imported frozen food are "very low", international health experts said Monday, casting doubt on one of the main theories China has embraced for...

Drones Banned In Puducherry Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit Today

Flying of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been banned in the entire Puducherry region from March 29-30 to ensure security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for...

Indian-American Couple Donates Rs 1 Crore For Bihar, Jharkhand Healthcare

An Indian American couple has donated over Rs 1 for crore healthcare works in Bihar and Jharkhand, the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) announced on Monday.

WHO Report Says "Very Low" Chance Of Frozen Food COVID-19 Origin

The chances that Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan because of imported frozen food are "very low", international health experts said Monday, casting doubt on one of the main theories China has embraced for...

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Drones Banned In Puducherry Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit Today

Flying of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been banned in the entire Puducherry region from March 29-30 to ensure security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for...

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Indian-American Couple Donates Rs 1 Crore For Bihar, Jharkhand Healthcare

An Indian American couple has donated over Rs 1 for crore healthcare works in Bihar and Jharkhand, the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) announced on Monday.

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Rekha Singing 'Rang Barse' In This Throwback Video Is A Perfect Holi Gift

If that's not a perfect Holi throwback, we don't know what is

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A Very Happy Holi From Taimur And Inaaya. See How They Celebrated

"Colours, happiness and joy," wrote Kareena Kapoor

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"Look Forward To Supporting A Congress Chief Minister": Assam Ally AIUDF

The All India United Democratic Front or AIUDF, which is part of the Congress-led 'Mahajoth' alliance in Assam, will support a "Congress Chief Minister", its chief Badruddin Ajmal has said. The...

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"Miss Me Yet?": Trump Talks About Himself In Speech At Couple's Wedding

Former US president Donald Trump stole the spotlight at a wedding in his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida over the weekend, using a congratulatory speech to mainly talk about himself and assail his...

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Tamil Nadu's EPS Chokes Up Over DMK Leader's Taunt: "People Will Punish"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, who has been the target of DMK leader A Raja's jibes including one comparing him to "MK Stalin's Slipper", almost broke down on Sunday while campaigning...

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As Suez Canal Logjam Grows, Egypt Now Plans To Lighten Ship

Suez Canal salvage teams intensified excavation and dredging on Sunday around a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway ahead of attempts to refloat it, with two sources saying work had been...

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Tamil Nadu's EPS Chokes Up Over DMK Leader's Taunt: "People Will Punish"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, who has been the target of DMK leader A Raja's jibes including one comparing him to "MK Stalin's Slipper", almost broke down on Sunday while...

PM, Party To Decide Next Assam Chief Minister, Says BJP's Himanta Sarma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP parliamentary board will decide who the next Chief Minister of Assam will be and that was none of his concern, state Cabinet Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has...

"Festival Of Joy, Happiness And Laughter": PM Tweets Holi Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi and wished that the festival infuses "new vigour and energy" in the lives of people.

2 Australian Ministers Demoted After Rape Allegations

Two Australian ministers were demoted from top cabinet posts Monday as the ruling conservative party tried to draw a line under dual rape scandals that have convulsed national politics.

Opinion: Even Without A Pandemic, Going Maskless In Delhi Can Kill You

It has been a year since the pandemic hit India and, for me, the oddest thing is how healthy I've been. Like most but not all of the people I see on the streets, I have been masked up these past 12...

Ikea Furniture, Oil, Tea: An Aladdin's Cave Of Goods Stuck At Suez Canal

An Aladdin's cave of goods ranging from IKEA furnishings to tens of thousands of livestock is stuck in a maritime traffic jam caused by the Suez Canal blockage.

Tamil Nadu's EPS Chokes Up Over DMK Leaders Taunt: "People Will Punish"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, who has been the target of DMK leader A Raja's jibes including one comparing him to "MK Stalin's Slipper", almost broke down on Sunday while...

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"Festival Of Joy, Happiness And Laughter": PM Tweets Holi Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi and wished that the festival infuses "new vigour and energy" in the lives of people.

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Opinion: Even Without A Pandemic, Going Maskless In Delhi Can Kill You

It has been a year since the pandemic hit India and, for me, the oddest thing is how healthy I've been. Like most but not all of the people I see on the streets, I have been masked up these past 12...

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Amid Egypt's Plans To Unload Ship, Suez Canal Salvage Teams Struggle

Suez Canal salvage teams intensified excavation and dredging on Sunday around a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway ahead of attempts to refloat it, with two sources saying work had...

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"Absolutely Outrageous, Terrible": Joe Biden On Myanmar Bloodshed

US President Joe Biden said Sunday the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar was "absolutely outrageous," after security forces killed more than 100 people, including at least...

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Watch: US Navy Members Sing Hindi Song From Popular Bollywood Movie

Members of the US Navy sang a popular Hindi song at a dinner meeting between US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Michael M Gilday and India's Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

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Aladdin's Cave Of Goods Stuck In Suez Canal Logjam

An Aladdin's cave of goods ranging from IKEA furnishings to tens of thousands of livestock is stuck in a maritime traffic jam caused by the Suez Canal blockage.

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"Absolutely Outrageous, Terrible": Joe Biden On Myanmar Bloodshed

US President Joe Biden said Sunday the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar was "absolutely outrageous," after security forces killed more than 100 people, including at least...

Amid Egypt's Plans To Unload Ship, Suez Canal Salvage Teams Struggle

Suez Canal salvage teams intensified excavation and dredging on Sunday around a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway ahead of attempts to refloat it, with two sources saying work had...

"No Such Meeting": NCP On Sharad Pawar-Amit Shah Meet Speculations

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik on Sunday dismissed the reports of meeting between his party chief Sharad Pawar and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Troops Fire At Funeral As Myanmar Mourns Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Myanmar security forces opened fire at a funeral on Sunday, witnesses said, as people across the country gathered to mourn 114 people killed the previous day in the worst crackdown on protests since...

"Absolutely Outrageous, Terrible": Joe Biden On Myanmar Bloodshed

US President Joe Biden said Sunday the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar was "absolutely outrageous," after security forces killed more than 100 people, including at least...

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"No Such Meeting": NCP On Sharad Pawar-Amit Shah Meet Speculations

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik on Sunday dismissed the reports of meeting between his party chief Sharad Pawar and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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Troops Fire At Funeral As Myanmar Mourns Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Myanmar security forces opened fire at a funeral on Sunday, witnesses said, as people across the country gathered to mourn 114 people killed the previous day in the worst crackdown on protests since...

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UN Chief Criticises Wealthy Countries For "Stockpile" Of Covid Vaccines

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a "stockpile" of Covid-19 vaccines, and called on them to share with the rest of the world to help end the pandemic.

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

Global Condemnation Follows As Myanmar Sees Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Defence chiefs from a dozen countries on Sunday jointly condemned the bloodbath in Myanmar a day earlier, when at least 90 people -- including several children -- were killed after security forces...

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How to Save Instagram Photos in Gallery

There is a very easy method in which you can save the photos shared on your Instagram profile onto your smartphone. The photo can be saved in your phone's Gallery and can be accessed at any time,...

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Global Condemnation Follows As Myanmar Sees Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Defence chiefs from a dozen countries on Sunday jointly condemned the bloodbath in Myanmar a day earlier, when at least 90 people -- including several children -- were killed after security forces...

"Everything Tasted Like Cardboard": Coronavirus Survivors On Sensory Loss

Three days after testing positive for Covid-19, "everything tasted like cardboard," recalls 38-year-old Elizabeth Medina, who lost her sense of taste and smell at the start of the pandemic. A year...

Snake Venom Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized In Odisha, 6 Arrested

Officials of the Bhubaneswar forest department on Saturday busted a snake venom smuggling racket and arrested six persons including a woman.

Global Condemnation Follows As Myanmar Sees Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Defence chiefs from a dozen countries on Sunday jointly condemned the bloodbath in Myanmar a day earlier, when at least 90 people -- including several children -- were killed after security forces...

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"Everything Tasted Like Cardboard": Coronavirus Survivors On Sensory Loss

Three days after testing positive for Covid-19, "everything tasted like cardboard," recalls 38-year-old Elizabeth Medina, who lost her sense of taste and smell at the start of the pandemic. A year...

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Suez Canal Chief Cites Possible "Human Error" In Ship Grounding

Egypt's Suez Canal chief said Saturday that "technical or human errors" could be behind the grounding of a huge container ship blocking the vital waterway, causing a backlog of over 300 vessels.

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Days After $500 Million By IMF, World Bank Loans Over $1 Billion To Pak

The World Bank has signed agreements with Pakistan to provide a loan of USD 1.336 billion for assistance to boost the cash-strapped country's foreign exchange reserves and help support social sector...

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How to Post Instagram Stories Without Opening the App

There is a simple workaround to post Instagram stories without opening the main Instagram app. For this purpose, users will need to download the Threads from Instagram app from Google Play Store or...

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Happy Holi 2021 Stickers: How to Find, Add, and Share Stickers on WhatsApp

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get the best stickers to boost your Holi greetings game on WhatsApp Messenger.

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Suez Canal Chief Cites Possible "Human Error" In Ship Grounding

Egypt's Suez Canal chief said Saturday that "technical or human errors" could be behind the grounding of a huge container ship blocking the vital waterway, causing a backlog of over 300 vessels.

Inspired by Bollywood Movie, 5 Rob Delhi Doctor Posing As CBI Officials

Inspired by a Bollywood movie, a group of five posed as CBI officials and robbed Rs 36 lakh, jewellery and foreign currency from a doctor's house in northwest Delhi's Pitampura area, the police said...

In Saudi's Climate Change Campaign, A Plan To Plant Billions Of Trees

Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia on Saturday unveiled a sweeping campaign to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions, including a plan to plant billions of trees in the coming decades.

Suez Canal Chief Cites Possible "Human Error" In Ship Grounding

Egypt's Suez Canal chief said Saturday that "technical or human errors" could be behind the grounding of a huge container ship blocking the vital waterway, causing a backlog of over 300 vessels.

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Inspired by Bollywood Movie, 5 Rob Delhi Doctor Posing As CBI Officials

Inspired by a Bollywood movie, a group of five posed as CBI officials and robbed Rs 36 lakh, jewellery and foreign currency from a doctor's house in northwest Delhi's Pitampura area, the police said...

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In Saudi's Climate Change Campaign, A Plan To Plant Billions Of Trees

Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia on Saturday unveiled a sweeping campaign to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions, including a plan to plant billions of trees in the coming decades.

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Amid Tamil Nadu Poll Campaign, Smriti Irani Performs Dandiya. Video

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday joined party workers in a dandiya dance while campaigning for Vanathi Srinivasan, the BJP's candidate from Coimbatore South constituency of Tamil Nadu ahead of...

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1 Dead, Multiple Wounded In Stabbing At Canada Library; Suspect Arrested

One person is dead and multiple others were wounded in a stabbing at a public library in an affluent Vancouver suburb on Saturday, and a suspect, who apparently acted alone, was taken into custody.

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1 Dead, Multiple Wounded In Stabbing At Canada Library; Suspect Arrested

One person is dead and multiple others were wounded in a stabbing at a public library in an affluent Vancouver suburb on Saturday, and a suspect, who apparently acted alone, was taken into custody.

Amid Tamil Nadu Poll Campaign, Smriti Irani Performs Dandiya. Video

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday joined party workers in a dandiya dance while campaigning for Vanathi Srinivasan, the BJP's candidate from Coimbatore South constituency of Tamil Nadu ahead of...

1 Dead, Multiple Wounded In Stabbing At Canada Library; Suspect Arrested

One person is dead and multiple others were wounded in a stabbing at a public library in an affluent Vancouver suburb on Saturday, and a suspect, who apparently acted alone, was taken into custody.

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India Gifts 1.2 Million Free Doses Of Covid Vaccine To Bangladesh

India gave 1.2 million free doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to Bangladesh on Saturday. Dhaka also asked New Delhi to maintain a regular supply of shots to battle the pandemic.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Compared To "Stalin's Slipper" By DMK Leader, Tamil Nadu's EPS Hits Back

Less than two weeks before Tamil Nadu goes to vote, former Union Minister A Raja has provoked a major controversy by calling Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, "worth less...

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Compared To "Stalin's Slipper" By DMK Leader, Tamil Nadu's EPS Hits Back

Less than two weeks before Tamil Nadu goes to vote, former Union Minister A Raja has provoked a major controversy by calling Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, "worth less...

PM Urges "Young Friends To Vote" In First Phase Of Assam, Bengal Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people in West Bengal and Assam to go out in large numbers and vote in the first phase of the elections to the state assembles.

Nitin Gadkari Promises "Road Projects Worth Rs 2 Lakh Crore In Assam"

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said road projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will be completed in Assam if the BJP is voted to power for the second time in the northeastern state.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's "Fielding Brilliance" Gives India 1st Breakthrough

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's sensational acrobatic effort got rid of England opener Jason Roy in the 17th over of the innings in second ODI on Friday.

Called "Less Than Stalin's Slipper", Tamil Nadu's EPS Hits Back At A Raja

Less than two weeks before Tamil Nadu goes to vote, former Union Minister A Raja has provoked a major controversy by calling Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, "worth less...

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PM Urges "Young Friends To Vote" In First Phase Of Assam, Bengal Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people in West Bengal and Assam to go out in large numbers and vote in the first phase of the elections to the state assembles.

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Nitin Gadkari Promises "Road Projects Worth Rs 2 Lakh Crore In Assam"

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said road projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will be completed in Assam if the BJP is voted to power for the second time in the northeastern state.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma's "Fielding Brilliance" Gives India 1st Breakthrough

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's sensational acrobatic effort got rid of England opener Jason Roy in the 17th over of the innings in second ODI on Friday.

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Moto G100, Moto G50 With 5,000mAh Battery Launched

Moto G100 is priced at EUR 499.99 (roughly Rs. 42,500) for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The Moto G50, on the other hand, is priced at EUR 229.99 (roughly Rs. 19,500) for the 4GB RAM +...

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PM Urges "Young Friends To Vote" In First Phase Of Assam, Bengal Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people in West Bengal and Assam to go out in large numbers and vote in the first phase of the elections to the state assembles.

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30 Seats In Bengal, 47 In Assam Vote In Phase 1 Of Polls Today: 10 Points

The first phases of the Bengal and Assam Assembly elections have started, with 30 seats in Bengal and 47 in Assam voting. In Bengal, the ruling Trinamool and the opposition BJP - who have waged a...

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30 Seats In Bengal, 47 In Assam Vote In Phase 1 Of Polls Today: 10 Points

The first phases of the Bengal and Assam Assembly elections start today, with 30 seats in Bengal and 47 in Assam voting. In Bengal the ruling Trinamool and the opposition BJP - who have waged a...

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26 Of 30 Seats In Bengal Phase 1 Polls Voted For Trinamool In 2016

The first phase of the 2021 Bengal Assembly election begins today, with over 73 lakh voters from 30 constituencies - covering the districts of Purulia and Jhargram, and parts of Bankura, West...

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Chief Minister Sonowal Among Big Names In 1st Phase Of Assam Polls

The first of three phases of the 2021 Assam Assembly election begins today with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, state Congress chief Ripun Borah and Speaker Hitendranath Goswami among the...

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Former BJP Leader Swami Chinmayanand Acquitted In Rape Case: Lawyer

A special court for lawmakers on Friday acquitted former Union Minister and BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand of keeping a law student in his captivity at Shahjahanpur allegedly to rape her.

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Congress, BJP Spar Over PM Modi's "I Did Satyagraha" Remark In Bangladesh

The Congress and the BJP on Friday sparred over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that he did satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom, with the opposition party questioning the statement's veracity...

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Day Before Election, Supreme Court Relief For Mamata Banerjee's Poll Agent

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed for two weeks a Calcutta High Court order reviving 14-year-old criminal cases against SK Supian, who is Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's election agent

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Virat Kohli Reveals Why Hardik Pandya Didn't Bowl In 2nd ODI vs England

India vs England: Virat Kohli's decision to not turn to Hardik Pandya for a few overs in the middle stage of the 2nd ODI against England raised a few eyebrows.

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30 Seats In Bengal, 47 In Assam Vote In Phase 1 Of Polls Today: 10 Points

The first phases of the Bengal and Assam Assembly elections start today, with 30 seats in Bengal and 47 in Assam voting. In Bengal the ruling Trinamool and the opposition BJP - who have waged a...

26 Of 30 Seats In Bengal Phase 1 Polls Voted For Trinamool In 2016

The first phase of the 2021 Bengal Assembly election begins today, with over 73 lakh voters from 30 constituencies - covering the districts of Purulia and Jhargram, and parts of Bankura, West...

Chief Minister Sonowal Among Big Names In 1st Phase Of Assam Polls

The first of three phases of the 2021 Assam Assembly election begins today with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, state Congress chief Ripun Borah and Speaker Hitendranath Goswami among the...

Former BJP Leader Swami Chinmayanand Acquitted In Rape Case: Lawyer

A special court for lawmakers on Friday acquitted former Union Minister and BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand of keeping a law student in his captivity at Shahjahanpur allegedly to rape her.

Thursday, March 25, 2021

DMK Leader EV Velu's Properties Searched By Tax Officials For 2nd Day

Income tax officials carried searches at the properties owned by senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu candidate EV Velu for the second consecutive day on Friday. At least 3.5 crore in cash have been...

'Yes Or No?': US Lawmakers Fume Over Big Tech's Answers On Misinformaion

In their first appearance before Congress since Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, the chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter were asked by U.S. lawmakers whether their platforms...

ICYMI: Anushka And Virat's Fam-Jam Pic In Her Birthday Post For Dad

Anushka Sharma shared a few precious memories on her dad's birthday

Suez Canal Could Be Blocked For Weeks By "Beached Whale" Ship

A huge container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a "beached whale" may take weeks to free, the salvage company said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback...

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'Yes Or No?': US Lawmakers Fume Over Big Tech's Answers On Misinformaion

In their first appearance before Congress since Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, the chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter were asked by U.S. lawmakers whether their platforms...

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Rail, Road Transport Likely To Be Affected Today Due To Bharat Bandh

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 protesting against the three agri laws have called a...

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Spa Worker, Waiter: Volunteers Patrol US Streets After Anti-Asian Attacks

Wearing bright safety vests and carrying walkie-talkies, volunteers patrol a Chinese neighborhood in New York to protect Asian Americans against a surge of pandemic-era violence after deadly mass...

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US University To Pay Over $1 Billion In Gynecologist Sex Abuse Settlement

A top California university has agreed to pay more than $1 billion to hundreds of alleged sex abuse victims of campus gynecologist George Tyndall, a lawyer representing plaintiffs said Thursday.

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Fire At Mumbai Hospital Kills 2, Over 70 Coronavirus Patients Evacuated

At least two people were killed after a fire broke out at a hospital last night in a mall in Mumbai.

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Suez Canal Could Be Blocked For Weeks By "Beached Whale" Ship

A huge container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a "beached whale" may take weeks to free, the salvage company said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback...

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Rail, Road Transport Likely To Be Affected Today Due To Bharat Bandh

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 protesting against the three agri laws have called a...

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In Tata vs Cyrus Mistry, Supreme Court Verdict Expected Today

The Supreme Court today is expected to deliver its judgement on the cross-appeals filed by Tata Sons and Cyrus Investments against the company law tribunal order which had restored Cyrus Mistry as the...

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Suez Canal Could Be Blocked For Weeks By "Beached Whale" Ship

A huge container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a "beached whale" may take weeks to free, the salvage company said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback...

Rail, Road Transport Likely To Be Affected Today Due To Bharat Bandh

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 protesting against the three agri laws have called a...

Will Block AstraZeneca Vaccine Exports If Home Demands Not Met: EU

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that UK-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca must "catch up" on its promised Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to the European Union before exporting...

US University To Pay Over $1 Billion In Gynecologist Sex Abuse Settlement

A top California university has agreed to pay more than $1 billion to hundreds of alleged sex abuse victims of campus gynecologist George Tyndall, a lawyer representing plaintiffs said Thursday.

Firebomb Attack At Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Headquarters In Myanmar

A fire from a hurled Molotov cocktail broke out early Friday at the party headquarters of deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's largest city, a party official said.

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"India, Russia Have Longstanding Ties": US Admiral On S-400 Missile Deal

The United States needs to understand that India has had a longstanding relationship with the Russians for security cooperation and military equipment, a top American admiral told lawmakers,...

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2 Killed, Over 70 Covid Patients Evacuated As Fire Breaks Out At Mumbai Hospital

At least two people were killed after a fire broke out at a hospital last night in a mall in Mumbai.

Two Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Mumbai Hospital

At least two people were killed after a fire broke out at a hospital last night in a mall in Mumbai.

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US Going To Hold China Accountable To Follow Rules, Says Biden

The United States working with its partners and allies is going to hold China accountable to follow the rules, US President Joe Biden has said, as he referred to his recent meeting with leaders from...

US Going To Hold China Accountable To Follow Rules, Says Biden

The United States working with its partners and allies is going to hold China accountable to follow the rules, US President Joe Biden has said, as he referred to his recent meeting with leaders from...

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Happy 1st Foreign Visit Since Covid Onset Is To "Friendly" Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he will hold "substantive discussions" with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina during his two-day visit to Bangladesh, as he expressed happiness...

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Massive Ship Blocking Suez Canal Costs About $400 Million An Hour

Tugs and diggers have so far failed to dislodge a massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, increasing the chances of prolonged delays in what is arguably the world's most important...

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India Delays Big Exports Of AstraZeneca Shot As Infections Surge: Report

India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's biggest vaccine-maker, to meet domestic demand as...

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Malaika-Arjun And Karan Johar Had This Much Fun At This House Party

Amrita Arora's guest list comprised family and close friends

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Work-From-Home For Bengaluru Goldman Sachs Staff As Covid Cases Rise

Goldman Sachs told all but critical staff at its operation in Bengaluru to return to working from home on Wednesday, reversing moves to get staff back to one of its biggest global offices as...

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"Hope I See You Soon," Sonam Kapoor Writes For Mom Sunita On Her Birthday

"For everything I am today, my mother's love showed me the way," wrote Sonam in her post for mom Sunita Kapoor

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India Delays Big Exports Of AstraZeneca Shot As Infections Surge: Report

India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's biggest vaccine-maker, to meet domestic demand as...

Massive Ship Blocking Suez Canal Costs About $400 Million An Hour

Tugs and diggers have so far failed to dislodge a massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, increasing the chances of prolonged delays in what is arguably the world's most...

Airlines May Ban 15 Passengers For 3 Months For Violating Covid Norms

Fifteen passengers, who were found violating COVID-19 norms on domestic flights of three airlines this month, may be banned for three months by the carriers, senior officials of aviation regulator...

Malaika-Arjun And Karan Johar Had This Much Fun At This House Party

Amrita Arora's guest list comprised family and close friends

"Hope I See You Soon," Sonam Kapoor Writes For Mom Sunita On Her Birthday

"For everything I am today, my mother's love showed me the way," wrote Sonam in her post for mom Sunita Kapoor

India Delays Big Exports Of AstraZeneca Shot As Infections Surge: Report

India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's biggest vaccine-maker, to meet domestic demand as...

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Massive Ship Blocking Suez Canal Costs About $400 Million An Hour

Tugs and diggers have so far failed to dislodge a massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, increasing the chances of prolonged delays in what is arguably the world's most...

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One Year Late, Coronavirus-Delayed Tokyo Olympics Torch Relay Begins

The Tokyo Olympics torch relay kicked off Thursday, heralding a major step towards the start of the coronavirus-delayed Games on July 23.

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Work-From-Home For Bengaluru Goldman Sachs Staff As Covid Cases Rise

Goldman Sachs told all but critical staff at its operation in Bengaluru to return to working from home on Wednesday, reversing moves to get staff back to one of its biggest global offices as...

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Malaika-Arjun And Karan Johar Had This Much Fun At This House Party

Amrita Arora's guest list comprised family and close friends

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"Hope I See You Soon," Sonam Kapoor Writes For Mom Sunita On Her Birthday

"For everything I am today, my mother's love showed me the way," wrote Sonam in her post for mom Sunita Kapoor

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine 76% Effective In Updated US Trial Results

AstraZeneca said on Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic illness, citing a new analysis of up-to-date results for its major US trial.

One Year Late, Coronavirus-Delayed Tokyo Olympics Torch Relay Begins

The Tokyo Olympics torch relay kicked off Thursday, heralding a major step towards the start of the coronavirus-delayed Games on July 23.

Work-From-Home For Bengaluru Goldman Sachs Staff As Covid Cases Rise

Goldman Sachs told all but critical staff at its operation in Bengaluru to return to working from home on Wednesday, reversing moves to get staff back to one of its biggest global offices as...

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine 76% Effective In Updated US Trial Results

AstraZeneca said on Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic illness, citing a new analysis of up-to-date results for its major US trial.

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Swiggy Announces Covid Vaccine Cover For Over 2 Lakh Delivery Partners

Swiggy, the on-demand delivery platform on Wednesday announced that it will vaccinate over 2,00,000 delivery partners against COVID-19.

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Swiggy Announces Covid Vaccine Cover For Over 2 Lakh Delivery Partners

Swiggy, the on-demand delivery platform on Wednesday announced that it will vaccinate over 2,00,000 delivery partners against COVID-19.

In A First, Transgender Woman Rachel Levine Confirmed To US Health Post

The US Senate took the historic step Wednesday of confirming pediatrician Rachel Levine as President Joe Biden's assistant secretary of health, making her the highest-ranking transgender official to...

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

In Chennai, Get Covid Vaccine At Your Doorstep

Two health workers came knocking at the apartments of nine elderly residents at the sprawling Purvankara Windemere in Chennai to vaccinate them against coronavirus.

"Tears Rolled Down...": Krunal, Hardik Write Moving Posts After 1st ODI

India vs England: Hardik Pandya wrote an emotional post for his brother and India teammate Krunal Pandya, who made his ODI debut on Tuesday.

Bihar MLA "Manhandled" By Cops, Carried Out Of Assembly On Stretcher

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Satish Kumar was carried on a stretcher from Bihar Assembly after he was allegedly manhandled by "police and local goons" inside the Assembly during a protest against...

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Benjamin Netanyahu Claims Win In Israel Election, But Majority Uncertain

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory following Israel's fourth election in less than two years but the deeply divisive leader may again struggle to form a governing majority.

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In Chennai, Get Covid Vaccine At Your Doorstep

Two health workers came knocking at the apartments of nine elderly residents at the sprawling Purvankara Windemere in Chennai to vaccinate them against coronavirus.

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"Tears Rolled Down...": Krunal, Hardik Write Moving Posts After 1st ODI

India vs England: Hardik Pandya wrote an emotional post for his brother and India teammate Krunal Pandya, who made his ODI debut on Tuesday.

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US Senate Confirms Indian-American Doctor Vivek Murthy As Surgeon General

The Senate voted on Tuesday (local time) to confirm Indian-American doctor Vivek Murthy to be US President Biden's surgeon general, handing the administration one of its top public health officials...

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Goes on Sale in India Again: All the Details

Redmi Note 10 Pro will go on its second sale in India today. The smartphone will be available via Mi.com and Amazon at 12pm (noon). They can also be purchased from Mi Home stores, and offline...

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Maharashtra Minister Tests COVID-19 Positive For Second Time

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday informed that he has again tested positive for COVID-19. The NCP leader had detected positive for the virus last year in June as well.

"Mistrust Between China, India At All-Time High," Says US Admiral

While the US-India military relationship is at its best level in years, the mistrust between China and India is at an all-time high, a top US admiral has said and alleged that Beijing's lack of...

Prince Harry Joins Mind-Sharpening Startup As Chief "Impact Officer"

Britain's Prince Harry on Tuesday became the first chief "impact officer" of a San Francisco startup that combines coaching and computing to sharpen the mental fitness of employees.

Assam Activist Akhil Gogoi Alleges Torture In Custody

Anti-CAA activist Akhil Gogoi, in a letter from jail on Tuesday, alleged physical and mental torture in custody and claimed that he was offered instant bail by NIA interrogators if he joined either...

US Senate Confirms Indian-American Doctor Vivek Murthy As Surgeon General

The Senate voted on Tuesday (local time) to confirm Indian-American doctor Vivek Murthy to be US President Biden's surgeon general, handing the administration one of its top public health officials...

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Maharashtra Minister Tests COVID-19 Positive For Second Time

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday informed that he has again tested positive for COVID-19. The NCP leader had detected positive for the virus last year in June as well.

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"Mistrust Between China, India At All-Time High," Says US Admiral

While the US-India military relationship is at its best level in years, the mistrust between China and India is at an all-time high, a top US admiral has said and alleged that Beijing's lack of...

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Prince Harry Joins Mind-Sharpening Startup As Chief "Impact Officer"

Britain's Prince Harry on Tuesday became the first chief "impact officer" of a San Francisco startup that combines coaching and computing to sharpen the mental fitness of employees.

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Assam Activist Akhil Gogoi Alleges Torture In Custody

Anti-CAA activist Akhil Gogoi, in a letter from jail on Tuesday, alleged physical and mental torture in custody and claimed that he was offered instant bail by NIA interrogators if he joined either...

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N Korea Tests Missiles In 1st Overt Challenge To Biden Administration: US

North Korea fired several missiles just days after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials, the White House said Tuesday, in Pyongyang's first overt challenge to the...

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Centre Should Withdraw Bill, Restore Powers Of Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Centre should withdraw the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and restore powers of the Delhi government, said Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday, a day...

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US Senate Confirms Indian-American Doctor Vivek Murthy As Surgeon General

The Senate voted on Tuesday (local time) to confirm Indian-American doctor Vivek Murthy to be US President Biden's surgeon general, handing the administration one of its top public health officials...

N Korea Tests Missiles In 1st Overt Challenge To Biden Administration: US

North Korea fired several missiles just days after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials, the White House said Tuesday, in Pyongyang's first overt challenge to the...

OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Aiming for the Moon

The OnePlus 9 Pro has a number of expected upgrades over the 8 Pro, along with some special benefits such as 50W wireless charging. With a price jump of nearly Rs. 10,000 across variants, does it...

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"Huge Win For Right": Netanyahu After Exit Polls Predict Party's Victory

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's election Tuesday marked a "huge win" for the right, after his Likud party was projected to have won the most seats, giving him a path to a majority.

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Monday, March 22, 2021

"He Chose His Career, Moved On": Ankita Lokhande On Break-Up With Sushant

"People come and tell me 'You left Sushant...'. How do you know that? Nobody knows about my thing, you know," Ankita Lokhande said in an interview

Maharashtra Home Minister's Video As Flight Ticket Contradicts 'Alibi'

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, fending off allegations that he had discussed a Rs 100-crore extortion racket with a controversial police officer at his home last month, has tweeted a video...

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Watch: Thousands At UP Temple For 'Laddu Maar Holi', Most Had No Masks

Thousands of people gathered and huddled together, mostly without face masks, in Uttar Pradesh's Shri Radha Rani temple celebrating 'Laddu maar Holi' on Monday violating several coronavirus norms.

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"Absolutely Shameful" Parliament Sex Acts Shake Australia's Government

Leaked videos of staff from Australia's conservative government performing sex acts in parliament, including one man masturbating over a female MP's desk, left Scott Morrison's administration facing...

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Jaguar I-Pace Electric SUV: Price Expectation

When launched, the I-Pace e-SUV will compete against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQC in the segment. Prices are expected to start from around Rs. 1 crore for the new Jaguar I-Pace.

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"He Chose His Career, Moved On": Ankita Lokhande On Break-Up With Sushant

"People come and tell me 'You left Sushant...'. How do you know that? Nobody knows about my thing, you know," Ankita Lokhande said in an interview

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Maharashtra Home Minister's Video As Flight Ticket Contradicts "Alibi"

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, fending off allegations that he had discussed a Rs 100-crore extortion racket with a controversial police officer at his home last month, has tweeted a video...

"Absolutely Shameful" Parliament Sex Acts Shake Australia's Government

Leaked videos of staff from Australia's conservative government performing sex acts in parliament, including one man masturbating over a female MP's desk, left Scott Morrison's administration facing...

Ex-Mumbai Top Cop Important Weapon For Opposition Now: Sena's Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh, whose allegation of corruption against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has triggered a crisis in the...

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Closely Following Up With China: Embassy On Indian Students' Concerns

The Indian Embassy on Monday said it is closely following up with the Chinese authorities about the concerns of thousands of Indian students who are stuck back home and unable to return to China to...

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US Urges Court To Certify India's Request To Extradite 26/11 Accused

The Biden administration has urged a federal court to certify India's request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai...

"This Matrix Has To Move Beyond Reservation": Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Monday said states should take more steps to promote education and establish institutes for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward classes as "affirmative action" is...

Ex-Mumbai Top Cop Important Weapon For Opposition Now: Sena's Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh, whose allegation of corruption against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has triggered a crisis in the...

West Sanctions China Over Uighur Abuses, Beijing Hits Back At Europe Bloc

The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Chinese officials on Monday for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, the such coordinated Western action against Beijing...

Closely Following Up With China: Embassy On Indian Students' Concerns

The Indian Embassy on Monday said it is closely following up with the Chinese authorities about the concerns of thousands of Indian students who are stuck back home and unable to return to China to...

US Urges Court To Certify India's Request To Extradite 26/11 Accused

The Biden administration has urged a federal court to certify India's request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai...

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"This Matrix Has To Move Beyond Reservation": Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Monday said states should take more steps to promote education and establish institutes for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward classes as "affirmative action" is...

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West Sanctions China Over Uighur Abuses, Beijing Hits Back At Europe Bloc

The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Chinese officials on Monday for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, the such coordinated Western action against Beijing...

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Cop Among Several Dead In US Supermarket Shooting, Suspect In Custody

Several people including a police officer were killed Monday by a gunman at a US grocery store in the western state of Colorado, police said, without specifying the assailant's possible motive.

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India Logs Biggest Single-Day Surge In Covid Cases Since Early November

As India stares at a second Covid wave, 46,951 fresh coronavirus cases in 24 hours - biggest single-day jump since November 7 - took the country's tally to 1,16,46,081, the government data showed...

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Cop Among Several Dead In US Supermarket Shooting, Suspect In Custody

Several people including a police officer were killed Monday by a gunman at a US grocery store in the western state of Colorado, police said, without specifying the assailant's possible motive.

Cop Among Several Dead In US Supermarket Shooting, Suspect In Custody

Cop Among Several Dead In US Supermarket Shooting, Suspect In Custody

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Miami Beach Declares State Of Emergency Over Uncontrollable Crowds

Throngs of revelers flocking to Miami Beach in Florida for spring break have become so uncontrollable that authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday and imposed a curfew meant to quash the...

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

Miami Beach Declares State Of Emergency Over Uncontrollable Crowds

Throngs of revelers flocking to Miami Beach in Florida for spring break have become so uncontrollable that authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday and imposed a curfew meant to quash the...

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5 Children Dead After Getting Trapped Inside Container In Rajasthan: Cops

In a tragic incident, five children suffocated to death after they jumped into a grain storage container while playing at Himmatasar village in Rajasthan's Bikaner on Sunday, police said.

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"Border Is Closed": Biden Pushes Back Amid Mounting Migrant Crisis

"The border is closed": With those words, a top Biden administration official on Sunday pushed back against fast-mounting criticism that it has bungled immigration policy, spurring an influx of...

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Maharashtra Sees Biggest Single-Day Jump With 30,535 Fresh Covid Cases

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 30,535 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest rise in a single day, the state health department said.

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India Logged Highest Daily Jump In Covid Cases Sunday In Nearly 4 Months

India added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours till Sunday morning, setting another grim record of highest daily cases in nearly four months. This comes amid a worrying surge in Covid cases...

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"Border Is Closed": Biden Pushes Back Amid Mounting Migrant Crisis

"The border is closed": With those words, a top Biden administration official on Sunday pushed back against fast-mounting criticism that it has bungled immigration policy, spurring an influx of...

Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security Amid Threats

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of...

Bengal BJP Manifesto Promises Implementation Of Citizenship Act

The BJP on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a "Sonar Bangla" by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the...

Rename Maharashtra Coalition As "Vasooli" Aghadi: BJP After Cop's Letter

The three-party coalition in Maharashtra should be renamed as the "Maharashtra Vasooli (Recovery) Aghadi", the BJP said after former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's extortion allegations...

Fresh Deluge Worsens "One In 100 Year" Australia Floods

Australia's south east was lashed by another round of intense rainfall Monday, worsening "one in 100 year" flooding north of Sydney, as thousands of people were ordered to evacuate and more than 200...

Maharashtra Sees Biggest Single-Day Jump With 30,535 Fresh Covid Cases

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 30,535 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest rise in a single day, the state health department said.

Vaccine Export Ban Will Be "Counter-Productive", UK Warns European Union

Britain on Sunday warned the European Union against halting exports of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccines if the bloc does not receive promised deliveries, saying such a move would be...

"Border Is Closed": Biden Pushes Back Amid Mounting Migrants Crisis

"The border is closed": With those words, a top Biden administration official on Sunday pushed back against fast-mounting criticism that it has bungled immigration policy, spurring an influx of...

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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security Amid Threats

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of...

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Bengal BJP Manifesto Promises Implementation Of Citizenship Act

The BJP on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a "Sonar Bangla" by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the...

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Rename Maharashtra Coalition As "Vasooli" Aghadi: BJP After Cop's Letter

The three-party coalition in Maharashtra should be renamed as the "Maharashtra Vasooli (Recovery) Aghadi", the BJP said after former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's extortion allegations...

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Fresh Deluge Worsens "One In 100 Year" Australia Floods

Australia's south east was lashed by another round of intense rainfall Monday, worsening "one in 100 year" flooding north of Sydney, as thousands of people were ordered to evacuate and more than 200...

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Maharashtra Sees Biggest Single-Day Jump With 30,535 Fresh Covid Cases

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 30,535 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest rise in a single day, the state health department said.

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Vaccine Export Ban Will Be "Counter-Productive", UK Warns European Union

Britain on Sunday warned the European Union against halting exports of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccines if the bloc does not receive promised deliveries, saying such a move would be...

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Fresh Deluge Worsens "One In 100 Year" Australia Floods

Australia's south east was lashed by another round of intense rainfall Monday, worsening "one in 100 year" flooding north of Sydney, as thousands of people were ordered to evacuate and more than 200...

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Four Dead After Allegedly Consuming Spurious Liquor In UP's Chitrakoot

Four people have died in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot allegedly after consuming spurious liquor, the police said on Sunday.

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"Real Change Coming To Bengal": PM Warns Mamata Banerjee Ahead Of Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Bengal's Bankura district on Sunday, where he warned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that "aschol poriborton asche" (real change is coming)

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Vaccine Export Ban Will Be "Counter-Productive", UK Warns European Union

Britain on Sunday warned the European Union against halting exports of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccines if the bloc does not receive promised deliveries, saying such a move would be...

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Trinamool Veteran's Meeting With BJP Leaders Fuels Speculations

Veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sisir Adhikari, the father of Suvendu Adhikari who has been pitted against Mamata Banerjee from Bengal's Nandigram, met BJP leader Mansukh Mandviya on Saturday,...

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How to Recharge Your FASTag Using Paytm

In this article, we mention the steps you need to take to recharge your FASTag from Paytm.

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How to Add Your Bank Account to Paytm for UPI Transcations

A user must first install the Paytm app from Google Play store or Apple's App Store onto their phones to begin using the digital payment service. Once this is done, they will need to register on the...

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BJP Conspired Against Maharashtra Alliance: Congress On Cop's Letter

After former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging that Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was indulging in "malpractices" and had asked...

"Not Yet Time To 'Pawri'": Aviation Minister's Reminder Amid Covid Surge

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is the latest to join the "pawri" viral trend, started by a Pakistani influencer, to make a point. The minister informed that the number of domestic fliers...

Trinamool Veteran's Meeting With BJP Leaders Fuels Speculations

Veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sisir Adhikari, the father of Suvendu Adhikari who has been pitted against Mamata Banerjee from Bengal's Nandigram, met BJP leader Mansukh Mandviya on Saturday,...

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BJP Conspired Against Maharashtra Alliance: Congress On Cop's Letter

After former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging that Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was indulging in "malpractices" and had asked...

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"Not Yet Time To 'Pawri'": Aviation Minister's Reminder Amid Covid Surge

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is the latest to join the "pawri" viral trend, started by a Pakistani influencer, to make a point. The minister informed that the number of domestic fliers...

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Woman Trying To Save Brother Sexually Assaulted, 3 Arrested: Cops

Three men have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman and robbing a truck driver at two different places in south Delhi, police said on Saturday.

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Hundreds In US Rally In Support Of Asian Americans After Fatal Shootings

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday in support of the Asian American community after a shooting at three local day spas this week left eight...

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"Life Threatening" Flash Floods: Thousands In Sydney Ordered To Evacuate

Thousands of people in Sydney's outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate Sunday, as Australia's east coast was hit by record rainfall and widespread flooding.

Suvendu Adhikari's Father Meets BJP Leaders Ahead Of Bengal Polls

Veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sisir Adhikari, the father of Suvendu Adhikari who has been pitted against Mamata Banerjee from Bengal's Nandigram, met BJP leader Mansukh Mandviya on Saturday,...

Woman Trying To Save Brother Sexually Assaulted, 3 Arrested: Cops

Three men have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman and robbing a truck driver at two different places in south Delhi, police said on Saturday.

PV Narasimha Rao's Daughter Defeats BJP Rival In Telangana Local Polls

Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao's daughter S Vani Devi, who was the ruling TRS candidate, on Saturday won the election to Telangana Legislative Council from the...

MK Stalin Adopts J Jayalalithaa's Campaign Style For Upcoming State Polls

"Will you make the Secular Progressive Alliance candidates win the polls?" DMK president MK Stalin asked the people in his campaign trail in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli on Saturday, similar to former...

On Camera, BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia Helps Injured Policeman On Road

BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday helped an injured policeman while on his way from Bhopal airport to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's house, a party worker said.

"Life Threatening" Flash Floods: Thousands In Sydney Ordered To Evacuate

Thousands of people in Sydney's outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate Sunday, as Australia's east coast was hit by record rainfall and widespread flooding.

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Bengal Crime Investigation Department To Probe "Attack" On Chief Minister

The West Bengal CID on Saturday took over the investigation into the Nandigram incident in which Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured during her election campaign, a senior officer of the...

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PV Narasimha Rao's Daughter Defeats BJP Rival In Telangana Local Polls

Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao's daughter S Vani Devi, who was the ruling TRS candidate, on Saturday won the election to Telangana Legislative Council from the...

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MK Stalin Adopts J Jayalalithaa's Campaign Style For Upcoming State Polls

"Will you make the Secular Progressive Alliance candidates win the polls?" DMK president MK Stalin asked the people in his campaign trail in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli on Saturday, similar to former...

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On Camera, BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia Helps Injured Policeman On Road

BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday helped an injured policeman while on his way from Bhopal airport to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's house, a party worker said.

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"Life Threatening" Flash Floods: Thousands In Sydney Ordered To Evacuate

Thousands of people in Sydney's outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate Sunday, as Australia's east coast was hit by record rainfall and widespread flooding.

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BJP Conspired Against Maharashtra Alliance: Congress On Cop's Letter

After former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging that Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was indulging in "malpractices" and had asked...

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Resort In Florida Partially Closed Over Covid Outbreak

Former president Donald Trump's Florida resort Mar-a-Lago has been partially closed after some members of staff tested positive for the coronavirus, US media reported Friday.

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China Has Adopted More Aggressive Approach To Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

Observing that China has demonstrated increased military competence and a willingness to take risks, a top Pentagon official said Beijing has adopted a more coercive and aggressive approach to the...

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"He Is Fine": Biden Stumbles Multiple Times As He Boards Air Force One

US President Joe Biden on Friday lost his footing and tripped multiple times while walking up the steps to Air Force One.

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Arrested Cop Made To Walk Near Antilia In Scene Reconstruction: Sources

Arrested Mumbai police officer Sachin Vaze was brought to Antilia, the house of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, as part of the investigation in the case of a car full of explosives found near the...

China Has Adopted More Aggressive Approach To Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

Observing that China has demonstrated increased military competence and a willingness to take risks, a top Pentagon official said Beijing has adopted a more coercive and aggressive approach to the...

"Very Good, Very Quick": UK PM Receives First Dose Of AstraZeneca Vaccine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday received a first dose of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, at the London hospital where he fought for his life almost a year ago, assuring the public the jab...

BJP Leader Himanta Sarma's Show Of Strength In Assam Ahead Of State Polls

BJP leader who is credited with spearheading the party's expansion in the northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, filed his nomination from Assam's Jalukbari on Friday - a constituency he has represented and...

Big B On Receiving Award From Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan

"Modern technology be praised," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan

Arrested Cop Made To Walk Near Antilia In Scene Reconstruction: Sources

Arrested Mumbai police officer Sachin Vaze was brought to Antilia, the house of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, as part of the investigation in the case of a car full of explosives found near the...

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"Very Good, Very Quick": UK PM Receives First Dose Of AstraZeneca Vaccine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday received a first dose of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, at the London hospital where he fought for his life almost a year ago, assuring the public the jab...

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BJP Leader Himanta Sarma's Show Of Strength In Assam Ahead Of State Polls

BJP leader who is credited with spearheading the party's expansion in the northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, filed his nomination from Assam's Jalukbari on Friday - a constituency he has represented and...

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Big B On Receiving Award From Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan

"Modern technology be praised," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan

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First Ever Night Flight Takes Off From Srinagar For Delhi

The first ever night flight took off for Delhi from the Srinagar international Airport on Friday, officials said.

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We Have To Speak Out, Have To Act: Biden Condemns Anti-Asian Violence

US President Joe Biden on Friday denounced the scourge of violence against Asian-Americans, telling a community plunged into grief after this week's Atlanta murders that the nation must not be...

We Have To Speak Out, Have To Act: Biden Condemns Anti-Asian Violence

US President Joe Biden on Friday denounced the scourge of violence against Asian-Americans, telling a community plunged into grief after this week's Atlanta murders that the nation must not be...

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Icelandic Volcano Erupts, Lights Up Night Sky Near Capital Reykjavik

A volcano erupted just 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, a red cloud lighting up the night sky as a no-fly zone was established in the area.

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Saudi Bars Men From Marrying Women From Pak, 3 Other Nations: Report

Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, Pak newspaper Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media.

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We Have To Speak Out, Have To Act: Biden Condemns Anti-Asian Violence

US President Joe Biden on Friday denounced the scourge of violence against Asian-Americans, telling a community plunged into grief after this week's Atlanta murders that the nation must not be...

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Icelandic Volcano Erupts, Lights Up Night Sky Near Capital Reykjavik

A volcano erupted just 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, a red cloud lighting up the night sky as a no-fly zone was established in the area.

Saudi Bars Men From Marrying Women From Pak, 3 Other Nations: Report

Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, Pak newspaper Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media.

Registrations Through The Roof: Signal After Global WhatsApp Outage

As all Facebook services suffered a brief outage around the world, WhatsApp's rival Signal jumped in to "welcome everyone".

Saudi Bars Men From Marrying Women From Pak, 3 Other Nations: Report

Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, Pak newspaper Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media.

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Registrations Through The Roof: Signal After Global WhatsApp Outage

As all Facebook services suffered a brief outage around the world, WhatsApp's rival Signal jumped in to "welcome everyone".

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Andhra Man Who Sold Vegetables To Head Civic Body, Thanks Jagan Reddy

After sweeping the municipalities and municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh, the YSR Congress Party, in a heartwarming gesture, made a vegetable seller as the Chairperson of a municipality in the...

2 Arrested As Clip Shows One Of Them Spitting On Rotis At Hotel: Cops

Two men have been arrested after a video surfaced on social media purportedly showing one of them kneading the dough at a local hotel in west Delhi and the other spitting on the ''roti'' (flatbread)...

"Be Kind To Yourself": Shibani Dandekar Shatters Gram Hype With Gym Pic

"This was me in between each set and each exercise the other day in the gym!" wrote Shibani Dandekar

2 Arrested As Clip Shows One Of Them Spitting On Rotis At Hotel: Cops

Two men have been arrested after a video surfaced on social media purportedly showing one of them kneading the dough at a local hotel in west Delhi and the other spitting on the ''roti'' (flatbread)...

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"Be Kind To Yourself": Shibani Dandekar Shatters Gram Hype With Gym Pic

"This was me in between each set and each exercise the other day in the gym!" wrote Shibani Dandekar

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4th T20I: Kohli Hails "Special" Suryakumar After Series-Levelling Win

India vs England: Virat Kohli hailed Suryakumar Yadav's knock of 57 runs off just 31 balls and said the team was stunned to see Suryakumar play so well in his debut innings.

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European Countries To Resume AstraZeneca Vaccines After "Safe" Verdict

Leading EU countries said Thursday they would resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after the European medical regulator said the jab is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot risk...

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"I Am Not A Virus": Asian-American Lawmakers Protest Racist Abuse

Asian-American lawmakers on Thursday described harrowing discrimination -- including a congresswoman's personal experience in historic abuse by the government -- as they testified about the national...

Ban On Use Of Social Media "Illegal": Air India Pilots Write To Chairman

Air India-Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) on Thursday wrote to the Air India chairman, stating that the prohibition on the use of social media and policy introduced by the airline in...

"Surgical Strike": Mamata Banerjee To Arvind Kejriwal Over Centre's Bill

Terming a Bill brought by the centre to give overarching powers to Lieutenant Governor a "surgical strike" on India's federal structure, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to her...

Top US, Chinese Diplomats Clash At First Meet In Biden Era

US and Chinese diplomats clashed Thursday in their first face-to-face talks since President Joe Biden took office, with the world's top two powers each digging in on a laundry list of issues on which...

When Should We Cut Off Rule-Breaking World Leaders? Twitter Asks Users

Twitter Inc said on Thursday it will seek public input on when and how it should ban world leaders, saying it was reviewing policy and considering whether the leaders should be held to the same rules...

European Countries To Resume AstraZeneca Vaccines After "Safe" Verdict

Leading EU countries said Thursday they would resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after the European medical regulator said the jab is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot...

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"I Am Not A Virus": Asian-American Lawmakers Protest Racist Abuse

Asian-American lawmakers on Thursday described harrowing discrimination -- including a congresswoman's personal experience in historic abuse by the government -- as they testified about the national...

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"Surgical Strike": Mamata Banerjee To Arvind Kejriwal Over Centre's Bill

Terming a Bill brought by the centre to give overarching powers to Lieutenant Governor a "surgical strike" on India's federal structure, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to her...

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Ban On Use Of Social Media "Illegal": Air India Pilots Write To Chairman

Air India-Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) on Thursday wrote to the Air India chairman, stating that the prohibition on the use of social media and policy introduced by the airline in...

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Top US, Chinese Diplomats Clash At First Meet In Biden Era

US and Chinese diplomats clashed Thursday in their first face-to-face talks since President Joe Biden took office, with the world's top two powers each digging in on a laundry list of issues on which...

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Success For NASA In Giant Rocket Test As It Prepares Return To Moon

NASA successfully carried out a key static test of its troubled Space Launch System rocket on Thursday, a win for the agency as it prepares to return to the Moon.

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13 Dead In Ambush On Mexico Police Convoy: Officials

An attack by a criminal gang on a police convoy in central Mexico left at least 13 people dead on Thursday, the authorities said.

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Motorola Edge+ Gets Its Android 11 Update on Verizon Network

Motorola and Verizon Wireless are rolling out the Android 11 update for Motorola Edge+. It also receives the February 2021 Android security patch. The update has only rolled out in the US while other...

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European Countries To Resume AstraZeneca Vaccines After "Safe" Verdict

Leading EU countries said Thursday they would resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after the European medical regulator said the jab is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot...

Tamil Nadu Polls: Khushbu Sundar Declares Assets Worth Rs 22.55 Crore

Actor-turned politician Khushbu Sundar, the BJP candidate from Thousand Lights constituency in the city, on Thursday filed her nomination for the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly polls, declaring assets...

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Pokemon Go to Host Holi In-Game Event in India on March 28: All Details

Game maker Niantic took to its official blog to announce a new event for Holi. During the event, Pokémon representing the different colours of the festival, such as Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Jigglypuff,...

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

As Biden Says "Killer" Putin Will "Pay A Price", Russia Recalls Envoy

Russia called its US ambassador back to Moscow for consultations on Wednesday after Joe Biden described Vladimir Putin as a "killer" who would "pay a price" for election meddling, prompting the first...

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"Committed To CAA": Himanta Sarma Breaks BJP Silence On Controversial Law

Assam Cabinet Minister and BJP's key strategist for northeast Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the party remains committed to the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam even though it is not at the...

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Inside The Fabulous Maldives Holiday Of Maheep Kapoor, Seema Khan

"Holidays like these," wrote Seema Khan

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Samsung Galaxy M12 to Go on First Sale in India Today

Samsung Galaxy M12 will go on sale via Amazon India and Samsung.com. Launch offers include a Rs. 1,000 cashback on ICICI Bank credit card and EMI transactions. The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) IST.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max First Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max was launched alongside the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro and will go on sale in India for the first time today, March 18, at 12pm (noon).

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As Biden Says "Killer" Putin Will "Pay A Price", Russia Recalls Envoy

Russia called its US ambassador back to Moscow for consultations on Wednesday after Joe Biden described Vladimir Putin as a "killer" who would "pay a price" for election meddling, prompting the first...

"Committed To CAA": Himanta Sarma Breaks BJP Silence On Controversial Law

Assam Cabinet Minister and BJP's key strategist for northeast Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the party remains committed to the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam even though it is not at the...

Cadbury India Accused Of Corruption, Fraud. CBI Files Case

Cadbury India Private Limited (now known as Mondelez Foods Private Limited) has been accused of corruption by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which has filed a case against the company.

Man Carrying Weapon Arrested Outside Kamala Harris' Residence: Report

Washington DC police on Wednesday (local time) arrested a Texas man outside Vice President Kamala Harris' official residence, the US Naval Observatory, with a rifle and ammunition recovered from his...

AAP, BJP Trade Barbs Over Delhi's "Most Polluted Capital" Tag

A day after Delhi was declared as the most polluted capital city in the world, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and opposition BJP on Wednesday indulged in a blame game over the issue of pollution in the...

Rahul Gandhi Disrespected People's Mandate: Minister On 'Gaddafi' Remark

Lambasting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for comparing the National Democratic Alliance led government in India to Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, Union Minister Pralhad...

Over 150% Rise In Covid Cases In 70 Districts From March 1-15: Centre

A total of 70 districts in 16 states have registered more than 150 per cent increase in active COVID-19 cases from March 1-15, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

"Committed To CAA": Himanta Sarma Breaks BJP Silence On Controversial Law

Assam Cabinet Minister and BJP's key strategist for northeast Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the party remains committed to the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam even though it is not at the...

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As Biden Says "Killer" Putin Will "Pay A Price", Russia Recalls Envoy

Russia called its US ambassador back to Moscow for consultations on Wednesday after Joe Biden described Vladimir Putin as a "killer" who would "pay a price" for election meddling, prompting the first...

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Man Carrying Weapon Arrested Outside Kamala Harris' Residence: Report

Washington DC police on Wednesday (local time) arrested a Texas man outside Vice President Kamala Harris' official residence, the US Naval Observatory, with a rifle and ammunition recovered from his...

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AAP, BJP Trade Barbs Over Delhi's "Most Polluted Capital" Tag

A day after Delhi was declared as the most polluted capital city in the world, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and opposition BJP on Wednesday indulged in a blame game over the issue of pollution in the...

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Rahul Gandhi Disrespected People's Mandate: Minister On 'Gaddafi' Remark

Lambasting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for comparing the National Democratic Alliance led government in India to Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, Union Minister Pralhad...

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British PM Says He Will Have AstraZeneca Vaccine, Dismisses Safety Fears

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he will take the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca after a number of European countries halted their rollout of the jab over safety fears.

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Over 150% Rise In Covid Cases In 70 Districts From March 1-15: Centre

A total of 70 districts in 16 states have registered more than 150 per cent increase in active COVID-19 cases from March 1-15, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Iran's Final Report On Downed Ukrainian Jet Absolves Armed Forces

Iran on Wednesday released its final report on the Ukrainian passenger jet it shot down last year killing 176 people, devoting two paragraphs to causes and absolving the armed forces.

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Countries Should Keep Using AstraZeneca Vaccine: WHO Experts

World Health Organization experts on Wednesday recommended countries continue to use the AstraZeneca vaccine, but said they were looking into the jab's safety after a slew of countries suspended its...

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Road Safety World Series: All-Round India Legends Storm Into Final

Sachin Tendulkar's 65 and Yuvraj Singh's 49 not out helped India Legends beat West Indies Legends by 12 runs and make the final of Road Safety World Series.

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Ashok Gehlot Will Resign If Phone Tapping Claims Proven Right: Minister

The Rajasthan government informed the state assembly on Wednesday that it did not tap phones of any legislator during last year's political crisis.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Indian-American Businesswoman Attends Round Table With Kamala Harris

An Indian-American businesswoman, who imports goods and supports widowed women in India, has participated in a round table with Kamala Harris and asked the US Vice President to back a global plastic...

Navya Naveli Shares Pic From Shweta Bachchan's Birthday Party Of 4

Navya shared a family moment, featuring herself, her brother Agastya, mom Shweta and dad Nikhil Nanda, from what appears to be Shweta Bachchan's birthday celebrations in New York.

"Happy To Report I Am Back Home, Continuing Recovery," Says Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods said Tuesday he has left hospital and is recovering at home after being seriously injured in a car crash in Los Angeles last month.

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Indian-American Businesswoman Attends Round Table With Kamala Harris

An Indian-American businesswoman, who imports goods and supports widowed women in India, has participated in a round table with Kamala Harris and asked the US Vice President to back a global plastic...

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Putin Likely Directed Efforts To Swing 2020 US Election To Trump: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely directed efforts to try to swing the 2020 US presidential election to Donald Trump, according to an American intelligence report released on Tuesday that...

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6 Asian Women Among 8 Shot Dead At Three US Spas, Suspect Arrested

Eight people, including at least six Asian women, were shot dead at three day spas in the Atlanta, Georgia area on Tuesday, police said, and man suspected of carrying out all of the attacks has been...

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Set to Go on Sale in India Today for the First Time

Redmi Note 10 Pro is set to go on sale in India for the first time today. The Redmi phone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G and includes up to 8GB of RAM.

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Putin Likely Directed Efforts To Swing 2020 US Election To Trump: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely directed efforts to try to swing the 2020 US presidential election to Donald Trump, according to an American intelligence report released on Tuesday that...

In Congress's Puducherry List, V Narayanasamy's Name Missing

Former Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy will not contest the 2021 assembly elections in the Union Territory, said Dinesh Gundu Rao, All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-incharge of...

6 Asian Women Among 8 Shot Dead At Three US Spas, Suspect Arrested

Eight people, including at least six Asian women, were shot dead at three day spas in the Atlanta, Georgia area on Tuesday, police said, and man suspected of carrying out all of the attacks has been...

French PM Vows To "Quickly" Get AstraZeneca Shot Amid Concerns

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Wednesday vowed he would be vaccinated "very quickly" with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to give the public confidence in the jab if it is ruled as safe by the...

5 Dead After Falling Into Septic Tank In UP's Agra

Three minor brothers and two others drowned in a septic tank in Agra's Fatehabad area on Tuesday, according to police.

Water On Mars Buried Beneath Surface, Says Study

Billions of years ago, Mars was home to lakes and oceans -- but where all the water went to transform the planet into the desolate rock we know today has been something of a mystery.

In Congress's Puducherry List, V Narayanaswamy's Name Missing

The Congress party on Tuesday released a list of 14 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Puducherry.

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French PM Vows To "Quickly" Get AstraZeneca Shot Amid Concerns

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Wednesday vowed he would be vaccinated "very quickly" with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to give the public confidence in the jab if it is ruled as safe by the...

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Russia, Iran Targeted 2020 US Election: Report

Russia and Iran targeted election infrastructure during the 2020 US vote but did not compromise any of the results, the departments of Homeland Security and Justice said Tuesday.

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6 Asian Women Among 8 Shot Dead At Three US Spas, Suspect Arrested

Eight people were killed in shootings at three different spas in the US state of Georgia Tuesday and a 21-year-old male suspect was in custody, police and local media reported, though it was unclear...

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5 Dead After Falling Into Septic Tank In UP's Agra

Three minor brothers and two others drowned in a septic tank in Agra's Fatehabad area on Tuesday, according to police.

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Water On Mars Buried Beneath Surface, Says Study

Billions of years ago, Mars was home to lakes and oceans -- but where all the water went to transform the planet into the desolate rock we know today has been something of a mystery.

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Trump Encourages Supporters To End Vaccine Resistance, Says, "Its Safe"

Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday encouraged his Republican supporters -- one of the main groups resistant to Covid-19 vaccines -- to get their shots.

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Iran Enriching Uranium At Underground Plant: UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iran has started enriching uranium at its underground Natanz plant with a second type of advanced centrifuge, the IR-4, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in a report reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday, in a...

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Here's Why the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G Is a Promising Smartphone in the Mid-Range Segment

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Fifty-Eight Killed In "Barbarous" Attacks In Niger Near Mali Border

Fifty-eight people have been killed in "barbarous" attacks on a bus and nearby villages in Niger close to the country's border with Mali, the government said on Tuesday.

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Monday, March 15, 2021

"If You Wish To Sleep Well...": Kim Jong's Sister's Warning For Joe Biden

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister warned the United States against actions that could make it "lose sleep", state media reported Tuesday, as top Biden administration officials...

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Swiss Probe If Late Saudi King's $100 Million "Thank You" Gift Broke Law

A Swiss prosecutor is probing whether the late Saudi king broke any laws when he transferred $100 million to a fund controlled by fellow royal Juan Carlos I of Spain in 2008.

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"Technoking" Is Elon Musk's New Title, Tesla Says In Regulatory Filing

Electric carmaker Tesla has crowned its brash billionaire founder and CEO Elon Musk with a new title: Technoking.

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In Major Throwback, 26-Year-Old Sushmita Sen With Daughter Renee

While Renee simply shared the photo with the black heart icon, Sushmita had shared details about this memory in a previous post from last year

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Alia's "Rocking Birthday" Included Hanging Out With Neetu Kapoor. See Pic

"Some happy moments shared with some very happy special people," wrote Neetu Kapoor

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"If You Wish To Sleep Well...": Kim Jong Un's Sister's Warning For US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister warned the United States against actions that could make it "lose sleep", state media reported Tuesday, as top Biden administration officials began...

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Alia's "Rocking Birthday" Included Hanging Out With Neetu Kapoor. See Pic

"Some happy moments shared with some very happy special people," wrote Neetu Kapoor

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"If You Wish To Sleep Well...": Kim Jong Un's Sister's Warning For US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister warned the United States against actions that could make it "lose sleep", state media reported Tuesday, as top Biden administration officials...

Bitcoin Falls After Weekend Record High As India Reportedly Considers Ban

The cryptocurrency had hit a record high of $61,781.83 on Saturday after U.S. President Joe Biden signed off on his $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus and ordered an acceleration in vaccinations

Trump Shouldn't Need "Invitation" To Promote Vaccines: White House

The White House on Monday suggested former president Donald Trump shouldn't be waiting for an "engraved invitation" to join the public campaign encouraging Americans to take Covid-19 vaccines.

"Technoking" Is Elon Musk's New Title, Tesla Says In Regulatory Filing

Electric carmaker Tesla has crowned its brash billionaire founder and CEO Elon Musk with a new title: Technoking.

Alia's "Rocking Birthday" Included Hanging Out With Neetu Kapoor. See Pic

"Some happy moments shared with some very happy special people," wrote Neetu Kapoor

Bitcoin Falls After Weekend Record High As India Reportedly Considers Ban

The cryptocurrency had hit a record high of $61,781.83 on Saturday after U.S. President Joe Biden signed off on his $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus and ordered an acceleration in vaccinations

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Trump Shouldn't Need "Invitation" To Promote Vaccines: White House

The White House on Monday suggested former president Donald Trump shouldn't be waiting for an "engraved invitation" to join the public campaign encouraging Americans to take Covid-19 vaccines.

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Three Dead, One Injured As Car Rams Into Tree In UP: Police

Three people lost their lives, while another got seriously injured, when the car in which they were travelling rammed into a tree near Kumbhipur village under Khaga Police Station area on Monday,...

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Boris Johnson To Visit India At End Of April As Part Of Policy "Tilt"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India at the end of April in what will be his first major international trip after Britain's exit from the European Union as part of efforts to boost UK...

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Redmi Note 10 to Go on First Sale Today at Noon via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi Note 10 will go on sale for the first time in India today, March 16, at 12pm (noon). The phone starts at Rs. 11,999 and goes up to Rs. 13,999.

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Boris Johnson To Visit India At End Of April As Part Of Policy "Tilt"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India at the end of April in what will be his first major international trip after Britain's exit from the European Union as part of efforts to boost...

Boris Johnson To Visit India At End Of April As Part Of Policy "Tilt"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India at the end of April in what will be his first major international trip after Britain's exit from the European Union as part of efforts to boost...

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Accidentally Listed Before Official Launch

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A52 5G alongside its 4G variant at an upcoming Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event but the smartphone has leaked yet again. Only this time, its retail price has...

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Dutch Report 10 Possible Clot Cases After AstraZeneca Vaccine: Watchdog

Ten cases of blot clots potentially linked to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine have been reported in the Netherlands, the Dutch drugs watchdog said Monday after the government halted use of the jab.

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Watch the Final Trailer for Justice League Snyder Cut

With Justice League Snyder Cut out this week (release date is March 18), Warner Bros. and HBO Max have unveiled a new (and final) trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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One Dead, 10 Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water In Kolkata

One person has died and 10 others have fallen ill after drinking contaminated water in Kolkata's Bhowanipore area, a senior civic official said on Monday.

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Blog: From Porn Addiction To Vaping, What Bombay Begums Didn't Show

We are a society that seldom has the pulse of its children. Those who are outraging over the portrayal of a 13-year-old girl in Bombay Begums pretend they see no evil and yet, ironically, talk ...

Kia Debuts New Design Philosophy On The EV6

The EV6 was designed under the brand's new design philosophy 'Opposites United', which takes inspiration from the contrasts found in nature and humanity.

Pakistani Couple Faces Backlash For Using Sedated Lion Cub In Wedding Shoot

Animal rights organisations have raised concerns after videos of a Pakistani couple using a sedated lion cub as a prop during their wedding emerged online.

Man Attempts To Open Kamal Haasan's Car After Poll Meeting In Tamil Nadu

Kamal Haasan, veteran Tamil movie actor and founder of the fledgeling Makkal Needhi Maiam, faced a brief security scare on Sunday after a man allegedly attempted to open window of his car in...

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"This Has Happened Before": Sehwag Compares Kishan's Journey To Dhoni

India vs England: Ishan Kishan, on debut, smashed 56 off just 32 deliveries to set up India's win in the 2nd T20I against England in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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Kia Debuts New Design Philosophy On The EV6

The EV6 was designed under the brand's new design philosophy 'Opposites United', which takes inspiration from the contrasts found in nature and humanity.

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Maharashtra Records 16,620 Covid Cases, Highest Single-Day Rise This Year

Maharashtra recorded this year's highest one-day spike of 16,620 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, which pushed its overall caseload to 23,14,413, while 50 deaths pushed the toll to 52,861, the health...

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Maharashtra Records 16,620 Covid Cases, Highest Single-Day Rise This Year

Maharashtra recorded this year's highest one-day spike of 16,620 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, which pushed its overall caseload to 23,14,413, while 50 deaths pushed the toll to 52,861, the health...

Maharashtra Records 16,620 Covid Cases, Highest Single-Day Rise

Maharashtra recorded this year's highest one-day spike of 16,620 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, which pushed its overall caseload to 23,14,413, while 50 deaths pushed the toll to 52,861, the health...

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Grammys 2021: Chick Corea, John Prine Win Posthumous Awards

Grammys 2021: Other artists who earned posthumous nominations included rappers Pop Smoke and Nipsey Hussle and folk icon Leonard Cohen

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2-Day Bank Strike: Services To Be Hit As 10 Lakh Employees Join Protest

The United Forum of Bank Union (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions, has called for a two-day nationwide strike on March 15 and 16 against the privatisation of Public Sector Banks and...

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2nd T20I: Kohli Says "Special Chat" With De Villiers Helped Him Find Form

India vs England: Virat Kohli revealed how a "special chat" with his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers helped him find his form back in the 2nd T20I against England.

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US, India, Japan And Australia Summit "Went Very Well": Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday the virtual summit he held last week with the leaders of India, Japan and Australia went very well.

2-Day Bank Strike: Services To Be Hit As 10 Lakh Employees Join Protest

The United Forum of Bank Union (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions, has called for a two-day nationwide strike on March 15 and 16 against the privatisation of Public Sector Banks and...

Barring Assam, BJP Will Lose Polls In All States: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday claimed that barring Assam, the BJP will face defeat in four other poll-bound states and the election trend in the five states will give a new direction to the...

Grammys 2021: Chick Corea, John Prine Win Posthumous Awards

Grammys 2021: Other artists who earned posthumous nominations included rappers Pop Smoke and Nipsey Hussle and folk icon Leonard Cohen

US, India, Japan And Australia Summit "Went Very Well": Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday the virtual summit he held last week with the leaders of India, Japan and Australia went very well.

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2-Day Bank Strike: Services To Be Hit As 10 Lakh Employees Join Protest

The United Forum of Bank Union (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions, has called for a two-day nationwide strike on March 15 and 16 against the privatisation of Public Sector Banks and...

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Barring Assam, BJP Will Lose Polls In All States: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday claimed that barring Assam, the BJP will face defeat in four other poll-bound states and the election trend in the five states will give a new direction to the...

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Grammys 2021: Megan Thee Stallion Wins Two Awards

Grammys 2021: All you need to know about music's biggest night

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Grammys 2021: Megan Thee Stallion Wins Two Awards

Grammys 2021: All you need to know about music's biggest night

Grammys 2021: Megan Thee Stallion Wins Two Awards

Grammys 2021: All you need to know about music's biggest night

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Netherlands Suspends Use Of AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine

Dutch health officials said they had suspended the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine on Sunday for two weeks after "possible side effects" were reported in Denmark and Norway.

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Saturday, March 13, 2021

Aviation Ministry Opens Bid For 392 Air Routes Under UDAN 4.1 Scheme

The Union Civil Aviation Ministry (MoCA) has proposed 392 new routes under its flagship scheme UDAN 4.1 bidding process on the commencement of the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav".

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Mumbai Cop Arrested Over Alleged Role In Ambani Security Scare Case

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has arrested Maharashtra Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze for his alleged role in placing an explosives-laden vehicle near the residence of Reliance...

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"Shame On You": Protests In London After Cop Charged With Woman's Murder

Police in London clashed with mourners and protesters on Saturday after more than a thousand people gathered to mark the killing of a 33-year-old woman, hours after the police officer charged with her...

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Days After Leg Injury, Mamata Banerjee To Hold Roadshow In Wheelchair

Four days after Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured while campaigning in Nandigram, the 66-year-old Trinamool Congress chief will make her first public appearance this afternoon. She...

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Asus ZenFone 8 Series Specifications Surface Online, Snapdragon 888 SoC Tipped

Asus ZenFone 8 may carry model number ZS590KS and codename SAKE. It is tipped to feature a small 5.9-inch full-HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is listed to powered by the...

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Cool Gadgets to Buy Under Rs. 500

There are a bunch of cool budgeted gadgets that are up for grabs on Amazon and Flipkart in India. We've listed a bunch of them that are priced just under Rs. 500. This includes wireless mouse, a...

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How To Recharge Mobile Through Amazon App Through UPI

Amazon allows users to recharge plans and services from all leading telecom operating in the country. Airtel, BSNL, Jio, MTNL, and Vi (Vodafone Idea) subscribers can recharge their mobile numbers via...

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Days After Leg Injury, Mamata Banerjee To Lead Roadshow On Wheelchair

Four days after Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured while campaigning in Nandigram, the 66-year-old Trinamool Congress chief will make her first public appearance this afternoon. She...

Mumbai Cop Arrested Over Alleged Role In Ambani Security Scare Case

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has arrested Maharashtra Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze for his alleged role in placing an explosives-laden vehicle near the residence of Reliance...

Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K's Shopian, Anti-Terror Ops On

A terrorist was eliminated in an encounter with security forces in the Rawalpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian today, the police said.

Days After Leg Injury, Mamata Banerjee To Lead Roadshow On Wheelchair

Four days after alleged attack in Nandigram following which she was hospitalised, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will visit the district today and address a huge rally there.

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Mumbai Cop Arrested Over Alleged Role In Ambani Security Scare Case

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has arrested Maharashtra Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze for his alleged role in placing an explosives-laden vehicle near the residence of Reliance...

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Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K's Shopian, Anti-Terror Ops On

A terrorist was eliminated in an encounter with security forces in the Rawalpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian today, the police said.

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American Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler Dies At 66

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday at age 66, his wife said.

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"Working Through Some Things": Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Deny Split

Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez said Saturday they were "working through some things", but called reports they had broken up "inaccurate".

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"Shame On You": Protests In London After Cop Charged With Woman's Murder

Police in London clashed with mourners and protesters on Saturday after more than a thousand people gathered to mark the killing of a 33-year-old woman, hours after the police officer charged with...

American Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler Dies At 66

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday at age 66, his wife said.

"Shame On You": Protests In London After Cop Charged With Woman's Murder

Police in London clashed with mourners and protesters on Saturday after more than a thousand people gathered to mark the killing of a 33-year-old woman, hours after the police officer charged with...

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American Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler Dies At 66

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday at age 66, his wife said.

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"Working Through Some Things": Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Deny Split

Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez said Saturday they were "working through some things", but called reports they had broken up "inaccurate".

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US Asks Russia To End "Persecution" After 200 Opposition Members Arrested

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday called for an end to "persecution of independent voices" after around 200 opposition politicians and municipal deputies in Russia were arrested.

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"Working Through Some Things": Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Deny Split

Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez said Saturday they were "working through some things", but called reports they had broken up "inaccurate".

Assam Will "Slip Out Of" BJP's Hands, Says Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

Attacking the BJP government led by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Assam, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress' senior observer for state assembly polls Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that...

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Friday, March 12, 2021

Man With MBBS Degree Arrested For Making Another Person Write His Exam

A 35-year-old man who obtained his MBBS degree from Tajikistan was arrested for allegedly making another person sit for an examination that would have made him eligible to practise in India, police...

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Priyanka Chopra Is Oprah Winfrey's Next Guest. Details Here

"You and Nick hope to have a family one day?" Oprah Winfrey is seen asking the actress in the promo

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US To Reconsider Objections To H-1B Visas During Donald Trump Regime

The Biden administration on Friday said it is willing to reconsider the objections or adverse decisions to foreign workers on visas like H-1B due to the three policy memos by the previous Trump...

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"Protect Community At All Costs": How Asian-Americans Are Fighting Hate

As the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged America, Esther Lim grew more worried by the day for her parents' welfare and her own -- not just for their health, but their safety in the face of rising attacks...

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"End Oppression": G7 Nations To China On New Hong Kong Move

Group of Seven powers on Friday demanded that China honor commitments in Hong Kong and end "oppression" against democratic activists after Beijing forced sweeping changes of the city's election...

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US To Reconsider Objections To H-1B Visas During Donald Trump Regime

The Biden administration on Friday said it is willing to reconsider the objections or adverse decisions to foreign workers on visas like H-1B due to the three policy memos by the previous Trump...

US To Reconsider Objections To H-1B Visas During Donald Trump Regime

The Biden administration on Friday said it is willing to reconsider the objections or adverse decisions to foreign workers on visas like H-1B due to the three policy memos by the previous Trump...

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Andhra Chief Minister Seeks Bharat Ratna For Designer Of Indian Flag

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday urged the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna upon Pingali Venkaiah who designed the National Flag, posthumously.

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"Protect Community At All Costs": How Asian-Americans Are Fighting Hate

As the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged America, Esther Lim grew more worried by the day for her parents' welfare and her own -- not just for their health, but their safety in the face of rising attacks...

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Poll Body Says Mamata Banerjee Injury Report Not Comprehensive: Sources

The West Bengal chief secretary on Friday submitted a report to the Election Commission on the injuries of Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader, Mamata Banerjee, but the election panel has...

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Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Break Off Engagement: Report

Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez have called off their engagement, US media reported on Friday.

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Home Ministry Asks Border States In Northeast To Deport Myanmar Refugees

With several Myanmar police officers and civilians entering India through the north-east borders since February's military coup, the Home Ministry on Friday cautioned the states that share border...

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Achieves Closest Sun Flyby Ever on December 24

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to perform its closest flyby of the sun on December 24, 2024, at 6:53 a.m. EST. The spacecraft, which ...