Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the reopening of international travel and easing of border restrictions. Morrison said that the international border will reopen next month for states that have reached 80 per cent vaccination rates, starting with New South Wales, reported ABC News. Fully vaccinated Australians and permanent residents arriving in NSW […]
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EU postpones free trade agreement talks with Australia amid AUKUS row
The European Union has postponed for a month the 12th round of negotiations on a free trade agreement with Australia amid the diplomatic row over the US submarine contract with Australia under the recently-established AUKUS alliance. In mid-September, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia declared the formation of AUKUS as a platform for defence and security cooperation. The announcement came […]
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Haryana cop dies in encounter with criminals in Haridwar
A Haryana Police personnel died in an encounter with criminals in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on Thursday night. According to the Uttarakhand police, the Faridabad police had reached Haridwar around 10 pm yesterday while chasing four criminals in a robbery case. One of the criminals opened fire causing the death of the personnel. While three criminals were arrested, […]
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Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from today
The Maharashtra State Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has called an indefinite strike across the state starting Friday, listing out their various demands. The association said that their primary demand is academic fees should be waived off. Speaking to ANI, Dr Akshay Yadav, member of MARD, said, “Our primary demand […]
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Colombian Vice President arrives in New Delhi, to hold bilateral discussions
Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Marta Lucia Ramirez arrived in New Delhi today to hold bilateral discussions. “Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Marta Lucia Ramirez arrive in Delhi with an accompanying business delegation, for extensive engagements covering all aspects of bilateral relations. Special focus on science and technology, […]
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India hockey defender Birendra Lakra announces retirement
India hockey star Birendra Lakra on Thursday announced his retirement from the game. “Over the past few weeks, I have introspected about my journey in hockey. Nothing has given me more joy and pride than to represent my country and wear the India jersey. Now, the time has come for me to move on […]
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Indian Navy Sailing Championship 2021 to be conducted in Mumbai from Oct 1
The Indian Navy is set to conduct a sailing championship from October 1 to 5 where Yachtsmen and women from all three Commands of the Indian Navy viz., Western Naval Command, Eastern Naval Command and Southern Naval Command, will be honing and demonstrating their sailing and watermanship skills in Mumbai harbour. The event ‘Indian […]
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23 MBBS students test Covid-19 positive in Mumbai
Amidst ongoing preparation of reopening schools in the state, 23 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students of Mumbai’s KEM hospital found Covid-19 positive with mild symptoms on Thursday. Two students have been admitted to Seven Hills Hospital for treatment while the other students have been quarantined at their homes. Speaking […]
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Priyanka Gandhi to participate in screening committee meet in Lucknow today
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will participate in the meeting of the newly-formed screening committee in Lucknow in order to fix the strategy of the Congress party and finalise the names of the candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in 2022. “This is the first meeting of the committee […]
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Punjab Polls 2022: Arvind Kejriwal promises free, better health services if AAP wins
Ahead of Punjab Assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday promised free health services for all residents of the state if his party wins. Addressing a press conference in Ludhiana today, Kejriwal said, “I have come today to guarantee health services. Today, Punjab is […]
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WHO to decide on Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin emergency usage in October
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday informed that the final decision on Bharat Biotech’s submission on emergency use listing (EUL) for its Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine will be made in October 2021. The status of assessment for Covaxin is “ongoing” as of now, the WHO informed in a document citing […]
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders dismissal of police officers from service involved in serious crimes
Days after the Kanpur incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered the dismissal of police officers/personnel from service who are involved in very serious crimes. According to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), following the Kanpur incident, CM has ordered the dismissal from service of police officers/personnel who are involved in very serious crimes. […]
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Capt Amarinder Singh meets NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence on Thursday. Singh had on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the ongoing farmers’ agitation and urged him to resolve the crisis by immediately repealing the three farm laws. The […]
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UK fuel crisis Government’s petrol plan still won’t fix the problem
Petrol shortages have inspired chaos across the UK over the last week, with motorists crowded at stations struggling to get their much-needed fuel. The crisis has heaped pressure on the Government, which is already reeling from supply chain shortages caused by a “perfect storm” of Brexit and the pandemic. Ministers […]
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Turkey, Uzbekistan to resume flights to Kabul; India yet to decide on resumption of services
International Radar has reported one flight from Turkey and Uzbekistan will be landing in Kabul International Airport on Thursday. This comes even as the Indian government is yet to take a final decision on the resumption of flights to Kabul. It will be the first time Kabul is hosting commercial flights from the two countries after the Taliban takeover, reported The Khaama Press News Agency. […]