Actor and film producer Russell Crowe has been roped in to star in Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’. According to Deadline, the 56-year-old star is joining Chris Hemsworth, who is reprising his role as the God of Thunder; Natalie Portman; and Christian Bale, who will be playing the villain. The ‘Gladiator’ star’s role is […]
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Japanese health minister apologises for staff breaking Covid-19 protocols
Japan’s health minister apologised today after media reported ministry employees had gathered at a restaurant late at night in Tokyo in violation of the government’s Covid-19 contagion protocols. Norihisa Tamura confirmed that 23 ministry employees ate dinner together on March 24 and that he would investigate the matter quickly, Kyodo […]
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AI joins the fight against antibiotic resistance
Artificial intelligence is being used to help diagnose antibiotic resistance. Responsible for 700,000 deaths in 2020, drug-resistant disease is a priority health issue for the World Health Organisation. In light of this, researchers and engineers in France have developed Antibiogo, an application that helps diagnose antibiotic resistance. It’s expected to […]
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Myanmar crackdown death toll passes 500
More than 500 people have been killed in the Myanmar junta’s brutal crackdown on protests against its coup to oust civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a local monitoring group said today. The grim toll was passed as world powers ramped up their condemnation of the military’s ruthless campaign against […]
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Hotel Taj in Rishikesh closed for 3 days after 76 people found Covid-19 positive
The Tehri Garhwal administration has closed a five-star hotel for three days after 76 COVID-19 cases were reported from there. “Hotel Taj in Rishikesh has been closed for three days by the district administration, after 76 people were found to be COVID-19 positive there. The hotel was sanitised and has been closed […]
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ICC rules on appeal by Congolese ‘Terminator’ warlord
The International Criminal Court will decide Tuesday on an appeal by a Congolese warlord dubbed the “Terminator”, who received the tribunal’s longest-ever war crimes sentence. Rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda was convicted by the Hague-based ICC in 2019 over a reign of terror in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the […]
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S Jaishankar to attend Heart of Asia conference in Tajikistan today
During his three-day visit to Tajikistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the ninth Ministerial Conference of Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) on Afghanistan in Dushanbe on Tuesday. Jaishankar will attend the conference at the joint invitation of his counterparts from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. He is expected to meet leaders of other participating countries on the sidelines, […]
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Jharkhand BJP seeks FIR against Cong MLA over breach of Covid-19 norms on Holi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an FIR against Jharkhand’s Barkagaon MLA Amba Prasad for violating COVID-19 guidelines on Holi put forth by the state. “The state government itself had put a ban on celebrating Holi publically due to surge in COVID-19 cases. But when a Congress MLA, who is in the coalition […]
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BJP MLA attack case: Farmers end protest in Malout after Punjab police assures evidence-based probe
A farmers protest — going on against the registeration of an FIR against some farmers who had attacked BJP MLA Arun Narang in Malout — concluded on Monday after the police assured them of a proper probe. A Punjab Police official said, “No innocent person will be punished and evidence-based investigation will be done.” […]
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Osaka advances while Barty ousts Azarenka at Miami Open
Reigning US and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the Miami Open quarter-finals yesterday, stretching her win streak to 23 matches by defeating Belgian 16th seed Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3. The second-ranked Japanese star will next face the winner of a later match between US 29th seed Jessica Pegula […]
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India urges UNSC to introspect about cost of ‘actions and inactions’ in Syria
India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to assess the “costs of its actions and inactions” in Syria and said there is an urgent need to build consensus on the humanitarian situation and collectively work to ameliorate the sufferings of people in the middle eastern country. Speaking in the UNSC Meeting on Syria (humanitarian issues) […]
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Airport security staff recover chinkara horns from passenger in Indore
Airport security staff recovered Chinkara horns from the possession of a passenger in Indore. “We received information from Aerodrome police station that a person was possessing a conjoint horn of Chinkara without its documentation. He went to Ujjain for making a documentary and was going to Mumbai,” said AK Srivastava, SDO, forest department. “He […]
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Man kills wife in Ludhiana, flees with his child
A woman was killed allegedly by her husband in Ludhiana. “Neighbours said that the accused along with a few others were present in the house. After the incident, the accused fled away with his child. The search is on. Investigation is underway,” said SP Gurpreet Singh on Monday. As per the […]
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Here is your horoscope for 30 March 2021
Aries Appreciating the simpler things in your life comes more naturally today, and it’s a nice feeling, dear Aries. You’re radiating appealing, quiet magnetism. A sense of purpose and clarity are driving forces now. You might strengthen a bond with someone through practical support or help. People tend to value […]
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Italy coach Mancini calls for expanded Euro 2020 squads
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini says he would support the introduction of larger squad limits for the rescheduled European Championship due to the risk of players contracting Covid-19. The tournament is set to be staged across 12 different host cities from June 11 — July 11 after being moved back […]