Relatives of scores of schoolchildren kidnapped by gunmen from an Islamic seminary over the weekend have appealed to the government to help free them, after the latest mass abduction to target a Nigerian school. Some 200 children were at the school in Tegina, central Niger state, when it was raided […]
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Air quality improved during lockdown in India, study shows
Research by scientists from the University of Southampton (UK) and the Central University of Jharkhand (India) and has shown the first COVID-19 lockdown in India led to an improvement in air quality and a reduction in land surface temperature in major urban areas across the country. The study found that travel and work restrictions […]
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G7 leaders intend to back Japan’s Tokyo Olympics efforts
The Group of Seven (G7), consisting of the world’s leading economies, is expected to pledge support to Japan’s efforts in organizing and carrying out upcoming summer Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo following the G7 summit next week, Kyodo reported on Wednesday citing sources familiar with the matter. A relevant statement will be released after the summit, scheduled for […]
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Sardar Ajit Singh, former AIR artist who performed with Beatles, passes away at 85
Sardar Ajit Singh, once among the All India Radio’s top grade artists, passed away on Tuesday in Dehradun at the age of 85. Sardar Ajit Singh was one of the select few who had the opportunity to perform with the Beatles when they toured Rishikesh and Dehradun in 1968. He remained with the group throughout their […]
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India at 3rd position globally with over 21 crore vaccinations so far: G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said that with over 21 crore of its people vaccinated against Covid, India ranks third globally in absolute number of Covid-19 doses administered till now among its citizens till date. Reddy said that many as 21,85,00,000 people have been vaccinated […]
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BJP’s Central leadership quells murmurs in Uttar Pradesh, backs Yogi Adityanath
Bharatiya Janata Party’s Central leadership has thrown its weight behind Yogi Adityanath, putting a stop to murmurs against the state government months ahead of the Assembly polls. Knowing that a divided house in Uttar Pradesh can cost the BJP dearly, the party’s Central leadership has assured leaders that they will be heard. However, […]
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Uttarakhand CM inaugurates 500-bed Covid-19 Care Centre at Haldwani
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Wednesday virtually inaugurated a 500-bed COVID-19 Care Centre built by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Haldwani. The Centre has been dedicated and named after late former Army chief Gen Bipin Chandra Joshi. According to DRDO, the Centre will become fully operational from tomorrow. The centre, […]
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JNU entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for students, assures VC Jagadesh Kumar
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for the students to write it, assured JNU Vice-Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday. He added that the decision to cancel the Class 12 Board exams in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was pragmatic and rational, and the University would adjust its academic calendar if […]
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Debut for national team at a dream event like Olympics will be a fairytale, says Manpreet
Young defender Manpreet Kaur, who has been training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru as part of the Women’s Senior Core Probable Group, is eyeing to make her debut for the senior national team at the upcoming prestigious Tokyo Olympics. She expressed that her debut for the senior […]
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LTI Syncordis recognized as Temenos Service Partner of the Year
LTI Syncordis, a global Temenos implementation partner and a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd. (BSE: 540005) (NSE: LTI) has been recognized as Service Partner of the Year by Temenos at this year’s virtual TCF Online 2021. Since its inception, LTI Syncordis has remained committed to the success of Temenos community and has […]
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Matthew Perry calls it quits with fiancee Molly Hurwitz
‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry has announced the decision to end his engagement with fiancee Molly Hurwitz, saying ‘sometimes things just don’t work out’. The 51-year-old star confirmed the news to People magazine that he and his literary manager fiancee Molly Hurwitz have decided to go their separate ways. “Sometimes things just don’t work out and this is […]
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This man bought Rs 4000 lunchboxes for kids, regrets falling into ‘eco-friendly marketing trap’
Imagine saving your money to buy a luxury product for yourself only to realise it’s not as useful as you thought it would be. Something similar happened to a man who bought two lunchboxes for his kids, costing USD 60 (INR 4,392) each, and later found out they weighed too heavy for […]
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DCGI waiver likely to bring foreign vaccines like Pfizer, Moderna a step closer
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has done away with specific trials of COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by other international regulatory bodies – a big move likely to clear the way for foreign vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna for the country’s urgent requirement. In a letter, DCGI Chief VG Somani letter […]
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PM Modi, President Kovind greet people of Telangana on State Formation Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his best wishes to the people of Telangana on the occasion of the State Formation Day. Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister appreciated the achievements of the people belonging to the state and wrote, “Best wishes to the people of Telangana on the state’s Formation Day. The state is blessed with […]
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Rakesh Tikait slams Centre for inflation, punishing people for raising voice against govt
In a fresh attack on the Central government over rising inflation, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday said that if someone raises its voice against the government, they are punished and compared the government North Korea. Taking to Twitter, the farmer leader said that speaking against ‘Raja’ makes you […]