The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday organised a Brass and Jazz band performance at the city walk mall in Srinagar to spread the message of unity and solidarity amongst the people, as part of the celebrations for upcoming 57th BSF Raising Day and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. “BSF not only defending the sacred borders but associating […]
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Lance Klusener to step down as Afghanistan coach after Dec 31
Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has said that he will be stepping down as Afghanistan cricket team head coach after December 31. Klusener’s contract runs upto December 31, and he has opted to not renew his contract. “Having spent two years with the team, I will take away some memorable moments with me,” […]
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UP: Kashi Vishwanath Temple to remain closed on Nov 30, Dec 1 for construction activities
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi will remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday to facilitate certain construction activities in the temple premises. “Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi will remain closed for public on November 30 and December 1 to facilitate certain construction activities in the temple premises. The temple remained closed between 6 […]
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Assam CM urges USISPF to bring American investment, assures support
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) to attract American investments in Assam and assured them of full support from the state government in this regard. Biswa on Monday met a team of the USISPF led by its President Mukesh Aghi. The […]
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Winter session: Bill on regulation of reproductive technology to be tabled in LS today
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is scheduled to table the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the second day of the ongoing winter session of parliament. The Bill seeks regulation and supervision of the assisted reproductive technology clinics and the assisted reproductive technology banks, prevention of misuse, safe […]
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Cold War between Congress, TMC raises questions about Opposition unity
The Cold War between the Congress and the TMC has raised questions about Opposition unity. The cold war is visible during the winter session of Parliament. As the TMC is heading for pan-India expansion, the two parties are avoiding an open confrontation, but the rift between the two is seen […]
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5 Steps to Stop outbreak of new Covid-19 variant Omicron in India
The latest variant of Covid-19 emerging from South Africa, named Omicron by the World Health Organisation, was first reported on November 9, 2021. Within 20 days, it has spread to more than 12 countries. Its high infectivity and multiple mutations have alarmed the whole world and every country is now […]
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India ready to help African countries affected by Omicron: MEA
The government Monday said it stands ready to support the countries affected in Africa in dealing with the Omicron variant of Covid-19, including supplies of made-in-India vaccines. This came a day after it issued revised guidelines for international travellers arriving from Europe, including the UK, and 11 other “at risk” countries, mandating testing […]
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami chairs high-level meeting on ‘Omicron’ Covid variant
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday chaired a high-level meeting on the new COVID-19 variant, ‘Omicron’ in Dehradun. “We had a meeting regarding COVID-19 variant Omicron and we will start it with the RT-PCR test of corona warriors first. Random testing will be done at airports and railway stations. We will review again a […]
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Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: We showed lot of heart to bat through Day 5, says Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Monday said that his side managed to show a lot of heart to somehow survive on Day 5 of the first Test against India. The first Test between India and New Zealand ended as a draw on Monday after the visitors somehow managed to […]
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Scotland confirmed 6 cases of Omicron coronavirus variant taking UK’s total to 9
Six cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been confirmed in Scotland, taking the total for the United Kingdom up to nine with the previous three infections detected in England, the Scottish health authorities reported on Monday. “Six cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant have been identified in Scotland. Four cases are in the Lanarkshire area and two have been identified in the […]
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Prasoon Joshi honoured with Indian Film Personality of the Year 2021 at 52nd IFFI
Multiple National award-winner and Padmashri awardee, Prasoon Joshi, was honoured at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa, as the Indian Personality of the Year. The award was presented to him by the Union Minister I&B, Shri Anurag Thakur, where other eminent personalities were present during the finale. The […]
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Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: Visitors manage to survive as match ends in draw
New Zealand managed to survive by the barest of margins on the last day of the first Test against India after a gritty performance from their lower-order batters insured that visitors walked away with a draw here at Green Park, Kanpur on Monday. Team India managed to take eight wickets on Day 5 of the ongoing first Test but […]
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Sushmita Sen shares her experience of shooting for ‘Aarya 2’ amid pandemic
Ahead of the release of ‘Aarya 2’, actor Sushmita Sen opened up about her experience of working on the project amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve become lockdown specialists now! We either release during a lockdown or shoot during it, that’s our new thing! When we completed the shoot for Aarya […]
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12 Rajya Sabha MPs suspended for rest of Winter Session over ‘indiscipline’ during Monsson Session
Rajya Sabha on the first day of its business for the Winter Session on Monday suspended 12 of its members for the rest of the current session on account of ‘unruly and violent behaviour’ during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The suspended MPs include six from Congress, two each from TMC and Shiv Sena and […]