Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on the 74th death anniversary of the father of the nation. “Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals. Today, on Martyrs’ Day, paying homage […]
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Extremely harsh volcanic lake, projects how life might have existed on Mars: Study
Life on Mars has always been a subject of countless speculations, both amongst scientists as well as the general public. A recent study sheds some light on whether life may have existed on Mars. The study, published in ‘Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Science’, reported that a few specialist microbes survive conditions analogous to those […]
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Chidambaram slams Centre over Pegasus spyware issue
Day after reports surfaced that the Centre allegedly bought Israeli spyware Pegasus in 2017, Congress Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram took a jibe at the Centre by saying that it is the best time to ask Israel if they have any advanced version of the Pegasus spyware. […]
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Kerala witnesses total shutdown during Sunday lockdown imposed amid rising cases
Kerala witnessed a total shutdown and streets wore a deserted look on Sunday as the state government imposed a Sunday curfew amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the state. Only shops selling essential items are allowed to open from 7 am to 9 pm. Meanwhile, people working in the essential service sectors can travel. Travel […]
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‘Euphoria’ co-stars Hunter Schafer, Dominic Fike fuel romance rumours
Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike, whose characters are involved in a love triangle on ‘Euphoria, were spotted holding hands again in West Hollywood, fueling ongoing romance rumours. As per E! News, Hunter, 23, who portrays teen Jules Vaughn on the hit HBO series, rocked an all-black outfit, which included a […]
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Amit Shah unveils Mahatma Gandhi’s mural in Ahmedabad on his 74th death anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday unveiled the mural of Mahatma Gandhi at the Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad on the 74th death anniversary of the father of the nation. To commemorate the 74th Martyrs’ Day, in the 75th year of independence, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has installed a grand wall […]
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PM Modi congratulates citizens as India successfully vaccinates 75 pc of its adult population against Covid-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated citizens of the country as India fully vaccinated 75 per cent of its adult population under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive. “75 per cent of all adults are fully vaccinated. Congratulations to our fellow citizens for this momentous feat. Proud of all those […]
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India reported over 2.34 lakh new Covid-19 cases, 893 deaths in last 24 hrs
India has logged 2,34,281 new COVID-19 cases and 893 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday. There was a slight dip in fresh cases and rise in the number of people who succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours […]
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Tourism industry hopes for relief from upcoming Union budget
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector is hoping for relaxation in taxes from the upcoming Union Budget which is scheduled to be presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. According to hoteliers, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry is one of […]
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Jharkhand: Congress to form panel for better coordination with allies
Days after reports hinting at turbulence in the Jharkhand government, newly appointed state Congress in-charge Avinash Pande said that the party will form a coordination committee soon to enhance coordination between the allies, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Rashtriya Janata Dal. Pande on Saturday met all Congress MLAs in the state, assured them […]
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Protest in Belgium against China’s human rights violations, calls for boycott of Beijing Olympics
A protest was held at historic Ijzertoren tower in Belgium, Diksmuide city against China’s human rights violations urging the world community to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics. A large number of community people congregated from many cities including Brussels, Antwerp, and Mechelen on Saturday. Demonstrators have displayed a protest flag and Tibetan Flag at Ijzertoren […]
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Kajol tests Covid-19 positive
Bollywood actor Kajol has tested positive for COVID-19 and shared her health update with her social media followers on Sunday. Taking to her Instagram handle, the actor shared the news along with her daughter Nysa’s picture, since she doesn’t want to show her red ‘Rudolph nose’ from the infection. She wrote the caption, “Tested positive and I really don’t want […]
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US society needs to wipe out ignorance about Taiwan question: Chinese media
US society needs to wipe out ignorance about the Taiwan question and the national feelings of the Chinese people, said a Chinese media report as it reiterated the recent message conveyed by the Chinese ambassador to the US that Washington’s support for Taiwan’s might lead to a military conflict between the two sides. An editorial published […]
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Afghanistan: As gas prices soar, people forced to use wood for heating
As gas prices are soaring in Afghanistan’s Kandahar, residents of the province are forced to use wood for heating instead of gas-powered heating. According to Pajhwok Afghan News, Taktak Bazaar in Kandahar city is a major center for the manufacturing of metal products, where demand for wood stoves has increased. Jamshid, a maker of […]