Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 as the country sees a continuing rise in the Omicron variant and is also faced with trucker protests against coronavirus restrictions, reported CNN News. Taking to Twitter, Trudeau said on Monday, “This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m feeling fine — and I’ll […]
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New Army Vice Chief Lt Gen Manoj Pande receives Guard of Honour
Lieutenant General Manoj Pande received Guard of Honour at South Block here on taking over as the new Vice Chief of the Army on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Pande, who was Eastern Army Commander, also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. He is replacing Lieutenant General CP Mohanty who […]
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Afghanistan: Students welcome reopening of universities
The Afghan students are happy with the decision of the Taliban to reopen all public universities across the country. “We are happy that such decisions have been made. All students have regained their hopes,” said Mohammad Saleh, a student, reported Tolo News. Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education announced on Sunday that all public universities […]
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Nirmala Sitharaman dons rusty brown saree for her fourth budget presentation
For her fourth budget presentation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept her look simple and elegant, sporting a crisp rusty brown saree with off-white border detailing that spread throughout the sides. The rusty brown tone of her saree was a combination of two colours, brown and red, that hold a […]
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Israeli President visits UAE mosque, launches national day at Dubai Expo 2020
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on his second day of visit to the United Arab Emirates, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and opened Israel’s National Day at Dubai Expo 2020 on Monday. Leaders of both countries discussed aspects of cooperation under the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, signed by the two nations in 2020 and touched on various […]
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Two held including ‘Hindustani Bhau’ for instigating students to protest demanding online exams in Mumbai
Dharavi Police on Tuesday arrested two people including social media influencer Vikas Fhatak, also known as ‘Hindustani Bhau’ for allegedly instigating students to protest to demand online exams for classes 10th and 12th in view of COVID-19. The second accused arrested has been identified as Iqrar Khan Vakhar Khan. In a video posted by Hindustani Bhau’, he […]
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China aims tighten to grip on Hong Kong through PLA
As Hong Kong has no military of its own, the local authorities may request China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) garrison for aid in preserving public order, bringing the city under Beijing’s tight control, reported Singapore Post. In a recent key development, according to China’s military, the PLA garrison in Hong […]
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls on President Kovind before presenting Budget 2022-23
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called on Ram Nath Kovind before presenting the Union Budget for 2022-23 in Parliament on Tuesday. She met the President as part of established tradition. The Finance Minister was accompanied by Ministers of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Bhagwat Karad and senior officials from the Ministry. […]
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India reported 1,67,059 new Covid infections, 1,192 deaths
India registered a sharp decline in daily COVID-19 cases as 1,67,059 new infections were recorded in the last 24 hours, informed Minister of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. India on Monday reported 2,09,918 fresh COVID-19 cases and 959 fatalities. However, with the addition of 1,192 new fatalities in the […]
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Salaries will be paid according to revised pay scale from Feb 1, says Andhra Minister
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Botcha Satyanarayana on Monday said that the salaries will be credited as per the new Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommendations from February 1. He addressed the media at Chief Minister’s Camp Office at Tadepalli after attending a meeting with CM YS Jagan […]
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23-year-old man arrested for running over stray dog in Bengaluru
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly running his car over a stray dog in the Jayanagar area of Bengaluru, said police on Monday. The police said that the accused is the grandson of a Bengaluru-based businessman. The incident took place on January 26 and the CCTV footage of the […]
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Taliban forms joint ministerial committee to address Durand line issues
Amid the Pakistan military’s move to build fencing along the Durand Line, the Taliban on Monday formed a joint ministerial committee to address the problems. The decision for the formation of the joint committee comprised of several ministries was made in a meeting chaired by the Second Deputy of Prime Minister, Abdul Salam Hanafi, […]
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Uttarakhand assembly polls: BJP, Congress leaders persuade 95 rebel candidates to withdraw nominations
Many rebels from both Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress withdrew their nomination on Monday as party veterans managed to persuade them to withdraw in support of the party’s official candidates ahead of Uttarakhand polls, said sources. As per Joint Chief Electoral Officer Pratap Singh Shah, around 95 candidates from 70 assembly seats withdrew […]
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Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Kumar Sharma files nomination paper from Pathankot
Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab president Ashwani Kumar Sharma filed nomination from Pathankot constituency on Monday for the upcoming state assembly polls. “Punjab wants a stable government to change the future of the state. BJP is going to form government in Punjab,” said Sharma. “I am sure that people will assess the performance […]
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J-K: Two persons smuggling drugs from Pakistan arrested in Kupwara, 500 gm heroin seized
Kupwara police has arrested two smugglers and recovered 500 gms of heroin brought from Pakistan, said local police on Monday. According to an official statement, the duo tried to escape from a police naka (checkpoint). Noticing the suspicious movement and deliberate intention to jump the naka, police team apprehended the duo […]