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 […]
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Aircraft-shaped balloon with ‘PIA’ written on it recovered by police in Jammu
An aircraft-shaped balloon with ‘PIA’ written on it was recovered by Jammu and Kashmir police in the Kanachak area of Jammu. This is the third such instance. Similar balloons were recovered by the police on March 10 and 16 in Sotra Chak village of Hiranagar sector and Bhalwal area of Jammu respectively. (ANI)
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Maharashtra reports 31,643 new Covid-19 cases, 102 deaths in last 24 hrs
Maharashtra reported 31,643 new COVID-19 cases, 20,854 recoveries, and 102 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state’s health department on Monday. The total cases reached 27,45,518 including 23,53,307 recoveries and the death toll reached 54,283. At present, there are 3,36,584 active coronavirus cases in the state. The […]
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‘Festival of joy, happiness and laughter’: PM Modi extends Holi wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi and wished that the festival infuses “new vigour and energy” in the lives of people. “Wishing you all a very happy Holi. This festival of joy, happiness, laughter and glee should infuse new vigour and new energy into everyone’s […]
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Here is your horoscope for 29 March 2021
Aries You could feel some pressure if you feel you don’t have enough time to meet your goals today, dear Taurus. Avoid taking on more than you can reasonably and happily manage. You’ve been working under the radar or behind the scenes with planetary activity in your privacy sector, but […]