Ramateertham incident: police form special teams to trace culprits

The Vizianagaram Police Department formed five special teams to trace the culprits who vandalised Lord Rama's idol in Kodandarama temple on Ramateerth

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Stone for ESI hospital to be laid this month in E. Godavari

Paper mill to make way for the ₹98 cr. facility in Rajamahendravaram

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Sloth bear dies after being caught in a snare

It died by the time rescue team reached the spot

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?

Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared.

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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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10 people arrested in Tadipatri clashes

‘Unruly behaviour will not be tolerated’

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Gas pipeline damaged during road work; leak reported in Vashi

The road traffic in the area was shut as a precautionary measure, the official said.

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NMR train resumes service after nine months

Hundreds of people, mostly tourists, queued up to board the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) at Udhagamandalam on Thursday. Train services were resumed

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‘Punjab govt. encouraging hatred’

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and incharge for Punjab affairs Dushyant Gautam on Thursday accused the Congress governmen

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Power loom federation urges Centre not to levy anti-dumping duty on yarn

Stating that imposing anti-dumping duty on viscose spun yarn (VSF) will totally affect the power loom units leading to its closure, members of the Tam

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Coronavirus | World Health Organization lists Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

The WHO’s review found that the vaccine met the must-have criteria for safety and efficacy set out by WHO.

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Release grant to Avinashilingam deemed university: MP

P.R. Natarajan, MP, has written to the Union Minister of Human Resource Development demanding release of grant for the Avinashilingam Institute of Ho

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.

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Sangh role diluted? In major rejig, BJP 'scraps' joint general secretary posts

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Macron says everyone in France should be able to receive COVID-19 vaccine

“The hope is there, in the vaccine that the human genius has made possible in one year only”, Macron said in his New Year’s Eve address to the nation.

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Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

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Brexit marked by the chimes of Big Ben

The bongs of Big Ben at 11pm in London signal the UK's departure from the EU's trading rules.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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Court: In-laws’ daily taunts part of married life

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MP saffron rally pelted: 23 held, parts of houses razed

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To boost defence sector, govt OKs indigenous missile exports

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Small onion growers seek compensation

‘Disease attack on the crop has adversely hit yield’

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Mob demolishes temple in Pakistan

Police detain several people over their involvement in the attack

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A year with all work and a little play

A crucial two years of skill and career development are interrupted

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Israeli foreign minister joins exodus from centrist party

Gabi Ashkenazi, a former military chief of staff, is joining an exodus from Blue and White ahead of March elections in which the party is expected to lose most of the 17 seats

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TRP scam: ex-BARC CEO sent to judicial custody

Court will hear his bail plea tomorrow

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France’s Macron says dialogue between EU and China now stronger

According to a transcript of an online meeting between EU leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Macron offered to visit China in the coming months along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Punjab govt. to lift night curfew from January 1

It asks people to follow virus norms

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Pune land deal: Khadse skips ED summons

Probe agency gives NCP leader 14 days’ time to appear before it

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Iran compensation plan for downed plane slammed by Kiev

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran on January 8, killing all 176 people aboard.

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51-year-old man sentenced to life for sexual assault

A special court here on Tuesday awarded life sentence to a 51-year-old man on charges of sexually harassing a five-year-old differently abled girl in

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Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act

The only woman in history to serve as speaker, the California Democrat has a reputation as a formidable vote-counter and wily deal-cutter

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Tamil Nadu wins Digital India award

State awarded gold under the category ‘Excellence in Digital Governance - State/U.T.’

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Shots first, questions later: Britain’s new COVID-19 vaccine rollout approach

The British regulator approved AstraZeneca and Oxford’s vaccine on Wednesday, saying a gap of three months between shots could boost its efficacy.

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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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Covid-19: 10 more test +ve for UK variant

Ten more returnees from Britain tested positive on Wednesday for the mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus found in the UK, taking the tally of such patients in India to 17. With four cases each, Karnataka and Delhi accounted for 80% of the load of the new variant on Wednesday. One infection each was reported from Uttar Pradesh and Bengal.

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Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics".

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The Californian district attorney with a unique background

Chesa Boudin, San Francisco's controversial district attorney, talks to the BBC.

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Can $15bn in Covid relief funds help arts venues survive?

Musicians, concert promoters, curators and other artists say the money may save venues from shuttering.

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Biden says Trump vaccine plan falling ‘far behind’

Biden promised that as president he will undertake the “greatest operational challenge we’ve ever faced as a nation” to inoculate against the illness that has claimed more than 1.7 million lives globally.

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Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense Bill

Trump slammed GOP lawmakers on Twitter, charging that “Weak and tired Republican ‘leadership’ will allow the bad Defense Bill to pass.”

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Millions more in UK braced for tougher Covid rules

The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge.

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Congress ratchets up pressure on govt on eve of farmers talks

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Striking news photos from around the world in 2020

A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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‘Galwan’, ‘Daulat’..ITBP to name its dog squad after border regions

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Bharuch MP, who at times opposed Gujarat govt, quits BJP

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Number of women cops in states/UTs up 16% in a year

The strength of women personnel in state and Union Territory police forces registered a significant 16% jump last year, with their share rising to 10.3% as on January 1 this year (reflecting 2019 data) from 8.9% on January 1, 2019. Though the improvement is welcome, the cumulative percentage and numbers continue to reflect the male domination of police forces.

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Dilip Chhabria ran Rs 100cr interstate car racket: Police

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Kerala to be guardian of kids orphaned during eviction

The state government will take over the guardianship of two sons of the couple who lost their lives while resisting the attachment of three cents of land in which they were residing at Neyyattinkara. ​​CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the government would provide protection to the children and promised a free house for them. He also said the government would examine the lapses in connection with the incident.

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AP flyer who fled IGI has UK strain; 109 untraced in Pune

VISAKHAPATNAM/PUNE/BHUBANESWAR: The Andhra Pradesh government is on high alert after laboratory reports confirmed that the woman (47) who had evaded health authorities at Delhi airport on returning from the UK last week was carrying the mutated strain of the novel coronavirus currently rampaging through Britain.

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Cab driver arrested under POCSO Act

He sexually assaulted a 16-year-old

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AIADMK wants New Year celebrations on Beach Road banned

‘Govt. not concerned about people’

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U.T. registers two deaths, 42 new COVID-19 cases

Toll touches 633; number of patients tested reaches 4,78,398

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Second round of allotment of medical seats likely to be notified today

Of 309 MBBS seats under the government quota, 287 were filled in first round

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Review meet held ahead of Thaipoosam

Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam on Tuesday chaired a meeting with representatives of religious organisations at the Secretariat here to review the arrang

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Central Africa elections ‘credible’, says government

While residents in the capital Bangui turned out in large numbers and voted peacefully Sunday, many others could not because of the activities of rebels who control two thirds of the country.

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Israel’s Gantz vows to fight in election despite shrinking support

It will be the fourth time in less than two years that he seeks to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest serving prime minister.

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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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Brexit: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back 'historic' trade deal

Parliament is being recalled on Wednesday to vote on the UK's future relationship with the EU.

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Fresh faces that made a mark in 2020

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Amartya: Didi’s voice source of strength for me

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Rugby catapults tea labourers’ daughter on to global arena

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Biden says Trump aides are obstructing his transition team

President-elect Joe Biden said on Monday many of America’s security agencies had been “hollowed out” under President Donald Trump and the lack of inf

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WHO chief speaks of ‘personal pain’ over Ethiopia conflict

In rare, personal comments, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke Monday of his “personal pain” over the “worsening” confl

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Three arrested for front-ending instant loan business for Chinese nationals

The companies did not have proper approvals

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Nashville bombing | After naming suspect, focus turns to motive

While officials on Sunday named Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, as the man behind the mysterious explosion in which he was killed, the motive has remained elusive.

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Coronavirus | Spain to keep registry of people who refuse vaccine

The proportion of Spaniards unwilling to take a COVID-19 vaccine has plunged to 28% in December from 47% last month, according to a poll published last month.

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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Virtual gigs and other 2021 music stories to look for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school

Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same?

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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New Year ahead, MHA extends ‘strict vigil’ guidelines till Jan 31

he existing guidelines of the home ministry for surveillance, containment and caution against Covid-19 were on Monday extended to January 31, 2021 even as the ministry asked states and Union Territories to maintain "strict vigil" to avert a fresh surge in cases in wake of gatherings expected during the New Year celebrations.

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Kerala governor nod for December 31 House session on farm laws

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Tourists throw caution to the wind, govt fears Covid surge

The government is bracing for a possible post-holiday surge in Covid-19 cases around mid-January with reports of people violating various Covid norms to gather in large numbers at tourist destinations and a rise in travel. ​​The Centre has asked the states to increase alert levels of surveillance and containment systems and keep a close watch on any super-spreading events, particularly in the light of the new UK strain, so far not detected here but whose presence in India cannot be ruled out, official sources said.

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Covid-19: 40-50m shots stockpiled by SII, India to get most of it

India will initially get most of the 40-50 million ‘Covishield’ vaccine shots stockpiled by the Serum Institute of India (SII), since exports would require the World Health Organisation’s pre-qualification, which is likely to take around a month after regulatory approval.

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2 of 15 most-destructive 2020 climate disasters impacted India, says report

A new global report in its analysis of 15 most destructive climate disasters of 2020 has found that nine of these extreme events, including two in India, caused damage worth at least $5 billion. Though hurricanes in the US and central American countries turned out to be the most expensive ($41 billion), floods in India during June-October period caused the loss of highest number of human lives.

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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What triggered funding crisis for SC scholarship scheme

The revision of the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Castes with a 60:40 fund sharing between the Centre and states has been forced by a 2018 formula authored by the social justice ministry that triggered a crisis, putting a question mark on BR Ambedkar’s personal initiative heading into independence to encourage education among the most disempowered social group.

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Yogi: Sacrifices of Sikh Guru’s sons to be part of UP syllabus

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Centuries-old star mystery gets deeper

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Maha, UP, MP recorded most Pocso cases in 2017-19: NCRB

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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UK year in pictures 2020

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.

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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Louis Kahn’s kin ask IIM-A to rethink dorm demolition

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Try out farm laws for 2 yrs, Rajnath appeals to farmers

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Day after talks proposal, farmers call for Jan 1 stir

A day after sending a proposal for talks to the government, agitating farmers’ unions on Sunday gave a call for a nationwide protest on new year’s day urging the public to take a pledge to support the farmers’ struggle and demand repeal of the three central farm laws.​​The protesting farmers’ umbrella body, AIKSCC, has also planned protest rallies in Patna and Thanjavur on December 29, and in Manipur and Hyderabad on December 30.

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‘Hurt at treatment meted out to farmers; won’t join Congress’

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Thousands without power, planes delayed as storm Bella lashes France

Tens of thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy w

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The wrong call

Lured by lucrative salary packages, graduates are taking up jobs atfake call centres knowing full well what they are signing up for

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SII to launch first indigenous pneumonia vaccine

The vaccine is expected to be much more affordable than the existing ones manufactured by two foreign companies.

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Central Africa votes in polls marred by violence

UN peacekeepers and local and Rwandan soldiers were patrolling the streets of the capital on Sunday with armoured vehicles posted outside polling stations.

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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

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Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact.

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Indians’ return to Qatar likely on agenda during Jaishankar visit

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NGO denies kids are missing, but NCPCR stands by its report

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After Bengal, Shah poll drive in Assam

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Renew vehicle papers by Dec 31 or face penalty

Vehicle owners should renew their driving licence (DL) and registration certificate (RC), fitness certificate and permit of vehicles by Dec 31 to avoid paying a high penalty. The government is yet to take a decision on whether to extend the relaxations which were given to avoid any punitive action for holding expired documents since February due to the Covid pandemic.

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Some try to give us lessons in democracy: PM Modi

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Niger heads to polls in search of first democratic transition

A peaceful transfer of power would be a milestone for Niger,which has experienced four coups since gaining independence from France in 1960

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Man claiming to be BBMP marshal caught

He was collecting fines from citizens in Jayanagar

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City will get a circular metro under Phase III

BMRCL is planning to extend its network from Hebbal to J.P. Nagar under Phase III

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How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.

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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics.

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No roadblocks to free and fair assembly polls: J&K LG

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Jail officials deny Saibaba woollen cap, family fumes

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Mali army says dozen alleged jihadists killed in attack

Mali has been struggling to contain a jihadist insurgency that first emerged in the north of the country in 2012, and has since spread to the centre of the country and neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger.

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Storm Bella: Gusts of more than 80mph recorded in UK

Weather warnings are in place in England and Wales, as well as two "threat to life" flood notices.

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?

Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been found in Cambridge.

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Seismic change: How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Whole genome sequencing likely on 5% of cases on UK strain threat

The National Task Force on Covid-19 has recommended that as part of “prospective surveillance”, 5% of positive cases from all states and UTs be tested for whole-genome sequencing to check for the presence of the “UK strain” that is seen to have a higher degree of infectiousness.

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J&K healthcare scheme shows govt resolve for welfare: Shah

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Telangana cops ask Google to block 158 instant loan apps

Google has been asked to block 158 instant financing apps on its Play Store by the Telangana police after the companies behind these were found harassing and shaming defaulters. ​​​​Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials have begun gathering information from Telangana police about companies involved in the instant financing apps since the role of Chinese nationals have emerged.

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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

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IMA scam: Last date to apply for claims extended to January 3, 2021

The earlier deadline for submitting applications for claims was December 24

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COVID-19: All eyes on genome sequencing of positive samples

The process may take at least four days; results expected on Monday

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BBMP schools, PU colleges gear up to reopen

Focus on students appearing for public examinations

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Russia opens criminal case against Navalny’s ally Sobol

Agencies accuse her of trespassing into home of ‘FSB agent’.

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Ten more UK returnees test positive; 1,419 tested so far

Officials finding it difficult to trace and convince all to get tested

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Coronavirus | U.S. to require negative COVID-19 test for U.K. arrivals

Travellers need to provide results to the airline before trip.

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Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled

The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.

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M&A deals spike in 2nd half as firms strive to stay afloat

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HC stays order to 3 noted artistes to vacate quarters

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Thiruvananthapuram set to get 21-year-old mayor

Arya Rajendran, 21, a BSc mathematics student who faced her first local body elections as a voter and as a candidate in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation elections, is set to become the youngest corporation mayor in Kerala, and one of the youngest mayors in the country. ​​Before Rajendran, Suman Koli had become mayor of Bharatpur corporation in Rajasthan at the age of 21 in 2009.

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Entire Taliban brass based in Pak, says its chief negotiator

The disclosure by Mullah Baradar, the chief Taliban negotiator in the intra-Afghan peace talks, in a video that the entire Taliban leadership is based in Pakistan and that no decision is taken without their advice has exacerbated India’s concerns about the role of ISI in the peace process. A series of videos had emerged on Thursday showing visiting Taliban representatives, led by Baradar in Pakistan, disclosing the existence of all Taliban leaders in Pakistan.

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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives.

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Don’t deprive 70L farmers, join PM-Kisan, Tomar tells Mamata

With West Bengal as the only state which has not joined the PM-Kisan scheme, Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said he had written to chief minister Mamata Banerjee to join the scheme so that the state’s 70 lakh farmers could not be denied its benefit. “Nearly 70 lakh farmers of West Bengal would annually get Rs 4,200 crore if the state government joins the scheme,” said Tomar.

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Modi’s charges ‘half-truths’, says Mamata

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee countered PM Narendra Modi’s charges against her government of blocking a central scheme for farmers owing to its political agenda and denying funds to over 70 lakh farmers in the state under the PM-Kisan scheme, calling them “halftruths and distorted facts” and also questioned the Centre’s motive in disbursing cash benefits to farmers bypassing the state in poll-bound Bengal.

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Trump loses Wisconsin lawsuit

President should have challenged the state’s election laws before polls: court

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‘TDP blocking land allotment to poor’

Will approach SC against stay: Jagan

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Explosion rocks downtown Nashville

Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard

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Union Minister evades question on AIADMK alliance’s CM candidate

In Tamil Nadu too, the BJP will show a stellar performance in the Assembly election, says Javadekar

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Kerala govt. keen on avoiding legal tangle with Governor

Ministers Balan and Sunil Kumar visit Raj Bhavan, spend over an hour with Arif Muhammad Khan

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Teacher spends her savings to help pandemic-hit persons

Since March, she has distributed ₹35 lakh in assistance

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Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.

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Third phase of Covaxin’s clinical trials begins at research institute

Based on the results of the trial, vaccine may be licensed commercially in early 2021, says MGMCRI

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SC/ST panel cannot decide disputes, says Karnataka HC

Court sets aside 2016 order of the commission on a plea filed by a govt. employee

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High Court comes to the aid of medical aspirants

It highlights plight of individual candidates; lauds CM for creating revolving fund

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‘Don’t allow unauthorised gram sabhas’

Only an elected representative from panchayats can hold them, says govt.

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MEA flags plight of Indian sailors stuck at Chinese ports

39 stuck at 2 ports as crew change is not permitted due to pandemic protocols

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EU Parliament says it will decide on Brexit deal approval in 2021

The deal governing post-Brexit trade needs the approval of the EU's 27 member states

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Govt. sanctions ₹80.83 crore for restoration of 29 heritage buildings

Kanniyakumari and Pudukottai districts account for five buildings each; PWD is confident of restoring all buildings simultaneously

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HC directs shopkeepers in Erode bus stand to vacate

The Madras High Court has dismissed a batch of cases filed by shopkeepers at the Erode bus stand complex against the municipal corporation’s decision

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Central team to arrive on December 28

The inter-ministerial team tasked with an on-the-spot assessment of the situation in Tamil Nadu in the wake of Cyclone Burevi will arrive in the State

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5 lakh workers identified for vaccination

Preparatory works undertaken to launch vaccine once it becomes available: Health Secy.

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Hooda says that Haryana is fed up with the State govt.

Congress leader says that people will teach the BJP a lesson in the local body elections

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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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TMC attacks BJP, says Tagore was against narrow nationalism

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Mamata defends Amartya on land row, says Bengal won’t tolerate attack on its icons

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India condoles death of Baloch activist in Canada

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Indian seafarers stranded, Delhi questions ‘Covid logic’ of Beijing

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Court martial of Army men likely in Shopian fake encounter case

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Hooda says that Haryana is fed up with the State govt.

Congress leader says that people will teach the BJP a lesson in the local body elections

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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Norwich flooding: Elderly couple rescued from submerged car

Fire crews save an elderly man and woman as "freezing" flood water traps them on a country lane.

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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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‘Love jihad’: UP Police find ‘missing’ woman in Delhi, accused on run

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Amid stir, Modi to release Rs 18,000 crore to over 9 crore farmers under PM-Kisa

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Russia cuts size of COVID-19 vaccine study, stops enrolment

‘The decision could affect the results’, says the country’s medical expert

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Strike call by Tripura party receives thin response

A 24-hour strike called by the Tripura People’s Front (TPF), a tribal based party, on Wednesday received thin response. No untoward incident was repor

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Ties with India progressing well, says Russia

Statement comes after MEA has said the annual summit did not take place in 2020 because of the pandemic

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Left’s stand on farm laws hypocritical, says BJP

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Protests against big businesses too from Dec 26: Kisan leader

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India records over 25k fresh cases, 310 Covid-19 deaths

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9 more UK fliers test positive for Covid, number reaches 29

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Have sown first seeds of BJP in Valley: Anurag Thakur

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Puri’s Jagannath temple reopens

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BJP credits PM Modi’s leadership for emerging as single largest party in Jammu and Kashmir DDC polls

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BJP's 3 Valley winners: Biomedical engineer, female lawyer & double MA

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Girl takes selfie with noose around neck, found dead

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Protests force Centre to contribute more for SC scholarships

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Maratha candidates to get EWS quota benefit

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EU-UK talks go late with post-Brexit deal 'in sight'

The last-gasp deal, if it is reached, would come just days before Britain is set to leave the EU's single market at the end of the year, sparing the two sides from trade tariffs

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Haryana Cabinet approves new Enterprises policy

It aims to attract investment over ₹1 lakh crore, generate 5 lakh jobs

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Govt. cannot make illegal appointments, says HC

‘Extraordinary favour given to a person’

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ED attaches ₹255 crore assets in agri loan scam

Maharashtra-based GSEL and others are accused of misusing loans taken in the name of farmers

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DMK against extension of postal ballot to select class of voters

The DMK has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court, challenging a decision taken by the Election Commission of India (EC) to permit voters age

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DMK president criticises launch of mini-clinics

It is nothing but a scheme to swindle money, says Stalin

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Inauguration 2021: What happens on the day Biden is sworn in?

On 20 January, Joe Biden will officially become president. Here's what you need to know.

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Youth Congress elects Scindia aide now with BJP

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Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".

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Trump pardons two convicted by Mueller inquiry

Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders.

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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

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DDC elections: Kashmir breakthrough a shot in arm for BJP

While BJP has the lead in Jammu region in the district development council (DDC) polls in J&K, the party’s performance was not the sweep it might have expected, indicating a drift at the grassroots level even as a small breakthrough in the Valley was a reason for satisfaction.

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Abhaya case: Habitual offender turned out to be crucial witness

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NIA searches 7 Kerala sites in Syria terror trail

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Finally, truth won, says CBI ex-DSP

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ASI who prepared FIR killed self after CBI took his statement

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Poll cash: EC to summon officials as MP drags feet

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As Goa stares at beef shortage, CM asks agents to source live animals to state

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Most of 19 lakh NRC-rejects to vote in Assam polls

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SC bid to turn e-courts more disabled-friendly

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Pilibhit farmers with ration for protesters clash with police

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Invest in desi talent, PM Modi tells the world

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Maoist leader who held ‘people’s court’ nabbed

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Kerala guv denies nod for special House session against farm laws

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Centre planned to give Kanjur plot for Metro 6 depot

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Farmers protest: Agriculture minister Tomar again indicates govt will not roll back farm laws

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650 leopards in Kerala’s tiger reserves

Third highest in Western Ghats region

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Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward breaks Pele scoring record in win over Real Valladolid

Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's win over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals for one club.

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British haulier ran Europe-wide drug ring from living room

Thomas Maher used an encrypted phone to arrange the movement of drugs and cash.

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Assembly session may be held in January, Advocate-General tells HC

‘Bill to replace an Ordinance promulgated by the State government banning online games played with stakes on the cyberspace could be tabled’

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The ghost silhouettes bringing joy to a village

Residents of West Linton have seen all kinds of creatures appear since the Covid pandemic began.

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Trump presents Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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