TV's Golden Girl Betty White dies, 99

One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades.

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Bangladesh: Women-only beach scrapped after social media outcry

Critics accused the government of pandering to hardline Islamist groups in the country.

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Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test

A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19.

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2 Pakistanis among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Srinagar

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House arrest: Congress to gherao ministers

Revanth writes to LS Speaker

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Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated

In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.

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Breach of peace and harmony within will embolden inimical external forces: Former chiefs of staff to President, PM

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SilverLine only for the elite: Satheesan

V.D. Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, on Friday said that how anti-people was the SilverLine railway project became apparent when some

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New Year's Eve: Firework displays welcome 2022

Celebrations are under way across the world to usher in the New Year.

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Most-wanted Pakistani among 2 Jaish terrorists killed in J&K encounters

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CCTVs making policing easier, says Bhagwat

CCTV cameras, besides inducing fear and discouraging prospective offenders from committing crimes, assure safety for women and children. CCTVs signifi

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Russia labels Pussy Riot members foreign agents

Journalists and other prominent figures also feature on an updated justice ministry list.

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SIA files chargesheet against nine, including a Hurriyat leader, for sale of Pakistan MBBS seats to Kashmiri students

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Bringing to fore those on the margins

Ariyennunnor taps scope of invisible theatre

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Santander: Bank hands out £130m in Christmas blunder

The error meant around 75,000 people woke up on Christmas morning to a surprise payment from Santander.

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Senior TOI scribe dies in Jaisalmer road accident

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It’s stocktaking time for Kochi Corporation

Claims and counterclaims by ruling LDF and opposition UDF over civic body’s performance in 2021

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Climate change: Hurricanes to expand into more populated regions

A warmer world will see tropical cyclones occur in regions near New York, Boston, Beijing and Tokyo.

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A shivering year end: 5 NE capitals record sub-10 temperature

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Vellore reports 13 fresh COVID-19 infections

Ranipet logged 13, Tirupattur two and Tiruvannamalai four

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Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi

Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69.

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Jordan MPs fighting in parliament session live-streamed on local television

The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality.

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Conflict can’t be ruled out: Rajnath on LAC row

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Get Statehood or sever ties with BJP: Congress

Congress leader V. Narayanasamy on Tuesday urged Chief Minister N. Rangasamy to cut ties with the BJP in the Union Territory if he was not able to del

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Mastermind of Ludhiana court explosion arrested in Germany

Germany has arrested prominent Khalistani terror plotter Jaswinder Singh Multani in what marks a breakthrough for India’s counter-terror effort to foil plans of Pakistan’s Inter State Intelligence to engineer terror attacks in Punjab and other parts, including Mumbai. He is currently in German custody and will be questioned by Indian investigators.

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‘Read history to know Cong. contribution’

137th Foundation Day celebrations of party held at Gandhi Bhavan

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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid

The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour a day.

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Rising from the ashes

Firefighters cite the factors that lead to frequent fires in JJ clusters and make their job difficult

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Delays dog new railway zone

Announced in early 2019, there has been little progress in the establishment of South Coast Railway

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Odisha to give ₹507 cr. aid for crop loss due to Cyclone Jawad

Govt. will convert short-term farm loan to medium ones

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Majithia moves High Court for bail

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, on Monday moved the Punjab a

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Delhi govt. likely to discuss GRAP implementation today

In view of rising COVID-19 cases, night curfew to continue till further orders

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EC unlikely to put off polls; govt says step up tests, jabs

After being briefed in detail on the extent of Omicron cases in UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur as well as the status of vaccination in these states, the EC has now asked the health secretary to follow up on its instructions to step up the pace of vaccination and come back in a week’s time with a fresh report. The EC will then take a call on fine-tuning guidelines for Covid-safe campaigning and polling in the five states.

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Bike-borne men rob ₹50 lakh at gunpoint

Accused fired at employees of businessman, snatch cash bag

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Covid vaccination: Children between 15-18 years can register on CoWin from Jan 1, on-site from Jan 3

Children between 15 and 18 years can register online on CoWin from January 1 or onsite at vaccination centres to receive Covaxin shots from January 3. They can register themselves online through an existing account or create a new one. Among healthcare workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities, prioritisation and sequencing would be based on completion of 9 months from the date of the 2nd dose as of Jan 10.

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Panel recommends EUA for COVID-19 vaccines Covovax, Corbevax and anti-Covid pill molnupiravir

All the recommendations have been sent to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for final approval.

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MHA blocks foreign funds to Missionaries of Charity

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Haryana Cabinet expansion on December 28; two vacancies to be filled

All Ministers likely to be retained. Two new faces might be inducted

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CJI: Executive’s tendency to ignore court orders a worry

“Courts do not have the power of the purse or the sword. Court orders are only good when they get executed. The executive needs to assist and cooperate for the rule of law to prevail in the nation. However, there appears to be a growing tendency to disregard, and even disrespect court orders by the executive,” the CJI said.

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Three arrested for abducting retired railway employee

Police have arrested three persons for reportedly abducting a retired railway employee in Nazrethpet. According to a police press release, G. Chandrak

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BJP’s district units likely to be revamped

Party wants district presidents to fight 2026 Assembly poll rather than being figureheads

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Don’t impose GST on power bill, says OPS

Stalin criticised various aspects of it while in Opposition, says Panneerselvam

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Flood mitigation: Corpn. to develop stormwater drains

Civic body expected to issue work orders for 39 packages this week

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A year when bodies piled up at crematoriums

Second wave of COVID-19 brought health infrastructure to its knees in Visakhapatnam

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Centre sets up panel on Nagaland AFSPA relief

The Union home ministry has constituted a five-member committee headed by registrar general of India Vivek Joshi to examine the possibility of withdrawing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from Nagaland in the wake of the botched December 3 Army operation in Mon district that resulted in 14 civilian deaths. The committee will submit its report within 45 days.

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No long-distance road trips for Afghan women without male escort: Taliban

Taliban issued a decree to enforce women's rights but did not mention girls' access to education

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Covid: 3rd dose will be of same vaccine as two earlier shots

Nearly three crore health and frontline workers will be eligible in January for the ‘precaution dose’ of Covid vaccine that will be administered after a gap of nine months from the second dose, official sources said on Sunday. As of now, the third jab that will also be given to around three crore people above 60 with co-morbidities will be of the same vaccine that one had got in the first and second instances.

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Maharashtra records highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases, more curbs in A.P.

Nationally, 6,987 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Saturday

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‘Allow two-way traffic on Pallavaram flyover’

Motorists going towards Tambaram on G.S.T. Road get caught in traffic jams

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As Omicron cases rise, govt rushes teams to 10 states

In the wake of rising Omicron cases and low vaccination coverage in some states, the Centre on Saturday deployed multi-disciplinary teams in 10 states to assist them in addressing hurdles and suggest remedial measures. These 10 states are Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Mizoram, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Punjab.

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Six held after baby trafficking racket busted

The Delhi police have arrested six women members of a gang for alleged trafficking of infants, officials said on Saturday.The gang, involved in the tr

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Covid-19: Vaccine for 15-18-year-olds, ‘precaution dose’ for health workers, 60+ with ailments

PM Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that “precaution doses” (boosters) of Covid vaccines for health and frontline workers as well as for those above 60 with co-morbidities will begin from January 10. He also said vaccination for children aged 15-18, using Covaxin, will begin from January 3.

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Arunachaleswarar temple staff’s labour of love wins Minister’s appreciation

They take up paddy cultivation on its land and help it become self-sufficient

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Covaxin cleared for those above 12

This makes it the second vaccine approved for use in India in those below 18 years.

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Form squads to inspect clubs, massage centres, HC tells DGP

Initiate appropriate action if any illegal activity is detected, says judge

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In new gaffe, 'ailing' TMC leader Mukul Roy says BJP to win upcoming civic polls in Bengal

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It’s a myth that Hindutva is a form of extremism, says Ram Madhav

‘India is the only country that has the concept of treating the world as one family’

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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event

A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.

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Bengal governor meets State Election Commissioner, discusses issues related to pending municipal polls

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Plea in SC seeks ‘uniform judicial code’ for High Courts

It seeks uniform court fee, procedure for case registration

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Serious threat to Punjab's peace & security that govt is brushing aside: Amarinder after Ludhiana blast

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Peace can’t be enforced but established: PDP Chief

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6 men, 3 juveniles held for student’s murder

Arambakkam police crack a case of blackmail and murder

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Plea seeks HC order to relax curbs on Christmas services in churches

Delhi Govt. measure violative of Article 25 and 26 of the Constitution, says petition

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Mamallapuram dance fest gets under way

The 30-day festival features around 90 performances

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I did not disrupt proceedings at Ramateertham: Ashok

‘YSRCP leaders have distorted by opinions’

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Against their marriage, woman’s kin beat up husband in Delhi

A 22-year-old man was beaten up by his wife’s relatives in west Delhi’s Rajouri Garden because they were against the marriage, the police said on Thur

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Dumper operator of SCCL killed in freak accident

Two dumpers collide with each other

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When the State had to strain every nerve to contain pandemic spread

It had taken 31 weeks for the curve to flatten after reaching its zenith in May

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Will not increase property tax rates: SDMC

Proposal to be presented during the House session in January

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Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'

Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.

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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.

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Jammu IED case: NIA files chargesheet against three accused

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Backwater kayaking amid mangroves beckon tourists near Saligrama

Two enterprising youth deploy eight kayaks in the Seetha backwaters at Parampalli

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World's oldest family tree created using DNA

Scientists have created the world's oldest family tree from bones interred at a 5,700-year-old tomb.

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456 accident victims treated

In the past four days, 456 persons involved in road accidents were treated free by the State. Of the beneficiaries, 84 were at private hospitals and 3

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Nitish embarks on social reform campaign from Champaran

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday embarked upon his Samaj Sudhar Abhiyan (social reform campaign) from Motihari in East Champaran distric

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HC dismisses writ petitions filed by salt manufacturers

Cases relate to Centre’s 2013 decision to revise land assignment fee and annual ground rent

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604 test positive for COVID-19 in State; 8 deaths reported

In 19 districts, fewer than 10 persons infected; no new cases were reported in Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Perambalur, Ranipet, Tenkasi and Theni

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Honour for 22 educational institutions

Katral Awards 2021 recognises contributions in the field of education

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Farmer killed in jumbo attack near Chittoor

A farmer was killed when a wild elephant charged at him at Penugolakala village of Peddapanjani mandal, 50 km from here, on Wednesday, while he along

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Houses adjourned sine die, session ends a day early

The winter session of Parliament was adjourned sine die on Wednesday, a day ahead of schedule. While Lok Sabha lost 18 hours due to disruptions and productivity dipped to 82%, far less than previous sessions, Rajya Sabha, where 12 opposition MPs were suspended, lost nearly 50 hours to disruptions and saw just 48% productivity.

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Christmas, New Year public celebrations banned in Delhi

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Sri Chaitanya students excel in KAT Level-I

Sri Chaitanya Institutions has said 14,761 of its students have qualified for KAT level-2 conducted in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry subjects, an

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Ancient mass-migration linked to British genes

Scientists uncover evidence for a large-scale, prehistoric migration into Britain in the Bronze Age.

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J&K delimitation draft defining moment for marginalised segments: Rana

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Terrorists kill Srinagar man, Anantnag cop

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Agencies of Minorities Welfare Dept. still headless

Mutawallis approach High Court seeking its intervention

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Covid: Who is not vaccinated in the US and what's the risk?

President Biden says the unvaccinated have a "significantly higher risk" of going to hospital with Covid.

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Turkey arrests US diplomat over alleged passport handover

Police say the US man gave the document to a Syrian trying to travel to Germany from Istanbul airport.

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US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay

It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.

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1st cases in Odisha, J&K; Omicron tally at 218

India’s Omicron tally crossed the 200-mark on Tuesday and stood at 218 with 44 fresh cases — the highest so far in a single day — even as the highly infectious variant of coronavirus spread to new regions with Odisha and J&K reporting their first cases. Three cases were reported in J&K and two in Odisha. With this, the number of Omicron-affected states and UTs has risen from 12 to 14.

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‘Delmicron’, not just Omicron, behind surge in cases in UK, US

The mega increase in Covid cases in Europe and the US is possibly a ‘Delmicron’ wave — a combination of Delta and Omicron variants — said a member of the Covid task force in Maharashtra. “Delmicron, the twin spikes of Delta and Omicron, in Europe and US has led to a mini tsunami of cases,” said Shashank Joshi, member of state government’s task force on Covid.

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Power employees call off strike as J&K govt agrees to all demands

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Southern Rly. carries out annual inspection

Southern Railway General Manager John Thomas conducted annual inspection in Mangaluru-Kannur section of the Palakkad Division on Tuesday, including a

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Locals seek access to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Nuh’s Marora village

‘Will be forced to obstruct construction if region is continued to be denied access’

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10 kg tumour removed from tribal woman

Gayatri Institute of Health Sciences and Medical Technology removed an ovarian tumour weighing about 10 kgs successfully from a tribal woman, here on

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Subdued Christmas and New Year celebrations this time too

Govt. issues guidelines

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Air quality in Capital turns ‘severe’ again

The air quality in the city slipped into the “severe” category again on Tuesday and the Air Quality Index (AQI) is likely to be in the upper end of th

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Spain police thwart raffle of Christmas hamper stuffed with drugs

Police have arrested two men allegedly trying to raffle off a "narco-basket" stuffed with drugs.

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PAGD calls January 1 protest rally over delimitation draft, Jammu demands equal 'seat share

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TS Omicron tally touches 24, four new cases detected

One is a patient’s contact while the other three arrived from countries not ‘at-risk’; genome sequencing results of 13 samples awaited

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SP warns illicit brew-makers of Kalvarayan

Selvakumar takes charge as police chief of Kallakurichi

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100% electricity to be restored across J&K by tomorrow: L-G Sinha

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Eight cases of Omicron; all patients have recovered

With one more case of Omicron variant being reported from Dakshina Kannada, the district has reported six cases of the variant so far. In addition, Ud

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Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.

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The Queen cancels Sandringham Christmas

The Queen will stay in Windsor Castle for Christmas, amid concerns over the Omicron variant.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years

Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.

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After Punjab, EC in Goa to assess poll preparedness; will visit Uttarakhand on Dec 23-24 & UP between Dec 28 & 30

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After Elbrus, it’s mission Everest for TS girl

Anvitha Reddy scaled Russia’s highest peak earlier this month

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Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school

An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.

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Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill

Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.

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Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53

The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit.

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Sports Personality 2021: Emma Raducanu crowned winner

Teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021.

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Bill to raise women's marriage age in House this week, govt may agree to scrutiny

The Centre is likely to table in Parliament this week the Bill to raise the marriageable age for women from 18 to 21 years. The government is not averse to the idea of letting a parliamentary committee scrutinise the Bill. The winter session is scheduled to end on December 23.

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SPB songs enthral city music lovers

S.P. Sailaja and M. Ramu were the lead singers

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Sky Brown wins Young Sports Personality of the Year

Olympic medal-winning skateboarder Sky Brown has been named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2021.

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CPI(M) flays police action on Foxconn workers

‘They manhandled the protestors‘

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Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns

The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.

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Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks

The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival

The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.

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Amid protests, Army called in to restore power supply in Jammu and Kashmir

Workers of the power department are calling for an end to privatisation

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₹3 cr. worth red sanders logs seized, 18 smuggling operatives nabbed

Ten of them are aged between 19 and 28

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Painting police booths with the hues of trust

Design themes range from communal harmony to safety of senior citizens

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Info panel comes down heavily on Corporation for bad roads

It wants former defence engineers deployed to inspect all 200 wards

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Safety of students is priority, says Tamil Nadu Education Minister

Teams to be formed to inspect school buildings across State

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Dilapidated school buildings demolished in central districts

Orders have been issued for the tearing down of over 700 such structures

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Prakasam completes first dose vaccine target

The second dose coverage is 74.3% in the district; there is no vaccine shortage, says official

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Centre should get public’s opinion before raising marriageable age for women: Vijayakanth

DMDK founder Vijayakanth on Saturday welcomed the Union Government’s decision to raise the legal age of marriage of women from 18 to 21 years, but urg

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Apni Party’s Bukhari takes strong exception to change in land-use policy; Congress, too, demands rollback of decision

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BIE on the back foot over Intermediate I year results

Conduct of exams criticised with a record number of students failing this year

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Rahul targets PM, says Hindutva follower bathes alone in Ganga

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Omicron: 8-year-old girl among eight new infections reported from Maharashtra

Tally rises to 48 but all cases asymptomatic, say health officials

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Covid: Dutch to enter tight lockdown over Omicron wave

Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.

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Campaign against dowry to be launched

Kudumbashree auxiliary groups to spearhead the campaign titled Sthreepaksha Navakeralam

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Ireland imposes Covid curfew on pubs

Irish ministers agree hospitality venues, cinemas and theatres should close at 20:00 from Sunday.

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PM: ‘Tod-phod’ no way to meet modern needs

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Poll panel & PMO had 'informal' meet; no impropriety, says EC functionary

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We will continue to press for Statehood, says CM Rangasamy

He says the U.T.’s administrative system must change for speedy delivery of public services

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Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral

A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media.

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1 held in multi-level marketing scam

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested the co-founders and owners of the Indus Viva MLM Pyramid Scheme, C A Anzar and AbhilashThomas, from the

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Council polls: Cong. outsmarts BJP

Out of 99,062 voters, Congress secured 44,225 votes while BJP got 37,283

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Ordinary leave granted to life convict extended

MaduraiThe State government has extended the ordinary leave granted to P. Ravichandran, a life convict in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assas

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Banks to reopen today

Day two of the 2-day nationwide strike by public sector bank employees and officers on Friday saw bank branches in Telangana remaining closed and some

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State adds 181 cases to COVID tally

Amid a slow increase in Omicron cases, the State logged 181 cases of COVID-19 and one person related to the infection on Friday.With this, the total d

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Anti-5G necklaces found to be dangerously radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories.

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Millipede with more legs than any known animal discovered in Australia

The millipede, discovered in Australia, has more than 1,300 legs and is believed to live on fungi.

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J&K LG warns India’s neighbour to remember defeats of past

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‘No ‘severe’ Omicron case in city so far’

A total of 10 Omicron cases in Delhi now

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Theatres that filed pleas against G.O. allowed to increase ticket price

All other cinema hall managements have to abide by the provisions of G.O. 35: HC

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‘Govt. cut petrol price to curb revenue fall’

Sale of petrol and VAT collection had dropped as fuel was more costly in Capital than Noida, Gurugram

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‘Vested interests trying to tarnish the image of BJP’

The BJP said here on Thursday that some vested interests are trying to tarnish the image of the party and its State unit president Nalin Kumar Kateel

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Listen to your intuition not to commit any mistake: Rev. D’sa

City Police close rowdy sheets against 1,254 of total 3,263 persons

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City traffic police at the receiving end of road rage

Nearly 100 cases of obstruction, assault reported since 2018; automated challan system, camera-based regulation have helped minimise scuffles to a great extent

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Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest

Days after deadly tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US.

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SPMVV at 604th in global rankings

Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV) has been placed at the 604th position at the global level and 24th among Indian institutions in the Rank

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Tigress trapped, villagers relieved

A tigress aged around 10 was trapped and tranquillized by the Forest Department staff at Nanachi near Kutta in Kodagu on Thursday. The tigress was sus

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Over 6,400 volunteers register for Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme

Over 6,400 volunteers have registered for the Illam Thedi Kalvi (Education at doorstep) scheme in Coimbatore district, according to the district admi

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More than 2 lakh acres of forest encroached in State

More than two lakh acres of forest land in the State has been encroached out of the total forest cover of around 42.19 lakh hectares. This is accordin

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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments

A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence.

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Jamia Millia Islamia gets A++ ranking from NAAC

‘Students can celebrate Dec. 15 now’

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SRMIST opens hi-tech centre for clinical trials

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) at Kattankulathur near here, through its faculty of medical and health sciences, has set up a 5,000 s

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T.N. likely to experience dry weather for next few days

Southern parts of State may get isolated rain, indicating weakening phase of Northeast monsoon

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Pay Rs 50000 ex-gratia to all those who lost loved ones in Covid: SC to Centre

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CM announces ₹5 lakh ex gratia to kin of deceased in bus accident

Naidu, Pawan express grief, seek best medical care to the injured

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Logic's 1-800-273-8255 led to call surge to suicide line, study suggests

Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after.

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Poonawalla family donates Rs 500 crore to Oxford University to build new vaccine research centre

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Dak adalat on Dec. 22

The Department of Posts will conduct a regional-level dak adalat at the office of the Postmaster General, Southern Region, Madurai, from 11 a.m. on De

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bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69

Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends".

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SC cites national security, allows Char Dham project

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed widening of major portions of the strategic Char Dham road project in Uttarakhand to enable speedy deployment of men, machinery and armament by the armed forces on the India-China borders, given the recent Chinese build-up, but struck a delicate balance on green concerns by ordering strict implementation of environment protection measures.

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FAO, ICAR to help farmers in State adopt best practices, technology

Govt. inks MoU with them on Technical Cooperation Project

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Phillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease

US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma.

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Rajnath Singh asks DRDO to fast develop hypersonic weapons

With China, Russia and the US actively building aerodynamically manoeuverable hypersonic weapons that fly over five times the speed of sound (Mach 5), defence minister Rajnath Singh has directed DRDO to move fast towards developing such arsenal to 'maintain' India’s minimum credible deterrence against adversaries.

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Kabul strike: ‘U.S. troops to face no action’

The Taliban urged Washington to reverse the decision

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Channel tragedy: French authorities identify 26 victims

Sixteen Kurdish people, including two friends from Iraq, were among those who perished last month.

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Toronto police release video of 'suspect' in billionaires' 2017 murders

Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests.

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Highest-ever tourist footfall in J&K in Nov

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Congress offers support to Amaravati padayatra

‘If farmers are unhappy, it does not augur well for State’

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US tornadoes: Is climate change to blame?

Are tornadoes becoming more frequent, dangerous or unpredictable - and is the changing climate to blame?

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BJP activist’s PSO, cop on guard duty go missing with service weapons

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Villagers demand action against VAO, assistant

Claiming that the Village Administrative Officer of Kanagapuram in Modakkurichi Taluk is involved in irregularities, people of Kanagapuram village sub

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Jaggery manufacturers yet to get orders for Pongal festival

‘The COVID-19 pandemic has affected production in the last two years’

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Erode reports 53 fresh COVID-19 cases

Erode district reported 53 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the total cases to 1,07,016. While 68 persons were discharged, 621 persons continue to

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Taliban: committed to giving education, jobs to girls, women

Foreign Minister says regime wants good relations with U.S.

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Kim Kardashian passes California 'baby bar' law exam

The reality TV star and businesswoman says "don't ever give up" after passing on her fourth attempt.

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UK PM warns of Omicron tidal wave

The UK is facing an Omicron emergency, says Boris Johnson, as boosters are offered to all over-18s in England.

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Verstappen is champion but Mercedes intend to appeal after protests rejected

Formula 1 officials reject two protests by Mercedes against the result of the controversial title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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J&K admin blocks youth meet at Mehbooba bungalow

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Man held for sodomising minor boy

The Coimbatore District (Rural) Police on Saturday arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly sodomising a minor boy. K. Vellaisamy of Thekkupalayam nea

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Govt. keen to improve sports infra, says Botcha

Minister for Municipal Administration Botcha Satyanarayana on Sunday said that the State government was trying to improve sports infrastructure in all

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Jewellery manufacturers seek improvement of infrastructure

Jewellery manufacturers here have appealed to the district administration and the government departments concerned to improve infrastructure in the ma

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AR personnel excel at sports meet

District Armed Reserve (DAR) personnel on Sunday excelled in athletics by bagging eight medals in the three-day annual Police Sports Meet-2021 which c

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Flower prices shoot up

‘Heavy rain resulted in crop damages and hence the arrivals have reduced’

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Army Major ‘shoots self’ in J&K’s Ramban

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IAS, IPS officers transfer after counting

Reshuffle in bureaucracy long overdue

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Osasuna 2-2 Barcelona: Barca's patchy form continues as they draw after conceding late equaliser

Barcelona's patchy run of form continues as they concede a late equaliser at Osasuna in La Liga.

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Centre prepares plan to check out of Ashok Hotel

As part of the Centre’s ambitious asset monetisation programme, the government is all set to transfer the iconic Ashok Hotel in the Capital to the private sector on a 60-year contract. It will also offer land parcels in the 21.5-acre complex for the setting up of a hotel or serviced apartments and other development works.

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Sewage inflow into lakes remains a major challenge

Activists blame the weir for low storage at Korattur lake

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Pak terrorist involved in killing of two cops in Bandipora: IGP Kashmir

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Groundwater law may cover commercial users

The term ‘commercial users’ refers to industrial units and those engaged in the transportation of groundwater

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J&K Delimitation Commission: NC MPs get invite, to decide on participation in crucial panel meet

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Vizag police on high alert after movement of ‘Chaddi’ gang

Police Commissioner reorganises beat system; initiates strict SOP

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J&K govt sets up agency to defeat trafficking of Covid orphans

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Corporators allege partiality in allocation of funds

They raise objection to a proposal to sanction ₹66 lakh for park development works in Ward 6

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Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division.

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Day before ending farm protest, BKU Ugrahan demands release of activists on Human Rights Day

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Tourists’ entry restricted

Chikkamgaluru district administration has banned the entry of tourists to Mullayyanagiri, Seetalayyanagiri, Manikyadhara, Honnammanahalla and Sri Guru

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The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78

With the group, the singer and guitarist had a string of hits and starred in a TV sitcom in the 1960s.

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Astroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt

The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas.

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Farmers call off year-long stir, to leave city borders from Saturday

Hours after receiving a ‘signed’ letter from the Centre accepting most of their demands, farmer Unions on Thursday ended their year-long agitation and decided to leave the sites they had occupied on national highways on Delhi borders with tents at Singhu, a key protest venue, being wound up and similar action expected at other places including several toll plazas in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

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Govt. submits file on ICC inquiry to HC

It had recommended disciplinary action against Rajesh Das

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Kenya police recruits brag: 'We are the bad ones'

A video of Kenyan police recruits acting in an intimidating fashion is widely condemned.

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Electoral roll released

District Collector S. Vineeth and Commissioner of Tiruppur Corporation Kranti Kumar Pati released the photo electoral roll ahead of the urban local b

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And Just Like That: 'Moodier' Sex and the City revival splits opinion

The new series is either "dull" or "a return to form" depending on which critics you believe.

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Mi-17 With Gen Rawat, his wife, 12 others goes down in Nilgiris; just 1 survivor

The country’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, a serving brigadier and 10 more defence personnel died in an IAF helicopter crash in hilly terrain and foggy conditions near Coonoor, in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district, on Wednesday afternoon. Group Captain Varun Singh, directing staff at DSSC, was the sole survivor and is receiving medical treatment at the military hospital in Wellington.

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‘Exams for private registration students put off on flimsy grounds’

It will affect students’ academic prospects, says Parallel College Association

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Kartheeka Brahmotsavam concludes at Tiruchanur

The nine-day annual Kartheeka Brahmotsavam at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur came to a grand close with the observance of ‘Panchami Thee

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Victory a tribute to Sivan, says Mayor

Congress alleges vote trading by BJP, CPI(M); terms win a ‘technical one’

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City police HQ to be energy efficient

Project will be an example of green building consciousness, says architect

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Crackdown on criminal gangs, 7 in net

The police on Wednesday arrested two members of the ‘takkar-maar’ gang for robbing a man.DCP (North) Sagar Singh Kalsi said the accused have been iden

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Challenged status quo, pushed reforms even if it ruffled feathers

Whether one agreed or disagreed with him, one could never ignore India’s top military officer, General Bipin Rawat. He himself made it very clear that as the country’s first-ever CDS, his mandate was to push ‘jointness and integration’ among the Army, Navy and IAF despite stiff resistance, while also weaning the forces off their overwhelming dependence on expensive foreign weapon systems.

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General was found alive, died on way to hospital: Rescuer

CDS General Bipin Rawat was alive and able to say his name when he was extricated from the wreckage of the Mi-17V5 chopper along with another passenger, later identified as Group Captain Varun Singh, said a senior leading fireman who was among the first to reach the crash site near Coonoor on Wednesday.

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Condolences pour in for General Rawat

Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday condoled the death of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat.“General Bipin Ra

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Banda Prakash takes oath as MLC

Newly elected MLC under MLAs quota Banda Parkash took oath as member of the Legislative Council on Wednesday. Protem chairman V Bhoopal Reddy administ

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Amazon services down for thousands of users

Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa.

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Chile same-sex marriage: Law overwhelmingly approved by parliament

A law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country.

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J&K had acceded to Gandhi’s India, not Godse’s: Farooq

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At ₹770 per kg, cocoon prices reach historic high

Price attributed to high demand for raw silk

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Billionaires thrived during pandemic

Since 1995, the slice held by billionaires has risen from 1% to 3%, according to the World Inequality Report.

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Gilgamesh Dream Tablet: Iraq puts looted artefact on display

The 3,500-year-old clay tablet was stolen three decades ago and ended up at a museum in the US.

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Army killing Nagaland civilians unfortunate, Shah tells House

Home minister Amit Shah expressed regret on behalf of the government over the killing of civilians in Nagaland in a case of mistaken identity calling it “unfortunate” while also offering condolences to the kin of those who died in the firing incidents.

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Expert panel split, call on additional dose put off

The scientific advisory group on Covid immunisation has deferred “any decision on additional dose” in the absence of consensus on whether there is a need to administer a ‘booster’ to those at high risk of infection or severe illness caused by the coronavirus. “No recommendation has been made by the NTAGI yet,” a senior official told TOI.

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Two deaths, 120 new COVID-19 cases in Coimbatore

Coimbatore district on Monday reported 120 new cases of COVID-19. The Health Department said that 127 persons recovered from the disease and the distr

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‘ECI should not approve AIADMK organisational polls’

OPS, EPS acted in a whimsical manner to hold on to their posts, says petitioner

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Congress, few independents pin hopes on cross-voting in MLC polls

TRS playing safe by keeping its flock together

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Corporation to form panel to end flooding of underpasses

Coimbatore Corporation will soon constitute a committee that will suggest a permanent solution to prevent inundation of underpasses in the city. A rel

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Indo-German ties poised for further growth

‘Hyderabad can move up the investors list as I am convinced what the govt. is offering is attractive’

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Political compulsions can’t undo verdict: SC to Maharashtra

In a setback to the Maharashtra government just a day before the last date of filing nomination papers for elections to local bodies, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the ordinance brought by the state to reserve 27% seats for OBCs in these bodies and directed the Election Commission to stay the polls.

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2 North East CMs say AFSPA must go as Shah regrets Nagaland deaths

The outrage over the mistaken killing of villagers in Nagaland in an Army ambush and the subsequent violence grew on Monday, with the chief ministers of Nagaland and Meghalaya Neiphiu Rio and Conrad Sangma calling for the repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) while home minister Amit Shah expressed regret over the incident in Parliament.

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Pak lynching: Govt to review counter-terrorism strategy, says minister

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Focus on Afghanistan, terror in Russia summit; S-400 supplies to continue

The 21st India-Russia annual summit featuring PM Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin saw the 2 countries, while reaffirming commitment to the S-400 deal despite the threat of US sanctions, strongly take up the issue of cross-border terrorism with focus on ensuring Afghanistan wasn’t used for terrorist activities by UNSC proscribed groups, including Pakistan-based LeT.

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Teaching methodologies to be modified according to this century: Minister

Minister for Higher Education and Pro Chancellor of Periyar University K. Ponmudi said that based on changing scenario, textbooks, teaching methodolo

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Labour Court sets aside ESI’s demand notice to CPCL

The Employees Insurance Court (Principal Labour Court), Chennai, has set aside a recovery order of about ₹2.71 crore issued against the Chennai Petrol

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Beneficiaries get houses under PMAY, but no water supply

The housing complex is equipped with three motors for pumping up water to the tanks

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Short films on nutrition awareness released

Short films on the ‘1000 Golden Days of a Child Campaign’, which stresses on the importance of access to proper nutrition for women and children and t

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Nalur Kolige GP members in Thirthahalli taluk to boycott MLC polls

All the elected members of Nalur Kolige Gram Panchayat in Thirthahalli taluk have decided to boycott the Legislative Council poll, as a mark of protes

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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.

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Omicron spreading in the community, UK's Javid says

The new variant is spreading in multiple regions of England, the health secretary says.

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Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.

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Nasa unveils new class of astronaut candidates

The six men and four women could fly to the space station and on future missions to the Moon.

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US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.

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‘Farmers’ agitation should inspire steel plant workers’

United stand would force Centre to rethink its decision: CPI(M) leader

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Woman found dead inside well

The body of a 22-year-old woman was found in a well at an isolated place near Bhairava Vaka near Simhachalam, under Gopalapatnam police station limits

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RLD leader’s convoy attacked

One killed, five injured as gunmen shoot at Haji Yunus in Bulandshahr

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Lewis Hamilton wins thrilling Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen collision

Lewis Hamilton beats Max Verstappen in a chaotic Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to set up a winner-takes all championship finale.

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Current Congress brass sees advice as rebellion: Ghulam Nabi Azad

The present generation of Congress is not open to suggestions, veteran Congress leader and member of the G-23 faction Ghulam Nabi Azad has said, lamenting that advice, even when it came from Congress veterans, is “seen as a crime or rebellion”.

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Over 50% of adult population in India now fully vaccinated

India has vaccinated more than 50% of its adults with two jabs within 11 months of the launch of its anti-Covid programme. A total of 127.93 crore doses have been administered across the country till Sunday, with over 85% of the 18+ population covered with at least one dose.

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Omicron surges 5x to 21; 1 new case in Delhi, 9 in Rajasthan, 7 in Maharashtra

India’s tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to the newly discovered Omicron variant shot up five times overnight as nine people in Rajasthan, including a four-member NRI family from South Africa, seven in Maharashtra’s Pune and one in Delhi tested positive for that strain of the virus. The total count currently stands at 21.

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14 Nagaland civilians killed in botched Army operation, aftermath

In a botched operation, Army para commandos lying in wait for militants in Nagaland’s Mon district late on Saturday shot and killed six villagers instead, all of them coal mine workers returning home in a van singing songs. Soon after, a village search party found the bodies and attacked soldiers, leading to firing in which seven more civilians died. A soldier was also killed.

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India hosts Pakistan delegation for SCO meet

While bilateral ties with Pakistan remain in a deep freeze, India and Pakistan continue to engage under the banner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political and security grouping that is seen as playing an increasingly important role in Afghanistan after the US departure.

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Passengers arriving at city airport asked to book COVID test slots online

Facility available for passengers from 11 ‘at risk’ countries

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Coimbatore reports 124 COVID-19 cases

Coimbatore district on Sunday reported 124 new cases of COVID-19. The Health Department said that 129 persons recovered from the disease on Sunday an

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Road repair work nearing completion in four districts

Highways Dept. had taken it up in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu

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Medicos hold candlelight vigil

Minister’s intervention sought to expedite counselling

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‘Focus on unsung heroes of freedom struggle’

Union Minister L. Murugan presents awards at the ‘She Short Film Festival’

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IICT director is new DST secretary

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of CSIR-IICT director S. Chandrasekhar as Secretary, Department of Science and

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Jayalalithaa’s death anniversary observed

AIADMK cadre pay floral tributes

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Over 1,600 petitions cleared through camps

As many as 1,659 petitions received through patta correction special camps were addressed immediately, a release said.District Collector S. Karmegham

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Bird enthusiasts to identify more wetlands for waterbird survey

Bird enthusiasts are working on identifying more wetlands for the annual waterbird survey to be conducted in January as the recent rain has replenishe

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Medical student attempts to end life

A second year MBBS student at the Dharmapuri Medical College attempted to end his life allegedly due to ragging. He is undergoing treatment at the med

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Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98

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Govt approves manufacturing of AK-203 rifles in Amethi

In a major boost to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the central government has given its go-ahead for the production of over five lakh AK-203 assault rifles at the Korwa unit in Amethi district of UP. The rifles will be manufactured in partnership with Russia, sources said on Saturday.

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