International News Hub: March 2021

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

France to close schools, ban domestic travel as coronavirus surges

The move is a departure from the government’s policy in recent months, which has focused on regionalised restrictions.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

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Govt defers labour codes as states fail to finalise rules

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Pak LeT ultra gets 10 yrs in jail for J&K, Delhi terror hit plots

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Some will get Covid even after vaccination, and that’s normal

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Covid-19: More cases in March than Jan-Feb together

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Vigilance officials raid Durga temple

Sleuths of the Vigilance and Enforcement (V&E) conducted searches at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devastanam on Wednesday.The teams checked

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Saudi Arabia to unveil $3.2 tn investment drive

Private sector roped in to boost economy.

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Suspect held over attack on Asian woman

Police in New York arrested on Wednesday a suspect in a brutal, videotaped assault of a 65-year-old Asian-American woman, the latest incident of anti-

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Italy expels Russians after Navy officer ‘caught’ selling secret files

Captain had access to documents concerning defence, NATO.

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India calibrates supply, but gifts 1L doses to Fiji

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Taken 1 dose of vax? For Kumbh, -ve report still a must, says HC

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Is ‘centralisation’ limiting vax drive?

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Brazil military chiefs quit after Bolsonaro fires Defence Minister

President is facing criticism as virus toll has crossed 3-lakh mark

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No hike in power tariff, says APERC Chairman

Relief to consumers as minimum charges have been removed

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Prepare for more stringent restrictions: Minister

Rajesh Tope denies reports of bed shortages in Maharashtra hospitals

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Biden sets out 'once-in-a-generation' $2 trillion infrastructure plan

The U.S. President compared his 'transformational' plan to the ambitious U.S. space program of the 1960s

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Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'

Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?

Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.

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First dog bites White House man a second time

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

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Project to build N-powered attack subs set to get CCS nod

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India has rights issues, but situation improving in J&K, says US state dept

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Private hospitals have given just 16.5% of jabs

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U.S. condemns China’s move to further reduce Hong Kong political participation

The sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system willdrastically curb democratic representation as authorities seekto ensure "patriots" rule the global financial hub.

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Vaccinate all 45+ in 2 weeks, says govt

The Centre on Tuesday said door-to-door vaccination against Covid-19 may not be feasible, even as it asked states to ensure 100% saturation of vaccination of the priority age group of those above 45 years in the next fortnight, particularly in high burden districts seeing a surge of fresh cases.

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No India variant of virus seen so far, says ICMR

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With 7.3 lakh tests/million, Delhi tops screening list

States seem to have taken the surge in coronavirus infections seriously with tests for Covid-19 going up by more than 38% over the last two weeks compared to the first half of March. Countrywide, the total samples tested have gone up from 97.89 lakh between March 1-14 to 1.35 crore during March 14-27.

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Shah, Mamata end Nandigram campaign with battle of rallies

A battle of roadshows brought the curtain down on the high-octane campaign in Nandigram on Tuesday, with Union home minister Amit Shah targeting Mamata Banerjee for her “silence” on the fatal assault on a BJP worker's octogenarian mother. The Bengal CM hit back by mocking him for "trying to break Trinamool", only to end up stoking dissension in BJP over poll tickets.

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Sharad Pawar undergoes endoscopy in hospital before schedule

NCP leader and State Health Minister Rajesh Tope had said there was nothing to worry about Mr. Pawar's health.

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Prasanna elected president of MYMUL

Prasanna was on Tuesday elected as the new president of Mysuru District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Societies’ Union Ltd (MYMUL).Sources in MYMUL sai

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Congress firm on its stand in CD row: Siddaramaiah

Continuing his tirade against the BJP government in Karnataka over the CD scandal allegedly involving former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, Leader of the

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₹1.65 lakh unaccounted cash unearthed from RTO premises

None has been arrested yet

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‘MIT students have not observed COVID-19-appropriate behaviour’

The general tendency among students not to observe COVID-19-appropriate behaviour is among the chief reasons for the surge in cases at Manipal Institu

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With high rate of spread, active cases climb to over 25,000

During the first wave, it took 128 days for active cases to cross 25,000

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Climate change: China absent from key UK meeting

Despite an official UK invite, China is not taking part in a key summit on climate and development.

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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

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The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.

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Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists.

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Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths

Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films.

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Monday, March 29, 2021

Sex CD case: Jarkiholi grilled for 4 hrs, his statement taken

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‘New BBMP Act renders ward committees toothless’

The petitioners also questioned the creation of additional committees

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ICU cases hit new peak in French coronavirus surge

Doctors are increasingly sounding the alarm that they may have to start turning patients away for ICU care, particularly in the Paris region.

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Private bus operators, taxi drivers continue to reel under losses

Many bus operators have reportedly surrendered their permits

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Karnataka to allow reopening of stone mining, crusher units

Minister says exchequer suffered huge loss due to closure.

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No Oscars for Hong Kong for first time since 1969

It won’t be broadcast here next month.

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U.S. not yet ready to lift tariffs on China, says trade negotiator Tai

Duties aimed ‘to remedy unbalanced, unfair trade situation’.

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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.

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'Had warned govt leaders against reinstating Waze'

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Assets got before offence not proceeds of crime: HC to ED

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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

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Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

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Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'

A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'

Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.

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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit.

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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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A chaiwala struggles to survive

Pandemic has dealt a severe blow to small businesses, some of them are on the verge of closure

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Prosecutor tells jury ex-Minneapolis officer's 'grinding and crushing' knee killed George Floyd

Defense lawyer says Derek Chauvin followed his police training

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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

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President gives assent to Bill that says 'government' in Delhi means 'LG'

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Terror acts in J&K, youths joining outfits have dipped

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AISA demands free vaccine at the earliest

The All India Students’ Association (AISA) on Sunday demanded that government provide free vaccinations at the earliest to students, teachers and staf

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Inmates tune into new talents with ‘Jail Radio’

Some prisoners become radio jockeys at the in-house radio station, others play instruments

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Gangster who escaped custody killed in shoot-out with police

Raid conducted at 1.45 a.m. to avoid crowd, say officers

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Three hurt as section of elevated road on Dwarka E-way collapses

20-25 labourers left site 10 minutes before the accident; NHAI forms committee

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‘Happiness Curriculum helped students during lockdown’

Sisodia says well-being needs to be made a mainstream subject in education

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City sees highest single-day COVID-19 cases in 3 months

CM not to attend Holi programmes

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CBI books Delhi-based firm, its directors

Case involves defrauding a bank of over ₹50 crore

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Police, govt. have pledged the pride of Karnataka, says Siddaramaiah

He takes exception to the woman in the CD not being traced ‘even after 20 days’

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Two dead, three held in Virginia shootings

Overnight shootings near the Atlantic oceanfront in Virginia Beach left two people dead and eight wounded in a scene described by authorities on Satur

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Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.

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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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Keep minimum age of 21 for availing ART: House panel

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Deshmukh 'accidental home minister', says Sena's Raut

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Myanmar forces fire on funeral; crackdown continues

Myanmar security forces opened fire on Sunday on a crowd attending the funeral of student who was killed on the bloodiest day yet of a crackdown on p

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Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England

People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules.

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

Probe dissappearance of DVR from top cop’s office: Cong

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Delhi saved 334 MW electricity during Earth Hour, say Discom officials

The company had urged its consumers to switch off all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Appeal to people’s representatives to adopt schools

This will help the government deliver school education to all sections of society

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Human rights panel wants elderly woman to be compensated

Lapses in her blood test report conducted at Chemmaruthi PHC lab

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‘Adhere to COVID norms during Holi’

Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has said Holi will not be celebrated at Raj Bhavan due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. In a release on Saturday, he

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BJP MLA thrashed in Punjab

Protesters against farm laws threw ink, tore his clothes

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UK PM urged to share Covid jabs with poorer nations

A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.

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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders have condemned the country's military after the deadliest day since last month's coup.

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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.

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Co praises all-Indian crew of Suez ship

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CJI Bobde hails Goa’s uniform civil code

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Disha police stations get patrolling vehicles

They will help women constables in maintaining vigil at public places: SP

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Police rescue youth attempting suicide

With the presence of mind and utilising technology, the Anantapur police on Saturday saved a man, who was about to commit suicide by falling under a t

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Ensure action plan for water supply during summer: Mayor

Emergency meeting with the new governing body of the corporation held

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Elite U.K. schools in spotlight over claims of misogyny, rape

The London police department says it is investigating multiple alleged offenses described on a website that a young woman set up to expose cases of sexual harassment, assault and ‘rape culture’ at schools across the country

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Baby goat, emu and goose make friends on Wiltshire farm

The three arrivals at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Wiltshire have become social media stars.

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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?

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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients.

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SC rejects plea for stay on issue of poll bonds

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Morning Digest: Heavy security for today’s Phase I polling in West Bengal and Assam; In Bangladesh, Modi calls for joint fight against terror, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment

The Mahila Court on Thursday sentenced a man who was charged with raping a mentally challenged woman near Annur in May 2017 to 10 years of imprisonmen

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CD scandal case: D.K. Shivakumar's name in audio clip gives a new twist to row

Congress should seek his resignation as party chief: BJP

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UGC allows 40% of courses in a semester through online mode

Approval granted for study through ‘Swayam’

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Georgia law is '21st century Jim Crow' says Biden

The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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India will match Chinese border infrastructure in 3 to 4 years: Rawat

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Daily Covid cases cross 60,000 for the first time in 160 days

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'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

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Night curfews, partial lockdowns don’t work: Harsh Vardhan

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Shared future with Bangladesh can be vaccine against radicalism: PM Modi

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Was sexually exploited, says girl in Karnataka CD

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Protect media freedom, EC urged

A private Tamil television channel has submitted a representation to the Chief Electoral Commissioner alleging that the State government-run Tamil Nad

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Beloved children's author Beverly Cleary dies at 104

Children worldwide came to love the adventures of Huggins and neighbors Ellen Tebbits, Otis Spofford, Beatrice “Beezus” Quimby and her younger sister, Ramona

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Move to introduce pre-paid meters in all State govt. offices

‘2% of cost of meter will be collected every month’

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Was Aadhaar data breached, asks HC

BJP allegedly accessed mobile phone numbers of voters in Puducherry

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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

BBMP budget postponed

Likely to be presented on Saturday

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Param Bir Singh files petition against Deshmukh in Bombay HC

Immediate, unbiased probe sought

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NCP MP Supriya Sule calls on Sonia Gandhi

In the midst of the turmoil in Maharashtra over allegations of corruption against the State Home Minister, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sup

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ED attaches properties in gold loan scam

The Enforcement Directorate attached five immovable properties in Bengaluru in connection with the sanction of 186 loans worth ₹12 crore to 57 people

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UIDAI, FCI get new heads in govt. reshuffle

20 senior officers relocated

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Principal Scientific Advisor K. VijayRaghavan gets extension

The government has extended the term of Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) K. VijayRaghavan by a year. An official order was issued by the Department

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Transport services likely to be hit today

Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday as farmer unions prote

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Gujarat battles second COVID-19 wave

State reports 1,961 new infections and seven deaths on Thursday

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Bengali stars release song on polls

So far it was only the political parties contesting polls in West Bengal that were using songs communicate their message to the electorate. Now a numb

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Second wave peak in India likely in later half of April: SBI report

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SC to put laws, decisions to 'indirect discrimination' test

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Budget session records high productivity despite logjams

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5L cases pending in HCs, SC set to recall retired judges

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New York state moves closer to legalising recreational cannabis

Officials say they hope the new law will end the disproportionate policing of minority groups.

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US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military

A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar.

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Ghent Altarpiece: Prized Van Eyck oil painting finds new home

It has been moved in the Belgian cathedral where it is displayed thanks to a 30m euro (£26m) upgrade.

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Kate Winslet's same-sex role 'simply a love story'

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet’s latest role sees her as the 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning.

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'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'

Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests.

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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US.

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Promising Young Woman: Carey Mulligan film 'deeply troubling'

Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan, is a dark and twisted take on "hook-up culture".

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How people dress, what they eat isn't netas' business: Irani

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‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama

Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state.

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'My predecessor - oh God, I miss him'

For the first time as president, Biden answered reporters questions on critical issues.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 76% effective in updated U.S. trial results

The updated 76% efficacy rate compares with rates of about 95% for vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.

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With no safety net, unorganised sector workers are yet to recover

Domestic help, security guards, housekeeping staff, and street vendors among other workers fear a second wave

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Over 5.21 crore vaccine doses administered

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.21 crore, said a Health Ministry statement on Wednesday. A t

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SI shot dead over dispute between brothers in Agra

He was shot in the neck with an illegal country-made weapon

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‘Co-op. networks promote sustainable development’

Health care by co-ops. helped their members: UN official

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9 of 10 dists with most active cases are in Maharashtra

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45+ most vulnerable, account for 88% of Covid deaths: Govt

The government said the expansion of the vaccination drive to cover all above 45 years is intended to prioritise the group that is most vulnerable to the disease, accounting for 88% of the over 1.6 lakh Covid-19 deaths in India. The case fatality rate (CFR) in this group is 2.85%, against a national average of 1.37%, said the Centre even as it called upon states to intensify efforts to increase vaccinations and urged private hospitals to increase participation.

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Covid-19: ‘Double mutant’ among 771 variants found in 18 states

A total of 771 Covid variants, including a “double mutant”, have been found across 18 Indian states but there is no evidence to link the current surge in some states to these strains, officials said on Wednesday. States witnessing higher cases have revealed a different mutation profile but detected variants have been prevalent in the community for last six to eight months, National Centre for Disease Control director Sujeet Kumar Singh said.

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No risk of blood clotting from Covishield, says Niti’s Paul

There is no risk of thrombosis or blood clotting due to use of Covishield, Niti Aayog member-health Dr V K Paul said on Wednesday and urged people to get vaccinated without any fear. This comes in the wake of concerns about possible adverse events in people vaccinated with Covishield, a vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca.

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2 J&K projects conform to Indus treaty, India tells Pak

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Foreign donations received over 4 years by NGOs under FCRA totalled over Rs 51,000cr

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan.

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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war.

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KSI: 'I was struggling to sell tickets to gigs in 2019'

Newsbeat speaks to one of YouTube's biggest stars about what's next after selling out his 2021 tour.

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BJP team urges Maha guv to send report to Centre

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ATS examined 11,000 IP addresses to trace the last call made to Hiran

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MVA orders judicial probe into ‘letter bomb’, seeks report on phone tapping

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India conducts first-ever joint patrol in Madagascar EEZ

Objective is to ensure maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

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North Korea fired projectile into sea, says Seoul

The launch came a day after US and South Korean officials said the North fired short-range weapons presumed to be cruise missiles into its western sea over the weekend.

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Govt’s transgender ID portal slow to start, 277 certificates issued since November

The national portal, which was launched on November 25, 2020, was functional in all districts of the country, says Minister Kataria

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Chauvin trial: What do we know about the jury?

The jurors in the murder trial over George Floyd’s death skew younger, white and female.

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What can Joe Biden really change at the border?

An increase in migrants is testing the new administration's promises on immigration.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Govt junks plan to allow trials of Bt brinjal, other transgenic crops

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Modi greets Imran on Pak Day, calls for end to terror

As India and Pakistan look to build upon the recent ceasefire agreement, PM Narendra Modi Tuesday wrote to his counterpart Imran Khan and extended greetings to the neighbouring country on the occasion of Pakistan National Day and underlined that an environment free of terror was imperative for improvement in ties.

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‘There is no OBC’: SC pulls up govt over notification

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BJP declares its full Bengal list, Mithun fails to make the cut

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BMRCL floats tender for Pink Line

It pertains to elevated section on Bannerghatta Road

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Anti-drug rally draws large crowds

Participants raise slogans saying ‘No to Drugs’

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Police to crack down on synthetic drugs

It follows the recent major drug haul in which four persons were arrested

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Work allotted to poll officials after randomisation

The district administration on Tuesday allotted booths to officials chosen to work at polling booths, after conducting a randomisation exercise in the

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Covid-19 in South Africa: Engaging the rage during the pandemic

Some South Africans have been turning to 'rage rooms' to help them cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal

When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands.

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Kashmir event rejects ‘flawed’ jihad interpretation, fights radicalisation

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Take steps to curb use of public funds on polls: HC

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BJP releases Assam poll promises, silent on CAA

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‘People of West Bengal are fighting the polls, half of TMC has left the party’

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COVID-19 vaccination figures cross 5-crore mark in India

CoWIN ready for expanded coverage

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Farmers will sell crops outside Parliament, says Rakesh Tikait

BKU leader calls upon farmers to lay siege to Delhi from all directions

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Govt. ducks question on dissolution of Commission for Air Quality Management

A much-hyped measure to tackle pollution languishes, says Jairam Ramesh

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Progress of works in Mukhya Mantri Nishchaya Yojna in Bihar not satisfactory: CAG

The report tabled in Assembly also flags deficiencies in the State medical sector

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Pleas seek central agency probe into Param Bir’s allegations against Anil Deshmukh

File FIRs against Vaze, Deshmukh, says a petition

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ED attaches ₹7.51 cr. assets in case of collecting huge service charges from nurses

The accused recruited more than 900 nurses, who were to be employed in Kuwait

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Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits

The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities.

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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic.

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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US.

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