Thursday, 31 December 2020

Will banks be closed on January 1? Banks to remain closed on these dates; check state-wise list

Banks would remain closed for at least 15 days in January 2021.

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Donald Trump Extends Immigrant, Work Visa Restrictions Till March

US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended an order suspending the issuance of certain types of work visas for another three months due to the raging coronavirus pandemic.

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Ford, Mahindra Call Off Auto Joint Venture

The companies said in separate statements that the decision was driven by changes in the global economy over the last 15 months, causing both to reassess their capital allocation priorities.

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Tesla Secures Long-Term Lithium Hydroxide Supply With Yahua 

This deal comes after the impending expiry of a 3-year deal for lithium hydroxide with Ganfeng Lithium.

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Best Affordable Adventure Bikes Of 2020

A look at the best adventure bikes on sale right now which offer an affordable entry point into the world of adventure riding!

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LIVE: 1.02 Crore Coronavirus Cases In India So Far, 1,48,738 Total Deaths

India added 21,822 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally to 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry data on Thursday showed. The number of fresh infections is six per cent higher than...

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Suvendu Adhikari's Brother Hints At Joining BJP

Following his removal as the chairman of the board of administrators of Contai Municipality in Purba Medinipur district, Trinamool Congress leader Soumendu Adhikari on Thursday hinted that he would...

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"Time Has Come...": Google's "Cuckoo Clock" Welcomes Year 2021

The world began ushering in the New Year with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell to a virus-ridden 2020.

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India's First "Mysterious" Monolith Spotted In Ahmedabad Park

A "monolith", the likes of which have appeared and vanished in different parts of the world since November, has now emerged in a garden in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat.

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Goldsmith Shot Dead By Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Terrorists shot a goldsmith dead at a busy market here on Thursday, police said.

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Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Issues Of Stubble Burning, Power Subsidies Sorted, Say Farmer Leaders

Central ministers and farmer leaders have reached a consensus on stubble burning and safeguarding power subsidies during talks on Wednesday, a farmer leader said.

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Subdued Opening

Asian shares are set to end a tumultuous 2020 by hovering near record highs on Thursday on hopes that COVID-19 vaccine rollouts will help the world beat the pandemic

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Night Curfew In Delhi From 11 PM To 6 AM To Restrict New Year Celebration

No public gatherings will be allowed in Delhi tonight and tomorrow between 11 pm and 6 am as the state government has announced a night curfew to restrict the New Year's celebrations.

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US Logs More Than 3,900 COVID-19 Deaths In New Daily Record: Report

More than 3,900 people died of Covid-19 in the US Wednesday, according to a count released by Johns Hopkins University, a new daily record for fatalities from the virus.

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China's Bottled Water King Dethrones Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest

Zhong Shanshan is a private billionaire who's rarely quoted in the press.

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WHO, Marking Year Since Covid Began, Urges Fair Vaccine Distribution

The head of the World Health Organization, marking a year since the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by China, urged countries on Wednesday to ensure that vaccines are made available...

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At Least 37 Soldiers Killed In ISIS Bus Ambush In Syria

Islamic State group jihadists killed 37 soldiers when they ambushed a bus Wednesday in one of the deadliest attacks since the fall of their "caliphate" last year, a monitor said.

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Mamata Banerjee Cooks Vegetables During Surprise Visit To Tribal Village

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday joined tribal women and cooked vegetables during a surprise visit to a tribal village in Birbhum district.

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From delicious food, to foot-tapping music: Here is how Delhi eateries are preparing for NYE

The eateries, small and big, are fully prepared to receive visitors who want to beat the coronavirus blues.

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DNA Special: Is the ice finally melting between protesting farmers and the Government?

The government assured the farmers that there would be no penalty for stubble burning and no increase in power tariff.

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DMK to stage protest on December 31 against 'alleged corruption' in lake development project

MLA N Karthik said, he also found the Corporation reducing the quantum of storage in the tanks and encroaching upon the water body by dumping earth.

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Explainer: Here's what came out of crucial talks between Centre and farmers' unions

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Piyush Goyal and Som Parkash held talks with the representatives of 41 farmer unions at the Vigyan Bhawan.

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US Imposes New Tariffs On French, German Goods Over Airbus-Boeing Dispute

The United States announced Wednesday that it will impose additional tariffs on French and German products as part of a long-running dispute over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers Airbus and...

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India Calls On Sri Lanka For Early Release Of 40 Fishermen

India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to ensure the early release of fishermen arrested recently on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

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Canada To Require Negative COVID-19 Test For People Entering Country

Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday.

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LIVE Updates: India's Covid Tally At 1.02 Crore, 1.48 Lakh Deaths

Amid global fears over the new mutant strains of coronavirus, detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, India recorded 20,549 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, 25 per cent higher than...

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Dairies hike milk prices, cite shortage



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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

The 42 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

The biggest Bollywood and Hollywood movies in 2021: Marvel (Spider-Man 3, Black Widow, Eternals, Shang-Chi), Fast & Furious 9, Tom & Jerry, Mission: Impossible 7, No Time to Die, The Matrix 4, The...

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UAE Reports "Limited Number" Of Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has discovered a "limited number" of cases of people infected with the new coronavirus variant in the country, a government official said, the first confirmed cases of a...

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Green Jalebis, Wedding Procession: Farmers' Unique Ways To Grab Eyeballs

Serving "green jalebis" to taking out a "baraat" (wedding procession), farmers protesting at Singhu border here are using innovative ways to communicate their grievances and demands to the central...

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IND vs AUS 2nd Test: All square at the G



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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves ordinance on Freedom to Religion Bill

There will be a provision of punishment of up to 5 years for a religious leader who has performed religious conversion before submitting application

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DNA Special: How Leftist forces are taking undue advantage of the farmers' agitation

As per estimates, states like Punjab, Haryana, J&K and Himachal Pradesh are losing an average of Rs 3,500 crore every day due to the farmers' protest.

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Centre and farmer unions to resume talks today; govt committed to find 'logical solution' to current impasse

Unions have agreed 'in-principle' to join talks but insisted the agenda of the meeting should include discussing modalities for repealing farm laws.

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11 more Covid deaths, 215 new cases in Punjab



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LIVE: India's Covid Tally Rises To Over 1.02 Crore, 1.48 Lakh Deaths

The daily new coronavirus infections in India dipped below 20,000 for the third time this month taking the COVID-19 caseload to 1,02,24,303, while the recoveries crossed 98 lakh, according to the...

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Monday, 28 December 2020

In Biden's Digital Team, India-Born Aisha Shah Bags Senior Position

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position.

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Punjab Teacher Cycles 225 Km To Delhi To Join Farmers' Protest

Manoj Kumar, who is employed as a teacher in a government school in Punjab's Sangrur district, cycled 225 kilometres to reach Delhi's Tikri border on Monday to express solidarity with the farmers who...

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Pregnant J&K District Development Council Member Takes Oath At Her Home

A pregnant DDC member was administered oath at her residence here on Monday even as 137 other newly-elected members in Kashmir swore to uphold the Constitution and sovereignty of the country, leading...

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Joe Biden announces White House digital team



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Farmers' agitation: Western Railway diverts trains in Punjab again; check full list

Check the full list to know which trains have been diverted.

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PM Modi to inaugurate New Bhaupur-New Khurja section of EDFC today

The new EDFC section will help in decongesting the Kanpur-Delhi main line and it will furthermore enable the Indian Railways to run faster trains.

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DNA Special: Rahul Gandhi's absence on Congress Foundation Day shows how serious he is about his party

Though the Congress did not disclose Rahul Gandhi's destination, Randeep Surjewala confirmed that he will be away for a few days.

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In Blow To Trump, House Votes To Override Veto Of Defense Bill

The US House of Representatives dealt a blow to President Donald Trump on Monday by rejecting his veto of a defense bill, setting the stage for the Senate to deliver a humiliating first veto override...

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LIVE Updates: Around 50 Million Doses Of Oxford Vaccine Ready

The Serum Institute of India, which is manufacturing the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in India, said that around 50 million doses of the vaccine, are ready. A top official further said that...

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Odisha Unable To Trace 62 UK Returnees

The Odisha government on Monday said that as many as 62 returnees from the United Kingdom are untraceable despite the administration's request for cooperation to keep a tab on the new coronavirus...

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Chelsea Held To 1-1 Draw By Aston Villa As Pressure Mounts On Lampard

Chelsea have now won just one of their last five league games to fall six points behind leaders Liverpool in sixth and having played a game more.

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S Jaishankar Meets Qatar's Emir, Prime Minister; Discusses Economic Ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar concluded his two-day stand-alone visit to Qatar from 27 to 28 December, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday.

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Over 1.3 Lakh Names Removed From Electoral Roll: Assam Government

The Assam government on Monday said names of over 1.3 lakh persons have been deleted from the recently published electoral roll.

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Sunday, 27 December 2020

Britain To Restrict Promotion Of Unhealthy Food From April 2022

Britain will ban "buy one get one free" promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants from April 2022, the government said on Monday, its latest...

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Liverpool Held By West Brom, Tottenham Stumble Again At Wolves

Liverpool edged three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but dropped points in the league at Anfield for just the second time in 34 games.

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: India's Covid Tally Climbs To 1,01,87,850

The tally of coronavirus cases in India reached 1,01,87,850 after 18,732 new COVID-19 infections were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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PNB puts three stressed accounts up for sale



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Trump Promises "Good News" On Covid Relief As Millions Lose Benefits

US President Donald Trump on Sunday promised "good news" on a massive Covid-19 relief bill that he has so far refused to sign, but did not give further details as millions of Americans struggling...

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Nashville Blast Suspect Died In Explosion, Police Say

The 63-year-old suspect in the bombing that rocked Nashville on Christmas Day morning was killed in the blast that destroyed his motor home and damaged more than 40 businesses, authorities said on...

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Thousands Without Power, Planes Delayed As Storm Bella Hits France

Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy winds in much of northern France.

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President Visits Beach, Inaugurates Light-Sound Show In Diu

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited Ghoghla beach and inaugurated a light-and-sound show at Diu Fort on the third day of his four-day visit, officials said.

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2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: Rahane Falls But Jadeja Hits Gritty Half-Century

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Ajinkya Rahane's gutsy knock has finally come to an end, with the stand-in captain falling to a run out on Day 3 of the 2nd Test match. Ravindra Jadeja will...

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Saturday, 26 December 2020

CBSE exam dates on Dec 31: Pokhriyal



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West Bengal: 1,253 new cases, 33 more deaths



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Friday, 25 December 2020

US Doctor Has Severe Allergic Reaction To Moderna Covid Vaccine: Report

A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor.

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Air Canada Reroutes Boeing 737 MAX After Engine Problem

An Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX flying from Arizona to Montreal with three crew members on board experienced an engine problem that forced it to land in Tucson, the airline said Friday.

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"Bomb Is In This Vehicle": Blast In US' Nashville After Chilling Warning

A huge blast tore through a section of downtown Nashville early Friday, after police responding to reports of gunfire discovered a parked motorhome reportedly blaring a warning that it carried a bomb.

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Watch: Jadeja Takes Fine Catch Despite Minor Collision With Shubman Gill

Australia vs India: Ravindra Jadeja completed a brilliant catch to sent Matthew Wade packing despite a minor coming together with Shubman Gill.

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Court Seeks Video On Search At Office Of Advocate For Delhi Riots Accused

A court on Friday sought a status report from Delhi police in relation to the search conducted by it at the office premises of advocate Mehmood Pracha, a lawyer representing some of the accused in the...

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LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate Improves To 95.77%

Christmas brought good news for India as country's overall COVID-19 recovery rate improved to 95.77 per cent on Friday, with Mumbai's Dharavi, one of the worst affected areas in the country, reported...

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France Confirms First Case Of British Virus Variant In London Returnee

The first case of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain has been confirmed in France, the health ministry said on Friday.

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Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Assam, Manipur on Dec 26-27

Shah will lay the foundation stones for the development of `Batadrava Than` as a cultural and tourist destination

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DNA Special: PM Narendra Modi exposes opposition's contradictions over Farmers Act

PM Modi spoke to farmers of 6 states via video conferencing and spoke to farmers nationwide during a 52-minute chat.

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3.97 cr ITRs filed for FY20 till Dec 24



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Thursday, 24 December 2020

Won't allow Bengal to become Gujarat: Mamata Banerjee

The event took place on Wednesday in which Mamata Banerjee danced with tribal musician Basanti Hembram.

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President Kovind on four-day visit to Diu from Dec 25

He will also inaugurate the first academic session of IIIT Vadodara-International Campus in Diu and of Kamleshwar School, Ghoghla.

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PM-KISAN 7th instalment to be released today; here is why some farmers may not receive benefits

The PM-KISAN scheme provides Rs 6000 per year in three instalments of Rs 2000 each to all the farmer families with landholdings in the country.

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BJP's Pragya Thakur Sends Legal Notice To Cartoonist Rachita Taneja

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur on Thursday sent a legal notice to cartoonist Rachita Taneja for registering and blocking domain name on the parliamentarian's name after the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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