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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Ford, Mahindra call off proposed auto joint venture

In a sudden and surprising move at the close of 2020, American auto maker Ford and homegrown Mahindra and Mahindra decided to call off their automotive joint venture, blaming the decision on “global economic and business conditions caused, in part, by the global pandemic”.

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Tax tribunal drops remark against Mistry in Tata order

Two days after passing critical remarks against Cyrus Mistry, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has issued a corrigendum, stating “some inadvertent errors” had crept into its order involving the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and it has been “rectified”.

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A Very Happy New Year From The Bachchans. See How They Welcomed 2021

"Love, peace and happiness god bless. Happy 2021," wrote Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Key Meet On COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Today, Day Before Pan-India Dry Run

Applications for the emergency use approval for the coronavirus vaccines filed by the Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer will be taken up once again for consideration by a...

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"May Spirit Of Hope, Wellness Prevail": PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday and expressed hope that the "country will march ahead with renewed energy to...

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At 1.1 Degrees, Delhi Records Coldest New Year's Day In 15 Years

Dense fog and a numbing cold gripped Delhi on New Year's Day as the mercury plummeted to 1.1 degrees Celsius, the lowest in 15 years. On January 8, 2006, the city had recorded a minimum of 0.2 degree...

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Key Meet On COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Today, Day Before Pan-India Dry Run

Applications for the emergency use approval for the coronavirus vaccines filed by the Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer will be taken up once again for consideration by a...

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"May Spirit Of Hope, Wellness Prevail": PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday and expressed hope that the "country will march ahead with renewed energy to...

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Covid inflated salaries in sales, legal, tech

According to a study by Randstad India, a leading firm in the HR services industry, marketing has emerged as one of the top five highest-paying functions at the senior level where the average salary is about Rs 34 lakh.

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Only a dozen large cos seek Covid loan recast

The Future Group, Shapoorji Pallonji Group and SpiceJet are among those who will apply for loan restructuring. Besides these, there are a couple of thermal power generating companies, a couple of toll road projects, and companies in the textile sector.

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Donald Trump Extends Immigrant, Work Visa Restrictions Till March

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country, measures he says are needed...

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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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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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China Plays Down Top Official's Visit To Nepal Amid Political Crisis

China on Thursday played down the significance of the visit of a top official of the ruling Communist Party of China to Nepal to unite the warring factions of the Nepal Communist Party, saying the...

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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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Siachen Hero, Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar (Retired), Dies At 87

Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar (Retired), who contributed significantly to the security of our country by paving the way for India's move into the Siachen Glacier, died on Thursday - the last day of...

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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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All Calls From Jio To Other Networks To Be Free From Today

Voice calls from Reliance Jio's network to any network across India will be free starting January 1, billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio said

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Core sector shrinks 2.6% in Nov, 9th month in a row



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'Market rally may become more broad-based'



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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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Redmi Could Launch the Cheapest Snapdragon 888-Powered Smartphone

Redmi phone with Snapdragon 888 SoC could be the cheapest offering when it comes to phones powered by the latest Qualcomm mobile chipset. There is no release date or pricing associated with this...

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Man Allegedly Carries Rs 29 Lakh Cash In Delhi Metro, Arrested

The CISF has apprehended a man for allegedly carrying Rs 29 lakh "suspect" cash at a Delhi Metro station, officials said on Thursday.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

China Is Making It Harder To Solve The Mystery Of How Covid Began

In the year since seafood hawkers started appearing at Wuhan's hospitals sickened with a strange and debilitating pneumonia, the world has learned a lot about Covid-19, from the way it spreads to how...

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Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Listed On Brand's Indian Website Ahead Of Launch

The new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is the bike maker's entry-level adventure tourer and has now been listed on the company's Indian website, hinting at an imminent launch.

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HSRP And Colour-Coded Stickers Application Process Simplified

In a bid to make it easier for people, the portal has simplified the steps for vehicle owners by reducing the number of fields that are required to be filled, to almost half.

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3 "Terrorists" Shot Dead, Say J&K Cops, Families Claim They Were Innocent

Hours after Jammu and Kashmir Police said three terrorists were shot dead on the outskirts of Srinagar, the families of the killed "terrorists" alleged that "innocent" young people including the son...

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"Unfortunate": Huge Wildfire At Dzuko Valley At Manipur-Nagaland Border

A huge wildfire has engulfed the picturesque Dzuko Valley, famous for its biodiversity and seasonal flowers, located at the borders of Manipur and Nagaland.

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Samuel Little, The Most Prolific Serial Killer In US History, Dies At 80

Samuel Little, the United States' most prolific serial killer according to the FBI, died in California aged 80 on Wednesday, prison officials said.

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Will Cancel Nawaz Sharif's Passport On February 16: Pakistan Minister

Pakistan has today said it will cancel former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's passport on February 16.

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Companies go beyond gender, eye neurodiverse talent

Progressive companies understand the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) beyond gender. But even while India Inc is still scratching the surface with respect to gender diversity, some organisations like EY and Fujitsu India have begun to transform their work culture to embrace neurodiverse talent too.

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Amid spat over target, stage set for big divestment

The massive shortfall in the Rs 2.1-lakh-crore disinvestment target has triggered unease within the government. The department for investment and public asset management (Dipam) is blaming the department of financial services for imposing an additional Rs 90,000-crore target through the sale of the Centre's stakes in LIC and IDBI Bank, which may not realise this year.

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Centre extends deadline to file I-T returns

After intense lobbying by chartered accountants and tax professionals, the government has granted a fresh extension to those who have not filed their returns, citing Covid-19 as the reason.

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Night Curfew In Delhi Today, Tomorrow To Restrict New Year Celebrations

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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3 "Terrorists" Shot Dead, Say J&K Cops, Families Claim They Were Innocent

Hours after Jammu and Kashmir Police said three terrorists were shot dead on the outskirts of Srinagar, the families of the killed "terrorists" alleged that "innocent" young people including the son...

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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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India Will Have COVID-19 Vaccine Within Days: AIIMS Director

Terming the approval for Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the UK as a "big step forward", AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that India will have the COVID-19 vaccine...

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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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UK Covid Strain Could've Entered India Prior To December: AIIMS Director

With India confirming at least 20 cases of the new UK strain of Covid-19, All India Institute of Medical Sciences director Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that it is a possibility that the new...

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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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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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India Will Have COVID-19 Vaccine Within Days: AIIMS Director

Terming the approval for Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the UK as a "big step forward", AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that India will have the COVID-19 vaccine...

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2 Cases Of Mutant Covid Strain Detected In Noida, Meerut: UP Government

Traces of a new strain of coronavirus were found in two people who recently returned from the United Kingdom, an Uttar Pradesh official said on Wednesday.

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Rohit Sharma's Daughter Samaira Turns 2, Wife Ritika Shares Adorable Pics

Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira celebrated her second birthday on Wednesday and Ritika Sajdeh came up with a series of adorable pictures to wish their cookie monster.

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Kerala Government Prohibits Public Gatherings On New Year's Eve

In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Kerala government on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting all public gatherings during New Year celebrations and directed that all celebrations in the...

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Honda 2Wheelers India Sales Cross 25 Lakh Units In Telangana

Honda 2Wheelers India has collectively sold over 25 lakh two-wheelers in Telangana, with scooters contributing immensely to the brand's overall success in the last decade.

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"Good People Finish 1st Too": Ganguly Lauds Rahane For "Special" MCG Win

Australia vs India: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly praised India's performance in their win against Australia in the second Test at the MCG.

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"Outside Interference": Rajnath Singh On Trudeau Comments On Farmers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took strong objection to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month concerning protest by farmers on farm laws and said no leader of...

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No Meaningful Outcome Of Talks With China On LAC Standoff: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no "meaningful solution" has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in...

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Zero Degree In Parts Of Haryana, Rajasthan As Coldwave Intensifies

Cold wave conditions intensified in north India on Tuesday with fresh snowfall reported from hill areas, with parts of Haryana and Hisar touching and Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 3.6...

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20 Cases Of UK Coronavirus Strain In India, 8 In Delhi

Fourteen fresh cases of new mutant coronavirus strain - first reported in the United Kingdom in September - have been reported in India, the government said this morning, a day after the country...

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No Meaningful Outcome Of Talks With China On LAC Standoff: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no "meaningful solution" has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in...

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"Outside Interference": Rajnath Singh On Trudeau Comments On Farmers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took strong objection to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month concerning protest by farmers on farm laws and said no leader of...

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Zero Degree In Parts Of Haryana, Rajasthan As Coldwave Intensifies

Cold wave conditions intensified in north India on Tuesday with fresh snowfall reported from hill areas, with parts of Haryana and Hisar touching and Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 3.6...

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"Good People Finish 1st Too": Ganguly Lauds Rahane For "Special" MCG Win

Australia vs India: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly praised India's performance in their win against Australia in the second Test at the MCG.

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From the lab to the jab: How BioNTech-Pfizer won vaccine race

It was over breakfast on the wintry morning of January 24 that Ozlem Tureci and her husband Ugur Sahin decided, "we need to fire the starting gun on this". Sahin "had concluded from a publication describing coronavirus cases in Wuhan ... that there was a high probability that a pandemic could be imminent", Tureci recounted.

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Govt likely to extend mandatory use of FASTag

The government is set to extend the deadline for 100% collection of toll charges on the National Highway (NH) network through FASTag. Earlier, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had announced to completely do away with cash transactions for paying toll charges from January 1.

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20 Cases Of UK Coronavirus Strain In India, 8 In Delhi

Fourteen fresh cases of new mutant coronavirus strain - first reported in the United Kingdom in September - have been reported in India, the government said this morning, a day after the country...

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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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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...

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Counting Of Votes For Karnataka Gram Panchayats Today

Counting of votes for 5,728 Gram Panchayats in Karnataka that went for polls in two phases, will take place on Wednesday.

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"A Catastrophe": 7 Dead As Powerful 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Croatia

A search for survivors in Croatia stretched into the night Tuesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least seven people in the country's interior, tearing down rooftops and piling bricks in the...

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Air bags for front seats may be must for new cars from April 1



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"Shubman Gill Is Special Talent, Don't Compare Him To Anyone": Jaffer

IND vs AUS: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer urged people not to compare him to anyone and put "undue pressure" on him.

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First US Boeing 737 MAX Flight Since Grounding Takes Off

American Airlines on Tuesday launched the first commercial flight of a Boeing 737 MAX in the United States since the plane was grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes that killed hundreds and...

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Prince Harry, Meghan's Son Speaks For 1st Time In Royal Couple's Podcast

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's toddler son Archie was heard speaking for the first time Tuesday, as the couple released their first podcast, with British media seizing on his "American" accent.

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Banks need Rs 1L cr for NPAs, growth



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Income Tax Body Detects Suspect Transactions Of Rs 300 Crore In Delhi

The Income Tax department raided a number of hawala operators in Delhi and detected suspect transactions worth Rs 300 crore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said today.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

R Ashwin Goes Past Muttiah Muralitharan To Achieve Brilliant Milestone

Australia vs India: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the bowler to dismiss the most number of left-handers in Test cricket. He has dismissed left-handers a record 192 times in Tests.

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6 Cases Of Mutant Virus Strain In India As Fliers from UK Test Positive

India has recorded six cases of mutant strain of coronavirus, which is believed to be 70 per cent more infectious and was first reported in the United Kingdom, the government said today. All six...

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Rahane-Inspired India Trump Australia To Level Series In Melbourne

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane hit 112 and 27 not out and bowlers overcame injury concerns to dismiss Australia cheaply as India won the second Test by eight wickets on Tuesday at the MCG.

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Ram Charan Tests Positive For COVID-19; "Hope To Heal Soon," He Writes

"Request all that have been around me in the past couple of days to get tested," wrote Ram Charan

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2021 Jeep Compass Facelift Officially Teased Ahead Of India Debut

Jeep India has teased the new 2021 Compass sporting a new green colour on its official website ahead of its debut.

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Karnataka Politician In Council Chaos Video Found Dead. Cops Say Suicide

Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Speaker SL Dharmegowda was found dead near a railway track in state's Chikkamagaluru district this morning, police said today.

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UK Must Vaccinate 2 Million A Week To Avoid 3rd Coronavirus Wave: Experts

Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has concluded.

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Ram Charan Tests Positive For COVID-19; "Hope To Heal Soon," He Writes

"Request all that have been around me in the past couple of days to get tested," wrote Ram Charan

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Karnataka Upper House Deputy Speaker Found Dead, Police Say Suicide

Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Speaker SL Dharmegowda was found dead near a railway track in state's Chikkamagaluru district this morning, police said today.

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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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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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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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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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Tata Trusts can enjoy tax exemption: ITAT

A high-profile Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on Monday quashed the revisionary orders passed by the commissioner (exemptions), which would have resulted in three Tata Trusts having to bear taxes running into several lakhs.

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High liquidity helps cos get record Rs 1.8L cr

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and a sharp slide in the stock market in the early months of 2020 notwithstanding, companies raised a record amount of money through equity and quasi-equity routes this year. ​​Nearly Rs 1.8 lakh crore was raised during the year through a combination of initial public offerings (IPOs), qualified institutional placements (QIPs), offers for sale (OFSs) and follow-on public offerings (FPOs), data published by Prime Database showed.

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Pandemic Severe, But "Not Necessarily The Big One": WHO

The novel coronavirus has had a devastating impact around the globe, but the World Health Organization warned Monday that worse pandemics could lie ahead, urging the world to get "serious" about...

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WFH works, but offices will reopen cautiously



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Govt weighs imposing 18% GST on bitcoin trade

The government is weighing a proposal to impose 18% goods and services tax (GST) on bitcoin transactions, estimated to be around Rs 40,000 crore annually. ​​The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB), an arm of the finance ministry, has put forward the proposal to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), suggesting that the government could potentially receive Rs 7,200 crore annually on bitcoins trading in the country.

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Tesla will start India ops early next year: Gadkari

Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that the US electric vehicle major Tesla will start operations in India early next year. ​​“The company is expected to start its operations, first with sales for its vehicles in India from next year, and considering the demand, it would also look into setting up a manufacturing facility here,” Gadkari told TOI.

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Pandemic Severe, But "Not Necessarily The Big One": WHO

The novel coronavirus has had a devastating impact around the globe, but the World Health Organization warned Monday that worse pandemics could lie ahead, urging the world to get "serious" about...

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Rohit Reacts As Dhoni Wins ICC Spirit Of Cricket Award Of The Decade

Former India captain MS Dhoni won the ICC spirit of cricket award of the decade on Monday

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2nd Test, Day 4 Live: Bumrah Ends Cummins' Vigil, Australia 7 Down

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: The visitors will be aiming to seal victory on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test match, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Biden Says Trump Pentagon Stalling Transition, Posing Risks

President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that Donald Trump's appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result.

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

Suhana And Alia Chiba, Twinning In White, In A Picture Perfect Moment

Alia Chiba and Suhana Khan frequently feature on each other's Instagram profiles

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Fresh Covid Cases Jump Almost 7% In A Day, Total Crosses 1.02 Crore

Coronavirus: 20,021 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, nearly 9% higher than yesterday; 1.02 crore total cases, 1,47,901 deaths

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Two-Day Coronavirus Vaccine Dry Run Starts In Four States Today

A two-day dry run for coronavirus vaccine program starts today in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat and Assam.

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Sena's Sanjay Raut's Wife Summoned In PMC Bank Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Varsha Raut, wife of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, for questioning in the PMC Bank money laundering case on December 29, officials said on Sunday.

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"No Corona": Minister Ramdas Athawale's New Slogan For New Virus Strain

Union minister Ramdas Athawale, whose "go corona, go" chant became a national sensation, on Sunday came out with a new slogan, ''No Corona'', saying it was in response to the new strain of the novel...

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Stock bet or safety in gold? What should be your pick

2020 was a standout year for stocks, gold and bitcoins as investment destinations. But FDs took a hit with the plunging rate of interest. Debt mutual funds, however, recorded a good return as interest rate fell, but shutting down six debt schemes made investors jittery.

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Two-Day Coronavirus Vaccine Dry Run Starts In Four States Today

A two-day dry run for coronavirus vaccine program starts today in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat and Assam.

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Sena's Sanjay Raut's Wife Summoned In PMC Bank Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Varsha Raut, wife of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, for questioning in the PMC Bank money laundering case on December 29, officials said on Sunday.

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Shimla Receives Season's First Snowfall, Rain Predictions For Monday

Shimla received the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, bringing cheer to tourists who come here in large numbers to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

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US Facing "Four Historic Crises At Once", Says Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday said that his country is facing "four historic crises at once", adding that his team is work working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges.

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After A Week's Delay, Trump Signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill

After nearly a week's delay and under pressure from all sides, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill Sunday, the White House said, extending benefits to millions of...

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Roger Federer Out Of Australian Open After Knee Surgery

Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open for the first time in his career as he continues his recovery from two rounds of knee surgery, organisers said Monday.

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Court Directs To Preserve Footage Of Raid Against Delhi Riots Lawyer

A Court here on Sunday directed Delhi Police to preserve the entire video footage of the search conducted in lawyer Mehmood Pracha's house in connection with a case related to North-East Delhi...

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US Covid Outbreak May Worsen After Holidays, Says Top Scientist

Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday the worst of the pandemic may be yet to come, driving the country to a "critical point" as holiday travel spreads the coronavirus.

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Rise & reset: Rebuilding in face of uncertainty

The swift recovery displayed by the economy after the bruising impact of one of the strictest lockdowns in the world to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 infection has surprised many. It has also brought some cheer for policy makers in an otherwise gloomy year.

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Will home loans, health cover get more affordable?

You didn’t need to visit a branch to open a bank account in 2020. Come 2021, the digital drive will continue even as tough lessons from the previous year will force the financial world to innovate.

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Don’t fly in Chinese nationals: Centre to airlines

In a strong retaliatory push, India has asked all airlines informally not to fly Chinese nationals into the country. This comes after China’s not-so-subtle move to stop Indians from flying into their country, something that has only tightened since November.

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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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US Facing "Four Historic Crises At Once", Says Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday said that his country is facing "four historic crises at once", adding that his team is work working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges.

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After A Week's Delay, Trump Signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill

After nearly a week's delay and under pressure from all sides, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill Sunday, the White House said, extending benefits to millions of...

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Govt to launch new quarterly jobs survey from March 2021

The government will launch a new quarterly employment survey from March next year that will amalgamate two existing surveys; the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) and the Area Frame Establishment Survey (AFES). ​​A more expansive version of the existing enumeration exercises, the new survey is likely to be christened the All India Quarterly Base Establishment Survey (AIQBES), and is aimed at plugging the assessment gaps in understanding the real employment situation in the country.

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2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: Jadeja Hits Fifty, India Lead By Over 100 Runs

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...

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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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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Shubman Gill Looked Like He Belonged To International Cricket: McGrath

India vs Australia: Former Australia fast-bowler Glenn McGrath was all praise for debutant Shubman Gill.

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Delhi's Minimum Temperature Rises Slightly But Relief Will Be Short-Lived

The minimum temperature in the national capital rose slightly on Sunday under the influence of a Western Disturbance affecting the upper Himalayas, according to the India Meteorological Department.

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Delhi Records 655 Covid Cases In 24 Hours, Lowest In Over 4 Months

Delhi recorded 655 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours - the lowest in over four months - bringing a much-needed relief for the capital that had seen a sharp spike in cases in November.

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India Sees Lowest Daily Rise In Coronavirus Cases In Nearly Six Months

India's daily number of COVID-19 cases today stood at 18,732 - the lowest in nearly six months. Up to 279 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the overall count since the outbreak in...

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Karnataka Votes For Second Phase Of Rural Polls

The second phase of voting for Karnataka's gram panchayat is being held today. Over 5,700 of a total of 6,004 gram panchayat across all districts of the state will vote over two phases - the first...

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3 Killed In Shooting At US Bowling Alley, Suspect In Custody: Police

Three people were killed and another three injured Saturday in the US state of Illinois when a shooter opened fire at a bowling alley, police said.

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2021 CNB Viewers' Choice Award: Tech/Gadget Of The Year Nominees

This year at carandbike we have the tech/gadget viewers choice award of the year honouring the things that have made life easier.

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Malaika And Arjun Are Holidaying At This Beach Destination With Friends

Keeping up with Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor

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Malaika And Arjun Are Holidaying At This Beach Destination With Friends

Keeping up with Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor

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2021 CNB Viewers' Choice Award: Tech/Gadget Of The Year Nominees

This year at carandbike we have the tech/gadget viewers choice award of the year honouring the things that have made life easier.

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India's Daily New COVID-19 Cases Hit A Near 6-Month Low

India's daily number of COVID-19 cases today stood at 18,732 - the lowest in nearly six months. Up to 279 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the overall count since the outbreak in...

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"We Do Nothing To Prevent Next One": WHO Chief's Warning On Pandemics

The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are "doomed" without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization's chief said.

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BJP To Hold 25 Webinars To Push "One Nation, One Election" Plan: Report

The BJP will organise nearly 25 webinars over the next few days on the issue of "one nation, one election", as it seeks to build popular support for what has been a strong plank of Prime Minister...

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New York Health Firm Faces Probe Over Unauthorized COVID-19 Vaccine

New York State Health officials said on Saturday they are investigating a Brooklyn-based healthcare provider on suspicion it violated state guidelines for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.

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2000-Year-Old Roman-Era Equivalent Of Fast Food Stall Unearthed In Italy

A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.

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101-Year-Old Woman First In Germany To Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

A 101-year-old woman became the first German to receive a vaccine against the coronavirus on Saturday, a day ahead of the official start of the country's vaccination campaign, local broadcaster MDR...

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Watch: Tim Paine Pulls Off A "Screamer" To Dismiss Pujara On Day 2

India vs Australia: Tim Paine pulled off an excellent catch behind the stumps, despite being wrong footed, to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara.

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2000-Year-Old Roman-Era Equivalent Of Fast Food Stall Unearthed In Italy

A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.

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10 Climbers Killed In Iran, Ship Crew Missing After Snowfall And Storms

At least 10 climbers have died and several more are missing in mountains north of Iran's capital Tehran after heavy snowfall, state media reported on Saturday, and the seven crew members of a ship...

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101-Year-Old Woman First In Germany To Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

A 101-year-old woman became the first German to receive a vaccine against the coronavirus on Saturday, a day ahead of the official start of the country's vaccination campaign, local broadcaster MDR...

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"History Tells Us This Won't Be Last Pandemic": WHO Chief On Coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are "doomed" without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization's chief said.

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"Devastating Consequences" If Trump Doesn't Sign Relief Bill: Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden warned Saturday of "devastating consequences" if President Donald Trump continues to delay signing a Covid-19 economic relief bill passed by Congress.

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Former Assam Minister Ajanta Neog Meets Amit Shah, To Join BJP

Former Assam minister and Golaghat MLA Ajanta Neog met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday.

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Friday, December 25, 2020

2021 CNB Viewers' Choice Awards: Car of the Year Nominees

The carandbike Awards is back again, and we have officially announced the nominees for the 2021 CNB Viewers' Choice category. Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant lockdown, we saw a...

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Farmers To Hold Meet Day After PM Modi's Fresh Appeal: 10 Points

Forty farm unions will hold a meeting today at 2 PM to chalk out their future course of action and take a decision on holding talks with the centre as the deadlock continues over the new agricultural...

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China To Overtake US As World's Biggest Economy By 2028: Report

China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the...

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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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21-Year-Old College Student Likely To Be Next Mayor Of Thiruvananthapuram

Twenty one-year-old Arya Rajendran, who successfully contested the recent civic polls, is likely to become the next Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, CPI(M) sources said on Friday.

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Chinese National, 3 Others Arrested For Loan Apps Fraud In Telangana

A Chinese national and three members of a gang have been arrested in an instant loan apps fraud case at Cyberabad.

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Year In Search 2020: This Year, More Than Ever, The World Searched For...

It is said that in times of uncertainty, people look for meaning. This year, as the world battled the coronavirus pandemic, it's perhaps little surprise that more than ever, people searched for "why".

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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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21-Year-Old College Student Likely To Be Next Mayor Of Thiruvananthapuram

Twenty one-year-old Arya Rajendran, who successfully contested the recent civic polls, is likely to become the next Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, CPI(M) sources said on Friday.

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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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China To Overtake US As World's Biggest Economy By 2028: Report

China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the...

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Chinese National, 3 Others Arrested For Loan Apps Fraud In Telangana

A Chinese national and three members of a gang have been arrested in an instant loan apps fraud case at Cyberabad.

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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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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...

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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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Lower interest rates make India Inc less default prone



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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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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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FASTag Mandatory From January 1, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Says

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that FASTag is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from the new year.

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Bad debt fear keeps pvt banks away from street vendor loans

Last week, a branch manager of a leading state-run bank in Madhya Pradesh wrote to the municipal commissioner seeking “cooperation” as several of the 160 street vendors, who were given loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme, had not paid a single instalment, turning them into non-performing assets (NPAs).

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Infinix Zero 8i Review

The Infinix Zero 8i packs in some impressive specifications on paper, but does that translate to good performance? Check out my review of the Infinix Zero 8i to find out.

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2nd Test, Day 1 Live: Jasprit Bumrah Gives India Early Breakthrough

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Marnus Labuschagne is the new man at the crease, following the dismissal of Joe Burns on Day 1 of the second Test against India in Melbourne.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Review: 'Coolie No 1' Is Anything But Numero Uno

Coolie No 1 Review: The film does not take into account that the world has changed since the David Dhawan-Govinda combo churned out hit after hit with their mad capers.

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Why China turned against Jack Ma

In China, Jack Ma is synonymous with success. The English teacher turned internet entrepreneur is the country’s richest person. He founded Alibaba, the closest thing that Amazon has to a peer and rival. After Donald Trump was elected US president in 2016, Ma was the first high-profile Chinese person he met with.

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Review: 'Coolie No 1' Is Anything But Numero Uno

Coolie No 1 Review: The film does not take into account that the world has changed since the David Dhawan-Govinda combo churned out hit after hit with their mad capers.

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Seven US Lawmakers Write To Mike Pompeo On Farmers' Protest In India

A group of seven influential US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to raise the issue of farmers'' protest...

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Over 6,00,000 UK Citizens Receive First Dose Of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

More than 600,000 UK citizens have received the vaccine against the coronavirus developed by Pfizer and BioNTech pharmaceutical companies, the Department of Health said.

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Centre To Conduct Dry Run For Covid Vaccine In 2 Punjab Districts

The Centre has chosen Punjab to conduct a dry run of COVID-19 vaccine on December 28 and 29, state Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said on Thursday.

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Turkey To Start Using China's COVID-19 Vaccine After Strong Results

Turkey will receive its first shipment of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine within days as preliminary domestic tests showed it was 91% effective, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G Launched With 50-Megapixel Sony Camera

Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G has been launched as a premium upgrade to the recently debuted Oppo Reno 5 and Oppo Reno 5 Pro. The new smartphone comes with a Sony IMX766 primary camera as a headline feature....

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Seven US Lawmakers Write To Mike Pompeo On Farmers' Protest In India

A group of seven influential US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to raise the issue of farmers'' protest...

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"NRC Not Completed... Justice Needed For Hindus": BJP's Himanta Sarma

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Thursday that the NRC remained incomplete in the state and "justice" needed to be done to Hindus living in the Barak Valley region

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Inhumane To Reserve ICU Beds For Covid When Cases Going Down: High Court

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said it was "inhumane" to keep thousands of ICU beds reserved in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients when the positivity rate of the infection and number of...

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'Wonder Woman' Star Gal Gadot Just Replied To Hrithik Roshan's Tweet

"My childhood crush (WW) and my first love (movies) together with the big cinema IMAX experience," tweeted Hrithik Roshan

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"Big Screens, Leaflets": BJP's Plan For PM's Speech To Farmers Today

The BJP is sparing no expense to reach out to farmers today, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address nine crore farmers and clarify the centre's position on the farm laws, as well as release...

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Indian Vaccine Covaxin Has Drawn Global Attention: Top Medical Body

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Indian vaccine against COVID-19, Covaxin, has drawn global attention.

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"Will Sleep Only After Lotus Blooms" In Bengal: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari said on Thursday that he has made the right decision to join the BJP and the move has people's approval.

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Turkey To Start Using China's COVID-19 Vaccine After Strong Results

Turkey will receive its first shipment of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine within days as preliminary domestic tests showed it was 91% effective, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday.

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In a first for India Inc, HUL to help staff facing domestic abuse

In perhaps a first, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has framed a policy to protect its employees from domestic abuse. This extends the scope of employee well-being beyond work — that is, the office —to his/her personal life and home.

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Refunds in wallets: Lens on radio cabs

The recently set up Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will send show cause notices to taxi aggregators on the complaints of not refunding the overcharged amount even after accepting their mistakes and adding the refund amount to wallets or issuing coupons rather than paying back the amount to the customer.

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Mamata Banerjee Defends Amartya Sen Over "Illegal Occupants" Reports

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has defended Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen over reports that he was on the Visva Bharati University's list of illegal plot holders and said such allegations...

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"Big Screens, Leaflets": BJP's Plan For PM's Speech To Farmers Today

The BJP is sparing no expense to reach out to farmers today, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address nine crore farmers and clarify the centre's position on the farm laws, as well as release...

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Trump Team Weighs Immunity For Saudi Prince In Assassination Plot: Report

The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level...

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Madhya Pradesh Farmers In Lurch As Rice Firm Goes Back On Contractual Promise

A Delhi-based rice company has allegedly refused to buy paddy from the farmers of Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district under the agreement of contract farming - highlighting one of the key issues the...

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Indian Vaccine Covaxin Has Drawn Global Attention: Top Medical Body

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Indian vaccine against COVID-19, Covaxin, has drawn global attention.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Watch: Mamata Banerjee Breaks Into Dance, Then A Dig At BJP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opened a music festival and even broke into a dance, in an interlude from the heavy-duty campaign for the state election in four months.

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2017 Elgar Parishad Organiser Gets 'No' For Pune Event, Cops Cite Covid

Pune police has denied permission for an event that retired judge B G Kolse-Patil, one of the organisers of the December 2017 Elgar Parishad, had planned to hold in the city, a senior official said...

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Review: 'Criminal Justice 2' Is Pretty Close To Top Notch

Criminal Justice 2 Review: Propelled by flawless performances from Pankaj Tripathi, Kirti Kulhari and Anupriya Goenka, the series follows an emotionally fragile woman caught in the pincers of t...

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Anand Mahindra Doesn't Think Elon Musk's Tesla Can Match This Desi Car

Elon Musk's Tesla is today the world's most valuable automaker - but industrialist Anand Mahindra has found a desi vehicle that could give the American electric car company a run for its money.

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Surge in tech centres of global retailers in India

Over 25 new global capability centres (GCCs) in the retail/CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry are looking to set up their tech centres in 2021, tapping into the matured ecosystem of talent and global operating models, a Nasscom and ANSR report said. ANSR establishes and operates GCCs in India.

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Supermodel Stella Tennant, Who Walked The Ramp For Versace, Dies At 50

"Stella was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all. She will be greatly missed," said the model's family in a statement

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"As Kind As His Stories": Aditi Pays Tribute To 'Sufiyum Sujathayum' Director

"I hope your Sufi soul finds a place as beautiful as the one you created for us in Sufiyum Sujathayum," wrote the actress

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Trump Team Weighs Immunity For Saudi Prince In Assassination Plot: Report

The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level...

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Trump Team Weighs Immunity For Saudi Prince In Assassination Plot: Report

The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level...

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Jack Ma's Alibaba, Ant Under Scrutiny In China's Escalating Probe

China kicked off an investigation into alleged monopolistic practices at Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and summoned affiliate Ant Group Co. to a high-level meeting over financial regulations, escalating...

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Supermodel Stella Tennant, Who Walked The Ramp For Versace, Dies At 50

"Stella was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all. She will be greatly missed," said the model's family in a statement

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Rahul Gandhi-Led Congress Delegation To Meet President Over Farm Laws

Congress MP K Suresh on Wednesday said that former party chief Rahul Gandhi will lead a demonstration today at 10:45 am from Vijay Chowk to Rashtrapati Bhavan and will submit a memorandum to...

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RBI cautions against loans given on apps

Following cases of suicide over alleged harassment by recovery agents of entities that provided loan over mobile apps, the RBI has cautioned against such loans and has asked aggrieved NBFC borrowers to file complaints on its portal.

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From cars to memory cards, goods flying off shelves

Covid could not dampen the consumer spirit for long. Sales of everything from cars and SUVs to two-wheelers, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, mobile phones and laptops have rebounded strongly after the zero volumes recorded in April. In categories such as luxury cars and large-screen TVs, dealers even ran out of stocks.

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Infy rallies on $3bn deal, mcap crosses $70bn

Infosys crossed $70 billion in market capitalisation for the first-time in its 39-year history after its ADR ran up by 5% at Tuesday’s close on the NYSE. At close of trading on Wednesday, Infosys had a market capitalization of Rs 5.3 lakh crore, the fifth largest company by market value in India. On Wednesday, the Infosys ADR was up by 0.5% during the opening hours.

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"Couldn't Talk To Him": Folk Singer Who Hosted Amit Shah's Lunch

Baul singer Basudeb Das, who was promised financial help from the West Bengal government, on Wednesday rued he could not have a word with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as he left the poor folk...

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One Million Americans Vaccinated Against COVID-19: Official

More than a million people have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in the United States, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Robert Redfield said Wednesday.

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Honda discontinues Civic sedan, CRV SUV

Honda is phasing out the premium sedan Civic and luxury SUV, the CRV, from India as the company works out a fresh revival strategy that includes closure of production at its Greater Noida plant.

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Trump Pardons More Allies, Including Son-In-Law's Father: White House

US President Donald Trump issued a new raft of pardons on Wednesday for allies including Jared Kushner's father, adding to a long list he has granted in his waning days in office.

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Trump Pardons More Allies, Including Son-In-Law's Father: White House

US President Donald Trump issued a new raft of pardons on Wednesday for allies including Jared Kushner's father, adding to a long list he has granted in his waning days in office.

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China launches anti-monopoly probe into Alibaba



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"Umbrella Of Protection" Over US Against Covid By Next Summer: Top Expert

If the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines proceeds smoothly, it might be possible to achieve widespread population immunity in the United States by next summer, top scientist Anthony Fauci has said.

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"Remember...": From Mumbai Police, A Message On Night Curfew

All essential activities, businesses and even travelling with certain conditions will be allowed during the night curfew in Mumbai, the police said on Wednesday, listing out the rules for the renewed...

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Meet The North Carolina Kid Who Cracked YouTube's Secret Code

In the fall of 2016, Jimmy Donaldson dropped out of college to try to solve one of the biggest mysteries in media: How exactly does a video go viral on YouTube?

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"Party That Ended Triple Talaq...": BJP MP Vs Wife Who Joined Trinamool

A family drama entangled in Bengal election politics continues to play out with BJP MP Saumitra Khan sending his wife Sujata Mondal Khan a divorce notice yesterday, a day after she joined the...

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"Good Riddance," China Says As Germany Leaves UN Security Council

Germany's U.N. envoy, during his last scheduled U.N. Security Council meeting, appealed to China to free two detained Canadians for Christmas, prompting China's deputy U.N. envoy to respond: "Out of...

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Realme Watch S Series, Buds Air Pro Master Edition India Launch Today

Realme Watch S Series, including Watch S and Watch S Pro, as well as Realme Buds Air Pro Master Edition true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones will be launched in India today. The event will start at...

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At PM's Residence, Vajpayee's First Reaction To The Pokhran II Tests

Exclusive excerpt from 'Vajpayee: The Years That Changed India' by Shakti Sinha

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David Warner Ruled Out Of Boxing Day Test Against India

David Warner failed to shake off a groin injury ahead of the second Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Here's What Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Wrote On Parents' Anniversary

The actress lost her father in 2017

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Elon Musk: Apple CEO refused a meeting to acquire Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he once considered selling the electric car maker to Apple, but the iPhone maker's CEO blew off the meeting. In a tweet on Tuesday, Musk said he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook “to discuss the possibility of Apple acquiring Tesla (for one-tenth of our current value). He refused to take the meeting.”

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Google pulls down another ‘rogue’ app

A “rogue” lending app, Udhaar Loan, which thrived using a name resembling another app, was taken down from Google PlayStore on Tuesday for violating the technology giant's “trademark” policies.

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California Secretary Of State To Replace Kamala Harris In US Senate

Alex Padilla was named Tuesday as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' replacement in the US Senate, becoming the first Latino to represent California in the nation's upper house.

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At PM's Residence, Vajpayee's First Reaction To The Pokhran II Tests

Exclusive excerpt from 'Vajpayee: The Years That Changed India' by Shakti Sinha

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Here's What Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Wrote On Parents' Anniversary

The actress lost her father in 2017

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New Covid Strain A "Super-Spreader", Has 70% Transmissibility: Centre

At a time when India is witnessing a decline in the active coronavirus cases, a new mutation of COVID-19 virus strain in United Kingdom has become a "super-spreader" with 70 per cent increased...

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Trump Pardons 15, Including Two Charged In Russia Probe

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of pardons including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation and also to Republican allies who once served in Congress...

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Top US Doctor Anthony Fauci Receives COVID-19 Vaccine In "Symbol" For US

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease specialist, received his Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday along with other senior officials and six health workers at a live streamed event at the...

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Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package, calling it "a disgrace" and demanding that lawmakers more than triple relief payments to Americans.

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Loan apps pushing people into debt traps, suicides

The lockdown had left P Sunil devastated. The 28-year-old in Telangana lost his job, took a loan and fell into a debt trap. To repay this, he took loans from different apps offering quick loans. Soon, recovery agents were after him, sending messages and calling everyone on his call list. Humiliated, Sunil died by suicide last week.

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Covid offers an opportunity for renewal: N Chandra

In his New Year message to 7.5 lakh employees, Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran said the coronavirus pandemic has “rewritten the rules”, “offering opportunities for renewal” and “providing a glimpse of the new economy that will emerge from the old”.

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Pandemic pushes sales of 1 crore health covers

Insurers are upselling health insurance to customers by skewing their pricing in favour of high-value policies. A Rs 1 crore health insurance cover is available for as low as Rs 18,000 for a 30-year-old. As a result, a third of all health insurance premiums is now coming from the sale of high-value policies.

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Trump Pardons 15, Including Two Charged In Russia Probe

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of pardons including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation and also to Republican allies who once served in Congress...

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Sensex regains 46k in pullback rally



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Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Goes Live: Best Offers

Amazon Fab Phones Fest sale is now live with discounts and bundled offers on a range of popular mobile phones. We've handpicked the best deals on mobile phones that are available today.

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What Volkswagen India's SUVW Strategy Entails

Volkswagen India is all set to roll out it's new SUVW strategy in the country and there'll be a number of products that will be coming our way. We tell you what's happening behind closed doors.

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Govt opens bids to sell majority stake in SCI

The government on Tuesday invited bids to sell its 63.75% stake in Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to a private investor, in a key asset sale that was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Car discounts fail to cheer this December

A reduced inventory with car dealers due to maintenance shutdowns by auto companies has resulted in little or no discounts this December. Traditionally, December is one of the best months for picking up a bargain. However, this year, incentives are down 67% in SUVs, 61% in sedans and 28% in hatchbacks.

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What It's Like Living Next To China's Belt And Road Project

A lot has been written about China's multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative. Economists have debated the debt dynamics. Political scientists have analyzed how it fits into the rising power's...

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South Korea's SsangYong Motor Files For Receivership As It Misses Loan Repayment

South Korea's SsangYong Motor Co Ltd filed for court receivership on Monday after it defaulted on loan repayment of about 60 billion won ($54.44 million), the South Korean automaker said in a...

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Malaysian Couple Hosts 10,000 Guests At Drive-Thru Wedding Amid Pandemic

Groom Tengku Muhammed Hafiz -- son of an influential politician -- and bride Oceane Alagia held a drive-thru event for thousands of wedding guests in Malaysia.

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How Big B Remembered Teji Bachchan On Her Death Anniversary

"That very special day when you simply had to get photographed," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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PM To Attend Centenary Celebrations Of Aligarh Muslim University Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Tuesday via video conferencing.

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Indian Students, Families Caught Up In UK Flight Suspension

Many Indian students who planned to travel back home to be with their friends and family in India over the Christmas and New Year period are among those caught up in Monday's suspension of all...

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How Big B Remembered Teji Bachchan On Her Death Anniversary

"That very special day when you simply had to get photographed," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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Discoms liable to pay up to Rs 1 lakh relief for outage

Distribution companies (discoms) will be liable to pay compensation of up to Rs 1 lakh for resorting to wanton blackouts and will have to deliver other services such as installing a new connection, replacing or shifting a meter and changing the load within stringent timelines under first-ever service rules and consumer rights for the power sector announced by the Centre on Monday.

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Wipro extends WFH till April, 2021

Wipro has extended work from home for its employees till Sunday, April 4, next year. Wipro told TOI on Monday that this was done keeping the safety and wellbeing of employees in mind. "As of now, nearly 98% of our employees are working from home,” it said. Wipro has 1.8 lakh employees.

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New Covid Variant In UK "Not Out Of Control": WHO

The new coronavirus variant discovered in Britain with a higher transmission rate is not yet out of control and can be contained using existing measures, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

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Taimur Ali Khan's 4th Birthday Menu Was All About 'Cake, Cake And More Cake' (See Pics Inside)

Taimur turned 4 yesterday on 20th December, 2020 and had a lovely celebration with family with loads of cake on the table!

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Redmi 9 Power to Go on Sale Today for the First Time in India

Redmi 9 Power is set to go on sale for the first time in India today. The smartphone will be available on Amazon as well as on the company's official website. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the...

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Trump Presents PM Modi With Top US Honour 'Legion Of Merit'

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating strategic partnership of the two countries and emergence...

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Hyderabad Man Shot At In US, Claims Family

A 43-year-old man from Hyderabad was fired upon and injured in Chicago in the United States, his family members said on Monday.

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Kremlin Critic Says Russian Agent Admits Putting Poison In Underwear

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday he had tricked a security agent into admitting the Federal Security Service (FSB) sought to kill him this summer and placed poison in his...

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New Covid Variant In UK "Not Out Of Control": WHO

The new coronavirus variant discovered in Britain with a higher transmission rate is not yet out of control and can be contained using existing measures, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

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Trump Presents PM Modi With Top US Honour 'Legion Of Merit'

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating strategic partnership of the two countries and emergence...

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Hyderabad Man Shot At In US, Claims Family

A 43-year-old man from Hyderabad was fired upon and injured in Chicago in the United States, his family members said on Monday.

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New UK Virus Strain Doesn't Appear To Be Deadlier: Indian-American Doctor

Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, US President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Surgeon General, has said there is no evidence to suggest that a new and more contagious coronavirus variant reported in...

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"Nothing To Worry About": Joe Biden Receives Vaccine Live On Television

US President-elect Joe Biden received a Covid-19 vaccine live on television Monday in a campaign to boost Americans' confidence in the jabs.

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Joe Biden Receives COVID-19 Vaccine Live On Television

US President-elect Joe Biden received a Covid-19 vaccine live on television Monday in a campaign to boost Americans' confidence in the jabs.

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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Farmers Start Relay Hunger Strike; Centre Says Choose Next Date For Talks

An indefinite relay hunger strike starts today against the government's new agricultural laws as farmers harden stand amid protests that began late November around Delhi borders. After five rounds of...

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What Sushant's Sister Shweta Wrote In Birthday Wish For Ankita Lokhande

"You have always stood by my side di," replied Ankita Lokhande

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US Says Looking "Very Carefully" At New Virus Variant Spreading In UK

US authorities are looking "very carefully" into the virus variant spreading in the United Kingdom, top health officials said Sunday, while indicating that a ban on UK travel was not currently in the...

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Farmers Start Relay Hunger Strike; Centre Says Choose Next Date For Talks

An indefinite relay hunger strike starts today against the government's new agricultural laws as farmers harden stand amid protests that began late November around Delhi borders. After five rounds of...

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"Yogi Adityanath Didn't Trust UP Police": BJP Leader To NDTV On Hathras

A senior BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh has indicated that the UP Police failed to do their job properly in handling the gang-rape and murder case of a 20-year-old woman in Hathras district, days after...

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Saudi Halts International Flights Over New Fast-Spreading Strain Of Virus

Saudi Arabia on Sunday halted international flights and suspended entry through its land and sea ports for at least a week, after a new fast-spreading strain of coronavirus appeared in Britain.

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Singer Ariana Grande Gets Engaged To Dalton Gomez

"Forever and then some," Ariana Grande captioned her post

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India plans tough targets for state-run firms: Report

India plans to set tough financial targets for state-run firms to try to improve their valuations ahead of a push by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to privatize some companies, according to a draft government document and sources.

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BharatPe eyes PMC Bank in tie-up with Centrum

Merchant payments startup BharatPe and financial services firm Centrum Group have submitted a joint expression of interest (EoI) to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take over scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank, a source aware of the matter said.

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"Yogi Adityanath Didn't Trust UP Police": BJP Leader To NDTV On Hathras

A senior BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh has indicated that the UP Police failed to do their job properly in handling the gang-rape and murder case of a 20-year-old woman in Hathras district, days after...

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Centre Asks Farmers To Choose Date For Next Round Of Talks Over Farm Laws

The government on Sunday asked protesting farmer unions to specify their concerns over its earlier proposal of amendments in the new agri laws and choose a convenient date for the next round of talks...

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US Says Looking "Very Carefully" At New Virus Variant Spreading In UK

US authorities are looking "very carefully" into the virus variant spreading in the United Kingdom, top health officials said Sunday, while indicating that a ban on UK travel was not currently in the...

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Vaccines Effective Against New Coronavirus Strain: German Health Minister

European Union experts believe existing vaccines against coronavirus are effective against the new fast-spreading strain identified in Britain, Germany's health minister said Sunday.

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Trinamool Protests Over Amit Shah Posters Near Rabindranath Tagore's Home

Members of Trinamool Congress, including its students' wing, on Sunday held a day-long sit-in outside Jorasanko, the birthplace of Rabindanath Tagore, to protest the putting up of flex hoardings with...

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Govt’s focus on ‘silver economy’ as number of elders rises

With India’s elderly population expected to triple from 104 million in 2011 to 300 million by 2050, accounting for 18% of the total population, the government is exploring ways to promote the idea of “silver economy” by developing residential and infrastructure facilities of different grades for seniors through public-private partnership for a dignified and safe aging experience.​

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Wistron: No major impact from India plant damage

An Indian factory damaged by violence this month was a new facility with limited production and so there will be limited financial impact, Taiwanese Apple Inc supplier Wistron Corp, which runs the plant, said late on Sunday.

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Adidas tells employees it may sell Reebok

German sports goods manufacturer Adidas has communicated to its employees in India about the possible sale of its subsidiary Reebok. The announcement has sent ripples of uncertainty through local ranks of the world’s second-largest sportswear company, especially at a time when retail jobs are at a premium due to the huge number of store closures and loss of revenue during the pandemic.

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AirAsia to own only 13% in Tata JV



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"Will Quit If Anyone Tries To Abolish Minimum Crop Price": ML Khattar

In an attempt to reassure the farmers, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, on Sunday said that if someone tries to abolish Minimum Support Price (MSP) then he will leave politics.

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Saudi Halts International Flights Over New Fast-Spreading Strain Of Virus

Saudi Arabia on Sunday halted international flights and suspended entry through its land and sea ports for at least a week, after a new fast-spreading strain of coronavirus appeared in Britain.

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On Camera, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dances With Colleagues At Event

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was seen dancing with his colleagues at an event in the state's Sehore district on Sunday.

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Italy Has Patient With New Strain Of Coronavirus Found In Britain

Italy has detected a patient infected with the new strain of the coronavirus also found in Britain, the health ministry said on Sunday.

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Delhi Records Coldest Morning This Season At 3.4 Degrees

A cold wave swept Delhi on Sunday as it recorded the coldest morning of the season so far at 3.4 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Hina Khan Reveals She Moved To Mumbai Without Telling Her Parents

Hina Khan also recalled the time she would "shoot all night, study in the breaks"

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"Felt Blessed": PM Visits Delhi Gurudwara; No Traffic Barriers Put

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a visit to Delhi's iconic Sikh shrine Gurudwara Rakabganj to pay tributes to Sikh saint Guru Tegh Bahadur, a day after his death anniversary was observed on...

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PM Narendra Modi To Interact With Farmers On December 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with farmers on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, the BJP said, adding that the party will hold "kisan samvad" at over...

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Watch: Tiger Woods' Son Sends Twitter Into Frenzy With "Incredible Shots"

Charlie Woods, the youngest player taking part in this year's exhibition tournament featuring 20 teams, shocked many with his controlled swings at such a tender age.

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Lisa Haydon Shares Pic From Sons Zack, Leo's Early Christmas Festivities

"Busted! Trying to unwrap a week before Christmas," wrote Lisa Haydon

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Hina Khan Reveals She Moved To Mumbai Without Telling Her Parents

Hina Khan also recalled the time she would "shoot all night, study in the breaks"

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Filmfare OTT Awards 2020: Complete List Of Winners

Filmfare OTT Awards 2020: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manoj Bajpayee, Mouni Roy, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jennifer Winget and Tripti Dimri among others attended the award show

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Government Likely To Make Passenger-Side Airbag Mandatory On Four-Wheelers Soon

In a bid to make cars more safety-oriented, the centre could make passenger-side airbag across all cars very soon.

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Nirav Modi's Brother Charged In New York Of Stealing $1 Million Diamonds

Nehal Modi, a brother of PNB fraud-accused jeweller Nirav Modi, has been charged by the Manhattan District Attorney of defrauding a company of over $1 million worth in diamonds. He allegedly made...

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As Protests Enter Day 25, Farmers Threaten UP Border Blockade: 10 Points

As protests against the centre's contentious agricultural laws near Delhi borders enter their 25th day, demonstrators have threatened to block Ghazipur border between Uttar Pradesh and the national...

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As Protests Enter Day 25, Farmers Threaten UP Border Blockade: 10 Points

As protests against the centre's contentious agricultural laws near Delhi borders enter their 25th day, demonstrators have threatened to block Ghazipur border between Uttar Pradesh and the national...

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What Top US Health Body Said On Covid Vaccination After Allergic Reactions

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday said it was monitoring reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccination and made recommendations on how people with...

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Apple Temporarily Shuts 53 Stores In California, 16 In UK Amid Covid

Apple Inc has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the United Kingdom following restrictions introduced by the government in London,...

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Complaints May Have Led To Sonia Gandhi's Letter To Uddhav Thackeray: NCP

Congress president Sonia Gandhi'sletter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray where she mentioned the Common Minimum Program (CMP) may have been prompted by complaints about budget cuts by...

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"Stop Bullying": China After US Blacklists 59 Of Its Firms

Beijing on Saturday accused the United States of "bullying" after Washington announced export controls on dozens of Chinese firms over alleged ties to China's military.

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Manipur Cop Returns Bravery Medal After Court Order On Drugs Case

Manipur Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thounaojam Brinda on Friday returned his Chief Minister's Gallantry Medal, she received for a drugs probe, in which the former Bharatiya Janata Party...

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Boris Johnson Orders New Curbs To Slow More Infectious Virus Strain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a "stay at home" order for London and southeast England to slow a new coronavirus strain that is significantly more infectious.

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Manipur Cop Returns Bravery Medal After Court Order On Drugs Case

Manipur Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thounaojam Brinda on Friday returned his Chief Minister's Gallantry Medal, she received for a drugs probe, in which the former Bharatiya Janata Party...

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"I Vaccinated Santa Claus Myself": Top US Doctor Tells Children

Santa Claus can safely deliver gifts to good girls and boys on Christmas, after a special visitor went all the way to the North Pole to deliver a coronavirus vaccine.

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Trump Signs Bill That Could Remove Chinese Firms Off US Stock Exchanges

President Donald Trump on Friday signed legislation that would kick Chinese companies off US stock exchanges unless they adhere to American auditing standards, the White House said, giving the...

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Opinion: What Critics Of Anti-Conversion Laws Overlook

In the name of gender rights, many are critical of the decision taken by the state of Uttar Pradesh which has announced a new law to protect the freedom of religion, with special emphasis on...

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"I Vaccinated Santa Claus Myself": Top US Doctor Tells Children

Santa Claus can safely deliver gifts to good girls and boys on Christmas, after a special visitor went all the way to the North Pole to deliver a coronavirus vaccine.

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Tamil Nadu Villagers Perform Last Rites To Python Killed In Road Accident

In a rare show of empathy, a group of villagers performed the last rites to a 12-foot long python killed in a road accident here, giving it some of the respects reserved for human beings in their...

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Friday, December 18, 2020

India's Coronavirus Cases Cross 1 Crore-Mark, 1.45 Lakh Deaths

India has become the second country after the United States to cross 1 crore coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic, the government data showed this morning.

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1st Test, Day 3 Live: India In Trouble As Cummins, Hazlewood Run Riot

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Hanuma Vihari is the new batsman following the dismissal of Ajinkya Rahane in India's second innings on Day 3 of the opening Test against Australia in...

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Renault India To Hike Car Prices By Up To Rs. 28,000 From January 1, 2021

Renault India has announced that it will be increasing prices across its model line-up by up to Rs. 28,000. The price revision will come into effect from January 1, 2021, and the price hike would...

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Review: 'Paava Kadhaigal' Is A Compelling Quartet Of Classily-Crafted Tales

Paava Kadhaigal Review: The actors are in prime form and the abridged narrative format gives them, and the directors, the scope to create sharply chiselled, dire, disconcerting portraits of put...

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Scam In Delhi's BJP-Ruled Civic Bodies Bigger Than CWG: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that the alleged scam of Rs 2,500 crore in the BJP-ruled municipal corporations was bigger than the 2010 Commonwealth Games scam.

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Review: 'Paava Kadhaigal' Is A Compelling Quartet Of Classily-Crafted Tales

Paava Kadhaigal Review: The actors are in prime form and the abridged narrative format gives them, and the directors, the scope to create sharply chiselled, dire, disconcerting portraits of putrid...

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India's Coronavirus Cases Cross 1 Crore-Mark, 1.45 Lakh Deaths

India has become the second country after the United States to cross 1 crore coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic, the government data showed this morning.

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Renault India To Hike Car Prices By Up To Rs. 28,000 From January 1, 2021

Renault India has announced that it will be increasing prices across its model line-up by up to Rs. 28,000. The price revision will come into effect from January 1, 2021, and the price hike would...

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1st Test Day 3 Live: India In Trouble As Cummins, Hazlewood Run Riot

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Hanuma Vihari is the new batsman following the dismissal of Ajinkya Rahane in India's second innings on Day 3 of the opening Test against Australia in...

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Amit Shah To Hold Mega Rally In Bengal Today, Trinamool Rebels May Join

Amid high political drama and shifting loyalties in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata around 1.30 am today on a two-day visit to push forward his agenda of a 200-seat...

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Congress Preps To Elect New Chief; Gandhis, Rebels Meet Today: 10 Points

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi will flag off a series of meetings today - to be held over the next 10 days - with senior party leaders to elect the next president, top spokesperson Randeep Surjewala...

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Amit Shah To Hold Mega Rally In Bengal Today, Trinamool Rebels May Join

Amid deep turmoil in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in West Bengal early this morning on a two-day visit even as speculation was rife about a shift in political loyalties among some...

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Joe Biden Names Indian-American Assistant White House Press Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden on Friday named Indian-American Vedant Patel to be the Assistant Press Secretary as he announced the additional members of the White House Communications and Press Staff.

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Scam In Delhi's BJP-Ruled Civic Bodies Bigger Than CWG: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that the alleged scam of Rs 2,500 crore in the BJP-ruled municipal corporations was bigger than the 2010 Commonwealth Games scam.

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US Clears Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Friday authorized Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for six million doses to begin shipping across the hardest-hit country in the world.

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Joe Biden Names Indian-American Assistant White House Press Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden on Friday named Indian-American Vedant Patel to be the Assistant Press Secretary as he announced the additional members of the White House Communications and Press Staff.

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Congress Preps To Elect New Chief; Gandhis, Rebels Meet Today: 10 Points

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi will flag off a series of meetings today - to be held over the next 10 days - with senior party leaders to elect the next president, top spokesperson Randeep Surjewala...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Can Turn People Into "Crocodiles": Brazilian President

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has launched an attack on coronavirus vaccines, even suggesting that the one developed by Pfizer-BioNTech could turn people into crocodiles or bearded ladies.

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China Offers To Work With Joe Biden, Hopes To "Manage Differences"

China's top diplomat on Friday offered cooperation on key priorities of President-elect Joe Biden, warning that Beijing's many US critics were creating an atmosphere of "McCarthyism" and ignoring...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Can Turn People Into "Crocodiles": Brazilian President

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has launched an attack on coronavirus vaccines, even suggesting that the one developed by Pfizer-BioNTech could turn people into crocodiles or bearded ladies.

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US Clears Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Friday authorized Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for six million doses to begin shipping across the hardest-hit country in the world.

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Amit Shah Arrives In Bengal For Two-Day Visit, Welcomed By BJP Leaders

BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata after 1 am on Saturday on a two-day visit to take stock of his party's affairs in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections slated to...

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Several US Political Leaders Line Up For Early Coronavirus Vaccines

Several senior US officials including Vice President Mike Pence got early Covid-19 vaccinations Friday, contrasting with Europe, where two leaders were quarantining after testing positive and EU...

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

From Bows To Handshakes, How French President Let Social Distancing Slip

Once an early adopter of the coronavirus-proof 'namaste' greeting, French President Emmanuel Macron was showing signs of letting his guard down almost a year into the pandemic.

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Sri Lanka central bank fines Indian Bank

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