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Sunday, February 28, 2021

Days After Unnao, 16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In UP's Aligarh Field

A 16-year-old girl's body has been found in a field in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district. She had gone missing since yesterday morning and her remains were recovered last night, the police have said....

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Warren Buffett's 'Tone Deaf' Annual Letter Skirts Controversies

Warren Buffett's 15-page annual letter to shareholders on Saturday made mention of the pandemic that ravaged the globe in 2020 exactly once: One of his furniture companies had to close for a time...

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"Can You Hear Me?" - First Golden Globes Winner Was On Mute

Golden Globes 2021: Daniel Kaluuya's acceptance speech moment was relatable max for Twitter

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AstraZeneca Sold Its Stake In Moderna For More Than $1 Billion: Report

AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion after the U.S. biotechnology company's shares soared on the back of its coronavirus vaccine breakthrough, The Times...

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"Thanks": Saudis 'Welcome' US Report Blaming Prince For Khashoggi Killing

A U.S. intelligence report blaming the Saudi crown prince for a critic's murder is being celebrated by some commentators in the kingdom as an effective vindication.

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Golden Globes 2021: 'The Crown' Rules

Golden Globes 2021: The Crown has won four of its six nominations

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PM Modi's Message To India As He Takes First Shot Of Coronavirus Vaccine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a Covid shot this morning at Delhi's AIIMS hospital, becoming the first beneficiary in the second phase of nationwide vaccination against the coronavirus.

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AstraZeneca Sold Its Stake In Moderna For More Than $1 Billion: Report

AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion after the U.S. biotechnology company's shares soared on the back of its coronavirus vaccine breakthrough, The Times...

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Companies recast performance metrics during Covid

Given that many organisations plan to have work-from-home this year as well, the major changes in the process are the evaluation parameters and appraisal outlook, where organisations are more outcome-focused than the number of working hours clocked in.

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First spectrum auction in 5 yrs starts today

The government will begin the auction of mobile telecom airwaves for the first time in five years from Monday as around 2,250MHz of spectrum — worth nearly Rs 4 lakh crore at just the reserve price — will be sold across various bands. The designated 5G sale will happen later.

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PM Modi's Message To India As He Takes First Shot Of Coronavirus Vaccine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted to say that he took first dose of coronavirus vaccine at Delhi's premier All India Institutes of Medical Sciences.

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Golden Globes Open With First Bi-Coastal Ceremony

Comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler opened a very unusual Golden Globes ceremony Sunday, broadcasting Hollywood's traditional awards season-opener from New York and California.

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India's Vaccine Net Widens Today, Hopes To Outpace Covid Spike: 10 Points

India will expand its coronavirus vaccination programme today to cover people over 60 and those over 45 who have illnesses as it hopes to rein in a growing number of more infectious virus strains and...

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Prince Harry Tells Oprah Winfrey He Worried History Would Repeat Itself

Prince Harry, who shocked Britain last year when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties, told U.S. interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had worried about history repeating itself,...

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Golden Globes 2021: 'Schitt's Creek' Off To A Great Start

Golden Globes 2021: The bi-coastal ceremony is being hosted by Tina Fey in New York and Amy Poehler in Los Angeles

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Golden Globes Open With First Bi-Coastal Ceremony

Comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler opened a very unusual Golden Globes ceremony Sunday, broadcasting Hollywood's traditional awards season-opener from New York and California.

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Berkshire buys back record $25bn of stock



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Automatics find more buyers in used car market



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IDBI ties up with LIC arm for credit card



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Prince Harry Tells Oprah Winfrey He Worried History Would Repeat Itself

Prince Harry, who shocked Britain last year when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties, told U.S. interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had worried about history repeating itself,...

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US Children Could Receive Covid Vaccine By Year-End: Top Expert

The United States could start vaccinating older children against Covid-19 by the fall and younger ones by year-end or early 2022, the White House's top pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said Sunday.

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Covid Vaccine Acceptance Rises In Some Countries, Shows Study

Willingness to get a Covid-19 vaccine is on the rise compared to last year, a survey of six industrialised countries published on Monday showed.

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Trump, Returning To Political Stage, Teases Possible 2024 Run

Donald Trump returned to the spotlight Sunday telling enthusiastic conservatives that he may run for president again in 2024, as he sought to reassert his dominance over a Republican Party that is out...

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Saturday, February 27, 2021

Back On Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Set After Two Decades, Ajay Wrote This

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ajay Devgn first worked together in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Revealed; Gets An All-Electric Range Of Upto 480 km

IONIQ 5's progressive design represents highlights Hyundai's 45-year journey to become a part of customer's lifestyles.

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Big B Shares An Update On His Health, Writes About Undergoing A Surgery

"Medical condition... Surgery ... Can't write," Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog entry

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Revealed; Gets An All-Electric Range Of Upto 480 km

IONIQ 5's progressive design represents highlights Hyundai's 45-year journey to become a part of customer's lifestyles.

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Who Was Gangubai Kathiawadi: The Woman Alia Bhatt Will Portray In Her Latest Film

Actress Alia Bhatt will next been seen in Gangubai Kathiawadi, in which she will play the titular role. Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on the life of Gangubai Kathewali, a brothel owner in Mumbai's...

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Rs 220 Crore In Black Money Detected After Raids On Chennai-Based Company

The Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed income of about Rs 220 crore after it raided a leading tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer based in Chennai, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)...

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Big B Shares An Update On His Health, Writes About Undergoing A Surgery

"Medical condition... Surgery ... Can't write," Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog entry

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New York Governor Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Second Woman

A second ex-employee of powerful New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment, charges the governor denied on Saturday.

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Supreme Court Will No Longer Use WhatsApp To Share Video Conference Links

The Supreme Court will no longer use WhatsApp groups to share video conference links for court hearings, the top court registry said on Saturday.

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New York Governor Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Second Woman

A second ex-employee of powerful New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment, charges the governor denied on Saturday.

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Rs 220 Crore In Black Money Detected After Raids On Chennai-Based Company

The Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed income of about Rs 220 crore after it raided a leading tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer based in Chennai, the Central Board of Direct Taxes...

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Prince William Warns Social Media "Awash" With Coronavirus Vaccine Lies

Prince William has warned that anti-vaccination messages are rife on social media and urged those eligible to get jabs, following a similar appeal by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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US Clears Johnson & Johnson Single-Shot Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak that has killed more than 500,000 Americans.

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Prince William Warns Social Media "Awash" With Coronavirus Vaccine Lies

Prince William has warned that anti-vaccination messages are rife on social media and urged those eligible to get jabs, following a similar appeal by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Few "Very Influential People" Involved In Bengal Drugs Case: Police

The Kolkata Police have zeroed in on a few "very influential people" who were probably involved in the drug seizure case in which two BJP leaders, Rakesh Singh and Pamela Goswami, have been arrested,...

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Congress's "Past Violence" Jibe At Mamata Banerjee On 8-Phased Polls

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct the Assembly polls in...

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Saudi Arabia Says It Thwarted Yemeni Rebel Missile Attack Over Capital

Multiple blasts shook Riyadh on Saturday as Saudi state television reported that a missile attack launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels had been thwarted.

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"Deal Firmly With Violations": Centre To States Amid Surge In Covid Cases

The Centre on Saturday advised states and UTs reporting an increase in coronavirus cases to enforce COVID-appropriate behaviour by dealing firmly with violations and ensure effective surveillance in...

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"Most Daring...": Boxer Vijender Singh's Tweet On Rahul Gandhi's "Abs"

Boxer Vijender Singh shared a photo of Rahul Gandhi commenting on the Congress MP's "abs" during his visit to Kerala, where assembly election will be held in April.

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Moto Watch, Moto Watch One, Moto G Smartwatch Images Surface Online

Moto Watch, Moto Watch One, and Moto G Smartwatch have surfaced online as the next-generation Motorola smartwatches. While the Moto Watch One and the Moto G could feature a circular display, the...

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US Authorizes Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak that has killed more than 500,000 Americans.

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"Most Daring...": Boxer Vijender Singh's Tweet On Rahul Gandhi's "Abs"

Boxer Vijender Singh shared a photo of Rahul Gandhi commenting on the Congress MP's "abs" during his visit to Kerala, where assembly election will be held in April.

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Pope Francis Expects To Spend His Final Days In Rome, Reveals New Book

Pope Francis expects to die in Rome, still the Catholic pontiff, without returning to spend his final days in his native Argentina, according to a new book titled "The Health of Popes."

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Review: 2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift

The facelift of the Toyota Fortuner has arrived on our shores and it comes with fair few changes. Along with it, comes a sportier looking 'Legender' variant. So have these changes enhanced the appeal...

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Review: 'Capturing Cricket' Is A Portrait Of India's Passion For Cricket

Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India Review - The film tangentially reminds us that we, as a cricketing nation, should continue to seek inspiration in the chaotic streets, the overcrowded ma...

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Questioned About Liquor Prohibition In Bihar, Nitish Kumar Hits Back

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday bristled at questions being raised against his highly-touted alcohol prohibition drive following some recent instances of violation of the liquor ban.

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Senior Citizens Can Now Register On-Site, Get Covid Vaccine. Details Here

As India gears up to vaccinate people above 60 years of age and those over 45 years with comorbidities against COVID-19 from March 1, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said the facility of on-site...

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Review: 'Capturing Cricket' Is A Portrait Of India's Passion For Cricket

Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India Review - The film tangentially reminds us that we, as a cricketing nation, should continue to seek inspiration in the chaotic streets, the overcrowded...

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Review: 2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift

The facelift of the Toyota Fortuner has arrived on our shores and it comes with fair few changes. Along with it, comes a sportier looking 'Legender' variant. So have these changes enhanced the...

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Restrictions On International Passenger Flights Extended Till March 31

The restrictions on international flights have been extended till March 31, aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA said in a statement on Saturday.

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Questioned About Liquor Prohibition In Bihar, Nitish Kumar Hits Back

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday bristled at questions being raised against his highly-touted alcohol prohibition drive following some recent instances of violation of the liquor ban.

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"Showed Utmost Respect To Protesting Farmers": India To UN Body

The Government has shown the utmost respect for protests by farmers and has remained engaged in dialogue with them to address their concerns pertaining to the Farm Laws, said India on Friday.

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Senior Citizens Can Now Register On-Site, Get Covid Vaccine. Details Here

As India gears up to vaccinate people above 60 years of age and those over 45 years with comorbidities against COVID-19 from March 1, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said the facility of on-site...

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Why Russian Diplomats Returned From North Korea On Rail Trolley

Eight Russian diplomats and family members -- the youngest of them a three-year-old girl -- have arrived home from North Korea on a hand-pushed rail trolley due to Pyongyang's coronavirus...

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Case Likely Against Congress MLAs For "Manhandling" Himachal Governor

Himachal Pradesh Speaker Vipin Parmar is examining the Assembly rules to file an FIR or police case against the five Congress MLAs suspended for the remainder of the Budget session for allegedly...

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says U.S. Factory Closed For Two Days Due To Parts Shortages

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric vehicle company's Fremont, California plant shut down for two days this week due to "parts shortages" and had reopened on Wednesday.

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Redmi Max 86-inch Ultra-HD TV with 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has launched a new 86-inch Ultra-HD TV alongside the Redmi K40 series in China, called the Redmi Max. The new television is priced at CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs. 91,000) and is...

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Vivo S9 Pre-Bookings Go Live Ahead of March 3 Launch

Vivo S9 series pre-bookings is now live in China. Separately, Vivo has revealed the development of the Vivo S9e that could arrive alongside the Vivo S9 on March 3.

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"My Heart Is Sick": Lady Gaga Offers $500,000 For Stolen Dogs

Lady Gaga has offered half a million dollars for the safe return of her two pet dogs, saying her "heart is sick" after they were stolen at gunpoint in Hollywood.

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Woman Gang-Raped, Set On Fire By Cart Puller, His Son In UP: Police

A woman was allegedly gang-raped and later set on fire by a father-son duo after hitching a ride on their cart on the way home in Mishrikh area in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur, police said on Friday.

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Case Likely Against Congress MLAs For "Manhandling" Himachal Governor

Himachal Pradesh Speaker Vipin Parmar is examining the Assembly rules to file an FIR or police case against the five Congress MLAs suspended for the remainder of the Budget session for allegedly...

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PM Modi To Receive Global Energy And Environment Leadership Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award during an annual international energy conference next week.

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"My Heart Is Sick": Lady Gaga Offers $500,000 For Stolen Dogs

Lady Gaga has offered half a million dollars for the safe return of her two pet dogs, saying her "heart is sick" after they were stolen at gunpoint in Hollywood.

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Prince Harry On 'The Crown', Who He Would Cast As Himself On The Show

Britain's Prince Harry said in a rare one-on-one interview that he left royal life because the British press was "destroying" his mental health, and revealed he watches "The Crown."

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PM Modi To Receive Global Energy And Environment Leadership Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award during an annual international energy conference next week.

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US Airstrike In Syria A Warning To Iran: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday that a US airstrike against an Iranian-backed militia in eastern Syria should be seen by Iran as a warning.

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

No check-in bag? Prepare to fly cheap on flights

Flying within the country without any check-in baggage could soon get much cheaper. Light fares offered by airlines for passengers with only cabin baggage, before the two-month domestic flight suspension last March, could be lower by a maximum of Rs 200 from the lowest level check-in baggage inclusive fares.

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After Rs 25 hike, LPG refill price up Rs 100 in Feb

Household cooking gas became costlier by Rs 25 on Thursday, marking the third increase this month, taking the total increase to Rs 100 per cylinder. The increase comes on a day benchmark Brent crude hit a 13-month high at $67.70 and global LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) has spiked on higher demand due to the recent cold wave that swept across the US and Europe.

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Activist Arrested In Naudeep Kaur Case Has 2 Fractures: Medical Report

A medical examination of a co-accused with activist Naudeep Kaur in a criminal case conducted by Chandigarh-based Government Medical College and Hospital has found two fractures on his hand and foot...

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Biden Believes Important To Modernise Immigration System: White House

US President Joe Biden believes that it is important and long overdue to modernise the immigration system, and this includes taking steps to help ensure high skilled workers can stay in the country,...

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'Metro Man' E Sreedharan Joins BJP In Kerala

E Sreedharan, a retired engineer famous for spearheading the Delhi Metro project, has joined the BJP. The 88-year-old was welcomed in the party by Kerala BJP chief K Surendran at a meeting organised...

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Facebook Restores News For Australian Users After Media Bargaining Deal

Facebook on Friday restored access to news for its Australian users after reaching agreement with the government on a landmark law requiring it and other tech firms to pay for journalistic content.

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Biden Calls Saudi King As US Prepares To Release Khashoggi Murder Report

President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to Saudi Arabia's defense but stressed the importance of human rights Thursday in a long-delayed first call with Saudi King Salman, the White House...

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ByteDance Agrees To $92 Million Privacy Settlement With US TikTok Users

ByteDance has agreed to a $92 million class-action settlement to settle data privacy claims from some US TikTok users, according to documents filed Thursday in US District Court in Illinois.

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EX-US Olympics Gymnastics Coach Dies By Suicide After Abuse Charges

Former US Olympics women's gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, his body found hours after he was charged with human trafficking and abuse of athletes in his care, Michigan...

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India-Pak Pact To "Provide Opportunity For Further Dialogue": UN Chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by India and Pakistan's decision to strictly observe all agreements on a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and hopes that the...

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Queen Elizabeth Says Covid Jab "Didn't Hurt At All"

Queen Elizabeth II said on Thursday that her coronavirus jab "didn't hurt at all" and urged those wary of receiving the vaccine to "think about other people".

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FB signs pay deals with 3 Australian news publishers



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'Reveal ‘originator’ of unlawful msg in 72 hrs'

Social media and global internet giants such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube will not be able to withhold information on the source of unlawful and inflammatory messaging beyond 72 hours when asked by investigating and cybersecurity agencies, and will need to be more mindful and prompt to the requests of their subscribers, particularly women, on the removal of objectionable content.

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Katrina Kaif Is A Fan Of This Pic. But That's Not Her

Gabriella Demetriades and Tahira Kashyap were also all hearts for Malaika Arora's throwback photo.

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'Metro Man' E Sreedharan Formally Joins BJP

"Metro Man" E Sreedharan formally joined the BJP on Thursday, party leaders said.

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Contempt Petition On Tigress Avni Killing To Be Heard In Top Court Today

A contempt petition against Maharashtra forest officials for killing a tigress in 2018 will be heard in the Supreme Court today.

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Rahul Gandhi To Address Students Of US' Cornell University On Democracy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 2 will address the students of prestigious Cornell University and interact with them on the subjects of democracy and development, the university said on...

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Joe Biden Calls Saudi King Ahead Of Khashoggi Murder Report

President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to Saudi Arabia's defense but stressed the importance of human rights Thursday in a long-delayed first call with Saudi King Salman, the White House...

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England Out Of Test Championship Final Contention; India Move To Top Spot

India vs England: As India defeated England by 10 wickets in the third Test in Ahmedabad, England were knocked out of the race to the World Test Championship final.

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Tax Raids At Residences, Offices Of Haryana Independent MLA Balraj Kundu

The Income Tax Department on Thursday raided offices and residences of Haryana's Independent MLA from Meham, Balraj Kundu, in Rohtak, with the CBDT saying in the late evening it has detected alleged...

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How To Make Halwai Style Atte Ka Peda With Just 3 Ingredients!

Halwai-style atta peda recipes: Atta, sugar and ghee are the three ingredients you need to make this recipe, so what is it that is still holding you back?

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"Bizarre Game": Kohli After India Beat England Inside 2 Days In 3rd Test

India vs England: 17 wickets fell on Day 2 as India registered a 10-wicket win over England in the third Test in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

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Lata Mangeshkar, Padmini And Leena Chandavarkar In A Beautiful Memory

ICYDK, Padmini Kolhapure is the niece of Lata Mangeshkar

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

"Have To Be Wary, There's Trust Deficit": Army Chief On Disengagement

The disengagement of armies of India and China from north and south banks of Pangong Tso is a "very good end result" and a win-win situation for both the sides, Army chief Gen MM Naravane said on...

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Kidnapping Claim Of Navy Man Who was 'Burnt Alive' May Be Fiction: Police

A Navy seaman from Jharkhand who died in Maharashtra's Palghar district after allegedly being set on fire by his kidnappers had apparently concocted the whole story of abduction, police said on...

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Gamestop Rallies Again; Some Puzzle Over Ice Cream Cone Tweet

GameStop Corp shares more than doubled in afternoon trading on Wednesday, surprising those who thought the video game retailer's stock price would stabilize after a fierce rally and steep dive that...

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Watch: Fan Runs Into Stadium During Game, Virat Kohli Pulls Away

India vs England: Virat Kohli was batting when he had to step away to avoid a pitch invader on Day 1 of the 3rd Test against England.

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Indian arm of Mexican company buys Modern Foods

Singapore-based private equity firm Everstone Capital has sold Modern Foods to Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo and its Indian subsidiary Ready Roti India. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, operates in 33 countries, including India, and has a portfolio of over 13,000 products and more than 100 brands.

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Rs 100 may be new normal for petrol in high-VAT states

Soon, Rs 100 could be the new normal for a litre of regular petrol in states with high VAT and cess, unless fuel taxes are reduced or the oil-producing countries raise production sharply from April.

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FB to invest $1bn in news biz after Australia row

Facebook Inc on Wednesday pledged to invest at least $1 billion in the news industry over the next three years, days after a high-profile stand-off with the Australian government over paying news outlets for content.

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NSE faces over 5-hr glitch, puts traders on edge

The National Stock Exchange (NSE), India’s largest bourse, suffered an over five-hour tech glitch from about 10am on Wednesday. The incident prompted the markets regulator Sebi to step in and extend trading hours by an hour and half till 5pm.

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Joe Biden Revokes Trump Ban On Many Green Card Applicants

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States.

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Kidnapping Claim Of Navy Man Who was 'Burnt Alive' May Be Fiction: Police

A Navy seaman from Jharkhand who died in Maharashtra's Palghar district after allegedly being set on fire by his kidnappers had apparently concocted the whole story of abduction, police said on...

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South African Variant-Specific Vaccine Ready For Testing: Moderna

US biotech firm Moderna said Wednesday that doses of its new Covid-19 vaccine candidate aimed at the South African coronavirus variant had been shipped to the US National Institutes of Health for...

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Mass "Real World" Study Confirms Pfizer Covid Vaccine 94% Effective

The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has proven 94 percent effective in a study involving 1.2 million people in Israel, the first peer-reviewed real world research confirming the power of mass immunization...

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Joe Biden Revokes Trump Ban On Many Green Card Applicants

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States.

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US Report Likely To Blame Saudi Prince For Khashoggi Killing: Report

A declassified version of a US intelligence report expected to be released on Thursday finds that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, four...

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US Murder Suspect Cooked Victim's Heart: Report

A man accused of a triple murder in the US state of Oklahoma sliced one victim's heart from her body and cooked it with potatoes to serve to other victims before attacking them, US media reported...

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Assam Extends "Disturbed Area" Status For Another Six Months

The Assam government has extended the existing "disturbed area" status of the state for another six months from February 27 under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

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Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

The legislation was designed to curb the outsized bargaining power of Facebook and Google in their negotiations with Australian news providers. The digital giants would not be able to abuse their positions by making take-it-or-leave-it payment offers to news businesses for their journalism.

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US Murder Suspect Cooked Victim's Heart: Report

A man accused of a triple murder in the US state of Oklahoma sliced one victim's heart from her body and cooked it with potatoes to serve to other victims before attacking them, US media reported...

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Australia Passes Landmark Law Requiring Tech Firms To Pay For News

Australia's parliament passed landmark legislation Thursday requiring global digital giants to pay for local news content, in a move closely watched around the world.

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Australia Passes Landmark Law Requiring Tech Firms To Pay For News

Australia's parliament passed landmark legislation Thursday requiring global digital giants to pay for local news content, in a move closely watched around the world.

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When PM Modi Inquired How Kashi MP Was Performing

In an interesting incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, inquired about the performance and well being of Kashi (Varanasi) MP from the Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party chief Swatantra...

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Consult us before notifying OTT norms: Industry body

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has sought public consultations with the government on guidelines for OTT streaming platforms before they are notified. In a statement on Wednesday, IAMAI said it was “dismayed” to see reports that the government intends to notify guidelines for OTT streaming platforms shortly.

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Former Indian Cricketer Ashok Dinda Joins BJP

Former Indian cricketer Ashok Dinda on Wednesday joined Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in Kolkata.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Develop products that are built for privacy: Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday that as technology becomes all pervasive in our lives, privacy will become a fundamental right. He added that tech companies need to build products and services that are built for privacy, security, AI ethics and internet safety.

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Wipro close to $500 million deal with Estee Lauder

Wipro is learnt to have won a $500 million contract from US cosmetics maker Estee Lauder, making it a significant deal under CEO Thierry Delaporte. Wipro will provide application development and maintenance and infrastructure management services.

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Plan Shifts At Mantralaya: Maharashtra Chief Minister To Chief Secretary

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday asked the state's chief secretary to draw up a plan to implement two working shifts at Mantralaya, the government's administrative headquarters.

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BJP, Allies Won't Stake Claim In Puducherry, President's Rule Likely

The BJP and its allies will not stake claim to form government in Puducherry, sources said today, days after the Congress lost power in the union territory. Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan...

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Andhra Pradesh Government Accuses Former Bureaucrat Of Misusing Position

The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday issued an order asking former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan to explain why disciplinary proceedings under relevant rules should not be initiated against...

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Delhi To Make -ve Covid Report Must For Arrivals From 5 States: Sources

With a spurt in coronavirus cases in five states, Delhi will make it essential for those arriving from those states to carry a negative Covid test report from Friday, sources say.

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Barack Obama Leads Recovery Wishes For "GOAT Of Golf" Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods underwent surgery after surviving a car crash on Tuesday and social media was filled with wishes for the legendary golfer.

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Viral: Aaradhya Bachchan Dancing To 'Desi Girl' At A Family Wedding

Abhishek and Aishwarya's reactions were priceless

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Australian lawmakers expected to pass amendments to Facebook, Google law

Australian lawmakers are expected to approve amendments to landmark legislation to force Alphabet's Google and Facebook to pay media companies for news content, despite opposition from some minor political parties.

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FAA orders immediate inspections of some Boeing 777 engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered immediate inspections of Boeing 777-200 planes with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines before further flights after an engine failed on a United flight on Saturday. The National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday that a cracked fan blade from the United Flight 328 engine that caught fire was consistent with metal fatigue.

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RIL hives off oil-to-chemicals business

Reliance Industries (RIL) will transfer its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) operations to a wholly owned subsidiary for a $25-billion loan, besides $12-billion equity. Consideration for the transfer of the O2C assets, which includes the operating team and 12 manufacturing facilities, will be funded by a $25-billion loan from the parent, the company said in a presentation filed with the stock exchanges.

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Biden admin reverts to 2008 version of citizenship test

The Biden administration has announced to do away with the stringent Trump-era citizenship test and revert to the easier 2008 version, making the US naturalisation process more accessible to all eligible individuals.

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Delhi To Make -ve Covid Report Must For Arrivals From 5 States: Sources

With a spurt in coronavirus cases in five states, Delhi will make it essential for those arriving from those states to carry a negative Covid test report from Friday, sources say.

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"You've Played In My Lap": Nitish Kumar Jab At Tejashwi Yadav In Assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday took a sharp jibe in the state assembly at Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, who had interrupted the Janata Dal United leader's speech in the house.

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Covid Test Mandatory For People Coming From 5 States In Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday issued an order to make the COVID-19 test mandatory for people coming from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the wake of a surge in...

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BJP Not To Stake Claim In Puducherry, Lt. Governor Recommends President's Rule: Sources

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies will not stake claim to form government in Puducherry, sources said today, days after the Congress lost power in the union territory. Lieutenant Governor...

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"You've Played In My Lap": Nitish Kumar Jab At Tejashwi Yadav In Assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday took a sharp jibe in the state assembly at Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, who had interrupted the Janata Dal United leader's speech in the house.

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US Senators To Draft Package To "Outcompete" China, Invest In India

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has asked his Democratic colleagues to draft a legislative package to "outcompete" China, create new American jobs and invest in strategic partners and...

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Barack Obama Says He Once Broke A Friend's Nose For Using Racial Slur

Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said that he once broke a schoolmate's nose after the then-friend used a racial slur during a locker room fight.

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Japan Appoints "Loneliness" Minister To Check Rising Suicide Rate: Report

Japan has appointed its first Minister for Loneliness this month after the country's suicide rate increased for the first time in 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New Covid Strains Not Behind Rise In Cases In Maharashtra, Kerala: Centre

Two variants of SARS-CoV-2 -- N440K and E484K -- have been detected in Maharashtra and Kerala but there is no reason to believe presently on the that they are responsible for the surge in cases in...

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US Senators To Draft Package To "Outcompete" China, Invest In India

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has asked his Democratic colleagues to draft a legislative package to "outcompete" China, create new American jobs and invest in strategic partners and...

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Chief Minister Assures "Merciless Action" Over Karnataka Quarry Blast

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today said "merciless" action will taken against those involved in illegal acts that led to the blast at a quarry in Chikkaballapura killing six people.

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Monday, February 22, 2021

"Stuff Of Our Dreams": NASA On Daredevil Mars Rover Landing Videos, Audio

NASA scientists on Monday unveiled first-of-a-kind home movies of last week's' daredevil Mars rover landing, vividly showing its supersonic parachute inflation over the red planet and a...

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Counting Of Votes For 6 Gujarat Civic Corporations Today

Counting of votes polled in elections to six municipal corporations of Gujarat, including major cities of Ahmedabad and Vadodara, will be held today with all eyes on the performance of the BJP which...

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'Bigg Boss 14': Pics From Rubina's Homecoming, Abhinav By Her Side

"Celebrations with my people," wrote Rubina Dilaik

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Mira Rajput Reveals She Has A Crush On This Celeb. No, It Isn't Shahid

Here's a hint: He is a cricketer

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RIL expects approvals for O2C biz spin-off by Q2

Reliance Industries Ltd expects to get the necessary approvals to hive off its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into a separate unit by the second quarter of the next fiscal year, the company said in a presentation to investors on Monday.

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Wipro hires senior regional leaders

Wipro has bolstered its leadership team by onboarding several senior regional leaders. It has appointed Pierre Bruno as the CEO of Europe and Stephanie Trautman as the chief growth officer.

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US budget panel approves $1.9tn Covid aid bill

The US House of Representatives Budget Committee on Monday approved legislation with $1.9 trillion in new coronavirus relief, advancing a top priority of President Joe Biden toward a full House vote on passage expected later this week.

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'Gig workers are more relevant in hybrid model'

Large IT firms are warming up to gig workers alongside their regular workforce as the digital drive has accelerated the shift to a hybrid model. Wipro chairman Rishad Premji said the comfort of scale and dispersed talent base is becoming a reality unlike a year ago. In 2016, Wipro acquired TopCoder and Appirio which has 1.5 million freelance technologists on its platform.

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SC restrains NCLT from approving FRL-Reliance deal



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WHO Slams Rich Countries For Hogging Covid Vaccines

The World Health Organization on Monday blasted wealthy countries for not only hogging Covid vaccines but in doing so, hindering the pathway for poorer nations to get them too.

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Wife Of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Arrested In US

The wife of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the imprisoned former leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, was arrested on Monday over her alleged involvement in international drug trafficking, the US...

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Vikas Khanna Shares Photo Of Artistic Roti, 'Too Good To Eat' Says Twitter

A photograph of an artistic Roti was shared by celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, and here's how Twitter users reacted to it.

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"Closely Following Reports Of India, China Troop Disengagement": US

The US has said it is closely following reports of troop disengagement between India and China and continues to monitor the situation.

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Biden Orders Flags At Half Mast To Mark Half Million Covid Deaths In US

Joe Biden on Monday will order flags on all US federal buildings to be lowered to half mast in commemoration of the imminent half million mark in the country's death count from Covid-19, the White...

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US Imposes Sanctions On Two More Myanmar Junta Leaders

The United States on Monday announced sanctions against two more leaders of Myanmar's junta and warned of further action as hundreds of thousands defiantly rallied for the restoration of the nation's...

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Opinion: For Metroman Sreedharan, Modi-Shah Break A Key Rule

The 75-year rule was not made by the BJP through any institutional process. It was the result of one man's fiat. And at that time, it was the easiest way to retire a lot of senior people who might...

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Boy,14, Gets "Heartfelt" Letter Of Thanks From PM For Stencil Portrait

A 14-year-old Indian body in the UAE is over the moon after Prime Minister Narendra wrote him a ''heartfelt'' letter of thanks for a painting of himself by the teenager, according to a media report...

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NASA Releases First Audio From Mars, Video Of Landing

The US space agency NASA on Monday released the first video of the landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars.

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Opinion: For Metroman Sreedharan, Modi-Shah Break A Key Rule

The 75-year rule was not made by the BJP through any institutional process. It was the result of one man's fiat. And at that time, it was the easiest way to retire a lot of senior people who might...

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Ex-PM Narasimha Rao's Daughter Is KCR's Candidate For Legislative Council

Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's daughter Surabhi Vani Devi will be a candidate of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's TRS Party for polls to the Telangana Legislative Council.

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NASA Releases First Audio From Mars, Video Of Landing

The US space agency NASA on Monday released the first video of the landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars.

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"Closely Following Reports Of India, China Troop Disengagement": US

The US has said it is closely following reports of troop disengagement between India and China and continues to monitor the situation.

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Another Lockdown In Bengaluru? Yes, If You Don't Follow Rules: Civic Body

Bengaluru municipal agency chief Manjunath Prasad has made it very clear if there is any laxity on the part of people in following Covid safety restrictions and if they don't observe social...

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Sunday, February 21, 2021

2021 Tata Safari: Price Expectation

The new Tata Safari is all set to be launched in India on January 22, 2021. We take you through what to expect from Tata Motors flagship SUV, in terms of pricing.

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'Bigg Boss 14': What Rubina Dilaik Posted After Winning The Show

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina Dilaik won the show after staying in the house for over 140 days

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Get pvt cos in vaccine drive: Premji to Sitharaman

Wipro founder chairman Azim Premji on Sunday said that engaging private players will help accelerate India’s vaccination efforts against Covid-19 and bring down vaccine cost.

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Investor's wealth will fall if govt bans crypto trade

A ban on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin may result in wealth erosion for about 1 crore Indian investors, including 10 lakh traders, who are estimated to own assets collectively worth over Rs 10,000 crore. Crypto entrepreneurs said that a ban won’t just hurt their business but also lead to gains for foreign firms and increased action on the black market.

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No need for frequent policy change: Amazon

Amazon India head Amit Agarwal has cautioned against “abrupt” and “unnecessarily frequent policy change” as it will hurt the e-commerce sector’s ability to play a crucial role in economic recovery, while maintaining that the operations are in line with government guidelines.

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Cairn Energy eyes ‘acceptable solution’

Cairn Energy on Sunday said that it was hopeful of finding an acceptable solution to the vexed $1.2-billion tax dispute with the government but will take all necessary steps to protect the interests of its shareholders.

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Tata Chemicals gets ITAT relief in logo fee case

The Mumbai bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has allowed Rs 3.7 crore paid by Tata Chemicals for using the ‘TATA’ logo as a business deduction.

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'Bigg Boss 14': What Rubina Dilaik Posted After Winning The Show

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina Dilaik won the show after staying in the house for over 140 days

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Rupee Bounces From Asia's Weakest Currency On Massive Stock Inflows

A recovering economy and an expansive budget are luring global funds to India's equities, with investors buying almost $4 billion of stocks this month, the most in Asia's emerging markets after China

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Crowd Gathering Doesn't Lead To Revocation Of Laws: Agriculture Minister

Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday reiterated that the Centre was ready to talk to the farmers protesting against the new agriculture laws, and said that mere gathering of crowd does not...

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2021 Tata Safari: Price Expectation

The new Tata Safari is all set to be launched in India on January 22, 2021. We take you through what to expect from Tata Motors flagship SUV, in terms of pricing.

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Madhya Pradesh Minister Climbs Atop 50-Foot High Swing For Phone Signal

A photograph and a video of a Madhya Pradesh minister sitting atop a 50-foot high swing in Ashok Nagar district to get a robust signal on his cellphone network led to a plethora of memes and jokes...

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Centre in bind but 4 states offer relief as fuel’s on fire

The Centre may be facing “dharm sankat (dilemma)” over record fuel prices. But four states have taken the lead with tax cuts to offer consumers relief and show the Centre that spiralling pump prices have less to do with rising crude but is more because of high levies.

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"DMK Is Anti-Hindu, Must Defeat It": BJP's Tejasvi Surya In Tamil Nadu

Calling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) "anti-Hindu", BJP Yuva Morcha chief Tejasvi Surya on Sunday requested people to defeat MK Stalin's party in Tamil Nadu while stating that "only BJP respects and...

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Bigger Private Sector Role In Covid Vaccination Soon: NITI Aayog Member

Details of large-scale participation of the private sector in the COVID-19 vaccination drive will be available in "a matter of few days", Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog member who heads the centre's pandemic...

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US Nears 5 Lakh Coronavirus Deaths; "It's Terrible," Says Top Expert

The United States was on the brink Sunday of the grim milestone of 500,000 Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the nation's top virus expert warned a semblance of normalcy may...

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"DMK Is Anti-Hindu, Must Defeat It": BJP's Tejasvi Surya In Tamil Nadu

Calling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) "anti-Hindu", BJP Yuva Morcha chief Tejasvi Surya on Sunday requested people to defeat MK Stalin's party in Tamil Nadu while stating that "only BJP respects...

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US Communicating With Iran Over Detained Americans, Says White House

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday the United States had begun to communicate with Iran over the country's detention of American citizens, calling the matter a...

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Won't change content laws despite FB block: Australia

Australia will not change proposed laws that would make Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook pay news outlets for content, a senior lawmaker said on Monday, despite vocal opposition from the Big Tech firms.

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US aviation body orders extra inspections of B777s

The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered extra inspections onSunday of some Boeing 777 passenger jets, after a United Airlines flight suffered engine failure a day earlier, scattering debris across a Colorado community.

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Plane In Nigeria Crash Part Of Kidnap Rescue Operation

Seven people on board a military aircraft died in a crash on Sunday near Nigeria's capital Abuja, the country's airforce spokesman said.

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Trinamool's "Pawri Ho Rahi Hai" Counter To BJP's "Bella Ciao" Rendition

Catchy phrases and songs found their way into a full-blown social media campaign war which has erupted on the Internet between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress ahead of the...

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Amit Shah "Has Given Wrong Information" On Fund Disbursement: Minister

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Sunday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of providing misinformation about disbursement of funds by the centre to the state during a political rally and...

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Saturday, February 20, 2021

Mumbai Clubs Fined As Civic Body Cracks Whip Amid Rise In Covid Cases

Amid an upsurge in the Coronavirus cases in Mumbai, the civic authorities on Saturday have fined several popular clubs in the city for flouting COVID-19 norms.

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Man, 41, Arrested For Cheating 80 People Of Rs 8 Crore In Delhi: Cops

A 41-year-old man has been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly cheating more than 80 people across India of Rs 8 crore. He was allegedly linked to fraudulent investing schemes, also known as...

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Hyundai Offers Discounts Of Up To Rs. 1.5 Lakh On Santro, Grand i10 Nios, Aura, Elantra & Kona This

In a bid to lure new customers, Hyundai is offering attractive benefits of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh on select models for the month of February.

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It's A Boy: Kareena Kapoor And Saif Ali Khan Welcome Baby Son

Congratulations, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan!

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Jimmy Neesham Gatecrashes Maxwell's Insta Post With Indian-Origin Fiancee

Glenn Maxwell shared a post to celebrate one year since his engagement to Vini Raman, but Jimmy Neesham trolled him with a hilarious comment.

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Hyundai Offers Discounts Of Up To Rs. 1.5 Lakh On Santro, Grand i10 Nios, Aura, Elantra & Kona This

In a bid to lure new customers, Hyundai is offering attractive benefits of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh on select models for the month of February.

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Man, 41, Arrested For Cheating 80 People Of Rs 8 Crore In Delhi: Cops

A 41-year-old man has been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly cheating more than 80 people across India of Rs 8 crore. He was allegedly linked to fraudulent investing schemes, also known as...

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Jimmy Neesham Gatecrashes Maxwell's Insta Post With Indian-Origin Fiancee

Glenn Maxwell shared a post to celebrate one year since his engagement to Vini Raman, but Jimmy Neesham trolled him with a hilarious comment.

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Sara, Kiara, Parineeti, Rakul And Karan At Manish Malhotra's House Party

Sara Ali Khan attended the party in a white dress, which she paired with a sling bag and yellow flat sandals

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FASTags drive toll collections to 1-day record of Rs 102 crore

Sources said the total toll collection via FASTags was around Rs 85 crore before the NHAI designated all toll lanes as FASTag lanes. Officials said that while cash transactions have fallen below 10% during this week, another reason for good revenue is plugging of leakages.

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Sara, Kiara, Parineeti, Rakul And Karan At Manish Malhotra's House Party

Sara Ali Khan attended the party in a white dress, which she paired with a sling bag and yellow flat sandals

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India-China Military Talks End, Next Phase Of Disengagement Discussed

India and China have concluded the tenth round of military talks, which began yesterday morning after 10 AM and lasted for about 16 hours. The talks come as the two neighbouring countries completed...

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India-China Military Talks End, Next Phase Of Disengagement Discussed

India and China have concluded the tenth round of military talks, which began yesterday morning after 10 AM and lasted for about 16 hours. The talks come as the two neighbouring countries completed...

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Facebook Takes Down Main Page Of Myanmar Military

Facebook on Sunday deleted the main page of the Myanmar military under it standards prohibiting the incitement of violence, the company said, a day after two protesters were killed when police opened...

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Large Debris Over US City As Plane Suffers Engine Failure Mid-Air

Massive debris rained from the sky Saturday over the US city of Denver as an aeroplane experiencing engine failure was forced to return to the city's airport, officials said.

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Large Debris Over US City As Plane Suffers Engine Failure Mid-Air

Massive debris rained from the sky Saturday over the US city of Denver as an aeroplane experiencing engine failure was forced to return to the city's airport, officials said.

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Russia Reports "World's First Case" Of Transmission Of Bird Flu To Humans

Russia said Saturday that its scientists had detected the world's first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu from birds to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization.

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India Records 13,993 New COVID-19 Cases, Highest In 22 Days: Centre

Daily COVID-19 cases in the country climbed to about 14,000 after nearly 22 days taking India's tally to 1,09,77,387, while the recoveries surged to 1,06,78,048, according to Union Health Ministry...

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Pfizer Vaccine 95.8% Effective Against COVID-19: Israel Health Ministry

Israel's health ministry said Saturday recent data from its aggressive coronavirus vaccination campaign showed two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab were nearly 96 percent effective against infection.

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"Use Of Lethal Force Unacceptable": UN On Anti-Coup Protests In Myanmar

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the "use of lethal force" in Myanmar after two people were killed on Saturday when security forces opened fire on protesters in Mandalay, the country's...

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"Not Just A Texas Issue": Power Restored As Biden Faces 1st Big Crisis

Texas authorities have restored power statewide bringing relief after days of unprecedentedly frigid temperatures, but millions were still struggling Saturday without safe, drinkable water.

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What Trump Will Tall About At His First Major Post-White House Speech

Former US president Donald Trump will give a speech later this month to a gathering of political conservatives in Orlando, Florida, a source familiar with the plans said Saturday, his first extended...

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17-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered At Home In Delhi: Police

A 17-year-old girl was found murdered at her house in Rohini's Begumpur area, the police said on Saturday.

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Virat Kohli Shares A Glimpse Of Intense Workout Session. See Pics

Ahead of the pink ball Test against England, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli has stepped up his preparations and was seen sweating it out in the gym

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Ahead Of Crucial Poll, BJP Ally Joins Tripura Royal, Seeks Separate State

Two years after he left the Congress over differences with the party on the issues of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Tripura royal Pradyot Manikya Deb...

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After India And China's Pangong Disengagement, 10th Round Of Talks Today

Senior commanders of the Indian and Chinese armies will meet today for the tenth time to take forward the Galwan Valley disengagement process, official sources have said. This round comes a day after...

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Ahead Of Crucial Poll, BJP Ally Joins Tripura Royal, Seeks Separate State

Two years after he left the Congress over differences with the party on the issues of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Tripura royal Pradyot Manikya Deb...

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Facebook Has "Tentatively Friended Us Again": Australia

Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.

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Virat Kohli Shares A Glimpse Of Intense Workout Session. See Pics

Ahead of the pink ball Test against England, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli has stepped up his preparations and was seen sweating it out in the gym

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Govt eases compliance burden on unlisted companies



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Truck rentals surge 13% in 6 weeks on fuel, tyre costs

Rising fuel and tyre prices, coupled with an improvement in cargo availability, have resulted in a sharp increase in truck rentals in the last six weeks. According to S P Singh, senior fellow at Indian Foundation of Transport Research & Training (IFTRT), between January and February 16, truck rentals on trunk routes have gone up by 12-13%. Half of that hike came in the last fortnight itself.

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‘Altcoins’ up 5x on hunt for next Bitcoin

Altcoins, or alternate cryptocurrencies, are gaining traction because buyers find them cheaper than Bitcoins, which have been reaching new highs every day. Most of the capital has gone into the top five altcoins — Ethereum (ticker symbol ETH), Ripple (XRP), Binance Coin (BNB), Stellar (XLM) and Tron (TRX).

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Govt to appeal against Cairn ruling

Cairn Energy Plc’s pitch for an early settlement of its claims hasn’t cut ice with the government, which is all set to appeal against an international tribunal’s ruling in the $1.2-billion “retrospective tax” case.

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"Dare Mighty Things": Mars Rover Beams Back Spectacular New Images

NASA on Friday released stunning new photographs from Perseverance, including one of the rover being gently lowered to the surface of Mars by a set of cables, the first time such a view has been...

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Kim Kardashian Files For Divorce From Kanye West

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage, her publicist told AFP Friday.

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After India, China Disengagement At Pangong, Next Round Of Talks Today

Senior commanders of Indian and Chinese armies will hold a fresh round of high-level talks today to take forward the disengagement process after both sides completed withdrawal of troops and military...

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BJP Youth Leader Arrested In Bengal For Allegedly Carrying 100 gm Cocaine

A BJP youth leader was arrested Friday evening in Bengal's Kolkata for allegedly carrying 100 gm cocaine.

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Mamata Banerjee Likely To Skip Today's NITI Aayog Meeting: Report

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the Niti Aayog's governing council meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, sources said on Friday.

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Kim Kardashian Files For Divorce From Kanye West

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage, her publicist told AFP Friday.

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Joe Biden's Indian-American Pick To Lead Budget In Political Peril

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced Friday he will oppose the confirmation of Neera Tanden, Joe Biden's pick to lead the budget at the White House, potentially sinking her chances in a setback...

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Bitcoin Market Hits $1 Trillion In Value

Bitcoin hit a new record high on Friday and surpassed $1 trillion in market capitalisation, while European and US equities also pushed higher.

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Mars Rover Beams Back Spectacular New Images

NASA on Friday released stunning new photographs from Perseverance, including one of the rover being gently lowered to the surface of Mars by a set of cables, the first time such a view has been...

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BJP Youth Leader Arrested In Bengal Allegedly For Carrying 100 gm Cocaine

A BJP youth leader was arrested Friday evening in Bengal's Kolkata for allegedly carrying 100 gm cocaine.

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Facebook Blocks Medical Data Information Shared By Apps

Facebook has started blocking sensitive health information that third-party apps had been sharing with the social network in violation of its own rules, said New York officials who investigated the...

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Moto E7 Power With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Debuts in India

Moto E7 Power has been launched in India. The new smartphone will go on sale through Flipkart and leading retail stores starting February 26.

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OnePlus 9 Specifications Leaked Ahead of Rumoured March Launch

OnePlus 9 specifications have been leaked by a tipster on Twitter. The tipster shared screenshots of AIDA64 benchmarking software for the OnePlus 9 suggesting 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and...

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 BS6 Launched; Priced At Rs. 4.60 Lakh

The new Benelli Leoncino 500 is offered with a three-year, unlimited kilometres warranty, and the price fhas been reduced by almost Rs. 20,000.

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"Looking Forward To Play In Yellow Jersey": Pujara On Being Picked By CSK

Chennai Super Kings roped in Cheteshwar Pujara for his base price of Rs 50 lakh at the IPL 2021 player auction on Thursday.

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RBI tightens norms for e-payments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened payment security norms, making banks and other regulated entities more responsible for apps provided by third parties. In its new directive on digital payments security control, the central bank has got down to the minutiae of the transactions.

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Petrol price crosses Rs 90-mark in Delhi

Petrol and diesel prices went up for the eleventh consecutive day in the national capital and stood at Rs 90.19 and Rs 80.60 per litre, respectively on Friday.

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It's So Cold In US That Calves' Ears Are Falling Off

In Arkansas, ranchers are fitting pantyhose over the heads of calves in a desperate attempt to keep them warm. In Montana, they've been duct-taping calves' ears to their necks to stop them from...

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Covid Mutations Found In Maharashtra, Need More Tests: Scientist To NDTV

Several cases of coronavirus mutation have been observed in Maharashtra, a senior scientist told NDTV today, underscoring that they are yet to observe behaviour - including how fast or slow it infects...

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China Admits 5 Officers, Soldiers Killed In Galwan Clash With India

Five Chinese military officers and soldiers were killed in last year's Galwan Valley clash in eastern Ladakh with the Indian Army, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) officially acknowledged for the...

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Joe Biden Salutes "Historic" Perseverance Landing On Mars

US President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed the "historic" landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars as proof of the power of science and "American ingenuity."

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Review: 'Drishyam 2' Is Disappointingly Tepid

Drishyam 2 Review: Mohanlal is flawless yet again as the husband/father who will stake his all to keep the police at bay. The other actors in the cast, especially Murali Gopi, pull their weight...

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Over 90% of companies plan to give hikes this year

After tightening during the pandemic, organisations are set to loosen purse strings and reward employees. Over 90% of companies plan to give a raise this year compared to 60% in 2020, with the average hikes seeing a jump of 3 percentage points.

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High court relief for duo who set up Bitcoin ATM

Over two years after being booked for setting up a Bitcoin ATM in violation of RBI norms in a Bengaluru mall, co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin, B V Harish and Sathvik Vishwanath, finally have something to cheer.

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Jam on FASTag lanes? You may get a free ride

Commuters at several toll plazas on national highways are facing a long wait — stretching up to half-anhour at some toll plazas — due to glitches in the system after the government mandated all toll lanes as “FASTag lanes”.

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Bitcoin goldrush sparks fears of speculative bubble

Bitcoin has enjoyed a record-breaking week after electric carmaker Tesla and Wall Street finance giants sparked a goldrush for the world's most popular virtual currency, but bubble fears persist.

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China Admits 5 Officers, Soldiers Killed In Galwan Clash With India

Five Chinese military officers and soldiers were killed in last year's Galwan Valley clash in eastern Ladakh with the Indian Army, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) officially acknowledged for the...

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Review: 'Drishyam 2' Is Disappointingly Tepid

Drishyam 2 Review: Mohanlal is flawless yet again as the husband/father who will stake his all to keep the police at bay. The other actors in the cast, especially Murali Gopi, pull their weight.

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Joe Biden To Debut At G7; Vaccines, Economy And China In Focus

Joe Biden will attend his first meeting as U.S. president with Group of Seven leaders on Friday to discuss plans to defeat the novel coronavirus, reopen the battered world economy and counter the...

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AstraZeneca Faces Resistance In Europe After Health Workers Fall Sick

Health authorities in some European countries are facing resistance to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after side-effects led hospital staff and other front-line workers to call in sick, putting extra...

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Social media cos may get just 36 hours to junk ‘unlawful’ posts

Social media companies may soon be required to take down ‘unlawful’ content in 36 hours, against the 72 hours stipulated now, on the request of government or court orders while also being mandated to be more responsive to citizens/user requests regarding handling of their personal data, according to changes in the IT rules that governs the operations of intermediaries such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Google.

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Blog: Jat Farmer Anger Could In Fact Help Modi, Not Hurt Him

Punjab has shown the BJP what it thinks of the new farm laws - the party has been routed in municipal elections in the state, losing even in the pockets where it has sitting MLAs. And, remember, these...

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Shweta Tiwari "Never Gives Up" When It Comes To Workout. See Viral Pic

The 40-year-old actress recently took the Internet by storm with a post about her physical transformation

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Palaniswami Attacks Stalin, Says Chief Minister's Post Not Sold In Shops

Hitting out at DMK President MK Stalin for his Chief Ministerial aspirations, incumbent K Palaniswami on Thursday wondered if the post was something that could be purchased from a shop and said it has...

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Blog: No, Farmer Agitation Is Not Modi's Anna Moment

Punjab has shown the BJP what it thinks of the new farm laws - the party has been routed in municipal elections in the state, losing even in the pockets where it has sitting MLAs. And, remember,...

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"India A Critical Partner": Pentagon Ahead Of Quad Ministers' Meet Today

India is a critical partner, especially when one considers all the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon said on the eve of the first Quad ministerial meeting under the Biden...

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Kavin Bharti Mittal's "Vibe" App To Take On Facebook

Kavin Bharti Mittal, a scion of the family behind India's second-biggest wireless operator, is planning to revive his struggling technology startup more than four years after it was valued at $1.4...

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Watch: How Woman Escaped Being Crushed Under Moving Train In Haryana

A woman escaped being run over by a train yesterday simply by lying low on the track as the carriages passed above her. The incident took place in Rohtak district of Haryana and was witnessed by...

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"India A Critical Partner": Pentagon Ahead Of Quad Ministers' Meet Today

India is a critical partner, especially when one considers all the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon said on the eve of the first Quad ministerial meeting under the Biden...

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Australia slams 'heavy-handed' Facebook news blackout

Australia's government said Thursday that Facebook was "heavy-handed" and "wrong" for introducing an unprecedented local ban on sharing news in response to pending legislation that would force the social media giant to pay for content.

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Satellite Pics Show 500 Oil Tankers Destroyed On Afghanistan-Iran Border

High resolution satellite imagery shows the impact of a massive fire that engulfed hundreds of trucks on February 13 at Afghanistan's Islam Qala, a key border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran's...

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2 Girls, Cousins, Found Dead In UP Field, Bodies Tied Up, Third Critical

Two girls were found dead in a field in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao last evening, the police said today, adding that a third girl found with them is critical in hospital.

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Mamata Banerjee, Amit Shah's Rallies In Same Bengal District Today

A head-to-head political battle will play out on Thursday in Kolkata neighbouring South 24 Parganas district where Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are scheduled...

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Watch: How Woman Escaped Being Crushed Under Moving Train In Haryana

A woman escaped being run over by a train yesterday simply by lying low on the track as the carriages passed above her. The incident took place in Rohtak district of Haryana and was witnessed by...

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Viral Video Of Ice Cream Made With McDonald's Burger Horrifies Twitter

A viral video has shocked the internet for combining a McDonald's chicken burger with ice cream. Here's how Twitter reacted to it.

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Viral: Pics From Ibrahim And Nirvaan Khan's Party Time With Friends

Ibrahim and Nirvaan partied together last week, glimpses of which has been shared by their friend Orhan Awatramani in his Instagram stories

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Nursery Admission In Delhi Begins Tomorrow, Registration Closes On March 4

Delhi nursery admission 2021: The process for nursery admissions in schools across the national capital will begin from Thursday and the application window will close on March 4.

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"Facebook Was Wrong," Says Australia On Dramatic News Content Blackout

Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook Inc pages on Thursday after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise and dramatic escalation of a dispute with the...

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Satellite Pics Show 500 Oil Tankers Destroyed On Afghanistan-Iran Border

High resolution satellite imagery shows the impact of a massive fire that engulfed hundreds of trucks on February 13 at Afghanistan's Islam Qala, a key border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran's...

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Not True: South Africa Denies Serum Institute Asked To Take Back Doses

South Africa plans to share 1 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with other African countries, a senior official said, as the government confirmed the first shots from rival Johnson & Johnson...

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Govt may challenge int'l tribunal’s Cairn tax order

The government is in no mood to relent in its fight to recover $1.2 billion in tax claims from Cairn and is looking to appeal against the international tribunal’s verdict or get the British company to seek a settlement under ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ scheme.

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IPL 2021 Auction: When And Where To Watch

IPL Auction 2021: The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Auction which is scheduled for February 18, will see ten players in the highest base price category of Rs 2 crore.

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"Facebook Was Wrong," Says Australia On Dramatic News Content Blackout

Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook Inc pages on Thursday after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise and dramatic escalation of a dispute with the...

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South Africa Launches Covid Vaccination Programme With Johnson & Johnson

South Africa launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive on Wednesday, battling to tame a more infectious variant of the coronavirus with a roll-out of the Johnson & Johnson shot for the first time...

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"I Forgive...": Rahul Gandhi When Asked About His Father's Killers

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he felt "tremendous pain but no anger" to those who assassinated his father - former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi - and that he "forgave" them

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Regular petrol tops Rs 100/litre for 1st time, in Sri Ganganagar

The price of regular petrol consumed by the masses shot up to Rs 100.13 a litre in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar on Wednesday, the first time an automotive fuel has crossed the Rs 100-mark anywhere in the country.

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FB blocks news sharing in Australia over media law

Fire, health and meteorological services around the country were experiencing problems with their Facebook pages during several serious public emergencies, sparking angry calls for the firm to quickly fix the situation.

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Dow soars over 1,300 pts, Sensex 900 pts

Indian markets surged on Tuesday, with the Sensex closing above 80,000 points, fueled by a global rally following Donald Trump's victory...