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Maha govt may close schools if Omicron cases rise, says education minister

With cases of Omicron variant on the surge, the Maharashtra education minister Varsha Gaikwad said on Wednesday that, if the…

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Chilean zoo tests experimental Covid-19 vaccine on big cats

The Buin Zoo, like many others throughout the world, is attempting to protect its animals from the coronavirus by administering…

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Putin claims Russia has ‘nowhere to retreat’ in the Ukraine crisis

In a stalemate with the US over the Ukraine crisis, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia had no…

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Scotland cancels New Year events following new Covid-19 curbs

Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish Prime Minister, announced on Tuesday that public New Year’s Eve celebrations in Scotland would be cancelled,…

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Omicron; India’s tally reaches 213

India has reported 213 cases of the omicron variant of Covid-19 across 15 states and UTs on Wednesday, according to the…

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Massive fire breaks out at Vaishno Devi shrine forest area; under control now

A massive fire broke out in Trikuta mountains of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine complex on Tuesday.The fire has been brought under control…

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Road accident in Kochi: 3 Sabarimala pilgrims from TN critically injured

Kochi: Three Sabarimala pilgrims, hailing from Tamil Nadu, were seriously injured when the tempo traveller carrying them rammed into a lorry near Chakkarapparambu junction on…

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Tajikistan refuses to return money transferred by the Taliban: Report

Taliban officials in Afghanistan have accidentally deposited approximately $800,000 into the bank account of the Afghan Embassy in Tajikistan and…

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Veteran Congress leader PT Thomas passed away

Kochi: KPCC working president and Thrikkakara MLA PT Thomas (71) passed away at the Vellore Christian Medical College in Tamil…

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France to toughen vaccine rules in effort to avoid a lockdown

Faced with an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, France’s government is attempting to pass legislation requiring vaccination before entering any restaurant…

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Bill Gates cancels his holiday plans over Omicron

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates took to Twitter to announce that he has cancelled most of his holiday plans amid surging omicron…

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California to impose booster shot mandate for Healthcare workers

California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on Tuesday that health-care employees in California would be required to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination…

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Delhi air quality- very poor! Noida slips to ‘critical’

The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi remains in the ‘very poor’ category, indicating high level of pollution. According to the System of Air…

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Madhavan moves to Dubai to prepare his son for the Olympics

Actor R. Madhavan recently announced that he will be moving to Dubai with his wife Sarita and son Vedaant to…

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World’s longest flexible fibre battery made by MIT engineers

MIT researchers have said that they have created a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of a fibre that can…

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Unrest in Kerala CPI(M); Pinarayi government faces criticism

Kerala CPI(M) is undoubtedly facing a resentment and unrest for quite a long time since CM Pinarayi Vijayan set a…

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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer 83 declared tax free in New Delhi

On December 24, the sports drama 83, starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and others, will be released. Fans are eagerly…

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Actress Rashmika shares pic of her arm after laser treatment, says ‘It hurts so bad’

Rashmika Mandanna shared a snapshot of her arm after undergoing laser therapy, which seemed slightly reddish. All those who wish…

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Parliament’s winter session likely to conclude today

The Winter session of Parliament is expected to end on Wednesday, a day ahead of schedule, news agency PTI reported.…

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Palm Springs Starry Film Awards cancelled due to COVID-19 spike

Due to mounting worries about COVID-19 and the Omicron version, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has cancelled its star-studded…

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Omicron threat: Centre asks states to impose night curfew

NEW DELHI: Amid a surge in cases of the Omicron variant across the country, the Centre on Tuesday advised states to…

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes southern Alaska

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in southern Alaska on Tuesday. The tremor struck at…

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Online game: Karnataka HC to hear case today

Bangalore: On Wednesday, the Karnataka high court is likely to dispose off, the petitions filed in opposition to the state’s…

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An airline based in India offers 20% discount  on air tickets for vaccinated passengers

Mumbai: India based air carrier, Go First announced a 20% discount for passengers who are fully vaccinated. These discounts will…

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Boris Johnson rules out new COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas

On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that additional COVID-19 limitations would not be implemented in England before Christmas,…

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The United Kingdom offers one-billion-pound loan to Omicron-affected businesses

  On Tuesday, the United Kingdom announced an additional 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in help for firms hit hardest…

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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation imposes new restrictions

Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed more restrictions in the city for New Year. The civic authority took…

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SpaceX launches supplies and holiday gifts for the crew of the International Space Station

On Tuesday, SpaceX launched its 31st and final Falcon 9 rocket of 2021, capping off its busiest year ever. This…

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‘100 cities have been selected to be developed as smart cities’: Union minister Hardeep Puri

  New Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday that 100 cities have been selected to be developed…

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The US FDA put on hold, plans to test LSD in anxiety patients

Mind Medicine Inc’s proposal to begin studying the psychedelic substance generally known as LSD in patients with generalised anxiety disorder…

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In a matter of weeks, Moderna could be ready to construct an Omicron booster – CEO

Moderna, the maker of the COVID-19 vaccine, expects no difficulty manufacturing a booster shot to defend against the Omicron strain…

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Security forces arrested 4 terrorist associates in Kashmir

Srinagar: A joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has…

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China imposes sanctions on US officials in response to Xinjiang issue

In retaliation for sanctions placed on Chinese authorities over reports of abuses in the country’s northwestern Xinjiang region, by the…

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‘GoI seems to think ignorance is bliss’: Tharoor slams Centre over K-Rail Project

  New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lashed out at the Central Government on Tuesday over the K-Rail Silverline Project.…

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Home Minister’s guidance prompted IAS officer to post photo of cooking, but stove is off!

The Kanpur-based Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Shekhar recently posted a picture of himself trying to cook poha on…

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