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Tamil Nadu reports its first case of Omicron variant

Chennai: Tamil Nadu reported its first case of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 on Wednesday.  A 47-year-old man who had…

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Miss Universe arrives in homeland amid cheers of ‘India, India…’

Miss Universe 2021 is a pageant held every two years. Harnaaz Sandhu, the Indian representative in the Miss Universe 70th…

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Omicron could trigger ‘Inequity 2.0’, says vaccine alliance chief

The head of the vaccine alliance Gavi, which is leading a United Nations-backed push to get COVID-19 vaccines to developing…

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Schools in Chicago take on a health cue.. Covid test kits for kids!

About 150,000 take-home Covid-19 test kits will be distributed by the Chicago Public Schools to 309 schools in communities that…

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Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Brahmastra’ to release in September 2022

The much-anticipated big-budget fantasy adventure epic ‘Brahmastra,’ starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, has finally been given a release date.…

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Germany expels Russian diplomats for a state-sanctioned assassination

Germany announced on Wednesday that two Russian ambassadors would be expelled after a German court found Moscow responsible for the…

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s ‘Chhichhore’ to release on 11,000 screens in China

Chhichhore, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Sushant Singh Rajput, will be released in China on January 7, 2022. Several…

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Messi shares pics with Agüero after striker’s retirement, pays tribute to him

Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi sent an emotional tribute to his Argentine colleague Sergio Aguero, who announced his retirement from…

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Covid-19 vaccination crosses 135 crore in India

New Delhi: The overall Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 135 crore in India. The Union Ministry of Health and Family…

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Gulf country to impose ‘Yellow Alert Level’ from December 19

Manama: The National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus  in Bahrain has announced that it will impose ‘Yellow Alert Level’…

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Saudi Arabia announces new entry rules

Riyadh: The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia issued updated entry rules. According to the new entry rules, husband or…

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Country bans air rifles to protect vulnerable birds

Dhaka: Bangladesh government banned sale and use of air rifles in the country. The decision was taken to stop poachers…

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‘Sunset on BJP has started from Goa, UP, Punjab’: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will defeat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)  in…

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Gulf country ban holding marriage and funeral in mosques and public places

Muscat: The Supreme Committee in Oman has banned holding wedding and funeral ceremonies in mosques, halls and other public places…

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An emirate in UAE announced new rules to enter from within UAE

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi has released updated entry rules to enter the Emirate from within the UAE. The…

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State government extends Covid-19 restrictions till January 15

Kolkata: The West Bengal government extended the Covid restrictions imposed in the state till January 15. The government took this…

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Coonoor Chopper crash: Wife of JWO Pradip to be a govt official soon:

Kochi: The Kerala government stated on Wednesday that the wife of Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) A Pradip will receive a…

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Covid-19 safety rules for Christmas, New Year’s Eve parties announced in UAE

Dubai: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) in the UAE has announced updated Covid-19 safety rules Christmas,…

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Kerala logs in 4006 fresh cases and logs out 3898 from hospitals

Kochi: Kerala reported 4006 fresh Covid-19 cases out of 65,704 samples tested during the last 24 hours. Among districts, Thiruvananthapuram…

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National Day holiday announced in Qatar

Doha: The Amiri Diwan in Qatar announced National Day holiday in the country. December 19, 2021 will be a public…

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Argentine player Sergio Aguero bids farewell to field due to heart condition

  Barcelona: The Argentine forward Sergio Aguero announced his retirement from football on Wednesday due to a heart condition. The…

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Tornado wreaks havoc on Kentucky street in US

A pile of boards and bricks, a wrecked blue bicycle and a baby doll were sprawled upside down on a…

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Mumbai extends covid restrictions till Dec 31

Mumbai: Covid-19 restrictions and orders (under Sec 144) prohibiting all mass gatherings in public places in Mumbai will be extended…

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BJP will lose 2024 elections; Mamata

New Delhi: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, she wants to see  BJP lose the 2024 Lok Sabha elections across…

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Paris celebrates 100th birthday of Bloody Mary, the iconic cocktail

Harry’s Bar in Paris celebrates the famous Bloody Mary’s 100th birthday, a cocktail made with vodka and tomato juice believed…

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Pornography case: SC grants protection from arrest to Raj Kundra

  New Delhi: The Supreme Court granted four weeks’ protection from arrest to businessman and Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty’s husband…

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The United Nations’ weather department confirms new Arctic heat record in 2020 in Siberia

The United Nations’ meteorological service announced on Tuesday that a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) recorded in…

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Hospitals in South Korea buckle, marks the darkest day of the pandemic

Tuesday was the deadliest day of the pandemic in South Korea, as a persistent, delta-driven spread overburdened hospitals and caused…

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9 killed, 22 injured as bus falls off bridge

Amaravati: At least 9 people lost their lives and 22 others were critically injured after an Andhra Pradesh State Road…

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Pfizer validates COVID pill’s efficacy and potency against omicron

Pfizer announced on Tuesday that its COVID-19 experimental tablet appeared to be effective against the omicron variety. The company also…

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Sharjah police issue advisory

Sharjah: The Sharjah Police have urged drivers to take advantage of the ongoing 50%t discount on traffic fines and settle…

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Proud moment: Durga Puja inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Heritage list

  Kolkata: The UNESCO on Wednesday accorded heritage status to the Durga puja festival of West Bengal, a move that…

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CBSE alerts students about fake news about grace marks in accountancy paper

Following claims in the media that the CBSE had decided to provide 6 grace marks to class 12 students who…

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Security forces neutralize Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in an encounter

Srinagar: A joint team of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police gunned down…

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‘Picture loaded with possibilities’: Navjot Sidhu posts pic with Harbhajan Singh ahead of Punjab polls

  Chandigarh: Keeping speculations wide open before the up-coming Punjab assembly polls 2022, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu posted…

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