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Melania Trump leaves behind a legacy of missteps, mystery and in the end, absence
When she leaves Washington on Wednesday, Melania risks being remembered as the first lady who showed up to Washington late and left early — in every meaningful sense
2 days ago
ANI
'I'm happy she remembered her mother', says US VP Kamala Harris' uncle
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): As Kamala Harris took oath as the new Vice-President of the United States, her maternal uncle G Balachandran on Thursday expressed his happiness over the mention of Harris' mother in her election campaign speeches.
8 hours ago
Yahoo News
Fire breaks out again hours after 5 die in blaze at Serum Institute plant in Pune
Sources said that 'Covishield' production would not be affected due to the incident, with the vaccine manufacturing plant safe.
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PTI
'Forgotten' Nandigram stands divided between its favourite Mamata and Suvendu
Pradipta Tapadar (fixing typos) Nandigram (WB), Jan 21 (PTI) Two large cut-outs of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her protege-turned- rival Suvendu Adhikari adorning opposite sides of the street in Tengua bazar of Nandigram sum up the prevailing political mood of the area which is hogging national limelight following the former's announcement of her candidature from here.
8 hours ago
ANI
Pak Election Commission sets new precedent, walks out of its own meeting over credibility issue
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 21 (ANI): Setting a new low, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) scrutiny committee which is auditing Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accounts related to foreign fundings on Wednesday walked out of its own meeting after questions were raised over the credibility of the scrutiny process, reported Dawn.
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The Quint
Rahane, Rohit, Shardul, Shastri Land In Mumbai After Aus Success
Some members of the Indian team arrived in Mumbai on Thursday after their successful tour of Australia.
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News18
The Trouble With Tandav: Real Student Activists on Why The Show Doesn't Get Caste, Feminism or Politics
Amazon Prime Show Tandav has managed to infuriate everyone. Of course, the student activists from one of India's premier institutions - JNU - which is known for its fiery brand of politics, have several different reasons to be miffed at the makers of Tandav.
2 days ago
Yahoo News
Arnab dares Rahul Gandhi for one-on-one duel on TV
Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami has thrown down the gauntlet to the former Congress president Rahul Gandhi for a one-on-one ‘duel’ on television. The belligerent anchor dished out the challenge after Rahul Gandhi raised the issue regarding the former’s WhatsApp chats allegedly leaked by Mumbai police. The Gandhi scion alleged a possible nexus between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Republic TV, which is owned by Arnab.
8 hours ago
News18
Tejas: The Inside Story of How India Designed the Light Combat Aircraft
Today, LCA Tejas is recognized for its state-of-the-art flight controls, which offer excellent and safe handling
a day ago
NewsBytes
As Biden assumes office, China sanctions Pompeo, other Trump officials
China on Wednesday said it was levying sanctions on over two dozen officials of the Donald Trump administration for violating the sovereignty of the nation with "crazy" policy moves. Among the 28 officials to be sanctioned is Mike Pompeo, the former United States Secretary of State. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the ex-officials were "anti-China politicians" who undermined the relationship between both nations.
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News18
Telangana Healthcare Worker Dies After Receiving Covid Vaccine, Official Says Death Not Due to Jab
The worker was vaccinated around 11.30am on Tuesday at a primary health centre (PHC) in Nirmal district of Telangana and he is said to have developed chest pain around 2.30am on Wednesday.
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The Quint
Another Fire at Serum Institute, PM Modi ‘Anguished’ as 5 Die
As per reports, the fire took place at an under-construction unit at Manjri.
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News18
Miffed SC Sends Notice to Centre on Reconstituting Farm Laws Panel, Says Reputation Torn to Shreds
Chief Justice SA Bobde told farmers unions that the SC cannot compel them to appear before the committee on farm laws, but said they cannot malign people like this by casting aspersions on their integrity.
a day ago
The Quint
Inauguration Day: What Harris, Obama, Biden's Outfits Stood For
All the women making a mark at the 2021 US President inauguration...
9 hours ago
ANI
India, Brazil understand Russia, China are threats to their people, claims Pompeo
Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): In a parting shot against China and Russia, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Tuesday (local time) claimed that India and Brazil have understood that Beijing and Moscow are threats to their people.
2 days ago
The Quint
Budget 2021: More Government Expenditure Is NOT the Best Fiscal Stimulus
For a long time, the GOI has not been able to sell an airline, build airports, or get its first bullet train on track. So, the fear is that if we only try to “step up government expenditure”, that will just create a ton of red tape & paper,” reasons The Quint's Editor-in-Chief Raghav Bahl.
a day ago
Firstpost
Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G review: A slim and sexy contender for the budget flagship crown
Oppo’s Reno 5 Pro 5G is a solid upgrade to last year’s Reno 4 Pro, but its competitive pricing and feature-set is what will attract a lot of new customers.
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The Quint
Bengal Poll: It’s TMC vs BJP But 5 Small Parties Can Play Spoiler
The regional parties can end up eating into the vote banks of the TMC and BJP, costing them dearly.
2 days ago
Firstpost
'Trump will go down as a total failure': Mitch McConnell, Proud Boys among key loyalists to desert ex-president
Trump also hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of chaos, tumult and bitter divisions in the country he led for four years
9 hours ago
ANI
Turkey accused of trading Uyghurs for Chinese COVID-19 vaccine: Report
Washinton [US], January 20 (ANI): Turkey started mass vaccination against COVID-19 with China's 'Sinovac' vaccine but its orders for the vaccine suffered many delays, which led to the Turkish opposition questioning whether Ankara was being punished for dragging its feet in ratifying an extradition treaty it had signed with Beijing that could affect its Uyghur diaspora, Nikkei Asia reported.
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