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Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZH6LcnD7

Allowing a physical poll campaign to begin across the five poll-bound states from Tuesday in view of the flattening curve of Covid infections, the Election Commission on Monday allowed in-person public meetings in open spaces subject to a cap of 1,000 participants, up from 500 earlier, while also raising the attendance ceiling for indoor meetings to 500 persons from 300. The relaxations will apply uniformly to all the seven phases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fA02ZCabo via IFTTT

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs

Mali gave the ambassador 72 hours to leave over comments made by the French foreign minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cqUSF9fnv

Over 75% of adults in the country are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with two doses of the jabs, heralding a major achievement in the mass immunisation drive that played a crucial role in keeping disease severity, hospitalisation and deaths low during the present surge powered by Omicron variant of SARS-CoV2. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YL7K0oeZx via IFTTT

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Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pd0C8h4GE

Three vaccines against Covid-19 — Covovax, Corbevax and ZyCov-D — which received the Drug Controller General of India’s nod last year for emergency use in the country are yet to be used in the immunisation drive, raising questions on the delay in their utilisation. While Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D was granted emergency use authorisation on August 20 last year, the authorisation was given to Serum Institute’s Covovax on December 28 and to Biologocal E’s Corbevax on December 29. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Yd6749JVj via IFTTT

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rQCzxfl6v

Tejasswi Prakash is the winner of Bigg Boss 15. After completing grueling tasks, several fights, emotional ups and downs and spending 120 days in the house, the ultimate title holder of the season is Tejasswi. She defeated co-contestant Pratik Sehajpal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/N4DZLq16i via IFTTT

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jkvblzyRL

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Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, retires aged 44. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/istHQm0vR

Left-arm seamer Ravi Kumar bowled a sensational opening spell as India's 'class of 2022' exacted a sweet revenge, ousting defending champions Bangladesh by 5 wickets to enter the semi-final of ICC U-19 World Cup. India will meet Australia in the semis on Feb 2, having won an unprecedented 7 out of 9 U-19 World Cup QFs. Chasing a lowly 112 for victory, India crossed the finish line with 115 balls to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zY85PRiuG via IFTTT

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGu1zAomU

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Holding that suspension of a member from any assembly beyond one session is grossly violative of “basic democratic values” and worse than expulsion, the Supreme Court Friday held the July 2021 resolution passed by the Maharashtra assembly to suspend 12 BJP MLAs for allegedly misbehaving with the presiding officer of the House as “unconstitutional, grossly illegal and irrational” as the period of suspension extended beyond the remainder of the session concerned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35yE0ry via IFTTT

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8wmGu

Even as bilateral ties with Pakistan remain in deep freeze, India is looking to build on the goodwill created by religious tourism by expanding the agreed list of shrines pilgrims from both sides are allowed to visit. India proposed the same to Pakistan in a note verbale Friday saying that pilgrims be also allowed to travel by air. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AGM0C7 via IFTTT

The United States on Friday virtually threatened to impose war on Russia if it invaded Ukraine, which Washington considers imminent and Kyiv insists is not. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3r9rCq9 via IFTTT

A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ueCNzI

After pressing its well-oiled organizational machinery in the west UP region, the BJP is all set to wade into politically troubled terrain of Pilibhit and Lakhimpur Kheri in terai region which have been in news for all the wrong reasons for the saffron party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3H7DChr via IFTTT

The porn star who says she had sex with Donald Trump is a witness in a court case against her ex-lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AA4G6J

Dozens of officials were part of what has been called the worst corruption case in US navy history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5F7an

Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UFvQl

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6NHtK

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The actress in an exclusive chat with ETimes TV shared that she's enjoying this new phase in her life and reveals that her husband often keeps telling her that she got married to be like the nayi naveli dulhan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3u68kUL via IFTTT

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In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FYqPwp

The flypast of the Indian Air Force on Wednesday was the grandest ever in the history of the Republic Day parade as the largest-ever fleet of 75 aircraft, including newly-acquired Rafale fighters, participated in the air show of the country’s aerial assets over Rajpath. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o04QPu via IFTTT

Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33X86V3

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G3JFT3

As the surging third wave puts the focus back on the pandemic’s impact on children’s education, the findings of a parliamentary committee highlights how the Covid crisis has disproportionately affected girls, especially their education. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3r3gE5J via IFTTT

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KK97k2

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G25hPN

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said that India is better poised now to meet challenges of the future and hailed the country’s vaccination drive against Covid-19. Addressing the nation on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, he said India showed an “unmatched resolve” when faced by the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33IQBId via IFTTT

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hBwxr

Former Indian cricket Yuvraj Singh along with wife Hazel Keech have welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3r27o1q via IFTTT

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Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35prrif

India has made extraordinary progress on Covid-19 vaccination in a short period of time but vaccinating the next billion will require reaching a poorer segment of the population, for whom the main barriers to vaccine access may include knowledge, awareness, proximity and convenience, the World Bank has said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3H3l81F via IFTTT

The northwest and central India may not face any more wet days this week after Tuesday but the region, including Delhi-NCR, will continue to face chilly weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted “gradual fall in minimum temperatures by 3-5 degree Celsius” over most parts of these areas during the next five days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KHtLB4 via IFTTT

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Hailing the important role of youth in nation building, PM Modi on Monday underlined the growing prowess of India in innovation and the start-up sphere as he conveyed the nation’s pride in the fact that some major global companies are being led by young Indian CEOs. “Today we feel proud when we see the youth of India excelling in the world of start-ups. We feel proud when we see that the youth of India are innovating, taking the country forward,” the PM said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rJbMBH via IFTTT

The US president will hold a secure call with leaders of the UK, France and Germany, among others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AsDXZw

President Roch Kaboré has been overthrown and the government and parliament dissolved, the army says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Neleb

The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTOnyn

Coal shortage at power plants may appear to be over for the time being but the spectre of another crisis is lurking beneath the surface, especially for generation stations located far from mines. But unlike September last year, this time such plants — termed as ‘foreign’ by Indian Railways — are suffering due to discrimination in allotment of rakes and a free-for-all among railway zones in the race to post higher despatch figures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KvwDBf via IFTTT

Marching contingents of Army soldiers will showcase how their uniforms and rifles have evolved since 1950s, on Republic Day. Mechanised columns will include “a mix of the vintage and modern” weapon systems and platforms, Delhi area chief of staff Major General Alok Kacker said. In the first of 6 Army contingents, Rajput Regiment soldiers will be seen wearing uniform of 1950s and carrying Lee-Enfield .303 rifles. Assam Regiment troops will be donning uniform from 1960s and .303 rifles. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nSHMSN via IFTTT

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BWIhv

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FU7Tio

In Antrix-Devas judgment, SC ruled that proceeding for winding up of a company on ground of perpetrations of fraud can't be stalled by shareholders citing reports from CAs, auditors giving clean chit or non-discovery of fraud. SC junked arguments of Devas and shareholders that since the auditors’ reports of 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2020 certified “no fraud on or by the company has been noticed or reported during the course of the audit”, the Antrix-Devas deal was terminated not on fraud grounds. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AnkVUB via IFTTT

Omicron is now at the ‘community transmission’ stage in India with hospitalisation and ICU admissions rising, though most cases of the new Covid-19 infections have been mild or asymptomatic, according to genomics consortium Insacog. “Omicron has become dominant in multiple metros where new cases have been rising exponentially,” Insacog noted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33JRfFd via IFTTT

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a hologram of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate. Emphasising that the hologram of Netaji will soon be replaced by a one cast in stone, the PM said that installation of the “giant statue” close to the National War Museum at India Gate and near Parliament marks a “homage to the hero of freedom by the grateful nation and will keep reminding our instititutions and coming generations the lesson of national duty”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ApYX34 via IFTTT

India failed to avoid a series whitewash despite Deepak Chahar's scintillating 34-ball 54, losing the third ODI by four runs here to end a disastrous tour of the 'Rainbow Nation'. India had earlier lost the three-match Test series 1-2 against South Africa. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32sSIPG via IFTTT

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Citing success stories from “aspirational” districts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged district magistrates to identify 10 tasks to be completed in the next three months to improve ease of living of the common people. The PM stressed time-bound targets for taking roads to all the villages of the districts, ayushman cards, bank account to every person, Ujjwala gas connection, insurance pension and housing for everyone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nPLHQq via IFTTT

Home minister Amit Shah met several families who were "affected" by the alleged exodus from Kairana some years ago during a door-to-door poll campaign on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tQqEkp via IFTTT

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Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj

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Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AnOF3q

A statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate in what marks a fitting recognition of the legendary freedom fighter who had captivated the country with his determination to liberate it from British occupation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that he will unveil a hologram statue of Bose, Netaji to legions of his admirers, at the same place on his birthday on January 23 evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fJ3Niw via IFTTT

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GTHJxu

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBpYN3

Flamboyant Rishabh Pant believes that the difference between the two teams in the just lost ODI series was far better middle-overs batting by the South African side. Having lost the first game by 31 runs, Indians were once again soundly thrashed by seven wickets after having put up a reasonably good 287 runs on the board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fJk5YP via IFTTT

A fragile middle-order and lack of wickets in the middle overs are obvious areas of improvement needed for the Indian team, skipper KL Rahul admitted after an embarrassing ODI series defeat against South Africa on Friday. For the second game in a row, Indian bowlers looked pedestrian especially in the middle overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GKPPZn via IFTTT

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The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GIHxkG

Arun Verma who has worked the films like 'Kick', 'Prem Granth', 'Nayak' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' has passed away. He was 62. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33BWNkX via IFTTT

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AkzLLj

World number two Daniil Medvedev and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas both made it into the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32jnYR8

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE2yH1

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KqKR69

The drug regulator’s subject expert committee (SEC) on Covid vaccines on Wednesday recommended full authorisation for the two widely used jabs — Covishield and Covaxin. However, the vaccines will continue to be available and administered only at the centres that are registered under the government’s CoWin platform, official sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33qTrS5 via IFTTT

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GLkYfk

India skipper KL Rahul blamed lack of wickets in the middle overs and below-par show by the middle order batters for the team's 31-run defeat against South Africa in the ODI series-opener here on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qHx9Eg via IFTTT

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AlRzWz

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Nearly a dozen homes and offices belonging to a nephew of Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and some of his aides were searched in concerted raids by the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday as part of a new probe into money laundering allegations linked to the 2018 illegal sand mining case. The raids yielded around Rs 6 crore in unaccounted cash, directorate officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/353hoPG via IFTTT

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tDMKqd

Three Indian Navy sailors were killed and 11 sustained burn injuries in an explosion on board the Rajput-class destroyer, INS Ranvir, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Tuesday. The explosion occurred around 4.45pm in an internal compartment of the destroyer, which was anchored at Mumbai on cross-coast deployment from eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tJb6z7 via IFTTT

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KfGrz0

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Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33M5BV4

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The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3519g27

Oral antivirals, antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies and vitamins have no place in India’s latest Covid management guidelines, which were put up on the Union health ministry website on Monday. Antiviral remdesivir, which is given via an IV drip, is recommended for moderate to severely ill patients on oxygen support. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nvRWsf via IFTTT

The Election Commission on Monday shifted the Punjab assembly poll date to February 20 from February 14, in view of requests received from several political parties and the state government to defer polling by a few days in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti on February 16. The counting date is unchanged on March 10. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nvrqiQ via IFTTT

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Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/325E0xI

Actor Dhanush K Raja and his wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have parted ways as a couple. The 'Maari' actor announced the same on Twitter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qATaV7 via IFTTT

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Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FY4XQ

Raju Jeyamohan triumphs in Bigg Boss Season 5. In a grand gala finale on Sunday night, Raju lifted the trophy, and walked away with a prize money of Rs. 50 lakhs. VJ Priyanka Deshpande became the first runner up of the season. Interestingly, Pavani Reddy was one of the three finalists of the season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KrTUnE via IFTTT

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzEz0H

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Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GxrAh3

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John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H

Nepal had objected to an announcement by India and China in 2015 to develop a trade corridor via the Lipulekh pass and then again to India's own new political map that was issued in 2019 after the reorganisation of what was the Jammu and Kashmir state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Gyujac via IFTTT

Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rimzTk

India has finally bagged a $375 million (Rs 2,770 crore) deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, which has had several bitter tiffs with China over territorial claims in the South China Sea in recent months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GyEUBW via IFTTT

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nsDYHD

We wish all our readers a very happy Bihu 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fpBgP2 via IFTTT

An auction house in Dallas erupted into cheers when the record-smashing bid won out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZ5p0U

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KbDGPa

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWCNp4

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The railways reported the first incident of passenger deaths in an accident on Thursday after a gap of nearly 34 months. At least five passengers on board were left dead and another 20 were injured as 12 bogies of the Guwahati-bound Bikaner Express derailed in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zTfxZ7 via IFTTT

Amid a raging row between Andhra Pradesh government and Tollywood over movie ticket prices, megastar Chiranjeevi called on Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amaravati on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qppAlB via IFTTT

Phophi Ramathuba is criticised for comments she made attempting to encourage abstinence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tmV7X1