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Sunday, January 31, 2021

School reopening latest updates: List of states where schools will reopen from February 1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Schools across the country have started reopening with the number of coronavirus cases steadily dropping. A number of states resumed physical classes on a voluntary basis in the month of January, while some are set to start this from next month. Take a look at the states which are set to open their schools starting Monday. 

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Zee Exclusive: Former Vice President Hamid Ansari reiterates `Muslims are not safe in India` https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Vice President of India Hamid Ansari in an exclusive interview to Zee News reiterated his 2017 statement that Muslims are not safe in India. Ansari spoke at length about several issues including secularism, safety of Muslims.

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Was never in the running for President: Ex-Vice President Hamid Ansari in his memoirs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Media speculation initially named former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam as a possible candidate; he, however, denied it. One report quoted the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha saying that the BJP will not support anyone connected to the Congress," former Vice President Hamid Ansari writes in his memoirs.

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Two happenings in my last week in office tended to cause offence in some quarters: Ex-Vice President Hamid Ansari https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ansari, who demitted office on August 10, 2017 after two terms as Vice President (2007-2017) and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, makes these comments in his latest book "By Many a Happy Accident: Recollections of a Life" in which he talks about growing up to cultivation of the mind and representing India as a diplomat to vice presidency.

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Internet shutdown in Haryana extended till January 31, check list of affected districts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On January 26, the Haryana government led by Manohar Lal Khattar ordered suspension of mobile internet services in Sonipat, Jhajjar and Palwal districts. Days later, on January 29, the state government suspended mobile internet services in 14 more districts of Haryana till 5 pm of Saturday, January 30. 

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Pune court rejects trademark-violation plea against Serum Institute over `Covishield` https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On January 4, Cutis-Biotech, a pharmacertical firm, filed a suit in the civil court claiming it was a prior user of the brandname Covishield, and sought to restrain SII from using the name. SII is producing a coronavirus vaccine named Covishield, co-developed by the University of Oxford and British-Swedish company AstraZeneca.

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SSC CGL exam 2020 registration window closes today, check out latest updates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The SSC has released a statement asking aspiring candidates to not wait for the last date and complete the registration process. "Aspiring candidates for Combined Graduate Level Examination-2020, should submit their online application much before the closing date i.e. 31.01.2021 and not to wait till the last date. No extension of the last date for submission of online applications will be granted," the SSC has notified.

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100% occupancy allowed in cinema halls from February 1, Centre issues guidelines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In its latest set of guidelines, the government had allowed cinema halls to operate at a higher capacity. In this regard the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting issued a new set of SOPs for cinema halls and theatres to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.

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Saturday, January 30, 2021

Schools for class 9, 11 to reopen in Delhi from this date, check out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Earlier, the Delhi government allowed all schools in the national capital to reopen for Classes 10 and 12 from January 18 in view of board exams. Giving further information, Manish Sisodia said that records of children coming to school will be maintained and the same should not be used for attendance purposes as sending a child to school is completely optional for parents.

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Israel embassy blast: Delhi Police recovers CCTV footage, scarf, envelope from site https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The forensic team has got evidence of the usage of ammonium nitrate for the blast which caused a small trench at the site. Sources have said that if RDX was used then the impact would have been higher. Police have also recovered CCTV footage, a half-burnt pink scarf and an envelope addressed to Israel Ambassador from the blast site.

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CTET exam 2021: CBSE releases exam day guidelines for candidates, know about these rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In view of the pandemic, this year the board has given the freedom to candidates appearing for the exam to choose their exam centre. Along with the admit card, the board has also given the necessary guidelines for the exam to be strictly adhered to by the candidates. 

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Karnataka Congress leader Prakash Rathod caught `watching` obscene videos in Assembly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Karnataka Congress legislator Prakash Rathod was seen surfing through his phone; and among other visuals, a few porn clips were also seen on his phone storage. The politician, however, does not click on any but goes ahead to look at the other items on his phone.

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Farmer union BKU calls Kisan Mahapanchayat in Uttar Pradesh`s Muzaffarnagar, more farmers expected to reach Ghazipur border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The development comes at a time when the Delhi Police has issued lookout notices against farmer leaders and announced a probe into the conspiracy' behind the Republic Day violence, even as the Ghaziabad administration gave an ultimatum to the protesters at UP Gate to vacate the site by January 28 midnight.

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Delhi Police summons 6 farmer leaders in Republic Day violence case, charge rioters under UAPA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On January 28, Delhi Police issued lookout notices against farmer leaders and registered a case under the stringent UAPA and sedition for the Republic Day violence. A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site.

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DGCA suspends scheduled international passenger flights till February 28 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights due to the spread of the highly infectious novel coronavirus has been extended till February 28, India's aviation regulator body DGCA said on Thursday. The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.

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Zee News reporter Abhishek Kumar manhandled by farmers in Ghazipur, asked to leave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Irked with Zee News’ fearless and continuous coverage of the farmers’ ongoing agitation against Centre’s three farm laws, some anti-national elements on Friday morning manhandled a Zee News reporter while he was reporting from the Ghazipur border in Delhi. Zee News reporter Abhishek Kumar had gone to Ghazipur to cover the farmers’ ongoing agitation and take reactions of those farmers who had been camping there for nearly two months.    

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J&K: Newly-recruited JeM terrorist arrested with arms, ammunition by Bandipora Police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jammu Kashmir police claimed that a newly recruited terrorist has been arrested from Bandipora district of north Kashmir along with arms and ammunition. The SSP of Bandipora said that certain arms and ammunition was recovered from him like 1 pistol, 1 magazine, 10 bullets of 9 mm rounds and 5 grenades.

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India to give 1cr COVID-19 vaccines to Africa, 10 lakh for UN health workers under global vaccine policy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India will give out around one crore (10 million) doses of India-made COVID-19 vaccines to Africa also 10 lakh (1 million) doses will be provided for UN health workers. Under GAVI or Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization the aim is to achieve equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Four men eat 30 kgs of oranges in 30 mins to avoid paying extra baggage fee, here`s what happened https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a hilarous situation which took place in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, four Chinese men ended up eating 30 kilos of oranges at one go since they found the amount "more than they could afford". The story whic emerged from CHinese social media has gone viral and is leaving the internet in splits.

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New COVID-19 strain: Govt extends restrictions on UK-India flights till February 14 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The flight services between India and UK resumed from January 6, while those from the UK to India will re-commenced from January 8. Last month, these services were suspended to stop the spread of a mutant Covid-19 strain which was recently discovered in the UK.

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Farmer unions cancel Budget day march to Parliament, but agitation against farm laws to continue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As widening cracks in their ongoing agitation against the three farm laws after the violence during Tuesday’s tractor parade, farmer unions have now cancelled their planned march to Parliament on February 1 when the Union Budget 2021-22 would be presented. They, however, said on Wednesday that their agitation against the farm laws will continue and public meetings and hunger strikes will be held across the country on January 30 on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary to emphasise on peace and non-violence.  

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Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, gangster-turned activist Lakha Sidhana booked for Red Fort violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Delhi Police has named Punjabi actor and singer Deep Sidhu and gangster-turned-social activist Lakha Sidhana in an FIR in connection with the violence at the historic Red Fort. It has registered the case against them at the Kotwali police station of North district. The two have been booked under relevant sections of the IPC, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and other legislations.

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Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu denies allegations of instigating farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This comes in the backdrop of massive protests over farm laws which turned into violence yesterday and led to severe clashes between policemen and farmers. This incident drew sharp criticisms from leaders from all political parties condemning the violence and the Red Fort incident.

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Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-year jail-term https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala was formally released from prison after serving 4-year jail-term on Wednesday. She was released after the jail officials completed the formalities. The procedures for her release were done at the Victoria Hospital, where she is presently undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection, which she had contracted a week ago, along with her sister-in-law J Ilavarasi.

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India expresses concern over attack on Rome embassy by Khalistanis with Italy, hails UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India has strongly raised the vandalism issue of the Indian mission in Rome by Khalistan elements with Italian authorities, even as it complimented the UK on handling the situation expertly. The vandalism incident of the Indian embassy in Rome happened just ahead of India's Republic Day.

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Route for tractor rally was not earmarked with barricades, BKU blames Delhi Police for violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Bhartiya Kisan Union blamed the Delhi Police and the local administration for the violence during farmers' tractor rally at the national capital on Tuesday. It claimed that the route was not earmarked with barricades which confused the farmers. Meanwhile, additional paramilitary personnel will be deployed in Delhi to restore peace and maintain law and order.

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After massive outrage, actor Deep Sidhu accepts hoisting `Nishan Sahib` flag at Red Fort https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Actor Deep Sidhu has stated that the national flag was not removed from the flagpole at the Red Fort and that nobody raised a question over the country's unity and integrity. Reacting to allegations that he instigated the farmers to march towards the Red Fort, the actor sought to defend his action, saying he and his supports did not remove the national flag. Sidhu said that he had put up the 'Nishan Sahib' as a symbolic protest at the Red Fort. 

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After massive outrage, Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu admits hoisting `Nishan Sahib` flag at Red Fort https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Actor Deep Sidhu has stated that the national flag was not removed from the flagpole at the Red Fort and that nobody raised a question over the country's unity and integrity. Reacting to allegations that he instigated the farmers to march towards the Red Fort, the actor sought to defend his action, saying he and his supports did not remove the national flag. Sidhu said that he had put up the 'Nishan Sahib' as a symbolic protest at the Red Fort. 

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Pro-Khalistan groups hold protest in Washington in support of farmers protesting against farm laws https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Calling it an opportunity to fight for Indian farmers, members of Khalistani separatist groups along with others were seen in support of farmers outside the Indian embassy in Washington DC on Tuesday. A protest hosted by Sikh DMV Youth and Sangat saw a few dozen people gathered in front of the Indian mission to criticise the new rules, which the Narendra Modi government passed in September as part of a broader effort to deregulate the nation's massive agriculture sector.

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Centre to deploy more paramilitary forces in Delhi after violence during farmers` tractor rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the wake of violence in the national capital following the farmers' tractor rally, the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has decided to deploy additional paramilitary troops in Delhi to restore peace and maintain law and order. The decision to deploy additional paramilitary personnel was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah late on Tuesday and attended by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava among others.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Permanent ban on 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok? Here’s what reports say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has reportedly issued fresh notices to make permanent a ban imposed on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps in June. Zee News tried reaching the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for a comment but they were unavailable outside regular working hours. TikTok also did not respond to a request for comment either. 

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CBSE board exam 2021: Check this important update on final datesheet announcement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In 2019, when the exams were scheduled to start from February 15, 2020, the board had released the datesheet in November. Going with this trend, experts have suggested that the datesheet might be out by March. Earlier last week, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal had announced that CBSE board exams 2021 will be conducted from May 4 till June 10.

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Hope tensions can be eased through dialogue: UN on India, China face-off in Sikkim’s Naku La https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid reports of a minor face-off between Indian and the Chinese soldiers in Sikkim’s Naku La, the United Nations has urged both countries to exercise restraint and engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve the border stand-off. The appeal from the UN came after it was reported that the soldiers of both the countries reportedly clashed with each other at Naku La in the Sikkim border area. 

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PM Narendra Modi greets nation on 72nd Republic Day, tweets ‘Jai Hind’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi on Tuesday greeted Indians all over the world on the occasion of India’s 72nd Republic Day. "Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!" Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet in Hindi. India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Republic Day celebrations will be a quieter affair as there will be a shorter parade, no chief guest to grace the occasion and much less public participation in the event.

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UK PM Boris Johnson greets India on Republic Day, says ‘working together to eliminate COVID-19’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Johnson was due to be in New Delhi as the chief guest at the annual parade to mark India's 71st Republic Day but had to call off the visit to focus on the domestic crisis unleashed by the emergence of a new, deadlier variant of coronavirus in the UK at the end of last year. In his video message to celebrate the birth of an ‘extraordinary Constitution’ that established India ‘as the biggest sovereign democracy in the world’, the UK PM reiterated his plan to visit India in the coming months.

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India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day today amid COVID-19 restrictions, Rafale jets to participate in flypast for the first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Republic Day celebrations will be a quieter affair as there will be a shorter parade, no chief guest to grace the occasion and much less public participation in the event. Despite all restrictions and COVID-19 safety protocols, India will show its military might with Rafale fighter jets taking part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time.   

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Cold wave to hit Delhi-NCR again, temperature to dip further https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian Meteorological Department forecasted that yet another cold wave will hit Delhi-NCR in the next few days and the temperature is likely to drop by four degrees. "A cold wave is likely to grip the city over the next two to three days as icy winds from the snow-laden western Himalayas bring the mercury down to 4 degrees Celsius," he said.

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CBSE class 10, 12 datesheet expected to be released soon, check latest updates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As per a recent announcement made by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, the CBSE board exams will commence on May 4 and will continued till June 10, 2021. Pokhriyal had also announced that the results of CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams will be declared by July 15. 

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National Voter`s Day: Voter ID card goes digital, find all information about it here https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The e-EPIC is a secure portable document format (PDF) version of the EPIC which can be downloaded on mobile or in a self-printable form on the computer. A voter can store the card on his/her mobile, upload it as a PDF on Digi locker or print it and self-laminate it.

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Fire breaks out at 4th floor of building in Delhi`s Paschim Vihar, 7 firetenders rushed to spot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

According to reports, the floor where the fire broke out, is an office of property dealers. Rescue workers evacuated two people from the site of the incident. The two persons, who were rescued out of the building, were rushed to a nearby hospital with 50 per cent and 10 per cent burn injuries. 

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Hackers demands Rs 10 cr from Ghaziabad man, threaten to circulate his obscene pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of hackers demanded a ransom of Rs 10 crore from a Ghaziabad man and threatened to circulate his obscene pictures and personal details of his family if he fails to meet their demands. The cyber crime cell of the police are probing the case and efforts are on to nab the hackers.

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Ram Temple construction: Historic blunder corrected in 1992, says Prakash Javadekar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He further said the disputed structure that came up after alleged destruction of an ancient Ram temple in Ayodhya was not a mosque because no worship happened there. Javadekar said he was in Ayodhya in 1992 and witnessed how a 'historical blunder(Aitihasik Bhool)' was corrected.

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Bird flu confirmed in 9 states for poultry, 12 states for crow, wild birds, check list https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Compensation is paid to the farmers whose poultry birds, eggs and poultry feed are culled/disposed of by the state as per the action plan. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) provides funds to states/UTs on a 50:50 sharing basis under ASCAD component of its LH & DC Scheme, said the ministry.

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PIB Fact Check: CBSE class 10, 12 students to mark attendence through biometric system during board exams? Here`s the truth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As students eagerly wait for the CBSE board to release the final datesheet of class 10th and 12th, several fake reports and speculations surface on social media every now and then. In the latest developments, some reports claim that students appearing for CBSE board exams for class 10th and 12th year will be asked to register their attendance through the biometric system.

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Delhi Police readies routes for Republic Day Kisan tractor rally, asks farmers to cooperate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a meeting farmers from Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh with higher officials on January 23, it was decided that the tractor rally will be allowed on three borders namely Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur. The Delhi Police has said that they will approve the routes suggested once they get a written letter for permission.

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Republic Day 2021: From no chief guest this year to parade timings and venue, here are all the details https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Every year, Republic Day is celebrated on January 26  in India to commemorate the day when our Constitution came into effect back in 1950. The R-Day parade is a lively event with more than 100,000 people attending it but this year, the celebrations will be toned down due to the COVID pandemic. Here is how Republic Day will be celebrated in the midst of a pandemic.

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RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav admitted to Delhi`s AIIMS as health worsens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi on Saturday after his health condition reportedly worsened. Lalu Prasad, 72, was undergoing treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi for multiple ailments and was airlifted to Delhi.

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Saturday, January 23, 2021

Friday, January 22, 2021

IBPS RRB clerk result 2020-2021 declared at ibps.in, get direct link here https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Successful candidates who have qualified the prelims exam will now appear for the mains exam. IBPS RRB Mains Exam is scheduled to be held on February 28, 2021. IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Admit Card is expected to release in the 2nd second of February 2021. IBPS RRB Clerk Recruitment process will fill 4,624 vacant posts of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) CRP RRBs IX) in Rural Bank across India.

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PM Narendra Modi to address 18th convocation of Assam`s Tezpur University today https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi will address 18th convocation of Assam's Tezpur University on Friday. Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal `Nishank` and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will also be present on the occasion.

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Serum Institute fire: Know what caused the massive blaze that killed 5 people https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the initial fire was caused by some ongoing welding work at the site. The fire broke out at about 2:45 pm at an under-construction building where vaccine production was supposed to start after a month. The fire broke out at 4th and 5th floor of the SEZ3 building. BCG vaccine laboratory was there at 3rd floor of the same building but that is unaffected. 

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PM Narendra Modi to interact with beneficiaries, vaccinators of COVID-19 inoculation drive in Varanasi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries and vaccinators of COVID-19 inoculation drive in Varanasi. The interaction between the PM, beneficiaries and vaccinators would take place around 1:15 PM via video conferencing. According to reports, those who will interact with the PM will share their first-hand experience of COVID-19 vaccination.

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8 dead after dynamite blast at railway crusher site in Karnataka`s Shivamogga https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least eight persons were killed in a dynamite blast at a railway crusher site in Karnataka’s Hunasodu village in the Shivamogga district late on Thursday, According to the District Collector, KB Shivakumar, the massive explosion took place near gravel and boulder crushing facility around 10.30 PM, sending shockwaves not only in Shivamogga but also in neighbouring Chikkamagaluru and Davangere districts.

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

PM Narendra Modi to address ‘Parakram Diwas’ celebrations in Kolkata on January 23, confirms PMO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kolkata to address ‘Parakram Diwas’ celebrations on January 23 to commemorate 125th birth anniversary year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. This was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office. The PM will also visit Jerenga Pathar in Sivasagar, Assam to distribute 1.06 lakh land pattas/allotment certificates, the PMO said.The state unit of the BJP had earlier requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a public meeting in Kolkata on January 23. 

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COVID-19: Myanmar, Seychelles to receive `made in India` vaccine doses on Friday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seychelles and Myanmar will be getting made-in-India vaccines next. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India 'Covishield' is being sent. India has announced that it will gift indegenious COVID-19 vaccines to six countries, off which Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal have already received the vaccines dose consignments. 

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Congress to distribute 10 lakh calendars depicting Priyanka Gandhi’s political journey in UP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress party is preparing to distribute nearly 10 lakh calendars of party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra across each and every village and city of the state. The 12-page tabletop calendar, which will carry a photograph of Priyanka on every page, will also reflect the compassionate side of the Congress politician, who is the daughter of interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and sister of party MP Rahul Gandhi.

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After dragon fruit renamed as `kamalam`, Twitter gets flooded with hilarious memes on Kamala Harris https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Even as Kamala Harris made history to became the first-ever woman and person of colour to sit at the chair of Vice Preidency in the United States of America, both the literal and virtual worlds erupted with applause. The Indian twitter users could not help but combine Kamala Harris' momentous day with another development closer to home in Gujarat.

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BREAKING: PM Narendra Modi to get Covid-19 vaccine shot in second stage of vaccination https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi will be administered the Covid-19 vaccine in the second stage of the ongoing mass vaccination drive in the country. Sources said that the PM and all other chief ministers will be administered the COVID-19 vaccine dose after the first phase of vaccination ends. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on January 16 launched India’s vaccination drive against the coronavirus. PM Narendra Modi had urged citizens not to ignore the second dose of the vaccine and told them to ignore rumours about the efficacy of the vaccine.

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COVID-19 vaccine vials will not be wasted in case of absenteeism, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan claimed that no vial of COVID-19 vaccine is wasted in case of absenteeism and that the doses are allotted to another beneficiary. Vardhan said no vial of COVID-19 vaccine or session is wasted. The minister dispelled misconceptions and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

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RRB NTPC Phase 3 exam notification out, check updates at rrbcdg.gov.in https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting exams in Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) and the RRB NTPC Phase 3 CBT exam dates have been announced. The exam date notice can be downloaded from the official site of regional RRBs. A total of 28 lakh candidates will appear for the examination. The RRB NTPC exam is conducted to recruit for 35,208 vacancies. 

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Farmer leaders to hold `internal meet` to decide on Govt’s offer to suspend three farm laws for over a year to end protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Farmer leaders will hold internal meet to discuss Govt’s offer to suspend three farm laws for over a year to end their protest. Centre had on Wednesday proposed to suspend the three contentious farm laws for one and half years during which a solution "can be reached with mutual dialogue" to end the stalemate. However, farmer leaders did not immediately accept the proposal.  

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COVID-19: After Bhutan, Maldives, India to export vaccines to Nepal, Bangladesh today https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The consignment of COVID-19 vaccines, containing Serum Institute of India`s `Covishield' arrived at Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport early Thursday morning. As part of its Neighbourhood First Policy, India had announced a vaccine rollout for Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles from Wednesday.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Expert panel recommends trials for Bharat Biotech`s nasal vaccine, govt calls it `game changer` https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech is being touted as a game changer in the fight against novel coronavirus infection. Just one drop of vaccine in each of the nostrils is sufficient and to administer the dose one doesn`t require trained healthcare workers. It eliminates needle-associated risks, is suitable for children and adults.

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DNA Special: How wrong side driving is causing road accidents after private airline pilot`s death on Dwarka Expressway https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A private airline pilot died after being hit by a truck coming from the wrong side on the Dwarka Expressway near Chintals Corporate Park. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night.  According to police, the incident took place around 12.20 am when 38-year-old pilot Anmol Verma was returning from the airport to his residence in Sector 109. The pilot, who was seriously injured, was rushed to a private hospital by some passersby. The pilot’s Honda accord car was completely damaged due to the impact of the collision.

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Gujarat renames dragon fruit as `Kamalam`, CM Vijay Rupani gives this reason https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Gujarat Government on Tuesday decided to rename the popular dragon fruit as "Kamalam". Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said, "The State government has decided rename dragon fruit. As the outer shape of the fruit resembles a lotus, hence dragon fruit shall be renamed as Kamalam." The dragon fruit that has become increasingly popular in recent years.

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No respite from cold as winter chill persists in north India, IMD issues alert for Delhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dense to very dense fog is likely to prevail in states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, parts of northeastern states, parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Bihar and sub-Himalayan regions, it added. Delhi's air quality had turned ‘severe’ on Tuesday due to low wind speed and high moisture levels, according to the IMD. The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 404 on Tuesday. It was 372 on Monday and 347 the previous day.

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COVID-19: India begins exporting vaccine to 6 nations, Bhutan to receive 1.5 lakh doses as `gift` https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As a gift from India, the first consignment of 1.5 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine `Covishield` was dispatched to Thimphu, Bhutan from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai in the wee hours of Wednesday. A consignment containing 1,50,000 doses of Covishield will reach Thimphu today. Bhutan is the first country to receive the Government of India`s gift of the COVID vaccines, manufactured by the SII. 

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Farmers, Centre to hold 10th round of talks today; BKU says ‘will not move till farm laws are repealed’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws - Farmers` Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. 

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PM Narendra Modi to release financial assistance to over 6 lakh beneficiaries in UP under PMAY-G today https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi will release financial assistance of around Rs 2,691 crores to 6.1 lakh beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) on Wednesday. The beneficiaries of PMAY-G, in addition to the unit assistance, are also provided support of unskilled labour wages under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and assistance of Rs. 12,000 for construction of toilets through Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). 

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine: 3,81,305 beneficiaries received vaccine, only 580 adverse events reported https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In Delhi, three hospitalisations were reported, out of which, two have been discharged, and one with fainting is under observation at Max Hospital, Patparganj.

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Budget 2021: Treat Delhi at par with Jammu & Kashmir in providing tax share, Delhi Deputy CM Sisodia to FM Sitharaman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He said that the share in capital taxes for Delhi has remained stagnant at Rs 325 crores for two decades now, since 2001-02.

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Neighbourhood first: India to gift Bangladesh 2 million doses of Covishield https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVISHIELD is an Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and the gifted consignment will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka

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Smokers, vegetarians at lower risk of contracting COVID-19, CSIR survey shows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus.

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Ahead of Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal`s live interaction, students demand cancel exams or vaccinate us https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While there were some who refused to come to schools for examinations, others demanded that they be vaccinated first. Many students also want to know when Kendriya Vidyalayas will be reopened.  

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SC defers hearing on Centre`s plea against farmers’ tractor march, says, `Police first authority to decide` https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SC defers hearing to January 20 on Centre's plea against farmers’ tractor march, it observed that Delhi Police has the first authority to decide.  

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Ahmedabad and Surat are receiving important gifts: PM Narendra Modi on launch of metro rail project https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two Metro projects will provide an environment-friendly 'Mass Rapid Transit System' (MRTS) to Ahmedabad and Surat. 

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PM Narendra Modi to flag-off Ahmedabad and Surat metro projects https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated that the metro projects will provide an environment-friendly mass rapid transit system to the two cities in Gujarat.

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Parliamentary panel summons Facebook, Twitter officials on January 21 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former union minister and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is the chairperson of the panel. 

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Farmers protest: Ahead of SC hearing, farmer leaders says will continue with `Kisan Tractor March` on Jan 26 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The farmer unions staging the sit in protest at Delhi remained firm on holding the tractor rally on January 26, Republic Day as scheduled and vowed to continue their stir till the three farm laws are revoked.

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Major bus accident on Agra-Lucknow expressway, one dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bus was travelling from Lucknow to Agra when the accident took place. The injured passengers are being treated in a nearby hospital.

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NIA to question farmer leader Baldev Singh Sirsa, Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, others in SFJ case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Farmer leader Baldev Singh Sirsa and Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu among 40 to be summoned by the NIA in a case related to Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

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Trains delayed as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR region, air quality remains poor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The citizens of Delhi experienced a foggy morning with reduced visibility as the air quality of the national capital continues to remain in the ‘severe’ category on Sunday.

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COVID-19 vaccination drive halted in these states, here`s what happened https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vaccination drive had to be suspended at some places mostly due to a glitch in the CoWIN app.

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Home Minister Amit Shah to address public rally in Karnataka’s Bagalkot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Home Minister will inaugurate KLE Hospital’s advanced simulation centre in the district at 12.45 pm.

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BSEB Class 12 admit card released: Check official website for latest updates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) released the BSEB Class 12 exam admit cards which can be download the Bihar Board admit cards 2021 from the official website seniorsecondary.biharboardonline.com by entering the school ID and password.

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PM Narendra Modi to flag off 8 trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

These projects are aimed to boost development and tourism in the region. Situated near Kevadiya in Gujarat’s Narmada district, the ‘Statue of Unity’ is the world’s tallest statue and monumental tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, independent India’s first home minister as well as deputy prime minister.

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Nearly 2 lakh receive COVID-19 vaccine shots, adverse events reported from Delhi and Rajasthan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India on Saturday successfully conducted the first day of the first phase of nationwide COVID-19 vaccine drive, toutued as the world’s largest vaccination drive so far. 

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Saturday, January 16, 2021

WhatsApp takes THIS BIG step amid growing concerns over its privacy update plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid rising concerns over its privacy policy, WhatsApp has announced that it has postponed its planned privacy update, which will give users more time to review the policy and accept the terms of the Facebook-owned messaging app.

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US, India friction grows over purchase of S-400 air defence system from Russia, New Delhi unlikely to get any waiver from Washington https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The United States has told India it is unlikely to get a waiver on its planned acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence systems, raising the risk of sanctions similar to those imposed on Turkey for buying that equipment, people aware of the matter said.

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WhatsApp postpones privacy update plan amid rising concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid rising concerns over its privacy policy, WhatsApp has announced that it has postponed its planned privacy update, which will give users more time to review the policy and accept the terms of the Facebook-owned messaging app.

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PM Narendra Modi to launch world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination programme in India today https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi will launch world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination programme in India today. The largest vaccination programme will begin at a total of 3006 session sites across all States/UTs, which will be connected virtually throughout the exercise. Around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each of the session sites. 

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India`s first indigenous 9 mm machine pistol co-developed by DRDO, Army: Defence Ministry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's first indigenous 9 mm machine pistol has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

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India concerned over attacks on Afghan journalists, says MEA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India has expressed its "deep concern" at the targeted assassination of Afghan journalists and civil society members, calling it "contrary to the spirit of the peace process".

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Army Day 2021: From its significance to history, know why this day is celebrated on January 15 every year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Army Day 2021: On this day, India commemorates the country's soldiers with parades, and other celebrations. 

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Protesting farmers, Centre to hold 9th round of talks today; BKU seeks support from SC panel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Today’s talks come a day after Bhartiya Kisan Union national president Bhupinder Singh Mann recused himself from the four-member committee appointed by the Supreme Court to resolve the deadlock between farmers and the Centre over the new agri-marketing laws. 

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COVID-19: Centre notifies dos and don`ts before mega vaccination drive on January 16 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Union Health Ministry lists out guidelines on who shall be administered the vaccine doses and under what circumstances one may be excluded.

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Children suffering in Yemen should move world`s conscience, says India at UNSC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At the United Nations Security Council, India on Thursday highlighted the plight of Yemenis, especially children impacted by the ongoing famine in the west Asian nation.

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Swami Vivekananda was an inspiration to everyone of us: PM Narendra Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', among others, were also present on the occasion.

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Zee Exclusive: Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli says this about Gayatri Mantra https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Nepalese Prime Minister referred to the Gayatri Mantra as the 'mantra of mantras' and said that the country is very proud of its history.

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Ready to play mediator between India, China, says Nepal PM KP Oli https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In his exclusive interview with Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, KP Oli says that Nepal has nothing to do with the Galwan Valley episode.

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National Youth Day 2021: PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to Swami Vivekananda on birth anniversary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A towering spiritual philosopher, Swami Vivekananda was born in 1863 in Kolkata and is credited for popularising the Vedantic ideas. 

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China pulls out 10,000 troops from LAC, possibly due to harsh winter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sources close to the development said the withdrawal of troops from training facilities located in depth areas may have taken place due to the harsh winter, adding it does not have any impact on their operational deployment in any of the areas along the LAC.

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CBSE board exam 2021 datesheet for Class 10, 12 to be released this week? Check steps to download it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Earlier, the Union Education Minister had announced that the board has been trying to release the exam datesheet at the earliest.

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First Covishield vaccines consignment leaves Serum Institute, set to reach 13 locations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The locations where these Covishield vaccines will be flown from Pune include Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Karnal, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar.  

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IBPS RRB PO result 2020 released on ibps.in, here`s the direct link https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Candidates who have appeared for the IBPS RRB Officer exam can check their results online at ibps.in on or before January 18, 2021. 

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CBSE CTET exam 2020 admit card 2021 to be released soon at ctet.nic.in, know about these rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is to be noted that the CBSE usually issues the admit cards 10 days before the CTET exam and since the exam will be held on January 31, it is expected that it would be released between January 20 to 26.

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Monday, January 11, 2021

Seven including woman arrested for gangrape of 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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Bird flu outbreak in Maharashtra, 900 hens die at poultry farm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The district administration has now decided to cull nearly 8,000 birds in Murumba village where these hens died, Collector Deepak Muglikar said.

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Nepal PM KP Oli makes fresh claims on Indian territories, this is what he said https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali is scheduled to visit New Delhi on January 14 at the invitation of his counterpart S Jaishankar to participate in the sixth Nepal-India Joint Commission meeting at the Foreign Minister level.

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Supreme Court to hear petitions on new farm laws, ongoing farmers` protests at Delhi borders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The agitating farmers have expressed apprehension that the new laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of Minimum Support Price and do away with the mandi system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates. 

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31 teachers, students test positive after school reopens for class 10, 12 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Schools reopened for students of Class 10 and 12 in Odisha on January 8 after remaining closed for over 9 months due to the COVID pandemic. 

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All-women Air India pilot team scripts history by flying over world`s longest air route https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"It was an exciting experience since it was never done before. It took almost 17 hours to reach here," Shivani Manhas, one of the four pilots, who operated Air India's inaugural San Francisco-Bengaluru flight, told ANI.

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