Knowledge: December 2020

Five killed, three injured in two road accidents at Yamuna Expressway

Two seperate road accidents at Yamuna Expressway on Friday left five people dead.

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Talks with Centre on January 4 will take place in cordial atmosphere, says farmer union leader Rakesh Tikait

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that the next round of talks between farmers union leaders and the Centre on January 4 will take place in a cordial atmosphere.

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PM Narendra Modi`s special gift for EWS section on Jan 1, lays foundation stone of Light House project

Under the LHP project, the central government will be building over 1,000 houses each in six cities - Indore, Chennai, Ranchi, Agartala, Lucknow and Rajkot.

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COVID-19: Key panel to meet today to review data on SII, Bharat Biotech vaccines

The expert panel will meet on Friday to decide on issuing an approval on the emergency use on two COVID-19 vaccines.

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Good news for Vaishno Devi devotees, Railways to resume Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express services from this date

As of now, the Indian Railways is operating 1,089 mail and express trains out of 1,768.

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New Year 2021: Check out first sunrise pics from these Indian cities

The first sunrise of 2021 from several Indian cities have surfaced and the pictures are going viral. Take a look.

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COVID-19: New daily cases in India remain below 30,000 for the 19th day in a row

A total of 20,035 new infections were reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 1,48,994 with 256 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams 2021 dates, admit card, syllabus, sample papers: Latest updates

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday announced the date for CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams 2021.

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IMD warns of `insane` cold wave across north India, predicts rains, thunderstorm in these 6 states

The weather department has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh.

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PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind greet nation on New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday. May the spirit of hope and wellness prevail, he wished.

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After touring 30 countries, `mysterious` monolith makes India debut, spotted in garden with this message

The triangular prism-shaped structure, around seven feet tall, became a hit among locals after it was spotted in a garden.

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Karnataka schools and PU colleges reopen, vehicles without RFID tag banned in Delhi and more

With several important events lined up, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country on January 1.

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PM Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone for 1,144 houses for EWS category in Rajkot

Zee readers poll 2020: Coronavirus was the biggest news of the year

The outbreak of coronavirus or COVID-19 in the year 2020 has caused significant human suffering and major global economic disruption. The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, a city in China’s Hubei province, in December 2019, and was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11.

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COVID-19: Dry run administration for vaccine in all States/UTs on this date - Check details

The Union Health Ministry said that a dry run for the coronavirus vaccination will take place on January 2, and for this purpose over 96 thousand doctors have been trained.

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New year`s eve: No buses allowed in Connaught Place after 7 pm

Delhi Transport Department has informed that in the wake of New Year`s eve, buses won`t be allowed in the Connaught Place area after 7 pm.

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Dry run for COVID-19 vaccination in all states, UTs on January 2

With the objective of gearing up for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine across the country, the Central Government has asked all States and UTs to ensure effective preparedness for the vaccine rollout.

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Meet Jackie, Chhindwara`s crorepati dog and owner of 9 acres of land

It's a dog's life. No pun intended.

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2020 an “Unprecedented” year of Covid19, lockdown, reforms, protests and polls

We look back at the events which will make 2020 one of the most memorable years.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exam 2021 dates to be out on December 31 at this time, here`s how to check datesheets online

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal will announce the CBSE Class 10, 12 Board examination 2021 dates on Thursday (December 31) at 6 PM.

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New Year Eve party: Night curfew, Sec 144 imposed in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities - Check full list

Night curfew and Section 144 have been imposed in several states to limit the movement of people during New Year's Eve.

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`Dawai bhi aur kadaai bhi`: PM Narendra Modi shares his mantra for New Year 2021

The PM made these comments after laying the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Rajkot, Gujarat, via video conferencing.

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Big blow to China as Russian President Vladimir Putin wishes PM Modi, says this about relations with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Moscow and Delhi would also coordinate their efforts to address topical issues.

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Sushant Singh Rajput death case: CBI makes big claim about probe - Details here

The CBI on Wednesday said that it is probing all aspects of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

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Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre`s farm laws as more farmers join protest in Delhi

Kerala state assembly on Thursday passed a resolution against the three farm laws brought by the Central Government which is being opposed by thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and other states. The resolution says, 'farmers' genuine concerns should be addressed and the Centre should withdraw all three farm laws.'

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Kerala govt moves resolution against Centre`s farm laws in assembly as more farmers join protest in Delhi

Kerala govt has moved a resolution against Centre's farm laws in assembly. The resolution urged the Centre to repeal farm laws

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Sonu Sood sends supplies for elderly women of 20 villages of UP`s Mirzapur to battle cold, wins hearts

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood came to the rescue of elderly women of nearly 20 villages in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur by providing provisions to battle the bitter cold in the region.

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HSSC releases Gram Sachiv admit card 2020 at hssc.gov.in - Details here

Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) released the HSSC Gram Sachiv admit card on Thursday.

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Night curfew imposed in Delhi ahead of New Year as new COVID-19 strain spreads

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday announced a curfew in the national capital on New Year’s Eve.

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Zee Readers poll 2020: BJP, JDU, HAM and VIP alliance emerged victorious in Bihar

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar was administered the oath of office by Governor Fagu Chauhan which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J P Nadda among others.

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COVID-19: AIIMS director makes this big announcement about vaccine in India

AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria has welcomed the UK government decision to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the UK.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams 2021 date, time announcement: Latest updates

Union Education Minister Pokhriyal talked to Zee News on Wednesday and said that the CBSE Class 10, 12 Board examinations 2021 will not be conducted online.

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COVID-19: No Emergency Use Approval granted to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in India

SEC in Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation on Wednesday did not grant EUA to COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca for use in India.

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Zee Readers poll 2020: Farmers protest against Centre`s three farm laws, 6th round of talks end on positive note

Over thousands of farmers are staging a protest against the Centre's three farm laws and have been camping across various borders on the national capital.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams 2021 date, time announcement: Latest updates

Centre directs states to keep alert ahead of New Year celebrations, CBSE exam dates, and more

With several important events lined up, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country on December 31.

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Cabinet decision to export of Akash Missile System will help India improve its defence products: Rajnath Singh

'Akash' is a Surface to Air Missile with a range of 25 kms and was inducted in the Indian Air Force in 2014 and in 2015 in the Indian Army.

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Zee readers poll 2020: Was COVID-19 pandemic the biggest news of this year?

In the latest Zee Reader's Poll 2020, COVID-19 has emerged as one of the biggest news events of the year.

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EXCLUSIVE: CBSE Board 2021 exams will not be conducted online, says Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal; read his other big announcements

"Exams will be held as before. Students' physical presence will be needed during board exams," Pokhriyal told Zee News.

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Chinese firms involved in money laundering racket face the music in Tanzania

Senior management officials of these Chinese companies have been detained in Tanzania since the first week of November.

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New Year`s Eve: Exit from this Delhi Metro station will not be allowed after 9 PM onwards on December 31

However, the entry of passengers will be allowed till the departure of the last train.

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Union Ministers meet farmer unions at Vigyan Bhawan to solve deadlock over agri laws

The sixth round of talks between the protesting farmer unions and three Central ministers got underway at Vigyan Bhawan.

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COVID-19: UP reports 10 cases of new, more infectious strain, all districts put on high alert

All districts in Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert, all DMs have been instructed to strictly follow the coronavirus protocols.

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`Uttar Pradesh epicentre of politics of hate, division`: 104 ex-IAS officers write to CM Yogi Adityanath

104 former IAS officers have written a letter to UP CM Yogi saying the anti-conversion ordinance has transformed the state into 'the epicentre of politics of hate'.

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Three terrorists killed in encounter in J&K`s Srinagar

Atleast three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Lawaypora area of Srinagar.

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SSC CGL 2020 notification out: Check dates, how to apply, eligibility and other details

SSC on Tuesday released the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2020 notification on its official website- ssc.nic.in.

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Keep strict vigil to curb `super spreader` events: Centre directs states ahead of New Year celebrations

Amid concerns over the new coronavirus strain, the Health Ministry on Wednesday directed all states to keep strict vigil to curb “super spreader” events in the wake of New Year celebrations.

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Govt extends suspension of UK flights till January 7 amid concerns over new coronavirus strain

“A decision has been taken to extend the temporary suspension of flights to & from the United Kingdom till 7 January 2021,” said the Union Civil Aviation Minister.

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20 UK returnees to India test positive for new, more infectious strain of COVID-19 - Details here

The Indian government is on high alert following the detection of new fast-spreading COVID-19 strain in the UK few days ago.

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SSC releases result calendar 2020-21, here`s result dates of SSC CGL,CHSL,JHT and CPO exams

The result calendar released by the SSC includes the dates on which results are going to be announced for different competitive Exams.

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I am a farmer’s son, unlike Rahul Gandhi, Modi govt will never go against farmers: Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated his earlier statement calling farmers the backbone of the country and raised objection to people referring to the protesters as ‘Naxals’ and ‘Khalistanis’.

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Haryana Municipal Election results 2020: Counting underway, direct fight between BJP-JJP and Congress

The counting of votes for the Haryana Municipal Election started on Wednesday (December 30).

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New Year`s Eve party: Night curfew, Section 144 and ban on bursting firecrackers; check rules for your state, city

Several state governments in India have taken measures to prevent large gatherings as part of their strategy to trace and treat passengers who returned from the UK in recent days and their contacts. The restrictions are most likely to affect the New Year's Eve celebrations in many cities as authorities have banned New Year parties and imposed night curfew along with Section 144 to prevent big gatherings.

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Centre and farmers` unions to resume talks today; unions stick to demand of farm laws rollback

The Centre and the protesting farmers union leaders will resume stalled dialogue on Wednesday (December 30, 2020) with the latter sticking to their demand for the modalities of repealing the three new farm laws and giving a legal guarantee on the MSP among other issues.

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Telangana tight-lipped on lone UK returnee with new coronavirus strain despite Centre raising alarm

The lone positive patient is reportedly from the Warangal district of state but the Telangana government is still mum regarding tracing, testing and treating the possible contacts of this patient. Along with a single case in Telangana and one in Andhra Pradesh, who has been traced and being treated, three are from Bengaluru and one is from Pune.

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Centre and protesting farmers to meet today, Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani train to restart and more

With several important events lined up, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country today.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021 dates, time, syllabus, admit cards: Latest updates

Union Education Minister Pokhriyal recently took to Twitter to declare that he will announce the dates for CBSE Board Exams 2021 on December 31.

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Karnataka gram panchayat polls: Counting of votes for 5728 gram panchayats to begin shortly

Elections were held for a total of 91,339 seats in 5,728 gram panchayats of 226 taluks in the state and 2,22,814 candidates were in the fray. Already, 8,074 candidates have been elected unopposed in both phases.

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Transparent roof, observation lounge and WiFi: Indian Railways unveils new `Vistadome` tourist coaches

The new coaches are also equipped with a CCTV system for onboard surveillance and have aesthetically designed interiors and FRP panelling, FRP modular toilets with pressurized flushing system and bio tanks and automatic fire detection with an alarm system for safe travel.

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SSC CGL 2020 Exam: Check notification, other details to submit your application

Staff Selection Commission released a notification for Combined Graduate Level. There are 32 posts, a number of vacancies will be announced later.

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New strain of coronavirus: India may extend UK flight suspension, says Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Last week, the Civil Aviation Ministry had suspended all flights between the two countries from December 23 to December 31 over the mutated variant of the virus which is more contagious.

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COVID-19: No evidence that current vaccines will fail to protect against new UK variant, says govt

"Vaccines will work against the reported new variants of SARS-CoV-2," said the government.

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COVID-19 vaccination: Dry run conducted successfully in these states

The District Collector with the engagement of the district and block task force was made responsible for conducting the dry run and was expected to provide insights on any gaps or bottlenecks during the actual conduct of vaccination.

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Infrastructure development should be kept above politics: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said that infrastructure is the biggest source of any nation's strength.

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Thousands march to Governor`s house in Patna against farm laws, police baton charge protestors

Thousands of Left parties workers gathered at the Gandhi Maidan in the afternoon and started their march. They were stopped by the police at the Dak Bungalow Chowk. Police had placed barricading at the chowk to prevent them from going towards the Raj Bhavan.

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Rajinikanth not to launch political party, asks fans, people to forgive him

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday (December 29) announced that he will not enter into politics.

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AP EAMCET 2020: Web options entry commences at apeamcet.nic.in

The entry for online web options is only available for two days- from December 28 and December 29 at apeamcet.nic.in.

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Shocking! 3 graduate siblings kept locked in room for 10 years in Gujarat

The three siblings, aged between 30 to 42 years, were rescued by an NGO ‘Saathi Seva Group’ that works for the homeless.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates New Bhaupur-New Khurja section of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

The 351 km New Bhaupur-New Khurja section of EDFC is situated in Uttar Pradesh and is built at a cost of Rs 5,750 crores.

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves ordinance on interfaith marriages

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday (December 29) approved the Dharma Swatantrata (Religious Freedom) Ordinance.

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Kashmir-born Aisha Shah bags key position in US President-elect Joe Biden’s White House digital team

Raised in Louisiana, Shah previously served as digital partnerships manager in the Biden-Harris Campaign. She currently serves as an advancement specialist for the Smithsonian Institution. Prior to this role, Shah worked as an assistant manager on the Corporate Fund of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, supporting the first-ever expansion of a presidential memorial.

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Cold Moon 2020: Check date, India timing, importance of year’s last lunar event

The last full moon of the year is known as the Cold Moon.

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West Bengal Uccha Madhyamik exam schedule released, check wbchse.nic.in for WB HS date sheet 2021

West Bengal HS exam was earlier scheduled to be conducted on June 30 but it will now be held on July 2 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

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6 found positive with new, more infectious COVID-19 strain in India - Details here

Union Health Ministry has said that 6 UK returnee persons have been found to be positive with the new variant of coronavirus.

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Anna Hazare to launch agitation in support of farmers in January if their demands not met

Social activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has said that he will launch an agitation in the national capital in January in support of farmers if the Centre does not fulfil their demands to repeal the three contention farm laws and over the continuation of the MSP system.

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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Operation Control Centre of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

DFCCIL is also constructing the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (1,504 route km) that connects Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai and will traverse through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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Know all about Pneumosil, India`s first indigenous pneumococcal vaccine

Pneumosil is being developed by Pune-based pharmaceutical company Serum Institute of India in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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IMD issues Orange alert, warns of severe cold conditions in Delhi, Punjab, UP, Bihar

A cold wave is likely to grip parts of Delhi over the next four days as frosty winds from the Himalayas have started blowing towards the plains, weather officials said.

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Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Speaker SL Dharme Gowda commits suicide, body found on railway track

Gowda had committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Gunasagar in Kadur on Monday evening. He had left his home alone on Monday evening around 7 PM in his Santro car.

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Dilip Chhabria, ace car designer, arrested by Mumbai Police in forgery case

Dilip Chhabria, who is the owner of car modification studio 'DC', was booked under sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 120 (B) and 34 of Indian Penal code.

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India bowl out Australia in 2nd Test, fresh COVID guidelines issued: Read top 5 news of the day

Read the top news headlines and other major updates here.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams 2021 datesheet announcement date, time: Latest updates

It is expected that after the announcement of dates by Union Minister Pokhriyal the students would be able to plan their studies in a more effective way.

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Parul University bagged 7 awards in the SSIP Prashansha Awards

A group of Engineering Enthusiasts with Startup AR Explorer was awarded prize money of Rs 50,000 under the best Campus startup category.

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Kisan Rail service is big step towards empowering farmers, increasing their income, says PM Narendra Modi after flagging off 100th Kisan Rail

India's first Kisan Rail was introduced from Devlali to Danapur on August 7, 2020.

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Economic confidence visible in India: EAM S Jaishankar tells Indian community in Qatar

Notably, Qatar hosts more than 7 lakh Indians with bilateral trade at $10.95 billion in FY 2019-20.

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PMC bank-scam: Sanjay Raut irked over ED notice to wife Varsha Raut, flays Centre

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, "Some BJP leaders have been contacting me since the last one year, adding that they have made all the arrangements to destabilise the Maharashtra government."

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PM Narendra Modi flags off 100th Kisan Rail from Maharashtra`s Sangola to West Bengal`s Shalimar

India's first Kisan Rail was introduced from Devlali to Danapur on August 7, 2020.

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Bill to abolish all state-run madrassas tabled in Assam; Check details

The bill to abolish all the state-run madrassas and convert those into general schools was tabled despite a united opposition raising objections against it.

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Skyroot Aerospace becomes first Indian company to test-fire solid-fueled rocket engine

The company had tested its liquid-fueled engine in August this year.

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Delhi Airport to have new passenger tracking system for better queue management; check features

DIAL has put up Xovis PTS display screen at various places viz. check-in hall, arrival pier junction etc. inside the terminal.

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PM Modi launches National Common Mobility Card, flags off India`s first driverless train

PM Narendra Modi on Monday launched National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) services on the Airport Express Line.

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Rahul Gandhi leaves for personal trip abroad as Congress celebrates 136th Foundation Day

According to sources, Rahul left the country on December 27 morning and will be away for a few days. He is travelling amid the ongoing farmers' agitation against agricultural laws.

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Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat shifted from Doon hospital to AIIMS after chest infection

As he had developed mild fever, he was taken for a check-up on Sunday evening to the GDMC where doctors decided to admit him, the official at the Chief Minister's Office said.

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First challan issued for displaying caste identity on car in Uttar Pradesh - Read details here

It has become a fashion to exhibit caste names on windscreens or number plates of vehicles in Uttar Pradesh and some parts of the country.

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Can live life on her own terms: Allahabad HC gives judgment in favour of inter-faith couple

Allahabad High Court has observed that a 21-year-old Hindu woman, who has tied the knot with a Muslim man, “has a choice to live her life on her own terms”.

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Metro to run on Magenta Line without driver; know about the safety measures

On December 28, a new chapter will be added to Metro Rail operating between Delhi and Noida with the inauguration of country's first ever fully-automated driverless train service on the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro. The driverless train will come with six coaches and equipped with several advanced features.

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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut rattled by ED summon to wife in PMC scam, says this about India-China border dispute

Sanjay Raut, in his column in party mouthpiece 'Saamana', slammed the Centre over the ongoing military standoff between India and China.

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Good news! Big vacancy in Indian Railways for Engineering and Diploma candidates - Check details here

Appointments are being made for the posts of apprentices in Rail Wheel Plant and the vacancies are for Engineers and Diplomate candidates.

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Farmers` protest against agri laws enters day 33

On Saturday, the protesting farmer unions had decided to resume their dialogue with the Centre, and proposed December 29 for the next round of talks.

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Noida is 4th most polluted city of India, know top 3 cities on this list

The average air quality in Noida and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh deteriorated to 'severe' once again with the Air Quality Index reading 405 and 418 respectively in these two cities.

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Will CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams be postponed in 2021? Check latest updates here

Earlier, it was announced by the CBSE that Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021 will not be held in January or February.

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Schools to open in first week of January in this state; check out guidelines

As per the notification, only 50 per cent of students will be allowed to attend the schools. And in schools, where the student strength exceeds 300, 25 per cent of students will be allowed to attend classes at a time.

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COVID positive Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat admitted to Doon hospital in Dehradun

According to doctors at Doon hospital, Uttarakhand CM Rawat was admitted to the hospital after he developed mild fever on Sunday evening.

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COVID vaccine dry run in 4 states, Ind-Aus 2nd Test Day 3: Read top 5 news of the day

Read the top news headlines and other major updates here.

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PM Narendra Modi to flag-off India`s first driverless train on December 28 - Details here

PM Modi will also inaugurate the fully operational National Common Mobility Card service on the Airport Express Line at 11 AM via video conferencing.

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No `mai ka lal` can take away your land: Rajnath Singh says opposition `misleading` farmers

Union Minister Rajnath Singh accused opposition parties of "misleading" farmers on the farm laws and reiterated that the farmers land will not be taken away.

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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate India`s first-ever driverless train operations on December 28; check details

Driverless trains will be fully automated.

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In Kashmir, efforts on to restore democracy and reduce trust deficit

The Kashmiri people expressed faith in the power of ballot and democracy during the recently concluded District Development Council (DDC) elections by turning up in large numbers.

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Protesting farmers bang utensils at Delhi borders during PM Modi`s `Mann ki Baat` address

The leaders of 40 farmer organisations have sent a letter to the government specifying their demands

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This state will seize your vehicle if you have caste stickers on windscreens, number plates

The transport department has launched the drive after instructions from the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO).

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Centre extends validity of vehicular documents like DLs, RCs, permits till this date due to COVID-19

"This will help out citizens in availing transport-related services while maintaining social distancing," said Centre.

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EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Qatar, marks 7th high-level visit from India to West Asian country amid COVID-19

During the visit, Jaishankar will also address the Indian community.

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Farmers protest: Toll-free movement of vehicles extended in Haryana till demands met

The farmer unions in Haryana announced that they will continue to let vehicles pass on highways toll free until the Centre agrees to their demands.

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Good news for visitors planning a trip to Taj Mahal; tourist cap to iconic monument increased to 15,000 a day

In a major development, the Agra district administration has increased the limit on the number of visitors to the iconic Taj Mahal to 15,000 a day. At the same time, the number of visitors at Agra Fort has been increased to 7,500 tourists per day.

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ITBP starts online liquor distribution system for Central Armed Police Forces

There was a long-standing demand of the ITBP jawans that liquor of good quality should be made available to them in the vicinity of their native places.

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Deserted SPO-turned-terrorist, 3 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir`s Budgam

The Police also recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminating materials from the arrested persons.

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Shiv Sena`s mouthpiece Saamna`s latest attack on BJP, `Country will break like Soviet Union due to worsening Centre-state ties`

The editorial hit out at the Centre over COVID-19 relief package, China's incursion in Ladakh, farmers protest and construction of new Parliament building.

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PM Narendra Modi addresses last Mann Ki Baat of the year, extends 2021 greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 27) addressed the nation through his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat shortly. This is the 72nd edition of the Prime Minister's monthly radio program.

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Gujarat government’s Deen Dayal clinic is a replica model of AAP government`s Mohalla Clinics

The AAP launched the trial of their "Mohalla Clinic" Model in Gujarat on December 11.

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AAP is moving out of Delhi with small electoral wins in other states

Aam Aadmi Party's dent in Goa Zilla Panchayat elections has marked the first electoral history of the party in the coastal state.

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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to interact with Milkha Singh, Anil Kapoor on Zee News on Sunday

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday (December 26) tweeted that he will interact with fitness icons on Zee News at 3 PM on Sunday.

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West Bengal class 10, 12 board exams to start on these dates; check out

The exams for class 10 and 12 are usually held between February and March every year, but the 2021 tests have been deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Army Captain among 3 named in Shopian fake encounter case chargesheet

The three youths, who were killed in 'fake Shopian encounter', were dubbed as Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists by Army, who had claimed that a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.

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Severe cold conditions predicted across north India, IMD warns against drinking, attending parties

The Western Disturbance will lead to "scattered to fairly widespread" snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

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PM Narendra Modi to address last Mann Ki Baat of 2020 today

In the 71st edition of his monthly radio programme `Mann Ki Baat`, PM Modi had emphasised on strong, vibrant and active alumni network, and urged educational institutions to adopt innovative methods and develop creative platforms for engagement with alumni.

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PM Narendra Modi`s Mann Ki Baat, India-Aus 2nd Test Day 2: Here are top 5 news of the day

Read the top news headlines and other major updates here.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021 dates, admit cards, syllabus: Latest updates students must know

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Saturday announced that dates for CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021 will be declared on December 31 at 6:00 PM.

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BJP ally RLP quits NDA over new farm laws, farmers ready for talks with Centre on December 29

RLP on Saturday announced its decision to split from the NDA in protest against the three new farms laws introduced by the Centre.

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Some people in Delhi are trying to teach me democracy: PM Narendra Modi hits out at Opposition

PM Modi congratulated the people of J&K and said that the District Development Council elections show the strength of India's democracy.

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Condoms, contraceptives and rolling paper- here are the most delivered items for Indian consumers in 2020

Dunzo, a concierge service app who released its delivery trends report. The report gives an insight into consumer behaviour for the year.

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Amit Shah appeals farmers to hold talks with government, says `will resolve their concerns`

The Union Home Minister also spoke about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi that provides financial assistance to farmers in Assam

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Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, BJP`s ally in Rajasthan quits NDA over farm laws, says `will not join UPA`

BJP's Rajasthan ally Rashtriya Loktantrik Party walked out of the ruling NDA in support of the farmers agitation against Centre's three farm laws.

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Bullet train likely to be operated in phased manner, may run from Ahmedabad to Vapi in first phase

Civil contracts worth Rs 32,000 crore for 325 km (of total 508 kms) have been already awarded.

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George Blake, Cold War spy who betrayed Britain, dies at 98

George Blake worked for the Soviet Union and spent the rest of his life in Russia where he was feted as a hero

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RRB NTPC Admit card 2020: CBT 1 admit cards released; here`s how to download

To download, go to the official website of RRB.

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COVID-19: Andhra Pradesh to conduct dry run for vaccination from December 28; check all details

The dry run will be used to test the COVID-19 vaccination process.

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IOCL recruitment 2020: Applications invited for engineers, technical attendant posts

Three years full-time diploma (or two years through lateral entry after ITI of minimum one-year duration) in any Engineering Assistant from a government recognized institute.

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Kerala on high alert as 8 from UK test positive for COVID-19

Several European countries have enforced lockdown after a new strain of COVID-19 was reported there

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Indian security agencies concerned about increased Turkish influence in J&K

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking his anti-India stance on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) matter a notch further and has raised his efforts to influence the issue.

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No new COVID-19 case in Mumbai`s Dharavi for first time since outbreak

Mumbai's Dharavi has reported zero positive cases of coronavirus for the first time since the pandemic reached the country earlier this year.

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2 Al-Badr terrorists gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir`s Shopian; encounter underway

The encounter had started on Dec 25 afternoon in Kanigam village of Imamsahib belt in Shopian district. It resumed on Saturday morning and is still underway.

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Believe it or Not: Rs 299 Made Thousands of Careers by Learning Online from FastInfo Class™

FastInfo Class™ has launched its online learning module to overcome the geographical and economical barrier for the students from every remote corner of the country.

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Indian security agencies concern on increasing footprints of Turkish NGOs in Jammu and Kashmir

Turkey-based Islamist charity organisations and Turkish NGOs have launched a blitzkrieg in Jammu and Kashmir, especially after the abrogation of Article 370.

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MNS workers vandalise Amazon offices in Mumbai, Pune over Marathi language push

In Pune, a local MNS leader took responsibility for the incident. A similar incident was also reported from Vasai area near Mumbai.

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Big move by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Madhya Pradesh Cabinet clears Love Jihad Bill; 10 years imprisonment for violators

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday (December 26) Freedom of Religion Bill 2020 in a special meeting chaired by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

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Meerut family with UK travel history tests COVID positive, suspected to be carrying new UK variant

A total of three returnees from the United Kingdom, who arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut recently, tested positive for COVID-19. Reports stated that all the three passengers, members of the same family, returned from London on December 14.

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Amit Shah begins two-day visit to poll-bound Assam, several opposition MLAs likely to join BJP

During his visit to poll-bound Assam, Shah will meet newly elected members of the state party core committee and the ruling coalition of the Bodoland Territorial Council, Sarma. He will also flag off several government schemes.

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PM Narendra Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme for J&K residents today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme (Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT) to extend its benefits to all the residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday (December 26, 2020) at 12 noon via video conferencing.

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SBI Clerk Mains results 2020: Check state-wise cut offs, steps to download score card

Along with the Clerk (Junior Associates) 2020 Mains exam cut-off, the SBI had also released state-wise and category-wise Cut-Off for SBI Clerk 2020 exam and previous year exam.

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From Boxing Day Test to Thalaiva Rajinikanth`s health update; Read top 5 news of the day

Read the top news headlines and other major updates here.

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Farmer union leaders to decide on govt`s fresh offer for talks today

The unions said they will hold another meeting on Saturday where a formal decision on the Centre's invite for the resumption of stalled talks is likely to be taken.

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NIT Srinagar, IIT Delhi sign MoU to collaborate on academic activities

MoU has been signed between the NIT in Srinagar and the IIT, Delhi to collaborate on different academic activities.

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Pakistan spews venom against India in UAE; Shah Mahmood Qureshi makes this shocking remark

Pakistan is rattled by UAE preferring Indian workers and banning those from Pakistan.

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Pakistan yet again shows its true colours, Shah Mahmood Qureshi makes another shocking remark against India

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has made another shocking remark against India.

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Time has come for `Brand India` to establish in global agricultural markets: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was addressing farmers after releasing an instalment under the PM KISAN scheme via video conferencing

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Terror associate arrested in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama, explosive recovered

A case has been registered against the said terror associate in Tral Police Station.

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SNAP 2020 admit card for Jan 9 released on snaptest.org, get direct link here

Symbiosis International University has released the admit card for SNAP exam, scheduled to be held on January 9. Here's how you can download your hall ticket.

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Indian Oil Corporation to buy 15 hydrogen-fueled buses

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to buy 15 buses that can run on hydrogen fuel, it will also set up a facility at its Faridabad research and development (R&D) centre to produce hydrogen to run the buses.

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Nitish Kumar`s JD(U) suffers setback in Arunachal Pradesh, 6 MLAs switches over to BJP

The development comes a day ahead of the announcement of the panchayat and municipal poll results.

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PM Narendra Modi clears the air on MSP and mandis, says farmers given better options through farm laws

During his virtual interactions, the Prime Minister assured farmers on the continuation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and government-run mandis. He also attacked the Opposition parties for backing farmers' agitation against the agri laws and accused them of pushing political agendas using the soldiers of innocent farmers.

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Christmas 2020: Know why people decorate Christmas tree on December 25 every year

There are several theories and beliefs associated with the Christmas tree, that has become a symbol of the festival. Decorating a Christmas tree is the biggest part of Christmas celebrations across the world.

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Modi govt bought farm products by paying 3 times of MSP, claims Rajnath Singh at Delhi rally

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (December 25, 2020) promised the protesting farmers promise you that Minimum Support Price (MSP) will not end and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government bought crops at three times the MSP as compared to the UPA-led government.

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Opposition misleading farmers over MSP, it was there and will remain in future too: Amit Shah

Shah blamed the Opposition, including Congress, for spreading lies about the minimum support price (MSP) and other provisions of the farm laws.

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Govt ready for COVID-19 vaccine rollout soon, dry run to be conducted in 4 states

“Dry run for vaccine administration will be conducted in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Punjab next week. This will exercise enable end-to-end mobilisation and testing of COVID-19 vaccination process (except the vaccine) and check the usage of Co-WIN,” the government said.

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BMC monitoring over 1000 UK returnees for new COVID-19 variant

More than 1000 UK returnees who arrived in Mumbai between November 25 and December 22, the BMC informed.

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India`s COVID-19 caseload crosses 1 crore mark with 23,067 new cases of infection

India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,01,46,845 with 23,067 new infections.

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CBSE board exam 2021: Latest updates on exam datesheet, syllabus and sample paper

Students of several state boards are waiting for the final datasheet for class 10th and 12th.

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CISF personnel seize live rounds of ammunition from passenger at Delhi airport

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) nabbed a passenger with 20 live rounds of 7.65 mm calibre at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

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Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala offers to mediate between Centre and protesting farmers

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala offered to act as a mediator between the Centre and the protesting farmers as pressure mounts on BJP-JJP government in the state.

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Indian vaccine Covaxin has drawn global attention: ICMR

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) based in New Delhi on December 24 invited volunteers for the Phase III clinical trial of the indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine candidate 'Covaxin' for which it is one of the sites.

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PM Modi to release next installment under PM Kisan Nidhi and other top events

With several important events lined up, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country today.

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PM Narendra Modi to address farmers, release Rs 18,000 crore aid under PM-Kisan scheme

The Prime Minister will also have a conversation with farmers from six different states during the event.

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Low-intensity earthquake hits Delhi, second to strike national capital in eight days

A low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 2.3 on the Richter Scale hit Nangloi in Delhi. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake took place at 5:02 am on Friday morning.

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SBI Clerk Mains results 2020 declared: Here`s how to check scorecard, get direct link

Candidates who want to check for more related details can visit the official site of SBI.

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Nepal`s internal matter, says India as it continues its assistance amid political turmoil in Kathmandu

India has given its first reaction to Nepal's political crisis.

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Delhi has the lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in the entire country: Satyendar Jain

Minister of Health and Family Welfare Satyendar Jain said that the positivity rate in Delhi has been the lowest in the last 8 months. He said that Delhi has seen less than 1000 cases in the last three days and 80000 tests are being conducted daily and the bed occupancy has reduced.

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PM Narendra Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT for Jammu and Kashmir residents

The scheme will ensure Universal Health Coverage and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to all individuals and communities.

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No RTPCR test for asymptomatic passengers on arrival from South Africa, Europe, and Middle East: Maharashtra govt

The 7-day institutional quarantine has been made mandatory for asymptomatic passengers arriving from Europe, South Africa and the Middle-East.

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Covaxin trial: AIIMS New Delhi invites volunteers for Phase-III clinical trial

AIIMS Centre for Community Medicine, Dr Sanjay K Rai informed through the advertisement that Phase I/II trials have already been completed.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Assam and Manipur from December 26

Amit Shah will undertake a two-day visit to Assam and Manipur from December 26-27.

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Mokokchung in Nagaland; tremors felt in Assam`s Nagaon

A low-intensity earthquake of 3.0 magnitude on the Richter scale also hit Nagaon in Assam on Thursday morning.

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Good News! UP govt all set to create new record in job creation, to fill thousands of vacancies next year

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath under his 'mission employment' scheme plans to provide record-breaking number of jobs in 2021.

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Aurangabad woman, who recovered from coronavirus, develops infection again, pus removed from her body

A woman's body was filled with pus and antibodies to the coronavirus infection were also found. There are only 7 such cases observed across the world. This becomes the very first case in India.

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Has new UK COVID-19 strain entered India? Check what Health Ministry says

There is a lot of panic regarding the new, mutated variant of the coronavirus and if it has reached India, this is what the Health Ministry said in an official statement.

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Covid-19 positive Nagpur man with UK travel history suspected of carrying new strain

The 28-year-old man from Nagpur had tested positive for COVID-19 on December 15.

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Revealed: Why Atal Bihari Vajpayee govt was defeated by just 1 vote in 1999

The book, titled 'Vajpayee: The Years That Changed India' and written by Shakti Sinha who served as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's private secretary for many years including in the PMO.

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Why Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s govt collapsed in 1999? This book makes big revelations

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot holds meeting on high-security registration plate, colour-coded stickers on cars

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot convened a follow-up meeting with all the stakeholders to address the public grievances concerning affixing of High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) and colour-coded fuel stickers on cars.

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Mutant Covid: Six labs identified for genome sequencing of positive UK flyers, says MHA

The laboratories are: - the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi, the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, the DBT-Institute of Life Sciences in Bhubaneswar, DBT-InStem-NCBS in Bengaluru, the DBT-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in West Bengal and the ICMR-National Institute of Virology in Pune.

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India, South Korea hold talks on starting a Transport Air Bubble arrangement

India and South Korea are holding talks on starting transport air bubble arrangements between the 2 countries for the movement of people.

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Big breakthrough! Serum Institute of India develops first indigenous vaccine against pneumonia; launch next week

The vaccine will be much more affordable than existing ones manufactured by two foreign companies. India's drug regulator in July had granted market approval for the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate vaccine, after reviewing the phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trial data submitted by the Pune-based firm.

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16th India- EU summit proposed for May 2021 in Portugal

The 16th India-EU leaders' summit has been proposed to be held in Portugal in May 2021.

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PM Modi to address Visva-Bharati University event on December 24 and other top events today

With several important events lined up for today, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country on December 24.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for 18 highway projects in Rajasthan today

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 18 highway projects in Rajasthan virtually on Thursday. According to a press statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, these projects carry a road length of nearly 1,127 kilometres, involving a construction value of Rs 8,341 crores.

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India`s relationship with Russia important; annual summit postpone due to COVID-19: MEA

The India-Russia Annual Summit did not take place in 2020 because of the COVID pandemic. This was a mutually agreed decision between the two Governments.

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PM Narendra Modi to address centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, West Bengal on December 24. He will address the event around 11 am through video conferencing.

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Farmers’ protest enters 30th day; Rahul Gandhi-led Congress delegation to meet President, submit 2 crore signatures against farm laws

Farmers unions protesting against three farm laws that aim to liberalise the agricultural economy said on Wednesday that they will not restart negotiations until the Centre draws up a new agenda, presenting an increasingly difficult challenge to a Union government trying to find a way to end a month-long agitation on the Capital’s borders.

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Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani train to run from December 30; check details

The Central Railway had suspended its Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani train after the outbreak of coronavirus in March.

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Ready for talks but Centre should send concrete proposal, say farmer leaders as protests enter Day 28

"We have already told Home Minister Amit Shah that protesting farmers will not accept amendments," said a farmer leader.

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Resounding slap by Jammu and Kashmir people on face of separatists: Ravi Shankar Prasad on DDC election result

The Centre has claimed that the District Development Council (DDC) election results verdict is a "resounding slap" on the face of separatists.

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Terrorists lob grenade on security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir`s Ganderbal, 3 injured

Three security personnel were injured on Wednesday in a grenade attack by terrorists in J&K's Ganderbal district.

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Cabinet approves revision in guidelines for providing DTH services; takes big step for education of SC students

The cap of 49% FDl in the existing DTH guidelines will now be aligned with the extant Government (DPIIT's) policy on FDl as amended from time to time.

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Farmers should tell us what they want to add and subtract from govt`s proposal, ready for discussion, says Centre

Narendra Singh Tomar has said that he is hopeful that farmers' unions will discuss the request of the government.

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Security tightened at MP Hema Malini`s residence in Uttar Pradesh; know why

As the impasse over the new agri laws continues, the administration has taken the warning, to gherao the houses of MPs, seriously and tightened the security. The farmers and Opposition parties had warned that they will protest outside and gherao the residence of ministers and MPs.

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Chaos at Delhi airport, UK passengers stuck over eight hours to get COVID-19 report

Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom are facing a wait of more than 8 hours to get their COVID-19 test report.

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Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha reopens from today, public `darshan` from Jan 3

The Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha reopened on Wednesday after it was closed down in March in wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

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IFFCO gas leak: Failure to learn from past incidents raises questions over Phulpur plant`s functioning

There have been five gas leak events in the past two years. IFFCO gas leak on Tuesday (December 22) has raised a number of questions on the functioning of IFFCO management.

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Karnataka imposes night curfew till January 2 amid concerns over new UK coronavirus strain

The night curfew will remain in force between 10 pm and 6 am till January 2 across Karnataka.

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Horses clicked with stroller `stolen` from couple in US Florida, video goes viral

The internet is full of bizarre stories, the latest one going viral is of two horses stealing a baby stroller from a couple in US Florida.

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Bizzare! Monkey steals bag with Rs 4 lakh, throws currency notes outside registry office in UP

A monkey in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur caused a flurry of activity after it started raining currency notes outside the registry office.

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PM Boris Johnson is coming to India next month for 2021 Republic Day celebrations, says UK Minister

United Kingdom government Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad has confirmed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is coming to India as the Chief Guest for the 2021 Republic Day celebrations.

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SBI PO admit card released: know how to download in 7 easy steps

State Bank of India has released the admit cards for Probationary Officer (SBI PO) 2020.

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New COVID-19 strain `super spreader`, Centre says `this coronavirus not found in India`

As a new mutated strain of the COVID-19 dubbed as a "super-spreader" has been reported from the United Kingdom, Indian govt clarified that this strain has not been found in India.

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COVID-19: India likely to approve AstraZeneca vaccine by next week, report

India is likely to approve Oxford/AstraZeneca`s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use by next week after its local manufacturer submitted additional data sought by authorities, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

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National Farmers Day today: All you need to know about the significance of Kisan Diwas

India celebrates National Farmer Day, it is celebrated in the memory of India's fifth Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

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CBSE Board exam to be held after February 2021; online tests impossible, new dates to be announced soon: Ramesh Pokhriyal

EDucation Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal made the important announcement during a live interaction with teachers on the CBSE board exams. Prior to this, he had interacted with students regarding entrance exams and online classes.

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Winter chill persists in Delhi; AQI in `severe` category, likely to deteriorate in coming days

The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has been recorded in the severe category with a count of 404.The PM 10 count is at 435 in the severe category and is only expected to deteriorate in the coming days of the week.

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Farmers to observe one-day fast on December 23 and other top events today

With several important events lined up for today, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country on December 23.

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Air Quality Commission directs switching over of all industries in Delhi to PNG

The Commission of Air Quality Management stressed the need to switching over of all industries in Delhi NCR to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as the industrial sector is one of the major contributors to air pollution.

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Farmer leaders to decide on Centre’s fresh offer for talks as protest enters 28th day today

Farmers have decided to intensify the movement against new agricultural laws and said that Haryana's toll plazas will be made free from December 25 to December 27.

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India`s leopard count crosses 12800, PM Narendra Modi calls it a `great news`

Prime Minister Modi said, "Great news! After lions and tigers, the leopard population increases."

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India steps up surveillance even as WHO says new UK COVID-19 strain `not deadly`

The Indian government said all UK-India flights will be suspended from December 23 to December 31 as a more infectious coronavirus strain has been found in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Denmark.

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1992 Sister Abhaya case: CBI court finds catholic priest, nun guilty

The priest and the nun have been found guilty in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Sister Abhaya.

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PM Narendra Modi to address centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of the Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan, on Thursday through video conferencing, the PMO said on Tuesday. The West Bengal governor and the Union education minister will also be present during the ceremony, it said.

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India, Japan come up with mechanism for cooperation in steel industry

Both sides on Tuesday (December 22) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to herald the cooperation. It was signed by the Secretary of India's Steel Ministry Pradip Kumar Tripathi and Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Tanaka Shigehiro representing Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.

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No one will be left behind due to one`s religion: PM Narendra Modi at Aligarh Muslim University centenary celebrations

PM Modi urged the 100 hostels of AMU to perform an extracurricular task on this occasion of 100 years,

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New COVID-19 strain: Centre makes RT-PCR test, 7-day isolation must for flyers from UK, check details

The Ministry of Civil Aviation further ordered stringent precautions, the passengers arriving in the country from the UK in all transit flights before 22 December, will have to mandatorily undergo RT-PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.

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New COVID-19 strain: Centre suspends all flights from UK, makes RT-PCR test mandatory for flyers, check details

CBSE board exam 2021: Education Minister to not announce Class 10, 12 datesheet today?

According to a retired CBSE official, the CBSE board can defer the announcement until schools are opened.

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7,031 units of Royal Enfield Meteor 350 sold in first month since launch; becomes 2nd best selling RE

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has registered bookings over 8000 within a couple of weeks of launch. The sales record for the month of November is 7,031, which makes it the second best selling Royal Enfield motorcycle after Classic 350.

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Multiple car collisions due to dense fog on Eastern Peripheral Expressway, 10 injured

Dozens of vehicles including cars, buses and trucks, collided into each other between Singoli Taga and Sharfabad village at Eastern Peripheral Expressway amid dense fog. The incident took place in the wee hours of Tuesday (December 22).

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COVAXIN crosses half-way mark in phase 3 clinical trials with 13,000 volunteers

The Phase III human clinical trials of COVAXIN which began mid-November targeted to be done in 26,000 volunteers across India. This is India’s first and only Phase III efficacy study for a COVID-19 vaccine, and the largest phase III efficacy trial ever conducted for any vaccine in India.

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Coronavirus vaccine Halal or Haraam? Muslim leaders express concern over use of pork-derived gelatin

Some Muslim scholars have observed that in the Quran, the use of 'haram' items has been allowed to save a person's life.

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Farmers’ protest enters 27th day today: Five things you should know about the anti-farm laws stir

The farmers' ongoing protest against the Centre’ three contentious farm laws has entered its 27th day on Tuesday. On the 27th day of their protest, the farmer leaders will meet today to discuss the next plan of action after the Centre issued a letter to them seeking a date for the sixth round of talks to end the ongoing strike against the farm laws and resolve all issues pertaining to the MSP.

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Karnataka gram panchayat election: Voting underway in 2,930 gram panchayats in first phase

Voting for the first phase of gram panchayat elections is underway in 2,930 panchayats of Karnataka. Polling which started at 7 AM will end at 9 PM today, keeping in view the Covid-19 pandemic norms.

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2 Lashkar terrorists surrender in Jammu and Kashmir`s Kulgam; pistols, ammo seized

The families of the holed up terrorists appealed to them to lay down their weapons and surrender. The two local terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba surrendered before the police and security forces.

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Major mishap on Yamuna Expressway, all car passengers charred to death; know what led to the accident

According to an eye-witness, police and fire brigade team workers reached the spot almost an hour after the accident.

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Intense cold wave condition in north India; Delhi witnesses marginal rise in mercury, AQI remains `very poor`

Under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance affecting the upper reaches of the Himalayas, Delhi's minimum temperature rose slightly to 5.5 degrees Celsius.

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US President Donald Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Narendra Modi for elevating Indo-US ties

US President Donald Trump presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating strategic partnership of the two countries and emergence of India as a global power.

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US President Donald Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Narendra Modi

CBSE board exam schedule announcement and other top events today

Read the top news headlines and other major updates here.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams 2021: Education Ministry likely to make big announcement today

The Education Ministry was earlier scheduled to make the announcement on December 17 but it was postponed to December 22, considering the overwhelming response. The CBSE is likely to announce the schedule for classes 10 and 12 on Tuesday.

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Farmer leaders to decide on Centre`s fresh offer for talks today as demand to repeal farm laws grows

The joint forum of farmers organisations - Sanyukt Kisan Morcha - has appealed to Bihar, UP farmers to join the agitation to get the benefit of minimum support price (MSP) for their produce.

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Explained: What India is doing after discovery of `Mutant` coronavirus strain

India has taken several steps as concerns across the country mounted over the emergence of a new COVID-19 strain in the UK.

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Prashant Kishor predicts `double digits` for BJP in West Bengal assembly election, party jibes `country will lose an election strategist`

BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya said, "Given the ongoing BJP tsunami in Bengal, once the new government is formed, the country will have to lose an election strategist."

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Peace, stability, prosperity in Indo-Pacific region our common goal: PM Narendra Modi during virtual summit with Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Seven new agreements on defense, scientific research, nuclear energy, petrochemical and renewable energy were signed.

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BJP MP Saumitra Khan decides to send divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joins TMC

The Bharatiya Janata Party MP said that he will be sending divorce notice to wife after she joined the Trinamool Congress.

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Understand Indian concept on Indo-Pacific, but QUAD detrimental to inclusivity: Russia

Russian FM Lavrov had recently mentioned Indo-Pacific and QUAD and termed them anti-China.

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Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away in Delhi a day after his 93rd birthday

Motilal Vora had recovered from coronavirus recently.

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New COVID-19 strain: Centre suspends all flights originating from UK to India; check details

Several European nations have shut off travel ties to the UK due to new strain of the coronavirus.

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India-Japan SAMVAD conference: PM Narendra Modi proposes creation of library of Buddhist literature, scriptures in India

Prime Minister Modi stated that the library will collect digital copies of all such Buddhist literature from different countries and will aim to translate them.

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Girl gangraped by 4, including juvenile friend, in posh Delhi locality

On Sunday, information was received at Greater Kailash-1 police station regarding the rape of a girl by four people.

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New COVID-19 strain: Govt is alert, no need to panic, urges Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister addressed concerns about the emeregnce of the new strain of coronavirus saying the government was on alert and he urged people to not panic.

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Schools for classes 9, 11 resume in this state; check guidelines and other details

After remaining shut for more than nine months, physical classes for classes 9 and 11 students in Haryana commenced from Monday (December 21). The development comes barely days after schools in Haryana reopened for classes 10 and 12, who will be appearing for their board exams next year.

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Priyanka Gandhi raises concerns over cow conditions in Uttar Pradesh, writes to CM Yogi Adityanath

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shot off a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath drawing his attention to the plight of cows in the state.

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No winter vacation for primary school teachers in Uttar Pradesh? Check out govt notification

According to the official notification, the winter vacation starts from December 31 to January 14; whereas summer vacation will be from May 20 to June 15.

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2 arrested for abducting, planning `nikaah` after religious conversion of 21-yr-old woman, in Uttar Pradesh

Speaking to PTI, Superintendent of Police (SP) S Anand said that the woman's family members had registered a complaint on December 19 against three persons after which the team began investigating the matter.

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Pakistan-made grenades recovered from field in Punjab, case registered

Punjab Police recovered Pakistan-made grenades from a field along the Pakistan border.

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Rules for amended Citizenship Act to be framed after COVID vaccination starts: Amit Shah

Amit Shah addressed a press briefing in Bolpur on Sunday where he spoke about government's plan on framing rules on amended CAA.

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School teacher demands sexual favours from students for good marks in exams

A 45-year-old Political Science lecturer in a govt-run school in Neemrama was arrested and sent to custody after several students complained against him for inappropriate behaviour and seeking sexual favours from them.

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India`s COVID-19 vaccination drive may begin any week of January 2021: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that India could likely begin its COVID-19 vaccination drive in January 2021.

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Jupiter-Saturn conjunction on December 21: How and when to watch the celestial event

In what is being called the greatest celestial marvel in centuries, the Jupiter and Saturn planets will be at the closest possible distance on Monday, December 21.

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CBSE board exam 2021: Education Minister to make big announcement on Class 10, 12 datesheet on Dec 22?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to announce the schedule for class 10 and 12 on Tuesday, i.e. on December 22. While the Education Ministry is yet to announce the final datesheet for CBSE board exams for class 10 and 12, it has clarified that the exam will be held in pen and paper mode only.

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Facebook briefly removes Kisan Ekta Morcha official page, restores later

The official page of Kisan Ekta Morcha on Facebook was unpublished for a brief period of time on Sunday evening.

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News Bulletin December 21: Health Ministry`s key meet over mutant coronavirus strain in UK, farmers` hunger strike and other top events today

Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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Health Ministry calls urgent meeting to discuss `out of control` coronavirus strain in UK

Health Ministry calls urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss new, mutated strain of the coronavirus in UK.

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Amit Shah attacks West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, says TMC believes in appeasement politics

"The TMC can never stop infiltration as it believes in appeasement politics. Only BJP can stop it," said Amit Shah.

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Air crew with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection to undergo home isolation for 10 days, says DGCA

The DCGA released a circular with new instructions for flight crew members that test positive for COVID-19

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Patanjali`s Coronil tablets found on sale in London shops without MHRA`s nod

"A lab test of the drug carried out by Birmingham University showed the pills contained plant-based ingredients which cannot protect against Covid-19," said a report.

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Himachal Pradesh enacts `forced conversion` law, year after being passed in Assembly

Himachal Pradesh notifies a stricter forced conversion law which guarantees more stringent action against violators.

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PM Narendra Modi to deliver inaugural address at IISF 2020 on December 22

PM Modi's video conferencing address will begin at 4:30 PM and the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will also be present on the occasion.

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Delhi Police arrest 42 persons for impersonating law enforcement agencies duping foreigners

Delhi Cyber Cell unit busted an illegal call centre and arrested 42 employees for impersonating law enforcement agencies and duping US nationals.

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Watch Jupiter-Saturn celestial conjunction at Bengaluru planetarium on December 21

"We have set up telescopes in our premises to watch the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, " said the planetarium official.

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COVID-19: With no clarity on board exam dates, schools conduct pre-board exams online

The Central Board of Secondary Education had, earlier this month, announced that board exams in 2021 will be conducted in written mode and not online

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No more waiting list in trains from 2024; here`s what the Indian Railways said

The provision is not being done away, the Ministry of Railways stated, thus putting an end to specualtions that the waiting list in trains would come to an end in 2024.

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Masks mandatory in Maharashtra for next 6 months, says CM Uddhav Thackeray

Wearing of masks will be made mandatory for the next six months in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday (December 20, 2020).

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Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy expresses concern over Toyota strike, urges government to resolve crisis

Former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy on Sunday said that it seems that the ongoing strike by the employees of Toyota Kirloskar’s Bidadi plant will not end soon

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar`s dream project `glass floor bridge` at Rajgir to open in March; check pics

The construction work of 'nature safri' in Bihar's Rajgir is almost complete. This nature park is considered as the dream project of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.

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Intense cold wave grips North India; Delhi, Srinagar record lowest minimum temperatures

Intensifying cold wave conditions in parts of northern India has left residents shivering as temperatures dipped in the area on Sunday (December 20, 2020).

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Shocking! Men planning to murder businessman gang-rape 2 hotel workers in Rajasthan

The men gang-raped the two women, who are employees of a three-star hotel, at gunpoint.

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RRB NTPC exam 2020: Check this major update on exam city notification, syllabus, admit card

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has eleased the exam cities for candidates appearing for the Non Technical Popular Categories, NTPC recruitment exams.

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Patients’ relative plunges truck inside Gurugram hospital, damages several vehicles - Watch

A man drove his pick-up truck inside Balaji Hospital premises at Basai Chowk in Gurugram.

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Ayodhya mosque to be solar-powered; 2000 people to be able to offer namaz at once

The construction work of the mosque is expected to begin from August 15.

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As protest enters day 25, farmers threaten to intensify stir, may block Ghazipur border

The agitating farmers on Saturday said that they will now block Ghazipur border between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

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PM Modi visits Gurudwara Rakabjung in New Delhi, pays tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went and bowed his head at Gurudwara Rakabjung in New Delhi on Sunday (December 20) morning.

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Visit to Visva Bharati University, mega road show: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s second day in West Bengal

During his visit to Visva Bharti university, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay tribute to Rabindranath Tagore and will later address the media.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021 dates, revised syllabus: Latest updates

Recently, Union Education Minister Pokhriyal held a webinar with students during which some students asked questions regarding reduction in CBSE Syllabus 2020-21.

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News bulletin Dec 20: Amit Shah to hold a mega road show in Bengal, farmers protest continues and other top news

Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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COVID-19: Karnataka schools to reopen from this date for students of class 6 onwards

The students of class 6th to 9th will need to get a written consent letter from their parents to attend classes.

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Explainer: Jairam Ramesh`s apology exposes 70 years of Congress’ `Fake truth`

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today apologised to NSA Ajit Doval's family in the Caravan defamation suit. NSA Ajit Doval's son Vivek had filed a criminal defamation case against Ramesh and Caravan magazine Editor-in-Chief Paresh Nath for damaging his reputation. The Caravan article titled `The D Companies` had allegedly claimed that Vivek Doval ran a hedge fund whose promoters were of dubious antecedents.

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Final phase of voting for J&K`s DDC polls concludes, 40.91% voter turnout till 1 pm

The earlier seven phases of the DDC polls saw a 50 per cent voter turnout

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Sonia Gandhi chairs meeting with top Congress leaders to discuss party future

Congress president Sonia Gandhi held crucial talks with dissenting Congress leaders who wrote to her four months ago urging for changes in the party.

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Over 1 kg gold concealed under seat track of IndiGo flight seized by customs in Delhi

The recovered gold has been seized under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962.

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Delhi`s COVID-19 wave under control, people should not get complacent: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saluted the COVID-19 warriors and thanked everyone for their support

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India on cusp of approving first set of COVID-19 vaccines: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

India is on the cusp of approving its first set of COVID-19 vaccine, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday (December 19, 2020). Vardhan made the announcement while chairing the virtual meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 as India crossed the one crore infection mark.

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh apologises to NSA Ajit Doval’s son Vivek in 2019 Caravan criminal defamation case

Vivek Doval had filed a criminal defamation case against Ramesh and Caravan magazine Editor-in-Chief Paresh Nath and reporter Kaushal Shroff for damaging his reputation. The Caravan article titled `The D Companies` had allegedly claimed that Vivek Doval ran a hedge fund whose promoters were of dubious antecedents.

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Factory roof collapses in Delhi; 4 dead, several injured

Four labourers died and two others were injured after the roof of a factory collapsed in west Delhi's Khayala on Saturday (Dec 19), officials said. The structure, which was being used as a motor winding factory, is located at Vishnu Garden area in Khayala.

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NIA`s chargesheet names 6 Pakistani nationals in 237 kg seizure of narcotics in Gujarat

The case pertains to the seizure of 237 kgs of narcotics from Pakistani vessel Al-Madina near Jakhau Port in Kutch, Gujarat. The arrested accused had conspired and attempted to bring in a total of 330 Kg of narcotics drugs in Gujarat.

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NSA Ajit Doval’s son Vivek accepts Congress leader Jairam Ramesh`s apology in Caravan defamation suit

Indian bullet train: Everything you need to know about PM Narendra Modi`s dream project

The Embassy of Japan in India shared some photos of the E5 Series Shinkansen, which will be modified for use as rolling stock of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project.

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India requires Rs 80,000 cr for vaccine distribution next year: SII

The Central government plans to vaccinate nearly 30 crore people in the first phase of the drive. It will be offered to one crore healthcare workers, along with two crore frontline and essential workers and 27 crore elderly, mostly above the age of 50 years with comorbidities.

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IB ACIO 2020 exam notification out, registration begins at mha.gov.in; know how to apply

Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for direct recruitment to the 2000 ACIO-II/Exe vacancies in IB, MHA, Government of India.

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ATAGS howitzer ‘best in world,’ no need for imported artillery guns: DRDO

A top DRDO scientist said the indigenous gun can meet the Indian Army’s full requirement of 1800 artillery guns systems and there was no need for imports in this field.

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J&K DDC polls: Polling underway, 8.93 per cent voting recorded till 9 am

The eighth and last phase of Jammu and Kashmir District Development Council elections recorded a voter turnout of 8.93 per cent across several districts in the first two hours.

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Industries witnessing red carpet, we`re moving from `Why India` to `Why Not India`: PM Narendra Modi at Assocham

The theme of the ASSOCHAM programme is 'India's resilience: Atmanirbhar roadmap towards USD 5 trillion economy'.

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India`s Covid-19 tally crosses 1 crore-mark, new cases of infection reach lowest levels in 3 months

India's COVID-19 caseload crossed the one-crore mark.

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Amit Shah`s 2-day visit to Kolkata: From roadshows to rallies and lunch with locals, everything you need to know

Speculations are rife that Suvendu Adhikari, who gave up his cabinet portfolios and the Trinamool Congress, may join the BJP during Shah's visit along with a slew of disgruntled TMC leaders, including some MLAs.

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PM Narendra Modi to deliver key address at ASSOCHAM foundation week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address industry leaders at an ASSOCAM Foundation Week programme

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Last phase of DDC election in Jammu and Kashmir today, voting to be held in 28 constituencies

Over 6.30 lakh voters will decide the fate of 168 candidates, including 46 women, in the last phase of the district development council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday (December 19), officials said.

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CBSE exam 2021: Class 10, 12 exam datesheet to be announced on December 22?

Reports are doing a round that the Education Minister may announce the much-awaited dates or schedule for class 10th and 12th board examinations 2021 on December 22.

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News bulletin Dec 19: Amit Shah`s mega rally in Midnapore, last phase of DDC poll in J&K today and other top news

Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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Sputnik V: India to produce 300 million doses of Russian vaccine

Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev said that India will produce about 300 million doses of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in 2021.

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Ayodhya: Prohibitory orders under Section 144 extended till February 14

The order issued stated that prohibitory orders would remain in the district in view of the Ramayana Mela and other events.

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Karnataka minor kidnapped in car, abductors demand Rs 17 crore in Bitcoin as ransom

A minor was kidnapped and the abductors have demanded Rs 17 crore in Bitcoin.

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VHP leader Champat Rai reveals details of Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya

Champat Rai plans to raise awareness about the history of the Ram Mandir and mobilise donations throughout the nation

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Robotic surgery to be included now in your health insurance cover; check details here

The use of robotic surgery is increasing all over the world and the phenomenon is not new to India. In many leading Indian hospitals, doctors from abroad perform a number of successful robotic surgeries. However, Indian insurance companies don't cover robotic surgeries.

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Shift protesting mayors of 3 municipal corporations from outside CM Arvind Kejriwal`s residence: High Court to police

The High Court said if the DDMA prohibited political gatherings in the city till December 31 due to COVID-19 pandemic, then evict protestors from outside CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

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Suvendu Adhikari`s resignation from TMC not accepted, says West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee

WB Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee told ANI, "I have examined the letter and found that the dates have not been specified. Some details not mentioned as per the rules of Constituency."

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ICMR Chief Balram Bhargava tests COVID-19 positive, admitted to AIIMS

Dr Balaram Bhargava is the chief of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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India sees Indian Ocean Rim Association playing a role in Indo-Pacific

V Muraleedharan highlighted IORA's "importance as a platform for regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region and the wider Indo-Pacific".

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CBI chargesheet says Hathras woman was gang-raped, murdered; names 4 accused

According to reports, the girl, belonging to Scheduled Caste, was brutally assaulted and gangraped by four 'upper caste' men in Hathras on September 14. She succumbed to her injuries during treatment on September 29 at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital.

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PM Narendra Modi cites Swaminathan panel report as he hails farm laws, attacks Opposition over loan waiver promise

During his address, the Prime Minister hailed the farm laws and said that Rs 35 lakh crore has so far been transferred into the bank accounts of 35 lakh farmers of Madhya Pradesh.

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India will win future war with indigenously-developed weapons: CDS General Bipin Rawat

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was speaking at the DRDO, he lauded the role of DRDO in developing indigenous weapons.

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Defence Ministry approves acquisition of military equipment worth Rs 28,000 crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the procurement of military weapons and equipment worth Rs 28,000 crore.

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Another setback to Mamata Banerjee ahead of West Bengal assembly election, MLA Silbhadra Datta quits Trinamool Congress

According to reports, Datta, TMC MLA from Barrackpore assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas, tendered his resignation from the party on Friday (December 18).

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Nitin Gadkari unveiled Vedic Paint made from cow dung, says `will boost rural economy`

The Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari on Thursday (December 17, 2020) introduced the soon-to-be-launched `Vedic Paint` made of cow dung.

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Amit Shah to visit temples, hold roadshows, address rallies in West Bengal; check full schedule of Home Minister’s visit

In a bid to strengthen his Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign ahead of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin his two-day visit to the Trinamool Congress-led state from Saturday.

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Bihar man cycles 1,000km from Siwan to Delhi to join farmers’ protest

As the farmers' protest in Delhi enters the 23rd day, more farmers are joining the agitation against the Centre's three contentious farm laws.

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Cold wave conditions continue across Northern India, heavy fog engulfs region

The Meteorological Department has warned that the current situation of cold wave and fog will continue till Friday (December 18).

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Cricketer Virender Sehwag`s reaction to Delhi earthquake has netizens in splits

After a 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the national capital late on Thursday, cricketer Virender Sehwag's reaction on social media became everyone's centre of attention.

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Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan receives notice in Sitapur jail; violated this rule

Uttar Pradesh government continues its action against illegal licenses.

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News bulletin Dec 18: PM Modi to address MP farmers, Day 2 of India-Australia test match and other top news

Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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Harsimrat Kaur Badal slams Delhi CM Kejriwal for tearing copies of farm laws, calls it `cheap theatrics`

Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badalhit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for insulting the farmers` struggle with "cheap theatrics by tearing copies of the farm laws" which he was among the first to notify in the country.

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CBSE class 10, 12 board exam 2021 datesheet announcement, admit card and syllabus: Latest updates

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', rescheduled its live session with students from December 17 to December 22 at 4 pm on Twitter or Facebook to discuss concerns regarding board exams.

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Amid farmers stir; PM Modi backs Tomar’s open letter, calls it `attempt at polite dialogue`

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (December 17, 2020) appealed to the protesting farmers to read the open letter shared by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams 2021 dates: After JEE Main 2021, big decision on board exams today?

Centre likely to make a major announcement on CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams today?

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Odisha to provide free COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers

The Odisha government on Thursday said Covid-19 vaccine will be provided to healthcare workers and other frontline workers free of cost in the state.

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International community uses Indian satellite data for weather warnings, says scientist Dr Mylswamy Annadurai

Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, the former Director of ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Center said that ISRO satellites not just meeting India’s domestic requirements but their data is also used by America and Australia for issuing weather warnings.

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Nadda convoy attack case: MHA orders 3 West Bengal IPS officers to central deputation

The Union Home Ministry has issued Central deputation orders for the three West Bengal IPS officers who were on duty when BJP chief JP Nadda's convoy was attacked.

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Supreme Court acknowledges farmers` right to non-violent protest

The Supreme Court acknowledged the right of farmers to non-violent protests.

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Tiger census with camera trapping method commences in West Bengal`s Sundarbans

A tiger census through camera trapping method has started in West Bengal's Sundarbans. According to All India Tiger Estimation Report 2018, the country has emerged as one of the biggest and safest habitats for big cats in the world.

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Kashmir records season’s coldest night, temperature in Srinagar drops to -6.4°C

According to meteorological department, the minimum temperature was three degrees below the normal for this time of the year.

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Bangladesh key pillar of our `Neighbourhood First` policy, says PM Narendra Modi

India and Bangladesh ink seven pacts and restore cross-border rail link.

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Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia dares UP government to debate on issue of government schools

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has challenged that only AAP can improve education and health facilities in Uttar Pradesh.

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Allocate flats built for slum dwellers without any delay: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal directs DUSIB

Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal government will soon start the process of allotment of flats to homeless people living in Delhi.

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Amit Shah gets in action as MHA plans massive crackdown on Khalistan network over foreign funding, terror links

Central government agencies like NIA, ED, CBI, FIU and Income Tax Department will be involved in the crackdown on the Khalistani outfits. The central agencies will probe foreign funding received by the pro-Khalistani outfits from the UK, Canada, USA, Australia, France and Germany in the recent past.

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COVID-19 alert: India`s tally reaches 9956558 with 24010 new cases

India`s total cases have reached 99,56,558 with 24,010 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.

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Revealed: Reason behind mystery illness in Andhra Pradesh`s Eluru - Details here

It is to be noted that one person also lost his life due to the mysterious illness in Andhra Pradesh' Eluru.

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No foreign money, Ayodhya Ram temple to be built using domestic funds only: Trust

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Shetra Trust is going to start the mass contact and contribution campaign across the country for the construction of the temple.

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PM Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina to hold virtual summit today; transport and connectivity top agenda

The summit is being held a day after Vijay Divas, which marks India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh have continued to maintain regular exchanges at the highest level with Bangladesh Prime Minister paying an official visit to India in October 2019.

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Senior BJP leader and former MP from Gonda dies due to coronavirus

BJP's senior-most leaders and former Gonda MP Satya Dev Singh died on Wednesday night.

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Amid protests against reforms, lakhs of farmers express support for bills: Narendra Singh Tomar

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing an ASSOCHAM session said that a large number of farmers have expressed support for the farm bills.

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BSF kills two infiltrators at Attari border, recovers arms and ammunitions

Two infiltrartors were killed by BSF at Atari border late on Wednesday night.

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Actor and BJP MP Sunny Deol gets Y-category security, here`s why

Actor-politician Sunny Deol will now be guarded by 11 personnel, including two commandos and policemen.

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Centre to reply to SC notice as farmers protest against farm laws enters 22nd day

The Centre will respond to Supreme Court's notice on a batch of petitions seeking directions for the removal of farmers agitating at several roads near Delhi borders.

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IMD predicts Cold wave in Delhi as icy winds sweeps the region

IMD has predicted both "cold day" and "cold wave" in parts of the national capital.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams 2021 dates: Latest updates students must know

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will hold a live session with teachers across the country at 4 PM on Thursday.

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News bulletin December 17: Centre to reply on SC notice on farmers protest, India-Australia first pink-ball test and other top news

Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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Hyderabad: Water supply to be affected in these areas till 5 PM on December 17

The HMWSSB requested consumers to use water conservatively to avoid inconvenience.

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Supreme Court seeks Centre`s reply on pleas seeking removal of protesting farmers from Delhi borders

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre on a batch of petitions seeking removal of farmers camping at several roads near Delhi borders in protest against the three new agri laws.

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People`s participation in DDC polls proves elections have nothing to do with Kashmir issue: Altaf Bukhari

Apni Party in a rally on Wednesday party fiercely targeted the teams involved in the Gupkar alliance, and said that the "narrative" set by various political parties that casting votes would change the Kashmir issue has changed.

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Explained: All about ISRO’s new center dedicated to Space Situational Awareness

Directorate of Space Situational Awareness and Management (DSSAM) has been established at ISRO to enhance Space Situational Awareness.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal meets PWD officials to discuss road redesigning project

CM Kejriwal directed PWD officials to remove all obstacles under the project to redesign the 540 kms of identified roads of Delhi.

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Good news: Nitish Kumar government clears proposal for free COVID-19 vaccine for all in Bihar

Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday (December 15) approved a proposal for providing free COVID-19 vaccine to people of Bihar.

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Dense fog engulfs Delhi, IMD predicts `cold wave` in national capital

The IMD has declared a cold wave in Delhi as icy winds blowing from snow-covered western Himalayas brought the minimum temperature down to 4.1 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the city this season so far.

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In `dry` state of Bihar, men consume more alcohol than people in Goa, Maharashtra, shows govt survey

Telangana tops the chart in alcohol consumption followed by Sikkim, Manipur and Goa. The percentage of alcohol consumption in 15+ population in northeastern states is much higher in Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura.

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Madhya Pradesh: Thief loots temple, falls asleep inside; wakes up after police`s call

In a strange incident of theft reported from the temple of Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur the robber was found sleeping in the premises with the loot.

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COVID-19 Alert: Caseload mounts to 99,32,548 with 26,382 fresh infections in India

With 26,382 new Covid-19 infections the caseload reached 99,32,548 in India.

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Kerala local body election results: BJP wins Kochi Corporation North Island ward, leads in Palakkad municipality

A total of 70,27,534 people, including 32,87,029 men, 37,40,486 women and 19 transgender people cast their votes in the four districts.

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Vijay Diwas: PM Narendra Modi lights up `Swarnim Vijay Mashaal`, Rajnath Singh unveils logo for `Swarnim Vijay Varsh`

Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to mark India`s triumph in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. In one of the fastest and shortest campaigns of military history, a new nation was born as a result of the swift campaign undertaken by the Indian Army.

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Vijay Diwas: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their wishes to countrymen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their wishes to countrymen on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas.

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Can`t deny possibility of adverse effect of COVID vaccine, says Centre

Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that adverse events following immunisation for COVID-19 vaccine are critical aspect.

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Vijay Diwas: All about the historic day when Indian forces compelled 93,000 Pakistani troops to accept defeat

It was on this day in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian forces. This historic incident paved the way for the creation of Bangladesh.

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Airborne killer black fungus linked to COVID-19 detected in Delhi - Read details here

Doctors at New Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have identified new cases of fungal infection caused after coronavirus infection.

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Explained: All about S-400, US warning to India and sanctions against Turkey

The sanctions imposed by the US on Turkey has made India cautious and New Delhi is closely monitoring the decision taken by US administration.

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News bulletin Dec 16: PM Modi to honour 1971 war heroes, Kerala local body poll counting today and other top events

With several important events lined up for today, Zee News brings to you all the important happenings that will take place today December 16. Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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SC to hear petition seeking removal of protesting farmers from Delhi borders on December 16

A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justice AS Bopanna and Justice V Ramasubramanian will hear the plea which has been filed by law student Rishabh Sharma.

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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu virtually inaugurates `Yours Truly Margazhi` festival

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated `Yours Truly Margazhi` festival via virtual mode from Hyderabad, he appealed to the artists' community to utilise the potential of India`s soft power to expand its global outreach by suggesting them to fully explore and exploit the opportunities in the virtual medium to reach out to their audiences.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board 2021, JEE Main 2021, NEET 2021 exams dates, syllabus: Latest updates here

Union Minister Pokhriyal had interacted with stakeholders on December 10 to address the issues related to CBSE Board exams, JEE Main and NEET 2021.

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Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Kamal Haasan says this about Rajinikanth

Kamal Haasan said both Rajinikanth and he would "give up all ego and co-operate if it would benefit the people".

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light `Swarnim Vijay Mashaal` today on 50th anniversary of 1971 India-Pak war

Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to mark India`s triumph in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will light up 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the National War Memorial (NWM) in Delhi and kickstart the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

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Focus of India and UK on five broad themes to take ties to higher level, says EAM S Jaishankar

The focus of India and UK has been on five main themes that will take the ties between the two countries to a higher level said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

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Kutch has taken a big step towards new age technology, new age economy: PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi added, "I can never forget the time when the people of Gujarat had a ‘simple’ demand - to get electricity during dinner time."

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Khap Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh`s Muzaffarnagar extends support to farmers` protest against farm laws

Khap Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh's Muzzafarnagar have extended support to the farmers' protest at Delhi's border points.

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Massive chaos inside Karnataka Legislative Council, Deputy Chairman forcibly evicted from seat by Congress leaders

As the House met for the day, Gowda occupied the Chairman's seat, which angered the Congress MLCs who rushed to the chair demanding that he vacate it, following which BJP and JD(S) members came to Shetty's protection.

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PM Boris Johnson will attend Republic Day celebrations in India as chief guest, confirms UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab

It was reported last week that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited UK PM as a chief guest for the 2021 Republic Day celebrations. The invite was extended during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's telephonic call to UK PM last week, according to sources.

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GATE 2021: Last chance to change exam city at iitb.ac.in; know how to apply

All the candidates who have successfully filled the application form for GATE 2021 can change the exam city on the official website, latest by today. The official link to change the city for GATE exam 2021 is — appsgate.iitb.ac.in.

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A philanthropist and society up-lifter — Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh

Mr. Rajesh Singh converted his 100 crore land initially allocated for a 5-star club into an educational institute, that aims to provide education to children belonging to rural areas, and more specifically, to underprivileged classes of the society.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal observes day-long hunger strike in support of farmers, calls farm laws anti-farmer

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal attacked the Centre and said that the new farm laws are not only anti-farmer but also anti-people too.

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COVID-19 Alert: Caseload mounted to 99,06,165 with 22,065 fresh infections in India

The coronavirus caseload mounted to 99,06,165 with 22,065 fresh infections. India's COVID-19 case count fell below 23,000 after a little over five months

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pays floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 70th death anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 70th death anniversary, in Hazratganj in Lucknow

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What will the farmers do if Centre refuses to repeal contentious farm laws - Details here

The need of the hour is to look at some farmer leaders who are willing to find a solution to the vexed issue to end the stalemate at the earliest. On its part, the government should also reach out to them and put across its points in a better way and depute some experts to persuade the agitating farmers for talks.

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Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the `Iron Man of India` on his 70th death anniversary

A successful lawyer by profession, Patel was a senior Congress leader, who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation.

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Massive trouble for patients as 5000 AIIMS nurses go on indefinite strike over 23 demands

According to Delhi AIIMS Nurse's Union, the country's top medical institution is hiring nurses from outside on a contract basis. The strike was earlier scheduled to be observed from December 1.

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COVID-19: No winter session of Parliament this year, budget session in January

According to Joshi, all parties supprted the scrapping of the Winter session in order to curb the spread of coronavirus and hold the Budget Session in January.

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Mercury dips to 4.1 degree Celcius in Delhi; icy winds flows, cold wave grips capital

At 4.1 degrees Celsius, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, was five notches below normal on Tuesday morning.

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PM Narendra Modi to launch key development projects in Gujarat today, may meet farmers in Kutch

The development projects to be inaugurated in Gujarat include a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park, and a fully automated milk processing and packing plant.

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Karnataka transport strike: KSRTC, BMTC call off protest; bus services resume in Bengaluru and other areas

Karnataka's transport department has about 37,019 employees and runs a fleet of 17,138 buses through four subsidiaries, including Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), North-East Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC), and North West Road Transport Corporation (NWRTC).

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Bride dragged to dance floor by groom`s friends in Uttar Pradesh; what happened next left wedding guests surprised

The bride side also accused the groom's side of demanding dowry.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams 2021 dates, syllabus: All updates you need to know

CBSE has released a clarification stating that it is yet to finalise the CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021.

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Akhilesh Yadav says Lord Ram belongs to Samajwadi party; here`s what he said

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said Lord Ram belongs to Samajwadi Party and he would soon visit Ayodhya with his family members to worship the deity.

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AIIMS nurses go on indefinite strike over better salary, Health Ministry steps in

Around 5,000 nurses of the Delhi's AIIMS on Monday decided to go on an indefinite strike with immediate effect over redressal of their demands

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New Year 2021: Parties, social gatherings banned in these cities due to COVID-19 - Check complete list

The New Year 2021 celebrations including social gatherings and parties have been banned in several cities across India.

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News bulletin December 15: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate world`s largest renewable energy park in Kutch; Uttarakhand colleges to be opened from today and other top events

With several important events lined up for today, Zee News brings to you all the important happenings that will take place today on Tuesday, December 15. Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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Rajasthan municipal polls; Congress wins 620 seats in local body election

The State Election Commission released the results of the general election held for member posts in 50 municipal bodies (43 municipalities and 7 city councils) in 12 districts of Rajasthan.

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COVID-19 vaccination drive: Centre issues guidelines on how you will receive vaccine; know what you have to do

This is how the Centre planned the COVID-19 inoculation drive in India.

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India fully prepared for any eventuality: CDS General Bipin Rawat cautions Pakistan and China

India has cautioned Pakistan and China asserting that Indian forces will leave no stone unturned to safeguard the country's frontiers.

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Delhi HC pulls up CBSE for `anti-student attitude`, makes this observation against Board

The Delhi High Court said, "We don't like this anti-student attitude of the CBSE. You are dragging students all the way to the Supreme Court. Should they be studying or going to court? We should start imposing costs on the CBSE.? "

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Army officer rapes Russian woman in Kanpur, victim`s statement recorded; accused still at large

The accused Colonel is absconding for the past 48 hours. The mobile phone of the accused is turned on, but the police and surveillance teams failed to nab the accused Colonel.

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Religious minorities continue to face atrocities in Imran Khan-led govt in Pakistan, feel no longer safe

Frequent reports that have surfaced from across the border in the recent past clearly speak out about atrocities being committed on minority communities, especially Sikhs and Hindus, whose young teenage daughters were abducted, forcefully converted to Islam and married to much older Muslim men.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights China`s `unprovoked aggression`, `build-up` at LAC in Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has highlighted China's present "big build-up" at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

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Thousands of iPhones looted, cars destroyed at Wistron`s Kolar plant, company suffers loss of Rs 437 cr

Accordin to the police, the employees, who were angered over salary issue, allegedly ransacked the building, damaged vehicles, set them on fire, damaged costly equipment including machines and computers.

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Over 100 Covid-19 cases in IIT Madras, common dining area suspected

. IITians who were on campus told Zee media that the most likely cause of the spread of Covid-19 was the common dining area.

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Temperature may fall in 3-4 days across northwest India, `cold to severe cold day conditions` in Punjab: IMD

According to the weather agency, there will be no significant change in minimum temperatures over most parts of central and east India during the next two-three days and then fall by two-four degrees Celsius thereafter.

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Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be built with donation of public and not with government money - Here`s how you can donate

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has said that it will take donation from Lord Rama devotees to construct the temple in Ayodhya.

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Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya meets with an accident in Telangana, escapes unhurt

Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya was going towards Nalgonda district near Hyderabad in Telanganan when he met with an accident.

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After Bihar, AIMIM`s Asaduddin Owaisi to shift focus to West Bengal, sound poll bugle soon

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen's (AIMIM) attention has shifted from Bihar to West Bengal, where assembly polls are expected to take place in mid-2021.

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India`s daily COVID cases fall below 30,000; active cases remain under 4 lakh for eighth day

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 98,84,100 with 27,071 infections being reported in a day. The death toll rose to 1,43,355 with 336 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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JP Nadda convoy attack case: West Bengal Chief Secretary, DGP to skip MHA meeting despite summons

West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay and DGP Virendra will not attend the meeting on Monday (December 14) despite summons by Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Cold wave intensifies after snowfall in J&K, Uttarakhand; mercury to fall in Delhi

A blanket of dense fog covered parts of Delhi lowering visibility and affecting traffic movement. On December 13, Delhi's temperature was coldest in the last five years and it was 3.3 degree below the normal temperature. On Monday, 9.8 degree Celcius temperature was recorded in Delhi.

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Farmers protest day 19: 10 major issues agitating farmers are facing now

The farmer unions also said that protests will be held in all district headquarters to press their demand for the repeal of the new farm laws.

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IIT Madras campus placed under lockdown after 66 students test COVID-19 positive

IIT Madras campus has been placed under temporary lockdown after 66 students tested positive for coronavirus.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to observe fast in support of farmers today

In response to a call given by the agitating farmers, he also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters as well as the people of the country to join the farmers` agitation.

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Rajasthan Urban Local Bodies election results 2020: Congress wins 619 wards to defeat BJP

Congress in Rajasthan on Sunday (December 13) managed to defeat BJP in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections by registering win in 619 wards.

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Assam Cabinet approves proposal to shut down government-aided madrasas, Sanskrit Tols - Details here

Assam cabinet on Sunday (December 13) approved a proposal to close down all government-run madrasas and Sanskrit tols (schools) in the state.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021 dates: Latest updates students need to know

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will interact with teachers to hold discussions about the upcoming CBSE board exams on December 17.

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News bulletin Dec 14: Farmers hunger strike, nationwide protest today; 2020` last solar eclipse today and other top events

With several important events lined up for today, Zee News brings to you all the important happenings that will take place today on Monday, December 14. Read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country to start your day.

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Amidst farmers` protest, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar calls on Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Som Parkash met Home Minister Amit Shah amidst farmers' protests against the Centre's three agriculture laws. The ministers were accompanied by BJP leaders from Punjab.

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COVID-19: India may start vaccination in Jan, expect normal life by Oct, says SII`s Adar Poonawalla

Adar Poonawalla informed that India's COVID-19 vaccination drive is likely to begin by January 2021 as Pune-based SII was expecting to get emergency-use authorisation by month-end.

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