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Srinagar civilian injured in militant attack dies

He suffered a bullet perforation in the abdomen on February 17 and succumbed to his injuries at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital in Srinagar. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sCRW9Y

Budget session of Maharashtra Legislature from Monday

The 10-day-long budget session will have eight working days and the budget will be tabled on March 8. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3srkXFM

Jal Shakti Ministry to launch 'Catch the Rain' campaign: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

PM conveyed his greetings on National Science Day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uDJHwe

Voting underway for local bodies polls in Gujarat

Voters, including leaders from various political parties, arrived at the booths to cast their vote after polling began at 7 am. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3b2KXRK

Coronavirus | India records 16,752 fresh COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day jump in 30 days

The death toll mounted to 1,57,051 with 113 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kzoFKD

Vanniyar Reservation Bill 2021, Gazette notification

The internal reservation Bill, envisaging 10.5% quota for Vanniyars in education and employment within the reservation for Most Backward Classes (MBC) from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bPaopl

Scores arrested as Myanmar police disperse anti-coup rally

Sounds of gunfire could be heard and what appeared to be smoke grenades thrown into the crowds. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pea0Jb

Coronavirus updates: Odisha allows operas and open air theatres with a ceiling

In the past weeks, some States like Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab have begun to report higher number of coronavirus cases.. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dPRy45

Biden says he will make announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday

President Joe Biden on Saturday said his administration would make an announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday, following a U.S. intelligence report tha from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bMQIlL

House of cards: Long backstory to the political developments in Puducherry

The controversy over nominated legislators in Puducherry and the government’s defeat has a long backstory, starting with the Congress’s failure to make the first move from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kuOQSC

Tamil Nadu Governor gives assent to Vanniyar internal reservation Bill

It envisages 10.5% quota for Vanniyars in education and employment within the reservation for Most Backward Classes and De-notified Communities. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dU6Kxa

Second former aide accuses New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment

Charlotte Bennett, a health policy adviser in the Democratic governor's administration until November, said that Gov. Cuomo asked her inappropriate questions about her personal life. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uOS3S2

Gujarat local bodies polls on Sunday, 3.04 crore people to vote

While the BJP has been the dominant force in the State for several years now, the Congress believes the fuel price hikes and disenchantment of the people with the ruling party will help it make a comeback. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bFORPO

Morning Digest: U.S. authorises Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, India-Pak ceasefire had high-level approval, say experts, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kvkZtj

U.S. authorises Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

J&J's vaccine is expected to be used widely around the globe because it can be shipped and stored at normal refrigerator temperatures from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uMAL8b

New Zealand's Auckland starts second COVID-19 lockdown this month

The measures have complicated several high-visibility sporting events planned in Auckland. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sBxXsC

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in murder of Yale student

Kevin Jiang, a 26-year-old graduate student at the Yale School of the Environment, was shot and killed outside his car on Feb. 6 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bJrvZv

Saudi-led coalition says it thwarted Houthi missile attack on Riyadh: State TV

The coalition also said it had detected the launch of a number of explosive-laden drones from Houthi territory. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r6ppte

Biden urges quick Senate action on huge stimulus package

The House vote came just days after the COVID-19 death toll surpassed 500,000 in the United States, the world’s worst total. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r49xr7

Centre’s social media rules are dictatorial, says MVA minister

‘Such orders won’t stand in court of law’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bKgpUe

Biden says he will make announcement on Saudi Arabia on February 29

President Joe Biden on Saturday said his administration would make an announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday, following a U.S. intelligence report tha from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uDUvKZ

Bombay HC refuses to hear case as lawyer takes off mask

The Bombay High Court recently refused to hear a case after a lawyer removed his mask inside a courtroom. The order in the case was made available on from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q9FhKp

BJP demands Rathod’s resignation, accuses govt. of revenge politics

Party slams govt. for filing graft case against husband of its functionary from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZUDOwv

Maharashtra board exams for Classes 12, 10 to begin on April 23, 29

The board exams are usually held in February and March, but this year their schedule has been changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bLbAKo

Coronavirus | U.S. set to approve third vaccine, but fears grow for poorer nations

Johnson & Johnson stressed its vaccine was proven to work with a single shot, and could be stored long-term at standard fridge temperatures from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sy4Cix

U.S. owes India $ 216 billion as American debt soars to $ 29 trillion: lawmaker

“We are at global competition with China all the time. They are holding a lot of the debt.” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ktDOgr

Countdown begins for PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 mission

The launch in Sriharikota, is tentatively scheduled at 1024 hours on February 28, subject to weather conditions from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dPPDMG

U.S. drops key obstacle to global digital tax: Treasury

The Trump administration had insisted on a so-called safe harbour clause in the OECD tax that effectively would have allowed big tech companies to comply voluntarily, blocking progress on a deal. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MtckuU

Vice President, PM pay tributes to saint-poet Ravidas on his birth anniversary

‘The saint-poet believed in universal brotherhood’, Venkaiah Naidu tweeted from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uKzTkr

DMK MP Bharathi has humiliated people belonging to Scheduled Castes: Madras HC

Judge dismisses legislator’s plea to quash criminal case against him for speech from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q04CX5

Coronavirus live updates | Over 1.37 crore vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers

A recent surge in infections notwithstanding, India is unlikely to see a “second wave” in infections, according to Deputy Director at IIT, Kanpur, Manindra Agrawal from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37RH0xj

Syria airstrikes to protect US personnel, facilities: White House

The statements comes days after the airstrikes in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uEQBBm

COVID-19 : Is Karnataka testing enough people?

The number of tests has reduced to less than 70,000 per day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sqFzxM

Morning Digest: U.S. report links Saudi crown prince to journalist Jamal Khashoggi murder; India out of recession, says NSO data and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uBXFil

SWR and INTACH to restore heritage railway structures

In the first phase, Devanahalli, Doddajala, Avathihalli and Nandi Halt stations will be restored from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sxe8m5

PM trying to mislead people of U.T., says Narayanasamy

Cong. to start accepting applications from aspirants today from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sxzKyy

Rejuvenation of Kaggadasapura lake begins

The first step will be to desilt the lake, which is likely to take around 45 days from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ksrY6e

Shivaram Karanth Layout: Committee to accept documents for buildings on notified land

They can be submitted online or by visiting help centres from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r3rYMw

Model code of conduct comes into force ahead of election

Security to be stepped up; 16 critical polling booths identified from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bYiqfN

Two advisers for Puducherry’s Lieutenant Governor

Mr. Chandramouli and Ms. Maheshwari will report to Tamilisai Soundarajan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bJjnIz

PM Modi to receive global energy and environment leadership award

He will also deliver the virtual keynote address at the CERAWeek Conference-2021 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37S5mam

Road transport corporations in Karnataka to launch cargo services

They hope to boost revenue from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pYuKS3

Orissa HC constitutes committee on Olive Ridley turtle deaths

3-member committee will visit Gahirmatha and Rushikulya beaches, consult all stakeholders from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37PXYMC

International flight curbs till March 31

Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services till March 31. Scheduled international from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37Uvt0u

D.J. Halli violence: ‘Chargesheet prejudiced’

SDPI says NIA misused by BJP from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aZKZKi

Amid rise in temperature, Odisha to start morning shifts in schools

The daytime temperature soared past 40 degree Celsius for the first time ahead of summer from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3b0eg7Q

Veteran CPI leader D. Pandian no more

The two-time former MP is survived by two daughters and a son. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r0vSFW

Wang Yi calls upon India, China to advance border negotiation process

China’s Foreign Minister talks to Jaishankar over phone from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bCJjpm

Coronavirus live updates | Tamil Nadu mandates one-week quarantine for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala

India has provided 361.94 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccines to various countries, out of which 67.5 lakh doses have been supplied as grant assistance and 294.44 lakh on commercial basis, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dK5Cfr

Brazil signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with Bharat Biotech

The first batch of Covazin shots to arrive in March from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bEaEqZ

Huge cache of explosive materials seized from Chennai-Mangalore Superfast Express

The suspicious consignment came to the notice of the RPF Crime Prevention and Detection Squad during their flash inspection from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3snd586

Facebook signs pay deals with 3 Australian news publishers

Australia's Parliament passes the final amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pZU7Ts

COVID-19 | Kerala registers 3,677 new cases

Test positivity rate steady at 5.78% from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bG5AT5

Morning Digest: U.S. welcomes India-Pakistan announcement on ceasefire; India beats England in shortest completed Test in Ahmedabad, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kpE9Rj

BWSSB to set up helpline to regulate cleaning of pits, septic tanks

The IT capital’s reliance on manual scavengers is a dirty secret. In an effort to crack down on citizens hiring private service providers to clean pit from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dMASKE

TikTok owner ByteDance to pay $92 million in U.S. privacy settlement

The federal lawsuit alleged that TikTok broke the Illinois biometric privacy law. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kn2kjw

Vijayendra Saraswathi in Madurai on a three-day visit

Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi, the 70th pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, arrived in Madurai city on Thursday night on a three-day visit.The pon from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3stMR3X

7 dead, 1 injured after prison outbreak in Haiti's capital

Croix-des-Bouquets Civil Prison is known for a 2014 breakout in which more than 300 inmates escaped. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZXSLxP

Informal sector workers yet to recover from the economic fallout of COVID-19: Study

Around 75% of those surveyed were engaged in jobs similar to what they did before the pandemic, but most with lower pay or break in employment from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sn14zw

Owners of illegal resorts begin farming along notified elephant corridor

‘It is illegal to change land-use along the elephant corridor and in all TNPPF Act notified lands’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uxDfXM

Call for Bharat Bandh on Friday: Trucks will not ply, may block highways in Karnataka

Traders to extend only moral support from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/385ZSZV

Inscription on Vijayanagar king’s death discovered

He died on October 17, 1529 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/385YTsH

Anti Corruption Bureau in Karnataka scores poorly in convictions

Data reveals only 3 convictions in five years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dMAL1H

Manipur newspapers, news channels to strike work again

Newspapers and news channels in Manipur will once again refrain from printing and broadcasting news indefinitely. This is one of the eight resolutions from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37LZ24k

Dhaka assures Meghalaya safety of minority communities

Rights group wants Jaishankar to take up with Dhaka issue of eviction of Garo and Mro people in Bangladesh from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qXXcVh

Coronavirus | India sent over 361 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses to various countries: MEA

It includes 67.5 lakh doses supplied under grant assistance and 294.44 lakh doses under various commercial contracts, says Anurag Srivastava from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bJoWGK

Minister rejects MLA’s request

Forest Minister Dindigul C. Srinivasan on Thursday rejected the request by an MLA for hunting of hare on the occasion of folk deities’ festival in the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dMFGQ5

Coronavirus | Brazil COVID-19 death toll passes a quarter million

Brazil had distributed 13 million to 14 million vaccine doses and the government plans to have inoculated half of the country's 210 million residents by midyear, says Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MpuMEH

PNB scam | U.K. court's judgement in Nirav Modi case significant, should serve as reminder to all fugitives: CBI

‘The judgement is a significant achievement in the context of CBI's efforts to curb corruption’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NXchbc

Handicraft exhibitions make a comeback after a year’s gap

Local artisans as well as those from other parts of India are hoping to recover from the heavy losses they incurred in 2020 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pI9wI4

Arrangements being made for counting

COVID-19 protocol to be strictly adhered to at counting halls from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZPq5Y4

Naxalite Varghese’s kin get ₹50-lakh damages

The government has sanctioned a compensation of ₹50 lakh to be paid to the four siblings of Naxalite leader A. Varghese who was shot dead by the polic from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uv1Hcb

Morning Digest: govt. withdraws order on online seminars, India takes on Pakistan at U.N. Human Rights Council, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kijC1a

Saudi Arabia says Crown Prince had 'successful' surgery

The official statement described the operation as laparoscopic, meaning that no large incision was made. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mrhg3A

Pandemic has made citizens feel more positive about the police: Study

The findings were discussed at a webinar on Wednesday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZPZg5O

‘Complete signal-free corridor on Old Airport Road by September’

BBMP Administrator Gaurav Gupta reviews progress of project from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uuePhN

26 positive COVID-19 cases in third city cluster

The tests were carried out in SJR Watermark Apartment at Ambalipura from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qWrKqK

Opposition mounts against threat to Hesarghatta grasslands

Wildlife Board members express dissent against refusal to give conservation reserve status from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NSVm9H

Preliminary survey finds 886 children either begging and hawking

BBMP to undertake detailed surveys to identify minors begging and street vendors from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sn0nq0

Husband, wife fight civic bypoll for AAP from Shalimar Bagh

Arvind Kejriwal promises to sanction ₹100-crore sewer project in Bawana from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uuXRQj

Pourakarmikas demand increase in minimum wages

Their other demands include housing benefits from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qUfyqa

Over ₹1 lakh stolen from passenger’s bag at KIA

Culprit identified through CCTV footage from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MtcR04

Golden sankhu, chakram donated to Tirumala temple

Value of jewellery is around ₹2 crore from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PbYj5V

SC upholds Gujarat law allowing multiple councillors in a ward

“More representation increases empowerment of the poor in a constituency” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NuxTMo

Three eggs a week in anganwadis

Children in Anganwadis will be provided three eggs a week following a direction from Lt. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday.According to a from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/301dL7f

National Commission for Scheduled Castes gets chairman

Former Minister and BJP MP Vijay Sampla takes charge from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qUQI9L

Lt. Governor checks arrangements

She visited Jipmer, oversaw preparations for the PM’s visit from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r5lm0t

U.T. sees one more death

Union Territory sees 28 fresh cases, 17 discharges from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NvwXHA

Australia passes landmark law requiring tech firms to pay for news

The government says that the law will ensure that news businesses "are fairly remunerated for the content they generate, helping to sustain public interest journalism in Australia" from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MsW4KA

HC refrains from setting aside Tangedco’s ₹1,330-cr. tender for supplying imported steam coal

Judge permits the utility to proceed with the process after publishing the notification in Indian Trade Journal from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZLXans

AIADMK rebuffs Sasikala’s fresh call for unity

Jayalalithaa’s former aide urges ‘genuine followers’ to unite from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P5iEK1

80 Chennai hospitals to offer vaccines

Starting March 1, residents will not have to register online from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bAPTwj

Coronavirus live updates | Cannot establish direct relation between recent surge in cases and detection of mutant virus strain: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog’s member (health) V.K. Paul said besides the U.K. strain (187 cases), South Africa strain (6) cases and Brazil strain (1 case), India has also found cases with N440K and E484Q. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qP8gnz

In a first, women reserve constables promoted after three years of service

Earlier, personnel had to wait for 20 years to be promoted from constable to head constable from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PacqsB

U.S. leadership ‘sorely missed’: Canadian PM Trudeau

U.S. President Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau had a virtual meeting that involved discussions on COVID-19, economic recovery, China, climate change and a swipe or two at the Trump administration by the Canadian PM from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pNH4EK

Bail reinforced our faith in the system: Disha Ravi’s parents

Her mother Manjula said their daughter had been repeatedly telling them to stay stronger. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qJpsuR

BBMP engineer and contractor booked for damaging Gail gas pipeline

The alleged incident took place in Haraluru from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37KhwSK

Thousands turn up for protest against school fee reduction in Bengaluru

Several MLCs went to the venue to express solidarity with teachers and school managements from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pO9uhG

Georgia gets new PM and opposition leader gets arrested

The political situation in Georgia has been tense since a fall parliamentary election. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3siR3DB

Morning Digest: Vaccine rollout for older people soon, says Health Ministry; over 1,000 extremists lay down arms in Assam, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qOcR9V

10 more residents test positive in third cluster

They are residents of SJR Watermark Apartment in Ambalipura, coming under Bellandur ward from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37F4HsA

There is no bar on travel from Kerala, clarifies Health Minister

But, people coming from Kerala must possess a negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NBveQX

‘People will teach TDP a lesson’

People will teach the Telugu Desam Party and the J.C. Diwakar Reddy’s family a befitting lesson for making unpalatable comments against Chief Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OVvVon

Will hold public hearing in physical form on PRR project, KSPSB tells HC

Court disposes of petition challenging virtual hearing held in September 2020 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dMrEhH

Vaccination: 1.54 lakh healthcare workers in Karnataka take second dose

The highest coverage was recorded in Belagavi district from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37HrpR0

‘No point deploying marshals in wedding halls’

A marshal suggested creating mobile squads for random checking from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sneWdi

Don’t use incorrect terms, CJI tells law student

He addressed the Bench as ‘Your Honour’ while making submissions on a PIL from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aM2Ggg

Amid foreign concerns, no let up in protests against Myanmar junta

G7 countries condemn crackdown on peaceful protesters from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aPg17M

U.S. anti-corruption award for RTI activist

Anjali Bhardwaj among 12 activists recognised for combating corruption, ensuring accountability from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3skK3G5

NIA court order on Stan Swamy’s bail plea on March 2

Stan Swamy sought bail on the ground that the prosecution had failed to establish how he had taken part or committed or incited the commission of any unlawful activity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pLsTzJ

Protesting teachers prevented from taking out march in Manipur

The agitation, launched by members of the Federation of Government College Teachers Association, entered its 25th day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37HwZ5V

Thousands turn up for protest against school fee reduction

Several MLCs went to the venue to express solidarity with teachers and school managements from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dJraIW

Capitol defenders blame bad intelligence for deadly breach

Five people died as a result of the riot, including a Capitol Police officer and a woman who was shot as she tried to enter the House chamber with lawmakers still inside from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3byJaTF

Afghanistan warring sides return to table

Priority for govt. is to reduce violence from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P8g2v1

Paris raps Pak. over Alvi remarks on French Bill

‘Adopt constructive attitude for ties’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37Gp2hw

R-Day violence: Farmer leader from Jammu taken into custody by Delhi Police

Jammu and Kashmir United Kisan Front Chairman Mohinder Singh is the first person to be arrested from Jammu in connection with the January 26 violence from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P4rrfm

Sanofi to produce 12 million vaccines for rival company

Sanofi is going to produce as many as 12 million coronavirus vaccine doses per month for rival Johnson & Johnson, the second time the French dru from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aKvfut

Tawang monks oppose Arunachal govt.’s fresh push for hydropower projects

Most of these projects are proposed to be constructed in the Tawangchu and Nyamjangchu river basins, the nesting sites of the endangered black-necked crane. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dCxBNW

Biden attempt to resurrect Iran nuke deal off to bumpy start

Having made several significant overtures to Iran in its first weeks in office, the administration’s outreach has been all but shunned by the Iranians from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kqtuWR

COVID-19 | Four districts register less than 50% vaccination coverage

Target is to achieve 80% coverage by February-end, says Sudhakar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kegh36

Woman who married many times to dupe grooms arrested in Odisha

The 32-year-old woman reportedly demanded money for both marrying and walking away from marriages. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NMo2RI

Upper primary classes reopen to 42% attendance in Karnataka

The lowest attendance was reported in Vijayapura district (22.21%) and the highest in Dakshina Kannada district with 68.24% from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pLyOoG

Facebook to restore Australian news pages in coming days

Social media firm Facebook Inc will restore Australian news pages on its platform over the “coming days”, it said on Tuesday, after reaching agreemen from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sotbOZ

Human-tiger conflict in Kodagu: Should tigers be translocated?

‘Increasing sightings in estates indicate they are trying to occupy new territory’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZDBzhf

Five feared dead in a quarry blast in Chikkaballapur

According to initial reports, the blast occurred when gelatin sticks used for blasting were being transported in a vehicle. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ukYSdI

Coronavirus updates | India's active cases cross 1.5-lakh mark again as infections surge in some States

According to Health Ministry, the surge in active cases is due to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh reporting a spike in the daily infections. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZIysoi

Analyse data on welfare schemes for better governance, says Jagan

Volunteers to be honoured on Ugadi day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3urcJ20

Wife of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ arrested on U.S. drug charges

Emma Coronel Aispuro, 31, is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Mexico. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aL4Ixf

Morning Digest: NASA releases first audio from Mars, NRIs press for voting rights ahead of upcoming Assembly polls, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZDnoZz

Gear up for municipal polls, officials told

District Collector M. Hari Narayanan on Monday called upon the officials to be prepared for the municipal elections in Chittoor, scheduled for March 1 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bzPWsx

‘Karnataka government trying to saffronise school textbooks’

Swaraj Abhiyan Karnataka protests removal of information pertaining to new religions from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NOcU6Q

Electric vehicle charging points to be made mandatory in all large buildings: Deputy CM

There is a proposal to amend building by-laws from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qLmG8s

Justin Trudeau and his cabinet abstain from China genocide vote

China's envoy to Canada told Canadian parliamentarians over the weekend to stay out of China's internal affairs. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kcA0jA

Upper primary classes reopen to 42% attendance

The lowest attendance was reported in Vijayapura district (22.21%) and the highest in Dakshina Kannada district with 68.24% from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dzVJ3O

Handicraft exhibitions make a comeback after a year’s gap

Local artisans as well as those from other parts of India are hoping to recover from the heavy losses they incurred in 2020 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pI9wI4

COVID-19: Check posts set up on Maharashtra and Kerala border

Anyone entering Karnataka must have a RT-PCR negative report from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3kbUlWr

Coronavirus | Karnataka imposes entry curbs

Shuts most roads to Kerala and sets up check posts in districts near Maharashtra from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37DTjx7

Marshals to be deployed in weddings, events

As another cluster emerged in Bengaluru, the State government announced that marshals would be deployed at marriage halls and at events to ensure adhe from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZEkyUb

Covishield supply: SII asks foreign countries to be patient

Serum Institute of India CEO says company has been directed to prioritise Indian needs from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NvdtCP

Coronavirus live updates | Maharashtra surge worrisome, says CM Uddhav Thackeray

Centre has also asked states to look into strict, comprehensive surveillance and stringent containment to curb the spread of the virus. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37C7uCV

Construction of new Parliament building not necessary now, says Supriya Sule

She said the Union government is going to spend ₹800 crore to ₹1,000 crore on the Central Vista project. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P0OqYI

Temple in Maharashtra’s Jalna shut as 55 people test COVID-19 positive

A team of health workers has been deputed at the village for screening of villagers and members of the temple committee. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZB6uL9

Assam CM inaugurates several projects ahead of assembly polls

Projects include a 100-bed hospital and a veterinary boat ambulance in Majuli district. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37B7Ae6

85.64% voting in fourth phase in Krishna dist.

At 115, Nani Bee is the oldest voter to exercise her franchise from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qGXTCz

Puducherry crisis deepens after two MLAs quit

Govt. has 12 MLAs in 26-member Assembly from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MaH97u

Morning Digest: Farmers announce a series of events to further escalate protest, Maharashtra CM says surge in COVID-19 cases worrying, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sc8Jkf

U.S. aviation body orders extra inspections of some Boeing 777s after mid-air engine failure

Video posted on Twitter showed the engine fully engulfed in flames as the plane flew through the air. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sakw2g

Barcelona sees sixth night of protests for jailed rapper

Like previous days, Sunday began with a peaceful protest in Barcelona. But as night fell, the tension increased as protesters mostly dressed in dark clothes marched through the city centre to the National Police headquarters. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MeNzTe

Rare birds sighted on varsity campus during count

Yellow-Billed Babbler, Green Sandpiper, and Grey-Necked Bunting were some of the avians spotted from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ukdSsa

Tanzania’s President admits country has COVID-19 problem

Tanzania’s President has finally acknowledged that his country has a coronavirus problem after claiming for months that the disease had been defeate from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k70dQI

Panchayat elections sealed Naidu’s fate, says YSRCP leader

Voters have reposed faith in Jagan, says YSRCP leader from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dyrtWS

Advocate fined ₹500 for not wearing neckband during online hearing

The Orissa High Court has imposed a fine on an advocate for not wearing the neckband at the time of argument on virtual mode.During the hearing, Just from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZFlPdz

Low turnout marks Gujarat’s first phase of local elections

Fear of pandemic appears to be the major deterrent factor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3btKCqw

Puducherry crisis deepens after two MLAs quit

Govt. has 12 MLAs in 26-member Assembly from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3unIr07

BJP govt. working to protect the interests of big industrialists: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

She speaks up in support of Nishad men and women whose boats were recently damaged from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3scShAc

Interim stay on guest faculty regularisation

Order passed on petition by aspirant from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bmks92

Wistron clears 6,000 workers after checks

Company has an adequate number of workers to restart the plant: Gaurav Gupta from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OZFXVH

Coronavirus | U.K. gives first dose of vaccine to 17.6 million people

A total of 120,580 people have now died in Britain from the virus from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qIIgKD

Tigress, which killed 2 in Kodagu, caught

Nine-year-old animal had injuries on its legs and was unable to hunt from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dtOmee

DMK-Cong. model based on corruption: Rajnath

‘This will affect the social fabric of T.N.’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OYZ5TM

Libya Minister escapes attack near Tripoli

The powerful Interior Minister of Libya’s unity government survived an assassination attempt on Sunday on a highway near the capital Tripoli, an offic from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37Ao46k

COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases, 90 fresh fatalities

The death toll increased to 1,56,302 with 90 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3butQYp

Four more arrested in Rinku Sharma murder case

In a CCTV footage of the attack, the four arrested persons were identified who were seen armed with sticks and attacking Rinku. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pC8vkB

HC directs BBMP to start work on restoring 3 lakes

NEERI had suggested remedial measures, including deepening by removing silt and superficial sediment from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZxkIMS

Three arrested for killing Congress leader in Punjab

Delhi Police Special Cell have arrested three persons who were allegedly involved in murder case of a Congress leader in Punjab’s Faridkot, said a sen from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dyob5W

Unnao case | Police adds poisoning charge; says second accused not a minor

Three Dalit girls from the same family were found unconscious in their family’s field on February 17. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qE8FcI

Brisk, peaceful polling in Anantapur, Kurnool

There was brisk and peaceful polling in Penukonda Revenue Division in Anantapur district and Adoni Division of Kurnool district on Sunday in the fourt from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NhdslZ

Coronavirus live updates | Karnataka mandates 14-day home quarantine for international returnees

More than 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in at least 107 countries and territories, according to an AFP count based on official sources Saturday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3utlNUm

Realtor takes tips from movie to burgle friend’s house

Police say the accused had planned the crime over two months from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pG3Vli

Voting underway for polls to 6 municipal corporations in Gujarat

The main contest is between the BJP, which has ruled the six corporations for last several terms, and the main opposition Congress. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dwBCn2

Pamela Goswami a drug addict, claims Kolkata police citing arrested BJP leader's father

The BJP leader was arrested for alleged possession of cocaine. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qE0tcs

Vivek Oberoi fined after sharing video of bike ride with wife

The video shared by the actor on social media showed him riding a brand-new motorbike without wearing either helmet or face mask. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qFpnIp

Walking audit of Malleswaram

The goal is to enable safe pedestrian movement from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZDhp6O

Vaccine acceptance low among well-informed people in Karnataka

Field level health workers are the ones queueing up to take the jab from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3brFjrC

Title deed sought from historic churches, temples, mosques

BBMP has been directed by the High Court to provide a list of illegal religious places from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k6OiCi

Morning Digest: Petrol price hike is a vexatious issue, says Nirmala Sitharaman; Unnao survivor taken off ventilator, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dyJNPB

Joe Biden approves Texas disaster declaration following deadly freeze

(Adds lawsuit against ERCOT, Texas AG investigation)By Callaghan O'HareHOUSTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden approved amajor disaster declar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pECA34

Gang from Delhi flew to Bengaluru to commit robbery

They would fly back after committing a spate of robberies and other crimes, say police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sh1cjU

Drop plan to sell VSP: Naidu

In letter to PM, he recalls sacrifices made by people for it from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ulkSoE

Review panel happy with progress at Polavaram project

It will be completed by 2022, they say from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZDbw9T

Karnataka makes 14-day home quarantine mandatory for people coming from abroad

They will not be allowed to fly without a negative RT-PCR certificate at the point of origin from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sizkw5

Coronavirus | 200 million vaccine shots administered globally

45% of the injections given in G7 club from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qJHj4Q

3 arrested for rape of teenager in Kanpur

A 17-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted and raped in a village in Ghatampur here, following which three accused have been arrested, police sa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37wddKo

Don’t destroy your standing crop, says Rakesh Tikait

Farmer from Bijnor destroys half his standing wheat after BKU leader’s Hisar speech from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37AlcGr

Indian-American Congressman hails move to eliminate country quota for employment-based green card

The bill creates an earned roadmap to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants, providing dreamers, TPS holders, and some farmworkers with an expedited three-year path to citizenship, and giving all other undocumented immigrants an eight-year path. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bkbIAo

BJP youth leader arrested with cocaine in Kolkata, party alleges foul play

Around 100 gm of cocaine "worth a few lakh of rupees" was found in Pamela Goswami’s handbag, police claimed. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aDzBUq

Congress slams Culture Ministry's tweet on M.S. Golwalkar

The Ministry paid tributes to the late M.S.Golwalkar on his birth anniversary, calling him a "great thinker, scholar and remarkable leader” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dwAPTg

Coronavirus live updates | India records 13,993 new cases, highest in 22 days

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan assures the medical community that both the vaccines cleared by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) are safe and immunogenic. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dpx1TI

PM Modi greets people of Arunachal, Mizoram on statehood days

Both states were created on this day in 1987 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ugqRv1

Morning digest: 3 policemen, 3 militants killed in J&K incidents; minor among 2 youths held for Unnao girls' death, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3blFx3j

Police foil rally by GHMC workers

A rally by GHMC workers and employees demanding resolution of longstanding issues was foiled by police on Friday morning. Under the banner of Greater from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pDM1Qn

Biden declares ‘America is back’ in welcome words to allies

Speaking to the annual Munich Security Conference virtually,the U.S. President said would require close cooperation between the U.S. and its Western allies. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bkJdT7

Google fires AI manager who protested her peer's departure

The firing comes a month after Margaret Mitchell vented on Twitter about the handling of her former colleague, Timnit Gebru, who parted ways with Google late last year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sc4Trq

KSRTC bus hits Minister’s car

No one was hurt in the accident from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3uexpKL

App for survey of beneficiaries during 3rd phase of COVID-19 vaccination

The app will capture data of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aCM6PU

Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, says Australian PM Morrison

However, the tech giant has publicly indicated no change in its opposition to a proposed law requiring social media platforms to pay for links to news content. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k4A7O4

D.J. Halli violence: Only 3 applications seeking redressal for property damage

Claims commissioner appeals to other affected persons to submit their applications from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pCVg3g

No foreign virus strain in Maharashtra

Highest single-day spike this year sees 6,112 new cases in State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aB1hJg

COVID-19: Partial relaxation in norms for litigants

High Court specifies conditions to enter premises from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3azaDW8

COVID-19 vaccination: One death, 3 serious adverse events reported in Karnataka

A total of 6,26,752 healthcare and frontline workers have been vaccinated so far from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OPZ8kx

Minister inaugurates many projects

Cooperation Minister Sellur K. Raju inaugurated a community hall, library, and construction of paver block roads and borewell at zone 4 here on Frida from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aBngQx

Argentina’s Health Minister resigns amid vaccine scandal

The move comes after President Alberto Fernández’s instruction over allegations of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZvJ61h

Step up vigilance, enforcement of protocols: Civic chief

Direction to health workers follows spike in cases in Kerala, Maharashtra from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pAvGvF

BIFFes to be held from March 24 to 31

Films will be screened at PVR in Orion Mall from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aCDQiS

Trial in case against film director Shankar adjourned to next month

Writer alleges that the director copied his short story for the film Endhiran from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bnCPub

T.N. govt. announces Kalaimamani awards for 2019, 2020

Veteran actors B. Saroja Devi and Sowcar Janaki named from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aBbDZT

IOCL South gets a new director

K. Sailendra has taken over as the executive director (Regional Services), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., southern region, comprising Tamil Nadu, Puduch from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s8cHKA

Three militants, policeman killed in encounters in Kashmir

Three unidentified militants and a policeman were killed in two separate encounters in Budgam and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials s from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ucFa3J

Pact with Sri Lanka on Trincomalee oil farm stands, says India

Clarification comes after Sri Lankan Minister’s remarks on matter. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37vhjCO

3 militants, policeman killed in two separate encounters in Kashmir

An official said all three unidentified militants, encircled on the night of February 18, were killed in the operation in Shopian’s Badigam village in south Kashmir. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37s81XX

China says four of its soldiers died in Galwan clash

They have been recognised by the country for defending national sovereignty. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k19f1q

Lockdown set his imagination on fire

This artist had spent sleepless nights painting one canvas after another from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k3CJMi

Coronavirus live updates | Deaths surpass 1,00,000 after second wave in Africa

The Union government has issued a fresh set of air travel guidelines, as the country reported the presence of the U.K., South Africa and Brazil mutant from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OGv9vl

TB awareness drive in Srikakulam

Take treatment immediately on being diagnosed, people told from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k0ITNf

ACB sleuths inspect offices at Durga temple

Sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau inspected the offices of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devastanam (Kanaka Durga temple) atop Indrakeeladri an from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pw0hKN

‘Inland container depots play key role in supply chain’

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, A.P. Martime Board, Ravindranath Reddy, on Thursday visited the Guntur Container Terminal.Stating that Inland Containe from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3axXtsz

Health workers urged to take COVID vaccine

‘None of the 3,153 people who got inoculated faced any health issues’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37tiFxF

BJP has no intention to privatise VSP, says Somu

‘No Union Minister has made a statement in this regard’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bePFuK

Bhandara hospital fire | FIR registered against two nurses

Police investigation finds criminal negligence by duo. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bkHMDX

TTD E.O. releases book on Gita

‘Bhagavadgita’, a book authored by retired bureaucrat P. Krishnaiah in Telugu language was released by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k0UDPE

Anantapur girl sets her eyes on Mt. Everest

Pathan Sameera Khan has conquered seven peaks in Nepal and Ladakh from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pAqms2

After blizzard of criticism over Mexico trip, Senator Ted Cruz flies back to frozen Texas

“It was obviously a mistake. In hindsight, I wouldn’t have done it,” the 50-year-old Republican told reporters as he returned to Houston. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NEwi6a

Nagalakshmi is new GVMC Commissioner

S. Nagalakshmi has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) here on Thursday.Ms. Nagalakshmi said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s9MLOW

VIP passes introduced to streamline darshan at Arasavalli

Sun God temple wears festive look for Ratha Sapthami today from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZvNOMA

Morning digest: NASA's Perseverance rover makes historic Mars landing; raising issues of Kashmir and status of minorities ‘deplorable’, India tells U.N., and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M7RGAu

Madrasas seek financial package to tide over pandemic’s impact

We’re not getting charities and are unable to pay salaries to their teachers, they say from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZtU9rV

Mamata Banerjee, Amit Shah trade charges over nephew and son

South 24 Parganas witnesses clash of titans with both leaders holding public meetings in district from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NmbxfR

Ex-Assam CM Mahanta airlifted to Delhi AIIMS

Former Chief Minister of Assam, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, was airlifted to the AIIMS-Delhi on Thursday after he complained of uneasiness, according to h from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3u766C9

BJP in Gujarat confident of winning all eight municipal corporations

The ruling party wants to increase its tally of councillors and vote share in polls on February 21 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZtBzjF

Jammu airport officials want repair works to be finished soon

Jammu airport officials are “hopeful” of a solution after their meeting with the Ministry of Defence on Thursday over IAF’s proposal to shut down the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3umr9AK

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in as Puducherry Lt. Governor

Ms. Soundararajan is the fifth woman to hold the post of Lt. Governor of Puducherry. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37nSCbp

India a critical partner, says Pentagon as Quad foreign ministers set to meet virtually on Thursday

Quad ministerial is an informal grouping of four countries, namely, Australia, India, Japan and the United States. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s56TBG

After Rajasthan, petrol price crosses ₹100-mark in Madhya Pradesh

In Anuppur of Madhya Pradesh, petrol is priced at Rs. 100.25 per litre and diesel at ₹90.35. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s3foNt

'Toolkit' case: Disha Ravi moves Delhi HC to restrain police from leaking probe material to media

Climate activist Disha Ravi, arrested for alleged involvement in sharing a 'toolkit' backing the farmers’ protest, on February 18 moved the Delhi High from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jXUkVM

DMDK invites applications from Assembly ticket aspirants

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Thursday announced the distribution of applications for aspirants looking to contest in the upcoming a from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s3fncn

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad, 5 Indian-origin persons, feature in TIME magazine's list of 100 emerging leaders

Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, Twitter’s top lawyer Vijaya Gadde and U.K.’s Finance Minister Rishi Sunak are among the list from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s3fmFl

Gold seized at Hyderabad airport, two held

Two international passengers were detained by Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here on Wednesday evening for smuggling in forei from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dkVPw4

Dharma Reddy gets additional charge of BIRRD

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Additional Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy has been given full additional charge as the Director of the Balaj from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dmVQQ4

Now, plans and elevations pander to pandemic specifications

COVID-19 has changed the way people view and design home spaces from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qyAiDP

CM to inaugurate Antarvedi temple chariot

Security tightened for 10-day Kalyanotsavam beginning tomorrow from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qwjAot

PM Modi’s 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' to be held online: Education Minister

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the interaction will be conducted online, says Ramesh Pokhriyal from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZxMDMx

COVID-19 | After three mutant variants, govt. issues fresh set of travel guidelines

The U.K., South Africa and Brazil variants have been currently detected in 86, 44 and 15 countries respectively, India being one of them. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qAQt3y

Coronavirus live updates | India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to U.N. peacekeepers

According to Union Health Ministry, a total of 91,86,757 vaccination doses had been administered across the country till 6:00 pm on Wednesday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37ryi8O

Andhra girl brings laurels to State by identifying asteroid

Gets certificate from intl. organisation for identifying asteroid from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s8WDZb

BJP leaders respond in Italian to Rahul Gandhi’s comment on fisheries ministry

During an interaction with fishermen in Puducherry, Congress leader Gandhi described them as the farmers of the sea and asked if the farmers of the land can have a ministry, why can’t they? from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37nEOh5

Singapore’s Singtel says personal information of 1,29,000 users stolen in data breach

‘We have disappointed our stakeholders and not met the standards we have set for ourselves,,’ says the Group’s CEO Yuen Kuan Moon from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dk4iQd

U.S. will pay over $200 million in WHO contributions, says Antony Blinken

The U.S. is the largest funder of the WHO, contributing more than 15% of its total funds. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dl7Bq7

Morning digest: Farm unions call for nationwide rail roko today, 2 PFI men held on terror charge in U.P., and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jXlMD8

Three held, gold biscuitsweighing 1.639 kg seized

They allegedly smuggled it from Dubai from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3u9VySr

Not willing to contest assembly poll, informed party a year ago, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Senior Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that he communicated to state BJP chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass a year ago that he did not wi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s8K8Nf

‘Next time, there would be no mistake’: Taliban militant threatens Malala Yousafzai on Twitter

Twitter has permanently suspended the account with the menacing post. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qvUQN7

‘Social media an effective tool to promote road safety’

Road Safety Week concludes from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OCHBw7

India, Australia sign amended MoU for space cooperation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Australian Space Agency signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding which will build from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nfn1Si

Give up State’s share of tax on fuel, Chandy tells govt.

All India Congress Committee general secretary and former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has accused the Central and State governments of burdening the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3u7D8BS

Closing borders to Indian travellers over COVID will impact economy, says Singapore minister

India and Indonesia are among the main source countries for the construction sector, and domestic workers for helping aged as well as children of working Singaporeans. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s56QWz

Five farm workers killed as vehicle falls into channel in Thoothukudi

Goods carrier ferrying people overturns; 30 injured from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bbIi7j

Victoria to lift lockdown, crowds likely to return to Australian Open from Thursday

But the crowd capacity might be reduced from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bgrw79

‘Stalin moving towards political vacuum’

DMK will not even be the Opposition party after the elections: Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NCYuqg

Work on Travancore Heritage Project launched

It seeks to preserve old-world look of vintage structures of erstwhile Travancore from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37mhX5s

Tagore corner at University of Kerala library

It commemorates Tagore’s visit to Kerala on Nov. 9, 1922 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jUjJzC

Helmets distributed to motorists in Coimbatore

As part of the 32nd Road Safety Month, the City Traffic Police on Tuesday distributed helmets to 30 motorists to raise awareness on the importance of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k7psCB

Morning digest: Godhra train burning case accused held after 19 years; President Kovind removes Kiran Bedi as Puducherry L-G, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dkbE6j

I’m excluded for being Congress supporter, says Salim Kumar

Salim Kumar not among those invited for IFFK-Kochi launch from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37mTDQN

Mass ‘aksharabhyasam’ at Saraswati Devi temple

Srisailam temple EO presents silk robes to the diety at Kolanubharathi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NsO1NT

Sun God temple in Srikakulam gears up for Ratha Saptami festival

Over one lakh devotees are expected to come and offer their prayers to Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NaSkgU

21 dead as Texas deep freeze leaves millions without power

The brutal cold has engulfed vast swaths of the United States, shuttering COVID-19 inoculation centers and hindering vaccine supplies. It is not expected to relent until the weekend. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rYbF3M

Sathya Sai hospital gets 2 echocardiography machines

They are equipped with advanced technologies from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dnUJzA

Telangana Governor, Jagan to visit city today

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is arriving on a short visit to the city on Wednesday. He will land at Visakhapatnam Airport at 11.10 a.m. Sarad from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3k2sl7t

Trump slams McConnell as GOP divide deepens post-impeachment

The deeply personal attack follows Mr. McConnell's speech over over the weekend saying that Mr. Trump was responsible for the deadly insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OOdMsR

Police officials visit island villages on poll eve

SP urges local residents to ensure peaceful conduct of elections from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZpDPZ6

South Central Railway GM conducts 120 kmph speed test

Minor bridges inspected as part of safety audit from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3arZaYw

Stage set for conduct of panchayat polls today

District Collector V. Vinay Chand has said that all arrangements have been completed for the conduct of the third phase of gram panchayat elections in from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bbI5kH

Twitter to pilot voice DMs in India

Each voice message can be upto 140 seconds long from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jXqbWw

New edition of Indian Sign Language dictionary to have 10,000 terms

The third edition of the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary, which is set to be released on Wednesday, will have 10,000 terms of daily use as well from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NbJDmF

Left-Congress alliance in Bengal to accommodate Abbas Siddique’s ISF

Seat allocation not announced yet from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s43hzB

Attempt to abduct minor girl thwarted in Kashmir

Accused working with Army, alleges father of child from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37nrRDX

Will not leave Pakistan for treatment, says Maryam Nawaz

Despite the need to go abroad for her surgery, the PML-N vice president says “I will live and die in my country”. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rUOdV6

South Africa asks Serum Institute to take back 1 million vaccine doses, says report

The move comes a week after South Africa paused the vaccine roll-out following a clinical trial that showed it offered minimal protection against the coronavirus variant dominant in the country. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N11U6f

Coronavirus live: South Africa asks Serum Institute to take back 1 million vaccine doses, says report

The World Health Organization has listed two versions of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light for these v from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3b6tozm

2 dead in Texas as subfreezing cold sweeps U.S.

An unusually snowy emergency has knocked out power for more than four million people, shut down grocery stores and air travel and closed schools ahead of frigid days still to come. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qtXtPG

Noted jurist Rama Jois dead

Noted jurist and a former governor Justice (Retd.) M. Rama Jois (89) passed away on Tuesday morning. He was suffering from age-related ailments and s from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37kNUet

Muslim businessman from Chennai donates ₹1 lakh for Ayodhya Ram Temple

I want to foster communal amity between Muslims and Hindus, says W.S. Habib from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dbLnqG

Tamil family of 4 win court battle to stay in Australia

Priya-Murugappan couple sought refugee visas on the basis that they face persecution in Sri Lanka from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qt5swg

TTD to develop Veda Patasala at Keesaragutta in Telangana

TTD Executive Officer K.S. Jawahar Reddy on Monday urged engineering officials to prepare proposals and estimates for taking up various developmental from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rWVbc3

Kerala Cabinet nod for regularising 151 temporary staff

No on decision PSC rank list extension from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rV5mOq

Kondareddy tribals to vote for first time in inaccessible hamlets

Voting will be conducted from 6.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, says ITDA project officer from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nz5nIP

VSP issue: BJP delegation meets Union Steel Minister

‘Privatisation of the plant will lead to massive retrenchment’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jQMWvk

Not a single unanimous election in Naidu’s home turf

YSRCP pulling out all the stops to make inroads into Kuppam from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rWUrUj

Sarpanch candidates getting veiled threats from YSRCP camp: TDP MLC

‘Sweet lime orchards of several aspirants damaged in Pulivendula’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pqknWG

15 lakh beneficiaries got ration at doorstep

Target set for dispensing vehicles to reach out to 27 lakh people by next week from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qBCiuU

Govt. will roll out low-cost housing plot scheme for middle class soon, says Andhra CM

18 layouts surrounding ring roads in 12 cities across the State proposed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zk2uhJ

Morning digest: Chinese troops pull back from Finger 4, White House issues statement on row over using Kamala Harris' name for commercial activities, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3poNd9Z

Rockets strike near U.S. base in Iraq, killing 1, wounding 8

Attacks targeting Irbil airport are rare, with Monday’s rockets the first to strike the area in five months. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jS0tmi

Kamala Harris and her family will uphold “highest ethical standards”, says White House

White House statement on row over niece’s use of her name from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qpUUhD

Swollen glands and weight loss are early symptoms of childhood cancer, says expert

The most common childhood cancers are leukaemia, brain and other central nervous system tumours, and lymphoma. These cancers account for more than hal from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tZVk0d

Naidu’s claims on poll results false: Mekapati

Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy disputed the claim made by N. Chandrababu Naidu that the TDP-supported candidate won the panchayat election from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nam0Ld

MD posted for Tasmac

He was transferred from his post as the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bdvg9g

Maintain dignity in public: Ajith tells fans

Actor Ajith Kumar has urged his fans to maintain dignity and discipline in public after multiple videos of fans asking politicians, sportspersons and from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OJjWdB

Devendra Kula Vellalar will remain in SC list: Ministry

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Monday said seven Scheduled Caste (SC) communities would be categorised as Devendra Kula Vellalar, w from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37kikNX

COVID-19: India records 11,649 new cases, 90 fresh fatalities

There are 1,39,637 active cases of coronavirus infections in the country which comprise 1.28% of the total caseload, the data stated from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jR5Q5b

Uttarakhand disaster: Three more bodies found in Tapovan tunnel, toll reaches 54

According to the Chamoli Police, the identities of 29 bodies and one body part have been established. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qlVtJp

Gujarat to bring law against 'love jihad', says CM Rupani

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday said his government will soon bring a strict law against 'love jihad' in the State.He made the announcem from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pl8f9I

Winding queues and needless delays?

At the Mambalam railway station, only two ticket counters are operated; the other eight stay locked from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aiC4n0

Coronavirus live: U.K. study finds new variant may be more deadly

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3amdC45

Nivar-hit Kodambakkam flyover still waits for repairs

The carriageway and sidewalls of the flyover are badly damaged from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aiQiEe

Heavy vehicles trundle through Dasarathapuram street

At night, we have to endure the noise created by these vehicles, say residents from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3deNoCg

ED arrests businessman in PMLA case against Mumbai realty group

Sachin Joshi has been arrested in connection with a money laundering case against Omkar Realtors and Developers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tZujdl

Vijay Rupani to be kept under observation for 24 hours, say officials

The Gujarat Chief Minister had fainted during a rally in Vadodara. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3deKfCD

A farm story of perseverance, imagination

M.V. Mohandas has succeeded in dairying and has won many awards from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aks8t6

Launch of waterway today

CM likely to undertake short cruise on solar boat from Veli after opening from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zhn0j3

In Maharashtra, 16 labourers dead after truck overturns

All the deceased were from Abhoda, Kerhala and Raver in Jalgaon district from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aibRVB

Australia says Google, Facebook close to media pay deals

While the digital giants can afford the likely cost of paying for the Australian news they link to, they are concerned about the international precedent that Australia could set. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NvZfRB

FinMin urged to rename ICAI

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants suggested as new name from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jNxCzL

Marshals no longer monitoring wearing of mask

They have been assigned to solid waste management duties from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37efPwx

Morning digest: Only one in ten healthcare workers inoculated with second dose of COVID-19 vaccine; Omar, Farooq Abdullah placed under house arrest, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3akk0c4

Second dose of vaccination in Karnataka to begin on February 15

4,96,603 healthcare and frontline workers have been vaccinated so far cumulatively, out of the targeted 1,11,0217 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3baxlDb

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

The baby will be eighth in line to the British throne. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s07J2F

Fuel burn: Bleak future for taxi drivers

They are yet to recover losses incurred last year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LPWSJ0

11 arrested in horse betting racket

CCB seized ₹25.6 lakh from the accused from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ov4OAi

Lathis, batons, usually used by police, can cause death: Supreme Court

Bench says a lot depends on the manner in which these weapons are used from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3amEaly

M.P. looks to leverage health and wellness to attract tourists

State to also focus on rural tourism from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pjaHgU

Disengagement with China a ‘surrender of rights’, says A.K. Antony

The Congress leader says it was a ‘betrayal’ of country to have a meagre hike in defence budget from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jNyTGS

No ban on black face mask, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Protest outside CM’s interaction event on Calicut University campus from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3algjmB

Hucheshwara Temple in Halebidu suffers damage

The structure of Hucheshwara Temple, in the premises of Hoysaleshwara Temple complex in Halebidu in Belur taluk, suffered damage after plants and shr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dcFhpO

Over 500 temple bells stolen in Udupi district

Over 500 bells including the one weighing 106 kg were stolen from Nukyadi Sri Udbhava Siddi Vinayaka Temple in Kundapur Taluk of Udupi district. Arou from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zg2kbq

Prime Minister hands over indigenous Arjun tank to Army

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the state-of-the-art indigenous Main Battle Tank Arjun Mk1A to the Army. Chief of Army Staff Genera from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pnDlxg

A boat ride across Danish and French settlement on the Hooghly

The ride will be available every Saturday and Sunday from February 14. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZcmmU6

Army jawan home on leave beaten to death with bricks in Prayagraj

An altercation took place after the vehicle the jawan and a woman were travelling in was blocked by unknown persons in Dhoomanganj area. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pjATrE

New Zealand imposes 3-day lockdown on Auckland after 3 COVID-19 cases emerge

New Zealand has not had any local virus cases for months until the recent infections and was ranked the best performing in an index of almost 100 countries based on containment of the coronavirus from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d6l5WO

Madhya Pradesh High Court to resume physical hearing in hybrid manner from Feb 15

The physical hearing of cases was stopped in March end last year following the outbreak of COVID-19. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZcSHKv

Locked up in home with no explanation: Omar Abdullah

“It’s bad enough they’ve locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they’ve locked my sister & her kids in their home as well,” the former J&K Chief Minister said in a tweet. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pnNvxL

Farmers’ protest: Controversy over Haryana Minister Jai Parkash Dalal’s remark

In a viral video clip, he says farmers’ death during the ongoing agitation is commensurate with the annual death rate and they would have died at their homes as well from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3akG5HE

21-year-old climate activist arrested in Bengaluru for ‘spreading toolkit’ on farmers’ protest

Delhi Police cyber cell says that ‘she made several changes in the toolkit related to farmers protest and further spread it in certain groups on social media’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3b8pJ45

Coronavirus live updates | Oxford University to test its vaccine on children

The country on Saturday had provided COVID-19 vaccination to over 80 lakh beneficiaries and also started the second-dose vaccination drive. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dacd2r

Trump morally responsible for U.S. Capitol attack, says Mitch McConnell

But in his vote on Trump’s impeachment, McConnell said “not guilty” because he said a former President could not face trial in the Senate. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pdPSDq

14 killed as mini-bus collides with lorry near Kurnool

The deceased, including eight women and an infant, were on their way to the Sharif Dargah at Ajmer in Rajasthan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3b8gGjD

Indefinite strike after grenade is thrown at Manipur newspaper office

A China-made hand grenade was hurled at the office of the Poknapham at Keishampat in the heart of the Imphal city. No underground organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3db0oJf

PM Modi in TN, Kerala live updates: Anti-drone jammers part of security blanket for Chennai visit

Elaborate security arrangements are in place in Chennai and Kochi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to take part in public programmes. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NuiRG4

Taxing fuel necessary for govt. to raise revenue: Somashekar

‘COVID-19 has impacted its other sources of income’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aivL2H

We’re committed to promoting tourism in State, says CM

‘₹5,000-cr. outlay expected to generate nearly 30 lakh jobs’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rXL3QB

Morning digest: U.S. Senate votes to acquit Donald Trump, Uttarakhand Police perform last rites of unidentifed bodies in Chamoli, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qknPUe

With 4G restored, government plans another trip of envoys to Jammu & Kashmir

A week after the government restored 4G internet connectivity to Jammu and Kashmir, it is preparing to take a group of diplomats to visit Srinagar an from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dc8YaH

Sarpanch candidate delivers baby after casting vote in Krishna

A woman, Leela Kanakadurga, who is contesting for the sarpanch post in Korukallu gram panchayat in Kalidindi mandal in the district, delivered a baby from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qnmJHh

A.P., TS police to arrange security in Maoist-hit polling stations

Security tightened along the Godavari bund and island villages from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3daRviN

5 kg of ganja seized, 5 held

Sleuths of Police Commissioner’s Task Force (CTF) seized 510 grams of liquid ganja and five kg dry ganja on Saturday. They arrested five persons, incl from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3b7GiNc

Andhra Pradesh holds Kotia rural polls in disputed region

Odisha government objects strongly to move from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tQUhQe

Railways to roll out Tejas sleeper coaches

The railways will roll out Tejas sleeper type trains from February 15 with the introduction of the Agartala Rajdhani Special train, the ministry sai from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3adVMAi

Proposal to pedestrianise Bengaluru’s Gandhi Bazaar revived

On Friday, DULT presented the blue print from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d9KZZS

3 BJP MPs give breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

In a dramatic move, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday led his party members and those from the TMC and the DMK to observe a two-minute silence by standing to mourn the death of farmers during the ongoing agitation. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aiFYMJ

Parliament proceedings live | Finance Minister speaks on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha

Here are the updates:Lok Sabha | 10.10 amFinance Minister Sitharaman addresses the HouseFinance Minister thanks all 77 members who spoke during the de from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d7Ujx4

Kerala MLA Mani. C. Kappan quits LDF, to join UDF

He says he will contest from Pala on NCP ticket as UDF partner. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jNUlf8

Radio a fantastic medium that deepens social connect: PM Modi

Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an international day, February 13 is observed as the World Radio Day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3b0beix

Excess alcohol intake can irreversibly change DNA: NIMHANS study

Changes may persist even when alcohol consumption is stopped, finds study from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3dlTSQb

Coronavirus live updates |Vaccination for people above 50 years to begin from March, says ICMR

18 States/UTs did not report any new deaths in the last 24 hours. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/379RV57

FUEL BURN: RTCs keen on hike in bus fare

While they are paying more for fuel, COVID-19 has made commuters stay away from public transport from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d9K6As

U.K. media watchdog fines Khalsa TV for violence, terror references

The fines are for broadcasting a music video for a song called Bagga and Shera and a discussion programme, Panthak Masle. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LLrBXE

BJP questions delay in filing FIR in suicide case in Pune

The Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis seeks a thorough probe in alleged suicide by a 23-year-old woman in the city from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZcbvcH

₹2,000 crore signal-free corridor proposed

It is expected to ease congestion at Goraguntepalya junction on Tumakuru Road from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d9zrG0

Morning digest: Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 in Tajikistan jolts north India; COVID-19 vaccination for people over 50 years from March, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37boorP

Melbourne starts five-day virus lockdown, no spectators at Australian Open

The lockdown, which has shut restaurants and cafes for all but takeaway, hit just as Melbourne had geared up for the biggest weekend in nearly a year, with Lunar New Year celebrations, Valentine's Day and Australian Open crowds. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rNj4mh

Proposal to pedestrianise Gandhi Bazaar revived

On Friday, DULT presented the blue print from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tVeLan

Survey of street children: HC summons senior officers

Many officials skipped a meeting convened by KSLSA to prepare for the survey from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d7Htim

Britain's Karim Khan elected International Criminal Court prosecutor

The barrister best known for heading the United Nations' special investigative team looking into Islamic State crimes in Iraq. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jKaDFw

D.J. Halli violence: Bail for former mayor

Sampath Raj was arrested in mid-November 2020 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tWPv3B

U.N. says one of the 28 peacekeepers wounded in Mali has died

There have been no claims of responsibility for the attack, but Islamic extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group have staged regular attacks on UN peacekeepers and soldiers. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3agczT9

Four booked for Ayodhya temple fund collection fraud

U.P. police say the accused used fraudulent receipts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LMVMOj

Punjab releases 23 captive-bred gharials in Beas reserve

Project comes after success of the first phase of rehabilitating critically endangered species from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OzW7oz

Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court

Present Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar, retires from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OnQABd

U.S. distances itself from Trump attempts to ban WeChat

Courts have blocked Mr. Trump's attempted ban of WeChat from going into effect, saying it would affect affect the First Amendment rights of users. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rRv46B

Police search Alexei Navalny's headquarters in late-night raid

There was no statement from the police about the reason for the search from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qg36kf

‘Heartening to see India stand strong’: U.S. welcomes efforts to de-escalate situation in eastern Ladakh

We welcome the ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation, said a U.S. State Department spokesperson. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jFlu3N

Say goodbye to free parking in Bengaluru

Urban Development Department has approved Parking Policy 2.0, which says a fee is inevitable from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z7icN1

Kamaruddin released from jail

Manjeswaram MLA M.C. Kamaruddin, who had been lodged at Kannur Central Jail for several months in a jewellery investment fraud case, was released on b from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/378ynyh

Coronavirus live updates | Health Ministry quashes concerns over Covaxin vial

India has become the fastest country in the world to finish 70 lakh vaccinations against COVID-19 in 26 days. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rMddOd

Another corridor of NH 66 opened

Govt. executing even infra projects that have been abandoned, says CM from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3acPnW1

Agrahara Dasarahalli residents oppose eviction drive

Officials arrive with police to evict 17 families accused of illegal occupation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z77TIP

CEC nod for Mani as KC(M) chairman

A shot in the arm for the party from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3acMuEF

Parliament live updates | Rajya Sabha to convene at 9 a.m.

The Lok Sabha will discuss the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill and the Major Port Authorities Bill today. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qhQv0e

U.K.'s Duchess Meghan wins privacy case against tabloid newspaper

Meghan Markle had sued British tabloid Mail on Sunday for publishing a letter to her father from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jF1Zs7

Soorya reaches out to budding artistes

He establishes a black box theatre which they can use free of cost from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z8BxgX

Say goodbye to free parking

Urban Development Department has approved Parking Policy 2.0, which says a fee is inevitable from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qk98Re

Pourakarmikas to get half-day off to take COVID-19 vaccine

Those who do not want to get vaccinated will have regular working hours from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qdodDZ

6 killed in 130-vehicle pileup on icy Texas interstate

At least 65 people were treated at hospitals, with 36 of them taken by ambulance from the crash site on Interstate 35 near downtown Fort Worth from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jGYGQZ

KPSC paper leak: One more person arrested

He is a close relative of one of the prime accused from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qd8VPH

Plea seeking CBI probe into passport scam dismissed

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation petition that sought a CBI probe into a passport scam th from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a8EeWa

Five DWCCs gutted in fires in 15 days, foul play suspected

These dry waste collection centres were managed mostly by women from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rM0s6o

School booked under Atrocities Act

A student had attempted to kill himself after allegedly being insulted in front of his classmates from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3phxhWV

President Biden very clear about ‘restoring compassion, order’ to immigration system: White House

‘U.S. is committed itself to a comprehensive immigration reform which is humane and compassionate’. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rPeZyf

First India Toy Fair from Feb. 27 to March 2

The government on Thursday launched the website for the first India Toy Fair to be organised from February 27 to March 2. The website — www.theindiato from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jNR3bB

Senior IAS and IPS officials empanelled by Centre

Of the 40 officers, 26 have been empanelled as Secretary or Secretary equivalent while 14 have been empanelled as Secretary Equivalent from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rL9wIF

Kerala PSC: CM Pinarayi Vijayan allays fears on regularisation

Opposition using disinformation to incite unemployed youth from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tLNoj0

Parliament proceedings updates | Rajnath Singh to make a statement on situation in Eastern Ladakh

Both Houses are expected to discuss the Union Budget today. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d2s2rF

Manipur teachers plan mass casual leave on Friday, Saturday

Chief Minister N. Biren appealed to the teachers to call off the ongoing agitation but the Federation of Government College Teachers Association rejected it. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q9zntf

Islanders pin hopes on aquarium shrimps

Fish genetics bureau supplies ornamental shrimps, accessories to farmers in Agatti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LKPGOs

COVID-19 vaccination: Mop-up round from February 11

Cumulatively, the State has achieved 41.7% coverage since January 16 when COVID-19 vaccination was rolled out from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MV7kiP

Kanaka Durga temple manages to tide over COVID crisis

Despite fall in revenues, it makes a fixed deposit of ₹4 crore from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jBCUhA

Gang from Nepal held for robbing industrialist

Some of them had been employed in his house from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jFrF7G

Graphic designer held for forging demand draft

His wife and two associates have also been arrested from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qe0wLC

Morning digest: India, China agree to return to pre-April 2020 positions in eastern Ladakh; Modi assures Canadian PM on supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z8aodY

BBMP Town Planning Department revamped

Commissioner transfers 41 officers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jE2nqz

Telangana’s Manasa Varanasi crowned VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020

The grand finale will be telecast on February 28 on Colors TV channel. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aVkFQo

Associated Press promotes Daisy Veerasingham to Chief Operating Officer

Veerasingham, a British national of Sri Lankan descent, joined AP in 2004 in London as a sales director for AP Television News from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3d0FXhX

HC to hold special sitting to examine lake report

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday said that it will examine in detail the first report submitted by the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a8X9QM

Australia, New Zealand cancel tsunami warnings as threat from Pacific quake eases

A 7.7 magnitude undersea earthquake struck South Pacific region from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qa9mtL

SIDBI, COWE launch 20 webinar series

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), with the Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE), has launched the ‘Swavalamban Sasha from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4UoJP

Hindu Makkal Katchi founder Arjun Sampath detained

Hindu Makkal Katchi founder Arjun Sampath was detained as a preventive measure at Pettavaithalai check post on Wednesday while he was on his way to Ay from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LDgMH2

No change in policy on Jammu and Kashmir, says U.S.

The State Dept. welcoms the resumption of 4G mobile internet in J&K from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p92D27

IIM-A to consult global experts on preserving its buildings

Earlier it drew criticism for plan to demolish dormitory buildings designed by Louis Kahn from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3717tbB

This 84-year-old man has conserved over 100 exotic pickling mango varieties

He visited more than 100 villages in the last 12 years to source them which he has planted at his premises from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jHfV4H

Petrol price per litre crosses ₹90 mark in city

Diesel is selling at ₹82.42 per litre from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MX0ERg

Heart ailment cannot be included under disability: Supreme Court

The judgment comes on an appeal filed by a sailor for disability compensation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rHQjHG

Education Ministry’s notification on virtual seminars unenforceable, say academics

Permission required from MEA to hold them, and also for issues ‘related to India’s internal matters’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qmiYBK

Coronavirus | ‘School closure has led to loss in foundational abilities’

They form the basis for further learning from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4RZyO

Nutrient load reduction and ecological restoration vital for rejuvenation of lakes: NEERI

Report of CSIR-NEERI submitted to the High Court of Karnataka from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36Z3Hzv

Actor takes part in traffic awareness campaign

Film actor Sharwanand interacted with several motorists explaining them benefits of using helmet. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/371J99g

Watch: ‘I’m not a cat,’ says Texas lawyer as judge helps him remove Zoom filter

The attorney had accidentally joined a video conference of a civil forfeiture court hearing while using a Zoom filter that made him appear like a fluffy white kitten. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36XU2sX

Pawan urges Shah to rethink VSP divestment

Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the decision to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant ( from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tHvT3q

APSRTC team in Gujarat to study best practices for developing bus ports

A team of the AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) officials, led by its Vice-Chairman and Managing Director R.P. Thakur, is on a three-day vi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tIfL1w

Jagan writes open letter to volunteers

Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy has appealed to the village and ward volunteers to discharge their duties without showing any favouritism and not from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q7z0Q5

Panel to serve notices on 75 schools, colleges lacking facilities

COVID-19 protocol not being followed, says panel member from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q7yscZ

10th trustee appointed for Dannipur mosque project

The new mosque will be bigger than Babri Masjid, says war veteran Mohammad Afzaal Ahmad Khan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tI84sm

Parliament proceedings live | Rajya Sabha to convene at 9 a.m.

The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 will be discussed in the Rajya Sabha and The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by the Lok Sabha. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aTHowb

NIA files chargesheet in D.J. Halli and K.G. Halli violence

247 persons named as accused from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Od1zgL

U.S. closely monitoring situation along India-China border, says official

India and China agreed to push for an early disengagement of troops and resolved to continue “effective efforts” to stabilise and control the situation in eastern Ladakh. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oZyHFC

BJP blames Mayor for not taking part in meet

Arya Rajendran refutes allegations in a Facebook post from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YZMT6L

Morning digest: Trump's second impeachment trial opens with jarring video of Capitol siege, 197 still missing as Uttarakhand avalanche toll touches 32, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aTQqZQ

Chairman unhappy with ‘delay in SIT probe into BDA scams’

He lays the blame on Commissioner H.R. Mahadev from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p463mQ

Former Nazi guard, age 100, charged with 3,518 counts of being accessory to murder

Despite his advanced age, the suspect is considered fit enough to stand trial. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jAMelP

Biden Admin welcomes India’s emergence as a leading global power, its role in Indo-Pacific region

Describing India as one of the most important partners of the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region, the Biden Administration on Tuesday said that it welco from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tI7fj4

Court refuses bail to co-accused in Munawar Faruqui case

Sadaqat Khan (23), accused of being involved in the show’s organisation, moved the sessions court seeking bail on the basis of “parity” (similar circumstances) as Mr. Faruqui was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court four days ago. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cWW5kB

Lukewarm response to COVID-19 vaccination at BBMP

Administrator Gaurav Gupta, Commissioner N. Manjunath Prasad take the jab from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MH8eQb

CM stays allotment of land to Bhavani Housing Co-op Society

BDA Chairman S.R. Vishwanath alleges the deal is ‘illegal’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a6zmki

Multiple people shot at Minnesota clinic; 1 detained

Authorities said Gregory Paul Ulrich, of Buffalo, opened fire at the facility and was arrested before noon. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oZlX1K

Bengaluru scientists develop new marigold variety

Arka Shubha from IIHR has 2.8 % carotene content, sought after by the pharmaceutical sector from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qa9MAv

Supreme Court warns Maradu builders of revenue recovery proceedings

Asks them to pay 50% of the interim compensation to residents in a time-bound manner from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z3UnFS

Congress to forge alliance with regional parties for tribal council elections

Polls to the 28-member body were due in May last year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OjmCyh

New Zealand suspends ties with Myanmar

The Jacinda Ardern-led government puts travel ban on military leaders from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tC66cW

Punjab SC commission seeks intervention in labour rights activist case

The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes on Monday asked a State additional chief secretary to intervene in the case pertaining to labour ri from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aQEjga

2,840 liquor bottles seized in Andhra Pradesh

The teams intercepted a vehicle at Peddapuram village in the district and seized the liquor stocks. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aQr0fE

Sagarmala projects for Andhra Pradesh

11 rail and road projects with an investment of ₹10,150 crore are being built under Sagarmala. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aFouZC

Sufi saint bags award at a function organised in Hyderabad

Chairman and managing director of the organisation D. Vasant kumar and CEO Sravan kumar presented the award to Ataullah Sharif Sha Taj Khadari Baba. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jxoHCm

Parliament proceedings live | Rajya Sabha to convene at 9 a.m.

The Rajya Sabha will take up The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OmCccz

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail in national security case

The Beijing critic had been in custody since Dec. 3 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aNQSZD

270 panchayats go to polls in Tenali division today

6.62 lakh voters to exercise their franchise from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NcIgna

Rename Delhi as 'Indraprastha' and Lucknow as 'Lakhanpur': Kshatriya Mahasabha

The meeting of the All India Kshatriya Mahasabha was chaired by former Union Minister and three-time former MP from Mathura Raja Manvendra Singh. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p22OfI

Morning digest: Modi and Biden look forward to further peace, security in Indo-Pacific region; landslip, not glacial lake burst, probable trigger for Uttarakhand flood, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2O9xEpJ

Revoke decision to privatise steel plant: HRF

‘Allocate captive mines to it’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cYjDph

22% of 87,105 targeted frontline workers vaccinated on Day 1

Chamarajnagar achieved lowest target (5%) and Uttara Kannada the highest (45%) from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OnT5DT

Official caught taking bribe to issue OC

The suspect is an Assistant Director, Town Planning, BBMP from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q1AfQE

ROBs to give a fillip to Baiyappanahalli terminal

BBMP plans ROB at IOC Junction, re-jig the one at Baiyappanahalli from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rxyMSw

Kolkata Metro projects allocated 38% more funds in Union Budget for FY22

A total of ₹520 crore has been allocated for Noapara to Barasat via Bimanbandar metro project, says Metro general manager from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YVjoTK

BMRCL has a plan to ease traffic congestion on Old Madras Road

The company will spend ₹300 crore to acquire land for widening the road from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a1E9DB

Leopard caught at Bheemanakuppe

Local residents had complained about disappearance of their dogs and goats from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Na1qKs

Traffic police to resume random checking of vehicles

Violators ignore multiple notices to pay fines cumulatively amounting to ₹390 crore from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qfociE

22% of targeted workers vaccinated in Karnataka

Response poor in some districts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3juj47Q

Parties vow to continue protest against VSP sale

Vizag MP alleges hidden agenda from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q2cPKV

Kerala govt. steps up surveillance in schools

Directives follow spike in cases in two Malappuram schools from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rB1NN6

Kerala CM takes up sanctuary zone issue

Allay concerns of residents, Pinarayi writes to PM from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p1Z3H1

As COVID-19 vaccination gains pace, testing declines

328 new cases in Karnataka on Monday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jybsRG

Sasikala leaves for TN

Expelled AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala, aide of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, left towards Tamil Nadu from Prestige Golfshire Resort on Monday whe from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jtzCwN

Congress workers wave black flags at Sitharaman in Mumbai

Over 400 people raise slogans in Dadar against Union Budget, surging fuel prices from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ls1dSq

Uttarakhand glacier burst: Search and rescue operations under way in Chamoli

‘The work of removing slush from the 2.5-km-long tunnel at Tapovan is still under way and JCB has been deployed,’ NDRF Director-General S.N. Pradhan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ru1VxW

Uttarakhand glacier disaster: Search and rescue operations under way in Chamoli

The sudden flood on Sunday afternoon in the Dhauli Ganga, Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers triggered widespread panic and large-scale devastation in the high mountain areas. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tAXKCd

Govt. asks Twitter to remove 1,178 accounts

The accounts related to farmers’ protest are suspected to be linked to Khalistan sympathisers or backed by Pakistan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tynI9A

Coronavirus live updates | Schools in T.N. reopen for classes 9 and 11

After nearly 10 months of closure due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Tamil Nadu reopened for students of classes 9 and 11. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2O8gZTu

‘Mixopathy will affect Ayurveda system of medicine the most’

The Madurai branch of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Indian Dental Association (IDA) organised a two-wheeler rally against the Centre’s notific from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cUD9TB

Women and girl children urged to break stereotypes

The concept of ‘good touch, bad touch’ must be taught at home, said Helen Christina of Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YTa6b1

Students launch 100 ‘satellites’

They take part in Abdul Kalam space research payload cubes challenge 2021 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tB2Q1t

Spectator killed in jallikattu in Theni

He was entering arena from the far-end point when a bull gored him from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39VXlCC

New climber plant found

A new native plant species belonging to the Passifloraceae - Passion fruit family - has been found by scientists of Chennai.“It is a climber. We have from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rCHgrL

Sasikala’s return: Police deployed at inter-State border in Hosur

It did not deter the celebratory mood in the AMMK camp from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MMZFmF

Parliament proceedings | PM Modi to speak in Rajya Sabha today

Both the Houses of the Parliament are discussing responses to Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q38aIE

Power cut in Malpe and other areas

There will be no power supply in some areas in Udupi from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a press release. The affected areas are Malpe, from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q0nTZc

Tender process for leasing e-buses cancelled for the third time

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation cites high operational cost from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tEA3Jh

Morning digest | Experts point to climate change impact that caused Uttarakhand glacier burst, former U.S. secretary of state George Shultz dies, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LunWxn

Cyber crime cell on the hunt of UPCL hackers

The culprits have demanded ransom in the form of bitcoins from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cRDCWv

Two youth arrested for stealing money from ATMs

They learned how to hack an ATM by watching videos online from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cR2oq4

Now, leopard spotted in Bheemanakuppe

Close on the heels of a leopard causing panic among residents of an apartment complex in Begur, videos of a leopard being spotted in Bheemanakuppe hav from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p25OZg

U.S. moves to rejoin UN rights council, reversing Trump anew

The decision is likely to draw criticism from conservative lawmakers and many in the pro-Israel community from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q0vnvh

BBMP pulled up for lack of progress in waste management

Civic body told to submit plan of action for achieving 100% segregation at source by end of March from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YRpxjU

Twitter’s India public policy director, Mahima Kaul, resigns

Twitter faces backlash from Indian govt, lawmakers over refusal to block over 250 accounts. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36SwOEj

Plea in Supreme Court seeks secured remote electronic voting system

It says electoral law needs to be brought in tune with modern times and technology from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oS1xaU

High alert in U.P. after part of Nandadevi glacier breaks off in Uttarakhand

Glacier breaks off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, causing flash flood in Dhauli Ganga and endangering people, according to officials. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3joMwMF

Plea to declare Feb. 9 as ‘Bonded Labour Abolition Day’

Members of Jeevana Jwala, an association of survivors of bonded labour in the State, have urged Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to declare Febru from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36QGC1B

TN schools gear up to reopen for classes 9 and 11 from Monday

Apart from strict physical distancing norms, schools are expected to ensure students and staff members wear masks at all times, use thermal scanners and ensure the campus is sanitised and disinfected every day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tAaRnu

Proud of doctors and paramedics who rose to the challenge during the pandemic

Speaking at the 25th convocation of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Mr. Kovind, the chief guest of the event, said that the pandemic had inflicted unprecedented agony and misery all over globe. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tAaJEw

India’s rating shouldn’t come under pressure due to higher deficit: DEA Secretary

Given the credibility of the numbers projected in the Budget, Tarun Bajaj hoped that the global rating agencies would retain India’s sovereign rating at the existing levels. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q16Tlm

Assam trio develops TikTok-like TipTeapi

The free app can be downloaded from Google Playstore and will be available for users in India and a few other countries from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MGGdrQ

Watch | Who is Andy Jassy?

A video on Andy Jassy, the next CEO of Amazon. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oYcR5p

Two fishermen drown off Cuddalore coast after their boat capsizes

Two fishermen drowned off the Killai coast in Cuddalore when the fibreglass boat carrying four fishermen capsized, while they were navigating the vess from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aFahMy

Pope Francis appoints first woman to senior synod post

“With the nomination of Sister Nathalie Becquart and her possibility of participating in voting, a door has opened,” said Cardinal Mario Grech, the secretary-general of the synod from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p09CKy

Mamata Banerjee likely to skip PM Modi’s event in West Bengal

PM Modi is set to inaugurate four projects in Haldia in oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tA2SXy

Coronavirus updates | Second dose of vaccines to be administered from February 13

India is the fastest country to reach the 50 lakh-mark in COVID-19 vaccination in 21 days: Health Ministry from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3rsIJR3

Over 20 shanties gutted in fire in Delhi

More than 20 shanties were gutted after a fire broke out near Harikesh Nagar Metro Station in southeast Delhi’s Okhla Phase II in the early hours of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MHBndR

Damaged roads, leaking sewers irk residents

Repair work on sewers disrupts water supply in TVS Colony from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jsbb32

U.S. President Joe Biden gives California woman pep talk in weekly address revival

After losing her job at a startup clothing company in July, Michele Voelkert wrote Mr. Biden a letter. He read it, then called her. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LqV88S

Farmers’ protest | Rakesh Tikait calls on farmers for 'tractor revolution'

“Write 'Tractor Kranti 2021, 26 January' on your tractors. Wherever you will go, you will be respected. We have a target of 40 lakh tractors,” Rakesh Tikait said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36Sb9Mu

Thousands of farmers block highways across the State

Police detain people protesting against the new farm laws at many places from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cNoA49

Morning digest: Munawar Faruqui released from Indore central jail, U.S. resolution calls for recognition of Kashmir American Day, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3jq0RZ3

After HC rap, BDA sets up mechanism to implement hundreds of court orders

Mechanism created by Commissioner is a positive step in the right direction, says court from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tC3vQ4