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As Google eyes Australia exit, Microsoft talks Bing with PM Morrison

Big Tech firms have called the new Australian laws, that would force internet giant Google and Facebook to negotiate payments to domestic media outlets, as ‘unworkable’. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tb4Op4

Coast Guard courageously ensuring our seas are safe: PM Modi

The maritime law enforcement agency is celebrating its 45th Raising Day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YwVayV

6 killed in an accident near Kaveripattinam in Krishnagiri

The TNSTC bus from Salem to Bengaluru had stopped with its passengers on the highway for tea break, when the speeding van hit the bus. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MfoS9k

Tiger cub gets hunting lessons from humans

Periyar Tiger Reserve to train it to survive in the wild from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NNZFD3

Coronavirus live: Maharashtra sees spike in cases

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oFBH9L

Budget 2021 live updates | Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget at 11 a.m.

Live updates from the Parliament as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her third Union Budget. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39F1w5X

Govt may give oilfield to Cairn in lieu of $1.4 billion dues

The British firm gave India its biggest onland oil discovery but exited the country after it was slapped with a ₹10,247-crore tax demand using a legislation that gave the government the powers to tax companies retrospectively from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Yyje4s

Take up sports to bust stress, ITC staff told

Field sports are excellent stress busters, according to ITC Company Ltd. area manager Angaram. Addressing a gathering of the company employees and the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MEK34u

State of ‘smart roads’ has residents and motorists worried

BSCL officials promise that work will be completed in six months from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MI5VvO

Local body polls: TDP-backed aspirant kidnapped, rescued

Police register case against YSRCP leader, three others from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oCwlw0

97% of children givenpolio drops on Day 1

Vizianagaram achieves 99.59% of the target from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r9TKqp

Schools remove fee structure from their websites

This follows government announcement that managements can charge only 70% of tuition fee for 2020-21 academic year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t9bQLb

SEC to visit Srikakulam today

Ramesh Kumar will review poll preparedness of the district from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3owIQsZ

6 killed in an accident near Kaveripattinam in Krishnagiri

Six persons were killed after a tourist van rammed into a parked Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus here near Kaveripattinam in the early hour from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36x2QWe

Police register FIR against supporters of Hoskote MLA

They are accused of assaulting a public servant on duty at a function on Saturday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YtM06t

Military stages coup in Myanmar, declares one year emergency

Key leader Aung San Suu Kyi detained from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Yy8K56

₹1.10 crore cash seized, ryot taken into custody

Police seized ₹1.10-crore unaccounted cash being carried in a bus, at Garikapadu checkpost on the AP-Telangana borders on Sunday. Superintendent of Po from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36x5kUO

Police ‘decide to skip’ COVID-19 vaccination

‘Poll schedule clashing with slot allotted for getting the jab’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pDUJyJ

Pulse polio drive: 90.5% of children covered on Day 1

BBMP recorded the lowest coverage in Karnataka at 81.52% from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3apbFT4

65.52 lakh children get polio drops in State

CM inaugurates the campaign at his camp office from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3csFkh9

Poll results will end Palaniswami’s political career: Stalin

Political activities of Chief Minister and his deputy are wrong; their government is driven by selfishness, says DMK leader from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aoSWHx

Foundation stone laid for geological park in Thiruvakkarai

It will house a museum, a library and an auditorium from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3j3b39G

Gujarat launches second round of vaccination

Police, district and municipal officials among those who were inoculated from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3crIhhL

COVID-19: India records 13,052 new cases, 127 fatalities

The total COVID-19 active cases remained below 2 lakh for the 12th consecutive day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mk6A6H

Sourav Ganguly discharged from hospital after fresh round of angioplasty

Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly was discharged from hospital on January 31 morning, three days after he underwent a fresh round of angioplas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NQtJ14

Support pours in for protesting farmers

Unions blame BJP for R-Day violence from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39yw09z

Medium is the message

Reopening after a year, Shrishti Art Gallery puts the spotlight on emerging artists who experiment with three-dimensional artworks from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3j3vzr1

Coronavirus live: India’s total active COVID-19 caseload drops to less than 1.7 lakh

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ted1cf

Two dragonfly species rediscovered in the Ghats

Martin’s Duskhawker, Kimmin’s Reed tail new additions to odonate checklist of Kerala from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3agosHH

4.69 lakh children to get polio vaccine in E.G. today

30 vehicles to be deployed in Agency area from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39AgM3Y

Student becomes a golden member of Siddi community

56,172 students receive degrees at 55th convocation of BU from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39uGVky

Minister Adimulapu Suresh takes part in world education meet

Adimulapu Suresh explains about Amma Vodi, school infra from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Maces9

APSFL will expand services, says chairman

‘Aiming to increase connections to 70 lakh in 2 years; organisation likely to get a new building in city’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pBaPsT

Top Trump donor funded rally that preceded U.S. Capitol riot, says media report

Julie Jenkins Fancelli, an heiress to the Publix Super Markets, and far-right show host Alex Jones had contributed significant amounts to the rally, the Wall Street Journal reported. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oAtuni

Importance of college autonomy stressed

Member of NAAC peer team and UGC committee, Dharmadhikari held a brainstorming session enlightening the participants on the accreditation process. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MiHe9i

Intermediate exam fee date is Feb. 11

The last date for payment of fee for Intermediate examinations is February 11. The fee will be applicable to all the first and second-year regular stu from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MD5TFl

Two from Hyderabad die in accident

They were on a pilgrimage to Srisailam. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cpVffX

Hospital relies on single-use device to curb infections

Disposable duodenoscope used on 93-year-old patient at AIG from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3j3lrOH

Putin’s former judo partner claims he owns palace linked to Russian leader

Alexey Navalny had alleged that the huge palace in southern Russia is owned by the Russian President Vladimir Putin. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Yvu8bq

Chinta pans Union govt. for ‘repeating history’

He likens farm laws to Punjab Land Colonization Act of 1906 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r1EVpG

Farmers disrupt shooting of Janhvi Kapoor’s movie in Patiala

This is the second time that the shooting of the movie was halted. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3crVEOT

Morning digest: Farmer union leaders blame BJP for attacks on protesters at Delhi; China still ‘largest source of critical items’ for India, and more

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

IndiGo flights to take off from Kurnool on March 28

It will operate on three routes connecting Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Chennai from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3tdKOC8

Yakshagana performance on January 31

Yakshagana Tapassangha will present Mahamantri Dushtabuddhi, a Yakshagana performance, on January 31 between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. The play is written by from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36rE21P

No COVID-19 vaccination for next four days

State all set to administer pulse polio vaccine to 64,07,930 children below the age of five from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NLAssV

Tamil Nadu suggests vaccination for elderly

State’s plea based on expert opinion from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3td2NIP

Maradu accident: Woman killed, good samaritan suffers cardiac arrest

A 43-year-old woman died here on Saturday morning after the car in which she was travelling rammed into a goods carrier near a private mall in Maradu from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NFS2yu

COVID-19: India records 13,083 fresh cases, 137 more fatalities; recovery rate 96.98%

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stood at 1.44%, the Health Ministry stated from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MaKrb4

World Leprosy Day | India must ensure economic security for people with leprosy, says WHO goodwill ambassador

Yohei Sasakawa has rhetorically stressed that the government should bring leprosy-affected people into the mainstream and get them treated from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t99RGz

Fix accountability in Daniel Pearl murder case, Blinken tells Qureshi

The U.S. Secretary of State expressed concern over Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision acquitting those involved in the sensational kidnapping and murder of The Wall Street Journal journalist in 2002 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MkRkGy

T. Vikraman appointed nominated MLA

BJP Puducherry unit vice president T. Vikraman has been appointed as nominated legislator by the Centre to fill the vacancy created by the death of K from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mf1c4E

Terming children foreign terrorist fighters may lead to stigmatisation, dehumanisation: India at UN

"There is a general tendency to extend the term to their families.” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MgOe6C

Rahul Gandhi joins chefs of YouTube channel for cookout session

Rahul Gandhi took a lesson on cooking and Tamil from Village Cooking Channel from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36rZ54r

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in U.S.

Investigators are still unsure of when exactly the statue was torn down. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MkOCAS

Veteran officers switch to eBooks

During the pandemic, they have been publishing a digital book every three months: the Lockdown Issue on May 3, Independence Day Issue on August 15, and Vijay Diwas Issue on December 16 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39wfTJG

Veteran officers become icons of digital transformation

During the pandemic, with in-house talent, members of Armed Forces Veteran Officers Association Chennai started an e-Connect Series that continues to put the spotlight on a diverse range of professions; and they have also turned their 20-page printed newsletter into a quarterly eBook that is three editions old, with one of them running to 237 pages from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pzcMGa

PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi’s death anniversary is observed today as Martyrs' Day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3j1gxSD

Coronavirus live updates: Agility key to countering pandemics, says Economic Survey 2021

The ongoing pandemic has showcased how a healthcare crisis can get transformed into an economic and social crisis, noted the Economic Survey 2020-21. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cnzBsJ

Aptel sets aside TNERC’s 2018 wind tariff order restricting power banking facility

The facility allowed wind power generators to sell surplus power for distribution from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cw8QSS

TVS launches new model

Pioneer TVS managing director Chukapalli Ramesh on Friday launched TVS XL winner moped in the market. Pioneer TVS, which has been operating in Guntur from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36rNDFZ

Tight security in Kadapa as nomination process begins

The police department has made tight security arrangements of filing of nominations for the first phase of panchayat elections began in the district o from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t70FCt

EU tightens COVID-19 vaccine export rules, creates post-Brexit outcry

Under the post-Brexit deal, EU products should still be able to travel unhindered from the bloc to Northern Ireland from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t9y0Ne

Morning Digest | Fresh support pours in for protesting farmers; India tightens oversight on funds received by NGOs, and more

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

TNTA appeal to CM

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Association has appealed to the government to offer marks to candidates who have experience in teaching in schools while recru from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3afhhPT

Jaishankar and Blinken talk over phone, reaffirm growing Indo-US ties

The External Affairs Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State discussed issues of mutual concern, including COVID-19 vaccination efforts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3clKuez

2 trapped militants surrender, one injured shifted at Pulwama encounter site

The three militants, belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit, were encircled in Pulwama's Lelhar area on Friday evening from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r1q2DW

Anna Hazare announces indefinite fast, calls it off hours later

The social activist says some of his demands were met by the government. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3px062x

Allahabad High Court stays arrest of 'Mirzapur' makers

The Division Bench directed the petitioners to offer full cooperation in the investigation while granting the relief. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L0Uf6K

Supreme Court seeks response from Assam NRC coordinator on Jamiat plea

Petition has challenged his move to delete names of ‘ineligible’ persons in the final list. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39tXtck

ASHA workers demand release of dues

Increase in budget allocation, better working conditions on their wish list from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qTpEYa

Sighting of snake: officials visit anganwadi centre

‘Steps will be taken to carry out repairs to the building immediately’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t5NQZd

Tunisian President receives poison letter, aide falls ill

It came from an “unknown sender” addressed to President Kais Saied, but went to the desk of his top aide, Nadia Akacha from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pG7l8o

Webinar on blended learning in schools tomorrow

The keynote speaker will be Saiju Aravind, senior scientist DRDO (Retired). from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YmG2nB

Water users for location of KRMB in Vijayawada

APSWUA Federation writes to Jal Sakti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3acV5Ga

‘Include gopalamitras in MAITRI programme’

The MP was speaking at the committee meeting for the Ministry in New Delhi. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t3SSoZ

HCL to organise mega virtual recruitment drive on Feb. 12, 13

The firm to offer jobs to over 1,000 candidates from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3acTUGK

Freight services: SCR Guntur division takes a new initiative

It launches transportation of jowar to far-off corners of the country from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pxmfOn

Family of deceased Armed Reserve constable gets ₹30 lakh

Ghouse Basha met with an accident while on duty in February last year and died. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t3RoLr

KL engineering entrance exam from March 8

KL deemed to be University vice-chancellor L.S.S. Reddy has announced the schedule for the first phase of the online entrance examination which will b from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Yo6nSj

Consider Varavarao’s offence when deciding on bail plea: NIA to HC

Wouldn’t have contested this much had it not been a serious offence in a matter of national security, says Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3teiBvh

Morning Digest | FIR against Tharoor, senior journalists for ‘inciting violence’ on R-Day, Economic Survey to be tabled in Parliament today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36pupRw

Dredging at Thengaithittu harbour to begin in 2 weeks

Helpline for fishermen for distress assistance: Fisheries Secy. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qXAegP

Degree first year student goes missing

Police form team to trace him from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36jGyHG

UN chief calls for regulating social media companies

The roadmap's aim is to promote a safer, more equitable digital world, says Antonio Guterres from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cfvejw

‘Why does a forest need a tree park?’

Opposition mounts to State government’s plans to ‘popularise’ nearly-600-acre Turahalli forest from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3otyt9B

U.S. ‘outraged’ over Pakistan SC acquitting Daniel Pearl’s killers

In a strongly worded statement, Tony Blinken urges Pakistan to explore all legal options to ensure that the killers of The Wall Street Journal journalist are brought to justice from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YrwK9Y

Red Fort to remain closed till Jan. 31

The Archaeological Survey of India on Wednesday extended the closure of Red Fort till January 31, a day after the historical site saw violent scenes d from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ahaOno

Family forced to perform symbolic last rites for a living child in Odisha

Even was brought about as a result of social ostracism by villagers. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ahumrS

Anti-India activities abroad committed by a very small fringe, Ministry of External Affairs

India engaged with foreign countries on Khalistan, says MEA apokesperson Anurag Srivastava. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YlzTs2

Bollywood big banners arrive in Kashmir

A major shot in the arm of the tourism sector that is facing huge revenue and job losses. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t5rgjs

Coronavirus | Japan to produce 90 million doses of AstraZeneca shots

Vaccination may hold the key to holding the postponed Olympics this summer. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iTgaJG

Mamata upset with Soren’s campaign in Bengal

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader started campaign for his party’s candidate in Jhargram. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M4faqd

U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

The Department of Homeland Security in the U.S. issued a national terrorism bulletin on Wednesday warning of the lingering potential for violence fr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36j8TOm

Thai Poosam festival | Thousands witness 'Jyothi darshan' at Vadalur

Serving of free meal from the very kitchen where Ramalinga Adigalar, popularly known as ‘Vallalar, lit the ever burning stove for preparing and serving food to the people who suffer due to hunger is a tradition here. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pr65Gl

₹19-lakh compensation to 16 duck farmers

For birds died of avian influenza in Neendoor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36jswWm

Identification of hypersensitive panchayats begins

366 panchayats in East Godavari to go to polls in first phase from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qZhGwM

Antarvedi gearing up for ‘kalyanotsavam’

New chariot to be used during the event from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NzTm60

Commercial tax revenue up by 9.66%, says Deputy CM

Department officials given incentives, appreciation letters from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ccwNyG

COVID-19 | New Zealand tightens quarantine as Australia decides on travel bubble

Australia suspended a one-way "travel bubble" with its trans-Tasman neighbour for 72 hours after New Zealand confirmed its first case in months on Monday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3aaeyar

U.S. against use of telecom equipment from Huawei, says White House

The previous Trump Administration has banned the use of equipment from Huawei, citing risk to national security. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t3iulV

Coronavirus live updates | South Africa to receive 1 million COVID vaccine doses from India on Feb. 1

According to Home Ministry’s latest order, no separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods including those for cross land-border trade under Treaties with neighbouring countries. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39ltjId

India’s bid for permanent UNSC membership matter of discussion, says U.S. diplomat

The top diplomat did not explicitly commit the support of the new administration for India to be a permanent member of the Security Council. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MwUPtv

Morning Digest | Blame game over Republic Day violence; Centre allows cinemas to seat more people, and more

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

COVID-19: Cases decline but experts advise caution

Crisis not over until the trend continues till March-April from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pkL2oN

1,512 unauthorised religious structures in city, claims BBMP

Civic body to prepare a plan of action to remove them from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39oriLq

New supercomputer in Wyoming to rank among world's fastest

A contest among Wyoming schoolchildren will decide the new supercomputer's name. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39mL0ag

Bengaluru airport announces partial closure of operations

This is to facilitate Aero India 2021 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oqfBIu

City gets a new police station between D.J. Halli and K.G. Halli

This is a follow-up to the violence on August 11 last year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36juZA7

Alagumalai jallikattuto be livestreamed

Around 300 tamers and 800 bulls to participate from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cjhuEy

Meeting on tackling waste management in Shivajinagar

The initiative was launched in December 2020 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mx0hwc

Mayor suspends 13 AAP councillors for 15 days for ruckus in NDMC House

North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash said an independent councillor "dumped trash" in the Well of the House. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iTPMzt

428 new cases, 3 deaths in Karnataka on January 27

As many as 760 patients were discharged from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39r43k1

U.S. will join nuclear deal if Iran complies with provisions: Blinken

The U.S. is ready to deal with with a number of other issues that are deeply problematic in the relationship with Iran, says the U.S. Secretary of State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KYH46q

Schools, colleges reopen in Manipur

Students say they are happy since they get a chance to interact with teachers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36fBN1t

Kashmir’s first-ever igloo restaurant turns selfie spot for tourists

It’s well furnished inside and leaves one wondering in awe, says a visitor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36iCGqq

Construction of houses commenced under Pedalandariki Illu scheme in East Godavari district

₹59.1 crore of input subsidy was disbursed to farmers affected by a series of floods that damaged the standing crops during the last monsoon. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36dLa1G

Coronavirus live | Peru national who took part in vaccine trial dies of COVID-19 pneumonia

Over 20 lakh healthcare workers across the country have received COVID-19 vaccine jabs till Tuesday evening, as per provisional reports, the Union hea from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pqv38S

Morning Digest | Centre inclined to continue talks with farm leaders; Sasikala to be released from Bengaluru prison today

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oq41No

Students take out rally with 1,500-foot flag in Anantapur

It was made by a social worker from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39m3jg4

Sri Lanka appoints committee to look for permanent solution on fishermen issue

Sri Lankan government has appointed a three-member committee which will make recommendations on measures to stop poaching by Indian fishermen inside from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36cimGY

Statements of CM, Minister evoke ire

Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil calls protesting farmers ‘terrorists’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pmdYgb

Rich countries hoarding COVID-19 vaccines, says South African President Ramaphosa

He made these accusations during his virtual address at the World Economic Forum, Davos. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M8usdh

Baiyappanahalli terminal on track for mid- February opening

It has been built on the lines of the one at Kempegowda International Airport from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3opgAIK

Public hearing dates for revision of electricity tariff

They will take place at the KERC’s Vasanthnagar office from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YkFm2h

Leopard suspected to have moved to Hulimavu lake

The leopard that was sighted in an apartment complex in Begur is suspected to have moved towards Hulimavu lake, forest officials said. After being cap from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iNOupo

Farmers take out tractor rally

CM flays use of force against those staging peaceful protests from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YfkJEH

Three drown in pond near Panruti

Three girls drowned in a pond at Pudhur Sitheri, near Panruti in the district, on Tuesday. The victims were identified as L. Nandhini, 18, and her sis from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3r0Srdv

U.T. adds 32 cases to tally

Active cases remain below the 300-mark from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sZHvOZ

NLCIL settles dues of landowners

Cuddalore principal district sessions judge Pa. Semmal handed over compensation to the tune of ₹4.34 crore to 63 beneficiaries who handed over their l from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iX42HG

Protests conducted against new farm laws

Ryots take out procession with buffaloes in Kattumannarkovil from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sXjUyl

People will decide on opportunistic politicians: CM

Narayanasamy participates in a signature campaign seeking recall of L-G from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39l9ocD

Biden oath second only to Reagan and Obama in popularity among TV viewers

According to Nielsen, 33.8 million people watched Mr. Biden's inauguration over 17 television networks from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MuLFNP

CBI books 50 people for alleged role in chit fund scams

The agency has registered two cases following Jharkhand High Court directions. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3onAzaG

Trinamool Congress issues show-cause notice to MLA

Prabir Kumar Ghosal skipped Mamata’s meeting in Hooghly district on Monday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ccW8Zl

Tractors rumble across the South in solidarity

Farmers hold protest demonstrations in Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana demanding full repeal of contentious laws. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39iJkie

Bengal BJP chief unfurls Tricolour upside down

Coming under fire from Trinamool Congress, Dilip Ghosh rectifies the goof-up soon after. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t7xL5t

In Kargil, locals boycott official R-Day function

The protest was against the Union Territory administration’s “discriminatory approach”. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oll7Mr

Police keep tractors at bay, but farmers make their voice heard

People from various walks of life came from across the State to participate in rally at Freedom Park from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3okJPMZ

COVID-19 vaccine yet to find acceptance among a section of healthcare workers

They have adopted a wait-and-watch approach from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3piCfnb

U.K. PM Boris Johnson greets India on R-Day, says working together to eliminate COVID

Mr. Johnson was set to be the chief guest at India's annual Republic Day parade, but cancelled his visit due to the pandemic. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pi3wX6

HC stays construction in Cubbon Park

Petitioner says the work is being carried out illegally from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3opmEBi

Joe Biden reimposes ban on travellers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

The State Department said U.S. citizens should reconsider non-essential travel abroad. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iMTgDx

Morning Digest | Police close bridge over Yamuna ahead of farmers parade; S.P. Balasubramaniam, Shinzo Abe awarded Padma Vibhushan, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a2duFE

COVID-19: Karnataka first to vaccinate over 2 lakh healthcare workers

Health and Family Welfare Minister K. Sudhakar says no side-effect reported so far from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sVR1me

Case filed against Karnataka Minister’s assistant

Sringeri Sub-Registrar H.S. Cheluvaraju, on Monday, filed a complaint against the a personal assistant of Revenue Minister R. Ashok alleging that he d from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MsKC0Q

Delay in possession a double blow for homebuyers

According to property consultants, 60 projects in Bengaluru are either stuck or delayed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39gfESI

Dutch police use tear gas, water cannon amid rioting

It was the second night of unrest in towns and cities across the Netherlands that initially grew out of calls to protest against the country’s tough lockdown, but degenerated into vandalism by crowds whipped up by messages swirling on social media. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a25rIW

Sasikala now asymptomatic

Last week, she had tested positive for COVID-19 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3omzY9k

‘Dead’ woman wakes up in cemetery

It later emerged that the incident could have been the result of ‘miscommunication’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oi81zx

BJP, JSP discuss strategyfor Tirupati byelection

Candidate is yet to be finalised from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qVRUcL

No vaccination likely on Sundays

Health Secretary says attendance is minimal from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Yf2y20

BBMP pushing for implementation of e-office

Only head office has implemented this system so far from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39fKtqA

540 fresh COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths in Tamil Nadu

Kallakurichi, Perambalur districts report no fresh infection, 18 others record fewer than 10 cases each from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a9RjgS

Reality show contestant found dead

Her body was found in a rehab centre from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qPMK1N

SEC reschedules first phase of Gram Panchayat elections

They will now be held on February 21, no change in dates for other phases. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ohW0tO

Mystery continues over double murder in Madanapalle

The circumstances point to possible occult practices, say police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3t6D2tY

Financial assistance pours in for Odisha sisters

They had to do hard labour to arrange money to clear fee dues in engineering college from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/368SXxS

Govt. releases reduced syllabus for Class 9

There has been no deletion of entire chapters in most subjects for Class 9 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pmSFuM

Pilot dies as Army chopper crash lands in Jammu

A pilot, who sustained injuries after an Army chopper crash landed in Jammu’s Lakhanpur on Monday evening, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sVJgg3

Tractor rally in Bengaluru may be a symbolic one

They have been stopped from reaching Bengaluru, say farmers’ leaders from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ofD0w1

‘Chief Minister to decide on restarting Classes 9 & 11 in Tamil Nadu’

A decision on reopening schools for Classes 9 and 11 in February will be taken by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, School Education Minister K from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NDiLfd

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Janani Mahesh, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Janani Mahesh, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pjB1bi

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Moukthika Manikandan, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Moukthika Manikandan, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c4MGXX

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Harini Raguraman Iyer, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Harini Raguraman Iyer, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ofSq3w

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Padmini Harish, second prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Padmini Harish, second prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c75QMI

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: S.Logashree, first prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: S.Logashree, first prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c6GsXx

National Voters Day occasion to appreciate EC’s remarkable contribution: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 25 said that the National Voters Day was an occasion to appreciate the remarkable contribution of the Electio from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c6GrTt

Launch of schemes marks dairy founder’s death anniversary

Corpus fund will be created for the benefit of retired employees: Sangam Dairy chairman from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/367lK5O

‘Spell Bee’ winners to get prizes on R-Day

Students from 25 schools participated in the preliminary round. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YavKXL

Demand grows for new district HQ at Penukonda

Citizens of Penukonda have begun mounting pressure on the State government to declare Penukonda the headquarters for the new district to be carved out from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YhrTrL

Gold, silver seized, 4 held

The task force seized the jewellery and hand over the four persons to Governorpet police for further action. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ogBnhy

Watch | Ladakh villagers say Chinese using Indian roads to trespass

Chinese civilians that local villagers in Ladakh say, are in Indian territory. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LZPISB

India, China hold marathon military talks on disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh

The eighth and last round of the talks had taken place on November 6 during which both sides broadly discussed disengagement of troops from specific friction points. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MpsMMf

Australia okays Pfizer vaccine, to begin in February 2021

Residents and workers at aged-care facilities, frontline healthcare workers and quarantine workers are among the groups being prioritised for the first doses. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YdEvAp

Former Trump White House press secretary plans to run for governor of Arkansas: U.S. media

The daughter of former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sarah Sanders had been widely expected to run for the office after leaving the White House from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sSqkyO

Morning Digest | Ladakh villagers say Chinese using Indian roads to trespass, routes finalised for Republic Day tractor parades, and more

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

CM to open zoological park in Nagpur tomorrow

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will open an international zoological park in Nagpur on January 26, an official said on Sunday. The project is named from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nz0PSY

New Zealand confirms first coronavirus case in months

New Zealand Health Chief Ashley Bloomfield said 15 people had been identified as close contacts of the woman and were being contacted. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39XvHEh

IGMC Stadium being spruced up for R-Day

Celebrations to be on a low key this year due to COVID-19 protocol from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pb3akS

Center-right incumbent wins Portugal's presidential election

Portugal's president was returned to office for a second term Sunday, in an election held amid a devastating COVID-19 surge that has made the Europe from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iHAugZ

Banana farmers export 977 tonnes to Middle East

CONCOR, BDU and SCR come together to make this possible from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pf0X8f

People of different faiths support Ram temple construction, says Javadekar

The Information and Broadcasting Minister calls the destruction of Ram temple ‘the correction of a historic blunder’. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/36beztv

U.P. ATS arrests two Chinese nationals for alleged role in money laundering

The duo had allegedly used forged documents to open bank accounts from which money was used for criminal activities. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39XrTCZ

Trinamool, BJP spar over slogans at Netaji event

Trinamool says CM was insulted; BJP says Mamata insulted Netaji Bose. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sShWPN

Rahul Gandhi slams govt. over rise in fuel prices

The former Congress chief’s attack came a day after petrol and diesel prices in the country touched new all-time highs after rates were increased for the fourth time in the week. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sTy2J5

Coronavirus live updates | Covaxin to be administered in 7 more States

From next week, the Centre will expand access to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to seven States in addition to the existing 12, the Health Ministry said in a briefing on Saturday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39ZocMX

KIMSHEALTH to be a Centre for transplant programmes

Set up in 4.6 lakh sq ft on 10 floors at a cost of ₹300 crore, the new venture has ultramodern operation theatres from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Y9H2vq

Wild elephant found dead in Kallar

Calf shifted to rehab centre in Kottoor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qJVHJY

Thiruvananthapuram sees a spike in cases as 522 test positive

2,286 cases in district since January 19 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qMhrVv

Chennithala: LDF will face setback in polls

UDF stages dharnas in all constituencies in protest against ‘anti-people policies’ of Centre, State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sTZOVw

Efforts on to nab escapee convict

His accomplice nabbed from a textile mill at Tirupur from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39ap5Da

CM: Kerala to be made a knowledge economy

He opens webinar that sees participation from 22 countries from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/399Zev2

‘Write for Wikipedia with India focus’

Karavali Wikimedians User Group makes appeal to doctors to contribute articles from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pdHpku

‘We will go after the aggressors’: Macron says France will tighten legislation on incest

The French President’s comments came after the publication of a book accusing a top French political commentator of abusing his stepson sparked outrage across the country. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/367o6C1

Corporation sought for Sondi caste

Navyandhra Sondi Caste Welfare Association president N. Koteswara Chowdary urged the State government on Saturday to establish an exclusive corporatio from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qMYEcJ

IGNOU urges students to use video programmes

IGNOU had tried its best to utilise social media platforms and digital facilities to teach lessons under the supervision of experts and senior academics, says Regional Director. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MlFuvr

Arrangements reviewed for Republic Day

District Collector V. Vinay Chand will hoist the national flag and will receive guard of honour from the police during the programme. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c2fVdT

‘YSRCP government neglecting Vamsadhara Phase-2 project’

It has potential to irrigate 1 lakh acres in Srikakulam district, say NGO leaders from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KInYRT

Fire breaks out at Delhi’s Akashwani Bhawan

A fire broke out on the first floor of the Akashwani Bhawan on Sansad Marg early on Sunday morning, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said.No inju from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qZa79p

Governor pays tributes to Subash Chandra Bose

Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan paid floral tributes to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary at Raj Bhavan on Saturday. He reca from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NqUJDX

NDRF celebrates ‘Parakram Diwas’

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion Commandant Zahid Khan has recalled the services of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose in the freedom st from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c7DFgG

Britain's Boris Johnson presses Biden for new trade deal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made clear to President Joe Biden on Saturday that he's eager to forge a new US-UK trade deal.The push for a new from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a2EOUh

Chinta flays TDP, BJP for ‘communal politics’

Providing ‘roti, kapda, makaan’ to people the need of the hour, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a0VhIf

Bombay High Court denies relief for tiger poacher

Rahul Pardhi was sentenced in three cases of selling skin, nails, teeth of tiger. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qOFJOW

Full share of water reaches Rajasthan’s Sidhmukh Canal Project after 18 years

District administration stopped water theft by guarding the 64-km-long distributary round-the-clock. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a2lK8o

Morning Digest | Police give farmers nod for tractor parades in Delhi on Republic Day; India, China to hold 9th round of Corps Commander talks today and more

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

Pakistan court jails Hafiz Saeed’s 3 aides in terror financing case

Six-month jail term for Saeed’s brother-in-law, two others from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sQpWAP

Four killed in Jharkhand as roof of illegal mine collapses

The illegal mica mine is located in a dense jungle in Jharkhand’s Koderma district. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cc5c0i

Italy takes action against Tik Tok following girl’s death

A 10-year-old girl died while participating in a “blackout” challenge. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pajpPj

Pak anti-terrorism court jails 3 JuD leaders in terror financing case

A Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday sentenced three leaders of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) terrorist organisat from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39b6yXo

Austin becomes first Black Pentagon chief

AP from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NqoCEt

Brazil President Bolsonaro thanks PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

India began commercial exports and sent two million doses of Covishield, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, to Brazil on January 22. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qQCpCV

Willow wielders by the side of a bungalow

There is a touch of Malgudi to Aruna Cricket Club: it began as a neighbourhood team centred around Nungambakkam, but though its Playing XI has long ceased to be packed with youngsters from the locality, it still maintains a connection with the area in so many other ways from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iG2qSc

PM pays tributes to Bal Thackeray on his birth anniversary

Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena, a party wedded to the “Marathi manoos” cause, and later, to Hindu nationalism. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/365dEei

Coronavirus live updates | 12.72 lakh healthworkers vaccinated in country so far: Health Ministry

A total of 2,28,563 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 6 p.m. on Friday through 6,230 sessions, the seventh day of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination, said the Health Ministry in a release. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Y8xfWh

HC gives green signal for VTU’s offline semester exams

The petitioners wanted them to be held online from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sRY1jM

Vijay Mallya applies for ‘another route’ to stay in the U.K.

It is likely that the reference is to an asylum route, which, according to legal experts, would depend upon whether Mallya applied for asylum prior to the extradition request or after. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qJzqvN

Hong Kong locks down thousands for compulsory COVID-19 testing

The government said there were 70 buildings in the “restricted area” of Jordan and that it aims to finish the process within about 48 hours. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qOhK1Z

Morning Digest: 12.72 lakh healthworkers vaccinated against COVID-19 in country so far; Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Perarivalan pardon plea to be considered by T.N. Governor in a week, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LVLag1

Government scales down assessment patterns

The move has been welcomed by school managements, parents and students from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/399J6tH

Integrated display of Surya Kiran and Sarang to be highlight of Aero India 2021

The newly inducted Rafael aircraft will be part of the inaugural fly past from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Y4wjCz

Displaced families protest at Slum Board

They want alternative land or housing facilities from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iAsdLO

IISc. researchers develop software platform for ‘smart’ video tracking

It could help track missing persons and be used for traffic control from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3obQgBI

Study reveals no cardiac involvement post-COVID-19

The study involved 280 recovered healthcare workers of Jayadeva hospital from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3664xKe

Aero India 2021: Extra caution in the light of 2019 mishap

Around 300 cars were gutted in a fire in the previous edition from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nwa723

Man held for planting bomb under car

Country-made bombs seized from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3654XRc

There is no dissatisfaction over Cabinet reshuffle, says Vijayendra

‘Personal reasons made some skip Cabinet meeting’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3pclYQC

Pfizer to supply 40 million COVID-19 shots for poor countries

The deal is a boost to the global program known as COVAX, as wealthy nations have snapped up most of the millions of coming shots. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qQgpIl

30,000 more health workers get COVID-19 vaccine shot in Bengal

Eleven cases of adverse event following immunization, mostly minor were reported, according to Health officials from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c0qn5H

YouTube bans German channel that spread virus misinformation

Google says it has banned a prominent German user of its YouTube video platform who had repeatedly posted false claims about the coronavirus outbreak from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/368fxXA

Kala was not arrested, says Sajjala

‘TDP behind attacks on temples’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qIA2ly

Coronavirus live: Nearly 10 lakh vaccinated till date, says health ministry

Nearly 10 lakh healthcare workers in India have been vaccinated against COVID-19 till 6 p.m. on Thursday through a total of 18,159 sessions, according from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KAU7ur

Varied permutations at Vadakara

CPI(M) may not give seat to ‘socialist’ partner; Cong. likely to back RMP from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39Tq0aj

Google says it will shut search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news

Australia is on course to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sLIWQN

HC notice to State on illegal construction in Cubbon Park

Some are being done by agencies of the government, alleges petitioner from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35XOQon

Flight lands at KIA in poor visibility

This was a first after the south runway was made CAT IIIB compliant from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3o5UQBH

Settlement demolished, hundreds rendered homeless

K.R. Puram tahsildar says they are acting on directions of the High Court from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Y5ujd0

Morning digest: Unions reject Centre’s proposal to suspend farm laws for 1.5 years, India to clear vaccine exports to Brazil on Friday, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LXrQ1M

EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels

Expressing great concern about the virus' mutations, the 27 leaders looked at further border restrictions like limits on all non-essential travel, better tracking of mutations and improving coordination of lockdowns. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bXiC0h

HC notice against reducing size of BU’s bio-park

Land in the premises has been allotted for some new institutions from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3o6d06q

Defence panels formed in 230 Chittoor villages

People of all age groups enrolling for the committees, says SP from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sMbv0z

Anantapur roads to be pothole-free

The Anantapur Municipal Corporation on Thursday launched a campaign to make the city roads ‘pothole-free’ by recarpeting the main roads at a cost of ₹ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p8qBvh

Boy set afire by father, succumbs

The victim’s father had set the boy on fire for delay in getting a bundle of beedis from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iBOMQ1

A.P. temple attacks: police focussing more on arresting Opposition leaders than probe, says BJP

‘No breakthrough in Ramateertham temple issue yet’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sO6LaI

Maharaja’s College explores scope of tourism, heritage studies

Maharaja’s launches online certification programme from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3paZCyY

Duck farmers to get damages

Compensation to be handed over on Sunday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39ZASUi

Meeting held on schools reopening

State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha G. Latha chaired a meeting with the officials in Tiruppur district administration on Wednesday on the reopen from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/395ZGKZ

Kamala Harris as Vice President further cements India-US relationship: White House

Press Secretary was responding to a question on India-US relationship under the Biden Administration. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MccmXA

Furniture warehouse gutted near Vadavalli

A warehouse of a furniture company near Vadavalli was gutted on Thursday. Fire and Rescue Services said the blaze at the warehouse at Lakshmi Nagar on from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qGHPjM

Rohingyas figure in Bengal voter list, says State BJP chief Dilip Ghosh

EC has been requested to look into allegations of irregularities in the process of updating the list, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39UlJDn

MPs’ committee arrives in Valley to survey projects

It will seek views on boosting tourism sector and review road projects from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c1Erfi

Biden proposing to Russia 5-year extension of nuke treaty: U.S. official

The move is almost certain to be welcomed both by Russia and key American allies. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c0nx0z

India calls for greater cooperation to eliminate terrorism in all its forms

India placed this demand at the 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue held virtually from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Y5n84s

Bharat Biotech seeks emergency use approval for vaccine in Philippines

Bharat Biotech submitted on Thursday an application for the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines, Food and Drug Administration c from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XYRSUT

Coronavirus live: India records 15,223 new cases

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39PgPHT

Editors Guild slams Gujarat court for arrest warrant against Paranjoy Guha Thakurta

In a statement, it called the action against the senior journalist as an ‘attempt to use intimidatory tactics by powerful corporate houses against journalists to prevent media scrutiny’. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qz73jK

Tourism spells trouble for bird sanctuary in Thattekad

Infra such as homestays a concern for Thattekad sanctuary, says Union Ministry report from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qEGMkh

‘We not only dream, we do’: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers first remarks to the nation

Prior to taking the oath at the U.S. Capitol, Ms. Harris paid tribute to the women who she says came before her. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3itzuwU

‘CM trying to divert people’s attention from temple attacks’

TDP State president K. Atchannaidu has accused Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of trying to divert people’s attention from the spate of attacks from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bUhMBr

TDP condemns Kala’sarrest, plans stir today

‘Government is trying to harass the party’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qCD2j3

Jagan tells officials to evolve SOPs for land resurvey exercise

‘Issue documents to beneficiaries within 90 days’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XYDUlZ

U.N. chief welcomes U.S. re-engagement with WHO

Antonio Guterres said that supporting the health agency is “absolutely critical” to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bUCBwF

D.J. Halli violence: HC upholds warrants issued to search premises of SDPI

The party claims that they were not as per the law from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Y0xYsA

Morning digest: U.S. President Joe Biden signs executive orders against key Trump policies, Centre offers to put off farm laws for 18 months, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nZYv3J

HC relief to Azim Premji, wife

They were accused of violating the Companies Act, 2013 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3602RBY

Democrats gain control of U.S. Senate as new members take oath

Three new Senators were sworn into office after U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LOtZgc

‘Identify unauthorised religious structures within three days’

Commissioner will be submitting a report to HC from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LHb9b5

On Day One, Joe Biden targets Trump policies on climate, coronavirus

The 15 executive actions amount to an attempt to rewind the last four years of federal policies with striking speed. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bU4MM9

Cheap commute option to KIA awaits passengers

On an average, only around 50 people use the trains every day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/394jyhi

MLA’s PA held under IT Act

Chitikina Sandeep, personal assistant to Rajamahendravaram Rural MLA G. Butchayya Chowdary, was arrested in connection with a fake campaign on social from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XX9lwO

SHRC directive on Central aid to bereaved families

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Land Revenue Commissioner to bring to the notice of the Union government that financial assi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iyD09q

‘Orient your attitudetowards career’

Orientation programme conducted at Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sHMofm

BJP ignoring interests of farmers, labourers: Kumari Selja

Haryana Congress chief says the two are the backbone of the country from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39Ov0gu

CPI(M) MLAs stage sit-in to protest attacks, violence

They held the BJP-IPFT govt. responsible for ‘deteriorating law and order’ in Tripura; BJP denies involvement from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/393tA2p

ED arrests two accused in M.P. e-tender scam

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the promoter of Mantena Constructions Limited and his associate in connection with the e-tender scam in Madhy from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oYfOUh

CBI books Gwalior-based firm for bank fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked Gwalior-based B.P. Food Products Private Limited and others for allegedly cheating the IDBI Bank, causi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M7clnN

Joe Biden leads observance of America's 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

Ceremonies spearheaded by Mr. Biden and Kamala Harris marked the federal government’s first official nod to the staggering death toll from the pandemic. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sQd3a2

Privatisation move: LIC staff stage protest

Staff members form human chain at lunch hour from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XVnBGz

Double murder plan foiled in Anantapur district

Six held in connection with case, one absconding from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iwNNRs

‘Data Science promising field for research’

Five-day faculty development programme gets under way from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35Ucdz0

CPI plans stir against meters to farm pumpsets

Govt. decision will dilute free power scheme, says party leader Ramakrishna from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qCnGLG

SKU-AIC inks MoU with Dodla Dairy

They aim to encourage innovation in agricultural practices from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XXUKRO

Anantapur gets SKOCH award

District Collector Gandham Chandrudu congratulated the then Deputy Director Horticulture B.Subba Rayudu and presented to him the certificate from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35VUsiJ

Morning digest: India to fly out coronavirus vaccine to neighbours from today; SC panel to meet State govts, farm unions from Jan 21, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3p4lSKX

Tiffany Trump announces engagement on dad's final full day

The 27-year-old recent Georgetown law school graduate announced her good news on Instagram on Tuesday, her father's final full day in office. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qBSc8l

Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin

By Frances D'emilio and Colleen Barry Rome, Jan 20 (AP) Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte squeaked through a crucial Senate confidence vote on his govern from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35YQ6Ya

Four T.N. fishermen missing

An Indian trawler had sunk off Delft Island: Sri Lankan Navy from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XUhqCL

Cong. ready to face changes in Puducherry alliance: K.S. Alagiri

‘We prefer to continue ties with allies, but also ready to contest alone in U.T.’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XSGlqh

Send photos of potholes, bad roads

It is part of an initiative to assist HC assess status of city’s roads from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qDtTqO

Driving home the safety message with flowers

Officials plan to hold meetings in schools and colleges from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38ZmUT1

Police deny permission for farmers’ protest

The event is scheduled for Wednesday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sEet7p

Tribal families get house sites under Illa Pattalu scheme

Landowners expected to begin construction of homes this year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NfEkSJ

Follow safety norms strictly, Minister tells riders

Sucharita flags off vehicle for road safety campaign from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bVg2Yw

VCs told to prepare action plan to obtain NAAC accreditation and NIRF ranking

They have been given a deadline of 15 days from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39QICYz

Four fishermen along with boat missing

Sri Lankan Navy says one vessel sank off Delft Island from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a2oJ0T

TCS recruits 61 MITS students

As many as 61 B.Tech final year students of Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) have secured placement in the campus recruitment dr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M1CB2W

Death toll from clashes in Sudan's West Darfur rises to 160

The clashes, between members of the Arab Rizeigat tribe and the non-Arab Massalit tribe, displaced at least 50,000 people, according to the United Nations. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35Sfmzm

Drive to collect donations for Ayodhya Ram Mandir launched in Karnataka

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K. Gopalaiah launched a drive to collect donations for Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. He, together with MLA Preetham Gowd from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nY45DR

Farmers stare at an uncertain future in Odisha

Paddy procurement has come to a halt in most places across the State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35Sr8cT

A musical tribute with Indian links at the Biden-Harris Inauguration

In the ensemble is the recently formed South Asian Symphony Orchestra, which was co-founded by former Foreign Secretary and Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Nirupama Rao. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39OcXah

15 labourers crushed to death near Surat

Several others who are injured have been hospitalised. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sFGrPZ

Coronavirus live updates | January 19, 2021

By the third day evening on Monday, 3,81,305 beneficiaries — 1,48,266 on the day — have been vaccinated for COVID-19 with 7,704 sessions held across the country. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sDirxa

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has new publisher for ‘Big Tech’ book

The conversative publisher Regnery announced that Mr. Hawley’s The Tyranny of Big Tech will come out this spring. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35W1wfw

Leaders vow to revive past glory of TDP

They recall N.T. Rama Rao’s service to the State on his death anniversary from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qDU8gN

Theatre spaces lift the curtains, but with caution

COVID-19 precautions in place; performers have to rehearse with physical distancing from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nZ34eN

Construction workers rue hike in steel, cement prices

Livelihood lost as the sector comes to a standstill in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam districts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qrg3Ye

TTD awaits govt. nod to increase toll fee

About 4,500 four-wheelers ply on the two ghat roads between Tirumala and Tirupati daily from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35V5YLl

Morning digest: Aware of Chinese construction on LAC, says MEA; U.S. and China spar over origins of coronavirus, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35QJHye

Muzaribah cheating case: CID seeks details from victims

The company shut down after getting crores of rupees in investment from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nY2FJF

Cancer Institute’s V. Shanta is no more

The senior oncologist and chairperson of the Adyar Cancer Institute died early on Tuesday morning. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ioFl6u

PRR estimate rises to ₹21,000 crore

Cash-strapped BDA turns to private public partnership model from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LAFGY3

Fire near metro station at Majestic

Two fire tenders rushed to the spot and put out the fire from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XPMbsk

Month-long road safety drive flagged off

Awareness programmes to be conducted for drivers, students from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sxJrOB

Old BMTC buses to be re-purposed into mobile schools

Door-to-door survey to be taken up across the city to identify out-of-school children from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35SHB0S

R.P. Thakur takes over as RTC chief

Senior IPS officer R.P. Thakur took over as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) on Monday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sF9jb0

CBI arrests railway engineering service official, 4 others in bribery case

The agency seizes about ₹2.39 crore in cash during operation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39NjRfR

Night curfew lifted in Rajasthan after decline in COVID-19 cases

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot says it is necessary to adhere to the health protocols from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35TmfAy

Centre has insulted farmers, says Ajit Pawar

“Why is it that the stalemate is not broken even after nine rounds of talks?” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qvbtZ4

2 children of nomadic family die due to frosty weather in Kashmir

Community asks the administration to provide basic facilities to them during migration from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qxd2Wl

‘Roshni’ scam: former Pulwama DC booked

The CBI has booked then Deputy Commissioner of Pulwama Mehraj Ahmed Kakroo and 12 others in connection with the alleged illegal conferment of ownershi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iqJqXN

Sajjad Lone under pressure to end electoral pact within Gupkar alliance

He was part of alliance for J&K polls from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LKYSCb

Women volunteers to ensure peaceful farmers’ parade

The fact that women have been a key part of the protest adds to the peaceful nature of the protest, says Kavitha Kuruganti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38WuiON

Two bogies of train derail in Lucknow

No casualty has been reported in the incident. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M0Tjj3

Coronavirus live updates | Delhi schools reopen after 10 months

Nearly 2,24,301 individuals have been vaccinated so far, with about 17,000 of them vaccinated on Sunday, the Health Ministry said in a briefing. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nSRnq1

NGO holds vaccine safety programme

During the day-long event, Aarohan raised awareness about COVID-19 preventive measures as well as other health-related and sanitation issues from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oYbepc

China economy grows 2.3% in 2020 as rebound from coronavirus gains

Growth in the three months ending in December rose to 6.5% over a year earlier, up from the previous quarter’s 4.9%, according to official data released Monday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39KD9Cm

LED bulbs to be distributed from February in Krishna district

Krishna among 5 districts across country where ‘Gram Ujala’ scheme will be launched from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oPQC2a

Leopards’ movement worries villages

Local residents attribute loss of livestock to attacks by wild animals from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M0Dskw

Woman dies, 17 hurt as auto-rickshaw overturns

They were going to their workplace from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3o0o1Go

Twitter suspends U.S. Congresswoman over election fraud claims

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account was suspended for 12 hours after sharing a video clip supporting debunked theories of election fraud. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KntMjp

Kudumbashree to market bottled water

The Kudumbashree has been entrusted with distribution of Hilly Aqua, the State government’s bottled water brand.Hilly Aqua is manufactured by Kerala I from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38QyYWC

296 COVID-19 cases in Thiruvananthapuram

While 4,317 people were subjected to testing during the last 24 hours, the test positivity rate stood at 6.8. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ioe04p

Ahead of inauguration, Washington D.C. converted into garrison city as threat looms large

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nXDJSq

BBMP mops up ₹2,460 crore in property tax despite pandemic

As compared to this, the tax collected in the 2019-20 financial year was ₹2,397 crore from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35Rbped

Vaccination of all healthcare workers registered in first phase in a week: BBMP

The percentage of coverage was 65% on Saturday and 58% on Sunday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3imuudn

Morning digest: States fall short in meeting COVID-19 vaccination targets, U.K. invites PM Modi for G-7 Summit, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bRq0ds

80-year-old doctor takes the jab in Karnataka

She is the senior-most person in the State to get vaccinated so far from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sC5GTc

Companies in Bengaluru favour flexi spaces

Friendlier lease agreements and reduced spend make this growing market highly attractive from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KpCAWb

BJP seeks White Paper on govt. pay to pastors

Conduct a survey on number of churches and their assets, demands Somu Veerraju from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qvkuRO

MLC aspirant promises to work for repeal of CPS

Venkata Mallikarjuna Rao contesting polls with STU support from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M2vZ49

13-year-old girl raped by nine men in M.P.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by nine men on separate occasions after being abducted twice in Umaria city of Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) earlier t from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nUT8CU

Nepali climbers make history by becoming first to scale K2 peak in winter

K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38QK3qr

MBA graduate held in Bihar for supplying illicit liquor

He sold liquor worth ₹9 lakh daily in various parts of Patna: police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LVd23w

Committed to bringing Marathi areas into Maharashtra: Uddhav

Bringing Karnataka-occupied Marathi-speaking areas in Maharashtra will be true tribute to martyrs, says CMO from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XM8izY

Apple's Tim Cook says Parler could return to App Store with reforms

"We looked at the incitement to violence that was on there, and we don't consider that free speech and incitement to violence has an intersection," Mr. Cook said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qwG3Si

Coronavirus live updates | Travel agents’ body seeks guidelines for travellers who have taken COVID-19 jab

1,65,714 people received the COVID-19 vaccine shot on the first day. Culmination of five months’ hard work, Union health Minister Harsh Vardhan said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oVRxhu

Security guard administered COVID vaccine admitted at AIIMS after developing allergic reaction

Officials said a few cases of AEFI were observed in some people who were administered the vaccine. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3su9lCG

Coronavirus live updates | Travel agents’ body seeks guidelines for travellers who have taken COVID-19 jab

1,65,714 people received the COVID-19 vaccine shot on the first day. Culmination of five months’ hard work, Union health Minister Harsh Vardhan said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bU0sMG

Belagavi farmers begin protest against Amit Shah’s visit today

The raise slogans against the Centre ‘for bringing in anti-farmer laws that would reduce farmers into labourers in their own village’. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ijwcMs

3,624 complete course at Belagavi Airmen Training School

Air Vice-Marshal Vivek Pillai reviews the parade and presents trophies to the meritorious trainees from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39KNC0W

Actors mourn demise of ‘Bigg Boss’ talent manager Pista Dhakad

Several actors, including former Bigg Boss contestants took to social media to offer their condolences to the departed soul. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Y0tVNb

Cops get time till Feb. 1 to report on Javed Akhtar’s defamation plaint against Kangana Ranaut

Akhtar had filed a criminal complaint against Ranaut for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XMNSqt

Co-WIN app develops glitches on Day 1

The process may go offline, considering that load will only go up from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ijcHDX

Bengaluru achieves 65% of vaccination target on Day 1

Authorities said there was not a single case of ‘vaccine resistance’ among people from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38S9aJA

Fire destroys two factories in Kochi’s Edayar industrial development area

No casualties have been reported. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Kptetu

Morning digest: No case of post-vaccination hospitalisation so far, says govt.; three days before Balakot, Arnab told ex-BARC chief ‘something big will happen’, and more

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

Do not consume alcohol for 45 days after vaccination: Experts

Consumption of alcohol is known to compromise response of the immune system from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3in2ExO

HC notice to government on road project

Petitioners have alleged violation of environmental norms from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N6RiSJ

34,000 frontline staff to be vaccinated in first phase in E.G.

119 centres set up for other recipients from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XNI28s

Police step up vigil on ghat road in G.K Veedhi mandal

Special teams formed to nab the accused in robbery cases from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nZvwgN

Ready to take the vaccine any time: Yediyurappa

The Chief Minister released a special postal stamp on COVID-19 vaccination. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nSJ79i

Bird flu confirmed in owl found dead in zoo

Birds in captivity have been isolated, under consistent monitoring, says Director from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3iwpl2F

Sanitation workers, top doctors take the first few jabs

No report of any major adverse event so far from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Kl48fa

Britain calls for concerns over Ugandan election to be investigated

Britain called on Saturday for concerns about this week's election in Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni has been declared winner, to be investig from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39DBK0y

Science will be at ‘forefront' of my administration, says Biden

Mr. Biden, who introduced his team on Saturday, said the scientists “will ensure everything we do is grounded in science, facts and the truth.” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bMto9q

Health workers get vaccinated in Tiruvarur

The administration of vaccine to frontline health workers at Government Medical College Hospital began in the presence of SP M. Durai in Tiruvarur on from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39KyfFM

8,895 snakes rescued last year, says NGO

The Friends of Snakes Society rescued 8,895 snakes in 2020. “A majority of these were were from Hyderabad and surrounding areas. Some of them were fro from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39Dpld5

Kochi Metro sees steady rise

The Kochi metro has been witnessing a steady rise in passenger patronage since it resumed services in September 2020. The ridership was 25,162 as com from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qsXAdM

COVID-19 vaccine: Six out of 243 centres to get Covaxin

All centres will have a live webcast link with national vaccine launch from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XNlq7X

Tiny worms can make complex travel decisions when hitch-hiking: IISc study

This was one of the key findings by two researchers from the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES) at the Indian Institute of Science who studied how microscopic worms called nematodes that live in fig trees hitch a ride on fig wasps so that they can move from one tree to another from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NbFy1t

Questions raised over sanitation, group ‘D’ workers being vaccinated first

Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar said it was the Prime Minister’s gesture to recognise the hard work put in by sanitation workers all through during the pandemic from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nOPZ7M

Namma Metro extends its service on Green Line

Commuters want BMRCL to now focus on last-mile connectivity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Kj90Bw

‘Prabhalu’ celebrated in style in Konaseema

Villagers turned up in large numbers to participate in ‘Prabhalu’ — a ritual in which Lord Shiva is taken out on a procession through paddy fields — i from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nOn0kv

‘Need to educate women on consumer rights’

Karambir Kaur appointed AASRA’s women’s wing chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bK4Ca3

Actor Vishal visits Dokiparru temple

Temple priests and Vedic scholars blessed him. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KmVq04

Coronavirus live updates | PM Modi to flag-off vaccination drive at 10.30 a.m.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag-off the first phase of the pan-India roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16 at 10.30 a.m. via video conferencing. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XLGUC8

Cockfights draw huge crowds in Krishna, Godavari districts

Large-scale betting reported from Mandalaparru of W.G. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nM2kcN

WhatsApp delays new privacy policy by three months amid severe criticism

“No one will have their account suspended or deleted on February 8. We’re also going to do a lot more to clear up the misinformation around how privacy and security works on WhatsApp,” the company said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3su30ae

There is a demand to resume offline classes for first PU: Minister

S. Suresh Kumar says decision to be taken after consulting Technical Advisory Committee from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oSQI9a

Colleges reopen to low attendance and enrolment

As per UGC guidelines, 75% attendance is mandatory, whether online or offline from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qnYeJv

Morning Digest: World’s largest vaccination programme begins in the country today; farmers, govt. to continue talks, and more

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

Schools submit proposals at fee revision meeting

Commissioner of Public Instruction to submit a report to the government from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LBfb4B

Four-lane road to link Baiyappanahalli terminal with Old Madras Road

Senior officials of various government agencies inspected the area on January 15 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nIYfpO

Body of abducted Tripura trader found

The Tripura police on Friday found the decomposed body of Litan Nath who was kidnapped by extremists about 50 days ago in north Tripura. The corpse wa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qhMdWa

EC seeks protection for CEOs from victimisation

Asks States, UTs to seek its approval before initiating disciplinary action from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ietYy4

Odisha health workers say they will not take the vaccine

“We have been ignored in the matter of career progression” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3suuKvt

Probe initiated into Rajasthan hooch tragedy

A probe has been initiated into the recent hooch tragedy in Bharatpur district in Rajasthan, where seven persons died after consuming spurious liquor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qrTfrA

Rebels kill U.N. peacekeeper in Central African Republic

At least one peacekeeper was killed and another two were injured in two successive attacks by armed rebels near the town of Grimari in Central Africa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KhmvSa

Medical scheme merged with Ayushman Bharat

Move will help the poor get cashless speciality treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39FfByG

Protests will only intensify, says farmers’ union leader

“We don’t intend to disrupt Republic Day celebrations” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39EakHF

CBI arrests wife of Rose Valley group promoter

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested Subhra Kundu, wife of promoter of Rose Valley group of companies Gautam Kundu in connecti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3igXFhX

US rejects UN plea to reverse Yemen rebel terror designation

The US deputy ambassador told the Security Council the U.S. has listened to warnings of the terrorist designation's humanitarian impact and will take measures to reduce the impact on aid deliveries and commercial imports. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LCZ2eR

Rare sedition charge gains interest after Capitol attack

Applications of the law making it a crime to conspire to overthrow or forcefully destroy the government of the United States have been scant. But its use is being considered against the mob that killed a police officer and rampaged through the U.S. Capitol last week. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ibxedy

Mercury settles several degrees below freezing point in Kashmir

Kashmir reeled under intense cold wave conditions on Friday as mercury stayed several degrees below the freezing point, resulting in freezing of sev from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38Iq8dg

Land deal: NCP leader Khadse arrives at ED office in Mumbai

Mr. Khadse was seen entering the central agency’s office at Ballard Estate in South Mumbai around 11 a.m. to appear before ED officials in connection with the land deal of his family in Bhosari area near Pune city. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nGTxZz

PM speaks to Shripad Naik; Vice-President Naidu visits him in hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Union minister Shripad Naik, who is recuperating at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) near from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bF5NYn

Rahul seeks public support for campaign in favour of farmers, against fuel prices

The Congress is observing the day as Kisan Adhikar Divas and will take out protest marches in all state capitals. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38I2b5Z

Vaccinate, but insist on Covishield, TNGDA tells doctors

The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association, after seeking the opinion of independent specialists, has recommended to its members that it is better to opt for Covishield as on date from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3id7QE6

Jallikattu begins at Palamedu in Madurai, amidst COVID-19 restrictions

A total of 163 bulls were released through the entry point to the arena, at the end of two rounds from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oMIxLM

Coronavirus live updates | India records 15,590 fresh cases

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44%. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ie04Kh

BJP, TMC in war of words over number of legislators seeking to change sides

BJP national general secretary and its Bengal minder Kailash Vijayvargiya claimed in Indore that 41 MLAs of the TMC are in touch with the saffron party from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qhj90M

Top EC official reviews poll preparations in Bengal, says law & order bad

West Bengal has witnessed political turmoil and frequent clashes between the ruling TMC and challenger BJP over the last couple of years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XHKM7i

Kerala Budget | 8 lakh jobs to be created in 2021- 22

₹1000 crore allocatted for local bodies. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3icWyQi

Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan to revive US economy

The relief package includes USD 415 billion focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, over USD 1 trillion in direct aid to individuals and families and USD 440 billion in assistance to businesses from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sBJuJc

Vaccine dilemma: to take or not to take Covaxin

Is it ethical to offer one healthcare worker the Covaxin whose efficacy is unknown and another healthcare worker the Covishield whose efficacy is known even though both face the same risk of infection at work? from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39zqXEv

U.S. blacklists Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon, raising heat on China

U.S. investors will have to divest their stakes in Chinese companies on the military list by November this year. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N2Fy3H

Crematorium for Hindus, Sikhs inaugurated in Lahore

Built at a cost of ₹16 million, the crematorium is located on the banks of river Ravi. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3srAPJb

Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of the First Lady

Biden also announced additional members to the Office of the First Lady, picking Rory Brosius to be the new executive director of the Joining Forces initiative from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38LBjlz

Morning Digest: PM Modi to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive on Jan. 16; farmers to attend 9th round of talks with govt without ‘much hope’, and more

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

Resume physical court hearings in SC: Lawyers to CJI

Several lawyers have written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) for the resumption of physical court hearings in the Supreme Court.It was only on Tu from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LCqKZb

Deputy Defence chief to be temporary acting DOD Secretary

Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist has been asked to serve as the acting Secretary of Defence for President-elect Joe Biden until a permanent Pe from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nRtG1q

U.S. imposes new sanction on Beijing over South China Sea

The penalties are yet another Trump administration move that may make President-elect Joe Biden’s diplomacy with China more difficult when he takes office next week from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qgQVDm

Doctor Harold Bornstein who backed Donald Trump’s health boasts dies at age 73

Dr. Harold N Bornstein, the physician who once declared that Donald Trump would be “the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency” died Ja from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39vQ8b7

Oxygen shortage in Amazon city forces mass patient transfer

Patients in overloaded hospitals waited in despair throughout the day on Thursday as oxygen cylinders arrived to save some, but came too late for others from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N9zerr

Officials get an earful from CM

B.S. Yediyurappa was upset over spending pattern from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3spPlkw

746 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in Karnataka on January 13

Case Fatality Rate (CFR) touched 0.40% from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oIBfIS

Padma Shri D. Prakash Rao dies in Odisha, tributes pour in

He was known for his contribution towards imparting education to slum and orphan children in Cuttack. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3snp7ix

Morning Digest: Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice, new Parliament construction work likely to start on today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oJRxB8

Eight B.Ed. colleges to lose BU affiliation

Sources say they lack either adequate infrastructure or qualified lecturers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XCO3ED

Spike in injuries to birds on account of kite-flying

PfA Wildlife Hospital rescued and treated 177 birds injured by manja thread in 2020, compared to 102 in 2019 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ibKfnd

Government to initiate dialogue over school fees

Department of Public Instruction convenes meeting on Friday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38Dt2Qx

Man ‘ends’ life after losing money to deposit app

He had reportedly invested lakhs of rupees borrowed from people from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XFPD8J

‘Small-scale’ safari at Bannerghatta National Park soon

Activists say it will only make things worse from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XFzJeO

HC notice on poor infrastructure in cyber crime stations

The city has eight CEN police stations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38Hs2uY

In Oval Office video, Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Donald Trump said that he has directed federal agencies to use all necessary resources to maintain order in Washington DC. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KbooQk

TDP, CPI(M) leaders oppose fixing of power meters

‘They will burden farmers with large amounts of power bills’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XCBwkz

Dealing with vaccine hesitancy and eagerness is the next big challenge

Government has communication strategy to support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3speOdN

ED attaches assets in VKGUY licence fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached five commercial properties belonging to the director of Sunkkalp Creation Private Limited and another accuse from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nLKZR7

Services on extended metro line on Kanakapura Road from Friday

BMTC to run feeder services from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38FnJQt

Services on extended metro line on Kanakapura Road from Friday

BMTC to run feeder services from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38FnJQt

For this Assam village, Bhogali Bihu is a reminder of carnage

In 1998, extremists gunned down 17 people on the night of Urukia, the Bihu eve, at Kekerikuchi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ibx6un

Oppn. alleges collapse of law and order in Bihar

An airline station manager was killed in Patna; a minor girl was burnt alive in Muzaffarpur from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35D9B8I

Education boards get BMC nod to hold exams

Civic body allows schools to conduct tests in Mumbai from January 18 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qvBA2f

Nigerian diplomat's family sues Boeing over 737 Max crash

The family of a longtime Nigerian diplomat killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia has joined litigation against the company in U.S. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LLryuz

Department of Defence ensuring smooth transition of power, says top Pentagon official

The U.S. Department of Defence (DOD) is ensuring a smooth transition of power, a top Indian-American official at the Pentagon said, and asserted it i from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nBKJUU

Haryana govt. has lost trust of people and MLAs, says Hooda

‘Coalition regime will fall due to burden of its own failures’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38GP1pW

Kerala files appeal in SC in LIFE Mission case

HC had rejected the State’s plea to quash FIR registered by CBI into irregularities in the housing project from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Kgztjg

Coronavirus live: "Highly unlikely" that U.K. variant isn't locally present in India, say scientists

India is set to begin COVID-19 vaccination drive from January 16. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nIEqyS

Sonu Sood a “habitual offender” of illegal construction, Mumbai HC told

The BMC had alleged that Mr. Sood carried out structural changes in the six-storey residential building Shakti Sagar and was converting it into a commercial hotel. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nINOSZ

U.S. says India’s Digital Services Tax discriminatory

India has said that the DST does not have extra-territorial application as it applies only on the revenue generated from the country. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nEwbnp

Morning Digest: No differences in AIADMK on alliance with BJP, says TN CM; Pence rejects invoking 25th Amendment to oust Trump, and more

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Education key to developmentof weaker sections: Bandaru

Himachal Pradesh Governor takes part in National Youth Day fete from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bA8Gtd

Bullock race fuels Sankranti revelry

Farmers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana vie for prizes in the Rythu Sambaralu from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38EeIap

Chandrababu Naidu blames YSRCP govt.’s policy for farmer suicide

‘1,779 ryots have ended their lives in one and a half years in the State’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LFjonv

Man charged with smashing New Zealand parliament doors with axe

The reason behind the attack was unclear and the police were investigating. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39vghqm

CM’s Bengaluru development plans yet to take off

The Chief Minister, despite recent moves at image correction, continues to be seen as too preoccupied to focus on the State capital from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38DLclp

Janaagraha’s Best State award won by Odisha

The second edition of Janaagraha’s City Governance Awards was a virtual event from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nF9Q9s

Pence says he opposes removing Trump with the 25th Amendment

The mechanism should not be used “as a means of punishment or usurpation” , says the U.S. Vice President from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3shCYa9

Bamboo clusters soon in 3 Jammu districts

Bamboo clusters in J&K to employ 25,000 peopleThe J&K administration is setting up three bamboo clusters in the Jammu region’s three districts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38D93Bo

India, Arab League vow to deepen cooperation in counter terrorism

Officials from both the countries recall the historic and civilizational ties that exist between the Arab World and India from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3i8OmAx

Haryana CM asks farmers to end protest

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on setting up of a committee surrounding the new farm laws and ur from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35ybXp6

State sees 2,936 new COVID-19 cases, 3,282 recoveries, 50 deaths

473 positive cases reported in Mumbai; death toll rises to 11,200 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3snw7fE

EC holds meeting with Home Secretary

The Election Commission on Tuesday discussed the requirement of security forces for the upcoming Assembly polls with Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla at its from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39lUDF6

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cancels last trip abroad as concerns of violence grow

Officials said the cancellation of Mike Pompeo’s trip was intended to support the transition and was not related to fears of violence from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oE3XKN

Gupkar alliance remains unharmed, stronger: Farooq

Poll results reveal the support of people to the alliance, says NC chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sueFWO

Chennai Metro Rail to build depot at Poonamallee for phase II project

The facility will have 24 tracks for six coach trains from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35y77Is

Top U.S. military leaders remind troops of limits of free speech

The memo was unusual in that the military leadership felt compelled to remind service members that it is wrong to disrupt the constitutional process from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oE3Y1z

An opportunity to honour our farmers, says President

Kovind extends his best wishes to fellow citizens on occasion of Sankranti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3i9ril3

It was part of the first master plan

The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) is located in the northern periphery of the city along Jawaharlal Nehru Salai (Inner Ring Road) at Koyambedu. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qeyrn1

U.S. House races to oust Donald Trump; he blames accusers for U.S. ‘anger’

Lawmakers were also bracing for more violence ahead of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, January 20 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bwsOwn

11 dead after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh

Eight others who fell seriously ill were referred to Gwalior for treatment from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35x8g3a

Veteran journalist Kutumba Rao no more

Rao was conferred with Padma Shri in 2002 for his valuable contribution to journalism, literature and arts. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3scjtA1

Malaysian king declares state of emergency to fight virus

The move allows for the suspension of parliament and political activities, such as local elections, and comes at a time Mr. Muhyiddin’s highly unstable, 10-month-old government is facing a host of challenges. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38AMVYE

YSRCP has no courage to face local body polls: Jana Sena

‘It is unfair to target a constitutional body such as SEC’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sfog3B

Karnataka drug racket: former Minister Jeevaraj Alva’s son Aditya Alva arrested in Chennai

He had been absconding for over three months from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XzxRUB

Banned gutkha products worth 8 lakhs seized from godown in Puducherry, two arrested

The products were procured from north India, stocked in a godown in Thirubhuvanai and supplied to shops in Villupuram district, according to police. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39qHZED

Coronavirus updates | Telangana to start Class 9, 10 and colleges in February

A decisive phase in India's fight against coronavirus began in the wee hours on Tuesday as the first consignment of Covishield vaccines left Serum Institute of India for Pune airport, four days ahead of the nationwide inoculation drive launch. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3qb9M2L

FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests in U.S. next week

Protests are likely to start later this week and extend through Joe Biden’s January 2020 inauguration, according to an internal FBI bulletin from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q5ot7s

UK court denies release of substantial funds for Vijay Mallya’s legal fees

The judge concluded that Mallya had failed to provide the “basic information” required for such a validation order. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nvDaz2

‘Focus on academics, not sports or cultural activities’

Students want government to ensure basic facilities like laboratory, staff, hostel, class rooms from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LEKivU

Oman to get its first crown prince in constitutional overhaul

Oman's sultan announced on Monday a constitutional shake-up that includes the appointment of a crown prince for the first time and new rules on how p from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35uUP3y

Morning Digest: 1st consignment of Covishield vaccines leaves Serum Institute, Trump issues emergency declaration for Biden inauguration, and more

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Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik’s wife, BJP worker die in accident

They, six in all, were travelling to Gokarna from Yellapura in their car from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3oOqDIF

D.J. Halli violence: HC pulls up government

Claims Commissioner cites lack of infrastructure to discharge his duties from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38AwHib

Trump issues emergency declaration for for Biden inauguration

The declaration allows the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate with local authorities as needed. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nyhjXH

1st consignment of Covishield vaccines leaves Serum Institute

Three temperature-controlled trucks rolled out of the Serum Institute's gates shortly before 5 am and left for Pune airport, from where the vaccines will be flown across India. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38y9fBW

Akhila Priya’s bail plea dismissed, 3 more held in the case

Court grants three-day custody of former Minister to Bowenpally police for further interrogation; husband still elusive from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35vSeXj

TRP manipulation: Mumbai police file supplementary chargesheet

It names Republic TV CEO, ex-COO and former BARC CEO and managing partner from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3nAZKq2

Act against illegal loudspeakers at religious places, says HC

State government told to direct police and KSPCB to initiate measures from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35z0B4j

Centre rattled by success of Gupkar: Mehbooba

Will not succeed in breaking Alliance’s unity, says PDP chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LI82iJ

Govt. orders CBI inquiry into Walayar siblings’ death

HC had recently set aside acquittal of accused by trial court from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bvSSrB

Bifurcate process of impeachment, nominees confirmation: Joe Biden

President-elect Joe Biden has urged the U.S. Congressional leadership on January 11 to bifurcate the process to impeach outgoing President Donald Trum from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LI2HYq

‘COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely in 2021 despite vaccines’

The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programmes to stop COVID from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3si64pS

An NRI devotee’s ‘mystic experiences’

Singapore-based man pens down a book on his Tirumala visits from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3q1BgYy

Making it to the driver’s seat

An increasing number of women are driving their way to financial independence from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38vfPsY

Pak temple attack: British Hindus seek Boris Johnson’s intervention

The Karak Hindu Temple was set afire by a mob in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on December 30 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s8sr1b

Two people injured as private bus hits car

SP for deployment of more personnel from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3hZQ1bu

Coronavirus updates | All vaccine-related information on beneficiaries to be captured in ‘real time’

The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) held an online conference on Sunday with administrators from States and Union Territories on the CoWIN software which forms the backbone of the last mile COVID vaccine administration. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38vb5DG

Japanese Health Ministry finds new coronavirus variant

It was identified in people arriving from Brazil. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/35sNO3c

Treasure hunters’ gangbusted, 11 people arrested

Police are on the lookout for two more who fled from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38yVjYG

New temple chariot ready for kalyanotsavam at Antarvedi

Hyderabad-based craftsmen giving finishing touches to it from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3s9JXC2

Drone survey of land begins in Bobbili

‘It will end all disputes and ensure documents to property owners’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38yH31K

Payment of Amma Vodi benefits ahead of Sankranti opposed

‘Beneficiaries may spend the amount on purposes other than payment of school fee’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39hFvIR

Coimbatore Vizha concludes

The nine-day annual Coimbatore Vizha concluded on Sunday with a series of events. The virtual cyclathon had nearly 300 registrations and the marathon from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39oxKB3

Morning Digest: Q3 private investment in manufacturing jumps 102%; SC to hear pleas on farm laws today, and more

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Indonesia hopes to retrieve black boxes of crashed jet from Java Sea

Sriwijaya Air jet flight to Pontianak on Borneo island, about 740 km from Jakarta, on Saturday before it disappeared from radar screens four minutes after take-off and crashed into the Java sea. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Lnv8v9

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve reopens to tourists

Safari vehicles will only be allowed to operate at 50 % capacity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2XwAXso

‘AWARA’ run evokes good response

A Clean-Green Run, organised on Sunday by members of Amaravati Walkers and Runners Association (AWARA) in the ‘Greenfields’ trail adjoining the Krishn from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3sbziGY

India has fallen behind in clinical surgery research, says vice-president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Prof. S.M. Chandramohan Oration held virtually from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39cNx5y

3 injured as robbers fire 7 rounds, loot jewellery shop

Three people were injured 1.40 p.m. on Sunday after a group of four robbers opened fire and attacked them with choppers while looting a jewellery shop from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39qbSFs