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SP promotes fake socialism, says PM at virtual rally

PM Narendra Modi lashed out at the Samajwadi Party in his first virtual rally for poll-bound UP on Monday, addressing 21 constituencies in the western part of the state that vote in the initial phase on February 10, and said that the SP has been promoting “nakli samajwad (fake socialism)". from Times of India https://ift.tt/OuwMT1nqh
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75% of adults in India are now fully vaccinated

Over 75% of adults in the country are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with two doses of the jabs, heralding a major achievement in the mass immunisation drive that played a crucial role in keeping disease severity, hospitalisation and deaths low during the present surge powered by Omicron variant of SARS-CoV2. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YL7K0oeZx
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India ranked among top 10 in cross-country travel index

India has been ranked among the top 10 countries for cross-country travel in an index of 118 countries by vacation homes aggregator Holidu. The index was compiled by taking into account a variety of factors deemed important for anyone planning a road trip, including attractions like the Unesco World Heritage sites, wildlife, natural assets, range of landscapes and etc. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1KnMJbyzD
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If SP wins, Azam will replace you: Shah woos Jayant again

Union home minister Amit Shah, who was in western Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur as part of his election campaign on Saturday, reached out to Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary again, the second time in a week, and said, “If Samajwadi Party (RLD’s alliance partner) forms the next government, Jayant bhai, you will be sidelined and Azam Khan will take over.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/8sIRPEOJA
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Impact of pandemic? Women jobseekers fell by 34% in 2021

Not only have more women lost jobs compared to men during the pandemic, but also fewer women are returning to work. The number of women actively looking for work each month reduced by three million between 2019 and 2021, says the latest bulletin from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) and Centre for Economic Data and Analysis (CEDA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/stuvPLiFk
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ICC U19 WC: India beat Bangladesh to enter semis

Left-arm seamer Ravi Kumar bowled a sensational opening spell as India's 'class of 2022' exacted a sweet revenge, ousting defending champions Bangladesh by 5 wickets to enter the semi-final of ICC U-19 World Cup. India will meet Australia in the semis on Feb 2, having won an unprecedented 7 out of 9 U-19 World Cup QFs. Chasing a lowly 112 for victory, India crossed the finish line with 115 balls to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zY85PRiuG
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SC revokes 1-year suspension of 12 Maha BJP MLAs

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

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

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

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

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have welcomed a baby through surrogacy. The couple took to their respective social media handles to share the happy news with the world. Their post read, "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much." from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FR3YmD
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They batted better than us in middle overs: Rishabh Pant

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

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

The proportion of Covid deaths in active cases during the current surge is significantly lower, helped by large-scale vaccination coverage, than the previous second wave, the Centre said underlining the role of vaccines in protecting against severe illness and deaths due to Covid-19. "Vaccine online tracker shows the benefit of its ability to reduce deaths considerably among vaccinated compared to unvaccinated,” ICMR director general Balram Bhargava said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34YYKby
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BHU offers Hindu Dharma course

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has become the first university in the country to introduce “Hindu dharma” in its regular curriculum. The university has started a postgraduate course in Hindu studies, university authorities said on Tuesday, claiming that this is the first such course offered by any university in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Ih7Yyk
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3 Navy men die in explosion on warship in Mumbai dockyard

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

Oral antivirals, antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies and vitamins have no place in India’s latest Covid management guidelines, which were put up on the Union health ministry website on Monday. Antiviral remdesivir, which is given via an IV drip, is recommended for moderate to severely ill patients on oxygen support. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nvRWsf
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Railways report 1st passenger deaths in accident after gap of nearly 34 months

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

Faced with the challenge of getting a controversial legislation passed to meet the International Monetary Fund’s requirements ahead of a bailout package of $1 billion, Pakistan PM Imran Khan said on Tuesday that the country’s economic condition, under his government, was still better than many countries of the region, particularly India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HTNb3v
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Signal to China: German warship to dock in Mum

Amid concerns over growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, a German warship will dock in Mumbai later this month. Seen as a "signal" to China, the deployment of frigate Bayern by Germany in the Indo-Pacific followed Berlin's announcement of its strategy in 2020 to uphold rules-based international order in the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3JZC3nC
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Bank frauds of over Rs 3cr will need panel nod for CBI probe

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has amended rules to mandate that all bank fraud cases of over Rs 3 crore will be referred to an expert panel to decide if an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is warranted in what is seen as a fresh attempt to comfort bankers. Earlier, only fraud cases of over Rs 50 crore in public sector banks were referred to this panel. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32V1Vk9
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2 militants killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam

Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hassanpora village of Kulgam district following information about the presence of militants there, a police spokesperson said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zDlaul
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Flyers of Jammu-Mumbai IndiGo flight 'hit each other'

On numerous flights you might have hated the passenger just in front or right behind in economy class for reasons like a seat getting reclined when you’re having a meal or tapping of seat by knees. This usually leads to a heated argument or complaint to the crew. But an IndiGo Jammu-Mumbai flight on the penultimate day of last year saw two passengers — seated on 3A and 4A — getting into fisticuffs over some issue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33eFFBm
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No physical rallies till January 15, poll staff to get booster dose

Taking note of the rising Covid graph, the Election Commission on Saturday announced a clutch of precautionary and proactive measures for the five poll-bound states, including a total ban on physical rallies, roadshows, car and bike rallies and processions till January 15. Chief election commissioner Sushil Chandra said that since nobody could accurately predict how the Omicron curve would behave, the EC would take a call after January 15 on whether to retain or relax the ban. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32T5yad
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SSP linked to PM Punjab row, 6 other IPS officers shunted

Ferozepur SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans, one of the dramatis personae in the row over "security lapses" during PM Narendra Modi's January 5 visit to the Punjab district, was among seven IPS officers transferred by the Channi government on Saturday, hours before the model code of conduct for assembly elections kicked in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3F7OJ8q
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Admissions in DU through CU-CET from this year: VC

Delhi University has opted for CU-CET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) as the mode of entrance exam for undergraduate admissions for academic session 2022-23. This was revealed to TOI by vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh on Saturday. The education ministry and National Testing Agency (NTA) are responsible for conducting the exams. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n8k7xA
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Assembly polls: Yogi battles 37-year jinx; kisan & Congress turmoil stir Punjab pot

Polling in UP — stretching over seven phases on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 3 and 7 — will be followed closely as it has been the mainstay of BJP’s successive Lok Sabha majorities in 2014 and 2019 besides delivering a sweeping verdict for the saffron party in the 2017 state poll. Counting for all the states will be done on March 10. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3f4nC3G
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Jacqueline Fernandez releases a statement

Jacqueline Fernandez took to Instagram to release a statement after her intimate picture with Sukesh Chandrashekhar went viral over the internet. In her post, she wrote, "This country and its people have always given me tremendous love and respect. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HLa6xZ
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Molnupiravir has serious safety concerns: ICMR chief

Antiviral drug molnupiravir, which recently got approval from the drug regulator and is being launched by several local drug makers, has serious safety concerns, and thus has not been included in the national Covid-19 clinical protocol recommended by the health ministry, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director general Balram Bhargava said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pXmODT
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Booster to be of same vaccine as previous 2 shots: Govt

The ‘precaution dose’ (booster) for Covid-19 — which will be administered from January 10 to health and frontline workers, and those above 60 with comorbidities — will be of the same vaccine as the first and second dose, the government said on Wednesday. “Those who got Covaxin will get Covaxin and those who got Covishield will get Covishield,” NITI Aayog member-health Dr VK Paul said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pWItvI
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Ram Gopal Varma slams AP government

veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed his opinion condemning the Government’s actions and orders on various public platforms and has now given the below inputs for the Government to understand it apart from explaining the functioning of the film industry, its making process, and its economics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eQ3v9f
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Double-engine growth way to prosperity: PM hails Tripura

PM Modi breezed through poll-bound Manipur amid a shutdown and boycott call by rebel outfits on Tuesday, carrying with him a bouquet of 22 projects worth Rs 4,815 crore and declaring the insurgency-hit state would be the engine of the country's growth. PM Modi, who flew to BJP-governed Tripura next to inaugurate the newly built integrated terminal of Agartala airport, said that the northeast joined the development race post-2014 after being hampered by decades of neglect. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3JF1B9B
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Stampede at Congress marathon in UP, several girls injured

Several children were injured and three of the minors had to be rushed to hospital after a stampede during a marathon organised by Congress in Bareilly on Tuesday. They were discharged after administering of first aid. Nearly 5,000 girls had gathered to participate in the 5-km marathon as part of Congress's 'Ladki hu, lad sakti hu' (I am a girl, I can fight) election campaign. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qLeBSt
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With 153 fresh cases, India’s Omicron tally crosses 2,000

India’s Omicron tally went past the 2000-mark on Tuesday with 153 more cases taking the total number of patients to 2,043, even as the variant spread to Meghalaya, thereby covering 24 states and UTs in the country. Maharashtra continued to report maximum daily cases in the country even as BMC commissioner IS Chahal said in a TV interview that according to experts, Omicron was responsible for 80 per cent of the Covid cases in Mumbai, reducing the Delta variant to the remaining 20%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eQI6wI
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In two days, over 84L teens given first dose of covid vaccine

Nearly 84.4 lakh teenagers aged 15-17 were vaccinated till 10pm on Tuesday, with the count inching towards the 1 crore mark in two days of the drive. Close to 42 lakh teenagers were vaccinated on Monday, and a similar number received their first dose on Tuesday. The government is aiming to achieve 85-90% coverage of first dose among adolescents in the age group in 15-20 days, a senior official told TOI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GbfNVP
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Pics of Indian soldiers with tricolour at Galwan

In a move to counter aggressive Chinese propaganda, the Indian security establishment on Tuesday released photographs of Indian soldiers flying as well as holding the Tricolour at the Galwan valley in eastern Ladakh as part of New Year celebrations. The images show the Indian soldiers, armed with the latest SiG Sauer assault rifles, with the Tricolour as well as their Dogra Regiment flag at an observation post in the Galwan valley. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pS6xjx
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Covishield for teens on CoWin sparks some confusion

An official of the Union health ministry said, “The glitch stemmed from CoWIN’s update process and was immediately taken care of.” On December 27, the Centre had said beneficiaries aged between 15 and 18 years could self-register for vaccination through an existing account on CoWIN. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eJia62
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Maha moves coal ministry to get forest clearance for Chhattisgarh block

This the second instance of delays being faced by coal block owners in Chattisgarh. As first reported by TOI, Rajasthan was the first to knock on the Centre’s doors over Chhattisgarh govt delaying clearances for starting two new mines and ramping up production from two others allotted to Rajasthan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31rFQc8
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SC nod to urgent hearing in EWS quota criteria case

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta infomed a bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud that the committee headed by ex-finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey, which was tasked to revisit the criteria for candidate’s inclusion in EWS category, has already submitted its recommendations and that the Centre has filed the report before the court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eMZ1jB
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Work from anywhere: Tier-2 cities to earn big

Shared exclusively with TOI, the report shows Ahmedabad has emerged strongly as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Among tier-2 cities, Chandigarh tops the chart in salaries paid at the junior (average CTC Rs 5.7 lakh per annum) and mid levels (Rs 13.7 lakh) — ahead of the national averages of Rs 4.4 lakh and Rs 11 lakh, respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zge7HP
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