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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QXgWLO

Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB

Telangana reports 887 new Covid-19 cases

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from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QKY0j9

When Is This Pic From, Fan Asks SRK. "Dinosaur Age," He Tweets Back

Just Shah Rukh Khan things. What's not to love? from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3dt7qYx

Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zRXo6

Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39wJQZC

"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped

The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31BmDRD

Priyanka Gandhi Takes On PM Modi For Quoting From Bible At Rally

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "quoting" from the Bible at a poll rally and nothing for the nuns harassed by "goons" belonging to his party... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rFTi2Q

T'gana village sealed after 29 test +ve for Covid

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Authorities have sealed Yedapalli village in Jayashankar Bhoopalpalli district after 29 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the past few days. There are 180 families in the village and about 190 people have been tested. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ugoWGb

I-T unearths Rs 700 crore in land deals in Yadadri

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Days after conducting searches on two real estate companies involved in purchase and sale of land in and around Yadadri temple town, the income tax (I-T) department has unearthed unaccounted cash transactions of Rs 700 crore and seized Rs 11.9 crore cash and gold jewellery worth Rs 2 crore. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QMOMD0

T'gana: Investors duped, app disappears with cash

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Telangana police probing the Chinese instant loan app scam have stumbled upon yet another online fraud where people are losing money after being lured to invest in non-existent investment plans. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3whvplR

HC to Telangana: Is fee rule followed in schools?

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The Telangana high court on Wednesday wondered how many schools have been derecognised till now for violating the government’s directive to collect only tuition fee and not any other fees from students during the pandemic. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mcTJ3U

T'gana staff in AP get nod for transfer back home

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A five-year long battle by native employees of Telangana, who were allotted to Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation, ended on a happy note on Wednesday when the state government issued orders to send them back to Telangana. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/39tXf4M

Opinion: The Motive For Mamata's Letter To Sonia Gandhi, Other Party Leaders

Have Opposition leaders finally realised that a single party can't stop the BJP juggernaut, and to dislodge the BJP, and for their own survival, it is important to come together? from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rznT2g

Nearly 500 Children Tested Positive For COVID-19 This Month In Bengaluru

Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, is seeing a huge surge in the COVID-19 numbers and children are not being spared in this spike. As per the data released on Tuesday evening, Of the nearly 2,000... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m8xg7P

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC

George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pg1p9z

Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8Dpnq

Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvn8EV

Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'

Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEJWVo

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wj0dmr

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE

Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wf5PxS

Actor Ajaz Khan Arrested In Mumbai Drugs Case

Actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today, a day after he was detained for questioning over restricted drugs found at his Mumbai home. He... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OcbRhI

In Filter Vs Reality, Shanaya "Embracing Her True Self" Is The Winner

Shanaya's mom Maheep Kapoor posted red hearts on her post. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QJPUY2

"Stayed Up Nights Apologising...": George Floyd Death Witness's Regret

The teenager who took the viral video of George Floyd's death told the trial on Tuesday of the white police officer charged with killing the 46-year-old Black man that she regrets not being able to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3waTSct

After Canada, Germany Halts AstraZeneca Jabs For Under-60s Over Clot Risk

Germany will deploy AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for general use only for over-60 year olds, the government said Tuesday, imposing restrictions for younger people taking the jab after several... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cC6cuL

Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sDH506

Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sESPzl

Biden Expected To End Trump's H-1B Visa Ban: Report

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to allow a proclamation from his Republican predecessor that had blocked many temporary foreign workers from coming into the United States to expire on Wednesday,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31zTCWA

Railways To Ban Charging Of Electronic Devices On Trains At Night

The Railways has decided to disallow passengers from using mobile charging stations onboard trains between 11 pm and 5 am as a precautionary measure against the spread of fire, senior officials said... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sCLKzo

Hyd: Covid bed occupancy doubles in just 10 days

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In a cause for concern, Covid-related bed occupancy in hospitals in the state doubled in just 10 days with the number of in-patients rising from 1,435 to 2,955 on Tuesday. At present, both government and private hospitals have 16,225 beds. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3m5pVWJ

Setback to T'gana as HC says Hafeezpet land pvt

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The Telangana government and the state waqf board on Tuesday suffered a setback as the high court ruled that the entire extent of 140 acres in Hafeezpet in Rangareddy district is private land and neither revenue nor registration officials could stop its registration. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/39vEwph

Heatwave alert: Mercury may touch 43°C in T'gana

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Brace for hotter days ahead as the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad issued its first heatwave warning for the season from March 31 to April 2 with the mercury continuing to rise in several districts of Telangana. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ftzCgc

100 years of draft design of Indian National Flag

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The centenary of the first ever draft design of the Indian national flag is on March 31. It was on this day in 1921 that a young freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya presented the draft design of the flag to Mahatma Gandhi at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) session held at Bezwada (Vijayawada). from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/31BbY9s

Fewer Indian businesses laid off staff than global

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Indian family businesses were more cautious when it came to resorting to layoffs to cut their Covid-19 losses as compared to their global peers, a report by STEP Project Global Consortium and KPMG Private Enterprise has revealed. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/31ACAHD

WHO Chief Toughens Tone On China With Lab Probe Call

The WHO's chief, long accused of complacency towards Beijing, hardened his tone Tuesday, urging further investigation into a theory Covid-19 sprang from a laboratory leak. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cBAvBN

Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maw5Vt

Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cB5Wfq

"CAA Attack On Assam's Culture, Won't Allow Implementation": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act an "attack" on the language, history and culture of Assam, and promised that his party would not allow it to be... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31AfKQB

Mamata Banerjee Stands Up From Wheelchair As National Anthem Plays

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ended the campaign for Nandigram on a high note today, standing up on the dais despite her leg injury during the national anthem. Nandigram -- which has turned... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cAjmIz

No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u6Nu45

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frzlKK

The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31uIev4

Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFHP1h

China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal

The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnY9JU

Tides, A Full Moon, Days Of Digging: How Ship Was Freed In Suez Canal

A nearly week-long saga to dislodge a giant container ship stuck in the Suez Canal reached an end Monday as the vessel was freed and traffic resumed through the vital waterway. Authorities expected... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3szyw6l

For 'Saina' Star Parineeti, Amul's "Stamp Of Approval Means Everything"

"Heart is so full," wrote Parineeti Chopra from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3tXNiEq

Covid Probably Passed From A Bat, Says WHO Experts' Report

A team of international experts will present details Tuesday of their findings from a mission to China, which concluded Covid-19 probably passed to humans from a bat via an intermediary animal, all... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3syTbHW

Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dxLED1

A Glimpse Of The Bachchan Residence In Pic Of Aaradhya's Holi Celebration

"Happiness, peace, good health and lots of love always," Aishwarya wrote in her Holi post from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3svYqYK

Manipur Withdraws 'No Refuge For Myanmarese' Order: Government Sources

The Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order against local authorities setting up food and shelter camps for Myanmar citizens entering India due to the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31wSUJu

Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31sQQSZ

Indian-American Couple Donates Rs 1 Crore For Bihar, Jharkhand Healthcare

An Indian American couple has donated over Rs 1 for crore healthcare works in Bihar and Jharkhand, the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) announced on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rz4kXY

Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fqw5zy

Telangana to buy paddy at 6,000+ village centres

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In what could bring cheer for farmers, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the government would procure paddy this summer through 6,408 centres in villages across the state. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fqyf1S

Lockdown did Hyd good, increased ozone layer 115%

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Researchers from the city-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) found that the ozone (O3) concentration increased from 26 ppb (parts per billion) during pre-lockdown period to 56.4 ppb during the lockdown, resulting in a 115% increase in the ozone gas over Hyderabad. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fqq0Da

'Assets owned before offence not proceeds of crime'

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In a significant ruling, Justice R Raghunandan Rao of the AP high court has held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot call assets acquired by an accused as proceeds of crime if they were bought before the commission of such an offence. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PhbQJP

TRS names Nomula’s son for Sagar bypoll

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Putting an end to several days of suspense, the TRS announced that Nomula Bhagat Kumar, son of sitting MLA Nomula Narsimhaiah, will contest from Nagarjuna Sagar, the bypoll of which will be held on April 17. The byelection was necessitated following the death of Narsimhaiah three months ago. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3cyQGjf

Nagarjuna Sagar bypoll: Candidate selection over

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With chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao zeroing in on Nomula Bhagat, the son of late Nomula Narasimhaiah, the hide-and-seek game between the TRS and the BJP came to an end. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/39scCKN

Holi 2021: How Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput Celebrated This Year

"Happy Holi," Shahid Kapoor wrote in his caption from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fpteGW

Case Against Assam Chief Minister, BJP Chief Over Congress's Ad Complaint

The Congress has filed a police complaint against Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP chief J P Nadda, state president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and eight leading newspapers for "camouflaging an... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31uaEVS

Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cAyAx2

Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m42gpt

Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QTw50N

George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frkzE2

Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJusSr

Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pR1Tw

"Look Forward To Supporting A Congress Chief Minister": Assam Ally AIUDF

The All India United Democratic Front or AIUDF, which is part of the Congress-led 'Mahajoth' alliance in Assam, will support a "Congress Chief Minister", its chief Badruddin Ajmal has said. The... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QPBO7F

Chinese Video Streamer Bilibili Sinks Day After $2.6 Billion IPO

Video streaming site Bilibili sank on its first day trading on Hong Kong's stock exchange on Monday as investors fret over a global sell-off in Chinese tech shares. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lYOKDL

Holi 2021: Amitabh, Jaya And Abhishek In A Perfect Festive Throwback

"Rang barse bheege chunar wali rang barse...Holi Hai," Amitabh Bachchan wrote from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rAte9s

Stranded Suez container ship reported freed

Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wiltsu

Giant Ship Stuck For Days In Suez Canal Floats Again: Report

Salvage teams freed the Ever Given in the Suez Canal, according to maritime services provider Inchcape, almost a week after the giant vessel ran aground in one of the world's most important trade... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3diV5pF

Tamil Nadu's EPS Chokes Up Over DMK Leader's Taunt: "People Will Punish"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, who has been the target of DMK leader A Raja's jibes including one comparing him to "MK Stalin's Slipper", almost broke down on Sunday while campaigning... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fnmnxJ

India Had "Season Of Lifetime In Toughest Of Times", Tweets Ravi Shastri

India vs England: Ravi Shastri took to Twitter to congratulate Team India after wrapping up a 2-1 series win in the ODIs against England. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2O7OrKo

Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct5MXw

Amid Egypt's Plans To Unload Ship, Suez Canal Salvage Teams Struggle

Suez Canal salvage teams intensified excavation and dredging on Sunday around a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway ahead of attempts to refloat it, with two sources saying work had been... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ruWeQ1

Aladdin's Cave Of Goods Stuck In Suez Canal Logjam

An Aladdin's cave of goods ranging from IKEA furnishings to tens of thousands of livestock is stuck in a maritime traffic jam caused by the Suez Canal blockage. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3wghPPV

"Absolutely Outrageous, Terrible": Joe Biden On Myanmar Bloodshed

US President Joe Biden said Sunday the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar was "absolutely outrageous," after security forces killed more than 100 people, including at least... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39nDkUQ

530 Covid cases, 3 deaths reported in Telangana

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With 535 new cases of Covid-19 and three deaths recorded in the state on Sunday, the recovery rate dropped a bit. Over the last 10 days alone, the recovery rate in the state has reduced by 1%, going down from 98.86% to 97.98%. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2P66roZ

Sky is the limit for flats in Hyderabad

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Soon, Hyderabad’s skyline could be peaking to new heights. This, courtesy a flurry of projects set to spring up along the IT corridor over the next four-five years which are all racing to tower past the 40-floor mark. Most are even hoping to walk home with the ‘tallest building in the city’ award. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3swaut5

Bogus vote: Tandur civic chief to be booked

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the police to register a case of impersonation against Tandur municipal chairperson Thatikonda Swapna for allegedly casting a bogus vote during the recent MLC polls. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rvTvWo

New protocol: T'gana health dept lets off steam

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Amid spurt in Covid-19 cases, health department officials have issued fresh treatment guidelines with latest protocols to doctors. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3u3rVBs

Cops in a bind as kid playing at home hangs self

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Saidabad police probing the reasons behind the death of a nine-year-old girl, who died under suspicious circumstances five days ago, on Sunday said that as per the prima facie findings of the post-mortem examination, there is no foul play and it could be a case of a playful act going wrong. Though the incident took place on Tuesday, it came to light on Sunday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3wi9mf0

Watch: US Navy Members Sing Hindi Song From Popular Bollywood Movie

Members of the US Navy sang a popular Hindi song at a dinner meeting between US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Michael M Gilday and India's Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39n59MZ

UN Chief Criticises Wealthy Countries For "Stockpile" Of Covid Vaccines

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a "stockpile" of Covid-19 vaccines, and called on them to share with the rest of the world to help end the pandemic. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Pf5P0b

Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39F1fzx

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1NyPK

George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6wRy9

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rClIuY

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fjaPLX

Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39jViHJ

Happy Holi 2021 Stickers: How to Find, Add, and Share Stickers on WhatsApp

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get the best stickers to boost your Holi greetings game on WhatsApp Messenger. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fsBoy6

Criminal Who Fled After Delhi Hospital Firing Killed In Encounter

A notorious criminal of the infamous Goga gang was killed in an encounter with the Delhi police this morning after he escaped from an hospital two days ago. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31tndRr

Fire Breaks Out At UP Hospital, Patients Moved Out; Probe Ordered

Fire breaks out at hospital in Uttar Pradesh, patients moved out; Chief Minister orders probe from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31pXcCt

Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues

Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E

"Big Lie": Kanhaiya Kumar On PM's "I Did Satyagraha" Remark In Bangladesh

Communist Party of India leader Kanhaiya Kumar hit out at the BJP, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi "the biggest liar" and comparing the top Assam leader Himanta Biswa Sarma with King Kansa, the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3w5ssET

Global Condemnation Follows As Myanmar Sees Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Defence chiefs from a dozen countries on Sunday jointly condemned the bloodbath in Myanmar a day earlier, when at least 90 people -- including several children -- were killed after security forces... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39nrpq9

Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off

Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csaCUF

Suez Canal Chief Cites Possible "Human Error" In Ship Grounding

Egypt's Suez Canal chief said Saturday that "technical or human errors" could be behind the grounding of a huge container ship blocking the vital waterway, causing a backlog of over 300 vessels. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ctnzxB

Amid Tamil Nadu Poll Campaign, Smriti Irani Performs Dandiya. Video

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday joined party workers in a dandiya dance while campaigning for Vanathi Srinivasan, the BJP's candidate from Coimbatore South constituency of Tamil Nadu ahead of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31mT06q

Wear mask or go to jail, warns Telangana govt

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In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, the Telangana government on Saturday made it mandatory for people across the state to wear masks while stepping out into public places. Those violating the diktat, the order stated, will be subjected to strict punishment — even imprisonment. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3u1jhU9

More than half T'gana PSUs are in the red: CAG

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Even as protests against the Centre’s decision to privatise loss-making public sector undertakings (PSUs) such as Visakhapatnam Steel Plant continue, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said 53% of Telangana state PSUs were making losses due to various reasons. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3lVD4Sf

UoH study finds how malaria bug tricks body

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A team from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has decoded how the malarial parasite avoids the immune system in humans to thrive by modifying one of its proteins. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/31s7TUY

Telangana: Murder accused does a Spider Man

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An undertrial who escaped from the clutches of escort cops gambled his way to freedom, perhaps taking inspiration from Spider Man on how to scale buildings. Straight out of an action film, the murder accused jumped from one building to another in his bid to escape from the chasing cops. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3w8549Z

Active Covid cases in Telangana cross 4,000 mark

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The number of active cases in the state has increased to 4,241 after a gap of over two months, as the state recorded 495 new cases and 2 deaths. On January 15, there were 4,273 active cases in the state, following which it was on a decline and had touched a low of 1,748 on February 14. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QLMVOY

1 Dead, Multiple Wounded In Stabbing At Canada Library; Suspect Arrested

One person is dead and multiple others were wounded in a stabbing at a public library in an affluent Vancouver suburb on Saturday, and a suspect, who apparently acted alone, was taken into custody. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3stIfeF

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csLsp6

Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ohW1I

India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31s9A4N

Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZ5X2D

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P5k0VL

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w5Nfs0

Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flrQoE

Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ksWxf

Scientists Warn Of Deadly Heat Waves In India, In Spite Of Climate Goals

Potentially deadly heat waves will likely become more commonplace in South Asian countries, including India, in the coming decades even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rrnI99

Fire breaks out in godown, 6 shops in Bahadurpura

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from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fjRnPk

Compared To "Stalin's Slipper" By DMK Leader, Tamil Nadu's EPS Hits Back

Less than two weeks before Tamil Nadu goes to vote, former Union Minister A Raja has provoked a major controversy by calling Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, "worth less... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PyQ3gk

Elon Musk Brags Tesla Will Be Biggest "In A Few Months", Deletes Tweet

Does Tesla Inc. have the potential to be a $1 trillion company? It's a notion that got Elon Musk tweeting early Friday, only for the billionaire to do something fairly rare for him: delete a post. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2NWeXpQ

Government's 4-Point Plan To Deal With Suez Canal Blockage

The government on Friday said a four-point plan has been chalked out to deal with the situation arising from the blockage of Suez Canal. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39laYL7

Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'

Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31qRwIt

Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXzHu8

'One muhurat for all 3 shrines in secretariat'

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Construction of three shrines will be finished before work on new secretariat gets over, roads and buildings minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy said. He also said foundation stones for the temple, mosque and church on the secretariat premises will be laid soon on the same day. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rsvUFW

Telangana failed to protect lakes: CAG report

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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) rapped the state government for failing to take measures to protect the lakes in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region (HMR) for the past few years. This has resulted in deteriorating quality of water, foaming, formation of weed and hyacinth in the lakes, the report said. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3csOh9u

50% cap on quota needs relook: KCR

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Even as the Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on whether its 1992 verdict on capping reservations at 50% needs a re-examination, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has reportedly written a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) with a plea for a relook at the quota cap. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3srGbDR

'T'gana dependent on WMA & overdraft from RBI'

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The Telangana government is still dependent on ways and means advances (WMA) as well as the overdraft facility extended by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain its cash flows, observed the Comptroller & Auditor General (GAG) report tabled in the Assembly on Friday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/39fZWqb

'Telangana’s borrowings well within FRBM limits'

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Telangana’s borrowings are well within the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRMB) Act limits and the state is maintaining a good fiscal discipline, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NVcvjk

30 Seats In Bengal, 47 In Assam Vote In Phase 1 Of Polls Today: 10 Points

The first phases of the Bengal and Assam Assembly elections have started, with 30 seats in Bengal and 47 in Assam voting. In Bengal, the ruling Trinamool and the opposition BJP - who have waged a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39j3A2Q

Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ss2hGr

The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t

German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ

Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d6iLgO

Key Stats On Phase 1 Of West Bengal, Assam Elections

As West Bengal and Assam go to polls for the first phase of Assembly elections that begin today, here's a look at some important statistics: from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3w5CqGa

Congress, BJP Spar Over PM Modi's "I Did Satyagraha" Remark In Bangladesh

The Congress and the BJP on Friday sparred over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that he did satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom, with the opposition party questioning the statement's veracity... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3vXkduF

Moto G100, Moto G50 With 5,000mAh Battery Launched

Moto G100 is priced at EUR 499.99 (roughly Rs. 42,500) for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The Moto G50, on the other hand, is priced at EUR 229.99 (roughly Rs. 19,500) for the 4GB RAM +... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Pq87cC

'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rmRv2R

The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lO4yT

Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ

No Vegetable, Milk Supplies On Bharat Bandh Today, Say Farmers

Rail and road traffic across the country may get affected today as farmers, protesting against three contentious agricultural laws, hold an all-India strike - Bharat Bandh - to mark four months of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39i0c8d

"Had Sheikh Mujibur Rehman Not Been Assassinated...": PM Modi's Op-Ed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began a two-day trip to Bangladesh, his first foreign visit after the coronavirus pandemic broke out. In a special op-ed published in leading Bangladesh newspaper... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PbNEs6

ICYMI: Anushka And Virat's Fam-Jam Pic In Her Birthday Post For Dad

Anushka Sharma shared a few precious memories on her dad's birthday from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3w13tCD

Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response

It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3roLhzx

Suez Canal Could Be Blocked For Weeks By "Beached Whale" Ship

A huge container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a "beached whale" may take weeks to free, the salvage company said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3vZRNA8

Trinamool Spends More Than BJP, As Bengal Tops In Facebook Political Ads

Among the four states and one union territory that are going to polls from March 27, West Bengal emerged as the topper in spending for political advertisements on Facebook this year, according to data... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QEjmPl

Sara Ali Khan's Bhel Puri Party Looked Super Drool-Worthy, See Pic

On Wednesday evening, Sara Ali Khan shared a picture of not one, or two, but eight plates of bhelpuri and we have not stopped drooling ever since. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2P4rLuW

North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched

Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm

Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day

The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lRHR72

Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women

One woman said government MP Andrew Laming's comments online left her feeling suicidal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w3D6Mj

Tests in less than 2% of Telangana schools

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At a time when over 18,000 schools in the state have conducted physical classes for students from class 6 to class 10, Covid-19 tests have not been conducted in even 2% of the schools. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3sqxJ7I

T'gana: Over 700 school pupils test +ve in Mar

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Over 700 Covid-19 cases have been reported from 226 schools across Telangana in March with a majority of cases from Kamareddy, Adilabad, and Mancherial districts. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2P0qVzu

Rs 245cr bank loan fraud: Khaitan booked by CBI

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked city-based Khaitan Electricals promoters in a loan fraud case. The CBI alleged that managing director Sunil Krishna Khaitan and others colluded with various bank officials, produced fake documents to obtain Rs 245 crore loans and diverted the funds. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rqZPym

65 superspreaders in Hyd on health dept radar

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Officials from the health department have identified 65 superspreaders in the city who in turn infected at least 10 people each. As part of increased surveillance programme, officials are now trying to identify super spreaders immediately and isolate them as early possible. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3d4LaUx

T'gana: Debt-hit farmer, wife & 2 kids end lives

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Hit by mounting debt and crop loss, a farmer and three members of his family killed themselves in Telangana’s Mancherial district late on Wednesday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rpA1mr

Fire At Mumbai Hospital Kills 2, Over 70 Coronavirus Patients Evacuated

At least two people were killed after a fire broke out at a hospital last night in a mall in Mumbai. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3d6NKJI

Rail, Road Transport Likely To Be Affected Due To Bharat Bandh Tomorrow

Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday as farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws have called a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3w7veK3

'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'

Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZBF1x

US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cl8TR1

Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change

As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rpjO0i

Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'

Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OZWJ7D

Happy 1st Foreign Visit Since Covid Onset Is To "Friendly" Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he will hold "substantive discussions" with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina during his two-day visit to Bangladesh, as he expressed happiness... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sqtZTN

‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama

Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w8PWcv

Indian Refiners Buying Oil From These Nations To Cut Middle East Reliance

HPCL-Mittal Energy became the first Indian buyer of Guyanese oil, while Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals has booked a shipment of Brazils Tupi for the first time from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f76iw2

Volkswagen Polo Matte Edition Unveiled

The update is just limited to the new paint job. Under the skin it's the same Volkswagen Polo we have been familiar with for a while now. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3d2Q1Wc

Work-From-Home For Bengaluru Goldman Sachs Staff As Covid Cases Rise

Goldman Sachs told all but critical staff at its operation in Bengaluru to return to working from home on Wednesday, reversing moves to get staff back to one of its biggest global offices as... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QDk3bF

Review: Nary A Dull Moment In 'Godzilla Vs Kong'

Godzilla Vs Kong Review: The film, with its frequent, and inevitable, nods to decades of pop culture history that spans the globe, is a potboiler that unabashedly revels in excess. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/399G4oM

Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ckeMhn

JEE (Main): 100 percentile for 3 T'gana students

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Telangana students managed to better their performance in Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) March session as three students from the state — Bannuru Rohit Kumar Reddy, Madur Adarsh Reddy, and Josyula Venkata Aditya secured 100 percentile in the examination, results of which are declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3dkbKt5

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine 76% Effective In Updated US Trial Results

AstraZeneca said on Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic illness, citing a new analysis of up-to-date results for its major US trial. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PoiJbV

Massive Ship Blocking Suez Canal Costs About $400 Million An Hour

Tugs and diggers have so far failed to dislodge a massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, increasing the chances of prolonged delays in what is arguably the world's most important... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3clniga

Jack Dorsey tweet: Man who buys his first-ever post speaks out

The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fe0QHx

JEE (Main): 100 percentile for 3 T'gana students

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Telangana students managed to better their performance in Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) March session as three students from the state — Bannuru Rohit Kumar Reddy, Madur Adarsh Reddy, and Josyula Venkata Aditya secured 100 percentile in the examination, results of which are declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ckYdC5

Covid-19: Telangana tests 70,000 for 1st time

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At a time when there is a fear of a second Covid wave, health officials on Tuesday conducted 70,280 tests, the highest number of tests since the first infection case came to light on March 2, 2020. Of 70,280 samples tested, 431 returned a positive result, according to a health bulletin issued on Wednesday. The number of cases in the last 24 hours was also highest single-day figure this year. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3tPVEOi

TSCHE issues orders to postpone all UG, PG exams

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All undergraduate (UG) and post-graduate (PG) examinations were postponed by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education a day after the state ordered closure of all educational institutions from Wednesday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fbm5da

771 ‘variants of concern’ detected

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Genome sequencing by Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) has shown variants of concern (VOC) and a novel variant in India. The N440K variant that is associated with immune escape has also been found in samples from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3che98u

Telangana: 13 students in Nalgonda test Covid +ve

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In another case of students getting infected in educational institutes, 13 students of medical college in Nalgonda district were infected with Covid-19. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/31hebqA

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r

Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ciuppN

Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lQ0V5S

'My father, the killer'

Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lP0uZo

Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'

A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f8QMjf

Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories

An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRqupU

'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lMizY9

North Korea Fires "Projectiles" Into Sea, Says Seoul

North Korea fired two projectiles into the sea early Thursday, the South's military said, in what could be its first ballistic missile test during the administration of Joe Biden. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rkKz6i

What Is The "Double Mutant" Covid Strain Government Says Is In India

Alarm bells over a fresh spike in Covid cases in India - 1.35 lakh have been reported in the past 72 hours and the active caseload has increased for a 14th straight day - began ringing Wednesday as... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Pskq87

Devendra Fadnavis Rushes To Delhi Over Report On Police Transfers

Former Maharashtra Chief Minster, the BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, is taking his battle with the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government to Delhi. Mr Fadnavis, currently the state's Leader of Opposition, says... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QnHcyu

In Chennai, Get Covid Vaccine At Your Doorstep

Two health workers came knocking at the apartments of nine elderly residents at the sprawling Purvankara Windemere in Chennai to vaccinate them against coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sishE3

Benjamin Netanyahu Claims Win In Israel Election, But Majority Uncertain

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory following Israel's fourth election in less than two years but the deeply divisive leader may again struggle to form a governing majority. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31eFxgQ

China's biggest car brand launches rival to Tesla

Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUlPFy

Maharashtra Minister Tests COVID-19 Positive For Second Time

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday informed that he has again tested positive for COVID-19. The NCP leader had detected positive for the virus last year in June as well. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3faFISG

Live Updates: India Logged 40,715 COVID-19 Cases, 199 Deaths On Tuesday

India recorded 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, taking the nationwide infection tally to 1,16,86,796, while the active caseload at 3,45,377 registered an increase for the 13th day in a row, the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f6zxyT

North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'

The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cfBs2n

Telangana shuts all classes from today

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A surge in the novel coronavirus cases, particularly among students, forced the Telangana government on Tuesday to shut down all educational institutions in the state again, barring medical colleges, from Wednesday onwards. Online classes and distance learning will continue as earlier during the shutdown period. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3d4ZtrY

Rising cases, positivity rate ring alarm bells

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With 412 Covid-19 cases being reported in the state in the last 24 hours, the situation resembles that in December last year. In a matter of concern, the positivity rate has jumped from 0.4% as recently as March 17 to nearly 1% in last 24 hours. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3sltGtq

DRI seizes 25kg gold from vehicle on way to TN

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Sleuths from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Tuesday seized 25 kg gold worth Rs 11.5 crore from a vehicle intercepted on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad national highway. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3siKilo

Realtors’ deals on 1k acres now under I-T lens

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Even as the TRS government is racing ahead to complete renovation on Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Yadadri, realty boom in and around the temple town has come under the income tax (I-T) department’s radar. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3f6uxu7

Children get mild Covid, but turn carriers: Report

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Many students have been hit by Covid- 19. Going by the central government’s analysis, parents can breathe easy for children, but not for themselves as their wards are “carriers of infection”. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3957zjp

Revised jab interval leaves beneficiaries confused

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The Centre on Monday instructed all states to increase the interval between two doses of Covid-19 vaccine Covishield to six to eight weeks based on recommendations by expert panels. However, this has now led to confusion among vaccine beneficiaries in the state. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3vRyqZX

US Senate Confirms Indian-American Doctor Vivek Murthy As Surgeon General

The Senate voted on Tuesday (local time) to confirm Indian-American doctor Vivek Murthy to be US President Biden's surgeon general, handing the administration one of its top public health officials... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/319SFnF

Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50

Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QtwBSF

Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods

Thousands of people in flooded Australia are struggling to deal with back-to-back natural disasters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgzP8K

Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk

The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PpHPad

Centre Should Withdraw Bill, Restore Powers Of Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Centre should withdraw the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and restore powers of the Delhi government, said Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday, a day... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f8mcpL

Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfLpRQ

Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received

In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cehCEx

Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal

When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ccpaa

"Huge Win For Right": Netanyahu After Exit Polls Predict Party's Victory

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's election Tuesday marked a "huge win" for the right, after his Likud party was projected to have won the most seats, giving him a path to a majority. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sisSFA

Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d03gXB

Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lZtid

Maharashtra Home Minister's Video As Flight Ticket Contradicts 'Alibi'

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, fending off allegations that he had discussed a Rs 100-crore extortion racket with a controversial police officer at his home last month, has tweeted a video... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3tGctek

"Absolutely Shameful" Parliament Sex Acts Shake Australia's Government

Leaked videos of staff from Australia's conservative government performing sex acts in parliament, including one man masturbating over a female MP's desk, left Scott Morrison's administration facing... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cc1NOL

UP, Madhya Pradesh, Centre Sign Ken-Betwa River Linking Pact

An agreement to implement the Ken-Betwa river link project was signed on Monday by the Jal Shakti Ministry and governments of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the first major project under the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cc6s3p

"He Chose His Career, Moved On": Ankita Lokhande On Break-Up With Sushant

"People come and tell me 'You left Sushant...'. How do you know that? Nobody knows about my thing, you know," Ankita Lokhande said in an interview from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3c8joqR

Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'

Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/315nTw2

Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up' 

She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tKsZdv

30% fitment: Ugadi cheer for T'gana govt staff

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In what could cheer state government employees, pensioners and teachers, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday announced 30% fitment and also increased retirement age to 61 from existing 58.​ from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3seLZQP