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January 20, 2022

Blow for SP as Mulayam's daughter-in-law joins BJP

DEALING a major blow to the campaign of inclusiveness envisioned by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, the ‘Chhoti Bahu’ of party patriarch Mualayam Singh Yadav, Aparna Yadav joined BJP in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Strategic testing in crowded places and prisons

FOLLOWING the Central government’s instructions to enhance Covid-19 testing in order to track the spread of the pandemic, the Delhi government will soon initiate citizen-centric plans, especially in the crowded and congested areas and also in the prisons.

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Osaka University pat on the back for Jharkhand teacher's innovation

A school principal’s efforts to help children study during the pandemic have drawn international attention.

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After Janpath and Sarojini, other markets vie for ‘fully vaccinated' tag

MAJOR markets are running a drive for fully vaccinating every shop owner, staff, vendor and support staff.

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EV financing gets more attractive

Govt signs MoU with CESL to provide 5% interest subsidy on loans to purchase e-vehicles

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Hoax bomb threat call ahead of R-Day event

A bomb threat call was reported at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters here on Wednesday evening which was later declared a hoax, officials said.

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South civic body paints school walls to spread Swachh message

KEEPING in view the Swachh Surveskshan -2022, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has made more than 25 paintings in one of its primary school building walls in Najafgarh zone, Kakrola.

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No foreign chief guest at R-Day celebrations again

PM Modi to have virtual meeting with Central Asia nations on Jan 27

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Hindus in MP village allege harassment by Muslims

IN Surana village in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh, many houses these days have “for sale” written on the main wall at the entrance.

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BJP seals the deal with its alliance partners in UP

Nishad Party & Apna Dal could get to field candidates in 15 seats each

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AAP picks lawyer as Goa's CM face

AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday declared lawyerturned-politician Amit Palekar as the party’s CM face in the Goa Assembly election.

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Akhilesh may contest, will seek Azamgarh's approval

AFTER the announcement of the candidature of UP CM Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Shahar in the upcoming Assembly elections, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav seems to have made up his mind to follow suit, the hint of which he gave in Lucknow on Wednesday.

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Israel police demolish Palestinian house in east Jerusalem eviction

Disputes over sensitive region led to 11-day war with armed Palestinian factions last year

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Torrential rain causes flooding in Madagascar capital, at least 10 dead

HEAVY rains in Madagascar have flooded parts of the capital city, Antananarivo, killing 10 people and making more than 12,000 homeless, officials said on Wednesday.

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‘In the name of God, go!' UK PM defies calls to quit

A DEFIANT Boris Johnson has vowed to remain British premier and contest the next election as calls for his resignation snowballed and a former Brexit minister demanded he quit ‘in the name of God’.

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Tata Motors steps in CNG biz riding on Tiago & Tigor

The two CNG models are priced between ₹6.09 lakh and ₹8.41 lakh

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BharatPe co-founder on leave till Mar

FINTECH firm BharatPe’s CoFounder and MD Ashneer Grover has taken voluntary leave from the company till March-end.

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L&T Tech Services eyes billion dollar revenue by third quarter of FY23

L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, is targeting a billion dollar revenue run rate by the second or third quarter of FY23, and the company has retained its revenue guidance of 19-20% for FY22.

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Kohli, Dhawan half tons not enough for India

IF Rahul Dravid needed a first-hand experience of where the Indian ODI team is placed, he got one in his first game as coach in the format.

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Worn down Sania decides quitting time

Tennis star has said that 2022 will be her last season after first round exit in Australian Open women’s doubles

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India's big moment in women's football starts amidst Covid scare

EVEN before a ball was kicked and just a day prior to host India’s opening game against Iran in Navi Mumbai, Covid managed to breach the bio-bubble of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

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BIG GUNS ON A ROLL

NAOMI Osaka played the role of smiling assassin and top seed Ashleigh Barty was ruthlessly efficient at the Australian Open on Wednesday as they moved closer to a potential fourth-round showdown.

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UK to roll back Covid curbs as cases peak

People will no longer have to wear masks in closed spaces or prove they are vaccinated to enter public spaces

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Climate change: Skiing faces uncertain future

For the first time in 32 years, organisers of the Rendezvous Cross Country Ski Festival in West Yellowstone, Montana, had to cancel November’s traditional startof-the-ski-season event due to a lack of snow.

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