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Russia expelled from FIFA World Cup

Russia has been expelled from the 2022 World Cup and its teams suspended from all international football competitions "until further notice" after its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA announced in a joint statement with UEFA on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9p6fFrd via
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Final trailer of Jared Leto's 'Morbius' is out

The final trailer of Sony Marvel collaboration's 'Morbius' starring Jared Leto has been dropped by the makers on the internet. The trailer reveals how Dr Michael Morbius (Leto) turns into a blood-lusting Vampire. The description of the video read, "Let go of what you used to be. Discover who you’re meant to be." from Times of India https://ift.tt/hi8Lvpk via
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NEET-UG 2022 likely to be held in June-end

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Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win League Cup

Liverpool won the League Cup final in dramatic fashion as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to give the Reds an 11-10 shoot-out victory after a pulsating 0-0 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's side clinched their first domestic knockout prize since the 2012 League Cup when Kepa blazed his spot-kick high over the bar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5wAOly7 via
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Live: Air India's 2nd evacuation flight with 250 Indians from Ukraine lands in Delhi

After a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country, Russian forces were closing in on Ukraine's capital of Kyiv. City officials warned of street fighting, and residents were preparing for a third night of assaults. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/U4STuw7 via
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'500-tonne structure of ISS could drop on India'

Responding to US' sanctions announcement made against Russia in reaction to the latter's invasion of Ukraine, Dimitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, posted a series of 'retaliatory' tweets one of which said there was also a "chance" of a 500-tonne structure of the International Space Station (ISS) "dropping on India". from Times of India https://ift.tt/8IdCuSA via
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Adopt tougher line on Russia, West tells India amid ‘invasion’

With Russia having launched a military operation in Ukraine, India may find it difficult to hold on to its hands-off position for long. Hours before the "invasion" started, India's key European partner France, which currently also holds the EU Council presidency, said it wants India to speak up on the crisis. from Times of India https://ift.tt/taQeLrp via
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India staring at a possibility of US sanctions

India will have to grapple with the renewed threat of US sanctions for weapon purchases from Russia as well as a more belligerent China along its northern borders as a fallout of the Ukraine crisis. Given its own strategic compulsions, India has so far walked the diplomatic tightrope between the US and Russia. “But India will now come under tremendous pressure from the US and its European allies to strongly oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” a senior defence official said on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5k9edxG via
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PM Modi speaks to Putin, urges immediate end to violence in Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Vladimir Putin and called for an immediate cessation of violence between Russia and Ukraine.In a phone call with the Russian President late Thursday, the Prime Minister sought concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xvg1Qef via
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BharatPe co-founder’s wife Madhuri Jain fired

The escalation in the fight between BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover and the investors in the fintech startup took an ugly turn on Wednesday with the sacking of Madhuri Jain Grover, Ashneer’s wife and head of controls at the company, over allegations of misappropriation of funds. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qQlP4xZ via
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UP elections: 60% turnout in UP 4th phase lower than in 2017

Four out of nine districts in UP’s Avadh, Terai and Bundelkhand regions on Wednesday reported a higher voter turnout than in 2017, including a decade high of 61% in Lucknow, but the overall figure of just over 60% in the 59 seats that went to polls in Round 4 fell short of the 62% clocked five years ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VoG0sWM via
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Curbs won’t affect India defence ties: Russia

Amid the latest flare-up in the Ukraine crisis, Russia said Wednesday that while the sanctions imposed by the West will lead to fear and mistrust affecting, among other things, the international banking system, Moscow will look forward to go ahead with the implementation of its "big plans" in defence with India as the only country, which is "honest" in sharing the technology with it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qECsIzg via
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How AI 1947 avoided dangerous airspace during Ukraine operation

While heading to Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport, the usual 60-80 nautical mile (nm) turn to line up for final approach was cut short to 40 nm after asking the crew if it was okay with stabilising for landing in that reduced space, say sources. Once the AI Boeing Dreamliner 787 Dreamliner landed the crew came to know the detours were due to military activity in the airspace that was sought to be avoided by those changed routing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yPncJ5f via
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Live: 'Biden meets with Ukraine FM to 'reaffirm' support'

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. In two official decrees, Putin instructed the defence ministry to assume "the function of peacekeeping" in the separatist-held regions. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/sOCqfh7 via
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Kids aged 2-6 become youngest to get Covid jabs in Covovax trial

A group of 230 children aged two to six have become the youngest in the country to get a Covid vaccine after they were given at least one dose during trials of the Covovax jab, manufacturer Serum Institute of India confirmed on Tuesday. The second dose will be given 21 days from now and the trial — across 10 hospital sites in the country (including two in Pune) — will conclude by May end. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vuZjiLB via
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First India evacuation flight leaves Ukraine

Students formed the bulk of over 240 Indians who flew back from Kyiv and are expected to reach Delhi around midnight on Tuesday-Wednesday on an Air India Dreamliner special evacuation flight as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine escalated. A large number of Indian students study in Ukrainian medical colleges and the embassy in Kyiv on Tuesday advised them “in the interest of their safety” to leave “Ukraine temporarily rather than wait for an official confirmation about online classes from their universities”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uB4UFn5 via
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Live: DDMA looks to lift more Covid curbs, to meet on Friday

The Covid positivity rates having fallen below 1% and with less than 2,500 active cases in the capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority has called a meeting on Friday to discuss a further relaxation in restrictions.The meeting, to be chaired by LG Anil Baijal, will be held through video conferencing and is likely to be attended by chief minister and DDMA vice-chairman Arvind Kejriwal, his cabinet colleagues. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/R07ia9q via
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Several persons freed from Apple store where people are held hostage

Several persons have been able to leave an Apple store located on a central square in Amsterdam, where a man with a gun has taken one or more people hostage, the Dutch police said in Tuesday. In a tweet, the Amsterdam police added it didn't want to elaborate for now on the situation in and around the store. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jt13Zo2 via
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Gunman takes hostages in Amsterdam Apple Store: Police

Armed police gathered Tuesday evening outside the Apple Store in Amsterdam amid reports that an armed assailant in the store is holding a hostage there. Amsterdam police said in a tweet that ``somebody with a firearm is in the store, police are at the location with many (specialized) units to bring the situation under control.'' from Times of India https://ift.tt/CUByWMl via
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Biden-Putin summit in limbo as both sides seek guarantees

Prospects of a French-brokered summit meeting between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at averting a war in Ukraine hung in balance on Monday after the two sides sought guarantees neither was willing to fully commit to. Although both sides agreed in principle to a presidential-level meeting, the US said it could take place only if Russia committed to not invading Ukraine, a demand that disregarded Moscow's assertion that it has no such plans. from Times of India https://ift.tt/J0QcwiC via
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Covid: Third vaccine available for 12-17 age group as Corbevax gets nod

The nation’s drug regulator has authorised vaccine-maker Biological E’s Corbevax for emergency use among children in the 12-17 age group, making a third shot available in the coronavirus inoculation drive for youngsters. The government has already placed its purchase order for 5 crore doses of Corbevax, which are likely to be available in the states by February-end. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RsXdDH9 via
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60% vote in 59 UP seats, rise in turnout at Yadav bastion

Punjab recorded an extensive dip in voter turnout from 76.8% in 2017 to 63.44% till 5pm on Sunday for the single-phase state assembly polls, while the third round of UP elections saw a marginal drop in polling at 60%, as opposed to 62.21% five years ago. Figures are likely to change marginally when EC updates them on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/br0cE4I via
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Some parties kind to terrorists, shield them for votebank: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the conviction of 49 people in the Ahmedabad serial blasts case, calling it the fulfilment of his vow “to bring the perpetrators of jihadi terrorism to justice” and contrasting BJP’s commitment to the country with Samajwadi Party's alleged image as “a patron of terrorists”. Modi said while BJP was committed to uplift of the poor and focused on national security, parties like Akhilesh Yadav's SP had been “kind to terrorists”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kESIiqf via
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UGC to let 900 autonomous colleges offer online degrees

Come 2022-23 academic session, students who cannot get into their target college due to high cutoffs need not be disappointed and grudgingly go for their second choice. That's because in addition to universities, nearly 900 autonomous colleges across the country will be able to offer courses remotely from July onwards as the government opens up the online education sector in a major reform to achieve 50% gross enrolment ratio by 2035 in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SF4zJDo via
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Covid live: India records 16,820 daily cases, toll of 155

India's Omicron-driven third wave of Covid-19 continues to hurtle towards an early end. While cases continued to fall sharply for the fourth week running, deaths from the virus reduced in the week ending Sunday to nearly half the number reported in the previous seven days. Stay with TOI on all latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vImrja0 via
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Live: 'Macron, Putin disagree on responsibility for eastern Ukraine tensions'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him and seek resolution to the crisis. Eastern Ukraine, controlled by pro-Russian forces, is seeing a 'full military mobilisation'. The US has warned that Russian invasion of Ukraine can happen any time now. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/cmGN8LE via
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PM flags off 100 kisan drones in boost for tillers

Kisan Drone Suvidha has added a new chapter in the farming sector and it will prove to be a milestone for drone technology, the PM said, adding that ‘kisan drones’ will usher in a new-edge revolution as high-capacity drones will also be used to carry vegetables, fruits, fish to the market directly from farms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/l5tCf9R via
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Live: Ukraine rebel leaders say evacuating civilians to Russia

Both sides- Russia and its supporters and the US-Nato and its surrogates in Ukraine- accused each other sparking clashes that would lead to war or a pretext of Russian invasion even as hectic diplomatic activity failed to ease mistrust. The US continues to insist Russia is intent on an invasion; Moscow continues to deny it. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/magZdjD via
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India, UAE look to touch $100 billion trade annually

The government expects the CEPA to push bilateral trade from $60 billion to $100 billion in five years apart from expediting work on a dedicated investment zone for UAE companies and joint ventures with a focus on setting up a food corridor and establishment of a dedicated India Mart in Jebel Ali Free Zone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zn4mqyV via
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‘Congress divisive’: PM slams Channi for ‘bhaiye’ remark

Accusing Congress of pursuing a divisive policy, he said the party had no right to govern a border state facing repeated onslaughts from across the border. “We should think about the nation first, but Congress wants to jeopardise its unity and integrity,” the PM said, campaigning for Abohar MLA Arun Narang. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CFvgyVq via
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Amid student anxiety in tense Ukraine, talks on for more flights

While scheduled international flights remain suspended in India since March 2020, Ukraine is among the 35 countries that have an air bubble agreement with India. No India carrier flies to Kyiv. Ukraine International Airlines currently has a once-a-week nonstop to Delhi and will double the frequency next month. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xuhJr8V via
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Hijab protests mar reopening of K’taka colleges

More than 1,000 students boycotted schools and colleges in Udupi, Mysuru, Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Mangaluru, Kodagu, Dharwad, Vijayapura and a few other districts of the state. There were no untoward incidents, with schools and colleges covered by extensive police security. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gpN9qMd via
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Hijab protests flare up across Karnataka

High schools reopened across the state on Monday and there were few protests on the first day. The state government has stepped up police security as pre-university colleges, shut due to violent protests last week over wearing of hijab inside classrooms, will open on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZcEUMw8 via
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‘Space for dissent in Cong shrinking due to Gandhis’ hold'

Kumar said the move came after his “agonizing reflections” over the party’s decline, absence of inner-party democracy and scope for conscientious dissent because of the hold of the Gandhis and the “Punjab spectacle” leading to the ouster of Captain Amarinder Singh as chief minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xu1lafW via
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Omnibus dowry allegations don’t merit prosecution: SC

Supreme Court on Tuesday held that general and omnibus allegations cannot be a ground for prosecution and asked courts to be careful and cautious in dealing with such complaints. The court passed the order while quashing criminal proceedings lodged by a woman in Bihar against her husband and in-laws. As the husband, who was also made an accused did not challenge the FIR, the court refrained from dealing with the allegations against him and granted relief to his five relatives in the case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0Vnoyfu via
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CBI gave SC false info on Atal-era HZL sale: Centre

The Centre on Monday accused the CBI of presenting fundamentally wrong facts regarding PSU Hindustan Zinc’s disinvestment during the Vajpayee government’s tenure and said it had misled the Supreme Court to direct registration of a fresh FIR for probe into alleged irregularities. A bench of Justices Chandrachud and Surya Kant said the SC had carefully considered the documents and investigation reports submitted by the CBI came to the conclusion that the issue required a thorough investigation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RHrqx4j via
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'Sri Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India'

Sri Lankan foreign minister GL Peiris, who is on a visit to India, has said that Sri Lanka will never allow any part of its territory to be used in any way against the well-being of India. He also assured that there is no chance of Sri Lanka falling in a debt trap, or of not being able to service its loans taken from China. India has been concerned about China’s activities in Sri Lanka, particularly in the northern areas where the Chinese embassy has been reaching out to local communities, and the alleged Lankan pivot to Beijing under the Rajapaksas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WzKP7OM via
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'I pulled myself back from going to Lata Mangeshkar's funeral'

"I was very uncomfortable and uneasy. I got ready not once but three times to go for Didi's last rites yesterday. But everytime, I pulled myself back. I didn't want to see her leaving us. I was feeling very uncomfortable and uneasy after hearing the news of Lata Mangeshkar's demise yesterday," said Dharmendra, talking to ETimes exclusively, when contacted this evening to say a few words about the departed legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who left for her heavenly abode yesterday morning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KAme7Yj via
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Lata Mangeshkar will live forever through her unforgettable songs

Lata Mangeshkar, India's nightingale whose countless melodies are fused with the country’s post-independence narrative, died following prolonged illness on Sunday morning. She was 92. Mangeshkar was admitted to Breach Candy hospital on January 8 and spent nearly a month in the ICU, battling Covid-19, pneumonia and age-related problems. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oIn9O6B via
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Covid-19: Govt orders 5 crore Corbevax doses

The government has placed a purchase order with Biological E for five crore doses of its Covid vaccine Corbevax, which are expected to arrive by the end of February and boost the availability of jabs under its corona-immunisation programme. The government may also use the vaccine to expand its vaccination drive to cover adolescents below 15 years since most states are reopening schools, sources have said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jtAVJwa via
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Rahul trusts China more than our Army: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused Rahul Gandhi of “relying on Chinese media rather than trusting the valour of Indian soldiers over the death toll from the clashes in Galwan valley.” Singh made the remarks while addressing a public meeting in Mathura. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Vy2amNh via
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Election Commission may further ease curbs today

the Election Commission is planning further relaxations of its curbs on physical campaigning, including allowing rallies with better attendance, ahead of the start of polling on February 10. The options being considered by the EC, according to sources, include doing away with the existing cap of 1,000 participants and instead allowing people up to a certain percentage of the capacity of the open ground on which physical rally is to be held. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MmjXdH8 via
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10% who died of Omicron were vaccinated: Study

Only 10% deaths were recorded among fully vaccinated people who were hospitalised with Omicron infection, compared with nearly 22% fatalities among the unvaccinated or partially-vaccinated, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director general Balram Bhargava said on Thursday, citing a study based on data from the national clinical registry of Covid-19, to stress that increase in vaccination has significantly helped reduce deaths during the present surge. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LaVtMj5 via
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'State can’t be party to harassment of woman'

The Supreme Court on Thursday accused the Punjab government of being complicit in harassment of a woman, who had lodged a sexual assault complaint against MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains, by registering multiple cases against her allegedly after she levelled rape charges against the Lok Insaf Party legislator. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VMWIhdk via
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38 Chinese soldiers died in Galwan clash: Oz report

China lost at least 38 soldiers during the violent Galwan clashes with India in June 2020, which is much more than the five casualties Beijing has officially acknowledged till now, an Australian website has claimed. The Indian Army has for long maintained the death toll among the ranks in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was “much higher” than what China admitted to after a long delay. from Times of India https://ift.tt/izLCoIp via
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Pfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Pfizer on Wednesday asked the US to authorize extra-low doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March. In an extraordinary move, the Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply earlier than the companies had planned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mtLRZdnPD via
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