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David Attenborough Receives Covid-19 Vaccine
Renowned naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough has received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, his representative confirmed on Tuesday. The news about the 94-year-old natural historian comes days after it was revealed Queen Elizabeth II...
Amit Shah to Visit Four States This Month, Poll-bound Bengal & Assam on Itinerary
Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam, along with Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry, are due between April and May.
Being Part of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' is a Blessing, Says Shivangi Joshi
Actress Shivangi Joshi, who plays the female lead in the current plot of the popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, feels that being a crucial part of the iconic show is a blessing.
Lithuanian Parliament Moves Online As Coronavirus Bites
Lithuania's parliament held its first sitting online on Tuesday as part of efforts to curb a sharp increase in COVID19 infections.
Factbox: Possible Scenarios As Italy Lurches Towards Political Uncertainty
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte faces a cabinet showdown on Tuesday with a small coalition partner that could bring down his government and unleash political chaos on Italy.
Snow-struck Madrid Struggles With Cleanup As Record Frost Grips Spain
Authorities struggled to clear ice and fallen trees from the streets of Madrid on Tuesday, and temperatures in parts of Spain hit record lows after a snowstorm wrought havoc across the country at the weekend.
Women to Be Inducted as Pilots in Army Aviation Corps from Next Year, Says Army Chief
Till now, women are only part of ground duties in the Army Aviation Corps.
Uganda Orders All Social Media To Be Blocked - Letter
Uganda ordered internet service providers to block all social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday until further notice, a letter from the country's communications regulator seen by Reuters said.
India's Real GDP to Grow at 11% in FY22 Due to Faster Economy Recovery: Report
The report by domestic rating agency Brickwork Ratings said economic activities are slowly reaching preCOVID levels following the relaxation of the lockdown, except in sectors that remain affected by social distancing norms.
EU Watchdog To Review AstraZenenca-Oxford Vaccine This Month
Europe's drugs regulator will review the COVID19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University this month under an accelerated timeline, the watchdog said on Tuesday.
#MeToo: Priya Ramani Failed to Prove Charges of Sexual Misconduct Against Me, MJ Akbar Tells Court
Akbar made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal complaint filed by him against Ramani.
Egypt Reopens Airspace To Qatar, Sources, State Media Say
Egypt reopened its airspace to Qatari flights on Tuesday and will allow the resumption of flights between the two countries, aviation sources and state media said.
No Holidays for Me Since My Wedding Day, Says Gauahar Khan
Actress-model Gauahar Khan tied the knot to choreographer Zaid Darbar on December 25, and she says she has been so busy since then that there has been no time for a day off.
Ben Affleck To Helm Disney's 'Keeper Of The Lost Cities'
Hollywood star Ben Affleck is set to direct the upcoming adaptation of bestselling book series "Keeper of the Lost Cities" for Disney. The actor-filmmaker will also produce the live-action project through his banner Pearl Street, reported Deadline.
MP Police Shuts Down Hindu Mahasabha's 'Godse Gyanshala' After Uproar
The Hindu Mahasabha had established the special facility at its Daulatganj office in Gwalior’s Lashkar area last Sunday.
PM Modi Hits Out at 'Dynastic Politics' at National Youth Parliament Festival
Addressing the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival through video conference, Modi exhorted young people to join politics and said the "poison of dynastic politics" will continue to weaken democracy unless they enter it.
