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Centre Receives Report from West Bengal Governor on Law and Order Situation in State
The state government, however, has not sent any report as sought by the Union home ministry on "serious security lapses" during Nadda's two-day visit to West Bengal.
Chadwick Boseman’s Character in Black Panther 2 Won't be Recast, Marvel Confirms
Marvel has confirmed that they won't be replacing Chadwick Boseman's character in Black Panther 2.
Apple May Be Working on Its Own Cellular Modem To End Reliance on Qualcomm
After Apple ditched Intel processors in favour of its M1 Silicon chip, it may be doing the same for its internal modems, ending dependence on Qualcomm for its radio chips. Apple had last year bought Intel's smartphone modem business.
When will Asia Get Covid-19 Shots? Here is All You Need to Know About Vaccine Trials
While regulatory processes are underway, few Asian countries expect to receive significant amounts of the vaccines initially.
They Got the Placebo — Should They be Next in Line for Covid-19 Vaccine?
The results confirmed that receiving the vaccine reduced the risk of developing Covid-19 by 95 percent compared to not receiving it, and that no serious side effects could be attributed to the drug.
U.S. FDA Advisers Overwhelmingly Back Authorizing Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
A panel of outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to endorse emergency use of Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for the agency to authorize the shot for a nation that has lost more than 28...
Chinese Vaccine Draws Demand Across Latin America, Say Brazilian Officials
Doses of a COVID19 vaccine made by China's Sinovac Biotech are rolling off a Brazilian production line, drawing interest around the country and across Latin America from governments struggling to procure costlier vaccines.
UK To Boost COVID-19 Testing In Children As London Risks New Restrictions
Every secondary school student in several London boroughs will be tested for COVID19 as the government tries to tackle a rise in cases that has given London the highest prevalence for the virus in England, risking new restrictions.
Deputy Registrar of BITS Pilani Dies By Suicide
Police rushed to the spot and shifted the body to a hospital. Dagar, who was also holding the acting charge of registrar, was a native of Haryana.
Will Continue Dharna Outside Delhi CM's House Democratically, Say 2 Mayors
On Thursday, North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash, South Delhi Mayor Anamika and East Delhi Mayor Nirmal Jain held a joint press conference at the sit-in site and said the protest "will continue democratically so that we can pay salaries to corporation employees...
Black Lives Matter Co-founder Urges Nigeria To Free Jailed Police Protesters
A group of activists and celebrities, including a cofounder of the Black Lives Matter movement, have signed an open letter to Nigeria's president demanding that he hold accountable security personnel accused of shooting antipolice brutality protesters.
After Protestors Hold Posters Demanding Release of Intellectuals, Farmers Insist Stir 'Apolitical'
When asked about supporters of a farmers union at Tikri border demanding release of writers, intellectuals, and rationalists by displaying posters of people like Umar Khalid and Sudha Bharadwaj among others, who had been arrested under several charges, th...
Vedanta Says It Will Fight Any Attempt By Zambia To Sell Konkola Copper Mines
Indianbased metals and mining group Vedanta Resources said on Thursday it will fight any attempt by the Zambian government to sell its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) business to third parties.
Biden Picks Former Obama Chief Of Staff McDonough For VA
Presidentelect Joe Biden is nominating Denis McDonough, who was President Barack Obamas White House chief of staff, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a sprawling agency that has presented organizational challenges for both parties over t...
Romania To Begin Talks On New Government With Centrists In Focus
Romania's president will start discussions on Monday on forming a new government, his office said, with a centristled coalition seen as the most likely outcome a week after inconclusive elections.
Taylor Swift Surprises Fans With Another Album Due Tonight
Taylor Swift fans are getting a double reason to celebrate this year the singer-songwriter is about to release her second album in 2020.