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Australia changes word in anthem to honour Indigenous people

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Years Eve announced that the second line of the anthem, Advance Australia Fair, has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.” The change took effect Friday. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2LbuXTi via IFTTT

In dueling New Year messages, Trump reflects while Biden looks ahead

After weeks of vowing to win his fight to remain in office, Republican Trump said in a video posted on Twitter: “We have to be remembered for what’s been done.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2KJcMVf via IFTTT

Covid-19 vaccine update: Pan-India dry run on Saturday, WHO approves Pfizer's c...

The European Union (EU) will review a request by Pfizer’s German partner, BioNTech SE, for an additional vaccine dose from each vial, instead of the five currently approved. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/34XUSVi via IFTTT

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A total of 20,035 new infections were reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 1,48,994 with 256 new fatalities, the data updated at 8am showed. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,83,461 . from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MoGijr via

Singapore and Malaysia Terminate High Speed Rail Project

The administration of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who resigned in February, sought to cancel the project as the country grappled with debt and liabilities amounting to more than $249 billion, before settling for a deferment and a $11.4 million compensation fee to Singapore from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2KHyBED via IFTTT

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North Korea's Kim thanks people in rare New Year's cards

Kim usually gives a televised speech on Jan. 1, but he is widely expected to skip the speech this year since he will address the country’s first ruling party congress in five years sometime in early January. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3rIeLtm via IFTTT

'Disappointing': Anthony Fauci on Covid-19 vaccine rollout in US

“We would have liked to have seen it run smoothly and have 20 million doses into people today by the end of 2020, which was the projection. Obviously, it didn’t happen,” said Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Lbfe6I via IFTTT

Japan's emperor acknowledges 'virus hardship' in video message

Emperor Naruhito expressed his “deep respect and gratitude” to doctors and nurses treating Covid-19 patients and offered empathy to those who lost loved ones, lost their jobs or were struggling with loneliness. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3n0dB9b via IFTTT

'Also saw America at its best': Kamala Harris looks back at a 'difficult' 2020

Harris, the US vice president-elect, took to Twitter expressing optimism that in 2021, ‘we can turn a new chapter in our nation’s history.’ from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/34XwRhc via IFTTT

Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses

The employee is suspected of ‘deliberately’ ruining hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine by removing them from refrigeration for two nights. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/383CMmZ via IFTTT

Covid-19: No crowd allowed for New Year's Eve celebrations at Times Square

Citing concerns over the pandemic, the New York City police closed the Crossroads of the World to vehicles and pedestrians at midnight and dispersed onlookers venturing into a so-called “frozen zone.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3pCb7PW via IFTTT

Trump aims to fabricate 'pretext for war': Iran's Foreign Minister

His remarks come ahead of the first anniversary of the US killing of top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike in Baghdad on January 3. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hxltOc via IFTTT

WHO grants 'emergency validation' to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Britain launched its inoculation drive with the US-German vaccine on December 8, with the United States, Canada and EU countries following suit. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/38LlQ3K via IFTTT

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Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic US Congress winds down

As the Senate grinds through the New Year’s holiday, the one-two rebuke of Trump’s demands punctuates the president’s final days and deepen the divide between the Republican Party’s new wing of Trump-styled populists and what had been mainstay conservative views. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2L82gGI via IFTTT

Flag making business increases as anti-government demonstration peaks in Nepal

After the Prime Minister announced the decision to dissolve the lower house on December 20, anti-government protests broke out across the country. Cadres of various political parties have been placing orders from various districts of the Himalayan Nation to make flags for their respective parties that have resulted into making flag-making business flourishing in Kathmandu. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3ncqrRT via IFTTT

Georgia county cannot stop 4,000 voters: Judge

The ruling affects only Muscogee County, which includes Columbus, where county election officials had determined there was probably cause to challenge roughly 4,000 voters. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3pEdG46 via IFTTT

Trump budget chief hampers Biden transition with ban on meetings

The director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russ Vought, has argued internally that the agency needs to focus on finishing new regulations the Trump administration plans to publish before the president leaves office, according to people familiar with the matter. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Lf2NqA via IFTTT

Trump extends pandemic-related visa ban through March 31

Trump said the measures would protect American jobs in a pandemic-wracked economy, while business groups said they would hamper a recovery. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2L4PkBr via IFTTT

WHO, marking year since Covid-19 began, urges fair vaccine distribution to all

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general said,“Vaccines offer great hope to turn the tide of the pandemic. But to protect the world, we must ensure that all people at risk everywhere - not just in countries who can afford vaccines - are immunised,”. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/34WpDKt via IFTTT

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Google on Thursday unveiled a doodle to mark the New Year's Eve. The doodle showed the letters of Google encased in colourful light with a symbolic cuckoo clock in the middle to announce the arrival of New Year's Eve. "It’s been a cuckoo year, but 2020’s clock is ticking," Google wrote. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JxaLKZ via

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Covid-19 vaccine updates: US vaccinates only 2.7 mn people, Algeria approves Russia...

Syringe and needle makers in Brazil warned that the country’s Covid-19 vaccination program was at risk after the Jair Bolsonaro-led government set very low auction prices and further failed to draw bids for enough syringes to meet requirements. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/37XC7U2 via IFTTT

Russia to distribute over 1 mn Sputnik V shots at home by year end, says minist...

Russia, which began rolling out the vaccine in early December, has so far produced over 2 million doses in total, said industry minister Denis Manturov. The current production rate will allow the vaccine to be rolled out across Russia’s regions and be exported to other countries Manturov added. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WZIe3K via IFTTT

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Police officer charged with assaulting man not wearing mask

Prosecutors said Detective Andre Pringle was stationed at a grocery store in West Baltimore in spring when 25-year-old Brandon Walker entered the store with a mask on top of his head but not covering his face, The Baltimore Sun reports. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3814bFZ via IFTTT

Nawaz Sharif's passport will be cancelled on Feb 16, says Pak minister

The three-time former prime minister, who was convicted in two corruption cases -- Avenfield properties and Al-Azizia -- was declared a proclaimed offender earlier this month by the Islamabad High Court after he failed to appear before it despite several warnings. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WWdTmX via IFTTT

Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump plan

The Census Bureau plans to deliver a population count of each state in early 2021, as close to the missed deadline as possible, the statistical agency said in a statement late Wednesday. “As issues that could affect the accuracy of the data are detected, they are corrected,” the statement said. “The schedule for reporting this data is not static. Projected dates are fluid.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Mi1Z4x via IFTTT

Biden picks first woman to serve as deputy defense secretary

Colin Kahl, who served as Biden’s national security adviser when he was vice president, will be nominated for undersecretary of defense for policy. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hvtumD via IFTTT

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Ten more returnees from Britain tested positive on Wednesday for the mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus found in the UK, taking the tally of such patients in India to 17. With four cases each, Karnataka and Delhi accounted for 80% of the load of the new variant on Wednesday. One infection each was reported from Uttar Pradesh and Bengal. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/38QvYrN via

Canada to require Covid negative test for people entering country

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the measure will be implemented in the next few days. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WWE7p9 via IFTTT

Germany: Merkel urges discipline in long, harsh winter to beat pandemic

The German leader -- who will step down after elections in September -- said perseverance would be needed during a harsh winter as a vaccination campaign ramps up. Amid concerns about its safety, she said she would get the shot as soon as it’s her turn. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3aUK0vi via IFTTT

Terrorists carry out 17 attacks on Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone

“We registered 17 attacks from the positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group in the Idlib de-escalation zone in the provinces of Idlib (12 attacks), Latakia (2), Hama (2) and Aleppo (1),” Rear Adm. Sytnik said. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3ht6yoj via IFTTT

Heavy snow expected in Texas; storm could spawn tornadoes

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday placed several state agencies on standby ahead of the storm. Meanwhile, another storm system dropped heavy snow across the Upper Midwest and led to winter storm warnings for parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Illinois. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/34W3zj7 via IFTTT

Russian investigators open new fraud probe involving Navalny

The Investigative Committee, Russia’s main investigative agency, said on Tuesday it has opened a new criminal case against Navalny on charges of large-scale fraud related to his alleged mishandling of some USD 5 million in private donations to his Anti-Corruption Foundation and other organisations. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hsQC5d via IFTTT

Covid-19 vaccination: Singapore, Ireland commence immunisation drives

Iran has started its first study of the safety and effectiveness of a Covid-19 vaccine, a locally developed candidate. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3rDtJAW via IFTTT

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India's Covid-19 caseload rose to 1,02,44,852 with 20,549 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98.34 lakh pushing the national recovery rate to 95.99 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2L6yzWo via

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China feels that it should control religious institution in Tibet and due to this a greater crisis will emerge with the eventual demise of 14th Dalai Lama as there will be a major power struggle over who will get to choose the religious leaders of Tibet, according to a report in Taiwan Times. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aTdk5u via

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took strong objection to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month concerning protest by farmers on farm laws and said no leader of a country should speak about India's internal affairs. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aU8Pr5 via

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Twenty people who returned to India from the United Kingdom have tested positive for the new UK variant genome of SARS-CoV-2 so far, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The tally includes six people who were found positive for the new virus strain on Tuesday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WWS2eQ via

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Backing the "anti-conversion" legislation brought by Uttar Pradesh government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that he personally does not support conversion for marriage. He was responding to a question about the misuse of "love-jihad law" enacted by the Uttar Pradesh government. Rajnath Singh is Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rLVXcX via

Joe Biden criticizes pace of vaccine rollout, vows to accelerate

His comments come as the coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 336,000 Americans, with experts warning holiday travel and gatherings could precipitate yet another spike in virus cases even as the virus has already been surging in states nationwide from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3aRY1Kc via IFTTT

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India has the capability to hit terrorist targets across the border if the need arises, defence minster Rajanth Singh has said and noted that Pakistan has been indulging in notorious actions along the border since its creation. The minister said Pakistan has been resorting to 300-400 ceasefire violations in a few months but the Army gives a befitting reply. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/34USsa7 via

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Noting that farmers are "annadatas" and "backbone of the economy", Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday strongly disapproved of remarks such as "Naxals" or "Khalistanis" in the context of protesting farmers. He said that "allegations should not be made by anyone" against them. His remarks came ahead of scheduled talks between the farmers and the Centre today. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mULCrr via

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"There will be no reduction in our deployment and I fell their deployment will also not come down. I don't think that status quo is a positive development at all. Talks are on and they result in a positive outcome, that is our expectation," he added. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/38HTJ5C via

Sydney tightens Covid-19 curbs ahead of New Year's Eve

Household gatherings were limited to just five people while the maximum number of people allowed to gather in public was capped at 30. The usual 9 pm fireworks have been cancelled and the annual midnight session has been cut to seven minutes. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3o0fDr8 via IFTTT

Covid-19 updates: US reports first case of new variant, Indonesia bans entry of...

According to a study by Public Health England, the new variant does not cause illness more severe than other variants of the virus. Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had approved placing more regions of the country under the highest level of restrictions - also known as tier 4. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/37VsqWb via IFTTT

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China struggles to get the world to trust its vaccines

There has been little information about how the Chinese vaccines have fared in final-stage clinical trials, with just the United Arab Emirates and China itself endorsing the vaccines for emergency use so far. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/37ULhR7 via IFTTT

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Minneapolis officials outline new police disciplinary plan

Mayor Jacob Frey and Chief Medaria Arradondo, in their latest initiative to change department practices in the wake of George Floyd’s death, said the Minneapolis attorney’s office would be more deeply involved in misconduct investigations as soon as they begin. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hEdsat via IFTTT

Trump campaign asks US Supreme Court to take Wisconsin case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court had earlier rejected the lawsuit against election results in the state, where Donald Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden by about 21,000 votes. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/37Y5961 via IFTTT

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The strength of women personnel in state and Union Territory police forces registered a significant 16% jump last year, with their share rising to 10.3% as on January 1 this year (reflecting 2019 data) from 8.9% on January 1, 2019. Though the improvement is welcome, the cumulative percentage and numbers continue to reflect the male domination of police forces. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KCDFtW via

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Sydney on alert after 'mystery' Covid-19 cases detected outside current cluster

However, the city maintained its downward trend of new Covid-19 infections from the ongoing cluster, which, since being detected in northern beachside suburbs in mid-December, has now grown to 129 cases. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3mVFVtd via IFTTT

Influential figures who passed away in 2020

From Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Pranab Mukherjee the list of people this year took away is long. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/38FnpQJ via IFTTT

'Return immediately or face jail': Russia warns Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

Russia’s Federal Prison Service (FSIN) on Monday warned Navalny that if he doesn’t fly back from Germany ‘at once’ and report at a Moscow office early on Tuesday morning, he’ll be jailed on returning after the deadline. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3mUfR1x via IFTTT

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House casts bipartisan vote to override Donald Trump on defense

The defense measure would establish a Pacific deterrence initiative intended to counter China’s influence in the region. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3pqemK0 via IFTTT

US cuts military aid to El Salvador amid intense lobbying

El Salvador has received about USD 15 million through the program since 2016, including USD 1.9 million this year. The ban is part of an initiative by House Democrats to strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Central America. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WOsoJg via IFTTT

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Coronavirus pandemic severe, but 'not necessarily the big one': WHO

“This is a wakeup call,” WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan told reporters at a briefing marking a year since the UN agency first learned of the new virus spreading in China. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2KJd663 via IFTTT

US government appeals order blocking TikTok restrictions

The government has cited national security concerns in its targeting of TikTok, arguing that the personal data of US users could be obtained by China’s government. TikTok, which has over 100 million users in the United States, denies the allegation. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/34N0wtq via IFTTT

Joe Biden warns of Donald Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition

Trump has still refused to concede an election he lost by more than 7 million votes, and his administration did not authorize official cooperation with the Biden transition team until Nov 23. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3rDPVem via IFTTT

Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man

Columbus police officer Adam Coy was fired hours after a hearing was held to determine his employment, Columbus Public Safety Director Ned Pettus Jr. said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2X4R0hf via IFTTT

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he existing guidelines of the home ministry for surveillance, containment and caution against Covid-19 were on Monday extended to January 31, 2021 even as the ministry asked states and Union Territories to maintain "strict vigil" to avert a fresh surge in cases in wake of gatherings expected during the New Year celebrations. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2L2YZsl via

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The government is bracing for a possible post-holiday surge in Covid-19 cases around mid-January with reports of people violating various Covid norms to gather in large numbers at tourist destinations and a rise in travel. ​​The Centre has asked the states to increase alert levels of surveillance and containment systems and keep a close watch on any super-spreading events, particularly in the light of the new UK strain, so far not detected here but whose presence in India cannot be ruled out, official sources said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Kyfmxd via

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India will initially get most of the 40-50 million ‘Covishield’ vaccine shots stockpiled by the Serum Institute of India (SII), since exports would require the World Health Organisation’s pre-qualification, which is likely to take around a month after regulatory approval. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WXYfqR via

China starts 'Hong Kong 12' activists' trial

Ten of the so-called “Hong Kong 12” were in court in the southern city of Shenzhen to face charges linked to an illegal border crossing. Chinese authorities took them into custody after their boat was intercepted on August 23. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/34S515X via IFTTT

Donald Trump administration bolsters order barring US investment in Chinese fir...

Specifically, some media outlets reported that Treasury was seeking to exclude Chinese companies’ subsidiaries from the scope of the White House directive. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/38L5Y1d via IFTTT

Saudi FM to visit Pakistan next month to discuss bilateral issues

The Saudi FM will hold talks with country’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2JuY2IS via IFTTT

US House approves $2,000 coronavirus aid checks sought by Trump

The Republican Trump last week threatened to block a massive pandemic aid and spending package if Congress did not boost stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 and cut other spending. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WU2AeV via IFTTT

Chinese citizen journalist faces trial for Wuhan virus reporting

Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer, could face up to five years in jail if convicted of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” for her reporting in the chaotic initial stages of the outbreak. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3aLfPGN via IFTTT

United States facing 4 historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

“From Covid-19 and the economy to climate change and racial justice -- our nation is facing four historic crises at once. And come January, there will be no time to waste. That’s why my team and I are hard at work preparing to take action on day one,” Biden tweeted. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hkF8kt via IFTTT

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In yet another outreach to the Sikh community at a time when farmers from Punjab are leading protests against the new farm laws, PM Modi in the last episode of this year’s “Mann ki Baat” on Sunday, recalled sacrifices made by the Sikh Gurus and their families, referring to the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Zorawar and Fateh Singh who were walled alive by the Mughals. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WOVtUV via

Sydney told to watch its famous New Year's Eve fireworks from home

Sydney, one of the world’s first major cities to welcome each New Year, has banned large gatherings that night amid an outbreak of the coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3ptw8fz via IFTTT

2020 weather disasters 'boosted' by climate change, says report

The annual tally from global NGO Christian Aid, entitled “Count the cost of 2020: a year of climate breakdown,” showed that the ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/37T4QJO via IFTTT

British tourists, forced into quarantine, sneak out of Swiss ski resort

Around 200-420 British tourists in the ski resort of Verbier fled in the night over the 10-day retoactive quarantine ordered by the Swiss government due to the new Covid-19 variant found in England. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/38DUpc6 via IFTTT

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A new global report in its analysis of 15 most destructive climate disasters of 2020 has found that nine of these extreme events, including two in India, caused damage worth at least $5 billion. Though hurricanes in the US and central American countries turned out to be most expensive ($41 billion), floods in India (June-Oct) caused the loss of the highest number of human lives. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3prC2Of via

Britain to restrict promotion of unhealthy food from April 2022

The government says obesity is one of Britain’s biggest long-term public health problems with almost two-thirds of adults in England overweight and one in three children leaving primary school overweight or obese. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2WR034Y via IFTTT

Donald Trump signs massive measure funding government, Covid relief

The massive bill includes $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September and contains other end-of-session priorities such as money for cash-starved transit systems and an increase in food stamp benefits. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Jnvot0 via IFTTT

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The revision of the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Castes with a 60:40 fund sharing between the Centre and states has been forced by a 2018 formula authored by the social justice ministry that triggered a crisis, putting a question mark on BR Ambedkar’s personal initiative heading into independence to encourage education among the most disempowered social group. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mSe11f via

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Nashville blast suspect died in explosion, say police

FBI forensic experts matched DNA samples recovered from the scene to that of Anthony Q. Warner, whose home in nearby Antioch was searched on Saturday by federal agents. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hoD0Z2 via IFTTT

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A day after sending a proposal for talks to the government, agitating farmers’ unions on Sunday gave a call for a nationwide protest on new year’s day urging the public to take a pledge to support the farmers’ struggle and demand repeal of the three central farm laws.​​The protesting farmers’ umbrella body, AIKSCC, has also planned protest rallies in Patna and Thanjavur on December 29, and in Manipur and Hyderabad on December 30. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/37X5PZv via

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Sharing an old video of Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Lok Sabha in which he is advocating the need for farmers to get rid of middlemen and sell their produce directly to industry, BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday accused the Congress leader of playing politics over the ongoing farmers’ protest. ​​The video clip is of Gandhi’s speech in the Lok Sabha in 2015. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WOsocj via

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Bangladesh set to move second batch of Rohingya refugees to remote island

Around 1,000 Rohingya refugees, members of a Muslim minority who have fled Myanmar, will be moved to the island in the next few days after Bangladesh relocated more than 1,600 early this month, two officials with the direct knowledge of the matter said. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3puR7OX via IFTTT

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3 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Illinois bowling alley

A “person of interest” was taken into custody after the shooting at Don Carter Lanes, Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea said during a news conference. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2L0v03X via IFTTT

10 climbers killed in Iran, ship crew missing after snowfall and storms

Several climbers remain unaccounted for since Friday when two deaths were reported, while the number reported as missing has increased as concerned families contact the authorities, state television said. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3aLTtFc via IFTTT

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. This will be the 72nd edition of Prime Minister's monthly radio programme. It will also be the last Mann Ki Baat of the year 2020. In a tweet, PM asked people to share their thoughts on how would you sum up the year gone by and what do they look forward to in 2021. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2X0mXat via

Covid-19 updates: Canada, Sweden add first cases of new variant, UK sees tougher...

Millions of residents in the UK are witnessing tougher coronavirus measures since Saturday, with Northern Ireland and Scotland demanding tighter restrictions in order to halt the spread of the new variant of the virus. People placed under England’s top level of restrictions — Tier 4 — increased by 6 million on Saturday to 24 million in total. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3nRNL8h via IFTTT

World celebrates 1st International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 

The UNGA called on nations to observe the day “in accordance with national contexts and priorities” through education and awareness-raising activities. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hlEKCj via IFTTT

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