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‘Such people mustn’t be spared’, says MP HC judge on comic Faruqui
By Shruti Tomar, Hindustan Times, Bhopal
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:50 AM IST
- “It is obvious to me that freedom of speech and expression is seriously compromised in this country,” former additional solicitor general and senior advocate Indira Jaising said.
Earth’s ice loss now in worst-case zone
Agencies, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:45 AM IST
- Altogether, an estimated 28 trillion metric tons of ice have melted away from the world’s sea ice, ice sheets and glaciers since the mid-1990s.
Biden to sign order keeping travel restrictions on Europe, says White House
ANI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:35 AM IST
Last week, Biden had announced that travellers flying to the US from foreign countries will be required to mandatorily quarantine upon their arrival and pass a Covid-19 test before departure.
US virus numbers drop, but race against new strains heats up
AP, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:32 AM IST
- The US is recording just under 3,100 deaths a day on average, down from more than 3,350 less than two weeks ago.
AstraZeneca denies report vaccine less effective in elderly
Reuters, Frankfurt
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:30 AM IST
German daily papers Handelsblatt and Bild said in separate reports the vaccine - co-developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University - had an efficacy of 8% or less than 10%, respectively, in those over 65.
Delhiwale: Like chai by the Seine
By Mayank Austen Soofi, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:30 AM IST
- A cafe that gives a most glorious view of the city’s river—the Yamuna
Troops come to blows in India-China face-off
By Rahul Singh, Rezaul H Laskar, Sutirtho Patranobis
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:22 AM IST
- The latest incident took place at Naku La area, which is at a height of over 5,000 metres, on January 20, when Chinese soldiers attempted to intrude into the Indian territory.
Jill Biden signals she'll be more active as first lady
AP, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:17 AM IST
- On Monday, Jill Biden took on the role of top surrogate for the president, encouraging unity and promising the administration would listen to all voices.
Conversion ordinance: Don’t take HC ‘lightly’, top court tells UP govt
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:13 AM IST
- The state government, got adjournments from the high court in the last two hearings citing the pendency of the similar petitions before the Supreme Court.
India to impose permanent ban on 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok: Report
Reuters, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:56 AM IST
The ministry's June order stated that the apps were "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order".