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Pakistan bans Islamic party TLP after violent protests; cites anti-terrorism law [details]

Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed announced on Wednesday that the file will be taken to the Federal Cabinet for approval, adding that the decision was taken on the request of the Punjab government.

Apr 14, 2021

No lockdowns, even on weekends in Karnataka; Yediyurappa asserts amid COVID spike

Yediyurappa said that he had decided to convene an all party meeting to consult the Opposition party leaders on the next course of action and deliberate on their suggestions.

Apr 14, 2021

Vaccinate journalists on priority; Kejriwal writes to Centre as India sees 62 journo deaths so far

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has urged the center to treat journalists as frontline workers and prioritize their turn for a vaccine against COVID-19.

Apr 14, 2021

Srinagar teacher slaps student 18 times in under one minute; probe ordered [watch]

Commission to protect Child Rights has abolished in J&K. The actions of the coaching centre teacher, however, evoked strong reaction and netizens even demanded actions against him.

Apr 14, 2021

Who was G.V.G. Krishnamurty; former Election Commissioner passes away

Krishnamurty's last rites were held at Lodhi Road crematorium here in the city. A wreath was laid in tribute on behalf of the ECI.

Apr 14, 2021

Azad loyalists anxiously waiting for May 2 results; big announcement in offing [details]

Azad likely to announce future course of action from J&K after the declaration of poll results of five states.

Apr 14, 2021

EU Commission To End AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Contracts At Expiry: Report

The EU Commission has decided not to renew COVID-19 vaccine contracts next year with AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Italian daily La Stampa reported on Wednesday, citing a source from the Italian health ministry.

Apr 14, 2021

Queen Elizabeth Returns To Royal Duties 4 Days After Husband's Death: Report

The queen hosted a ceremony as the Earl Peel stepped down as Lord Chamberlain, the report added.

Apr 14, 2021

Lockdown, not vaccines, behind drop in Covid deaths: British PM Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday that the rapid drop in Covid-19 deaths was largely down to a three-month lockdown, not the vaccination programme.

Apr 14, 2021

Girl strangles 9-yr-old brother with her earphone cable

A 15-year-old girl strangled her nine-year-old brother, using her earphone cable, and dumped his body in the storeroom of the house in Rae Bareli.

Apr 14, 2021

J&K: Water Warriors are reviving dead springs to tackle water scarcity [Happy News]

The water warriors of Udhampur in J&K want to revive dead Bowlies to solve the problem of water scarcity. The rejuvenation of these water bodies will also help in protecting endangered heritage.

Apr 14, 2021

Tigress found dead in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve | Details

A tigress, aged about seven years, was found dead in Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary of Dudhwa tiger reserve (DTR).

Apr 14, 2021

Religious hardliners bring Pak govt to a standstill; violent protests paralyse country [details]

What seriously alarming and worrying in the current situation, is that the government's writ, in handling, nabbing and restraining the religious hardliners from chocking the country, is nowhere to be found.

Apr 14, 2021

All You Need to Know: Key Issues as Tokyo Marks 100 Days Until Olympics

The countdown to the Tokyo Olympics hit the 100-day mark on Wednesday as the Games draw closer to reality after a one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 14, 2021

Facebook Oversight Board: Everything You Need to Know About the Platform's 'Supreme Court'

Facebook's oversight board on Tuesday announced an expansion of its remit so that users can appeal content left up on the site as well as content taken down

Apr 14, 2021