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Tie in Votes: Elected by ping pong ball, this unhappy new mayor vows to change law

Sean Skipworth became mayor after a ping pong ball with his name was pulled out of a hat during a ceremony that lasted about 10 minutes on Thursday.

Jan 11, 2021

New COVID strain found in Japan in four passengers arriving from Brazil | Details

A new coronavirus variant has been detected in four travellers from Brazil's Amazonas state, Japan's Health Ministry said on Sunday, the latest new mutation of the virus discovered.

Jan 11, 2021

Karnataka cabinet to be expanded on January 13, says CM Yediyurappa | Details

The Karnataka cabinet would be expanded on January 13 to induct seven legislators as ministers, said state Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday night.

Jan 11, 2021

This Houston suburb picked its new mayor's name out of a hat, literally [see why]

Sean Skipworth became mayor after a ping pong ball with his name was pulled out of a hat during a ceremony that lasted about 10 minutes on Thursday.

Jan 10, 2021

Imran Khan is afraid of Indian govt; says it is strongest in 73 years | Watch

In an undated video that has gone viral on social media, Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan can be heard saying in a speech that Pakistan Army needs to be strengthened if the country needs to stand a chance against India.

Jan 10, 2021

Imran Khan visits Quetta at last; only after bodies of slain coal miners were buried

In a video released by Khan's office on Saturday, the Prime Minister can be seen interacting with the families, as well as other members of the Hazara minority community, Dawn news reported.

Jan 10, 2021

Illinois shooting rampage kills 4; 15-year-old critical

A 15-year-old girl, who was shot in the head, was rushed to the hospital and is now in critical condition.

Jan 10, 2021

K'taka CM Yediyurappa lays foundation for 'New Anubhava Mantapa'; sparks controversy [reactions]

Calling the development nothing but 'a gimmick', KPCC working President Eshwar Khandre added that Anubhava Mantapa was a Congress brainchild.

Jan 10, 2021

Toycathon 2021: How startups, teachers, students can win up to Rs 50 lakh

Toycathon encourages students to design toys and games that will further growth of India's toy industry into a global hub while standing a chance to win prizes worth up to Rs 50 lakh.

Jan 10, 2021

Yogi's push for 'Good Times' in UP, beer to get cheaper as excise duty slashed

The policy increased the existing cap for storage at home from 6 litres to 16 litres for the purchase of a special annual licence fee of Rs 12,000 and a security deposit of Rs 51,000, respectively.

Jan 10, 2021

Is chicken safe to eat amid bird flu outbreak; here's what experts recommend

According to WHO, cooking of poultry (e.g. chicken, ducks and geese) at or above 70 degree Celsius so that absolutely no meat remains raw and red, is a safe measure to kill the virus in areas with outbreaks in poultry.

Jan 10, 2021

Now a doctor dies after receiving Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine; probe ordered [Details]

Both the CDC and Pfizer have launched an investigation to determine whether the doctor has died due to complications triggered by the coronavirus vaccine.

Jan 10, 2021

Only purchase of jewellery above Rs 2 lakh needs mandatory KYC | Details

Department of Revenue (DoR) has clarified that any purchase of gold, silver, jewellery or precious gems and stones below Rs 2 lakh does not require PAN or Aadhaar of a customer as a mandatory KYC document.

Jan 10, 2021

Bharat Biotech suspects poisoning in Covaxin volunteer's death [details]

According to health experts, a person starts showing the side effects within 30 minutes after getting the Covid vaccine but its effect remains visible for the next 24 to 48 hours.

Jan 10, 2021

Hillary Clinton's sassy response to Donald Trump's Twitter suspension is too good to miss

Meanwhile, the social media platform also replete with memes on Trump's posts from the past that completely contradict his present stance.

Jan 10, 2021