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Burkina Faso president detained by mutinying soldiers; govt denies military coup [Report]

According to BBC, President Kabore was detained at a military camp and the soldiers had reportedly surrounded the state television headquarters.

18 hours ago

K'taka govt revokes rule making Kannada mandatory for UG courses

Karnataka government has rolled back the decision of making Kannada language mandatory for Undergraduate students.

21 hours ago

International Day of Education: UNICEF calls for transformation in learning amid Covid pandemic

As the United Nations is observing 24 January as International Day of Education, Robert Jenkins, the Director of Education at the UNICEF, said a transformation in learning is required amid warnings that the current system is failing millions of people due to Covid-19 pandemic

21 hours ago

Global Covid caseload tops 350.9 mn; Russia reports 63K daily cases

Global Covid caseload tops 350.9 million and Russia is among the hot spots with more than 63K fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours

22 hours ago

Who was Justice KL Manjunath; honourable retd K'taka HC judge passes away [details]

In a tragic loss, former Karnataka High Court judge Justice KL Manjunath passed away aged 68 on Sunday following a cardiac arrest. Here's a look at the judge's 14-year career, during which he disposed more than 68,000 cases.

1 day ago

Omicron now in 171 countries, will soon replace Delta globally: WHO

It stated that Omicron has been found to have a significant growth advantage, higher secondary attack rates, and a higher observed reproduction number compared to Delta.

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Devastating fire destroys hut of historic hotel frequented by Indira Gandhi in Gulmarg [details]

Ex-PM Indira Gandhi used to book the entire hotel during her visit to Kashmir. Rishi Kapoor's famous Bobby movie was shot in the same hotel.

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Delhi turns into fortress ahead of R-Day; over 27K personnel deployed [details]

Sharing more details about the security scenario, the top cop said that apart from Delhi Police's internal meetings for security arrangements, interstate coordination meetings were also held.

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Woman sues Meta, Snap over daughter's suicide; alleges addiction [details]

A Connecticut woman sue Meta, Snapchat Inc, alleging that addiction to their social media platforms led her young daughter to suicide. Leaking of her images by classmates impacted her mental health, pushing her over the edge.

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Photos of Putin's alleged "secret palace" go viral; strip club, casino, hookah lounge in it [details]

Roughly 500 photographs give a peep into Putin's life of exaggerated luxury. Navalny's anti-corruption Foundation says, these photographs were obtained when palace was being constructed.

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Chinese PLA says located missing Arunachal boy; Indian Army verifying [details]

The army had sought assistance from the PLA on Thursday to locate the missing boy, identified as Miriam Taron, on their side and return him as per the established protocol.

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Malayalam star Dileep faces charge of attacking probe officers

Dileep and four of his associates, brother, brother-in-law, and friends were interrogated by the Crime Branch police office in Kalamassery on Sunday in a non-bailable case related to a conspiracy to attack investigating officials.

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J&K Sarpanches to now sign off on construction, renovation of homes [details]

The officials of the J&K government said that this order, which has come into effect, will help people in the rural areas in getting permission for the construction or renovation of the residential houses and they will not have to run around to various government efficacies.

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NDRF Twitter handle hacked, will look into it: DG

After the 17th Raising day celebration on Jan 19, a few days later the NDRF Twitter account was hacked.

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India-Russia ties in times of tectonic geopolitical flux

At the BRICS Summit in Brazil in July 2014, Modi mentioned how every Indian knows that Russia is India's good friend.

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