Ladakh admin rejects report of coronavirus death

 Fri, 21 February 2020
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22:46

Ladakh admin rejects report of coronavirus death

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With the death of a 52-year-old resident in Ladakh fuelling speculations over coronavirus outbreak, the Union Territory Administration on Friday said the man died of pulmonary tuberculosis and that he had no history of travel outside the hilly region in the recent past.The administration also...
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Bhaskar Khulbe, Amarjeet Sinha appointed advisors to PM

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Retired IAS officers Bhaskar Khulbe and Amarjeet Sinha have been appointed as Advisors to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a government order said on Friday.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointments in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the rank and scale of...
22:11

Maha students to stay hydrated with 'water bell': Minister

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Schools across Maharashtra will be ringing bells at least thrice during the school hours to encourage students to drink water, a state minister has said.Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday said the 'water bell' will be introduced in schools in the state to inculcate...
21:16

1st time, no Oppn team to meet visiting US Prez

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For the first time, no Opposition delegation will officially meet a United States President during his visit to India, Congress sources said in  New Delhi on Friday, as no such meeting is scheduled with Donald Trump.According to sources, this will be the first time no delegation of the...
20:28

This isn't the only road: Shaheen Bagh women

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Women protesters at Shaheen Bagh on Friday told the Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors that when several adjoining roads in the area are open, why have they been asked to move to another site.Senior lawyers Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran, the apex court-appointed interlocutors, met the...
19:32

No need to fear CAA: Uddhav after meeting Modi

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No one needs to fear about the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Population Register is not going to throw anyone out of the country, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in  New Delhi on Friday, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This was Thackeray's first...
19:26

HCU fines 3 students for organising 'Shaheen Bagh Night'

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The University of Hyderabad has fined three students Rs 5,000 each for organising a 'Shaheen Bagh Night' event against the Citizenship Amendment Act on the campus after 9 pm in violation of varsity regulations.The students union has condemned the move.The fine was imposed through an a university...
18:48

Waqf Board accepts alternative site for mosque

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The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board on Friday said it does not have the option to reject the alternative piece of land given to it under the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict but will decide how to use it when it meets on Monday.In a historic verdict in November on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri...
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Sri Lankan parliamentary committee proposes immediate burqa ban

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A Sri Lankan parliamentary committee on national security has proposed an immediate ban on the burqa and suspending the registration of political parties on ethnic and religious basis, following the Easter Sunday terror attack that killed over 250 people.The proposals featured in a special report...
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White House to decide on Trump's Sabarmati visit

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The White House will decide if United States President Donald Trump will visit the Sabarmati Ashram during his day-long trip to the city on February 24, Gujarat chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Friday.Rupani's statement came in the backdrop of speculation in the last two days that the US...
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Uddhav Thackeray meets PM Modi

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, his first visit to the national capital after taking over the reins of the state.The chief minister's son Aditya Thackeray, who is a minister in his cabinet, also accompanied him.The Shiv Sena...
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Rs 300-cr equipment to keep Trump safe in India

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US President Donald Trump will have at his disposal a robust communication system that will enable him to work in all situations including an emergency during his visit to India next week.According to sources, the US Security Department had earlier this month requested clearances for about Rs 300...
16:49

Why Day 3 of Shaheen Bagh talks failed

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The Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors, Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran, on Thursday told the Shaheen Bagh protestors that terms and conditions of the talks will be decided by them. This was their one condition to initiate the dialogue with the protestors.However, on Friday, ahead of the...
16:06

Kamal Nath raises Pulwama bogey again

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday questioned the Central Government over its claim of conducting a surgical strike across the border into Pakistan and demanded that proof regarding the operation should be presented before the people.When asked if he thought the strike was fake,...
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Anti-CAA protesters using students: K'taka HM

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Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that anti-CAA protestors are using students to stoke hatred across the country and Amulya's case is no different.Amulya has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days (for raising pro-Pakistan slogan). We are looking into the background of...
15:28

Woman detained for 'Kashmir Mukti' placard

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A day after pro-Pakistan slogans were raised by an agitator at an anti-CAA event in Bengaluru, a young woman was 'detained' on Friday for holding a Kashmir Mukti (liberation), Dalit Mukti, Muslim Mukti placard at a counter protest in the city, police said.Holding the placard with the slogans, she...
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Mean machine to watch the skies on Trump's visit

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That's an indigenous Anti-Drone System in Ahmedabad deployed to provide  aerial security cover to US President Donald Trump during this visit on Monday. Developed by the DRDO, the system neutralised an incoming drone during trials.
15:07

MP govt takes back its order on sterilisation

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Madhya Pradesh government on Friday took back the order directing health workers in the state to bring at least one man for sterilisation or face penalty.Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Tulsi Silawat said that the state government has withdrawn the order.The Congress government had earlier sent...
14:46

Trump ups A'bad crowd figure from 7 to 10 million. And here's the catch

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US President Donald Trump has made yet another tall claim about the size of the crowd that will welcome him in Ahmedabad, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told him that there will 10 million people to greet him on his arrival for his maiden visit to India. President Trump and First...
14:31

Condition of 8 infected Indians on Diamond Princess improving: Embassy

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The condition of eight Indians, who were on board the cruise ship off the Japanese coast and undergoing treatment for the deadly coronavirus, is improving as the last batch of healthy passengers was set to disembark the vessel on Friday after the quarantine period ended. The ship, Diamond...
14:23

Ivanka to accompany Trump to India

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US President Donald Trump's delegation to India will include his senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner and daughter Ivanka, says PTI quoting official sources. This will be Ivanka's second visit to India. Check this out: Ivanka's day in the city of NizamsMeanwhile, security has been...
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Girls across the world will look up to you: Tendulkar tells Women's T20 WC teams

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As the Women's T20 World Cup got underway, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar encouraged all the teams participating in the tournament, and said girls across the world will look to take up sports, looking at the competition.I'll be cheering for the team as they take on in the Women's @T20WorldCup...
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Mamata remembers those who sacrificed lives for mother tongue

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid homage to those who had sacrificed lives for their mother tongue. On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the chief minister said it is observed across the state for paying tribute to these martyrs. Banerjee tweeted in...
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Delhi FM meets India FM

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Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. After the meeting, Sisodia said, There was a positive dialogue over issues related to development of Delhi. I demanded that Delhi be given its share of central taxes. She has assured me that she will look into...
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Shaheen Bagh protest: Road opens briefly after 69 days

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The road connecting Faridabad to Noida which was blocked for the last 69 days due to the ongoing protests at Shaheen Bagh was re-opened briefly on Friday morning.The development came after the intervention by mediators appointed by the Supreme Court who had indicated the possibility of opening up...
13:40

House of girl who raised Pak slogans vandalised

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The Chikkamagaluru house of Amulya, the girl who has been sent to judicial custody for raising 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan at an event in Bengaluru, was attacked by unidentified miscreants on Thursday evening, police said.Some miscreants threw stones at the house following which some police...
13:00

Uddhav to meet PM, Sonia, Advani in Delhi

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Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and senior BJP leader LK Advani today in the national capital.Uddhavji and Prime Minister Modi have had cordial relations,...
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New twist to Gumnami Baba mystery!

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The mystery shrouding the identity of Gumnami Baba, who many claimed was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in hiding, has deepened further with CFSL, Kolkata saying the electropherogram of the reclusive sadhu's teeth was not available with it. An electropherogram shows a sequence of data that is...
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Yeddy: Amulya has Naxal links

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Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday stated that Amulya, the girl who allegedly raised 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act rally, should not be granted bail.The Chief Minister also alleged that that the girl was also in contact with the Naxals.Bail should...
12:21

Shimla, Kufri receive fresh snowfall

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Himachal Pradesh's tourist hotspots Kufri and Shimla have received fresh snowfall, the meteorological department said on Friday. Kufri received 23 cm snowfall whereas Shimla received 3 cm snowfall between Thursday 5.30 pm and Friday 8.30 am, Shimla MeT Centre Director Manmohan Singh said. The...
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Strict action should be taken against Waris Pathan: Digvijaya

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Waris Pathan again. This time, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday said that strict action should be taken against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Waris Pathan for his alleged divisive comments at a rally in Kalaburagi in Karnataka.In a tweet, Singh said, This type of...
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Is there a fixed match between AIMIM, BJP for communal remarks: Malik

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Referring to instances of alleged hate speeches by leaders of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and Bharatiya Janata party, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Friday asked whether there is a fixed match between AIMIM and BJP for making communal...
11:46

No more retail liquor outlets needed in Goa: Trade body

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Liquor traders in Goa on Friday asked the state government to stop issuing any more licences for retail sale of alcohol as the industry has reached saturation point. All Goa Liquor Traders Association president Dattaprasad Naik also said if the proposed hike in excise duty on alcohol...
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Vice President Naidu, PM Modi greet people on occasion of Maha Shivratri

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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Maha Shivratri and prayed that Lord Shiva blesses everyone in the country with peace, prosperity and good fortune. On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, I wish the devout...
11:24

Sena can give fitting reply to Pathan: Raut

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Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that his party is capable of giving a befitting reply to statements like those made by All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Waris Pathan.Waris Pathan made a statement that 15 crore Muslims will dominate 100 crore Indians. I warn that Shiv Sena...
11:21

Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Raj Kundra welcome baby girl

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Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her husband Raj Kundra on Friday announced that they have become parents to a baby girl, born through surrogacy. The couple welcomed their second child on February 15.Our prayers have been answered with a miracle. With gratitude in our hearts we are thrilled to...
11:06

Ice, ice baby... Shimla in white embrace

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The picturesque tourist destination Shimla was wrapped in a blanket of snow on Thursday.Even in high altitude areas of the Mandhol village, life has come to a standstill as the region received fresh snowfall. Trees and shrubs in these regions were frozen and were sparkling white due to the snow...
10:27

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

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This is not a president who revels in globe-girdling travels or foreign policy. He is a homebody who prefers to focus on what is happening domestically -- and especially now, with his re-election campaign heating up. So for India to get him for two days, that's nothing to sneeze at,...
10:25

Girl who raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan jailed

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Amulya, who allegedly raised the 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan at an anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. She was earlier denied bail by a judicial magistrate in BengaluruAmulya raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans at an anti-CAA rally organised by AIMIM chief...
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4 Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj get new names

Four Railway Stations in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj will now sport new names, a move aimed at reviving the identity of the ancient city.According to an official communication on Thursday, Allahabad Junction will now be Prayagraj Junction, Allahabad City will now be known as Prayagraj Rambag,...
09:55

Coronavirus: Deaths: 2236, confirmed cases: 75,465

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The death toll in China's novel coronavirus has gone up to 2,236 with 118 more deaths reported, mostly from the hard-hit Hubei province, while the overall confirmed infection cases have climbed to 75,465, Chinese health officials said on Friday.The number of deaths is higher than the previous day...
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Modi has edge on FB with 1.5 bn people: Trump

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents 1.5 billion Indians, has an advantage on Facebook, while referring to the number of followers the two leaders have on the social networking website.Trump, who will visit India next week, said Modi is number...
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Will make tremendous trade deal with India: Trump

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Days ahead of his India visit, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said the two countries could make a tremendous trade deal. We're going to India, and we may make a tremendous deal there, Trump said in his commencement address at the Hope for Prisoners Graduation Ceremony in...
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Military jet to evacuate 100 Indians from Wuhan

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The aircraft India is sending to Wuhan with medical supplies will evacuate about 100 Indians from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the advisories regarding travel to and from China remain in place, but there...