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Saturday, 13 March 2021

Odisha Farmer Builds Solar-Powered Car That Can Run 300 km On One Charge

A farmer in Odisha's Mayurbhanj has built an electric four-wheeler that runs on a solar-powered battery. The car built by Sushil Agarwal is powered by 850 Watts motor, 100 Ah/ 54 Volts of battery and...

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Mumbai Cop Arrested Over Alleged Role In Ambani Security Scare Case

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has arrested Maharashtra Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze for his alleged role in placing an explosives-laden vehicle near the residence of Reliance...

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Days After Leg Injury, Mamata Banerjee To Lead Roadshow On Wheelchair

Four days after alleged attack in Nandigram following which she was hospitalised, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will visit the district today and address a huge rally there.

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Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K's Shopian, Anti-Terror Ops On

A terrorist was eliminated in an encounter with security forces in the Rawalpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian today, the police said.

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"Shame On You": Protests In London After Cop Charged With Woman's Murder

Police in London clashed with mourners and protesters on Saturday after more than a thousand people gathered to mark the killing of a 33-year-old woman, hours after the police officer charged with her...

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BJP To Announce Names Of Nearly 80 Bengal Candidates Today: Party Leader

BJP finalised names of almost 80 more candidates for the third and fourth phase of upcoming West Bengal assembly elections and will announce them today, said party leader Rajib Banerjee after the...

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'

Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.

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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.

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Live music is back... behind a New York shop window

Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?

Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.

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US Asks Russia To End "Persecution" After 200 Opposition Members Arrested

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday called for an end to "persecution of independent voices" after around 200 opposition politicians and municipal deputies in Russia were arrested.

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American Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler Dies At 66

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, has died at age 66, his wife said Saturday.

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"Working Through Some Things": Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Deny Split

Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez said Saturday they were "working through some things", but called reports they had broken up "inaccurate".

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Live Updates: Over 6 COVID-19 Vaccines To Come Up In India, Says Centre

India is looking at all "serious" post-vaccination side effects as it carries out the world's largest coronavirus immunisation drive, a top medical expert said today amid suspension of AstraZeneca...

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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

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Friday, 12 March 2021

Ambani Security Scare: Cop Seeks Pre-Arrest Bail In Man's Death Case

Maharashtra Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze, on probe agencies' radar in connection with the mysterious death of a businessman, Mansukh Hiran, has filed for an anticipatory bail in a local...

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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid

The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga.

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China's Xiaomi Removed From Trump-Era Blacklist By US Judge

A US judge on Friday ordered Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi temporarily removed from a government blacklist barring American investment in the company.

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Eyeing Long-Haul, Farmers Build Brick Homes By Highway At Delhi Border

Eyeing long haul, farmers protesting against three contentious agricultural laws since late November have now started constructing brick houses near Delhi's border.

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24,882 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, Highest This Year

India added 24,882 fresh COVID-19 cases taking its tally to 1.13 crore cases, the Health Ministry data this morning showed. The number of fresh infections is nearly seven per cent higher than Friday,...

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2 Killed As Truck Hits Nearly Dozen Vehicles At Jammu Market

Two persons were killed and four others critically injured when a truck driver lost control over his vehicle that hit and damaged nearly a dozen vehicles inside a vegetable and fruit market here on...

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Man With MBBS Degree Arrested For Making Another Person Write His Exam

A 35-year-old man who obtained his MBBS degree from Tajikistan was arrested for allegedly making another person sit for an examination that would have made him eligible to practise in India, police...

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Huawei Among 5 Chinese Firms Posing "Risk To US Security": Federal Agency

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday designated five Chinese companies as posing a threat to national security under a 2019 law aimed at protecting U.S. communications networks.

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US To Reconsider Objections To H-1B Visas During Donald Trump Regime

The Biden administration on Friday said it is willing to reconsider the objections or adverse decisions to foreign workers on visas like H-1B due to the three policy memos by the previous Trump...

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"End Oppression": G7 Nations To China On New Hong Kong Move

Group of Seven powers on Friday demanded that China honor commitments in Hong Kong and end "oppression" against democratic activists after Beijing forced sweeping changes of the city's election...

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Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Break Off Engagement: Report

Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez have called off their engagement, US media reported on Friday.

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"Protect Community At All Costs": How Asian-Americans Are Fighting Hate

As the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged America, Esther Lim grew more worried by the day for her parents' welfare and her own -- not just for their health, but their safety in the face of rising attacks...

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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony

Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus dominated César Awards.

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Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia

The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022.

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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home

Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.

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Why the GameStop story is far from over

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

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ISRO Launches Sounding Rocket RH-560

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the sounding rocket (RH-560) to study attitudinal variations in the neutral winds and plasma dynamics carried out on Friday at Satish Dhawan...

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Andhra Chief Minister Seeks Bharat Ratna For Designer Of Indian Flag

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday urged the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna upon Pingali Venkaiah who designed the National Flag, posthumously.

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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.

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Latest News Live Updates: India To Make Covid Vaccines For Indo-Pacific

India will manufacture at least one billion more Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of next year in a joint initiative announced Friday with the United States, Japan and Australia. Following the...

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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.

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Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader

Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales.

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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

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Thursday, 11 March 2021

Japan Says PM Suga Plans To Meet Biden In US Next Month

Japan said Friday Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will meet President Joe Biden in the United States next month, becoming the first foreign leader to hold face-to-face talks with him.

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Thailand Delays Astrazeneca Vaccine Rollout: Official

Thailand has delayed its roll-out of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, a health official said Friday, after several European nations suspended their programmes over blood clot fears.

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Thunderstorms Likely Over Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, UP In Next Two Hours

Delhiites on Friday woke up to a significant change in weather with rumbling thunder and dark clouds overshadowing most parts of the city.

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Covid-19: Thailand delays AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after blood clot fears

The delay comes after a number of countries, including Denmark and Norway, suspended use of the jab.

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De Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims

Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.

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Biden Recognized Incredible Contribution Of Indo-Americans: Spokesperson

US President Joe Biden recognised the incredible contribution of the Indian American community when last week during an interaction with NASA scientists involved in the Mars mission he said that...

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No Export Prohibitions On COVID-19 Vaccines, Says White House

The Biden administration on Thursday ruled out that it has imposed any kind of restrictions on export of COVID-19 vaccines, amidst reports that European Union has been told by the US that they cannot...

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Netflix Told To Stop Streaming "Bombay Begums" Over Portrayal Of Children

The apex child rights body NCPCR has asked Netflix to stop streaming ''Bombay Begums'' citing inappropriate portrayal of children in the web series.

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Biden To End Covid Vaccine Priority Group Restrictions By May 1: Official

President Joe Biden will order authorities across the entire United States to lift priority restrictions on people wanting to get Covid-19 vaccinations by the start of May, an official said Thursday.

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Joe Biden Condemns "Un-American" Racist Attacks On Asian-Americans

US President Joe Biden on Thursday condemned what he called "vicious hate crimes" committed against Asian Americans since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, calling such acts "un-American" and...

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Blog: Despite Opinion Polls, This Could Be Big Concern For Mamata

The BJP will be hoping that Mithun turns out to be that crucial bridge between upper and backward castes that can help it come to power this May.

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Not Congress, BJP Says This Party Is The Main Opponent In Assam

With just days to go for elections to begin in Assam, the ruling BJP has said it is Badruddin Ajmal's All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) that will be the main opponent of the party and not the...

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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?

The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.

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Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions

Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?

Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.

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Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years?

What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long.

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Running from terror in north-east Mozambique

A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions.

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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar

How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.

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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’

Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village.

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China Stifling Democracy With Hong Kong Election Plan, Says US

The United States on Thursday denounced China's approval of sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system, saying Beijing was stifling democracy in the financial capital.

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Updates: Centre "Very Worried" About Rise In Covid Cases in Maharashtra

The Centre is "very worried" about the upsurge in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul said, adding the virus cannot be taken for granted if the country has to remain...

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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.

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The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral

A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.

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Wednesday, 10 March 2021

PM Modi Wishes Amarinder Singh Long And Healthy Life On His Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended best wishes to Congress leader and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on his 79th birthday.

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President Kovind, PM Modi Greets Nation On Mahashivaratri

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.

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High Court Asks Cops To Protect Homosexual Woman, Married Against Will

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Police to provide adequate protection to a lesbian woman -- married against her wishes -- from her family members and in-laws.

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Expect To See Something On Vaccines At Quad Meet: US Secretary Of State

The first Quad summit between the leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States on Friday is likely to come out with something on coronavirus vaccine, a top American diplomat indicated...

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PM To Launch Kindle Version Of Swami Chidbhavanandaji's Bhagavad Gita

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Kindle version of Swami Chidbhavanandaji's Bhagavad Gita on Thursday through video conferencing, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) informed.

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Americans Will Be First To Get Vaccines; Any Surplus To Be Shared: Biden

The U.S. government will first give Americans COVID-19 vaccines, but any surplus would be shared with the world, President Joe Biden said on Wednesday after earlier announcing plans to procure an...

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"BJP Brace Yourselves": After Mamata Banerjee's Attack Charge, Blame Game

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen in hospital with her left leg in a cast in a photo tweeted by her nephew Abhishek Banerjee this morning, a day after she alleged an attack in Nandigram,...

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US Says It Aims At Helping India Develop Its Own Defense Industrial Base

The Biden administration is looking at deepening its military and technical cooperation with India by not only providing it with arms and equipment, but also helping New Delhi develop its own defense...

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Generation Threatened As Pandemic Sets Back Childhood Development: UNICEF

Closed schools, surging poverty, forced marriages and depression -- after a year of the pandemic, indicators measuring child and adolescent development have all regressed, a setback that heralds...

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China Poses Greatest Long-Term Strategic Threat: Pentagon Commander

China poses the greatest long-term strategic threat in the 21st century, a top Pentagon commander told lawmakers on Wednesday, alleging that Beijing's very pernicious approach to the region includes a...

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Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill

The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured.

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Live Updates: Over 2.4 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In India

More than 2.43 crore (2,43,67,906) COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered through 3,39,145 sessions across the States and Union Territories so far, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare...

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Assam BJP MLA Alleges 'Political Wipeout' Of Old-Timers, Quits Party

Assam BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev has given his resignation to the party after he was denied a ticket to contest the election this time. Mr Dev said he will contest as an independent.

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Hamed Bakayoko: Ivory Coast's PM dies in Germany

Hamed Bakayoko died of cancer, the authorities say, days after his 56th birthday.

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Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?

Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so?

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'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'

The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs.

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Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?

Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.

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Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’

Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe".

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The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it

Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character.

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Covid: The man with "super antibodies"

John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.

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Thirty years of BBC World News

BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000

The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time.

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Fukushima disaster ten years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’

Ten years on from Japan’s Fukushima disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared.

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Tuesday, 9 March 2021

103-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Woman In India To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

A 103-year-old woman received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Bengaluru on Tuesday. With this, J Kameshwari became the oldest woman in India to have received the COVID-19 vaccine as per...

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Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'

Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses.

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Quad Nations To Reveal Funding Boost For India Vaccine Output: Report

A first ever leaders' meeting of the Quad group of countries on Friday plans to announce financing agreements to support an increase in manufacturing capacity for coronavirus vaccines in India, a...

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Secrets Of Medieval Childbirth In 15th Century Parchment

A 15th century "birthing girdle", inscribed with prayers and a well-thumbed crucifix image, was likely actively used in medieval childbirth, according to new research on one of the few such sashes not...

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