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Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

October 9, 2021

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia. “Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov - awarded 2021 #NobelPeacePrize - are representatives of all journalists who stand up for this ideal in a world in which democracy and freedom of...

US should fully recognise the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue: China

October 9, 2021

China on Friday asked the United States to fully recognize the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue after media reports stated that US troops are secretly deployed on the island, helping train local troops. “The US should fully recognize the high sensitivity of the Taiwan question, abide by the one-China...

DESIGNATE PAKISTAN AS A TERROR STATE, SAYS EXPERT; URGES US TO EVALUATE TIES WITH ISLAMABAD

October 9, 2021

Policymakers and geopolitical experts in Washington are advocating a shift in outlook towards Islamabad following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan which was aided by Pakistan. This shift in tide has been widely attributed to Pakistan’s covert and overt support to the outfit which led to the swift fall of the...

‘The Joy of Bengal’ exhibition showcases works of contemporary artists

October 9, 2021

Art Magnum, Debovasha Art Gallery, and 108 Projects present a group exhibition ‘The Joy of Bengal’ featuring eminent contemporary artists from Bengal and showcasing the cultural richness of the region. Bengal has been the epicentre of arts in India since the germination of the Bengal School in the early 20th...

LeT terrorist killed in encounter in Srinagar

October 9, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist in an encounter. According to the police, terrorists fired upon a team of Srinagar police which also retaliated. During the ensuing chance encounter, one terrorist was neutralized while another managed to escape.Police said that according to the identity card...

Delhi govt employees won’t be allowed to attend office from Oct 16 if not vaccinated

October 9, 2021

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued an order on Friday stating all the government employees to get vaccinated with at least the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine till October 15 as per the guidelines prescribed for vaccination by the central government. “All the government employees working in different departments should...

Cancer survivors’ meet spreads the message of never-say-die spirit

October 9, 2021

NEW DELHI: A cancer survivors’ meet was organised by Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), Niti Bagh, New Delhi turned out to be a vivid saga of grit, determination, and positive outlook while battling the dreaded disease. Aptly titled ‘Faith over Fear’, cancer survivors who were feted as...

PM Modi to start BJP’s Uttarakhand campaign in November

October 9, 2021

NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to start BJP’s election campaign for the ensuing assembly elections in Party sources said that PM Modi is likely to address the first election rally in the poll-bound state in mid-November. “PM may address the rally around November 20, though the date...

STUDY SUGGESTS ALZHEIMER’S, COVID-19 SHARE GENETIC RISK FACTOR

October 9, 2021

During a recent study, the University College London-led research team identified an anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and severe Covid-19. The researchers estimate that one genetic variant of the OAS1 gene increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by about 3 to 6 percent in the...

NCB BRINGS ARYAN KHAN, OTHERS TO ARTHUR ROAD JAIL

October 9, 2021

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday brought Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan and the other accused to Arthur Road jail in connection with the cruise ship drug raid case. A Mumbai court on Thursday had sent Aryan Khan and seven others to judicial custody for 14...

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