Actor Karan Mehra Arrested After Wife Nisha Rawal Files Complaint

Earlier, there were rumours about Karan Mehra and Nisha Rawal's marriage being in trouble.

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India’s Dowry Death Issue Can’t Be Fixed By SC Plugging Loophole

The lower judiciary must be sensitised to the plight of women & given a crash course in criminal procedure.

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Dear Central Ministers, Health Is a State Subject But Not Pandemic

While Modis’s face is all over vaccination campaign, his govt shrugs responsibility for procuring vaccines for all

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Barcelona Sign Man City Legend Sergio Aguero on Free Transfer

The Argentina international will link up with friend and international team-mate Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.

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Naomi Osaka Pulls Out of French Open After Media Boycott Row

Naomi did not commit on how long her break would be.

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Amit Shah Says Locals to Be Consulted Over Laws: Lakshadweep MP

The MP informed Shah of the growing discontentment with the regulations presented by Lakshadweep administrator.

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15,077 New COVID Cases in Maha, Curbs Eased on Shops in Mumbai

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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India Sent Mehul Choksi Deportation Docs to Dominica: Antiguan PM

Choksi has been seeking sanctuary in Dominica since his capture during his attempt to flee to Cuba from Antigua.

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Facebook Post by Bhojpuri Actor Helps Family Trace Missing Woman

The actor uploaded a photo from his birthday celebration in Prayagraj, which helped the family trace the woman.

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No, This Video Doesn’t Show a Nurse Wasting Vaccines in Aligarh

The video was aired by Zee Hindustan, which falsely linked the Ecuador incident to an incident in UP. 

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Flight Tickets Costlier From 1 June: What Are the New Fares?

Airlines will deploy fewer flights and airfare has increased. How much will domestic travel cost now?

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Dr Kafeel Urges IMA to End His Suspension, Let Him Aid COVID Fight

“I have been suspended for the past 1371 days since 22nd August 2017...,” Dr Kafeel Khan wrote in the letter.

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Naomi Osaka Fined, Threatened Disqualification Over Media Boycott

Ranked world number two, Osaka was reluctant to partake in media conferences as it take a toll on her mental health.

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Bombay HC Permits Stan Swamy to Be Taken to Holy Family Hospital

The hospital was asked by the High Court to permit the presence of one police constable for Swamy’s protection.

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FAQ: Maharashtra Eases Restrictions –What’s Allowed, What’s Not

“I don’t know when and what date the third wave will come. So, we should not let our guard down,” the CM said.

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Was Asked to Praise Contestants: Sunidhi on 'Indian Idol' Row

Sunidhi Chauhan explains why she isn't judging any reality show.

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Late Arrival of Personnel Forces Delay in PSL Resumption

The tournament is now expected to resume on 9 June instead of the first week of next month as planned earlier. 

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1.52 Lakh New COVID Cases, 3,128 Deaths in India; Tally at 2.8 Cr

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here.

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Hospitality Industry Sinks: Woes of Restaurants, Hotels Amid COVID

The hospitality industry in India is expected to contract at an alarming rate of 65 per cent in 2021.

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Veteran Milkha Singh Discharged from Hospital in Stable Condition

While Milkha was discharged, his wife Nirmal Kaur had to be shifted to the ICU after returning a positive test. 

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Kangana's Bodyguard Arrested For Allegedly Cheating Woman

Kumar Hegde was arrested on Saturday from his native village in Mandya.

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‘I’m Just 21, And COVID Took Him Away’: Air India Pilot’s Daughter

“He did not get COVID-19 vaccine,” said Sumedha, daughter of Air India Pilot Captain Amitesh Prasad.

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Here’s What the Six ‘Friends’ Have Done Since The Show Ended

17 years after FRIENDS ended, a reunion special was aired on Thursday.

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Guwahati’s Cycling Community Turns Relief Riders Amid COVID-19

The volunteers are aged between 22 & 59, who are delivering essentials within a radius of 3 km from their homes.

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Fugitive Jeweller Mehul Choksi Seen in Police Custody in New Photo

Choksi, tried in India’s largest bank fraud case, was captured in Dominica after escaping Antigua on Sunday.

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States Announce Relief Packages for Those Orphaned Due to COVID

What are Rajasthan, MP, and other states doing to ensure safety of those orphaned due to the pandemic? Read here.

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Karni Sena Now Has a Problem With Akshay Kumar’s ‘Prithviraj’

Karni Sena demands a title change for Akshay Kumar’s period film ‘Prithviraj’.

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Hotels Offering Vaccine Packages Must ‘Stop Immediately’: Centre

In a strongly-worded letter, the Centre stated that hotels offering vaccine packages will face legal action.

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To Dwell in ‘Imkanaat’ and To Embrace Possibilities of Life

Catch poet and scholar, Maaz Bin Bilal, who explains Emily Dickinson’s poem, ‘I Dwell in Possibility’ in Urdu.

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COVID-19: India Reports 1.65 Lakh New Cases, 3460 Deaths

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you wouldn’t have to.

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How To Get Away With Casteism In India

After Randeep Hooda's old 'joke' on Mayawati goes viral, we wonder how easy it is to get away with casteism in India

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‘Release Political Prisoners’: We Read Umar Khalid’s Letter

“For last 14 months, our trial has not even begun. We have not got a chance to even prove our innocence.”

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Richa Chadha Calls Out Randeep Hooda For 'Crass, Casteist' Joke

An old joke made by Randeep Hooda has resurfaced on Twitter, leading to a lot of criticism.

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Tarun Tejpal Case: When a Sexual Assault Survivor Was Put to Trial

The Goa Sessions Court’s assessment of ‘model victimhood’ produces some troubling inferences.

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Olympics Badminton Qualifiers Over: No Place for Saina & Srikanth

Indians who have already made the cut are PV Sindhu, B Sai Praneeth, Chirag Shetty & Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.

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Australia Yet to Finalise a Wicketkeeper for T20 WC: Ricky Ponting

Alex Carey, Matthew Wade and Josh Philippe were named recently in an extended 23-man squad.

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Legendary Milkha Singh and Wife Recovering Well, Say Doctors

Milkha is best known for the men’s 400m race at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games where he just missed a podium finish.

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1.73 Lakh New COVID Cases in India; Total Cases Over 2.77 Cr

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here.

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Vital, Strong Partnership: EAM, Blinken on COVID-19 Cooperation

This comes as India finds itself in the midst of the an acute vaccine paucity, and the US has a surplus of vaccines.

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In Photos: India This Week

From farmers’ protests to Cyclone Yaas leaving behind a trail of destruction, here’s a glimpse of India this week.

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Cyclone Yaas: PM Modi to Meet Mamata Banerjee in Bengal Today

This will be first physical meeting of the two since the West Bengal polls ended last month.

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Neymar & Nike Split Due to Probe in Alleged Sexual Assault: Report

Neymar had faced an allegation of rape in 2019, but it was dismissed in August of that year on lack of evidence.

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1.86 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases in India, 3,660 Deaths Reported

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here.

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DSSSB Recruitment 2021: Apply for 7,236 TGT, Clerk & Other Posts

Last date to submit DSSSB 2021 recruitment application form is 24 June 2021.

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SRMJEEE 2021 Phase 1 Results to Be Declared Today, How to Check

Students who appeared for SRMJEEE Phase 1 exam can check their results on SRM’s official website: srmist.edu.in.

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Ace shooter Tejaswini Tops MQS Round in 50m Rifle Prone

Tejaswini Sawant shot 622.7 to finish ahead of three other compatriots and six Iranians. 

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Firm Claiming to Supply Pfizer, AstraZeneca Jabs to BMC Backs Out

The BMC had issued a global Expression of Interest (EOI) for 1 crore COVID-19 vaccines earlier this month.

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Family’s COVID-19 Issues Made Me Sleepless During IPL: R Ashwin

Ashwin said that he was pondering over a comeback into the tournament when the IPL was suspended indefinitely.

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Data Reveals the One Factor Causing Ups & Downs in Modi’s Ratings

After a fall of 22 points in 5 weeks, the decline in PM Modi’s approval rating appears to have halted

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Vaccines, Data, Public Healthcare: 3 Challenges Before Third Wave

Unless India acts swiftly, we will be condemned to cyclical surges and the inevitable lockdowns.

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Zlatan & Haaland Among Star Players Who Will Miss Euro 2021

The array of stars present in the battle for the Henri Delaunay trophy promises a festival for the football fan.

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Right to Breathe Oxygen Didn’t Come Easy – Workers Fought For It

Right to breathe fresh air was historically linked with class privilege & politics of access. A historian explains.

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Sushil Kumar, a Legend Lost to the Limelight

India’s first two-time individual Olympic medallist, Sushil Kumar is now reduced to being a murder accused.

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Critics’ Verdict: 'Friends: The Reunion' Is a Nostalgia Trip

The highly anticipated 'Friends: The Reunion' delivers what it promised with a poignant trip down memory lane.

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8 Dead, Including Gunman, in California Rail Yard Mass Shooting

Earlier this month, President Biden had condemned the rise of gun violence in the USA, calling it an “epidemic.”

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India Assured of Historic 15 Medals at Asian Boxing Championship

Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan and Varinder Singh qualified for the semi-finals of the Asian Boxing Championships.

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India Records 2.08 Lakh COVID Cases, 4,157 Deaths in Last 24 Hours

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here.

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Why Baba Ramdev & Co Must Avoid Areas Like Medicine, Security

It is with a foreboding sense of dread that one had heard of ‘Parakram Suraksha’, Ramdev’s security endeavour. 

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‘No One Came to Save Me’: Moradabad Man Thrashed by Gau Rakshaks

“It is buffaloes meat! I kept scream this but no one listened to me. They kept saying I have slaughtered a cow.”

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6 Months of Farmers’ Protest: What Options Do Govt & Unions Have?

The Modi government broadly has four options on handling the farmers’ protest.

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Give Contracts to Domestic Cricketers: Rohan Gavaskar

Rohan Gavaskar has suggested a central contract system for Indian domestic cricketers.

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Kane, Sancho & Lukaku Among Transfers to Lookout for This Summer

An important weapon for clubs will be the free transfer, given that some big names are yet to sign their deals.

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Shiva Thapa Assures India of Medal in Asian Championship

The Indian will have a tough task in the semi-final when he takes on top seed Bakhodur Usmonov of Tajikistan.

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‘Unconstitutional’: WhatsApp Moves HC Against Govt’s New IT Rules

WhatsApp has approached the HC on grounds that the new IT rules would cause them to break privacy protections.

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Would Like to Have Breakfast With Serena Williams: PV Sindhu

Speaking about her training schedule, Sindhu said that the mornings are reserved for warm-ups and match practice.

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BCCI Hoping for September-October Window for IPL 2021: Reports

BCCI has told franchises about the plan, informing them that it would need 25 days to complete the IPL.

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Subodh Kumar Jaiswal Appointed New CBI Chief, Who Is He?

Jaiswal will serve a fixed tenure of two years as the chief, starting from the date he assumes office.

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After FB, Google & YouTube Say Will Aim to Comply With OTT Rules

The government’s new legal rules meant for social media platforms will come into effect from 26 May.

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Protecting Indian Farmers: Abandon Cash Transfers, Save MSP System

If the Direct Benefit Transfer food programme makes its way to more states, the MSP regime will not be safe.

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Lunar Eclipse 2021: Chandra Grahan Date & Time

Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible on 26 May 2021.

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How Many Are Really Dying in UP? The Curious Cases of Two Cities

Quint’s investigation reaffirms what experts and reports are alleging, about undercounting of COVID deaths in UP.

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MLA Seeks Ban on Battlegrounds Mobile India: Is There Legal Basis?

Krafton’s hopes of making a comeback may get crushed, as politicians have started calling for a ban on the game.

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Cyclone Yaas: Landfall by Noon; Heavy Winds in Parts of WB, Odisha

Catch all the updates on Cyclone Yaas here. 

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Milkha Singh Hospitalized with COVID Pneumonia, Condition Stable

The track and field athlete has been admitted to ICU in Mohali’s Fortis Hospital after developing COVID pneumonia.

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Veteran Shahid Afridi Ruled Out of PSL 6 Due to Injury

Afridi was training in Karachi for the upcoming PSL 6 matches when he experienced pain in his lower back.

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India Records 1.96 Lakh Cases, Over 3K Deaths in Last 24 Hrs

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here.

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Arm-Twisting Vaccine Companies Won’t Get Things Done: Ajay Shah

COVID vaccines have extremely complicated manufacturing processes, making production difficult, Shah says.

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Demand-Supply Gap of Black Fungus Drug ‘Too Wide to Bridge’: HC

The Bench observed that the lag between the demand and supply of the black fungus drug was more than one-third.

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Modi-Led Panel Shortlists 3 Names for CBI Chief; Cong Disapproves

The officer picked to be the CBI chief will hold the post for at least 2 years from the date they are appointed.

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‘Your N95 Mask, PPE Kit May Be Unsafe’: Top Quality Control Expert

Are our health gears like masks and PPE kits safe?

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Bengal Chit Fund Probe: Is Delhi CBI ‘Blocking’ Kolkata’s Efforts?

Why is the CBI headquarters in Delhi seemingly putting a spanner in the works of its Kolkata counterpart?

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PNB Scam-Accused Mehul Choksi Goes Missing in Antigua, Says Lawyer

Choksi has been residing in Antigua and Barbuda since 4 January, 2018.

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OTT Rules Take Effect on 26 May: Twitter, Facebook Yet to Comply

The government’s rules will come into effect from 26 May.

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T20 WC Finalists, Indian Women’s Team Yet to Receive Prize Money

India rallied through to the finals at the marquee event, where they lost to hosts Australia in March last year. 

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Free Hindu Temples: Is State Control Threatening Secularism?

The Madras Hindu & Religious Endowments Act, 1926 was a response to large scale exclusionary policies of temples.

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India Crosses 3 Lakh COVID Deaths: Recalling Those We Loved & Lost

The second wave hit India with piercing intensity, throwing an entire nation into a prolonged state of mourning.

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Will Only Deal With Centre: Moderna Refuses Punjab Vaccine Request

The firm said that it doesn’t supply directly to states, and will deal only with the Government of India.

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India Could Begin Practice After 3-Day Hard Quarantine in England

Apart from the WTC final, India play five Test matches against England in August-September.

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‘12th Man For 7 Years!’ Yuvraj Singh Jokes About His Test Career

Yuvraj Singh shared a funny comment on Twitter on his Test career.

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Virat Kohli Praised me After I Dismissed Him: Avesh Khan

The match, which DC won by seven wickets, saw Khan return figures of 2/23 in his four overs.

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Narada Case: CBI Moves SC Against House Arrest of TMC Leaders

The CBI has also moved the SC against the HC’s direction that the matter be heard by a larger bench of the HC.

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‘Gau Rakshak’ Beats a Muslim Man in UP’s Moradabad, 2 FIRs Filed

While Thakur claims he is from Bharatiya Gauraksha Vahini, the outfit’s head said Thakur was removed 6 months ago.

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Centre Condemns ‘False Reporting’ on Cairns-Air India Legal Case

British Oil and Gas giant had sued Air India for the award as the airline is “legally indistinct from the state.”

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Billboard Music Awards '21: Nick Jonas Hosts, Priyanka to Present

Priyanka and Nick also announced the Oscar nominations this year.

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FAQ: How to Sanitise My Home After COVID-19 Infection?

Sanitisation is a must. But how? What products can be used? Which surfaces must be cleaned?

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Ramdev Respects Modern Medicine: Patanjali Trust After IMA Flak

In a viral video, Ramdev could be heard saying that “lakhs had died after taking allopathy medicines”.

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Orphaned By COVID, MP Teen Fights for Parents’ Death Certificates

Hanushish can only avail MP’s aid for orphaned children when he evinces his parents as victims of coronavirus.

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2.40 Lakh New COVID-19 Cases in India, Death Toll Nears 3 Lakh

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Have the Courage of Your Fulfilling Your ‘Hasrat’

Tune in to know how the uncertainties of life can make us absolutely certain about our hidden strengths. 

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Sufi Saint Buried in Soil of Delhi, 1,000 Km Away? A Tale From Pak

Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan houses the tomb of a Sufi saint supposedly buried in soil brought from Delhi.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you wouldn’t have to.

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ICC to take final call on T20 WC on 1 June

India could be hit by a third wave of COVID-19 and hosting the T20 WC amid such uncertainty looks a long shot.

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KS Bharat, Saha’s Standby for World Test Championship Final

Bharat holds the distinct record of being the first wicket-keeper to score a triple ton in Ranji Trophy.

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Quick-Learner Shafali Verma Aims to Become the Complete Package

The feisty opener wants to utilize her maiden Test and ODI call-ups to enhance her decision-making capabilities. 

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Govt Widened Jab Drive Disregarding Stock, WHO Norms: SII Exec Dir

He said that the WHO guidelines should have been followed and vaccination should have been prioritised accordingly.

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Nepal President Dissolves House, Announces Polls on 12 & 19 Nov

The decision to dissolve the house came hours after a new government formation bid failed.

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Two-State Solution The Only Answer for Israel-Palestine: Biden

He said that “there will be no peace” until everyone in the region “unequivocally” accepted Israel’s existence.

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2.59 Lakh Fresh COVID Cases in India, Death Toll at 2.91 Lakh

Catch all updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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'White Fungus Not a New Infection': What Experts Have to Say

FIT spoke to Dr Sumit Ray, critical care specialist at Holy Family Hospital in Delhi, to understand the infection.

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Not ‘Indian’/‘South African’: How Do We Name Coronavirus Variants?

Associating a disease, virus or variant with a geographical region or a country can lead to stigmatisation. 

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Prince William Says BBC Failed Diana with 'Deceitful' Interview

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, also criticised a 'ripple effect of a culture of exploitation' in media.

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Indian Women’s Cricket Team to Play 1st Pink Ball Test on Aus Tour

India, who play their first Test in seven years in England, have another one lined up during the tour of Australia.

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India Reports 2.59 Lakh Fresh COVID Cases, Death Toll at 2.91 Lakh

Catch all updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Israel, Hamas Agree to Gaza Ceasefire After 11 Days of Bloodshed

The Egyptian-mediated proposal was unilaterally approved on Thursday evening.

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J&K Cop Davinder Singh, Arrested by NIA in Terror Case, Dismissed

The NIA filed a charge sheet against Singh and five others for a conspiracy to wage war against India.

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SAI Approves Rs 20.21 Lakh Grant for Vinesh Phogat’s Europe Trip

Divij Sharan & Rohan Bopanna’s trip to international tournaments this year has been approved for grants by TOPS.

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Wrath of COVID? In Haryana’s Mundhal, Over 60 Die in 20 Days

While some had tested positive for COVID-19, others had passed away after complaining of fever and cough. 

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Govt To Set Up ‘Defence Enclave’ Under Central Vista Project

Currently, the offices of the Navy, Army and Air Force are spread across several parts of central Delhi.

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IAF Pilot Killed After MiG-21 Bison Fighter Jet Crashes in Punjab

“IAF condoles the tragic loss and stands firmly with the bereaved family,” a statement read.

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‘We Overwork But Earn Less Than a Daily Wager’: ASHA Workers in UP

ASHA workers in Meerut’s Gagol village say their Rs 1,000 per month salary is much less than what they deserve.

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Income Tax Return Deadline for FY21 Extended to 30 September

The government had also relaxed few tax compliance related issues on 1 May.

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O2 Concentrator Case: ED Books Navneet Kalra for Money Laundering

The agency has also taken the case documents from the Delhi Police, who arrested Kalra on Sunday evening.

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WTC Final: Shami Believes India Pace Battery is Better Than NZ’s

India will leave for England on 2 June, and after the WTC final, will play a Test series against England.

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India Reports Spike of 2.76 Lakh Fresh COVID Cases & 3,874 Deaths

Catch all updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Latest News: Money Laundering Case Against Navneet Kalra

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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‘Party’s Decision’: CM Vijayan on Dropping Shailaja From Cabinet

“It was the party’s decision not to include anyone for two consecutive terms as ministers,” said Pinarayi Vijayan.

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Not 1621, Only 3 Poll Deaths From COVID, Says UP; Teachers Protest

Reports of COVID deaths among government school teachers, on election duty, have emerged from various UP districts.

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ICMR Approves COVID-19 Home Test Kit: What Are the Guidelines?

Only a nasal swab is needed for the test.

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Superstar Culture Coupled With No System Stunting Indian Cricket

Indian cricket has always been about those two or three superstars reigning at one time and getting what they want.

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Killed by COVID or Govt Apathy? Lack of PHCs & Oxygen in Rural UP

The Quint travelled to two villages in UP’s Meerut, where locals are dying because of ‘flu-like’ symptoms.

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Did Cong Prepare a ‘Toolkit’ to Target Govt on COVID Management?

Rajeev Gowda said that someone has forged a fake document on the genuine Central Vista one prepared by the party.

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Hyderabad-Based Firm to Manufacture COVID-19 Vaccine With J&J

Biological E. is looking to contract-manufacture about 600 million doses of the J&J vaccine annually.

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Roger Federer’s 32-Match Unbeaten Streak on Home Soil Ends

Federer was contesting his first match since a quarter-final exit at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in March.

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Superstar Culture Coupled With No System Stunting Indian Cricket

Indian cricket has always been about those two or three superstars reigning at one time and getting what they want.

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Narada Case: What BJP Hopes to Get From TMC Leaders’ Arrest by CBI

‘Why has Suvendy Adhikary been left out?” asks Matthew Samuel, who carried out the Narada sting.

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Cyclone ‘Tauktae’: PM Modi to Visit Gujarat, Diu to Take Stock

In Gujarat, PM Modi will conduct an aerial survey of the three districts which are badly affected by the cyclone.

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Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Wife Test Positive For COVID

While the ex-minister is isolating at home, Meera Bhattacharya was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata.

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Latest News: Earthquake of 5.3 Magnitude Strikes Nepal

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Bengal Governor vs TMC: Why This Office Must Be De-Politicised

The Sarkaria Commission Report had advised against using this office to accommodate politicians of the ruling party.

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Despite Allahabad HC Order, Century-Old Mosque Demolished in UP

Following the demolition, the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board, on Tuesday, condemned the “high-handed” act.

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Dr KK Aggarwal, Padma Shri and Ex-IMA President, Dies of COVID-19

He passed away “after a lengthy battle with COVID,” the statement said.

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Watch: Rubina Tears up While Sharing Her COVID-19 Recovery Journey

In her YouTube video, Rubina thanked her family and fans for their constant support

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Want to Play All Seven Home Tests: England Speedster Stuart Broad

England play two Tests against New Zealand and five Tests against India.

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Asif Khan Lynched in Haryana’s Mewat: 6 Men Arrested by Police

Asif’s brother said that the groups had had a fight a few months ago, but never expected to be attacked like this.

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Former India Opener SS Das Named Women’s Team Batting Coach

Das, who has been appointed only for this series, had earlier worked with the India Women’s A team.

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FAQ: How to Sanitise My Home After COVID-19 Infection?

Sanitisation is a must. But how? What products can be used? Which surfaces must be cleaned?

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Plasma Therapy No Longer Part of Treatment of COVID Patients: ICMR

As the country battles the second wave of COVID-19, there has been a monumental rise in demand for plasma donors.

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Bengal & Assam Polls: Does BJP No Longer Need RSS-Backed Leaders?

In choosing turncoats Himanta Biswa Sarma & Suvendhu Adhikari in Assam & Bengal respectively, BJP has ‘deviated’.

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Wake Up Each Day Stronger than Before: Natarajan on Recovery Trail

Natarajan played for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2021 IPL in only two matches in the tournament. 

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Spike of 2.81 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases in India, Over 4000 Deaths

Catch all updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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IPL Helped Get my Rhythm Back After Injury Layoff: Mohammed Shami

On his return to action, Shami did well for Punjab Kings in IPL14, picking 8 wickets in as many matches.

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India Women’s Cricket Team to Tour Australia in September

Originally slated for January this year, the tour was officially postponed in December due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cyclone Tauktae Now ‘Extremely Severe’, Likely to Reach Guj Today

Cyclone Tauktae lashed the Maharashtra coast on Sunday, uprooting trees, and light-poles and causing other damage.

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Unqualified Praise to Criticism: COVID Strain on RSS-BJP Equation?

Modi and his supporters can no longer take RSS’ unqualified support and praise for COVID management for granted.

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Top Virologist Shahid Jameel Quits as Chairman of Govt COVID Panel

Dr Jameel wrote, “The human cost we are enduring will leave a permanent scar.”

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How COVID Second Wave Marked a ‘Shift’ in Indian Foreign Policy

India, which had earlier exported vaccines to over 90 countries, has now received foreign aid from over 25 nations.

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Oxygen Concentrators Case: Navneet Kalra Arrested by Delhi Police

Kalra is the owner of ‘Khan Chacha’ restaurant, from where many oxygen concentrators had been seized earlier in May.

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Kerala Triple Lockdown Till 23 May: What’s Allowed and What’s Not

Here’s whats allowed from 16 May to 23 May in Kerala.

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US Prez Biden Speaks to Israeli, Palestinian Leaders Amid Conflict

Biden “reaffirmed his strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas”.

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YSRCP MP Held in Sedition Case Moves Court Alleging CID Torture

MP K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju lawyer’s have approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court with a habeas corpus petition.

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Centre Suppressing Actual Numbers of COVID Deaths: P Chidambaram

Chidambaram said the government is suppressing the actual numbers of new infections and COVID-related deaths.

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FAQ: 2-Week Lockdown Announced in West Bengal: What’s Allowed?

Essential services, such as those related to food and medicine/health, will continue.

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Cyclone Tauktae Intensifies, Landfall Likely on 18 May

The IMD has issued an ‘orange alert’, which means heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over entire Konkan area.

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Latest News: Congress MP Rajiv Satav Passes Away

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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COVID-19: Second Consignment of Sputnik V Arrives in Hyderabad

Catch all updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you wouldn’t have to.

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Journalist Sunil Jain Passes Away From Post-COVID Complications

“Journalism is poorer today, with your sad demise,” wrote PM Modi on Twitter.

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Govt’s COVID Mess: Have India’s Courts Effectively Intervened?

On-ground implementation of the courts’ orders may not even be the best way to measure the courts’ interventions. 

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Latest News: Red Alert in Kerala’s Malappuram District

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Athletes Need to Know: Roger Federer on Whether Tokyo Games are On

Serena Williams said she was undecided about Tokyo, while stars Naomi Osaka & Kei Nishikori have raised concerns.

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‘Hugely Concerning’: WHO Chief on COVID Surge in India

In another dismal warning, the global health expert said that the second year of COVID-19 would be far more deadly.

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Take The Quint’s Weekend Quiz to Find Out How Up-to-Date You Are!

Have you been tracking the news this week? Take The Quint’s weekend quiz to find out!

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3.26 Lakh New COVID-19 Cases in India, Total Cases at 2.43 Crore

Catch all updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Ruthless & Unique Season Kick-Starts Man City’s Era of Dominance

The task to make it a defining season was cut out for City, who weren’t settling for anything less than the era.

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Beyond the Metros, Fewer SOS Tweets But a COVID Crisis Just as Bad

Coronavirus relief volunteers working in rural India speak about the challenges they are facing on the ground.

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Review: ‘The Underground Railroad’ Shows America’s Darkest Chapter

Review of Barry Jenkins’ ‘The Underground Railroad’ is out on Amazon Prime Video.

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'Friends Reunion' Special Gets Release Date; Watch Teaser

The special will star Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry & David Schwimmer.

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India To Produce 216 Cr Doses of Vaccine by Dec, Says Centre

Several manufacturers have spoken of availability in India not before July-September, Niti Aayog’s VK Paul said.

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After Poll Loss, Bengal BJP Stares at an Organisational Crisis

The BJP's massive electoral defeat may expose many chinks in its state organisation.

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Bhima Koregaon: Bombay HC Seeks Sudha Bharadwaj’s Health Report

Bharadwaj is seeking interim bail on medical grounds due to her comorbidities and the risk of contracting COVID-19.

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‘Can’t Use CoWIN’: Why Many in India Can’t Get Vaccinated

From Delhi and Noida Slums to rural Assam, here’s how COVID vaccine is inaccessible for many.

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Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: Eid Mubarak Wishes, Quotes, Images & Greetings

Eid Mubarak: Send these messages and wishes to your loved ones to show your love and care on Eid-ul-fitr 2021.

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Who Will Get Vaccine When None Available?: HC to Centre

Delhi HC directed the Centre and Delhi govt to file their reports on steps taken to disseminate COVID information.

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Ellen DeGeneres to End Her Long-Running Talk Show

Ellen has clarified that her decision has nothing to do with the toxic workplace allegations.

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Justice Chandrachud Tests COVID Positive, Suo Motu Case Deferred

On Monday, the court had adjourned the hearing in the COVID matter to Thursday due to connectivity issues.

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I May Not Play in Remainder of IPL 2021: Ben Stokes

Stokes represented RR but had to pull out in the early stage of the tournament this year because of the injury.

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Need Urgent Vaccine Import; WB Can Help Manufacture: Mamata to PM

Citing experts, Banerjee stated that vaccination is now the “real antidote” to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Biggest Mental Crisis Happened After Beijing Gold: Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra admitted that he didn’t know what to do after winning the gold.

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Breathless in COVID Country: What Did Urdu Poets Say About Breath?

Literary Historian Dr Rakhshanda Jalil dwells on the one activity that separates life & death: the act of breathing

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Eid-ul-fitr 2021: Eid Mubarak Messages for Your Loved Ones

Last fast of Ramzan month is observed on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.

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‘Son Awaits Her Call’: Husband of Indian Nurse Killed in Israel

It generally takes four to seven days to bring back the body of a person who died abroad. Here it might take longer.

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FAQ: What Happens if I Miss My Second Dose of COVID Vaccine?

Thanks to vaccine shortage across the country, many Indians are missing their date for the booster dose.

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Indian B.1.617 COVID-19 Variant Found in 44 Countries: WHO

After India, Britain has reported the largest number of COVID cases caused by the variant.

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3.48 Lakh New COVID Cases, 4,205 Deaths in India; Tally at 2.33 Cr

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Latest News: Sensex Drops 224 Points to 48,938 in Opening Session

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Abhinav Kohli Reacts to Shweta Tiwari's Allegations of Assault

Abhinav has claimed that Shweta deliberately kept their son away from him.

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COVID Crisis: Why Educational Challenges Need Strong Leadership

Here is how academic leaders, students and the community at large prepared overnight to shift to online learning.

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As New CM & Health Min, Mamata Banerjee’s COVID Check List Is Huge

The third time Chief Minister has little time to enjoy her overwhelming victory in the state elections.

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Vaccine Shortage: States Float Global Tenders To Procure Doses

With India having exported over 60 million doses of the COVID vaccine, the country now faces a vaccine shortage.

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As Tension Spirals, Indian Woman in Israel Killed in Rocket Attack

A 13-storey residential tower in the Gaza Strip was also hit by an Israeli air strike and collapsed.

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What’s Behind the Recent Crackdown by Israeli Forces?

The latest confrontations, beginning a month ago, worsened with the Israeli forces blocking Palestinian gathering.

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‘Nothing to Apologise for’: Tejasvi Surya ‘Ducks’ Press Questions

In the war room encounter, the MP had read out 16 names of BBMP’s contractual employees — all of whom were Muslims.

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Players Likely to Pick England Over Rescheduled IPL 2021: Giles

England men’s director of cricket Ashley Giles said that the ECB won’t compromise on the Future Tours Programme. 

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Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe’ to Open Only In 70-80 Screens In India?

Salman Khan’s Radhe to open in only 70-80 screens due to lockdown and OTT-exhibitor dynamics.

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Jadeja-Ashwin Together in XI Betters All-Round Balance: Dravid

Dravid said that playing Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin together may add a different dimension to the side in England.

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Local Newspapers Question Gujarat Govt’s Data on COVID-19 Deaths

Through extensive ground reporting, local newspapers have highlighted differences between ground and official data.

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AP: 11 COVID Patients Die as Oxygen Tanker Gets Delayed By Minutes

Almost 1,000 COVID patients are being treated in Ruia Hospital at Tirupati, out of which 700 are on oxygen support.

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Why Himanta Biswa Sarma as CM Can Hugely Change Assam Politics

Besides a revised NRC, Himanta’s appointment could change equations with the Opposition and even within BJP.

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Is Koo’s Content Moderation Lax by Design Or is it a Size Issue?

Will Koo’s technonationalism, the linking of technology with national identity, be used to shield it from criticism?

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D For Deaths, O For Oxygen: A to Z of India’s 2nd COVID-19 Surge

C stands for Cremations, which India is seeing not only in crematoriums but also on footpaths. 

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Mahavir Narwal: A Reliable Friend, Ace Student and a Gentle Parent

Words like sensitive, gentle, kind and empathetic are used repeatedly to describe Mahavir as we profile him.

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Meet Arzan Nagwaswalla, the Surprise Pick in India’s WTC Reserves

The left-arm quick has earned his spurs, having snapped 41 wickets in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season. 

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Latest News: Sensex Jumps 307 Points to 49,513 in Opening Session

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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India Could Tour Sri Lanka for Limited-Over Series in July

Sri Lanka and the UAE are also options for hosting the remaining IPL matches.

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Categories Within Women Made Mamata Win, Not Entire Female Vote

Data shows how TMC won the women vote among Hindus as well.

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No Interference Needed: Govt Asks SC to Stay Out of Vaccine Policy

On 2 May, the Supreme Court had asked the Centre to revisit its vaccine procurement policy.

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Actor Rahul Vohra Dies of COVID After Appealing For Help

Theatre director-playwright Arvind Gaur confirmed the news of Rahul's demise on Facebook.

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Union Min Flags COVID Mismanagement in Bareilly: Writes to UP CM

Over the last 24 hours, 736 new COVID cases have been reported in Bareilly, the number of active cases is 6,387.

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COVID Crisis: Is PM Modi Opting for Less Visibility on Twitter?

One of the conduits through which PM Modi remains present and visible in the minds of citizens is Twitter.

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Fear in J&K After Govt Sacks 3 Employees Citing Security Threat

Idrees Jan Mir became the first government employee in J&K to be sacked for being a “threat to national security”.

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The Friend Who Brought Kamala Harris’ Mother Back to United States

Dr Mina Bissell shares memories of her friend Shyamala Gopalan, mother of US Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Release of Liger's Teaser Postponed Due to COVID19

The teaser was originally supposed to release on May 9.

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Essential to Stop COVID: PM Modi as India, EU Restart Trade Talks

“Our stronger partnership is essential for achieving peace and prosperity for our peoples,” PM Modi said. 

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Ex-Uttarakhand CM Rawat was Fired for Restricting Kumbh: Report

Uttarakhand recorded an 1800% increase in COVID-19 cases between 31 March and 24 April when the Mahakumbh was held.

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COVID-19: Odisha Reports 10,000 Fresh Cases, 53,605 in Maharashtra

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Bomb Explodes Near Girls’ School in Kabul, At least 33 Killed

Victims were almost all girls between the ages of 12 and 20, a report said.

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Latest News: Assam CM Likely to Be Announced Today

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you wouldn’t have to.

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Meet Arzan Nagwaswalla, the Surprise Pick in India’s WTC Reserves

The left-arm quick has earned his spurs, having snapped 41 wickets in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season. 

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This is How Much Salman Khan's 'Radhe' Made Even Before Release

Find out how much money Salman's film 'Radhe' has already made even before it's release

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What’s Allowed as Tamil Nadu Goes into Total Lockdown for 2 Weeks?

Tamil Nadu will be in lockdown from 10 to 24 May.

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Kabir Bedi's Stories I Must Tell Is Everything You Expect & Beyond

Kabir Bedi recounts his fascinating life in vivid detail

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‘Wanted to Help’: Muslim-Christian Duo Cremate Hindu Man in K’taka

Those performing last rites of people outside their own faith fear that their ‘intentions will be questioned’.

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Kangana Ranaut Under Quarantine After Testing COVID Positive

She informed her followers on Instagram

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KKR’s Tim Seifert to Stay in India As He Tests COVID-19 Positive

The keeper-batsman will not travel back home on the charter flight with the New Zealand-bound roster. 

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In Photos: Central Vista Construction Continues Amid Pandemic

The Centre has declared construction at Central Vista an “essential service” during the pandemic.

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Latest News: Fire Onboard INS Vikramaditya, All Personnel Safe

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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SC’s Maratha Reservation Order: Uddhav Lobs Ball in Centre’s Court

The SC judgment put the spotlight back on the vexed issue of reservations in India.

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4.01 Lakh New COVID Cases, 4,187 Deaths in India; Lockdown in TN

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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West Bengal Post-Poll Violence: Who Was Police Reporting To?

Who was responsible for law and order when post-poll violence and misinformation was spiraling in West Bengal?

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CSK Airlifts Mike Hussey, L Balaji to Chennai, Put in Isolation

Balaji and Hussey are among those from the Chennai Super Kings camp who have tested COVID-19 positive. 

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Olympic-Bound Shooters Get First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Indian team will also compete in the European Shooting Championships in Croatia starting on 21 May.

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Feeling Low During COVID? You Aren't Alone, Say Celebs

Celebrities like Sameera Reddy, Shweta Tripathi share their most vulnerable moments during COVID.

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14-Day Quarantine Must for Those Arriving From AP and Telangana

As per the order, the new strain has a shorter incubation period, a high transmission rate and progresses rapidly.

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After IPL, Chetan Sakariya in Hospital for COVID Positive Father

Since the end of IPL, Sakariya’s days are dominated by trips to the hospital where his father is being treated.

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Latest News: Ex Maldives Prez Injured In Blast, Hospitalised

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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DMK Chief MK Stalin to Be Sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM Today

Newly elected DMK MLAs had unanimously elected Stalin as their Legislature Party leader on Tuesday evening.

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COVID: Ventilators, Oxygen Concentrators Arrive From Netherlands

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Chaudhary Ajit Singh, Former Union Min & RLD Chief, Passes Away

The RLD chief was suffering from the coronavirus.

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India Reports Over 4.12 Lakh Fresh COVID Cases, Nearly 4k Deaths

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Dalip Tahil's Son Dhruv Arrested In a Drugs Case

DCP Datta Nalawade, ANC said that Dhruv will be produced in court shortly.

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EC Defers Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha and 8 Assembly Seats Due to COVID

The poll body added that a decision regarding the by-elections will be taken at an appropriate time in the future.

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Roche Gets Emergency Use Nod for Antibody Cocktail Jab in India

The approval will enable Roche to import the globally-manufactured product batches to India.

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Centre Writes to Bengal, Asks Why Report on Violence Not Submitted

The Centre had written to Bengal on 3 May asking for a detailed report on the post-poll violence in the state.

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US Supports Waiving Patent Protection on COVID Vaccines

The decision comes at a time when rich countries have been accused of hoarding vaccines.

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COVID Surge: Difficult To Give Dignified Farewell To Loved Ones

Amid the surge in COVID fatalities, dignity and respect for the deceased are being compromised.

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Latest News: Sensex Rises 266 Points to 48,520 in Opening Session

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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24 Killed, 70 Injured as Metro Overpass Collapses in Mexico City

The Mexico City subway has 12 lines and carries millions of passengers each day.

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Nafisa Ali Quashes Rumours of Lucky Ali's Death

Twitter was filled with condolence messages after a report stated Lucky Ali passed away.

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Tejasvi Surya Alleges Scam in BBMP COVID Bed Booking, Cites Cases

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on 4 May alleged widespread corruption in allocating COVID-19 beds in the city.

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8 Asiatic Lions Test COVID Positive At Hyderabad Zoo

Mishra said that it is possible that the animals may have contracted the virus from the caretakers.

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Mamata Gives Model Number 6 for BJP Defeat, Can It Work in 2024?

Bengal 2021 model is essentially for an incumbent state government but there are a few tips for the 2024 battle.

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Lockdown Announced in Bihar Till 15 May; India’s Tally Over 2 Cr

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Bengal Violence: Why ‘Politics of Criminality’ Will Hurt Mamata

Mamata must know that the politics of criminality and corruption cannot be an alternative to the politics of hate.

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Pyres Burn Non-Stop at Mumbai’s Crematoriums

Workers at Mumbai’s crematoriums want priority in the vaccination drive.

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CSK’s Next Game Faces Postponement Due to BCCI SOP: Report

CSK are scheduled to play Rajasthan Royals on 5 May and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 7 May. 

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BCCI Could Move IPL to Mumbai Due to COVID-19 Surge: Report

The Wankhede had hosted 10 IPL matches and the Bandra-Kurla Complex ground was used for training purposes.

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3.57 L New COVID Cases Take India’s Tally Over 2 Cr; 3,449 Deaths

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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SII To Invest 240 Mn Pounds in UK: Boris Before Talks With Modi

Meanwhile, the virtual summit between Johnson and Modi will see the roll out of a new Enhanced Trade Partnership .

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Priyanka Lauds Sood's Plea To Help Kids Who Lost Parents to COVID

She urged everyone to contribute towards the cause to ensure 'education for every child'

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Latest News: Sensex Jumps 243 Points to 48,961 in Opening Session

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce: ‘Will Continue Our Work Together’

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, is also the world’s fourth richest person with a fortune worth $130 billion.

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India’s Foreign Policy Amid COVID: Why Govt & Oppn Shouldn’t Spar

The Indian political class must show maturity and set a worthy example for all Indians in this time of distress.

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IPL 2021 Points Table: DC on Top-Spot, RR on 5th

With its sixth victory, DC has jumped from the second spot to the first spot in IPL 2021 points table.

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COVID Vaccine Efficacy: Why Has ICMR ‘Not Tracked’ the Vaccinated?

Why did the ICMR do a ‘poor job’ of collecting and analysing information?

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Stalin’s Long Road to Victory: How Hindutva Forces Were Kept Out

Importantly, DMK’s allies, instead of thanking Stalin, are thanking Tamil voters for keeping out Hindutva forces.

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3.68 Lakh New COVID Cases, 3,417 Deaths in India; Tally Nears 2 Cr

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Supply Oxygen to Delhi, Revisit Vaccine Policy: SC Tells Centre

India presently battles a horrific second wave of the COVID pandemic and an acute paucity of life-saving resources.

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Vanathi Srinivasan Defeats Kamal Haasan To Win Coimbatore South

Kamal Haasan of MNM came second in the race to the Legislative Assembly, while Mayura Jayakumar of INC came third.

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Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala’s Crisis Manager Wins Electoral Hearts

Pinarayi Vijayan of LDF has been re-elected in Kerala, squashing UDF’s hopes of returning to power.

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TN Election Results: Stalin vs EPS – Who Will Clinch Power?

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WB Elections Results: Will the TMC Overcome the BJP Challenge?

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Puducherry Election Results 2021: Is NDA Set to Form Government?

Polling was held across 30 seats in Puducherry in a single phase on 6 April, along with Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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Kerala Results: Is LDF Set to Make History by Winning Second Term?

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Assam Polls 2021: Will BJP Return to Power? Counting Starts at 8am

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Election Results in 4 States, 1 UT Amid Surge in COVID Cases

Catch all the live updates on West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry Assembly results here.

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Understanding ‘Rahm’ With a Little Help From Shakespeare

Understand the meaning of ‘mercy’ and the idea of ‘pain’ through Shakespeare’s poem, ‘The Quality of Mercy’. 

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