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11 Aug

20-year-old, UP topper studying in US, dies in accident as she tries to escape sexual harassment.

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A 20-year-old woman from Greater Noida's Dadri, who was pursuing her higher studies in the United States, died after her two-wheeler met with an accident in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. The family members of the woman have alleged that the accident took place because two bike-borne men were harassing her and chasing after her. Twenty-year-old Sudhiksha Bhati was a meritorious student who had topped in her intermediate exams and was pursuing her studies at the Babson College in the US on a scholarship. She had come home for holidays and was to return to the US on August 20.…

11 Aug

Former President Remains Critical, on Ventilator Support after Surgery: Hospital.

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Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to remain critical and is on ventilator support, the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) hospital said on Tuesday, a day after he underwent a brain surgery.The 84-year-old was admitted to the military hospital around noon on Monday, and had also tested positive for Covid-19 prior to the surgery. "Workup at the hospital revealed a large brain clot for which he underwent emergency life saving surgery. Post surgery he continues to remain critical on ventilatory support," a medical bulletin issued by the Hospital said. A multidisciplinary team of doctors is constantly monitoring the health of the…

11 Aug

Russia announces World’s ‘first’ coronavirus vaccine, claims Putin, says his daughter received dose.

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"This morning, for the first time in the world, a vaccine against the new coronavirus was registered" in Russi Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated. Speaking at a government meeting on Tuesday, Putin said that the vaccine has proven efficient during tests, offering a lasting immunity from the coronavirus. Putin emphasised that the vaccine underwent the necessary tests. He added that one of his two daughters has received a shot of the vaccine and is feeling well. Russian authorities…

11 Aug

Russia on Tuesday declared itself the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine with President Vladimir Putin

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Russia on Tuesday declared itself the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine with President Vladimir Putin saying one of his daughters had been inoculated.Dubbing the vaccine "Sputnik V" after the Soviet-era satellite that was the first launched into space, Russian officials said it provided safe, stable immunity and denounced Western attempts to undermine Moscow's research. Scientists in the West have raised concerns about the speed of development of Russian vaccines, suggesting that researchers might be cutting corners and coming under pressure from authorities to deliver.The World Health Organization said any WHO stamp of approval on a COVID-19 vaccine candidate…

11 Aug

Sonowal distributes appointment letters to 65 AEs of Water Resource Dept

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today distributed appointment letters to 65 assistant engineers (civil) of Water Resource Department at a programme held at Assam Water Research and Management Institute at Basistha in the city. Saying that every river in Assam must be studied scientifically to find permanent solution to the perennial problems of flood and erosion; Sonowal called on the new appointees of Water Resource Department to utilize their fresh ideas and innovative thinking to solve the problems caused by flood and erosion in the state. The embankments built long ago have become weak and they must be strengthened to give…

10 Aug

Redmi Note 8 Pro will get a new special edition soon, Xiaomi announced on Saturday

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Redmi Note 8 Pro will get a new special edition soon, Xiaomi announced on Saturday. The company revealed on Twitter that a new edition of the smartphone is ‘about to join' the Redmi Note 8 Pro family. ‘Xiaomi' was the hint given in the tweet regarding the colour of the special edition phone that indicates that it would have orange tones, the company's official colours. It is possible that the Redmi Note 8 Pro special edition will come in Twilight Orange, which was a colour variant released for the Chinese market back in January. Xiaomi gave users a glimpse of…

10 Aug

The Delhi University will begin to release the cut off in the month of September

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The Delhi University will begin to release the cut off in the month of September. You can check the cutoffs from the official website of Delhi University i.e. du.ac.in. Delhi University will release the cut off individually for commerce, science and arts programmes. Be that as it may, definite DU cutoff dates 2020 will be known soon. In this article, we are going to talk about the minimum percentage to get admission to the north campus for all the Hons. courses such as BCom, economic, political science, history, Hindi, English, maths, physics, chemistry etc. The College under north campus are…

10 Aug

Actor Sahil Vaid has admitted that Drive, starring his Dil Bechara co-star Sushant Singh Rajput, was not a “well-made film”

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Actor Sahil Vaid has admitted that Drive, starring his Dil Bechara co-star Sushant Singh Rajput, was not a “well-made film”, adding that nepotism may be a problem for outsiders while entering the industry but no one can stop you once you make a space for yourself.A Navbharat Times report quoted Sahil as saying, “One name is being blamed in Sushant’s case but someone else is responsible.” He did not reveal any further details. He also said, “I do not know what happened with Sushant but I know he was not weak.He was not the one to suffer silently. Badkismati se…

10 Aug

Television actor Kamya Punjabi has shared her take on the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

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Television actor Kamya Punjabi has shared her take on the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Kamya believes his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was using his credit cards.On Saturday, Rhea had shared her WhatsApp chats with Sushant, showing how he thought his sister Priyanka was manipulative. Reacting to it, Kamya said sibling fights are a common affair. “What is she trying to prove with this? Bhai behen meh jhagde hote rehte hai koi badi baat nahi hai (Siblings fight, it’s not a big deal)… n most imp he was staying with you n not his sister.. all the credit cards were used…

09 Aug

Congress Seen As “Rudderless”, Must Find A Leader, Says Shashi Tharoor.

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The Congress must expedite the process of finding a full-term president to arrest the growing public perception that the party is "adrift and rudderless", senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday. Tharoor also said that he certainly thinks Rahul Gandhi has the "mettle, capability and aptitude to once again lead the party", but if he does not wish to do so then the party must "take action" to elect a new chief. His comments assume significance as they come just ahead of Sonia Gandhi completing one year as interim chief on August 10, with the party yet to find…