News World: December 2020

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Major General Gautam Chauhan becomes first to head Indian Army's human rights cell

Major General Gautam Chauhan becomes first to head Indian Army's human rights cell

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Coronavirus in India: 20,036 new cases, 256 deaths reported in 24 hours, says health ministry

20,036 new coronavirus cases, 256 deaths reported in 24 hours, says health ministry

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New Year 2021: Check out first sunrise pics from these Indian cities

The first sunrise of 2021 from several Indian cities have surfaced and the pictures are going viral. Take a look.

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COVID-19: New daily cases in India remain below 30,000 for the 19th day in a row

A total of 20,035 new infections were reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 1,48,994 with 256 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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Congress of Today is Not Ready to be the Common Denominator, the Masses Must Force Open Its Doors

The Congress won’t and can’t on its own reinvent itself. The masses must seize control of the grand old party by forcing open its doors, because its original character is that of the instrument meant for the masses of all castes and creed, now devoid of them. This option too is plausible but not easy to operationalise.

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Suvendu Adhikari's Brother Moves HC Against 'Illegal' Removal From Post, Hints at Joining BJP Soon

Soumendu Adhikari, a brother of political heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari who recently quit the TMC to join the BJP, claimed that he has been illegally removed by the West Bengal government's Municipal Affairs Department from the post of administrator of the civic body.

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AIADMK Will Head Alliance in Tamil Nadu, Says CM Palaniswami

Palaniswami's remarks assume significance since the BJP has been maintaining that the CM candidate would be chosen by the NDA coordination committee though the nominee for the top post would be from the largest partner.

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Trump Back In Washington Early Amid Showdown With Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to Washington from his Florida resort on Thursday, a day earlier than planned, as he continued a fight with Congress over a defense bill and stimulus checks and amid a spike in tensions with Iran.

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Wall Street Inches Higher, Dollar Gains As Tumultuous Year Nears Finish Line

The S&P 500 reversed course and turned positive on Thursday and the dollar advanced as investors prepared to close the book on a turbulent year of pandemic, recession and recovery.

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Trump Returns To White House Early, Offers Year-end Message

President Donald Trump delivered a yearend video message Thursday after returning early from vacation, highlighting his administrations work to rapidly develop a vaccine against COVID19 and rebuild the economy.

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S&P 500, Dow Close At Record Highs, Dollar Gains At End Of Tumultuous Year

Wall Street advanced on Thursday and the dollar gained ground as investors closed the book on a turbulent year of pandemic, recession and recovery.

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Shutdown, Impeachment, Virus: Chaotic Congress Winds Down

Congress is ending a chaotic session, a twoyear political firestorm that started with the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, was riven by impeachment and a pandemic, and now closes with a rare rebuff by Republicans of President Donald Trump.

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Trump Extends Visa Ban, Health Coverage Policy Advances

President Donald Trump on Thursday extended pandemicrelated bans on green cards and work visas to large groups of applicants through March 31, while a federal appeals court sided with him on a rule that requires new immigrants to have their own health insurance.

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Coronavirus vaccine Live Updates: Pfizer becomes first Covid-19 vaccine to receive WHO validation for emergency use

Pfizer becomes first Covid-19 vaccine to receive WHO nod for emergency use | LIVE

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Upset with sons' behaviour, MP farmer gives half his property to his pet dog

Upset with sons' behaviour, MP farmer gives half his property to his pet dog

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Iranian minister says Donald Trump trying to fabricate pretext to attack Iran

Iranian minister says Donald Trump trying to fabricate pretext to attack Iran

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IMD warns of `insane` cold wave across north India, predicts rains, thunderstorm in these 6 states

The weather department has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh.

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PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind greet nation on New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday. May the spirit of hope and wellness prevail, he wished.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams 2021 date, admit card, syllabus, sample papers: Latest updates

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday announced the date for CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams 2021.

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Watch | First sunrise of 2021 in India

Watch | First sunrise of 2021 in India

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After touring 30 countries, `mysterious` monolith makes India debut, spotted in garden with this message

The triangular prism-shaped structure, around seven feet tall, became a hit among locals after it was spotted in a garden.

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1st January 2021: Karnataka schools and PU colleges reopen, vehicles without RFID tag banned in Delhi and more

With several important events lined up, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country on January 1.

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PM Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone for 1,144 houses for EWS category in Rajkot

Under the LHP project, the central government will be building over 1,000 houses each in six cities - Indore, Chennai, Ranchi, Agartala, Lucknow and Rajkot.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

HSSC releases Gram Sachiv admit card 2020 at hssc.gov.in - Details here

Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) released the HSSC Gram Sachiv admit card on Thursday.

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Republican Senator Says He Will Challenge Biden Victory In Congress

Republican Senator Josh Hawley on Wednesday pledged to challenge Democrat Presidentelect Joe Biden's victory when Congress convenes to officially tally the electoral votes, which could trigger a lengthy debate in the Senate but has virtually no chance of overturning the results.

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Trump To Return To White House Early From Florida Vacation

President Donald Trump is cutting short his Florida holiday vacation and returning to Washington on Thursday, one day earlier than expected for reasons the White House didn't explain.

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Covid vaccine update: UK nod for AstraZeneca raises questions, over 1 mn Sputnik V shots in Russia by year-end

UK nod for AstraZeneca raises questions, over 1 million Sputnik V shots in Russia by year-end

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Night curfew in Delhi on Dec 31, Jan 1; New Year celebrations restricted due to Covid

Night curfew in Delhi on Dec 31, Jan 1; New Year celebrations restricted due to Covid

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India women's tour of Australia postponed due to coronavirus

Australia vs India women's ODI series postponed

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India vs Australia: Sachin Tendulkar lauds Ajinkya Rahane, but warns against comparisons with Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar praises Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy after MCG win

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Night curfew imposed in Delhi ahead of New Year as new COVID-19 strain spreads

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday announced a curfew in the national capital on New Year’s Eve.

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Zee Readers poll 2020: BJP, JDU, HAM and VIP alliance emerged victorious in Bihar

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar was administered the oath of office by Governor Fagu Chauhan which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J P Nadda among others.

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Fauci Sees U.S. Gaining Control Over Pandemic By Next Autumn

The leading U.S. infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said on Wednesday he foresees America achieving enough collective COVID19 immunity through vaccinations to regain "some semblance of normality" by autumn 2021, despite early setbacks in the vaccine rollout.

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Modi is Ultimate Star Campaigner, Says CT Ravi a Day After Rajinikanth Junked Political Plan

On Rajinikanth's announcement that he would not launch a political party, Ravi said that he respects his decision.

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Fauci Sees U.S. Gaining Control Over Pandemic By Next Fall

The leading U.S. infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said on Wednesday he foresees America achieving enough collective COVID19 immunity through vaccinations to regain "some semblance of normality" by fall 2021, despite early setbacks in the vaccine rollout.

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Mamata Banerjee Makes 'Surprise' to Tribal Village in Birbhum Ahead of 2021 Polls, BJP Calls it 'Drama'

Mamata Banerjee made a sudden detour and entered the tribal village while returning to Kolkata wrapping up a two-day visit to Bolpur in Birbhum district. Banerjee helped a tribal woman Rama Bagdi in cooking vegetables and had tea at the adjacent stall of Babu Bagdi.

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COVID-19: AIIMS director makes this big announcement about vaccine in India

AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria has welcomed the UK government decision to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the UK.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams 2021 date, time announcement: Latest updates

Union Education Minister Pokhriyal talked to Zee News on Wednesday and said that the CBSE Class 10, 12 Board examinations 2021 will not be conducted online.

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COVID-19: No Emergency Use Approval granted to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in India

SEC in Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation on Wednesday did not grant EUA to COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca for use in India.

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Zee Readers poll 2020: Farmers protest against Centre`s three farm laws, 6th round of talks end on positive note

Over thousands of farmers are staging a protest against the Centre's three farm laws and have been camping across various borders on the national capital.

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Centre directs states to keep alert ahead of New Year celebrations, CBSE exam dates, and more

With several important events lined up, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country on December 31.

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Mamata Banerjee Makes 'Surprise' to Tribal Village in Birbhum Ahead of 2021 Polls, BJP Calls it 'Drama'

CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams 2021 date announcement today and other latest updates

McConnell Thwarts Trump Bid For $2,000 Coronavirus Economic Relief Checks

U.S. Senate leader Mitch McConnell dealt a likely death blow on Wednesday to President Donald Trump's bid to boost coronavirus aid to Americans, declining to schedule a swift Senate vote on a bill to raise relief checks to $2,000 from $600.

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McConnell Thwarts Trump Bid For $2,000 Virus Relief Checks

Biden, Trump To Campaign In Georgia On Eve Of Senate Runoffs

Presidentelect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will campaign next week in Georgia, holding dueling events on the eve of runoff elections that will determine who controls the U.S. Senate and the fate of Biden's legislative agenda.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

I am a farmer’s son, unlike Rahul Gandhi, Modi govt will never go against farmers: Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated his earlier statement calling farmers the backbone of the country and raised objection to people referring to the protesters as ‘Naxals’ and ‘Khalistanis’.

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Trump Leaves Mark On Immigration Policy, Some Of It Lasting

When President Donald Trump was running for reelection, foreignborn U.S. residents were rushing to get their American citizenship before it might be too late.

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Ranveer Singh poses with Ranbir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor for viral pic from Jaipur

Ranveer poses with Ranbir and Neetu for viral pic from Jaipur

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Farmers' protest Live Updates: 6th round of Centre-farmer talks today; unions stick to demand for repeal of farm laws

6th round of Centre-farmer talks today; unions stick to demand for repeal of farm laws | LIVE

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Why China indulged in aggression in Ladakh: IAF chief explores the possibilities

Why China indulged in aggression in Ladakh: IAF chief explores the possibilities

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Govt sacks customs official for molesting foreign national at Delhi airport

Govt sacks customs official for molesting foreign national at Delhi airport

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Police officer saves dog from drowning in Lake Michigan. Viral video

Police officer saves dog from drowning in Lake Michigan

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Haryana Municipal Election results 2020: Counting underway, direct fight between BJP-JJP and Congress

The counting of votes for the Haryana Municipal Election started on Wednesday (December 30).

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Defying Trump, McConnell Puts Off Vote On $2,000 Checks, Urges Override Of Defense Bill Veto

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday put off a vote on increasing COVID19 relief checks from $600 to $2,000 and urged senators to override President Donald Trump's veto of a defense bill, in a rare challenge to his fellow Republican three weeks before Trump leaves office.

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North Korea Prepares For Major Party Congress Amid Growing Challenges

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chaired a politburo meeting on preparations for a rare Congress that is expected to set new economic and political goals as the country faces growing challenges, state media said on Wednesday.

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Rahul Gandhi born rich, I’m a farmer’s son, Modi govt can never go against farmers: Rajnath Singh

Rahul born rich, I’m a farmer’s son, Modi govt can never go against annadatas, says Rajnath

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Total 20 UK returnees to India test positive for new ‘more infectious’ Covid strain

Total 20 UK returnees to India test positive for new Covid strain

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New coronavirus strain shows 17 mutations in genome, India must be vigil against more variants: CCMB Hyderabad

UK strain shows 17 mutations, India must be vigil against more variants: CCMB

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Status quo in Ladakh, no success so far, it’s not a positive development, says Rajnath Singh

Status quo in Ladakh not a positive development, says Rajnath Singh

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India vs Australia: Sourav Ganguly lauds Ajinkya Rahane for 'special' MCG win- Good people finish 1st too

Sourav Ganguly reacts to India's 'special' MCG Test win: Well done Rahane

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New Year`s Eve party: Night curfew, Section 144 and ban on bursting firecrackers, check rules for your state, city

Several state governments in India have taken measures to prevent large gatherings as part of their strategy to trace and treat passengers who returned from the UK in recent days and their contacts. The restrictions are most likely to affect the New Year's Eve celebrations in many cities as authorities have banned New Year parties and imposed night curfew along with Section 144 to prevent big gatherings.

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Centre and farmers` unions to resume talks today; unions stick to demand of farm laws rollback

The Centre will resume talks with the farmers' union leaders who are adamant on their demand of repealing the three new farm laws, giving a legal guarantee on the MSP among other issues.

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Telangana tight-lipped on lone UK returnee with new coronavirus strain despite Centre raising alarm

The lone positive patient is reportedly from the Warangal district of state but the Telangana government is still mum regarding tracing, testing and treating the possible contacts of this patient. Along with a single case in Telangana and one in Andhra Pradesh, who has been traced and being treated, three are from Bengaluru and one is from Pune.

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Centre and protesting farmers to meet today, Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani train to resume and more

With several important events lined up, read the top news headlines and other major updates from across the country today.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021 dates, time, syllabus, admit cards: Latest updates

Union Education Minister Pokhriyal recently took to Twitter to declare that he will announce the dates for CBSE Board Exams 2021 on December 31.

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Karnataka gram panchayat polls: Counting of votes for 5728 gram panchayats to begin shortly

Elections were held for a total of 91,339 seats in 5,728 gram panchayats of 226 taluks in the state and 2,22,814 candidates were in the fray. Already, 8,074 candidates have been elected unopposed in both phases.

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Transparent roof, observation lounge and WiFi: Indian Railways unveils new `Vistadome` tourist coaches

The new coaches are also equipped with a CCTV system for onboard surveillance and have aesthetically designed interiors and FRP panelling, FRP modular toilets with pressurized flushing system and bio tanks and automatic fire detection with an alarm system for safe travel.

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Biden Says 'It Could Take Years' for Most Americans to Get Vaccine as US Sees 1st Case of New Covid Strain

Joe Biden’s prediction of a grim winter appeared aimed at lowering public expectations that the pandemic will be over soon after he takes office on January.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Covid-19 not the big one, it’s a wake-up call: WHO official issues warning

Covid-19 not the big one, it’s a wake-up call: WHO official issues warning

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Ram Charan tests coronavirus positive, under home quarantine

Ram Charan tests coronavirus positive

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Boxing Day Test: Mohammed Siraj joins Lasith Malinga in elite list after 5 wickets on debut in Australia

2nd Test: With 5 wickets on debut in Australia, Mohammed Siraj emulates Lasith Malinga

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India vs Australia: R Ashwin surpasses Muttiah Muralitharan to claim unique Test record at MCG

Boxing Day Test: Ashwin surpasses Muralitharan to claim unique Test record

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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Operation Control Centre of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

DFCCIL is also constructing the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (1,504 route km) that connects Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai and will traverse through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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