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Take call to impose night curfew or lockdown in 48 hrs, T’gana HC directs govt
Hyderabad: Telangana High Court on Monday came down heavily on the state government and asked to take a final call to impose night curfew or weekend lockdown within the next 48 hours.…
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Unmasked Delhi couple misbehave with cops in viral video; booked
Delhi police on Sunday registered a case against a couple for violating COVID-19 guidelines and misbehaving with the cops. It can be seen in the now viral video, the woman was shouting…
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#ResignModi trends as public blame PM for monstrous COVID-19 wave
Hyderabad: In early March, with a heavy sense of optimism, union health minister Harsh Vardhan declared that India is in the ‘endgame’ of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country was reporting merely 11,000…
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Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ failure claims two more lives in US
In what could be another Autopilot mode failure, two people were killed in a fiery Tesla crash in Texas with no one in the driver’s seat. Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark…
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Former Sri Lanka batsman Dilhara Lokuhettige banned for eight years under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Dubai: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Dilhara Lokuhettige was on Monday banned from all cricket for eight years after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The ban for Lokuhettige, a right-arm…
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Madhya Pradesh COVID warrior airlifted to Hyderabad for treatment
Hyderabad: Dr Satyendra Mishra, a frontline doctor of Bundelkhand Medical College and Hospital in Madhya Pradesh, was on Monday airlifted to Hyderabad for treatment of COVID-19. The air ambulance carrying Dr Mishra…
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Deepak Punia settles for silver at Asian Championships
Almaty: Deepak Punia (86kg) settled for silver on the final day of the Asian Wrestling Championships after losing 10-0 to Iranian Olympic champion Hassan Yazdanicharati on Sunday while Sanjeet (92kg) won bronze.…
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B’desh extends lockdown for another week
Dhaka: Bangladesh has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown for yet another week to counter the spike in coronavirus infections, an official said on Monday. “The restrictions will continue for one more…
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British PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID crisis
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned visit to India next week due to the coronavirus situation in the country, Downing Street said on Monday. Johnson will instead speak…
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Andhra govt issues notice to suspended IPS officer for statement
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government issued a notice to suspended IPS officer A.B. Venkateshwara Rao to submit a written statement in his defence and communicate if he wishes to be heard in…
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France imposes mandatory quarantine on several countries
Paris: The French government on Sunday announced the tightening of entry restrictions from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and South Africa because of concerns about new variants of the COVID-19. A 10-day compulsory quarantine…
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 141.1mn
Washington: The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 141.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.01 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Monday…
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Indian-origin billionaire brothers buy UK fast food chain Leon
London: Indian-origin billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa have acquired a popular British fast food chain, Leon, as part of what they described as their goal to grow their foodservice operations in…
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IPL 2021: Hardik isn’t bowling as he picked a niggle during last ODI against Eng, says Jayawardene
Chennai: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Monday revealed Hardik Pandya picked up a niggle during the ODI series between India and England which has kept the all-rounder away from bowling…
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Raut demands special Parliament session to discuss COVID-19 situation
Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday called for convening a special session of Parliament for at least two days to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country. Terming the COVID-19…
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AIBA Youth Men and Women’s World C’Ships: India assured of 4 medals
New Delhi: The 2019 Asian Youth Champion Vinka and Alfiya Pathan are among the four Indian women boxers who advanced into the semi-finals on the sixth day at the AIBA Youth Men’s…
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T’gana HC ‘disappointed’ over govt response to petitions on COVID-19
Hyderabad: Calling them “wishy-washy”, Telangana high court on Monday expressed disappointment over the state government’s response to public interest litigation petitions related to COVID-19. A bench consisting of high court chief justice…
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Muralitharan to be discharged today, to resume normal activities: Hospital
Chennai: Sri Lanka legend and SunRisers Hyderabad bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan will be discharged from hospital on Monday after undergoing angioplasty on Sunday. “Former Sri Lankan cricket player was admitted for cardiac…
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Telangana reports 4,009 fresh COVID-19 infections, 14 deaths
Hyderabad: Telangana reported 4,009 fresh COVID-19 cases pushing the tally to over 3.55 lakh, while the toll rose to 1,838 with 14 more fatalities, the state government said on Monday. The Greater…
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IPL 2021: MI has adapted pretty well to competitive Chennai wicket, says Jayawardene
Chennai: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene feels neutral venues in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 makes the tournament more exciting and interesting. Each team is playing at four venues…
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Sena MLA says he wants to stuff coronavirus in Fadnavis’ mouth
Buldhana: Amid a row over Remdesivir supply in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has said he wishes he could “stuff coronavirus in the mouth” of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, sparking protests…
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ICC announces 100 per cent Cricket Future Leaders Programme
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday launched the next phase of the 100 per cent cricket campaign, with the launch of the 100 per cent Cricket Future Leaders Programme —…
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Vardhan slams Manmohan Singh, says Cong-ruled states busy raising doubts about vaccines
New Delhi: Hitting back at senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh for his critique of the government’s COVID-19 management, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday alleged the second wave of the pandemic…
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India reports highest daily spike with over 2.73 lakh COVID-19 cases, 1,619 deaths
New Delhi: The COVID-19 situation in India continues to deteriorate, as the country yet again reported the highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with over 2.73 lakh fresh infections and 1,619 deaths…
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Hyderabad’s public toilets filthy, stinking due to GHMC apathy
Hyderabad: The 3000 public toilets constructed by the GHMC in Hyderabad are in a bad shape. The GHMC officials have failed to appoint any agency to maintain these toilets. A visit to…
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Delhi under complete lockdown for six days: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi: To tackle the surge in COVID-19 cases, a six-day complete ‘corona lockdown’ has been imposed in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday. The lockdown will…
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No plan of night curfew, lockdown in Telangana, reiterates health minister
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister E. Rajender has once again dismissed the rumours of night curfew or lockdown in Telangana and appealed to the public to follow the COVID-19 norms. Speaking to the…
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Telangana home minister inaugurates Fire Ride 2021
Hyderabad: The state home minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali inaugurated the “Telangana Fire Ride 2021” organized by Fire Service Department at Pupils Plaza. Speaking on the occasion the minister said that the disaster…
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Numaish in Hyderabad: Exhibition society returns stallholders’ deposits
Hyderabad: As Telangana is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases for the past few days, Numaish in Hyderabad is likely to be on hold indefinitely. Even the deposits collected from the stallholders…
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Do not impose lockdown in Telangana, FICCI’s appeal to KCR
Hyderabad: The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) has appealed to the chief minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao not to impose lockdown again in the state as it…
