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PM Modi urges ‘peaceful transfer of power’, condemns violence by pro-Trump mob at US Capitol

ION correspondentJanuary 7, 2021

Joining other world leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack by a pro-Trump mob at the US Capitol, saying the “democratic process cannot be subverted through...

Curfew imposed in Washington DC after Trump supporters storm Capitol Building

ION correspondentJanuary 7, 2021

Curfew has been imposed in Washington DC after US President Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Building last night. The curfew was imposed as protesters stormed the Capitol Building...

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Supreme Court to hear pleas against farm laws on January 11

ION correspondentJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on January 11 a batch of pleas challenging the new farm laws as also the ones raising issues related to...

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Rain stops play at 3rd Test Cricket between India & Australia in Sydney

ION correspondentJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Rain at the Sydney Cricket Ground forced the players to go off the field in 8th over of the third Test between India and Australia. This happened after Mohammed...

Boris Johnson cancels India visit

ION correspondentJanuary 6, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his regret over not being able to visit India as planned for the Republic...

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Centre asks states to step up monitoring of birds for any sign of bird flu

ION correspondentJanuary 6, 2021

The Centre has asked states and union territories to take all possible steps to contain the spread of Bird Flu on an urgent basis. The move comes after the...

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Government gearing up to roll out nationwide Covid-19 vaccination next week

ION correspondentJanuary 6, 2021

Government has said, based on the feedback of dry-run, the Government is ready to introduce COVID-19 vaccine within 10 days from date of emergency use authorisation. The DCGI on...

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Supreme Court gives govt green signal for Central Vista Project in 2:1 verdict

ION correspondentJanuary 5, 2021

In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the environmental clearance and notification for change in land use for the Central Vista Project. A three-judge bench headed...

Britain: PM Boris Johnson announces new lockdown to contain new variant of coronavirus

ION correspondentJanuary 5, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national COVID-19 lockdown in England, instructing people to stay at home to contain a more contagious variant of the coronavirus....

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Govt and farmers’ unions decide to meet for next round of talks on Jan 8

ION correspondentJanuary 5, 2021

The Central Government held the seventh round of talks with the representatives of 41 farmers’ unions at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi yesterday to address the issues concerning them....