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We can manage the fourth wave without further restrictions, says South African Health minister

More omicron detected as hospitals strain under virus surge

More omicron detected as hospitals strain under virus surge

Police get complaints over UK leader's festive parties

Police get complaints over UK leader's festive parties

Remaining 6 Rafale jets will be delivered to India by April next year, COVID-19 has not disrupted it: French Envoy

Remaining 6 Rafale jets will be delivered to India by April next year, COVID-19 has not disrupted it: French Envoy

Zambia confirms presence of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Zambia confirms presence of Omicron COVID-19 variant

No vaccines available for children under the age of 12 as infections soar in South Africa

No vaccines available for children under the age of 12 as infections soar in South Africa

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Farm Laws and the Fallout: Perspectives and Viewpoints

Updates on COVID-19

Updates on COVID-19

Centres of Excellence in African Universities: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities

Centres of Excellence in African Universities: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities

COVID-19 Awareness Campaign

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Science News Roundup: Fetus brains unharmed by non-severe COVID-19; cancer patients get benefit from mRNA vaccines; NASA astronauts replace faulty space station antenna during spacewalk and more

Science News Roundup: Fetus brains unharmed by non-severe COVID-19; cancer p...

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Science News Roundup: International Space Station swerves to dodge space junk; NASA astronauts replace faulty space station antenna during spacewalk and more

Science News Roundup: International Space Station swerves to dodge space jun...

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Health News Roundup: Six more U.S. states find Omicron cases, Delta still top U.S. coronavirus threat; S.Korea reports record-high COVID-19 cases, deaths, and more

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NASA seeks additional crew flights to space station from SpaceX

NASA seeks additional crew flights to space station from SpaceX

United States

Participatory monitoring of SDGs

Kazakhstan and the EU explore a deeper partnership

Kazakhstan and the EU explore a deeper partnership

Blockchain in Healthcare: Opportunities and challenges

Blockchain in Healthcare: Opportunities and challenges

New partnerships forming in fight against Sahelian insurgency

Debate surrounding vaccine passports and development misses bigger picture

Blockchain vs IOTA: Looking for a better alternative

For stability, Iraq needs to crack down on corruption

Living with Covid means prioritising prevention and treatment

East African women traders: 'Celebrating the past, planning for the future'

Viral variants and vaccine nationalism pose two-pronged threat to Covid victory

Tracking Fintech during COVID-19: Harnessing power of technology

United Nations News

AGRO-FORESTRY

With 1.3 million annual road deaths, UN wants to halve number by 2030

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With 1.3 million annual road deaths, UN wants to halve number by 2030

Yesterday

US Senator urges India to remove tariffs, barriers to trade on pulse crops

United States

US Senator urges India to remove tariffs, barriers to trade on pulse crops

About 18 hours ago

Excess salt in soils puts food security at risk: FAO

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Excess salt in soils puts food security at risk: FAO

About 22 hours ago

Need state-wise compensation for farmers who died in protests: Rakesh Tikait

India

Need state-wise compensation for farmers who died in protests: Rakesh Tikait

About 14 hours ago

'Naya Kashmir' that is being advertised is not reality: Mehbooba

India

'Naya Kashmir' that is being advertised is not reality: Mehbooba

About 3 hours ago

TECHNOLOGY

U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources

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U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources

About 14 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE-U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources

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EXCLUSIVE-U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources

About 13 hours ago

NSO Group spyware used to hack US govt employees: Sources

United States

NSO Group spyware used to hack US govt employees: Sources

About 20 hours ago

Science News Roundup: International Space Station swerves to dodge space junk; NASA astronauts replace faulty space station antenna during spacewalk and more

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Science News Roundup: International Space Station swerves to dodge space junk; NASA astronauts replace faulty space station antenna during spacewalk and more

About 6 hours ago

Science News Roundup: Fetus brains unharmed by non-severe COVID-19; cancer patients get benefit from mRNA vaccines; NASA astronauts replace faulty space station antenna during spacewalk and more

Global

Science News Roundup: Fetus brains unharmed by non-severe COVID-19; cancer patients get benefit from mRNA vaccines; NASA astronauts replace faulty space station antenna during spacewalk and more

About 14 hours ago

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Global

Trump media partner says it has lined up $1B in capital

United States

US drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages

Remaining 6 Rafale jets will be delivered to India by April next year, COVID-19 has not disrupted it: French Envoy

Russian-Indian axis remains strong, isn't affected by third parties' pressure, says Moscow-based analyst

United Arab Emirates

Sri Lankan Prez urges world to support vaccination drive of less wealthy nations amid Omicron scare

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EDUCATION

Cluster declaration if 3 cases are found: CM Bommai

Cluster declaration if 3 cases are found: CM Bommai

India

JNU administration advises students' union to cancel 'unauthorised' screening of 'Ram Ke Naam'

JNU administration advises students' union to cancel 'unauthorised' screening of 'Ram Ke Naam'

India

Time of extreme pain in India, economy below 2019 levels: Abhijit Banerjee

Time of extreme pain in India, economy below 2019 levels: Abhijit Banerjee

India

Pecresse wins French conservatives ticket for presidential election

Pecresse wins French conservatives ticket for presidential election

Global

Delhi girl issued registration no. comprising letters 'SEX', DCW sends notice to Transport Dept

Delhi girl issued registration no. comprising letters 'SEX', DCW sends notice to Transport Dept

India

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

Biden says China may release more oil from reserves

Biden says China may release more oil from reserves

United States

Iran nuclear talks pause, will reconvene in Vienna next week

Iran nuclear talks pause, will reconvene in Vienna next week

Iran Islamic Rep

Oil steadies, paring gains as rising COVID cases spur demand worries

Oil steadies, paring gains as rising COVID cases spur demand worries

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Iran nuclear talks on brink of crisis as they adjourn until next week

Iran nuclear talks on brink of crisis as they adjourn until next week

Iran Islamic Rep

REUTERS NEXT-Blinken says Iran does not seem serious about return to compliance with nuclear deal

REUTERS NEXT-Blinken says Iran does not seem serious about return to compliance with nuclear deal

United States

HEALTH

India

India detects two more Omicron COVID cases; one each in Guj and Maha, both Indian travellers from Africa

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More omicron detected as hospitals strain under virus surge

S.African official says children sick with COVID-19 have mild infections

We can manage the fourth wave without further restrictions, says South African Health minister

Two more travellers from UK, Singapore test positive for COVID-19 in TN: Minister

LAW & GOVERNANCE

Global

Parents of Michigan school shooting suspect plead not guilty to manslaughter charges

Global

Bond set at combined $1M after Michigan parents enter pleas

Global

Jaishankar flags 'sharpening of tensions' on territorial issues across Asia amidst China's rise

United Kingdom

Police get complaints over UK leader's festive parties

Canada

Man charged with kidnapping after trying to enter Canada

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Jaishankar flags 'sharpening of tensions' on territorial issues across Asia amidst China's rise

India

Jaishankar flags 'sharpening of tensions' on territorial issues across Asia amidst China's rise

About 2 hours ago

Researchers say viral evolution among animals might reveal COVID-19's future

United States

Researchers say viral evolution among animals might reveal COVID-19's future

About 2 hours ago

Reduced meat diet has several advantages: Study

United States

Reduced meat diet has several advantages: Study

About 2 hours ago

WB evacuates thousands, met dept says cyclone to turn into deep depression when it reaches state

India

WB evacuates thousands, met dept says cyclone to turn into deep depression when it reaches state

About 5 hours ago

Odisha scales down evacuation as Cyclone Jawad weakens into deep depression

India

Odisha scales down evacuation as Cyclone Jawad weakens into deep depression

About 4 hours ago

Study finds probiotics reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

United States

Study finds probiotics reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

About 9 hours ago

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URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Working to ensure people in rural areas don't have to struggle for 'basic minimum justice': Rijiju

India

Working to ensure people in rural areas don't have to struggle for 'basic minimum justice': Rijiju

Yesterday

'Chinese firms exploiting workers overseas, multiple reports of violations pour in'

China

'Chinese firms exploiting workers overseas, multiple reports of violations pour in'

About 10 hours ago

CSR funds meant for local development, should not be diverted for any other purposes: Jairam Ramesh

India

CSR funds meant for local development, should not be diverted for any other purposes: Jairam Ramesh

Yesterday

International Arbitration and Mediation Centre in Hyderabad would soon be comparable with reputed institutions abroad: CJI

India

International Arbitration and Mediation Centre in Hyderabad would soon be comparable with reputed institutions abroad: CJI

About 8 hours ago

Development projects in Uttarakhand part of countrywide connectivity 'mahayagya': PM Modi

India

Development projects in Uttarakhand part of countrywide connectivity 'mahayagya': PM Modi

About 10 hours ago

TRANSPORT

Did not violate Centre's COVID-19 guidelines: American Airlines on Delhi govt notice

India

Did not violate Centre's COVID-19 guidelines: American Airlines on Delhi govt notice

About 4 hours ago

Delhi airport sets up 20 counters for int'l flyers who have pre-booked Covid test to ease crowding

India

Delhi airport sets up 20 counters for int'l flyers who have pre-booked Covid test to ease crowding

About 4 hours ago

Omicron: Restrictions to be imposed on international passengers arriving at Bagdogra Airport, says Darjeeling DM

India

Omicron: Restrictions to be imposed on international passengers arriving at Bagdogra Airport, says Darjeeling DM

About 4 hours ago

Developments amid COVID have direct bearing on Indian Ocean region: Jaishankar

United Arab Emirates

Developments amid COVID have direct bearing on Indian Ocean region: Jaishankar

About an hour ago

New Delhi administration issues notices to Air India, Mahan Air for violation of Covid guidelines

India

New Delhi administration issues notices to Air India, Mahan Air for violation of Covid guidelines

About 5 hours ago

SPORTS

India

Good for India, team is in groove of playing Tests: Madan Lal on T20I series being postponed in SA's tour

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Reuters Sports News Summary

Soccer-Man City take top spot after comfortable win at Watford

Medvedev seals Russia's win over Germany in Davis Cup semis

Soccer-Newcastle finally get first win with victory over Burnley

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WASH

Humanitarians distribute aid in Afghanistan, one of world's greatest emergencies, says UN

Humanitarians distribute aid in Afghanistan, one of world's greatest emergencies, says UN

United States

Hyderabad: Osmania University to charge monthly fee of Rs 200 from morning walkers

Hyderabad: Osmania University to charge monthly fee of Rs 200 from morning walkers

India

Dont give nod to TN's Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar project till Mekedatu is cleared: K’taka CM to Centre

Dont give nod to TN's Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar project till Mekedatu is cleared: K’taka CM to Centre

India

From the Field: ‘climate-smart’ development in an uncertain world

From the Field: ‘climate-smart’ development in an uncertain world

Global

NGT directs all Chief Secretaries of States, UTs to appear personally with status of compliance on solid waste

NGT directs all Chief Secretaries of States, UTs to appear personally with status of compliance on solid waste

India

ART & CULTURE

Dan Levy gives update on making a 'Schitt's Creek' movie

Dan Levy gives update on making a 'Schitt's Creek' movie

United States

Entertainment News Roundup: K-pop sensation BTS hopes to 'see you in Seoul' in March; Alec Baldwin denies responsibility for fatal shooting on movie set and more

Entertainment News Roundup: K-pop sensation BTS hopes to 'see you in Seoul' in March; Alec Baldwin denies responsibility for fatal shooting on movie set and more

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Alec Baldwin slams George Clooney on his response to 'Rust' shooting incident

Alec Baldwin slams George Clooney on his response to 'Rust' shooting incident

United States

Shrek 5 is likely to start from scratch instead of picking up where Shrek 4 ended

Shrek 5 is likely to start from scratch instead of picking up where Shrek 4 ended

United States

I learned I really love directing musical films with 'Tick, Tick...Boom!': ‘Hamilton’ fame composer Lin-Manuel Miranda

I learned I really love directing musical films with 'Tick, Tick...Boom!': ‘Hamilton’ fame composer Lin-Manuel Miranda

India

POLITICS

Russian Federation

Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow

Russian Federation

Biden, Putin to talk next week as tensions grow over Ukraine

France's Republicans pick a woman as presidential candidate

Putin, Biden to have a videoconference on Tuesday evening

Overnight stay near India-Pak border an effort to understand problems of BSF personnel, says Amit Shah

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Coughing Biden says he has a cold

United States

Coughing Biden says he has a cold

Yesterday

‘Bodyright’ campaign launched, to end rise in gender-based violence online

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‘Bodyright’ campaign launched, to end rise in gender-based violence online

Yesterday

Afghanistan: Failing to invest in girls’ education to have dire socio-economic consequences

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Failing to invest in girls’ education to have dire socio-economic consequences

About 2 days ago

Disabled and displaced: helping Haiti’s most vulnerable people

Global

Disabled and displaced: helping Haiti’s most vulnerable people

Yesterday

Burkina Faso facing ‘multitude of challenges’ – human rights chief Bachelet

Global

Burkina Faso facing ‘multitude of challenges’ – human rights chief Bachelet

About 2 days ago

Governments face challenge of labour reintegration of women and youth: ECLAC and ILO report

Global

Governments face challenge of labour reintegration of women and youth: ECLAC and ILO report

About 2 days ago

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Soccer-Man City take top spot after comfortable win at Watford

Soccer-Man City take top spot after comfortable win at Watford

Soccer-Lewandowski double gives Bayern 3-2 win at Dortmund and four-point lead

Soccer-Lewandowski double gives Bayern 3-2 win at Dortmund and four-point lead

Iran holds unannounced air defence drill over nuclear town Natanz

Iran holds unannounced air defence drill over nuclear town Natanz

Soccer-Atletico sunk by Kubo stoppage-time goal for Mallorca

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Britain tightens testing for inbound travellers, adds Nigeria to red list

Motor racing-Hamilton on pole in Saudi Arabia as Verstappen hits the wall

Iran holds air defence exercise over nuclear town Natanz - state TV

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