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With Choir In Hard Hats, Fire-ravaged Notre-Dame Rings In Christmas
For the first time since a fire that nearly destroyed it, the NotreDame cathedral in Paris played host to a Christmas Eve choral concert, an annual tradition in France.
Police Killing of Unarmed Black Man Ignites Fresh Outrage in US
Seconds before the gunfire, bodycam footage shows Hill walking towards the policeman holding a cell phone in his left hand, while his other hand cannot be seen.
Spain's King Demands Model Behaviour Amid Father's Scandal
Barcelona (AP) Spanish King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to make a renewed call for Spain's leaders to demonstrate exemplary behaviour, a message he delivered Thursday night amid a financial scandal centering on his father the coun...
62 Per Cent Of Cybercrime Complaints In 2020 Linked To Financial Frauds: Delhi Police
Sixty-two per cent of the cybercrime complaints lodged in 2020 were related to financial frauds, police said in a statement here. The Delhi Police said a spurt was witnessed in incidents of cybercrime during the coronavirus lockdown. Twenty-four...
Section 144 to Be Invoked Near Koregaon-Bhima War Memorial in Pune
The area witnesses commemorative programs on January 1 every year as Dalits mark anniversary of the 1818 battle in which East India Company's forces which included Dalit troops defeated the army of the Peswha of Pune.
A Brexit Trade Deal At Last - So What?
Nearly five years since the Brexit crisis began, the United Kingdom and the European Union have clinched a trade deal that defines their relationship after Dec. 31.
BJP in Hindu Areas, Muslims Opt for Regional Parties: DDC Polls Show Things That Haven't Changed in J&K
One thing that hasn’t changed in Jammu and Kashmir, as many political observers have pointed out, is the trend of continued polarisation, with BJP dominating in Hindu areas and regional parties dominating in Muslim majority areas.
Coronavirus: Pune Schools to Reopen for Classes 9 to 12 from January 4,
The civic body had earlier postponed the reopening of schools and colleges in its limits and stated that they will continue to remain shut till January 3.
Nasdaq Leads Gains As Stimulus Delay Favors Tech; Alibaba Slumps
Wall Street's main indexes rose in a shortened session on Thursday as technology stocks gained on the prospect of a delay to the coronavirus stimulus package, while Alibaba slumped after China launched an antitrust investigation.
Mock Meat, Eggs from IIT's Lab Wins International Accolades
Apart from egg, the IIT Delhi scientist has also developed the meat analogues for chicken and fish from plant sources using fruits and vegetables.
PM Modi to Launch Ayushman Bharat Scheme to Cover All J&K Residents
The PMO said that the scheme will ensure universal health coverage, and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to all individuals and communities.
Did You Know Covid Has 2 Mutations Per Month? Dr Guleria Explains New Strain, Vaccines' Tweaking Power
Coronavirus has had many mutations, almost on an average of two per month, and therefore mutations are continuing, says Dr Randeep Guleria of AIIMS
Bigg Boss 14: Sidharth Shukla, Hina Khan, Gauahar Khan were Not Interesting as Seniors, Says Sonali Phogat
Politician Sonali Phogat is the new wild card entry in the Bigg Boss 14 house. She entered the house along with challenger Vikas Gupta.
Taapsee Pannu Wraps Ranchi Schedule Of 'Rashmi Rocket'
Taapsee Pannu, who plays the role of an athlete in upcoming movie "Rashmi Rocket", on Thursday said she has concluded shooting for the Ranchi schedule of the film. Set in Kutch, Gujarat, the sports-drama stars Pannu in the title role of a gifted athlete...
I Wanted It To Be Over: Taraji P Henson On Having Suicidal Thoughts During Pandemic
"Empire" star Taraji P Henson has revealed she thought about ending her life as she was in a "dark place" during the coronavirus pandemic. The Emmy-nominated actor opened up about battling suicidal ideas on her mental health show "Peace of Mind with Tar...
Scarred By 2020, Gen Z Looks To A COVID-free Future
Lives that had been focussed on school, university, sports or even going to Kpop concerts vanished overnight for members of Gen Z as the global pandemic struck.