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British, Irish Prime Ministers Discuss EU Trade Negotiations
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Friday evening and discussed progress in UKEU trade negotiations, the UK government said, at a time when differences remained with the EU on a Brexit trade deal.
Lockdown-weary Americans Begin Holiday Season Under Pandemic Pressures
Pandemicweary Americans entered the holiday season on Friday under strong pressure from political leaders and health officials to stay home, avoid gatherings and curtail Christmas shopping as they wait for promised COVID19 vaccines.
Russia Lodges Official Protest With U.S. Over Naval Incident
Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday that it had lodged an official protest with the United States over a naval incident in the Sea of Japan, which it said was a provocation designed to disturb the peace.
Man Arrested for Throwing Onions at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar During Election Rally in Madhubani
Rajnish Keshri, the SHO of concern Harlakhi police station in Madhubani district said that the FIR was registered on the report submitted by Block Development Officer (BDO) and SDM. The accused has been booked under IPC sections of 188, 353 and 504 in Har...
Factbox: Who Is The Iranian Scientist Killed In Tehran?
Prominent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, killed in an attack outside Tehran on Friday, was widely seen outside the country as a leading figure in the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme. Iran denies his involvement.
Shaheer Sheikh Ties the Knot with Ruchika Kapoor, BTS Wants to Visit India
Shaheer Sheikh tied the knot with girlfriend Ruchikaa Kappor. K-pop group BTS wants to visit India soon. This and more in today's entertainment wrap.
May Not be Able to Survive This Winter, Say Kashmiri Pandits on Fast-unto-death Seeking Govt Aid
Since the abrogation of articles 370 and 35A, after which, many businesses wound up, a lot of Kashmiri Pandits lost their jobs. The COVD-19 pandemic worsened the crisis.
Japan Ruling Party Calls For Major Green Investment In Draft Plan
Japan's ruling party will call on the government to promote environmental investment with a major decadelong spending programme for the country, whose Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has made a green society a key policy priority.
UK PM Johnson Speaks With Indian Counterpart Modi on Covid-19 Vaccines, Climate Change and Trade
The UK is set to host the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow next year after the summit was postponed from its planned schedule this month due to the coronavirus pandemic and its worldwide lockdown impact.
SC Refuses to Permit Reservation for Admission in Super Specialty Medical Courses for 2020-21
The apex court in its interim order said the government order issued by the State of Tamil Nadu reserving 50 per cent seats for inservice doctors would be detrimental to the interests of the meritorious doctors as 50 per cent of the available seats will n...
AP ECET 2020: Registration for Phase 2 Counselling Starts at apecet.nic.in
Those candidates who missed the certificate verification procedure during the first phase are required to get it completed between November 27 and November 28.
One Nation, One Election: Merit in Holding Simultaneous Polls, But Issue Needs Greater Debate
Over the past six years, voters in states have voted for one party while choosing an MLA but differently when voting for a Member of Parliament. How would this play out in simultaneous polls? Are we restricting the choice of citizens?
PUBG Mobile India: Amid December Launch Speculation, Report Alleges No Ministry Clearance
PUBG Mobile India has been witnessing exhaustive speculations — around its potential launch, new features and everything in between. Now, two polarising reports suggest that its legal clearance in India may still be some time into the future.
ED Arrests Surat BJP Leader in PMLA Case Linked to Fudged Newspaper Circulation Data
A court in Ahmedabad sent him to ED custody till December 2, it said. The agency said it booked Sarma, his media company and others after studying a Gujarat Police FIR that was filed against him by the Income-tax department.
Ethiopian PM Tells African Envoys He Will Protect Civilians In Tigray
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government will protect civilians in the northern region of Tigray, he told African peace envoys on Friday, a day after he announced the military was beginning the "final phase" of an offensive there.
AAP MLAs Extend Support to Farmers, Say 'Dark' Farm Laws Must Be Withdrawn
The leaders said that the farmers, mainly from Punjab, reached Delhi after "much struggle", facing teargas shells, water canons and lathicharge by police at various border points along their way to the national capital.