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US ready either way Blinken to Moscow as Ukraine crisis escalates

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Prashant Kishor said the BJP had put up a very “formidable narrative” by combining the planks of Hindutva, “hypernationalism” and public welfare and opposition parties had to outdo them on at least two of these accounts. 18

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USA NEWS

America to bolster Europe fuel supply amid Russian threat HiIndia Newsdesk

European allies have been cautious in public about how far they would go in placing severe sanctions on Moscow if it invades Ukraine

he Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it was working with gas and crude oil suppliers from West Asia, North Africa and Asia to bolster supplies to Europe in the coming weeks, in an effort to blunt the threat that Russia could cut off fuel shipments in the escalating conflict over Ukraine. European allies have been cautious in public about how far they would go in placing severe sanctions on Moscow if it invades Ukraine. Germany has been especially wary; it has shuttered many of its nuclear plants, increasing its dependence on natural gas imports to generate electricity. Many European officials have said they suspect President Putin instigated the current crisis in the depths of winter for a reason, calculating that he has more leverage if he can threaten to turn off Russian fuel sales to Europe.

Biden expected to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court HiIndia Newsdesk

The decision by Justice Stephen G. Breyer to retire will give Biden his most highprofile opportunity since taking office to reshape the federal judiciary, having already nominated dozens of district and appeals court judges from a range of racial, ethnic and legal backgrounds. President Joe Biden and his legal team have spent a year preparing for this moment: the chance to make good on his pledge to name the first Black woman to the Supreme Court at a time of continuing racial reckoning for the country. The decision by Justice Stephen G. Breyer to retire will give Biden his most highprofile opportunity since taking office to reshape the federal judiciary, having

already nominated dozens of district and appeals court judges from a range of racial, ethnic and legal backgrounds. His promise also underscores how much Black women have struggled to become part of a very small pool of elite judges in the nation’s higher federal courts. Speculation on Wednesday focused on a rarefied group of well-credentialed Black women who have elite educations and experience on the bench.

Sexual Harassment A Crime Now In US Military After Joe Biden Order HiIndia Newsdesk

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the order “honors the memory of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen,”

Washington: US President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday making sexual harassment a crime under the military justice code, in an attempt to relieve a long-term issue with which the Pentagon has struggled. The move, called for in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, the Pentagon’s annual budget package, pays homage to Vanessa Guillen. The 20-year-old army soldier was murdered by a fellow soldier in 2020 after being sexually harassed and telling her family she did not trust the military command to follow up on her complaint. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the order “honors the memory of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen,” whose death is “catalyzing national attention to the scourge of sexual violence in our military and helping advance bipartisan military justice reform.”

China Warns US

Over Ukraine, “Interfering” In Beijing Winter Olympics HiIndia Newsdesk

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says

Global concerns are growing over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, as tens of thousands of Russian troops have been stationed at the border in recent weeks.

Beijing: China’s top diplomat spoke with his US counterpart on Thursday, warning Washington to “stop interfering” in the Winter Olympics and stressing that Russia’s security concerns in Europe should be “taken seriously”. Beijing hopes to turn next week’s Games into a soft power triumph. But the lead-up has been clouded by a US-led diplomatic boycott over China’s human rights record, particularly towards its Uyghur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang region. “The most urgent priority right now is that the US should stop interfering in the Beijing Winter Olympics,” foreign minister Wang Yi said during a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to a foreign ministry statement.

US ready either way: Blinken to Moscow as Ukraine crisis escalates

One dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Florida

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‘We prefer diplomacy and we are prepared to move forward where there is the possibility of communication and cooperation’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The document we have delivered includes concerns of the United States and our allies and partners about Russia’s actions that undermine security, a principled and pragmatic evaluation of the concerns that Russia has raised, and our own proposals for areas where we may be able to find common ground,

he United States is “ready either way” in handling the escalating Ukraine crisis, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Moscow on Wednesday as the Biden administration’s top envoy delivered a letter to the Russian government in this regard. “All told, it sets out a serious diplomatic path forward, should Russia choose it,” Blinken told reporters at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department soon after US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan delivered the documents to the Russian government in Moscow. “The document we have delivered includes concerns of the United States and our allies and partners about Russia’s actions that undermine security, a principled and pragmatic evaluation of the concerns that Russia has raised, and our own proposals for areas where we may be able

to find common ground,” he said. “We make clear that there are core principles that we are committed to uphold and defend -- including HiIndia Newsdesk Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity At least one person has died and 38 and the right of States to choose their own remain missing after a ship capsized security arrangements and alliances. We off the Florida coast on Sunday night. have addressed the possibility of reciprocal Officials were alerted on Tuesday after transparency measures regarding force a commercial vessel spotted a man posture in Ukraine, as well as measures clinging to the hull of a boat some 45 to increase confidence regarding military miles (72km) from the city of Fort exercises and manoeuvres in Europe,” Blinken Pierce. added. The United States, he said, is open to The survivor said the group had left dialogue. “We prefer diplomacy and we are Bimini in the Bahamas on Saturday prepared to move forward where there is the night and later encountered foul weather. possibility of communication and cooperation The boat may have been part of a if Russia de-escalates its aggression toward “human smuggling venture”, US officials Ukraine, stops the inflammatory rhetoric said. and approaches discussions about the future According to the survivor, who has not of security in Europe in a spirit of reciprocity,” been identified, none of the passengers Blinken said. were wearing a life vest.

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Russia, Ukraine Agree to Keep Ceasefire, New Talks Next Month

The Kremlin’s deputy chief of staff Dmitry Kozak (L) and Russian Ambassador to France Alexey Meshkov give a press conference at the Russian Ambassador’s residence in Paris.

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oscow and Kyiv on Wednesday agreed at talks in Paris that all parties should observe a ceasefire in the east of Ukraine after more than eight hours of discussions which were hailed by a French diplomat as sending a “good signal.” A Russian troop build-up close to the border with east of Ukraine has raised fears the Kremlin is planning military intervention in its pro-EU neighbor as Moscow presses demands over NATO’s presence in eastern Europe. An aide to French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking on condition of anonymity, stressed that the Paris talks had been about resolving the separatist fighting in eastern Ukraine since 2014, not the threat of a Russian invasion. But “the question was

whether the Russians wanted to signal a thaw,” he said, adding that the “difficult” discussions had ultimately resulted in something positive. “In the current circumstances, we received a good signal,” he said. For the first time since 2019, Ukraine and Russia agreed to sign a joint statement along with France and Germany about the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian forces and separatists in the east of the country. The four nations have been working towards reaching a peace deal for eastern Ukraine since 2014 and are known collectively as the Normandy Group. “However difficult the discussions have been since December 2019, the Normandy Group has been able to agree on several key points,” the French aide said.

Russia warns against US sanctions on President Putin

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Face coverings and Covid passes are no longer legally required in England, after the relaxation of Plan B rules came into affect on Thursday. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the measures could be lifted due to the vaccine rollout’s success and a better understanding of Covid treatments. The PM’s official spokesman said mask wearing would now be “a matter of personal judgment”. But some shops have said they will continue to ask people to wear them. Rail operators also said passengers would be expected to wear face coverings. But all said they would encourage, not force, customers to comply. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said masks will remain mandatory on Transport for London services, calling on people to “do the right thing”. Public health guidance urging people to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces when coming into contact strangers will remain, the government said. Organisations will also be able to choose if they require Covid passes from those visiting their venues.

UK ‘not optimistic’ Russian invasion can be stopped HiIndia Newsdesk

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is in Europe to build momentum for sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine amid fears of another invasion. Mr Wallace has also confirmed that he’ll soon be travelling to Moscow for talks with Russia’s Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu. But he’s lowering expectations of any diplomatic breakthrough. He told the BBC there’s still “a chance” that an invasion by Russia could be stopped, but he added “I’m not optimistic”.

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Boris Johnson has sent his Republic Day greetings to India even as he waited for the report into “Partygate” by senior civil servant Sue Gray that may determine the future of his premiership. There has been an ominous quote from a senior “source” which predicted: “Put it this way, if Boris Johnson is still Prime Minister by the end of the week, I’d be very surprised.” With a message that showed the Union flag entwined with the Indian tricolour, Boris said: “The UK and India are tied by bonds that span over decades, through generations and across some of the greatest challenges we have faced. “I want to send my best wishes from the UK to the people of India, and to all British Indians, on India’s Republic Day.”

Russia warned on Wednesday that imposing sanctions on President Vladimir Putin personally would not hurt him but would be “politically destructive”, after US President Joe Biden said he would consider such a move if Russia invaded Ukraine. Biden said on Tuesday that personal sanctions on Putin, though a rare step, could be considered as part of a concerted drive by Washington and its allies to convince Moscow that any new aggression against Ukraine would bring swift and massive costs.

Allies ask what price Berlin plans to pay against Russia

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Standoff with Russia: Germany wavers

Face mask rules and Covid passes end in England

he US and its Nato allies are moving to bulk up their military commitments in the Baltics and eastern Europe as the standoff with Russia over Ukraine deepens Denmark is sending fighter jets to Lithuania and a frigate to the Baltic Sea. France has offered to send troops to Romania. Spain is sending a frigate to the Black Sea. President Biden has put thousands of US troops on “high alert”. And then there is Germany. In recent days Germany — Europe’s largest and richest democracy — has stood out more for what it will not do than for what it is doing. No European country matters more to European unity and the western alliance. But as Germany struggles to overcome its post-World War II reluctance to lead on security matters in Europe and set aside its instinct to accommodate rather than confront Russia, Europe’s most pivotal country has waffled in the first crucial test for the new government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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INDIA NEWS

Delhi Lifts Weekend Curfew

Restaurants, Cinemas To Open With 50% Capacity

UP Election Will Decide India’s Destiny: - Amit Shah HiIndia Newsdesk

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The decision to ease curbs was taken at a meeting between the Delhi government and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

New Delhi: The weekend curfew has been lifted in Delhi, odd-even curbs for markets removed and restaurants and cinemas can reopen with 50 per cent capacity, the government said today, with Covid cases dropping in the capital. Schools will, however, remain shut for now. The decision to ease curbs was taken at a meeting between the Delhi government and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. Shops can be open every day and the number of guests in weddings has been raised to 200 from 50. The 10 pm to 5 am night curfew in place since December will remain. No decision was taken on schools in today’s meeting though Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had yesterday flagged worries about the prolonged school shutdown affecting education and mental health of children.

Covishield, Covaxin To Be Available In Hospitals In New Approval: Sources HiIndia Newsdesk

Covishield and Covaxin have been cleared by India’s drugs regulator for sale in the market, sources have said New Delhi: Covishield and Covaxin have been cleared by India’s drugs regulator for sale in the market, sources have said. However, this doesn’t mean the two COVID-19 vaccines will be available at shops soon, though people would be able to buy them from hospitals and clinics, sources have said. Key details are awaited from the government, they said.

Amit Shah said there was a time when even the Uttar Pradesh police feared gangsters and criminals in the state. “Now gangsters and criminals are so fearful of the police that they are surrendering voluntarily - that too with a ‘patta’ (collar) around their necks” New Delhi: Union Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav today, saying electing him would mean a return to “goonda raj” (lawlessness) in Uttar Pradesh”. Mr Yadav is seen as the strongest competitor to the BJP, which is hoping for a second consecutive term in power in the assembly elections beginning on February 10. “Azam Khan was arrested... and there were so many charges against him. Akhilesh babu... you talk about law... you should be ashamed,” he added at a public meeting in Mathura, part of the crucial western Uttar Pradesh where the BJP is seen as being at a disadvantage owing to the alliance between Mr Yadav and Jat leader Jayant Chaudhary. Addressing the limited gathering as per the Election Commission rules, he said, “There was a time when gangsters and criminals spread such panic that even the state police feared them. Women and young girls feared venturing out. But that has changed now. The gangsters and criminals are so fearful of the police now that they are surrendering voluntarily - that too with a ‘patta’ (collar) around their necks”.“We have taken criminals and gangsters to task and put them behind bars. We have taken Uttar Pradesh away from the ‘parivaarvaad’ and ‘jaati-vaad’ (casteism) and focussed on development - and you all can see it for yourselves,” he said. “India cannot progress unless Uttar Pradesh - with 200 million people - is not progressing. Mr Shah said.

Chinese army returned missing Arunachal youth: Union minister

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes HiIndia Newsdesk

Most coronavirus restrictions including mandatory face masks were lifted in England on Thursday, after Britain’s government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalisations. “Spooky” Object Found In Milky Way From Thursday, face coverings are no Australian researchers have discovered a longer required by law anywhere in England, and a legal strange spinning object in the Milky Way they requirement for COVID passes for entry into nightclubs say is unlike anything astronomers have ever seen. The object, first spotted by a university and other large venues has been scrapped. The government student working on his undergraduate thesis, last week dropped its advice for people to work from home releases a huge burst of radio energy three times every hour. as well as guidance for face coverings in classrooms.

Ravi Bishnoi Credits India Great After Maiden ODI, T20I Call-Up HiIndia Newsdesk

Young spinner Ravi Bishnoi got his maiden Team India call-up on Wednesday for the upcoming limited overs series against West Indies. ODI s qu a d : R oh it Shar ma (Captain), KL R ahul (Vicecaptain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav,

Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan T20I s quad: Rohit Shar ma (Captain), KL R ahul (Vicecaptain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel.

The young man had gone missing on January 18, which was brought to light by BJP MP from the state Tapir Gao, who alleged that Taron had been abducted by the PLA from Indian territory. HiIndia Newsdesk

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has returned the Arunachal youth who had apparently strayed into Chinese territory last week. Union Law Minister and BJP leader from the state Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday that the boy named Miram Taron has been handed over to the Indian Army. Rijiju tweeted saying, “The Chinese PLA has handed over the young boy from Arunachal Pradesh Shri Miram Taron to Indian Army. Due procedures are being followed including the medical examination.” On Wednesday, he had mentioned that the PLA had confirmed that Taron “will be repatriated to the Indian side” adding, “will disclose the exact place & time later for smooth proceeding. Accordingly, the Indian Army has coordinated the necessary arrangements with the Chinese Side.”

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TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

witter has been “unwittingly complicit” I have been reliably, albeit discreetly, informed by people at Twitter India that in curbing free speech in India, senior they are under immense pressure by the government to silence my voice. My Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote to the company’s CEO Parag Agrawal account was even blocked for a few days for no legitimate reason. There were last month, alleging a government campaign to many other Twitter handles, including Government ones, which had tweeted suppress his reach on the platform, according similar photos of the same people. None of those accounts were blocked. My to a letter seen by NDTV. In a letter dated December 27 that included account was singularly targeted an analysis of data from his Twitter account as well as comparisons with Prime Minister India in recent times,” Mr Gandhi wrote. Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah “I have been reliably, albeit discreetly, and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Mr informed by people at Twitter Gandhi said that while he added an average India that they are under of about 4 lakh followers for the first seven immense pressure by the months of 2021, the growth came to an abrupt government to silence my halt for several months following an eight-day voice. My account was suspension in August last year. even blocked for a few “Perhaps not so coincidentally, it was precisely days for no legitimate during these months that I raised the plight reason. There were many of a rape victim’s family in Delhi, stood other Twitter handles, in solidarity with including Government farmers and fought ones, which had tweeted the government similar photos of the on many ot her same people. None of h u m a n r i g h t s those accounts were issues. In fact, a blocked. My account was video of mine that singularly targeted,” he promised farmers added. that the 3 infamous “I am writing to you on farm laws will be behalf of more than a repealed is among billion Indians to not allow the most watched Twitter to become a pawn in video on Twitter the destruction of the idea of p o s t e d b y a ny India,” Mr Gandhi said. political leader in

Half Income, Double Inflation

Akhilesh Yadav’s Dig At Yogi Adityanath Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said the present Uttar Pradesh government has only brought “difficulties and troubles”, in an open letter to the public.

n an open letter addressed to the public, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over a range of issues, terming the current phase as “half income, double inflation”, adding that the present government has only brought “difficulties and troubles”. “Apart from the poor and oppressed, the skilled and unskilled workers, unemployed youths, people who have been sacked from their job due to the dire state of the economy, businessmen, industrialists and farmers have also been suffering due to the current phase of ‘half income, double inflation’. Actually, since the present government came into power, it has only brought difficulties and troubles,” reads the letter written in Hindi by the SP chief. The former UP Chief Minister posted the letter on Twitter on the occasion of Republic Day on Wednesday. Mr Yadav urged people to pledge on Republic Day to “save the constitution which led to the formation of this great republic.” “To bring the positive change, let’s move forward with the positive, progressive and practical politics that does not favour only a sect of people but takes everyone together,” Mr Yadav said. “This government has divided society into two parts. On one hand, there are people who are continuously getting richer and on the other hand, there are people who are continuously getting poorer. Even among the wealthy, only a few persons are cornering wealth. The middle class is getting crushed in the middle. Their savings and interest on which their future depends are also not safe in banks,” he added.

Russia-China warmth makes Delhi walk the tightrope on Ukraine

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n January 19, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman called up Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and they discussed “Russia’s concerning military build-up on Ukraine’s borders”. However, Delhi is yet to issue an official statement on the matter, choosing to closely monitor the developments as of now. Officials here said that with key strategic partners on both sides, any hasty moves may shrink the already tight diplomatic space Delhi has. So while there is concern about Russia’s “muscle-flexing” and external intervention in national matters, New Delhi does not want to jeopardise its equation with Moscow. Almost 60 per cent of India’s

military supplies are Russian-manufactured, a significant factor when Indian and Chinese troops continue to be in a stand-off on the eastern border. At the same time, the US and Europe, which are pushing back against Russia over Ukraine, are both important partners from India’s strategic calculus. Many US platforms have been used for reconnaissance and surveillance along the India-China border. Winter clothing for 50,000 troops has been sourced from these Western strategic partners. India is also conscious that the hostility between the West and Russia, with talks of sanctions being considered, is likely to push Moscow in the direction of Beijing, hence strengthening the Chinese.

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“Merging, Not Extinguishing” Flame At India Gate For Soldiers: Centre

The eternal flame, which has been burning at India Gate for 50 years, will be merged with the torch at War Memorial in a ceremony today afternoon.

Amar Jawan Jyoti: Opp slams Centre The Opposition strongly hit out at the Centre for its decision to “extinguish” the eternal flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti as it is to be merged with the National War Memorial on Friday. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the move, saying “some people cannot understand patriotism”. However, government sources said there was “a lot of misinformation” over the decision. “It is a matter of great sadness that the immortal flame that used to burn for our brave soldiers will be extinguished today. Some people cannot understand patriotism and sacrifice – never mind… We will once again light the Amar Jawan Jyoti for our soldiers!” Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

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he Amar Jawan Jyoti or the “eternal flame” for soldiers at India Gate will be put out after 50 years and merged with the torch at the National War Memorial in a ceremony today. A part of the flame will be carried to the war memorial this afternoon. Amid sharp criticism of the move, the government said a “lot of misinformation” was circulating. “The flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti is not being extinguished. It is being merged with the flame at the National War Memorial. It was an odd thing to see that the flame at Amar Jawan Jyoti paid homage to the martyrs of the 1971 and other wars but none of their names are present there,” said government sources. The India Gate was built by the British in the memory of soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in World War-I. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was placed under the India

Gate in 1971, when the Indira Gandhi-led Congress government was in power. The names inscribed on the India Gate are those who fought for for the British in the World War-I and Anglo Afghan War, said the government, describing it as “a symbol of our colonial past”. The sources argued that the names of Indian soldiers who died in wars after Independence, including the 1971 war, are engraved at the National War Memorial. “It is a true shraddhanjali (tribute) to have the flame paying tribute to martyrs there,” they said. Targeting Opposition leaders who have slammed the government on the move, the government sources said it is “ironic that people who did not make a National War Memorial for 7 decades are now making a hue and cry when a permanent and fitting tribute is being made to our martyrs”.

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Netaji’s statue at India Gate: PM HiIndia Newsdesk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that a grand statue of iconic freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate as a symbol of India’s indebtedness to him. Ti l l t h e s t atu e , m a d e of granite, is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place, he said, adding that he will unveil the hologram statue on January 23, the 125th birth anniversary of the Azad Hind Fauj founder.

“Can You See Any Other Face?” HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: Congress leader Pr iyan ka Gand hi Vadra served up a major surprise on Saturday morning - that she could be her party’s chief ministerial candidate for next month’s Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. “Do you see any other face in the UP Congress party?

Then?” Ms Gandhi Vadra replied, sparking speculation that she - who has so far stayed away from electoral politics, is now ready. When pressed, Ms Gandhi Vadra, who is leading the Congress’ campaign in Uttar Pradesh and is the party’s face in all communications, just said: “You can see my face, can’t you?”

L-G rejects AAP govt’s proposal, PM Modi Tops List Of Most Popular World Leaders In This Survey refuses to lift weekend curfew The weekend cur few in Delhi was imposed from January 7 and the odd-even scheme was implemented in markets from January 1. HiIndia Newsdesk

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal “The Covid cases in Delhi was at a peak Friday rejected the government’s proposal on January 12 and the positivity rate to lift weekend curfew in the national was at 30 per cent. But now, cases are capital and ease restrictions. He, however, reducing daily and have come to 10,500 allowed private offices to reopen with today. Keeping in view the dip as well as 50 per cent capacity. Baijal said the people who are facing financial crisis and restrictions in Delhi needed to remain in losing jobs due to the restrictions, the place till Covid-19 cases reduce and the government has decided to lift weekend situation improves. curfew, odd-even system in markets, and Prior to his action, Deputy Chief Minister allow private offices to call 50 per cent of Manish Sisodia had said in a statement, their staff.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the list of Global Leader Approval ratings for the second time in a row, according a survey released by an American research firm Morning Consult. The list showed Modi well ahead of the world\’s powerful leaders such as US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron. Modi is the most popular leader in the world with 70 percent approval ratings, according to the list.

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It’s Official. Akhilesh Yadav To Fight His 1st UP Poll From Stronghold

Government Drops Gandhi’s Favoured Hymn, Calls India Gate “Colonial Past”

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amajwadi Party leader and former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will contest next month’s Assembly election - his first - from the Karhal seat in Mainpuri district, which is in his family’s home turf. Party sources gave out this information a few days ago, but it was confirmed today by Mr Yadav’s uncle and Rajya Sabha MP Ram Gopal Yadav, who said his nephew would win with “record” votes. Karhal has voted for a Samajwadi Party candidate in every election since 1993, except in 2002, when the BJP flipped it. It returned to Mr Yadav’s party in 2007 and is currently held by Sobaran Yadav. It is also one of five Assembly seats that make up the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat, which elected Mr Yadav’s father, and Samajwadi Party founder, Mulayam Singh Yadav to the Lok Sabha five times.

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New Delhi: The government has chosen to omit ‘Abide With Me’, the solemn hymn that signalled the conclusion of the Beating Retreat ceremony - a centuries-old military tradition that, in war, marked the end of fighting for the day, with soldiers sheathing arms and withdrawing from the battlefield. In India, the Beating Retreat ceremony, performed at Vijay Chowk in Delhi in the evening of January 29 every year, marks the end of Republic Day festivities.

“So Tragic”: Canadian PM After Indian-Origin Head Of White 4 Freezes To Death Near Border House Military Office Quits Citing Personal Reasons HiIndia Newsdesk

a day after a family of four Indians, including a baby, died from exposure to extreme cold weather on the Canadian side of the border with America. “It was an absolutely mind-blowing story. It’s so tragic to see a family die like that, victims of human traffickers... and of people who took advantage of their desire to build a better life,” Trudeau told a news conference. “This is why we are doing all we can to discourage people from crossing the Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Justin border in an irregular or illicit manner. Trudeau has said that his government was We know there are great risks in doing doing all it can and working “very closely” so,” he said. with the US to stop human smuggling,

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personal reasons. In a series of tweets on Saturday, Varghese said leading the White House Military Office (WHMO) was the honour of a lifetime. “Overcome with lots of emotion today as a 2.5 year journey comes to a close. Grateful to have served @POTUS and for the friendships that were forged in the tough days of the early primaries,when we were Maju Varghese counted out but bounced back to win it all. Washington: Maju Varghese, the Indian- “Grateful to @BidenInaugural for giving origin director of the White House the country a day to celebrate despite all Military Office, has quit his post, citing the challenges we faced.

4 Gujarati Patel’s lives lost in illegal infiltration in USA, frozen at -35 degree on Canada border The deceased is suspected to be from Patel family of North Gujarat | The deceased included a 12-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son

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eavy snowfall in Canada has caused problems for people. Meanwhile, four Indians have died of cold on the CanadaUS border. External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar notes death of four Indians on Canada’s border with US. Preliminary reports said that four members of the same family died due to cold in the incident, including a 12-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. In addition, a preliminary investigation has revealed that the deceased belonged to the Patel family of North Gujarat. According to the police complaint, all these people were speaking in Gujarati. The driver of the truck removing the snow said he met Agent Shand on January 19. The Indians were crossing the Canadian border after Shand’s arrest and it was suspected that

someone was coming to pick them up from the US. After landing in Canada, they walked for eleven and a half hours. The 4 people who were with him had already arrived at his location. Baby diapers, toys, baby medicine, clothes were found in his bag. Officers found the bodies of Agent Steav Sand three people, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They were only 10 meters away from the American border. Police later found one more body a short distance away. An agent named Steve Sand from Florida was picked up after the four bodies were found. The man is suspected

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of being involved in smuggling 7 Indians. According to court documents, the men used large sums of money to enter Canada on illegal student visas. A large-scale human trafficking racket is likely to emerge in a Canadian police investigation. According to a New York Times report, Law Enforcement officially stated that the two passengers were in the van. Agent Me, Shand was driving the van carrying Indian nationals traveling without any documents. According to Law Enforcement, five Indians were walking in the snow a short distance from the Canadian border. Steve Sands, meanwhile, was arrested. According to Law Enforcement, all these Indians had crossed the border on foot for 11 consecutive hours. All five wore warm clothes. He was wearing warm clothes, including black gloves and a hoodie. All these Indian citizens spoke in Gujarati.

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ENTERTA Title: Shivaji Surathkal

Director: Akash Srivatsa Cast: Radhika Narayan, Avinash, Ramesh Aravind, Vinay Gowda Synopsis: Shivaji Surathkal is a 2020 Kannada mystery thriller movie, starring Ramesh Aravind and Radhika Narayan. The story revolves around Shivaji Surathkal, a cop, who arrives at a private resort in Ranagiri to investigate the suspicious murder of Roshan, the state Home Minister’s son. The situation, however, turns complex when Shivaji, who is already haunted by his wife’s unexpected death, begins experiencing spooky incidents. IMDb Rating : 7.3

Title: Kannadiga

Director: Giriraj BM Cast: V Ravichandran, Jamie Alter, Achyuth Kumar, Jeevika Synopsis: Gunabhadra, a semanticist, tries to preserve the lost Kannada literature works and documents from the British. But an unexpected incident puts his reputation and the preserved Kannada work at stake. IMDb Rating : 8.4

From Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana To Shivaji Surathkal, Here Are The Top Five Kannada Titles To Watch Exclusively On ZEE5 Global

Title: Puksatte Lifu

Director: Aravind Kuplikar Cast: Sanchari Vijay, Matangi Prasanna, Achyuth Kumar, Aravind Kuplikar Synopsis: Shahjahan is a skilled locksmith who leads an honest life. But he finds himself in a precarious situation when he is forced to join hands with a bunch of policemen involved in a robbery. IMDb Rating : 8.6

annada movies differ in range and variety from mythological dramas to largerthan-life masala movies. The Kannada cinema industry has come a long way with its impactful, artistic content, and the latest Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, directed by Raj B. Shetty, is a notable addition to the list. Far away from the underbelly of Bengaluru city, the film infuses the Kannada gangster genre with much-needed creative energy. The movie also garnered endless praises from celebrities. Recently, ace filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma took to social media to sing praises for the gangster-drama and termed Raj B. Shetty’s performance in the film as ‘metamorphic’, the film as ‘stratospheric’, and the overall effects as ‘ultrascopic.’ If you’re new to Kannada cinema and are looking for films to watch, let us introduce you to ZEE5 Global’s rich regional library with all the worthy Kannada shows and movies that are attracting much attention. Starring some biggest Kannada superstars of all time such as Rishabh Shetty, Ramesh Aravind, Achyuth Kumar, stay entertained with these five diverse stories and genres. All these films along with many other titles in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu are available with English subtitles for you to watch.

Title: Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana

Director: Raj B Shetty Cast: Raj B. Shetty, Rishab Shetty, Gopal Deshpande Synopsis: In the coastal city of Mangaluru, best friends Shiva and Hari go on to become two of the most dreaded gangsters in the city. Can their long-standing friendship survive their greed and ego? IMDb Rating : 8.7

Title: Bhajarangi 2

Director: A Harsha Cast: Shiva Rajkumar, Bhavana Menon, Shruthi, Cheluvaraj, Saurav Lokesh Synopsis: Araka, a cruel drug baron, kidnaps innocent villagers and forces them to work for him. But, when Bhajarangi, a forest officer, learns about this, he decides to come to the villagers’ rescue. IMDb Rating : 7.6

Rashmika Mandanna REVEALS

Her first meeting with Goodbye co-star Amitabh Bachchan

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ashmika Mandanna, who is currently enjoying the super success of Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1, is all set to make her Bollywood debut this year. Her first Hindi film Mission Majnu, which also stars Sidharth Malhotra, is slated to release in May this year. After Mission Majnu, the actresses will be seen Goodbye which has megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the male lead. BollywoodLife recently interacted with R ashmika and spoke to her about the experience of sharing screen space with Big B. Also Read - Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rule to break Prabhas' Baahubali: The Conclusion records? Manish Shah of Goldmine Telefilms

predicts. When we asked her about her first meeting with Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika said, “When I met sir for the first time, I didn’t have a shoot that day, but the next day we were shooting together. So, I just wanted to introduce myself and spend some time with him; so I waited for his shot to be done, and then I went to him and introduced myself, and I introduced myself with my character name, and not my real name. I was like ‘hi sir I am going to be this character, and tomorrow we are working together, and I am super excited'. I was the only one who was talking; he was just looking at me, and smiling. So, the first encounter was really cute.” Further talking about, her experience of working with Big B, the actress said, “It’s been easy despite what a big legend he is. The times we had rehearsals and the time when we were shooting; he made us all feel extremely comfortable. So yes, it’s been really nice.” Directed by Vikas Bahl, Goodbye also stars Neena Gupta and Pavail Gulati in pivotal roles. The release date of the movie is not yet announced.

Vivek Oberoi: If I wasn't an actor I would be a soldier Vivek Oberoi’s short film ‘Verses of War’ releases on Republic Day. The actor plays a soldier in the film and tells mid-day. com, that was his original plan in real life too. Speaking about getting into character Vivek says, “For me it was a lot easier because my nanaji General Harish Pathak was a very respected member of the forces, a war hero himself. He’s won Param Vishisht Seva medal and Mahavir Chakra for his bravery in battle. I remember so many stories from when I was a kid. All the other children would sleep with nani and get stories of rajas, ranis, all sorts of fairy-tale and I would tell nana I want bedtime stories of the war. I would be wide eyed and as an impressionable kid it went so deep within me that I see his spirit in that uniform. If I wasn't an actor I would be a soldier.”

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Isn’t ‘lost’: ‘You just haven’t found me yet’

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ushmita Sen shared a new Instagram post on Monday, and in her own style, spoke about love and finding the right person in life. The actor recently ended her relationship with boyfriend Rohman Shawl. Sushmita picked a picture from one of her photoshoots and in the caption wrote, “‘I am not lost sweetheart…you just haven’t found me yet’ I love you guys!!!” Sushmita has been sharing several thoughts on Instagram, most of the time hinting at her current state of mind. Sushmita, who’s riding high on the success of the the second season of Aarya on Disney+ Hotstar, announced of parting ways with her longtime boyfriend Rohman Shawl recently. “We began as friends, we remain friends!! The relationship was long over…the love remains!! #nomorespeculations #liveandletlive #cherishedmemories #gratitude #love #friendship I love you guys!!! #duggadugga,” she had written. The former Miss Universe was spotted with her daughters Renee and Alisah and a little child last week, giving way to rumours that she’s adopted a baby boy. She later quashed the reports through an Instagram post.

Dacoit drama for E Niwas Netflix officially confirms Squid Game season 2 ‘The universe has just begun’

Fans of 'No Time to Die' actress Ana de Armas sue Universal Studios for USD 5 million Two fans of the Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas, have filed a lawsuit against Universal Studios seeking a settlement of at least $5 million on behalf of affected consumers. The lawsuit has been filed over false advertising, alleging that the fans were duped into renting the 2019 film 'Yesterday' because the trailer gave them the impression that the actress would appear in the film, reports 'Variety'.

Chunky Panday, E Niwas and Barun Sobti

fter two successful seasons of SonyLIV’s Your Honor, National Award-winning director E Niwas has quietly moved on to his next. Word is that the director is helming a web series, titled Donali, a revenge drama about the Chambal dacoits in the 1960s. The eight-part drama features Chunky Panday, Divyenndu, Sandhya Mridul with Barun Sobti playing a pivotal role. A trade source reveals that Niwas shot a major chunk of the Applause Entertainment and Juggernaut-backed production in Chambal intermittently over the past two years. “The team started shooting in the ravines of Chambals after the first wave had waned in 2020 and the lockdown was lifted, followed by a few more schedules in 2021. Almost 80 per cent of the series is now complete. The next stint will kick off on January 25 in Mumbai. Post that, the team will head to Wai and Gwalior before calling it a wrap on the project,” says the source. Through the digital offering, the director will show how the dacoits— called baaghis (rebels) in the area— became a force unto themselves and what led them to pick up arms. “The show is being made on a massive scale. While Chunky has played negative characters before in Begum Jaan [2017] and Saaho [2019], here his character is edgy and unpredictable

Co-chief executive officer and chief content officer for the streaming service Ted Sarandos confirmed Squid Game season 2 during Netflix’s fourth-quarter interview as per Variety.

he second season of Netflix’s megahit South Korean TV series Squid Game is officially confirmed. Co-chief executive officer and chief content officer for the streaming service Ted Sarandos confirmed the same during Netflix’s fourth-quarter interview as per Variety. When asked whether it is in the pipeline, he replied, “Absolutely. The ‘Squid Game’ universe has just begun.” Sarandos’ comment implies a whole new small screen universe based solely on that show may also be in the works. Written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the survival drama series featured a contest similar to Battle Royale in which debt-

ridden people could compete in games to win a grand prize of 45.6 billion won ($38.6 million or more than Rs 2 billion). The games in the contest were childhood games played in South Korea. The catch was, those eliminated in every round will not just go home empty-handed, they will be killed. As per the mysterious creators of the game, it was fairer than the daily game the participants play in the real world. Here, the wealth was guaranteed if one were clever and ruthless enough — which was not true outside the game. The show was interpreted as a trenchant critique of modern capitalistic societies and that economic mobility was just a myth perpetuated by the moneyed classes.

'Mission: Impossible' films delayed until 2023 and 2024 The seventh and eighth instalment of Tom Cruise-led 'Mission: Impossible' franchise have now been delayed until 2023 and 2024. In a joint statement, Paramount Pictures and Skydance said they had to further postpone the two movies due to the Covid-19 pandemic. "After thoughtful consideration, Paramount Pictures and Skydance have decided to postpone the release dates for Mission: Impossible 7 & 8 in response to delays due to the ongoing pandemic," the companies said. 'Mission: Impossible 7', in which Cruise is reprising his role of Ethan Hunt, will now open in the US on July 14, 2023, instead of September 30, 2022.

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Big Money Continues To Drive Sale of Electoral Bonds, Reveals Data From SBI, DEA

ven as two petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the electoral bonds are awaiting adjudication in the Supreme Court, data obtained through the Right to Information Act has revealed that in the 18 phases of sale of these bonds over four years – from 2018 to 2021 – over 92% of the bonds sold were of the Rs 1 crore denomination. This, transparency activists insist, shows that most of the large anonymous political donations through the scheme are from big companies eyeing bigger returns. So far there have been 19 tranches of sale of electoral bonds, through designated branches of the State Bank of India. The last round of sale took place from January 1 to 10 this year. According to data gathered by RTI activist Commodore Lokesh K. Batra (retired), in the last four years 15,420 electoral bonds worth nearly Rs 7,995 crore were sold (Rs 7994,97,75,000 to be precise). Of these, 15,274 electoral bonds worth over Rs 7,974 crore were encashed. So only bonds worth a little over Rs 20 crore remained uncashed. These were subsequently transferred to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. In response to an RTI application filed by Batra on October 28, 2021, the State Bank of India informed him on November 18 that in the last four years – 2018 to 2021 – during the sale period of the 18 tranches or phases, the electoral bonds were sold through 17 of its branches. The data revealed that nearly 80% of the bonds were sold in just four cities – Mumbai (26.86%), Kolkata (25.04%), New Delhi (14.33%) and Hyderabad (13.86%). After this, nearly 18% of the bonds were

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The data revealed that nearly 80% of the bonds were sold in just four cities – Mumbai (26.86%), Kolkata (25.04%), New Delhi (14.33%) and Hyderabad (13.86%). After tahis, nearly 18% of the bonds were sold in the four cities of Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru. sold in the four cities of Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru. The information provided by SBI also revealed that a vast majority of the electoral bonds sold – over 92% – were of the highest denomination of Rs 1 crore. A total of 7,405 of these bonds – worth Rs 7,405 crore – were sold. This was followed by 5,680 bonds of Rs 10 lakh each, ,2155 bonds of Rs 1 lakh each, 122 of Rs 10,000 each and 55 of Rs 1,000 each. When it came to the encashment of these bonds, it was revealed in the SBI reply that they were encashed in 13 cities. The largest amount of over Rs 5,502 crore was

encashed in the New Delhi Main Branch, followed by nearly Rs 825 crore in Hyderabad Main Branch, Rs 561 crore in the Kolkata Main Branch and Rs 554 crore in the Bhubaneswar Main Branch. As for the denomination-wise electoral bonds sold in various branches, the SBI data revealed that the largest number of bonds were sold in Kolkata (4,911), following by Mumbai (3,201), New Delhi (2,055) and Hyderabad (1,878). Overall, it revealed that of the 15,420 electoral bonds that were sold, 7405 were of the Rs 1 crore denomination, 5,683 of Rs 10 lakh denomination, 2,155 of Rs 1 lakh; 122 of Rs 10,000 and 55 of Rs 1,000 denomination. From the Department of Economic Affairs, Batra also learnt that a total of 6,64,250 electoral bond forms were printed and of these 2,65,000 each were of Rs 1,000 and Rs 10,000 denomination each, 93,000 were of Rs 10,000 denomination, 26,600 were of Rs 10 lakh denomination and 14,650 were of Rs 1 crore denomination. In response to an RTI filed by Batra on October 28, 2021, the DEA responded on November 19 with the details of the printing of electoral bonds. It said a total amount of Rs 1.86 crore (Rs 1,86,05,720 to be precise) had been paid till that day towards printing of electoral bonds. Further, the DEA said “the amount for printing of EBs was paid from the budgetary head ‘2052 Secretariat General Services’ under demand number 27 of the department for the financial year 2019-20". In this tweet, he said, while the petitions remain unheard for more than three years, this has permitted BJP to display obscene money power.

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Prashant Kishor: Possible To Defeat BJP In 2024, But... Prashant Kishor said the BJP had put up a very "formidable narrative" by combining the planks of Hindutva, "hyper-nationalism" and public welfare and opposition parties had to outdo them on at least two of these accounts.

lection strategist Prashant Kishor on Monday roughly 200 [Lok Sabha] seats, even at the peak of their popularity, the BJP has been able to win only 50-odd said he wanted to help form an opposition bloc seats. In the remaining 350 seats, the BJP is sweeping that could defeat the BJP in 2024 and that it everything," he said. was "entirely possible" even if results of next month's state polls - seen as a semi-final of sorts for "What it tells you is that if the Congress or Trinamool or any other party or combination of these parties the general elections - were unfavourable. "Is it possible realign themselves, and reboot their resources and to defeat the BJP in 2024? The answer is an emphatic strategy, and say they pull about 100 seats from the yes. But is it possible with the present set of players and formations? Probably no," Mr Kishor told NDTV 200, then the opposition can reach 250-260 even with the present numbers," Mr Kishor added. in an interview. Warning against reading the results of next month's "So, it (defeating the BJP) is possible by winning another assembly elections as a forerunner for 2024, he said, "It 100 seats in the north and west," he said, revealing his end goal: "I want to help form an opposition front that is quite possible that BJP wins everything in this round and still go on to lose 2024. In 2012, UP was won by SP can give a stronger fight in 2024." (Samajwadi Party), Uttarakhand by Congress, Manipur He said the BJP had put up a very "formidable narrative" by leveraging the issues of Hindutva, hyper- winning 95 per cent of these in the last two elections by Congress, Punjab by Akalis, but the result in 2014 nationalism and public welfare, and opposition parties - an instant advantage of about 190 seats. was very different." The 45-year-old who calls himself a "political aide" said, had to outdo them on at least two of these accounts as Perhaps hinting at which way he was hedging his bets "Any party or leader that wants to defeat the BJP needs well as do more than just unite in a so-called "grand for the crucial elections in Uttar Pradesh, Prashant to have a 5-10-year perspective. It cannot be done in alliance". Kishor said, "Expanding the social base is vital if you want to take on BJP in UP. The social base of "Not a single 'grand alliance' has succeeded since Bihar five months. But it will happen. That's the power of democracy. " the combined opposition has to be bigger than what 2015. Merely coming together of parties and leaders Explaining his own stakes, he said, "My life is not will not be sufficient. You need to have the narrative it is today... whether it is non-Yadav OBCs or more driven by this idea of defeating a person or a party. I do and a coherent outfit," Mr Kishor said. consolidation of Dalits or forward classes." think that in our country, we need strong opposition. He also flagged the issue of around 200 Lok Sabha He also detailed a blueprint of what it would take to I personally feel more aligned to [the opposition trump the BJP in 2024. "If you take Bihar, West Bengal, seats out of India's 543 that see a largely two-way fight ideology]. And that the Congress as an idea should between the Congress and the BJP with the ruling party Odisha, Telangana, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala not be allowed be weakened."

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Evicting Peng Shuai t-shirts brings to focus Aus Open’s sponsorship deal with Chinese money Tennis Australia (TA) defended its stance by saying: “Under our ticket conditions of entry, we don’t allow clothing, banners or signs that are commercial or political.” HiIndia Newsdesk

Peng Shul had earlier accused a top Chinese official of assault ("forced to have sex" and myriad emotional abuse) in a post that was taken down by Chinese authorieis.

rew Pavlou, an Australian activist and Senate candidate from Queensland who is an avowed critic of the Chinese Communist Party, told Sydney radio show host Luke Grants on Monday, “I can’t believe they are trying to extend their political censorship to Australia.” A day earlier, police had stopped a couple of spectators at the Australian Open (AO) for donning t-shirts which had the words

‘Wanted’ and ‘Missing’ inscribed on front with a picture of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai embossed. At the back was the question “Where is Peng Shuai?” that has resonated through the tennis world. Asked to remove what the authorities dubbed objectionable attire and then evict them from Melbourne Park, Tennis Australia would back up the cops’ action, with their reasoning: “Under our ticket conditions of entry, we don’t allow clothing, banners or signs that are commercial or political.” This turned the two activists, Pavlou and Hong Kong prodemocracy campaigner Max Mok, determined to make their support of Shuai heard, and Saturday’s women’s final can turn into a flashpoint if the 1,000 similar t-shirts the duo procured make their way into the stadium. Pavlou said, “Look, Peng Shuai was a huge news tidal wave, but it died away, as things go,” adding, “We just wanted to bring the conversation back with Australian Open because WTA has taken a very strong stand not allowing tournaments to be hosted in China. Sadly, Tennis Australia did not take a very strong stand. It turns out they take 25 million US dollars in annual sponsorship from Chinese corporates. And that may be linked to it.”

PV Sindhu wins Syed "Pathetic": Modi International Martina Navratilova Slams Ban On tournament 'Where Is Peng Shuai' Shirts

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Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eased past young compatriot Malvika Bansod in straight games to win her second women’s singles title at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament in Lucknow on Sunday.

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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova Monday called a decision by Australian Open organisers to prevent fans wearing

"Where is Peng Shuai?" t-shirts "pathetic" as activists pledged to hand them out en masse. Tournament organisers on Sunday said Peng's safety was "our primary concern" after video emerged of security staff appearing to order spectators to remove shirts and a banner in support of the Chinese player. The former doubles world number one is absent from the Grand Slam and there are fears for her wellbeing after she alleged online in November that she had been "forced" into sex by a Chinese former vice-premier during a years-long on-and-off relationship.

"He Did A Good Job": Rahul Dravid Defends KL Rahul's Captaincy India's head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday admitted that his team didn't play "smart cricket at crucial times" but backed the beleaguered KL Rahul to get better as a leader in coming days. HiIndia Newsdesk

India's head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday admitted that his team didn't play "smart cricket at crucial times" but backed the beleaguered KL Rahul to get better as a leader in coming days. India lost both the Test and ODI series in what turned out to be a disastrous tour of South Africa despite a bright start in the opening Test at Centurion, which the team won comprehensively. "He did a good job. It's not easy to end on wrong side of the result," Dravid said when asked how he found Rahul as a leader, having lost all four games that he captained on tour. "He is just starting out and I think he did a very decent job. He will constantly get better as he captains," the head coach batted for the young skipper. KL Rahul-led India lost all three ODIs to South Africa in the threematch series.

Didn't "Follow A Single Ball" In India vs South Africa ODI Series : Ravi Shastri HiIndia Newsdesk

India head coach Ravi Shastri does not see any reason to press the panic button after the team's shocking Test and ODI series loss to an under-strength South Africa as he believes it is a "temporary phase" and the side will tide over it soon. In the backdrop of Virat Kohli's departure as captain from all formats, India, under stand-in skipper KL Rahul, were blanked 0-3 in the ODIs to cap a forgettable tour to South Africa.

"Woke Up To Personal Message From PM Narendra Modi": Chris Gayle On India's 73rd Republic Day

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"I would like to congratulate India on their 73rd Republic Day. I woke up to a personal message from Prime Minister Modi @narendramodi reaffirming my close personal ties with him and to the people of India," tweeted Gayle. West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle congratulated India on their 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday and said he had received a "personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi." Gayle took to Twitter to make the statement, in which he also added that the message talked about his "close personal ties" with the people of India. "I would like to congratulate India on their 73rd Republic Day. I woke up to a personal message from Prime Minister Modi @narendramodi reaffirming my close personal ties with him and to the people of India. Congratulations from the Universe Boss and nuff love," tweeted Gayle.

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Several Indian American And South Asian Students Named Regeneron Finalists HiIndia Newsdesk

Finalists will participate in a week-long competition from March 9-16, 2022, where they will undergo a rigorous judging process and compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. LOS ANGELES, CA – A slew of Indian American and South Asian students are among the 40 finalists named by the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Society in their Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The finalists were chosen based on their projects’ scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders. They were selected from 300 scholars, named earlier this month by Regeneron and the Society for Science. The scholars were

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Society Science Talent Search finalists

Indian American Toddler Goes On A $2K Walmart Shopping Spree HiIndia Newsdesk

Indian American Author Of Children’s Book Named Newbery Runners Up HiIndia Newsdesk

Ayaansh Kumar, 22 Months

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ – He is 22 months old but turns out his internet savviness belies his age. The family has chosen to laugh through the whole process and plan on returning most of the stuff. The parents told that they intend to keep an item or two to as mementoes of what had happened. More importantly, the father has pledged to put tough passcodes on their phones.

chosen from a pool of over 1,800 highly qualified entrants, all of whom completed an original research project and extensive application process, press release said. The South Asian finalists displayed a remarkable diversity of thought: Finalists will participate in a week-long competition from March 9-16, 2022, where they will undergo a rigorous judging process and compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. They will also have an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and share their research during a virtual “Public Day” event on March 13.

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NEW YORK, NY – Rajani LaRocca, an Indian American author of children’s books as well as a primary care physician, has been awarded the runners up Newbery Honor Medal for Children’s Literature for her book “Red, White and Whole.” The medals were announced Jan. 24 and are considered the highest recognition for children’s authors. Born in India, raised in Kentucky, the author now lives in the Boston area, where she practices medicine and writes awardwinning books for young readers. She’s always been an omnivorous reader, and now she is and omnivorous writer of fiction and nonfiction, novels and picture books, prose and poetry. Reacting further to the award, LaRocca wrote on her website, “When I first wrote this book of my heart, I wasn’t sure whether anyone else would want to read it or care about it. Seeing it recognized in this way is so incredible and humbling. The world needs all kinds of stories!”

JERSEY CITY, NJ -In a first of its kind incident, a family in New Jersey managed to thwart a burglary attempt in their house in Kanpur by watching the CCTV footage in which miscreant’s were seen trying to break into the house. The family immediately informed the Kanpur police that reached the house and caught the burglars while they were at work. It was late on Jan.19 night when Vijay Awasthi, 38, a software engineer in New Jersey, received an alert on his mobile phone. The signal was from the CCTV cameras and sensors he had installed at his ancestral house in Shyam Nagar under Chakeri police station. As he watched the live footage of miscreants breaking into his house, he informed the police. Vijay also used the mic option to warn the intruders but the warning had no impact on them. Instead, they broke the CCTV cameras.

Indian-American cop hailed as hero for neutralising gunman who killed officer HiIndia Newsdesk

New York City Police Officer Sumit Sulan.

New York: An Indian-American police officer, who has been on the job for just over six months, is being hailed a hero for rushing to neutralise a gunman who shot a police officer and wounded another. Sumit Sulan, 27, shot the assailant who surprised the officers opening fire on them in his mother’s flat on January 21 where police were called because of a domestic dispute. Jason Rivera, 22, was killed and Wilbert Mora, 27, was wounded, but Sulan who was in the police party advanced and shot the alleged gunman, Lashawn McNeil, 47, according to police. McNeil is in hospital with serious injuries. Before taking on the gunman, Sulan had moved the mother and her other son to safety, police said. Sulan and his two colleagues had gone to the flat in the Harlem neighbourhood in response to a call by McNeil’s mother that her son was threatening her. He had a close escape when he rushed to take on McNeil as the man allegedly was firing with a super-charged weapon – a modified Glock pistol fitted with a highcapacity drum with 50 rounds, turning it into a virtual machine gun. His mother Dalvir Sulan told the New York Post: “I’m proud. Everyone (says) he did good.”

She said that he was still struggling to deal with the events and “his brain is stuck on the situation”. According to her, the family had immigrated to the US about 15 years ago from India. Sumit Sulan, who entered the police force only in April 2021, has been nicknamed “Super Rookie”, according to the Post. He had worked for the city as a taxi and limousine inspector before joining the police. Sumit Sulan had responded earlier this month to a domestic violence incident during which a gun was seized, his police station tweeted with a picture of him holding the weapon. They are a direct challenge to Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain, who took office on New Year’s Day with a promise to crack down on crime. He called the shooting of the police officers an “attack on the city”. Police have come under sustained attack around the country from the Democratic Party’s left and its supporters with a sustained movement to either abolish or cut the police force in a campaign that started in May 2020 after the killing of an African-American by police in Minnesota.

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FBI Searches Headquarters Of COVID Testing Company In Illinois

Saturday. One day earlier, the Illinois Attorney General’s office said the company would not be reopening for the “foreseeable future” as the office continues to investigate complaints. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the Center for COVID Control, which had already voluntarily suspended operations during the investigation, agreed to “postpone the reopening of any pop-up testing locations in Illinois for the foreseeable future.” “Although the company voluntarily suspended operations, my office contacted company officials to demand that the Center for COVID Control immediately stop engaging in any fraudulent or deceptive conduct, particularly with respect to the delivery The City of Worcester, Massachusetts deliverd a cease and desist order to a Center for of testing results or billing,” Raoul COVID Control pop-up testing site said in a statement. “In addition to evaluating residents’ complaints, Center for COVID Control facing lawsuit alleging widespread coronavirus attorneys from my Consumer Fraud testing scheme Ex-employees say unprocessed COVID tests piled up in Division interviewed former employees of the Center for COVID Control.” garbage bags -Southfield Resident Pleads Guilty In COVID-19 Fraud Schem Center for COVID Control did not respond to NBC 5’s request for comment HiIndia Newsdesk at that time. BI has searched the headquarters the Rolling Meadows headquarters for The company has 320 testing locations of a suburban Chicago-based in 22 states, including many in the the Center for COVID Control, which COVID-19 testing company at operates pop-up COVID testing sites Chicago area, and is based in Rolling the center of a state investigation. around the country. Meadows, according to its state license. A spokesperson for the Health and The FBI spokesperson confirmed to Raoul’s office told NBC 5 Responds Human Services Inspector General NBC News that the agency conducted earlier this month that it had opened told NBC News on Monday that federal “court -authorized law enforcement an investigation into the company and agents had executed a search warrant at its operations. activity in Rolling Meadows” on

Shanti Path Puja For Legendary Kathak Mastro Birju Maharaj Ji HiIndia Newsdesk

GRAYSLAKE, IL- Hindu Mandir of Lake County, Grayslake, and IL I-RADHA – Indian Rhythms Arts & Dances Heritage Academy jointly organized a Shanti Path Puja for the Legendary Kathak maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji on Saturday, January 22, 2022. More than hundred followers and devotees of his dance and music brilliances and wisdoms attended the program and offered their honest tributes to him by observing the COVID-19 guidelines and social distancing. Pandit Birju Maharaj (4 February 1937 – 17 January 2022) was an Indian dancer, composer, singer and the champion of the Lucknow “Kalka-Bindadin” Gharana of Kathak dance in India. He was born in a family of Kathak dancers, which includes his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj.

Fire In Metal California State University USCIS Provides Clarifying Recycling Adds Caste To Its Anti- Guidance For O-1 Petitions Terminal In NJ With A Focus On STEM Fields Discrimination Policy HiIndia Newsdesk

LONG BEACH, CA – The California State University system has become the first in the country to add caste to its anti-discrimination policy. Students will now be able to report anti-Dalit bias, which some have said they regularly experience at school. Meanwhile, in the immediate aftermath of CSU announcing its intention as part of a collective bargaining agreement with CSU faculty, over 80 of those faculty members wrote a blistering letter to the CSU Board of Trustees opposing the move. The California State University is a public university system with 23 campuses and eight off-campus centers. CSU is the largest four-year public university system in the United States. Equality Lab’s executive director Thenmozhi Soundararajan, in a press release called CSU’s decision a historic win, and credited “the tireless efforts of the student-led interfaith and inter-caste initiative.” Noting that “the movement for caste equity in the United States is growing exponentially as caste-oppressed Americans and allies bravely organize for our rights,” she added her organization looks forward “to working with CSU campuses to help implement this historic win.” In the press release, Manmit Singh, a student at San Francisco State University said the victory “has shown the power of an interfaith, inter-caste, and multiracial coalition.”

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WA S H I N G T O N , D C - U. S . Citizenship and Immigration S er vices today issued polic y guidance clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1A nonimmig rants of extraordinary ability, with a focus on petitions filed for individuals in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields, as well as how USCIS determines whether an O-1 beneficiary’s prospective work is within their area of extraordinary ability or achievement. Individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics may be eligible for O-1A classification. The new update provides examples of evidence that may satisfy the O-1A evidentiary criteria and discusses considerations that are relevant to evaluating such evidence, with a focus on the highly technical nature of STEM fields and the complexity of the evidence often submitted. The update also emphasizes that, if a petitioner demonstrates that a particular criterion does not readily apply to their occupation, they may submit evidence that is of comparable significance to that criterion to establish sustained acclaim and recognition, and it provides examples of possible comparable evidence that may be submitted in support of petitions for beneficiaries working in STEM fields. In addition, the update explains that when evaluating whether an individual of extraordinary ability is coming to work in their “area of extraordinary ability,” officers will focus on whether the prospective work involves skillsets, knowledge, or expertise shared with the occupation(s) in which the individual garnered acclaim.

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NEW YORK, NY — Sickly, smoky odor caused on morning in New York, the cause was likely a fire burning miles away at a scrapyard in Newark, New Jersey. The fire broke out late Monday at the Eastern Metal Recycling Terminal in Newark, where it continued to burn as of Tuesday morning. In a Notify NYC alert, authorities said that smoke from the fire could be seen and smelled by residents of Manhattan and the Bronx. In fact, the odor seemed to travel further than that — as far as Astoria, Queens, and even further east in Forest Hills and College Point, according to Twitter users. “Currently commuting home from lower Manhattan and I can still smell it by city field,” one user wrote just before 7 a.m. “I just freaked out and called the fire department after running up and down the stairs in my building sniffing the air,” wrote another user in Lower Manhattan.

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Son Of Ex CM M Parrikar Draws A Line, Refused BJP Ticket

“Wearing Hijab Is Indiscipline”

Karnataka Minister On Students’ Protest

Utpal Parrikar is reportedly firm on contesting from Panaji though the BJP is trying to dissuade him. “I will clear my stand soon,” he told reporters. | Arvind Kejriwal offers AAP ticket

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he BJP today announced its first lot of candidates for Goa with a big omission - Utpal Parrikar, the son of former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. The party has rejected Utpal Parrikar for his father’s seat Panaji and chosen Congress alum Atanasio “Babush” Monserrate instead. Utpal Parrikar is reportedly firm on contesting from Panaji and has refused the BJP’s offer of two other seats. “I will clear my stand soon,” he told reporters. The BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis said Utpal had been offered two other options. “We feel he should accept it. BJP has always given respect to the Parrikar Parivar,” Mr Fadnavis

said, hoping to stave off a revolt. But Utpal Parrikar could soon be spoilt for choice. He already has an offer from Arvind Kejriwal, who tweeted shortly after the BJP released its Goa list. “Goans feel very sad that BJP has adopted use-and-throw policy even with the Parrikar family. I have always respected Manohar Parrikar ji. Utpal ji is welcome to join and fight elections on AAP ticket,” Mr Kejriwal tweeted, sharing an NDTV report. Last week, Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut had appealed to opposition parties to support Utpal Parrikar if he fell out with the BJP and contested as an independent.

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Bengaluru: The nearly three-week-long stand-off between a government college in Karnataka’s Udupi district and a handful of Muslim students who want to wear a hijab during classes escalated Thursday morning after they protested at the college gates with placards. “The fresh protests come a day after college authorities and district officials gave the students an ultimatum - fall in line with the dress code and receive an education, or wear one and go home. The protests also come after the state’s Education Minister BC Nagesh told the practice amounted to “indiscipline” and that schools and colleges were “not a place to practice dharma”.

Gujarat’s Official COVID Toll Is 10k

Received 90k Claims for Compensation

3.17 lakh new cases in India HiIndia Newsdesk

India reported more than 3.17 lakh (3,17,532) new coronavirus cases in the 24 hours ending 9 am on Thursday, marking a 12 per cent increase in fresh cases since yesterday. India’s active caseload stands at 19,24,051, while the recovery rate is 93.69 per cent. The tally of Omicron cases rose to 9,287 on Thursday, 3.63 per cent higher than yesterday. As many as 491 Covid patients succumbed to the deadly infection in a day. In other news, the test positivity rate has surged to 37 per cent in Kerala, prompting the state Health Minister to say the next three weeks are critical. Separately, data show a sharp gender gap in vaccination, particularly in the country’s top metros.

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he Gujarat Government process as the district authorities had formed districtwise audit has apparently revised are distributing the forms and committees which determine the COVID-19 death disbursing the compensation in the cause of deaths during the figure while disbursing accordance with the guidelines,” pandemic. It is said the committees compensation to the victims’ Additional Chief Secretary (Health consisting of civil hospital doctors families as per the apex court’s and Family Welfare) Manoj and officials did not consider comorbid patients who died of the guidelines. Officially, 10,098 Aggarwal said. The State has people died of the virus as per received 34,678 applications for infection as COVID-19 induced deaths.Former Gujarat Congress the Health Department’s figures. the Rs, 50,000 compensation. president Amit Chavda, more These figures were mentioned in In a strange turn of events, the than three lakh persons died of the bulletin issued by the State Gujarat state government informed Government daily. However, the the Supreme Court on January 16 COVID-19 since March 2020. State has so far paid compensation that it has approved 68,370 claims “The Congress party has already received 70,000 applications from to more than 19,000 persons. for ex gratia for COVID-19 victims the families of the deceased. We “We are following the Supreme – while the state’s official cumulative have asked people to submit their Court guidelines in paying the death toll was only 10,094 until applications,” Mr. Chavda said. c omp e ns at i on . It’s ongoi ng then. The State Government

BharatPe’s MD Ashneer Gold expected to reach Relative No 2 Gone, Akhilesh Yadav Thanks BJP Grover goes on voluntary $2,000 in next 12-15 months: MOFSL For Easing Family Pressure leave till Mar end HiIndia Newsdesk

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, asked about a second defection from his extended family to the BJP in 24 hours, thanked the BJP for reducing the family footprint within his party just weeks before the crucial UP election. “The BJP should be happy, they keep on accusing us of promoting family, at least they are ending the parivarvaad in our family. I am thankful to them for that,” Mr Yadav said.

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI : BharatPe’s managing director Ashneer Grover took leave till the end of March f rom the payments company he co-founded and built into one of India’s biggest fintech unicorns, amid concern about his behaviour after he was heard threatening a private banker in a leaked audio clip that surfaced on social media. BharatPe will continue to be ably led by our chief executive officer Suhail Sameer and our strong management team,” BharatPe said in a statement on Wednesday.

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NEW DELHI: Correction from short-term hurdles could be used as an opportunity to buy gold, although over the course of the next 12-15 months an extended rally is likely which could take prices over $2,000 with a potential to make new lifetime highs, Navneet Damani, vice-president-commodity and currency research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said

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ccording to a new study, watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35 per cent higher risk of blood clots compared with less than 2.5 hours. The research has been published in the 'European Journal of Preventive Cardiology'. "Our study findings also suggested that being physically active does not eliminate the increased risk of blood clots associated with prolonged TV watching," said lead author Dr Setor Kunutsor of the University of Bristol, UK. "If you are going to binge on TV you need to take breaks. You can stand and stretch every 30 minutes or use a stationary bike. And avoid combining television with unhealthy snacking," Kunutsor added. The study examined the association between TV viewing and venous thromboembolism (V TE). V TE includes pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) and deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a deep vein, usually the legs, which can travel to the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism) To conduct the study, the researchers conducted a systematic review to collect the available published evidence on the topic and then combined the results using a process called a meta-analysis. "Combining multiple studies in a metaanalysis provides a larger sample and makes the results more precise and reliable than the findings of an individual study," explained Dr Kunutsor. The analysis included three studies with a total of 131,421 participants aged 40 years and older without preexisting VTE. The amount of time spent watching TV was assessed by questionnaire and participants were categorised as prolonged viewers (watching TV at least four hours per day) and never/seldom viewers

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Watching TV linked to potentially fatal blood clots

To conduct the study, the researchers conducted a systematic review to collect the available published evidence on the topic and then combined the results using a process called a meta-analysis (watching TV less than 2.5 hours per day). The average duration of follow-up in the three studies ranged from 5.1 to 19.8 years. During this period, 964 participants developed VTE. The researchers analysed the relative risk of developing VTE in prolonged versus never/seldom TV watchers. They found that prolonged viewers were 1.35 times more likely to develop VTE compared to never/seldom viewers. The association was independent of

age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity.. "All three studies adjusted for these factors since they are strongly related to the risk of VTE; for instance, older age, higher BMI, and physical inactivity are linked with an increased risk of VTE," said Dr Kunutsor. "The findings indicate that regardless of physical activity, your BMI, how old you are and your gender, watching many hours of television is a risky activity with regards to developing

If you are going to binge on TV you need to take breaks. You can stand and stretch every 30 minutes or use a stationary bike. And avoid combining television with unhealthy snacking blood clots," Dr Kunutsor added. Dr Kunutsor noted that the findings are based on observational studies and do not prove that extended TV watching causes blood clots. Regarding the possible reasons for the observed relationship, he said, "Prolonged TV viewing involves immobilisation which is a risk factor for VTE. This is why people are encouraged to move around after surgery or during a long-haul flight. In addition, when you sit in a cramped position for long periods, blood pools in your extremities rather than circulating and this can cause blood clots. Finally, binge-watchers tend to eat unhealthy snacks which may lead to obesity and high blood pressure which both raise the likelihood of blood clots." Dr Kunutsor concluded, "Our results suggest that we should limit the time we spend in front of the television. Long periods of TV watching should be interspersed with movement to keep the circulation going. Generally speaking, if you sit a lot in your daily life - for example, your work involves sitting for hours at a computer be sure to get up and move around from time to time."

Mosambi peels can help prevent cancer Covid-19:

New nasal spray effective against all variants Finnish researchers have developed a novel nasal spray that is effective against all variants of Covid and can prevent infection upto 8 hours. The nasal spray consists of a molecule, developed by researchers at the University of Helsinki, Finland, that can inactivate the coronavirus spike protein. Cell cultures and animal studies have shown that TriSb92 -- the new molecule -- protects against coronavirus infection for at least eight hours even in cases of high exposure risk. In contrast to vaccine protection, the effect of TriSb92 begins immediately after its administration.

The researchers at the School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU) have synthesized an eco-friendly and cost-effective adsorbent, which can remove toxic heavy metal ions such as hexavalent chromium from contaminated water and wastewater.

he modest 'mosambi or sweet lime can now be used to prevent cancer. Researchers at IIT (BHU) claim that the 'mosambi' (Citrus limetta) peels can be used to remove heavy metals from water and prevent cancer and other life-threatening ailments. The researchers at the School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU) have synthesized an eco-friendly and cost-effective adsorbent, which can remove toxic heavy metal ions such as hexavalent chromium from contaminated water and wastewater. Dr Vishal Mishra, associate professor, School of Biochemical Engineering and his student Veer Singh's study has already been published in the international journal 'Separation Science and Technology'. Mishra said that the hexavalent chromium is responsible for several types of health problems in humans like cancers, liver and kidney disease and liver malfunctioning, and skin problems. "This is a new eco-frienly product, synthesized from the Citrus limetta (mosambi) peels biomass. This adsorbent is very effective for removal of hexavalent chromium from waste water compared to other conventional methods and takes less time to separate hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution." According to Veer Singh, this adsorbent can be easily separated from the aqueous medium after the metal removal process. The researchers have tested the hexavalent chromium removal capacity of this adsorbent in synthetic simulated waste water and have got satisfactory results. The heavy metal removal efficiency of this adsorbent was also tested for other heavy metal ions, such as lead, copper and cadmium, and found emerging heavy metal removal efficiency of this adsorbent.

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AI-based X-rays with 98% accuracy may replace PCR tests Scottish researchers have developed new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology based X-rays that can likely replace currently used PCR tests for detecting Covid-19 infections. The technology developed by experts at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), is capable of accurately diagnosing Covid-19 in just a few minutes -- far more quickly than a PCR test, which typically takes around 2 hours -and with 98 per cent accuracy.

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How men’s designer fashion is evolving in India Men in saris, Ranveer Singh’s bold wardrobe picks and Ruchika Sachdeva’s debut into menswear— you can’t miss the new wave of men’s fashion in the country

ohammad Mazar, Anita Dongre and Rohit Bal explored Indian ethnic wear for men that looked beyond bandhgalas in neutral tones. Shivan & Narresh continued to promote a beach wardrobe for the metrosexual man; BoBo Calutta's embroidered renditions of the designer's artwork on garments were easy picks for gender agnostic clothing; and Label Anaam, whose very design philosophy stems from refuting gender roles, bravely sent saris on men down the runway. The refreshing wave of creativity is not limited to fashion runways. Leading men in Bollywood are

championing a bolder, more spontaneous identity too. If you need an example, Ranveer Singh's attention-grabbing looks hardly need an introduction. From the Manish Arora sherwani he wore to his post-wedding bash to all-out neons and icy blue fur jackets, Singh is constantly finding new ways to express his sartorial persona. Less obvious but equally dedicated is Shahid Kapoor, whose nuanced approach to dressing up has earned him spots on several best dressed lists. Meanwhile, the only styling direction Jim Sarbh follows is that of eclecticism—floral shirts, co-ord sets, elaborate sherwanis; there's nothing he isn't game for.

Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA’s opening Olympic uniforms Are you new to skincare?

Indulging in regular skincare is an essential way of ensuring the health of your skin. The process of nourishing and rejuvenating the skin is a mindful routine and varies from skin types to skin concerns. While people have their preferences over certain ingredients or beauty trends, there are many myths and misconceptions about a few ingredients found in common skin care products.

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The jackets unveiled Thursday by official outfitter Ralph Lauren include a smart, honeycomb-like fabric layer built in that expands or contracts in response to temperature changes — all without the use of a battery or wired technology. Team USA’s opening ceremony uniforms for the Beijing Olympics include some sneaky new warming technology, along with a handy front pouch and a cinch waist on anoraks in navy and white. The jackets unveiled Thursday by official outfitter Ralph Lauren include a smart, honeycomb-like fabric layer built in that expands or contracts in response to temperature changes — all without the use of a battery or wired technology. The assist by a company called Skyscrape follows battery-powered cooling and heating

The word ‘chemical’ was predominantly used with a negative connotation in skin care but the reality is far from different. Partly a marketing gimmick, there is no reason to be afraid of chemicals in skincare ingredients, assured the Dermatologist. “One should know that everything is a chemical; the air we breathe, the water we drink, are all chemicals”, she added.

Fragrance

While some people may not like the smell of fragrances, not everyone is allergic to them. A certain amount of fragrance in skincare is not harmful and “you shouldn’t be scared”, said Dr Aanchal. She however emphasized,”People with sensitive skin, rosacea or disorders which make skin sensitive to the sun, should definitely avoid fragrance.”

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A comforting bowl of dal palak soup topped with garlic croutons Seasonal, hearty and delicious, this soup is bound to keep you wanting for more!

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tech the company used for some previous looks for the Tokyo Summer Olympics and the Pyeongchang Winter Games. Bobsledder Aja Evans, a bronze medalist at Sochi and an alternate this time around, was pleased with the new gear that she modeled for media at the Polo Ralph Lauren store in Soho downtown. *4-5 bay leaves *Salt as per taste *A bunch of fresh spinach *2-3 Green chillies *2 tsp Butter *Cumin seeds *5-6 finely chopped garlic cloves *1 small piece of finely chopped ginger *Crushed black pepper *1 lemon (Juiced) *2 spoons of refined/olive oil *Bread slices

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*Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon sticks from cooked dal and blend it with the help of a blender to make it smooth. Then, heat 1 tsp of butter in a pan then add some cumin seeds to it. *Add 3-4 finely chopped garlic cloves, a small piece of finely chopped ginger, crushed black pepper and mix it. When the garlic is slightly cooked add the boiled dal. (You can also drain dal and add it) *Bring it to a boil and turn the heat on low, then add the palak puree and mix it, add water if it’s too thick. *Add salt as per taste, turn off the heat and add the juice of 1 lemon.

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On Foreign Funding Clearance For 6,000 NGOs, Setback In Supreme Court

The court was hearing a plea filed by US-based NGO “Global Peace Initiative” that argued NGOs had played a critical role in Covid relief HiIndia Newsdesk

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to grant interim relief on a plea challenging the government’s refusal to renew licenses needed to receive funding from abroad to 6,000 NonGovernmental Organisations, or NGOs. The court was hearing a plea filed by the US-based NGO Global Peace Initiative that said the cancellation of licences can have a debilitating effect on COVID-19 relief efforts as the country is battling its third wave of infections and the work done by many of these NGOs has helped millions of Indians so far. A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar took note of the Centre’s submission that 11,594 NGOs that applied for renewal within the deadline have already been given an extension.

former Union Minister RPN Singh quit the party today, amid reports that he is switching to the BJP, in a huge blow to the party just weeks before the Uttar Pradesh election. RPN Singh was among the party’s biggest leaders in Uttar Pradesh. He tweeted his resignation letter addressed to Sonia Gandhi. “Today, at a time, we are celebrating the formation of our great Republic, I begin a new chapter in my political journey. Jai Hind,” he wrote.

Modi again bats for ‘one nation, one election’

No point focusing on airports, keep close watch on clinical samples from ICU: Experts Only testing and tracking cannot prevent spread of the Omicron variant which is a fast spreading one, experts said HiIndia Newsdesk

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concern over low voting percentage, especially in urban areas considered educated and prosperous, and said this should change in a vibrant democracy like India. In an interaction with BJP workers from across the country, Modi also raised the issues of “one nation, one election” and “one nation, one voters’ list”, saying that continuous cycle of elections result in politics being seen in everything while development works suffer. His address coincided with the National Voters’ Day on Tuesday. While noting that the voting percentage rose from 45 per cent in the first Lok Sabha polls in 1951-52 to 67 per cent in 2019, he said the rise in woman voters participation was a good thing, but added that everyone from citizens to members of different political parties should think over low polling. Modi asked the BJP’s “panna pramukhs” and other ground workers to work to ensure 75 per cent polling in every election

With INSACOG stating that Omicron is in community transmission and has become dominant in multiple metros, experts have said that focus should be on sequencing clinical samples of those who are severely ill and keep a close watch on clusters. “We should change the strategy of sample collection for genome sequencing. There is no point in focusing on airports. A close watch should be kept on clinical

samples from the ICU or those with serious symptoms to check if there is further mutation of the SARS-CoV2 virus and whether it is changing a bit. There is a need to keep an eye on clusters at localities or parties or any gathering in case there is a sudden eruption of cases and also ensure a randomised sampling in large areas,” Dr Rakesh Mishra, former director of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, said.

Amazon, Netflix Tie Up With Anushka Australia Set To Pakistan With Sharma’s Company In $54 Million Deal Tour Full-Strength Squad HiIndia Newsdesk

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Amazon.com Inc. and Netflix Inc. are among platforms partnering with Indian production house Clean Slate Filmz Pvt. to push out movies and web series worth about 4 billion rupees ($54 million) as the battle for content heats up in one of the world’s largest entertainment markets. Clean Slate Filmz, based in the Bollywood heartland of Mumbai, will release eight films and series on these over-the-top streaming sites as well as some others in the next 18 months, the studio’s 37-yearold co-founder, Karnesh Ssharma, told Bloomberg. Ssharma declined to provide a full list before they were officially announced.

Australia are set to tour Pakistan with a full-strength squad as no player has so far expressed any reservation about travelling to the country which did not get to host top-flight international cricket for nearly a decade due to security concerns. The last time Pakistan had an ICC event on its soil was when it co-hosted the 1996 World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka. The terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009 ensured Test cricket remained out of bounds until 2019.

“Stupid Son Of A B****” - Biden Caught On Hot Mic Mocking Reporter HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington: US President Joe Biden was caught on a live microphone Monday calling a Fox News journalist a “stupid son of a bitch” on the sidelines of a White House photo op. As journalists were leaving the room after the event, a reporter from Fox News, the favorite channel of conservatives, asked whether inflation is

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Rahul Gandhi hits out at central govt over poverty issue HiIndia Newsdesk

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Chandigarh: The BJP will contest 65 seats in next month’s Punjab elections while former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh’s new party Punjab Lok Congress has got 37 and their third alliance partner Shiromani Akali Dal (Samyukt)

getting 15. The seat-sharing pact was announced at a news conference in Delhi by Captain Singh and BJP chief JP Nadda and Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) chief Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa. Praising Punjab as a “leader”, especially in defence and food security of the country, Mr Nadda said, “Today Punjab needs special attention, it needs a double engine government and a better coordination between the centre and the state.”

Citing an Oxfam report, he put out a graphic alleging that two top businessmen have grown their wealth by billions of dollars during the year 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that over four crore people have been pushed into poverty in the country since the pandemic began in 2020 while the richest have got richer. “Vikas overflow only for ‘Hamare Do’! While our 4,00,00,000 brothers and sisters are pushed into poverty,” he said on Twitter. “Each of these 4,00,00,000 is a real person, not just a number. Each of these 4,00,00,000 deserved better. Each of these 4,00,00,000 is India!,” Gandhi said, using the hashtag “BJPfailsIndia”. Citing an Oxfam report, he put out a graphic alleging that two top businessmen have grown their wealth by billions of dollars during the year 2021, while over four crore people have gone below the poverty line in India during the pandemic since 2020.

Indian American Doctor And Indian American Man Charged In $3.4 Million Medical Claims Fraud Scheme Kaival Patel and his wife used their medical products and services company and Dr. Saurabh Patel used his clinic in Newark to pull off the scam.

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NEWARK, NJ – A West New York man teamed with a Newark physician to submit fraudulent prescription claims for government employees, defrauding health benefits programs and other insurers out of more than $3.4 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.Kaival Patel, 53, of West New York, and Dr. Saurabh Patel, 51, of Woodbridge — who are related — were charged Thursday in a 12-count indictment with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, and wire fraud and four counts of health care fraud. Patel is also charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, substantive counts of money laundering, and making false

statements to federal agents. The two men were released on $250,000 each unsecured bond. According to the indictment, Kaival Patel and his wife used their medical products and services company and Saurabh Patel used his clinic in Newark to pull off the scam. Authorities say the illegal operation began when the Patels and Paul Camarda, a pharmaceutical sales representative who pleaded guilty to his role in the alleged scheme in July, found that certain state and local government employees’ insurance plans would reimburse up to thousands of dollars for a one-month supply of certain compounded medications.

Agent sets Rs 1.65 crore with family Kalol’s Patel family found dead under snow cover on Canada border

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Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor on Monday said is facing a multi-year ban from the ICC for failing to report a corrupt approach by an Indian businessman and also claimed that he was blackmailed after “foolishly” taking cocaine during that meeting. In a detailed confession on social media, Taylor claimed that he was invited by the businessman to India to discuss “sponsorships” and potential launch of a T20 event in Zimbabwe besides an offer of USD 15,000 in October, 2019. He did not name the businessman in question. “I was cornered. And with 6 of these individuals in my hotel room, I was scared for my own safety. I’d fallen for it. I’d willingly walked into a situation that has changed my life forever.” Taylor said he was also given a part payment to spot fix matches.

India’s Positivity Rate Crosses 20%, Highest Since MidMay

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The family who died in the freezing snow near the Canada border

he Patel family decided to pay Rs 16.5 million to a local agent after entering the US border from Canada. That is, after landing in the US, Jignesh Patel was supposed to report by phone, but the family, who were waiting for the phone call, were shocked to hear the news of his death. If there is a couple as well as a child, the agent charges up to Rs.12 million. And if the member increases, the rate increases by 30 to 35 lakh more. If a passenger is caught, he or she is sent to a detention center under foreign law. Where the passenger is referred to as a refugee. That is, a pre-arranged agent’s barrister (lawyer) fights a refugee case.

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New Delhi: India’s positivity rate crossed 20 per cent, the latest government data shows, suggesting that one in five people who are getting tested are infected. This is the highest since mid-May last year when the second wave had led to a big surge in hospitalizations, putting the healthcare system in major cities under pressure. The positivity rate, the number of cases for every 100 tests, in over 200 districts is higher than the national average with Thiruvananthapuram, Faridabad, and North Goa on top of the list (46 per cent ) - one in two people getting tested have Covid. The figure in Rohtak, Pune, and Mohali is also above 40 per cent while in South Goa, it’s 39 per cent.

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Call: 214-457-7733 HOTEL HELP

Looking for Hotel Manger. couples or singles. Good salary with accommodation. English and computer knowledge must.

Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

Call Paul : 760-792-8820 MOTEL 6 GENERAL MANAGER HIRING

Looking for motivated, result driven, and experienced General Managers for Franchise Motel 6 in Milwaukee, WI, Candidates should have an entrepreneurial mindset. We offer attractive Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: and bonus. salary

Please email your resume to: jobs@incomepropertyinvestments.com or call: (619) 500 4241

LIQUOR STORE HELP

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HELP WANTED Need housekeeper in Glenview for cooking and cleaning. Call or Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans847-414-1905 available with: email: Nileshs25@aol.com RESTAURANT HELP

Help wanted full time kitchen help for new indian fast food restaurant. Should have knowledge Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans availablein with: Gujarati cooking.

Call 847-414-1905 or email: nileshs25@aol.com DUNKIN DONUTS HELP WANTD Dunkin Donuts in Florida looking for experienced Manager. Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: Will pay good salary, bonus and moving expense.

Call: 863-255-9376 ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED Fast growing Indian CPA Firm in Schaumburg, IL looking for in-office Accountant. A person should be able to finalize acounts independently. Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: please email resume with Interested Applicant expected salary.

Email: ckhpcpa@gmail.com

GAS STATION HELP Gas Station located at River Grove, IL need Cashier, must be willing to work overnight. Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: Experience preferred. Must Speak good English

Call: 773-391-6682

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MOTEL HELP

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WANTED - Motel Manager Couple or Single for Franchise Motel in St. Louis MO Good Salary Accommodation Liquor Store for Plans saleand at North Chicago, Lake County, IL.Provided. Asking $109K, Now Medicare Advantage PPO available with:

Gross Sales $700K, Lotto Commission per year $30K, Rent $3000, 3000 CALL - 314-330-4621 Sq. Ft. Store. Inventory $125K to $150K

Call Broker Raj Patel: HOTEL HELP630-205-6353

Email: habeeban@saharahomecare.com Need Couple for Housekeeping. for Hotel in MADISON, WISCONSIN. Accommodation Provided. Legal status Must. Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: CALL: AK PATEL@ 608-852-4376

HOTEL HELP Baymont Inn in Stevensville, MI Hotel. indoor facility, looking for a couple to work housekeeping and Front desk positions.

Call Trushar Patel 269-369-6652

knows how to do threading and waxing. Full-time and part-time available. Very good pay and tips.

Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

Call 847-338-6684

RESTAURANT HELP Well established Indian Restaurant in Wicker Park of Chicago is looking for a full-time experienced kitchen helper and a part-time food runner/server. For immediate consideration. Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

Contact Raj @ 773-875-2180 (text or voice mail)

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]LIQUOR STORE FOR SALE ]Liquor Store for sale at North Chicago, Lake County, IL. Asking $109K, Gross Sales $700K, Lotto Commission per year $30K, Rent $3000, 3000 Sq. Ft. Store. Inventory $125K to $150K ]Call Broker Raj Patel: 630-205-6353 ]

Muslim parents seeking a match for their 28 year old son, Ht 6’-2”, handsome educated looking for a US Citizen girl from a good family background. Caste no Now Medicare PPO Plans available bar.Advantage Please send biowith:data & recent photographs.

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