Tuesday, January 5, 2021

U.N. chief recommends Libya cease-fire monitors based in Sirte

Oil-rich Libya was plunged into chaos after a 2011 NATO-backed uprising toppled long-time dictator Moammar Gadhafi and split the country between a U.N.-supported government in Tripoli and rival authorities based in country’s east.
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Sourav Ganguly stable, cardiologist Devi Shetty to meet team of docs treating him

The noted cardiologist will take a call on the BCCI chief’s further course of treatment and subsequent discharge from the hospital
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Flight operations at Srinagar airport suspended for third consecutive day

The valley has been receiving heavy snowfall
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Yakshagana artiste dies while performing on stage

The 58-year-old veteran Yakshagana artiste, Sadhu Kothari, died following heart attack while on stage in Shiriyara village near Kota of Udupi district
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Coronavirus | India records lowest daily COVID-19 cases in over six months

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 3 lakh for the 15th consecutive day
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Judicial custody of journalist, 3 men, arrested on way to Hathras, extended for 90 days

According to the FIR, charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the IT Act were also filed against the four men, who were accused by the state police of having links with the Popular Front of India.
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Bird flu: Entry of Kerala vehicles restricted in Coimbatore, Tiruppur districts

Vehicles carrying poultry from Kerala were not allowed inside Tamil Nadu from Tuesday, and all other commercial vehicles are being sanitised before being allowed in, officials said
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Ministry roiled by late founder’s sexual misconduct scandal

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries faces calls from within its own ranks to change its name, pay reparations to any victims and oust some top leaders, including Zacharias’ family members.
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Congress MLA Debabrata Saikia loses status of Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly

Speaker’s move comes as strength of his party is one less than required number of 21 MLAs
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SC approves Central Vista project

In a majority verdict of 2:1, the Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the green signal for Central Vista project. While Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and Maheshw
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Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, easing the Gulf crisis

The lifting of the embargo by Saudi Arabia paves the way for Qatar’s ruler to attend an annual summit of Gulf leaders on Tuesday that will be held in the kingdom’s ancient desert site of Al-Ula.
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Coronavirus live updates | Budget session of Parliament to be held amid curbs

For the first time ever, the Members of Parliament are likely to be seated in three different places — the Rajya Sabha chamber, the Lok Sabha chamber and the central hall — for President Ram Nath Kovind’s address at the beginning of the session.
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Khandre welcomes foundation stone for Anubhava Mantapa, but says it is aimed at influencing bypolls

Addressing presspersons here on Sunday, Mr. Khandre said that Mr. Yediyurappa would be laying the foundation stone for the Anubhava Mantapa in Basavakalyan town in Bidar district.
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2020 was a black year, says Ugrappa

Addressing a media conference at the Ballari Press Club on Sunday, he said that the Union government led by PM Modi had completely failed to safeguard the interests of the people and secure national boundaries.
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Morning Digest: England returns to full coronavirus lockdown; talks between Centre and farm unions end in stalemate, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Obama warns of threats to fundamental principles of U.S. democracy

The former U.S. President’s remarks came on the eve of the crucial Senate election in Georgia wherein both the seats are up for grab.
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AAP will hold 2,500 mohalla-level meetings

The AAP on Monday said that the party will hold 2,500 mohalla-level meetings to tell people about an alleged ₹2,500 crore corruption done by the BJP-r
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UN adopts $3.2 billion budget over U.S. and Israel objections

The UN's regular operating budget is usually approved by consensus before Christmas, but this year contentious negotiations kept diplomats sparring until New Years Eve.
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Aircraft carrier to stay in Gulf, says Pentagon

Threats from Iran cited as reason.
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At least 15 killed in Syria road attack: monitor

Eight soldiers, four allied fighters and three civilian lost their lives.
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Duck farmers in Kerala in deep trouble, seek govt. help

Around 28,000 ducks perished in the district in the last two weeks.
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Dy. EC gets one-year extension

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday approved the service extension of the Central deputation of Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Ja
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Snowfall affects life in Kashmir Valley

Clear major routes especially those leading to health facilities, says Farooq
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