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Portuguese proverb of the day: 'One day belongs to the prey, another to the hunter'

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The age-old Portuguese saying, "One day belongs to the prey, another to the hunter," encapsulates the unpredictable nature of life. This proverb serves as a poignant reminder that success and failure are fleeting. It calls for humility in triumph and instills hope in defeat, demonstrating that today's champions can easily falter tomorrow, whether in sports, business, or personal endeavors. from World News, Today World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News, Trending News of World - Times of India https://ift.tt/QBWxKLA

NLC India Ltd. donates 10 ambulances to Cuddalore

The ambulances were procured by NLCIL at a cost of ₹59 lakh under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiaitve, and have basic life support systems and oxygen delivery systems Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2SIBvfN

Medicos in Kerala want INICET postpones

The combined entrance for PG courses is to be held on June 16 G. Krishnakumar from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34ElMAY

‘Ego prevailed over public service’: Dhankhar on Mamata skipping PM meet

The Chief Minister said she skipped the meeting because “a BJP MLA has no locus to be present in a PM-CM meeting”. PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fZcJjt

Collaborative mapping of local body wards of Kerala under way

OSM-Kerala embarks on GIS mapping of 21,000 wards with help from openly available images and data M.P. Praveen from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c7WDmy

Coronavirus | Cannot keep extending lockdown, people must cooperate, says TN CM M.K. Stalin

The lockdown now was the only option available, the Chief Minister said in a recorded video message on Tuesday, and added that due to efforts taken, there is no situation now where patients have to struggle for a bed Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2SIv7Fl

Centre may announce decision on CBSE Class XII exams today

It will result in clarity for 14 lakh students registered to take them Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34NIC9L

Make healthcare a fundamental right, Villupuram MP urges Centre

‘The Directive Principles of our Constitution provide a basis for the right to health’, argues D. Ravikumar Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3uFEKSm

Myanmar military fails to quell protests four months after coup

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Four Pak soldiers killed, 8 injured in Balochistan terror attacks

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Private and Federal Student Loans for College: Which Works Best for Your Child?

Private and Federal Student Loans for College: Which Works Best for Your Child? Ready to make final decisions about your child's college financial aid award? Make sure you understand the differences between federal loans and private student loans before you get started. Melissa Brock from Entrepreneur: Latest Articles https://ift.tt/3i7AyII

Make make healthcare a fundamental right, Villupuram MP urges Centre

‘The Directive Principles of our Cnstitution provide a basis for the right to health’, argues D. Ravikumar Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3p4UGg0

Steep drop in panic calls related to withdrawal symptoms in Kerala

Counselling centres of the Excise Department and the State helpline gets just 125 calls as against 1,798 such calls last year M.P. Praveen from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c5sIeG

Former Chief Secretary of combined Andhra Pradesh S.V. Prasad succumbs to COVID-19

The 1975 batch officer held key posts during the regimes of both N. Chandrababu Naidu and Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy and was known to be a non-controversial officer. R. Ravikanth Reddy from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fD51MS

Deve Gowda interview | ‘BJP is in difficulty unless it takes some radical steps’

‘The adamant attitude not to repeal three farm laws has eroded their popularity in northern States’ Sharath S. Srivatsa from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3z0ABfx

Coronavirus live updates | In Karnataka, priority vaccination for students going abroad

India’s average daily test positivity rate (positive cases identified for every 100 tests) continues to decline. It was 9% on May 30 compared to 12.7% recorded a week before. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fF316M

Saudi minister defends volume limit on mosque loudspeakers

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In a major policy last week in a country home to the holiest Muslim sites, the Islamic affairs ministry said the speakers should be set at no more than one-third of their maximum volume. The order, which also limited the use of loudspeakers mainly to issue the call to prayer rather than broadcasting full sermons, triggered a conservative backlash on social media. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3yTwHoA

Morning Digest: India may look into vaccine interchangeability trial; GDP shrinks by 7.3% in 2020-21, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fZhmtV

School's out for Myanmar students defying junta threats

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Govt. allows walkers as more relaxations kick in

Gymnasiums, sports complexes, parks, beaches, swimming pools to remain closed Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34zbKRR

From the brink, a striking turnaround

A govt. LP school that had fewer that 100 students in 2003 set a record in 2019 Sam Paul A. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2S0lnGn

127 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in Belagavi, say officials

As many as 127 children — 69 boys and 58 girls — under 18 have tested positive for COVID-19 in Belagavi district. This was revealed by officers at a Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3pdrT91

Allahabad HC grants bail to man accused under U.P. conversion law

Woman is a major and was in a relationship with him, says defence Omar Rashid from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2R9AoW9

A school’s journey from closure to being sought-after

It had less than 100 students in 2003. In 2019, it broke its own records and took in 247 students in less than an hour Sam Paul A. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wGt97d

West Bengal will not release Chief Secretary, says Mamata

The Centre, which asked Alapan Bandyophyay to report to Delhi on Monday, is likely to initiate disciplinary proceedings. Shiv Sahay Singh from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3yPyxqt

New Zealand, Australia play down differences on China

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The centre-left New Zealand leader insisted the trans-Tasman allies were lock-step on attitudes towards China after holding talks with her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison in the South Island mountain retreat of Queenstown. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RP0rCr

Poor patronage forces Railways to cancel 24 trains

The Railways decision comes in the wake of the Phase III lockdown in Kerala Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3hZPsRc

Reliance on apps and technology evoke mixed response

Educationalists, students respond to a study on remote learning trend and platforms M.P. Praveen from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fAnPMK

COVID-19 surge: Kerala enters a relatively less intense lockdown phase

The government will review the shutdown on June 9 and gauge its impact on the epidemic. G. Anand from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fyymIo

Woman Naxal gunned down in Dantewada

Vaiko Pekko, a native of Bhairamgarh area and an active People's Liberation Guerrilla Army, was carrying a reward of ₹2 lakh on her head PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c4XeWc

Coronavirus live updates | With 18,600 cases, Maharashtra records lowest daily spike in two months

Serum Institute of India has informed the government that it will be able to manufacture and supply nine to 10 crore doses of Covishield in June, official sources said on Sunday amid complaint by States about the shortage of vaccine jabs. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wXNyF5

TN police on 'high alert' after Sri Lanka passes law on China-backed Colombo Port City

Sri Lanka passes the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill S. Vijay Kumar from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3p7eBeo

Scores of children abducted from Islamic seminary in Nigeria

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Israel's Yair Lapid: From TV anchor to PM hopeful

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Timeline: Israel's great survivor Benjamin Netanyahu

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Morning Digest: New COVID-19 cases across India dip further to 1.5 lakh; Delhi HC to pronounce its verdict on Central Vista Project today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wBLcvg

Extramarital relationship no ground to deny child’s custody to mother, says HC

The petitioner-mother had filed a habeas corpus writ in the court for the release of her four-year old daughter. Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fw7tEZ

China reports 20 new local coronavirus cases in Guangdong province

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Coronavirus | 20,378 new cases, 382 deaths in Karnataka

Karnataka on Sunday reported 20,378 new cases, taking the total number of people to have contracted COVID-19 to 25,87,827. Of these, 4,734 cases were Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vDgB07

Growth rate higher in rest of Karnataka than Bengaluru

Though daily COVID-19 infections across the State have seen a decline, the growth rate of total confirmed cases between May 19 and 26 is higher in the Laiqh A. Khan from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3p6sZDj

Covid-19 | Establishments to open five days a week in 55 U.P. districts from June 1

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced relaxations to the partial lockdown in much of the State as active cases have been reduced to just o Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3p1MUn6

Centre asks private news channels to display four new helpline numbers

In a letter to all private TV news channels, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the helpline numbers should be run as a ticker or in any other appropriate way at periodic intervals PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c50JvT

‘Form panel to ensure dignified disposal of bodies’

Petition in SC has sought directions for constituting a three-tier committee to look into the disposal PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c1tycf

Biden vows to push Putin at summit to protect human rights

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Immediate need to rally democracies together against Covid-19: Congressman Krishnamoorthi

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North Korea slams end to US guidelines limiting South Korea missile range

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Watch | India's largest oxygen bed facility

A video feature on a 1000-bed oxygen bed facility envisioned in Ernakulam, Kerala The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3yRj1dx

End of Netanyahu era could be in the cards in Israeli politics

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CM Stalin visits Government Erode Medical College Hospital

In all, 300 oxygen-supported beds have been added to the existing 550 beds to treat COVID-19 patients Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3i03Mco

COVID-9 surge: Soon centralised real-time dashboard to give data on bed allotment

This will allow anyone to see bed availability in all districts outside Bengaluru Urban Girish Pattanashetti from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3i3LO8M

Nation fighting COVID-19 with all its strength: Modi on Mann ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his monthly Mann ki Baat radio address spoke about how Indians are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.Referring to rec Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fVNSgv

Separate COVID-19 care centre for police personnel in Cuddalore

About 101 police personnel across the district have tested positive during the second wave of the pandemic. Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fO6f6Q

Vietnam's business hub Ho Chi Minh introduces two weeks of social distancing measures

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COVID-19 cases on the rise in rural Odisha, containment zones emerge

However, there has been improvement in the overall test positivity rate of the State. Satyasundar Barik from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34uoJEj

Excise enforcers fight an uphill battle as hooch dens mushroom in Kerala during lockdown

Excise officials say many persons who lost their jobs due to the closure of bars, beer and wine parlours and toddy shops have taken to unlawful brewing G. Anand from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fWQr1M

Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro

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Dubai property booms as wealthy buyers escape lockdowns

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Morning Digest: ₹10 lakh corpus fund for every child orphaned by COVID-19, remains of 215 children found in Canada's closed boarding school, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wGl3eK

Hassan sees eight more COVID-19 deaths

As many as eight more people died of COVID-19 and 1,311 fresh cases of the infection were reported in Hassan on Saturday. With that, the total number Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3uzJFnO

Coronavirus updates | Kerala, Goa, Puducherry join several other States in extending lockdown

CoWIN data show rise in vaccination. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3yLGGMx

These are the 8 habits that every great leader must develop

These are the 8 habits that every great leader must develop Find out how these types of people nurture, motivate and inspire all employees, even if they have different personalities. Jeff Haden from Entrepreneur: Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2TsP5Ex

Lt. Nikita Kaul, wife of officer killed in Pulwama, joins Army

Northern Command chief puts stars on her shoulders PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2RYOoSR

Food delivery workers seek COVID-19 relief package

United Food Delivery Partners Union held an online protest on Saturday demanding a financial package from the government. Union president Vinay Sarath Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c3RmMO

BJP to organise service activities today to celebrate 7 years of Modi governance

The BJP will celebrate the Narendra Modi government completing seven years by organising different types of service activities across 10,000 booths in Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3p38uHF

Not in race for CM post: Nirani

Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani made it clear that he was not an aspirant for the post of Chief Minister. “I am not in the race. It is spec Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vzh3MN

‘Third wave: State should tread cautiously’

After easing lockdown restrictions, the State should keep a keen watch over the test positivity rate (TPR) and the seven-day average TPR. Local restri Special Correspondent Bengaluru from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fXxI67

Two Bengaluru labs among 17 new ones to help with genome sequencing

They are Indian Institute of Science and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34rQBsG

Bala Seva Yojana for children orphaned by COVID-19

Based on the suggestions by the Centre, the Karnataka government on Saturday announced the ‘Mukhyamantri (Chief Minister) Bala Seva Yojana’ for taking Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34vzMgA

20,628 new cases, 492 deaths registered

Karnataka on Saturday reported 20,628 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 25,67,449. Of these, 4,889 cases are from Bengaluru Urban. With 492 d Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fw1jVu

Kerala child rights panel to keep close tab on online learning

Parents and students can reach out to the commission for any possible violations of rules: K. Nazeer, panel member G Krishnakumar from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c2Q8S2

Mali constitutional court declares Goita transitional president

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People in Malappuram warned against venturing out

Low COVID-19 TPR should not be taken as a reason for getting out of home, says DMO Dr. Sakeena Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fW7K2T

Four killed in car-lorry collision in Alappuzha

Accident happened near Haripad in the early hours of Saturday Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34v1B8B

Provide rations to sex workers, says Gauhati High Court

Bench cites 2020 Supreme Court observation on workers’ right to live with dignity Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3frYmVP

California shooter an employer's worst nightmare

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Samuel Cassidy, a 57-year-old white man, fired around 40 shots Wednesday at the public transport rail yard where he worked as a maintenance man in San Jose, California. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SHxJDC

Coronavirus sweeps through Thailand's overcrowded prisons

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Coronavirus storm engulfs Mount Everest

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Coronavirus live updates | India to import vaccines to cover entire population: Health Ministry

The Central government is holding regular talks with national and international vaccine manufacturers like Pfizer, Moderna etc. to make COVID-19 vaccines available in the country, said the Health Ministry on Friday, May 29, 2021 in a statement. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wGhIw7

Four IAS officers transferred in Andhra Pradesh

S. Satyanarayana has been posted as the MD of AP Tourism Development Corporation. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3uARppM

Morning Digest: Government puts off decision on tax relief for COVID-19 supplies; Jaishankar, Antony Blinken hold bilateral talks, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34t4xms

Ex gratia sought for COVID victim

The Telangana State United Teachers’ Federation (TS-UTF) district committee has demanded that the State government sanction ₹50 lakh ex gratia to the from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2R61u0m

Russia appears to carry out hack through system used by US aid agency

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IAF chief reassures humanitarian assistance to Ladakh

The CAS took stock of the operational readiness and status of units deployed in and around Leh PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2SBk5Sr

Sexual offences against children will be pursued seriously: Police Commissioner

Complaints can be lodged through social media handles of the police, says Jiwal R.Sivaraman from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2SGnhMj

City police trace rape victim to Kerala

Six people arrested; two of the accused shot at during crime scene reconstruction Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3wUgXQv

Odisha extends global tender process for COVID-19 vaccines by 7 days

The Odisha government, which was scheduled to open technical and price bids for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines from the international market on Satyasundar Barik BHUBANESWAR from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3uwJry2

Healthy diet for elderly prisoners across Tamil Nadu

It is meant to boost immunity of the aged and those in poor health lodged in central prisons Vivek Narayanan from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3oYE3CJ

Two rivers in spate due to cyclone-induced rains in Odisha

Many areas flooded in four districts; rescue efforts are on Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2RXpRxs

Dealing firmly with China: Army chief

It has been more than a year since the military stand-off between the two sides erupted in eastern Ladakh on May 5 PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3hXtVsl

Turkey sends assistance, recalls Gandhi’s support to liberation struggle

Ankara says the help sent to India to defeat COVID-19 is rooted in historic bilateral ties Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fPMdJu

No third party authorised to supply Sputnik V vaccine, says Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Pharma major warns against unauthorised distributors Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2SF2J6R

Rajasthan raises differential vaccine pricing issue at GST Council

The Minister sought extension of the compensation regime for five years beyond 2022, till 2027. Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c435ep

3 Vacation Stocks to Buy Ahead of Summer

3 Vacation Stocks to Buy Ahead of Summer That’s why it makes sense to start looking at the best vacation stocks to buy ahead of summer, as many of these companies will report earnings results next quarter that include summer revenues. Sean Sechler from Entrepreneur: Latest Articles https://ift.tt/3oVND9r

3 Golf Stocks that Look Tee-rific

3 Golf Stocks that Look Tee-rific That’s why we’ve put together a list of 3 golf stocks that look tee-rific at this time so that you can get familiar with the companies that are poised to capitalize on the industry’s continued growth. Sean Sechler from Entrepreneur: Latest Articles https://ift.tt/3vq2vz8

Money Really Does Grow on Trees at Dollar Tree

Money Really Does Grow on Trees at Dollar Tree Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) has had a heck of a run over the past year. The discount retailer is among the biggest beneficiaries of our pandemic-driven shopping habits. PriceTargets Staff from Entrepreneur: Latest Articles https://ift.tt/3vzogN2

Think You Don't Need Life Insurance? You Might Not! Here's Why

Think You Don't Need Life Insurance? You Might Not! Here's Why So, does life insurance have relevance for you? In all honesty, everyone should get life insurance if they have debt or dependents, but you might not need it at all. Let's explore. Melissa Brock from Entrepreneur: Latest Articles https://ift.tt/34pYejy

The future of ecommerce: From marketplace seller to the exit of your company

The future of ecommerce: From marketplace seller to the exit of your company Electronic commerce in Mexico reached 316,000 million pesos in 2020. Are you doing it right? Federico Malek from Entrepreneur: Latest Articles https://ift.tt/3uoB1bL

Huge investments in higher education sector on the anvil, says Kerala Governor's in Assembly address

Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan received a ceremonial guard of honour and red carpet welcome as he arrived to deliver the policy address at the ina The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fuoy2k

Move to grant ONV award to poet Vairamuthu kicks up a row

The recent announcement of the ONV Literary Award to Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has kicked up a row, with several actors, writers and women’s Staff Reporter, S.R. Praveen from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2R4xXUQ

Karnataka hikes vaccine service charges in private hospitals by ₹100

The Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association had sought a revision of service charges for vaccination from ₹100 to ₹300 per dose. Afshan Yasmeen from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3unyBdC

Parties demand probe after bridge collapses in Bihar during Cyclone Yaas

It was built just three years ago during NDA regime in State Amarnath Tewary from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3uCDcZH

China under pressure over probe into origins of Covid-19

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Japan to extend virus emergency until month before Olympics

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PM Modi pays tributes to Savarkar on his birth anniversary

Savarkar was born in 1883 in Maharashtra, and is seen as a hero, especially to parties and organisations which subscribe to Hindutva views. PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3c1CvlZ

Coronavirus updates | MHA orders continuation of Covid guidelines till June-end

The Centre has directed States and Union Territories to continue the ongoing COVID-19 guidelines till June 30 and asked them to go for intensive and l The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3hYslq5

Cyclone Yaas evacuation may increase COVID-19 infection risk in coastal areas of West Bengal

About 15 lakh people had been evacuated from different districts of the State, mostly from Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas districts, according to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Shiv Sahay Singh from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3oYRrXp

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 14 months for Oct 1 unauthorised assembly

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Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai was sentenced to a further 14 months in prison on Friday for organising an unauthorised assembly on Oct. 1, 2019, during one of the city's pro-democracy rallies that year. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3oXVuTF

Syria's Bashar Assad wins a fourth term in a predictable landslide

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Assad's win was not in doubt, in an election where officials said 18 million were eligible to vote. But in the country ravaged by the 10-year-old conflict, areas controlled by rebels or Kurdish-led troops did not hold the vote. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3vttz0l

Hong Kong changes electoral laws, reduces direct public vote

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The number of seats in Hong Kong's legislature will be expanded to 90, with 40 of them elected by a largely pro-Beijing election committee. The number of legislators elected directly by Hong Kong voters will be cut to 20, from the previous 35. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ut3mhh

Morning Digest: Digital platforms asked to submit compliance reports within 15 days; EAM Jaishankar meets U.S. officials, lawmakers in Washington, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3hYnViZ

EAM Jaishankar meets U.S. officials, lawmakers in Washington

Conveyed appreciation for U.S. solidarity in addressing the Covid challenge, the Minister says. Sriram Lakshman from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3p1K1CD

Compassionate appointment orders for 130 candidates

Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S. Suresh Kumar on Thursday handed over the appointment orders to family members of teachers who succumbe Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3yJxLLC

Monitoring officers appointed for 3 districts for coordination

Decision made at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34q8NTu

ED attaches assets worth ₹166 cr. in bank fraud case

Money laundering probe is based on CBI FIR against Varron Aluminium ex-director, bank officials Devesh K. Pandey from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fPhlJ5

BJP leaders resent curbs on movement of Ministers in Bihar

In a letter on May 23, the State government had placed restrictions citing lockdown Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fUeDSz

Volcano warning sparks evacuation order, exodus in DR Congo

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Taliban warns countries against allowing US military bases

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Sinopharm's two Covid-19 shots effective, study says

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COVID-19: Newborn baby tests positive in Varanasi but mother is negative

Banaras Hindu University Registrar Neeraj Tripathi confirmed that the baby tested positive but the hospital medical superintendent did not respond to phone calls. Omar Rashid from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fLpVsd

Cyclone Yaas: Eight lakh people impacted in Jharkhand; about 12,000 people evacuated

This is the first time in the history of Jharkhand that the State is facing such a severe cyclonic storm. PTI from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fRMICA

Australian writer to go on trial in China on spying charges

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Hong Kong legislature debates to change electoral law

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UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders

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Covid-negative report mandatory for Singaporeans

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Morning Digest: Experts seek to dispel fears expressed by Nobel Laureate on covid vaccines; PM Modi completes 7 years in office, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fmy9YP

Joe Biden sends greetings to Buddhists on Vesak

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Millions in Melbourne ordered into snap Covid lockdown

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Stay-at-home orders will apply to Melbourne and surrounding Victoria state from midnight for seven days, acting state Premier James Merlino told residents, as the cluster doubled to 26 cases. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fr58ek

Belgium pauses J&J jab use for people under 41

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Ethiopia says 22 regional officials killed by Tigray rebels

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Local manufacturers supplying bulk of oxygen to Karnataka

Of the State’s allocation of 1,200 MT, it had received 959 MT Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34laGkn

France’s Louvre gets first female head in 228 years

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US President Joe Biden nominates Indian-American to key post

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AIR starts radio classes for 70,000 students not having online access in Kashmir

Pre-recorded lectures broadcast for Classes 5 to 8 Peerzada Ashiq from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bXM4lR

Centre and State must clarify stance on Maratha quota, says Sambhajiraje

Raje also exhorted political parties to stop politicising the reservation issue. Shoumojit Banerjee from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fnj9cZ

NCP demands probe into procurement of defective ventilators

A day after the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court took cognisance of defective ventilators supplied to Maharashtra under PM-CARES fund, the St Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3yJgyBO

Gujarat HC asks State to ramp up health infrastructure

“With this understanding, you have to prepare yourself,” the court told Advocate-General Kamal Trivedi during the hearing. Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3upu4r4

CJI notifies Vacation Benches

They will hear ‘extremely urgent’ cases in second part of summer holidays Legal Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vrtOJw

Cyclone Yaas: Landfall begins in Odisha amid strong wind and heavy rain

The landfall is taking place in Bahanaga and Remuna block, south of Balasore town, and is expected to complete before 1 p.m., according to the Special Relief Commissioner. Satyasundar Barik from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2RPeMyt

Stalin reiterates demand to Union government to revoke three farm laws

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged the Union government to revoke the three farm laws against which various farmer association Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vhFgqZ

Agricultural laws: Farmers burn PM Modi’s effigy, hoist black flags in Punjab

The protests are being held on the call given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha which is spearheading the ongoing farmers’ protest. Vikas Vasudeva from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QQNAiq

S Korea: Citizens who received first dose of vaccine to go maskless

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Mekedatu: Dhinakaran urges T.N. govt. act against Karnataka's moves

The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Tuesday called upon the State government to take steps to stall Karna Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34fNjbW

Coronavirus live updates | ICMR unlikely to commission new serosurvey

‘Serosurveys lose their scientific relevance once vaccination starts in the population,’ says Dr. Balram Bhargava, Director General, ICMR The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3yFD9z9

Face to face: June summit for Biden, Putin as tensions rise

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US President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday to meet next month in Geneva, a face-to-face encounter the White House hopes will help bring some predictability to a fraught relationship that's only worsened in the first months of the Democratic administration. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3p29Xyh

Morning Digest: Over 13 lakh evacuated as Cyclone Yaas races towards Odisha coast; new IT rules come into force today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fJoRFa

Cyclone Yaas live updates | Lakhs of people evacuated as 'very severe cyclonic storm' nears Odisha's Dhamra

The Odisha government has moved over two lakh people from vulnerable areas to safety. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2StZT4R

CM inspects extended Purple Line

It will be opened for commercial operations in July Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bTTnLm

Remove Lakshwadeep administrator, demands Congress

Praful Patel is a politician and is carrying out political agenda of BJP, it says Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QTXKPq

Shrouds removed from graves along Ganga in Prayagraj

Officials say process part of routine cleaning at ghats Omar Rashid from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2SnXiJA

577 children orphaned by COVID-19 identified across the country: govt.

The official added that the government would make efforts to ensure that children are not uprooted from familial settings Jagriti Chandra from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3hY2DC3

Gujarat to conduct Class 12 exams from July 1

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced the schedule for Class 12 exams from July 1. The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (G Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fLMEnZ

Curfew extended till June 5 in Tripura

Situation in State serious and grim, says government Syed Sajjad Ali from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34hR9kR

Telecom infra providers ready with post-cyclone measures

They have taken steps for restoring telecom services at the earliest after likely damage to installations by Yaas Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3voVm21

New species of African violets found in Mizoram

Scientists from IISER Bhopal found the plant in three locations near the Myanmar border Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3bVYZVD

Take action against e-commerce websites delivering non-essentials: Bombay HC

Court asks State govt. to up with relief package for retailers whose businesses are suffering Sonam Saigal from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3voAzeS

Haryana for more research into ‘Black Fungus’ cases

Of the 413 Mucormycosis or ‘Black Fungus’ patients in Haryana so far, 64 never had COVID-19 infection, said Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Tuesda Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2QQ1xgy

Jump in infection rate: Assam curfew extended

No-movement duration in rural areas stretched from 11 to 15 hours Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3vrjW2k

Air India employees demand probe into PF trusts

Their questionable investments resulted in huge losses, they say Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fhmg6q

George Floyd brother meets Biden, wants 'laws to protect people of color'

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Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's younger brother, met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday and called for "federal laws to protect people of color." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3umEgR1

US should come out of hangover of past, says Qureshi

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Three PREPAK rebels killed in road accident

Following this, the outlawed outfit has dissolved the central committee and instead a five-member interim council has been formed. Iboyaima Laithangbam from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/34f6Byk

‘Work overtime, but not given even minimum wage’

Study of working conditions of those conducting last rites of COVID-19 victims reveals bitter truths Staff Reporter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3fGgYQZ

Adavi-Gavi tourism circuit reels under COVID-19 impact

Families of 84 persons feel the heat of the second wave U. Hiran from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3oJv3Be

China reports 15 new Covid-19 cases on May 24 vs 18 a day earlier

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Citing Covid risk, US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan

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​The warning came in a travel advisory issued by the state department as Japan, which has been criticized for its slow inoculation rate, opened its first mass vaccination centers in a push ahead of the Olympics, which were postponed last year due to the pandemic. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34gnacU

US security assistance to Pakistan remains suspended: Pentagon

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Morning Digest: Odisha, Bengal grapple with evacuation ahead of cyclone Yaas; Delhi Police officials visit Twitter office in connection with 'Congress toolkit', and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. The Hindu Net Desk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/3oN8BqH

COVID-19 situation in rural areas not satisfactory: CM

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa visits the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) COVID-19 war room in East zone Special Correspondent from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2RzVKw9

New IT Rules: deadline to comply ends today; industry seeks extension

The industry has requested a re-think over a clause in the new rules which can lead to imposition of criminal liability upon the employees for non-compliance by intermediaries. Yuthika Bhargava from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Sp4Dsi

Opposition files plea in SC for reinstatement of House, naming Sher Bahadur Deuba as Nepal PM

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Belarus faces EU sanctions over ‘state piracy’, airlines shun airspace

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KP Sharma Oli-led CPN-UML expels 11 lawmakers

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Malta has achieved herd immunity with Covid shots: Minister

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