India agrees to allow imports of US pork, its products: USTR
New Delhi has agreed to allow imports of US pork and pork products into India for the first time, according to a statement of the United States Trade Representative.
This was announced by US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack through the statement.
“The Government of India has agreed to allow imports of US pork and pork products into India, removing a long-standing barrier to US agricultural trade,” the statement, dated January 10, said. – PTI.
Arun Kumar Chatterjee named Indian Envoy to Kyrgyzstan
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday appointed Arun Kumar Chatterjee as the next Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan.
“Shri Arun Kumar Chatterjee, presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kyrgyz Republic. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the MEA said in a statement. – IANS.
India 75/2 at lunch on Day 1 of 3rd Test vs South Africa
India broke for lunch after posting a score of 75 for the loss of two wickets in the first session of Day 1 of the 3rd Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s father Nand Kumar Baghel has written to President Ram Nath Kovind requesting elections in India be held using ballot papers. He also pleaded for “euthanasia” if his demand cannot be fulfilled
India mulls easing curbs on some Chinese investments
India is considering easing scrutiny on certain foreign direct investment, according to people familiar with the matter, after rules mainly aimed at China created a bottleneck for inflows.
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PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new campus of Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai, on 12th January, video conferencing: PMO pic.twitter.com/xyGkPvd6yW
Alanganallur Jallikattu to be held on 17th January, Monday
Alanganallur Jallikattu will be held on 17th January, Monday, instead of the 16th. The decision comes as the state prepares to go under full lockdown on Sunday.
Three-tier panchayat elections in Odisha to be held in 5 phase
The State Election Commission,Odishaon Tuesday announced that panchayat polls will be held in five phases from February 16, amid strict adherence to Covid protocols. The SEC banned rallies and victory processions in the wake of the pandemic but allowed door-to-door campaigns with only five people. “Elections to three-tier panchayats will take place on February 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24. Over 2.79 crore people will exercise their franchise from 7 am to 1 pm. The model code of conduct will come into force immediately,” State Election Commissioner A P Padhi told reporters. Counting of votes will take place on February 26, 27 and 28, he said.
Mayawati not to contest Assembly polls
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) presidentMayawatiand party MP Satish Chandra Mishra will not contest the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
“Former Chief MinisterMayawatiand I will not contest the Assembly elections. If Samajwadi Party does not have 400 candidates, how will they win 400 seats? Neither SP nor BJP will come to power, BSP is going to form the govt in Uttar Pradesh,” he said.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav welcomes Swami Prasad Maurya, others into his party
सामाजिक न्याय और समता-समानता की लड़ाई लड़ने वाले लोकप्रिय नेता श्री स्वामी प्रसाद मौर्या जी एवं उनके साथ आने वाले अन्य सभी नेताओं, कार्यकर्ताओं और समर्थकों का सपा में ससम्मान हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन!
सामाजिक न्याय का इंक़लाब होगा ~ बाइस में बदलाव होगा#बाइसमेंबाइसिकल pic.twitter.com/BPvSK3GEDQ
Karnataka | Former CM Siddaramaiah along with State Congress President DK Shivakumar attended Congress' ‘padayatra’ in Ramanagara today pic.twitter.com/mB758HoyNg
Tata Group to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor next year
Tata Group is set to replace Chinese mobile manufacturer VIVO as the title sponser of IPL from next year, said IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel to PTI.
NCW chides Jawed Habib, reports actor Siddharth for sexist comment
Jawed Habib has apologised in writing but NCW is not satisfied and we have written to the police for further investigation on the matter: NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Jawed Habib’s spitting controversy pic.twitter.com/OTLycFuMMT
SA vs IND 3rd Test: India wins the toss and elects to bat first
India team led by Virat Kohli has won the toss and elected to bat first in the 3rd and final Test against South Africa, in Cape Town.
A look at #TeamIndia‘s Playing XI for the third Test 🔽
Follow the game here – https://t.co/rr2tvBaCml #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/7Z8Ms8a82w
DH Deciphers | Mekedatu project: What is it and where does it stand now?
The controversial Mekedatu balancing reservoir project is back in the limelight with the Congress party launching a 100-km-long Padayatra (foot march) demanding its implementation. The project has been in the pipeline for years now, and the Congressparty has blamed the BJP for not taking it forward despite ruling both at the Centre and the state.
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Karntaka anti-conversion bill | ‘When will you speak up?’ Former governor Margaret Alva asks PM Modi
Former Governor Margaret Alva wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing her concerns over the proposed anti-conversion law in Karnataka and lack of “response or action” by the Centre against attacks on minorities.
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Mekedatu padayatra: NCPCR seeks action against Karnataka Congress chief Shivakumar
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has sent a letter to the Karnataka Police Department to initiate action against state Congress President DKShivakumar for failing to follow Covid appropriate behaviour with schoolhildren during the Mekedatu Padayatra
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Ramiz Raja to propose quadrangular series to revive Indo-Pak rivalry
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja is set to propose an annual quadrangular series involving India, Pakistan, England and Australia in the next ICC meeting in a bid to play regular international cricket against India, Express Tribune reported.
According to Code Sports Australia, the four-nation tournament will be proposed by the former Pakistan captain in the T20I format.
57-year-old US man gets pig heart in world-first transplant
In a rare medical feat, the US doctors have successfully transplanted a genetically-modified pig heart to a 57-year-old patient with terminal heart disease.
The patient, David Bennett, a Maryland resident, who had been hospitalised and bedridden for the past few months, is doing well three days after a first-of-its-kind surgery, said doctors at University of Maryland Medicine (UMMC) in a statement.
NCPCR writes to Delhi government over dextromethorphan poisoning of a toddler after a Mohalla clinic prescribed dextromethorphan syrup to her
Actor Siddharth’s remarks on Saina Nehwal’s tweet are absolutely wrong. Just because he is a celebrity doesn’t mean he can comment on a woman sportsperson. Usually, celebrities stay active on social media and this was an attempt to be in limelight: M. Varalaxmi, a woman activist pic.twitter.com/Cp8bVcXslY
New Zealand beats Bangladesh by an innings to tie series
A courageous century by wicketkeeper Liton Das made Bangladesh a hard nut to crack but New Zealand finally broke through on Tuesday to win the second cricket Test by an innings and 117 runs to tie the two-match series.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s statement on Lord Krishna, claiming religion as superstition has hurt the sentiments of people. I want him to apologise… By inducting Imran Masood into SP, their intention is clear that they will bring goons, criminals to win polls: UP Dy CM KP Maurya pic.twitter.com/Wl4WI5ZpTn
Taliban’s acting FM meets Ahmad Massoud in Iran
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister who is currently in Iran with a 26-member delegation, held talks with National Resistance Front leader Ahmad Massoud, during which the latter was given assurance about his safe return to Afghanistan, according to media reports.
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Alikhan Smailov named Kazakhstan’s prime minister
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated Alikhan Smailov for prime minister on Tuesday, and the lower house of parliament swiftly voted him in during a session broadcast live on state television
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM KP Maurya and others arrive at party headquarters in Delhi for BJP core committee meet ahead of state assembly polls pic.twitter.com/H8BLkQXlbC
With 35.8% stake, government to become Vodafone Idea’s largest stakeholder
Telecom operator Vodafone Idea said on Tuesday its board approved conversion of the full amount of interest related to spectrum auction instalments and dues owed to the government for use of airwaves into equity.
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Kohli at ‘peace’ and not bothered by outside noise
The year 2021 was perhaps one of the most difficult ones for Virat Kohli. A batsman so used to dominating oppositions and leading the team from the front with his blistering batting and in-your-face aggression, the Delhiite suffered a rare slump in personal form.
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Odisha cabinet increases the upper age limit for state civil services from 32 years to 38 years; relaxable in case of ST/SC/SEBC/Women and PwDs as prescribed by the government from time to time. pic.twitter.com/t625y0fUXC
#BREAKING EU parliament president David Sassoli has died: spokesman pic.twitter.com/0CNIDIZKAM
Poll schedule: Not a level playing field
The Election Commission has announced a schedule extending over a month for the Assembly elections in five states, without giving due consideration to the negative and undesirable consequences of having such a long poll process.
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North Korea likely fired possible ballistic missile into sea
North Korea on Tuesday fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into its eastern sea, its second weapons launch in a week, the militaries of South Korea and Japan said.
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What if you could read a fashion label like a food label?
One of the biggest fashion trends of late 2021 didn’t have to do with color or skirt length or sequins but rather with sustainability
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Egyptian astronomy and geophysics institute says earthquake of magnitude 6.6. hit eastern Mediterranean region, felt in Cairo
In a first-of-its-kind surgery, a 57-year-old patient with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart and is still doing well three days later: University of Maryland Medical Center
Tiny European states play catch up on LGBT+ equality
Thanks to WFH, demand for Kannada audiobooks rising
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