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Newsmakers
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Yediyurappa: BJP's seasoned oarsman relents, but too early for political obituary
Yediyurappa has navigated the choppy waters of politics with the consummate ease of a seasoned oarsman
Sirisha Bandla — the Indian-origin woman who flew with Richard Branson into space
Born in Guntur and brought up in Texas, Bandla is the third Indian-origin woman to head to space after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams
Dilip Kumar, legend and Nehru’s hero, is no more
The passing of Dilip Kumar, who was born in 1922 in Peshawar, leaves yet another solemn milestone in the history of India
Environmentalist, Chipko movement leader Sundarlal Bahuguna dies of COVID-19
The 94-year-old, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri awardee was admitted to the hospital after his oxygen levels started fluctuating
World
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China, India miss UN deadline to update emissions targets
The world’s two most populous countries are among dozens that failed to provide an update on their targets
Several rockets hit Kandahar airport as Taliban-led violence rages
Violence has escalated in Afghanistan in recent weeks as the Taliban have intensified their offensive
Chinese mission opposes EU push for COVID-19 origins study
Chinese spokesperson said politicising the study of the origin has created difficulties for countries to fight the pandemic
Business
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Union Cabinet approves Bill to protect bank deposits of up to Rs 5 lakh
Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Bill to protect bank deposits of up to Rs 5 lakh
BDR Pharma inks license agreement with DRDO to produce Covid drug 2-DG
Last month, the DCGI had approved the oral medication for emergency usage
Slippages from gold loans rise for private banks in Q1
There has been a sharp spike in retail slippages, especially from gold loans and the farm segment, as the Covid second wave hit repayments
Sports
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Tokyo Olympics: India men's hockey team defeat Japan 5-3
This was India's fourth win of the ongoing quadrennial event. The Men In Blue will next be in action in the quarter-finals of the mega event
Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu enters semifinals, beats Akane Yamaguchi 21-13, 22-20
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Sindhu's victory has moved India to an inch closer to its second medal in the Olympics
India VS Sri Lanka: Two more Indian players tested COVID positive
Chahal and Gowtham were isolated after having come in close contact with Krunal Pandya, who tested positive earlier
Science
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Study suggests early COVID-19 symptoms differ among age groups
These differences are most notable between younger age groups compared to older age groups
AstraZeneca, Sputnik V 'mix & match' vaccine joint trials show no adverse events
Interim analysis of the data demonstrates a high safety profile for the combined use of the vaccines
Delta variant may spread as easily as chickenpox, cause severe infection: Reports
The immediate next step for the agency is to acknowledge the war has changed
Life
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How gaming can help you beat the pandemic blues
Movies and books also affect you positively, but gaming does more since a person has to engage in it more actively
Delta not specifically targeting children: WHO
Delta has now been detected in 132 countries and is more transmissible than earlier versions of the virus
Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’m vaccinated?
People who are fully vaccinated should get tested three to five days after a potential exposure
Relationship
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Knowing your colleagues better can avoid workplace conflict
Know your work partner more to avoid conflict.
Plea for peace
Amidst the pandemic, the public figures of the country urge their fans and followers to put an end to domestic violence
Will your relationship end this Christmas?
Christmas alert: Will your relationship end these holidays?
Metros
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Delhi: Water levels in Yamuna rise after heavy rains in catchment areas
The administration had sounded an alert in the low-lying areas close to the river floodplains and the situation is being monitored
Former CBI Director Rakesh Asthana takes charges as Delhi Police Commissioner
Asthana's appointment came just days before his superannuation on July 31
Several injured as under-construction building collapses in Mumbai's Andheri
The fire brigade pulled out the five persons from the debris and had them admitted to a hospital
Editors' Picks
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Columns
The Taliban are pretending to throw a ginger fit should Turkey deploy troops to protect the airport
These hotel rooms cost as much as a room in the Taj in India, with meals thrown in
It reduces interaction to likes and emojis, quantity, not quality, with little distinction made between genuine buds and pure acquaintances
The combatant command President selects needs to have served in at least one joint responsibility role in a senior command position
