In focus, 10th Jan 2021, News & Stories from India

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10 Jan 2021

In focus, 10 Jan 2021

Police use water cannons to disperse farmers during their Kisan Mahapanchayat rally in Kaimla village, in Karnal. (PTI)

Protesting farmers ransack venue of CM Khattar's 'kisan mahapanchayat' in Karnal

Earlier, Haryana Police used water cannons and lobbed teargas shells to prevent farmers from marching towards the village

10 Jan 2021 9:24 PM

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Significance of horoscope or kundli matching in marriages

There are many aspects of married life that can be predicted and problems averted with the help of horoscope matching

10 Jan 2021 9:11 PM

Sonia Verma Riding High In Dance Industry With Her Exceptional Dancing Skills

While she has remained active as an entrepreneur, she has carved her niche in the industry as an event and wedding management company

10 Jan 2021 9:07 PM

Camaraderie over fashion

The Kingfisher calender is back, introducing five new models, shot in the stunning locales of Kerala

10 Jan 2021 2:22 PM

People are silhouetted on vehicles headlights on a dark street during widespread power outages in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. Pakistan's national power grid experienced a major breakdown late night on Saturday, leaving millions of people in darkness, local media reported. (AP)

Pakistan hit by nationwide power blackout

Power Minister Omar Ayub Khan said the frequency in the power distribution system suddenly dropped from 50 to zero, causing the blackout

10 Jan 2021 1:05 PM

Among other recommendations, the report underscores the critical role data can play in helping cities manage and direct emergency operations during a crisis. (Representational image)

Cities key to India's post-pandemic growth: WEF study

The study by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) said the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic has been catastrophic for cities

10 Jan 2021 12:52 PM

Maharashtra generated 5,367 tonnes of COVID-19 waste in seven months since June, followed by Kerala. (PTI)

India generated around 33,000 tonnes COVID-19 waste in seven months

Around 4,530 tonnes of such waste was generated in December, with Maharashtra contributing the maximum 629 tonnes

10 Jan 2021 10:42 AM

There are several factors that can cause an adverse event during a clinical trial, including the patient's underlying disease, other pre-existing conditions or any other unrelated occurrence like an accident, Bharat Biotech said. (Representational Image: AFP)

Volunteer's death in Bhopal not related to our vaccine: Bharat Biotech

The volunteer was reported to be healthy in all the site follow-up calls post seven days of his dosing, the vaccine maker said

10 Jan 2021 10:06 AM

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has announced that it will not be inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Sikh centenary events in protest against the Centre’s 'anti-farmer' stand. (Photo:PTI).

Anita Katyal | Divide and win Sikh farmers; artist’s mighty snub to govt

It would seem that the BJP is playing a cat-and-mouse game with former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined the BJP last March

10 Jan 2021 8:40 AM

The wonder is that most parents do eventually cope with the daunting task of loving and serving unconditionally. (Representational image. Pixabay)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | C-virus funk? Relax, and respect the kids

There are so many moving parts, any of which could pitch the game against the parent or the child

10 Jan 2021 7:32 AM

Justice Sanjiv Khanna (Photo credit : Wikipedia)

Pavan K. Varma | Why J. Khanna dissented from Central Vista ruling

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, in his dissenting judgment, used a very telling expression to describe the undemocratic opacity of the government

10 Jan 2021 7:17 AM

The PLA soldier is being dealt with as per laid down procedures and circumstances under which he had crossed the LAC are being investigated. (Representational Image:AP)

Chinese soldier held on Indian side of LAC in Ladakh

People's Liberation Army soldier being dealt with as per procedures says Indian Army

10 Jan 2021 4:48 AM

The ordinance has made it mandatory for the bride and the groom to notify the local district magistrate 2 months ahead of their conversions, failing which the marriage would be nullified. (Photo:PTI)

Madhya Pradesh enforces ‘Love Jihad’ ordinance

The ordinance has provided a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment for forcible marriage of a girl for the purpose of changing her religion

10 Jan 2021 4:41 AM

The vaccination exercise will be conducted utilising experience of elections (booth strategy) and Universal Immunization Program (UIP) without compromising existing healthcare services, especially national programs and primary health care. (Photo-AP)

Covid vaccination drive to begin from January 16

Emergency Use Authorisation or Accelerated Approval has been granted by the Drug Controller General of India for Covishield and Covaxin

10 Jan 2021 4:25 AM

Majority of the Punjabi singers have supported the farmers in the ongoing protest. (Photo:PTI)

Harbhajan Mann, Jazzy B, Rabbi Shergill take the stage at Tikri border

Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker, who has been vocal about her support for the farmers movement, was also present at the event

10 Jan 2021 12:43 AM

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