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The Times of India Mumbai

Commuters Agitated Over Double-Jab Rule, Say Up To 50% Essential Workers Partially Vaxxed

Ordinary local train commuters are miffed at the authorities for what they have termed as a “disparity” between them and essential category workers. While the average commuter must comply with double vaccination, passenger activists point to the fact that just about 50% of essential workers in Thane and 72% in Mumbai have been fully vaccinated. As a result, the activists have questioned a policy that allows large numbers of partially-vaccinated individuals to share congested suburban train compartments.

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August 23, 2021
The Times of India Mumbai

State Administers A Record 11.04 Lakh Doses In One Day

The record-breaking 11.04 lakh doses administered in the vaccination drive against Covid-19 in the state on Saturday pushed the month’s total to 82 lakh doses.

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August 23, 2021
How IITs Are Providing Tech Edge To Rural Enterprises
The Times of India Mumbai

How IITs Are Providing Tech Edge To Rural Enterprises

The institutes are working at the grass roots to provide entrepreneurial training and handholding to bridge the gap between the urban and rural markets

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August 23, 2021
Virtual Rakhi is bridging pandemic distance
The Times of India Mumbai

Virtual Rakhi is bridging pandemic distance

With Covid making travel and physical meetings difficult, this unique festival celebrating the love between siblings has moved online

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August 22, 2021
High five for Manchester City
The Times of India Mumbai

High five for Manchester City

Champs Thrash Norwich for First Victory

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August 22, 2021
US warns of security threat from IS near Kabul airport
The Times of India Mumbai

US warns of security threat from IS near Kabul airport

Biden Says Qaida No More In Af, Pentagon Counters

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August 22, 2021
Many malls reopening partially now with fully vaccinated staff aged 60+
The Times of India Mumbai

Many malls reopening partially now with fully vaccinated staff aged 60+

Many major malls in the city, which had shut business, reopened partially. Mall operators said they are trying to operate with fully-vaccinated staff and also with those who are aged above 60.

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August 22, 2021
Khatri finds silver lining
The Times of India Mumbai

Khatri finds silver lining

Kenyan Wanyoni Pips Indian To Gold

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August 22, 2021
The Times of India Mumbai

15 districts have fewer than 100 active cases of Covid-19

As the second wave of Covid-19 declines, there are 15 districts in the state that have fewer than 100 active cases of Covid-19. Six of these 15 districts have active cases that are in single digits, while the tribal-dominated Nandurbar district has absolutely no active case at all.

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August 22, 2021
Injuries On Police In Vikas Dubey Case Not Self-Inflicted: Probe Report
The Times of India Mumbai

Injuries On Police In Vikas Dubey Case Not Self-Inflicted: Probe Report

Bikru Ambush Result Of Poor Planning: Panel

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August 21, 2021
Hopefully, BellBottom Will Pave The Way For Future Theatrical Releases Including Sooryavanshi: Akshay
The Times of India Mumbai

Hopefully, BellBottom Will Pave The Way For Future Theatrical Releases Including Sooryavanshi: Akshay

He was one of the first actors to take the leap of faith and start shooting a movie soon after the first lockdown ended in 2020. In his bid to adapt to the new normal and find a way to work around it, Akshay Kumar completed the shooting of BellBottom in record time and today, has a long slate of films — some ready for release and some in various stages of production.

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August 21, 2021
‘We Put India On The Cricketing Map'
The Times of India Mumbai

‘We Put India On The Cricketing Map'

While Virat Kohli’s men are currently the toast of the Indian cricket fans after their win at Lord’s, around this time, 50 years ago (August 19-24), 1971, another Indian team was busy making history on English soil.

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August 21, 2021
Empires Founded On Terror Don't Last: PM
The Times of India Mumbai

Empires Founded On Terror Don't Last: PM

‘Such Ideologies Can’t Suppress Humanity'

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August 21, 2021
My Attitude To Tennis Was Ungrateful: Osaka
The Times of India Mumbai

My Attitude To Tennis Was Ungrateful: Osaka

Tennis Star Says She Didn’t Appreciate Her Career Enough

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August 20, 2021
Kang Finally Allowed To Compete Again
The Times of India Mumbai

Kang Finally Allowed To Compete Again

...But Delay In Doping Case Hearing Led To Javelin Thrower Missing Out On Oly Qualifier

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August 20, 2021
Answer Queries In English In Same Language: Hc To Centre
The Times of India Mumbai

Answer Queries In English In Same Language: Hc To Centre

TN MP Moved HC After Govt’s Reply In Hindi

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August 20, 2021
Piyush Goyal Announces ₹200cr For Internal Expansion Of Seepz
The Times of India Mumbai

Piyush Goyal Announces ₹200cr For Internal Expansion Of Seepz

The Centre will spend Rs 200 crore on the refurbishment and rebuilding of Seepz, India’s oldest export-oriented zone in Andheri (east).

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August 20, 2021
Covid Vaccination For Kids May Start Only By March '22
The Times of India Mumbai

Covid Vaccination For Kids May Start Only By March '22

3-4 Vaccines For U-18 Likely To Get Nod By Year-End

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August 20, 2021
Is Cricket Now On Safe Ground In Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan?
The Times of India Mumbai

Is Cricket Now On Safe Ground In Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan?

While the turmoil in their country has shaken the world, former cricketers and coaches of Afghanistan are hopeful that cricket is still on a safe wicket there.

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August 19, 2021
Kiara Advani Is Emerging As The Queen Of Romance On Screen
The Times of India Mumbai

Kiara Advani Is Emerging As The Queen Of Romance On Screen

Currently amongst the busiest actresses in Bollywood, with multiple upcoming projects in her kitty, Kiara Advani has proved to be one of the bankable stars owing to her impressive performances and exciting lineup of films with some of the biggest names in the industry.

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August 19, 2021
Neeraj Said He Doesn't Want To Act, Only Wants To Focus On His Game: Madhur Bhandarkar
The Times of India Mumbai

Neeraj Said He Doesn't Want To Act, Only Wants To Focus On His Game: Madhur Bhandarkar

A couple of days ago Madhuri Bhandarkar had put up pictures of his meeting with Olympic winners Neeraj Chopra and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on social media.

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August 19, 2021
Nehru's Real Big Mistake
The Times of India Mumbai

Nehru's Real Big Mistake

Heavy industry wrongly got priority in 1950s. So even at 75, India isn’t rich

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August 19, 2021
End Of 2nd Wave? No. Of Sealed Buildings Falls 98% Since April
The Times of India Mumbai

End Of 2nd Wave? No. Of Sealed Buildings Falls 98% Since April

In yet another sign that the second Covid wave in Mumbai has abated, the number of sealed buildings has dropped by almost 98% in the last four months. Only 21 buildings are sealed across the city at the moment, a huge drop from 970 on April 12.

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August 18, 2021
A Desperate US Govt Seeks To Evacuate 40,000 Americans
The Times of India Mumbai

A Desperate US Govt Seeks To Evacuate 40,000 Americans

‘Buck Stops With Me’: Biden Says No Regrets On Pullout AFP

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August 18, 2021
BJP Leader Killed By Terrorists In J&K
The Times of India Mumbai

BJP Leader Killed By Terrorists In J&K

Second Hit On Party In Less Than 10 Days

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August 18, 2021
Madras HC Asks Centre To Free ‘Caged Parrot' CBI
The Times of India Mumbai

Madras HC Asks Centre To Free ‘Caged Parrot' CBI

Outlines Steps To Give EC-Like ‘Autonomy’

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August 18, 2021
SC Raps Several States For Not Replying On Judges' Security
The Times of India Mumbai

SC Raps Several States For Not Replying On Judges' Security

‘Will Summon Chief Secys If Affidavits Not Filed In 10 Days’

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August 18, 2021
Life Goes On
The Times of India Mumbai

Life Goes On

The post-Messi era has begun for Barcelona with fans chanting his name and players overcoming his absence

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August 17, 2021
Delta, Lineages Can't Fully Escape Immunity, Make Vax A Priority
The Times of India Mumbai

Delta, Lineages Can't Fully Escape Immunity, Make Vax A Priority

Almost 25% of the genome sequencing samples in the country came from Maharashtra, where the SARS-CoV-2’s Delta variant was first found around six months ago.

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August 17, 2021
India Touches 55-Cr Vax Mark, 48% Of Adults Have Got 1 Dose
The Times of India Mumbai

India Touches 55-Cr Vax Mark, 48% Of Adults Have Got 1 Dose

13.5% Of Adult Population Has Got Both Jabs

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August 17, 2021