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Moderna gets $590mn from US to advance bird flu vaccine development

The US government has awarded Moderna $590 million to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, as the country doubles down on efforts to tackle increasing infections in humans.

Power workers to continue protests over privatisation

THEY ARE OPPOSING THE UPPCL MOVE TO APPOINT CONSULTANTS FOR PRIVATISATION OF POWER DISCOMS

Yogi Lauds Svamitva, 45L 'gharauni' Papers Distributed

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed the revenue department to complete drone-based land surveys in the remaining villages within the stipulated time and take help of 'drone didis' for the job.

Suspected Pak woman's mother also lost teacher's job in Bareilly 3 yrs ago

The mother of the suspected Pakistani national Shumaila Khan, 43, who was terminated from the post of assistant teacher in a Bareilly government primary school recently on charges of getting a job by hiding facts and using a forged residential certificate issued from Rampur, also lost her job as a government primary school teacher on the same charges after remaining in service for over 30 years in Bareilly, confirmed police and education department officials on Saturday.

10-YR-OLD KILLED, 3 HURT IN TREE COLLAPSE IN FAIZABAD

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'Infatuated' relative killed woman and daughter: Cops

The murders of a 28-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter in Malihabad's Ishapur village was a fall-out of infatuation of a distant relative, police officials said here on Saturday.

Lalkuan road blocked by waste station

A waste transfer station blocking one side of the city's Lalkuan road has turned into a major inconvenience for residents and commuters, creating traffic congestion and raising health concerns.

State Govt Transfers A Dozen Doctors

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak directed officials to transfer a dozen government doctors to other districts for laxity in duty and for not obeying orders from seniors, on Saturday.

Annihilating caste in universities & colleges

Tweak the 2012 Promotion of Equity Regulation to expand its jurisdiction, and ensure better enforcement of its existing provisions

Budget as instrument for women's empowerment

As the Union Budget draws near, it would be appropriate to look at the importance of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) to give us an idea of how much of the budget is being used for promoting women's empowerment.

MHA Forms Panel To Probe Rajouri Deaths

Union home minister Amit Shah has ordered the constitution of an inter-ministerial team to visit Badhaal village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to ascertain the causes of 15 deaths in past six weeks, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) said on Saturday.

Leopard That Killed 8-Year-Old Girl Captured

A leopard that was suspected to have killed an eight-year-old girl last Thursday was caught by the forest department early Saturday morning.

Singapore Prez: Look to develop semiconductor ecosystem with India

Asserting that India is emerging as a major pole in world economy, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday said his country was trying to contribute to the semiconductor ecosystem and the air connectivity sector.

PM distributes over 6.5mn SVAMITVA property cards

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his government's resolve to address the lack of property ownership records in rural areas stems from the belief that \"no sensitive government can leave its village population in distress\".

Guddu Muslim May Have Fled to Dubai

An Intelligence Official Said a Person Having a Passport in the Name of Syed Wasimuddin, Who Boarded the Flight to Dubai on December 6, 2024 Is Suspected to be Guddu Muslim

3 Bodies Found From Collapsed Coal Hopper

The bodies of three labourers, who went missing following the collapse of a coal hopper in Sundergarh district of Odisha, were recovered on Saturday from the debris, police officers aware of the matter said.

'NCP Ready To Go It Alone If Alliances Don't Work'

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is ready to contest the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra on its own, a senior party leader said on Saturday amid the Bharatiya Janata Party's calls for the Mahayuti alliance to contest the elections together.

Two Supreme Court Judges Killed in Tehran in Possible 'Foreign Plot'

Two senior judges in Iran's Supreme Court were shot dead in Tehran on Saturday in an attack that authorities blamed on the US and Israel.

IIT-Kanpur's new tech to help farmers reduce use of agrichemicals

THIS INNOVATION PROMISES TO CUT DOWN THE CONSUMPTION OF FERTILISERS AND PESTICIDES BY UP TO 40%.

Yoon Argues for His Release in South Korean Court

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to grant a law enforcement request for his formal arrest.

Why Ahmedabad?

There are cities better qualified, better prepared, more eager – and more in need – of a megawatt event like the Olympics

At Least 70 Die In Nigeria As Fuel Truck Explodes

A petrol tanker truck exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had gathered to take the spilt fuel, the national road safety authority said.

Student found dead in Kota, suicide suspected

A 17-year-old student preparing for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course was found dead at his grandmother's house in Rajasthan's Kota city, with the police suspecting the incident, which comes days before the upcoming JEE scheduled from January 22, to be a case of suicide, a senior officer said on Saturday.

EPFO Tweaks Rules, No Need for Employer Nod to Update Details

Key changes rolled out by EPFO

US grounds Starship ops after mid-air explosion

The United States on Friday grounded SpaceX's Starship and ordered Elon Musk's company to investigate why the spaceship spectacularly disintegrated in a fiery cascade over the Caribbean during its latest test mission.

Stolen Idols Worth Crores Recovered; 4 Held

Four thieves have been arrested for stealing idols of Lord Ram, Laxman and Janaki from a temple in the Kathini village of Mirzapur district, police said.

The tangy, crumbly cheese that makes every meal delicious

Looking to add a bold and tangy flair to your meals? Amul Feta Cheese brings the vibrant Mediterranean vibe with a touch of Indian zest right to your plate!

The Monfils-Svitolina family show goes into second week

Gael Monfils's final answer before walking off Margaret Court Arena carried a hint of prophecy to it. \"I think I've warmed up the court for her.\"

Trinamool Sees Vindication for Police, All Parties Welcome Ruling

Five months after the suspected rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata shook the nation, the Sealdah court on Monday pronounced its verdict in the case.

Raj Edu Min Cites 'Love Affairs' as Reason Behind Student Suicides

Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar on Saturday cited \"love affairs\" as a cause of suicide in the coaching hub of Kota, even as he urged parents to not mount pressure on their children to study.