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Brazil President announces cabinet reshuffle after ministers resign amid C
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Sao Paulo [Brazil], March 30 (ANI): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, replacing six of his ministers in a move to possibly secure greater loyalty as the country battles a severe COVID-19 crisis.
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Tribeca Film Festival returning with in-person event for 20th anniversary
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): The Tribeca Film Festival is set to return as an in-person event this June with outdoor screenings spread throughout New York's five boroughs amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Amid COVID-19, Ganga ghats in Varanasi remain deserted on Holi
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 29 (ANI): With Section 144 in place amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in Varanasi on the occasion of Holi, the Ganga ghats in the city remained desolate on Monday morning as people refrained from venturing out to celebrate the festival.
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People across India perform 'Holika Dahan' amid COVID-19 restrictions
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Holi celebrations begin in a low-key manner on Sunday evening as people across the country performed 'Holika Dahan', a ritual that symbolises the victory of good over evil.
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Om Birla extends Holi greetings, urges people to take utmost caution amid
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla On Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Holi and wished for everyone's happiness, prosperity, peace, and joy.
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BJP MLA terms Maharashtra govt anti-Hindu over 'Holika Dahan' restrictions
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ram Kadam on Sunday slammed Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray government over restrictions on the occasion of 'Holika Dahan' amid COVID-19 and asked why the state government is against Hindus.
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Homestays in Kerala's Fort Kochi, Mattancherry struggle to draw tourists a
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 24 (ANI): Famed for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, spice markets and iconic Chinese fishing nets, the picturesque Fort Kochi and Mattancherry areas in Ernakulam district of North West Kerala depends heavily on tourism.
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Israeli govt abolishes travel quotas, issues new rules for airport amid C
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], March 21 (ANI): The Israeli government on Saturday has cancelled the daily limit of 3,000 passengers entering the country while approving the new regulations on arrivals and departures from Ben-Gurion Airport starting Saturday during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amid COVID-19 surge, Jharkhand administration to run campaign against thos
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], March 18 (ANI): Amid the increasing COVID-19 cases, the Jharkhand health department on Thursday directed all district officials to start a special campaign to check those who are not wearing masks and take action against them.
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Odisha urges NTA to open additional exam centres amid COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 17 (ANI): Citing the difficulties that students might face while going to a few selected examination centres in Odisha to appear for all-India NEET-UG 2021 test amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government on Tuesday requested the National Testing Agen
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'God is responsible', says BJP MLA on huge gathering at Mahashivratri even
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], March 17 (ANI): Reacting to the participation of a large number of people to celebrate a Mahashivratri event in Vadodara amid a fresh spike in cases of coronavirus, BJP MLA from Manjalpur Yogesh Patel said he was not answerable for it as he did not invite anyone.
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Here's how Oscars 2021 will be held amid COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): The nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards were announced by global star Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas on Monday, and with it came the details of how the ceremony will be held.
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