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US Intel agency warns of threats from China collecting Americans' health d
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): As relations between Washington and Beijing continue its downward spiral, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) has warned that the efforts made by the Chinese Communist Party to obtain US health data, particularly DNA, through hacking
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US adults report highest stress level since early days of the COVID-19 pan
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): More than 80 per cent of US adults report emotions associated with prolonged stress, according to a new poll.
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Philippines logs 1,583 new COVID-19 cases, total nears 529,000
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Feburary 2 (ANI/Xinhua): The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines on Tuesday reported 1,583 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 528,853.
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COVID-19: 512 train passengers in Mumbai fined for not wearing masks
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 2 (ANI): The Mumbai Division of Railways and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have fined 512 train passengers for not wearing face masks, a mandatory health protocol to be followed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BBL: Crowd capacity increased to 75 pc for final at SCG
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], February 2 (ANI): The Big Bash League (BBL) organisers on Tuesday announced that an increased crowd capacity of 75 per cent has been confirmed for the finals slated to be played on February 6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
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Rashtrapati Bhawan to reopen for public from February 6
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Rashtrapati Bhavan will reopen from February 6 for the general public, over 10 months since it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an official statement said on Monday.
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Experiences of India's yearlong fight with COVID shaped budget: Health Min
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): The total allocation of Rs 2,23,846 crore for the health sector in the budget will be of immense help to the country at this critical juncture when it is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, said Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan
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Japan may extend COVID-19 emergency in 10 prefectures until March 7
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan is planning to extend the state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 prefectures, including Tokyo, until March 7, Japanese media reported on Monday, citing sources.
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Jindal Steel and Power Limited conferred with Mahatma Award 2020
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), Naveen Jindal on Monday has been conferred with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2020 for its humanitarian effort to support the communities and local administration in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Budget to fuel investments in real estate, say experts
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Real estate players said on Monday the Union Budget 2021 contains several measures to strengthen infrastructure and attract investments for kickstarting the economy amid Covid-19 pandemic.
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Equities cheerful after Budget focuses on accelerating growth
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed nearly 5 per cent higher on Monday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament to kickstart growth cycle in the economy hit by coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
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Ind vs Eng: Chennai to see fans for second Test, TNCA to get official appr
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): The second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, slated to begin from February 13 will have 50 per cent crowd in attendance, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) secretary RS Ramasaamy confirmed on Monday.
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