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Options of ballot paper and EVM should be available for people to vote in
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12 (ANI): The debate over the demand for paper ballots in addition to electronic voting machines (EVMs) in local governing bodies and Assembly polls has continued in Maharashtra as the leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government opined differently on
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US condemns China for banning BBC World News on mainland
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): The United States on Thursday (local time) condemned China for banning the broadcasting of BBC World News for reporting on issues such as human rights violations in Xinjiang and the country's handling of COVID-19.
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Blinken condemns Myanmar military, calls for restoration of democratic gov
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (local time) condemned the Myanmar military for staging a coup and called on them to relinquish power and restore the democratically-elected government in the country.
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Biden to redirect USD 42.4 million assistance from Myanmar amid sanctions
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) ordered a redirection of USD 42.4 million of assistance away from the Myanmar government following a military coup.
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US designates 10 individuals, 3 entities in Myanmar-related sanctions
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): The United States on Thursday (local time) sanctioned 10 individuals and three entities for their association with the military apparatus responsible for the coup in Myanmar, amid sanctions targeting the leaders of the new government there.
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India welcomes efforts to minimise tension in Eastern Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], February 11 (ANI): India on Thursday (local time) has welcomed all efforts at reducing tension in the war-ridden Eastern Ukraine region and expressed hope that all sides will work constructively to find political and diplomatic solutions to the conflict.
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Biden signs executive order restricting transfer of funds, properties to M
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) signed an executive order blocking US properties and funds to Myanmar and declared dealing with military coup leaders as a threat to the foreign policy of the United States.
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Virtual India Toy Fair to be held from Feb 27 to March 2
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): Acting upon the clarion call made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for coordinated efforts to boost toy manufacturing in India and to improve its global market share in line with the theme of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" and "Get vocal for local" campaigns, the f
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Lockdown in Germany will last "not one day longer" than necessary: Merkel
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], February 11 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended her strategy to tackle the coronavirus in the country after Wednesday's announcement that the country's lockdown will be extended until March 7.
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Ind vs Eng: Fans coming back is an added bonus, says Ben Foakes
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 11 (ANI): England wicket-keeper batsman Ben Foakes feels fans coming back in the stadium when the visiting side lock horns with India in the second Test will be an added bonus for the teams.
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Budget 2021: GIFT City to take off with aircraft-leasing biz
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI/BusinessWire India): In her budget speech, the Finance Minister reiterated the Government of India's commitment to making India's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), located in GIFT City, a global financ
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'The Mandalorian' star Gina Carano fired amid social media controversy
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): Lucasfilm, the American subsidiary film and television production company of Walt Disney Studios, on Wednesday (local time) fired Gina Carano after the 'Mandalorian' star shared several controversial social media posts.
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