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People in collectivist cultures more likely to wear masks than those in in
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): People in more collectivist cultures were more likely to wear masks than people in relatively individualistic cultures, new research has found.
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NHRC issues notices to Centre, states over denial of benefits due to non-c
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday sent notices to the centre and states over the alleged denial of benefits to beneficiaries of various public schemes during the coronavirus pandemic due to "non-completion of biometric authentication".
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Biden, South Korea president to discuss North Korea denuclearization Frida
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 21 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Joe Biden and his South Korea counterpart Moon Jae-in on Friday will meet in person on Friday to discuss a range of issues, including denuclearizing the Korean peninsula and relations with China.
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China's metropolises facing problem of aging population: Report
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 21 (ANI): Chinese metropolises are releasing their population data after the seventh national census, and the figures show considerable variation in the age composition in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the Global Times reports.
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COVID-19 vaccination drive in Africa hampered by shortages, financing issu
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Brazzaville [Congo], May 21 (ANI): Africa's rollout of coronavirus vaccines is being undermined by supply shortages and financial difficulties, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
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Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh dismissed from service
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 21 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday sacked suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davinder Singh and two government school teachers.
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Odisha declares black fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 21 (ANI): Odisha government on Thursday declared Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.
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Congress elects Debabrata Saikia as leader of opposition in Assam Assembly
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 21 (ANI): The Congress on Thursday elected Debabrata Saikia as leader of the opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) for the second time.
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Taliban maintains close ties with al Qaeda: report
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 21 (ANI): The Taliban has maintained "close ties with al Qaeda" and is "very likely preparing for large-scale offensives" against population centres and Afghan government installations, an intelligence agency of the United States federal government has said.
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HC questions Karnataka govt for giving permission to CM's son to travel du
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 21 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Thursday questioned the state government for providing special permission to Vijayendra, son of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa for travelling to Mysuru while lockdown was in force.
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Israeli Security Cabinet approves ceasefire in conflict with Palestine
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 21 (ANI): The Security Cabinet of Israel has approved a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to local media reports.
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Terrorist associate arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, 3 grenades, 5
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 21 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police in a joint operation arrested a terrorist associate and seized arms and ammunition from his possession on Wednesday.
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