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Chirag Paswan talks of possible low turnout, says EC should take decision
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 10 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) President Chirag Paswan has said that Election Commission should consider the possibility of risk to people and of low polling percentage if assembly elections are held in Bihar during coronavirus pandemic.
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Eminem collaborates with Kid Cudi for 'The Adventures of Moon Man and Slim
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Rapper Eminem has collaborated with 'Erase Me' singer Kid Cudi for the new single 'The Adventures of Moon Man and Slim Shady', which points to police brutality, coronavirus pandemic and more.
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NIOS cancels exams amid COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Ministry of Human Resource Development on Friday announced the cancellation of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) examinations in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Karnataka to conduct university exams for final semester students by Sept-
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10 (ANI): In a significant move to safeguard students in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, the Karnataka government has taken a decision to promote all intermediate semester students pursuing degree and post-graduation courses including engineering
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WHO sets up panel to review handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 10(ANI): The World Health Organisation on Friday announced setting up of an independent panel of experts to review the handling of the Covid- 19 pandemic and the response by governments worldwide.
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COVID-19: Punjab govt cancels class 12 pending exams, to declare results o
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 10: Punjab Government on Friday announced the cancellation of pending examination of class XII amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pakistan overtakes Italy in Covid-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 10 (ANI): Pakistan has overtaken Italy in terms of coronavirus cases as it recorded as many as 243,599 COVID-19 positive cases till now, becoming the 11th worst-affected country by the pandemic, data from the Johns Hopkins University revealed on Friday.
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Singapore elections: Voting extended by two hours due to long queues
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Singapore, July 10 (ANI): The polls in Singapore has been extended by two hours as polling stations were witnessing long lines as people are taking precautions o to ensure social distancing amid Covid-19 pandemic.
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CEIC Research explores the impact of lockdown on employment and migrants
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): India has a large working population, employed in both formal and informal sectors. The largest portion of the formal workforce is engaged in the agricultural sector, 42.4 per cent in 2019.
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Hyderabad International Airport introduces India's first airport contact-l
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 10 (ANI): The GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) on Friday introduced India's first fully contact-less airport car parking in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aurangabad observes 9-day 'janata curfew' amid COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Streets in Aurangabad wore a deserted look on Friday as the city observed a nine-day long 'janata curfew' amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Unfair to conduct exams during COVID-19 pandemic: Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the University Grants Commission for planning to conduct final term examinations in colleges and educational institutions in September calling it "unfair" during the time of the pandemic.
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