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Film Awards eligibility period extended by BAFTA to cover all of 2021
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has decided to extend the eligibility period for its Film Awards this year, allowing titles to release at any point in 2021 and still be eligible for the upcoming ceremony in April.
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WB polls: SC dismisses plea seeking to ensure free-fair elections, protect
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 25 (India): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking to ensure free and fair assembly elections in West Bengal this year. The petition also sought protection to the opposition leaders in the state.
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Zimbabwe series will help us prepare for women's WC qualifiers, says Pakis
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Durban [South Africa], January 25 (ANI): After losing the ODI series against South Africa, Pakistan batter Aliya Riaz is eyeing the Zimbabwe tour which will help the visitors prepare for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers scheduled to be held later this year.
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Hope we get rid of COVID-19 this year, says Kejriwal
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): After hoisting the Tricolour at Delhi Secretariat on the eve 72nd Republic Day, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday termed the COVID-19 pandemic as difficult phase and hoped that "we will get rid of the virus this year".
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Galwan valley hero Col Santosh Babu likely to be posthumously awarded Maha
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Acknowledging the valour of Col Santosh Babu, who lost his life in a fight with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley clash, the government is likely to award him posthumously with the second-highest wartime gallantry medal Mahavir Chakra on the Republic Da
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Bihar govt will focus on 'Saat Nishchay-2' in 2021, says Nitish
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], January 24 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said his government in the state will focus on implementing the schemes under 'Saat Nishchay-2' programme this year.
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In a first, Ladakh tableau to be part of Republic Day parade
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): A tableau from Ladakh will participate in the Republic Day Parade on Rajpath for the first time this year, informed Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday.
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ECI to celebrate 11th National Voters' Day on Jan 25
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is celebrating 11th National Voters' Day (NVD) on Monday and the theme for this year's NCD is "'Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed".
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R-Day parade: What's new, what's curtailed due to COVID-19 on January 26
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): With just three days to go for Republic Day, India is all set to display its military might during the annual parade. However, the Republic Day parade of this year will be very different from previous years as it is for the first time that it will be held
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Beating the Retreat ceremony to have 'Swarnim Vijay' composition
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): This year's Beating the Retreat ceremony after Republic Day will have a special new composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
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Rajendra Kumar Bhandari selected for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday announced the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for this year and Rajendra Kumar Bhandari has been selected in an individual category along with Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development So
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Upgraded Schilika weapon system to feature in R-Day parade led by only wom
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): The upgraded Schilika weapons systems will roll down in Rajpath for the first time this year during the Republic Day parade on January 26, led by the only woman contingent commander Preeti Chowdhary from the Indian Army.
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