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The Latest: Capitol Police Names Pittman Acting Chief
The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of proTrump loyalists (all times local):
Trump Faces 'IncItement Of Insurrection' Impeachment Charge
As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge incitement of insurrection over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
Twitter Shares Tumble After Nixing @realDonaldTrump Account
Shares of Twitter are tumbling at the opening bell after it permanently kicked President Donald Trump off the social media platform.
Goldman Expects Brent Oil Prices To Reach $65 Per Barrel In Summer 2021
Brent oil prices could rise to $65 per barrel by summer 2021, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, driven by output cuts in Saudi Arabia and the implications of a shift in power to the Democrats in the United States.
HSSC Constable Recruitment 2021: Application Process Begins at hssc.gov.in
As many as 7298 vacancies will be filled with the help of HSSC constable recruitment exam 2021. Out of these vacancies, there are 5500 for male constables and 1100 for female constables on general duty.
Staying Implementation of Farm Laws Not a Solution, Will Continue Stir: Farmer Leaders on SC Remark
The farmer leaders, who said they were "sharing their personal opinion", were also of the view that a stay is "not a solution" as it is only for a fixed period of time.
Money Markets Ramp Up Bets On U.S. Interest Rate Hikes By 2023
Judging by trading in U.S. money markets, investors are starting to ramp up expectations for a rise in U.S. interest rates by the second half of 2023 on the prospects of more fiscal stimulus and higher inflation.
Malaysia Imposes 2-week Lockdown As Virus Spread Strains Hospitals
Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday announced a nationwide travel ban and a 14day lockdown in the capital and five states, as the country grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases that threaten to overload its healthcare system.
PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-gratia Each for Kin of Maharashtra Hospital Fire Victims
In a horrific tragedy, 10 newborn babies died after a fire broke out at a neo-natal care ward of a state-run hospital at Bhandara in the early hours of Saturday.
Poco Now Among Top Three Online Phone Brands in India, Celebratory Discounts on Poco C3, X3 Announced
As of November 2020, top online smartphone brand in India was Xiaomi followed by Samsung. Poco is ahead of Realme and OnePlus, and its best selling phones include Poco C3 and Poco M2.
Wall Street Firms Reduce Exposure To Chinese Telcos As U.S. Ban Approaches
Wall Street firms in Hong Kong including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have set out plans to reduce exposure to Chinese telecom companies named in a U.S. ban on investments in companies Washington considers linked to China's military.
Residents Flee, Find Shelter As Bushfire Nears South Australian Town
Residents of a small town in South Australia state were warned to seek shelter on Monday as firefighters were called in to battle a fastmoving grassfire.
HC Extends Relief To Sonu Sood In 'Illegal' Construction Case
The Bombay High Court on Monday extended till January 13 a civil court order granting interim protection to actor Sonu Sood from coercive action by the BMC against the alleged illegal structural changes made by him in a residential building in suburban...
Oil Prices Fall On Renewed Coronavirus Concerns As China Cases Climb
Brent crude oil prices fell by $1 per barrel on Monday, hit by renewed concerns about global fuel demand amid tough coronavirus lockdowns in Europe and new curbs on movement in China, the world's secondlargest oil user, where infections jumped.
PLA Soldier Apprehended by India on Jan 8 in Tense Ladakh Handed Back to China
A Chinese soldier apprehended by the Indian Army at the southern bank of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh on Friday after he transgressed across the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was handed back to China on Monday.
Exhibition On Soumitra Chatterjee's Works At Kolkata Film Fest
An exhibition on the life and works of actor Soumitra Chatterjee has started at the Kolkata International Film Festival.