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Execution Staff Have COVID-19 After Inmate Is Put To Death
As the U.S. government plows forward with its plan for lameduck executions in the midst of a pandemic, the Justice Department disclosed that eight staff members who took part in an execution last month tested positive for the coronavirus and five of those...
With Hospitals Under Siege, U.S. Moves Closer To COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. regulators moved a step closer to approving a COVID19 vaccine on Tuesday as Britain started inoculating people, offering hope of slowing a pandemic that killed 15,000 Americans in the last week alone.
IIM Calcutta Teachers Write to Govt against Director, Seek Intervention to 'Help Arrest Decline'
The teachers have expressed disenchantment over serious ‘administrative’ and ‘academic’ lapses under Director Anju Seth, who was appointed in 2018 and have detailed their grievances in a letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Education.
14 Fort Hood Soldiers Fired, Suspended Over Violence At Base
Army leaders are firing or suspending 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordering policy changes to address chronic leadership failures at the base that fostered a widespread pattern of violence including murder, sexual assaults an...
Mexican President Waits Turn For COVID-19 Vaccine Jab, Gives Rollout Details
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he'll wait his turn for the COVID19 vaccine, as officials detailed a plan that prioritizes health care workers and the elderly to receive the first doses of the vaccines.
Mandis in Kashmir Wear Deserted Look as Fruit Growers Join Farmers' Bharat Bandh Call
The fruit growers body called Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Association had called for the closure of all fruit mandis on December 8 to support the farmers who are up against the government and demanding rolll back of the new farm laws.
Exclusive: U.S. Thinks Eritrea Has Joined Ethiopian War, Diplomats Say
The United States believes Eritrean soldiers have crossed into Ethiopia, despite denials from both nations, a U.S. government source and five regional diplomats said, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government battles a rebellious northern force.
Honey Adulteration: CSE Rebuts Chinese Company's Claims
Its statement also mentions that the company believed the transaction had only to do with syrup, and nothing to do with honey.
Juda Kar Diya: Harshad Chopda, Erica Fernandes Render a Tragic and Soul-stirring Romance
Erica Fernandes and Harshad Chopda have come together to star in a music video. The song titled Juda Kar Diya released on December 8, Tuesday.
'Too Much of Democracy' Making it Difficult to Carry Out Reforms in India, Says Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Addressing a virtual event organised by ‘Swarajya’ magazine, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said the agriculture sector needs reforms. MSPs and ‘mandis’ will continue to exist, he said amid the farmers’ protest.
Gold Steadies Near Two-week Peak On Weak Dollar, Stimulus Hopes
Gold steadied near a twoweek high on Tuesday on a subdued dollar and investor hopes for additional fiscal stimulus to help the economy as coronavirus cases continued to mount.
Matt Reeves To Back Upcoming Horror 'Switchboard'
Filmmaker Matt Reeves will be producing the upcoming period horror movie, titled "Switchboard". The film has a spec script from actor-turned-screenwriter Devon Graye, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
Australia Hopeful Pucovski Hit By Bouncer, Retires Hurt
Opening batsman Will Pucovski retired hurt in Australia A's tour match against India A on Tuesday after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer, raising fears about his fitness for the first test against India next week.
Burger King to Finalise Basis for Share Allotment Tomorrow; How to Check Status
Investors who have bid for Burger King’s IPO will be able to check the subscription status on the online portal of Link Intime India, the registrar of the issue. Those who want to check can do so by visiting at linkintime.co.in.
Margot Robbie Inks First-look Deal With Amazon
Hollywood star Margot Robbie's production banner LuckyChap Entertainment has signed a first-look TV deal with Amazon Studios. As per the deal, Robbie and LuckyChap's Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara will create original television projects that will pre...