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Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus plan to revive US economy

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President-elect Joe Biden has announced a USD 1.9 trillion stimulus package for the coronavirus-sapped US economy, including direct financial aid to average Americans, support to small businesses and a national vaccination plan. “During this pandemic, millions of Americans, through no fault of their own, have lost the dignity and respect that comes with a paycheck, Biden said in an address introducing the American Rescue Plan. The relief package, announced on Thursday, includes USD 415 billion focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, over USD 1 trillion in direct aid to individuals…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Govt-farmer meeting ends; Next round on Jan 19

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 Protesting farmer unions stuck to their demand for a complete repeal of three contentious farm laws at their ninth round of talks with three central ministers while the government asked them to be more flexible in their approach and expressed willingness for necessary amendments, as the two sides decided to meet again on January 19. Farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan told reporters after the meeting that the unions urged the government to repeal the three laws, but the Centre was unwilling to do so. “We decided to meet again on…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

SC seeks reply from Centre, 61 firms on PIL alleging duty evasion in iron ore exports to China

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The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and 61 iron exporting firms including Essar Steel and Jindal Steel & Power on a PIL seeking a direction to the CBI to register an FIR and probe the alleged duty evasion by them in exporting iron ore to China since 2015. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde took note of the submissions of lawyer and PIL petitioner M L Sharma that the companies be prosecuted for alleged evasion of export duty by declaring wrong tariff code to…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Rupee logs 1st Rupee logs 1st decline in four days, down 3 paise against USD in four days, down 3 paise against USD

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The rupee snapped its three-session winning streak and settled for the day 3 paise lower at 73.07 against the US dollar on Friday, with weaker Asian peers and heavy selloffs in domestic equities weighing on sentiment. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 73.07 and hit an intra-day high of 72.99 and a low of 73.15. It finally finished at 73.07, lower by 3 paise to US dollar. On a weekly basis, the rupee has appreciated by 17 paise or 0.23 per cent. The dollar index, which gauges…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

News to me: Chris Evans reacts to rumours of him returning as Captain America

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Hollywood star Chris Evans has seemingly denied reports that he might be returning as fan-favourite superhero Captain America in a future Marvel Cinematic Universe project. There were reports earlier in the day that Evans, who bade adieu to the part with 2019 blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame”, was planning a comeback in a new movie. But his most recent post on Twitter has put an end to all speculation and also dashing hopes of many MCU fans. “News to me,” he wrote in a post, indicating that he has no plans to…

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NEWS CATEGORIES SPORTS 

Arjun Tendulkar makes Mumbai senior team debut, albeit in a losing cause

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Budding left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar, who is the son of iconic former batsman Sachin Tendulkar, made his Mumbai senior team debut on Friday in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Haryana, which the hosts lost by eight wickets here. In the Elite E League group clash played at the suburban BKC ground, Mumbai made 143 after opting to bat first, a target which Haryana overhauled in 17.4 overs. Arjun had an off day with the ball as he returned with rather unimpressive figures of 1/34 in the three overs…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Variety of characters is ‘Tandav’s strength: Gauahar Khan

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There is no main lead in “Tandav”, says actor Gauahar Khan who believes that the highlight of the upcoming political drama is the diversity of its massive ensemble cast. Created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the nine-part political drama is set in Delhi and aims to take viewers inside the closed, chaotic corridors of power and uncover the manipulations, charades as well as the dark secrets of people who will go to any lengths in pursuit of power. The show also stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia,…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Plastic pens covered under Plastic Waste Management Rules: NGT

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 The National Green Tribunal has held that plastic pens are covered under Plastic Waste Management Rules and directed the environment ministry to finalise the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) regime for management of waste. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to coordinate with the state PCBs and State Level Monitoring Committees on EPR. “Even though pen is not specifically mentioned under the rules, the same is certainly covered by definition of ‘plastic’ under Rule 3 (o) of the Plastic…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms India entry

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“As promised,” Musk tweeted in response to a thread linked to a blog that analysed how India could still be a market to be developed for Tesla cars despite its high prices. Earlier this week, it emerged that US electric car maker Tesla has registered its Indian arm amid indications that the company is set to enter the country’s automobile market. According to a regulatory filing, the firm has registered Tesla India Motors and Energy Pvt Ltd with Registrar of Companies (RoC) Bangalore. The company has been registered as an…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Delhi civic bodies lift ban on sale, storage of poultry or processed chicken meat

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All three municipal corporations in Delhi on Thursday lifted the ban imposed on sale, storage of poultry or processed chicken meat after samples taken from markets tested negative for bird flu, officials said. East Delhi Mayor Nirmal Jain said the decision was taken during an online meeting held in the evening, chaired by Union minister Giriraj Singh, which was also attended by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, two other mayors and the commissioners of the three corporations. “As the Delhi government has lifted its ban on trade and import…

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