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As many as 24 legislators in Goa, which is 60 per cent of the total strength of the 40-member state Assembly, have switched parties in the last five years, a report by an organisation has said. The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in its report that with this, Goa has set a unique record, which is “unparalleled” in the history of Indian democracy. Assembly polls in Goa will be held on February 14. “In the five year tenure of the current Assembly (2017-2022), as many as 24 MLAs have…

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SC to consider hearing plea seeking food, welfare measures for migrant workers during third COVID wave

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 strong

The Supreme Court Wednesday said it would consider listing for hearing the fresh plea of activists seeking implementation of an earlier order on ensuring food security and other welfare measures for migrant workers who are again in distress in the third COVID-19 wave triggered by omicron variant and consequential curbs imposed in parts of country. Let me see, Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana told advocate Prashant Bhushan who sought urgent hearing on an interim application filed by three activists, Anjali Bharadwaj, Harsh Mander and Jagdeep Chhokar, in…

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Sensex tanks nearly 700 pts in early trade; Nifty dips below 17,600

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 strong

Equity benchmark Sensex slumped nearly 700 points in opening trade on Friday, tracking intense selling pressure across the counters amid a negative trend in global markets and sustained foreign fund outflow. The BSE gauge was trading 690.51 points or 1.16 per cent lower at 58,774.11 in early trade. Likewise, the Nifty fell 194.10 points or 1.09 per cent to 17,562.90. Bajaj Finserv was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.59 per cent, followed by Infosys, Dr Reddy’s, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Wipro and IndusInd Bank. On the other…

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Russia will have to pay ‘heavy price’ if it invades Ukraine, warns US president

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 strong

US President Joe Biden has said that Russia will have to “pay a heavy price” if its military units move across the Ukrainian border which will be considered an “invasion”. On Thursday, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on individuals who engaged in influencing activities directed by the Russian government. “This action was part of our ongoing, longstanding efforts to counter Russia’s network of influence efforts and to expose its dangerous, threatening, and ongoing campaign to destabilize Ukraine,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. In response to a question, she…

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Delhi govt plans to lift weekend curfew, LG’s nod sought

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 strong

The Delhi government has proposed lifting the weekend curfew, end odd-even system for opening of shops, and allow private offices to run with 50 per cent staff in the city, an official source said on Friday. The proposal approved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to Lt Governor Anil Baijal for approval, they said. The decision to ease the restrictions was taken in view of declining number of COVID cases in the city, they said. Traders in many parts of the city have demanded lifting of the curbs…

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Rupee gains 15 paise to 74.29 against US dollar in early trade

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 strong

The rupee appreciated by 15 paise to 74.29 against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday, even as the domestic equity market was trading with significant losses. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 74.43 against the American dollar, then inched higher to 74.29, registering a rise of 15 paise from the last close. In the previous session, the rupee settled at 74.44 against the greenback. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.02 per cent higher at…

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Biden says nation weary from COVID but rising with him in White House

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 strong

President Joe Biden acknowledged that the pandemic has left Americans exhausted and demoralised but insisted at a news conference marking his first year in office that he has outperformed expectations in dealing with it. Facing sagging poll numbers and a stalled legislative agenda, Biden conceded Wednesday he would likely have to pare back his build back better recovery package and instead settle for big chunks of his signature economic plan. He promised to further attack inflation and the pandemic and blamed Republicans for uniting in opposition to his proposals rather…

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Rahul slams PM over abduction of teenager from Arunachal Pradesh

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 strong

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the reported abduction of a teenager from Arunachal Pradesh by China, and said his silence shows he does not care Gandhi said he is with the family of the missing boy Miram Taron, and will not lose hope “A few days before Republic Day, an Indian has been kidnapped by China. We are with the family of Miram Taron and will not lose hope, will not give up “PM’s cowardly silence is his statement? – he does not…

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Bopanna and Mirza out of Australia Open men’s and women’s doubles

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 strong

Veteran Indian players Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza were knocked out of the men’s and women’s doubles events of the Australian Open respectively, after losing their first round matches, here on Wednesday. Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin lost in three sets to wild card pair of Chirstopher Rungkat and Treat Huey. They began confidently but lost momentum mid-way to lose 6-3 6-7(2) 2-6 in one hour and 48 minutes. Mirza and her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok, on the other hand, lost 4-6 6-7(5) to Slovenian team of Tamara…

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