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Justice Dept. Grant Awards USD139M To Hire 1,000 New Officers
Washington, Nov 18 (AP) The Justice Department said on Thursday it's giving USD139 million to police departments across the U.S. as part of a grant program that would bring on more than 1,000 new officers. The grant funding comes through the Justice De...
Eight New Cases Take Nagaland's COVID Tally To 32,032
Nagaland on Thursday reported eight fresh COVID-19 cases, two more than the previous day, with the caseload increasing to 32,032, a health official said. Four new cases were detected from Mokokchung district, three from Dimapur and one from Kohim...
Javed Akhtar on Kangana Ranaut's 'Bheekh' Remark: 'Those Who Had Nothing to Do With Freedom...'
Javed Akhtar has taken an indirect jibe at actress Kangana Ranaut for her recent controversial 'bheek' remark.
School Group D Recruitment Corruption Case: Calcutta High Court Seeks Fresh Affidavit from WB Board
WB School Service Commission argued that the appointments were, in fact, given by the Board despite the absence of such recommendation.
Cryptocurrency Update: 6 Coins Gain Up To 1,166% in a Day; Bitcoin, Ether in Red Zone
Cryptocurrency Update: Bitcoin was priced at $59,395.64, up by 0.18 per cent in the last 24 hours, and down by 8.89 per cent over the last seven days
India, Bangladesh Armies on 370-km Cross-border Cycling Expedition to Commemorate '71 War
The joint cycling team, comprising 20 cyclists each from the two armies, will cover a distance of 370 kms over a span of 10 days.
One Year of Imlie: Gashmeer Mahajani, Sumbul Touqeer Put Show's Success Into Perspective
Gashmeer Mahajani and Sumbul Touqeer Khan are the lead actors on hit Star Plus show Imlie, which has completed one year since going on air.
How Macaulay Putras Ridiculed Covaxin and Data Proved Them Wrong
I told Bharat Biotech in a lighter vein that they should name their company after ‘another country’ Biotech not Bharat, for acceptability from the Macaulay-minded people!
WATCH: Indian Railways’ First Pod Hotel at Mumbai Central Station with TV, WiFi and More; Check Tariffs and Other Details
One has to pay Rs 999 for 12 hours and Rs 1,999 for 24 hours for staying in the pod hotel where facilities like WiFi, TV, a small locker, adjustable mirror, and reading lights, among others, will be provided
Wedding Trends 2022: Try These Trendy Bridal Looks for Your Wedding Day
Bold, vibrant cosmetic styles, as anticipated at the start of 2021, will take a back seat in 2022. This is also true for bridal makeup styles.
India Gets Reelected To UNESCO Executive Board For 2021-25 Term
The UNESCO Executive Board is one of the three constitutional organs of the UN agency (the others being the General Conference and the Secretariat) and it is elected by the General Conference.
Thug Life: Police Lens on Former Top Tihar Officials Who Helped Conman Live It Up in Jail, Run Racket
Sources say arrested jail staffers have revealed a few names, including those of some officials in jail headquarters. Several of them have retired and held top positions when Sukesh Chandrashekhar was imprisoned in 2017.
Misuse Of Antibiotics In Pandemic Building Resistant Bacteria, Health Agency Warns
Overuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs during the coronavirus pandemic is helping bacteria develop resistance that will render these important medicines ineffective over time, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Wednesday.
Review Says Pentagon Reacted Appropriately To Jan. 6 Riot
An independent review has concluded that the Defense Department and its top leaders acted appropriately before and during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, despite sharp criticism from some local and congressional leaders that the military did...
U.S. FTC Says Court Should Allow Antitrust Lawsuit Against Facebook To Proceed
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said in a court filing on Wednesday that a federal court should allow an antitrust lawsuit it filed against Facebook to go forward as the company has "interfered with the competitive process by targeting nascent threats...
CDC: Frozen Vials Labelled 'Smallpox' Found In Lab Freezer
Philadelphia (AP) Federal health authorities on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of some frozen vials labelled Smallpox" in a freezer at a facility in Pennsylvania that conducts vaccine research in Pennsylvania. The Centers for Disease Control and Prev...