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Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol, which houses the Congress, firing shots inside the building as the legislature was preparing to seal the election of Joe Biden as the next President and Kamala Harris as the Vice President. In a direct assault on the democratic process, the mobs rampaged through the Capitol, entering the Senate floor and breaking into offices of Congress members. The protesters, who had heard a stirring declaration from Trump that he would "never concede" his defeat to Biden, rushed to the Capitol waving....
This Year's Edition Of IFFI Is Special: Javadekar
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, in Goa to participate in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), said the latest edition of the festival, beginning in the state capital from Saturday, is special. ....
Govt Formulating New Action Plan, Chinese Telecom Giants Could Be Out Of Game
Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE could be potentially out of the game in India with the government set to begin formulating an action plan on the implementation of 'National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector'on Thursday. ....
Irrfan Khan's Finish Line Came Too Soon, But We Are Proud Of Him: Wife Sutapa Sikdar
Irrfan Khan's wife, Sutapa Sikdar, got emotional talking about the late actor at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI), and said his finish line came too soon. ....
National Centre For Performing Arts Reopens For Audience In Feb
Adding a dose of positivity and hope to the New Year, India's premier cultural institute, the National Centre for the Performing Arts is back with a fine array of live performances as the stage comes alive once again. The NCPA will be opening its doors to the public from 3rd February 2021 and art enthusiasts can now enjoy classical concerts, recitals, plays, stand-up shows and more, bringing back the good old days of live performances. ....
Union FM Announces Rs 65,000 Cr To Develop 1,100 Km Of National Highway Roads In Kerala
Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced Rs 65,000 crore support for the development of 1,100 km of National Highway (NH) roads in Kerala. ....
Sandeep, Rahul, Priyanka Qualify For Olympics Race Walking Event
Haryana's international athletes Sandeep Kumar and Rahul Kumar in the men's event and Uttar Pradesh's Priyanka Goswami in the women's category won the 2021 Olympic Games quota places in the 20km event of the eighth National Race Walking Championships held in Ranchi on Saturday. It was double joy for Priyanka, as she broke the national record with her best effort of the current season. ....
India Emerging As Hub For Scientific Innovation: Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that India is rapidly emerging as a frontline nation in scientific innnovation. ....
Sri Lanka's Dhammika Prasad Retires From International Cricket
Sri Lanka's Dhammika Prasad has retired from international cricket. Dhammika Prasad, 37, last played for Sri Lanka in a Test match against the West Indies in October 2014. ....
Bangladesh Board Allows Players To Pick IPL Over National Duty
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to give No Objection Certificates (NOC) to its players for the Indian Premier League, allowing them to miss matches for the national team. ....
