In focus, 8th Jan 2021, News & Stories from India

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08 Jan 2021

In focus, 08 Jan 2021

Indiaforensic launches a new trade based money laundering certification program

The CTE program sets a new standard to address the Anti-Money Laundering Requirement in International Trade

08 Jan 2021 8:32 PM

Know all about Akshaya Alshi, top fashion blogger of the country

Alshi has been actively sharing her ideas on her Instagram handle actively for the last 16 months

08 Jan 2021 8:23 PM

A R Rahman thanks fans for support during 'difficult times'

The Oscar-winning composer's mother, Kareema Begum, has passed away last month

08 Jan 2021 4:22 PM

The robotic device disinfecting seats in an aircraft (Photo: ANI)

Robotic technology deployed by Air India to disinfect aircraft interiors

Air India Express said there are plans to extend this technology for its aircraft operating from other airports in its network in India

08 Jan 2021 1:16 PM

A health worker takes a nasal swab sample at a COVID-19 testing center in Hyderabad, India. (AP)

Total 75 persons detected with new UK mutant strain in India

Altogether 4,858 people have been traced who travelled between India and the UK after the cases of infection by new variant came to light

08 Jan 2021 12:54 PM

Incidents involving animals in Schedule I of the Act, such as the tiger or the leopard and other big carnivores, will not fall under the purview of the new advisory. — Representational image

Allow panchayats to deal with problematic wild animals: National Board of Wildlife

Some states, such as Gujarat, already allow gram panchayats to take the decision on dealing with human-animal conflicts

08 Jan 2021 12:30 PM

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. (AP)

Officer dies following clash with pro-Trump mob: US Capitol Police

Four protesters died, including a woman who was shot by police

08 Jan 2021 11:57 AM

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP/PTI)

Trump's education and transport secretaries resign over Capitol Hill violence

A day earlier a number of senior White House staffers resigned over the Capitol Hill violence

08 Jan 2021 11:41 AM

Even 2G bandwidth services are frequently suspended at places on the pretext of law and order issues, causing huge inconvenience to people. (Representational image: PTI/file photo)

4G services may be restored soon in remaining 18 districts of J&K

J&K witnessed a complete communication blackout for weeks after the Centre stripped it of its special status and split it up into two UTs

08 Jan 2021 11:11 AM

The protests by the farmers at the border points in the national capital demanding the repeal of the three new farm laws began on November 28. (Photo: AP)

Supreme Court: Are farmers protected from Covid-19?

The SC asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, whether the protesting farmers are protected from the spread of COVID

08 Jan 2021 4:55 AM

Karan Thapar | Hindus and patriotism: Why RSS chief is wrong

However, I suspect that Mr Bhagwat would simply brush aside all the evidence of history that I have just marshalled

08 Jan 2021 4:49 AM

The 78-year-old Democratic leader and his 56-year-old Indian-origin deputy will be inaugurated on January 20, it was announced after the constitutional process was finally completed by a joint session of Congress. (Photo:AFP)

Biden wins amid chaos...

Congress seals Biden-Kamala win after Trump supporters breach

08 Jan 2021 4:37 AM

A worker sprays disinfectant at birds enclosure, as part of a preventive measure against Bird flu, at Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (PTI)

AA Edit | Bird flu: Remain on alert

India has been called upon to pull up its socks against the avian flu which has till now killed thousands of birds and poultry in 4 states

08 Jan 2021 4:32 AM

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP)

AA Edit | Trump’s ‘insurrection’ was the final straw...

The first ever Senate wins for the Democrats in a long time in Georgia were a final rebuke to Trump

08 Jan 2021 4:21 AM

As a simulation of actual execution of the vaccine roll-out, another round of dry run will be conducted in all districts except Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, on January 8. (Representational Photo:AP)

Be ready to receive COVID-19 Jab: Center

In a communique, the ministry said vaccine will be supplied to the identified consignee points of 19 states and union territories

08 Jan 2021 4:16 AM

Farmers, with more than 5,000 tractors and other vehicles, have again showed to the world that they are united, focused, tireless, and firm in their resolve. (Photo: AP)

Farmers agitating against new agri laws take out tractor march

These marches were a rehearsal for their proposed Jan 26 Kisan parade to the national capital from different parts of Haryana, Punjab and UP

08 Jan 2021 4:13 AM

Now, the cases heard by the Supreme Court have anywhere between two and 30 parties. Who decides who will be unmuted? (PTI)

Mary Mitzy | Ensuring justice in virtual courts: Who controls the mute button?

Today, nine months on, the Supreme Court still takes up only urgent matters for hearing

08 Jan 2021 4:06 AM

The changes in this final rule will apply to all registrations, including those for the advanced degree exemption, submitted on or after the effective date of the final rule. (Representative Photo:DC)

US to modify H1B visa selection process, to give priority to wages, skill level

The final rule to be published in the federal register on Jan 8. It will be effective 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register

08 Jan 2021 2:05 AM

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