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Delhi Police on Wednesday sent an email to Twitter India asking them to take down all child pornographic content and share details of the Twitter accounts that had circulated such media on the microblogging site. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3qCQjcF https://ift.tt/3h7pzhB
SC asks NDMA to fix ex gratia for Covid victims in 6 weeks
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the PM-led National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to quantify within six weeks the ex gratia amount to be paid to the families of nearly four lakh novel coronavirus victims and said the NDMA failed to discharge its statutory duty even though Covid-19 was declared a disaster under the Disaster Management Act a year ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AfP1ZG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Drones spotted over defence areas in Jammu for third day in a row
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Average daily Covid vaccinations in June touched 40L
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The average daily vaccination against Covid-19 increased to 40.3 lakh doses in June, driven by a jump since the Centre took over procurement and supplies of 75% of domestically produced jabs since June 21. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3qOWk6t https://ift.tt/3hnm4Cr
SC asks NDMA to fix ex gratia for Covid victims in 6 weeks
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the PM-led National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to quantify within six weeks the ex gratia amount to be paid to the families of nearly four lakh novel coronavirus victims and said the NDMA failed to discharge its statutory duty even though Covid-19 was declared a disaster under the Disaster Management Act a year ago. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3AfP1ZG https://ift.tt/2SBtucO
CJI: Polls no guarantee against tyranny of elected
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Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Wednesday said the right of people to change those in office through elections was no “guarantee against tyranny of the elected” and argued that democracy and its benefits could only be ensured by giving space to both “reasoned and unreasonable” public discourse. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AhmG5i https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Brazil suspends Bharat Biotech's Covaxin order for 20m doses
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Brazil will suspend a $324-million contract for Covaxin from Bharat Biotech that has mired President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities, the health minister said on Tuesday, even as the Indian drugmaker insisted that it has not received any advance payments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3h3oVS6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Small savings rates left unchanged
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The government left small savings rates unchanged for the July-September quarter after an uproar over a sharp cut in April had forced it to reverse the decision. This is the fifth straight quarter where rates have been left unchanged, providing respite to middle class investors who park their savings in Public Provident Fund, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme and National Savings Certificate, among other instruments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dObjZ5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
HC to accept affidavits of Mamata and law minister in Narada case
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The Calcutta high court has agreed to take on record the reply affidavits filed by Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, law minister Moloy Ghatak and the state government in response to the CBI’s plea to transfer the Narada case outside the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hkL8tK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
#MeToo: Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned
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Bill Cosby was freed from prison and returned home on Wednesday, less than two hours after Pennsylvania's highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction, saying he never should have faced charges after striking a non-prosecution deal with a previous district attorney more than 15 years ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hjxYgF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Brazil suspends Bharat Biotech's Covaxin order for 20m doses
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Brazil will suspend a $324-million contract for Covaxin from Bharat Biotech that has mired President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities, the health minister said on Tuesday, even as the Indian drugmaker insisted that it has not received any advance payments. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3h3oVS6 https://ift.tt/3dv9cck
CJI: Polls no guarantee against tyranny of elected
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Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Wednesday said the right of people to change those in office through elections was no “guarantee against tyranny of the elected” and argued that democracy and its benefits could only be ensured by giving space to both “reasoned and unreasonable” public discourse. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3AhmG5i https://ift.tt/3x7z31G
HC to accept affidavits of Mamata Banerjee and law minister in Narada case
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The Calcutta high court has agreed to take on record the reply affidavits filed by Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, law minister Moloy Ghatak and the state government in response to the CBI’s plea to transfer the Narada case outside the state. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hkL8tK https://ift.tt/3qDx17h
Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
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Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary and a one-time presidential candidate whose reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern US military was soiled by the long and costly Iraq war, has died, his family said in a statement released Tuesday. He was 88. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AfoifW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Soldier injured in fire exchange with suspected terrorists in J&K
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J&K Sikh body blames Delhi leaders for 'provocative' statements, asks people to maintain communal harmony
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3 LeT terrorists killed, 2 Army soldiers wounded in Kulgam gunfight
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Three terrorists were killed while two Army soldiers were injured in an encounter at Chimmer village, in South Kashmir’s Damhal Hanjipora, Kulgam district, on Wednesday. An official said a joint team of the police, Army’s 9 RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3y3S05s https://ift.tt/3ho9q6g
Ravi Shankar Prasad says Big Tech has to abide by India laws
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IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday he had no problem with social media users criticising him or the Indian PM but Big Tech has to abide by the laws of the county it operates in. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3y1qfKW https://ift.tt/3dvoA8p
Delimitation commission to visit J&K for 4 days from July 6
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As part of the ongoing delimitation exercise, the delimitation commission on Wednesday decided to visit J&K from July 6 to 9 to interact with political parties, public representatives and officials of the Union Territory. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Tpvqpl https://ift.tt/3612ff5
Anupam wishes Naseeruddin a speedy recovery
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Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher wished Naseeruddin Shah a quick recovery after the latter was hospitalised a few days ago for pneumonia. He is currently undergoing treatment in Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SCnpwO https://ift.tt/3w341GR
Adar Poonawalla says EU green pass Covishield issue has been ‘blown out of proportion’
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Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla played down on Wednesday Covishield not getting approved for the EU green pass, saying, "It is not a controversy at all. It’s been blown out of proportion." The green pass, which will be required for travel in the EU from July 1, does not currently recognise Covishield. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UJbrCb https://ift.tt/3x9ZsvZ
In Red zone, a principal fights bullets with band, baaja, books
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Jammu bombs factory-made, were not crude ones: Experts
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Arrested Lashkar man's trap goes wrong, killed
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Captured Lashkar commander Nadeem Abrar and an unnamed Pakistani terrorist holed up in a hideout along the Srinagar-Baramulla route were shot dead early on Tuesday in what appeared to be a botched attempt by the former to lead the forces into a trap on the pretext of showing them where he had hid his AK-47 and ammunition. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SF2pFQ https://ift.tt/3duLnkK
Euro 2020: Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 to enter last 8
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Artem Dovbyk's header in the 121st minute sent Ukraine through to a Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with England on Saturday as they beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time in Glasgow. Ukraine squeezed through to the last 16 despite taking just three points in the group stage, qualifying in part because Sweden beat Poland to top Group E ahead of Spain. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hkJOXH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
'IT Rules make sense': Facebook backs new regulations
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American internet giant Facebook has thrown its weight behind India's new IT Rules, and has said that they "make sense" while empowering users and limiting their abuse on social media, India MD Ajit Mohan has told TOI. The fresh affirmation comes months after the company termed the government's move to formulate policy and rules around content moderation as "a legitimate scrutiny", where it also emphasised that respect for Indian laws is "non-negotiable". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3w0iFyR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Brazil to suspend Covaxin deal as graft allegations probed
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The deal to buy 20 million doses of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shot has become a headache for Bolsonaro after whistleblowers went public with alleged irregularities. One health ministry official said he alerted the president about his concerns. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jsiJoo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Heatwave grips city as mercury touches 43°C, highest this year
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12 Covid deaths in 24 hours at main Guwahati hospital
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The death of 12 Covid patients on Monday at the premier Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) came as a blow to the Assam health department at a time when the positivity rate in the state had dropped to 2.01%. Till recently, about three deaths on average were being reported from hospitals in the capital, but the sudden rise in numbers had health minister Keshab Mahanta worried. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3h1ZW1o https://ift.tt/3dukE7Z
Balaji Srivastav to take over as city top; headed terror, intel units earlier
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'IT Rules make sense': Facebook backs new regulations
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American internet giant Facebook has thrown its weight behind India's new IT Rules, and has said that they "make sense" while empowering users and limiting their abuse on social media, India MD Ajit Mohan has told TOI. The fresh affirmation comes months after the company termed the government's move to formulate policy and rules around content moderation as "a legitimate scrutiny", where it also emphasised that respect for Indian laws is "non-negotiable". from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3w0iFyR https://ift.tt/3jsl2rE
DCGI gives emergency use nod to Moderna’s vaccine
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Indian pharma major Cipla will “facilitate” the import of Covid vaccines donated by US biotech major Moderna, possibly in the near future, under licence for restricted use by India’s drug regulator DCGI. In parallel, Cipla is also pursuing a separate tie-up with the US firm to undertake large-scale fill-and-finish, distribution and commercialisation of Moderna’s messenger or mRNA vaccines from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hgL7Hn https://ift.tt/3x6dBKy
DCGI gives emergency use nod to Moderna’s vaccine
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Indian pharma major Cipla will “facilitate” the import of Covid vaccines donated by US biotech major Moderna, possibly in the near future, under licence for restricted use by India’s drug regulator DCGI. In parallel, Cipla is also pursuing a separate tie-up with the US firm to undertake large-scale fill-and-finish, distribution and commercialisation of Moderna’s messenger or mRNA vaccines from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hgL7Hn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Govt sets max monthly limit for vaccine stock in pvt hospitals
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Private hospitals have to place orders for vaccines on CoWin and cannot directly procure it from manufacturers, July 1 onwards. The Centre has also devised a formula to decide the 'maximum monthly limit' of stocks that a private vaccination centre can purchase to ensure a level-playing field. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3A5RRjX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Govt sets maximum monthly limit for vaccine stock in private hospitals
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Private hospitals have to place orders for vaccines on CoWin and cannot directly procure it from manufacturers, July 1 onwards. The Centre has also devised a formula to decide the 'maximum monthly limit' of stocks that a private vaccination centre can purchase to ensure a level-playing field. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3A5RRjX https://ift.tt/361YRQU
England reach Euro 2020 quarters to end Germany curse
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Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane fired England into the Euro 2020 quarter-finals as they sealed a 2-0 win against Germany that ended decades of hurt at the hands of their bitter rivals on Tuesday. In the 55 years since England beat the Germans in the World Cup final, the Three Lions had endured a painful litany of defeats against Die Mannschaft when the stakes were highest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3drIWj0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Musk set to invest up to $30 billion in Starlink
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Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said Tuesday he plans to invest up to 30 billion dollars to develop his ambitious Starlink satellite internet service. Starlink plans to deploy thousands of low-orbit satellites to provide high-speed internet to isolated and poorly connected areas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3y7sDQs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
I pay 2.75 lakh tax on 5 lakh salary: President Kovind
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India overtakes US in total jabs given, now world No. 2
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India has overtaken the US in total number of Covid-19 vaccines administered so far with over 32.8 crore doses till Monday while the US has logged 32.3 crore doses. India began its vaccination drive on January 16, more than a month after the US did on December 14, 2020. Over 48 lakh doses were given on Monday till 7pm. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hf6jxj https://ift.tt/3h3GT6W
When Tollywood actresses made heads turn
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From Pooja Hegde and Samantha Akkineni to Rashmika Mandanna and Keerthy Suresh, take a look at ten times Tollywood actresses looked stunning in yellow. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SwA3gM https://ift.tt/3heo5Rd
Health ministry issues guidelines for administering Covid-19 vaccines to pregnant women
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The Union Health ministry on Monday issued fresh guidelines for administering Covid-19 vaccine to pregnant women. It said pregnancy does not increase the risk of Covid infection. "Most pregnant women will be asymptomatic or have a mild disease, but their health may deteriorate rapidly and that might affect the foetus too. It is important that they take precautions to protect themselves from acquiring Covid. It is therefore advised that a pregnant woman should take Covid-19 vaccines," it said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ue7TI8 https://ift.tt/3y2otsP
80% of Mum exposed, third wave may not be too large: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
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As 80% of Mumbai's population has possibly been exposed to Covid-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, the third wave's peak is unlikely to be as large as the second wave's peak where 90 fatalities were registered on May 1. However, this positive projection by scientists of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) comes with a caveat: this is provided reinfections are not substantial. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SwqmPo https://ift.tt/3AciGmG
Talks soon with Ladakh netas on political process: Rajnath Singh
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India believes in resolving disputes through dialogue with neighbours, but is always prepared to give "a befitting reply if provoked", defence minister Rajnath Singh reiterated on Monday during a visit to Ladakh where the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops continues. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3qztiY1 https://ift.tt/3A1tjZc
Govt plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
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The government is in discussions with the pharma and medical devices industry to create a "national stockpile" of life-saving drugs and vital equipment to combat the third Covid wave. This could prevent the massive shortages of critical drugs like Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, key antibiotics, and devices like oxygenators and pulse oximeters, as witnessed during the brutal second wave with a huge daily case-load. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3qzrE8N https://ift.tt/2UOsMtF
Infections seen among HIV patients hit Covid survivors
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Superinfections, which typically affect those with highly suppressed immune systems like people living with HIV/AIDS or organ transplant patients, are increasingly seen in patients who have recovered from Covid-19. Notably, many are contracting these rare co-infections despite not being 'bombed' with steroids or treated for diabetes, underlining the possibility of Covid-19 itself causing massive immune weakening. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3x2YWj7 https://ift.tt/3ygNssP
SII seeks govt help for adding Covishield in EU vax passport list
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Jammu hit could be tied to attack on LeT chief's home
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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee links governor Dhankhar to 1996 hawala scam
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Twitter shows J&K as separate country, drops map amid row
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Over 85% people with black fungus had Covid, says govt
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As many as 40,845 cases of Mucormycosis have been reported in the second wave of the pandemic. Data show that fatalities from the infection stands at 3,129. Over 85% of those who were diagnosed with the fungal infection had Covid-19. In terms of age group, 32% of those infected were young being in the age bracket of 18-45 years. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3A21qjT https://ift.tt/3dlTVdC
LJP groups & RJD to celebrate Paswan's birth anniversary
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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman expands scheme for Covid relief to health and tourism
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Ishaan shares a childhood pic of Ananya
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Ananya Panday is known for her fitness routine and particularly, with Yoga, the GenZ star is our favourite. Now, her Khaali Peeli co-star Ishaan Khatter has revealed on his social media handle that Ananya is his favourite partner for the yoga sessions when a fan asked during Q&A. Not only their on-screen chemistry was a hit in their last film, but it also looks like they truly are partners-in-Yoga too, off-screen. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2U35mjL https://ift.tt/2TdvFDG
'Forced' conversion of girls: Sikh delegation meets DGP, asks J&K politicians to speak against it
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BJP hails govt's stimulus package; opposition says FM delivering nothing but headlines
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'The Devil Judge' makers leaves fans excited
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One of the most awaited tvN drama 'The Devil Judge' has released interesting facts from the series, which is making fans even more excited about the characters and their complex relationships. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gZtSve https://ift.tt/3y08onA
Remember SRK's 'KHNH' co-star Athit Naik?
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Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta, ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ boasted of brilliant performances by supporting actors like Jaya Bachchan, Delnaz Irani and others. Also, who can forget the little munchkins Jia and Shiv in the films! from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3h9ri4F https://ift.tt/3dDXnAP
Over 1.15 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Centre
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Covid-19 curbs reimposed in Moscow as Asia-Pacific outbreaks flare
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Shahab Ali opens up on his financial crisis
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Shahab Ali, who plays one of the villains in popular series ‘The Family Man’, has opened up about the success he received post the series. He has also spilled the beans on the financial crisis he faced when the nationwide lockdown was imposed last year. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hdRtY0 https://ift.tt/3609BPT
'F9' shatters pandemic records at box office
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'F9' is the latest blockbuster-hopeful to set a new box office benchmark for COVID times. Prior to this weekend, Paramount's 'A Quiet Place Part II' held the pandemic-era opening weekend with $48.3 million in inaugural ticket sales. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2U1fxFv https://ift.tt/35XothO
Raj Kundra takes inspiration from The Scam
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Raj Kundra has been entertaining fans with fun videos on Instagram and his latest one is packed with motivation. Kick-starting Monday with a whole lot of motivation, Raj re-created an inspirational moment from popular web series ‘The Scam’. “Starting the week with that victory feeling and positive mindset! Follow this and half your battle is won,” wrote Raj. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/35UkanB https://ift.tt/3y2Ldc6