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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
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China demands United States lift Xinjiang cotton, tomato import ban
China on Thursday demanded Washington drop a ban on cotton and tomato imports over complaints they are produced by forced labour
 "China demands United States lift Xinjiang cotton, tomato import ban")
Iran launches cruise missiles during naval drill, state media says
Iran fired cruise missiles Thursday as part of a naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported, amid heightened tensions with the US
 "Iran launches cruise missiles during naval drill, state media says")
Angela Merkel's party chooses new leader ahead of German election
Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party is choosing a new leader this weekend
 "Angela Merkel's party chooses new leader ahead of German election")
Companies donated $170 million to GOP election objectors: Report
Many companies have since said they will avoid making donations to members of the House and Senate who voted to overturn Biden's win
 "Companies donated $170 million to GOP election objectors: Report")
What to watch as House moves to impeach Donald Trump for second time
President Donald Trump is on the verge of becoming the first president to be impeached twice, as lawmakers move quickly to punish him over last week's deadly US Capitol attack.
 "What to watch as House moves to impeach Donald Trump for second time")
Won't achieve 'herd immunity in 2021' despite Covid-19 vaccines: WHO
Infections numbers are surging around the world, especially in Europe where nations have been forced to ramp up virus restrictions even as vaccines are rolled out
 "Won't achieve 'herd immunity in 2021' despite Covid-19 vaccines: WHO")
Twitter blocks 70,000 QAnon accounts after United States Capitol riots
Twitter says it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts associated with the far right QAnon conspiracy theory following last week's US Capitol riot
 "Twitter blocks 70,000 QAnon accounts after United States Capitol riots")
Interpol issues notices to three people over Lebanon's massive port blast
Interpol has issued a wanted notice for two Russians and a Portuguese man over explosive material that had been shipped to Beirut and stored at the city's port for six years until it exploded
 "Interpol issues notices to three people over Lebanon's massive port blast")
Ebola vaccines stockpiled to stamp out future outbreaks, says WHO
The World Health Organisation and partners said on Tuesday they are creating a global stockpile of Ebola vaccines to help stamp out future outbreaks
European Union warns Iran enrichment moves could imperil nuclear deal
Tehran's decision to ramp up uranium enrichment could undermine efforts to keep the deal alive: Official
 "European Union warns Iran enrichment moves could imperil nuclear deal")
Indonesian navy divers recover 'black box' from crashed Sriwijaya plane
Indonesian navy divers searching the ocean floor have recovered a black box from a Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea with 62 people on board
 "Indonesian navy divers recover 'black box' from crashed Sriwijaya plane")
Early warning signs emerge for Republican Party after US Capitol riots
The Capitol riots may have dented the Grand Old Party's image in the US
 "Early warning signs emerge for Republican Party after US Capitol riots")
Should you get a coronavirus vaccine if you've been infected before?
Vaccines, by contrast, are designed to bring about a more consistent and optimal immune response. And they should boost whatever preexisting immunity a person might have from an infection
 "Should you get a coronavirus vaccine if you've been infected before?")
Tokyo Olympic organising committee head tries to reassure doubting country
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee tried on Tuesday to reassure the Japanese public that the postponed games will open in just over six months
 "Tokyo Olympic organising committee head tries to reassure doubting country")
80% in Japan say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or will not happen
More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be canceled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take place
 "80% in Japan say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or will not happen")
Uganda official accuses Facebook of 'interfering' in tense elections
Several accounts linked to the campaign of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni were removed for alleged inauthentic behaviour
 "Uganda official accuses Facebook of 'interfering' in tense elections")
World leaders at France summit focus on better protecting biodiversity
Protecting the world's biodiversity was on the agenda Monday for world leaders at the One Planet Summit
 "World leaders at France summit focus on better protecting biodiversity")
Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests
 "Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests")
Global shares fall as Covid-19 pandemic fears overshadow aid hopes
Global shares and US futures were mostly lower Monday
 "Global shares fall as Covid-19 pandemic fears overshadow aid hopes")
This month's Paris Fashion Week goes digital: France fashion regulator
French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris men's and haute couture shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears
 "This month's Paris Fashion Week goes digital: France fashion regulator")