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Capitol defenders blame bad intelligence for deadly breach

Faulty intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders' failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building, officials said

Capitol defenders blame bad intelligence for deadly breach
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 4:19 AM IST

US Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again

The US Senate voted 92-7 on Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post

US Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 4:16 AM IST

US Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador

The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden's choice to lead US diplomacy at the United Nations.

US Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 4:06 AM IST

Exploring ways to restore use of Ramlila as community ground: Mayor

The direction by the National Green Tribunal, to disallow use of any park in Delhi for commercial or social functions, has put the North Corporation in a fix

Exploring ways to restore use of Ramlila as community ground: Mayor
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 3:14 AM IST

Israeli court delays Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial until April

The Jerusalem court overseeing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has delayed the opening of the dramatic evidentiary stage until after March 23 elections.

Israeli court delays Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial until April
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 3:12 AM IST

Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny co-writing mystery novel

One of the world's better known fans of mystery novels, Hillary Rodham Clinton, is now writing one.

Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny co-writing mystery novel
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 2:55 AM IST

Beat poet, publisher, and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti dies at 101

Poet, publisher and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who helped launch and perpetuate the Beat movement, has died. He was 101

Beat poet, publisher, and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti dies at 101
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 2:29 AM IST

TMC worker killed, 2 injured in bomb attack in poll-bound Bengal

An activist of the ruling Trinamool Congress was killed and two others were injured when bike-borne assailants attacked them with bombs and bullets in Paschim Medinipur district

TMC worker killed, 2 injured in bomb attack in poll-bound Bengal
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 2:25 AM IST

WhatsApp hits top slot again; rivals Signal, Telegram and BiP fall back

It seems users were only being coquettish in looking for an alternative; they never actually dumped the app

WhatsApp hits top slot again; rivals Signal, Telegram and BiP fall back
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

BJP supporters want to repress farmers' opposition to agri laws: Ajit Singh

Rashtriya Lok Dal president Ajit Singh on Tuesday alleged that BJP supporters want to suppress the farmers' opposition to the new contentious agriculture laws by the use of force.

BJP supporters want to repress farmers' opposition to agri laws: Ajit Singh
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 1:09 AM IST

South African commission seeks 2-yr jail term for ex-prez Jacob Zuma

South Africa's Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has asked the country's highest judiciary body to jail former president Jacob Zuma for two years for contempt of court

South African commission seeks 2-yr jail term for ex-prez Jacob Zuma
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 1:05 AM IST

Imran says Pak seeks to enhance trade ties with Sri Lanka through CPEC

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that he was looking forward to enhancing trade ties with Sri Lanka through the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Imran says Pak seeks to enhance trade ties with Sri Lanka through CPEC
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 10:07 PM IST

UP Budget: Ayodhya's Maryada Purushottam Sriram airport gets Rs 101 cr

The government has estimated receipts of a little more than Rs 5.06 trillion consisting of Rs 4.18 trillion and Rs 87,841 crore as revenue and capital receipts, respectively, in FY22

UP Budget: Ayodhya's Maryada Purushottam Sriram airport gets Rs 101 cr
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 12:56 AM IST

Mauritius seeks India's help for early exit from FATF grey list

Mauritius on Monday sought India's support in facilitating an early exit from the FATF grey list to restore its international reputation

Mauritius seeks India's help for early exit from FATF grey list
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 9:34 PM IST

WB FM accuses Amit Shah of spreading misinformation on fund disbursement

Amit Mitra on Sunday accused Amit Shah of giving misinformation about disbursement of funds by the Centre to the state during a political rally and challenged him for a debate

WB FM accuses Amit Shah of spreading misinformation on fund disbursement
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 1:43 AM IST

Djokovic humbles Medvedev to win 9th Australian Open title, 18th slam

Novak Djokovic has beaten Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 to win his ninth Australian Open championship and 18th Grand Slam title.

Djokovic humbles Medvedev to win 9th Australian Open title, 18th slam
Updated On : 21 Feb 2021 | 11:41 PM IST

Funeral and more protests follow deadly shootings in Myanmar

Crowds in Myanmar's capital attended a funeral Sunday for the young woman who was the first person confirmed to have been killed in protests against the military's takeover

Funeral and more protests follow deadly shootings in Myanmar
Updated On : 21 Feb 2021 | 9:30 PM IST

Pak FM expresses concern over current level of violence in Afghanistan

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed concern over the current level of violence in Afghanistan and urged all sides to take measures towards a ceasefire in the war-torn country.

Pak FM expresses concern over current level of violence in Afghanistan
Updated On : 20 Feb 2021 | 1:27 AM IST

Ankita wins maiden WTA title, assured of doubles top-100 entry for 1st time

India's Ankita Raina on Friday claimed her maiden WTA title by lifting the Phillip Island Trophy along with Russian partner Kamilla Rakhimova

Ankita wins maiden WTA title, assured of doubles top-100 entry for 1st time
Updated On : 19 Feb 2021 | 8:44 PM IST

India's football WC qualifying round matches scheduled for March postponed

India's 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 Asian Cup qualifying round matches, which were scheduled to be played next month, have been postponed to June due to Covid-related travel and quarantine restrictions

India's football WC qualifying round matches scheduled for March postponed
Updated On : 19 Feb 2021 | 8:35 PM IST