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Railways mull SOP for post-earthquake train operations

Lack of guidelines by Raliways flagged.

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Explained | Why Indonesia has moved its capital

Ananth Krishnan

Studies have forecast that the entire city could sink by 2050, while flooding is a recurring problem.

This file handout picture taken and released on December 17, 2019 by the Indonesian Presidential Palace shows Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (L) during his visit to North Penajam Paser district near Sepaku in East Kalimantan, where the government plans to build its new capital city replacing Jakarta.

Air India cancels U.S. flights for second day

Jagriti Chandra

Safety concerns over 5G rollout in U.S.

On Wednesday, the airline had cancelled flights to and from New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Newark.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup | India starts as favourite against Iran

Team suffers a blow as two players test positive on eve of tournament

Limbering up: The Indian team at a practice session on Wednesday.

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Railways mull SOP for post-earthquake train operations

This file handout picture taken and released on December 17, 2019 by the Indonesian Presidential Palace shows Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (L) during his visit to North Penajam Paser district near Sepaku in East Kalimantan, where the government plans to build its new capital city replacing Jakarta.

Explained | Why Indonesia has moved its capital

On Wednesday, the airline had cancelled flights to and from New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Newark.

Air India cancels U.S. flights for second day

Limbering up: The Indian team at a practice session on Wednesday.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup | India starts as favourite against Iran

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A COVID-19 patient is shifted to the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad on January 19, 2022.

New COVID-19 cases cross 3-lakh mark The Hindu Data Team

18.9 lakh active cases across India; 475 deaths were recorded, higher than the average levels last week.

Supreme Court to steer ex gratia payment to kin of COVID-19 deceased

Lata Mangeshkar is stable, says spokesperson

India skipper Yash Dhull, 5 others test positive for COVID, miss U-19 World Cup game against Ireland

AFC Asian Cup | Two members of Indian team test COVID positive on eve of tournament

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Railways mull SOP for post-earthquake train operations

S. Vijay Kumar Lack of guidelines by Raliways flagged.

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against hate speech by Hindu leaders, in New Delhi. File

‘State-sponsored political agenda’ may be behind hate speeches: senior journalist in SC

The Hindu Bureau Sashi Kumar says communal incitements are followed by ‘notable silence’ from law enforcement agencies

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This file handout picture taken and released on December 17, 2019 by the Indonesian Presidential Palace shows Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (L) during his visit to North Penajam Paser district near Sepaku in East Kalimantan, where the government plans to build its new capital city replacing Jakarta.

Explained | Why Indonesia has moved its capital

Ananth Krishnan Studies have forecast that the entire city could sink by 2050, while flooding is a recurring problem.

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Foreign Secretary speaks with U.S. counterpart on Russia

Sriram Lakshman MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi described the conversation as ‘wide ranging’ in a tweet, but did not specifically mention Russia

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Ban on ritual bath on Makar Sankranti due to COVID spread

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA With a surge in COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand, the Haridwar and Dehradun authorities have prohibited devotees from taking a dip in the Ganga in Haridwar and Rishikesh on Makar Sankranti on January 14.For the safety of devotees, in view of the recent spike in pandemic cases in the State, there will be a ban on devotees gathering at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar, Triveni ghat in Rishikesh, and other ghats for a ritual bath on Makar Sankranti, orders issued by Haridwar District Magistrate Vinay Shankar

Safety first: A health worker collects a passenger’s swab sample at Anand Vihar bus terminus in New Delhi on Monday.

Now, only takeaways at Delhi bars and restaurants

Jatin Anand DDMA rolls out more restrictions as COVID graph rises rapidly in the Capital

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A crowded Dadar market amid COVID crisis, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

COVID-19 situation under control, says BMC

Special Correspondent ‘Gradual decline in the number of cases in Mumbai, no reason for panic’

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Major casualties averted: An eatery on Ranganathan Street where a fire broke out on Wednesday.

Fire breaks out at an eatery on Ranganathan Street

Special Correspondent No casualties, thanks to timely action

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Aishwaryaa and Dhanush

Dhanush, Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth announce separation

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A still from the ‘Money Heist’ Korean adaptation

‘Money Heist’ adaptation, ‘Thirty Nine’ among 25 new K-dramas announced by Netflix for 2022

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Daniel Radcliffe to star as ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in musician’s biopic

Pandit Birju Maharaj’s eloquent facial expressions remained unmatched

Every stage was a canvas for Pandit Birju Maharaj, painter of rhythm

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture wishing legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar a speedy recovery from COVID-19, at Puri beach.

Lata Mangeshkar is stable, says spokesperson

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Limbering up: The Indian team at a practice session on Wednesday.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup | India starts as favourite against Iran

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma (110 off 143) and Rassie van der Dussen (129 not out off 96) had scored contrasting hundreds en route to their 204-run stand

India vs South Africa 1st ODI | Bavuma, van der Dussen centuries set up convincing win for SA

Sheer delight: Mahesh struck twice as SC East Bengal finally got it right this season.

ISL | Mahesh’s brace gives East Bengal first win

India Under-19 captain Yash Dhull tested positive. File

India skipper Yash Dhull, 5 others test positive for COVID, miss U-19 World Cup game against Ireland

Sania Mirza felt recovery time was taking much longer now

Sania Mirza to retire after 2022 season

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40K | Dhanush, Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth announce separation

Two IndiGo aircraft came close to colliding with each other mid-air while taking off from Kempegowda International Airport on January 7. File

22K | Mid-air collision between two aircraft averted at Kempegowda International Airport on January 7

Air India operates flights to New York, Newark, Chicago, Washington DC and San Francisco.

14K | Air India to reschedule U.S. flights over 5G concerns

In this satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC, smoke rises over an Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. fuel depot in the Mussafah neighborhood of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

12K | UAE drone attack | Identities of two Indians killed established

A file photo of police personnel outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. As per the order, gathering of four or more persons is prohibited.

11K | Prohibitory order in Bengaluru extended till January 31

A still from ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’

10K | Allu Arjun’s ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ to release in cinema halls in Hindi

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8K | Three Navy personnel killed in explosion onboard INS Ranvir in Mumbai

A still from ‘Ranjish Hi Sahi’

8K | ‘Ranjish Hi Sahi’ review: Amala Paul shines in this recreation of Mahesh Bhatt’s universe

The bank took over the possession of the store for non-payment of dues, under provisions of The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act

7K | Indian Bank takes over Saravana Stores (Gold Palace) in T. Nagar for non-payment of dues