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US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

10:14 pm April 15, 2021

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Thursday announced the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the cyber hacking of federal agencies. The sweeping measures are meant to punish Russia for actions that U.S. officials say […]

Biden administration promises focus on environmental justice

10:09 pm February 28, 2021

Washington: When President Joe Biden made environmental protection a key element of his campaign, he promised to overhaul the federal office that investigates complaints from people in minority communities who believe they have been unfairly harmed by industrial pollution or waste disposal. Although the Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges that disadvantaged communities in America are disproportionately […]

CISF takes over security of Statue of Unity

9:59 pm August 25, 2020

New Delhi: The CISF on Tuesday took over the security of Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat with the initial strength of 272 personnel against the total sanctioned strength of 352 personnel. M. R. Kothari, IAS, District Collector, Narmada/Chief Administrator, Statue of Unity was the chief guest of the function. The unit is headed by Deputy […]

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Trump administration extends visa ban to non-immigrants

7:54 am June 23, 2020

Washington: The Trump administration on Monday extended a ban on green cards issued outside the United States until the end of the year and added many temporary work visas to the freeze, including those used heavily by technology companies and multinational corporations. The administration cast the effort as a way to free up jobs in […]

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J-K BJP to launch awareness campaign against coronavirus

11:20 pm March 15, 2020

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday announced a month-long ‘Jana Jagaran Abhiyaan’ (public awareness campaign) against coronavirus in the Union Territory from March 20. “The sensitization programme against the coronavirus will be kick started at the district level on March 20 and will be taken to the block level,” Raina said […]

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