US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, says State Department

Washington, 14/1: The Trump administration is suspending all visa ​processing for applicants from 75 countries, ‌a State Department spokesperson ⁠said on ‌Wednesday. The spokesperson did not elaborate on the plan, first reported by Fox News, which cited a State ​Department memo. The pause will begin on January 21, Fox News said.    

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Saurashtra thrash Bengal, lift second Ranji Trophy title in three seasons

Mumbai, 19/2: Saurashtra thrashed Bengal by nine wickets at the Eden Gardens on Sunday to lift their second Ranji Trophy in three seasons. Leading from the front, skipper and left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat took 6/85 and effected the run out of Shahbaz Ahmed that triggered a batting collapse as Bengal lost their last six wickets…

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WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox

Washington DC, 27/7: The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing their sexual partners “for the moment” following the UN health agency declaring the escalating outbreaks in multiple countries to be a global emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 98 per cent of…

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4 Killed As Bus Overturns In Koraput; CM Majhi Announces Ex-Gratia

Jeypore: At least four people died, and 28 others, including some children, were injured when a bus overturned near Suku Nullha of Dakari Ghati under Baipariguda police limits in Koraput district.The deceased were from the Niali area of Cuttack district. According to reports, several families from Niali area had hired a bus to visit various temples…

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Satheesan announces Kerala Cabinet ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Thiruvananthapuram, 17/5: Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan on Sunday announced his ministerial team ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in the state. Satheesan said the list of ministers had been finalised after discussions among alliance leaders, taking into account social and regional balance within the coalition.    

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