Soyuz rocket reaches ISS in record time

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Russia’s Soyuz rocket has travelled from Earth to the International Space Station in record time. The spacecraft, carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a Nasa astronaut, made the trip in just three hours and three minutes – half the usual journey time. Source link

France to re-impose state of ‘health emergency’ amid rise in tally of Covid-19 patients in intensive care

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France’s decision to re-impose a state of ‘health emergency’ comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron chaired a meeting of the new health defence council to discuss measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. [REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE] File photo of French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo Credits: AP) France on Wednesday decided to re-impose a state … Read more

Russia approves 2nd Covid vaccine, EpiVacCorona, after Sputnik V; Putin says 3rd one coming soon

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Russia on Wednesday announced that it has granted regulatory approval to another Covid-19 vaccine named EpiVacCorona. This comes after the country granted similar approval to Sputnik V, making it the first Covid-19 vaccine candidate in the world to attain regulatory approval. “I have a nice piece of news. The Novosibirsk-based Vektor Centre has registered a … Read more

Union Minister Nityanand Rai polarising polls, says RJD

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New Delhi: Bihar’s main opposition party RJD on Wednesday rebuked Union minister of state for home and BJP leader Nityanand Rai for his remark that the state will become a refuge for terrorists if RJD wins the election, saying the comment is an attempt to polarise the voters and divert attention from the real issues. … Read more

Election Commission hopes for 60% turnout helped by women, migrants

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New Delhi: Bihar last clocked a voting percentage of over 60% in the year 2000. Ever since, the state’s polling percentage has stayed consistently around 56-58%. This year though, the Election Commission of India hopes women and migrant workers will help the state breach the 60% mark. There are two factors at play – 300,000 … Read more

DC vs RR IPL 2020: Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje script DC’s 13-run win over RR in Dubai

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DC vs RR, IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 13 runs to return to winning ways and reclaim the top spot on the points table on Wednesday. Courtesy by BCCI & PTI HIGHLIGHTS Delhi Capitals (161/7) beat Rajasthan Royals (148/8) by 13 runs in Dubai DC returned to the back of the points … Read more