Croatia wants tourists to move there. These people are doing just that

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(CNN) — While most European Union nations have kept their borders sealed against non-European visitors during the pandemic, Croatia has been welcoming arrivals from the United States and many other countries. Summer saw it allow almost anyone to vacation on its beautiful Adriatic coastline and enjoy its stunning islands and the “Game of Thrones” city … Read more

Athletes urge PM to save facilities

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Six-time Paralympic gold medallist, David Weir is among those who have called upon the Prime Minister’s support. A coalition of athletes, celebrities and health bodies have written to the prime minister asking for the “fullest possible support” to help sports and exercise facilities survive the pandemic. In a letter seen by the BBC, they said … Read more

Bitcoin SV node software update lifts limits and uplifts COVID-19 vaccination throughput | ZDNet

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Bitcoin SV is revving up for potentially unlimited scale, with the latest release of its software. Switzerland-based industry organization the Bitcoin Association has announced the release of the Bitcoin SV Node software v1.0.7 (Dynastic). The release, which is now available for download from bitcoinsv.io, is the finalized version of January’s v1.0.7 public beta. The update … Read more

Massive 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Amritsar, strong tremors felt across North India

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A massive 6.1 earthquake hit Punjab capital city Amritsar on Friday night. The strong tremors were felt across North India. According to the National Center for Seismology, the jolt was recorded at around 10:34 pm. At the same time, an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale hit Tajikistan, the National Center for Seismology … Read more

Lok Sabha: 3 BJP MPs give breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

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Three BJP members in Lok Sabha on Friday moved a breach of privilege notice against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying by asking members to observe silence to mourn death of farmers during agitation without the permission of the Chair was a contempt of the House. In a dramatic move, Gandhi on Thursday led his party … Read more

Anil Agarwal joins hands with Centricus for $10 bn fund to participate in PSU divestments

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NEW DELHI: Metals and mining magnate Anil Agarwal on Friday announced teaming up with London-based firm Centricus to create a USD 10-billion fund that will invest in stake sale of public sector undertakings. Centricus is a global investment firm. Agarwal, who is the executive chairman of Vedanta Resources said in a tweet, “Teamed up with … Read more

In talks with PM Modi, Justin Trudeau commended govt’s efforts to engage farmers in dialogue: MEA

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New Delhi: In his telephonic talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commended the Indian government’s efforts to choose the path of dialogue in dealing with the farmer protests and described it as “befitting in democracy”, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Modi and Trudeau held the telephone conversation … Read more

Freeman charged by UK anti-doping

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Dr Richard Freeman (second left) pictured at his medical tribunal in Manchester Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman has been charged by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) with two violations of anti-doping rules, the BBC has learned. The medic is already fighting a General Medical Council allegation that he ordered banned testosterone in 2011 … Read more