EC issues 111 notices, files 75 cases against parties

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As the fourth election candidate died in West Bengal due to Covid-19 on Sunday and questions hang heavy about the role of election campaigns in the spread of the pandemic in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India has finally cranked up pressure on political parties. The EC poll machinery slapped 111 show cause notices … Read more

Man City beat Spurs to lift Carabao Cup

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Aymeric Laporte’s header arrived with only eight minutes remaining Manchester City won the League Cup for a record fourth time in succession with a deserved victory over a disappointing Tottenham Hotspur side at Wembley. City defender Aymeric Laporte, arguably fortunate to be on the pitch after escaping a yellow card in the first half before … Read more

Opinion | Your Smartphone Should Be Built to Last

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Years from now, what creature will digest the new iPads and AirTags that Apple announced on Tuesday? What soil will absorb their metals? The shiny gadgets of today will be waste tomorrow. As you eye that upgraded tablet, consider that Apple shipped so many new iPads last year that if they were all laid flat … Read more

Biden administration working to deploy additional supplies and support to India

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“The U.S. is deeply concerned by the severe COVID outbreak in India. We are working around the clock to deploy more supplies and support to our friends and partners in India as they bravely battle this pandemic. More very soon,” Sullivan said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted a similar message Saturday night, saying, “Our … Read more

Revealed: UK solar projects using panels from firms linked to Xinjiang forced labour

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Solar projects commissioned by the Ministry of Defence, the government’s Coal Authority, United Utilities and some of the UK’s biggest renewable energy developers are using panels made by Chinese solar companies accused of exploiting forced labour camps in Xinjiang province, a Guardian investigation has found. Confidential industry data suggests that up to 40% of the … Read more

Man Utd held by stubborn Leeds

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Marcus Rashford’s first-half free-kick was well saved by Illan Meslier Manchester United failed to impose their perceived superiority over old rivals Leeds and had to settle for a point from a disappointing draw. In a game of few chances, Marcus Rashford came closest with a free-kick just before half-time. But memories of a forgettable encounter … Read more

UK sending ‘vital medical equipment’ to India to aid Covid fight

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Britain said Sunday it was sending life-saving medical equipment to India, including ventilators and oxygen concentrators, as the south Asian country reels from record numbers of daily Covid-19 infections and deaths. London will ship more than 600 pieces of equipment to New Delhi to support its fight against the virus, following a request from India … Read more

Germany faces lockdown until June as curbs fail to push down cases

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Germany’s coronavirus infection rate rose at the weekend despite stricter restrictions as Finance Minister Olaf Scholz cautioned he did not expect moves to ease curbs before the end of May. Germany is struggling to contain the third wave of infections, with efforts complicated by the more contagious B117 variant, which first emerged in the UK … Read more