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Bahrain Shuts Down Indian Restaurant For Denying Entry To Woman Wearing Veil, Manager Suspended

A popular Indian restaurant, Lanterns, in Bahrain’s Adliya has been shut down after a veiled woman was barred from entering its premises.  A viral video showed one of the staff members blocking a veiled woman from entering the facility, NewsofBahrain reported. The report noted that Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has launched a probe …

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136 Children Killed, 199 Injured In Russian Attacks, Says Ukraine As War Enters Second Month

The Russian invasion of Ukraine which is into its second month shows no signs of ending any time soon as a ceasefire seems yet unlikely. As the gun-battle and bombardment rage on the civilians of Ukraine are increasingly becoming the target of Russian attacks. AFP The war in Ukraine has killed 136 children in the 31 days since the start …

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Government Mulling Vaccine Booster Dose For Indians Going Abroad For Jobs, Studies Or Business

The government might soon permit a dose of COVID vaccine as a precaution for those planning to go abroad for education, employment, sports and for attending official or business commitments, according to official sources as per news agency PTI.  It’s being discussed if they should receive the shot at private vaccination centres and pay for it, the sources said. As …

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Apple’s Next Green Initiative: Making the iPhone SE With Low

Apple’s latest environmentally friendly endeavor will put more sustainably made metal in its new iPhone SE models. The aluminum, which is used in the metal frame around the sides of the iPhone SE, comes from a new process developed thanks to funds from Apple’s planned $4.7 billion Green Bond project, which invests in various renewable initiatives. The novel process reduces …

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LPG Cylinder Price Hiked By Rs 50; Petrol, Diesel By 80 Paise: Here's How Much You'll Pay Now

Petrol and diesel prices were on Tuesday hiked by 80 paise a litre while domestic cooking gas prices were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder, ending an over four-and-half month election-related hiatus in rate revision. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 96.21 per litre as against Rs 95.41 previously while diesel rates have gone up from Rs 86.67 per …

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Nearly 3.1 Million Trees Were Cut For Developmental Projects In 2020-21; Most Felled In MP

Nearly 3.1 million trees were cut down for public infrastructure projects across India in 2020-21, Union minister Bhupender Yadav told Lok Sabha. “The permission for tree felling is accorded by the respective state governments/union territory administrations under the provisions of various Acts, rules, guidelines and directions of courts. However, during 2020-21, proposals involving 30,97,721 trees have been accorded prior approval …

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COVID, Polio, HIV, Measles Expected To Make A Comeback As War Halts Vaccination In Ukraine

Amid the war triggered by the Russian invasion, Ukraine is also facing a worsening health crisis. Doctors and experts fear a surge not only in COVID cases but also polio, HIV, cholera, and measles. Kate White, an emergency program manager for Doctors Without Borders, told CNN that Ukraine already had low vaccination rates against those diseases. “In terms of what …

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Tip Of The Iceberg Says WHO As The World Appears To Be Heading Towards Another COVID Wave

World Health Organization (WHO) has repeatedly warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and that another wave is very likely. Now the world seems to be heading in that direction as several countries are reporting a record spike in new infections. “These increase are occurring despite reductions in testing in some countries, which means the cases we’re seeing …

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Delhi Gets Its First Climate Justice Library: Here's All You Need To Know About It

In March 2019, the first climate strike took place in Delhi with over 400 school children bunked school and gather at Central Park in Connaught Place, demanding their right to breathe. The protest was part of the strike by school kids across the globe as part of the ‘Extinction Rebellion’ started in 2018 by Greta Thunberg. And since then, they …

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How Ukrainian Civilians Are Using Phones to Share the Invasion With the World

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the world has gotten a direct view of the war as ordinary Ukrainians document the fighting tearing through their country. They’re not relying on sophisticated gear as they share videos and photos of the destruction …

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