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Andy Murray Withdraws From Miami Open
Former world No.1 Andy Murray of Britain has withdrawn from the 2021 Miami Open due to a left groin injury, the organisers said. His place in the draw will be filled by a qualifier or lucky loser, the organisers added. ....
US President Biden Condemns Colorado Shooting, Urges Senate To Pass Gun Reform Bills
US President Joe Biden said he was "devastated" by the shooting a day earlier at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, that killed 10 people, urging the Senate to immediately pass the bills on gun reform recently approved by the House. ....
Netherlands Extends Covid Lockdown To April 20
The Covid-19 lockdown in the Netherlands will be extended to April 20 due to the increasing numbers of Covid-19 infections and hospital admissions, Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said. ....
Bollywood Box Office Report: First Batch Of Films Fight To Survive
With news of theatres opening up, Bollywood producers wasted no time in announcing releases date of their films, which were in the pipeline due to lockdown. "Roohi", "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" and "Mumbai Saga" were among the earliest big productions to test the water as box office business resumed. ....
Assembly Elections 2021: Twitter Announces Initiatives To Tackle Polls-related Misinformation
As the assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry inch closer, Twitter on Wednesday said it is implementing significant product, policy, and enforcement updates to keep the service safe from attempts to manipulate the platform or spread misinformation,....
Ex-CEA Arvind Subramanian Accused Of Instigating Student Rebellion
Former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian is alleged to have instigated Ashoka University students to go on a rebellion after his resignation. ....
Petrol, Diesel Prices Cut For First Time In 2021
Consumers can heave a sign of relief as oil marketing companies (OMCs) have finally relented and reduced the retail price of petrol and diesel after keeping them steady for past 24 days. ....
Aamir Khan Tests Positive For Covid-19
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has tested positive for Covid-19, shared his spokesperson on Wednesday. ....
Consider Imposing Local Bans On Festivals: Centre To States
The central government on Wednesday advised the states and union territories to consider imposing local restrictions in public observation of upcoming festivals like Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri and Easter among others and limit or do away with mass gatherings. ....
AR Rahman's '99 Songs' To Have Digital Premiere On May 21
Composer AR Rahman's debut project as film producer, "99 Songs", will have its digital premiere on May 21. The Oscar-winning composer tweeted the news on Wednesday evening. ....
