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Vladimir Putin’s hybrid war opens a second front on NATO’s eastern border
Several masked men removed navigational aids on the Narva River, separating Estonia from Russia, signaling Russia's intent to provoke and destabilize Baltic states. These acts, seen as part of a hybrid war, include airspace violations, GPS interference, and recruiting criminals for sabotage. The region is increasingly a second front in the West's conflict with Moscow. Neighboring countries are reinforcing borders and seeking NATO's attention, as Russia's actions aim to spread fear and division, utilizing disinformation and migrant crises.
Telangana High Court stays state govt's order to reopen schools from September 1
The state government, in its order on August 24, had announced that all government and private schools along with Anganwadi centres will be opened from September 1.
More restaurants, pubs may open in state as curbs ease
“I understand that the amended guidelines stating that the staff will need only one dose of vaccination and not both will also come out. That would not have been practical the way vaccination rollout has happened. With the amended guidelines, more restaurants should open,” Katriar said.
Extended hours a great relief for Mumbai businesses, noticeable rise in sales on Day 1 itself
Housewives and office-goers were also pleased at being able to make purchases at their convenience, in the evening hours or after work. The earlier, tighter deadlines had caused them to compromise their schedules and, in fact, increased crowds in markets. Now buyers are likely to be dispersed over longer periods.
Masked, jabbed & tested: CEOs get back to in-person meetings
Companies' chiefs feel meetings relieve online fatigue, improve teamwork and help take fast decisions.
Masks off, mortarboards on: Wuhan sheds Covid for mass graduation
Wuhan held limited graduation ceremonies last year, with Wuhan University hosting a mostly-online event in June last year. More than 2,200 students at Sunday's ceremony were graduates who could not attend their graduation last year due to tight virus restrictions.
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Disneyland fans hail 'greatest feeling ever' as theme park finally reopens after being shut for over a year
Face masks are mandatory, temperatures are checked before admission.
COVID-19: Haryana shuts schools till Apr 30, issues consolidated guidelines to contain virus spread
All schools, colleges, coaching institutions, Industrial Training Institutes, libraries and training institutes, whether government-funded or private, shall remain closed in the state till April 30, officials said. Admission processes and other administrative work will continue in schools as before, they said.
Partial lockdown in Bihar, educational institutions shut till April 18
"We have imposed a partial lockdown and night curfew to stop transmission of corona in the state. We have been witnessing that the virus is infecting school children more this time. Hence, all educational institutes including schools, colleges and coaching centres will be shut till April 18. We will take a further decision about their opening after the assessment of the situation," Kumar said.
Rise in COVID-19 cases: Schools in Tamil Nadu to be shut from March 22
However, they would continue to function for the 12th standard students for they have to take the board examination. Online/digital mode of education shall continue for classes 9, 10 and 11 as well.
Punjab government orders fresh curbs, shuts educational institutions to check COVID surge
The chief minister on Friday also appealed to the people to keep social activity in their homes to the bare minimum for the next two weeks to break the transmission chain. Not more than 10 visitors should be entertained in homes, he urged.
6 months jail term if found without face mask in public places: Nilgiris district Collector
The district with many tourist places, including this picturesque headquarters town popularly known as Ooty, has been attracting visitors since all tourist spots were thrown open for public since December last after remaining shut during the lockdown.
Frida Kahlo puzzle, CBD mask sprays: The sanity list that got us through 2020
Here's looking at the best discoveries in a year that kept us indoors.
Coronavirus shuts many UK theaters but online the show goes on
In this pandemic year, the Old Vic's seasonal production of Charles Dickens' classic is being livestreamed nightly until Dec. 24, with ticket-holders around the world tuning in over Zoom.
After a Covid-imposed hiatus, horses and masked riders return to Mumbai's Amateur Riders’ Club
The move comes in the run up to the racing season, which usually starts in November.
View: To open or not is not the question, securing the schools is the task
‘Unlock 4’ allows students of classes 9-12 to visit schools from September 21 ‘on voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers’, ‘subject to written consent of their parents/ guardians’, and further subject to the strict SOPS released by the health ministry. The school doors are just a bit open, or maybe not yet.
Lady Gaga wins big at the VMAs; masks, coronavirus & BLM movement steal the show
Gaga was also given a new lifetime achievement trophy, called the Tricon Award.
Back to school edition: France and other nations are returning to class, India remains shut amid pandemic
The U.N. says it's urgent to get kids back to schools after months-long lockdown.
Italy suspends discos and orders mask wearing at night in public
In a decree signed by Health Minister Roberto Speranza, the government also said that from 6 pm to 6 am, the wearing of masks would be mandatory in public areas where groups could form.
Taj Mahal remains shut as India reports record daily virus cases
The jump in infections came as local authorities in northern Agra city said the Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, would remain closed to visitors even though the national government said it had permission to reopen on Monday.
Punjab tightens lockdown: Non-essential shops shut on Sundays, inter-dist movement only with passes
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh approved the detailed weekend and holiday restriction guidelines, reiterating that his government would take hard decisions, wherever and whenever needed, to prevent the community spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Malls, restaurants and places of worship open in Kerala
Malls, restaurants and places of worship opened in Kerala on Tuesday morning after over two-and half months of Coronavirus induced lockdown. There were very few visitors in the malls and restaurants in the early hours and people preferred takeaways in eateries.
Malls display summer collection: PPEs & masks
Malls in Gurgaon and Faridabad, in Haryana, didn’t reopen on Monday. Noida in Uttar Pradesh had allowed malls to reopen but big ones such as Mall of India, Great India Place and Logix say they plan to resume only later this week. Mumbai malls remain shut as infections rise. Most malls compulsorily checked body temperature and put in place sanitary measures for people and their belongings.
Despite Centre's nod, J&K, 4 states to keep ASI monuments with places of worship shut
In an order issued on Sunday, the Union Culture Ministry approved reopening of 820 Archeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments which have places of worship from June 8, but allowed local authorities in the states to take the final call depending on the situation on the ground.
Open & shut masks, dummy diners & protective embrace: How the world is playing safe & sound with Covid-19
Necessity born out of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be a super mom of innovation.
Wearing masks made compulsory in Haryana, violators to face action: Home Minister Anil Vij
Those found violating the instructions will be punishable under Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the IPC and the police authorities are empowered to take action against the violators, he said. "People can wear a mask or cover their face with cloth, scarves etc," he said.
God goes online as places of worship shut doors to save people
All major religious institutions are opening up online channels to stay connected with their devotees.
Day 1 of lockdown: More and more factories shut shop; India's count crosses 600
With most businesses having to work from home or with minimal personnel, many have temporarily shut shop.
Covid-19, riots take a heavy toll on trade in northeast Delhi
The young wholesaler who imports N-95 masks from China, and manufactures anti-pollution and protection masks, employs 120 labourers, of whom only 23 are there at his factory today. The rest have fled the city to escape the violence.
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