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Lockdowns return as global Covid-19 cases top 44 million

The World Health Organization reported that 2 million cases of Covid-19 were reported worldwide last week, a new record, as Europe moved towards new restrictions and closures to curb a relentless second wave. Global cases have exceeded 44 million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Reports say France …

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Myanmar terrorist team arms itself with Chinese weapons

The Arakan Army, an insurgent group whose activities have severely affected the Indian-backed Kaladan multimodal transport project in Myanmar, has benefited from the clandestine transfer and smuggling of Chinese-made weapons, people familiar with the events said on Wednesday. The group, designated a terrorist organization by Naypyitaw, clashed with Myanmar troops …

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IISc is the only Indian institute in the top 100 of THE 2021 subject rankings; here is a list of the best universities in the different streams

By: Education Desk | New Delhi | Updated: October 28, 2020 8:34:50 pm List of Top Universities and Courses Worldwide (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna / Representational) The 2021 subject ranking: The Times Higher Education (THE) ranking today published the world ranking of subjects 2021. A total of 1,512 universities …

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