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In a report on military spending across the world in 2021, India featured in the Top 3. In the analysis by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, the largest military spending nation in 2021, was the United States of America. In second place, was China. India followed at third place. The Top 5 were rounded out by the United Kingdom, and Russia.
But how much did these countries actually spend on their militaries?
USA spent $801 billion in 2021, down 1.4% from 2020. China spent $293 billion on its military in 2021, up 4.7% from 2020. India spent $76.6 billion, an increase of 0.9% from 2020. The United Kingdom spent $68.4 billion, up 3% from 2020. Russia, which is currently engaged in an invasion of Ukraine, spent $65.9 billion on its military. This was an increase of 2.9% over 2020.
The top 5 countries, which included India, accounted for 62% of the global military expenditure. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, global military expenditure witnessed a 0.7% increase in real terms in 2021, according to SIPRI.

Military spending list: see India's rank; USA, China, Russia, UK comparison for 2021 expenditure

Military spending list: see India's rank versus USA, China, Russia, UK


Military spending list: See India's rank; USA, China, Russia, UK comparison for 2021 expenditure

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VO ON GFX: USA spent $801 billion in 2021, down 1.4% from 2020.&nbsp;China spent $293 billion on its military in 2021, up 4.7% from 2020. India spent $76.6 billion, an increase of 0.9% from 2020. The United Kingdom spent $68.4 billion, up 3% from 2020.
Russia, which is currently engaged in an invasion of Ukraine, spent $65.9 billion on its military. This was an increase of 2.9% over 2020.
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The top 5 countries, which included India, accounted for 62% of the global military expenditure.
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, global military expenditure witnessed a 0.7% increase in real terms in 2021, according to SIPRI.
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CAPTIONS Global military spending report Top 5 nations in 2021 revealed Military spending rose despite Covid Top 5 nations = 62% global budget

<div class="elementToProof">In an analysis by&nbsp;Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI,&nbsp;of military expenditure in 2021, India featured at third rank, after USA and China.</div>

In a report on military spending across the world in 2021, India featured in the Top 3.&nbsp;In the analysis by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, the largest military spending nation in 2021, was the United States of America. In second place, was China.&nbsp;India followed at third place.&nbsp;The Top 5 were rounded out by the United Kingdom, and Russia.
But how much did these countries actually spend on their militaries?
USA spent $801 billion in 2021, down 1.4% from 2020.&nbsp;China spent $293 billion on its military in 2021, up 4.7% from 2020. India spent $76.6 billion, an increase of 0.9% from 2020.&nbsp;The United Kingdom spent $68.4 billion, up 3% from 2020.&nbsp;Russia, which is currently engaged in an invasion of Ukraine, spent $65.9 billion on its military. This was an increase of 2.9% over 2020.
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The top 5 countries, which included India, accounted for 62% of the global military expenditure.&nbsp;Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, global military expenditure witnessed a 0.7% increase in real terms in 2021, according to SIPRI.

Year Ender 2021 | The images that defined India

Historic farmers' protests at the beginning of the year to doctors protests to cap it. From death and despair during the Covid second wave to India's golden run at the Olympics and the crowning glory at the Miss Universe pageant after 21 years. A wrap of best images of 2021.

Year Ender 2021: India in images in the year 2021

Historic farmers' protests at the beginning of the year to doctors&nbsp;protests to cap it. From death and despair during the Covid second wave to India's golden run at the Olympics and the crowning glory at the Miss Universe pageant after 21 years. A wrap of best images of 2021.
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From Trump supporters storming the US Capitol to billionaires taking a trip to space, the fall of Kabul to Taliban to natural calamities- a wrap of best images of 2021.
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Year Ender 2021 | The best images from around the world

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Year Ender 2021 | The images that defined the world

Year Ender 2021: World in images in the year 2021

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Jan 6:&nbsp;Supporters of Donald Trump climb the walls at the U.S. Capitol hill
Jan 13:&nbsp;Donald Trump, the only US president to be impeached twice
Jan 20:&nbsp;Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sworn in as US President and Vice President
Feb 1:&nbsp;Myanmar military coup
Feb 24:&nbsp;COVAX vaccine sharing initiative begins
Mar 7:&nbsp;Harry &amp; Meghan explosive&nbsp;interview with Oprah Winfrey
Mar 11:&nbsp;Everydays - First purely digital&nbsp;NFT-based artwork sold at auction
Mar 19:&nbsp;Iceland&rsquo;s longest volcanic eruption in 50 years
Mar 23-29:&nbsp;Cargo ship gets stuck in Suez Canal
Apr 9:&nbsp;Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies
Apr 29:&nbsp;All The President's Women: Harris, Pelosi make history
May 12:&nbsp;Israeli air strike in Gaza City
June:&nbsp;Canadian heatwave kills 569 people
July:&nbsp;Heavy rains swept across western Germany
July 11:&nbsp;Richard Branson reaches edge of space on Virgin Galactic flight
July 16:&nbsp;California wildfires
July 20:&nbsp;Jeff Bezos travels to space and back on Blue Origin rocket
July 23:&nbsp;Delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics held
Aug 15:&nbsp;Kabul falls to Taliban
Aug:&nbsp;People desperate to flee Afghanistan after Taliban takeover
Aug 30:&nbsp;US forces exit Afghanistan
Sept 8:&nbsp;Afghan journalists beaten by Taliban for covering women's protests
Oct 5:&nbsp;Cumbre Vieja volcano in El Paso&nbsp;spewing lava, ash and smoke
Dec 8:&nbsp;Merkel era ends, Olaf Scholz takes over as German chancellor
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From Messi's transfer to Zidane's shocking sacking to Hamilton's heartbreak, Sports were on a rollercoaster ride this year. Here is a brief look back at the going 2021.

Year ender 2021: What happened in the world of sports

<ul>
<li>Despite Covid-19 scare,&nbsp;Sports kept us upbeat and motivated! </li>
<li>Kidambi&nbsp;Srikanth brings home maiden silver, Sen&nbsp;wins bronze </li>
<li>Chhetri&nbsp;went past Messi! Indian captain became&nbsp;the 2nd highest active international goalscorer </li>
<li>After 9 years, the&nbsp;UCL&nbsp;trophy returns to&nbsp;Stanford Bridge&nbsp;</li>
<li>Man City on Man United's&nbsp;back wins 5th Premier&nbsp;League trophy</li>
<li>Atletico stood 1st, Real 2nd, Barca&nbsp;ended La Liga&nbsp;at distant 3rd</li>
<li>Messi&nbsp;wins first major title as Argentina win&nbsp;Copa&nbsp;America after 28 years</li>
<li>Ronaldo&nbsp;returns home, dones&nbsp;no. 7 Manchester United Jersey</li>
<li>Messi's&nbsp;21-year-long Barca stay comes to an end, joins PSG&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mourinho&nbsp;sacked after Tottenham&nbsp;suffered series of losses in 2020-21</li>
<li>Zidane&nbsp;ousted after&nbsp;Real Madrid's&nbsp;first trophy-less campaign in 12 years&nbsp;</li>
<li>Barca&nbsp;was on 9th position when Ronald&nbsp;Koeman was shown the door</li>
<li>After Man United suffered 5 defeats in 7 EPL games, Solskjaer&nbsp;was chucked out </li>
<li>113: USA&nbsp;won the maximum no. of medals in the 1-year-delayed Olympics</li>
<li>Simone Biles&nbsp;breaks the norms: prioritizes mental health over Olympics</li>
<li>Biles' Bronze: American gymnast makes gripping return after break at Tokyo 2020</li>
<li>2 golds&nbsp;for us!&nbsp;Tamberi-Barshim share the joy of finishing first</li>
<li>Italy, Qatar come first, after players ecstatically&nbsp;refuse to go for a tie-breaker</li>
<li>Hifumi Abe,&nbsp;Uta Abe:&nbsp;first-ever siblings to win gold at Olympics on the same day </li>
<li>Djoko's year! Serbian ace takes home Aus&nbsp;Open, French Open and Wimbledon</li>
<li>Zverev wins in his&nbsp;debut Olympics,&nbsp;Daniil Medvedev&nbsp;triumphed at US Open</li>
<li>Osaka, Krejcikova, Barty and Raducanu, won a Grand Slam each </li>
<li>Drama at F1: Verstappen&nbsp;ends Hamilton's dream of breaking Schumacher's&nbsp;record</li>
<li>Max Verstappen&nbsp;wins&nbsp;first-ever F1 title in a&nbsp;fiery season</li>
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From Messi's&nbsp;transfer to Zidane's&nbsp;shocking sacking to Hamilton's heartbreak, Sports were on a rollercoaster ride this year. Here is a brief look back at the going 2021.

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 With dark clouds of Covid-19 looming over most of 2021, Sports kept us upbeat and motivated! Here are the biggest talking points from the world of sports as we bid farewell to 2021 Kidambi&nbsp;Srikanth&nbsp;scripts history: 
The disappointment of not being a part of the&nbsp;showpiece&nbsp;Tokyo 2020 Olympics did not deter Kidambi&nbsp;Srikanth&nbsp;who by the end of the year&nbsp;wrote the most glorious chapter in the Indian men's singles at the Badminton World Championship.
After pipping&nbsp;his compatriot Lakshya&nbsp;Sen&nbsp;in the semifinals,&nbsp;Kidambi&nbsp;brought home India's maiden&nbsp;men's Singles silver after losing the final battle to Singapore's&nbsp;Loh&nbsp;Kean&nbsp;Yew.
This was also India's most successful campaign on the world stage as the 20-year-old Sen&nbsp;collected the&nbsp;bronze as well.
 Football:
 Chhetri making India proud
 Sunil Chhetri, the&nbsp;talismanic skipper of the Indian football team, went past global superstar Lionel Messi to become the 2nd highest active international goal scorer. Chhetri achieved this feat during a joint preliminary qualifying round match for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup where he scored a brace against Bangladesh in June
 Results
 Champion&rsquo;s League
 Chelsea was crowned the Kings of European football after they defeated Manchester City 1-0. Kai Havertz&rsquo;s&nbsp;only goal of the game proved enough for Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s men who brought back the Champions League Trophy to the Stanford Bridge after 2012.
 English Premier League
 It were Pep Guardiola&rsquo;s men who rode to victory in the Premier League on the back of Manchester United, claimed their 5th&nbsp;trophy. Rivals Manchester United finished 2nd&nbsp;on the league ahead of Liverpool as City finished on top with 86 points and an incredible 27 wins from 38 games.
 La Liga title:
 Atletico Madrid clinched their 11th title La Liga crown after pipping their city rivals Real Madrid who finished 2nd. Barcelona finished a distant third as Lionel Messi finished as the top goal scorer of the league with 30 strikes in his last season with the Catalan side.
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Copa America:
In July, Argentina rose to the occasion as they won their first Copa America title in 28 years after handing Brazil a 1-0 loss in the final. 15th&nbsp;Copa America title for Argentina but more importantly this was Lionel Messi first major title of his career.&nbsp;
 Transfers:
Football&rsquo;s transfer market also remained hot during the season with the two biggest names in the sport making headlines.&nbsp;
CR7 returned home:
Juventus bid adieu to Cristiano Ronaldo as he returned to play for Manchester United after a gap of 12 years. The Portuguese star signed a 2-year-contract worth approximately 15 million euros to return to Old Trafford.
Messi&rsquo;s shift from Barcelona to PSG&nbsp;&nbsp;
Until August 2021, imagining Lionel Messi in a jersey apart from Barcelona was almost impossible. But his 21-year long stay with the Spanish club came to an end after Barcelona announced that they could not sign a new deal with the footballer due to financial reasons which left Messi quite emotional.
As a result, French side Paris st Germain caught the attention of the 7-time Ballan d&rsquo;Or winner and moved him to French Ligue 1
 There was plenty of movement when it comes to high-profile managers as well.
Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham&nbsp;after 17 months of service in April. The 58-year-old Portuguese football manager had lost 13 games in all competitions in the 2020-21 season before he was sacked.
Zinedine Zidane who won 3 Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles across two separate spells was relieved by Real Madrid after the club's first trophy-less campaign in 12 years. &nbsp;
In October, Barcelona's head coach Ronald Koeman&nbsp;was sacked after a short service span of 14 months. Under the Dutchman&rsquo;s watch, Barcelona, one of the top La Liga&nbsp;teams had consistently performed poorly. With just 15 points from 10 games, Barca&nbsp;was 9th position when Koeman was shown the door.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was removed as the Manchester United manager after an embarrassing 4-1 defeat against Watford in November. Though Solskjaer signed a new three-year deal in July, but 5 defeats in the last 7 EPL games, forced the management to chuck him out.
Tokyo 2020
After 1 year delay due to Covid pandemic, Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally took place in Japan.&nbsp;
United States with a total of 113 medals including 39 gold topped the medal count ahead of China with 88 medals and hosts Japan.
 Biles&rsquo; stand for herself
 One of the greatest gymnast of all times, Simone Biles stood out for prioritising her mental wellness over an &nbsp;Olympic medal. The American gymnast decided to pull out from the all-around individual vault, bar, and floors event. However, the 24-year-old made a gripping return for the women&rsquo;s balance beam event in which she won the bronze medal.
 Can we share the gold? It was a historic moment for Italy&rsquo;s Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar&rsquo;s Mutaz Essa Barshim as they decided to share the joy of finishing first in an event. It was a heart-warming moment when both were asked to go-ahead for a tie-breaker for the high-jump gold and Barshim questioned if they could share the gold. As soon as the official said yes, without uttering a word the 2 athletes, who have been friends for a long time embraced each other
 Brother Sister together Hifumi Abe and Uta Abe of Japan each won gold in their respective competitions in judo at Tokyo 2020. While Hifumi won in the 66 kg category his sister won in the 52 kg category. They became the first-ever siblings to win gold at the event on the same day.
TENNIS
2021 was the year of Novak Djokovic. The Serbian ace won 3 Grand Slams as he pocketed the Australian Open, French Open, and the Wimbledon title. World number 1 missed the chance to complete the Golden Slam as he failed to win the gold at the Olympics and win the US Open .&nbsp;
While Alexander Zverev made the mark in his debut Olympics, Daniil Medvedev won the US Open after defeating the 20-time Grand Slam Champion Djokovic.
 In the Women&rsquo;s field, Naomi Osaka, Barbora Krejcikova, Ashleigh Barty and Emma Raducanu won the Aus Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open respectively. &nbsp;
 FORMULA&nbsp; 1&nbsp;
A fiery rivalry on the Formula 1 track ended with Max Verstappen defeating 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling season finale in Abu Dhabi.
It was a see-saw battle for Hamilton and the Dutchman who won his first-ever championship as the 2 racers were level on points going into the final race. Till the very last lap of the season, fans were on the edge of their seats as Verstappen won the race in controversial circumstances. Mercedes&rsquo; appeals later were rejected by the FIA as Verstappen remained the F1 Champion.
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The new academic session in universities and colleges across the county will begin from October 1 while the admission process has to be completed by September 30, according to new guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) have been asked to ensure that the admission process for undergraduate courses begins only after the declaration of results by the CBSE, ICSE and all state boards.
"It is expected that all school boards will declare their results for class 12 exams by July 31. If there is any delay in declaration of the result of qualifying exams, the new academic session may begin by October 18," the UGC said in the new guidelines.
The commission has clarified that the teaching-learning process must continue in offline, online or blended mode.
"The institutions may plan for classes, breaks, conduct of examinations, semester break etc. during October 1 to July 31, following necessary protocols and advisories issued by central and state governments from time to time in view of COVID-19 pandemic," the guidelines said.
In view of the financial hardships faced by parents during the pandemic, the commission has asked varsities and HEIs to ensure fee is fully refunded in cases of cancellation of admission or migration of students.
It has also been made mandatory for universities and colleges to conduct final year or end term exams by August 31. The exams can be conducted in either offline, online or in blended mode.&nbsp;

UGC issues admission guidelines for 2021, admissions to be completed by Sep 30

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Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UGC has clarified that the teaching-learning process must continue in offline, online or blended mode.

According to the new guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission, the new academic session in universities and colleges across the county will begin from October 1 while the admission process has to be completed by September 30.
Universities and higher education institutions have been asked to ensure that the admission process for undergraduate courses begins only after the declaration of results by the CBSE, ICSE and all state boards.
Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UGC has clarified that the teaching-learning process must continue in offline, online or blended mode. In view of the financial hardships faced by parents during the pandemic, the UGC has asked educational institutions to ensure fee is fully refunded in cases of cancellation of admission or migration of students.
It has also been made mandatory for universities and colleges to conduct final year or end term exams by August 31. The exams can be conducted in either offline, online or in blended mode.&nbsp;

In view of the financial hardships faced by parents during the pandemic, the UGC has asked educational institutions to ensure fee is fully refunded in cases of cancellation of admission or migration of students.

The new academic session in universities and colleges across the county will begin from October 1 while the admission process has to be completed by September 30, according to new guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) have been asked to ensure that the admission process for undergraduate courses begins only after the declaration of results by the CBSE, ICSE and all state boards.
"It is expected that all school boards will declare their results for class 12 exams by July 31. If there is any delay in declaration of the result of qualifying exams, the new academic session may begin by October 18," the UGC said in the new guidelines.
The commission has clarified that the teaching-learning process must continue in offline, online or blended mode.
"The institutions may plan for classes, breaks, conduct of examinations, semester break etc. during October 1 to July 31, following necessary protocols and advisories issued by central and state governments from time to time in view of COVID-19 pandemic," the guidelines said.
In view of the financial hardships faced by parents during the pandemic, the commission has asked varsities and HEIs to ensure fee is fully refunded in cases of cancellation of admission or migration of students.
It has also been made mandatory for universities and colleges to conduct final year or end term exams by August 31. The exams can be conducted in either offline, online or in blended mode.&nbsp;

People in New York City welcomed 2021 with the traditional ball drop in Times Square. This year, however, the massive crowds that dot the iconic spot were absent due to the pandemic. The sit was also fenced by the police, to prevent large gatherings. Small groups of people waved balloons and cheered the arrival of the new year!

3,2,1... Iconic ball drops in Times Square to welcome 2021

People in New York City welcomed 2021 with the traditional ball drop in Times Square. This year, however, the massive crowds that dot the iconic spot were absent due to the pandemic. The site was also fenced by the police, to prevent large gatherings. Small groups of people waved balloons and cheered as they welcomed the new year!

Boom Unveils the Era of Supersonic Flight

The age of supersonic flights is inching closer to reality with advancements happening quite at the speed of the concept itself. In a boost to supersonic air travel, Boom Supersonic, the aerospace company building the world&rsquo;s fastest airliner, unveiled its supersonic demonstrator, XB-1 on October 7, 2020. For Boom Supersonic, planning a commercial airliner that can fly supersonic, the first independently developed supersonic aircraft, XB-1 demonstrator prototype will begin flight testing in 2021. This first independently developed supersonic aircraft ushers in new era of supersonic flight and include developing one of the highest-efficiency civil supersonic engine intakes ever tested. With the delta wing that balances low-speed stability at takeoff and landing with high-speed efficiency, the jet is propelled by three J85-15 engines that are designed by General Electric, and provide XB-1 more than 12,000 pounds of thrust, allowing it to fly at breakthrough supersonic speeds.

Aaditya Thackeray invites Elon Musk's Tesla to Maharashtra

SM text:&nbsp;Maharashtra&nbsp;govt invites Tesla to the state, after Elon&nbsp;Musk hinted at India foray in 2021.

Maharashtra invites Tesla after Elon Musk hints India entry in 2021

Aditya Thackeray invites Tesla to Maharashtra
Committed to sustainable development:&nbsp;Thackeray
Elon Musk hinted at India foray in 2021
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Maharashtra&nbsp;minister Aaditya Thackeray said he has invited Elon Musk's Tesla to the state. The Shiv Sena leader took to Twitter to share that he along with industries minister Subhash Desai held a video call with Tesla executives to invite them. Stressing he believes electric mobility, supported by renewable energy is the way ahead, Thackeray further said that Maharashtra government is &lsquo;firmly committed to policy building and changes for sustainable development.&rsquo; Earlier this month, Elon Musk had indicated that the company could make a foray into India in 2021.

'Even Pak handled Covid better': Rahul's dig at govt

Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the Centre over IMF's projection of a 10.3% contraction in&nbsp;Indian economy, saying it was another "solid achievement" by the Modi government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the Centre on Friday over IMF's projection that the Indian economy is set to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, saying it was another "solid achievement" by the government.&nbsp;Gandhi tweeted a swipe at the government by tagging a chart that showed IMF growth projections for 2020-21 for Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and India.&nbsp;"Another solid achievement by the BJP government. Even Pakistan and Afghanistan handled Covid better than India," Gandhi tweeted.

New Delhi, PTI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the Centre on Friday over IMF's projection that the Indian economy is set to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, saying it was another "solid achievement" by the government.
Gandhi tweeted a swipe at the government by tagging a chart that showed IMF growth projections for 2020-21 for Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and India.
The chart showed that the Indian economy is projected to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, the highest contraction among the countries mentioned.
"Another solid achievement by the BJP government. Even Pakistan and Afghanistan handled Covid better than India," Gandhi tweeted with the chart.
The former Congress chief on Wednesday had also taken a dig at the government over IMF growth projections showing Bangladesh closing in on India in terms of per capita GDP this year and described it as a "solid achievement" of six years of BJP's "hate-filled cultural nationalism".
The Indian economy, severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic, is projected to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund had said on Tuesday.
However, India is likely to bounce back with an impressive 8.8 per cent growth rate in 2021, thus regaining the position of the fastest growing emerging economy, surpassing China's projected growth rate of 8.2 per cent, the IMF said in its latest 'World Economic Outlook' report.

Bengal poll: 'Shah's visit to Siliguri before Durga Puja cancelled'

In a significant development ahead of the 2021 Assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has postponed his visit to West Bengal. A News18 report quoting sources said that due to unavoidable reasons, Shah won't be visiting the state on October 17. BJP President JP Nadda will instead pay a visit two days later. Shah was to visit Bengal after Durga Puja and meet party leaders in South Bengal. With the 2021 Assembly polls in mind, both Trinamool Congress and the BJP are working hard to outdo each other. The state BJP has raised the political temperature with its &lsquo;Nabanna Chalo Abhijan&rsquo; earlier in August 8 and now plans to take it forward with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual address to people on October 22.

Amit Shah's visit to Bengal cancelled
Shah was to visit Bengal after Durga Puja
BJP chief JP Nadda to fill in for Amit Shah
BJP vs TMC ahead of Bengal polls next year

In a significant development ahead of the 2021 Assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has postponed his visit to West Bengal. A News18 report quoting sources said that due to unavoidable reasons, Shah won't be visiting the state on October 17. BJP President JP Nadda will instead pay a visit two days later. Shah was to visit Bengal after Durga Puja and meet party leaders in South Bengal. With the 2021 Assembly polls in mind, both Trinamool Congress and the BJP are working hard to outdo each other. The state BJP has raised the political temperature with its &lsquo;Nabanna Chalo Abhijan&rsquo; earlier in August 8 and now plans to take it forward with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual address to people on October 22.

Covid-19 could push 150 million more people into poverty by 2021

A new World Bank report states that over 150 million more people could be pushed into 'extreme poverty' by 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Almost 150 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A new World Bank report states that the goal of ending world poverty by 2030 could almost be out of reach if immediate and substantial action is not taken.
For the first time&nbsp;in over 20 years in 2020, global extreme poverty is expected to rise. Before the pandemic, the poverty rate was predicted to drop to 7.9% in 2020.
The World Bank has pledged&nbsp;more than $160 billion to help countries recover from the shocks of the pandemic.&nbsp;

Tesla in India? Elon Musk hints at foray in 2021

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk' tweet hints at US electric carmaker's&nbsp;India entry in 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggests India entry in 2021

Elon Musk hints at Tesla's India entry
Musk responded to 'India wants Tesla'
'Next year for sure', Musk on Twitter
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Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk indicated on Friday that the US electric carmaker will make a foray into India in 2021. "Next year for sure," Musk said on Twitter in reply to a post with a photograph of a T-shirt that declared&nbsp;'India wants Tesla'. Musk&rsquo;s response also read &lsquo;thanks for waiting&rsquo;.
Earlier, in March, 2019, Musk had commented on coming to India. In response to a twitter user who had back in 2019 asked him about his India entry, he had said he would love to bring Tesla to the country, definitely by 2020.

J&J kicks off final trial of single-shot Covid vaccine

Johnson &amp; Johnson has kicked off the final trial of a single-shot Covid-19 vaccine.&nbsp;If successful, the drug would simplify distribution of millions of doses

Johnson &amp; Johnson has kicked off the final trial of a single-shot Covid-19 vaccine. The company said that the vaccine will be tested on 60,000 people and it expects results of the Phase III trials by year-end or early next year. If successful, the drug would simplify distribution of millions of doses compared with leading rivals using two doses. Rival vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer and AstraZeneca all require two shots separated by several weeks, which make them much more difficult to administer. The company plans to manufacture as many as 1 billion doses in 2021

Arturo Vidal reunites with Conte, completes Inter Milan deal

Arturo Vidal had a contract at Barcelona until 2021 but was not part of new coach Ronald Koeman&rsquo;s plans, and the club agreed to let him go.

Arturo Vidal has joined Inter Milan on a permanent contract from FC Barcelona and will be reuniting with coach Antonio Conte.&nbsp;Barcelona said on Tuesday that Inter will pay 1 million euros in variables for the transfer.&nbsp;The Chile international&nbsp;had a contract at Barcelona until 2021 but was not part of new coach Ronald Koeman&rsquo;s plans, and the club agreed to let him go.&nbsp;Vidal played for Inter&rsquo;s bitter rival Juventus from 2011-15, winning 4&nbsp;Serie A titles and the Italian Cup. Inter coach Conte was in charge for the Chilean&rsquo;s first three seasons.&nbsp;The 33-year-old won two titles with Barcelona, Spanish league and the Spanish Super Cup. In his 96 appearances for the Spanish giants, Vidal scored 11 times and assisted on 10.

Here's why IPL 2021 may also be hosted in UAE

BCCI&nbsp;has a plan B ready for the home season if Covid-19 situation doesn't improve in India.

The BCCI and Emirates Cricket Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding and hosting agreement on Saturday, to boost cricketing ties between the two countries.&nbsp;The development, which&nbsp;BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted about, may make UAE&nbsp;a second option for India&rsquo;s home series if the Covid-19 pandemic doesn't subside in India. This means that the next season of IPL&nbsp;along with India's 2021 home series vs England could be shifted to the UAE&nbsp;if the situation remains the same. A senior BCCI source told PTI&nbsp;that it&rsquo;s only fair that the Indian board keeps an option B ready which could be UAE.&nbsp;United Arab Emirates has so far done a fantastic job for creating a bio-secure bubble for the current edition of the IPL.

2021 Hyundai Tucson Revealed

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has been finally unveiled globally and the fourth-generation model gets a bold and radical design in a major departure from the current generation. The all-new offering gets a new parametric grille that incorporates half-mirror type LED daytime running lights, while the new projector headlights are positioned lower in the front bumper. The new crossover also sports shorter overhangs, flared wheel arches, and more prominent character lines, while the rear sports the distinctive T-shaped taillights. The 2021 Tucson has also grown bigger in proportions and will be offered in two wheelbase options. The long-wheelbase option has grown notably by 150 mm and will be a seven-seater. Inside, the new Tucson sports large 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen, while the gear lever has been replaced by buttons on the centre console. The new Tucson will come with a host of petrol and diesel engine options and will also get driving modes and new driver assistance systems as well. The SUV will first go on sale in South Korea very soon followed by other international markets. The India launch can be expected sometime in 2022.

The stars of Guinness World Records 2021 are out 

The stars of Guinness World Records 2021 are out and they're all weird, whimsical and wonderful achievements that deserved a record title.

The stars of Guinness World Records 2021 are out and they're celebrating a challenging year, marred by a pandemic, which didn't stop people from going an extra mile.
From the world's shortest bus driver, to tricks performed by rats, here's a round-up of a few of our favourite ones. To mention a few, meet Luke Roberts from England. He calls his pet rats as 'the boys', who broke the record most alternating paw tricks by a rat in 30 seconds and&nbsp;most jumps through a hoop by a rat in 30 seconds. At 4 ft 5.6 inches, Frank Faeek Hachem from the UK holds the title for being the shortest bus driver! What's more, he drives an unmodified bus where he just needs to adjust the seat and steering wheel. As if that wasn't enough to make you wonder in amazement, 11-year-old Nigerian Eche Chinoso has bagged the title for the most number of keepie ups, that is 111, while balancing a football on his head.

The stars of Guinness World Records 2021 are out and they're celebrating a challenging year, marred by a pandemic, which didn't stop people from going an extra mile.
Just like every year, the book has listed some weird, whimsical and wonderful achievements that deserved a record-title.
From the world's shortest bus driver, to tricks performed by rats, here's a round-up of a few of our favourite ones. To mention a few, meet Luke Roberts from England. He calls his pet rats as 'the boys', who broke the record most alternating paw tricks by a rat in 30 seconds and&nbsp;most jumps through a hoop by a rat in 30 seconds. At 4 ft 5.6 inches, Frank Faeek Hachem from the UK holds the title for being the shortest bus driver! What's more, he drives an unmodified bus where he just needs to adjust the seat and steering wheel. As if that wasn't enough to make you wonder in amazement, 11-year-old Nigerian Eche Chinoso has bagged the title for the most number of keepie ups, that is 111, while balancing a football on his head. These are just a few of the record-breakers, who skillfully managed their way to shatter previously-held titles. Guinness World Records 2021 hits shelves on the 17th of September.

US scientists discover new drug that may prevent Covid-19 

A Covid-19 breakthrough? US medical team developing a drug that they claim could treat and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus&nbsp;

Pittsburgh scientists discover new drug that may prevent Covid-19 

Breakthrough? US scientists&nbsp;discover drug that may prevent Covid-19&nbsp;
Antibody-based drug effective on animals, human trials next
Scientists described the Ab8 treatment in the journal Cell&nbsp;
The drug could be released for public sometime in 2021&nbsp;
'It won't have any negative side-effects':&nbsp;UPMC&nbsp;doctors

In what is being touted as a breakthrough, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, North Carolina among others say they are working on a drug that can prevent people from contracting Covid-19 as well as treat people who have been infected.&nbsp;
The Medical Center team said that they are yet to test the antibody-based drug on humans but the molecule has been 'highly effective' in preventing the virus in mice and hamsters.&nbsp;
Describing the potential treatment dubbed Ab8 in the journal Cell, researchers say the drug could be made available before the vaccine is released sometime in 2021.
Additionally, the UPMC&nbsp;doctors said this treatment 'won't have any negative side-effects in people,' which may not be true of a potential vaccine.&nbsp;

Thomas and Uber Cup cancelled due to Covid-19

Top Indian shuttlers&nbsp;had shown their willingness to play the&nbsp;Thomas and Uber Cup and India had even announced a 20-member contingent.

Top Indian shuttlers&nbsp;may have shown their willingness in playing the&nbsp;Thomas and Uber Cup finals but the Badminton World Federation has decided to postpone the tournament until 2021.&nbsp;The decision was made after several teams, including powerhouses South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, withdrew from the tournament due to the&nbsp;coronavirus pandemic. The prestigious team tournament was scheduled to be held in Aarhus, Denmark from October 3 to 12 and India had even announced a 20-member contingent with PV Sindhu and Kidambi&nbsp;Srikanth&nbsp;as possible leaders of the teams.&nbsp;However, the BWF&nbsp;has decided to go ahead with the Denmark Open due be held from October 13 to 18. But Denmark Masters, scheduled from October 20 has been cancelled.

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