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News Headlines-09/10/21

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1.Russia is asking the US embassy to lift the diplomatic immunity of three employees accused of theft, Interfax reported, citing the Foreign Ministry in Moscow.The Foreign Ministry said the three will have to leave Russia if the US doesn’t remove their protected status, Interfax reported.-hindustantimes.com

2.Hungary and Serbia agreed for mutual recognition of India's Covid-19 vaccination certificate, informed ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. He said that the recognition of the vaccination certificates will cater to help people move across countries for education, business, tourism, and other things in the post-pandemic world.-hindustantimes.com

3.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that a decision on recognising India' homegrown anti-COVID-19 vaccine will be taken next week following an assessment by WHO and other independent experts.-hindustantimes.com

4.The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to two journalists, Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression." The committee said that this year's award is "intended to underscore the importance of protecting and defending these fundamental rights.”-hindustantimes.com

5.One-and-a-half years after India suspended tourist visas in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre on Thursday announced it will begin issuing visas from October 15, although tourists will be allowed entry into India only in chartered flights for a month.-theindianexpress.com

6.Senior Nepali Congress leader and former foreign minister of Nepal Prakash Sharan Mahat has batted for dialogue with India during the Delhi visit. On Friday, he held talks with the ruling BJP party and EAM Dr S Jaishankar.-dnaindia.com

7.Tatas back in Air India cockpit with Rs 18k cr bid:Salt-to-software conglomerate Tatas have won the bid to acquire debt-laden state-run Air India offering Rs 18,000 crore for acquiring 100 per cent shareholding. An SPV of Tata Sons - the holding company of conglomerate - has emerged as successful bidder.-dnaindia.com

8.Amid fears of a third wave that apparently may affect children more, the COVID-19 vaccine for the age group of 5 to 11 years may soon hit the market. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorise its COVID-19 vaccine for children.-dnaindia.com

9.The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts introduces special hampers with ‘Signatures by The Leela’ this festive season. As an ode to the spirit of festivity, this thoughtfully curated gourmet collection is a medley of rich Indian flavours and delicacies, warm wishes, and good cheer.At The Leela, the focus has always been on delighting each guest with memorable experiences that deliver the essence of India.-hotelierindia.com


10.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deferred the implementation of the order mandating food businesses to print licence numbers on+ receipts, invoices, cash memo or bills of retail sales of food products.The FSSAI has extended the date of implementation of the order until January 1, 2022.-fnbnews.com

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