Scientists have suggested that a tiny black hole is likely to pass through our solar system after every decade and this can be spotted by observing the wobbling of Mars.

Scientists have suggested that a tiny black hole is likely to pass through our solar system after every decade and this can be spotted by observing the wobbling of Mars. This observation was on the basis of the idea that the majority of dark matter in the universe is filled with minuscule black holes. The researchers, in order to determine the truth of this theory, have been closely observing the orbit of Mars. According to a new paper published in the journal Physical Review D, the tiny black holes when travelling through the solar system can make the red planet wobble in a way that it can be spotted from Earth. "Given decades of precision telemetry, scientists know the distance between Earth and Mars to an accuracy of about 10 centimetres [4 inches]," said study co-author David Kaiser, professor of physics at MIT, in a statement. "We're taking advantage of this highly instrumented region of space to try and look for a small effect. If we see it, that would count as a real reason to keep pursuing this delightful idea that all of dark matter consists of black holes that were spawned in less than a second after the Big Bang and have been streaming around the universe for 14 billion years," he added. Also Read: Mega collision with another galaxy 9 billion years ago created Milky Way black hole The researchers in the paper estimated one of these tiny black holes is likely to fly through our solar system one time in every decade. "Primordial black holes do not live in the solar system. Rather, they're streaming through the universe, doing their own thing," said paper co-author Sarah Geller, who is now a postdoc at the University of California at Santa Cruz, in the statement. "And the probability is, they're going through the inner solar system at some angle once every 10 years or so," he added. How do scientists plan to detect the passing of black holes? To detect these black holes, researchers have modelled every large body's orbits in the solar system and discovered that the tiny wobbles in the orbit of Mars can give a hint of the passing of asteroid-mass black holes. "State-of-the-art simulations of the solar system include more than a million objects, each of which has a tiny residual effect," said study co-author, Benjamin Lehmann, who is a researcher at MIT, in the statement. Watch: Astronomers find a rare black hole that defies current theories "But even modelling two dozen objects in a careful simulation, we could see there was a real effect that we could dig into," he added. Such wobbles will be detected by equipment on Earth. "We need as much clarity as we can of the expected backgrounds, such as the typical speeds and distributions of boring space rocks, versus these primordial black holes," said Kaiser. "Luckily for us, astronomers have been tracking ordinary space rocks for decades as they have flown through our solar system, so we could calculate typical properties of their trajectories and begin to compare them with the very different types of paths and speeds that primordial black holes should follow," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

A 'primordial' black hole will pass through our solar system every 10 years. Will it harm?

An asteroid, which is bigger than world’s tallest building, will pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. &nbsp;&nbsp;

There is absolutely no need to worry as the Asteroid 7482, which is near-Earth object, is "very well-known and has been studied for decades" by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office. &nbsp;

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An object, which comes within 30 million miles of Earth, gets classified as a near-Earth object. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It is also known as 1194 PC1 in NASA's asteroid database. NASA said, "Rest assured, 1994 PC1 will safely fly past our planet 1.2 million miles away." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Dr Susanna Kohler of American Astronomical Society, said, "One of the really cool things about a close-passing rock, like Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) is being able to watch as it soars past. &nbsp;

"There are a tonnes of asteroids and comets out there, but the majority are so far away that we can’t see their motion in real-time. The fact that this one’s coming so close provides a unique opportunity to actually watch it move across the sky," added Kohler. &nbsp;

"There are lots of observatories that will be live-streaming the event on the internet as Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) passes," Kohler further added.&nbsp;

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An asteroid, which is bigger than world’s tallest building, will pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. There is absolutely no need to worry as the Asteroid 7482, which is near-Earth object, is "very well-known and has been studied for decades" by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office.

An asteroid, which is bigger than world’s tallest building, will pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. There is absolutely no need to worry as the Asteroid 7482, which is near-Earth object, is "very well-known and has been studied for decades" by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office. Also Read: Planet-killer asteroid passes near Earth. Track it live here An object, which comes within 30 million miles of Earth, gets classified as a near-Earth object. It is also known as 1194 PC1 in NASA's asteroid database. NASA said, "Rest assured, 1994 PC1 will safely fly past our planet 1.2 million miles away." Also Read: NASA catches glimpse of Sun emitting mid-level solar flare. Will it harm us? Dr Susanna Kohler of American Astronomical Society, said, "One of the really cool things about a close-passing rock, like Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) is being able to watch as it soars past. "There are a tonnes of asteroids and comets out there, but the majority are so far away that we can’t see their motion in real-time. The fact that this one’s coming so close provides a unique opportunity to actually watch it move across the sky," added Kohler. "There are lots of observatories that will be live-streaming the event on the internet as Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) passes," Kohler further added. (With inputs from agencies)

Huge asteroid to pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. Should we worry? Look up to find out   

The number of omicron-lead infections across the world is showing no signs of respite, but protests have intensified against vaccination mandates that have been set by different governments around the world.

Mass protests intensify against vaccination mandates despite Omicron surge

Thousands of people took over French streets protesting against tighter restrictions for people who are not yet vaccinated. According to official estimates, the turnout was way below than previous weekend's demonstrations. As per the figures gathered by the police and released by the interior ministry the turnout was 54,000 across France, compared to 105,200 a week ago.

People in the crowds were heard chanting slogans that said, "no to the vaccine."

In Paris, the largest single gathering started from near the Eiffel Tower. There were also marches in major cities including Bordeaux, Toulouse and Lille.

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Claire, a demonstrator in her sixties, while speaking to AFP said, "It's Nazism, it's apartheid, I haven't been jabbed and I'm against vaccines in general."&nbsp;

Another demonstrator, Laurence, along with Claire told AFP that they are vaccinated "but we're against the pass for teenagers. We don't see why they're being vaccinated because they aren't in danger."

Earlier in January, France's lower house of the Parliament cleared plans for vaccine pass. As per the new rules, all French citizens must be fully vaccinated to enjoy public needs.&nbsp;

Currently, the government is working to transform the health pass into a "vaccine pass."

As France continues to battle a surge in cases, Health Minister Olivier Veran has said Omicron is less dangerous and patients ill with the variant require shorter hospital stays.

(With inputs from agencies)

Thousands of people took over French streets protesting against tighter restrictions for people who are not yet vaccinated. According to official estimates, the turnout was way below than previous weekend's demonstrations.

Thousands of people took over French streets protesting against tighter restrictions for people who are not yet vaccinated. According to official estimates, the turnout was way below than previous weekend's demonstrations. As per the figures gathered by the police and released by the interior ministry the turnout was 54,000 across France, compared to 105,200 a week ago. People in the crowds were heard chanting slogans that said, "no to the vaccine." In Paris, the largest single gathering started from near the Eiffel Tower. There were also marches in major cities including Bordeaux, Toulouse and Lille. In pictures: Thousands fill the streets of Paris to protest against a draft bill that will ban unvaccinated people from entering public venues like cafes, restaurants and cinemas pic.twitter.com/9gKxtFi0AA — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) January 15, 2022 × 🇫🇷 Clashes between protesters and police are taking place these minutes in #Paris, where mass anti-government protests are taking place#France pic.twitter.com/3ghsLhVarh — ÔSiNTEL📡 (@OSiNTEL_) January 16, 2022 × Claire, a demonstrator in her sixties, while speaking to AFP said, "It's Nazism, it's apartheid, I haven't been jabbed and I'm against vaccines in general." Another demonstrator, Laurence, along with Claire told AFP that they are vaccinated "but we're against the pass for teenagers. We don't see why they're being vaccinated because they aren't in danger." Earlier in January, France's lower house of the Parliament cleared plans for vaccine pass. As per the new rules, all French citizens must be fully vaccinated to enjoy public needs. Currently, the government is working to transform the health pass into a "vaccine pass." As France continues to battle a surge in cases, Health Minister Olivier Veran has said Omicron is less dangerous and patients ill with the variant require shorter hospital stays. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Protesters take over French streets to fight against the new vaccine pass

France's lower house of the Parliament has cleared plans for vaccine pass. All French citizens must be fully vaccinated to enjoy public needs.

French lower house passes vaccine pass plans

An around 104-metre-wide asteroid is set to pass near Earth on January 11, a report said. &nbsp;

The asteroid, which will be within 3.48 million miles of Earth, has been labelled as a “potentially hazardous object”, the Mirror reported. &nbsp;

The rock, which has been named Asteroid 2013 YD48 by NASA, seems to be bigger than the iconic Big Ben. &nbsp;

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Although it will miss Earth by a long distance, it’s actually not that much in terms of space. &nbsp;

NASA seems to classify any object that passes within 120 million miles of Earth as a Near-Earth Object (NEO). &nbsp;

Even tiny changes in the trajectories due to any obstruction can prove fatal for Earth. &nbsp;

Numerous scientists spend hours every day to track thousands of such rocks to know more about universe and take timely action if Earth is in danger. &nbsp;

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This is not the only asteroid&nbsp;to come closer to Earth in coming weeks. &nbsp;

A 7-m-wide asteroid, which has been named 2014 YE15, will pass by on January 6. It will be 4.6 million miles from Earth.

And on January 7, an asteroid named 2020 AP1, which is only 4-m-wide, will pass near Earth by being around 1.08 million miles from it.&nbsp;

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An around 104-metre-wide asteroid is set to pass near Earth on January 11, a report said. The asteroid, which will be within 3.48 million miles of Earth, has been labelled as a “potentially hazardous object”, the Mirror reported.

An around 104-metre-wide asteroid is set to pass near Earth on January 11, a report said. The asteroid, which will be within 3.48 million miles of Earth, has been labelled as a “potentially hazardous object”, the Mirror reported. The rock, which has been named Asteroid 2013 YD48 by NASA, seems to be bigger than the iconic Big Ben. Also Read: James Webb Space Telescope deploys pallets, crucial process begins Although it will miss Earth by a long distance, it’s actually not that much in terms of space. NASA seems to classify any object that passes within 120 million miles of Earth as a Near-Earth Object (NEO). Even tiny changes in the trajectories due to any obstruction can prove fatal for Earth. Numerous scientists spend hours every day to track thousands of such rocks to know more about universe and take timely action if Earth is in danger. Also Read: Astronomers capture an erupting black hole 12 million light-years from Earth This is not the only asteroid to come closer to Earth in coming weeks. A 7-m-wide asteroid, which has been named 2014 YE15, will pass by on January 6. It will be 4.6 million miles from Earth. And on January 7, an asteroid named 2020 AP1, which is only 4-m-wide, will pass near Earth by being around 1.08 million miles from it. (With inputs from agencies)

Catch ultimate glimpse: 104-m-wide asteroid set to pass near Earth on January 11

Denmark&nbsp;on Friday proposed to fast-track legislation allowing workplaces to&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;a digital "corona&nbsp;pass" for employees in its latest measure to curb a third wave of infections.

Earlier in the week, the government ordered Danes to present a&nbsp;pass&nbsp;when they visit indoor bars, restaurants and other public places. Usually shown by a phone app, the&nbsp;pass&nbsp;verifies that the holder is vaccinated, has tested negative or has recently recovered from infection.

Under the proposed new legislation agreed on Friday in principle between the government, unions and employer associations,&nbsp;bosses can decide to&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;workers&nbsp;to show&nbsp;passes though the employers will not be obliged to do that.

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If the agreement comes into law as expected next week,&nbsp;Denmark&nbsp;will join a growing number of countries taking similar measures.

"We have made an agreement, which can provide greater security in the workplace and hopefully help&nbsp;Denmark&nbsp;get through the winter as well as possible," interim business minister Mattias Tesfaye said in a statement.

"We are doing this for the sake of the Danish economy and to keep the jobs going."

Daily infections in&nbsp;Denmark&nbsp;have risen steadily to between 2,000 and 3,000 in recent days from a low of just over 200 in mid-September. The rate of positive tests has also more than doubled in the past weeks to 2.5% in early November.

Denmark on Friday proposed to fast-track legislation allowing workplaces to mandate a digital "corona pass" for employees in its latest measure to curb a third wave of infections.

Denmark on Friday proposed to fast-track legislation allowing workplaces to mandate a digital "corona pass" for employees in its latest measure to curb a third wave of infections. Earlier in the week, the government ordered Danes to present a pass when they visit indoor bars, restaurants and other public places. Usually shown by a phone app, the pass verifies that the holder is vaccinated, has tested negative or has recently recovered from infection. Under the proposed new legislation agreed on Friday in principle between the government, unions and employer associations, bosses can decide to mandate workers to show passes though the employers will not be obliged to do that. Also read | US journalist Danny Fenster, detained in Myanmar, now jailed for 11 years If the agreement comes into law as expected next week, Denmark will join a growing number of countries taking similar measures. "We have made an agreement, which can provide greater security in the workplace and hopefully help Denmark get through the winter as well as possible," interim business minister Mattias Tesfaye said in a statement. "We are doing this for the sake of the Danish economy and to keep the jobs going." Daily infections in Denmark have risen steadily to between 2,000 and 3,000 in recent days from a low of just over 200 in mid-September. The rate of positive tests has also more than doubled in the past weeks to 2.5% in early November.

Denmark mandates a digital 'corona pass' for workers

Texas has made it illegal for social media platforms to ban users "based on their political viewpoints". Prominent Republican politicians have accused Facebook, Twitter and others of censoring conservative views.

Texas has made it illegal for social media platforms to ban users "based on their political viewpoints". Prominent Republican politicians have accused Facebook, Twitter and others of censoring conservative views. Former US President Donald Trump was banned from Facebook and Twitter after a group of his supporters attacked the Capitol in January. The social networks have all denied stifling conservative views. However, these platforms do enforce these terms of service which prohibit content such as incitement to violence and coordinated disinformation. "Social media websites have become our modern-day public square," Texas Governor Greg Abbott was quoted by BBC. He said this after he signed the bill into law on Thursday. "They are a place for healthy public debate where information should be able to flow freely. Also read | 'Clearly unconstitutional': US Justice Department sues Texas over restrictive abortion law "But there is a dangerous movement by social media companies to silence conservative viewpoints and ideas." Meanwhile, the US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state as it claimed the abortion law in Texas ''clearly unconstitutional." "This kind of scheme to nullify the Constitution of the United States is one that all Americans, whatever their politics or party, should fear," US attorney general Merrick Garland told the reporters. Earlier, US President Joe Biden had slammed the Texas abortion law and said it creates an ''almost un-American'' vigilante system. While Vice President Kamala Harris had said ''the right of women to make decisions about their own bodies is not negotiable." Despite massive protest, the US Supreme Court had refused to block the near-total ban on abortion, setting the stage for an intervention by the Justice Department. The harshest abortion law in the US, called the ''Texas Heartbeat Act'' took effect on September 1. Under the law, abortion is banned once the heartbeat of a child is detected, usually near six weeks of pregnancy. It faced massive backlash as it makes no exceptions for rape or incest. People in Texas are allowed to sue the doctors who perform the procedure as well as report drivers who drop clients to abortion clinics.

Texas now passes social media 'de-platforming' law

In Pics | Tens of thousands march against French COVID-19 ‘health pass’

From Wednesday, people who want to go out to cinemas, museums, sporting matches and other cultural venues in France will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test. This comes as the country braces for a feared spike in cases from the highly transmissible Delta variant.

The new 'health pass' will be required for all events or places with more than 50 people.&nbsp;

French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a televised speech that the 'health pass' will be required for all events or places with more than 50 people before being extended to restaurants, cafes and shopping centres in August.

The initial COVID-19 pass was implemented by decree, while lawmakers will vote on its extension to restaurants and trains or planes for long-distance travel.

Health minister Olivier Veran warned of an unprecedented increase in COVID-19 cases because of the Delta variant. On Tuesday, 18,000 cases were reported over 24 hours.

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"That means we have an increase in the spread of the virus of around 150 per cent in the last week: we've never seen that," Veran told parliament.&nbsp;

In Paris and much of southern and western France, COVID-19 incidence rates now exceed the warning level of 50 per 100,000 people.&nbsp;

However, the government is hoping that widespread vaccination will help in coping up with the upcoming wave.

The country has been hit hard due to the Delta variant&nbsp;which authorities said was more contagious than the previous strains even as vaccination has picked up in the country.

France has&nbsp;vaccinated&nbsp;over 55 per cent of the population with a single dose with over 44 per cent fully protected as unvaccinated travellers entering the country were put under restrictions.

From Wednesday, people who want to go out to cinemas, museums, sporting matches and other cultural venues in France will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test.

From Wednesday, people who want to go out to cinemas, museums, sporting matches and other cultural venues in France will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test. This comes as the country braces for a feared spike in cases from the highly transmissible Delta variant. The new 'health pass' will be required for all events or places with more than 50 people. French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a televised speech that the 'health pass' will be required for all events or places with more than 50 people before being extended to restaurants, cafes and shopping centres in August. The initial COVID-19 pass was implemented by decree, while lawmakers will vote on its extension to restaurants and trains or planes for long-distance travel. Health minister Olivier Veran warned of an unprecedented increase in COVID-19 cases because of the Delta variant. On Tuesday, 18,000 cases were reported over 24 hours. Also read | 'Never seen this before': Britain, France & Spain witness surge in COVID-19 cases "That means we have an increase in the spread of the virus of around 150 per cent in the last week: we've never seen that," Veran told parliament. In Paris and much of southern and western France, COVID-19 incidence rates now exceed the warning level of 50 per 100,000 people. However, the government is hoping that widespread vaccination will help in coping up with the upcoming wave. The country has been hit hard due to the Delta variant which authorities said was more contagious than the previous strains even as vaccination has picked up in the country. France has vaccinated over 55 per cent of the population with a single dose with over 44 per cent fully protected as unvaccinated travellers entering the country were put under restrictions.

France now launches a 'health pass'. Here is what you should know

European Union lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a new travel certificate that will allow people to move between European countries without having to quarantine or undergo extra coronavirus tests, paving the way for the pass to start in time for summer.

The widely awaited certificate is aimed at saving Europe's travel industry and prime tourist sites from another disastrous vacation season. Key travel destinations like Greece have led the drive to have the certificate, which will have both paper and digital forms, rapidly introduced.

Several EU countries have already begun using the system, including Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece and Poland.

Right now, travelling in the EU's 27 nations is a trial for tourists and airlines alike. Countries have various COVID-19 traffic-light systems, where those in green are considered safe and those in red to be avoided.

But each nation is applying different rules and standards, making travel confusing for all. The new regulations governing the vaccine certificates were adopted in two votes at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.

Rules for EU citizens were passed 546 to 93, with 51 abstentions. Those for people from outside the bloc passed 553 to 91, with 46 abstentions. The vote must still be rubber-stamped by EU nations, but that's likely a formality. It means that beginning July 1 for 12 months, all EU countries must recognise the vaccine certificate.

They will be issued free and certify that a person has either been fully vaccinated against the virus, has recently tested negative or has recovered from the disease. The rules will not be heavily enforced for 6 weeks to allow countries to prepare.

The passes will be issued by individual nations, not from a centralised European system. They will contain a QR code with advanced security features. Personal data will not be shared with other countries.

Spanish Socialist lawmaker Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, who chaperoned the votes through parliament, said, "EU states are encouraged to refrain from imposing further restrictions, unless strictly necessary and proportionate."

People coming from outside the EU, the overwhelming majority of whom should be vaccinated to enter, will be able to get a certificate if they can convince authorities in the EU country they enter that they qualify for one.

European Union lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a new travel certificate that will allow people to move between European countries without having to quarantine or undergo extra coronavirus tests, paving the way for the pass to start in time for summer.

European Union lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a new travel certificate that will allow people to move between European countries without having to quarantine or undergo extra coronavirus tests, paving the way for the pass to start in time for summer. The widely awaited certificate is aimed at saving Europe's travel industry and prime tourist sites from another disastrous vacation season. Key travel destinations like Greece have led the drive to have the certificate, which will have both paper and digital forms, rapidly introduced. Several EU countries have already begun using the system, including Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece and Poland. Right now, travelling in the EU's 27 nations is a trial for tourists and airlines alike. Countries have various COVID-19 traffic-light systems, where those in green are considered safe and those in red to be avoided. But each nation is applying different rules and standards, making travel confusing for all. The new regulations governing the vaccine certificates were adopted in two votes at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Rules for EU citizens were passed 546 to 93, with 51 abstentions. Those for people from outside the bloc passed 553 to 91, with 46 abstentions. The vote must still be rubber-stamped by EU nations, but that's likely a formality. It means that beginning July 1 for 12 months, all EU countries must recognise the vaccine certificate. They will be issued free and certify that a person has either been fully vaccinated against the virus, has recently tested negative or has recovered from the disease. The rules will not be heavily enforced for 6 weeks to allow countries to prepare. The passes will be issued by individual nations, not from a centralised European system. They will contain a QR code with advanced security features. Personal data will not be shared with other countries. Spanish Socialist lawmaker Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, who chaperoned the votes through parliament, said, "EU states are encouraged to refrain from imposing further restrictions, unless strictly necessary and proportionate." People coming from outside the EU, the overwhelming majority of whom should be vaccinated to enter, will be able to get a certificate if they can convince authorities in the EU country they enter that they qualify for one.

EU lawmakers OK virus pass, boosting summer travel hopes

EU member states reached a deal paving the way for a Covid-19 certificate to open up travel in Europe, just as the operators of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris announced a July reopening. &nbsp;

The deal will allow anybody living in the EU's 27 countries to secure a digital health pass by the end of June that displays their vaccination status, results of Covid-19 tests or recovery from a coronavirus infection. &nbsp;

"This is an important step towards restarting EU free movement as safely as possible, while providing clarity and certainty for our citizens," said EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides.&nbsp;

The certificate is seen as a key tool to save the European summer vacations and, as if to celebrate the news, the operators of the Eiffel Tower, one of the biggest tourist attractions on the continent, announced it will reopen on July 16 after several months of closure due to the pandemic.&nbsp;

Visitor numbers will be limited to 10,000 a day to meet social distancing requirements, fewer than half of their pre-Covid levels, operator Sete said.&nbsp;

However, a World Health Organization director warned that the progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains ‘fragile’ and that international travel should still be avoided.&nbsp;

"Right now, in the face of a continued threat and new uncertainty, we need to continue to exercise caution, and rethink or avoid international travel," WHO's European director Hans Kluge said, adding that 'pockets of increasing transmission' on the continent could quickly spread.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

EU member states reached a deal paving the way for a Covid-19 certificate to open up travel in Europe, just as the operators of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris announced a July reopening.

EU member states reached a deal paving the way for a Covid-19 certificate to open up travel in Europe, just as the operators of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris announced a July reopening. The deal will allow anybody living in the EU's 27 countries to secure a digital health pass by the end of June that displays their vaccination status, results of Covid-19 tests or recovery from a coronavirus infection. "This is an important step towards restarting EU free movement as safely as possible, while providing clarity and certainty for our citizens," said EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides. The certificate is seen as a key tool to save the European summer vacations and, as if to celebrate the news, the operators of the Eiffel Tower, one of the biggest tourist attractions on the continent, announced it will reopen on July 16 after several months of closure due to the pandemic. Visitor numbers will be limited to 10,000 a day to meet social distancing requirements, fewer than half of their pre-Covid levels, operator Sete said. However, a World Health Organization director warned that the progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains ‘fragile’ and that international travel should still be avoided. "Right now, in the face of a continued threat and new uncertainty, we need to continue to exercise caution, and rethink or avoid international travel," WHO's European director Hans Kluge said, adding that 'pockets of increasing transmission' on the continent could quickly spread. (With inputs from agencies)

EU lines up Covid travel pass, Eiffel Tower to reopen 

The local police of Himachal Pradesh caught two fake e-passes issued in the names of former US President Donald Trump and Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan.

"HP Police is in receipt of a complaint regarding fake registration in the name of Mr. Donald Trump and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan in the Covid e-pass platform," Himachal Pradesh Police tweeted. "Shimla Police is registering an FIR under relevant sections of IPC and IT Act for further legal action."

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E-passes have been made compulsory for people wanting to enter the state of Himachal Pradesh to contain the spread of coronavirus.

These fake e-passes — HP-2563825 and HP-2563287 — had the same phone number and Aadhar Card number, a police spokesperson reported.

An FIR has now been registered at the Shimla East police station on behalf of Department of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh. The department has alleged that misinformation about the issuance of e-passes was being spread around through social media and news channels, the spokesperson said.

The local police of Himachal Pradesh caught two fake e-passes issued in the names of former US President Donald Trump and Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan. "HP Police is in receipt of a complaint regarding fake registration in the name of Mr.

The local police of Himachal Pradesh caught two fake e-passes issued in the names of former US President Donald Trump and Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan. "HP Police is in receipt of a complaint regarding fake registration in the name of Mr. Donald Trump and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan in the Covid e-pass platform," Himachal Pradesh Police tweeted. "Shimla Police is registering an FIR under relevant sections of IPC and IT Act for further legal action." HP Police is in receipt of a complaint regarding fake registration in the name of Mr. Donald Trump and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan in the Covid e-pass platform. Shimla Police is registering a FIR under relevant sections of IPC and IT Act for further legal action.@CMOHimachal — Himachal Pradesh Police (@himachalpolice) May 7, 2021 × E-passes have been made compulsory for people wanting to enter the state of Himachal Pradesh to contain the spread of coronavirus. These fake e-passes — HP-2563825 and HP-2563287 — had the same phone number and Aadhar Card number, a police spokesperson reported. An FIR has now been registered at the Shimla East police station on behalf of Department of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh. The department has alleged that misinformation about the issuance of e-passes was being spread around through social media and news channels, the spokesperson said.

Fake e-passes issued in names of Amitabh Bachchan, Donald Trump

CNN said Monday it asked for a new emergency hearing to allow its reporter Jim Acosta to remain at the White House, saying officials are threatening to again revoke his press pass.

The statement from the cable news channel came just three days after a federal judge ordered the White House to allow Acosta's return citing a lack of "due process" -- without ruling on CNN's argument that the ejection violated constitutional free press guarantees.

CNN said it received a letter Friday, hours after the judge's ruling, indicating the White House planned to revoke Acosta's press pass again after the 14-day temporary restraining order expires.

"The White House is continuing to violate the First and Fifth Amendments of the constitution," the network said in a statement Sunday.&nbsp;

"These actions threaten all journalists and news organizations. Jim Acosta and CNN will continue to report the news about the White House and the president."

The White House letter, seeking to address the question of due process, said Acosta "violated basic standards" of news events when he got into a heated exchange with President Donald Trump on November 7.

"You asked a question and the president answered it," the letter said.

"You then shouted a second question at the president on a new topic, which the president answered at the same time he asked you to yield the floor to a new questioner. At that point, you continued shouting at the president and refused to physically surrender the microphone."

CNN attorney Theodore Boutros said in a court motion he was asking Judge Timothy Kelly for a new emergency hearing the week of November 26.

On Friday, Trump said that "rules and regulations" were being drafted to govern news conferences, where the president or his representatives often accuse journalists -- Acosta in particular -- of being overly hostile.

On November 7, the day he was stripped of his pass, Acosta had riled Trump by refusing to give up the microphone at a news conference when he considered that Trump was evading his question.

Trump responded by branding Acosta a "rude, terrible person."

CNN said Monday it asked for a new emergency hearing to allow its reporter Jim Acosta to remain at the White House, saying officials are threatening to again revoke his press pass.

CNN said Monday it asked for a new emergency hearing to allow its reporter Jim Acosta to remain at the White House, saying officials are threatening to again revoke his press pass. The statement from the cable news channel came just three days after a federal judge ordered the White House to allow Acosta's return citing a lack of "due process" -- without ruling on CNN's argument that the ejection violated constitutional free press guarantees. CNN said it received a letter Friday, hours after the judge's ruling, indicating the White House planned to revoke Acosta's press pass again after the 14-day temporary restraining order expires. "The White House is continuing to violate the First and Fifth Amendments of the constitution," the network said in a statement Sunday. "These actions threaten all journalists and news organizations. Jim Acosta and CNN will continue to report the news about the White House and the president." The White House letter, seeking to address the question of due process, said Acosta "violated basic standards" of news events when he got into a heated exchange with President Donald Trump on November 7. "You asked a question and the president answered it," the letter said. "You then shouted a second question at the president on a new topic, which the president answered at the same time he asked you to yield the floor to a new questioner. At that point, you continued shouting at the president and refused to physically surrender the microphone." CNN attorney Theodore Boutros said in a court motion he was asking Judge Timothy Kelly for a new emergency hearing the week of November 26. On Friday, Trump said that "rules and regulations" were being drafted to govern news conferences, where the president or his representatives often accuse journalists -- Acosta in particular -- of being overly hostile. On November 7, the day he was stripped of his pass, Acosta had riled Trump by refusing to give up the microphone at a news conference when he considered that Trump was evading his question. Trump responded by branding Acosta a "rude, terrible person."

CNN says White House threatening to revoke Acosta's press pass again

The Congress and the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) on Sunday seemed to have reached an agreement over the issue of seat sharing and reservations for the Patidar community in Gujarat ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

After meeting PAAS leaders in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Bharat Singh Solanki said the two parties had reached an agreement after the deadlock in the last meeting.

&quot;In the last meeting where talks had got stuck, on those matters we have reached an agreement and a consensus,&quot; the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee President said, adding that the PASS leaders had not asked for any ticket.

&quot;PAAS has not asked for any ticket. Neither Alpesh Thakur nor Jignesh Mevani have asked for tickets.&quot;

PAAS spokesperson Dinesh Bambhaniya said his party&#39;s &quot;first and last concern&quot; was reservation and that Hardik Patel would make an announcement tomorrow.

PAAS is demanding tickets in Patidar dominated areas in Ahmedabad, north Gujarat and Saurashtra.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/conflict-arises-between-patidar-and-congress-over-ticket-distribution-24557">Media reports had earlier stated that differences between the Congress and PAAS over seat sharing</a> were because the Congress was not ready to yield to the demands of Hardik Patel to part with 30 seats. The party was reportedly convincing the group to settle for a lesser number of seats.

The Congress had earlier assured adequate political representation to the Patidars. However, it changed its mind after the alleged sex CD of Hardik Patel surfaced.

Representatives from the two parties reportedly met on Friday to discuss ticket sharing and the quota issue.&nbsp;

On Friday, PAAS leaders had given a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-group-sets-quota-deadline-for-congress-24533"> 24-hour deadline to the Congress for a final decision on reservations</a>. The deadline ended at midnight Saturday.

The last date for filing nominations for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections is November 21.

The Congress has been trying to win over the Patidar community ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

Last month, two of Hardik Patel&#39;s close aides from the Patidar community, Reshma Patel and Varun Patel, joined the BJP.

Hardik Patel poses a challenge to the ruling BJP as he holds a sway over a chunk of Patidars, considered as loyal voters of the party.

The Congress had earlier invited Hardik Patel to contest elections in state&#39;s assembly elections. Hardik said that it was not a BJP-Congress election but said &quot; we must unite against BJP&quot;. 
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After meeting PAAS leaders in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee President Bharat Singh Solanki said the two parties had reached an agreement after the deadlock in the last meeting

The Congress and the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) on Sunday seemed to have reached an agreement over the issue of seat sharing and reservations for the Patidar community in Gujarat ahead of the assembly elections in the state. After meeting PAAS leaders in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Bharat Singh Solanki said the two parties had reached an agreement after the deadlock in the last meeting. "In the last meeting where talks had got stuck, on those matters we have reached an agreement and a consensus," the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee President said, adding that the PASS leaders had not asked for any ticket. "PAAS has not asked for any ticket. Neither Alpesh Thakur nor Jignesh Mevani have asked for tickets." PAAS spokesperson Dinesh Bambhaniya said his party's "first and last concern" was reservation and that Hardik Patel would make an announcement tomorrow. PAAS is demanding tickets in Patidar dominated areas in Ahmedabad, north Gujarat and Saurashtra. Media reports had earlier stated that differences between the Congress and PAAS over seat sharing were because the Congress was not ready to yield to the demands of Hardik Patel to part with 30 seats. The party was reportedly convincing the group to settle for a lesser number of seats. The Congress had earlier assured adequate political representation to the Patidars. However, it changed its mind after the alleged sex CD of Hardik Patel surfaced. Representatives from the two parties reportedly met on Friday to discuss ticket sharing and the quota issue. On Friday, PAAS leaders had given a 24-hour deadline to the Congress for a final decision on reservations. The deadline ended at midnight Saturday. The last date for filing nominations for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections is November 21. The Congress has been trying to win over the Patidar community ahead of the assembly elections in the state. Last month, two of Hardik Patel's close aides from the Patidar community, Reshma Patel and Varun Patel, joined the BJP. Hardik Patel poses a challenge to the ruling BJP as he holds a sway over a chunk of Patidars, considered as loyal voters of the party. The Congress had earlier invited Hardik Patel to contest elections in state's assembly elections. Hardik said that it was not a BJP-Congress election but said " we must unite against BJP".

Reached agreement with PAAS for Gujarat polls: Congress

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