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  The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to sign the agreement later today in London.  The European Union leaders signed the  Brexit trade deal  also known as the  EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement  on December 30, 2020. The agreement was signed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to sign the agreement later today in London. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted saying that it has been a long road and now it is time to put Brexit behind them.  The European Union and the United Kingdom had agreed upon the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on December 24, 2020. The European Commission stated that the trade deal will be implemented only on a provisional basis, as there had not been time for the EU parliament to vote on it. European Commission spokeswoman Dana Spinant tweeted saying that the signature would be an "important moment

  Pierre Cardin's ‘Space Age’ collection of 1964 still remains a landmark in fashion history with its knitted catsuits, cut-out dresses, close-fitting helmets, tight-leather pants, and batwing jumpers. Pierre Cardin, a renowned fashion designer, who was celebrated for his avant-garde styles in the 1960s and 70s passed away on December 29, 2020, at the age of 98. He was born in Venice, Italy on July 7, 1922, but was raised in Central France. Cardin moved to Paris in 1945 while eventually working for Christian Dior who had just opened a business. The news of his demise was confirmed through an official statement by his family which mentioned that he left France and the world a unique artistic heritage in fashion. Pierre Cardin had established his own company and designed costumes and masks for the theatre before he launched a line of women’s clothing in a department store which was then followed by a boutique store for men. Cardin licensed his brand name which is used throughout the

  The United Kingdom by giving approval to two vaccines will be able to vaccinate a greater number of people who are at higher risk of infection to protect them from the disease and to reduce fatality and severe cases.  The UK Department of Health and Social Care has accepted the recommendation of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to  authorise  the  use of Oxoford/ AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.  The approval gives a green light to the health officials in the nation to begin rolling out the Oxford Vaccine across the nation. It comes after rigorous clinical trials and a thorough analysis of the data by experts at the MHRA, which has concluded that the vaccine has met its strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) will also be publishing its latest advice for the priority groups to receive this vaccine. Key Highlights • The National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom has a clear va

  The scheduled international flights will be allowed on select routes by the competent authority on case to case basis.  The Indian government has extended the suspension of scheduled commercial international flights to and from India till 11:59pm on January 31, 2021. The restrictions will not apply on special flights and international air cargo operations.   The announcement was made on December 30, 2020 through a notification from the office of the Director General of Civil Aviation. The notification titled 'Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19' stated that the competent authority has further extended the validity of the circular issued on the subject regarding scheduled international passenger services.  Earlier on November 26, the government had extended the ban on the scheduled international commercial passenger services till December 31, 2020, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Exceptions The scheduled international flights will be allowed on select ro