Assembly Election Results 2021: How To Check Results On ECI Website, App

Assembly Poll 2021: How to check results on ECI Website and App, know all about it here. Results of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry will be declared on May 2.

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Centre Gives Rs 8,873 Crore To States From Disaster Fund Amid Covid Surge

The Centre has released Rs 8,873.6 crore to states as the first instalment of the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for 2021-22 for various COVID-19 containment measures,...

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Mumbai School Teacher Drives Rickshaw To Ferry Covid Patients For Free

Amid the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, a school teacher in Mumbai has come forward to help the Covid patients.

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Sitar Maestro Pandit Debu Chaudhuri Dies Of Covid Related Complications

Sitar maestro Pandit Debu Chaudhuri died of COVID-19 related complications at a Delhi hospital today, his son Prateek Chaudhuri said. He was 85.

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"Heavens Won't Fall If Deferred": Court On UP Panchayat Polls Counting

The Supreme Court today asked the state election commission in Uttar Pradesh to delay the counting for rural polls, which is to be held tomorrow.

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Centre Targets Road Work Worth Rs 15 Lakh Crore In 2 Years: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that the government is giving utmost priority to the development of infrastructure and has set a target of road construction...

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Nirav Modi Files Appeal In UK Court To Challenge Extradition To India

Fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi has filed an appeal in the UK High Court seeking permission to challenge the decision against the extradition order made by the lower court and passed by the UK Home...

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"Doctor Friend Not Picking My Calls": Bihar BJP Chief On Covid Crisis

The situation in Bihar remains grim with even basic facilities like beds and medical oxygen "running out", a senior BJP leader in the state said as he requested people to follow Covid protocols.

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Heartbreaking To See Covid Overwhelm India's Health Systems: US Lawmakers

Top US lawmakers have expressed serious concern over the sudden spike in coronavirus cases in India, saying it is "heartbreaking" to see the "crisis utterly overwhelm the health systems" in the...

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Serum Institute Plans To Begin Vaccine Production Outside India: Report

The Serum Institute of India, which manufactures the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is planning to start vaccine production in other countries as it struggles to meet supply commitments, its chief...

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US To Keep Communication With India Over Its COVID-19 Needs: White House

The US will continue to maintain communication with India about its needs to address the COVID-19 crisis, the White House has said, as American aid supplies started arriving in the country.

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Woman Dies In Car Outside Noida Hospital, Gasping, Unable To Find Bed

As India reels under the deadly second wave of coronavirus, countless cases of unspeakable tragedies have emerged from across the country.

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UNICEF Sends Oxygen Concentrators, Helps India Accelerate Vaccine Rollout

The UN children's agency has sent critical life-saving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests and other equipment to help India combat a devastating new wave of COVID-19.

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Over 4 lakh Covid Cases In India For First Time In New Global Record

Coronavirus: Over 4 lakh COVID-19 cases, 3,523 deaths in India in biggest spike in 24 hours

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PM Modi Pays Tribute To Guru Teg Bahadur At Delhi's Sis Ganj Gurudwara

Paying tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, on his 400th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that he refused to bow to tyranny and injustice and his supreme...

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US Exempts Categories Of Students, Journalists From India Travel Ban

Certain categories of students, academics, journalists and individuals have been exempted from the India travel ban announced by President Joe Biden, the US State Department said.

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Supreme Court To Examine Validity Of Sedition Law, Seeks Centre Response

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the validity of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises sedition.

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Centre Vs States On Vaccine Stocks As Roll-Out For 18+ Begins: 10 Points

More than 1 crore doses of vaccines are still available in stocks with states, the centre said on Friday after several states red-flagged shortage and said they won't be able to extend the coverage to...

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Covid Crisis In India "Very Serious", Cases Yet To Peak: US Official

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet.

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US Republican Lawmakers Criticise Biden For Curbs On Travel From India

Republican lawmakers on Friday criticised President Joe Biden for imposing restrictions on travel from India in view of the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Australia Bans Arrivals From India, Says Offenders Will Face Jail, Fines

Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines...

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LIVE: US To Restrict Travel From India From May 4 Amid Covid Crisis

The United States will restrict travel from India starting next week, due to rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country, the White House said Friday.

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"India Lost An Icon": President Kovind Condoles Soli Sorabjee's Death

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday condoled the demise of former attorney general of India Soli Sorabjee and said the country has lost an icon of its legal system in his passing.

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Rahul Gandhi Condoles Death Of Covid Patients Due To "Lack Of Treatment"

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed condolences to the people who have lost their family members due to "lack" of treatment amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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"Doyen Of Legal Fraternity": Amit Shah Condoles Death Of Soli Sorabjee

Home Minister Amit Shah today condoled the death of former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, saying that he would always be remembered for his contribution to the field of constitutional law.

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BSP Asks UP Government To Help Families Of Staff Who Died On Poll Duty

BSP chief Mayawati on Friday demanded that the Uttar Pradesh government provide financial support and government job to dependents of employees who died due to coronavirus while on panchayat poll...

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How India's Vaccine Drive Crumbled And Left A Country In Chaos

When India launched its Covid-19 vaccination drive in mid-January, the chances of success looked high: It could produce more shots than any country in the world and had decades of experience...

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In Rajasthan, Special Package For Setting Up Oxygen Plants Amid Covid

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday announced a special package for setting up medical oxygen production plants with various incentives and facilities.

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Yogi Adityanath Recovers From COVID-19, Tests Negative

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said he has tested negative for COVID-19.

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Stop Media Reporting Of Oral Observations: Election Commission To Court

The Election Commission today requested the Madras High Court to restrain the media from reporting on oral observations, days after the court's sharp remarks on "murder charges" on officials of the...

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Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi: Muhurat & All About Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Sankashti Chaturthi 2021: Today is Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi. People who observe Sankashti Chaturthi, offer prayers to Lord Ganesha on this day. Fasting from dawn to dusk is a key part of the Vikata...

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Japan To Send Covid Supplies To India "In Greatest Time Of Need"

Japanese Ambassador to India Satoshi Suzuki on Friday informed that the country will provide 300 oxygen generators and as many ventilators to India which is currently fighting the second wave of...

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UK, Romania Send Covid Supplies To Help India Fight Second Wave

India, currently battling against the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday received coronavirus-related assistance from Romania and the United Kingdom, said Ministry of External Affairs...

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3.86 Lakh Covid Cases In India In New Daily High, 3,498 Deaths In A Day

Coronavirus has infected over 3.86 lakh people in India in yet another worrying high and killed 3,498 the last 24 hours. The record numbers come even as a huge international aid operation has been...

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Soli Sorabjee, Former Attorney General, Dies Of COVID-19

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, one of India's finest legal minds, died of Covid this morning. He was 91.

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First Emergency Covid Relief Supplies From US Arrive: "Stand With India"

India received the first Covid emergency aid supplies from the United States this morning as the country fights against a deadly second wave that has killed thousands of people in the last few days.

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Prepared To Provide 300 Respirators To India Amid Covid, Says Japan

Japan is prepared to provide 300 respirators and 300 oxygen concentrators to India once talks are finalized, Japan's chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.

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"Strengthen Pandemic Response": Indian Envoy's Meet With Pfizer CEO In US

Indian Ambassador to the USTaranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday (local time) met with Pfizer CEO Albert Bouria to discuss ways in which the COVID-19 vaccine maker can support healthcare efforts in India.

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Telangana Chief Minister's Antigen, RT-PCR Tests Give "Mixed Results"

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who tested positive for COVID-19 last week, is "hale and healthy", said the Chief Ministers' Office (CMO) on Thursday.

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700 Oxygen Concentrators Arrive In India From Ireland

A shipment from Ireland containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators arrived in New Delhi, as the country fights the second wave of coronavirus.

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300 Oxygen Concentrators From Hong Kong Reach India

As the nation is battling the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, a consignment of 300 oxygen concentrators along with other medical equipment from Hong Kong reached India on Thursday night.

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5 Arrested From Uttarakhand For Manufacturing Fake Remdesivir Injections

The Delhi Police on Thursday busted a pharmaceutical unit and arrested five people from Uttarakhand's Kotdwar area for allegedly manufacturing large quantities of fake Remdevisir injections, official...

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SpiceXpress Brings 600 Oxygen Concentrators From US To Delhi

SpiceXpress, cargo arm of SpiceJet, on Thursday brought 600 oxygen concentrators to Delhi on its flight from Miami in the US.

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India-US Ties Intensified In President Biden's First 100 Days: Official

The relationship between India and the United States has intensified in the first 100 days of the Biden administration, a State Department official said in .

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LIVE: India's Covid Tally At 1.83 Crore, Over 2.04 Lakh Deaths

India's daily Covid figures hit a new high today with 3,79,257 fresh infections and 3,645 deaths reported in 24 hours. The caseload surged to 1.83 crore; over 2.04 lakh people have died so far. The...

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Mumbai Lines Up For Covid Jabs Amid Spike Fear, Key Government Meet Today

Hundreds of Mumbai residents were seen forming queues outside vaccination centres today, sparking fears of these crowds turning COVID-19 catalysts even as the pandemic brought in another...

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"Constraints, Yet Tried To Walk The Talk On Vaccine Equity": India At UN

India, despite severe constraints and within its own limited resources, has tried to "walk the talk" on vaccine equity and shared COVID-19 vaccines with more than 80 countries, the country told the...

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West Bengal Assembly Polls: Mithun Chakraborty Votes In Last Phase Today

Assembly Polls 2021: In the 8th phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty casts his vote. He thanked security personnel for peaceful polls

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Man Killed After Being Hit By Car In Bengal, CPM Blames Trinamool

A man was killed and two others injured as a car hit them in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, triggering tension in the area hours ahead of the polling, police said on Thursday.

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Tests Positive For Covid

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today said he hastested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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3.79 Lakh Covid Cases, 3,645 Deaths As India Daily Figures Reach New High

India's daily Covid figures reached a new high today with 3,79,257 fresh infections and 3,645 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The caseload surged to 1.83 crore cases; over 2.04 lakh people have...

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Google, Amazon, Blackstone Join Global Race to Fight India Covid Crisis

As Indian authorities and hospitals struggle to cope with record Covid-19 infections and deaths, companies ranging from the nation's biggest conglomerate to global giants like Amazon.com Inc. are...

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#ResignModi "Temporarily Blocked By Mistake", Weren't Asked To: Facebook

Facebook Inc. blocked posts tagged #ResignModi before restoring them hours later, stoking a controversy that's erupted over government requests to remove social media content as India grapples with an...

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Russian Flights With Emergency Humanitarian Aid Land In India

Two Russian flights with oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, bedside monitors, medicines, including Coronavir and other essential pharmaceutical items landed in India to help the country...

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Case Filed Against Ex-Mumbai Police Chief For Corruption, Malpractices

A Maharashtra Police officer has filed a first information report (FIR) against former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh, replaced recently in the wake of the Ambani bomb scare episode, for attempting to...

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West Bengal Votes In 8th Phase As Coronavirus Cases Rise. See Pics

Polling began at 7 am today for 35 seats in the eighth phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal amid the rampaging second wave of COVID-19.

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International Dance Day 2021: History, Significance And Benefits

International Dance Day: Know the history of International Dance Day and how dance helps one counter emotional challenges amid the pandemic.International Dance Day is celebrated to mark the birthday...

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US Tells Citizens To Leave India As Covid Swamps Hospitals

The U.S. government told its citizens to leave India as soon as possible because of the country's escalating Covid-19 crisis.

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"Enrich Festival Of Democracy": PM As Bengal Votes In Phase 8

With the eighth and last phase of the West Bengal assembly polls underway on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon people to cast their votes to enrich the festival of democracy while...

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4.6 Earthquake, 18 Aftershocks In Assam After 6.4 Earthquake Hits State

A day after the powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Assam, the northeastern state was hit by a second one - a moderate earthquake of 4.6 - this morning. The tremor was felt across the state at...

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Live: Polling Begins For the Final Phase; Exit Poll Results In Evening

West Bengal is voting today in the eighth and final phase of the assembly elections, which is being held amid an alarming surge of coronavirus cases across the country.

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LIVE Updates: Around 1.33 Crore Apply For Covid Vaccination

Nearly 1.33 crore people applied for vaccination on Wednesday as the government's dedicated website, CoWIN, opened for registrations today. Those between 18 and 44 can get Covid shots from May 1...

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Top US Senators Ask Pharmaceutical Firms For Global Access To Vaccines

As India faces a catastrophic COVID-19 outbreak, five top Democratic senators wrote to Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, seeking global access to vaccines, including technology transfer.

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Final Phase Of Bengal Polls Today As Covid Cases Hit Record High

The eighth and final phase of voting will be held in Bengal today amid the growing menace of Covid that is spreading fast in the state. Election will be held on 35 seats lying across Malda,...

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Indian Air Force Airlifts 4 Empty Oxygen Tankers From Bangkok To Jamnagar

The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted four empty oxygen tankers from Bangkok in Thailand to Gujarat's Jamnagar on Wednesday, senior officials said.

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Border Roads Organisation Appoints First Woman Officer For Road Project

In a first, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed a woman officer to command a Road Construction Company (RCC) tasked to provide connectivity in a high-altitude area along the India-China...

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Case Against Actor Jimmy Shergill For Violating Covid Rules In Punjab

The Ludhiana police on Wednesday filed a case against actor Jimmy Shergill for violating COVID-19 rules.

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US To Send More Than $100 Million In Covid Supplies To India

The United States is sending supplies worth more than $100 million in the coming days to India to help it fight a surge of COVID-19 cases, the White House said on Wednesday.

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Canada To Provide $10 Million To India For Fight Against Covid: Trudeau

Canada will provide 10 million dollars to India to support the country in its fight against the unprecedented second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced.

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New Zealand To Give Red Cross Million NZ Dollars For India's Covid Fight

New Zealand will give 1 million NZ dollars (about USD 7,20,365) to the Red Cross to assist India as it grapples with a COVID-19 surge, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.

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4-Day Strict Lockdown In Goa From Tomorrow As Covid Cases Spike

The Goa government on Wednesday decided to impose a strict lockdown in the state beginning April 29 till May 3, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said.

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Move Jailed Kerala Journalist To Delhi For Treatment: Supreme Court To UP

Siddique Kappan, jailed journalist, to be shifted to AIIMS or any Delhi government hospital for treatment: Supreme Court to UP government

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Rahul Gandhi's 'Essential vs Non-Essential' Jab Over Central Vista Work

Rahul Gandhi today hit out hard at the government for continuing with work on the ambitious Central Vista project at the time when the country is grappling with the deadly second wave of Covid.

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India, Australia, Japan Work Together In Trade Move To Counter China

Japan, India and Australia's trade ministers have met to officially launch the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, following reports that the three nations are working together to counter China's...

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Covaxin "Found To Neutralise" Indian 617 Variant: US Adviser Dr. Fauci

Covaxin, India's homegrown Covid vaccine produced by Bharat Biotech, has been found to neutralise the B.1.617 variant or the Indian double mutant strain, White House Chief Medical Adviser Anthony...

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Refused Ambulance, Son And Son-In-Law Carry Tribal Woman's Body On Bike

A dead woman was carried on a bike in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam, sandwiched between her son and son-in-law, because ambulances allegedly refused to carry her body.

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Vaccine Hoarding May Backfire On Nations As India's Surge Threatens World

For months, developed economies have hoarded Covid-19 vaccines and the raw materials needed to make them. Now, they're being forced to act as an explosive outbreak in India raises the risk of new...

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"Made Rich Contributions To Literature": PM Modi Condoles Manoj Das Death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan awardee, eminent litterateur Manoj Das from Odisha.

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Joe Biden Gets Outpour Of Bipartisan Support Over Covid Help To India

In an outpour of support during India's moment of crisis, American lawmakers applauded President Joe Biden for all help he was extending to save lives of people suffering from COVID-19, and urged him...

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Vaccine Registration For Those Above 18 Begins At 4 PM. How You Can Do It

Indians above the age of 18 can start registering themselves for vaccination against COVID-19 from 4 pm today, the centre has said.

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4 Covid Patients Flee Assam Hospital After Testing Coronavirus Positive

Four COVID-19 patients fled from a hospital in Assam soon after testing positive for the highly infectious coronavirus.

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India Daily Covid Deaths Cross 3,000; Record 3.6 Lakh Cases In 24 Hours

India's new Covid deaths hit an overwhelming peak with 3,293 people dying in the last 24 hours. New cases rose by over 3.6 lakh, a global high, pushing the total cases to over 1.79 crore. The crisis...

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"Government Of Delhi" = "Lieutenant Governor": Controversial Law Kicks In

In the middle of a brutal second wave of Covid in Delhi, the centre has notified a law that gives it more power over the city's elected government. According to the amended law, the "Government of...

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"It's Like A War": Inside A Delhi Hospital Desperate For Oxygen

At his crowded emergency room in central Delhi, Ali Raza can't focus much on when the next delivery of oxygen will arrive -- 12 of his 20 doctors are down with Covid-19, and the patients just keep...

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Pics: Damaged Buildings, Cracked Walls As Assam Jolted By Big Earthquake

A strong earthquake hit Assam early this morning causing damage to buildings.

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New Vaccine Policy Puts Private Bengal Hospitals In A Spot Of Bother

West Bengal's private hospitals are increasingly worried about the phase III Covid vaccination drive beginning May 1. They've been asked to procure doses directly from manufacturers and return to the...

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Indian-American NGO Raises $4.7 Million For India Amid Covid Crisis

An Indian-American non-profit body has raised nearly $4.7 million through social media towards COVID-19 relief efforts in India as the country battles a severe second wave of the pandemic.

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6.4 Earthquake In Assam, Aftershocks; Tremors In Northeast, North Bengal

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Assam, India, on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

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Four Patients Dead In Fire At Hospital In Maharashtra's Thane

Four patients dead in fire at hospital in Maharashtra's Thane

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Live Updates: Medical Aid Begins To Arrive In Covid-Stricken India

The first emergency medical supplies have arrived in India as part of a global campaign to staunch a catastrophic wave in the latest pandemic hotspot, with the United States also pledging to export...

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Indian COVID-19 Variant Found In At Least 17 Countries: WHO

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a dozen countries.

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Hanuman Jayanti 2021: PM Modi, Others Tweet Hanuman Jayanti Wishes

2021 Hanuman Jayanti wishes: Today is Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Hanuman. PM Modi, Vice President and others wished people on Hanuman Jayanti

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US Pharma Firm Gilead To Donate 4.5 Lakh Remdesivir Vials To India

American biopharmaceutical company Gilead has announced steps to expand the availability of remdesivir, a key therapeutic medicine used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, in India.

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Women Share Phone Numbers For Covid Help, Get Vulgar Messages

In the last few weeks, India has seen an unprecedented rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country.

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Indian-American Doctors Launch Telemedicine Helpline For Covid Patients

An Indian-American group led by several doctors, who trace their origin to Bihar and Jharkhand, has launched a free telemedicine helpline for COVID-19 patients back home.

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Australia Bans Passenger Flights From India Until May 15

Australia on Tuesday announced a temporary ban on direct passenger flights from India, as the South Asian nation grapples with a massive surge in coronavirus infections.

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Over 1,000 Covid Deaths 'Missing' In Delhi Data, Reveal Civic Records

Aerial photographs of cremations in Delhi - innumerable pyres in a row that even landed on the front pages of foreign publications - have been indicating since last week that the actual number of...

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After PM Modi-Biden Call, US Readies Aid Package. AstraZeneca Shots Next?

The U.S. announced Monday it would share its entire supply of AstraZeneca Plc's Covid-19 vaccine with other countries and readied an aid package for India, as President Joe Biden pivots to ramp up...

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California To Send Oxygen Supplies To India Amid Covid Surge: Governor

The US state of California, which has the highest concentration of Indian-Americans, will send life-saving oxygen supplies to India to deal with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases.

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Election Commission Bans Victory Processions Over Poll Results

The Election Commission of India has banned all victory processions on the day of -- or even after -- counting of votes (May 2) polled to the five states in the past few weeks after amid a COVID-19...

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A Supermoon Is ''Little Bigger And Brighter Than Average''. Here's Why

Super Moon: According to the NASA, astronomers a super moon occurs when a full moon is at its closest point in its orbit around Earth. Monday night's full moon was the first of two supermoons in 2021

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US To Send ''Strike Team'', Covid Vaccine Raw Material To India: Report

President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, pledging US assistance after growing pressure on Washington to help.

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3.23 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 2,771 Deaths In 24 Hours

India today logged over 3.23 lakh new Covid cases, 8.4% less than yesterday, and 2,771 deaths in the last 24 hours. Several nations, including the US, have pledged help as India grapples with severe...

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Watch: No Stretcher, Covid Patient Biked Out Of Jharkhand Hospital Ward

The ferocity of the second wave COVID-19 has left India desperate for medical resources. One facility in Jharkhand has seemingly run out of stretchers -- so much so that a patient was even wheeled out...

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Special Train With 70 Tonnes Of Oxygen Reaches Delhi

The first Oxygen Express train for Delhi carrying around 70 tonnes of the life-saving gas reached the national capital early Tuesday morning, officials said.

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First Shipment Of UK Covid Medical Aid Arrives In India: Government

The first shipment of Covid medical supplies from Britain to India, including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators, arrived early Tuesday, the foreign ministry said.

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Indian-Americans In US Congress, Tech Organise COVID-19 Aid To India

Some US lawmakers and wealthy technology executives have joined forces to boost aid to India as it grapples with a severe spike in coronavirus infections, with a focus on ensuring aid is equally...

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40 US Companies Create Global Task Force To Help India Fight Covid

In a show of solidarity, CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against COVID-19.

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Verdict In Rape Case Against Journalist Tarun Tejpal Today

A sessions court in Goa will pronounce its verdict in rape case against former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal today.

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Australia To Consider Halting Flights From India As Covid Cases Spike

Australia is set to consider a proposal on Tuesday to suspend flights from India to prevent more virulent coronavirus variants entering the country following a surge in positive COVID-19 cases in...

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Watch: Wedding Pheras In PPE After Groom Tests Covid Positive

Madhya Pradesh Coronavirus news: A couple in Ratlam got married in PPE suits on Monday after the groom tested positive for Covid-19. The wedding was solemsized on request and under the guidance of...

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US To Deliver Medical Supplies To India "Within Next Few Days": Pentagon

The Pentagon is working on a war footing to begin delivery of essential medical supplies to India in the next few days, an official said, noting that prominent among these include oxygen-related...

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US Says "Working Nonstop" To Deliver Supplies To India For Covid Fight

The Joe Biden Administration in the US is working nonstop to do all it can to deliver on an urgent basis the supplies most needed by India to combat the deadly COVID-19 wave, the US State Department...

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Live Updates: US, Other Nations To Provide Aid To India Amid Covid Surge

The US, European Union, Germany, France and several other nations have assured India of help to fight the ferocious second surge of the virus that has been infecting more than 3 lakh people for four...

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Set Up More COVID-19 Testing Centres: High Court To Delhi Government

The Delhi High Court on Monday requested the AAP government to set up more testing centres in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital which is recording around 24,000 fresh...

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Deep Sidhu, Accused In Republic Day Violence, Granted Bail By Delhi Court

A Delhi court Monday granted bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu, arrested in the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) case pertaining to the Republic Day violence at Red Fort during which parts of the...

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Don't Insist For Covid Report During Admission: Delhi Court To Hospitals

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed hospitals in the national capital to "scrupulously follow" the AAP government's circular on not to insist on COVID positive test reports before admitting...

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Supreme Court Remembers Justice MM Shantanagoudar, Suspends Hearings

The Supreme Court today suspended its judicial work as a mark of respect to its serving judge Justice MM Shantanagoudar who passed away last week. All the hearings scheduled today have been postponed...

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Free Vaccine In Delhi To All Above 18, Says Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi will vaccinate all above 18 free of cost, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today. Vaccinations will be open to all adults from Saturday.

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Over 14.19 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In India: Centre

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 14.19 crore as part of the world's largest vaccination drive, which completed 100 days on April 25, the Union...

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Thailand Suspends Travel From India As It Steps Up Covid Measures At Home

Thailand has suspended issuing travel documents from India over concerns of imported coronavirus cases, as more venues were closed in Bangkok on Monday as part of efforts to contain a third wave of...

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5 Die In Haryana Allegedly Due To Oxygen Shortage, 3rd Incident In State

Protests broke out at a hospital in Haryana's Hisar district today after five coronavirus patients died this morning and their families alleged that the shortage of medical oxygen had led to the...

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"Enough Of Discussion, Make Covid Vaccines Free": Rahul Gandhi Ultimatum

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today asked the ruling BJP not turn India "into a victim of its system" in the matter fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. He said vaccines must be provided free of cost to...

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Google Doodle Thanks Covid Health Workers On World Immunization Week

World Immunization Week 2021: Google on Monday tweeted thanks to every public health worker and scientific researcher working tirelessly to find ways to defeat COVID-19. Here are 7 steps to stay safe...

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The International Response To India's Huge Covid Crisis

The U.S. will send India raw materials for vaccines and step up financing aid for Covid-19 shot production, joining European countries in pledging help to stem the world's biggest surge in cases.

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3.52 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 2,812 Deaths In New Daily High For India

With 3,52,991 fresh Covid cases and 2,891 deaths, India saw a new record high as a deadly second wave sweeps the country. The US, Britain, France and Germany have offered support as the unprecedented...

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Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Pledge Support In India's Covid Fight

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his Microsoft counterpart Satya Nadella today assured help to India as the country battles a ravaging coronavirus crisis that has left hospitals unbearably full and...

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Hanuman Jayanti 2021: Date, Time, Significance Of Hanuman Jayanti Here

Hanuman Jayanti 2021: This year Hanuman Jayanti is on 27th April. Celebrated widely across India, Hanuman Jayanti, falls on the Full Moon day or Purnima Tithi in the month of Chaitra. Here is all you...

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West Bengal Votes In 7th Phase As Covid Cases Rise. See Pics

Polling began at 7 am today for 34 seats in the seventh phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal, amid tight security and a rampaging second wave of COVID-19.

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India's Moment Of Need: US Lawmakers Urge Biden To Help Amid Covid Surge

Top US lawmakers rallied behind India in its hour of crisis urging the Biden administration to provide material and healthcare assistance to India to help save lives from the deadly coronavirus.

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PM Urges Bengal To Vote In 7th Phase Of Polls, Follow Covid Protocol

With the seventh phase of the West Bengal assembly polls underway on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to exercise their franchise and follow all COVID-19 related protocols.

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Cyrus Mistry Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgement Backing Tata Group

Cyrus Mistry's Shapoorji Pallonji Group has urged the Supreme Court to review its judgment that backs the Tata Group's decision to remove him as the chairman.

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Phase 7 Polling In Bengal Today, Minister Firhad Hakim Among Heavyweights

The power battle in West Bengal reaches the penultimate stage with polling for the seventh phase of the state assembly elections today. Thirty-four assembly constituencies spread across five districts...

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Bengal Votes Today In 7th Round Amid Covid Crisis

Bengal is voting for the 7th time today in the longest ever assembly election any state has seen, that too in the middle of the second wave of a pandemic that many are calling a tsunami. More than...

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Bengal Votes For 34 Seats In 7th Phase Amid Steady Rise In Covid Cases

Bengal votes today in the seventh, and penultimate, phase of its Assembly election, amid a steady spike in Covid cases over the past weeks. Mamata Banerjee's former seat - Bhabanipur - and three...

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Live Updates: US To Send Medical Supplies To India Amid Covid Surge

The US will "immediately" make available sources of raw materials required to scale up production of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine - of which there is a critical shortage as India fights daily...

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16 Critical Covid Patients Rescued After Fire At Hospital In Gujarat

A total of 16 critical COVID-19 patients were rescued and shifted to safer places after a fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday night, officials said.

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COVID-19 Storm Has Shaken Country, Testing Patience: PM On "Mann Ki Baat"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that this "toofan" (storm) has shaken the country after it was full of spirit and self-confidence after successfully tackling the first wave.

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Maharashtra To Give Coronavirus Vaccine To All Citizens For Free

As India reported over three lakh cases for the fourth straight day, Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik announced that the state will vaccinate its residents for free.

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551 Oxygen Generation Plants To Be Set Up Using PM Cares Fund Amid Covid

Over 500 dedicated Pressure Swing Adsorption medical oxygen generation plants will be set up in public health facilities across India to boost the availability of the life-saving gas amid reports of...

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Union Minister Babul Supriyo Tests Covid Positive For The Second Time

Union Minister Babul Supriyo on Sunday said that he and his wife have tested positive for Covid and hence he won't be able to vote in Asansol on April 26.

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Mumbai Man Gives Vanity Vans To Cops, Health Workers Battling Covid Surge

Mumbai-based businessman Ketan Rawal has provided his vanity vans to the Mumbai Police free of cost to help policemen on the front line rest and eat as they serve during the partial COVID-19 lockdown...

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"Second Wave Of Covid Has Shaken The Country": PM Modi On "Mann Ki Baat"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the second wave of COVID-19 is testing our patience and capacity to bear the pain.

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Trinamool Leader Dies Of Covid; "Shocked", Tweets Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kajal Sinha has died due to coronavirus, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today. He was the party's candidate from Khardaha constituency.

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Delhi Police Launches Plasma Donors' Data Bank Amid Unprecedented Spike

The Delhi Police, in an attempt to help families of Covid patients find convalescent plasma easily, is now preparing an extensive data bank of willing donors and connecting them with patients.

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Telangana To Transport Oxygen Tankers By Warplanes Amid Covid Crisis

Amid the medical oxygen crisis due to a massive surge in coronavirus cases across the country, the Telangana government has decided to move oxygen tankers by warplanes.

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"Covid Continues To Wreak Havoc": Delhi Lockdown Extended By A Week

The ongoing lockdown in Delhi has been extended by another week, with the national capital still showing a high positivity rate despite a marginal drop in the daily figures.

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"Important To Do Jan Ki Baat": Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Covid

As India is witnessing a record spike of COVID-19 cases and severe oxygen crisis, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday urged his party colleagues to assist the public as he claimed that the current...

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"Centre Supporting States In Fight Against Covid": PM On "Mann Ki Baat"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the Centre is "fighting with all its might to support states in fight against coronavirus".

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"Twitter Move Not For Criticism, But Fake Covid News": Government Sources

Twitter has deleted a number of tweets flagged by the centre as spreading "fake news" about the Covid pandemic, sources have said.

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Don't Fall For Rumours About Vaccines: PM's Mann Ki Baat Highlights

The 76th edition of PM Modi's monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat" comes at a time when the country is facing a deadly sweep of the second wave of coronavirus - believed to more contagious than the...

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3.49 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases In India, 2,767 Deaths In New Record High

India's coronavirus cases and deaths hit a new record with 3.49 lakh fresh infections, taking the caseload to 1.69 crore; 2,767 people died in the last 24 hours. Hospitals in the country are...

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US "Deeply Concerned By Severe Covid Outbreak" In India: Top Official

The United States is "deeply concerned by the severe COVID outbreak in India," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said this morning as he elaborated on the details of the efforts...

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J&K Under 34-Hour Curfew From 8 pm Saturday To Curb Spread Of Covid

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced a 34 hour curfew from 8 pm on Saturday to 6 am tomorrow amid a massive spike in coronavirus cases.

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BJP Flouting Poll Body's Covid Safety Rules, Alleges Trinamool MP

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday attacked the BJP for allegedly organising campaign rallies, flouting the Election Commission's (EC) Covid safety protocols amid a massive surge in...

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Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar Dies At Gurgaon Hospital

Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar died at a private hospital in Gurgaon, sources said on Sunday. He was 62.

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93 Students Test Covid Positive In Uttarakhand's Nursing College

Ninety-three students of a Government Nursing college at Uttarakhand's Sursingh Dhar have tested positive for COVID-19, following which the hostel of the college has been declared a containment zone.

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'Why Blame PM?': Assam Minister's Dig At Arvind Kejriwal Over Covid Cases

A day after Prime Minster Narendra Modi interrupted Arvind Kejriwal during a meeting with chief ministers to object to the discussion being televised by his office over "protocol break", Assam...

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Send AstraZeneca Doses To India, Other Nations: Indian-American Lawmaker

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Saturday called on US President Joe Biden's administration to release doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to countries, including India, currently...

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Live Updates: Amid Covid Surge In India, Hospitals Face Oxygen Shortage

India reported the highest daily surge in the world with over 3.46 lakh Covid infections on Saturday, which took the country's caseload to 1.66 crore.

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8 Killed In Avalanche After Uttarakhand Glacier Burst, 384 Rescued

Eight bodies have been recovered and 384 people rescued by the Army today after a glacier broke triggering an avalanche close to the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand on Friday, officials said. Of...

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ITC To Fly In 24 Cryogenic Containers As India Fights Deadly Covid Crisis

Two dozen oxygen transport tanks will be airlifted to India to increase transport capacity from production sites to hospitals battling critical shortages amid a frightening wave of coronavirus...

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"Only 2 Hours Of Oxygen Left": Gurugram Hospital's SOS To Centre

Max Hospital in Gurugram today sent out an SOS over oxygen shortage and appealed to both state and central governments for urgent help, stating it has less than two hours of oxygen supply left.

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Amit Shah Inaugurates Oxygen Plant In Gujarat's Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated an oxygen plant at the Ayurvedic Hospital in Kolwada village of Gujarat's Gandhinagar.

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"If Anyone Obstructs Supply, Won't Spare Them": Court On Oxygen Crisis

If anyone obstructs oxygen supply, we will not spare them, the Delhi High Court said today as it heard a hospital's petition over shortage of oxygen for seriously-ill Covid patients.

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In Centre Vs States On Vaccine Prices, Health Ministry's "Clarification"

Facing criticism over a new vaccine policy that could have people paying far more for a Covid shot, the government today put out a clarification. It said that vaccines procured by the central...

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"Focus On Oxygen": Rahul Gandhi On Centre's Move On Central Vista Project

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today urged the central government to focus on vaccines, oxygen and other health services amid the COVID-19 pandemic instead of "spending on PR and unnecessary projects".

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2 Kidnapped ONGC Employees Rescued After Encounter At Indo-Myanmar Border

Two employees of state-owned energy company ONGC were rescued after an encounter near the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland today, while a search for a third employee is underway, Assam police chief...

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Army Rescues 291 In Neeti Valley After Uttarakhand Glacier Burst

A day after a glacier burst incident took place in Sumna, Neeti Valley near the India-China border in Chamoli district, the Indian Army informed on Saturday that 291 persons have been rescued so far,...

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Justice NV Ramana Sworn In As New Chief Justice Of India

Justice NV Ramana took oath as the 48th Chief Justice Of India this morning. President Ram Nath Kovind administered him the oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi in a small affair due to Covid...

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Delhi's Batra Hospital Gets Emergency Oxygen Minutes After Stock Finishes

Batra Hospital in the national capital's Tughlakabad Institutional Area received emergency oxygen supply from the Delhi government moments after it exhausted its stock, officials said today.

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Railways Deploys 20 Covid Care Coaches In Bhopal As Infections Surge

Indian Railways has converted 20 coaches with 320 beds into the Covid care centre in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, tweeted Union Minister Piyush Goyal.

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20 Covid Patients Dead At Delhi Hospital Due To Low Oxygen Pressure

Twenty people died last night at Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi due to shortage of medical oxygen, a top officialat the hospital said today, highlighting the worsening situation in the national...

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Another Mumbai Cop Arrested By Probe Agency NIA In Ambani Bomb Scare Case

The NIA on Friday arrested Mumbai police inspector Sunil Mane in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai and the murder of...

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Watch: Cop's Haldi At Police Station Beacuse She's Couldn't Get Leave

A woman police constable in Rajasthan, unable to get leave due to the pandemic, held her "haldi" ceremony at the police station as the country is caught in a severe sweep of the second wave of...

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Second Oxygen Express Train Arrives In Lucknow From Jharkhand

Amid the scramble for oxygen as cases of coronavirus continue to surge across the country, the second 'Oxygen Express' train with a tanker of oxygen arrived in Lucknow from Jharkhand's Bokaro.

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3.46 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 2,624 Deaths In New Record High

Coronavirus: 3.46 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases in India, 2,624 deaths in new record high

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CBI Files Corruption Case Against Ex Maharashtra Minister, Searches Home

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh's home was searched this morning by CBI as the probe agency filed a corruption case against him.

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"Working Closely With India On Ways To Help Address Covid Crisis": US

The US is working closely with India, at both political and expert level, to identify ways to help address the current COVID-19 crisis in the country, the White House said on Friday.

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COVID-19 Second Wave May Peak By Mid-May, Predict Scientists At IIT

The ongoing second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may peak between May 11-15 with 33-35 lakh total 'active'' cases and decline steeply by the end of May, according to a mathematical module...

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'Oxygen Express' With 30,000 Litres Of Medical Oxygen Arrives In Lucknow

An Oxygen Express train carrying around 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrived in Lucknow this morning as Uttar Pradesh is battling a sudden surge in coronavirus cases, an official said.

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Can't Waste A Single Minute: Gurgaon NGO Gives Oxygen Cylinders For Free

As India battles an acute oxygen emergency and hospitals put out SOS alerts on social media amid a massive spike in cases, changemakers and individuals on the ground are helping desperate and helpless...

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Updates: Hospitals Overwhelmed As Covid Cases Hit Record High In India

Hospitals in India have launched desperate appeals for oxygen as the nation's Covid crisis spirals -- India logged over 3.32 lakh COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest-ever daily count recorded in the...

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Watch: Avalanche Blocks Road At Kinnaur In Himachal Pradesh

Snowfall and hailstorm blocked roads in several parts of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla. According to the weather forecast, thunderstorms are likely to continue at many places in Himachal Pradesh...

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"PM Sir, Please Make A Phone Call": Arvind Kejriwal On Oxygen Crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Chief Ministers of the 10 states worst hit by the deadly second wave of Covid on a day India touched a new record of 3.32 lakh Covid cases and 2,263 deaths in...

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Amid Strict Covid Curbs In Maharashtra, E-Passes For "Absolute Emergency"

With stricter restrictions to check the COVID-19 spread coming into force in Maharashtra, the state police on Friday reintroduced e-passes for inter-state and inter-district travel in "extreme...

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Mass Cremations For Covid Victims As Delhi Faces Deluge Of Virus Deaths

Delhi resident Nitish Kumar was forced to keep his dead mother's body at home for nearly two days while he searched for space in the city's crematoriums - a sign of the deluge of death in the capital...

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"We Stand Ready To Provide Support": Macron To India Amid Covid Surge

France stands ready to provide support to India's fight against coronavirus, said French President Emmanuel Macron, as the country reported over three lakh cases in 24 hours for the second consecutive...

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"This Is On You": Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Oxygen Crisis, Deaths

Lack of medical oxygen and ICU beds at hospitals were resulting in the deaths of Covid patients and the government should take responsibility for the same, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said...

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Max Hospital Retracts 'No New Patient Admissions' Order In Delhi-NCR

Delhi's Max hospital chain has retracted an order which saidit would not admit any more patients until oxygen supplies stabilized, in an escalating crisis over Covid cases spiraling in the capital.

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Mayawati Urges Centre To "Bring Uniformity" In Vaccine Prices

BSP chief Mayawati on Friday demanded that the Centre formulate a national policy to ensure uniformity in prices of COVID-19 vaccines.

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3.32 Lakh Covid Cases, 2,263 Deaths - India Sees New Daily High

India today logged over 3.32 lakh new Covid cases, once again the highest-ever daily count recorded in the world, and 2,263 deaths since yesterday. The alarming surge has led to desperate calls for...

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Mukesh Ambani Buys Another British Icon, Stoke Park, For $79 Million

Reliance Industries Ltd., controlled by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, bought Stoke Park Ltd. for 57 million pounds ($79 million).

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World Book Day 2021: Check Out These Interesting Facts And Activities

World Book and Copyright Day 2031: For millions of people worldwide, books have been a source of entertainment and comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic. Share your favourite book, pictures or read...

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"25 Sickest Patients Died In 24 Hours": Top Delhi Hospital's Oxygen SOS

25 sickest patients have died in last 24 hours, oxygen will last another 2 hours: Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital

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"Relieved...": Why Shashi Tharoor Deleted Tweet On BJP's Sumitra Mahajan

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had to delete one of his tweets where he condoled the death of former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday night after BJP leaders pointed out that she was...

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Kamada Ekadashi 2021: Time, Significance And Puja Vidhi Of Ekadashi Vrat

Kamada Ekadashi: The Chaitra Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is known as Kamada Ekadashi. Here are the fasting rules, puja vidhi of Kamada Ekadashi. On Kamada Ekadashi, people who observe the vrat, offer...

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Vaccine Manufacturers Required To Make Advance Declaration Of Price

The government said on Thursday that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are required to make advance declaration of the price for 50 per cent supply that would be available to the state governments and...

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US Applauds India For Stepping Up Its Climate Change Commitment

The Biden administration has applauded India for stepping up its climate change commitment including the partnership with the US to deploy 450 gigawatts of renewable power to meet the ambitious 2030...

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Centre Issues Revised Clinical Guidance For Management Of Covid Patients

The Union health ministry on Thursday issued a revised ''Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult COVID-19 Patients'' recommending the EUA/off-label use of Tocilizumab drug in case of severe...

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Hospitals Demand Covid-Positive Reports, Patients Struggle For Admission

Patients are being turned back hospitals because, despite their severe symptoms, they don't have laboratory confirmation of COVID-19.

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13 Covid Patients In ICU Killed In Maharashtra Hospital Fire

Twelve ICU patients have died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Maharashtra's Virar, officials said this morning.

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Indian COVID-19 Variant Found In Belgium: Health Official

The Covid-19 variant contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been detected in Belgium in a group of Indian students who arrived from Paris, Belgian authorities said Thursday.

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India's Cumulative Covid Vaccination Coverage Exceeds 13.23 Crores

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 13.23 crore, as part of the world's largest vaccination drive, the union health ministry said on Thursday.

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Free Covid Vaccine For People Above 18-Years In Jharkhand: Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday night said that his government will provide COVID-19 vaccine to people above 18 years of age for free.

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Serum Institute Hasn't Contracted Production To Centre Till May: Ministry

The government said on Thursday said that media reports suggesting that Serum Institute of India (SII) has contracted all its production till May 25 to the centre are based "on incorrect facts"

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Sputnik V Vaccine's India Maker Clarifies Day After Announcing Price

A day after announcing that Russia's Sputnik V vaccine could be sold at $10 (around Rs 750) a dose in India, its manufacturer Dr Reddy's Labs clarified that discussions on the price are still on and...

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Earth Day 2021: 10 Moving Quotes To Share On Earth Day Today

Earth Day 2021: Here are 10 best quotes to share on Earth Day. Every year, Earth Day is observed on April 22. On Earth Day, it's important to be aware that resources are limited and we can enjoy them...

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"National Emergency": Supreme Court Asks Centre For Oxygen, Vaccine Plan

The Supreme Court today asked the centrefor its plan on oxygen supply, method of vaccination. The court also issueed a notice to the centre.

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In Covid Fight, Army, Air Force Deploy Doctors, Send Oxygen Tanks

The army and the air force have pitched in to help India fight the battle against coronavirus as several parts of the country have been reporting dire shortage of essential medicines and oxygen...

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Maulana Wahiuddin Khan, Islamic Scholar, Dies Of COVID-19

Maulana Wahiddudin Khan dies of COVID-19. PM Modi tweets condolences. Maulana Wahiuddin Khan was a theologian, writer and a great peacemaker, whose visionhas been much appreciated globally.

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Those Above 18 Can Register For Vaccine From Saturday

All above 18, now eligible for vaccination from May 1, can register for their shot from Saturday (April 24) on the CoWin platform.

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Congress Leader And Former Delhi Minister AK Walia Dies Of Covid: Report

Senior Congress leader and former Delhi government minister AK Walia died of COVID-19 in the early hours of the morning today, party leaders said. He was 72.

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Delhi Weather: Minimum Temperature Below Normal In City

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 18.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. This is four degrees below the normal temperature at this time of the year, the India Meteorological Department said.

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"Need Solution, Not Hollow Speech": Rahul Gandhi, Quarantined, Targets PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week and is quarantined at his home, continues to criticise the government's handling of India's biggest health challenge...

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"Dear Comrade...": Shock, Grief After Sitaram Yechury's Son Dies Of Covid

Senior Left leader Sitaram Yechury's son Ashish Yechury died of COVID-19 in Delhi this morning. Condolences poured in for the CPI(M) leader and his family after he announced the death of his older...

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With 3.14 Lakh Covid Cases, India Records World's Biggest Daily Spike

Swept by a brutal second Covid wave, India saw a record spike in infections with 3.14 lakh new cases, the highest-ever daily rise in the world, taking the caseload to 1.59 crore. In another grim...

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High Court Pulls Up Maharashtra Government On Remdesivir Procurement

The Bombay High Court came down heavily on the Maharashtra government on Wednesday for its "extremely callous" behaviour towards the issue of procuring and allocating Remdesivir injections for...

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In Pics: Bengal Votes In Phase 6 Amid Covid Shadow

The sixth phase of assembly elections in Bengal are being held in the shadow of spiralling Covid cases. In a first, Bengal has crossed the 10,000-mark, logging 10,748 fresh cases. 43 assembly seats...

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''Everyday Is Earth Day For Me'': Climate Activist Licypriya Kangujam

Earth Day 2021: Today is Earth Day. Climate Activist Licypriya Kangujam said, everyday is Earth Day for me. We need to treat our planet with love and respect everyday, not just one day. Happy Earth...

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CPI(M) Leader Sitaram Yechury's Son, 34, Dies Of COVID-19

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said his elder son Ashish died of COVID-19 in the morning.

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Families Mourn Covid Patients' Deaths Due To Oxygen Leak In Maharashtra

Family members could not contain their tears as well as anger as they mourned the death of their family members following the disruption of oxygen supply at the Zakir Husain municipal hospital here.

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Earth Day's Google Doodle: Plant The Seed To A Brighter Future

Earth Day 2021: Google Doodle, on Earth Day today, wished all a Happy Earth Day 2021! Today's Doodle is an animation highlighting ''how everyone can plant the seed to a brighter future - one sapling...

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Covid LIVE Updates: India Sees Biggest Daily Spike Of 2,95,041 Cases

Coronavirus has infected 2,95,041 people in India and left 2,023 dead in the last 24 hours, in a grim new record for the country.

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6th Phase Voting Today, BJP's Mukul Roy Among Key Candidates

West Bengal is voting today in the sixth phase of the assembly elections, being held amid an alarming surge of coronavirus cases across the country.

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Britain's Heathrow Airport Refuses To Allow Extra Flights From India

Britain's Heathrow Airport has refused to allow extra flights from India before the country is added on Friday to Britain's "red-list" of locations from which most travel is banned due to a high...

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Zojila Pass Connecting Kashmir Valley And Ladakh Opens

The Border Road Organization (BRO) on Wednesday opened the Zojila pass that provides vital road link between the Kashmir valley and Ladakh, officials said.

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BJP's Mukul Roy Among Big Names As Bengal Votes In Sixth Phase

Bengal votes today in the Assembly election sixth phase amid a grim surge in Covid cases. Polling will take place for 43 seats across four districts, with the BJP's Mukul Roy - the first member of...

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Phase 6 Polls In West Bengal Today Amid Rising Covid Cases: 10 Points

The sixth phase of assembly elections in Bengal will be held today in the shadow of spiralling Covid. In a first, Bengal has crossed the 10,000-mark, logging 10,748 fresh cases. 43 assembly seats...

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"When Manmohan Singh Gives Advice During Crises, Listen": Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi today castigated the Centre for not taking the opposition parties into confidence even when the nation was facing an unprecedented health crisis like the COVID-19...

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"Salute All Civil Servants Who Keep Vast Country Working": Anand Mahindra

Cvil Service Day 2021: Anand Mahindra tweeted his respect for all Civil Servants of India on National Civil Service Day. April 21 is celebrated as Civil Service Day every year

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India Oxygen Export Rose Over 700% In January 2021 vs 2020 Amid Pandemic

In the huge surge in the second wave of Covid that has seen more cases of breathlessness and a rise in demand for oxygen, the oxygen exports from India doubled, government data reveals.

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"People Crying For Oxygen, Leaders Laughing At Rallies": Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed the Centre for showing insensitivity towards people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Triple Mutation Variant In India Emerges As Fresh Worry In Covid Battle

As India reports nearly three lakh cases and over 2,000 deaths in 24 hours, the biggest jump since the pandemic erupted, a triple mutation has emerged as the new challenge.

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Nearly 3 Lakh Covid Cases, 2,023 Deaths: India Sees Biggest Daily Spike

Coronavirus: 2.95 lakh COVID-19 cases, 2,023 deaths in India in 24 hours, biggest spike so far

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Letter From Ajit Doval Praising Kumbh Efforts "Fake", Say Officials: Report

A letter circulating on social media suggesting that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has appreciated the Uttarakhand government officials for successfully organising the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar is...

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Happy Ram Navami 2021: Significance, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi And Mantra

Ram Navami 2021: Today is Ram Navami. Many devotees do yagya or homa on Rama Navami to conclude the nine-day Chaitra Navratri. Here are Ram Navami puja samagri and puja vidhi listed out.

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3 Top Delhi Hospitals Get Oxygen Supply After High Court Pulls Up Centre

After an acute oxygen shortage in Delhi hospitals was flagged in court and through appeals by politicians, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, some of the city's biggest medical facilities...

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As PM Modi Urges "Lockdowns Only As Last Resort", What Economists Say

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who last year imposed a strict lockdown on short notice, asked states to avoid shutting businesses as India grapples with a new wave of Covid-19 infections that threatens...

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PM Praises Tata Group's "Compassionate Gesture" To Ease Oxygen Crisis

The Tata Group's announcement on Twitter to import 24 cryogenic containers to transport liquid oxygen was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who called it a "compassionate gesture" as the country...

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Vikas Dubey Encounter: Clean Chit To UP Police, "No One Gave Evidence"

There is no evidence against the Uttar Pradesh police in the killing of gangster Vikas Dubey after his arrest last year, an inquiry commission has said in its report, which blames the public, the...

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Imran Khan Wishes Manmohan Singh Speedy Recovery From COVID-19

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday wished a speedy recovery to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to All India Institute of...

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Happy Ram Navami 2021: PM Modi Wishes People On Ram Navami Today

Ram Navami 2021: PM Modi greeted the people of India on Ram Navami. May Lord Ram's blessings always be you, , PM Modi wrote on Twitter. Ram Navami marks the end of the 9-day Chaitra Navaratri

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PM Ignored Covid Crisis To Hide Lack Of Foresightedness: Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor who is looking after the Trinamool Congress' election strategy in West Bengal on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the COVID-19 crisis to hide...

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Over 8,000 Square Km Area In Chhattisgarh Liberated From Maoists: Top Cop

More than 8,000 square kilometres area of Bastar, one of the worst Maoist-hit region in the country, has now been freed from the clutches of CPI Maoists in recent years, said senior police official of...

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"Tracking Course Of Covid Outbreak In India Very Closely," Says US

The United States is tracking the course of the COVID-19 outbreak in India "very closely", the State Department has said.

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Peaceful Repolling In Four Polling Booths In Assam

Repolling in four polling stations in Ratabari, Sonai and Haflong constituencies of Assam Assembly passed off peacefully on Tuesday, officials said.

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Air Pollution Costs Indian Businesses 95 Billion Dollars A Year: Study

Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 billion every year, or 3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product, and cuts annual consumer spending by $22 billion, according to a study released on...

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Gujarat Hospitals To Treat Covid Patients Without Prior Permission

All private hospitals, clinics, nursing homes in Gujarat can treat COVID-19 patients till June 15, without any prior permission, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced.

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Over 13 Crore Vaccine Doses Administered So Far, Says Ministry

India has administered more than 13 crore coronavirus vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries so far with nearly 29 lakh jabs being given on Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said.

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Railway Ministry Announces Rs 50,000 Award For Employee Who Saved Child

The Ministry of Railways has announced an award of Rs 50,000 for Mayur Shelke, a Central Railway employee who saved a six-year-old boy by risking his own life.

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More States Opt For Lockdown-Like Restrictions Amid Spike In Covid Cases

More states went for partial-to-full lockdown, night curfew and other restrictions on Tuesday as India's active COVID-19 cases crossed 20 lakh with 2,59,170 new coronavirus infections and a record...

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Take Jab, Get Tomatoes: Chhattisgarh Town's Vaccine Incentive

As coronavirus cases in India see an unprecedented surge, experts and the government say that one of the ways to stay ahead of the curve is through vaccination.

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Adar Poonawalla Thanks PM For "Decisive Policy Changes" After Vaccine Aid

The Centre's new policy extending financial aid to the drug-making industry will help vaccine production and distribution in the country, Serum Institute's Adar Poonawalla has said.

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Navratri Durga Ashtami 2021: Know All About The 8th Day Of Navratri

Durga Ashtami 2021: Chaitra Navratri is be observed and today is Durga Ashtami, the 8th day of Navratri. Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped today. Know all about Durga Ashtami

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Rajnath Singh Asks Armed Forces To Help States Amid Covid Surge: Report

As India reels under a massive spike in coronavirus cases, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has asked the army to extend assistance to state administrations to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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No Lockdown In 5 UP Cities, Supreme Court Puts On Hold High Court Order

No lockdown in 5 UP cities for now, Supreme Court puts on hold Allahabad High Court order

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23% Of Vaccines Wasted By States Till April 11, Most In Tamil Nadu: RTI

23 per cent of the total number of Covid vaccine doses used in states till April 11 were wasted, the he reply to an RTI query has revealed. The maximum amount of wastage was reported in Tamil Nadu,...

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"Understand India's Pharmaceutical Needs": US On Vaccine Raw Materials

The Biden administration has conveyed to New Delhi that it understands India's pharmaceutical requirements and promised to give the matter a due consideration.

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Navratri 2021 Day 8: Mahagauri Is Worshipped Today. Time, Puja Vidhi Here

Navratri 2021 Day 8: Mahagauri is worshipped on the 8th day of Navratri. Here is all about Goddess Mahagauri, puja vidhi, mantra and all you need to know.

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PM Modi May Avoid India-EU Summit, France Visit Amid Covid Spike: Sources

PM Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend in person the annual India-EU summit in Portugal next month in the wake of a raging Covid-19 crisis at home. He may also avoid the scheduled bilateral visit to...

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UP May Challenge High Court's Lockdown-In-5-Cities Order In Supreme Court

The Uttar Pradesh government may approach the Supreme Court against yesterday's High Court order for a lockdown till April 26 in five cities - Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Kanpur and Gorakhpur -- to...

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Watch: Railways Hero, Seen Saving Boy From Train, Gets Rousing Welcome

A railway official in Maharashtra, who risked his life to save a child who fell on the tracks as a train was approaching the platform, got a rousing welcome from his colleages and seniors for his act...

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1,761 Covid Deaths, Biggest 1-Day Spike In India; 2.59 Lakh Fresh Cases

India registered 1,761 Covid deaths in the last 24 hours, the biggest one-day spike, and over 2.59 lakh new cases. The total number of cases, which shows a worrying rise in the second wave of the...

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ICSE Class 10 Board Exam Cancelled Due To "Worsening Situation" Of Covid

The ICSE Class 10 board examinations have been cancelled due to the "worsening situation" of the coronavirus pandemic, the board said today days after it had made the exam optional.

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Ram Navami 2021: How To Celebrate Lord Ram's Birthday Amid Covid Crisis

Ram Navami 2021 Date: The auspicious day of Ram Navami is on April 21. Since Ram Navami is the biggest day during Chaitra Navaratri, the festival is also known as Rama Navratri. This year celebrate...

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Covid: "Avoid India Even If Fully Vaccinated," Warns Top US Health Agency

Coronavirus: Avoid all travel to India, says top US health body CDC in advisory, citing COVID-19 surge

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Manmohan Singh Stable, Best Possible Care Being Provided: Health Minister

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's condition remains stable a day after he was admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi, with fever. The 88-year-old is being given the best possible medical care, Union...

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India To Waive Import Duty On Covid Jabs, Says Government Source: Report

India will waive its 10% customs duty on imported COVID-19 vaccines, a senior government official told Reuters on Monday, as it tries to boost supplies to counter a dramatic surge in coronavirus...

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Night Curfew In Kerala From Today Amid Surge In Coronavirus Cases

Night curfew for two weeks will be imposed in Kerala amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the state.

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No Comment By White House On Lifting Ban On Vaccine Raw Material Export

The White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed for ramping up production of COVID-19 vaccine.

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Differences With China Need To Be Resolved Through Dialogue: Army Chief

In a veiled reference to the border standoff with China, Army Chief General MM Naravane on Monday said legacy issues and differences need to be resolved through mutual consent and dialogue, and not by...

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Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Ranjit Singh Brahmpura To Launch New Party

Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, who were expelled from the SAD for revolting against its leadership, on Monday announced to float a new party after dissolving their...

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Over 12.69 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered So Far, Says Ministry

India has administered more than 12.69 crore coronavirus vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries till Monday evening, the Union Health Ministry said.

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S Jaishankar, Antony Binken Discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar Security Issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his American counterpart Tony Blinken on Monday discussed on phone bilateral and regional issues including Afghanistan, Myanmar, and climate change.

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Centre To Provide Fresh Insurance Cover To ''COVID-19 Warriors''

The Union Health Ministry on Monday announced that all claims of "COVID warriors" under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package will be settled till April 24 after which a fresh insurance policy for...

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Ensure Adequate Supply Of Covid Vaccines, Oxygen: Mayawati To Centre

BSP chief Mayawati on Monday urged the Centre to ensure adequate supply of coronavirus vaccines and medical oxygen and if needed import these from other countries to combat the crisis created by the...

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Delhi Lockdown E-pass: Here Is How To Get An e-Pass

Lockdown E-Pass: If you are eligible for an e-pass, go to the Delhi government's website: https://delhi.gov.in. The national capital will be under a six-day lockdown from 10 pm tonight to 5 am next...

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Supreme Court Hands Over Gokarna Temple Management To Oversight Committee

The Supreme Court Monday said the management of Gokarna Mahabaleshwar temple would be handed over to an oversight committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice BN Srikrishna.

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Supreme Court Appoints Experts Panel On Protecting Great Indian Bustard

The Supreme Court has set up an high-level committee to examine the feasibility of under-grounding of over-head transmission power lines in Rajasthan and Gujarat in order to protect Great Indian...

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Lockdown In Delhi From 10 PM Till 5 AM Next Monday

Delhi will be under a six-day lockdown from 10 pm tonight to 5 am on Monday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced, calling it a necessary step to prevent a bigger crisis in the capital.

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"We Know How Fast You Work": Supreme Court Adjourns Italian Marines Case

The Supreme Court today adjourned the Italian Marines case to next week, notwithstanding the Centre's request for early closing, because the government is yet to deposit the compensation amount with...

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"Would Have Put Coronavirus In Devendra Fadnavis's Mouth If...": Sena MLA

Amid the row over Remdesivir supply, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has said if he would have found the coronavirus, he would have it into the mouth of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, sparking protests by...

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Total Curfew In Delhi From Tonight Till Next Monday Morning

Delhi will be under complete curfew from tonight to next Monday morning amid a record rise in coronavirus cases that has severely strained the city's resources and health infrastructure.

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PM Holds Meeting On Covid Situation As India Battles Record Surge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting to discuss the coronavirus crisis in the country as India battles an unprecedented surge in cases that saw a new record daily high today with over...

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Hong Kong Bans India Flights As Many Vistara Flyers Test Covid Positive

Hong Kong has banned flights from India for 14 days after dozens of passengers tested Covid positive after flying in on a Vistara flight from New Delhi on April 4. A similar ban has been placed on...

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"Total Chaos...": Shiv Sena Calls For Special Parliament Session On Covid

The Shiv Sena has called for a two-day special session of Parliament to discuss the unprecedented situation arising out of the Covid-19 resurgence. The party's Sanjay Raut called the prevailing...

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G Venkatasubbaiah, Well-Known Kannada Lexicographer, Dies At 107

G Venkatasubbaish dies: Well-known Kannada lexicographer, G Venkatasubbaiah died in Bengaluru on Monday. Professor G Venkatasubbaiah, was an authority in grammar and a literary critic. Many people...

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No Case Against 4 Airlines, Seeking Legal Opinion On Issue: Delhi Police

Delhi Police has said it has not registered a First Information Report (FIR) on the complaint of the Arvind Kejriwal-led government against four airlines for allegedly failing to check their...

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2.73 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases, 1,619 Deaths In New Record High For India

Hit by the second Covid wave, India recorded 2,73,810 fresh infections and 1,619 deaths in new record high, taking the caseload to 1.5 crore. Over 1.78 lakh people have died so far. This is the fifth...

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India's Double Mutation Jumps To 10 Countries. All You Need To Know

With India's daily tally of Covid-19 infections surging by records, public health experts worry that a new -- possibly more virulent -- coronavirus variant could be racing through the crowded nation...

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Former Bihar Education Minister Mewalal Choudhary Dies Of COVID-19

Former Bihar Education Minister and Janata Dal (United) MLA Mewalal Choudhary died today morning, party sources confirmed.

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Navratri 2021, Day 7: Puja Vidhi, Mantra For Ma Kalratri Worshipped Today

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Today is day 7 of Chaitra Navratri. Mata Kalratri is worshipped on this day. Often referred to as Kali, Mata Kalratri ends darkness and ignorance. Here are the mantras and puja...

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S Jaishankar To Discuss Issues Of Regional Interest With UAE Counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday, met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral economic...

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Former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat Dies At 71

Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Bachi Singh Rawat died at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences here on Sunday. He was 71.

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Pressure Mounts On British PM To Cancel India Visit Amid Covid Surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to cancel his scheduled trip to India on April 25. The Labour Party has questioned why Mr Johnson cannot meet Prime Minister Narendra...

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Ensure Movement Restrictions Don't Hamper Vaccination Exercise: Centre

The Union Health Ministry has asked states and union territories to ensure that restrictions on movement imposed by them for COVID-19 control do not adversely impact the inoculation exercise.

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COVID-19: Maharashtra Declares 6 States As Places Of "Sensitive Origin"

Struggling to contain the huge COVID-19 surge, Maharashtra on Sunday declared six states, including the national capital and the NCR region, as the places of "sensitive origin" in a bid to stop the...

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59.9% Voting In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh Assembly Bypoll

The by-election to Damoh Assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh witnessed 59.9 per cent voting, about 15 per cent less than the 2018 poll, an official said on Sunday.

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"Suspending All My Public Rallies": Rahul Gandhi Amid Bengal Covid Surge

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today tweeted to say that he is suspending all his public rallies in West Bengal in view of view of the Covid situation in the state. In a brief post, Mr Gandhi...

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Declare A National Health Emergency: Kapil Sibal To PM Modi

Amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare a national health emergency.

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"Covid Situation Grim But People Should Not Panic": Delhi Health Minister

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain today warned that the situation was critical on the Covid-19 front on the national capital. He, however, added there was no need to panic yet as there are several...

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Experts, Leaders Discuss India's Covid Crisis On Solutions Summit: Highlights

As the ravaging coronavirus pandemic keeps the country in its tight grip, India looks for solutions to fight the crisis. At "The Solution Summit: India vs Covid" today NDTV discusses with several...

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JEE (Main) April Session Exams Postponed Amid Covid Surge

IIT-JEE (Main) April session exams postponed amid Covid surge, new dates to be announced later

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Arvind Kejriwal Calls Meeting Today Amid Huge Delhi Covid Surge

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting today amid a huge surge in Covid in the national capital. Yesterday, the Delhi government had flagged a shortage in oxygen and the drug...

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Minimum Temperature In Delhi Settles Below Normal: Weather Office

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 18.3 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department said.

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Remdesivir Supplier "Being Harassed" In Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis has alleged the state government was harassing a supplier of Remdesivir from neighbouring union territory Daman because BJP leaders had approached him for the supply of the antiviral...

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PM Modi To Hold Review Meeting On Covid Situation In UP's Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a review meeting at 11 am to discuss the Covid situation in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency. In a brief post on Twitter, the Prime Minister's Office said...

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With 2,61,500 Fresh Covid Infections, India Sees Biggest-Ever Daily Spike

India saw the deadliest day of the pandemic as 1,501 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. The country also recorded the biggest daily surge in cases with 2,61,500 infections, taking the caseload...

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Delhi Makes 14-Day Home Quarantine Mandatory For Kumbh Returnees

The Delhi government has issued an order making it mandatory for all residents of Delhi who visit the Kumbh in Haridwar to quarantine themselves at home for fourteen days on return. Anyone who...

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"Alarming Rise In Daily Cases": Health Minister At Covid Review Meet

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan chaired a high-level meeting with the Health Ministers of 11 states and Union...

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Tejashwi Yadav Slams Nitish Kumar After Doctor Says "Want To Quit As..."

A senior doctor at the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) in Bihar's capital Patna has sought permission to be relieved of his duty citinglack of oxygen supply in the Covid care hospital.

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"Have Witnessed Such A Rally For The First Time...": PM Modi In Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in Bengal today, raised a few eyebrows after he seemed to praise the large crowd at his rally in Asansol - on a day India reported a record 2.34 lakh new...

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8 States Highly Vulnerable To Climate Change: Report

Eight Indian states -- Jharkhand, Mizoram, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal -- are highly vulnerable to climate change, according to a national climate...

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Remdesivir Prices Cut On Government Intervention: Industry Body

To enhance the availability of remdesivir injection, used in the treatment of COVID-19, pharmaceutical companies have reduced the price following the government's intervention, the National...

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Odisha Chief Minister Urges PM To Allow Sale Of Vaccines In Open Market

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make COVID-19 vaccines available in the open market for citizens willing to buy them.

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"Like We Did Last Year, We Will Fight Covid With Greater Speed," Says PM

India will fight Covid like last year with "even greater speed and coordination", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he reviewed the Covid situation in the country amid a frightening...

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Coronavirus India Live Updates: Shortage Of Oxygen, Beds In Parts

Coronavirus Cases LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed that annual Kumbh Mela "should now only be symbolic" amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, stressing that it will give a boost to fight...

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Assam Congress Books Hotels In Advance Amid Poaching Fear: Sources

The Congress has booked a few hotels across Assam to "insulate" its candidates from possible poaching by the BJP ahead of the declaration of Assam Assembly elections results on May 2, party sources...

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US, China "Committed To Cooperating" On Climate Crisis: Joint Statement

The United States and China are "committed to cooperating" on the pressing issue of climate change, the two sides said in a joint statement Saturday, following a visit to Shanghai by US climate envoy...

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Huge Fire Breaks Out At A Slum In Gurugram

A massive fire on Saturday broke out at a slum cluster in Gurugram's Sheetla Colony.

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Mumbai Mayor Calls For "Complete Lockdown" As Covid Rages In Maharashtra

A "complete lockdown" should be imposed in Mumbai due to the present situation, the city's Mayor said today, as coronavirus cases ravage the country especially Maharashtra - the worst-affected state...

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BJP, Trinamool Clash New Kolkata Voting Booth Amid 5th Phase Polling

Workers of the Trinamool Congress and the BJP today clashed near a polling booth in the Bidhan Nagar constituency in West Bengal as the state voted in the fifth phase of polling for the next Assembly.

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Bihar Politician Lalu Yadav Gets Bail In Case Linked To Fodder Scam

Bihar politician Lalu Yadav gets bail in case linked to fodder scam

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Top Congress Leaders Meet Online To Discuss COVID-19 Situation In India

Amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases, the Congress's top brass met virtually today and began deliberations on the steps needed to deal with the COVID-19 situation in the country.

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Actor Deep Sidhu, Accused In Red Fort Violence On Republic Day, Gets Bail

Actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu, accused in the violence at the Red Fort complex in Delhi on Republic Day during a farmers' tractor rally, has been granted bail.

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Polling Agent Dies At A Bengal Booth, Election Commission Seeks Report

A BJP polling agent died inside a booth in Kamarhati while voting was underway for the fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly polls on Saturday.

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Karnataka's Former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy Tests Covid Positive

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today said he has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Rain Expected In Delhi Today, Minimum Temperature 4 Degrees Below Normal

It was a partly cloudy sky this morning in Delhi with the minimum temperature settling four degrees below the normal at 18.2 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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Madhya Pradesh Hospital Wrongly Declares Covid Patient Dead - Twice

A 58-year-old suspected Covid-19 patient was wrongly declared dead -- twice -- by authorities earlier this week at a hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district. The second time the patient's family...

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Arvind Kejriwal To Chair COVID-19 Meet Today To Review Situation In Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting today to review the COVID-19 situation as the national capital has been witnessing an exponential rise in coronavirus cases.

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People To Face Arrests, Trials For Violating Covid Curbs: Delhi Police

People venturing out of homes without valid reasons during the weekend curfew will face arrest and prosecution for violating anti-Covid regulations, Delhi Police warned on Friday.

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In Pictures: Voting For Phase 5 Begins In Bengal Amid Tight Security

Polling for the fifth and biggest phase of West Bengal assembly elections began at 7 am today across 45 seats amid tight security and a surge in Covid cases.

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Record 2.34 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases In India, 1,341 Deaths In 24 Hours

India's Covid caseload surged to 1.45 crore cases with 2,34,692 fresh infections - the sharpest-ever daily spike - as the country recorded over 2 lakh cases for the third straight day. 1,341 deaths...

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4 Sikhs Among 8 Killed In FedEx Shooting In US, Shocked India Offers Help

India will render "all possible assistance" to local authorities in Indianapolis, US, where at least eight people, including four Sikhs, have died after a gunman opened fire at a FedEx facility, a...

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"Kumbh Mela Should Now Only Be Symbolic To Strengthen Covid Fight": PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning appealed that Kumbh Mela "should now only be symbolic" amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, stressing that it will give a boost to fight against the pandemic.

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3 Labourers Killed In Wall Collapse Incident In Maharashtra's Thane

As many as three labourers lost their lives after a wall collapsed at a power loom factory in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra's Thane district on Friday. Four people were also injured in the...

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Bengal Election Phase 5: PM Modi Urges Voters To Turn Up In Large Numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged voters in the fifth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections to vote in large numbers.

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Jagannath Temple In Puri To Remain Closed For Devotees On Weekends

The Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain closed for devotees on weekends in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the state.

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Voting Begins In Bengal For Fifth And Biggest Phase Of Assembly Polls

West Bengal will vote today in the fifth phase of the assembly elections held amid an alarming surge of coronavirus cases across the country.

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Coronavirus India Live Updates: Record Infections In Delhi, Maharashtra

Coronavirus Cases LIVE: Maharashtra and Delhi on Friday reported their biggest ever single-day surge in coronavirus cases, according to government data.

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Bengal To Vote In 5th Phase Today Under Shadow Of Covid Surge: 10 Facts

Bengal votes for 45 of 294 seats today in the fifth - and biggest - of its eight poll phases, which are being held amid a surge in Covid cases - over four lakh have been reported in the past 48 hours.

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Test Of Nerves For BJP, Trinamool In 5th Phase Of Bengal Polls

Today is the fifth and biggest phase of polling in Bengal - with votes being cast in 45 seats across six districts in the north and south of the state. Bengal has already voted for 135 seats and after...

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10 Democrats Ask Biden To Back India's Waiver Bid At WTO

Ten Democratic Senators led by influential Bernie Sanders have urged US President Joe Biden to support India and South Africa's proposal to the WTO to temporarily lift certain intellectual property...

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CID Takes Over Probe In Cooch Behar Violence That Killed 4

West Bengal CID Friday took over the case of killing of four people in firing by the CISF during polling in Cooch Behar district on April 10, a senior government official said.

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BS Yediyurappa Tests Positive, Second Time In Months, Hospitalised

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today tweeted to say that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In a brief post on Twitter, Mr Yediyurappa said that he was fine but had been...

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Ram Navami 2021 Date: Ram Navami Celebrations, History And Significance

Rama Navami 2021 date: This year Rama Navami is on April 21. Check out the Ram Navami 2021 date, muhurat and all you need to know. Lord Ram was born on Navami Tithi during the Shukla Paksha or Full...

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Sunday Lockdown In UP, Rs 10,000 Fine For Second Mask Violation

Those caught without a mask in Uttar Pradesh can face a fine of up to Rs 10,000, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered today as part of new tougher rules to fight Covid in the state. The state has...

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"Unimaginable Ammonia Levels": Delhi Water Board's SOS To Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will today hear a petition filed by the Delhi Jal Board against the Haryana government on the water crisis in the national capital. The bench has listed the matter for hearing at 2...

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Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: Police Cases Against Probe Officials Scrapped

In a jolt to the LDF government, Kerala High Court today scrapped the 2 FIRs registered by the police against Enforcement Directorate officials for allegedly forcing key accused in the gold smuggling...

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Sundar Pichai On New Google Earth Feature: "24 Million Photos, 37 Years"

In what is being viewed as the biggest update to Google Earth in the last four years, the new "Timelapse feature" has compiled 24 million satellite photos from the past 37 years "into an interactive...

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Citi's New CEO Taps Old Strategy With Exits In India, 12 Other Markets

As Citigroup Inc. simplifies its sprawling businesses, new Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser is reaching for a familiar playbook: her own.

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Monsoon To Be Normal This Season, Says Government

Monsoon in the country this year will be "normal", the government said today in its forecast of the four-month rainfall season in the country.

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Covid Is Deadlier in Brazil Than India and No One Knows Why

Facing a sudden surge in coronavirus infections, India is once again home to the world's second-largest outbreak, overtaking Brazil after the latter moved ahead in March.

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"Step 1 - Tughlaqi Lockdown, Step 2...": Rahul Gandhi Taunts Government

The strategy of the government to fight the Covid pandemic consists of imposing a "Tughlaqi lockdown, ringing bells and singing praises to the Lord", senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today in...

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Remembering Nandalal Bose, The Legendary Artist, On His Death Anniversary

Nandalal Bose death anniversary: Today is the death anniversary of legendary artist Nandalal Bose. A pioneer of modern art in India, Nandalal Bose died on April 16, 1966. Here are tributes to Nandalal...

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Ranjit Sinha, Former CBI Chief, Dies At 68

Ranjit Sinha, a former CBI chief who presided over some of the most controversial years of the investigating agency, died early today. He had tested positive for Covid yesterday.

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Record 2.17 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases In India, 1,185 Deaths In 24 Hours

India logged in a record 2,17,353 daily coronavirus cases as many states grappled with shortages of hospital beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccine doses. The fresh cases in the deadly second wave took...

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Indian-Americans Welcome New Rules On Overseas Citizens of India Cards

Indian-Americans have welcomed the Indian government's decision to simplify the process of maintaining Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, saying more overseas citizens will now opt for this form...

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Chaitra Navratri 2021 Day 4: Puja Vidhi, Mantra For Maa Kushmanda Here

Chaitra Navratri day 4: On the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Kushmanda is worshipped. According to Hindu scriptures, Kushmanda is believed to be the creator of the universe with her energy and...

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US Climate Change Legislation Seeks Renewal Of Ties With India

A group of 10 US Senators have introduced a comprehensive international climate change legislation that among other things seeks to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation with India in this sector, ahead...

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30 Sadhus At Kumbh Mela In Haridwar Test Postive For Covid

30 sadhus participating in the mega Kumbh Mela at Uttarakhand's Haridwar have tested positive for COVID-19, including Mahant Narendra Giri, the leader of the All India Akhada Parishad.

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"Give Fixed Time Frame": Supreme Court To Centre On Judge Appointments

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to apprise it of a reasonable time frame within which it can respond to the recommendations made by its collegium for appointment of judges as the...

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Weekend Curfew In Rajasthan From 6 pm Today To 5 am Monday

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday night announced a weekend curfew in the state from 6 pm on April 16 to 5 am on April 19, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Record Spike With Over 2 Lakh Cases

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News: With the new cases, the total tally of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 1,40,74,564.

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3 Arrested In Madhya Pradesh For Selling Remdesivir In Black Market

A medical shop owner and two others were arrested on Thursday by the Madhya Pradesh police's Special Task Force (STF) for allegedly black marketing Remdesivir injections used in the treatment of...

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Centre Allows Mumbai's Haffkine To Produce Covaxin, Uddhav Thackeray Thanks PM

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing Maharashtra-government owned Haffkine Institute to manufacture Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, on the basis of...

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UP Pharmacist Sacked For Giving Anti-Rabies Jab Instead Of Covid Vaccine

A pharmacist at a government health centre was sacked while another was suspended for giving anti-rabies shots to three women instead of the COVID-19 vaccine in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district.

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Weekend Curfew In Delhi; Malls, Gyms Shut, Home Delivery For Restaurants

Delhi will shut down on weekends from Friday to "break the chain of transmission" as it tackles a steep rise in Covid cases, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced today. During the weekend curfew,...

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198 Inmates, 86 Jail Staff Test Positive For Covid In Maharashtra Prisons

As many as 198 inmates and 86 members of jail staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra prisons, the State Prison Department said on Thursday.

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CCTV Shows Oxygen Supply Unplugged, Alleges Family After Patient's Death

More than a year after India's fight against COVID-19 began, the virus is spreading faster than ever before and appalling stories of distress are being reported from across the country.

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Double Mutant Strain In 10 States, Delhi Has UK Variant Too: Sources

Strains of the Covid virus in India with "double mutations" have been found in patients in 10 states and this could be responsible for rising infections and a faster spread in these states, top...

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Congress Candidate From Murshidabad Dies Of COVID-19 At Kolkata Hospital

Congress candidate Rezaul Haque, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata after testing positive for COVID-19, died early this morning, health department sources said.

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Choosing The Next Dalai Lama And The Fight Involving India, US, China

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama-the spiritual leader of Tibetans, who lives in exile in India-turns 86 in July. The choice of his successor is shaping up to be a struggle between India and the U.S....

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World Art Day 2021: Here Is Why World Art Day Is Marked

World Art Day 2021: Today is World Art Day. Art has always been a powerful meduim of expression and exploring emotions. Know why World Art Day is celebrated. World Art Day is a UNESCO dedicated day.

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In J&K, 50% Drop In Vaccine Beneficiaries As Ramzan Begins

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a 50% drop in Covid vaccination on Wednesday, the first day of the holy month of Ramzan.

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Cancel April Trip: Varanasi To Tourists, Cites "Unprecedented" Infections

Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, facing rising Covid cases and an infrastructure that is struggling to cope, has urged tourists to stay out of the temple city in April.

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Mumbai Hospitals To Use 5-Star Hotels To Treat Mild Covid Patients

Mumbai hospitals will use five-star hotels to treat COVID-19 patients with milder infection, the city's administration said today as it tried to ramp up facilities for patients needing critical care.

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Gangaur 2021: Today Is Gangaur, Know All About The Festival

Gangaur 2021: A colourful festival, Gangaur is being celebrated today. Gangaur is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is celebrated by women in Rajasthan ...

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India Sees Over 2 Lakh Covid Cases, Record Daily High: 10 Points

India added over two lakh new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, an unprecedented figure, to take its toll to over 1.4 crore. India has been the world's worst-hit country since April 2, forcing states...

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Mumbai Couple, Acquitted In 2019 Qatar Drugs Case, Returns Home

Mumbai-based couple Oniba and Sharique Qureshi - sentenced to 10 years in jail in a drug case in Qatar in 2019 - returned to the city on Thursday with their daughter.

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Senior Chhattisgarh Health Officer Dies Of Covid; 14,000 Cases In State

Chhattisgarh on Wednesday reported 14,250 new COVID-19 cases and 120 more deaths, taking the infection count to 4,86,244 and the toll to 5,307, a health official said.

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Pohela Boishakh 2021: Google Doodle Commemorates Pohela Boishakh Today

Poila Boishakh 2021: Today is Poila Boishakh. Google Doodle commemorated Pohela Boishak, the first day of the Bengali calendar. Bengalis across the world greet each other saying Shubho Nabo Barsho.

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UP Rural Polls Begin Amid Covid Surge, 3 Crore Eligible To Vote On Day-1

Despite Uttar Pradesh's Covid numbers surging to record highs in the second wave of the pandemic, the state has begun a massive electoral exercise this morning with a four-phased panchayat election...

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CPI(M) Not To Hold Big Rallies Amid Covid Surge In West Bengal

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday decided not to organise big rallies for the remaining phases of the state election and only resort to door-to-door and social media campaign due to...

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Shubho Nabo Barsho: PM Modi Tweets On Poila Boishakh Today

Poila Boishakh 2021: PM Modi tweeted Shubho Nabo Barsho on Bengali New Year today. The Bengali year 1428 begins on Pohela Boishakh 2021

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India, Pak, Russia Have Stake In Stable Future Of Afghanistan: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden has said India, Pakistan, Russia, China, and Turkey have a significant stake in the stable future of Afghanistan and these regional stakeholders should do more to bring peace in...

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India Sees Record Single-Day Covid Surge, Shortage Of Beds In Many Parts

India's new coronavirus infections hit a record level on Wednesday with new 184,372 cases in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed, taking total infections to 13.9 million. Deaths rose by...

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Ambulances With Covid Patients Queue Up At Civil Hospital In Gujarat

The Gujarat government on Wednesday downplayed the long queue of ambulances carrying COVID-19 patients seen outside the civil hospital, saying the admission of patients is being carried out as per the...

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Bengal Poll Body Chief Calls Meet To Ensure Covid Protocols During Campaign

West Bengal chief electoral officer (CEO) Aariz Aftab Wednesday called an all party meeting on April 16 following the Calcutta High Court direction to the Chief Electoral Officer .

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Happy Tamil New Year 2021 Wishes And Messages To Share

Tamil New Year 2021: Puthandu, the Tamil New Year is being celebrated today. On this day, people in Tamil Nadu greet each other by saying "Puthandu Vaazhthugal". Here are wishes, SMS, messages to...

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Maharashtra's Former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh Questioned By CBI

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh appeared before probe agency CBI today for questioning in connection with the allegations of corruption against him by former Mumbai police commissioner...

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PM To Discuss CBSE Board Exams At Meeting Shortly Amid Calls To Cancel It

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a meeting to discuss the Class 10 and 12 board exams due in May and demands to cancel them because of the massive Covid spike across the country.

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Covid Test Mandatory For People Showing Symptoms Entering Supreme Court

India's vicious second wave of the coronavirus has affected the Supreme Court massively with the court making a Covid test mandatory for everyone who enters its premises with symptoms of the deadly...

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China-India Tensions ''Remain High'' Despite Border Pullback: US Report

China-India border tensions "remain high" despite some force pullbacks this year, the US intelligence community has told Congress, asserting that Beijing seeks to use coordinated, whole-of-government...

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US Navy Could Have Avoided "Thumbing Its Nose" At India: Shashi Tharoor

The US Navy's Seventh Fleet did nothing illegal by holding operations in India's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) a few days ago, but it could have avoided publicly "thumbing its nose" at India, Congress...

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Mansukh Hiran Death: More Senior Mumbai Cops Under NIA Radar

The NIA is still probing the role of Param Bir Singh in the death of a Thane trader in March even as the CBI, based on the former Mumbai Police chief's claims, is set to question Anil Deshmukh who...

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Happy Bohag Bihu 2021: Wishes, Messages On Assam New Year. See Here

Bohag Bihu 2021: Today the New Year or Bohag Bihu is being celebrated in Assam. It is also call Rongali Bihu, a celebrations on new beginnings in the spring season. Here are five nice Bohag Bihu...

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1.84 Lakh India Covid Cases In New Daily High, 1,027 Deaths In 24 Hours

India, gripped by the deadly second wave of the pandemic, reported 1,84,372 new coronavirus infections, hitting the highest daily tally once again, pushing the total cases to over 1.38 crore. Deaths...

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