U.S. okays proposed sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft to India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Deal is estimated to be worth $2.42 billion.

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Coronavirus live updates | Editors Guild demands priority vaccination for journalists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India continues to register the highest number of average daily cases in the world, according to Our World in Data. Until April 28, the country recorded 3.49 lakh daily cases.

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16 dead in fire at COVID-19 hospital in Gujarat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This is the latest in a series of similar incidents in State’s hospitals.

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18 COVID-19 patients die in Bharuch hospital fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Other patients in the hospital were rescued by locals and firefighters.

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2 Kuki Revolutionary Army cadres shot dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two cadres of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) were reportedly shot dead on Thursday night in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, police sources said on F

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At least 12 COVID-19 patients killed in fire at hospital in Gujarat’s Bharuch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Around 50 other patients undergoing treatment at Welfare Hospital were rescued by locals and firefighters, officials said.

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We lost an icon of India’s legal system: President Kovind on Soli Sorabjee demise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Condolences pour in from different quarters

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COVID-19 surge: Punjab to identify closed oxygen generating units to explore ways for production https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government will issue licence as soon as possible to industries that have the capacity to produce medical oxygen but do not have the licence, says Minister Sunder Sham Arora.

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COVID-19: Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences to families of patients who died due to lack of treatment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday offered his condolences to all those who have lost their dear ones due to lack of treatment and said prayers

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COVID-19 surge | Caste outfits seek complete shutdown in Odisha’s Nuapada district https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘We want the district administration to take steps to break the chain,’ they say

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Unified command centre for COVID-19 management to be launched https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The centre seeks to improve bed management by real-time tracking of vacant beds in hospitals, and will manage interventions concerning oxygen support

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Severe restrictions from May 4 to May 9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chief Minister says COVID-19 situation has worsened

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Director and cinematographer K.V. Anand no more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anand was at the helm of popular movies like 'Kaappan’, ‘Ayan’ and ‘Ko’, among others.

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Crocodile caught in residential area near Chidambaram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Local young men managed to catch the reptile and handed it over to the Forest Department

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Karnataka to consider oxygen making in sugar factories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The state government is exploring an option of allowing sugar factories produce oxygen. Murugesh Nirani, minister for mines and geology, told journali

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ABVP members seen inside COVID-19 ward in viral video, hospital says permission wasn’t given https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

According to coronavirus guidelines, no one other than the medical staff on duty can enter a COVID-19 ward.

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‘Don’t turn up at hospitals tomorrow for COVID vaccination’: Karnataka Health Minister tells beneficiaries aged 18-44 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He said that though order has been placed for one crore doses, manufacturers are yet to confirm when they will be able to deliver the vaccines.

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Former Attorney General of India Soli Sorabjee passes away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He appeared in several historic cases, including the Kesavananda Bharati case or the Basic Structure Doctrine case.

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With Karnataka at a standstill, taxi drivers dread EMIs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unions want State government to persuade financial institutions to postpone EMI collection for vehicle loans and relax taxes for at least six months

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Karnataka alters rules for issuing BU numbers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Patients with CT scan showing COVID-19 infection will get BU number even if RT-PCR test says otherwise

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Coronavirus live updates | Brazil’s death toll surpasses 4,00,000 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Centre issued guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 on Thursday to implement containment measures in districts where either the test positivity is more than 10% in the past one week or where the bed occupancy is more than 60%.

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COVID-19 surge: Odisha couple end life following multiple infections in family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The State’s daily spike touched an all-time high with 8,681 persons testing positive for coronavirus on Friday.

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Rapid lung involvement attributed to mutations, high infectivity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delay in getting test reports and patients seeking healthcare are additional factors

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Priority for second dose https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government has issued new guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, prioritising the vaccination of those who are due for receiving the second dose of

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Tripura officials raise alert over mutant strains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

14 persons found infected with double mutant strain

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NCW launches helpline for pregnant women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday launched a message-only helpline for providing assistance to expectant mothers.The helpline number

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Coronavirus | Kanpur official warns doctors who resign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Have a duty to help during pandemic, says DM Alok Tiwari

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Coronavirus | Hundreds miss second dose as stocks out in Kashmir https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hospitals call on police to control restive crowds

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Oxyge shortage | Probe launched after six die in Moradabad hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kin allege scarcity of oxygen

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India, despite severe constraints, tried to ‘walk the talk’ on vaccine equity: India at U.N. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“India, despite the severe constraints and within our own limited resources, has tried to ‘walk the talk’ on vaccine equity,” Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations A. Amarnath said

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COVID surge: Char dham Yatra in Uttarakhand postponed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chardham Yatra to the four famous Himalayan shrines in Uttarakhand, which was scheduled to begin next month, has been postponed in view of the m

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COVID-19 surge: Judicial complex in Bhubaneswar sealed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

According to the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, the move was taken in the larger public interest and with a view to contain the further spread of the virus.

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COVID-19 vaccination across India crosses 15-crore mark https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 21 lakh vaccination doses were administered in a span of 24 hours across the country

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India is my home, it’s bleeding: Priyanka Chopra urges people to donate as India battles COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Priyanka further said she and her husband, Nick Jonas, have already contributed towards the cause and will continue to do so.

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22 tonnes of COVID-19 supplies from Russia arrive in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cargo includes ventilators, oxygen concentrators and medicines

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Top ULFA(I) militant shot dead by security forces in Assam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"High quality" police intelligence inputs led to the successful operation.

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Kerala Assembly elections | All eyes on Nilambur https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress candidate from Kerala’s Nilambur V.V. Prakash dies of heart attack

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BSF jawan tests positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram after two vaccine shots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A 40-year-old BSF jawan, who has received both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine, was among the 139 new cases that were recorded in Mizoram, pushing the

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People spend sleepless night as quake aftershocks rock Assam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A total of eight quakes jolted the State since Wednesday night and all originated in and around Tezpur, the National Centre for Seismology said.

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He says he will continue to work despite being in isolation

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FIR registered against Param Bir Singh, others over police inspector's complaint https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The FIR has been registered at Akola in Vidarbha against Mr. Singh, DCP Parag Manere and 26 other policemen.

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BRO appoints first woman officer for road project along border with China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The officials said Vaishali S Hiwase from Wardha in Maharastra will discharge her duties in a challenging environment.

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Facebook temporarily blocks posts with hashtag #ResignModi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The social media giant said these posts were temporarily blocked due to a mistake and were not taken down on government orders.

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U.S. issues Level 4 health alert, asks its citizens to leave India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The advisory asked U.S. citizens to leave India ‘as soon as it is safe to do so’ in view of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic as it has restricted access to medical care.

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Coronavirus updates | Total COVID vaccination across India nears 15-crore mark https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccine registrations for those aged 18-44 began on Wednesday with several — after some glitches — able to enrol, but unable to get appointments at ho

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Voting underway in final phase of U.P. panchayat polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 5.27 lakh candidates are in the fray for more than 2.10 lakh seats in 17 districts in this round of the election.

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Coronavirus | Kerala’s case graph registers a new high https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

35,013 test positive even as average TPR rises to 25.34%, active case pool stands at 2,66,646

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Medico’s death: Students union, activists say they will continue campaign for justice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sanaton Athokpam was found ‘hanging’ in his hostel room on March 15 but it is alleged that his body bore marks of torture.

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Congress candidate from Kerala’s Nilambur V.V. Prakash dies of heart attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 56-year-old leader was also Malappuram District Congress Committee president.

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12% of beds in CCCs will be oxygenated by next week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Occupancy rate in 14 COVID-19 Care Centres is around 18%

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COVID-19 lockdown: Surge in online purchases slows down deliveries https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delivery time has increased from a few hours to four days in Bengaluru

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U.S. COVID-19 assistance en route to New Delhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The U.S. government has also diverted its order of Astra Zeneca manufacturing supplies to India

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Watch | Madurai’s first woman doctor turns 100 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A video on Madurai's first woman doctor who turned 100 years old on April 27, 2021.

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Two naxals killed in encounter with police in Gadchiroli https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The exchange of fire took place when C-60 commandos of the Gadchiroli Police were conducting an anti-Naxal operation in the Jambia gatta forest

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Navayuga-led JV bags Ramayapatnam port project https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government on Tuesday approved the technical and financial bids submitted by NECL which quoted ₹2,634 crore for the project.

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Four of a family commit suicide in Nandyal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four members of a family committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance and were found dead in their house in Nandyal on Wednesday morning.Accor

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Singapore deploys aircraft to rush oxygen cylinders to India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘We stand with India as you fight COVID,’ says Singapore High Commission

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Eminent bi-lingual writer Manoj Das no more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

According to Ashram sources, Mr. Das was hospitalised in the Ashram nursing home for terminal cancer and age-related ailments.

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PIL seeks sale of vaccines by SII, Bharat Biotech at ₹ 150 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“Price control by the government is a must and such kind of loot and blackmail should not be permitted.”

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Tamil Nadu to procure 1.5 crore COVID-19 vaccines in first phase https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

So far, 55.51 lakh people have taken COVID-19 vaccine shots across the State.

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Watch | 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Assam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A compilation of videos from Assam which was struck by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake

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Centre notifies GNCT Act that gives more powers to Delhi L-G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Legislation is deemed to have come into effect from April 27

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IAF airlifts nine cryogenic oxygen containers from Dubai, Singapore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The IAF has also been airlifting empty oxygen tankers and containers to various filling stations across the country to speed up distribution of the much-needed medical oxygen.

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COVID-19 vaccine registration for those above 18 to begin at 4 p.m. on April 28 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With States not announcing any pact, there is uncertainty on availability of vaccine from May 1

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Odisha reports 8,386 new cases of COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Khordha is worst-affected district with 1,840 cases

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20,000 Covishield doses arrive in Thiruvananthapuram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccination drive to be confined to 28 public health institutions today

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Saritha S. Nair sentenced to 6 years’ RI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Guilty of duping business into paying ₹42.70 lakh

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Coronavirus live updates | Vaccine registrations for 18-44 age group to begin today at 4 pm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many countries are sending emergency use equipment to India to fight COVID-19

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Assam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Ritcher scale struck Assam early on Wednesday morning. Tremors were felt in neighbouring Manipur, Meghalaya, nor

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Pandemic situation in Kerala perilous, says CM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pinarayi urges people to postpone weddings, social events

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Morning digest: Around 15 countries aid India to fight COVID-19; women’s vote a key factor in recent polls, says psephologist, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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COVID-19 | Kerala registers a new high at 32,819 cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Test positivity rate rises to 23.24%

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Coronavirus | Two villages in Manipur go into self-imposed lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Manipur government issued an order placing restrictions on visits to the south and north blocks of the Manipur secretariat till further orders

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Nagpur: Elderly morning walker run over by train https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A 64-year-old man died on Tuesday morning after being hit by a train in Yashodhara Nagar area in Nagpur, police said on Tuesday.The deceased, identif

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J&K mulls community schooling for students https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An official said the community schooling would be organised with the help of local committees

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With Karnataka going into lockdown, people return to Tamil Nadu by foot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

T.N. natives employed in Karnataka began returning across the State border; transport options were limited and passengers complained of being over-charged

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One more CPI (M) activist held in Youth League worker murder case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vehicles of another accused in the case set on fire

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COVID-19 | Defence Minister approves hiring of additional staff by ECHS clinics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The approval was given as part of a policy decision to augment military health infrastructure in view of the coronavirus crisis in the country.

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Watch | Explained: The cancellation of Board exams and what happens next https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A video explainer on the cancellation and postponing of Class X and Class XII examinations across Boards in India

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Assembly elections: EC bans victory processions on or after counting day amid COVID-19 surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EC said no victory processions would be allowed after the counting of votes and only two people would be allowed to accompany the winning candidate

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Head constable in Chidambaram dies of COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A head constable attached to the Chidambaram town police station, who was admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospi

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Goa court to pronounce verdict in Tarun Tejpal case on May 12 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former Tehelka editor-in-chief is accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013.

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Supreme Court panel against rail double-tracking project in Goa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The panel, in its report on April 23, said a project of this nature will destroy the fragile eco-system of the Western Ghats.

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CEOs of 40 U.S. companies create global task force to help India fight COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The task force committed to get 20,000 oxygen concentrators to India in the next few weeks, Deloitte CEO Punit Renjen said

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Former PCC president Satyanarayana Rao passes away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MSR, as he was popularly known, was a strong proponent of the Telangana movement.

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Surat hospitals face acute oxygen shortage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They threaten to stop admitting new patients if supply is not restored

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Bodies of 22 COVID-19 victims stuffed in one ambulance in Maharashtra https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bodies of 22 COVID-19 victims were stuffed in one ambulance while being taken to a crematorium at Beed in Maharashtra, with the district adminis

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India adds 3,23,144 COVID-19 cases in single day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 28,82,204 comprising 16.34% of the total infections.

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May Lord Hanuman's blessings be always upon us, says PM Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The PM hopes it would help the country in the “continuing fight” against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 crisis: Govt. issues rejoinder to Australian paper for scathing article https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian newspaper reproduced an article that portrayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a poor light, accusing him of ‘leading India’ into a ‘viral apocalypse’.

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Government making efforts to ensure oxygen supply: Minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People urged not to venture out unless for important work

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COVID-19 | Guntur overwhelmed by second wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lack of beds and shortage of oxygen, drugs adding to woes of patients

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Panels formed to check overcharging by hospitals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Squads will inspect hospitals frequently and ensure action against those violating norms

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Coronavirus live updates | India likely to receive oxygen, drug supplies from 15 nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India expects to receive supplies from about 15 countries including Australia, China, Germany, Russia, UAE, UK and the United States in the next few days, to help tide over the current crisis for oxygen at hospitals and pharmaceuticals needed to treat coronavirus cases.

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Morning digest: Modi raises supply chain issues related to COVID vaccines with Biden; States told to impose 14-day lockdowns, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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Tripura raises fare and freight prices of public transport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Inevitable in view of the hike in the diesel, CNG and petrol rates, says Minister

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Coronavirus | In Odisha, trader bodies voluntarily announce shutdown to fight pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In nine small towns of Kalahandi district, traders have decided not to open shops till May 2

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India ranked 49th in CGGI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Finland has topped the list

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TN parties agree, conditionally, to allow Sterlite plant to operate for medical oxygen production https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DMK MP Kanimozhi said all political parties in the DMK-led alliance were for allowing Sterlite only to produce oxygen and not for operating any other unit within the campus; BJP president L. Murugan said parties asked for operation of the plant “for four months temporarily”

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Delhi court grants bail to Deep Sidhu in ASI case for damage to Red Fort during R-Day violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Metropolitan Magistrate Sahil Gupta granted relief to Sidhu on a personal bond of ₹25,000 with one surety of like amount, while directing him to join the investigation as and when asked for.

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Rahul Gandhi demands free COVID-19 vaccine for all https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rahul Gandhi and the Congress have been asking for free COVID-19 vaccination of all

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Magistrates assigned to Dhanbad hospitals for ensuring oxygen supply https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“It will be the responsibility of the three magistrates to monitor the availability of oxygen cylinders for 24 hours,” Deputy Commissioner Umashankar Singh said.

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Coronavirus | Over 14.19 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cumulatively, 14,19,11,223 vaccine doses have been administered through 20,44,954 sessions, according to the provisional report till 7 a.m.

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CM to chair all-party meeting to chart Kerala’s pandemic response https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had hinted at Kerala being in the long haul for an extended period of curbs, urging people to postpone unessential events “for at least a month”.

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Differential COVID-19 vaccine pricing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Hindu's Political Editor Nistula Hebbar speaks about the recent announcements by vaccine manufacturers about the differential pricing of the COVID-19 vaccines

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SC suspends hearings as a mark of respect for Justice Shantanagoudar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, judges of the Supreme Court Collegium flanked by a few other judges of the top court paid a short tribute.

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Plus Two higher secondary and vocational higher secondary practical exams postponed in Kerala https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new practical examination dates will be announced later.

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COVID-19 surge: Discrepancy surfaces in Gujarat death figures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Figures from main government hospitals in Ahmedabad, Surat and a few districts reveal deaths many times higher than being reported by the health authorities.

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Wife of arrested Kerala scribe Kappan writes to CJI, seeks his release https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kappan was arrested on October 5 last year while on the way to Hathras.

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Two patients die in Vizianagaram govt hospital due to disruption in oxygen supply https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A disruption in oxygen supply caused the death of at least two Covid-19 patients at Maharaja Government Hospital here in the early hours of Monday.Ho

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Call centres set up in districts to assist migrant workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Labour Department issues guildelines for plantations

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Village well in Telangana turns super-spreader point https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

120 of the 1,000 residents have tested positive

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Coronavirus updates | India logs record 3,52,991 new cases, 2,812 fatalities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris assured India and its people of providing all assistance, including urgently sending necessary medical life-saving supplies and equipment, to help the country combat the deadly coronavirus crisis.

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Voting for 3rd phase of U.P. panchayat election begins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 2.72 lakh candidates in the fray

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West Bengal elections phase 7 live updates | Polling begins for 34 seats across five districts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 86 lakh voters in West Bengal will decide the political fate of 284 candidates

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WhatsApp groups seek poll result predictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some want to be apolitical, some offer prizes

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Omar Abdullah uses Twitter to amplify SOSes from the pandemic-hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NC leader says he can understand feelings of those who had their loved ones hospitalised due to the infection

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Coronavirus | Relatives brave long queues to refill oxygen in Lucknow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No shortage, only hoarding and blackmarketing, says CM Yogi Adityanath

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Coronavirus | Odisha to bear cost of vaccine for 18-45 age group https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Orders placed with companies for 387.34 lakh doses, says Naveen Patnaik

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4 patients die in Haryana due to lack of oxygen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“Chief surgeon busy with meetings instead of addressing shortage”

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Coronavirus | Get construction workers vaccinated on mission mode: Union Home Ministry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ministry asks real estate industry to get all workers vaccinated at building sites at the organisations’ expense.

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Coronavirus | Recurrence of COVID in March could be due to lack of antibodies in seropositive people: CSIR survey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The sero-survey conducted on 10,427 persons showed the average sero positivity was 10.14%

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Covid-19 | 20 persons among every 100 testing positive in East Godavari https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid tests are being undertaken among the primary contacts.

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Maharashtra to provide free vaccination to all citizens above 18 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Govt. to float global tender to procure best vaccine at best possible price, says Minister

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Coronavirus | Oxygen Express with 70 tonnes of oxygen to reach Delhi by Monday night: Railways https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The railways has chalked out plans to transport medical oxygen from Angul, Kalingnagar, Rourkela and Raigarh to Delhi and NCR region, says the Railway Board Chairman

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15 private hospitals designated for COVID treatment in Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Helpdesk set up in all the hospitals to monitor the situation 24x7.

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Govt asks social media platforms to remove 100 COVID-19 related posts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many of the removed tweets had content related to shortage of medicine, beds, mass cremations, and the gathering of crowds at Kumbh Mela amid the pandemic

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Nilgiris wears deserted look as residents stay indoors during lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The major towns across the Nilgiris were deserted on Sunday, as residents stayed indoors due to the total lockdown. Hundreds of police personnel were

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Tamil Nadu Police feed homeless during lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police stations were asked to feed the needy in their limits as the entire city came under a lockdown and people stayed indoors

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COVID-19: Isolation train coaches become operational in Bhopal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a bid to address the problem of bed crunch in hospitals amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the West Central Railway has deployed 20 isolation coaches at the Bhopal station

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Sunday lockdown total in Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Only hospitals, pharmacies and Aavin milk booths were opened.

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West Bengal Assembly elections | COVID-19-positive TMC candidate dies at Kolkata hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TMC chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and grief over Khardah Assembly constituency Kajal Sinha’s demise

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Cancel diversion of 80KL oxygen from Sriperumbudur to A.P. & Telangana, CM Palaniswami writes to PM Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chief Minister reasoned that there was a need to ensure adequate oxygen availability in Tamil Nadu due to the active caseload crossing over a lakh.

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COVID-19 vaccination: Congress Health Ministers claim no supply for next round of jab for 18 and above https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health Ministers from Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, and Jharkhand addressed a joint press conference

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Guwahati among 2 Asian cities in zero-waste challenge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

U.K.-based international NGO launched the challenge to find entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to help reduce or recycle waste and create green employment opportunities

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COVID-19 surge: Waive charges, speed up oxygen imports, govt. tells major ports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Shipping Ministry’s directive to chairpersons of ports does not cover vaccine imports.

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COVID-19 surge: PM CARES Fund allocates funds for 551 oxygen plants in public health facilities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The PM CARES Fund has approved allocation of funds for setting up 551 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) medical oxygen generation plants at public healt

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India fastest in world to administer over 14 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses: Health Ministry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 25 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in a span of 24 hours, says the Health Ministry

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System failed, so it’s important to do ‘jan ki baat’: Rahul Gandhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“In this crisis, the country needs responsible citizens,” said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

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COVID-19 surge: Odisha tagging oxygen-laden vehicles with GPS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move is expected to help authorities keep a tab on the movement of the vehicles from source points to hospitals

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Nagaland CM tells people to give 'last push' to Naga political solution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He said that the leaders of the present generation must seriously deliberate on the issue.

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20 COVID-19 patients escape from care centre in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Based on a complaint lodged by health officials, the Ghatanji police have registered an FIR against the 20 patients under relevant sections, local health officer Dr. Sanjay Puram said

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Second wave of Coronavirus has shaken country: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr. Modi urges people not to fall prey to any rumours about vaccines.

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Coronavirus updates | India adds record over 3.49 lakh new COVID-19 cases in single day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India on Sunday reported a record daily rise of 349,691 new coronavirus infections, taking its overall tally to 16.96 million infections.A total of 2,

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No-vaccine-shortage claim hollow: Chidambaram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

However, Mr. Chidambaram welcomed the decision to vaccinate all above the age of 18 years from May 1.

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COVID-19 | 20 isolation railway coaches set up in Bhopal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

These are only isolation coaches and oxygen support system is not installed in them, officials said.

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BSF opens fire on Pakistan drones along IB in Jammu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Both the drones returned to Pakistani side after the BSF fired around 15 rounds in an attempt to bring them down in the Arnia area of R.S. Pura sector between 4.30 a.m. and 4.45 a.m., the officials said.

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Oxygen shortage | Six patients die at private hospital in Punjab’s Amritsar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The district administration has confirmed the deaths, however, to ascertain the exact cause of deaths a committee has been set up, which will file its report by afternoon on Saturday.

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384 rescued, eight bodies recovered in Uttarakhand avalanche https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joshimath area in the State has been experiencing heavy rain

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Justice N.V. Ramana sworn in as 48th Chief Justice of India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India by President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday.Justice Ramana took the o

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Focus on healthcare instead of 'spending on PR, unnecessary projects': Rahul Gandhi to govt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The COVID-19 case tally in India rose by a record 3,46,786 cases.

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India witnesses record 3,46,786 COVID-19 cases, 2,624 deaths in a day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Health Ministry stressed that more than 70% of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

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KCR directs Health dept to take review fire safety measures at hospitals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With fire accidents at hospitals in some States claiming lives of COVID-19 patients, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has issued direction

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Coronavirus live updates | Kuwait suspends commercial flights from India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In view of the high demand for oxygen in the country following a record spike in coronavirus cases, the railways has decided to run 'Oxygen Express' trains to transport liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders across the country. One such train carrying three tankers of liquid medical oxygen arrived in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning.

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Madhya Pradesh Cong. MLA Kalawati Bhuria dies of COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kalawati Bhuria, who represented Jobat assembly constituency in Alirajpur district, was admitted to Shalby Hospital 12 days ago

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Coronavirus live updates | U.S. to resume J&J COVID-19 vaccinations despite rare clot risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In view of the high demand for oxygen in the country following a record spike in coronavirus cases, the railways has decided to run 'Oxygen Express' trains to transport liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders across the country. One such train carrying three tankers of liquid medical oxygen arrived in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning.

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Kuwait suspends commercial flights from India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move was on the instructions of health authorities after an evaluation of the global coronavirus status.

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Chhattisgarh: Naxals kill policeman after abducting him https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Murli Tati had come to his home at Palnar when he was abducted by Naxals on April 21

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Two of the three abducted ONGC employees rescued https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Army and Assam Rifles team traced the duo in Nagaland’s Mon district.

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CBI books former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on corruption charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The agency on April 14, 2021 recorded the statement of Deshmukh in connection with the case

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Morning digest: Calls grow for U.S. to help India with spare COVID-19 vaccines; Express train with 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrives in U.P., and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Oxygen Express train with 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrives in U.P. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On Sunday, the Railways had announced it will run Oxygen Express over the next few days to transport oxygen across the country

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Concern over rise in prices of essential commodities in Manipur https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Students complain of unreasonable hike of all prices including city bus fares; Minister denies reports

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Two killed as tree falls on procession at Thrissur Pooram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

25 people, including police personnel injured, two critical; Pooram fireworks cancelled

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Army issues tender for 350 light tanks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The development comes in the backdrop of stand-off in Eastern Ladakh

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Lucknow police launch drive to check black marketing of COVID-19 drugs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The police in Lucknow have launched a campaign against the alleged black marketing of drugs used in the treatment of COVID-19. The police arrested 10

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Coronavirus | Vaccine supply to State very slow, Uddhav tells PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maharashtra CM calls for increased supplies of vaccines, medicines

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9 O2 tankers airlifted from Hyd to Angul, Odisha https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nine empty oxygen tankers were airlifted in C-17s aircrafts planes from Hyderabad, Telangana, to Angul, Odisha, on Friday morning to cut down time it

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Kamal Haasan writes to CM on compensation for fishermen killed in sea accident https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The MNM founder also said deaths of fishermen and cases of fishermen missing have been rising in the State, and asked the government to take action

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Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel calls for uniform vaccine rates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He puts forth demand at emergency meeting called by PM with several CMs

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Supreme Court allows Harish Salve to withdraw as amicus, raps some senior lawyers for imputing motives to it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Bench granted time to the Centre to file response in the case and posted it for hearing on April 27.

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9 of family killed after van falls into River Ganga in Bihar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seven others missing after accident

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COVID-19 | Indonesia to restrict foreign travellers coming from India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indonesians arriving from India will be allowed to enter, however, but must follow stricter health protocols and quarantine.

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Man surrenders after killing wife near Valparai https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Kottur police arrested a man who surrendered at the police station after allegedly murdering his wife near Valparai in Coimbatore district in the

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Congress hits out at Supreme Court’s intervention on COVID-19 management https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a strong-worded remark, Congress on Friday termed Supreme Court’s intervention on COVID-19 management was “totally uncalled for.” “Unfortunately,

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Anti Corruption Bureau arrests former TDP MLA Narendra https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TDP national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu condemned the arrest.

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Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over deaths due to shortage of oxygen, ICU beds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress continues attack on government’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic

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Centre, Speaker should take note of incident, Sumitra Mahajan says about fake news of her death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shashi Tharoor and some media outlets, on April 22, had shared news of her demise.

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Major tragedy averted as security forces destroy IED in Pulwama https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security forces averted a tragedy by detecting and destroying an improvised explosive device (IED) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Frida

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Mukesh Ambani home bomb scare | NIA arrests one more Mumbai cop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sunil Mane was arrested after his involvement in the case came to light

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Centre issues updated clinical guidance for management of COVID-19 patients https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It says remdesivir may be considered only for those patients with moderate to severe diseases (requiring supplemental oxygen) within 10 days of onset of symptoms.

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Workers at crematoriums want a break https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They have submitted a letter to Chief Justice of the High Court on their plight

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Open temporary cremation grounds in Bengaluru: H.D. Kumaraswamy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Slamming the Government for not ensuring proper arrangements for conducting last rites of those who died due to COVID 19, the former Chief Minister H

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Telangana Minister K.T. Rama Rao tests COVID-19 positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His father and Chief Minister,, K. Chandrashekhar Rao tested positive a few days ago

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Coronavirus updates | J&J vaccine expected to be imported to India by July, says media report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Following the surge in COVID-19 cases, the UAE has become the latest of many countries to restrict travellers from India. The country announced that i

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ONGC oil tanker catches fire in East Godavari https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A tanker caught fire due to a technical problem while it was being filled with crude oil on the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) site at Madu

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Tharoor deletes tweet on Sumitra Mahajan after BJP leaders say she is fine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Congress leader says he banked on "a reliable source" in putting out his tweet

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Morning digest: Thirteen COVID-19 patients die in Maharashtra hospital fire, PM Modi announces India-U.S. climate partnership, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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Thirteen COVID-19 patients die in hospital fire in Maharashtra https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fire broke out in the ICU of the hospital at Virar in Palghar district

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U.S. applauds India for stepping up its climate change commitment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two countries’ partnership will proceed along two main tracks — the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership and the Climate Action

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SC wants national plan on COVID-19 situation, including on oxygen supply https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The apex court appointed senior advocate Harish Salve as an amicus curiae to assist it in the suo motu proceedings.

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Theft of ₹1.94 lakh inside Kannur Central Jail compound https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The burglar seems to have come in by jumping the compound wall.

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KTR lashes out at Centre's ‘dual-price policy’ of COVID-19 vaccines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why should the vaccine be supplied at ₹150 for Government of India and at ₹400 for State Governments, the Municipal Minister asked

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IMA calls for stringent measures on counting day in Kerala https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government has to strictly ensure that no celebrations or victory parades are conducted in the State on the counting day on May 2, urged IMA leaders.

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Karnataka directs private hospitals to allocate 80% beds for government-referred COVID patients https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Waking up to the acute shortage of beds following a steep rise in cases, the State Government has now directed private hospitals and medical college h

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Shiv Sena questions PM Modi’s suggestion of lockdown as last resort https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An editorial in Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said focus should be on action rather than delivering speeches.

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Karnataka asks Centre for 1,500 tonnes of oxygen, one lakh vials of Remdesivir https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

JSW steel supplied 40 metric tonnes of oxygen in the last two days required for Bengaluru.

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Five held for abducting Chennai realtor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A police team arrested the gang on Wednesday night and recovered two cars and 10 sovereigns of jewellery from them

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Karnataka CM discharged after COVID-19 treatment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, who was undergoing treatment for COVID-19, was discharged from hospital on Thursday morning.He is likely to

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COVID-19 second wave | 500 doctors, health workers of Bihar's 2 leading hospitals infected https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

IMA publishes a list of 40 doctors across the State with their phone numbers for assistance to the needy.

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India committed to decarbonising its economy as responsible global citizen: Dharmendra Pradhan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Observing that India’s energy demand is all set to increase in the coming years, he told a U.S. think-tank that the future of the growth of energy demand will come from India.

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Solar scam: Saritha S. Nair arrested following court warrant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The allegation against her was that she cheated Kozhikode-based Industrialist Abdul Majeed and secured ₹42.7 lakh after promising him franchises in solar panel and windmill farm companies

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Over 3.14 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, highest-ever single-day spike in any country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,34,54,880.

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High Court dismisses Facebook, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to investigate privacy policy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

WhatsApp had contended that since the issue of its privacy policy was before the Supreme Court, the Competition Commission of India did not need to order the probe.

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COVID-19 surge: Odisha’s daily cases cross 6,000 for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As many as 6,164 tested positive on Thursday compared to 4,851 cases on Wednesday.

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PM Modi, Mamata, leaders condole death of Sitaram Yechury’s son https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, and several leaders condoled the demise of A

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Coronavirus updates | Over 3 lakh new cases, 2091 deaths in a single day in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A day after intense drama over oxygen shortage in several private and government hospitals in Delhi for COVID-19 patients, the Centre raised the natio

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Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish passes away due to COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 35-year-old was in the ICU since April 12 after the infection spread to his lungs.

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Morning digest: Polling begins for 43 seats in Bengal; very few post-vaccine infections, says ICMR, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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West Bengal elections phase 6 live updates | Polling begins for 43 seats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Election Commission has ruled out any change in the schedule of the polls.

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Supreme Court paves way for ad-hoc judges in High Courts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Terming pendency of around 57 lakh cases in High Courts as “docket explosion”, the Supreme Court activated a “dormant” constitutional provision to pav

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Clubs to remain closed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The State government has added clubs to the list of places where activities are to be prohibited till 6 a.m. on May 4. Clubs were not included in the

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Senior IPS officers appointed to seven ranges to supervise enforcement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Additional Director General of Police Bhaskar Rao heading Railways Police is among the seven seniors officers made in charge at the seven ranges acros

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Covishield comprises over 90% of 12.76 crore COVID vaccines administered so far https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts said Covishield is being produced at a much higher scale than Covaxin due to which its availability is more.

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Hopes of entire nation in hands of voters of West Bengal: Chidambaram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“An election is to hold the government accountable. The BJP is solely responsible for the medical catastrophe that has fallen on the country,” the senior Congress leader tweeted.

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Assam to vaccinate everyone in 18-45 age group for free https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Today itself, we've placed orders for 1 cr doses.”

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Two arrested for poisoning carcass that led to death of tigress https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The arrested were villagers near Masinagudi who were cattle owners

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TN State Archaeology makes encouraging finds near Gangaikondacholapuram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A major dig is taking place at Maligaimedu site to know more about the royal palace and capital of King Rajendra Chola I.

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Probe panel gives clean chit to U.P. police in Vikas Dubey encounter case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The three-member inquiry commission is headed by former Supreme Court judge B. S.Chauhan submitted its reported to the state government on April 19, eight months after it was set up.

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Vaccine policy no less than demonetisation: Rahul Gandhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“The common people will stand in queues, will suffer loss of wealth, health and life and in the end only a few big industrialists will benefit,” Mr. Gandhi tweeted.

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Uttarakhand tightens restrictions in view of COVID surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The curfew timing across the State has been revised from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. to 7 p.m.-5 a.m.

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Try to implement public policies that will make country self-reliant: Venkaiah Naidu to Civil Servants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“On this Civil Services Day, I express my heartfelt gratitude, along with my fellow citizens, to numerous civil servants who have left an indelible impress on the governance of our country,” he said.

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COVID-19 vaccines: 8 States account for about 60% for total doses administered so far, says Health ministry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The United States took 101 days to administer 13 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine, while China took 109 days to cross the same number, says the Union Health Ministry

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Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 billion a year: study https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If New Delhi fails to clean its toxic air, the booming IT sector could lose more than $2.5 every year, the study warned.

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COVID-19 surge: Some Delhi hospitals get oxygen after low stocks a day earlier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“None of our hospitals have two-three days’ stock of oxygen, which should be there ideally,” a Delhi government spokesperson said.

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Ex-minister Somnath Juwarkar dies of COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Goa minister Somnath Juwarkar has succumbed to the COVID-19 infection, his family sources said on Wednesday.He was 74.“Juwarkar was undergoing

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EMA wants warning of blood clots with low platelet count for Johnson and Johnson vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The safety committee also ‘concluded that these events should be listed as very rare side effects of the vaccine’.

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Railway pointsman Mayur Shelke to get ₹50,000 cash award for saving child https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The incident took place at Vangani station near Mumbai, where Mr. Shelke is posted as a pointsman, on April 17.

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Four killed as wild elephants go on rampage in Odisha https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tension at village after incident

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Three ONGC employees abducted in Assam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police suspect extremist group ULFA (Independent)

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Coronavirus live updates | Delhi hospitals recieve oxygen supply after public appeal for help https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi has urged States to only resort to lockdown as an absolute last resort.

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Modi wishes people on Ram Navami https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The PM asks people to follow COVID guidelines

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Hyderabad sees brief spell of rainfall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

IMD forecasts light to moderate rain across State in coming days

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Avinissery panchayat finally gets heads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the only grama panchayat in Thrissur where BJP is in power

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Morning digest: PM Modi urges Covid-19 appropriate behaviour to prevent lockdown; U.S. denies ‘outright ban’ on vaccine inputs, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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Coronavirus | Odisha students demand cancellation of Class 10 board exam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CBSE students have advantageous position in admission to next classes, they say

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COVID-19 surge: Night curfew, only 50% shops to be open in J&K, says L-G Sinha https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fresh measures come as the UT recorded over 1,500 Coronavirus cases on Monday. Six people also died due to the infection in the past 24 hours.

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BJP secures presidency of Chennithala Thripperunthura grama panchayat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress members abstain from voting

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Movies on Sushant Singh: HC seeks filmmakers' stand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“The defendants (filmmakers), taking advantage of this situation, have been trying to encash this opportunity for ulterior motives”, says the plea by the late actor’s father

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Coronavirus | Check-posts set up on Cuddalore border to screen those entering district https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The temperature of those entering the district is checked, and rapid tests will also be conducted at border points, officials said

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Bangladeshi national arrested in Manipur https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mohammad Raja Ali was in possession of a passport duly issued by the Bangladesh government.

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Kerala braces to combat COVID-19 as night curfew comes into force at 9 p.m. on Tuesday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The police said there is no restriction on vehicular traffic at night. However, passengers should have a valid reason to travel during the eight-hour lockdown.

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Suburban train services hit in Bengal after 90 drivers, guards test COVID-19 positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the wake of soaring COVID-19 cases, the Indian Railways had recently announced that commuters will be fined up to ₹500 for not wearing masks at rail premises and in trains.

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Supreme Court grants interim stay on HC order directing Uttar Pradesh govt to impose strict restrictions in 5 cities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Allahabad HC had directed the Uttar Pradesh govt to impose strict restrictions till April 26 in five cities, but stopped short of calling it a “complete lockdown"

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Telangana imposes night curfew with immediate effect till April 30 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Night curfew will be in force from 9 pm to 5 am till April 30. All the offices, firms, shops, establishments, restaurants and others should be closed at 8 pm.

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COVID-19 disrupted food security for millions; will likely reverse progress on ending hunger by 2030: Harsh Vardhan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Minister Harsh Vardhan addressed the 54th Commission on Population and Development in the United Nations on April 19

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Coronavirus | Rajnath asks armed forces to extend help to civil administrations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The senior-most Army officer in a State would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process.

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Watch | A library of 11,000 books destroyed in fire in Mysuru https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A video on a man from Mysuru and his library with over 11.000 books which was destroyed in fire

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Karnataka Congress blasts BJP govt for asking Governor to chair all-party meeting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Karnataka Congress hit out at the BJP government for asking Governor Vajubhai Vala to chair a virtual all-party meeting on the pandemic situation

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Cyclone Amphan of 2020 resulted in $14 billion economic losses in India: U.N. report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ‘State of the Global Climate 2020’ report, released on April 19, said that extreme weather combined with COVID-19 dealt a double blow for millions of people in 2020

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Centre’s responsibility to put money into bank accounts of migrant workers: Rahul Gandhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Congress on Tuesday demanded financial assistance for migrant workers with former party chief Rahul Gandhi asserting that it is the responsibili

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India to waive import duty on COVID-19 vaccines, says govt source https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government currently regulates the sale and purchase of all COVID-19 shots in the country.

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CEC, EC test positive for COVID-19, working from home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The development comes at a time when the ECI is short of one Election Commissioner and while the West Bengal Assembly elections are ongoing.

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ICSE cancels class 10 boards exams, withdraws option for students to appear later https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ICSE class 10 board exams have been cancelled in view of the worsening COVID-19 situation and the option for students to appear later has been w

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Naxal carrying ₹5 lakh reward shot dead in Chhattisgarh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The encounter comes a fortnight after 22 security personnel were killed in an ambush by Maoists in the Bijapur district of the state.

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Coronavirus live updates | Tamil Nadu becomes fourth State to report over a million cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid a virulent second wave of COVID-19 infections, the government has allowed vaccination of all persons above the age of 18 from May 1.

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COVID-positive woman delivers twins in Jammu, babies test negative https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The baby girls were born by caesarean section

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Congress, Left parties seek relief for workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Restart cash transfer, food distribution’

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Shetty, wife restrained from mortgaging assets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

HC order comes on bank’s plea

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COVID-19: Karnataka plans to postpone ZP/TP polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Following surge in COVID-19 cases, the Karnataka government is mulling postponing elections to zilla panchayats (ZPs) and taluk panchayats (TPs). The

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Manmohan Singh’s letter to PM: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan hits back at Cong. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He alleged that the statements by Congress leaders were behind ‘vaccine hesitancy’ in the country and that Congress-ruled States were ‘big contributors’ in the second wave.

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Army hospitals in MP to treat civilians amid pandemic: Rajnath https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Senior Army officials will meet Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in this connection.

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COVID-19 sparks fireworks ahead of Thrissur Pooram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Devaswoms allege bid to sabotage festival, naysayers cite crowd-control as a major worry

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Coronavirus | Ten States account for over 78% of new COVID-19 cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India’s daily cases continue to soar and a record single-day rise of 2,73,810 new coronavirus infections have been registered in a span of 24 hours

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No need for lockdown in Himachal Pradesh: CM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr. Thakur said media personnel would be given vaccination on a priority basis.

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India's electric vehicles face practical, technical hurdles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EVs are a rarity in India, where more than 300 million vehicles, most of them scooters and three-wheel motorized rickshaws, jam the highways

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Telangana High Court hits out at State over response to pleas on COVID-19 situation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is wishy-washy and disappointing, says Bench

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‘Crime against humanity’: Priyanka accuses Fadnavis of hoarding Remdesivir https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Priyanaka Gandhi Vadra took to Twitter and tagged a video of top Maharashtra BJP leaders, including Devendra Fadnavis, arguing with police officials after they questioned a pharma company director

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Elections during COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Hindu's Political Editor Nistula Hebbar speaks about the recent elections held in several states in India during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Centre to provide fresh insurance cover to ‘COVID-19 warriors’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The PMGKP was announced on March last year, and was extended thrice till April 24, the ministry said.

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IAF Chief Bhadauria leaves for France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last week, sources had said there is a possibility of Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria flagging-off a batch of five to six Rafale jets from the Merignac airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux for India.

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National security jeopardised by Govt’s wasteful talks: Rahul Gandhi on China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks come after reports that China has refused to pull back its troops from Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang in eastern Ladakh.

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Coronavirus | ₹51.79 lakh collected in fines for non-compliance with safety rules, in Villupuram range https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cases were booked against those not wearing masks and not adhering to physical distancing norms

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Former Bihar Minister Mewalal Choudhary succumbs to COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Education Minister and JD(U) MLA from Tarapur assembly constituency Mewalal Choudhary passed away on Monday. He was undergoing treatment for C

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Voting underway for second phase of U.P. panchayat polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Voting for the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls is underway with more than 3.48 lakh candidates in the fray for over 2.23 lakh posts

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Coronavirus updates | India logs 2.73 lakh fresh cases in single day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Centre has banned the supply of oxygen for industrial purposes from April 22.

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COVID-19 surge: Chidambaram mocks ‘Gujarat model’, reacts to The Hindu report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Congress leader questions the discrepancy between the Gujarat government’s official death numbers and bodies cremated following COVID-19 protocol.

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Coronavirus updates | India logs 2.73 lakh fresh cases in single day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Centre has banned the supply of oxygen for industrial purposes from April 22.

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Remdesivir boxes come from Maharashtra, MP airlifts them to districts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Madhya Pradesh government air-lifted 12,000 vials of Remdesivir, a key medicine in COVID-19 treatment, from Indore to various districts amid a s

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BJP, Cong. spar over worship of oxygen tanker in M.P. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ruling BJP and Congress on Sunday lashed out at each other after a video went viral of a State Minister and his supporters breaking coconuts and a

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Kannada lexicographer Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah passes away at 107 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The grammarian and literary critic has compiled 12 dictionaries, and his works cover various forms of Kannada literature, including grammar, poetry, translation and essays.

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Coronavirus | Rajasthan government orders closure of offices, markets till May 3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The sale of fruits and vegetables will be allowed till 7 p.m. Those entering Rajasthan will have to show a negative RT-PCR report issued 72 hours prior to the travel.

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Mamata demoralised as BJP much ahead of TMC after five phases of polls: Shah https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Take it from me, Suvendu Adhikari (BJP candidate) will win the elections from Nandigram," he stated.

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Over 12 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 92 days in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eight states account for 59.5% of the total doses given so far in the country.

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Four die in Chhattisgarh COVID-19 hospital fire, probe ordered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rahul Gandhi appeals to state govt to provide all help to bereaved families

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COVID-19 surge: Rahul Gandhi cancels his West Bengal rallies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘I would advise all political leaders to think deeply about the consequences of holding large public rallies under the current circumstances,” the Congress leader tweeted.

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Oxygen production for COVID-19 management being doubled, says Harsh Vardhan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government has sanctioned 162 Pressure Swing Adsorption plants of which 33 had been installed, says Health Minister.

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6 COVID-19 patients die due to low pressure oxygen in Madhya Pradesh hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The incident took place at the Government Medical College Hospital in Shahdol on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday

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Engineering Joint Entrance Examination in April postponed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The revised dates will be announced later on at least 15 days before the examination, according to the National Testing Agency.

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Superintendent of Bihar’s COVID-19 dedicated hospital writes to govt. to relieve him due to lack of oxygen supply https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NMCH Superintendent Vinod Kumar Singh wrote in a letter ‘despite my several reminders, the hospital is not being provided adequate oxygen supply which has put lives of dozens of patients in danger’.

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Madhya Pradesh | 59.9% voting in Damoh Assembly bypoll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A total of 22 candidates contested the bypoll, but the main contest is between Rahul Lodhi of the BJP and Ajay Tandon of the Congress

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Coronavirus | Mandatory 14-day quarantine for Delhi residents returning from Kumbh Mela https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Violators of the DDMA order will be liable to be proceeded against under the Disaster Management Act 2005 and other legal provisions, DDMA order said

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Bengaluru bus strike: Passengers struggle with daily commute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They cannot rely on private bus operators, who have stepped in to fill the gap

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Karnataka Yakshagana Academy chairman M.A. Hegde passes away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 73-year-old scholar, who was also a Talamaddale ‘arthadari’ and Yakshagana artiste, had written at least 15 Yakshagana ‘prasangas’.

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COVID-19 surge: BJP-NDA owes apology to nation, says Cong. leader Manish Tewari https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Congress leader posted a clip of JD(U) leader Rajeev Ranjan Singh asking him to apologise to the nation for creating a scare with regard to the pandemic.

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Woman who swapped ATM card, withdrew ₹5.65 lakhs nabbed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

She had purchased 108 sovereigns of gold jewellery and a motorcycle with the cash, police said.

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Kiosks to be set up at police stations in Mangaluru https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘It will prevent personnel from getting exposed to virus’

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Karnataka bypolls | Turnout up in Maski, down in other two constituencies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Arrangements were in place to ensure adherence to COVID-19 guidelines

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Polling for Pipili by-election on May 13, says official https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Though the notification in this regard is yet to be published, only the Congress party will be allowed to replace its candidate, the official said.

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Coronavirus updates | PM Modi to review COVID situation in Varanasi as India records highest single-day rise of over 2.6 lakh cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million.

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Body recovered from barrage site of Tapovan tunnel, toll touches 80 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than two months after the glacial disaster in Chamoli district, one more body was recovered on Saturday from the barrage site of Tapovan hydel

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Vehicles to be colour coded to limit movement in Mumbai https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Six-inch stickers will be made available at toll nakas for free

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Prestigious fellowship for T.N. professor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

M. Lakshmanan, Professor of Eminence, Department of Non-linear Dynamics, School of Physics, Bharathidasan University, has been selected for the presti

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Coronavirus | Mandatory tests, 14-day quarantine for Kumbh Mela returnees in Odisha https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ASHA and Anganwadi Workers will regularly visit the symptomatic returnees at home or TMCs to monitor their health conditions.

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Coronavirus | Tripura CM recovers, wife also tests negative https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Biplab Kumar Deb will soon join office, says official

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ASI to take up conservation work in Taj Mahal, Agra Fort during closed period https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The aim behind carrying out such work was to make the monuments more beautiful for the tourists when once they reopen, says a senior ASI official

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Siddaramiah blames BJP governments for COVID-19 second wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah on Saturday blamed the BJP governments at the Centre and State for the COVID-19 second wave crisis and said it h

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DC’s permission mandatory for booking halls for weddings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With COVID-19 cases continuing to increase daily, the State government has made it mandatory to obtain permission from deputy commissioners for bookin

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My phone is being tapped, will order CID probe: Mamata https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"It is clear that the BJP is behind it.”

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Nagaland forms panel on listing indigenous inhabitants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The NRC-like exercise seeks to filter out the non-original residents of the State

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Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Around the world, the trajectory of the coronavirus and the race to bring it under control vary widely from country to country

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Not wearing masks on railway premises now punishable under Railway Act, fine up to ₹ 500: Railways https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The order also said that this would come into immediate effect for a period of six months till further instructions are issued in this regard.

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Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad gets bail in Dumka treasury case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He is currently admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, for medical attention.

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Action sought against Kerala CM for violation of Covid protocol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Kozhikode-based Youth Congress activist has filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for alleged violation of protocol foll

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PM Modi alleges Trinamool Congress is ‘pressuring Election Commission to thwart polling process’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Addressing a meeting at Asansol, he said the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was trying all means to ‘subvert and stop the elections’.

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COVID-19: Sonia Gandhi presses for reducing immunisation age to 25 years and above https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Congress president urges the government to waive GST on medicine and medical equipment, provide ₹6,000 per month to the needy families, among other things.

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Bypoll underway in three constituencies in Karnataka https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Polling is underway in the three byelection-bound constituencies of Belagavi (Lok Sabha), Maski and Basavakalyan (Assembly) in Karnataka.Polling got o

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PM Modi, T.N. CM, leaders condole actor Vivekh’s death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 59-year-old actor died early on Saturday morning, after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday

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In pictures | Vivekh - Tamil cinema’s iconic comedian https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actor's legacy will forever live on, through his memorable characters and legendary one-liners

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Coronavirus | Centre to depute 25 doctors, 75 paramedics from paramilitary forces in Gujarat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gujarat is one of the States from where a high number of COVID-19 cases are being reported during the second wave of the pandemic

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COVID-19 surge: All-party meet in Bihar today, Assembly Secretariat shut after 44 staff test positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha has ordered complete closure of Assembly Secretariat till April 25.

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JDS leader H.D. Kumaraswamy tests COVID-19 positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr. Kumaraswamy had been campaigning for the party candidate in Basavakalyan, which is going to bypoll today

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COVID-19 surge: Odisha CM wants vaccine in open market, priority to big cities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Naveen Patnaik cautions against lockdown in metropolises that would have a cascading impact on other areas.

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PM Modi seeks curtailment of Kumbh Mela amid surge in COVID-19 cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘I made a suggestion that now that the Shahi Snans were done, the rest of the events could be undertaken in a symbolic way,’ he tweeted about his conversation with Swami Awadeshananda Giri.

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COVID-19 surge: Manipur clamps night curfew till April 30 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are 165 active cases now in the State with 31 infections being reported during the last 24 hours.

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Coronavirus live updates | Bharat Biotech to make 6 crore Covaxin doses by July https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Around 27.3 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. on April 16 in India

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Actor Vivekh passes away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He was taken to SIMS hospital in Vadapalani on Friday morning after he suffered a massive heart attack

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West Bengal elections phase 5 live updates | Polling begins for 45 seats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over one crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the political fate of 342 candidates

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Cooch Behar killing | West Bengal CID takes over probe in CISF firing that killed four https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Special Investigation Team of the CID has been constituted to conduct the probe in the incident which happened during the fourth phase of polling at Sitalkuchi.

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ASI closes all temples, monuments under its control in Andhra Pradesh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While there are eight monuments in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh has 129 monuments/museums/forts or temples controlled by it.

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COVID-19 negative medical certificate needed to enter Manipur from Sunday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The certificates obtained from the competent authority should be produced within 72 hours of the arrival to the border area gates and the Imphal international airport

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Monsoon to be normal this year, says IMD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘The Long Period Average rainfall will be 98 per cent with an error margin of plus and minus 5 per cent’

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Nun's body found in well https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The body of a 42-year-old nun was found inside the well of Pious Workers of St. Joseph's Convent, Kureepuzha, here on Friday. The deceased has been i

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FOGDA suggests 14-day intense lockdown, lowering age restrictions for vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Noting that the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases could cause a huge burden on the healthcare workers, the Federation of Government Doctors Association (

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Yediyurappa chairs meeting with top officials on COVID-19 situation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday chaired a meeting with top officials of the government to discuss the steps to be taken to contain the incre

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ASI closes all temples, monuments under its control in Andhra Pradesh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While there are eight monuments in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh has 129 monuments/museums/forts or temples controlled by it.

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Amidst speculation former External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh meets PM Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is learnt reliably that the Prime Minister discussed a number of issues during the meeting which lasted for half an hour.

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Vigilance begins questioning K.M. Shaji https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A special unit of the Kozhikode Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau (VACB) on Friday started interrogating Indian Union Muslim League legislator K.M.

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Kakarla Subba Rao passed away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Noted medical professional and NIMS former director Kakarla Subbarao passed away on Friday.He was admitted to a private hospital a month ago for age-r

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People turned away at Erode UPHC as vaccine unavailable https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On April 16, over 75 persons who had registered for vaccination came to the centre.

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Code of conduct for judicial officers introduced https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Curbs on criticising policies of govts. and their institutions on social media

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Give safe passage to Myanmar journalists: Manipur scribes’ forum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three journalists working with a multimedia news organisation have fled the military junta and taken shelter in border town Moreh

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Pudukottai SP tests COVID-19 positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai, L. Balaji Saravanan has tested positive for COVID-19. Health and Police department sources said Mr. Saravanan ha

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Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He was a 1974-batch officer of the Bihar cadre

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Coronavirus live updates | U.P. police to slap NSA against those smuggling Remdesivir https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India registered 2,16,642 new COVID-19 cases as of 11.15 p.m. IST on April 15.

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Indian-Americans welcome revised OCI card rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

According to the latest Home Ministry guidelines, the Overseas Citizens of India will not be required to register for a fresh OCI card every time a new passport is issued in their name,

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COVID-19: NSA to be lodged against 3 for selling Remdesivir at higher rates in U.P. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The recovered injections, which cost around ₹5,400 each, did not have any batch number or other details, the STF said.

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Morning digest: Mumbai-based Haffkine gets Centre’s nod to produce Covaxin; Centre to push High Court judges' appointments, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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HDK takes exception to holding rallies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The JD(S) leader was addressing a media conference in Basavakalyan, Bidar district

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Kumbh Mela is over for Niranjani Akhada https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar has been shortened this year to just one month from April 1 to 30 due to Covid.

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In far-off Indian hills, ousted MPs fight for Myanmar’s democracy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reuters spoke to two such lawmakers and to a Myanmar politician, all involved with the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

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Leopard attacks family in Vellore district, forest officers capture and tranquillise it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

All three members of the family suffered injuries and have been hospitalised, police said

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‘Tika Utsav’ | Three States administered more than one crore vaccinations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Tika Utsav’ saw many Workplace Vaccination Centres (CVCs) operational across private and public work places, the Ministry said.

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Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital to be dedicated COVID-19 facility https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The decision was taken in view of the current surge in positive cases and the need to increase the number of beds with advanced critical care in Mumbai.

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CM meets 70 seers in Belagavi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa met around 70 seers in Belagavi on Thursday. He spoke to a congregation of mutt heads in Hukkeri Hiremath and asked th

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COVID-19 surge| All Class 5, 8 and 10 students will be promoted without exams, says Punjab CM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A decision on Class 12 Punjab State Education Board examinations, which have already been postponed, would be taken later.

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COVID-19 bed occupancy is less than 10% in Tamil Nadu, Health Secretary says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Noting that some people had expressed difficulties in getting beds in places such as Chennai and Coimbatore as they were directly approaching hospitals, the Health Secretary said a control room was being set up to guide the public

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COVID-19 norm violations are non-bailable offences, ensure police register FIRs: Karnataka HC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pointing out that violation of COVID-19 norms notified under the provisions of the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases (KED) Act, 2020 are cognisable and non

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Crude oil stolen from ONGC pipeline in East Godavari https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The gang had stolen nearly 500 litres of crude oil by drawing it from the ONGC pipeline.

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Six of a family found murdered in Visakhapatnam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The victims included a 67-year-old man, three women and two children.

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Four of a family found dead in Visakhapatnam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CLUES team had reached the spot to collect the samples.

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Government only indulging in sham of COVID-19 ‘vaccine festival’, Rahul Gandhi alleges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rahul Gandhi’s attack came after the government celebrated the ‘Tika Utsav’ (vaccine festival) from April 11 to 14

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ISRO espionage case: Supreme Court orders CBI to look into Jain panel report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Centre has also put its weight behind a report filed by a three-member Committee chaired by former SC Judge Justice D.K. Jain

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Driver, co-driver of Prawns-laden container truck charred to death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The victims were proceeding towards Mumbai from Narsapur of West Godavari District, in Andhra Pradesh.

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COVID-19 surge: Centre to carry out detailed daily mapping of sources for supply of medical oxygen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Moving of oxygen tankers by rail was also being actively worked out, the Health Ministry said.

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CM Pinarayi weighs further restrictions on civic life to curb COVID-19 resurgence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The discussion via videoconference will also review the availability of vaccines and weigh increasing testing and inoculation exponentially in the coming days

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Anti-Terrorist Squad, Gujarat Coast Guard nab 8 Pak. nationals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

According to ATS DIG Himanshu Shukla, 30 kg of heroin was seized from them and its value is around ₹150 crore in the international market.

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UNSC sanctions regimes must be strengthened to list those involved in sexual violence against women in armed conflicts: India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tirumurti further emphasised on the need for the member states to adopt a victim-centered approach.

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Freedom fighter and Gandhian passes away in Belagavi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The close associate of Vinoba Bhave celebrated his 101st birthday a few months ago.

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15-year-old boy stabbed to death, two injured in Alappuzha https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A gang stabbed him during a festival at Padayanivettom temple around 9.30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus updates: Rajasthan imposes 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew from Friday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well

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State govt. yet to decide on conducting SSLC, PU exams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If they are held, virus-hit students may be able to write papers at separate centres

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Subdued Vishu celebrations in Kerala https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Most people remained indoors and socialising was mostly over telephone

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Border dispute between 2 districts turns violent in Nagaland https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mob torches official’s vehicle in continuation of tension over killing of 3 persons; Section 144 imposed

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Kasturba Hospital facing shortage of ICU beds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kasturba Hospital in Manipal, Udupi district, said on Wednesday that it is facing acute shortage of ICU beds and hence ambulance service providers, ot

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Neither prepared nor submitted to MHA any report on 2006 Mumbai train blasts: IB to Delhi High Court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The agency has said in its affidavit, filed through Central government counsel Rahul Sharma.

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Two policemen in Cuddalore district suspended https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Superintendent of Police of Cuddalore district M. Sree Abhinav, on Wednesday, suspended two policemen on charges of allowing a bullock cart laden with

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CBSE Class 12 board exams postponed, Class 10 exams cancelled: Education Ministry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Review COVID-19 situation on June 1 to decide on fresh dates for the Class 12 board exams.

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Hashish oil worth ₹3 crore seized in Kozhikode https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

During interrogation, the accused confessed to have procured the hashish oil from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.

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West Bengal government to launch probe into Cooch Behar killings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“Our inquiry will track everyone responsible for the cold-blooded killing and ensure they are punished as per law,” she said.

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India’s National Education Policy is futuristic: PM Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi said the role of skilled youth is continuously increasing as India walks the path of ‘aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance).

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Devotees throng temples for Tamil New Year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many devotees arrived at Sri Natarajar Temple in Chidambaram on Wednesday morning; masks were mandatory, officials said

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OIL acquires majority shares in Assam’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oil India Limited now has 80.16% stakes in the Numaligarh Refinery, often referred to as Assam Accord Refinery as its establishment was one of the conditions of the 1985 Assam Accord.

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Punjab wants postponement of Class X and XII Board exams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought postponement of the Class X and XII Board exams in order to allay t

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PM Modi to hold meeting on issue of CBSE board exams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with the Union education minister and key officials on Wednesday to discuss the issue of CBSE board

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Uddhav Thackeray, Mumbai Mayor pay floral tributes to Ambedkar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Because of the lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, the birth anniversary celebrations were subdued.

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Give free COVID-19 vaccine to poor, needy: Mayawati to government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“State governments should make adequate arrangements for food and lodging, otherwise migrant labourers may come in the grip of COVID-19 during the exodus,” she said.

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Coronavirus updates | India's new COVID-19 infections hit record 1.8 lakh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's new coronavirus infections reached a record of 184,372 in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed on Wednesday, as most of the south As

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Trial run of Papikonda boat service on April 15 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

APTDC plans to resume two boat services

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Vigilance to continue probe against Shaji https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Kozhikode Vigilance Inquiry Commissioner and Special Judge on Tuesday posted to April 23 a petition moved by social worker and lawyer M.R. Hareesh

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Andhra food blogger Seema Gurnani succumbs to COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seema Gurnani’s Panda Reviewz became popular within and outside the State

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Make use of online services in view of COVID-19, says Employees Provident Fund Organisation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In view of the recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has requested all subscribers/pensioner

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Poll-related enmity behind Arakkonam double murder: VCK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

AIADMK, allies indulging in violence sensing defeat, claims Thirumavalavan

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‘Not political rivalry but caste enmity behind Dalits’ murder near Arakkonam’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Youth not drunk, says independent fact-finding team

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State reports 6,984 new COVID-19 cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

18 more persons die; 49,985 patients under treatment in T.N.; Chennai records 2,482 fresh infections

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As cases rise, concerns mount over exams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While some want postponement, others want no more uncertainty for students

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Tea business brewing amid pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Similar themed outlets are mushrooming in Chennai and Tier-2 towns of State

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Nagaland govt. told to be cautious with its version of NRC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The apex body of Naga tribes said the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland could have ‘unforeseen and dangerous implications’ if not handled with utmost care

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Last rhinos translocated in Assam under Vision 2020 to increase population https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Target of attaining a population of 3,000 rhinos almost achieved but the animal could be reintroduced in only one of the four protected areas planned

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Higher Education Minister K. T. Jaleel resigns following Lok Ayukta's adverse finding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Minister for Higher Education and Minority Welfare K. T. Jaleel has submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. It was unclear wheth

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West Bengal Assembly elections | EC notice to BJP leader Dilip Ghosh over Sitalkuchi comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Election Commission also banned BJP leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning for 48 hours for his statement on the Sitalkuchi firing incident

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COVID-19 | Kerala Speaker shifted to ICU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Speaker K. Sreeramakrishnan, who had tested positive for COVID-19 last Saturday, was moved to the ICU in Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College

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CD scandal: woman rubbishes rumours about her ‘U-turn’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Putting an end to speculation that she had done a U-turn on her earlier statement, the woman who has accused BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi of sexual ha

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W.B. Assembly polls | Mamata stages dharna in Kolkata to protest against EC’s campaign ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mamata Banerjee arrived at Mayo road in Kolkata around 11.40 a.m. and began her sit-in next to a Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at the venue

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W.B. Assembly polls | EC bars BJP leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning for 48 hours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ban begins at 12 noon on April 13 and will remain in force till 12 noon of April 15, the order said

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Gujarat riots: SC adjourns hearing on Zakia Jafri’s plea against SIT clean chit to Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ehsan Jafri was among the 68 people killed at Gulberg Society in Ahmedabad on February 28, 2002

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COVID-19: Ten States account for over 80% of new cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A total of 1,61,736 new cases were registered in a span of 24 hours

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COVID-19 guidelines violation: FIR lodged against 3 Opposition MLAs, others in Bihar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They had allegedly violated COVID-19 guidelines during a public function conducted in Rohtas district on April 11.

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Tourists will not be ‘harassed’ for COVID-19 test report at Himachal Pradesh border: CM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Himachal Pradesh government on April 11 made it mandatory for people coming from Punjab, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to show a COVID-19 negative test report.

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A 1944 wedding invite resurfaces to throw light on a life and times in Kanjirappally, a small rural town in Central Kerala https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Karippaparampil family wedding in 1944 at St Dominic’s Cathedral began a trend of pilgrims to board and lodge at the family home before proceeding to the Sabarimala temple

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NABARD grant for 133 rural projects in Cuddalore district https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned funds to the tune of ₹146.64 crore for the implementation of as many a

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COVID-19: India records 1,61,736 infections, 879 deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The national COVID-19 recovery rate has dropped further to 89.51%, according to data.

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Coronavirus live updates | U.K. reopens after three months of lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Drug Controller General of India approved the restricted emergency use of Sputnik V vaccine late Monday night. With this, India now has three vaccines against COVID-19.

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PM Modi greets people on Udagi, Gudi Padwa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Prime Minister also greeted people on Baishakhi, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh and Cheti Chand — new year festivals celebrated by people of different regions.

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India’s China policy needs new thinking, say experts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘A deep engagement with globalisation is good for India's strength,’ say the authors of a paper published by the Pune International Centre.

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India gets 3rd COVID-19 vaccine as DGCI approves Russian-made Sputnik-V for emergency use https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India is the most populated country to register the Russian vaccine, according to a RDIF release.

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Morning digest | Amid COVID-19 surge, lakhs take holy dip in the Ganga; Mamata barred from campaigning for 24 hours, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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From night watchman to IIM Asst. Professor: the remarkable journey of Ranjith Ramachandran https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His inspirational post on social media has gone viral, earning praise from many, including Kerala’s Finance Minister.

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Apartment associations get proactive on testing, vaccination https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bangalore Apartments’ Federation, an umbrella organisation of 932 associations, working with private hospitals and BBMP

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No need to probe Justice Eswaraiah WhatsApp chat: Supreme Court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A.P. High Court had ordered inquiry to establish authenticity

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Award to HAL for innovative training practices https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has bagged the first place for Innovative Training Practices 2019-20 at the 30th national award ceremony held rece

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Disproportionate asset case: VACB raids at IUML legislator Shaji’s Kozhikode, Kannur homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The raids were a follow-up to a case registered against Mr. Shaji that he had amassed extra income of ₹1.4 crore in the last nine years

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Suo motu plea on COVID-19 situation: Gujarat High Court comes down heavily on State govt. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bench asks it to file a detailed affidavit by April 15 on the measures the authorities were taking to control the pandemic

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COVID-19: Odisha directs State-run hospitals to stop elective surgeries to decongest health facilities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Only emergency surgeries should be taken up with universal precautions’, says a govt. protocol for hospitals.

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Another inter-State drug racket busted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A day after an inter-State drug racket was busted in Koramangala, the KG Halli police, on Monday, arrested three persons, including a BBA student, in

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Governor holds discussions with top officials on COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Governor Vajubhai Vala on Monday held discussions on the present COVID-19 situation in Karnataka with Chief Secretary P. Ravi Kumar and Health and Fam

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3-member convener committee constituted for Anna University https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vice Chancellor M.K. Surappa’s tenure ended on Sunday and the committee will oversee the affairs of the University until the next V-C assumes charge

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Duraimurugan is stable, says hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The DMK general secretary had tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai

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SC dismisses plea to scrap 26 verses from Quran, says it is ‘absolutely frivolous’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The writ petition, filed by former chief of Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board Waseem Rizwi, said the verses ‘promoted terror’.

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Karnataka RTC strike: protesters detained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of Road Transport Corporations (RTC) employees and their family members, including several kids, who gathered at Kandaya Bhavan to protest de

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BJP candidate Pratapgowda Patil in home quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pratapgowda Patil, BJP candidate for Maski bypolls, is under home quarantine awaiting confirmation for COVID 19.Speaking to The Hindu on Monday, he s

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India makes sustained outreach to U.S. universities to build knowledge partnerships https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As part of this effort to build knowledge partnerships, India’s Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjt Singh Sandhu has intensified interactions with U.S. universities

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SC Benches to sit one hour late from scheduled time, 44 staff test positive for COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Supreme Court judges would hold court from their residences on Monday and the benches would sit one hour late from their schedule time in the morning

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COVID-19 vaccine is need of country, everyone has right to safe life: Rahul Gandhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rahul Gandhi said this as part of “SpeakUpForVaccinesForAll” campaign launched by the Congress on social media

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India overtakes Brazil as world’s second worst-hit country by COVID-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The United States leads the global tally with 31.2 million cases.

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Talking Politics With Nistula Hebbar | The Sachin Vaze controversy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Hindu's Political Editor Nistula Hebbar speaks about Ambani home bomb scare case, Anil Deshmukh’s resignation and Sachin Vaze’s arrest.

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Supreme Court re-schedules hearing by an hour as 50 staff test COVID-19 positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sources said the judges may, in future, return to functioning from their respective residences

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COVID-19: Manipur CM Biren unhappy over people’s poor response to vaccination https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He was the first to take the jab during the ‘Tika Utsav’ drive in Imphal on Sunday.

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Former Maharashtra BJP MLA Pascal Dhanare passes away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The MLA from Dahanu in Palghar district, was suffering from COVID-19 and was earlier admitted to a hospital at Vapi in Gujarat

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Monsoon was stronger 7,000 years ago: study https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Due to variations in solar radiation, it started weakening 4,200 to 2,000 years ago, say researchers

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Coronavirus live updates | Highest-ever spike of 63,294 cases in Maharashtra https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India reported 1,69,899 fresh cases of COVID-19 as of 11.30 p.m. IST on April 11, marking the biggest single-day spike since the beginning of the pandemic last year.

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Watch | Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan visits Sabarimala https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A video of Kerala governor climbing the 18 holy steps of Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala on Saturday night.

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Festive shopping down, say industry observers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vendors who cater to the demands of people during Ugadi prepare for loss of another season

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Urgent need for ‘vaccine universalisation’ and ‘vaccine nationalism’, says AAP leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chadha accused the Central government of indulging in “diplomatic adventurism” by exporting over 64 million doses of vaccine.

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Restrictions on tourists, residents, to come into force in the Nilgiris after surge in COVID-19 cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the district administration has put restrictions in tourist places and will levy fines on those not follo

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‘Tika Utsav’ fails to take off in Anantapur, Kurnool districts as vaccine stocks dry up https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People hesitate to take vaccines just before Ugadi on Tuesday

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Assam Assembly elections | Anchalik Gana Morcha urges EC to videograph counting process https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The three-phase Assam Assembly elections were held on March 27, April 1 and April 6

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Chandrababu Naidu, son Lokesh booked under IT Act https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They were booked for allegedly posting objectionable comments and photographs against M. Gurumurthy, YSRC candidate in the by-election for Tirupati Lok Sabha constituency.

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West Bengal electoral battle moves from purely rural to urban centres https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BJP seems to have less of a sway in urban areas than the ruling TMC, the regional outfit

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Mamata speaks to families of Cooch Behar victims over phone, calls it ‘genocide’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MCC should be renamed ‘Modi Code of Conduct’, the West Bengal Chief Minister says on social media.

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Citing COVID-19 surge, Agriculture Minister urges farm unions to call off protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government is ready to resume talks whenever farmers come with a proposal, says Narendra Singh Tomar.

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NSCN (IM) objects to Assam Rifles outpost near its Nagaland camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The extremist group said the outpost was set up in ‘blatant violation’ of the ceasefire grounds rules

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Kanataka RTC employees' strike enters fifth day, bus services continue to be hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

RTCs that have been warning employees about continuing with the strike, have started taking actions against trainee employees and are issuing notice for absence from work

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Cargo handling at 12 major ports in country falls 4.59% to 673 MT in FY21 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

These ports had handled 705 MT, 699 MT and 679 MT cargo in 2019-20, 2018-19 and 2017-18, respectively.

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‘Tika Utsav’ beginning of second big war on COVID-19: PM Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi urged people to keep four things in mind, including “each one, vaccinate one”, “each one, treat one” and “each one, save one”

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NGT slaps ₹10 crore fine on Radisson Blu Resort in Mamallapuram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The resort has made unauthorised construction in No Development Zone

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Pradhan candidate shot dead in Varanasi ahead of panchayat election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pappu Yadav was shot by a person identified as Anil Yadav over a land dispute, polce said.

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Corruption case: Personal assistants of Deshmukh called for questioning by CBI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The CBI has already questioned Vaze, Singh and other officers of the Mumbai Police.

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Coronavirus | India’s COVID-19 active cases breach 11-lakh mark for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Death toll increased to 1,69,275 with 839 daily new fatalities, the highest since October 18, 2020, the Health Ministry data updated at 8 a.m. showed

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Helicopter carrying Yusuf Ali M.A. crash-lands in Kochi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The LuLu Group chairman and his wife, who were aboard the copter, escaped unhurt.

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Coronavirus live updates | On first day of 'tika utsav', PM Modi says 'each one, vaccinate one' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covishield, which constitutes around 90% of the doses administered in India, is facing serious supply constraints. Cutting across party lines, several States have flagged shortages in the last few days.

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COVID-19 | Spike in cases keeps officials on their toes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Number of cases crosses the 1,000-mark in Srikakulam district

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COVID-19 | Focus on border areas as Chittoor logs 740 new cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials inspect vaccination programme at PHCs and CHCs

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Enthusiastic response to vaccination drive in Ernakulam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over five lakh doses administered in district so far

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Jagan asks Modi for 25 lakh vaccine doses for Andhra Pradesh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Plan to vaccinate 6 lakh people a day in Tika Utsav, says CM

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2 militants killed in overnight encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security forces were engaged in an exchange of fire with militants in Hadipora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian districts.

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‘The Ink’ founder Rajesh Kundu booked over posts on WhatsApp, Facebook https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He has been charged with promoting communal disharmony

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Man kills woman at bus stand in Chennai’s Koyambedu, dies by suicide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police said the duo had a tiff over relationship

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Former M.P. Minister, Congress leader Mahesh Joshi dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The three-time MLA was first elected to the State Assembly in 1967 from Indore-1 constituency.

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Adopting COVID-19 appropriate behaviour best way to stop transmission of coronavirus, its variants: WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region, also spoke about the importance of communities practising cough etiquette, hand hygiene and social-distancing in the fight against the disease.

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Tika Utsav: A.P. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy asks PM Modi to provide 25 lakh vaccine doses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

State plans to vaccinate 8 lakh people every day during the Utsav, says CM

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Maharashtra Congress MLA Raosaheb Antapurkar dies due to post-COVID complications https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Raosaheb Antapurkar, who was on ventilator support since April 1, suffered a multi organ failure

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NDRF 10th Battalion observes Valour Day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NDRF, CPWD officials inspect new Battalion office at Kondapavuluru village

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Water in most lakes in Bengaluru unfit for drinking: report’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ActionAid consolidated and analysed lake sample collection findings by KSPCB for a 24-month period

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Night curfew leads to fear of another wave of job loss in hospitality sector https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The industry has been urging the government to consider those employed in the hotel industry as frontline workers

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Rear-view mirror and use of indicators must for two-wheeler riders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Traffic police will penalise motorists for non-compliance

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6,000 beds to be made available in the next 10 days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Occupancy at the two operational COVID-19 Care Centres have increased to around 70%

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A.P. Minister Goutham Reddy's Twitter account hacked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A complaint is being lodged with the police

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Protesting farmers block Kundli–Manesar–Palwal expressway in Haryana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of protesting farmer unions spearheading the agitation against the agriculture-related legislations, on Friday gave a call for a 24-hour blockade of the KMP expressway

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Coronavirus live updates | No fresh cases reported in 149 districts in past 7 days, says Harsh Vardhan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday, April 9, 2021, said there have been no fresh COVID cases in the past seven days in 149 districts, while eight districts had reported no new cases in the past 14 days, three districts in the past 21 days and 63 districts in the past 28 days.

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Morning Digest | Polling begins for 44 seats in 4th phase of Bengal Assembly elections; farm unions plan to block expressway today, and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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West Bengal Assembly polls fourth phase: Live updates | Tight security forces for 44 seats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many high-profile candidates are in the fray on Saturday

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CBI books K.D. Singh, others in Alchemist group case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They allegedly cheated a large number of investors on false promises

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CBI books IRS official, husband in disproportionate assets case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The duo acquired movable and immovable assets to the tune of ₹5.53 crore.

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Coronavirus | Rajasthan markets to shut at 7 p.m. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Night curfew extended in 10 cities

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Coronavirus, No decision yet on night curfew in Bihar, says Nitish Kumar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CM says all schools, colleges and coaching institutes will be closed till April 18

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Sonia writes to Javadekar on Ken-Betwa project https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“It will irretrievably damage the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh”

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Congress MPs speak out against order on Gyanvapi mosque https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is a civil court judge even competent to give such a direction, it asks

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Cinemas reflect culture, other aspects of people, says Manipur CM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

State observes the golden jubilee of Manipuri films.

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Knowledge park, museum opened to public at Jayalalithaa’s mausoleum in Chennai https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Memorial was shut recently due to finishing work, Assembly poll

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Manipur Human Rights Commission acts on MLA’s allegation of political support for drug lords https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Statement is serious and requires intervention, says panel

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VCK announces protest across TN against murders of two Dalits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“Dalits have been attacked in several places in Tamil Nadu after voting concluded. The fear of losing the elections has caused some of the AIADMK-BJP-PMK to indulge in violence.”

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US Navy conducts operation in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone without prior consent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The U.S. Navy said one of its warship carried out Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) in Indian EEZ.

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Supreme Court rejects plea to curb black magic, forced religious conversions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Religious conversion by 'carrot and stick' and by 'hook or crook' not only offends Articles 14, 21, 25, but is also against the principles of secularism, argued the petitioner

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West Bengal Assembly elections | EC notice to Mamata over comments on Central forces https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Poll panel says statements are against Model Code of Conduct

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CBSE irresponsible to hold exams: Priyanka Gandhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘It is irresponsible on the part of the CBSE to force students to appear for Board exams’,

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Daily COVID-19 cases breach 1,000-mark in Odisha https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

State sees 45% jump in cases

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Terrorist holed up inside mosque in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian after overnight gunfight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least one terrorist is believed to have taken refuge in a mosque in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian on Friday, after an overnight encounter with secur

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Yuvarathnaa goes the OTT way as theatre occupancy restricted to 50% https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lead actor persuades CM to allow screening in theatres for one week without restrictions to wrangle a good price from OTT platform

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Coronavirus live updates | With no stock, all vaccination centres in Navi Mumbai to remain shut today https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid growing concerns over vaccine shortage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told Chief Ministers of States that the surge of COVID-19 — crossing peak levels of the first wave — required a firm strategy of “Test, Track and Treat” while seeming to rule out any kind of large scale lockdown.

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