Brazil privatises Rio de Janeiro's water, sewage utility

Rio de Janeiro state privatised its water and sewage utility on Friday, after years of broken promises to improve sewage treatment and clean up the

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Australians to face five-year jail or hefty fine if they return home from India

The decision will be revised on May 15 following advice from the chief medical officer (CMO).

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Pakistan decries EU parliament's move on blasphemy laws

Pakistan on Friday decried a move by the European Parliament, which a day earlier adopted a resolution demanding Islamabad allow freedom for religiou

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U.S. okays proposed sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft to India

Deal is estimated to be worth $2.42 billion.

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Coronavirus live updates | Editors Guild demands priority vaccination for journalists

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

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

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Daniel Smith appointed interim Chargé d’Affaires at U.S. Embassy in New Delhi

He will spearhead close cooperation with India: State Department

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North Korea defectors defy South to launch anti-Kim leaflets

The launches by the Fighters for a Free North Korea were the first since the law was passed in December

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India extends ban on all international flights till May 31

At least 21 countries have banned flights or imposed restrictions on travellers from India

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18 COVID-19 patients die in Bharuch hospital fire

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

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2 Kuki Revolutionary Army cadres shot dead

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

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

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Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal

May 1 was the date all US and other foreign forces were to have departed Afghanistan under a February 2020 deal between the Taliban and the Trump administration.

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Biden administration working to expand oxygen supply chain in India: USAID official

India on Friday reported 3,86,452 new coronavirus infections, the highest single-day rise so far, pushing the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,87,62,976, while active cases crossed the 31-lakh mark

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Indian envoy interacts with U.S. business community on COVID-19 relief efforts

Earlier the U.S. Chamber had urged the Biden administration to release unused AstraZeneca vaccine doses for use in India.

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Crocodile caught in residential area near Chidambaram

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

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

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

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

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

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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Rapid lung involvement attributed to mutations, high infectivity

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

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Karnataka alters rules for issuing BU numbers

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

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Nuclear waste tank in Washington state may be leaking, U.S. Department of Energy says

It’s the second tank believed to be leaking waste left from the production of plutonium for nuclear weapons at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

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Coronavirus live updates | Brazil’s death toll surpasses 4,00,000

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

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

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World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Portugal

The 516-metre-long bridge hangs 175 meters above the fast-flowing River Paiva.

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Dozens reported killed in stampede at Israeli festival

The incident happened after midnight, and the cause of the stampede was not immediately clear.

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India-U.S. relationship intensified in first 100 days of Biden administration, says official

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

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Priority for second dose

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

14 persons found infected with double mutant strain

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NCW launches helpline for pregnant women

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

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

Hospitals call on police to control restive crowds

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Oxyge shortage | Probe launched after six die in Moradabad hospital

Kin allege scarcity of oxygen

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People spend sleepless night as quake aftershocks rock Assam

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

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

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

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Nebraska’s 114-year-old woman becomes oldest living American

Thelma Sutcliffe became the nation’s oldest living person and 7th oldest in the world when Hester Ford, a 115-year-old woman, died in North Carolina, according to the Gerontology Research Group.

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US determined to help people of India: NSA Sullivan

The move by the Biden administration came days after Sullivan, in a call with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, announced a series of COVID-19 relief aid to India

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Harris, Pelosi make history at US President Biden's first address to Congress

It was the first time that two women sat behind a US president during an address to Congress

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Italy to quarantine air passengers from India

Officials said a new Ordinance signed by Health Minister Roberto Speranza requires that passengers from India are quarantined for 10 days at a site indicated by Italian health officials.

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BRO appoints first woman officer for road project along border with China

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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U.S. will maintain strong military presence in Indo-Pacific to prevent conflict, says Joe Biden

He said America will stand up to “unfair” trade practices that undercut American workers and industries.

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12% of beds in CCCs will be oxygenated by next week

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

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

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We’re ‘turning peril into possibility,’ says Joe Biden in first speech to U.S. Congress

Mr. Biden marked his first 100 days in office as the nation emerges from a confluence of crises, making his case before a pared-down gathering of mask-wearing legislators because of pandemic restrictions.

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U.S. COVID-19 assistance en route to New Delhi

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

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U.S. COVID-19 assistance en route to New Delhi

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

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2 children killed, 16 people stabbed at China kindergarten

The knife attack occurred on Wednesday afternoon in a township outside Beiliu, a city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

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India COVID-19 crisis heart-wrenching, says U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

‘Very pleased to see the United States step up and extend help to India in its hour of crisis’

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Watch | 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Assam

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

Legislation is deemed to have come into effect from April 27

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Regulation may be needed for Apple, Google app stores if changes not made: Australian regulator

Apple and Google representatives told senators that their tight control over their stores and the associated revenue-sharing requirements were needed to enforce and pay for security measures to protect consumers from harmful apps and practices

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Top U.S. trade negotiator discusses COVID-19 vaccine ramp-up with Novavax

Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine is not currently authorised for use in the United States.

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Covaxin found to neutralise 617 variant of COVID-19, says Dr. Fauci

Developed by Bharat Biotech in partnership with National Institute of Virology and the Indian Council of Medical Research, trial results have showed that Covaxin has an efficacy of 78%.

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IAF airlifts nine cryogenic oxygen containers from Dubai, Singapore

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

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

Khordha is worst-affected district with 1,840 cases

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20,000 Covishield doses arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

Vaccination drive to be confined to 28 public health institutions today

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Saritha S. Nair sentenced to 6 years’ RI

Guilty of duping business into paying ₹42.70 lakh

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Coronavirus live updates | Odisha sees over 38% jump in cases

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

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Assam

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

Pinarayi urges people to postpone weddings, social events

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Samsung family to pay $10.8 billion in inheritance tax

This would be the largest-ever amount in South Korea and more than three times the country's total estate tax revenue for last year.

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Arizona Governor signs abortion ban for genetic issues

The measure passed the Republican-controlled Legislature on party-line votes over unanimous opposition from minority Democrats.

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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

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

Test positivity rate rises to 23.24%

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Joe Biden reiterates U.S. intention to send India vaccines

He said that the U.S. was sending “a whole series of help” to India including remdesivir and vaccine inputs.

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Coronavirus | Two villages in Manipur go into self-imposed lockdown

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

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

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

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Joe Biden reiterates U.S. intention to send India accines

U.S. President Joe Biden,on Tuesday, elaborated on his phone conversation with Prime Minister Modi on Monday to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak in India

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Need for equitable, affordable supply of COVID-19 vaccines for everyone: Qureshi

The video-conference was attended by the foreign ministers of Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan and China.

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China digital currency trials show threat to Alipay, WeChat duopoly

China's development of a sovereign digital currency, which is far ahead of similar initiatives in other major economies, looks increasingly poised to erode the dominance of Ant Group's Alipay and Tencent's WeChat Pay in online payments

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CEOs of 40 U.S. companies create global task force to help India fight COVID-19

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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COVID-19 | France to send medical supplies to India

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said it is carrying out an exceptional solidarity mission in support of the Indian people.

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Surat hospitals face acute oxygen shortage

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

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

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

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

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Myanmar's junta to 'positively' consider ASEAN suggestion on ending crisis

The bloc issued a so-called five-point consensus on steps to end the violence and promote dialogue between the rival Myanmar sides.

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COVID-19 crisis: Govt. issues rejoinder to Australian paper for scathing article

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

People urged not to venture out unless for important work

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COVID-19 | Guntur overwhelmed by second wave

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

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Panels formed to check overcharging by hospitals

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

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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Chinese airline retracts plans to suspend cargo flights to India

The Airlines operates about 11 cargo flights to different destinations in India.

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USTR holds talks with Pfizer, Astrazeneca over increased vaccine production, IP rights waiver

The United States so far has remained non-committal on the WTO move of India and South Africa over this.

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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

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

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U.S. population rises by 7.4%, says Census Bureau

The release marks the official beginning of the once-a-decade redistricting battles.

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India’s policing of social media ‘not aligned with U.S. views on freedom of speech’, says White House

Twitter had removed over 50 posts from its platform following orders from the government.

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Tripura raises fare and freight prices of public transport

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

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

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Indian government did not request vaccines from the U.S.

The Biden administration has said that the government of India did not request it for ready-to-use vaccines , as pressure has been mounting on the U.S

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Gilead Sciences to provide at least 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir to India

Gilead said that it will provide technical assistance to its seven Indian licensees so they can expand production capacity.

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India ranked 49th in CGGI

Finland has topped the list

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SC suspends hearings as a mark of respect for Justice Shantanagoudar

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

The new practical examination dates will be announced later.

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COVID-19 surge: Discrepancy surfaces in Gujarat death figures

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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Indonesian brigadier general killed in two-week Papua clash

The clashes started on April 8 in Indonesia’s easternmost Papua province after rebels set fire to three schools and shot to death a teacher in Beoga village in Puncak district.

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Elon Musk to soon host Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live doesn't make a habit of having business executives host its show, but Musk is far from a stuffy corporate type

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Landmarks across UAE lit up with tricolour to support India’s COVID-19 battle

Indian Embassy in the UAE tweeted a video of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, displaying the Indian flag and #staystrongIndia.

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NASA's Mars helicopter's third flight goes farther, faster than before

The Perseverance rover, which carried the four-pound (1.8 kilograms) rotorcraft to Mars, filmed the 80-second third flight. NASA said Sunday that video clips would be sent to Earth in the coming days.

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NFL and Clubhouse partner on 2021 NFL draft programming lineup

The audio-chat app said fans will have the opportunity to join the conversation and be invited on stage by moderators to ask questions or share their reactions to the Draft

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Toshiba's No. 2 shareholder asks company to openly seek suitors

Toshiba dismissed last week a $20 billion buyout offer from CVC Capital Partners as lacking detail

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Wife of arrested Kerala scribe Kappan writes to CJI, seeks his release

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

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

Labour Department issues guildelines for plantations

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Village well in Telangana turns super-spreader point

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

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

More than 2.72 lakh candidates in the fray

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5 held as France investigates deadly police station attack

French authorities detained a fifth person on Sunday in an anti-terrorism investigation seeking to identify potential accomplices and motives after a

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West Bengal elections phase 7 live updates | 34 constituencies across five districts go to polls today

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

Some want to be apolitical, some offer prizes

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Omar Abdullah uses Twitter to amplify SOSes from the pandemic-hit

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

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

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

“Chief surgeon busy with meetings instead of addressing shortage”

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Coronavirus | Get construction workers vaccinated on mission mode: Union Home Ministry

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

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Govt asks social media platforms to remove 100 COVID-19 related posts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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82 killed in Baghdad hospital fire, says Iraq Interior Ministry

Negligence on the part of hospital authorities has been blamed for the Baghdad hospital fire

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Cancel diversion of 80KL oxygen from Sriperumbudur to A.P. & Telangana, CM Palaniswami writes to PM Modi

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

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

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Explained: What happened to Armenians in 1915?

U.S. President Joe Biden’s recognition of the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as an ‘act of genocide’ could infuriate Turkey.

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Guwahati among 2 Asian cities in zero-waste challenge

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

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

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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Explainer: What happened to Armenians in 1915?

U.S. President Joe Biden’s recognition of the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as an ‘act of genocide’ could infuriate Turkey.

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India fastest in world to administer over 14 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses: Health Ministry

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

“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

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

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

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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Mann Ki Baat | Centre will continue to give free jabs to eligible people: PM Modi

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

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U.S. will rapidly deploy additional support to India amid COVID-19 surge, says Antony Blinken

His remarks came as pressure grew on the Biden administration to ship COVID-19 vaccines along with several life-saving medical supplies to India.

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Coronavirus updates | India adds record over 3.49 lakh new COVID-19 cases in single day

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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Pakistan PM Imran Khan expresses solidarity with India over COVID-19 crisis

His tweet came after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed support to the people of India in the wake of a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Madhya Pradesh Cong. MLA Kalawati Bhuria dies of COVID-19

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 | Kuwait suspends commercial flights from India

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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7 North Carolina deputies on leave after fatal shooting of Black man

Seven North Carolina deputies have been placed on leave in the aftermath of a Black man being shot and killed by members of their department serving

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Kuwait suspends commercial flights from India

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

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Zimbabwe Air Force helicopter crashes into house, four killed

An Air Force of Zimbabwe helicopter crashed on Friday, killing three crew members and a child on the ground as it came down on a house, the Air Force

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Coronavirus live updates | U.S. to resume J&J COVID-19 vaccinations despite rare clot risk

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

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

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

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

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CBI files case against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on corruption charges

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

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

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Instagram’s new tools to prevent abusive content in direct messages

Instagram’s new tool will automatically filter DM requests containing offensive words, phrases, and emojis, preventing recipients from seeing the messages in the first place

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Oxygen Express train with 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrives in U.P.

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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Hope fades for Indonesian missing submarine as U.S assists search

The KRI Nanggala-402 submarine will have enough air to last until around dawn on Saturday.

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Concern over rise in prices of essential commodities in Manipur

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

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U.S. to resume J&J COVID-19 vaccinations despite rare clot risk

The government uncovered 15 vaccine recipients who developed a highly unusual kind of blood clot, out of nearly 8 million people given the J&J shot

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In Indonesia, executions are ordered online

Indonesia has sentenced scores of prisoners to death over Zoom and other video apps during the pandemic, in what critics say is an “inhumane” insult t

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Japan to host joint drill with U.S., France

It will hold the drill from May 11 to 17

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Israeli police arrest dozens after clashes

Palestinians, angry over Ramzan curbs, protest as Jewish group holds anti-Arab march

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Two killed as tree falls on procession at Thrissur Pooram

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

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Army issues tender for 350 light tanks

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

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

Maharashtra CM calls for increased supplies of vaccines, medicines

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Mukesh Ambani home bomb scare | NIA arrests one more Mumbai cop

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

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Worries grow about Indonesian submarine’s crew as oxygen dwindles

The navy chief said the submarine was expected to run out of oxygen by around 3 a.m. Saturday.

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Centre issues updated clinical guidance for management of COVID-19 patients

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

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

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Turkey probes cryptocurrency exchange for possible $2 bln fraud

Crypto exchange Thodex’s owner Faruk Fatih Ozer deactivated his social media accounts and is believed to have fled Turkey for Tirana, Albania, Turkish broadcaster Haberturk reported

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Chipmaker TSMC approves $2.8 bln for capacity expansion

The company this month said that it plans to invest $100 billion over the next three years to increase capacity at its plants, days after Intel Corp announced a $20 billion plan to expand its capacity

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Facebook begins testing ads in Instagram Reels

The effort is Facebook's biggest move yet to let brands advertise alongside content subjects. Advertisers typically use Facebook to target certain users by their interests.

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Apple plans to expand ads business

The report comes as Apple plans to send prompts to iPhone users to allow apps to use their data for personalised advertising

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U.S. Senate approves bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would help combat the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a b

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Flight reschedules, cancellations galore as UAE India travel ban nears implementation

The UAE has banned travel from India for 10 days from Sunday.

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Open temporary cremation grounds in Bengaluru: H.D. Kumaraswamy

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

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

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

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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Americans advised to avoid all travels to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Maldives

The authorities also urged Americans to reconsider travel to China and Nepal.

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Tharoor deletes tweet on Sumitra Mahajan after BJP leaders say she is fine

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

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Coronavirus | Canada bans flights from India, Pakistan

Separately, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp said the ban on flights would last for 30 days.

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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

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

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

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

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U.S. applauds India for stepping up its climate change commitment

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

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Encrypted chat app Signal alleges flaws in Cellebrite equipment

Signal's allegations come as Cellebrite prepares to go public through a merger with a blank-check firm, valuing the equity of the combined company at around $2.4 billion.

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Iraqi military: 3 rockets strike close to Baghdad airport

According to military, a total of eight missiles were fired and three landed near the airport complex late Thursday.

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Karnataka asks Centre for 1,500 tonnes of oxygen, one lakh vials of Remdesivir

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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German woman convicted over her time with Islamic State in Syria

35-year-old Nurten was convicted of participating in a foreign terrorist organisation, neglecting her duties of care toward a minor and war crimes against property

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U.S. Senate confirms Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney-General

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski broke away from her party colleagues to support 46-year-old Ms. Gupta, that gave the Democrats 51 votes to see her through the historic confirmation.

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Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish passes away due to COVID-19

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

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Britain’s Heathrow Airport turns down airline requests for extra flights from India

The move by Britain comes after it detected more than 100 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in India.

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Morning digest: Polling begins for 43 seats in Bengal; very few post-vaccine infections, says ICMR, and more

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

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

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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Israel says it strikes targets in Syria after missile attack

The incident, marking the most serious violence between Israel and Syria in years, pointed to likely Iranian involvement

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U.S. sees major differences with Iran in nuclear talks

The talks were likely to require multiple rounds, their outcome remained uncertain and they were not near conclusion.

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U.S. working to add $300 million in civilian aid to Afghanistan, says Blinken

Top U.S. military commanders are also seeking Pentagon approval to deploy an aircraft carrier near landlocked Afghanistan to help protect troops during their withdrawal from the country .

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Clubs to remain closed

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

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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U.S. Senate panel mulls revoking Big Tech immunity citing COVID scams online

In March, Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg called for a Section 230 reform that would give publishers immunity only if they follow best practices for removing damagingmaterial from their platforms

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China-linked hackers used VPN flaw to target U.S. defense industry

Chinese Embassy spokeperson Liu Pengyu said China "firmly opposes and cracks down on all forms of cyber attacks," describing FireEye's allegations as "irresponsible and ill-intentioned"

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Apple's new AirTags could factor into U.S. Senate antitrust hearing

Apple said it had recently opened its iPhone's systems to third-party tag trackers in ways that meet Apple's privacy standards

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Ex-minister Somnath Juwarkar dies of COVID-19

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

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

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

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EMA wants warning of blood clots with low platelet count for Johnson and Johnson vaccine

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

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India elected to 3 bodies of U.N. Economic and Social Council

India has been elected by acclamation to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council. India was elected by acclamation to the Commission on Cr

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Four killed as wild elephants go on rampage in Odisha

Tension at village after incident

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Three ONGC employees abducted in Assam

Police suspect extremist group ULFA (Independent)

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Coronavirus live updates | Delhi hospitals recieve oxygen supply after public appeal for help

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

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First woman ever applies to run for President of Syria

Speaker Hammoud Sabbagh said Faten Ali Nahar, a 50-year-old Damascus resident, has nominated herself for the post.

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New Zealand to consolidate healthcare into national service

New Zealand’s government-run system is currently divided into 20 district health boards, each with their own budget.

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Modi wishes people on Ram Navami

The PM asks people to follow COVID guidelines

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Hyderabad sees brief spell of rainfall

IMD forecasts light to moderate rain across State in coming days

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Xi to attend Biden’s climate change summit in first meeting of two leaders

Beijing and Washington have persistently clashed over a range of issues

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Tracking course of COVID-19 outbreak in India very closely, says U.S.

Official said that U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the issue during a phone call on Monday.

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Avinissery panchayat finally gets heads

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

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

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

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Much more work needed in Iran nuclear talks despite progress, EU says

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator said the talks were moving forward despite difficulties but warned Tehran would halt the negotiations if faced with “unreasonable demands” or time wasting.

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U.S.-backed Afghan peace conference in Turkey postponed over Taliban no-show, say sources

“The Istanbul meeting is not happening on the given date because the Taliban refused to attend,” a senior Afghan government official told Reuters.

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Russia defends foreign navy limits amid buildup near Ukraine

Ukraine last week protested the Russian move to close broad areas of the Black Sea near Crimea to foreign navy ships and state vessels until November.

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Karnataka Congress blasts BJP govt for asking Governor to chair all-party meeting

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

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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Cyclone Amphan of 2020 resulted in $14 billion economic losses in India: U.N. report

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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We understand India’s pharmaceutical requirements: Joe Biden

The U.S. President was commenting on the country’s raw material supply issues related to COVID-19 vaccines

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Centre’s responsibility to put money into bank accounts of migrant workers: Rahul Gandhi

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

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

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

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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Cuba's Communist Party chooses Miguel Díaz-Canel as leader

Cuba’s Party congress chose Mr. Díaz-Canel to be its leader, adding that crucial post to the title of president he assumed in 2018.

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Naxal carrying ₹5 lakh reward shot dead in Chhattisgarh

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

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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'Avoid all travel to India': U.S. tell citizens amidst COVID-19 surge

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in India, the United States public health body has asked its citizens to avoid all travel to India.Issuing a Level 4 ad

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COVID-positive woman delivers twins in Jammu, babies test negative

The baby girls were born by caesarean section

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Reinstate travel ban to keep U.S. safe from “radical Islamic terrorism,” Trump urges Biden

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged his successor Joe Biden to reinstate the travel ban on certain Muslim countries in order to keep the cou

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Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

He served under Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981

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U.S. will boost 'Do Not Travel' advisories to 80% of world

The U.S. State Department said on Monday it will boost its “Do Not Travel” guidance to about 80% of countries worldwide, citing “unprecedented risk t

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White House refuses to comment on lifting ban on COVID-19 vaccine raw materials export to India

The White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed

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Congress, Left parties seek relief for workers

‘Restart cash transfer, food distribution’

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Supreme Court likely to bar some ‘green card’ applicants

The justices seemed favourable, in arguments via telephone, to the case made by the Biden administration that federal immigration law prohibits people who entered the country illegally.

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Russia says its airstrike in Syria killed 200 militants

Rear Adm. Alexander Karpov, the head of the Russian military’s Reconciliation Center in Syria, said Russian warplanes hit two militant hideouts northeast of Palmyra.

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Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd’s death goes to the jury

“Use your common sense. Believe your eyes. What you saw, you saw,” prosecutor Steve Schleicher said, referring to the excruciating bystander video of Floyd pinned down with Chauvin’s knee on or close to his neck for up to 9 minutes, 29 seconds.

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Shetty, wife restrained from mortgaging assets

HC order comes on bank’s plea

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‘Allow textile units to run without curbs’

Staff need to reach home and office at nights, says association

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India's electric vehicles face practical, technical hurdles

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

It is wishy-washy and disappointing, says Bench

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‘Crime against humanity’: Priyanka accuses Fadnavis of hoarding Remdesivir

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

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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The 'metaverse' bet: crypto-rich investors snap up virtual real estate

Online environments are going to be "very very big", regardless of fluctuations in the price of bitcoin, said Frederic Chesnais, head of Atari's blockchain division and the company's former CEO

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China's Ant explores ways for Jack Ma to exit as Beijing piles pressure

The company hoped Ma's stake, worth billions of dollars, could be sold to existing investors in Ant or its e-commerce affiliate Alibaba Group Holding Ltd without involving any external entity, one of the sources with company ties said

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Centre to provide fresh insurance cover to ‘COVID-19 warriors’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pakistan foreign minister says no plan to meet Indian counterpart in UAE

Pakistan's foreign minister has welcomed mediation efforts by the United Arab Emirates between his country and India but told UAE newspaper Khaleej T

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Jaishankar arrives in Abu Dhabi; meets UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday, met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the two leaders

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COVID-19 surge: Chidambaram mocks ‘Gujarat model’, reacts to The Hindu report

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

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

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.

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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Two die as Tesla with 'no driver' crashes in Texas

Deputies said the car was travelling fast and failed to navigate a turn before running off the road, hitting a tree, and bursting into flames.

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Kannada lexicographer Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah passes away at 107

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

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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Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for 2 weeks

Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain was detect

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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes southwestern Iran

Iran is on major seismic faults and experiences one earthquake a day on average.

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COVID-19 surge: Rahul Gandhi cancels his West Bengal rallies

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘It will prevent personnel from getting exposed to virus’

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Karnataka bypolls | Turnout up in Maski, down in other two constituencies

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

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

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

An avalanche on February 7 had caused large-scale damage to the project.

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U.S., China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency

The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change, just da

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Vehicles to be colour coded to limit movement in Mumbai

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

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Prestigious fellowship for T.N. professor

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 | France to impose quarantine on arrivals from four countries

Although flights from Argentina, Chile and South Africa will not be suspended, all arrivals from those countries will have to submit to the quarantine or face fines.

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Coronavirus | Mandatory tests, 14-day quarantine for Kumbh Mela returnees in Odisha

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

Biplab Kumar Deb will soon join office, says official

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Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

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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Biden hosts Japan's Suga for first White House summit; China tops agenda

President Joe Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday as the first foreign leader to visit his White House, underscoring Tokyo'

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Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

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

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

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

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’

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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After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Mr. Biden has been consulting with his advisers to determine what number of refugees could realistically be admitted to the United States between now and October 1, the end of the fiscal year.

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COVID-19: Sonia Gandhi presses for reducing immunisation age to 25 years and above

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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2 men killed, officer wounded in San Antonio shootout

The incident came one day after a man sought for shooting at busy U.S. 281 from a northern San Antonio flyover overpass was shot dead

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China’s GDP grew record 18.3% in Q1

China’s economy expanded at a record pace in the first quarter as the country continued its rapid recovery from last year’s pandemic-fuelled slump, of

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Nun's body found in well

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

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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U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns

CIA Director William Burns was responding to a question from Congressman Adam Schiff, who is the Chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee.

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People may trust computers more than humans to perform some tasks, study says

People may be willing to rely more on a computer programme than other humans, especially if a task is too challenging, according to a study by the University of Georgia

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Yediyurappa chairs meeting with top officials on COVID-19 situation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S. in 21st century, says CIA Director

William Burns made the remarks to members of the House Select Committee on Intelligence during a Congressional hearing on worldwide threats on Thursday.

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Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

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

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

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.

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

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

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HDK takes exception to holding rallies

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

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U.S. envoy John Kerry in China for talks ahead of climate summit

An unofficial delegation is simultaneously visiting Taiwan drawing a sharp response from China.

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Kumbh Mela is over for Niranjani Akhada

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

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

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Crude oil stolen from ONGC pipeline in East Godavari

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Taiwan-U.S. partnership stronger than ever: Former U.S. official

The U.S. has expressed a “rock solid support for Taiwan,” President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday in opening remarks before the two sides met in Taipei, the island’s capital.

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COVID-19 surge: Centre to carry out detailed daily mapping of sources for supply of medical oxygen

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

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

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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South Sudan has potential, needs to hold elections: UN envoy David Shearer

Mr. Shearer said, “Though it’s all moved too slowly, it’s now time to focus on elections and have a legitimate, popularly elected government.”

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Months after hack, U.S. poised to announce sanctions on Russia

The sanctions would represent the first retaliatory action announced against the Kremlin for last year’s hack, familiarly known as the SolarWinds breach.

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U.S. enovy John Kerry in China for talks ahead of climate summit

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry would be meeting with China’s top climate negotiator, fellow veteran diplomat Xie Zhenhua

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U.S. Capitol Police watchdog to testify on Jan 6 failures

The Capitol Police have so far refused to publicly release the report — prepared in March and marked as “law enforcement sensitive”.

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UNSC sanctions regimes must be strengthened to list those involved in sexual violence against women in armed conflicts: India

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

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

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

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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U.S., NATO troops pulling out of Afghanistan will raise concerns for India, say experts

In the aftermath of the U.S. and the NATO withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, India will have tremendous concern on the resurgence of the Taliba

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State govt. yet to decide on conducting SSLC, PU exams

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

Most people remained indoors and socialising was mostly over telephone

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Border dispute between 2 districts turns violent in Nagaland

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

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Explained: Why won’t George Floyd’s friend testify?

Morries Hall, a friend of Floyd’s who was with him the night Floyd died, won’t testify at the trial.

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‘The Simpsons’ actor Hank Azaria feels he needs to apologise to every Indian for voicing ‘Apu’

Mr. Azaria told podcast hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman that he took time to learn more about what people were feeling.

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Punjab wants postponement of Class X and XII Board exams

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

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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