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Monday, May 31, 2021

Make Covid-19 vaccine free for all in Jharkhand: CM Hemant Soren to PM Modi

Make Covid-19 vaccine free for all in Jharkhand: CM Hemant Soren to PM Modi

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Mumbai man murders ailing girlfriend to avoid marrying her

Mumbai man murders ailing girlfriend to avoid marrying her

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US spied on Merkel and other Europeans through Danish cables, Broadcaster DR alleges

US spied on Merkel and other Europeans through Danish cables

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Sporadic rains to lash Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra; Monsoon to make onset from June 11

The Met department has issued an alert for rain in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra. It said that sporadic rains will lash Mumbai, western and central areas for the next 48 hours.

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Thunderstorms with rain lash parts of Delhi-NCR, more to continue

Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) received rains with gusty winds around midnight bringing respite from the scorching heat.

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Relaxations in corona curfew in 61 UP districts from today. Here's what will be allowed/restricted

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday extended the relaxations announced in the coronavirus curfew to six more districts from June 1. The relaxations will be applicable to a total of 61 districts from Tuesday, while 14 districts with an active COVID-19 caseload of over 600 have been kept outside the purview of the order for the time being. 

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BJP leaders distribute dry ration in Delhi locality to mark 7th anniversary of Modi govt

Marking the seventh anniversary of the Narendra Modi government, BJP leaders on Monday distributed dry ration kits to around 60 families living at Chak Chilla village located on an islet of the Yamuna river in Delhi.

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Experts question Centre's one-dose Covid vaccination efficacy theory

Experts question Centre's one-dose Covid vaccination efficacy theory

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Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates: Kerala extends lockdown till June 9 but with some relaxations

Coronavirus LIVE: Kerala extends lockdown till June 9 but with some relaxations

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CoWIN adds feature allowing vaccination sessions to be rescheduled in case of shortage

CoWIN adds feature allowing vaccination sessions to be rescheduled in case of shortage

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Overnight rains with strong winds in parts of Delhi-NCR bring down temperature; IMD predicts more

Overnight rains with strong winds in parts of Delhi-NCR bring down temperature

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Cipla seeks govt help on pricing, customs ahead of paying $1 billion advance for Moderna vaccine

Cipla seeks govt help on pricing, customs ahead of paying $1 billion advance for Moderna vaccine

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Jackky Bhagnani, 8 others accused of molestation by former model. FIR lodged

Jackky Bhagnani, 8 others accused of molestation by former model. FIR lodged

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Covid deaths per million in Delhi five times higher than national average: BJP

Covid deaths per million in Delhi five times higher than national average: BJP

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Govt simplifies family pension rules in view of Covid pandemic

Govt simplifies family pension rules in view of Covid pandemic

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COVID-19 impact: EPFO allows members to avail second non-refundable advance

In view of the financial crisis due to the second wave of COVID-19, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has allowed its members to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance, the Ministry of Labour and Employment informed on Monday. The provision for this special withdrawal to meet the financial need of members during the pandemic was first introduced in March 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY).

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Centre allows supply of oxygen to certain industries on 'temporary basis'

The Central government on Monday allowed the supply of oxygen to certain industries on a 'temporary basis subject to ensuring an adequate supply of medical oxygen to hospitals and other medical purposes'. 

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Meghalaya: 5 labourers trapped following flooding at coal mine in East Jaintia Hills

Four labourers from Assam and one from Tripura were feared trapped after a dynamite blast led to the flooding of a coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, a senior police officer said. Silchar Superintendent of Police in Assam had sent information about the possible trapping of six miners from Assam in the mine accident on Sunday.

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COVID-19: Kerala govt modifies lockdown guidelines. Check details

The Kerala government on Monday modified the guidelines for the ongoing lockdown and allowed the state government offices to function with up to 50 per cent capacity from June 7. "All Central and state government departments, including PSUs, corporations, autonomous organisations, commissions etc. may function with up to 50 per cent staff from June 7 onwards on a rotation basis," the guidelines read.

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Breaking News, June 1 | LIVE

According to Worldometer, the total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 171 million, including 3,564,595 fatalities. A total of 153,724,956 patients are reported to have recovered. IndiaTVNews.com brings you all the latest updates COVID-19 crisis. Stay Home, Stay Safe, and Stay Informed.

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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Delhi unlock process begins from today. All you need to know

The process of lifting the lockdown gradually in the capital will begin from today, starting with the resumption of construction activities and the reopening of factories for a week. In an earlier announcement, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said the phase-wise unlocking process in Delhi will begin after over six weeks of lockdown enforced in view of the second wave of COVID-19. Noting that Delhi somehow gained control over the second wave of COVID-19 with the positivity rate coming down to 1.5 per cent, the chief minister said the fight against the deadly disease has not ended yet.

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UP govt announces Rs 10 lakh aid for family members of scribes who died of COVID-19

In a bid to encourage and honour the tireless and unparalleled contribution of journalists, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 10 lakh financial aid for family members of scribes who died due to COVID-19. On the occasion of 'Hindi Journalism Day', Adityanath said, "From the freedom movement to the present times, Hindi journalism has had an unprecedented contribution in social awakening and nation-building. My heartfelt greetings to all journalists on Hindi Journalism Day."

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Mehul Choksi moved to government quarantine facility in Dominica, say sources

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been moved to the government quarantine facility in Dominica, according to sources on Sunday. On Saturday, pictures of Choksi released by Antigua Newsroom showed him behind bars and with injuries on his hands and a swollen and bruised left eye. These were the first public pictures of Choksi, who had reportedly gone missing on Sunday (May 23) evening. He was later apprehended by Dominica Police on Wednesday and had been in their custody since then.

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Hyderabad Metro timings changed in wake of lockdown; strict COVID guidelines in place

In view of the further extension of lockdown declared by the Telangana government, Hyderabad Metro Rail service will operate its trains between 7 am and 12:45 pm.

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Breaking News, Latest Updates May 31 | LIVE

According to Worldometer, the total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 171 million, including 3,556,329 fatalities. A total of 153,108,302 patients are reported to have recovered. IndiaTVNews.com brings you all the latest updates COVID-19 crisis l. Stay Home, Stay Safe, and Stay Informed.

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

States commence schemes to adopt kids orphaned by Covid

Several states on Saturday unveiled schemes that entail taking full responsibility of children orphaned by the pandemic either through monthly stipends or a one-time lumpsum deposit, besides 100% funding of education till at least graduation.

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Covid-19: Shortage of black fungus drug looming

Union chemicals minister Sadananda Gowda on May 25 said over 11,700 cases of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus disease, had been identified in India. Going by this number, the required number of vials for the six-week therapy would be over 29 lakh.

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Shimla to enforce revised curfew rules, shops to open between 9 am and 2 pm from Monday to Friday

Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district administration on Saturday modified COVID-induced curfew guidelines and allowed all market and shops to open from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 2 pm.

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Centre reconstitutes empowered groups for COVID management

The Centre on Saturday reconstituted the six empowered groups into ten in order to tackle the current COVID-19 situation in the country. The Centre formed panels of Emergency Management Plan and Strategy, Emergency Response Capabilities, Augmenting Human Resources and Capacity Building, Oxygen, Vaccination, Testing, Partnerships, Information Communication and Public Engagement, Economic and Welfare Measures, and Pandemic Response and Coordination.

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Centre asks states to take action against institutions giving Covid vaccination package with hotels

The Centre has asked states and union territories to initiate legal or administrative action against institutions which are giving package for Covid vaccination in collaboration with hotels in violation of prescribed guidelines. In a letter to all states and UTs, Additional Secretary to Health ministry Manohar Agnani said it has come to the notice of the Union health ministry that some private hospitals are giving package for Covid vaccination in collaboration with some hotels, which is against the guidelines issued for the National Covid Vaccination Program.

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32 kids orphaned in Covid pandemic in Delhi: Child rights panel chief

The Delhi child rights panel has identified 32 children who have been orphaned during the Covid pandemic in the national capital. Ten more children, living with single parents, have lost them, said Commission for Protection of Child Rights chief Anurag Kundu.

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Breaking News, Latest Updates May 30 | LIVE

According to Worldometer, the total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 170 million, including more than 3,547,858 fatalities. More than 152,583,917 patients are reported to have recovered. IndiaTVNews.com brings you all the latest updates COVID-19 crisis l. Stay Home, Stay Safe, and Stay Informed.

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Output up 10x, Centre stops state allocation of remdesivir

The Centre has discontinued allocation of the antiviral drug remdesivir to the states as supply has now surpassed demand. It will, however, maintain a stockpile of 50 lakh vials for emergency requirements.

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Bid to ease citizenship process for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh minorities

The home ministry late on Friday expanded the list of states and districts where the respective home secretaries and collectors can exercise delegated powers of the central government to grant citizenship to immigrants belonging to six minority communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Breach in embankments of forest camps at several places in Bengal after cyclone 'Yaas': Report

Flooding in the Sunderbans and neighbouring parts of South 24 Parganas district in the wake of cyclone Yaas has caused serious breach in embankments of forest camps in many areas that need immediate reconstruction, a West Bengal Forest Department report said.

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Bengaluru: Ambulance driver held for seeking Rs 18K to transport Covid victim's body

An ambulance driver in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly dumping a COVID-19 patient's body outside a crematorium on the city's outskirts as the deceased's family refused to pay the "exorbitant fee" he sought, police said on Friday. The accused was identified as Sharath Gowda. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Northeast division, CK Baba, in a tweet, said that the accused had sought Rs 18,000 for transporting the body from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Jayanagar 9th Block to the China Shanti Dhama Electric Crematorium in Hebbal.

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Meghalaya: Lockdown in East Khasi Hills extended by a week

The Meghalaya government on Friday extended the total lockdown in the East Khasi Hills district by another week, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said.

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Maharashtra: 7 dead after building collapses in Thane

At least seven people have lost their lives after a slab of a residential building collapsed in Thane's Ulhasnagar late Friday night.

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Vaccine takes time for harvesting and quality testing, this cannot be done overnight: Government

Vaccine, being a biological product, takes time for harvesting and quality testing and this cannot be done overnight to ensure a safe product, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.

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Breaking News, Latest Updates May 29 | LIVE

According to Worldometer, the total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 170 million, including more than 3,536,897 fatalities. More than 151,946,412 patients are reported to have recovered. IndiaTVNews.com brings you all the latest updates COVID-19 crisis l. Stay Home, Stay Safe, and Stay Informed.

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