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COVID-19: India records highest single-day rise of 2,61,500 cases, 1,501 deaths
New Delhi: A record single-day rise of 2,61,500 coronavirus infections has taken India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,47,88,109, while active cases have surpassed the 18-lakh mark, according to the Union…
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Less than 100 ICU beds left for COVID-19 patients: Kejriwal
New Delhi: With the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases, the national capital is facing a shortage of beds as the daily positivity rate has jumped to 30 per cent, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind…
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Rahul Gandhi cancels poll rallies in West Bengal amid rising COVID-19 cases
New Delhi: In view of the spike in COVID-19 cases, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday announced the suspension of all his forthcoming public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal and advised other…
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Telangana: As cases soar, daily COVID-19 count crosses 5,000
Hyderabad: The daily COVID-19 count in Telangana breached the 5,000-mark with 5,093 fresh infections being reported on Sunday. This is the highest ever in a single day spike, pushing the tally to over…
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Last of Hyderabad’s ‘magnificent 7’ footballers dies of COVID-19
By A Joseph Antony Hyderabad: Largely forgotten by fans and forsaken by sports’ officialdom alike are the feats accomplished there by Hyderabad’s Magnificent Seven, a moniker for footballers from Hyderabad, who made…
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Hyderabad: Gated communities impose restrictions to stop COVID-19
Hyderabad: Amid a rise in the COVID-19 cases in Telangana, gated communities in the city have started imposing restrictions on the movement of people to contain the spread of the virus. Many…
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Delhi govt makes 14-day home quarantine mandatory for Kumbh returnees
New Delhi: The Delhi government has issued an order making it mandatory for all residents of Delhi who visit the Kumbh in Haridwar to quarantine themselves at home for fourteen days on…
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Guideline to limit indoor airborne transmission of COVID-19: Study
Washington DC: A recent study has reported a safety guideline to limit airborne transmission of COVID-19 that goes beyond the six-foot social distancing guideline. The safety guideline imposes an upper bound on…
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‘Longer lockdown only tool to break the chain of transmission’
New Delhi: As India reported its highest-ever single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with over 2.34 lakh new cases and more than 1,300 deaths on Saturday, Dr Shyam Agrawal of Delhi’s Sir Gangaram…
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IPL 2021: Rahul Chahar, Boult shine as Mumbai Indians beat SRH by 13 runs
Chennai: Pacer Trent Boult and spinner Rahul Chahar both picked three wickets each as Mumbai Indians registered an easy win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match here…
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Hours after getting bail, R-Day violence case accused Deep Sidhu arrested again
New Delhi: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police arrested actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu, an accused in the Republic Day violence in the national capital, in another case on Saturday. Sidhu, who was already…
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Global COVID-19 deaths cross 3 million
Baltimore: Global COVID-19 deaths have crossed the 3 million mark, according to the latest update by Johns Hopkins University on Saturday. According to the COVID-19 Dashboard by the Center for Systems Science…
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PM Modi holds meeting to review COVID-19, vaccination situation
New Delhi: Amid the record surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting to review the coronavirus and vaccination situation. Top officers across various…
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Kumbh Mela: Plea in SC seeks direction to clear mass gathering from Haridwar
New Delhi: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and others to clear the “mass gathering” from Haridwar amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the…
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Tried to discuss oxygen issue with PM on phone but he was busy in WB polls: Uddhav
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he had tried to contact Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone regarding the oxygen supply for the state but the PM was not available…
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TS Woman slits throat of infant daughter to ‘wash off’ bad omens
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old woman in Telangana’s Suryapet district on Thursday allegedly slit the throat of her six-month-old daughter to ‘wash-off’ her bad luck. This comes only months after a superstitious couple in…
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‘We have forgiven Indian media’: Tablighi Jamaat members
Hyderabad: A year after nationwide condemnation was manufactured towards them for participating in the Tablighi Jamaat’s Delhi Markaz (in Nizamuddin) during the early stage of COVID-19 proliferation, the attendees of the congregation…
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Kumbh returnees will distribute ‘Corona ka Prasad’, says Mumbai Mayor
Mumbai: Amid a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Maharashtra, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said a complete lockdown should be imposed in the city. Stating that those…
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Covid-19: Fear of lockdown re-grips migrant workers in Telangana
Hyderabad: As the country is witnessing a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases, the migrant workers are fear-stricken in the anticipation of another lockdown. Thousands of them are moving back to their native…
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J’khand HC grants bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav in fodder scam
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Saturday granted bail to RJD president Lalu Prasad in the Dumka treasury case of the multi-crore rupees fodder scam, paving way for his release from jail.…
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‘Despite a year to prepare…’: Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over Covid mismanagement
New Delhi: Accusing the Modi government of “gross unpreparedness” and “adhocism” in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday made a slew of suggestions to the Centre to deal…
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COVID-19: With over 2.34 lakh cases, India reports highest-ever single-day spike
New Delhi: India reported its highest-ever single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with over 2.34 lakh new cases and more than 1,300 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health…
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17-year-old Hyderabadi girl makes money by turning simple idea into business
Hyderabad: A 17-year-old Hyderabadi girl is making money by combining her love for fashion and the age-old practice of thrifting. She is selling remodelled pre-loved clothes on her store, ThriftChicByTrish on Instagram.…
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Telangana logs highest single-day spike with 4,446 new COVID cases, 12 deaths
Hyderabad: COVID-19 cases in Telangana continue to rise with 4,446 fresh infections, the highest ever in a single day, pushing the gross to over 3.46 lakh, while the toll rose to 1809 with…
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Delhi court grants bail to Deep Sidhu in Red Fort violence case
New Delhi: A Delhi Court has granted bail to Deep Sidhu, accused in the Red Fort Violence case in connection with he violence that broke out during the farmer’s tractor rally on…
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Harvard did not praise UP govt’s migrant crisis management: Report
Hyderabad: On April 7, several media houses published news reports, which were evidently based on a press release, that Harvard university had praised the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of the migrant crisis…
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Contempt of court case: Telangana HC directs IAS officer to serve iftar food
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on April 16 directed an IAS officer to undertake social work to avoid penalty imposed on him in contempt of a court case. The officer in question…
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Telangana: Polling underway for Nagarjunasagar Assembly bypoll
Hyderabad: Voting for Nagarjunasagar Assembly bypoll in Telangana began on Saturday morning amid tight security. Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 7 pm, with the last hour earmarked for covid…
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West Bengal: Voting begins across 45 constituencies in fifth phase polls
Kolkata: Voting for 45 constituencies in West Bengal’s fifth phase Assembly elections began at 7 am to decide the fate of 342 candidates on Saturday amid tight security. This phase of the…
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‘Multi-pronged strategy to transform Hyderabad into low-carbon city’
Hyderabad: Hyderabad has employed a multi-pronged strategy to transform into a climate resilient and low-carbon city, Mayor Vijayalaxmi Gadwal said on Friday. Interacting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and mayors from various…
