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India lost 269 doctors due to Covid-19 in second wave so far: IMA

As many as 269 doctors have died during the second wave of the pandemic, including Dr K.K. Aggarwal, a Padma Shri awardee and former National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

May 18, 2021

Fury of Cyclone Tautkae leaves behind record May rains and mayhem in Mumbai

The fury of Cyclone Tauktae on Monday brought in record highest rains and caused unprecedented levels of destructions besides one death, two missing and 10 injured, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation said in a post-cyclone 'autopsy report', on Tuesday.

May 18, 2021

Baboon cutouts to counter monkey menace at India's largest Covid Centre.

Baboon cutouts help to keep monkey menace away at this Covid Centre

It looks funny, but the idea turned very effective when Baboon cutouts were used to keep monkeys away from Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre, Radha Soami Beas in Delhi's Chhattarpur -- India's largest Covid care facility.

May 18, 2021

ELDERLINE, new Helpline for the elderly becomes operational, call toll-free 14567

In order to address the problems of elders in the context of the ongoing COVID pandemic, the Ministry of Social Justice has started state wise call centres in major states under the ELDERLINE project.

May 18, 2021

Video shows bodies being burnt with tyres and petrol in UP district of Ballia

Five policemen have been sent to the lines after a video went viral in which bodies were being cremated with tyres and petrol in the presence of the police personnel.

May 18, 2021

Fuel oil prices increase after a day's pause; Petrol crosses Rs.100 in several cities

Under the new found preference for revising fuel prices every alternate day, the Oil and marketing companies (OMCs) raised the pump prices of petrol and diesel yet again on Tuesday.

May 18, 2021

Covid Impact: Health expenditure of Indians to surge, consumption spending to be hit, says SBI report

Health expenditure of Indians is likely to surge from the current levels and impact the expenditure on items of discretionary consumption, according to an SBI Ecowrap report.

May 18, 2021

Plea in SC against FIRs for posters questioning Covid vax exports

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking quashing of multiple FIRs registered by Delhi Police for putting up posters criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for exporting Covid-19 vaccines.

May 18, 2021

Bengal cabinet approves setting up of state Legislative Council [Details]

The West Bengal cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday approved formation of the upper house of the state legislature, in its second meeting on Monday.

May 18, 2021

Karnataka records 38,603 new Covid cases, with 476 deaths; Covaxin shortage continues in Bengaluru

Reversing the downward trend of Sunday, 38,603 new Covid cases were reported in a day across Karnataka, while 476 patients succumbed to the infection, while Covaxin shortage hits the state severely

May 18, 2021

Grandma in saree bowls perfect strike; sets face mask goals [watch viral video]

While some of the netizens were amazed at her effortless moves, others were inspired by the fact that she was just as careful with the mask.

May 18, 2021

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board

Won't cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams; Karnataka education min amid COVID spike

S. Suresh Kumar, Karnataka's education minister, said on Monday that the state government has not yet decided whether or not to cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams. Students preparing for the SSLC and PU II year exams are encouraged to keep studying.

May 17, 2021

Retired IPS officer nick-named "Gabbar Singh" and inspiration behind Pawan Kalyan's film dies of Covid

Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer K.S.N. Murthy, also known as Gabbar Singh, died of Covid-19. The Telugu film 'Gabbar Singh,' starring famous actor Pawan Kalyan, is said to be based on Murthy.

May 17, 2021

UP MLA worries about sedition charge if he talks too much

Rakesh Rathore, a BJP MLA from Sitapur district, has hit out at his own government in Uttar Pradesh, saying that lawmakers like him do not have any freedom to speak the truth.

May 17, 2021

WhatsApp to Delhi HC: No going back on privacy policy, trying to get users on board

The May 15 deadline for users to approve WhatsApp's revised privacy policy has not been extended. Seema Singh and law student Chaitanya Rohilla filed a complaint in the Delhi High Court against WhatsApp's latest privacy policy.

May 17, 2021

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India

India lost 269 doctors due to Covid-19 in second wave so far: IMA

Fury of Cyclone Tautkae leaves behind record May rains and mayhem in Mumbai

Baboon cutouts help to keep monkey menace away at this Covid Centre

ELDERLINE, new Helpline for the elderly becomes operational, call toll-free 14567

Video shows bodies being burnt with tyres and petrol in UP district of Ballia

Fuel oil prices increase after a day's pause; Petrol crosses Rs.100 in several cities

Covid Impact: Health expenditure of Indians to surge, consumption spending to be hit, says SBI report

Plea in SC against FIRs for posters questioning Covid vax exports

Bengal cabinet approves setting up of state Legislative Council [Details]

Karnataka records 38,603 new Covid cases, with 476 deaths; Covaxin shortage continues in Bengaluru

Grandma in saree bowls perfect strike; sets face mask goals [watch viral video]

Won't cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams; Karnataka education min amid COVID spike

Retired IPS officer nick-named "Gabbar Singh" and inspiration behind Pawan Kalyan's film dies of Covid

UP MLA worries about sedition charge if he talks too much

WhatsApp to Delhi HC: No going back on privacy policy, trying to get users on board

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh