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US recognizes atrocities against Armenians as "genocide" after a century

Joe Biden is the first US president to use the term "genocide" in describing the mass killing against the Armenian people by the Ottoman Empire, breaking with his predecessors who did not want to undermine relations with Turkey.

Apr 25, 2021

Kerala enters mini lockdown mode amid COVID surge; strict curbs in place [details]

Relaxations are provided only for essential services and public transport with restrictions being effected.

Apr 25, 2021

Minutes after PM Modi's appreciation, "Kashmir's Virus Warrior" goes back to patients [details]

Since the outbreak of pandemic, there is no break in Dr. Naveed's routine. Here's an example of that.

Apr 25, 2021

COVID positive patients flee Maha care center; criminal probe against 20 offenders [details]

It was in Saturday that 20 Covid patients escaped from a care center in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.

Apr 25, 2021

Declared dead, 65-year-old woman found alive and fit in Jhansi; hospital says mistaken identity

Dr Narendra Singh Sengar, the principal of the Jhansi medical college, said that it was a matter of mistaken identity as a woman of a similar name had died of Covid on late Thursday night.

Apr 25, 2021

India logs 3.49L Covid cases, 2,767 deaths in new record high; situation in Maha, UP remains worse

The top five states which have contributed to India's total daily tally include Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Delhi.

Apr 25, 2021

Covaxin vs Covishield: Comparing prices, efficacy of two vaccines available in India

Here's a look at India's two vaccines approved for emergency use, Covaxin and Covishield, and how they fair against one another in terms of pricing and efficacy.

Apr 25, 2021

Bengal polls: EC deploys huge forces in bordering districts to avoid intrusion

The deployment plan laid down by the Commission shows that the mobilisation of forces in the three bordering districts is far more than in the other two districts.

Apr 25, 2021

Amid Covid spike, infectious diseases hit animals in Arunachal, Mizoram

Local media reported that deaths of several mithuns due to FMD were reported from various villages in Upper Siang, East Siang and West Siang districts earlier this month.

Apr 25, 2021

Is lockdown in Karnataka possible; officials put forth requests despite objections

After chairing a senior officials' meeting here, the Chief Secretary told the media that demand for another round of lockdown from the technical advisory committee on Covid affairs has been gaining ground across the state.

Apr 25, 2021

With liquor shops shut, 6 die after gulping sanitiser in desperation

At least six persons died after consuming hand sanitiser as liquor was unavailable owing to the statewide lockdown in Maharashtra amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic

Apr 24, 2021

Covid Surge: Weekend curfew imposed in J&K (Details)

All medical colleges in J&K to perform 2,000 RT-PCR tests each daily

Apr 24, 2021

Sensational J&K Bank robbery donning PPE kits solved; 3 suspects with terrorist links held (Details)

Trio working at the behest of L-eT henchmen to ensure financing for terror groups

Apr 24, 2021

Delhi Doctor denied bed on own hospital; confronts senior to no avail

RML hospital Covid in charge rubbishes all charges and describes the doctor a case of 'psychiatric disorder'.

Apr 24, 2021

Jyotiraditya Scindia in the middle of social media storm after 30-year-old dies at hospital gates [details]

Several angry posts address the PR exercise even in times of death and destruction. The social media is full of instances of lip service that were never followed through and even photo ops for oxygen transport

Apr 24, 2021