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Global Covid-19 cases reach 142.6 million

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 142.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.04 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Apr 21, 2021

COVID took their lives; State robbed them of dignity in death [gut-wrenching tales]

No place for the dead in cemeteries, no incinerators, burial grounds overloaded; these scenes looked from some dystopian movie. From bodies belonging to inter-faith religions getting swapped to the dead not being allowed a final trip back home for prayers; it's not just the grief of loss but families have to face the tragedy of living in guilt ever after.

Apr 21, 2021

India removes import duty on remdesivir until October

India has waived import duty on COVID-19 drug Remdesivir until Oct. 31, the finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday

Apr 21, 2021

Omar Abdullah opts for "safer side", after two contradictory Covid reports

Former J&K CM's one report was positive and another was negative, so he decides to continue self-isolation as a precautionary measure

Apr 21, 2021

Sonu Sood pitches for Goa students, backs their plea to postpone board exams

Bollywood star Sonu Sood on Tuesday tweeted in support of students in Goa who are seeking postponement of Class X and XII exams in the wake of the steep spike in Covid-19 related cases.

Apr 21, 2021

Suspended paediatrician wants to treat Covid patients, asks Yogi to revoke suspension

Suspended paediatrician of BRD medical college, Dr Kafeel Khan has written a letter to UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, requesting him to revoke his suspension so that he could use his medical expertise to treat Covid patients.

Apr 21, 2021

Ram Navami quotes: Here are wishes, greetings, messages to share with well-wishers

Ram Navami is celebrated on the birth of Lord Ram. The day is also observed as the marriage day of Rama and Sita

Apr 21, 2021

Labourers illegally transported to Leh without COVID tests; FIR against GREF officials [Details]

Instead of following COVID protocols, contractors are trying to bring workers unlawfully to avoid mandatory RT-PCR testing.

Apr 21, 2021

Weekend curfew in K'taka, night curfew from 9pm; what's allowed, what's not [full details]

As per the govt order, mosques, temples and places of worship, alongside gyms, pubs, schools, cinema halls are to remain shut till May 4, 2021.

Apr 20, 2021

Karnatata: Governor presided over all-party COVID meet; CM too, perhaps [reactions]

The Governor's intervention was not welcomed by many opposition party members, who vocally condemned the decision and criticised BJP for setting a wrong precedent.

Apr 20, 2021

No lockdown in Kashmir, authorities seek peoples' support to fight virus [Measures]

Night curfew extended in all urban areas of 20 districts of J&K. Only 50% of shops shall be opened on an alternate basis through a rotation system.

Apr 20, 2021

Kashmir's Bandipora youth repatriated from PoK; Indian Army ensures safe passage [details]

A youth from Bandipora named Md Sayeed Mohinuddin was repatriated from PoK on April 20 at Tithwal Crossing Bridge for crossing into forward areas of Pakistan's illegally occupied Kashmir in September last year.

Apr 20, 2021

UFO mystery continues as aviation authority clueless about blue spaceship spotted in Hawaii

The mysterious UFO sighting that happened in Hawaii has made many people believe that alien existence on earth is real

Apr 20, 2021

J&K govt makes bidding of wine shops transparent; generates 14x more money

In what is seen as a major victory for the J&K government, conducting transparent bidding for liquor shops has generated 14 times more money than earlier licenses.

Apr 20, 2021

Satellite-based real-time monitoring of Himalayan glacial movements helps minimise disasters: Study

Satellite-based real-time monitoring of Himalayan glacial catchments would improve understanding of flood risk in the region and help inform an early flood warning system that could help curb disaster and save human lives

Apr 20, 2021