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India's Covid-19 Fatality Rate Declines to 2.25%; Recovery Rate Rises over 64%: Health Ministry
With 35,176 patients discharged in a 24-hour span, the total recoveries surged to 9,52,743 and exceed the active coronavirus cases by 4,55,755, the ministry said.
Suspended Senior IAS Official Quizzed by NIA Third Time in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case
This is the third time in the past one week that NIA is grilling the officer, removed as Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the state IT Secretary after allegations of his link with a key woman accused in the case surfaced.
Two Months Since Baghjan Gas Blowout, Final Preparations for Capping on
Operations were disrupted in 12 oil and five gas wells and the cumulative production loss since May 27 due to bandhs and blockades was estimated at 17,071 mt crude oil, 39.59 MMSCM of natural gas.
News18 Public Sentimeter Poll Reveals Most Indians Against Schools Charging Full Fees for Online Classes
Around 56 per cent of the respondents believe that online classes are an effective teaching medium amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Uddhav Seeks PM Modi's Help to Set up Infectious Disease Hospital near Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday sought support and help from the Centre for setting up a permanent infectious disease hospital and res.
Rajasthan Crisis: UP Cong Chief, Rajya Sabha MP Arrested During Protest Outside Lucknow Raj Bhavan
The Congress is holding a nationwide demonstration on Monday before Raj Bhavans to protest the ongoing stalemate on convening of an Assembly session in Rajasthan.
Patients Lying Next to Bodies, PPEs in Open Dustbins: Bihar Covid Hospital Struggles Amid Crisis
Last week, at least two videos, shot purportedly by horrified surviving patients or their attendants, of the bodies lying for hours on end on adjacent beds evoked outrage on the social media.
Reliance Games' 'World Robot Boxing 2', Based on Hollywood Film Real Steel, Wins Award at FICCI BAF Awards 2020
Group CEO of Reliance Entertainment, Shibasish Sarkar, said the Reliance Games tram has 'pushed boundaries with World Robot Boxing 2'.
Maharashtra Hospital Stripped of its COVID-19 Facility Status Due to Several Lapses
The decision was welcomed by local leaders and social activists.
High Ammonia Levels in Raw Water from Haryana Hit Supply in Delhi: Jal Board
On Friday, too, the DJB had curtailed supply at the Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants due to high levels of pollutants in the Yamuna river.
Setback for Biocon as Centre Says its Covid-19 Drug Not Part of National Treatment Protocol
According to the statement issued by the health ministry, the National Task Force on Covid-19 is of the opinion that there is 'very less evidence in favour of this medicine.'
In Fresh Attack on Modi Govt, Rahul Gandhi Criticises Handling of PSUs
He highlighted a media report in this regard that claimed that the Railway Ministry is facing a financial crunch which will affect its infrastructure projects.
Indian Man Charged with Raping Compatriot Woman in Dubai
A court heard that the incident happened in February when the woman went to drop her son to the school bus pick-up point outside her building, the report said.
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, President Kovind Donates Rs 20 Lakh to Army Hospital for Purchase of Covid-19 Gear
The contribution from the president will be used to procure units of PAPR (powered air purifying respirator), which are state-of-the-art equipment to enable medical professionals breathe during surgeries and protect them from infection, an official commun...
Pakistan Tried to Backstab India, PM Modi Says in Tribute to Kargil War Heroes
The Kargil war was declared over on July 26, 1999, after Indian soldiers pushed back Pakistani troops, a bulk of them drawn from the neighbouring country's Northern Light Infantry, from the captured peaks in Kargil.
‘Always Wanted to Join Army,’ Says Father About Martyred Son as Assam Honours Kargil War Heroes Amid Covid-19
Maintaining social distancing, a small group of villagers from Capt Jintu Gogoi’s hometown gathered to hoist the national flag and light the lamp in the memory of soldiers who gave their lives to defend the country.