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Stalin seeks meet with PM on June 17 to discuss major Tamil Nadu issues
Stalin has written a letter with regard to the meet with Modi to discuss, among other things, GST dues, allocation for various development scheme and NEET.
 "Stalin seeks meet with PM on June 17 to discuss major Tamil Nadu issues")
China's cryptocurrency-mining crackdown spreads to Yunnan in southwest
China accounts for a over half of global bitcoin production
 "China's cryptocurrency-mining crackdown spreads to Yunnan in southwest")
DATA STORY: India adds 84,332 new coronavirus cases, fewest in 70 days
India has so far administered 249,600,304vaccine doses. That is 850.16 per cent of its total caseload, and 17.92 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India adds 84,332 new coronavirus cases, fewest in 70 days")
Regulatory nod given to conduct clinical trials of Colchicine: CSIR
India is one of the largest producers of this key drug
 "Regulatory nod given to conduct clinical trials of Colchicine: CSIR")
No changes as of now in gap between Covishield doses, say govt sources
The Union Health Ministry has said there is no need to panic as such decisions will be taken after careful examination by the experts.
 "No changes as of now in gap between Covishield doses, say govt sources")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: 70-day low in new cases, but deaths a worry
A new study on coronavirus on surfaces of patient rooms in hospitals, efficacy data from phase 3 trials of Covaxin to be published in 7-8 days, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pand
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: 70-day low in new cases, but deaths a worry")
Centre to provide over 1 mn vaccine doses to states, UTs in next 3 days
As many as 249.6 million doses have been administered so far
 "Centre to provide over 1 mn vaccine doses to states, UTs in next 3 days")
Odisha's coronavirus cases decline but fatalities continue to rise
Odisha reported 4,852 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday
 "Odisha's coronavirus cases decline but fatalities continue to rise")
Data of people is safe with CoWIN, allegations of data leak baseless: Govt
Recently, reports surfaced about a data leak affecting 150 million users registered on the Co-WIN portal had surfaced.
 "Data of people is safe with CoWIN, allegations of data leak baseless: Govt")
KMC WhatsApp chatbot for Covid vaccination crosses 75,000 bookings
Kolkata Municipal Corporation's WhatsApp chatbot for vaccination registration and slot booking has crossed the 75,000 plus appointment bookings since its launch on May 15, a senior official said.
 "KMC WhatsApp chatbot for Covid vaccination crosses 75,000 bookings")
HCL provides 17 imported ready-to-use oxygen plants to Delhi govt
The total combined capacity of the 17 plants is 7,300 litres per minute (LPM).
 "HCL provides 17 imported ready-to-use oxygen plants to Delhi govt")
Over 258.7 mn Covid vaccine doses provided to states so far: Govt
More than 258.7 mn Covid vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through the Centre and direct state procurement category, the Union health ministry said on Saturday
 "Over 258.7 mn Covid vaccine doses provided to states so far: Govt")
Covid-19: Did a delayed 2nd vax dose give delta variant evolutionary help?
Successful variants often have a biological advantage -- through mutation -- that helps them spread more easily among the population
 "Covid-19: Did a delayed 2nd vax dose give delta variant evolutionary help?")
Brazil reports 85,149 new Covid-19 cases, 2,216 deaths in last 24 hours
Brazil on Friday reported 2,216 more deaths from COVID-19 and 85,149 new cases in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said.
 "Brazil reports 85,149 new Covid-19 cases, 2,216 deaths in last 24 hours")
Chances of third wave quite real, Delhi govt preparing on war-footing: CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday cautioned that the chances of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic were quite real
 "Chances of third wave quite real, Delhi govt preparing on war-footing: CM")
Over 300 Covid-19 vaccination sites closed in Indore due to shortage
Due to a shortage of vaccines in Indore, district health authorities on Friday opened only nine vaccination centres out of 350 for administering the second dose of Covid vaccine to beneficiaries.
 "Over 300 Covid-19 vaccination sites closed in Indore due to shortage")
US Covid-19 vaccine surplus grows by the day as expiration dates loom
Demand for the Covid-19 vaccine has slowed down so much that they have given millions of doses back to the federal government, even though less than half of their total populations are vaccinated
 "US Covid-19 vaccine surplus grows by the day as expiration dates loom")
Japan considers easing Covid-19 curbs in Tokyo, Osaka from June 21
The Japanese government is considering easing the Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo and Osaka from June 21, an official said
 "Japan considers easing Covid-19 curbs in Tokyo, Osaka from June 21")
719 doctors died during second wave, Bihar records most fatalities: IMA
According to IMA, Bihar recorded 111 deaths, Delhi--109, Uttar Pradesh--79, West Bengal--63, and Rajasthan--43
 "719 doctors died during second wave, Bihar records most fatalities: IMA")
India reports 84,332 new cases in last 24 hours, its lowest in 70 days
The daily Covid count in India remained below the 100,00mark for the fifth consecutive day with the country reporting 84,332 fresh cases, its lowest in 70 days
 "India reports 84,332 new cases in last 24 hours, its lowest in 70 days")