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Kejriwal doing politics over coronavirus vaccine supply, says Khattar
Manohar Lal Khattar slammed Arvind Kejriwal for doing "politics over COVID-19 vaccine supply" and claimed the national capital has received more vaccines than other states
 "Kejriwal doing politics over coronavirus vaccine supply, says Khattar")
Cuba coronavirus update: 1,079 fresh Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths reported
Cuba registered 1,079 new cases and seven more deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 141,166 and the death toll to 950, the Ministry of Public Health reported
 "Cuba coronavirus update: 1,079 fresh Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths reported")
Need to rally nations together against Covid: Congressman Krishnamoorthi
There is an immediate need for the United States to fulfil its promise of vaccine aid to India while further building on this support, Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said
 "Need to rally nations together against Covid: Congressman Krishnamoorthi")
Objective is to vaccinate everyone as soon as possible: K'taka Health Min
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said that the state government's first priority now is to vaccinate as many people as possible against Covid-19 to prevent a third wave of the infection
 "Objective is to vaccinate everyone as soon as possible: K'taka Health Min")
Chile's Covid cases increase 21% in last 2 weeks despite vaccination
Chile reported a 21% increase in Covid-19 cases in the last 14 days, and the government has urged Chileans to get vaccinated
 "Chile's Covid cases increase 21% in last 2 weeks despite vaccination")
Indore-based Modern Lab to manufacture Black Fungus drug Amphotericin B
The Madhya Pradesh government has given permission to the Indore-based Modern Laboratories to manufacture Amphotericin B drug used in the treatment of Black Fungus, White Fungus, and Yellow Fungus
Telangana coronavirus update: State govt extends lockdown by 10 days
Telangana government on Sunday decided to extend the ongoing lockdown in the state, which was to end on May 31, by another 10 days
 "Telangana coronavirus update: State govt extends lockdown by 10 days")
Centre's Covid vaccination plan ambitious but realistic: Sci & Tech Secy
As India battles the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic science-based start-ups and innovations are playing a crucial role
 "Centre's Covid vaccination plan ambitious but realistic: Sci & Tech Secy")
Odisha coronavirus update: Govt extends statewide lockdown till June 17
In order to contain the COVID-19 infection in the state, the Odisha government on Sunday extended the ongoing lockdown till June 17 morning
 "Odisha coronavirus update: Govt extends statewide lockdown till June 17")
AIIMS RDA urge Vardhan to implement gargle lavage method in Covid detection
The Resident Doctors Association of the AIIMS wrote to Harsh Vardhan urging him to implement the gargle lavage method in detection of Covid-19
 "AIIMS RDA urge Vardhan to implement gargle lavage method in Covid detection")
UP govt announced Rs 10 lakh aid for kins of scribes who died due to Covid
In a bid to encourage and honour the tireless and unparalleled contribution of journalists, Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 10 lakh financial aid for family members of scribes who died due to Covid-19
 "UP govt announced Rs 10 lakh aid for kins of scribes who died due to Covid")
Covid-19: UAE extends suspension on flights from India till June 30
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday extended the suspension of passenger flights from India till June 30 to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic
 "Covid-19: UAE extends suspension on flights from India till June 30")
In Uttarakhand, Covid-19 pandemic wave presents uphill task for BJP
The new chief minister has rescinded some unpopular decisions of his predecessor
 "In Uttarakhand, Covid-19 pandemic wave presents uphill task for BJP")
Statsguru: Six charts explain India's $3-trn market cap cheer amid Covid-19
The ratio of the value of all companies in the stock market to the size of the Indian economy is now in excess of 100 per cent
 "Statsguru: Six charts explain India's $3-trn market cap cheer amid Covid-19")
Covid cases in Maha dropping, but numbers still at 2020's peak: Thackeray
The daily coronavirus case count in Maharashtra is on the decline, but these numbers are close to last year's peak levels, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday.
 "Covid cases in Maha dropping, but numbers still at 2020's peak: Thackeray")
Covid-19 pandemic: Hotels can't offer vaccine package, says Centre
Necessary legal and administrative actions should be initiated against institutions which are giving package for Covid vaccination in collaboration with hotels, Additional Secretary to Health Min said
Staring at huge losses, malls seek to reopen as Mumbai begins unlock
Shop timings extended but formal spaces still shut, say industry players
 "Staring at huge losses, malls seek to reopen as Mumbai begins unlock")
IHCL, chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Jose Andres offer meals to healthcare workers
Kapoor and WCK have partnered with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) for its MealsToSmiles initiative
 "IHCL, chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Jose Andres offer meals to healthcare workers")
Major states may finish Covid-19 vaccination by July 2022: Report
At the current pace, UP and Maharashtra would take 15 and 17 months respectively to cover their universal population
 "Major states may finish Covid-19 vaccination by July 2022: Report")
Covid-19 crisis: India pins hope on more vaccine supply from the US
The US government promised to stand with India as it continues to fight the resurgence of the pandemic