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Lockdown in Odisha extended till June 1 to tackle coronavirus infections

To tackle the second wave of Covid-19, the Odisha government announced to extend the lockdown in the state for two more weeks

'Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Assam may see peak in Covid cases in next 2 weeks'

States like Tamil Nadu, Assam and Punjab may see the peak of second wave of coronavirus cases in the next two weeks, the SUTRA model that charts the trajectory of Covid-19 suggests

Thousands of H-1B, H-4 visa holders stranded in India, families separated

The restrictions, issued as a devastating surge in coronavirus cases has overwhelmed India in recent weeks, prohibit many from returning to their homes, families and jobs in the United States

Govt officers living in ivory towers, not alive to Covid-19 situation: HC

Covid-19 has not spared even a single-family and still central government's officers are living in "ivory towers" oblivious of ground realities, observed the Delhi High Court

Andhra Pradesh reports 21,320 new coronavirus cases, 98 fatalities

Andhra Pradesh reported fresh coronavirus cases and recoveries almost in equal numbers, of over 21,000 each, while 98 people succumbed to the infection

Booster effect even at 6 months, don't worry: Experts on Covishield gap

Experts say there is little reason to worry and second jabs anytime before six months can still be effective boosters

Nothing conclusive on B1.617.2 variant to roll back lockdown plans: UK PM

There is nothing conclusive yet that indicates that it would force Britain to deviate from its roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions fully next month, says Boris Johnson

Delhi CM announces free education for kids who lost parents to Covid

Delhi's caseload has been dropping steadily in recent days

Odisha extends lockdown till June 1 as active coronavirus cases top 100,000

On weekends, there will be a complete shutdown, starting 6 pm on Fridays till 5 am of Mondays

Govt chalks out strategy to ensure availability of anti-fungal drug

The government has chalked out a plan to increase the availability of amphotericin-B, used in the treatment of a rare fungal infection mucormycosis

1.8% of India's population hit by Covid so far, 98% still vulnerable: Govt

India is reeling from an explosion in Covid cases in recent months

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin extends Rs 4,000 Covid-19 assistance scheme

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a payout of Rs 2,000, the first instalment of the Rs 4,000 pandemic assistance plan

Centre working on a fortnightly schedule to streamline vax: PM Modi

In the first-ever such interactions with District Magistrates (DMs) of 46 high Covid-19 burden districts, PM Modi said Centre is working on a fortnightly schedule for vaccine supply

Daily Covid-19 recoveries more than 400,000 for first time in country

India has recorded more than 400,000 daily Covid-19 recoveries in a single day for the first time, while new coronavirus infections settled below 300,000 for the second day

Stop flights from Singapore over new virus strain: Kejriwal requests Centre

This new strain of virus could invade India in the form of a third wave, he said in a tweet

Cyclone Tauktae leaves behind trail of destruction in Gujarat; 7 dead

Four people were killed in Gujarat as cyclone Tauktae pounded parts of the state and left behind a trail of destruction along the western coast, officials said on Tuesday

Madhya Pradesh: Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of govt employees who died of Covid-19

Madhya Pradesh govt has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of its employees who died of Covid-19

Madhya Pradesh govt extends 'corona curfew' in all 52 districts of state

The Madhya Pradesh government has extended the 'corona curfew' in all 52 districts of the state for different durations, a senior official said on Tuesday

Insurers must boost digital play on Covid-driven interest in sector: study

Over 60% insurance execs say Covid-19 affected their firm's customer acquisition efforts, 40% cited impact on customer retention

Who'll be second in line if everyone gets vaccinated on priority: Delhi HC

Delhi HC declined to entertain a PIL seeking waiver of clinical trials of foreign vaccines and priority in vaccination to those who have already taken the first dose