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UK, US scientists call for fuller probe into Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory

A group of leading UK and US scientists, on Friday called for more investigation to determine the origin of the the virus

At 1,657, Mumbai reports lowest daily rise in Covid cases in weeks

Mumbai reported less than 2,000 new coronavirus cases for the fourth time this month on Friday with 1,657 infections coming to light. The city also recorded 62 deaths during the day says BMC

Precaution, not panic, key to fight Covid-19 pandemic: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said community management of the Covid-19 pandemic is equally important along with medical and administrative measures

Telangana registers 4,305 new coronavirus cases, 29 fatalities today

Telangana on Friday registered 4,305 fresh Covid-19 cases, pushing the infection count to 5,20,709

10,796 oxygen concentrators, 12,269 cylinders delivered to states: Govt

A total of 10,796 oxygen concentrators, 12,269 oxygen cylinders, 19 oxygen generation plants and about 420,000 Remdesivir vials received as global aid were delivered to states, UTs

Madhya Pradesh sees 8,087 Covid-19 cases, 88 deaths; 11,671 recover

Madhya Pradesh on Friday reported 8,087 Covid-19 cases, taking its tally to 7,16,708, while the day also saw 88 deaths which increased the toll to 6,841

Rajasthan has 4th highest active Covid cases, oxygen supply inadequate: CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said that the state now has the fourth-highest active Covid-10 cases but oxygen supply is not adequate

Parliamentary panels' virtual meetings not possible as of now: Rajya Sabha

Virtual meetings of parliamentary standing committees cannot take place as it requires an amendment in rules which is not possible as the Parliament is not in session, says Rajya Sabha Secretariat

Bihar govt encourages people to install indoor plants for fresh oxygen

The Bihar government on Friday launched a campaign to encourage installation of oxygen-giving indoor plants.

Covid-19: Plea in SC seeking probe into recovery of bodies from Ganga

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to conduct the investigation into over 100 corpses, found floating in the Ganga river

Uttar Pradesh records 15,747 new coronavirus cases, 312 fatalities

Uttar Pradesh on Friday recorded 15,747 fresh COVID-19 cases that took the infection count to 15,96,628, while 312 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 16,958, officials said.

Delhi reports 8506 new coronavirus cases, positivity rate at 12.4%

Delhi reported 8,506 new coronavirus cases, the lowest in over a month, with a positivity rate of 12.40 per cent, while 289 more people succumbed to the infection, the Health Department said

Kerala govt extends lockdown till May 23 to curb coronavirus infection

Kerala government announced that the total lockdown being enforced in the state from May 8 to May 16 will be extended till May 23 to contain the massive spread of Covid-19

Covid: HC stays Telangana govt's order on ambulances from other states

Telangana HC stayed the state government's order to allow ambulances with patients coming from neighbouring states only if they have a prior appointment with hospitals

Covid-19: Over 123,000 people vaccinated in Delhi on May 13, says AAP MLA

AAP MLA Atishi said that over 123,000 people were vaccinated the previous day in Delhi and nearly 4.36 million doses had been administered so far

Mamata writes to Modi, urges him to be fair, quick in PSA plant allotment

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to PM Narendra Modi, requesting him to be fair and quick in allotment of PSA plants for the state, amid the relentless surge in Covid-19 cases

Jharkhand reports 108 more coronavirus deaths, toll climbs to 4,290

A day after Jharkhand saw the number of fresh Covid-19 fatalities drop below 100 for the second time in May, it again rose to 108 on Friday, taking the death toll 4,290

India's coronavirus crisis pushes up the cost of living - and dying

India's second wave of the coronavirus has not only created shortages of oxygen, medicines and hospital beds, but also of wood for funeral pyres, hearses and crematorium slots

'Suppliers struggling to match Centre's order for Remdesivir, ventilators'

Amid the grim Covid-19 situation in the country, the Union government has ordered the procurement of 53.70 lakh Remdesivir injections and 46,386 ventilators to tackle the calamity.

Move SC afresh for raising quota limit: BJP's Fadnavis to Maha govt

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government should file a review petition in the Supreme Court to increase the 50 per cent ceiling on reservation