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Delhi, MP showing decline in Covid cases, but too early to analyse: Govt

Amid a shortage of medical oxygen in the country, the government said it is exploring the feasibility of converting existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen

Medical interns to be deployed in Covid duties under supervision of faculty

The decision was taken by PM Modi while authorising key decisions to boost availability of medical personnel to fight Covid

Centre, states may consider imposing lockdown to curb second wave: SC

However, the apex court put a caveat before them saying if they decide to go for lockdown then arrangements must be made beforehand to cater to the needs of the poor people

Ficci stresses on speeding up vaccination, maintaining supply of essentials

It also suggested that some national-level travel restrictions may be imposed till the situation comes under control and preference for travel should be given to people who have been vaccinated

Kerala CM hints at complete shutdown in districts with high positivity rate

The Chief Minister said that during the lockdown only essential services will be allowed

Situation is heartbreaking: ArcelorMittal CEO on India's coronavirus crisis

As India continues to battle against Covid-19, Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal CEO Aditya Mittal on Monday said the situation in the country is heartbreaking

IPL 2021: Two Covid cases in CSK contingent; practice session cancelled

The contingent has two Covid-19 positive cases. A support staff member has tested positive and a bus cleaner, a BCCI official said

Statsguru: Coronavirus pandemic and the barriers in the skies

While some areas recorded recovery till the second wave hit, aviation continued to show considerable stress even when the Covid-19 spread had subsided

24 die at govt hospital in Karnataka due to oxygen shortage, probe ordered

'I have ordered an inquiry into the matter and strict action will be taken at the earliest against those responsible,' says Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa

Second wave: M&M advances annual maintenance plant shutdown to May

Utility vehicles major Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said it has advanced the annual maintenance plant shutdown of its automotive division to this month

Frightening pictures exposing tall claims of UP CM on Covid: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the ruling BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of remaining in isolation

Covid: HC directs Centre to respond to Delhi govt's request for Army's help

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister has written a letter to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday with its request for Army's help

Govt gives ad hoc IGST exemption on import of coronavirus relief material

The exemption will also cover goods already imported but lying uncleared on the date of its issuance of exemption

UN program inks Moderna deal on 500mn doses, starting in Q4

Moderna and vaccine promoter Gavi have announced a firm deal to provide up to 500 million doses for the UN-backed program to ship coronavirus vaccines to needy people in low- and middle-income country

PM takes key decisions to boost availability of personnel in Covid fight

Medical Interns to be deployed in Covid management duties under the supervision of their faculty.

Govt's move to continue with Central Vista project grotesque: Yechury

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has termed the government's plans to continue with the Central Vista project despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as "grotesque.

Covid impact: Barclays cuts India's FY22 GDP growth forecast to 10%

Blaming the slow pace of vaccinations and uncertainty around the number of those infected and dead in the second Covid-19 wave

10 states account for 74.15 % of new Covid-19 cases: Health Ministry

Ten states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, reported 74.15 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases reported in a day, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh govt extends Corona curfew in Bhopal till May 10

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that the 'Corona curfew' has been extended in state capital Bhopal till May 10, an official said

Partial curfew in AP from 12 pm to 6 am for two weeks starting Wednesday

A partial curfew from 12 noon to 6 am will be imposed in Andhra Pradesh from Wednesday for two weeks to curb coronavirus that has been on a virulent spread