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Maharashtra govt floats global tender to procure Remdesivir, oxygen

The state is among the worst-hit in the second wave of the pandemic

India Coronavirus Dispatch: When is Remdesivir useful?

Mumbai's curve showing signs of flattening, cash back in favour with public amid fear of lockdowns, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

DATA STORY: With over 3,000 fatalities in a day, India's Covid death toll tops 200,000

India has so far administered 147,827,367 vaccine doses. That is 838.20 per cent of its total caseload, and 10.63 per cent of its population

Maharashtra lockdown to be extended by 15 days beyond Apr 30: Tope

'All members of the Maharastra Cabinet are of the opinion that current restrictions should be extended for the next 15 days,' says state Health Minister

Covid: Maruti to shut down Haryana factories from May 1-9 to make oxygen

In this regard, the company advanced its bi-annual maintenance shutdown to May 1 through May 9 from earlier plan of June

Singapore govt sends 256 oxygen cylinders to India as coronavirus aid

'This initiative complements the numerous relief efforts and contributions in Singapore to bring humanitarian relief to India in this time of need,' says Singapore's minister Dr Maliki Osman

Maharashtra: Vaccine shortage leaves hopefuls fuming and frustrated

Several people complained that at some of the 75 functional centres out of the total 135 in Mumbai, the vaccine stock got over within a couple of hours after the process began in the morning

Maharashtra announce free vaccines for people in 18-44 age group

State Health Minister Rajesh Tope made the announcement

India's double mutant Covid variant found in 17 countries: WHO

The double mutant Covid variant -- identified as B1617 -- that was first detected in India, has spread to 'at least 17 countries': WHO

Ten states account for over 78% of new Covid-19 deaths in India

Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are among the states

Coronavirus: Now, Goa goes under lockdown from Thursday to Monday

This come amid a rising Covid surge

China vows to step in as India curbs vaccine supply to neighbours

The overtures are a blow to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-touted vaccine diplomacy efforts earlier this year that were aimed at countering its larger neighbour, China.

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Record daily rise in fresh cases and fatalities

Delhi's testing numbers fall, a mental health NGO launches a podcast focusing on the youth, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Govt with vision essential, not Central Vista project: Rahul Gandhi

The comments came as India recorded another biggest one-day rise in Covid cases

Kerala govt to procure 10 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses for those over 18 yrs

The vaccination programme will open up for all adults from May 1

Coronavirus vaccine registration: FAQs on Covid-19 vaccine, CoWIN, and more

Do I have to register for coronavirus vaccine? How to register on CoWIN? Are Covishield and Covaxin safe? What are the side effects and risks: Here're answers to all your questions on Covid-19 vaccine

War-rooms and oxygen: India's IT companies scramble to handle Covid surge

Workers at huge technology service providers Accenture and Wipro say teams are working 13-14 hours daily, under growing pressure and struggling to deliver on projects

Power ministry asks states to vaccinate power sector employees on priority

The Association of Power Producers has asked the power ministry to treat all operational staff across the electricity supply value chain as a priority category for vaccination

Kerala has reserve of 510 MT oxygen, mulling to increase upto 1000 MT: Govt

As many states in the country continue to grapple with oxygen shortage, the Kerala government has said it has a reserve of 510 metric ton of the life-saving gas at production centres post-delivery

Covid vaccine registration for 18 above from today: Things you should know

In this podcast, we are discussing the process of registration and appointment and all the other things one should keep in mind before taking the jab from and after May 1