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'Indian strain' of the coronavirus is more infectious, say experts

But there is little evidence so far of it being more lethal than the original virus, experts have said

Maharashtra may get supply of Covishield only after May 20, says Tope

The state is among the worst-hit the second wave of Covid-19

Coal India arms considering installing oxygen plants amid shortage crisis

State-owned CIL on Tuesday said that three of its subsidiaries are considering installing oxygen generation plants

Future generations won't forgive you, Priyanka to UP CM on Covid crisis

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Tuesday wrote to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

'National need': SC allows Vedanta's oxygen plant at Tuticorin to operate

Vedanta shall not be allowed to enter, operate copper smelting plant under garb of this order, says SC

DATA STORY: Delhi's Covid-19 test positivity rate goes past 40%, Rajasthan's 35%

India has so far administered 145,271,186 vaccine doses. That is 823.71 per cent of its total caseload, and 10.44 per cent of its population

Kumbh Mela: Seers keep last Shahi Snan symbolic affair amid Covid surge

The last 'shahi snan' at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar on Tuesday was a subdued affair

Covid: Dr Reddy's expects first lot of Sputnik V vaccine by May end

RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev in a virtual press conference recently said he expected over 50 million doses of SputnikV vaccine to be manufactured in India by this summer

Coronavirus: Night curfew imposed in Assam from 8 pm-5 am till May 1

The state government has also ordered all markets and shops to down shutters by 6 pm

Oxygen tankers from Thailand arrive in India, more to come from Singapore

A consignment of containers for the transportation of medical oxygen has arrived in India from Thailand

Adani Ports waives charges for ships carrying Covid related equipment

Adani Ports is the nation's largest private sector operator of sea ports

Singapore's trade bodies raising funds to support India in combating Covid

Singapore's two leading trade organisations have launched a new relief fund to support India

Covid: Can't stay mute, intend to play complementary role to HCs, says SC

SC says its suo motu proceeding on devising national policy for Covid management is not meant to supplant HC cases

Delhi government to import 18 oxygen tankers from Bangkok: Kejriwal

Delhi is facing a crippling shortage of life-saving oxygen

Ahead of stringent lockdown, chaos and panic buying in Karnataka

People flocked to railway stations, central bus terminus and waited in serpentine queues at toll plazas on national highways to board vehicles to reach their homes.

Gujarat govt announces fresh curbs, night curfew in 9 more cities

This comes in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Covid-19: Maharashtra inoculates more than half million people in a day

Amid a sharp rise in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in Maharashtra, the state on Monday vaccinated more than half million people in a single day, informed the state health department

Coronavirus: Oxygen containers, tankers from Thailand arrive in India

Another consignment of containers for the transportation of medical oxygen has arrived in India from Thailand, the Union Home Ministry said on Tuesday

Donatekart helps raise funds for oxygen supplies as India fights Covid-19

An online crowdfunding platform, Donatekart working closely with NGOs across the country, helps thousands of people get access to oxygen cylinders and other medical equipment

Covid-19 second wave: Majority of Delhiites in favour of extending lockdown

A survey conducted by LocalCircles in all the 11 districts of the city reflects a change in opinion among Delhi residents