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Delhi reports 23,686 new Covid-19 infection cases in 24 hours, 240 deaths

As many as 240 people lost their lives to Covid-19 -- the highest-ever number of deaths registered in a single day in the national capital -- and 23,686 fresh coronavirus infections

Over 127 mn coronavirus vaccine doses administered so far: Health Ministry

India has administered more than 127 mn coronavirus vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries till Monday evening, the Union Health Ministry said

BJP accuses Delhi govt of failing to shield people from Covid-19 spurt

BJP's Delhi unit on Monday accused the Arvind Kejriwal government of failing to protect the people from surging Covid-19 cases in the city

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins fight against vaccine inequity

Greta Thunberg has urged governments, vaccine developers and the world to step up their game to fight vaccine inequity after the richest countries snatched up most Covid-19 vaccine doses

Govt fast-tracks Covid-19 fight, to start vaccination for 18+ from May 1

States allowed to procure directly from manufacturers; open market supply permitted

Cash-strapped patients with Covid-19 infection can consider loans

In a health emergency, speed of disbursement is more important than cost

Tech firms reach out to employees as Covid-19 cases rise in India

Companies are advising employees not to venture out of their homes and give prominence to the health and safety of the family

Delhi under lockdown for a week as rising Covid cases stretch health infra

Announcing lockdown in Delhi in a virtual address, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said: "If strict measures are not taken now, the health system in Delhi can collapse."

Serum, Bharat Biotech to get suppliers' credit for 300 mn Covid-19 doses

Govt okays Rs 4,500 cr upfront payment for 300 mn doses

Chhattisgarh may sue Cipla for not meeting remdesivir supply requirements

According to Singh Deo, the Indian pharma major had reneged on the contract signed on April 3 to supply Remdesivir injections to the state

Automakers fear dent in sales as Covid-19 cases rise in India: Details here

Leading automobile companies like Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Honda Cars fear dent in sales as Covid-19 cases surged across the country

Congress-ruled states raised doubts on Covid vaccines: Harsh Vardhan

This comes a day after Manmohan Singh wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi

Covid-19 negative: Testing time for Railways, opportunity for racketeers

According to a Railway Ministry spokesperson, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Odisha have written to the Centre mandating Covid-19 testing for inbound rail commuters.

EAM Jaishankar rejects criticism over export of coronavirus vaccines

At an online interaction, he said India prioritised vaccination of its people while describing those as "non-serious" people who questioned why the country was exporting at all

Recovery tracker: Workplace visits lowest since Dec, power generation hit

Workplace visits are now down by nearly a quarter compared to normal times

Former PM Manmohan Singh tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to AIIMS

Singh had taken both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid-19 wave: Madhya Pradesh govt announces free 3-month ration for poor

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement at a video conferencing meeting with district collectors

Covid-19: Rajasthan govt orders closure of offices, markets until May 3

In a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Rajasthan government ordered the closure of offices and markets from Monday to May 3, according to a release

Covid: HC asks UP govt to consider 'complete lockdown' in 5 cities

Reacting to the order, the UP government said there will be no 'complete lockdown' in the cities for now

Maharashtra govt studying Delhi order, will decide on lockdown in two days

Citizens' groups, civic bodies take steps to implement curbs, increase vaccination