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Rajasthan CM announces weekend curfew from 6 pm on Apr 16 to 5 am on Apr 19

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday night announced a weekend curfew in the state from 6 pm on April 16 to 5 am on April 19, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.

Decision in 3 working days after foreign Covid-19 vaccine firms apply

Many vaccine makers in talks with govt as India wants a portfolio of products

Odisha demands 2.5 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses in single lot from Centre

The Odisha government on Thursday demanded at least 25 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine in a single lot from the Centre as it is unable to expedite the ongoing immunisation programme, a minister said.

Covid-19: BMC appoints 6 coordinators for seamless oxygen supply in Mumbai

Mumbai civic body on Thursday said it has appointed six of its officers as coordinators for maintaining seamless supply of the life-saving gas used in treatment of critical COVID-19 patients.

Weekend shutdown in 10 Odisha districts, night curfew in urban areas

The Odisha government on Thursday announced a weekend shutdown in 10 districts bordering Chhattisgarh where the number of active coronavirus cases crossed the one lakh mark, an official said.

Chhattisgarh records 15,256 new coronavirus cases, sees 135 deaths

With 15,256 new coronavirus cases reported on Thursday, Chhattisgarh saw its highest single-day spike, taking the state's caseload to 5,01,500, a health official said.

TV ownership sees 7% rise in 2020 amid Covid-19 pandemic, says BARC

Experts said the pandemic and need for entertainment led to the rise in TV ownership

Pune sees 9,956 fresh coronavirus infections, reports 114 deaths

Pune district in Maharashtra reported 9,955 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking its caseload to 6,85,970, a health official said.

MP to get 450 MT of medical oxygen soon for Covid-19 patients: CM Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh would get 450 metric tonnes of medical oxygen from other states shortly for treatment of critical COVID-19 patients, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday.

Second Covid-19 wave: ASI monuments closed for visitors till May 15

All centrally protected monuments, museums and sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have been closed with immediate effect till May 15 due to the surge in coronavirus cases in the country, the Union culture ministry said on Thursday.

Over 1,700 test positive for Covid-19 in Kumbh Mela over 5-day period

The time period is from April 10 to 14

Piyush Goyal for removal of Covid-19 vaccine production barriers

Last year, India and S Africa, along with 57 other WTO members proposed a temporary waiver from certain provisions of the TRIPS agreement relevant to the prevention, treatment and containment of Covid

The second wave: Covid-19 testing labs look at ways to ramp up capacity

Now demand is growing almost 100 per cent week-on-week, leading to a testing crisis, said an industry insider.

Mukesh Ambani sends oxygen from refineries to aid India's Covid-19 fight

Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd., which operates the world's biggest refining complex in western India, has started supplying oxygen from Jamnagar to Maharashtra at no cost

Covid-19 curfews: Nasscom says laptops and chargers are 'essential'

In its letter to the MIDC, Nasscom has stressed the need for a clarification while stating that e-commerce companies must be allowed to deliver all goods and services

India adds 200,000 Covid-10 cases in a day; Maharashtra cases slow down

Numbers rising faster than US, Brazil combined

Google pledges funds for 250k vaccinations in low, middle income countries

This comes amidst a surge in infections across the world.

Weekend curfew in the capital; restrictions on gathering till April 30

Malls, gyms, auditoriums & parks to remain shut till end-April; curbs on markets

Covid-19: Bank unions request finance ministry for steps to protect bankers

Bank unions have asked the finance ministry to initiate measures such as reducing banking days and allowing branches to work with minimum staff to protect employees from coronavirus infection.

Maharashtra records 61,695 new Covid-19 cases, reports 349 deaths

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 61,695 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the tally to 36,39,855, while 349 new fatalities pushed the toll to 59,153, the state health department said