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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

Cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses given in India crosses 117 mn

The total number of vaccinations across the country surpassed the 11.70 crore mark on Thursday, with more than 26.02 lakh vaccine doses being administered till 8 pm

Punjab sees record daily rise of 4,333 Covid cases, takes tally to 286,816

Punjab's daily COVID-19 cases surged to a record high of 4,333 on Thursday, taking the state's cumulative tally to 2,86,816, according to a medical bulletin.

Mumbai sees 8,217 fresh coronavirus infections, reports 49 deaths

With the addition of 8,217 coronavirus cases and 49 deaths, the infection tally in Mumbai rose to 5,53,159 and death toll to 12,189 on Thursday

Nashik sees 5,067 fresh Covid-19 infections, reports 35 casualties

As many as 5,067 persons tested positive for coronavirus, while 35 died of the infection in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Thursday, an official said.

Active Covid cases in Maharashtra to double in 15 days: Thackeray to Modi

The number of active Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra is expected to double in the next 15 days, according to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Auto plants in Maharashtra scale down operations to align with guidelines

Overall monthly production likely to be hit by 30-40%

Covid: 100 new hospitals to have own oxygen plant under PM-CARES, says govt

Another 50,000 MT of medical oxygen will be imported in view of increasing demand, says government

Ayodhya administration may ban religious gathering in temple town: DM

The authorities here are bracing themselves for the arrival of a large number of seers on Ram Navami after participating in the Haridwar Kumbh

Covid-19: BPCL to supply medical oxygen to Kerala from Kochi Refinery

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Thursday said it will supply medical oxygen to Kerala from its Kochi Refinery to meet shortage of the same for critical patients of COVID-19.

T'gana govt cancels class 10 board exams, defers intermediate exams

This comes in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in the state.

Ending speculation, EC says no plan to merge last 3 phases of Bengal polls

The Election Commission on Thursday dismissed speculation that the last three phases of assembly polls in West Bengal could be combined

Officials say Tokyo Olympics cancellation, no fans still an option

Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 61,695 new cases; 16,699 in Delhi

Coronavirus live updates: India recorded 200,739 fresh Covid cases and 1,037 deaths in the last 24 hrs. Delhi govt has imposed weekend lockdown until further orders. Stay tuned for corona-related news

Hospitals to set up Covid-19 centres in two 5-star hotels in Mumbai

42 rooms in Hotel Trident, BKC and Hotel Inter Continental at Marine Drive requisitioned already, more facilities being identified

Maha wants pvt hospitals with over 50 beds to set up oxygen plant

This comes amid reports of shortage of medical oxygen in Maharashtra

India, US can come together to find tech to tackle climate change

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday said India and the US can come together on climate change

Karnataka sees biggest single-day jump of 14,738 coronavirus cases

66 related fatalities also reported

Kerala reports 8,126 fresh coronavirus infections, 20 fatalities

Infection count at 11,97,301