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Double mutation found in 61% of 361 Covid-19 samples, says expert

The samples were tested between January and March this year

Migrant workers from Bihar relieved to return but worried about work

After the recent surge in the number of Covid cases in nearly all parts of the country amid the second wave of the pandemic, the people living outside Bihar are now returning to their native state

Long wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid surge in Covid-19 cases

Many crematoriums in Gujarat are witnessing a huge rush since the last one week

FMCG firms assure uninterrupted supply amid Covid-19 restrictions

FMCG firms such as ITC, Parle Products, Marico, Emami and CG Corp Global on Wednesday assured uninterrupted supply of their products

Ramping production of Remdesivir to meet demand: Pharma firms

Several manufacturers of Remdesivir, that is being used in treatment of Covid-19, said they have ramped up production

Delhi: Covid ICU beds with ventilators fully occupied in 69 of 94 hospitals

This comes amid an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases in the national capital

PM Modi prioritising Bengal polls over people's lives: Maha Cong

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Wednesday said PM Modi is prioritising polls over people's lives.

K'taka CM reiterates no lockdown; Oppn flays govt for poor Covid handling

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday reiterated that there will be no lockdown in the state

CWC to virtually meet on Apr 17 to discuss Covid-19 situation in country

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) to virtually meet on April 17 to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country

Lockdown-like stricter curbs in Maharashtra: What's open, what's closed

In this podcast, we are discussing the major announcements made by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and also talking about what's open and what's not across the state for next 15 days. Listen in

Ten states account for 82% of India's daily new Covid cases: Govt

The states include Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Kerala

Amid rising Covid cases, Priyanka Gandhi holds meeting with UP leaders

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with party leaders of Uttar Pradesh

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Double mutant found in 61% Maha samples tested

Delhi labs struggle to deliver test results on time, medical waste spikes amid second wave, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Enough hospital beds available for Covid-19 patients: Delhi Health Minister

The assurance comes amid a surge in Delhi's Covid-19 cases

'Tika Utsav': India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 110 mn mark

The milestone was hit on the fourth day of the 'Tika Utsav' or vaccination festival

Rahul takes swipe at govt over fast-tracking approval for foreign vaccines

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a quote of Mahatma Gandhi

Odisha reports record 2,267 new Covid-19 cases, 3 more fatalities

Odisha's Covid-19 tally mounted to 3,55,353

Ladakh records over 800 coronavirus cases in 10 days, caseload over 11,000

Infection tally at 11,070, officials said on Wednesday.

Delhi Transport minister Kailash Gahlot tests positive for coronavirus

Delhi Transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday said he has tested positive for Covid-19, and advised those who came in contact with him to isolate and take necessary precautions

Madhya Pradesh postpones Class 10, Class 12 board exams: Details here

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has postponed the examinations of Classes 10 and 12 in view of a spike in Covid-19 cases, an official said on Wednesday