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Covid-19: India records over 107,000 new cases in single day for first time

The number of coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country with over 1.07 lakh new infections reported on Tuesday

Night curfew in 20 cities across Gujarat from April 7: CM

Amid the sharp rise in coronavirus positive cases, Gujarat on Tuesday announced a curfew from 8 pm to 6 am in 20 cities in the state, which will come into force from Wednesday, till April 30.

Real Madrid's Varane positive for coronavirus, out of Liverpool game

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal against Liverpool, the Spanish club said

India blessed to have Serum Institute: World Bank President David Malpass

World Bank President David Malpass has said that he is encouraged by the country's domestic vaccination programme

84,950 vaccine doses administered in Haryana on 'mega vaccination day'

Nearly 85,000 doses of vaccine against COVID-19 were administered on Tuesday to the beneficiaries on the second day of the twice-a-week 'mega vaccination day'.

Mumbai: No rapid antigen test on asymptomatic persons, hospitals told

Private hospitals in Mumbai can conduct rapid antigen tests (RATs) on walk-in serious patients having influenza-like symptoms, but the same can not be done on asymptomatic persons

Maharashtra sees 55,469 new Covid-19 cases; 297 die

Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 55,469 fresh coronavirus positive cases, the second highest spike in the last two days, taking the tally of infections to 31,13,354

US Olympic swim trials to allow 50% capacity

The US Olympic swimming trials will allow about 50% capacity for the June competition in Omaha, Nebraska.

Punjab sees 2,924 fresh coronavirus cases, reports 62 deaths today

Sixty-two more people died from coronavirus in Punjab, while there were over 2,900 new cases, the Health Department said on Tuesday.

E-comm firms prepared to ensure smooth delivery amid Maharashtra lockdown

E-commerce companies have said they are well prepared and working closely with delivery partners to ensure smooth and safe delivery of packages in Maharashtra

Gujarat sees highest daily spike of 3,280 Covid-19 cases

Gujarat reported 3,280 fresh coronavirus positive cases in the last 24 hours, the highest rise in a day, taking the tally of infections to 3,24,878 while 17 deaths pushed the toll to 4,598

Mumbai records 10,030 Covid-19 cases, highest deaths since October

Mumbai reported 10,030 new Covid cases on Tuesday, the second highest daily count so far, while 31 patients succumbed to the infection, the most in a day since October-end, the city civic body said

Madhya Pradesh reports 3,722 fresh coronavirus cases, sees 18 deaths

Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday reported 3,722 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally of the infections to 3,13,971

Truckers say fresh curbs in Maharashtra may inflict daily loss of Rs 315 cr

Truckers on Tuesday said that fresh restrictions imposed in Maharashtra to contain the surge in coronavirus cases is a setback for the sector

At 5,100 new Covid cases, Delhi sees highest single-day spike of 2021

The national capital recorded 5,100 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, the highest this year, while 17 more fatalities due to the infection took the death toll to 11,113

Will strictly enforce night curfew, issue movement passes: Delhi Police

Police said on Tuesday that it would strictly enforce the night curfew order due to the spiralling coronavirus cases and would issue movement passes on demand to those eligible.

Rajasthan reports 2,236 Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths take toll to 2,854

Rajasthan reported 2,236 new Covid-19 cases and 13 fatalities on Tuesday, taking the state's infection tally to 343,990 and the death toll to 2,854

Fadnavis writes to Maharashtra CM about unrest over Covid-19 curbs

Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis said there was unrest among people and small businesses over the COVID-19 curbs and the state government should speak to stakeholders again.

Disseminate message of 'Dawai Bhi, Kadai Bhi': I&B Ministry to pvt channels

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting urged private TV channels to disseminate messages for Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccination of the eligible age group to create greater awareness

Nashik records 4,638 fresh coronavirus cases; over 30 fatalities

With a single-day addition of 4,638 new cases of coronavirus, the tally of infections in Maharashtra's Nashik district reached 2,07,664 on Tuesday, an official said.