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PM Modi holds 'high-level meeting' as Covid-19 cases rise in India

India reported a record 93,249 fresh Covid-19 cases on Sunday pushing the overall tally to 124,85,509,

Telangana coronavirus update: 1,321 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths reported

Telangana reported 1,321 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest single day spike so far this year, pushing the tally to over 3.12 lakh, while the toll rose to 1,717 with five more fatalities

India records this year's biggest single-day jump of 93,249 Covid-19 cases

India on Sunday recorded 93,249 new coronavirus infections, the highest single-day rise so far this year, which took the total Covid-19 cases to 12,485,509

Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid, says 'will be back in action soon'

Actor Akshay Kumar on Sunday informed that he has contracted Covid-19 and is currently 'under home quarantine'

Beds capacity at Delhi's pvt hospitals escalated from 15% to 25%: Jain

As Covid cases continue to surge in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that the number of beds in private hospitals has been increased from 15% to 25%

Maharashtra sees 4,931 new Covid-19 cases in Thane, 19 more deaths

With the addition of4,931 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra has reached 3,32,666,an official said on Sunday.

50% seating capacity in cinema halls from April 7: Karnataka govt

Karnataka government has extended the implication of its order regarding 50 per cent seating capacity in cinema halls and it is to be applicable from April 7.

Maharashtra adds highest 49,447 Covid-19 cases in day; 277 deaths

Maharashtra on Saturday reported 49,447 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest rise in a day so far, taking the tally to 29,53,523 while 277 fatalities pushed the toll to 55,656

Over 80,000 people vaccinated against Covid-19 in Delhi on Saturday

Coronavirus vaccination drive in Delhi received a boost on Saturday with over 80,000 beneficiaries, the highest daily figure so far, taking the jab, including more than half in the 45-59 age group.

Uttarakhand DGP directs strict enforcement of Covid protocol as cases rise

The Director-General of Police of Uttarakhand has directed all policemen in all districts to strictly implement the Covid Protocol Enforcement in view of the fast-growing cases of Corona infection.

Bihar govt comes out with fresh restrictions amid spike in Covid-19 cases

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Saturday came out with a number of fresh restrictions to contain the spread of Covid-19, which has seen a country- wide surge in the recent past.

Odisha coronavirus update: Night curfew in 10 districts from April 5

The Odisha government on Saturday announced that night curfew would be imposed in 10 districts with effect from April 5, an official order said

Vaccinate everyone above 45 years in Punjab by end of Apr: Chief secretary

Punjab Chief Secretary directed the health department to vaccinate all persons above 45 years of age within this month aimed at containing the further spread of the second wave of Covid in the state

Ukraine coronavirus cases: Daily high of 20,000 virus cases reported

Ukraine recorded a new daily high of more than 20,000 coronavirus cases

Coronavirus surge: Pune officials make plans to vaccinate 3 million

The Pune district administration has launched an initiative to vaccinate approximately 30 lakh people against Covid-19 amid a sharp spike in infections over the past few days

Tamil Nadu coronavirus update: 3,446 new Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths reported

Tamil Nadu reported 3,446 new Covid-19 infections and 14 fatalities on Saturday, pushing the caseload to 8,96,226 and the death toll to 12,764

Madhya Pradesh sees 2,839 Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths, 1,791 recoveries

Madhya Pradesh reported 2,839 Covid-19 cases, taking its tally to 303,673, while 15 deaths took the toll to 4,029

Jammu and Kashmir LG wishes Farooq Abdullah speedy recovery from Covid-19

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday prayed for the speedy recovery of Farooq Abdullah who was admitted to a hospital here after testing positive for Covid-19

Maharashtra sees nearly 50,000 coronavirus cases, biggest one-day rise

State capital Mumbai on Saturday reported over 9,000 cases for the first time since the pandemic began last year. Around 681 buildings in the city have been sealed, said BMC

Coronavirus: Nagpur records 3,720 new Covid-19 cases; 47 fatalities

47 died of the infection in Maharashtra's Nagpur district