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Andaman-Nicobar reports 99 new Covid cases; virus enters unaffected island

The number of COVID-19 cases in Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 1,222 after 99 fresh infections were registered in the last 24 hours in the archipelago

Telangana Covid-19 update: Highest single day spike of 2,256 cases in state

Telangana witnessed highest single day spike of 2,256 Covid-19 cases with the overall tally rising to 77,513 even as the government hoped there will be some respite from its spread by September end

French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez makes masks mandatory outdoors

More cities and towns, especially in tourist areas, are imposing mask requirements as France's coronavirus infections creep up again, with more than 2,000 new cases reported on Friday

Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 68.32%, fatality dips to 2.04%: Centre

India has one of the lowest cases per million at 1,469 as against the global average of 2,425, health ministry said

Businessman facing losses during lockdown held for trying to sell opium

A 40-year-old businessman was arrested here on Saturday for allegedly trying to sell opium after facing financial problems due to the coronavirus lockdown, police said

IIT Hyderabad to resume campus activities in phased manner from August 10

As the unlock process started across the country, the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH) is also preparing to resume academic activities on campus - albeit in very measured steps

Over 2.9 mn tests done, aiming to bring mortality rate below 1%: UP CM Yogi

UP govt has used Rs 450 crore from a dedicated fund to set up Covid-19 hospitals in every district and currently 151,000 beds are available for coronavirus patients in the state

Monte Carlo Fashions posts Rs 65 cr revenue loss in Apr-Jun due to Covid-19

Monte Carlo said the Covid-19 pandemic followed by the nation-wide lockdown impacted the dispatches leading to revenue loss

1,404 new Covid-19 cases take Delhi tally to 144,127; toll mounts to 4,098

Delhi recorded 1,404 fresh coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the tally in the city to over 1.44 lakh, while the death toll from the disease climbed to 4,098, authorities said. The number of daily cases after dipping to three-figure count last Sunday, has again shown a rise in the last few days, recording in excess of 1,000. Also, the number of tests have shown a rise in the last few days, with the Saturday figure being 24,592, as per the latest bulletin. Sixteen fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, it said. On Friday, the daily cases count was 1,192 and 23 deaths were reported. The daily cases count on August 1 was 1118, however, during August 2-4, cases had gradually dipped: August 2 (961), August 3 (805) and August 4 (674). But, from August 5 onwards, the cases have again showed a four-figure trend: August 5 (1,076), August 6 (1,299) and August 7 (1,192). The active cases tally on Saturday rose to 10,667, from 10,409 the previous day. On June 23, the nation

Pondy CM warns private hospitals of action for not admit Covid-19 patients

Puducherry CM warned the government would take over private medical colleges in the union territory if they did not cooperate by admitting Covid-19 patients in their hospitals

Noida gets 400-bed dedicated Covid-19 hospital, CM Yogi reviews facilities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a dedicated 400-bed government hospital for Covid-19 patients in Noida.

Jubilant Life Sciences presents 1,000 vials of Remdesivir to UP CM

The drug is being made available to over 1,000 hospitals providing Covid-19 treatment in India through the company's distribution network

13 districts in 8 states report 14% of Covid-19 deaths, 9% of active cases

Concerned about the cases, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan chaired a high-level virtual meeting and has directed these eight States to focus all efforts on reducing Covid-19 mortality

13 districts with high Covid-19 mortality told to address low testing

13 districts in eight states and Union Territories reporting Covid-19 mortality higher than the national average were advised to ensure timely hospitalisation.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: PM launches week-long drive to free India of garbage

The week-long campaign to free India of garbage will be till August 15

Scientists identify cell structure that can help develop new Covid-19 drugs

They said the viruses replicate by transforming host cell membranes into peculiar double-membrane vesicle (DMV) structures

IMA says 196 doctors succumbed to Covid-19, requests PM to pay attention

While an increasing number of doctors are getting infected and losing their lives every day, substantial number of them have been found to be general practitioners

Union Minister Kailash Choudhary tests positive for Covid-19, hospitalised

He asked those who came in contact with him in the recent past to get tested and isolate themselves

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Why are Netas admitted even when not critical?

From shutdowns hitting low-income private schools, to resumption of parliament to learning where migrants returned to

Muktangan children shine, braving the Covid-19 pandemic

Time for top corporates to increase philanthropy budget