'Heavens Won't Fall If Deferred': Supreme Court on UP Panchayat Elections Counting

The results of the local bodies in UP were scheduled for May 2 along with the assembly election results of five states.

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UNICEF Sent 3,000 Oxygen Concentrators to India, Supporting Government in Acceleration of Vaccine Rollout

Along with the oxygen concentrators, UNICEF has supplied more than 500 high-flow nasal cannulas and 85 RT-PCR (Covid testing) machines.

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US to Remain in Communication with India on Its Needs to Fight Covid-19: White House

In all, the United States expects to deliver more than USD 100 million in medical supplies to India.

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SC to Examine Validity of Sedition Law After PIL Calls it Unconstitutional, Seeks Centre's Response

The petition claimed that section 124-A infringes the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression, guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

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No Beds in Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital, One Dies Waiting Outside While Others Feel Helpless

Families and patients sat outside the hospital and waited helplessly for their turn.

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India Posts Record Daily Rise in Covid-19 Cases of 401,993

India has added about 7.7 million cases since the end of February, when its second wave picked up steam, according to a Reuters tally

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Chinese President Xi Writes to PM Modi, Offers Help to Fight Covid-19 Surge in India

The Chinese side stands ready to strengthen cooperation with the Indian side in fighting the pandemic and provide support and help in this regard, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.

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Telangana CM KCR Order Probe into Land Grabbing Allegations Against Cabinet Minister Etela Rajender

Etela Rajender denied the allegations calling it a conspiracy.

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Lucknow Samaritans Set Up ‘Self-Reliant’ Medical Room for Covid-19 Patients Inside Apartment

More than 77 residents of this society have been helped by the facility. Out of these, almost 25 people have been successfully cured.

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PM Narendra Modi Extends Greetings to People of Gujarat and Maharashtra on Statehood Day

It was on this day in the year 1960 that the former state of Bombay was segregated on a linguistic basis and two states were formed — Maharashtra and Gujarat

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Third Covid Wave May Hit Karnataka in October, More Young Population at Risk: Expert Panel

Technical Advisory Committee chief Dr MK Sudarshan said that the younger population would be more affected by third wave.

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Foreigners Can Now Gift Oxygen Concentrators to Indian Relatives as Govt Waives Custom Duty

The custom duty would be waived on Oxygen concentrator, medical oxygen, oxygen canister, storage tanks, oxygen generators, any device to generate oxygen and some other items.

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PM Narendra Modi Extends Greetings on Guru Tegh Bahadur's 400th Parkash Purab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Guru Teg Bahadur is widely respected globally for his courage and his efforts to serve the downtrodden

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Horoscope Today, May 1, 2021: Check Astrological Prediction for Leo, Scorpio, Pisces and Other Signs

Daily Horoscope for Saturday: Check out daily astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Sagittarius, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn of all signs. Also check your lucky number, colour and Alphabet

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US Exempts Categories of Students, Academics, Journalists from India Travel Ban

Students seeking to commence studies in the fall, academics, journalists and individuals who provide critical infrastructure support in countries affected by a geographic Covid-19 restriction may qualify for the exception.

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Only 6 States to Begin Vaccination from Today, Most to Limit in Few Districts

In Mumbai, which is in the worst Covid-19 affected states, authorities have shut vaccination drive for three days from Friday citing lack of adequate doses.

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Covid Crisis in India Very Serious, Cases Yet to Peak, Says US Official

There's a lag time between when people are infected, when they become sick and when they may need care, said Gayle E Smith, the State Department Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security

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Australia Bans Arrivals from India, Says Offenders Face Jail, Fines

The restrictions come into effect from May 3 and breaching the ban risks civil penalties and up to five years imprisonment, Health Minister said in a statement.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: US Sends 4th Consignment of Critical Medical Supplies to India

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The United States Agency for International Development coordinator Jeremy Konyndyk, White House National Security Council and Embassy of India, Washington DC oversaw the send-off of the fourth plane carrying critical life-saving supplies to India today.

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Govt Explores Possibility of Producing Covaxin Abroad Amid Supply Crunch: Report

Recently, America's top pandemic expert Dr Anthony Fauci said that Covaxin has been found to neutralise the 617 variants of the deadly virus.

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Biden Restricts Travel from India to US in View of Rampant Covid Spread

"On the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the administration will restrict travel from India," Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.

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MI vs CSK Match Preview: It's Rohit vs Dhoni in Battle of IPL Heavyweights

MI and CSK share eight IPL trophies between them and are all set to right another chapter in their stories rivalry.

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Panchang, May 1, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat and Other Details For Saturday

Aaj ka Panchang: The day will also mark the end of Gandmool at 10:16 am. As per Drik Panchang, this period began on April 29 at 2:29 pm

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'Deeply Appreciate Gift': India Expresses Gratitude After Receiving First Consignment of US Covid Aid

The supplies from the US in the first emergency relief shipment comprised over 400 oxygen cylinders and regulators donated by California

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UN Report Says Myanmar Poverty Could Double from Coup Chaos

The report by UNDP said 12 million people could fall into dire economic straits as businesses remain shuttered in a standoff between the junta and a mass civil disobedience movement.

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News 18 Afternoon Digest: Delhi HC Directs Authorities to Take Steps for Release of Seized Oxygen Concentrators; Mahakumbh Saw 91 Lakh Pilgrims Amid Raging Covid-19 Infections and Other Stories

Here are the top stories: Coronavirus News Live Updates: Delhi HC Directs Authorities to Take Steps for Release of Seized Oxygen Concentrators; Mahakumbh Saw 91 Lakh Pilgrims Amid Raging Covid-19 Infections in the Country, 60 Lakh Gathered in April; Exit Polls 2021: BJP Gains Big in Mamata Banerjee's Bengal; Tamil Nadu Likely to Spring a Surprise; Those Below 45 May Have to Wait, Shortage of Vaccines May Delay Roll out of 3rd Phase in Delhi; Covid-19 Positive Randhir Kapoor Shifted to ICU for Further Tests; When to Take Second Covid-19 Vaccine if I Have Tested Positive After First Dose? Doctor Explains

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As Virus Engulfs India, Diaspora Watches with Despair

The more than 4.2 million people like Gadr who make up the Indian diaspora in the U.S., according to census estimates.

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India to Start Vaccination with Russia's Sputnik V Covid Vaccine from Next Month: Envoy

DB Venkatesh Varma also added that there are no plans to restrict travel between India and Russia in view of Covid.

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Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee Passes Away at 91

He was admitted to a private hospital in South Delhi after getting infected with COVID-19

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Indian Envoy Interacts with US Business Community on Covid-19 Relief Efforts

he virtual meeting was hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.

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Those Below 45 May Have to Wait, Shortage of Vaccines May Delay Roll out of 3rd Phase in Delhi

The Arvind-Kejriwal government hasn’t received its first order of jabs and private hospitals may get consignments weeks later.

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Hotels Seek ‘Support’ After Uttarakhand Govt Suspends Char Dham Yatra Amid Covid Surge

The government, however, said the decision for suspension of pilgrimage shall be ‘reviewed’ if the condition improves in the coming months.

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Horoscope Today, April 30: Astrological Predictions for Aries, Virgo, Leo, Taurus, Gemini and other Zodiac Signs

Daily Horoscope: Know your lucky number, lucky colour, alphabet and other details for Friday, April 30

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Delhi Police Nabs Two For Selling Fire Extinguishers As Oxygen Cylinders To Kin of Covid Patients

The suspects were rendered jobless during the pandemic and to make quick money they passed off fire extinguishers as oxygen cylinders, said DCP

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India Like Covid Storm Could 'Happen Anywhere': WHO Tells European Countries to Not Relax Measures

The so-called Indian variant -- or B.1.617 -- is sweeping the country, but the WHO has not yet confirmed whether it is more transmissible or more deadly than other strains of the virus.

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Japan Prepared to Provide 300 Respirators to India

Japan is prepared to provide 300 respirators and 300 oxygen concentrators to India once talks are finalized, Japan's chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.

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Explainer - What We Know About the Indian Variant as Coronavirus Sweeps South Asia

India has recorded the world's sharpest spike in coronavirus infections this month, with political and financial capitals New Delhi and Mumbai running out of hospital beds, oxygen and medicines.

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Mahakumbh Saw 91 Lakh Pilgrims Amid Raging Covid-19 Infections in the Country, 60 Lakh Gathered in April

The Kumbh Mela Force, a government body, said at least 60 lakh people, congregated in April.

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News18 Daybreak | Exit Poll Shows Close BJP-TMC Contest Likely in Bengal, Maharashtra Preparing for a Possible 3rd Wave of Covid by July

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day ahead.

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Noida CMO Denies Threatening Woman of Imprisonment for Remdesivir Plea

A video of her and two other women purportedly begging and touching the feet of Ohri for the injection went viral on social media.

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India Covid Deaths Climb Above 3,600 in 24 Hrs Even as Global Aid Urgently Flown in

The pandemic has claimed at least 3.1 million lives around the world, with India accounting for more than 200,000 fatalities, the worst toll outside the Americas.

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Snippets from UK: British Indian Doctors Step in to Assist Indian Counterparts Dealing with Covid Crisis

Within a few days BAPIO expects to have more than a thousand doctors on board to work supportively of doctors in India.

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France Detects First Cases of Indian Covid Variant: Ministry

A first case, involving a woman who travelled to India, was confirmed on Thursday, the health ministry of France said.

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Coronavirus News Live Updates: Delhi Records Highest Ever Covid-19 Deaths, Daily Cases Reach New Low in Mumbai

Still reeling under a deadly second wave, Maharashtra may witness a third wave of the infection in July-August, said health minister Rajesh Tope.

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India-US Relationship Intensified In President Biden's First 100 Days: Official

The engagement between the two countries during this period reflects a global comprehensive partnership, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said

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Panchang, April 30, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat and Other Details For Friday

Aaj ka Panchang, April 30: The day is dedicated to Goddess Santoshi, Goddess Mahalakshmi, Goddess Annapuraneshwari, and Goddess Durga

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Covid-19 Pandemic Laid Threadbare Issue of Digital Divide: Ravi Shankar Prasad

In 2020, the year of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world embraced digital transformation at a pace never witnessed before, said Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the UN High-Level thematic debate.

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Maharashtra: Installing Oxygen Plants in Advance Helps Nandurbar in 2nd Covid-19 Wave

The district administration installed two more plants, one at the civil hospital and another in Shahada town of the district — costing Rs 85 lakh each — this year in February and March, respectively.

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Maha: 3,820 New Covid-19 Cases in Thane, 65 More Deaths

The virus also claimed the lives of 65 more people, pushing the death toll in the district to 7,466. The Covid-19 mortality rate in Thane stood at 1.62 per cent.

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Exit Poll Result 2021 for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry Today; Here’s All You Need to Know

Exit Poll Results 2021: The Election Commission has prohibited the publishing and broadcasting of exit poll results till 7.30PM on April 29

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