Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal Dies Of COVID-19. Celebs Pay Tributes

The 52-year-old actor was a retired Army officer

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"Heavens Won't Fall If Deferred": Court On UP Panchayat Polls Counting

The Supreme Court today asked the state election commission in Uttar Pradesh to delay the counting for rural polls, which is to be held tomorrow.

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2021 Kia Sonet And Seltos SUVs Launched In India

Prices of the refreshed Kia Sonet starts at Rs. 6.79 lakh while the 2021 Seltos SUV is priced from Rs. 9.95 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India).

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Heartbreaking To See Covid Overwhelm India's Health Systems: US Lawmakers

Top US lawmakers have expressed serious concern over the sudden spike in coronavirus cases in India, saying it is "heartbreaking" to see the "crisis utterly overwhelm the health systems" in the...

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Woman Dies In Car Outside Noida Hospital, Gasping, Unable To Find Bed

As India reels under the deadly second wave of coronavirus, countless cases of unspeakable tragedies have emerged from across the country.

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Actor Aniruddh Dave, COVID-Positive, In ICU

"Need prayers for our friend Aniruddh Dave," actress Aastha Chaudhary wrote on her Instagram story

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Watch: Harpreet Brar Gets A Pat On The Back From Virat Kohli

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli appreciated Harpreet Brar after Punjab Kings' left-arm spinner produced a match-winning spell against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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Serum Institute Plans To Begin Vaccine Production Outside India: Report

The Serum Institute of India, which manufactures the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is planning to start vaccine production in other countries as it struggles to meet supply commitments, its chief...

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"Doctor Friend Not Picking My Calls": Bihar BJP Chief On Covid Crisis

The situation in Bihar remains grim with even basic facilities like beds and medical oxygen "running out", a senior BJP leader in the state said as he requested people to follow Covid protocols.

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Over 4 Lakh Covid Cases In India For First Time In New Global Record

India's coronavirus cases hit a grim global record with 4,01,993 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. 3,523 Covid patients have died. The third phase of the world's largest vaccination drive has...

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"Will See How Centre Replies To Supreme Court on Vaccines": P Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Friday said he was grateful to the Supreme Court that it has raised the issues of vaccine prices and compulsory licensing to vaccine makers and wondered how the...

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Tech companies set up biz continuity plans

Tech companies’ Covid war rooms are working around the clock as the number of distress calls from employees seeking help — many of whom have been infected by the coronavirus — have increased.

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US Exempts Categories Of Students, Journalists From India Travel Ban

Certain categories of students, academics, journalists and individuals have been exemption from the India travel ban announced by President Joe Biden, the US State Department said.

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Centre Vs States On Vaccine Stocks As Roll-Out For 18+ Begins: 10 Points

More than 1 crore doses of vaccines are still available in stocks with states, the centre said on Friday after several states red-flagged shortage and said they won't be able to extend the coverage to...

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Covid Crisis In India "Very Serious", Cases Yet To Peak: US Official

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet.

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Australia Bans Arrivals From India, Says Offenders Will Face Jail, Fines

Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines...

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Congress Emerges Victorious In Karnataka Urban Local Body Polls

As the counting for Karnataka Urban Local Body polls concluded, Congress State President DK Shivakumar expressed happiness as his party won by gaining seven out of ten Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

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O2 supply companies to get loans from Sidbi at 4.5-6%

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RIL’s Q4 net increases over 2X to near Rs 15k crore

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At Least 12 Covid Patients Killed In Fire At Gujarat Hospital

At least 12 coronavirus patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch in early hours on Saturday.

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"Won't Reach That Stage": Uddhav Thackeray On Complete Lockdown

Maharashtra would have seen nine to ten lakh active coronavirus cases if the state government had not imposed new lockdown-like restrictions, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday.

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Core sector output hit 32-month high of 6.8% in March

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Bank credit grows slowest in 4 yrs

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Yogi Adityanath Recovers From COVID-19, Tests Negative

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said he has tested negative for COVID-19.

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Vaccination for 50% people key to economy revival: Niti Aayog

Vaccination of at least half of the country’s population is key for the revival of the pandemic-hit economy, Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman of government think tank NITI Aayog. “We have the capability of vaccinating them in the next few months,” Kumar said. Kumar said, if the country can grow at 10-11% per year for the next few decades, the per capita income would be $16K by 2050.

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Stop Media Reporting Of Oral Observations: Election Commission To Court

The Election Commission today requested the Madras High Court to restrain the media from reporting on oral observations, days after the court's sharp remarks on "murder charges" on officials of the...

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Filmmaker KV Anand Dies At 54, Allu Arjun And Others Pay Tributes

KV Anand received a National Film Award for Best Cinematographer in the year 1994

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Review: 'The Disciple' Commands Absolute Attention

The Disciple Review: The Marathi film, executive produced by Alfonso Cuaron, tracks an arduous rites-of-passage journey in a manner that is instantly illuminating.

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"Everyone In Afghanistan With You, India": Rashid Khan Posts Moving Video

Rashid Khan took to Twitter on Friday to post a moving video and said that everyone in Afghanistan is with India in its fight against COVID-19.

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Soli Sorabjee, Former Attorney General, Dies Of COVID-19

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, one of India's finest legal minds, died of Covid this morning. He was 91.

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Little Extra Weight Risks Severe Covid, Under-40s Most Impacted: Study

Carrying even a little extra weight raises the risk of developing a severe form of Covid-19, especially in younger adults, according to a new study.

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3.86 Lakh Covid Cases In India In New Daily High, 3,498 Deaths In A Day

COVID-19 has infected over 3.86 lakh more people in India in yet another worrying daily high and killed 3,498 the last 24 hours. The record number comes even as a huge international aid operation has...

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"Strengthen Pandemic Response": Indian Envoy's Meet With Pfizer CEO In US

Indian Ambassador to the USTaranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday (local time) met with Pfizer CEO Albert Bouria to discuss ways in which the COVID-19 vaccine maker can support healthcare efforts in India.

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Insurers must tell hospitals about cleared claims in 1 hour

Insurance Regulator and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has told insurers to communicate their cashless approvals for Covid-19 claims within an hour of submission of the request by the hospital and ensure that patients get discharged soon.

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First Emergency Covid Relief Supplies Arrive From US: "Stand With India"

India received the first Covid emergency aid supplies from the United States this morning as the country fights against a deadly second wave that has killed thousands of people in the last few days.

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Pfizer Begins To Export US-Made Covid Shots: Report

Pfizer Inc's shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico this week includes doses made in its U.S. plant, the first of what are expected to be ongoing exports of its shots from the United States, a source...

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Blog: I Live In UK, My Parents Are Alone In Delhi

I am an only child to my parents. I am living in the UK, and the stress of how my fairly independent folks are keeping safe in these crazy Covid times in India is driving me to a new level of anxiety.

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Dozens Killed In Stampede At Israel Pilgrimage Site

A massive stampede at a densely packed Jewish pilgrimage site killed dozens of people in northern Israel on Friday, leaving emergency workers scrambling to clear the area and evacuate the critically...

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At $16.5 billion, Byju’s to be top desi startup

Edtech major Byju’s is set to be the most valued startup in India amid the pandemic, toppling SoftBank- and Alibaba-backed Paytm, which is valued at $16 billion. Byju’s is in advanced stages of talks to raise another $150-200 million from UBS Group, after which it is expected to be valued at around $16.5 billion, a person aware of the matter said.

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

The relationship between India and the United States has intensified in the first 100 days of the Biden administration, a State Department official said in .

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Gold demand rises 37% to 140 tonne in Jan-March 2021

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IPL 2021 Points Table Update: Orange Cap Holder, Purple Cap Holder List

IPL 2021, DC vs KKR: Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan made gains in the scorers' chart as Delhi Capitals thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets.

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Watch: Dhawan Drops To His Knees On Karthik's Cue In Hilarious Banter

IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik engaged in some funny mid-match banter during Delhi Capitals' match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Italy Tightens Travel Rules; 23 Passengers From India Test Covid Positive

Italy on Thursday tightened the rules on people arriving from coronavirus-hit India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, while extending quarantine regulations for Europeans.

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Tatas get CCI nod for $1.2 billion Bigbasket buy

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Companies shut plants, cut output to cope with fall in demand

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Priyanka Sets Up COVID-19 Fundraiser For India, Urges People To Donate

"I have set up a fundraiser with GiveIndia, the largest organization on the ground in India providing Covid relief. Whatever you can spare, truly makes a difference," wrote Priyanka

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Tests Positive For Covid

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today said he hastested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Byju's To Become India's Most-Valuable Startup With $150 Million From UBS

Byju's recently raised about $1 billion from Facebook Inc. co-founder Eduardo Saverin's B Capital Group as well as Baron Funds and XN, Bloomberg News reported earlier this month

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Cos shut ops to supply O2, provide bikes to medics fighting pandemic

As coronavirus infections rip through India, companies — both big and startups — are pitching in with everything from setting up makeshift hospitals to airlifting oxygen concentrators to making donations to procure medicines and ambulances.

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'Very, very pleased' with India growth story: Apple

After delivering strong March quarter results, Apple has said that the company is very pleased with its growth story in India, as iPhone sales, along with iPads and Macs, continue to rise in the country.

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Top mutual fund executives to get 20% of pay in units

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said that each fund house should pay at least 20% of salary, perks, non-cash compensation net of income tax, NPS, PPF, etc, to their top executives in units of the mutual fund (MF) schemes they’re working for.

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Panchayats block soft drink, ice cream companies

Soft drink and ice cream companies that were beginning to cash in on improving rural sales have suddenly found themselves staring at a unique roadblock: Gram panchayats.

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ONGC flags 'critical' issues on recast

Days after the oil ministry sought a response to a plan to carve up ONGC’s functional sections into a separate company and sell stake in major producing fields, India's largest state-run explorer has said it is eyeing foreign partnerships for prospecting in unexplored basins but critical issues needed to be addressed before looking at changing the company’s structure.

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Sebi fines Jhunjhunwala company Aptech Rs 1 crore

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday penalised edtech company Aptech Rs 1 crore for non-disclosure of price sensitive information in a case dating back to mid-2016. The order relates to Aptech’s entry into the pre-school segment as a business venture and the company’s failure to impose a no-trading rule by its insiders when the negotiations were on.

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#ResignModi "Temporarily Blocked By Mistake", Weren't Asked To: Facebook

Facebook Inc. blocked posts tagged #ResignModi before restoring them hours later, stoking a controversy that's erupted over government requests to remove social media content as India grapples with an...

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US Tells Citizens To Leave India As Covid Swamps Hospitals

The U.S. government told its citizens to leave India as soon as possible because of the country's escalating Covid-19 crisis.

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3.79 Lakh Covid Cases, 3,645 Deaths As India Daily Figures Reach New High

India's daily Covid figures reached a new high today with 3,79,257 fresh infections and 3,645 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The caseload surged to 1.83 crore cases; over 2.04 lakh people have...

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On Irrfan's Death Anniversary, Son Babil Writes Of "Full Stop" In A Note

"There is a legacy that has already been concluded by my Baba himself. A full stop. Nobody can ever replace him," wrote Babil

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"Enrich Festival Of Democracy": PM As Bengal Votes In Phase 8

With the eighth and last phase of the West Bengal assembly polls underway on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon people to cast their votes to enrich the festival of democracy while...

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4.6 Earthquake, 18 Aftershocks In Assam After 6.4 Earthquake Hits State

A day after a powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Assam, the northeastern state was hit by a second one - a moderate earthquake of 4.6 - on Thursday.

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Tatas see exits of senior executives amid corona storm

Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata’s half-brother Noel Tata, who is MD at Tata International, will be relinquishing his executive responsibilities at the company this November when he turns 65. He, however, will continue as the non-executive chairman of Trent, Voltas and Tata Investment Corporation.

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Bad bank to get Rs 2 lakh crore of defaulting companies’ loans

The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has identified 102 corporate bad loans, totalling to Rs 2 lakh crore, where the amount outstanding in each is over Rs 500 crore. They include loans in a variety of industries.

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Women Make History As Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris Flank Biden For Speech

When US President Joe Biden delivered his debut speech to a joint session of Congress Wednesday, history was made behind him, with two powerful women taking their places on the rostrum for the first...

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"It's Like A War": Inside A Delhi Hospital Desperate For Oxygen

At his crowded emergency room in central Delhi, Ali Raza can't focus much on when the next delivery of oxygen will arrive -- 12 of his 20 doctors are down with Covid-19, and the patients just keep...

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CSK vs SRH: MS Dhoni Sums Up Reason Behind CSK's Resurgence In IPL 2021

CSK vs SRH, IPL 2021: After Chennai Super Kings registered their fifth successive win of IPL 2021, MS Dhoni summed up what has led to their improved performance this season.

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Brazil Says Russian Covid Vaccine Carried Live Cold Virus

Tainted batches of Russia's Sputnik V Covid vaccine sent to Brazil carried a live version of a common cold-causing virus, the South American country's health regulator reported in a presentation...

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Final Phase Of Bengal Polls Today As Covid Cases Hit Record High

The eighth and final phase of voting is being held in Bengal today amid the growing menace of Covid that is spreading fast in the state. The election is being held on 35 seats lying across Malda,...

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US To Send More Than $100 Million In Covid Supplies To India

The United States is sending supplies worth more than $100 million in the coming days to India to help it fight a surge of COVID-19 cases, the White House said on Wednesday.

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"Government Of Delhi" = "Lieutenant Governor": Controversial Law Kicks In

In the middle of a brutal second wave of Covid in Delhi, the centre has notified a law that gives it more power over the city's elected government. According to the amended law, the "Government of...

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India Daily Covid Deaths Cross 3,000; Record 3.6 Lakh Cases In 24 Hours

India's new Covid deaths hit an overwhelming peak with 3,293 people dying in the last 24 hours. New cases rose by over 3.6 lakh, a global high, pushing the total cases to over 1.79 crore. The crisis...

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"It's Like A War": Inside A Delhi Hospital Desperate For Oxygen

At his crowded emergency room in central Delhi, Ali Raza can't focus much on when the next delivery of oxygen will arrive -- 12 of his 20 doctors are down with Covid-19, and the patients just keep...

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Prateik Gets Mother Smita Patil's Name Tattooed "On His Heart." See Pic

Actress Smita Patil died at the age of 31 in 1986

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Samsung Heirs To Pay Over $10 Billion, Donate Picasso In Inheritance Tax

The heirs to South Korea's Samsung group announced their plans to pay more than $10 billion in death duties Wednesday -- one of the world's biggest ever inheritance tax settlements -- including...

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ADB projects India’s growth to rebound 11% in 2021-22

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will rebound strongly by 11.0% in fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 ending on March 31, 2022, due to continued economic recovery boosted by increased public investment, vaccine rollout, and a surge in domestic demand. The forecast assumes that vaccines are deployed extensively across the country.

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Pics: Damaged Buildings, Cracked Walls As Assam Jolted By Big Earthquake

A strong earthquake hit Assam early this morning causing damage to buildings.

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Watch: Kohli, Pant Share Light Moment After Last-Ball Thriller In IPL

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli shared a laugh with Rishabh Pant after Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals in a last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad.

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'The Kapil Sharma Show' Stars Sugandha Mishra And Sanket Get Married. Pic

For her big day, Sugandha Mishra opted for a cream lehenga and pastel pink dupatta

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American biz rallies to help India fight Covid-19

In a big show of solidarity, numerous American businesses have stepped up to join India’s fight against the unprecedented pandemic crisis. The US Chamber of Commerce and CEOs from over 40 companies have set up a US public-private partnership called Global Task Force on Pandemic Response: Mobilising for India, to provide India with critical medical supplies.

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6.4 Earthquake In Assam, Aftershocks; Tremors In Northeast, North Bengal

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Assam, India, on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

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"Not Got Any Work Because Of Priyanka," Says Cousin Meera Chopra

"I had to struggle," said Meera Chopra in a recent interview

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Elon Musk Trolls Jeff Bezos As Space Race Heats Up

The space race between the world's two richest men went into hyperdrive on Tuesday after Tesla chief Elon Musk took a swipe at Jeff Bezos' attempt to challenge a major NASA contract.

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Samsung's Lee Family To Pay More Than 12 Trillion Won Inheritance Taxes

The family of deceased Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee said on Wednesday it will pay more than 12 trillion won ($10.78 billion) in inheritance taxes for the estate of the late patriarch.

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Covid Risk Rises 50% If Passengers Board Planes Back To Front: Study

Boarding passengers seated at the back of the aircraft first -- a Covid-era change by Delta Air Lines Inc. and others to cut the risk of infection -- actually increases the chance of catching the...

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White House considering intellectual property waiver for Covid-19 vaccines

The White House is considering options for maximizing global production and supply of Covid-19 vaccines at the lowest cost, including backing a proposed waiver of intellectual property rights, but no decision has been made, press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday.

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Samsung's Lee family to pay $10.78 billion in inheritance taxes

The family of deceased Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee said on Wednesday it will pay more than 12 trillion won ($10.78 billion) in inheritance taxes for the estate of the late patriarch.

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One Dose Of Covid Vaccine Cuts Household Spread By Up To 50%: UK Study

One dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines reduces the chances of someone infected with coronavirus from spreading it to other household members by up to 50 percent, according to a English study...

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Four Patients Dead In Fire At Hospital In Maharashtra's Thane

Four patients dead in fire at hospital in Maharashtra's Thane

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Indian COVID-19 Variant Found In At Least 17 Countries: WHO

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a dozen countries.

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Dell Unveils Latitude 7320 Detachable, a 2-in-1 Laptop With Thunderbolt 4

Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable 2-in-1 laptop comes with options of Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home, and Windows 10 Enterprise (Windows as a Service or WaaS). It starts at $1,549 (roughly Rs. 1.15...

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IPL 2021 Points Table: Orange Cap Holder And Purple Cap Holder List

IPL 2021 Orange Cap And Purple Cap Holder List: Shikhar Dhawan currently leads in the Orange Cap race, with Harshal Patel on top in the Purple Cap race.

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"Most Vulnerable" Bio-Bubble: Zampa's Reason Behind Pulling Out Of IPL

IPL 2021: Adam Zampa, who pulled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League, revealed that the increase in COVID-19 cases contributed to his departure.

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Saif Ali Khan Reportedly Gets Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot. Pics Go Viral

Dressed in casuals, Saif was pictured exiting a vaccination center escorted by security personnel

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US To "Divert" Vaccine Raw Material To India, Send "Strike Team": Report

President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, pledging US assistance after growing pressure on Washington to help.

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Lynn Urges Cricket Australia For Charter Plane For Players After IPL 2021

Chris Lynn requested Cricket Australia to arrange a charter flight so that the Australia-bound players can fly home safely after the end of the tournament.

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Australia bans direct passenger flights from India till May 15

Australia on Tuesday announced a temporary ban on direct passenger flights from India following a massive surge in coronavirus infections. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the suspension would remain in place until at least May 15 due to "clearly present" risks of travel from India, leaving thousands of Australians stranded.

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Cognizant CEO receives $14m in compensation in 2020

Cognizant CEO Brian Humphries received a total compensation of $13.8 million in 2020, according to the company's 2021 proxy statement filing on the US SEC. It's less than the $15.9 million he received in 2019.

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Opinion: Government's New Vaccine Strategy Is Bad Economics

After a tightly centralized vaccination drive that has delivered the required two shots to less than 2% of the population, India is opening up its inoculation strategy in the middle of a raging...

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Over 1,000 Covid Deaths 'Missing' In Delhi Data, Reveal Civic Records

Aerial photographs of cremations in Delhi - innumerable pyres in a row that even landed on the front pages of foreign publications - have been indicating since last week that the actual number of...

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Israel Examines Heart Inflammation Cases After Pfizer Covid Shot

Israel is examining dozens of cases where people experienced heart inflammation after receiving Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE's coronavirus vaccine.

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Election Commission Bans Victory Processions Over Poll Results

The Election Commission of India has banned all victory processions on the day of -- or even after -- counting of votes (May 2) polled to the five states in the past few weeks after amid a COVID-19...

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This Union Minister Is Proud Of His Daughter For Becoming A Covid Warrior

Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya has praised his daughter, Disha, for taking up the role of a frontline health worker in these trying times when the country is struggling to cope with the massive...

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Australia Bans Passenger Flights From India Until May 15

Australia on Tuesday announced a temporary ban on direct passenger flights from India, as the South Asian nation grapples with a massive surge in coronavirus infections.

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3.23 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 2,771 Deaths In 24 Hours

India today logged over 3.23 lakh new Covid cases, 8.4% less than yesterday, and 2,771 deaths in the last 24 hours. Several nations, including the US, have pledged help as India grapples with severe...

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Watch: Wedding Pheras In PPE After Groom Tests Covid Positive

Madhya Pradesh Coronavirus news: A couple in Ratlam got married in PPE suits on Monday after the groom tested positive for Covid-19. The wedding was solemsized on request and under the guidance of...

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40 US Companies Create Global Task Force To Help India Fight Covid

In a show of solidarity, CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against COVID-19.

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'Seeti Maar' OG Allu Arjun's Filmy Tweet After "Compliment" From Salman

"Thank you Allu Arjun for Seeti Maar, absolutely loved the way you have performed in the song," Salman Khan had tweeted

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Verdict In Rape Case Against Journalist Tarun Tejpal Today

A sessions court in Goa will pronounce its verdict in rape case against former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal today.

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Tata Motors Updates Its Standard Operating Procedures Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

Tata Motors has come up with a comprehensive 'business agility plan' to protect and serve the interests of its customers, employees, dealers and suppliers.

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US Says "Working Nonstop" To Deliver Supplies To India For Covid Fight

The Joe Biden Administration in the US is working nonstop to do all it can to deliver on an urgent basis the supplies most needed by India to combat the deadly COVID-19 wave, the US State Department...

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Covid Care Centre In 5-Star Hotel For Delhi High Court Judges, Officers

A five-star hotel has been selected as the COVID-19 care centre for judges and judicial officers of the Delhi High Court and their families.

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CEOs of 40 US companies create global task force to help India fight Covid-19

In a show of solidarity, CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against Covid-19.

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IT companies expand Covid care facilities for employees

IT services companies are lending a helping hand to their employees to cope with the health challenge thrown by the second wave of the pandemic. Infosys said that employees who have contracted or are recovering from Covid will get 21 days of additional paid leave.

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Curbs may hit supplies, fuel inflation: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India has said in its ‘State of the Economy’ report that the resurgence in Covid infections, if not contained in time, risks protracted restrictions and disruptions in supply chains and consequent inflationary pressures. The RBI’s warning comes at a time when prospects of regional lockdowns have increased with rising cases of the disease.

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"India Was There For Us": Joe Biden After Phone Call With PM Modi

India was there for the American people in their hour of need and the United States will be there for the country as it meets its worst-ever public health crisis, US President Joe Biden said after his...

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Oscars 2021: Irrfan Khan, Bhanu Athaiya Remembered In Tributes Montage

Irrfan, who was a familiar face for international cine-goers as well as being adored and admired at home, died of cancer last year at the age of 53

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Oscars 2021: Twitter Furious After Academy Cuts Away From Deaf Presenter

Oscar showrunners decided to cut away a segment from the prestigious award ceremony, which left a section of the Internet visibly upset

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"Global Cooperation": Indian-American Doctor On Only Way To Address Covid

Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, the 21st Surgeon General of the US on Sunday said that the only way to address a global COVID-19 pandemic is global cooperation and mutual support.

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Reliance, BP start up second deepwater gas field in KG-D6 block

Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner BP Plc of UK on Monday announced the start of production from the second set of new discoveries the two are developing in the eastern offshore KG-D6 block.

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DXC Tech to hire 56% more freshers this year

DXC Technology said it will hire 7,000 from campuses across the country this year — 56% higher than the 4,500 it had recruited last year. The move comes as IT services companies continue to ride the wave of high demand from clients wanting to digitally transform their businesses.

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"Alliances Tested In Darkest Of Days": US Lawmakers Rally Behind India

Top US lawmakers rallied behind India in its hour of crisis urging the Biden administration to provide material and healthcare assistance to India to help save lives from the deadly coronavirus.

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With Temasek's $120 Million, Ronnie Screwvala Shapes Next India Unicorn

Ronnie Screwvala pioneered cable television in India in the 1980s and then built a unicorn that was acquired by Walt Disney and at 64, the entrepreneur's latest venture UpGrad is speeding toward a...

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Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Pledge Support In India's Covid Fight

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his Microsoft counterpart Satya Nadella today assured help to India as the country battles a ravaging coronavirus crisis that has left hospitals unbearably full and...

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Huawei SERES SF5 Unveiled At Auto Shanghai 2021

The company has unveiled the Huawei SERES SF5 which is a new hybrid SUV at Auto Shanghai 2021 and it will be sold via Huawei flagship stores in China.

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West Bengal Votes In 7th Phase As Covid Cases Rise. See Pics

Polling began at 7 am today for 34 seats in the seventh phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal, amid tight security and a rampaging second wave of COVID-19.

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PM Urges Bengal To Vote In 7th Phase Of Polls, Follow Covid Protocol

With the seventh phase of the West Bengal assembly polls underway on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to exercise their franchise and follow all COVID-19 related protocols.

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Tech has become the lifeline to survive: HCL CEO

In 2020-21, HCL signed 58 new large deals with a total contract value (TCV) of $7.3 billion, an 18% increase over the previous year. In an interview with TOI, HCL CEO and president C Vijayakumar spoke about the demand outlook.

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China digital currency trials show threat to Alipay, WeChat

In China's commercial hub Shanghai, six big state banks are quietly promoting digital yuan ahead of a May 5 shopping festival, carrying out a political mandate to provide consumers with a payment alternative to Alipay and WeChat Pay.

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Oscars 2021: Riz Ahmed Wins The Red Carpet By Fixing Wife's Hair

Oscars 2021: That's a pause-worthy moment right there

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HCL pays 16k staffers up to 30% of salary as skill perk

HCL Technologies has offered a skill-based allowance of 25-30% of their CTC (cost-to-company) to about 16,000 employees. “These are skills where customers are paying a premium and we are passing it on to the employees. Over the years the number of people who qualify for this allowance has seen a steady increase,” said Apparao V V, chief HR officer.

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Industries to divert liquid oxygen for medical use

The Centre on Sunday moved in with a fresh set of measures aimed at immediately increasing medical oxygen supply by over 20%, while seeking to set up 551 dedicated medical oxygen generation plants at public health facilities across district headquarters, using funds from PM-Cares. Industries have been ordered to restrict the use of liquid oxygen, including existing stock.

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Shapoorji Pallonji files for review of SC judgment in Tata case

The Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group filed for a review on Saturday of the Supreme Court verdict in its minority shareholder oppression case against Tata Sons. The move came on the last day to file such an appeal.

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"What A Man": Daniel Kaluuya On Role That Won Him Oscar

Oscars 2021: "I am humbled to be nominated for portraying a man whose principles I deeply respect and for guiding me to walk in his footsteps," he added.

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Oscars 2021: Amanda Seyfried To Zendaya, The Red Carpet Looks We Loved

Oscars 2021: Red, gold and a thousand shades of style

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16 Critical Covid Patients Rescued After Fire At Hospital In Gujarat

A total of 16 critical COVID-19 patients were rescued and shifted to safer places after a fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday night, officials said.

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Cyrus Mistry Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgement Backing Tata Group

Cyrus Mistry's Shapoorji Pallonji Group has urged the Supreme Court to review its judgment that backs the Tata Group's decision to remove him as the chairman.

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Oscars: Chloe Zhao Makes History With Best Director Win For 'Nomadland'

Oscars 2021: Here are the winners of the 93rd Academy Awards - Chloe Zhao became the first woman of colour to win the Oscar for Best Director for Nomadland

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Gurugram, 4 Other Haryana Districts Ban Gatherings Amid Covid

All large gatherings have been banned in Haryana's Gurugram, Sonipat, Hisar, Faridabad and Panchkula from today amid a massive surge in coronavirus cases across the country in the second and more...

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Trishala On Her Longest Relationship: "Today, He's Married With Children"

Asked by a user why her relationship ended, Trishala wrote this in her Instagram story: "I won't get into major details on why it ended"

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Trinamool Leader Dies Of Covid; "Shocked", Tweets Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kajal Sinha has died due to coronavirus, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today. He was the party's candidate from Khardaha constituency.

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Don't Fall For Rumours About Vaccines: PM's Mann Ki Baat Highlights

The 76th edition of PM Modi's monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat" comes at a time when the country is facing a deadly sweep of the second wave of coronavirus - believed to more contagious than the...

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Tesla Inc To Setup India Headquarters In Mumbai: Report

The company will be establishing its production base in Karnataka and is evaluating a few ready commercial projects in Lower-Parel for a 40,000 sq ft office.

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"Twitter Move Not For Criticism, But Fake Covid News": Government Sources

Twitter has deleted a number of tweets flagged by the centre as spreading "fake news" about the Covid pandemic, sources have said.

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"Centre Supporting States In Fight Against Covid": PM On "Mann Ki Baat"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the Centre is "fighting with all its might to support states in fight against coronavirus".

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Working From Home, Mom-To-Be Dia Mirza Shares Glimpse Of Pregnancy Glow

Dia must have clicked the selfie in between her work diaries - she can be seen sitting in a sun-kissed spot

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3.49 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases In India, 2,767 Deaths In New Record High

India's coronavirus cases and deaths hit a new record with 3.49 lakh fresh infections, taking the caseload to 1.69 crore; 2,767 people died in the last 24 hours. Hospitals in the country are...

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Watch: RR Tease KKR After Win With Iconic Shah Rukh Khan Pose, Song

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals celebrated their win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday with a Shah Rukh Khan impersonation.

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Hina Khan, Mourning Her Father, Takes A Break From Social Media

"I am grateful to each one of you for checking in on me and my family during these tough times," Hina Khan wrote in her post

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Ali Fazal's Grandfather Dies. Actor Bids Farewell In An Emotional Note

Ali Fazal mourned the loss of his grandfather on social media

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2021 Citron C5 Aircross SUV Deliveries Begin In India

Launched on April 7, 2021, Citroen India has officially commenced deliveries of the C5 Aircross from La Maison Citron phygital showrooms.

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Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar Dies At Gurgaon Hospital

Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar died at a private hospital in Gurgaon, sources said on Sunday. He was 62.

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'Why Blame PM?': Assam Minister's Dig At Arvind Kejriwal Over Covid Cases

A day after Prime Minster Narendra Modi interrupted Arvind Kejriwal during a meeting with chief ministers to object to the discussion being televised by his office over "protocol break", Assam...

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US "Deeply Concerned By Severe Covid Outbreak" In India: Top Official

The United States is "deeply concerned by the severe COVID outbreak in India," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said this morning as he elaborated on the details of the efforts...

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BJP Flouting Poll Body's Covid Safety Rules, Alleges Trinamool MP

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday attacked the BJP for allegedly organising campaign rallies, flouting the Election Commission's (EC) Covid safety protocols amid a massive surge in...

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Delhi Covid Lockdown May Be Extended By A Week As Cases Soar: Sources

Delhi is likely to extend the lockdown by another week as the city's healthcare system buckles under the pressure of an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases, sources have said.

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Live Updates: Amid Covid Surge In India, Hospitals Face Oxygen Shortage

India reported the highest daily surge in the world with over 3.46 lakh Covid infections on Saturday, which took the country's caseload to 1.66 crore.

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Delhi Records 357 Deaths Due To COVID-19, Highest Ever In A Day

Delhi recorded the highest single-day rise in its COVID-19 death count with 357 more people dying due to the viral disease on Saturday as well as over 24,000 new cases, according to the latest...

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Send AstraZeneca Doses To India, Other Nations: Indian-American Lawmaker

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Saturday called on US President Joe Biden's administration to release doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to countries, including India, currently...

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Covid Vaccine Doses Pass One-Billion Mark As Global Cases Hit New Record

The number of Covid-19 jabs administered globally surpassed the one-billion mark on Saturday, offering hope after months of pandemic misery, even as the number of coronavirus cases worldwide hit a new...

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IPL 2021 Points Table: Orange Cap, Purple Cap Holder After RR vs KKR

IPL 2021 Points Table: Rajasthan Royals put up an inspired performance to move to the sixth spot, while KKR were left with plenty to answer after yet another disappointing performance

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Women Have More Antibodies To Fight COVID-19, Shows Sero Survey In Mumbai

A sero survey by Mumbai's civic body in Maharashtra has found that women have more antibodies than men to the fight the coronavirus.

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3.46 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 2,624 Deaths In New Record High

In new record high, India reported the highest daily surge in the world with 3.46 lakh Covid infections, which takes the country's caseload to 1.66 crore. The country also saw the deadliest day of the...

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Even Single Vaccine Dose Cuts COVID-19 Infection Rate, New UK Study Finds

A single dose of either the Oxford/AstraZeneca or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines, currently being administered in the UK, cut the rate of coronavirus infections by around 65 per cent, according to a new UK...

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Remdesivir Shortage Brings Nightmare For Covid Patients In Tamil Nadu

The acute shortage of crucial injections like Remdesivir and Tocilizumab is leading to loss of life and panic among many Covid patients and their families in Tamil Nadu.

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Citi India’s $2bn retail biz worth tops in Asia: Report

Macquarie Research has valued Citibank’s India retail business at around $2bn, based on their Basel III disclosures in the country. This makes India the most valuable business among the 10 markets in the Asia-Pacific where Citi plans to exit consumer business. These 10 markets are collectively valued between $6.3 billion and $8 billion by Macquarie.

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Irdai tells insurers to complain about errant hospitals

A day after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted about reports of hospitals denying cashless services to Covid-19 patients and asked Insurance Regulator and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to take action, the insurance watchdog has directed insurers to lodge complaints of such malpractices directly with state governments.

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Yes Bank begins moving into old HQ of Reliance Group

Yes Bank has started the process of relocating its headquarters from Indiabulls Finance Centre in central Mumbai to the iconic erstwhile headquarters of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group in the western suburb of Santa Cruz.

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Karnataka HC refers Google case back to ITAT

In a relief to Google India, the Karnataka high court has set aside the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order related to the Adwords platform (now called Google Ads). It asked the tribunal to hold a fresh hearing at the earliest.

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CBI Files Corruption Case Against Ex Maharashtra Minister, Searches Home

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh's home was searched this morning by CBI as the probe agency filed a corruption case against him.

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COVID-19 Second Wave May Peak By Mid-May, Predict Scientists At IIT

The ongoing second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may peak between May 11-15 with 33-35 lakh total 'active'' cases and decline steeply by the end of May, according to a mathematical module...

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Private Vehicle Registrations And Driving Licence Tests Cancelled In Maharashtra: Report

Due to the state-wide lockdown, no new private cars or two-wheelers will be registered in Maharashtra till May 1, 2021. The transport department has also decided to cancel learner's licence and...

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"Working Closely With India On Ways To Help Address Covid Crisis": US

The US is working closely with India, at both political and expert level, to identify ways to help address the current COVID-19 crisis in the country, the White House said on Friday.

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Pressure On Biden To Ship AstraZeneca Jab, Medical Supplies To India

The Biden administration has come under intense pressure from lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans, to ship AstraZeneca, other vaccines and life-saving medical supplies to India, which is witnessing...

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Delhi Hospital's Oxygen SOS; Top Official Breaks Down, Says "Overwhelmed"

Moolchand hospital chain in Delhi sent out an SOS this morning over oxygen shortage as it appealed for urgent help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal and Lt Governor...

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Can't Waste A Single Minute: Gurgaon NGO Gives Oxygen Cylinders For Free

As India battles an acute oxygen emergency and hospitals put out SOS alerts on social media amid a massive spike in cases, changemakers and individuals on the ground are helping desperate and helpless...

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Donald Trump Slams South Korean Leader But Says He Likes Kim Jong Un

Former US president Donald Trump on Friday accused his South Korean counterpart of ripping off the United States, while continuing to highlight his supposed friendship with North Korean leader Kim...

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Watch How SpaceX Crew Killed Time Before Launch To International Space Station

A SpaceX crew of four astronauts, from the US, France and Japan, is now making its way to the International Space Station. A video shared by the ISS shows how the crew passed time before the launch by...

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Updates: Hospitals Overwhelmed As Covid Cases Hit Record High In India

Hospitals in India have launched desperate appeals for oxygen as the nation's Covid crisis spirals -- India logged over 3.32 lakh COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest-ever daily count recorded in the...

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IPL 2021 Points Table: Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After PBKS vs MI Match

IPL 2021 Orange Cap And Purple Cap Holder List: Mumbai Indians (MI) spinner Rahul Chahar took a wicket vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) and is second in the Purple Cap race. After their win in Match 17, PBKS...

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United to resume Delhi flights to US from Sunday

In a major relief to travellers between India and the US, United early on Saturday morning (IST) decided to resume flights to and from Delhi from Sunday (April 25) — hours after temporarily suspending them following confusion over RT-PCR testing requirement of crew members.

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Bankers seek frontline worker sops

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SBI cuts FY22 GDP growth to 10.4%

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Record 16,662 New Cases In Bengaluru As Hospitals Display "No Beds" Sign

Bengaluru, the city with the highest number of active cases in the country, reported an all-time record of 16,662 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Friday even as Karnataka witnessed another day...

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"What Do Chair, Stairs And Trees Have In Common?": Read Ira's ROFL Post

BRB, busy laughing

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Amazon Is Offering 10 Free Kindle Ebooks in India for World Book Day

Amazon is offering 10 free Kindle ebooks to Indian users to mark the World Book Day on April 23. Users can download these books on a Kindle, Amazon Fire tablet, or the Kindle app on their...

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Covid survivors buying health cover for first time face scrutiny

With nearly 1.6 crore Indians having tested positive for Covid, the number of first-time insurance buyers who are likely to face scrutiny is rising. While it is usual for insurers to inquire about pre-existing diseases before selling a health cover, Covid has made insurers turn cautious as they its long-term impact on organs is not known.

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OMCs keep petrol, diesel prices static as global crude stable

Fuel prices in the country remained unchanged on Friday as oil marketing companies decided to go on a pause mode and analyse the global developments on oil prices before effecting a revision.

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Biden tax fears leave Bitcoin, Ether groggy

Cryptocurrency Ether pulled back sharply from a record high and rival Bitcoin also fell on Friday amid speculation that US President Joe Biden's plan to raise capital gains taxes will curb investment in digital assets.

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Asked Why She Didn't Condole Hina Khan's Dad's Death, Gauahar Replies

"I am an individual and I make my decisions on a personal level," said Gauahar Khan

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Max Hospital Retracts 'No New Patient Admissions' Order In Delhi-NCR

Delhi's Max hospital chain has retracted an order which saidit would not admit any more patients until oxygen supplies stabilized, in an escalating crisis over Covid cases spiraling in the capital.

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In UK's "Largest Divorce" Case, Son Ordered To Pay $100 Million To Mom

The son at the center of the U.K.'s largest divorce lost a London court ruling over his role in hiding assets from his mother with a judge calling him "a dishonest individual who will do anything to...

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Small companies get hit most by lockdowns, may default

Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and rating agencies have warned of delinquencies in the small and medium enterprises segment if the lockdown continues.

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Virat Kohli signs up with MX TakaTak

India’s charismatic cricket captain, Virat Kohli, signed up with the short video sharing application MX TakaTak on Wednesday. Within 24 hours, he posted six videos and garnered a following of over 16K on the platform. “Users will get a chance to see Virat’s candid side here. We may even see him post videos with (wife) Anushka," said Karan Bedi, CEO, MX Player.

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"25 Sickest Patients Have Died": Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital's Oxygen SOS

25 "sickest patients" have died in the last 24 hours at the Ganga Ram hospital in Delhi, a statement from the hospital said this morning. Around 8 am, the hospital also said it had oxygen for only two...

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For Shravan Rathod, Tributes From Akshay, AR Rahman And Others

"Our music community and your fans will miss you immensely," tweeted AR Rahman

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3.32 Lakh Covid Cases, 2,263 Deaths - India Sees New Daily High

India today logged over 3.32 lakh new Covid cases, once again the highest-ever daily count recorded in the world, and 2,263 deaths since yesterday. The alarming surge in cases has led to desperate...

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Bumrah's Reaction To Sanjana Ganesan's Instagram Pic Is Full Of Love

Jasprit Bumrah's reaction to wife Sanjana Ganesan's post on Instagram was the most adorable.

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"Relieved...": Why Shashi Tharoor Deleted Tweet On BJP's Sumitra Mahajan

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had to delete one of his tweets where he condoled the death of former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday night after BJP leaders pointed out that she was...

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Mukesh Ambani Buys Another British Icon, Stoke Park, For $79 Million

Reliance Industries Ltd., controlled by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, bought Stoke Park Ltd. for 57 million pounds ($79 million).

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Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11X Phones to Launch in India Today

Xiaomi is hosting a virtual event in India today, and it will launch the Mi 11 Ultra. The Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are also anticipated to launch alongside the Ultra model. The Xiaomi Mi 11...

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Centre Issues Revised Clinical Guidance For Management Of Covid Patients

The Union health ministry on Thursday issued a revised ''Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult COVID-19 Patients'' recommending the EUA/off-label use of Tocilizumab drug in case of severe...

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Surge in Covid cases biggest recovery hurdle, says RBI governor

Rapid rise in Covid cases is the single biggest challenge to the ongoing recovery in the Indian economy, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has said, asserting that previous year’s learnings should, however, help in managing the crisis as it unfolds.

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Hospitals can’t deny cashless Covid claims, rules Irdai

The insurance regulator on Thursday directed insurance companies to take ‘appropriate action’ against network hospitals denying cashless facility to Covid-19 patients.

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13 Covid Patients In ICU Killed In Maharashtra Hospital Fire

Twelve ICU patients have died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Maharashtra's Virar, officials said this morning.

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Hospitals Demand Covid-Positive Reports, Patients Struggle For Admission

Patients are being turned back hospitals because, despite their severe symptoms, they don't have laboratory confirmation of COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Maharashtra Records Over 67,000 Cases For Second Straight Day

Maharashtra today recorded 67,013 new COVID-19 cases and 568 deaths related to the disease. This daily figure is slightly lower than yesterday's, though the number of deaths was the same, according to...

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"Masterful Innings": Padikkal Lights Up Twitter With Maiden IPL Century

IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal smacked 101 off 52 deliveries to bring up his maiden IPL century and Twitter was full of reactions.

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What Shruti Haasan Said About Celebs Holidaying During Pandemic

"Gratitude and being thankful for privileges is what is most important to know versus throwing your privileges in people's faces," said Shruti Haasan

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Watch: Shreyas Gopal Imitates Bumrah's Action Better Than The MI Pacer

IPL 2021: While Jasprit Bumrah's unorthodox action is difficult to imitate, Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Shreays Gopal says that he imitates his action better that the fast bowler himself.

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Johnson & Johnson Shot's Future Depends On 15 Cautious Vaccine Experts

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are under pressure to decide whether the U.S. can resume use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine, perhaps with some limits, 10 days into...

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70 Cylinders Recovered After Raid At An Oxygen Refilling Centre In Delhi

District officials in southwest Delhi raided an oxygen refilling centre and recovered 70 cylinders on Wednesday.

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Smartphone shipments may fall 10%-15%in Q1

The second wave of the pandemic and resulting restrictions in Delhi, Mumbai and other locations is likely to dent smartphone shipments by almost 10%-15% in the period April-June as sales in these cities account for almost one-fourth of the total market.

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