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India’s Coronavirus Cases Jump Past 50,000

Coronavirus cases in India rose past 50,000, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, with the pace of new infections showing…

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Maths Teacher-Turned-Rebel Commander Slain In Kashmir

Troops killed four militants in gun battles in Kashmir on Wednesday, including the commander of the biggest separatist group fighting…

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India Plans Airlift For 400,000 Citizens Stranded Abroad

India will begin flights on Thursday to bring home some 400,000 citizens stranded overseas by travel restrictions due to the…

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“India Will Remember Covid-19 As Blessing In Disguise”

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday that India will remember the coronavirus pandemic as a “blessing in…

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Petrol, Diesel Become More Expensive

The government late on Tuesday increased its taxes and duties on petrol and diesel instead of passing on the benefit…

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Services Activity Collapses As Covid-19 Paralyses Global Economy

India’s services activity suffered a shock collapse in April as the coronavirus lockdown crippled global demand, causing a historic spike…

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70% ‘Corona Tax’ On Alcohol To Deter Large Crowds

Officials in capital New Delhi imposed a special tax of 70% on retail liquor purchases from Tuesday, to deter large…

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WHO Warns Against Untested COVID-19 Traditional Remedies

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that medicinal plants such as Artemisia annua, touted as possible treatments for…

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India Covid-19 Tally At 46,433 With 3,900 New Cases In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in India jumped by 3,900, a fresh record for new cases, that pushed…

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Eight Soldiers Die In Gunbattles In Kashmir

Three soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with militants in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir on Monday, a day…

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Global Covid-19 Deaths Cross Quarter Of A Million

Global coronavirus deaths reached 250,000 on Monday after recorded infections topped 3.5 million, a Reuters tally of official government data…

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Police Clash With Migrant Workers In Gujarat

Police fired tear gas on Monday to scatter migrant workers during clashes in Gujarat, officials said, as authorities relaxed one…

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India Doubles Down On Solar, Gas As Electricity Use Falls

India’s solar and gas-fired electricity generation rose in April even as overall power demand fell at the steepest monthly rate…

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People Queue For Liquor As Covid-19 Curbs Eased

Hundreds of people queued outside liquor stores in New Delhi on Monday as the Indian capital began easing some curbs…

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Factbox: New Rules For The Coronavirus Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has extended a nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 17 but has allowed some relaxations, which…

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Covid-19 Resurgence Carries Warning Signs In Agra

On Feb. 25, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania posed for pictures outside the Taj…

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Worst Of Covid-19 Over But Precautions Are A Must: Javadekar

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Saturday that the worst phase of the coronavirus epidemic in India appears…

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After Rumours, North Korea Media Report Kim Jong Un Appearance

After weeks of intense speculation about the health of Kim Jong Un, state news agency Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)…

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Govt Tracing App Mandatory For All Workers

India has mandated that all public and private sector employees use a government-backed Bluetooth tracing app and maintain social distancing…

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Ease Lockdowns Slowly, Be Ready For Virus To Jump Back: WHO

Countries must lift lockdowns gradually, while still being “on the look-out” for COVID-19 and ready to restore restrictions if the…

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India Extends Nationwide Lockdown By Two Weeks

India said on Friday it would extend its nationwide coronavirus lockdown for another two weeks after May 4, but would…

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Evidence Ties Coronavirus To Wuhan Lab: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over…

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Covid-19 Shatters Bollywood’s Silver Screen Dreams

The Hindi film industry, purveyor of song-and-dance spectacles to millions, will take at least two years to recover financially from…

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Biggest-Ever Plunge In Energy Demand, Emissions: IEA

Economic lockdowns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic look set to cut global energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions by…

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U.S. Panel Urges Targeted Sanctions On India

A U.S. government commission has criticised India for failing to protect religious minorities and called for sanctions on government officials…

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