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Centre Rushes Teams to States as Maha, Kerala, 4 Others Account for 86% of Daily New Covid-19 Cases
At least 14,989 cases were registered across the country on Wednesday. Of these, Maharashtra added 7,863 cases while Kerala reported 2,938 cases, followed by Pujab with 729 cases.
19 hours ago
ANI
Canada thanks India for sending 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Ottawa [Canada], March 4 (ANI): Canada on Wednesday (local time) thanked India for sending coronavirus vaccines, of which 500,000 doses reached on March 4, a week after the AstraZeneca vaccine was approved.
22 hours ago
News18
Australian Fans Shield Chris Hemsworth from Trolling After He Hosts Big Party with Elsa Pataky
As fans flooded Chris Hemsworth party pics with Covid reminders, some responded by saying that Australia is "virus free".
2 days ago
PTI
Bombay HC seeks Centre's response on PIL against FASTag system
<p>Mumbai, Mar 3 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government to file an affidavit in response to a PIL challenging the decision of making FASTag, India's electronic toll collection chip for national highways, mandatory for all vehicles at toll plazas.</p>
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Jamsetji Tata Birthday: Ratan Tata Shares Heartfelt Post, Remembers Mentor JRD With Old Photo
Ratan Tata also took the opportunity to reminisce about his mentor, the late JRD Tata. He shared an old photograph of him and JRD standing in front of a statue of the Jamsetji Tata in Jamshedpur.
2 days ago
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'Don't Teach us Hindutva': Uddhav Roars in Maha Assembly As He Tears Into BJP
On demands of separate Vidarbha state, the CM said that he won't allow it as his maternal grandmother' belonged to the region.
2 days ago
ANI
Germany to start easing COVID-related restrictions from March 8: Merkel
Berlin [Germany], March 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The German authorities have agreed to begin easing coronavirus-related restrictions from March 8 in regions with low incidence of the disease, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters after COVID-19 consultations with heads of regions.
23 hours ago
Firstpost
Angry Daniil Medvedev out of Rotterdam ATP, Andrey Rublev beats Andy Murray
World number three Medvedev was the top seed for this week's tournament following his run to the Australian Open final but was dumped out 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in just over 90 minutes by Serbian Lajovic, currently ranked 27th.
19 hours ago
NewsBytes
Maharashtra: Man dies after getting second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 45-year-old man died shortly after being administered the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in a hospital in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday. Sukhdev Kirdat, who worked as a driver with an eye specialist, received the shot around 11 am and fainted in an observation room 15 minutes after that. Here are more details on this.
2 days ago
NewsBytes
COVID-19 vaccination: Important dos and don'ts you should follow
More than 1.6 crore have been administered the coronavirus vaccine in India thus far. Even as the central government has time and again assured that both the vaccines being used are safe, some mild side-effects have been seen in some of the recipients. Here are some things you should know and some precautions you can take before and after receiving the dose.
13 hours ago
ANI
Kamala Harris talks to Australian PM, discusses cooperation on China, Indo-Pacific
Washington DC [US], March 3 (ANI): US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday and discussed cooperation on global and regional challenges, including those posed by climate change, China and Myanmar.
2 days ago
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Buckingham Palace to Launch Probe into Allegations of Bullying Against Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle has said she was saddened by a report that she faced a bullying allegation during her time at Kensington Palace in London after her wedding to Prince Harry.
18 hours ago
NewsBytes
Attractive discounts on Maruti Suzuki cars in India this March
In an attempt to increase sales, Maruti Suzuki Arena and NEXA dealerships in India are offering attractive deals on select models such as the S-Presso, Celerio, S-Cross, and Ciaz. These offers are valid till the end of March and can be availed in the form of cash discounts, corporate benefits, and exchange bonuses. Here are more details.
11 hours ago
ANI
Newly-uncovered evidence reveals schemes to uproot minorities in China's Xinjiang
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Amid the growing international criticism of human rights abuses in China, newly-uncovered evidence revealed state-run schemes to forcibly uproot, assimilate and reduce the population density of ethnic and religious minorities in the Xinjiang region through coercive recruitment into labour transfer schemes.
2 days ago
News18
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin Has 81% Efficacy. Here's How it Compares to Serum Institute's Covishield
Covaxin demonstrated 81 per cent interim efficacy in preventing Covid-19 in those without prior infection after the second dose, said the statement.
20 hours ago
NewsBytes
Jayalalithaa aide VK Sasikala quits politics before Tamil Nadu elections
VK Sasikala, the expelled chief of the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu, announced her retirement from public life and politics on Wednesday. Sasikala, who was released from jail in January, was widely expected to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Elections are due to be held in Tamil Nadu on April 6, 2021. Here are more details.
a day ago
Firstpost
SpaceX's Starship SN10 lifts off, flips mid-air, sticks landing before exploding during flight test
The two earlier prototypes reached a similar altitude in December and February, before slammed into the ground.
18 hours ago
ANI
China charges blogger over posts on casualties in Galwan clash with India
Beijing [China], March 3 (ANI): A popular Chinese blogger with millions of followers has been charged for posts regarding military casualties in the Galwan valley clash with India last June.
2 days ago
Firstpost
Volvo goes all-in on electric cars and online sales, to phase out all ICE vehicles by 2030
Volvo expects half its global sales to come from electrified models by 2025.
2 days ago
Firstpost
COVID-19 vaccine passports raise concerns about discrimination amin hope for an economic restart
If vaccines become a passport to doing things, we may see communities that have been already hardest hit by COVID being left behind.
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