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US asks citizens to avoid India travel amid coronavirus surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised United States citizens to avoid traveling to India even if they are fully vaccinated, at a time when the Asian nation is struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19. If a journey can't be avoided, travelers must always wear a mask and maintain a six feet distance from others, the advisory underlined.
2 days ago
News18
Karnataka: Night Curfew Extended, Weekend Restrictions Imposed; Here's a List of What's Allowed and What's Not
Karnataka witnessed highest single-day spike of 21,794 COVID-19 cases and 149 related fatalities on Tuesday.
17 hours ago
News18
US Sikh Community Traumatized by Yet Another Mass Shooting
Leaders and members of the Sikh community say they feel a collective trauma and believe more must be done to combat the bigotry, bias and violence they have suffered for decades in the country.
13 hours ago
PTI
Gujarat Cong criticises PM for changing stand on lockdown
<p>Ahmedabad, Apr 20 (PTI) The Gujarat unit of the Congress on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of doing a complete U-turn by downplaying the need for lockdown to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.</p>
a day ago
NewsBytes
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 15.3M with 2.6L new cases
After seeing a slew of record spikes in coronavirus infections, India reported 2.6 lakh new cases on Tuesday. The nationwide tally has reached 1.53 crore. While the daily positivity rate slipped from 20.2% a day before to 17%, the worst-hit states conducted a lesser number of tests. Over 1,700 more patients died in the past 24 hours—the deadliest day—bringing the death toll to 1,78,769.
a day ago
News18
Planning a Trip to Nithyananda's 'Kailasa'? Godman Bans Indians Over Covid-19 Surge
He also banned travellers from Brazil, European Union and Malaysia.
5 hours ago
Firstpost
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully takes maiden flight in Jezero Crater on Mars
Perseverance rover sent a video showing the chopper hovering three meters for 10 seconds, then touching back down.
2 days ago
The Quint
Watch: India’s Battle Against COVID-19 in Under 6 Minutes
Five stages of India’s COVID-19 grief.
8 hours ago
News18
Covaxin 78% Effective Against Mild to Severe Covid-19; Chances of Hospitalisation After Infection Post Jab Almost None: Bharat Biotech
The efficacy of Covaxin against severe COVID-19 disease was 100 per cent with an impact on reduction in hospitalisations.
7 hours ago
News18
Judge Keeps Ex-cop's 20-year Sentence For Killing Black Man
A judge upheld a 20year prison sentence for a white former police officer in the killing of an unarmed Black man in South Carolina on Monday, saying the officer's lawyer did not do a poor job.
2 days ago
PTI
COVID-19: WH refuses to comment on lifting ban on vaccine raw materials export to India
<p>Washington, Apr 20 (PTI) The White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed for ramping up production of COVID-19 vaccine.</p>
2 days ago
News18
BJP Chief Nadda Reviews Bengal Campaign Strategy, Focuses on Virtual Events Due to Covid-19 Surge
In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rallies which are scheduled to be held on April 23 in Bengal, more than 500 people are not allowed. However, arrangements will be made to make Prime Minister's speech available for others too in all districts through digital mode.
a day ago
Firstpost
Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion launched in India at a starting price of Rs 13,999: Specifications, launch offers, more
Both Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion come with a 120 Hz 6.8-inch HDR 10 display, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a near-Stock Android 11 OS.
a day ago
Firstpost
Despite India-Pakistan 'engagement', Kashmiri separatist leaders still under lock and key
Despite the talks, in Kashmir the curbs persist on separatist leaders, with some of them who are lodged in New Delhi's Tihar Jail even complaining of being denied medical attention
11 hours ago
ANI
PM Imran Khan is a "polarising figure" creating divisions in society, says PML-N Secy-General Iqbal
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 20 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary-General Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said Prime Minister Imran Khan is a "polarising figure" who is creating divisions in the society.
2 days ago
News18
'Not a Life-Saving Drug': ICMR Suggests Safe Use of Remdesivir in Covid-19
Even AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Monday asserted that Remdesivir should only be given to patients hospitalised with moderate illness, who had a fall in oxygen saturation and have infiltrates on chest X-rays or CT-scan.
a day ago
The Quint
Bengal: Residents Leave Bhatapara In Anticipation Of Poll Violence
And those who stay back, say that they have nothing but their lives to be looted. They will stay come what may.
a day ago
Firstpost
Race to replace Angela Merkel challenges Germans to make ideological, generational change
As Germany readies to elect its next Chancellor, the question that many analysts have is whether EU's most powerful economy will vote for change, or stick with Merkel's policies
6 hours ago
The News Minute
Telangana announces 10-day night curfew from April 20
The night curfew will be in place till 5 am on May 1.
2 days ago
ANI
Key Taliban commander killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], April 20 (ANI): Maulvi Naik Mohammad, a key Taliban commander, was killed and two of his comrades were injured on Monday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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