The mortality rate of COVID-related deaths in Uttarakhand stands at 1.89 percent and the state ranks second in COVID-related deaths after Punjab, the state health department informed on Thursday. It said that despite the decrease in the new COVID-19 cases and the increase in the rate of recovery, the death rate […]
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Peruvian President calls for calm as presidential runoff draws near
Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti on Wednesday called for calm in the upcoming presidential runoff on June 6 between conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori, of the right-wing Popular Force party, and her rival Pedro Castillo, of the left-wing Free Peru party. Sagasti urged “all citizens and the candidates in the runoff to remain calm, preserve order and accept the outcome” […]
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Nurse attempts suicide after facing harassment by ward boys
A nurse, at the Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district hospital, attempted suicide on Wednesday allegedly after facing repeated harassment at the hands of ward boys. The police have arrested all the three accused for questioning.”She had consumed sleeping pills. He condition is stable now. Accused have been arrested for questioning,” Piyush K Singh, […]
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Pfizer tells Centre its vaccine suitable for 12 years and above
American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Wednesday informs the Central government that its COVID-19 vaccine is suitable for all aged 12 and above and can be stored at 2-8 degrees for over a month, according to the sources. They (Pfizer and the Indian government) also discussed the indemnity protection against liabilities and asked for relaxations […]
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Nigerian government declares 156 people missing, four dead over boat mishap
The Nigerian government has declared 156 people missing in a boat mishap on Wednesday (local time) in northwestern Kebbi state. Yusuf Birma, area manager of government agency the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), said a rescue operation is still underway but added that four people have been confirmed dead and 20 rescued, Anadolu agency […]
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Japan to let Myanmar students, interns stay even after visas expire
Japan will let Myanmar citizens remain in the country legally even after their visas expire, in response to deteriorating political conditions in the Southeast Asian nation following the military coup, reported Nikkei Asia. The exemption applies to students and technical interns who could face trouble returning home. They can choose to study or work in Japan for another six […]
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India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage crosses 20 cr mark
India achieved a significant landmark in its ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive as the cumulative number of coronavirus vaccines administered surpassed 20 crore mark on Wednesday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MohFW). The Ministry said that 20,06,62,456 doses including 15,71,49,593 first dose and 4,35,12,863 second dose of COVID-19 vaccines […]
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Odisha continues transporting oxygen amidst Cyclone Yaas
The transportation of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) from Odisha remained unhindered even during the very severe cyclonic storm Yaas on Wednesday. According to an official release, four oxygen tankers were transported from Angul to Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam today, while two were transported from Jajpur to Berhampur and Bhubaneswar, under close supervision and escort from Odisha Police. As many […]
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Sputnik V agreed to supply vaccine to Delhi; quantity yet to be decided: CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday informed that Sputnik V makers have agreed to supply vaccines in Delhi. However, the exact quantity of vaccines supply is yet to be ascertained. While addressing the reporters, Delhi CM said, “Talks are on with them (Sputnik V makers). Their people had a meeting with our officers yesterday. […]
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WhatsApp Is Suing The Indian Government To Protect People’s Privacy
Messaging service WhatsApp is suing the Indian government in the Delhi High Court, challenging new rules that would force it to break its encryption, potentially revealing the identities of people who had sent and received billions of messages on its platform. Reuters first reported the lawsuit, which a WhatsApp spokesperson confirmed to […]
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Taiwan increases curbs as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
Taiwan further tightened curbs today to control Covid-19 cases, including banning in-restaurant dining, as it reported another rise in infections. After months of relative safety with the pandemic well under control, Taiwan has been experiencing an increase in domestic cases, and is at its second-highest alert level, restricting gatherings and […]
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Microsoft teases next version of Windows set to be unveiled ‘very soon’
On the opening day of the Build developer conference on Tuesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that the next generation of its Windows operating system will be unveiled “very soon”. As per The Verge, although he didn’t give away key details, Nadella stated that his company is planning “one of the most significant updates of Windows of […]
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Cyclone Yaas crossing Odisha border, will reach Jharkhand tomorrow morning: IMD
Cyclone Yaas is currently crossing the Odisha border south of Balasore and will reach Jharkhand on Thursday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. IMD Director General of Meteorology Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the cyclone caused heavy to extremely heavy rain in Odisha in the past 24 hours and northern and coastal parts of the state are […]
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IMA Uttarakhand sends Rs 1,000 cr defamation notice to yoga guru Ramdev
The Uttarakhand division of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has sent Rs 1,000 crores defamation notice to yoga guru Ramdev for his recent statements on allopathy doctors and medicine. In the notice, IMA said if the yoga guru does not post a video countering the statements given by him and tender a written apology […]
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Telangana CM asks officials to invite tenders for lift irrigation schemes
Ahead of the approaching monsoon season, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has instructed the officials to complete estimates for all the Lift Irrigation Schemes proposed from Devarakonda to Kodad under Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal jurisdiction by June 15. As per the Chief Minister’s Office, Rao asked the Irrigation department officials to prepare estimates for each Lift separately […]