Coronavirus Pandemic
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EXPLAINER: What does Japan's virus state of emergency mean
World | Apr 24, 2021, 07:40 AM ISTJapan, with about 550,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, is better off than much of the world, though not so good when compared with other places in Asia.
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6 lakh people arrived in Haridwar for Baisakhi Snan, says Kumbh Mela IG
India | Apr 14, 2021, 01:26 PM ISTA large number of Sadhus participated in the third 'shahi snan' of Kumbh at Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar.Maha Kumbh mela's first Shahi snan was held on the occasion of Mahashivratri on March 11, followed by the second on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya which took place on April 12
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Masks, social distancing by 60 per cent people may curb COVID-19 spread: Study
Science | Apr 14, 2021, 01:36 PM ISTUsing data collected by The New York Times to gauge the model's effectiveness, the researchers analysed the cumulative cases per capita in all 50 states in the US between July 14, 2020, through December 10.
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Pandemic long from over; but masks, social distancing, hand hygiene work: WHO chief
World | Apr 13, 2021, 08:14 AM ISTWhile citing "many countries around the world" have shown that this virus can be stopped and contained with proven public health measures and strong systems that respond rapidly and consistently, Tedros said that the global body "does not warrant endless lockdowns".
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Focus on curbing mortality, not lockdown: Mahindra tells Maharashtra
India | Mar 30, 2021, 09:45 AM ISTMahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Monday said more focus should be given on strengthening the medical infrastructure and curbing mortality instead of imposing another lockdown.
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World-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro closed
World | Mar 21, 2021, 02:35 PM ISTRio de Janeiro's world-famous beaches have been closed to the public due to a dramatic rise in the number of daily coronavirus cases in Brazil, local media reported.
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Pandemic witnesses rampant cybercrimes: Why India should worry
India | Mar 20, 2021, 11:51 AM ISTCybercrime is a big ‘business’ today for cybercriminals, hackers, and threat actors. It can compromise anyone's data be it the government, a firm or an individual.
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India reports 35838 new corona cases in last 24 hours
News | Mar 18, 2021, 07:20 AM ISTIndia’s daily coronavirus infections have jumped by 35838, data from the health ministry showed.
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Premature, unrealistic to think COVID-19 will end soon: WHO
World | Mar 02, 2021, 08:21 AM ISTA senior World Health Organization official said Monday it was “premature” and “unrealistic” to think the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year, but that the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
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Manipur's iconic all-women market reopens after 11 months
India | Feb 16, 2021, 10:22 AM ISTWorld's largest all-women-run market 'Ima Keithal' or the 'Mother's Market', located in the Manipur state capital, was formally reopened on Monday after 11 months, bringing smile on the faces of over 3,600 women traders.
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Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% due to Covid in 2020
World | Feb 15, 2021, 01:13 PM ISTJapan's economy surged in the fourth quarter of 2020 but it was not enough to keep the world's third-largest economy away from negative growth for the year as the economy shrank 4.8 percent due to Covid-triggered crises -- the first contraction since 2009.
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Mughal Gardens to open from tomorrow. Check online booking process, timings, other details
India | Feb 12, 2021, 12:26 PM ISTWith strict social distancing measures, a cap on the number of visitors and no on-the-spot entry, the famed Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhawan will kickstart its annual "Udyanotsav" amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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Delhi Metro facing financial distress owing to Covid pandemic
Business | Feb 07, 2021, 12:54 PM ISTThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been facing financial stress with losses to the tune of Rs 1,500 crore during the heydays of the pandemic induced lockdown.
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UP govt issues guidelines for reopening schools for classes 1 to 8
Education | Feb 07, 2021, 11:38 AM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh Government has issued guidelines for the reopening of schools for classes 6-8 from February 10 and from March 1 for students of classes 1-5 amid COVID-19.
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Bihar schools to reopen for classes 6 to 8 from February 8
Education | Feb 05, 2021, 03:10 PM ISTSchools in Bihar will reopen for Classes 6 to 8 from February 8, after remaining closed for over 10 months due to coronavirus pandemic.
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PM Modi speaks to South Africa President Ramaphosa over COVID-19 management
India | Feb 05, 2021, 08:09 AM ISTAccording to a release by the Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders also discussed possibilities of collaboration between India and South Africa in various international fora.
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65% working women feel Covid impacted their careers negatively
People | Feb 02, 2021, 08:53 PM ISTThe impact of the pandemic has been disastrous for many, including women, as 65 per cent of working women feel that Covid-19 has impacted their careers negatively, a survey said.
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WHO chief points to decreasing trend in COVID-19 cases, says pandemic controllable
World | Feb 02, 2021, 06:39 AM ISTOn Friday, the WHO chief had warned against coronavirus vaccine hoarding, saying it could lead to slow global economic recovery and most importantly a never-ending pandemic.
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India's first Budget amid Covid pandemic
Business | Feb 01, 2021, 10:32 AM ISTIndia's first Budget post the onset of Covid-19 pandemic will be presented to Parliament on Monday.
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World on verge of defeating pandemic; post-COVID world filled with challenges: Harsh Vardhan
India | Jan 27, 2021, 10:10 AM ISTHarsh Vardhan's statement comes as the worldwide tally of COVID-19 cases surpassed the 100 million mark on Wednesday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.