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  India reports 2,67,334 new corona cases in last 24 hours

  News | May 19, 2021 11:20 IST

  India on Wednesday recorded 2,67,334 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 4529 deaths due to the infection. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry, the country saw a total of 3,89,851 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,19,86,363. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 2,54,96,330, with 32,26,719 active cases, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 2,83,248. A total of 18,58,09,302 people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in India.

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  Top 9 News: Maharashtra govt likely to extend lockdown for 15 days

  News | May 12, 2021 10:21 IST

  The Maharashtra government is considering extending lockdown in the state by 15 days. The Covid-19 task force has suggested the state government to extend the lockdown period to tide over the crisis. Although cases have shown a downward trend, the state government is of the view that strict restrictions on the movement of people should continue.