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Maharashtra has been reporting the highest positivity rate along with other states for weeks and now the state has finally managed to get its positivity rate below 10%.

IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that 'Yaas' is likely to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) by Tuesday evening and Chandbali is likely to witness the maximum damage caused by it.

A 37-year-old undertrial prisoner of Tihar Jail died due to COVID-19 at a hospital here, an official said on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Lala. He was lodged in Central Jail number 8/9, Tihar.

The drastic measure was taken in the wake of a raging second wave that struck the state in the beginning of April and has since left more than four lakh people infected and claimed over 2,000 lives.

The five-judge bench of the high court, however, decided to commence hearing in the matter since the SLP is yet to be listed for hearing before the apex court.

Archeological Survey of India has swung into action to take all the precautionary measures to protect historical temples like Jagannath and Konark temples in Odisha.

Experts will remain available from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday on toll-free number 1800118004

The top court said it is not satisfied with the efforts of the Centre as well as the states on the issue of registration of workers in unorganised sectors.

The booster dose is to be given six months after the participants had received their second dose in the trial, which had taken place between September and October 2020.

Meanwhile, the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) has recommended that the Influenza vaccine, which contains two subtypes of influenza A and two lineages of influenza B, must be given for children below the age of five.

Ramdev had allegedly claimed that medicines such as remdesivir, faviflu, and other drugs approved by the DCGI have failed to treat Covid-19 patients.

NDRF chief SN Pradhan said those engaged in evacuation work must realise and people understand that the choice is between temporary discomfort and death.

Minto Eye hospital has seen more than 80 patients. Out of the 80 patients only 50 were admitted, the remaining were referred to other hospitals due to bed shortage.

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Rains in Delhi-NCR is an unusual event for May, and it is even rare for a cyclone to make its impact felt in the north, more so at the same time when a western disturbance is active.

Sisodia, in interaction with principals and students on Saturday, agreed with the suggestions that CBSE 12th exams should be canceled. He sought suggestions on alternatives to put forth to CBSE.