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Maharashtra Looking to Procure Vaccines Globally, Offline Slot Bookings Soon: Minister
The government was also working on increasing vaccination centres across Maharashtra, he said after a discussion with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
Kerala Caps Rates for Covid-19 Treatment in Private Hospitals: Full Price List for Gen, ICU Ward Here
The state government said this in the Court when it considered a plea alleging that private hospitals and testing centres were charging high bills to "exploit the pandemic situation and fear of people in the society."
Maharashtra Govt to Set Up Task Force for Children Orphaned by Covid-19
Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Yashomati Thakur said children getting orphaned due to Covid- 19 was becoming a social problem, adding that the state government would ensure they are nurtured, get protection as well as education.
Indian Idol 12 Judges, Contestants Trolled for Singing Kishore Kumar’s Songs
A recent episode of Indian Idol 12 paid tribute to the legendary singer Kishore Kumar. In the weekend episode, contestants and judges crooned the 100 greatest golden melodies of Kumar.
Post-Covid Trauma: Cured of Covid? Don’t Just Relax Yet, Black Fungus on Rise in India
Generally, patients who are cured of Covid and suffer from diabetes, have undergone organ transplantation or on cancer drugs are more prone to deadly fungi.
Thousands Gather for Religious Leader's Funeral in UP's Budaun, FIR Filed for Flouting Covid-19 Norms
Kadri had died on Sunday at 3am and thousands of people had gathered to take part in his funeral. A team has also been formed to evaluate the video and take strict action against violators.
Lamborghini Urus SUV Catches Fire on Taiwan Freeway 8 Months After Purchase, Driver Escapes Unhurt
The vehicle was running on a national freeway when the fire rose. The driver after seeing the flames stopped the vehicle on the side of the road and hopped out of the car.
Rajasthan Police Employs Homeless to Cook, Serve Meals to Covid-19 Patients
The one-time beggars, who were picked by the Rajasthan Police, are now responsible to serve food to over 4000 covid-19 patients in Jaipur.
News 18 Afternoon Digest: Centre Firm on Vaccine Pricing Policy in SC Affidavit; Typhoid Confusion Delays Covid Treatment in Jharkhand's Bokaro and Other Stories
Here are the top stories today: 'Little Room for Judicial Interference': Centre Firm on Vaccine Pricing Policy in SC Affidavit; Typhoid Confusion Delays Covid Treatment in Jharkhand's Bokaro, Deaths Double in A Month;Not Just Shortage and Slow Inoculation...
COVID-19 Treatment: Cipla to manufacture and sell Eli Lilly's baricitinib in India
To treat COVID-19 patients, US Food and Drug Administration gave Eli Lilly an emergency use approval for baricitinib in combination with remdesivir last year
'Every Effort Counts': Amitabh Bachchan Urges Global Community to Help India Fight Covid
In a virtual event, Amitabh Bachchan urged global citizens to join hands in helping India fight the deadly second wave of the coronavirus.
Police: Maryland Man Killed 3 Neighbors, Set House Ablaze
A Maryland man who neighbors said had a long history of aggression went on a rampage over the weekend, shooting or stabbing three people to death and setting his home on fire before responding officers fatally shot him, police said Sunday.
COVID-19: Rajasthan CM Calls For Strict Enforcement Of Lockdown From May 10-24
The CM also called for rationalising prices of medical oxygen, beds, ventilators, among others, in private hospitals.
50,000 Medics Roped in, 2 New Hosps & Faster Tracking: Telangana CM Steps Up Covid Fight
Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao instructed medics to be paid respectable salaries as the state should suitably recognise their valuable services amid crisis.
Out of Jail, Lalu Holds First 'virtual' Interaction with Party Workers
Prasad urged supporters to rise to the occasion when the pandemic "has reached our farthest villages".
Corona Curfew Extended, 10 Oxygen Plants to be Set Up Soon: J&K Tightens Covid Measures
The government also capped the permissible number of guests at a wedding to 25, from the previous 50 guests, with effect from Sunday itself.