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Coronavirus India Live Updates: 18 Covid-19 patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coronavirus-india-live-updates-7297505/ v

J&K: Vaccination rollout for 18-45 age group to be delayed

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-vaccination-rollout-for-18-45-age-group-to-be-delayed-7297565/ v

Rain, thunderstorms keep most of India cool in April: IMD

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/thunderstorms-keep-most-of-india-cool-in-april-7297549/ v

Free Covid vaccine shots for everyone from today: UP govt

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/free-covid-vaccine-shots-for-everyone-from-today-up-govt-7297541/ v

US imposes restrictions on travel from India beginning May 4

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/us-imposes-restrictions-on-travel-from-india-beginning-may-4-7297522/ v

Maha live: Malegaon hosp to shut amid O2 shortage

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from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/maharashtra-pune-nagpur-thane-nashik-mumbai-covid-19-lockdown-news-live-updates-1-may-2021/liveblog/82337921.cms

Gujarat: 18 coronavirus patients die in Bharuch hospital fire

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat-18-coronavirus-patients-die-in-bharuch-hospital-fire-7297509/ v

IAF transports oxygen containers from Chandigarh to Bhubaneshwar, Ranchi

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/iaf-transports-oxygen-containers-from-chandigarh-to-bhubaneshwar-ranchi-7297512/ v

Farewell Soli Sorabjee, my friend, counsel, philosopher

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/farewell-soli-sorabjee-my-friend-counsel-philosopher-7297502/ v

Govt schools in Punjab back on track as admissions go up

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-schools-in-punjab-back-on-track-as-admissions-go-up-7297496/ v

I will go to Singhu border soon, says Deep Sidhu

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/i-will-go-to-singhu-border-soon-says-deep-sidhu-7297491/ v

What keeps doctors, Amritsar admin on toes: Fear of O2 trucks meeting an accident or flat tyre

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/amritsar-covid-second-wave-oxygen-shortage-7297488/ v

PMR’s April recovery rate jumps to 3-month high

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The monthly Covid-19 recovery rate climbed to a three-month high of 87% in April in the Pune Metropolitan Region despite the month accounting for a maximum rise in infections in the area since the beginning of the pandemic early last year. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pmrs-april-recovery-rate-jumps-to-3-month-high/articleshow/82335006.cms

Cops rescue baby lying next to dead mother for two days

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Two women constables from the Dighi police on Tuesday rescued a one-year-old boy lying quietly next to the body of his mother in their house at Phuge Vasti in Pimpri Chinchwad. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/cops-rescue-baby-lying-next-to-dead-mother-for-two-days/articleshow/82335009.cms

Vaccine shortage in Pune limits prompts rush in rural areas

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Many citizens from Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic areas are flocking to adjoining rural areas of Khed, Haveli, Shirur and Maval talukas to get vaccine shots in view of the shortage of doses in urban centres. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/vax-shortage-in-city-limits-prompts-rush-in-rural-areas/articleshow/82334287.cms

Situation grave, Punjab and Haryana HC revives Covid-19 plea

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/situation-grave-punjabd-and-haryana-hc-revives-covid-19-plea-7297451/ v

Maha to start limited vaccination of 18-44 group

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Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that Maharashtra will begin the Covid-19 vaccination campaign for the 18-44 age-group from Saturday, May 1, on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-states-share-of-shots-from-centre-may-drop-sharply/articleshow/82336324.cms

Maha: April ends with the highest Covid case addition

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April ended on a worrying note for Maharashtra with 17.8 lakh new Covid-19 cases and 13,835 deaths, highest monthly addition so far. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-month-ends-with-the-highest-case-addition-in-30-day-period/articleshow/82336223.cms

‘An icon of India’s legal system’: Tributes pour in for Soli Sorabjee

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/an-icon-of-indias-legal-system-tributes-pour-in-for-soli-sorabjee-7297402/ v

A remarkable life in law, tireless champion of civil liberties, press freedom, humanity

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/soli-sorabjee-dies-former-attorney-general-covid-death-7297377/ v

Uncertainty over vaccine supply as all 18-44 become eligible; big chains say we are ready

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/covid-vaccine-supply-coronavirus-vaccination-7297373/ v

PM wants NGOs, volunteers to help health sector

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-wants-ngos-volunteers-to-help-health-sector-7297401/ v

Delhi HC: State has failed to protect most basic fundamental right…the right to life’

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/hc-covid-death-healthcare-crisis-delhi-government-7297349/ v

First shipment of Covid-19 relief aid from the US arrives in Delhi

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coronavirus-relief-aid-us-india-7296373/ v

Video showing ABVP members inside COVID ward of Dehradun hospital goes viral

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/video-abvp-members-covid-ward-dehradun-hospital-viral-7296377/ v

New Zealanders face mental health, economic challenges in pandemic recovery

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/new-zealanders-face-mental-health-economic-challenges-in-pandemic-recovery-7296402/

Navalny’s network crumbling under Kremlin pressure

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/navalnys-network-crumbling-under-kremlin-pressure-7296408/

Jordanian prince, brother of late King Hussein, dies at 80

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/jordanian-prince-brother-of-late-king-hussein-dies-at-80-7296383/

Joe Biden calls for US to enter a new superpower struggle

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/joe-biden-calls-for-us-to-enter-a-new-superpower-struggle-7296400/

Venezuelan writer accused of sexual abuse dies in Argentina

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/venezuelan-writer-accused-of-sexual-abuse-dies-in-argentina-7296387/

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking CBI probe into death of former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-refuses-to-entertain-plea-seeking-cbi-probe-into-death-of-former-arunachal-cm-kalikho-pul-7296319/ v

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee passes away at 91 after contracting Covid

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/former-attorney-general-soli-sorabjee-passes-away-at-91-7296331/ v

Brazil tops 400,000 Covid-19 deaths amid fears of renewed surge

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/brazil-tops-400000-covid-19-deaths-amid-fears-of-renewed-surge-7296257/

Conduct fire safety audit of private hospitals: HC

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Observing that patients’ safety was of paramount consideration, the Bombay high court on Thursday directed the state and municipal corporations to conduct an immediate fire safety audit of all private hospitals. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/conduct-fire-safety-audit-of-pvt-hosps-bombay-hc/articleshow/82318231.cms

Politicians seek more care facilities despite vacancies

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Many private organisations, social groups and political leaders are pressing for more Covid Care Centres, even as half the civic-run centres remain vacant. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/politicians-seek-more-care-facilities-despite-vacancies/articleshow/82320243.cms

Sewa International sends 2,184 oxygen concentrators to India

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sewa-international-sends-2184-oxygen-concentrators-to-india-7296239/ v

Dozens injured in stampede at big Israeli religious festival

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/dozens-injured-in-stampede-at-big-israeli-religious-festival-7296226/

Oxygen crunch keeps small hospitals on tenterhooks

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Medical expert Nitin Pawar of Pawar hospital in Dhankawadi on Thursday raised an alarm about a situation common in several small and medium-sized health hubs treating Covid-19 patients. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/oxygen-crunch-keeps-small-hospitals-on-tenterhooks/articleshow/82316896.cms

'Lockdown-like curbs till May 15; prepare for third wave'

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Even as the state government on Thursday extended the lockdown-like restrictions till 7am on May 15, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray directed district administrations to prepare for the third wave of the pandemic. The CM instructed officials to set up oxygen plants without delay and to ensure adequate stock of essential medicines. He also asked officials to keep a record of labourers coming from other states. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-lockdown-like-curbs-till-may-15-prepare-for-third-wave-says-cm/articleshow/82317617.cms

Consider imposing 15-day lockdown like last year: HC

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Consider imposing for at least 15 days a “lockdown like last year” to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Bombay high court told the state government on Thursday. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/consider-imposing-15-day-lockdown-like-last-yr-says-bombay-hc/articleshow/82317658.cms

400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur: SGPC begins limited celebrations amid coronavirus

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/400th-birth-anniversary-of-guru-tegh-bahadur-sgpc-begins-limited-celebrations-amid-coronavirus-7296194/ v

Mohali keeps a sharp eye on oxygen

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mohali-keeps-a-sharp-eye-on-oxygen-7296176/ v

As Covid deaths mount, Panchkula cremation ground turns away 15 grieving families

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/as-covid-deaths-mount-panchkula-cremation-ground-turns-away-15-grieving-families-7296174/ v

Punjab Industries minister slams Navjot Sidhu

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/punjab-industries-minister-slams-navjot-sidhu-7296191/ v

Mandi Gobindgarh high on O2, but low on medical cylinders

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mandi-gobindgarh-high-on-o2-but-low-on-medical-cylinders-7296134/ v

Only Covid hospitals should admit corona patients: Haryana decree

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/only-covid-hospitals-should-admit-corona-patients-haryana-decree-7296182/ v

No global tender yet for vax, says Maharashtra CS

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from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/no-global-tender-yet-for-vax-says-maharashtra-chief-secretary/articleshow/82303346.cms

Concentrators on loan help save lives at home in Pune

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from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/concentrators-on-loan-help-save-lives-at-home/articleshow/82298505.cms

Uttarakhand suspends ‘Char Dham Yatra’ in wake of rising Covid-19 cases

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/uttarakhand-suspends-char-dham-yatra-in-wake-of-rising-covid-19-cases-7293561/ v

US tells citizens to leave India as Covid crisis deepens

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-citizens-leave-india-covid-crisis-deepens-7293533/

UN agencies procuring 7,000 oxygen concentrators, COVID-19 testing machines, PPEs for India: UN spokesperson

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/un-agencies-oxygen-concentrators-testing-machines-ppes-india-un-spokesperson-7293467/

Pune hospitals despair for oxygen cylinders

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Panic gripped small and medium-sized hospitals on Tuesday after vendors and distributors expressed inability to supply the daily requirement of oxygen cylinders. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/hospitals-despair-for-oxygen-cylinders-many-reduce-beds/articleshow/82280895.cms

Metro tunnels under Mutha ready in just 3 weeks

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The excavation of Metro tunnels under the Mutha river on the Civil Court-Kasba Peth stretch was completed recently successfully. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/metro-tunnels-under-mutha-river-readytbms-cross-river-in-just-three-weeks/articleshow/82281763.cms

Handshakes and hand-holding as Biden exits House

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/handshakes-hand-holding-biden-exits-house-7293445/

2 children killed, 16 people stabbed at China kindergarten

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/2-children-killed-16-people-stabbed-china-kindergarten-7293388/

3 escape from Patiala central jail

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/3-escape-from-patiala-central-jail-7293377/ v

After taking on detractors, Captain faces return fire from ex-Army chief, party MLA

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/amarinder-singh-pargat-singh-navjot-singh-sidhu-punjab-7293359/ v

In second wave, Covid claiming more lives in rural Punjab than urban pockets

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/punjab-covid-deaths-rural-urban-7293303/ v

Coronavirus India Live Updates: 3.79 lakh new Covid-19 cases, 3,645 deaths

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coronavirus-india-live-updates-vaccination-drive-oxygen-shortage-7293259/ v

US to send more than $100 million in Covid supplies to India

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/us-to-send-more-than-100-million-in-covid-supplies-to-india-7293257/ v

SAD workers gather at Sukbhir Badal’s residence in violation of Covid norms

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sad-workers-gather-at-sukbhirs-residence-in-violation-of-covid-norms-7293197/ v

Joe Biden makes case to redefine role for government

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/joe-biden-address-to-congress-100-days-social-welfare-pact-7293223/

Pvt hosps in PMC areas may stop jabs for 2 mths

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Private hospitals in the Pune civic limits are in a fix over holding their regular vaccination sessions after Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials on Wednesday told them to source the doses directly from the vaccine manufacturers. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/vaccination-sessions-at-private-hospitals-likely-to-stop-for-next-two-months/articleshow/82299124.cms

PMC to appoint firemen at 16 Covid facilities

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The Pune Municipal Corporation will appoint firemen and also deploy fire-fighting equipment at 16 Covid-19 hospitals and care centres against the backdrop of the recent incidents of fire at different health hubs in the state. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pmc-to-appoint-firemen-at-16-covid-facilities/articleshow/82299367.cms

Gudiya rape case: The brutal murder that shook Himachal Pradesh

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gudiya-rape-case-the-brutal-murder-that-shook-himachal-7293189/ v

Live: Maharashtra reports 985 deaths in a day, highest so far

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from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/maharashtra-pune-nagpur-thane-nashik-mumbai-covid-19-lockdown-news-live-updates-29-april-2021/liveblog/82301986.cms

Free vax for 18-44 in Maha govt hosps

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Two days after the NCP announced the state government’s decision to vaccinate everyone in the 18-44 age group free of cost at civic and government centres, the MVA government made it official on Wednesday. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/its-official-free-vaccination-for-18-44-in-maharashtra-govt-hosps/articleshow/82300785.cms

Maharashtra curbs to continue till May 15

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The state cabinet on Wednesday unanimously decided to extend the lockdownlike restrictions in Maharashtra for another fortnight, that is, from May 1 to 15, after the current fortnight of curbs ends at the end of this month. The decision came on a day the state recorded 985 Covid deaths, its highest daily toll since the start of the pandemic. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/help-informal-sector-ngos-to-maharashtra/articleshow/82299653.cms

Maha records 985 Covid deaths, highest in a day

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While Covid-19 cases appear to have stabilised in Maharashtra, fatalities continue to rise alarmingly. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-records-985-deaths-highest-in-a-day-cfr-1-5/articleshow/82298510.cms

Hope Biden asks Pfizer CEO to allow India to develop its vaccines: Congressman Ro Khanna

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/biden-pfizer-ceo-to-allow-india-develop-its-vaccines-congressman-ro-khanna-7292282/

Too many people and too few shots: How states are struggling to vaccinate

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/too-many-people-and-too-few-shots-how-states-are-struggling-to-vaccinate-7292163/ v

Samsung’s Lee family to pay more than 12 trillion won inheritance taxes

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/samsungs-lee-family-to-pay-more-than-12-trillion-won-inheritance-taxes-7292129/

US’s CDC eases outdoors mask-wearing guidelines for the vaccinated

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-cdc-masks-outdoor-vaccinated-guidelines-7292123/

Myanmar unity government tells ASEAN no talks until prisoners freed

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/myanmar-unity-government-tells-asean-no-talks-until-prisoners-freed-7292110/

Maha wants 12cr vaccine doses from SII, Bharat Bio

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The state government on Tuesday requisitioned 12 crore vaccine doses from Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech for the next six months and sought information from both companies about a monthly supply. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/state-wants-12cr-vax-doses-from-sii-bharat-bio/articleshow/82281203.cms

Recoveries jump past 11,000 in PMR, 151 dead

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Daily Covid-19 recoveries jumped to 11,324 on Tuesday in the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR), with Pimpri Chinchwad joining the Pune municipal areas in reporting more discharges than fresh cases. Besides, 151 people succumbed to the infection in the past 24 hours, taking its toll to 12,608. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/recoveries-jump-past-11000-in-pmr-151-dead/articleshow/82281174.cms

Case doubling rate surges to 52 days in PMC limits

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The case doubling rate of Covid-19 has increased to 52 days in April as against 11 days in March in the Pune municipal limits, indicating that the mitigation measures employed by the authorities worked. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/case-doubling-rate-surges-to-52-days-in-pmc-limits-further-rise-in-sight/articleshow/82281187.cms

Pune: Vax slots become scarce across PMR

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Several citizens were unable to find vaccine slots on CoWIN on Tuesday. Many said with no online appointments available, they had to stand for hours in long queues outside vaccination sites. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/vaccination-slots-become-scarce-across-the-region/articleshow/82281147.cms

Wanted criminal killed in encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/wanted-criminal-killed-in-encounter-with-police-in-uttar-pradesh-7292070/ v

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s parents test Covid positive in India

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/pramila-jayapal-parents-test-covid-positive-in-india-7292103/

Covaxin found to neutralise 617 variant of COVID-19: Dr Anthony Fauci

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/dr-anthony-fauci-covaxin-vaccine-7292072/

No hospital beds in Noida, Covid patients run pillar to post

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/no-hospital-beds-noida-covid-patients-7292011/ v

‘Need all hands on deck’: Navy ready to bring oxygen containers from IOR nations

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/need-all-hands-on-deck-navy-ready-to-bring-oxygen-containers-from-ior-nations-7292004/ v

Army Chief General MM Naravane visits eastern Ladakh and Siachen

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-chief-general-mm-naravane-visits-eastern-ladakh-and-siachen-7291948/ v

Patna’s 2 big Covid facilities left with 2-day oxygen stock

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/patnas-2-big-covid-facilities-left-with-2-day-oxygen-stock-7291931/ v

Day after HC rap, Ashok Gehlot asks PM Modi to acquire oxygen tankers

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/day-after-hc-rap-ashok-gehlot-asks-pm-modi-to-acquire-oxygen-tankers-7291884/ v

Maha: ‘Oxygen nurses’ to monitor use, limit wastage

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In light of the widening demand-supply gap for oxygen, the Maharashtra government has decided to implement the practice of appointing an “oxygen nurse”, currently prevalent in the tribal-dominated Nandurbar district, across the entire state. The primary job of an “oxygen nurse” is to monitor its use among patients and ensure minimal wastage. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/oxygen-nurses-to-monitor-use-limit-wastage-in-maharashtra/articleshow/82282219.cms

Held in suicide case, woman lawyer falls to death

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City lawyer Deepti Kale, recently arrested on the charge of abetment in the suicide of jeweller Milind alias Balwant Marathe, died around 4pm on Tuesday after falling from the eighth floor of the Covid care centre at the Sassoon general hospital, where she was being treated under judicial custody. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/held-in-jeweller-suicide-case-woman-lawyer-falls-to-death-at-sassoon-hospital/articleshow/82281110.cms

‘Bodies are everywhere’: Crematorium in Kanpur tries to keep pace with deaths

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bodies-are-everywhere-crematorium-in-kanpur-tries-to-keep-pace-with-deaths-7291836/ v

Lockdown-like curbs likely to be extended in Maharashtra

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Following a surge in Covid cases, the state government is likely to extend lockdown-like restrictions at least by 15 days, from May 1 to 15. A final decision is expected to be taken at the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/lockdown-like-curbs-likely-to-be-extended-in-maharashtra-by-15-days/articleshow/82281389.cms

Maharashtra daily Covid toll hits 895, a new peak

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Maharashtra registered a 70% jump in Covid fatalities on Tuesday and reported 895 deaths, the highest ever so far since the outbreak of the pandemic. With this, the state’s daily case fatality rate (CFR) was 1.3%, up from 0.7% last week. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-daily-toll-hits-895-a-new-peak-fresh-mumbai-cases-drop-40-in-a-week/articleshow/82282748.cms

Maha govt floats global tenders for med supplies

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With Maharashtra still reporting the highest number of Covid cases in the nation, the state government has floated a global expression of interest (EOI) for procurement of oxygen concentrators, 25,000 MT of liquid oxygen and 10 lakh vials of remdesivir and other medical equipment on an urgent basis. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-floats-global-tenders-for-med-supplies/articleshow/82282638.cms

Somalia’s unrest continues over president’s stay in power

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/somalias-unrest-continues-presidents-stay-power-7290858/

‘No voice’: Child brides left out of India’s domestic violence data

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Goa court defers verdict in Tarun Tejpal case to May 12

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Amid Covid-19 surge, Election Commission bans victory processions during and after counting of votes on May 2

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3 Indian-origin businessmen in South Africa in new UK economic sanctions list

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/3-indian-origin-businessmen-south-africa-uk-economic-sanctions-list-7290835/

Gilead announces steps to expand availability of remdesivir in India

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/gilead-steps-expand-availability-remdesivir-india-7290791/

US Chamber sees risk of faltering Indian economy due to Covid-19 spike

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Lockdown crucial, else might lose 200-300 lives each day: Goa Health Minister

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India to receive first batch of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine on May 1 – RDIF

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/india-receive-first-batch-russias-covid-19-vaccine-may-1-rdif-7290784/

Fighting in Myanmar erupts near Thai border, say witnesses

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/fighting-in-myanmar-erupts-near-thai-border-say-witnesses-7290786/

Obama calls Myanmar violence ‘heartbreaking,’ says there should be costs to generals

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22 bodies stuffed into one van sets off public outrage

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The bodies of 22 patients who died of Covid in Ambajogai in Maharashtra’s Beed district were stashed in a single ambulance —in some cases onee upon the other — and transported to a crematorium. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/22-bodies-stuffed-into-one-van-sets-off-public-outrage/articleshow/82266992.cms

More than 78,000 given jabs as vax shortage looms

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The Covid vaccination drive in Pune district picked impressive pace on Monday thanks to a fresh supply of doses over the weekend. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/more-than-78000-given-jabs-as-vax-shortage-looms/articleshow/82264630.cms

Coronavirus India Live Updates: Oxygen concentrators, ventilators arrive in India from UK

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‘Pakistan ready to supply oxygen to Punjab but Centre in way’

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Verka’s letter to Sonia makes no mention of Sidhu, talks of ‘misunderstandings’

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Not aligned with US view of freedom of speech: WH on online posts dropped after Indian govt order

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/not-aligned-us-freedom-of-speech-wh-online-posts-dropped-indian-govt-order-7290698/

US lawmakers aggressively campaign for sending essential medical supplies to India

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-lawmakers-campaign-sending-essential-medical-supplies-india-7290682/

Live: Active cases decline 15% in PMC limits in a wk

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from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/maharashtra-pune-nagpur-thane-nashik-mumbai-covid-19-lockdown-news-live-updates-27-april-2021/liveblog/82267661.cms

Second wave of Covid-19: Punjab curfew from 6 pm daily

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Kotkapura firing: Jakhar, Randhawa offer to resign, Captain declines

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Maharashtra gives record 5 lakh jabs in a day

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The number of daily Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Maharashtra hit a record high of 5 lakh on Monday, a day after the state touched a low of one lakh vaccinations due to shortage. The state is hoping to cross the milestone of overall 1.5 crore vaccinations by Tuesday, principal health secretary Dr Pradip Vyas said. Currently, Mumbai, Thane and Pune are the leading districts. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-gives-record-5l-jabs-in-a-day-amid-hours-long-queues/articleshow/82265763.cms

105-yr-old & his 95-yr-old wife win Covid battle

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When Suresh Chavan was looking for a hospital to admit his Covid-positive parents, his neighbours in Katgaon Tanda village, Latur cautioned him against it, saying anyone that old who goes to a Covid hospital never comes back home. His 105-year-old father, Dhenu Chavan, and 95-year-old mother, Motabai, proved everyone wrong. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/105-yr-old-his-95-yr-old-wife-win-covid-battle-after-9-days-in-icu/articleshow/82265895.cms

Covid-19 virulent, highly contagious now: Doctors

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Along with being highly contagious, Covid-19 is virulent and unpredictable in the second wave, as per doctors who are diagnosing and treating positive patients. The district is reportedly witnessing 3-5 times rise in number of moderate and severe patients in the second wave as compared to the first one. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/covid-19-virulent-unpredictable-highly-contagious-now-doctors/articleshow/82247795.cms

19 walk away from quarantine over poor facilities

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Nineteen inmates of a Covid quarantine centre in Ghatanji taluka of Yavatmal district walked out on Saturday, and went back home to Ambadi village, around 10km away. They returned after police registered offences against them, and claim to have left because of poor facilities at the centre. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/19-walk-away-from-quarantine-over-poor-facilities-return-on-being-booked-by-cops/articleshow/82248473.cms

Officials want citizens to stop doing repeat tests

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Many curious citizens have been found going in for repeated Covid testing despite getting a conclusive negative or positive report in the first sample. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/officials-want-citizens-to-stop-doing-repeat-tests-for-covid/articleshow/82248646.cms

Google’s Pichai, Microsoft’s Nadella vow to support India’s battle against Covid-19

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Election conspiracies live on with audit by Arizona GOP

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/election-conspiracies-live-on-audit-arizona-gop-7289588/

Millions are skipping their second doses of COVID vaccines

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/millions-are-skipping-their-second-doses-of-covid-vaccines-7289600/

Harris to tell UN body it’s time to prep for next pandemic

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/harris-un-body-time-prep-next-pandemic-7289553/

Iran’s foreign minister, in leaked tape, says Revolutionary Guard sets policies

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/irans-foreign-minister-in-leaked-tape-says-revolutionary-guard-sets-policies-7289566/

Start ayurvedic Covid hosp in Nagpur too: NIMA

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In order to fight against the bed and medicine crisis in the second wave, the authorities have now shortlisted many ayurvedic medical colleges and hospitals to turn them into Covid hospitals. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/start-ayurvedic-covid-19-hospital-in-nagpur-too-demands-nima/articleshow/82248665.cms

New players pose additional threats to Jerusalem tensions

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/new-players-pose-additional-threats-jerusalem-tensions-7289506/

What makes a happy country?

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/what-makes-a-happy-country-7289534/

UK lawmakers call for PM Johnson to publish big pharma lobbying messages

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/uk-lawmakers-call-for-pm-johnson-to-publish-big-pharma-lobbying-messages-7289479/

Germany will send oxygen, medical aid to India to help in COVID crisis

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Palestinians cheer as Israeli barriers come down after Jerusalem Ramadan clashes

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/palestinians-cheer-as-israeli-barriers-come-down-after-jerusalem-ramadan-clashes-7289428/

Sewa International USA sending 400 oxygen concentrators, raising $5 million for India Covid crisis

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Hoarding of oxygen, medicines creates panic shortage: Experts

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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris assure India of support in fight against Covid-19

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PMR oxygen supply stays stable but concerns linger

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With the region still seeing intermittent oxygedeliveries, private and civic-run hospitals said on Sunday that they are doing their best to keep supply steady for their patients. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pmr-oxygen-supply-stays-stable-but-concerns-linger/articleshow/82248241.cms

150 beds for govt hospital in badly-hit Baramati

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The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) at MIDC, Baramati, is working to set up 150 oxygen beds from April 30 to deal with Covid-19 patients in need of oxygen support. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/150-beds-from-april-30-for-govt-hospital-in-badly-hit-baramati/articleshow/82248386.cms

PMR’s vaccine coverage plummets amid shortage

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The Covid-19 vaccination drive in the Pune Metropolitan Region hit a record low number of beneficiaries on Sunday with just over 10,000 vaccinations. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/regions-vaccine-coverage-plummets-amid-shortage/articleshow/82248079.cms

Ex-chief of SSB Arun Chaudhary dies of Covid

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At 832, Covid deaths in Maha touch a new high

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The country’s hardest hit state, Maharashtra, reported yet another daily record for Covid-29 deaths on Sunday, registering 832 fatalities. Compared with the beginning of April, deaths have seen an over 200% jump in the state. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/at-832-deaths-in-maharashtra-touch-a-new-high-dip-in-new-cases/articleshow/82248718.cms

'Free vaccination at govt, civic hosps in Maha'

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Cabinet minister Nawab Malik of the NCP on Sunday announced free Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens in the 18-45 age group in government and municipal hospitals across the state. Later in the day, cracks appeared to develop in the MVA government on the issue. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/free-vaccination-maharashtra-govt-may-announce-its-final-decision-soon/articleshow/82248920.cms

Second wave of Covid-19: Punjab Inc grapples with slowdown sentiment

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Farmer leaders postpone Parliament march, but say no to Covid testing at protest sites

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Odisha relaxes mandatory 14-day quarantine norm for people coming from Bengal

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Labour shortage blamed for slow lifting of wheat from mandis

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HC: Won’t spare anyone who obstructs oxygen to Delhi

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Punjab records its highest single-day Covid toll this year with 92 deaths

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/punjab-highest-single-day-covid-death-toll-7288080/ v

Oxygen shortage in Amritsar hospitals: Doctors had flagged risk on Friday itself

from India | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/india/oxygen-shortage-in-amritsar-hospitals-7288078/ v

Punjab shuts down iron, steel industry to divert oxygen for medical use

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Coronavirus India Live Updates: India records 3.49 lakh new Covid cases, 2,767 deaths

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Centre increases Karnataka’s allocation of oxygen, Remdevisir as Covid second wave intensifies

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Two major temples in Mathura ban entry of devotees amid Covid-19 surge

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Sotheast Asian nations say consensus reached on ending Myanmar crisis

from World | The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/sotheast-asian-nations-say-consensus-reached-on-ending-myanmar-crisis-7287998/

Mann Ki Baat Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi to address nation at 11 am today amid Covid-19 surge

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At least 27 dead in fire at Baghdad hospital for Covid-19 patients

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Maha live: Demand far outstrips O2 industry capacity

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Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar dies at Gurgaon hospital: report

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Girl rescued within 2 hours of being kidnapped in Jammu, 1 held: Police

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Maha to take call on free vax for 18-45 on May 1

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Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Saturday that a five-member committee led by chief secretary Sitaram Kunte had been empowered by the cabinet to take decisions on gobal tendering for Covid-19 vaccines and remdesivir without seeking any clearance. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-will-take-a-call-on-free-vaccine-for-18-45-on-may-1-says-dy-cm/articleshow/82236279.cms

Maha's Covid positive cases 67k, Mumbai 5k

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Daily Covid-19 cases in Mumbai have dropped below 6,000 for the first time this month. After registering a high of 11,206 cases on April 4, the daily case count in Mumbai dropped to 5,867. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-for-1st-time-this-month-citys-daily-case-count-under-6000/articleshow/82236220.cms

Maha: 'Global tender for vaccines, remdesivir'

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Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the state government would float a global tender for Covid-19 vaccines and remdesivir injections. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/state-to-float-global-tender-for-vaccines-remdesivir-dy-cm/articleshow/82236004.cms

Corona centre with ICU beds to come up in Baner

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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is starting a Covid-19 hospital in Baner. The facility will have oxygen plants and provision of liquid oxygen tank. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/corona-centre-with-icu-beds-to-come-up-in-baner/articleshow/82235600.cms

CBI books Anil Deshmukh in corruption case

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The CBI has filed an FIR against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in the corruption and extortion-related allegations levelled against him by former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh. from Pune News, Latest Pune News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-offered-full-cooperation-to-cbi-team-says-deshmukh/articleshow/82236992.cms