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WHO sets up panel to review handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 10(ANI): The World Health Organisation on Friday announced setting up of an independent panel of experts to review the handling of the Covid- 19 pandemic and the response by governments worldwide.
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COVID-19: Punjab govt cancels class 12 pending exams, to declare results o
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 10: Punjab Government on Friday announced the cancellation of pending examination of class XII amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Singapore elections: Voting extended by two hours due to long queues
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Singapore, July 10 (ANI): The polls in Singapore has been extended by two hours as polling stations were witnessing long lines as people are taking precautions o to ensure social distancing amid Covid-19 pandemic.
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CEIC Research explores the impact of lockdown on employment and migrants
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): India has a large working population, employed in both formal and informal sectors. The largest portion of the formal workforce is engaged in the agricultural sector, 42.4 per cent in 2019.
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Hyderabad International Airport introduces India's first airport contact-l
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 10 (ANI): The GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) on Friday introduced India's first fully contact-less airport car parking in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aurangabad observes 9-day 'janata curfew' amid COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Streets in Aurangabad wore a deserted look on Friday as the city observed a nine-day long 'janata curfew' amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Unfair to conduct exams during COVID-19 pandemic: Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the University Grants Commission for planning to conduct final term examinations in colleges and educational institutions in September calling it "unfair" during the time of the pandemic.
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Make representation to respondents; Delhi HC disposes of plea to implement
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday disposed of a petition seeking directions to implement the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, specifically provisions related to healthcare infrastructure and disaster management, to effectively tackle the COVID-19 pan
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Singaporeans start casting vote amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Singapore, July 10 (ANI): After months of campaigning amidst the most challenging conditions owing to the pandemic outbreak, Singaporeans went to poll on Friday. The voting process is to last for 12 hours starting from 8 am.
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Relaxo Foundation contributes 25,000 pair of slippers to Delhi sanitation
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): In these times of coronavirus pandemic sanitation workers with the municipal corporations have been at the forefront, putting their lives at risk, in ensuring a clean and healthy environment.
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Postal services resume in Srinagar following easing of COVID-19 lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 10 (ANI): Postal services have resumed in the Kashmir Valley from Friday after lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic was eased. While private courier services were stalled during the lockdown due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, the ma
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ADB, IEA renew pact to collaborate on energy sector sustainability and res
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], July 10 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has renewed a memorandum of understanding with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to scale up collaboration and advance progress on sustainability with an increased focus on energy sector resilience in Asia and the
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