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Covid vaccines create 9 new billionaires: People's Vaccine Alliance
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): At least nine people have become new billionaires since the beginning of Covid pandemic, thanks to the excessive profits pharmaceutical corporations with monopolies on Covid vaccines are making, the People's Vaccine Alliance said on Thursday ahead of a G20 le
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With the second wave of COVID-19, TVS Credit adds additional financial ass
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI/NewsVoir): In an effort to ensure employees' well-being and safety amidst the COVID pandemic, India's leading financial services provider TVS Credit Services Ltd. extended additional financial assistance under "Parivaar": an Employee Family Assistance Program (
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80 tons oxygen delivered to Indian hospitals through oxygen bridge: French
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain on Monday said that 80 tons of oxygen has been delivered to Indian hospitals and more is underway due to an oxygen bridge that also involves Qatar.
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Poor medical facilities, no COVID vaccination in Bihar's Maner
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 16 (ANI): Residents of Maner block, about 35 km from Bihar's capital Patna, said there is a lack of health facilities here and they are at the mercy of God amid the COVID pandemic.
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Drexel study: Parks not only safe, but essential during pandemic
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Philadelphia [Pennsylvania], May 16 (ANI): A new research from Drexel University shows parks played an important role for people seeking respite from the toll of social isolation during the pandemic, and they did so without increasing the spread of COVID-19.
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Covid pandemic causes domestic violence, mental distress among LGBT+ peopl
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in reports of domestic violence and mental distress among LGBT+ people. It is difficult to find partners due to Covid-19 restrictions and the return of many people to their family homes.
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Delhi cabinet approves Rs 5,000 assistance to auto, taxi drivers
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet on Friday approved Rs 5,000 financial assistance to drivers and permit holders of autorickshaws, e-rickshaws, taxis, Phat Phat Sewa, eco-friendly Sewa, Gramin Sewa and maxi cabs in view of the financial hardships they might be facing due to
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People celebrate Akshaya Tritiya at home amid pandemic as gold shops remai
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus across the country. The day is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune gains.
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IKEA calls organisations to increase relief support for India, donates EUR
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 12 (ANI): IKEA Foundation said on Wednesday that it has donated EUR3 million in unrestricted funding to Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), a medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people, to provide primary healthcare and distribute me
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Haryana to provide Rs 5,000 to BPL families as Covid relief
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], May 11 (ANI): Haryana Government will provide Rs 5,000 to the families below the poverty line (BPL) in the state as their livelihood has been affected during the COVID pandemic, said State Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday.
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RSS to organise virtual sessions to boost morale of citizens amid pandemic
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Covid Response Team (CRT), an initiative of civil society with multiple stakeholders including religious, spiritual, business, philanthropic and social organizations is organizing a lecture series from May 11 to May 15 titled 'Positivity Unlimited' to spread
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Mother's Day 2021: Ideas to celebrate the day with your mom during COVID
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Mother's Day, which is an annual celebration honouring maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society, is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. This year once again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations might look a bit d
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