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Xi's zero-Covid policy propels unrest in Tibet, Xinjiang
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], August 18 (ANI): The zero-Covid policy imposed in Xinjiang and Tibet by Chinese President Xi Jinping has created widespread unrest, who are anxious about their livelihoods, as both regions are underdeveloped economically.
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Chinese Communist Party manipulating algorithms to suit its propaganda act
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 18 (ANI): Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is planning to manipulate the algorithms submitted by the high-profile companies, in line with the recently implemented 'Regulations on Management of Algorithm Recommendations for Internet Information Services' to suit the propa
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Disgruntled homebuyers in Henan protest against delay in delivery of house
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 18 (ANI): Disgruntled homebuyers in China's Henan province on Wednesday protested against delay in delivery of houses.
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We cannot pretend COVID-19 is not here, says WHO Chief
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): With a surge in deaths due to coronavirus, World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on said "we cannot pretend it's not there."
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Over 12 cr COVID-19 precaution doses administered in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed the 208.95 crore mark on Thursday, with over 12 crore precaution doses administered till 7 am on August 18.
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Japan's suicide rate spikes due to COVID pandemic
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 18 (ANI): A new study has found that the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in over 8,000 excess suicide deaths in Japan between March 2020 and June 2022, news agency Kyodo reported on Wednesday.
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Finance Ministry contributed over Rs 900 cr in COVID vaccine development:
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Union Finance Ministry contributed more than Rs 900 crore to COVID vaccine development under 'Mission COVID Suraskha' resulting in India becoming a leader in vaccine production, said a top official.
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Delhi reports 1,652 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths in last 24 hrs
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] August 17 (ANI): The national capital reported 1,652 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours with a case positivity rate of 9.92 per cent, according to a bulletin by the Delhi Health Department on Wednesday.
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Delhi HC expresses concern over Baba Ramdev's statement on US President Bi
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed its concern over the statement allegedly given by Baba Ramdev on US President Joe Biden. In one of the statements Ramdev allegedly said how US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid despite being vaccinate
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COVID still not over, precaution dose vaccination rate needs a boost: Dr V
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): With the country still reporting nearly 10,000 COVID cases daily, Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog on Wednesday said that the pandemic is still not over while also urging the citizens to increase the rate of vaccination of the precaution dose among
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DGCA orders airlines to strictly comply with COVID-19 protocols inside air
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): In view of the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, airlines have been advised again to strictly comply with COVID-19 Protocols inside the Aircraft, said DGCA.
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US Delegation visits Serum Institute of India in Pune, discusses cooperati
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 17 (ANI): Highlighting 75 years of the US-India bilateral relationship and their cooperation on health issues, a US delegation visited the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Pune today and noted the critical role played by US-India cooperation in addressing
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