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China reports 1,500 new local COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 13 (ANI): The Chinese mainland reported 1,500 new locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday.
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Indian consulate in Shanghai to function in remote mode
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 13 (ANI): Consulate General of India in Shanghai will remain inaccessible and will not be in a position to provide consular services in person, in view of the COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai, the Embassy of India in China said in a statement.
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Malaysia reports 9,002 new COVID-19 infections, 30 new deaths
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], April 13 (ANI/Xinhua): Malaysia reported 9,002 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 4,342,559, according to the health ministry.
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China defends 'zero-COVID policy' amid growing criticism
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 13 (ANI): Amid growing criticism over its zero-COVID policy, China on Tuesday defended its coronavirus measures that reportedly have resulted in hardship in several Chinese cities including the global financial hub Shanghai.
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VP Naidu asks youngsters to rise above caste, religion
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday asked the youngsters to rise above narrow considerations such as caste, religion and region and "never disrespect" other religions.
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US-India worked for benefit of Indo-Pacific region during COVID-19 pandemi
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 13 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) said that US and India worked together not only for the benefit of both the countries but also throughout the Indo Pacific region and beyond during the pandemic.
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Jaishankar appreciates US help during second COVID-19 wave in India
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday praised the US for helping out India during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boris Johnson offers apology as he pays fine for breaking COVID law, but w
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], April 13 (ANI/Xinhua): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized on Tuesday after being fined by the Metropolitan Police (Met) for attending rule-breaking parties during the COVID-19 lockdown, but said he would not resign.
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Srinagar airport registers record daily flights amid tourist rush
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 13 (ANI): The heavy rush of tourists in the Kashmir Valley has made Srinagar airport one of the busiest airports in the country which has been handling flights and passengers over its capacity.
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Scientists outline need for new approach to COVID-19 vaccine testing
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): Rutgers University's top health researchers are calling for a change in approach to developing COVID-19 vaccines, and vaccines to fight future pandemics to incorporate both conventional and challenging trials.
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No more fine for not wearing masks in public places in Chhattisgarh
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 12 (ANI): Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday lifted the fine for not wearing masks in public places.
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India is now better prepared to fight any Covid-19 variant, says SII's Ada
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): As some countries are presently reporting higher COVID-19 cases, Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII) Adar Poonawalla on Tuesday said that India is better prepared to face it now than it was in 2020.
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