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CII calls PM Modi's target of USD 400 billion in export, attainable
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's target of USD 400 billion in exports this year, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) called it 'attainable', given the current global situation of post-pandemic economic recovery and rising competitiveness o
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RT PCR, full vaccination not enough, tourists should also undergo Rapid An
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 7 (ANI): As the influx of tourists rises in Kolkata, a city doctor expressed concern and said only a negative RT-PCR report or full vaccination doses do not suffice in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, 'they should undergo a rapid antigen test as well'.
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Centre enhances honorarium for Anganwadi workers, helpers: Smriti Irani
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New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Centre has enhanced benefits for Anganwadi workers and helpers and increased their honorarium, said Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Friday.
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Japan: CASIO promotes modern music instrument
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Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): With people are compelled to stay at home in Japan due to the coronavirus pandemic, the country's leading watch and electronics company CASIO has launched an electric piano, to cater to the rising demand for musical instruments from people who are socially dist
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AliceBlue donates Rs. 50 lakhs to PM Cares Fund towards the fight against
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 6 (ANI/NewsVoir): AliceBlue, an emerging brokerage firm in India, has donated Rs. 50 lakhs to the PM Cares Fund.
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Thailand reports highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases, deaths
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Bangkok [Thailand], August 6 (ANI/Xinhua): Thailand reported a record number of 21,379 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, including 4,700 in the capital Bangkok, taking the national tally since the pandemic began to 714,684.
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Athletes gave Tokyo 2020 a great Olympic soul, says IOC President Bach
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Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach stated he was concerned that Tokyo 2020 could become Games without a soul after spectators were barred from the stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In search of COVID-19 origin, US intel agencies scour massive genetic data
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Washington [United States], August 6 (ANI): In the search of COVID-19 origin, the US intelligence agencies have accessed massive genetic data from China's controversial Wuhan lab and are scouring them to find the origin of the pandemic, a US media report said on Thursday.
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Over 51.16 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs: Centre
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New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Central government on Friday informed that more than 51.16 crore (51,16,46,830) vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far, through all sources and a further 20,49,220 doses are in the pipeline.
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Mother-Daughter duo turns entrepreneur in Gujarat's Vadodra, sells jewelle
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Vadodra (Gujarat) [India], August 6 (ANI): In a unique business initiative, a mother and daughter duo turned entrepreneur during the COVID pandemic, by making jewellery out of recycled fabric and selling it on social media.
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Maharashtra CM announces financial assistance for artists affected by COVI
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 5 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Cultural Affairs Minister Amit Deshmukh on Thursday approved a relief package for artists, folk artists, drivers of folk art troupes, its owners and producers who are affected by the COVID-19 pandem
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Predictmedix Safe Entry Stations for next stage of Covid challenges become
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 5 (ANI/Mediawire): Necessity is the mother of invention. The current pandemic situation has changed lifestyle and daily routines even as people have become more aware of the need to take precautions to avoid contracting deadly diseases in crowded places.
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