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PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation with CMs of 6 states, emphasises on 'Te
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed the COVID-19 situation with Chief Ministers of six states and emphasised on "test-track-treat- tikka strategy" and maximum vaccination to combat the pandemic.
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Andhra govt issues guidelines for Bakrid, prohibits prayers in Eidgahs
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Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 16 (ANI): In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Andhra Pradesh government on Friday issued guidelines to be followed during Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) Eid prayers, which may be observed on July 20 or July 21, depending on the moon sight.
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SC disapproves of UP's 'symbolic Kanwar Yatra', asks it to reconsider deci
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New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted one last opportunity to the Uttar Pradesh government to reconsider its decision of holding "symbolic Kanwar Yatra" amid the COVID-19 pandemic while stressing that the health of the citizens of India and the right to lif
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BJP slams Kerala govt for not having specific policy related to pandemic
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Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 16 (ANI): BJP Kerala State Vice President KS Radhakrishnan on Thursday said there should be a specific policy related to the pandemic act and should be squarely applied in every case but the government is not doing this.
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Jacqueline Fernandez's YOLO Foundation volunteers at animal shelters in Mu
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, along with her YOLO Foundation, has been working round-the-clock to offer help to the ones in need in the COVID-19 pandemic. The actor recently shared pictures of her feeding stray animals that might have been abandoned
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'Misinformation prolongs pandemic', says US Surgeon General
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Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has warned that health misinformation, including disinformation, continues to prevent Americans from getting vaccinated, prolonging the ongoing COVID pandemic and putting lives at risk.
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ECB chief defends relaxation in bio-bubble
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London [UK], July 15 (ANI): Tom Harrison, the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday said that the board decided to give relaxations in the bio-bubble looking at players' welfare and their mental health.
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Asking China to cooperate on raw data of COVID-19, says WHO chief
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Geneva [Switzerland], July 15 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called on China to cooperate in the investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first cases of which were reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019.
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Zika virus not a pandemic but of grave concern, says top expert
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New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): As per recent data provided by the Kerala Health Department, the total number of Zika virus cases reported in Kerala is 28. According to top experts, this is a virus of 'grave concern'.
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COVID-19: Team India support staff Dayananda tests positive, Saha to isola
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New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): In what comes as a blow to the Indian team in UK, support staff Dayananda Garani has tested positive for COVID-19 and this will also see senior player Wriddhiman Saha being forced to isolate as a close contact as per the protocols. Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant
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How a Fitness & Sports NGO is motivating people of India to come out o
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New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI/SRV Media): Under the AFSF Salute India Movement 2021, the NGO is organizing the biggest virtual walk/run/ride AFSF Salute India Event along with free fitness and online yoga sessions, training, and motivation for all to participate and pledge to keep fit.
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Tokyo Olympics: Participants to wear mask at all times during medal ceremo
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Lausanne [Switzerland], July 15 (ANI): A series of changes on Thursday were approved in order to respect the Tokyo 2020 health measures, with the aim of making the experience safe for everyone involved while also preserving the essence of this unique moment, when Olympians savour and celebra
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