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IATA welcomes WHO emergency committee risk management recommendations
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 23 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to comply with recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organisation's International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee on testing and risk managemen
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IPL 2021: Negative mental bubble real issue, not bio-bubble, says coach An
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Life of a professional sportsperson isn't easy and the coronavirus pandemic has made things all the more difficult as movement off the field is strictly monitored. Adjusting to the protocols of a bio-bubble life isn't easy and this is where the role of a me
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France stands ready to provide support to India amid COVID-19, says Macron
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): France stands ready to provide its support to India in its fight against COVID-19, said French President Emmanuel Macron, as the pandemic situation in the country deteriorated with over 3 lakh infections being reported in a day.
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India reports highest single-day spike with 3,32,730 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): India recorded 3,32,730 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic broke out last year. India has crossed the mark of 3 lakh COVID-19 cases for two consecutive days now.
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Govt working arduously for smooth co-ordination between states, hospitals
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the government is working towards smooth coordination between states, hospitals and suppliers of oxygen and vaccines to give relief to people in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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T20 WC: Fascinated to see how IPL works, says ICC biosafety head
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 22 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) biosafety head Dr Dave Musker said he is fascinated to see how the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League goes amid the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the scheduled T20 World Cup later this year.
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China, Middle East dominate 2020 list of top state executioners: Report
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], April 22 (ANI): While the year 2020 witnessed an overall decrease in the number of global death penalties, some countries increased the number of executions they carried out amidst the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by a rights group.
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Athletes, officials must know local laws of quarantine before travelling a
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Dhruv Batra on Thursday urged athletes and officials to be responsible while travelling with an eye on the current situation of the coronavirus pandemic.
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After facing flak over distribution of Fabiflu, Gautam Gambhir says proud
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): After receiving flak for giving out 'free Flabiflu' in his parliamentary constituency East Delhi, BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Thursday asked if a few strips of Fabiflu he obtained is causing its shortage and said he is proud to save somebody's life in this pan
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Shops in Haryana to shut at 6 pm from Friday, ban on non-essential gatheri
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], April 22 (ANI): In view of increasing coronavirus cases in the state, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Thursday announced that all shops will remain closed from 6 pm onward in Haryana from Friday.
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Himachal CM urges elected representatives to ensure welfare, wellbeing of
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), April 22 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday urged the elected representatives of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the people of his or her area amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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SC takes Suo Motu cognizance of alarming Covid situation, issues notice to
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of the "alarming situation" in connection with various health emergencies including oxygen shortage, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and issued notice to the Centre seeking a response on kinds of immediat
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