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RTC Workers Strike in Karnataka Enters 9th Day, Candlelight Protest Today
15 Apr 2021
Stalemate continues as government refuses to budge on workers’ demand for wages as per the 6th Pay Commission.
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US Non-Committal on India's Move to Get TRIPS Waiver for COVID Vaccines at WTO
15 Apr 2021
The move by India, South Africa and several other countries has been supported by more than 60 top American lawmakers, most of whom are progressives.
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COVID-19: Long Wait at Crematoriums in Gujarat Amid Surge in Cases
14 Apr 2021
Though Hindus generally do not cremate the dead after sunset, many of them are left with no option but to perform the last rites of the deceased at night in view of the rush of bodies at various…
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COVID-19: Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt. to Gauge Viability of Complete Lockdown in Worst-Affected Districts
14 Apr 2021
'The situation is so alarming that if it is not handled carefully and cautiously we may lead to stage of complete collapse of the public health system,' an HC bench observed on Tuesday.
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COVID-19: India Reports Highest Daily Spike With 1,84,372 Cases, 1,027 Deaths in 24 Hours
14 Apr 2021
The death toll increased to 1,72,085 with 1,027 new fatalities, the highest since October 18, 2020.
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Lockdowns to Shave $1.25 Billion a Week Off India’s Economy: Report
13 Apr 2021
The impact on the Q1 nominal GDP is likely to be higher, wiping away around 140 bps, says a Barclays estimate.
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Bengal Elections: There’s a Triangular Contest; Strong Undercurrent Against TMC, BJP: BK Hariprasad
13 Apr 2021
‘Why don't PM (Narendra Modi) and (Home Minister) Amit Shah speak of the CAA, NRC and farmers issues?” asks Congress’s recent campaign in-charge.
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Assam Elections: Grand Alliance Urges EC to Maintain Transparency During Vote Counting
13 Apr 2021
In a memo to the EC, the Mahajot demanded that returning officers be directed to ensure video recording of counting tables and the process of carrying EVMs from strong room to counting hall.
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UK Variant More Transmissible, but Doesn’t Increase COVID Severity: Lancet Studies
13 Apr 2021
“B.1.1.7. clearly responded to lockdown measures and doesn't appear to escape immunity gained by exposure to the original virus,” Claire Steves from Kings College London, UK, who co-led the study,…
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13,500 COVID Cases in 24 Hours in Delhi, Cancel Board Exams, Kejriwal Urges Centre
13 Apr 2021
Six lakh children and nearly one lakh teachers will be part of CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams scheduled to begin on May 4.