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22 May 2021
Uttar PradeshPolice thrashes 17-year-old to death for 'violating corona curfew'
A 17-year-old boy died on Friday after he was allegedly beaten up by the police in Unnao for "violating the ongoing corona curfew" in Uttar Pradesh, his family claimed, following which a constable was suspended and a home guard jawan sacked.
22 May 2021
Air IndiaData of 4.5 million Air India passengers leaked
Air India's passenger service system provider SITA faced a sophisticated cyber attack in the last week of February this year leading to the leaking of personal data of 4.5 million passengers, which included passengers of the national carrier from across the world, an official statement by the Air India said on Friday.
22 May 2021
OdishaCyclone Yaas: Odisha puts all coastal districts on high alert
Just days after the monstrous Cyclone Tauktae wreaked havoc across several states in western India, another cyclonic storm is taking hold in the East Coast.
21 May 2021
Government of IndiaThird COVID-19 wave could hit in 6-8 months: Expert panel
Experts have both good and bad news to offer.
21 May 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)DRDO's antibody detection kit DIPCOVAN approved by the DCGI
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved an antibody detection kit developed by a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), reports say.
21 May 2021
COVID-19Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna, pioneer of the Chipko Movement, passes away
Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna died of COVID-19 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh on Friday. Bahuguna breathed his last at 12:05 pm, AIIMS Director Ravikant said. He is survived by his wife Vimla, two sons, and a daughter.
21 May 2021
PunjabIAF pilot killed as MiG-21 Bison crashes in Punjab field
In an unfortunate turn of events, an IAF MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashed during heavy rain in a field in Punjab's Moga district, killing the pilot Squadron Leader Abhinav Choudhary, officials said.
21 May 2021
West BengalNarada case: House arrest ordered for 2 Bengal Ministers, others
All four West Bengal politicians who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) this week, will be put under house arrest, the Calcutta High Court ordered today.
21 May 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareAs COVID-19 rages, can India meet 2 billion vaccine target?
India on Friday reported over 4,200 deaths due to COVID-19 along with 2.59 lakh new cases.
21 May 2021
GoaTarun Tejpal, Tehelka founder, acquitted in 2013 rape case
Tarun Tejpal, the founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Tehelka magazine, has been acquitted of all charges by a Goa court in a sexual assault case filed against him by a former colleague.
21 May 2021
MumbaiActress' personal bodyguard booked for raping beautician
A personal bodyguard of a leading Bollywood actress has been booked by the police in Mumbai for allegedly raping a beautician on the pretext of marriage, an official said on Thursday.
21 May 2021
IndiaBharat Biotech to increase COVAXIN production by 200 million doses
Hyderabad-based firm Bharat Biotech has said it will scale up the manufacturing capacity of its coronavirus vaccine, COVAXIN, by an additional 200 million (20 crore) doses per year.
20 May 2021
BiharComplaint against Patna hospital where COVID-19 patient was 'sexually assaulted'
A police complaint has been filed in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 45-year-old woman COVID-19 patient at the Paras-HMRI hospital in Patna, Bihar.
20 May 2021
BiharAfter black fungus, 4 'white fungus' cases emerge in Patna
In the past few days, four cases of a "white fungus" have been detected in Bihar's Patna, leading to fresh worries.
20 May 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCentre asks states to declare 'black fungus' an epidemic
The Centre has asked state governments to declare mucormycosis or "black fungus" an epidemic.
20 May 2021
Delhi High CourtWill fix formula for oxygen concentrators' pricing in 7-days: Government
The Indian government told the Delhi High Court today that it has started the process to fix a formula for the pricing of oxygen concentrators.
20 May 2021
Indian NavyINS Rajput to be decommissioned on May 21
After 41 years of service, the first destroyer of the Indian Navy, INS Rajput, will be decommissioned on Friday.
20 May 2021
UttarakhandCyclone Tauktae after-effect: Incessant rains lash Uttarakhand
Remnants of Cyclone Tauktae coupled with western disturbance led to incessant rains in Uttarakhand for over 24 hours on Thursday, causing a sharp dip in temperature at most places.
20 May 2021
Health & WellnessCoronavirus: Aerosols can travel up to 10 meters, says government
Even as India continues to fight a tough battle against a devastating second wave of the coronavirus, the central government has issued fresh guidelines on how to curb the spread of the virus.
20 May 2021
Rajasthan'Sayana Kaka' helps locals embrace COVID-19 guidelines in rural Bundi
A health worker in Bundi district, who is in isolation because of coronavirus, has developed a cartoon character called Sayana Kaka (wise uncle) to take home the message of COVID-19 appropriate behavior and guidelines in the local dialect.
20 May 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: India records 75,000 deaths in May alone; highest yet
As India reported over 3,800 fresh COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, the total number of fatalities in May crossed 75,000.
20 May 2021
HaryanaVillagers in Jind defy lockdown norms, Hisar locals join in
A number of locals in a village in Haryana's Jind district on Wednesday allegedly defied COVID-19 lockdown norms with some of them marching through the streets and giving various reasons for their actions.
20 May 2021
DoordarshanModi government to launch 'BBC World-like' Doordarshan channel
As India is facing criticism over its COVID-19 response, the Narendra Modi government is looking to launch a new "BBC World-like" channel to provide "India's point of view."
20 May 2021
Indian NavyCyclone Tauktae: 37 bodies recovered after barge sank, 38 missing
At least 37 people have died after a barge sank in the Arabian Sea due to Cyclone Tauktae, officials of the Indian Navy said.
20 May 2021
West BengalBrace for another cyclonic storm. 'Yass' will hit Odisha, Bengal
After severe cyclonic storm Tauktae on the west coast, another cyclone - Yass - is likely to hit the east coast on May 26-27, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
20 May 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)You can now self-test COVID-19 at home; ICMR issues advisory
India's first test kit that allows you to test yourself for the coronavirus right at home has been approved.
19 May 2021
Dubai#FactCheck: UAE is not providing vaccines to Indian expats' parents
Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned against a viral message claiming that elderly people on visit visas would soon be vaccinated against the coronavirus there, according to reports.
19 May 2021
Uttar PradeshRWAs take arms against COVID-19 in Noida, Ghaziabad
As the administration in Uttar Pradesh faces criticism for its handling of COVID-19, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Ghaziabad and Noida have taken it upon themselves to tackle the outbreak.
19 May 2021
Government of IndiaKeep stocks ready for third wave, government tells pharmaceutical firms
The Indian government has told top pharmaceutical companies in the country to start preparing for a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic and stock up key drugs in a span of the next two-three months.
19 May 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka targets vaccinating eligible population by 2021 end
The Karnataka government has set a goal to vaccinate all eligible people in the state by November end against coronavirus.
19 May 2021
MumbaiRescued workmen from barge narrate horrors encountered at sea
Battling strong winds and tidal waves as high as ten meters in the cyclone-hit Arabian Sea, 125 workmen were rescued by warship INS Kochi from the sinking barge P305 near Mumbai after being afloat for almost 12 hours. They narrated their horrifying experience in their quest for survival.
19 May 2021
Indian NavyCyclone Tauktae: Indian Navy recovers 14 bodies after barge sank
The Indian Navy on Wednesday said that 14 dead bodies have been recovered from the Arabian Sea two days after a barge sank due to Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau'te).
19 May 2021
COVID-19Remdesivir may be dropped from COVID-19 treatment, says Gangaram doctor
The use of Remdesivir may soon be dropped from the government guidelines concerning COVID-19 treatment in India, a top doctor based in Delhi has said.
19 May 2021
Narendra ModiOver 500 prominent citizens write to PM regarding COVID-19 vaccines
Over 500 prominent public health practitioners, doctors, economists, workers unions, and human rights groups have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that the COVID-19 vaccines reach the vulnerable and ramping up manufacturing to address shortages.
19 May 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: India reports 4,500 more deaths; deadliest day yet
On Wednesday, India reported over 4,500 more COVID-19 deaths, marking the deadliest day for the country since the pandemic began.
19 May 2021
HyderabadJ&J partners with India's Biological E to produce COVID-19 vaccine
American pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has partnered with the Indian firm Biological E. Limited for the production of its COVID-19 vaccine, a move that could boost the country's overall supplies amid a serious shortage.
19 May 2021
Arunachal PradeshRoyal Bengal tigress mauls zoo attendant to death in Itanagar
A 35-year-old zoo attendant was mauled to death by a Royal Bengal tigress at the Biological Park in Itanagar, an official said.
19 May 2021
HaryanaHaryana hospitals will be audited after complaints of inflated bills
Taking cognizance of complaints that some private hospitals are fleecing COVID-19 patients, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday said a random audit will be conducted and strict action will be taken against hospitals found to be overcharging patients.
19 May 2021
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal doesn't speak for India: Government as Singapore slams variant-remark
A tweet from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sparked a "strong objection" from the authorities in Singapore and triggered a scathing reaction form India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
18 May 2021
BiharCOVID-19: 270 doctors died in second wave, shows IMA data
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday said the country has so far lost 270 doctors in the raging second wave of COVID-19, which is wreaking havoc across India.
