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News Agency Reuters survey: COVID's third wave may arrive in India by October

The third wave of Coronavirus pandemic is expected to hit India by October, according to a survey of medical experts by the Reuters news agency. Although it will be better controlled than the recent outbreak, and will threaten public health for at least one more year.

Jun 18, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

Mumbai: Part of building collapses in Bandra, 1 dead and 5 injured in accident

A 28-year-old man was killed and four others, including a woman, were injured when a wall of a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's suburban Bandra on Monday.

Jun 07, 2021, 07:56 AM IST

Decision to cancel 12th CBSE board exam is right or wrong?

The central government on Tuesday (June 1) decided to cancel the CBSE Class 12 board exams amid the ongoing nationwide COVID-19 pandemic. Soon after, the CISCE board also announced the cancellation of class 12th board exams.

Jun 02, 2021, 11:54 AM IST

Know why the Indian govt decided to cancel the 12th class board exams

The central government on Tuesday (June 1) decided to cancel the CBSE Class 12 board exams amid the ongoing nationwide COVID-19 pandemic. Soon after, the CISCE board also announced the cancellation of class 12th board exams.

Jun 02, 2021, 09:24 AM IST

CM Arvind Kejriwal: Cases of Coronavirus infection are decreasing in Delhi

Amid the second huge wave of Coronavirus and lack of COVID vaccine, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called for a vaccine production on a war footing and asked the central government to team up with other domestic vaccine manufacturing companies to make Covaxin and Covishield can be produced at a rapid pace.

May 11, 2021, 13:28 PM IST

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says, "there is enough oxygen in Delhi at the moment"

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that there is no shortage of oxygen in Delhi at present and Sisodia urged the Center to maintain a supply of 700 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to Delhi.

May 10, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal calls high-level meeting in the evening regarding the Corona situation

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a high-level meeting on the current COVID-19 situation in the national capital on Friday. Among those present will be Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and State Health Minister Satyendra Jain.

May 07, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi demands complete lockdown in India to curb COVID-19

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday indicated that the steps taken by the central government so far will not be able to deal with the COVID-19 epidemic that is harming India. He said that lockdown is now the last option.

May 04, 2021, 14:22 PM IST

Kuwait comes up with India against COVID, send 282 oxygen cylinders

Kuwait joined with India to help fight the second wave of Coronavirus in the country. A consignment of 282 oxygen cylinders, 60 oxygen concentrations, ventilators and other medical supplies arrived in India on Tuesday.

May 04, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Delhi Police delivers 12 Oxygen Cylinder at IBS Hospital, 37 lives were in danger

There was news of complete depletion of oxygen at IBS Hospital in Delhi. At present, 37 patients are on oxygen assistance in this hospital, whose life was in danger. However, Delhi Police arrived with 12 oxygen cylinders to save their lives.

May 03, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

Delhi: Oxygen deplets at IBS Hospital, lives of 37 patients at stake

There is news of complete depletion of oxygen at IBS Hospital in Delhi. At this time, 37 patients are on oxygen support in this hospital, which poses a threat to their lives.

May 03, 2021, 14:28 PM IST

Delhi: Govt Hospitals also start COVID-19 vaccination campaign

The third and largest phase of vaccination is scheduled to begin in Delhi on Monday. People aged 18–45 will be vaccinated against the corona virus. About 90 lakh people in this category will be eligible for the vaccine.

May 03, 2021, 10:48 AM IST

Delhi: 407 people die in last 24 hours, COVID-19 Vaccination for 18+ age group to kick off

COVID infection cases are setting new records every day. In the last twenty four hours, there have been 20,394 fresh cases of infection in Delhi. At the same time, 407 people died. Delhi govt is set to vaccinate people in between the age group of 18-45 years.

May 03, 2021, 08:28 AM IST

Watch: Health Ministry briefs media on the latest state of COVID-19 infection in India

Health Ministry briefed media on the latest state of COVID-19 infection in India. The Union Health Ministry said that over 386,829 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking cumulative cases to 1,87,62,976.

Apr 30, 2021, 17:02 PM IST

Those are of age above 18 do not expect vaccination from May 01!

From May 1, it's been announced to give vaccines in India to all people above 18 years of age. Some states have started preparations for this vaccination, while some states are not yet ready to be a part of this vaccination drive.

Apr 29, 2021, 16:24 PM IST

Exclusive: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria answers FAQs on COVID-19

In India, COVID-19 infection cases almost reached to 3 lakhs on April 21 after 2,95,041 cases were reported in last 24 hrs. Watch this video, where Delhi AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria answers FAQs on COVID-19.

Apr 21, 2021, 19:14 PM IST

3 big doctors of the country including AIIMS Director to discuss COVID situation at 5 PM

Amid the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 in the country, Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director of AIIMS; Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman of Narayana Health; and Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman of Medanta, will discuss the issue of COVID-19 at five o'clock on Wednesday evening.

Apr 21, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

Exclusive discussion with Delhi AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria regarding COVID-19

In India, COVID-19 infection cases reached 2.73 lakh on April 20 after 1.31 lakh cases were reported on 19 April. In the last 24 hours, India reported 2,59,170 new cases. Watch this video, special discussion with Delhi AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria about Corona infection.

Apr 20, 2021, 19:26 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): Discussion to eradicate your anxiety on Corona

In this special segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss : Discussion to eradicate your anxiety on Corona.

Apr 20, 2021, 18:54 PM IST

UP: COVID infected employee to get paid leave of 28 days, certificate to be shown on recovery

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a big decision to take Corona-infected employees. The Yogi government has announced that 28 days of paid leave will now be given to the Corona-infected employees. It will be mandatory for employees to show the certificate when they recover.

Apr 20, 2021, 18:42 PM IST