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RSS- BJP Tussle Behind Kerala Poll Drubbing?

RSS- BJP Tussle Behind Kerala Poll Drubbing?

Stung by a humiliating defeat in the state Assembly polls, the discontent among the state leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its parent body Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) is putting the party in a quandary. Sources in the BJP attribute party’s dismal performance to the tussle between the BJP and RSS factions in […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Philippine diplomat apologises for profanity towards China

Philippine diplomat apologises for profanity towards China

MANILA: The Philipp­ines’ foreign secretary apologised on Tuesday after tweeting an obscene phrase demanding China get out of Philippine-claimed territory in the South China Sea in an outburst that annoyed the Philippine president. Foreign Secretary Teod­oro Locsin Jr. blasted China with the profanity on Monday, when the Depar­tment of Foreign Affairs announced it had protested […]

 Crescent Kashmir

No RT-PCR Tests For Those Who Previously Tested Covid-19 Positive: Centre

No RT-PCR Tests For Those Who Previously Tested Covid-19 Positive: Centre

Amid coronavirus cases spiralling out of control in India resulting in a massive strain on the healthcare sector, the Centre on Tuesday revised Covid-19 testing rules to help reduce the workload of laboratories and testing centres throughout the country. According to the latest Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) advisory, no individual should be subject […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Over 2.45 Crore Register For Phase 3 Of Covid Vaccination

Over 2.45 Crore Register For Phase 3 Of Covid Vaccination

The Union Health Ministry on Friday informed that more than 2.45 crore beneficiaries have registered themselves on the Co-WIN digital platform ahead of the Phase-3 of the Covid vaccination. The third phase of India’s vaccination drive is scheduled to commence on May 1 under which the country’s large 18-plus population will get the vaccine jab against […]

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China Launches Core Module For Permanent Space Station

China Launches Core Module For Permanent Space Station

China on Thursday launched the core module for its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long-term. The Tianhe, or “Heavenly Harmony,” module blasted into space atop a Long March 5B rocket from the Wenchang Launch Center on the southern island province of Hainan, marking another major advance for the country’s space exploration program […]

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COVID-19: India adds record 3,79, 257 cases in single day

COVID-19: India adds record 3,79, 257 cases in single day

New Delhi:  India saw a record single day rise of 3,79,257 new coronavirus infections pushing the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,83,76,524, while active cases crossed the 30-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll increased to 2,04,832 with a record 3,645 daily new fatalities, the data updated […]

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6.4 Earthquake Jolts Assam, Strong Tremors Felt In Northeast, Bengal

6.4 Earthquake Jolts Assam, Strong Tremors Felt In Northeast, Bengal

A massive earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude jolted Northeast India on Wednesday morning. The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, officials said. There were no immediate reports of loss of lives or property. “Just experienced a massive earthquake in Assam. Waiting for details,” […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Delhi: Astha Hospital Runs Out Of Oxygen With 40 Patients On Ventilator, Sends SOS

Delhi: Astha Hospital Runs Out Of Oxygen With 40 Patients On Ventilator, Sends SOS

At this time of Covid-19 crisis, the national capital continued to witness oxygen shortage with Astha Hospital running out of its supply. The hospital said it has 40 patients on the ventilator at the moment and it needs an immediate oxygen supply. According to a report by India Today, the Astha Hospital in Delhi has […]

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Kerala: Bride Dons PPE Suite To Marry Covid Positive Groom In Hospital

Kerala: Bride Dons PPE Suite To Marry Covid Positive Groom In Hospital

Weddings in India are grand affairs, with every aspect right from food to clothing put under excessive scrutiny. Weddings are planned months in advance, making sure there is no room for error. However, ever since the pandemic broke out last year, weddings, just like every other social ceremony have changed. While many couples have preferred […]

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6 patients die following oxygen crisis at private hospital in Amritsar

6 patients die following oxygen crisis at private hospital in Amritsar

Six patients died at a private hospital here on Friday night allegedly due to shortage of medical oxygen. The deceased included five Covid patients. Neelkanth hospital authorities said they had apprised the district administration of the shortage of oxygen two days ago. A hospital official said they had also informed the families and asked them […]