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Double mutant now most prevalent variant in India: Report
The database has revealed that the double mutation virus, which has been found in several countries, was the most common in the samples sequenced in the 60 days prior to April 2 at 24 per cent. The B.1.617 variant, first detected in Maharashtra, contains mutations from two separate virus variants -- E484Q and L452R.
PM Modi appeals for symbolic 'Kumbh Mela' to strengthen fight against Covid
The Prime Minister's appeal comes as the annual event has sparked nationwide concern amid the alarming second wave of Covid-19 pandemic as tens of thousands of devotees have gathered along the banks of the Ganga in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said that he spoke to top seer-- Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha president Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj-- over the phone and made an appeal about the event.
India, Kyrgyzstan special forces start 2-week counter-terror drills
The exercise named, 'Khanjar', was inaugurated on Friday at the Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek. It is the eighth editions of the India-Kyrgyz Joint Special Forces Exercise. Initiated first in 2011, the two-week-long exercise focuses on high-altitude, mountains and counter-extremism.
EC made record seizures of over Rs 1,000 cr from poll-bound states/UT
The poll body has seized cash amounting to Rs 344.85 crore, liquor valued at Rs 85.01 crore, drugs valued at Rs 161.60 crore, freebies valued at Rs 139.18 crore, and precious metals valued at Rs 270.80 crore. In 2016, total seizures from poll-bound states and the UT amounted to Rs 225.77 crore.
Mehbooba Mufti backs SPO, says even women aren't spared in 'Naya Kashmir'
On Friday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested and terminated the services of a lady SPO for allegedly glorifying terrorism. "Saima Akhter from Kulgam has been slapped with UAPA for raising legitimate questions about searching her home repeatedly without any reasons," Mufti tweeted.
Biggest spike of 2.34L Covid cases in India, 1,341 deaths in 24 hrs
India has reported 2,34,692 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike ever, pushing the country's overall Covid tally to 1,45,26,609, according to the Health Ministry data released on Saturday.
PM appeals for symbolic 'Kumbh Mela' to strengthen fight against Covid
With reports of huge number of Covid positive cases from 'Kumbh Mela' area in Haridwar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to observe the event "symbolic" to strengthen fight against the deadly virus.
With Covid cases surging, EC restricts campaigning in Bengal
The Election Commission(EC) has restricted all parties from conducting any kind of political rallies, meetings and political gatherings between 7 pm and 10 am during the days of campaign from Friday onwards. Invoking its powers under Article 324, EC also extended the silence hours from 48 hours to 72 hours in the next phases of election.
Covid 2.0 may claim 2,320 lives per day in India by June: Lancet Report
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat will likely remain the most affected, according to the report titled "Managing India's second Covid-19 wave: Urgent steps".
UK Home Secretary approves extradition of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi to India
"The UK Home Secretary has approved the extradition request of Nirav Modi," a CBI source related to the probe told IANS. Asked how long will it take for the CBI to bring back the fugitive businessman, who has been lodged in a prison in London since his arrest in March 2019, the source said that if Nirav Modi files an appeal, then it may take some time.
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