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Early detection of SA Covid variant a significant advantage in reviving country's tourism: Report

COVID-19: Lockdown not an option, some restrictions will be imposed, says Delhi CM

COVID-19: Lockdown not an option, some restrictions will be imposed, says Delhi CM

Gujarat government not in favour of lockdown: CM Rupani

Gujarat government not in favour of lockdown: CM Rupani

Kejriwal visits LNJP Hospital, reviews COVID-19 preps amid fourth wave

Kejriwal visits LNJP Hospital, reviews COVID-19 preps amid fourth wave

Maha: Streets, markets deserted as 1st weekend lockdown comes into force

Maha: Streets, markets deserted as 1st weekend lockdown comes into force

Mutants, sluggish vaccine drive, carelessness: Add them and you get Covid surge, say top scientists.

Mutants, sluggish vaccine drive, carelessness: Add them and you get Covid surge, say top scientists.

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Know about COVID 19

Centres of Excellence in African Universities: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities

Centres of Excellence in African Universities: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities

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India to review COVID-19 vaccine side effects - report

India to review COVID-19 vaccine side effects - report

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Tracking Fintech during COVID-19: Harnessing power of technology

Tectonic turns: How technology shaped healthcare over the decades

Tectonic turns: How technology shaped healthcare over the decades

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AGRO-FORESTRY

Punjab prepared for wheat procurement from Sat, govt sets up vaccination camps

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Punjab prepared for wheat procurement from Sat, govt sets up vaccination camps

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CM playing 'fixed match' with Centre: SAD on Punjab's decision to implement DBT for farmers

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CM playing 'fixed match' with Centre: SAD on Punjab's decision to implement DBT for farmers

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Wheat procurement in Punjab to begin from Apr 10

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Wheat procurement in Punjab to begin from Apr 10

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Streets, markets empty as MP weekend lockdown kicks in

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Streets, markets empty as MP weekend lockdown kicks in

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It's peak harvest season, won't support SKM's call to block Kundali-Manesar-Palwal highway: Palwal farmers

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It's peak harvest season, won't support SKM's call to block Kundali-Manesar-Palwal highway: Palwal farmers

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TECHNOLOGY

Facebook to turn Menlo Park headquarters into vaccination site

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Facebook to turn Menlo Park headquarters into vaccination site

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Ansal Housing reports ransomware attacks on its IT system, possible data loss

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Ansal Housing reports ransomware attacks on its IT system, possible data loss

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RED FM Gears up for T20 Season with 'Saara India Sara Ra Ra'

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WB polls: 900 companies of security forces to be deployed for fourth phase of WB polls, highest till date

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WB polls: 900 companies of security forces to be deployed for fourth phase of WB polls, highest till date

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WB polls: 900 coys of security forces to be deployed for fourth phase of WB polls, highest till date

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WB polls: 900 coys of security forces to be deployed for fourth phase of WB polls, highest till date

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

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FACTBOX-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

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IMF, World Bank urged to ensure timely delivery of safe & effective COVID vaccines across countries

EXCLUSIVE-U.S. considering cash payments to Central America to stem migration

Italy's economy seen growing 4.1% this year, business lobby says

ANALYSIS-Amazon's win in union fight shows harsh realities facing labor movement

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EDUCATION

Without access to vaccines, COVID will continue widening inequality everywhere

Without access to vaccines, COVID will continue widening inequality everywhere

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The more you learn, the more you earn: education and poverty alleviation in Thailand

The more you learn, the more you earn: education and poverty alleviation in Thailand

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Tripura suspends classes for standard 1, 2 following surge in COVID cases

Tripura suspends classes for standard 1, 2 following surge in COVID cases

India

Mizoram to close schools for students of class 8 and below following spike in COVID-19 cases

Mizoram to close schools for students of class 8 and below following spike in COVID-19 cases

India

Haryana govt shuts schools till April 30 for students up to Class 8

Haryana govt shuts schools till April 30 for students up to Class 8

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

Japan to announce Fukushima water release into sea soon

Japan to announce Fukushima water release into sea soon

Japan

India, US to pursue actions to collaborate on climate crisis, 2030 agenda for green technologies

India, US to pursue actions to collaborate on climate crisis, 2030 agenda for green technologies

United States

U.S., Iran clash on sanctions; U.S. sees possible 'impasse'

U.S., Iran clash on sanctions; U.S. sees possible 'impasse'

Global

Positive atmosphere, little progress in Iran nuclear talks

Positive atmosphere, little progress in Iran nuclear talks

Germany

COLUMN-Ensuring the energy transition is equitable: Kemp

COLUMN-Ensuring the energy transition is equitable: Kemp

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HEALTH

South Africa

Early detection of SA Covid variant a significant advantage in reviving country's tourism: Report

India

COVID-19: Lockdown not an option, some restrictions will be imposed, says Delhi CM

Gujarat government not in favour of lockdown: CM Rupani

Kejriwal visits LNJP Hospital, reviews COVID-19 preps amid fourth wave

MHA decides to restart Delhi Cantt's COVID-19 centre as infections surge

LAW & GOVERNANCE

India

What triggered Bengal poll booth violence? Sources say 'attack on CISF QRT, injury to child'

India

Gems, jewellery mfg activities in M'rashtra exempted from Covid-19 emergency measures: GJEPC

India

TMC writes to WB Chief Electoral Officer over Coochbehar incident

India

Delhi riots: HC grants bail to two men in murder, conspiracy case

India

Shopian encounter: How a mosque was saved and five terrorists killed

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Reuters Science News Summary

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Reuters Science News Summary

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Science News Roundup: Vaccinating adults appears to protect children around them; Scientists call for new probe into COVID-19 origins and more

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Science News Roundup: Vaccinating adults appears to protect children around them; Scientists call for new probe into COVID-19 origins and more

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Seven takeaways from Biden's budget proposal: defense, immigration, climate

Global

Seven takeaways from Biden's budget proposal: defense, immigration, climate

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US envoy Kerry discusses climate challenges in Bangladesh

Bangladesh

US envoy Kerry discusses climate challenges in Bangladesh

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Six takeaways from the Biden budget proposal

Global

Six takeaways from the Biden budget proposal

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Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, sparking evacuation 'frenzy'

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Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, sparking evacuation 'frenzy'

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Interviews

Lindiwe Suttle reveals idea behind her upcoming web series 'Coconut Confidential'

There is no competition on how to save the planet: Monique Maissan, CEO, Waste2Wear

Nothing radically new in this expo and that's actually a good thing: Simon Bransfield-Garth

Together the industry can figure out a solution for e-waste challenge: Amrit Chandan, Aceleron

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Over 800 temporary housing units allocated to fire victims

South Africa

Over 800 temporary housing units allocated to fire victims

Yesterday

KPK Govt in Pak releases Rs 3.48 cr for reconstruction of Hindu shrine damaged by mob

Pakistan

KPK Govt in Pak releases Rs 3.48 cr for reconstruction of Hindu shrine damaged by mob

Yesterday

ANALYSIS-From Lahore to Lucknow, crimes against women spur more surveillance

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ANALYSIS-From Lahore to Lucknow, crimes against women spur more surveillance

Yesterday

Situation in Tigray remains dire despite improved humanitarian access: UN

United States

Situation in Tigray remains dire despite improved humanitarian access: UN

About 2 days ago

Press freedom in Macau’s gambling hub under spotlight as China ramps up scrutiny

Global

Press freedom in Macau’s gambling hub under spotlight as China ramps up scrutiny

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TRANSPORT

Maha: Streets, markets deserted as 1st weekend lockdown comes into force

India

Maha: Streets, markets deserted as 1st weekend lockdown comes into force

About an hour ago

Airlines blast Britain's travel restart plan, Jet2 cancels holidays until June

United Kingdom

Airlines blast Britain's travel restart plan, Jet2 cancels holidays until June

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Karnataka Govt bans RTC employees strike as stalemate continues

India

Karnataka Govt bans RTC employees strike as stalemate continues

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Don't be stubborn,get back to work, CM Yediyurappa to striking RTC workers

India

Don't be stubborn,get back to work, CM Yediyurappa to striking RTC workers

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Migrants leave Maharashtra as fear of lockdown looms

India

Migrants leave Maharashtra as fear of lockdown looms

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SPORTS

India

COVID 'negative' report needed to witness IPL games in Wankhede

India

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Tournament Director Roma Khanna resigns

Sports News Roundup: Taylor Fritz advances at Sardegna Open; Report details Tiger Woods' confusion after crash and more

Covid-19: Pakistan U19 tour of Bangladesh postponed

IPL 2021: CSK batsman Pujara 'all set and ready' for opening clash

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WASH

Punjab CM sanctions Rs 130 crore for flood protection works

Punjab CM sanctions Rs 130 crore for flood protection works

India

Panna Tiger Reserve will be irretrievably damaged by Ken-Betwa river linkage project: Sonia Gandhi

Panna Tiger Reserve will be irretrievably damaged by Ken-Betwa river linkage project: Sonia Gandhi

India

Saveetha Medical College inks pact with Smile Train to support free cleft surgery for underprivileged children

Saveetha Medical College inks pact with Smile Train to support free cleft surgery for underprivileged children

India

Jal Shakti Ministry to start annual planning exercise of JJM with states from Fri

Jal Shakti Ministry to start annual planning exercise of JJM with states from Fri

India

CM tells collectors to hand over unused state properties to Mission Shakti Mahasanghs

CM tells collectors to hand over unused state properties to Mission Shakti Mahasanghs

India

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ART & CULTURE

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to headline series adaptation of 'The Second Home'

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to headline series adaptation of 'The Second Home'

United States

Gun salutes honour Prince Philip as UK enters eight-day mourning

Gun salutes honour Prince Philip as UK enters eight-day mourning

United Kingdom

'Mahabharat' actor Satish Kaul dies of COVID-19-related complications

'Mahabharat' actor Satish Kaul dies of COVID-19-related complications

Global

Artillery guns fire across UK in solemn tribute to Prince Philip

Artillery guns fire across UK in solemn tribute to Prince Philip

Global

Poland's first film outing with India, a sports thriller and an ode to Winter Games

Poland's first film outing with India, a sports thriller and an ode to Winter Games

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POLITICS

India

COVID attacks the poorest, disadvantaged the hardest: Rahul Gandhi

India

Maharashtra received least vaccine doses, many vaccination centers facing closure: Aslam Shaikh

WB Polls: 4 dead in Cooch Behar firing; voting stopped at Sitalkuchi polling station

B K Hariprasad to shoulder responsibilities of AICC in-charge for WB polls Jitin Prasada

West Bengal Polls: PM Modi slams TMC for 'insulting' SC community

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Counter hate-driven movements, Guterres urges, reflecting on genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

Global

Counter hate-driven movements, Guterres urges, reflecting on genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

About 2 days ago

Humanitarian catastrophe in northern Mozambique ‘beyond epic proportions’

Global

Humanitarian catastrophe in northern Mozambique ‘beyond epic proportions’

About 16 hours ago

Migrants left stranded and without assistance by COVID-19 lockdowns

Global

Migrants left stranded and without assistance by COVID-19 lockdowns

Yesterday

UNRWA chief reports on despair and hope among Palestinians, as US announces $150 million in aid

Global

UNRWA chief reports on despair and hope among Palestinians, as US announces $150 million in aid

About 2 days ago

AU and ILO launch International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour in Africa

Ethiopia

AU and ILO launch International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour in Africa

About 2 days ago

Helen Joseph: SA anti-apartheid activist receives honor from Google

South Africa

Helen Joseph: SA anti-apartheid activist receives honor from Google

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