India records over 4L new COVID cases; 3,523 deaths in biggest 24-hour spike

India on Monday recorded 4,01,993 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 3,523 deaths due to the infection. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry, the country saw a total of 2,99,988 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery toll to 1,56,84,406. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 1,91,64,969, with 32,68,710 active cases, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 2,11,853. A total of 15,49,89,635 people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in India.  

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Boeing announces USD10 million aid for India's fight against COVID-19

Boeing on Friday announced a USD10 million emergency assistance package to support India’s COVID-19 response. The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency health care for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement.

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COVID-19: Kerala likely to impose complete lockdown in districts with high positivity rate from May 4

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the state, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said a complete lockdown may be imposed in the districts with a high positivity rate from May 4.

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PM Modi visits Sis Ganj Gurudwara in Delhi; offers prayers to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur

Paying tributes to ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur on his 400th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he refused to bow to tyranny and injustice and his supreme sacrifice gives strength and motivation to many. On the occasion, the prime minister visited Sis Ganj Gurudwara in Delhi and offered prayers.

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Protesting farmers in Delhi to celebrate Mazdoor Kisan Ekta Diwas today

Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws in the national capital, will be celebrating May 1st as Mazdoor Kisan Ekta Diwas. A statement issued by Samyukt Kisan Morcha informs about this development. 

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COVID-19 crisis in India very serious, cases yet to peak: US official

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet.

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Prioritize journalists for vaccination, ensure their safety: Editors Guild

The Editors Guild of India on Friday again demanded that journalists be given priority in vaccination against COVID-19, and also urged all media organizations to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of their scribes.

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