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Daily dose of news plays a very important role in our daily life. For some people, the morning is incomplete without knowing what's happening across the world. According to Worldometer, the total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 152 million, including more than 3,205,783 fatalities. More than 130,068,738 patients are reported to have recovered. Follow this breaking news blog for live updates on the coronavirus pandemic as it continues to pose a challenge for health workers and scientists. IndiaTVNews.com brings you all the latest updates COVID-19 crisis l. Stay Home, Stay Safe, and Stay Informed.

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Gurugram: 25-year-old man commits suicide after failing to get oxygen cylinder

A 25-year-old man in Haryana has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in a public park opposite an oxygen gas plant in Manesar on Saturday, after he failed to get oxygen cylinder for one of his relatives.

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Delhi HC hears plea for CBI probe into politicians procuring and distributing Remdesivir

Delhi High Court on Saturday heard a PIL that demanded an FIR and CBI probe into claims that politicians can procure and distribute Remdesivir used to cure COVID-19 patients. This PIL sought to question why was the life-saving drug at the disposal of some politicians if others have to run pillar to post to get the medicine.

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Supreme Court refuses to stay counting of votes for UP panchayat polls

The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to stay the counting of votes for panchayat polls in Uttar Pradesh. The apex court also said no victory rallies shall be permitted during the counting, beginning on Sunday, or after the process is over. The State Election Commission, it said will fasten responsibility on gazetted officers for the observance of COVID-19 protocols at counting centers.

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Rajasthan: Strict lockdown curbs extended till May 17, only 31 people allowed at marriage functions

The lockdown restrictions in Rajasthan have been extended till May 17 with new guidelines where number of guests in a marriage party has been reduced to 31.

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COVID-19 vaccination for people in 18-44 age group begins at some private hospitals

Some private hospital chains commenced the COVID-19 immunization drive for the 18-44 age group at limited centers in the country on Saturday, officials said.

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Centre releases Rs 8,873.6 cr fund to states to fight COVID-19

The Finance Ministry has released an amount of Rs 8,873.6 crore in advance towards central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for FY22 to help states in their fight against COVID-19. The advance release of 1st instalment of central share towards SDRF has been released as a special dispensation on the recommendations of the home ministry.

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