Opinion | Covid pandemic: Those playing with lives of people must be sternly dealt with

On Wednesday, India reported nearly 4.13 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases across the country, and there were 3,980 Covid-related deaths reported officially. The positivity rate stood at 24.4 per cent, meaning that out of 100 tests conducted, 24.4 cases were reported as Covid positive. As of now, there are roughly 35.7 lakh active cases pending. This, at a time, when testing in India has dropped to 15.4 lakh, down from 16.6 lakh tests done on the previous day.

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Three more Rafales head for India; to take IAF's count to 21

The sixth batch of three more Rafale fighter jets took off from France for India on Wednesday, the Indian embassy in France said. They will be part of the Indian Air Force's second squadron of the Rafale jets.

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Was devoted to interests of farmers: President, PM express grief on death of Ex-Union Minister Ajit Singh

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the demise of former union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Ajit Singh. The RLD chief passed away earlier this morning due to COVID-19 at the age of 82.

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Indian Railways cancels 16 special trains from May 7, check full list

Due to the low occupancy amid the rising Covid-19 cases in the country, the Indian Railways has announced to cancel the operations of 16 special trains operating on the routes under the Eastern Railway. The trains were cancelled in the routes between Howrah, Kolkata, Dhanbad, others. 

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IS blows up 2 oil wells, kills 2 security members in Iraq

The Islamic State (IS) terror group attacked an oil field in Iraq's Kirkuk province, killing two security members and blowing up two oil wells, a government statement said.

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Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Election Commission's plea against Madras HC remarks

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on the Election Commission's plea against Madras High Court remarks holding its officials responsible for the surge in Covid-19 cases and fastening them with murder charges. The court had also said that it will not restrain the media from reporting oral observations made during proceedings in public interest.

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India reports 4,12,262 new Covid-19 cases, 3,980 deaths in 24 hours, both highest so far

India on Thursday reported 4,12,262 new Covid-19 cases and 3,980 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country's tally has now surged past the 2.1 crore mark. Maximum casualties were reported in Maharashtra (920), followed by Uttar Pradesh with 353 deaths.

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