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India’s coronavirus cases cross 50-lakh mark, active infections almost a million

Sep 16, 2020

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): India’s coronavirus caseload crossed the 50-lakh mark on September 16 after the country reported fresh 90,123 infections in the last 24 hours, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 1,290 deaths in the same period pushed the COVID toll to 82,066. Total confirmed cases are now 50,20,360 which include 9,95,933 patients which are still struggling with the deadly virus. 39,42,361 people have recovered so far. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said a total of 11,16,842 samples were tested on September 15.
Vishwakarma Puja 2020: Idol makers struggle to meet ends amid COVID-19
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Vishwakarma Puja 2020: Idol makers struggle to meet ends amid COVID-19

Sep 16, 2020

Emraan Hashmi, Sonal Chauhan snapped in Mumbai
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Emraan Hashmi, Sonal Chauhan snapped in Mumbai

Sep 16, 2020

YouTube rolls out 'YouTube Shorts' in India
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YouTube rolls out 'YouTube Shorts' in India

Sep 16, 2020

Scientists predict that COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus - but not yet
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Scientists predict that COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus - but not yet

Sep 16, 2020

India told China that attempts to unilaterally alter status quo were in violation of bilateral agreements: Rajnath
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India told China that attempts to unilaterally alter status quo were in violation of bilateral agreements: Rajnath

Sep 15, 2020

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 15 briefed members of Lok Sabha about the India-China border issues. He said that India has told China through diplomatic channels that the...
India’s average COVID-19 positivity rate is 8.4%: Health Ministry
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India’s average COVID-19 positivity rate is 8.4%: Health Ministry

Sep 15, 2020

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Union Health Ministry Secretary, Rajesh Bhushan held a press conference in Delhi to brief the media over the current situation of COVID-19 in the nation. He said that the country's...
COVID-19 lockdown prevented approx 14-29 lakh cases, 37,000-78,000 deaths: Harsh Vardhan
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COVID-19 lockdown prevented approx 14-29 lakh cases, 37,000-78,000 deaths: Harsh Vardhan

Sep 15, 2020

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): While addressing in the Rajya Sabha during 2nd day of monsoon session, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan spoke on COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “COVID-19 fatality and recovery rates stand at...
PM Modi inaugurates projects under ‘Namami Gange’ in Bihar via video-conferencing
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PM Modi inaugurates projects under ‘Namami Gange’ in Bihar via video-conferencing

Sep 15, 2020

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stone of projects related to ‘Namami Gange’ in Bihar via video-conferencing. He inaugurated Beur Sewage Treatment Plant in Patna and Karmalichak Sewage...
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of 7 projects related to urban infrastructure in Bihar
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PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of 7 projects related to urban infrastructure in Bihar

Sep 15, 2020

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of seven projects related to urban infrastructure in Bihar via video conferencing on September 15. Out of these, four are...
Equities in the green with thin margins, pharma majors gain
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Equities in the green with thin margins, pharma majors gain

Sep 15, 2020

Mumbai, Sep 15 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded higher with narrow gains during early hours on Tuesday amid positive sentiment across global markets. At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 161 points...