Kumbh Mela: Thousands take dip in Ganga on Shahi Snan amid nationwide Covid-19 surge
Thousands of saffron-clad seers and ash-smeared Nagas bathed in the Ganga in Haridwar during the second 'shahi snan' part of the ongoing Kumbh Mela on Monday.
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Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
It achieved the feat in 85 days, whereas the US took 89 days and China 102 days, the health ministry said.
Coronavirus: New Delhi imposes snap nighttime curfew
New Delhi residents will no longer be allowed on the streets past 10 p.m. India recorded more infections in the past week than any other country in the world.
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India reports national record 103,558 new Covid cases in 24 hours
India has the world’s third-highest number of cases after the US and Brazil
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India keen to exploit potential of India-Taiwan partnership: envoy
"Today's event signifies the close friendship between the people of India and Taiwan and their growing connections in various spheres," Gourangalal Das, director-general of the India-Taipei Association, said during a belated India National Day celebration.
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India pushes ahead with COVID-19 vaccination drive to head off new surge
A selfie booth for the newly-vaccinated.
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Happy Holi 2021: The festival of colours and joy Holi will be celebrated on March 29th this year
To celebrate Holi, friends and families come together to have good food and smear colours on each other. Children wait for an entire year to fill balloons with water and play with their friends. However, this year, the celebrations are going to be a little different due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
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Delhi reportedly halts AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports as cases soar
Temporary hold put on exports of vaccines by Serum Institute of India to meet demand at home
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