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28 May, 2021

States responsible for vaccine shortfall, claims govt, but silent on delay in procurement

New Delhi (TIP): India's top Covid-19 adviser Dr. V.K. Paul has said the states had coerced the Centre into expanding…

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28 May, 2021

Govt orders continuation of Covid guidelines till June-end

New Delhi (TIP): The Centre on Thursday, May 27,  directed states and union territories to continue the ongoing Covid-19 guidelines…

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28 May, 2021

India’s daily Covid-19 cases fall to 186,364; death toll reaches 318,895

New Delhi (TIP): India recorded 186,364 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Friday May 28, lowest in last 44 days since…

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28 May, 2021

Shortfall of 190 million doses by June as Covid surge in India affected supply: Covax

United Nations (TIP): The “terrible" surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted Covax’s vaccine supply in the…

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28 May, 2021

IMA lodges police complaint against Ramdev for spreading ‘misinformation about allopathic treatments’

New Delhi (TIP): The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday, May 27, lodged a police complaint against yoga exponent Ramdev,…

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28 May, 2021

Why men are more likely to die of Covid — US study shows testosterone levels are key

A new US study could finally help answer why men are more likely to die from Covid-19 than women. The…

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28 May, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 169.6mn

Washington (TIP): The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 168.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.52…

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28 May, 2021

World’s first man to get Covid-19 vaccine dies of unrelated illness in UK

William Shakespeare hit global headlines on December 8 last year when he became the first man to have the jab…

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20 May, 2021

Dig out Covid truth

The world must question China on bio-warfare documents Over 34 lakh (3.4 million) people have succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic…

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20 May, 2021

Covid corpses on Ganga

Visuals of Buxar and Ghazipur expose bogey of a new India Covid seems to have taken us back to the…

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20 May, 2021

Education in the Post- Pandemic New Normal

In the post pandemic ‘New normal’ era, undoubtedly everything is going to change forever.  Amongst them, education is of utmost…

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20 May, 2021

My bridge over troubled waters

Bridge is the best intellectual exercise which doubles up as an engrossing game You face new situations every ten minutes,…

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8 May, 2021

In second wave, Covid hits rural India; cases and deaths quadruple

New Delhi (TIP): A disconcerting feature of the second wave of Covid-19 is the surge in cases in rural India.…

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8 May, 2021

Patent waivers alone may not lead to quick vaccine access, say experts

The waiving off of patents alone is unlikely to help improve vaccine availability anytime soon, scientists, legal experts and pharma…

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8 May, 2021

A tragedy of errors: Lack of foresight caused Covid crisis

As India’s coronavirus tally reached 21,892,676 on Saturday, the Covid-19 crisis in the country continues to grab global headlines. From…

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8 May, 2021

India logs 401,078 cases, 4,187 deaths as 2nd wave hammers country

New Delhi (TIP): India on Saturday, May 8, recorded 401,078 new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases and 4,187 deaths in the…

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8 May, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 156.4 mn

Washington (TIP): The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 156.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.26…

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8 May, 2021

WHO validates China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The World Health Organization (WHO) validated on Friday the BBIBP-CorV COVID-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinopharm for emergency use. “This…

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8 May, 2021

UK unveils “green list” of countries for foreign travel from May 17

The British government on Friday announced a "green list" of countries from which travellers are not required to quarantine upon…

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8 May, 2021

Australia offers more aid, refuses to lift ban on its stranded citizens

NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): Australian PM Scott Morrison offered all help during a conversation with PM Narendra Modi…

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7 May, 2021

“Open Letter”- Donald Trump – Covid 19 Tsunami ravages India

APRIL 14, 2020 RAVl@RAV113ATRALAW.COM FAX: 212-545-0967 H.E. Donald J. Trump President of the United States of America H.E. Nancy Pelosi…

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7 May, 2021

“Open Letter” -US President Joe Biden- Covid 19 Tsunami ravages India

APRIL 13, 2021 RAVl@RAVILAW.COM FAX: 212-545-0967 H.E. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the United States of America H.E. Nancy…

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7 May, 2021

“Open Letter” – PM Narendra Modi- Covid 19 Tsunami ravages India

MAY 6, 2021 RAVI@RAVIBATRALAW.COM FAX: 212-545-0967 H.E. Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India Re:  "Open Letter" - in re as…

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1 May, 2021

Gross mismanagement of pandemic and a failed govt in denial

Barely two months ago in February the Government and the Bharatiya Janata Party declared victory over Covid. BJP adopted a…

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1 May, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 150.9mn

Washington (TIP): In its latest update on Saturday , May 1, morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering…

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1 May, 2021

US CDC warns vax providers of anxiety-related adverse events

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, April 30, urged Covid-19 vaccine providers to be aware…

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1 May, 2021

Israel Bans Travel To 7 Countries, Including India

The Israeli government on Friday, April 30, decided to ban travel of Israeli citizens to seven countries over high Covid-19…

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1 May, 2021

India sees record 3.79 lakh new Covid cases, 3,645 more deaths

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 30,84,814 Caught unawares, India accepts aid from the world for…

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1 May, 2021

New York mayor envisions full reopening by July 1

NEW YORK (TIP): New York City aims to "fully reopen" on July 1 after more than a year of closures…

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1 May, 2021

U.S. to restrict travel from India starting May 4

The entry restrictions do not apply to lawful permanent residents WASHINGTON (TIP): Due to the very high numbers of COVID-19…

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