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India to import 4.5 lakh vials of Remdesivir before July

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3 MP villages pool money, set up DIY Covid hospitals

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After 6.4 magnitude jolt, six earthquakes hit Assam's Sonitpur today

An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 on the Richter scale struck Assam's Sonitpur in the early hours of Thursday morning, said the National Center for Seismology. This is the sixth earthquake that occurred in Sonitpur on Thursday after 12.00 am. According to the NCS, the quake occurred at 2:38 am. The epicentre of the quake was 38 kilometres West-Northwest of Tezpur at a depth of 11 kilometres. Earlier today, earthquakes of magnitude 2.6, 2.9, 4.6, 2.7, and 2.3 on the Richter Scale had hit Sonitpur at 12.24 am, 1.10 am, 1.20 am, 1.41 am and 1.52 am respectively.
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HC: Holding Kumbh made Uttarakhand a laughing stock

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SC: Protect disabled women who face threat of violence

The Supreme Court batted strongly for more systemic protection to disabled and caste oppressed women and said they lived under a constant threat of violence, both physical and sexual, that curtailed their constitutionally guaranteed right to lead a full and active life.
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Over 1 crore vaccine doses available with states, UTs, says Centre

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HC notice to UP SEC on ‘deaths of 135 poll officials’

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SC: Give details on O2, vaccines & Remdesivir by tomorrow

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Facebook says it removed the internet's 12 most prominent anti-vaxxers. 10 are still on the social network.

One month ago, a report came out detailing how the majority of the anti-vaccination disinformation spreading online originated from just 12 individuals . During a hearing at the time, CEOs of the Big Tech companies vowed to take on the falsehoods running rampant on their platforms and threatening public health. Fast forward to today. While the Big Tech CEOs didn't show up for Tuesday's Congressional hearing , the companies did send representatives. And, when asked about these 12 anti-vaxxers, known as the Disinformation Dozen, a Facebook executive said that the social network took action on what was included in the report. Read more... More about Facebook , Misinformation , Tech , Health , and Social Media Companies from Mashable https://ift.tt/3gWPsB5
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US working nonstop to deliver supplies most needed in India urgently to fight Covid-19: State Dept

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France to provide oxygen generators, liquid O2, ventilators to India

France has announced that it will provide India with eight high capacity oxygen generators, liquid oxygen for 2000 patients for five days, as well as 28 ventilators and equipment for ICUs.
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Keep patient data secret, Congress tells its helplines

In a first of sorts for a political party, Congress has issued strict instructions on data confidentiality of patients in Covid relief work that it has decided to take to the smallest level by asking all the district units to set up control rooms and helplines.
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Govt calls critical article in Murdoch paper ‘malicious, slanderous’

The Indian government on Monday issued a sharp rejoinder to Rupert Murdoch-owned ‘The Australian’ for an article headlined “Modi leads India into viral apocalypse”, calling it “baseless, malicious and slanderous… written only with the sole objective of undermining the universally acclaimed approach taken by the government of India…at this decisive moment.”
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Centre asks states to implement local containment SOPs

The Centre on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to implement an intensive, local and focused containment framework, stressing on specific districts and areas identified based on prescribed criteria, to break the chain of transmission and control the unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases.
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Covid-19: Netherlands suspends flights from India till May 1

"A flight ban will take effect for passenger flights from India at 6pm on Monday, April 26... The flight ban will be in place until at least 00:01am on May 1," the Dutch aviation ministry said in a statement.
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A stunning 'West Side Story' trailer just premiered at the Oscars

Tonight, tonight, we got The Trailer tonight!  The first extended look at Steven Spielberg's new version of the classic musical West Side Story premiered during the Oscars Sunday night and all we can say is: Wow.  The trailer, set to "Somewhere" from the score, is a mood-setting tease that showcases the fights, the energy, and, of course, the dancing. With a screenplay by Tony Kushner, the classic doomed love story between two teenagers with affiliations to different NY gangs stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, and more.  As a special treat, fans also got a peek at Rita Moreno, who of course portrayed Anita in the 1961 Oscar-winning adaptation of the beloved musical and will also serve as an executive producer on this version. West Side Story hits theaters Dec. 10.  Read more... More about Oscars , West Side Story , Entertainment , and Movies Tv Shows from Mashable https://ift.tt/3sSDNoS
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Active cases may peak at 38-48 lakh in mid-May: Experts

With the huge number of daily Covid-19 cases showing no signs of easing in the next two-three weeks, IIT scientists working on a mathematical model to predict the course of the pandemic on Sunday revised both the timing and value of peak cases, saying the peak for ‘active’ infections may touch 38-48 lakh cases during May 14-18 while the peak for ‘new’ infections hitting 4.4 lakh in the next 10 days.
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Tamil Nadu and Kerala have fought the Covid tsunami well so far

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Deaths among Mumbai’s 60+ less in 2nd wave: Experts

In what could be the first indication of the Covid-19 vaccination drive working, some experts say deaths among the elderly have reduced in the ongoing second wave in Mumbai. London mathematician Murad Banaji has calculated that there have been 40% fewer deaths than expected among the elderly during the second wave.
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Covid-19: Armed forces swing into action in battle against pandemic

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Covid-19: 3 lakh Remdesivir vials a day to be produced soon

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6 die of Covid-like symptoms after UP panchayat poll duty

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Centre to mobilise 1 lakh NGOs for fight against Covid

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US may not rush inputs for vaccines, Germany rethinks pharma sector aid

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Times Face-Off: Has the Election Commission’s independence been diluted?

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Only 2 SC judges have tested Covid positive, clarifies court

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What about one nation, one vaccine price: Mamata Banerjee

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Covishield may protect against double mutant: CCMB report

A day after the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) announced that Covaxin fights the so-called double mutant, B.1.617, the city-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) said on Thursday that the Covishield vaccine, too, protects people from the new mutant.
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Fake news of Sumitra Mahajan’s death goes viral

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Covid-19: Vaccine certificates could give you wings

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In year of Covid, bonded labour found roots again

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Covid-19: Govt to monitor prices of vaccines in open market

The government is working out a mechanism to monitor the prices of anti-Covid vaccines in the open market once the jabs are available for people above 18 years of age from May 1. While vaccine companies are free to price the vaccines supplied in the open market, hospitals and other vaccine providers are likely to charge an additional fee over it.
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Covid-19: Private hospital chains in talks to offer imported vaccines

Private hospital chains across the country, including the Chennai-based Apollo group and Delhi-based Fortis Healthcare, and Mumbai-based Hinduja Hospital, are discussing modalities to offer foreign-manufactured vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna in India, following the relaxation in government guidelines recently.
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Maharashtra, UP, Gujarat to get most Remdesivir for 10 days

The Centre on Wednesday made an interim allocation of Remdesivir for 19 states and UTs till April 30. This was done to address reports of shortages of Remdesivir in certain regions of the country and to facilitate smooth inter-state supply.
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Covid-19: Positivity rate over 15% in 146 districts, 5-15% in 274 others

The rapid rise of Covid-19 cases has seen 146 districts reporting more than 15% positivity, whereas 274 districts have a positivity rate between 5% and 15%, according to the health ministry. The Centre expressed concern over the surge, particularly in the 146 districts with high positivity rate, and said the health system was facing strain because of the steep increase in new cases.
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Fifth batch of Rafale fighter aircrafts arrive in India

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday said the fifth batch of the Rafale aircraft arrived in India after flying a distance of almost 8,000 km from France. The IAF did not disclose the number of aircraft that landed in India but people familiar with the development said four jets were part of the new batch.
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Hospital asks family to get oxygen for siblings, both die

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Bombay HC refuses grandma’s plea to take 4 kids to Afghanistan

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‘Covaxin efficacy 78%, works against variants’

Indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin has shown an overall interim clinical efficacy of 78% in fighting Covid-19. It has also shown 100% efficacy against severe Covid-19 disease, its developers Bharat Biotech and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Wednesday.
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US CDC issues level 4 travel health notice for India due to Covid-19

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How big is risk of clots from Covishield?

The risk is extremely low, and the link between blood clots and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is still not 100% clear. Also, the clots can be treated if patients report them early.
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Covid-19: Unable to get ICU beds in two govt hospitals, Kumbh seer dies in Haridwar

A 70-year-old seer attending the Maha Kumbh died of Covid-19 at a Covid care centre in Haridwar after he was allegedly turned away by both AIIMS Rishikesh and Government Doon Medical College (GDMC) for lack of ICU beds.
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Centre extends health workers’ cover by 3 months

The government on Tuesday extended the Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to health workers for the next three months to ensure that in case of any adversity due to Covid-19, their families are taken care of.​
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Covid-19: Govt aims to encourage demand-supply dynamic to allow wider vaccination

An urgent meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning considered a set of options proposed by the government's expert group on vaccinations that was a sharp departure from the Covid vaccine strategy in place since vaccinations began on January 16.
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Covid-19: Increase RT-PCR testing, Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla advises UTs

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Rs 30,000 crore of disaster funds given to states in one year

Probably in one of the highest yearly spend towards disaster mitigation, the Centre has released more than Rs 30,000 crore of disaster funds to states and Union Territories since the beginning of the pandemic last year.​​ Up to 50% of this fund has been allowed to be used for Covid-19 containment measures that may include setting up of quarantine centres, buying of medical equipment, providing for ambulances and expenditure towards testing and tracing of cases.
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There are a lot of CBD lubes out there. Here are the ones worth trying.

The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information from a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a healthcare professional before using any product and check your local laws before making any purchasing decisions. With more and more states (finally) legalizing recreational cannabis , CBD — the non-psychoactive cannabinoid — may be taking the backseat to its cooler, psychoactive brethren THC. But while CBD doesn't get you high like THC does, don't discount it quite yet. For those who experience pelvic pain and want relief during sex — or for people who just want to try something new in bed — look no further than CBD lube. My first foray into products like these came from TOCA's CBD lubes last summer and since then, my world has blossomed into a CBD lube haven. Read more... More about Cannabis , Sex And Relationships , Cbd , Culture , and Sex Relationships from Mashable https://ift.tt/2RRXv7C
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Apple knows AirTags can be abused and is trying to get ahead of it

Sometimes, you don't want things to "just work" for everyone.  On Tuesday, Apple announced a slew of new products at its " Spring Loaded " event. One of those products, AirTags , is a tiny disc that allows for the easy tracking of objects — or, as Apple hints at in its AirTags press release — unwilling people.  The basic idea behind AirTags is straightforward enough: People frequently misplace small but important items like keys or wallets, and an attached Bluetooth device that relays its location back to a linked iPhone makes it easy locate those items if they've gone missing.  Combined with Apple's Find My app (and a network of other Find My users scattered across a city), AirTag owners can track down their lost keys even if they're not within immediate Bluetooth range.  Read more... More about Privacy , Apple Event , Tech , and Big Tech Companies from Mashable https://ift.tt/3enLtKV
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Mazda's electric MX-30 SUV is coming to the U.S.

Mazda's MX-30 electric crossover — the company's first-ever electric car — is an odd beast. In size and shape, it's somewhere between a small family SUV and a sporty hatchback. But it doesn't have a particularly sporty performance, and its battery is just too small for longer rides. Here's the rundown: The Mazda MX-30's electric powertrain has an output of 144HP, which will get you from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in about 9.7 seconds. Its 35.5kWh battery, however, won't get you very far; its 124-mile WLTP range is so puny that Mazda doesn't even mention it in its latest press materials for the car.  Read more... More about Cars , Mazda , Tech , and Transportation from Mashable https://ift.tt/3abO8Wx
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Make smoothies and sauces this spring with a new blender on sale

TL;DR: Boost your smoothie and sauce-making skills with the Homgeek Professional Blender , on sale for $99.95 — a 16% savings — as of April 14. From pancakes and milkshakes to smoothies and sauces , a quality blender can help you create all sorts of concoctions in the kitchen . In fact, when it comes to getting creative with your diet, a professional blender is a great tool to help take your meals from dull to delightful. The Homgeek Professional Blender is on sale for less than $100 for a limited time. This blender is powered by a 1,450-watt motor and a stainless steel blade. It features four pre-programmed settings — ice crush, smoothie, grind, and pulse — and eight variable speed controls. And the two-liter cup is big enough to whip up smoothies for the whole family or a full round of margaritas for game night. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe. Read more... More about Blender , Mashable Shopping , Kitchen Tech , Culture , and Work Life from Mashable https://ift.tt/32eaG4A
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