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COVID-19 | Active cases in country decrease to 33,232

India has recorded 3,611 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 33,232 from 36,244, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on May 5.

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Additional contribution of 1.16% for higher pension to be drawn from employers' payout

Additional contribution of 1.16% of basic wages for subscribers opting for higher pension will be managed from employers’ contributions to social security schemes run by retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO.)

The Hindu

COVID-19 | Active cases in country dip to 36,244

The active Covid-19 cases now comprise 0.08% of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.73%, the Ministry said

The Hindu

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India to release manual for organ donation, transplantation soon

The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation is working on a transplant manual as a step-by-step guide for the implementation of organ donation and transplantation programmes in hospitals and a standard course for training of transplant coordinators.

The Hindu

COVID-19 | India records 3,720 new cases

India has recorded 3,720 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease in the country stands at 40,177, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on May 3.

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Take action against hoardings and posters promoting online betting and gambling, Centre tells States

The Ministry had earlier issued an advisory to the media on June 13, 2022, directing them to refrain from publishing such advertisements in the larger public interest.

The Hindu

Centre plans an ‘overhaul’ of its research institutions

The DST exercise is part of a larger project initiated by the Centre to reduce the number of autonomous institutions funded by various Ministries.

The Hindu

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COVID-19 | 7,171 new cases recorded in India

India saw a single-day rise of 7,171 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases have decreased to 51,314, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on April 29.

The Hindu

Mann ki Baat has helped promote Ayush: Minister

Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly Mann Ki Baat with boosting traditional medicine, the Ministry of Ayush has launched a special edition of the Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JRAS) focusing on the programme’s impact on the sector.

The Hindu

India logs 9,355 fresh Covid infections; active cases dip to 57,410

India has logged 9,355 fresh coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 57,410, according to Union health ministry data updated on April 27.

The Hindu

Omani, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has held consultations with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat, before heading to Beirut to meet with Lebanese politicians. Abdollahian arrived on Tuesday in the Sultanate on an official visit to hold regional consultations and bilateral talks, according to the Iranian Ministry…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rate of out-of-pocket expenditure in total health costs declines, says Health Ministry study

The Health Ministry released the National Health Accounts Estimates for India (2019-20) and noted that the share of out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) in total health expenditure has declined from 62.6% in 2014-15 to 47.1% in 2019-20

The Hindu

Centre to conduct national conclave on Mann Ki Baat

The conclave will be inaugurated by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in the presence of Guest of Honour and Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur on April 26, ahead of the 100th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly address to the nation.

The Hindu

Iran Imposes Sanctions on EU, UK

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on Monday sanctions on 17 individuals and 4 entities based in the UK and the European Union for supporting terrorist groups, portraying the move as a response to recent European sanctions imposed against Iranian officials linked to crackdowns on nationwide protests. “The tit-for-tat sanctions are imposed…

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Bangladesh spells out Indo-Pacific priorities

Bangladesh will work with all the stakeholders for peacekeeping, peace building and counter-terrorism initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said

The Hindu

Wrestlers continue their protest, plan to move SC seeking action against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

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India logs 7,178 new COVID-19 cases; active cases dip to 65,683

India has logged 7,178 new coronavirus infections while the death toll increased to 5,31,345 with 16 deaths

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Egypt Pardons 1,920 Prisoners in Honor of Sinai Liberation Day

Egypt released on Sunday 1,920 prisoners after a presidential pardon in honor of Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day. The Ministry of Interior said that the community protection committees held meetings to determine who is qualified for a pardon during a ceremony held for the first time inside a rehabilitation…

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10 unexpectedly brilliant metal covers of 2000s pop songs

From Children Of Bodom covering Britney to Dillinger Escape Plan covering Justin Timberlake, these are ten surprising times metal did noughties pop and pulled it off

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Saudi Arabia Begins Localizing Consultancy Sector

Saudi Arabia has kicked off on Thursday the process of localizing the consultancy sector and professions across the Kingdom. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced the start of the first phase of the process. The Ministry aimed to provide a stimulating and productive work environment for…

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Egyptian Cabinet Asserts Availability of Basic Commodities

Egyptian government asserted that the country has enough stock of all basic commodities, and monitoring campaigns to fight monopolistic practices are being intensified during Ramadan month. The Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Ali al-Moselhi, said that the strategic reserve of various essential commodities is reassuring, with discounts ranging…

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NSW Premier Chris Minns unveils his new frontbench, half of whom are women in a first for NSW

Premier Chris Minns unveils a pared down frontbench that includes gender parity within the Ministry for the first time in the state.

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Yemen Condemns Houthis for Obstructing Food Shipments from Aden

The Yemeni government on Sunday condemned Houthis for obstructing the delivery of food and goods shipments coming from the port of Aden and the liberated areas, saying the militias’ behavior is part of an economic war staged against the government and an attempt to force merchants to divert their imports…

Dynamite News

India reports over 3,000 COVID cases for second consecutive day

India continued to report over 3,000 COVID cases for the second day in a row with 3,095 new infections in the last 24 hours, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In a first, over 4,000 women apply for Haj travel without 'male guardian'

For the first time in the history of Haj pilgrimage, 4,314 women have applied to go on the pilgrimage without a 'Mehram' or male guardian with blood relation, informed the Minority Affairs Ministry sources. Read further on Dynamite News:

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