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IndiaMay 18, 2021

Kejriwal urges Centre to suspend air services with Singapore, priortise vaccine options for children over new COVID strain

Amid concerns of a third wave of COVID-19 in the country, which according to many heath experts is likely to target children, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said a new COVID variant detected in Singapore is said to be deadly for children and may bring in third wave in the country.In this regard, the Delhi Chief Minister has requested the Central government to immediately suspend air services with Singapore and to work out vaccination options for children on priority.In a tweet today, Kejriwal said, "The new COVID variant in Singapore is being said to be extremely dangerous for
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IndiaMay 18, 2021

COVID: PM Modi interacts with doctors across country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with doctors from across the country to take stock of COVID-19. Discussion regarding their learning and suggestions were held to tackle COVID wave. India today reported over 2.81 lakh new cases.
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IndiaMay 17, 2021

Powerful cyclone hits land in India amid deadly virus surge

A powerful cyclone has made landfall on the western coast in India's Gujarat state, hours after authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and suspended COVID-19 vaccinations in one state. Cyclone Tauktae, the most powerful storm to hit the region in more than two decades, came ashore with heavy rain, a battering storm surge and sustained winds of up to 165 kilometers (103 miles) per hour. The cyclone had already caused heavy rains and flooding that killed at least 12 people. The massive storm comes as India is battling a devastating coronavirus surge, and the storm and the virus co
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IndiaMay 17, 2021

Mamata Banerjee rushes to CBI office following detention of TMC leaders

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday arrived at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office here on Monday, soon after Trinamool Congress (TMC) ministers Firhad Hakim, Subrata Mukherjee, MLA Madan Mitra were brought to the CBI in connection with the Narada scam.TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, Former Mayor Sovhan Chatterjee's wife Ratna, and MP Santanu Sen also arrived at the CBI office.Earlier today, Trinamool Congress (TMC) ministers Firhad Hakim, Subrata Mukherjee, MLA Madan Mitra were brought to the CBI in connection with the Narada scam.Along with the TMC leaders, former Kolka
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IndiaMay 15, 2021

Black Fungus declared notified disease in Haryana

State Health Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said black fungus has now been declared a notified disease in Haryana.He further said Post Graduate Institute Rohtak Senior Doctors will conduct a video conference with all doctors of the state regarding dealing with coronavirus and its treatment."Black Fungus declared Notified Disease in Haryana. Now Doctors will report to CMOs of the District of any Black Fungus case detected. Post Graduate Institute Rohtak Senior Doctors will conduct a video conference with all Doctors of the State dealing Corona about its treatment," Anil Vij said in a tweet.It ha
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IndiaMay 14, 2021

COVID: Canada, Qatar, Kazakhstan and South Korea send medical aid to India

Foreign nations continue to pour in support to India in its fight against the deadly wave of coronavirus. More flights from countries including Qatar, Canada, Kazakhstan and South Korea arrived in India with medical supplies. Flight from South Korea arrived with 10,000 rapid testing kits and 100 negative pressure carriers. Kazakhstan sent over 5.6 million masks/respirators.Meanwhile, Qatar gifted 200 oxygen concentrators, 40 ventilators, and 4,300 Remdesivir vials to the country. Canada also sent 300 ventilators to India.
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IndiaMay 13, 2021

Major General SK Singh to head Indian Army's Base Hospital in Delhi Cantonment

Senior plastic surgery specialist Major General SK Singh was appointed as the new head of the Indian Army's Base Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on Thursday.Till now, Major General SK Singh was posted at Military Hospital in Lucknow where he was looking after COVID-19 treatment of military personnel and ex-servicemen along with the running of medical facilities for civilians created by DRDO.
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IndiaMay 12, 2021

COVID crisis: WHO launches 'Together for India' initiative

As India is witnessing an exponential surge in COVID-19 cases and burden on medical infrastructure, World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a press conference on May 11 informed that WHO has launched an initiative 'Together for India' to raise funds in order to support the country in this fight against pandemic. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "Today WHO is launching an initiative 'Together for India' to support WHO's work in India, including the purchase of oxygen, personal protective equipments and medicines." Calling it a perilous situation on the
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IndiaMay 11, 2021

Scores of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River

Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections. Authorities say they haven't yet determined the cause of death. Health officials working through the night Monday in Bihar state retrieved 71 bodies. Images on social media of the bodies in the river prompted outrage and speculation that they died from COVID-19. Authorities performed post mortems on Tuesday but said they could not confirm the cause of death due to decomposition of the bodies. More corpses were found floating in the river on

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IndiaApr 14, 2026

Centre amends BBMB recruitment rules, opens top posts to nationwide applicants

The central government has amended recruitment rules for the Bhakra Beas Management Board, changing eligibility criteria for two of its senior-most positions and allowing officers from across India to apply. According to amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board Rules, 1974, the earlier requirement mandating one officer each from Punjab and Haryana for the two key posts has been removed. The revised rules now permit appointments based on eligibility, regardless of state affiliation. Officials said the change broadens the pool of candidates for the board, which manages major water and powe
CanadaApr 14, 2026

Suspect in alleged dark web drug network extradited to Canada, faces multiple charges

A 29-year-old man accused of operating a cross-country drug trafficking network has been returned to Canada following an international investigation, according to a release from the RCMP. Federal Policing Pacific Region investigators say Isaac Oliveira Scott was extradited from Germany last week after being arrested there in February on an Interpol red notice. Police said the extradition follows a months-long effort involving international partners. According to the RCMP news release, federal prosecutors approved 11 charges against Oliveira Scott in October 2025. These include five counts of t
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WorldApr 14, 2026

Trump says U.S.–Iran talks could resume within days after failed round in Pakistan

U.S. President Donald Trump says stalled negotiations with Iran could resume within the next two days, following an unsuccessful round of talks held in Pakistan. Speaking Tuesday, Trump indicated the next meeting is also likely to take place in Pakistan. He did not provide a confirmed date or agenda but said discussions remain ongoing. According to statements from both sides, disagreements over nuclear weapons have been the primary obstacle. Iranian officials are seeking firm guarantees that any agreement would prevent renewed military conflict or future airstrikes after a deal is reached. Ira
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BCApr 14, 2026

Man arrested after reported bank robbery in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood

A man is in custody following a reported bank robbery in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood on Monday afternoon, according to a release from the Surrey Police Service. Police say frontline officers responded shortly after 4 p.m. on April 13 to reports of a robbery at a bank in the 7100 block of King George Boulevard. The suspect was reported to have fled the area on foot. According to police, officers, with assistance from the Real Time Intelligence Centre, located a suspect near 70B Avenue and 134 Street. An adult male was arrested without incident and taken into custody. Police say potential ev
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AlbertaApr 14, 2026

Snowfall forecast for Edmonton after sharp temperature drop

A sharp drop in temperature is expected to bring snowfall to Edmonton beginning Tuesday night, following unseasonably warm conditions earlier in the week. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, temperatures are forecast to fall by roughly 10 degrees from Monday’s high of 16 C, with daytime conditions Tuesday bringing periods of rain or a mix of rain and snow. The precipitation is expected to transition to heavier snowfall overnight into Wednesday, affecting a wide area from Hinton and Grand Cache east to Cold Lake and Lloydminster. Forecast estimates indicate 5 to 15 centimetres