Coronavirus LIVE: Tamil Nadu adds record 20,768 fresh Covid infections

Coronavirus live updates | Surge in infections has overwhelmed hospitals, morgues and crematoriums and left families scrambling for medicines and oxygen.

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First consignment of Sputnik V vaccines from Russia arrive in Hyderabad

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Coronavirus LIVE: First lot of Sputnik V vaccines from Russia arrive in Hyderabad

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Rajasthan govt orders 2,700 oxygen concentrators

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has ordered 2,700 oxygen concentrators to ensure uninterrupted and smooth supply of medical oxygen, state Health Minister Raghu Sharma said on Saturday.

 

The minister said earlier 2,550 oxygen regulators were ordered, out of which 50 were supplied and 600 would be given in the next three days.

 

He said an order is also being issued for 3,000 more oxygen concentrators. (PTI)

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IAF ferries three empty cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore

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Covid LIVE: HC directs Centre to ensure Delhi gets its oxygen quota today

Covid LIVE: HC directs Centre to ensure Delhi gets its oxygen quota today

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Coronavirus LIVE: Eight patients die due to oxygen shortage at Batra Hospital in Delhi

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Request with folded hands to provide oxygen to Delhi: CM

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Oxygen tanks loaded from Durgapur on Oxygen Express to provide Oxygen to Delhi

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Coronavirus LIVE: Govt eases tax compliance deadlines in light of pandemic

In  view  of  the  adverse circumstances arising due to the severe Covid-19  pandemic  and also in view of the several requests  received  from  taxpayers,  tax  consultants  and  other  stakeholders from across the country, requesting that  various  compliance  dates may  be  relaxed,  the  Government  has  extended  certain timelines today.  Read full govt release here

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Former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin dies of Covid-19 at Delhi hospital

Jailed former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin died of Covid-19 at DDU Hospital here on Saturday, Delhi Prisons Department said.

 

Director General (Prisons) Sandeep Goel said, Information has been received from DDU Hospital about the death of Mohd Shahabuddin, inmate of Delhi Prisons. He was suffering from Covid-19 and was admitted to DDU Hospital on April 20.

 

Prison officials said he was admitted to the ICU of the hospital two-three days ago.

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UP Panchayat polls: Heavens will not fall if UP Panchayat poll results are deferred, says SC

UP Panchayat polls: Heavens will not fall if UP Panchayat poll results are deferred, says SC

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Times Now suspends its election results coverage for 4 States & 1 UT on May 2

Times Now has suspended its election results coverage for West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry on May 2 over rising number of Covid cases. According to a tweet by the channel, it Times Now will focus on news related to the pandemic on the counting day.

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Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Hello Doctor’ a medical advisory helpline for Covid patients

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Hearing in Delhi HC resumes regarding the shortage of oxygen supply, beds, and medicines in in Delhi hospitals

Hearing in Delhi High Court resumes regarding the shortage of oxygen supply, beds, and medicines in the hospitals in Delhi.

 

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India's active cases stand at 32,68,710; total infection tally rises to 1,91,64,969: Government data

India's active cases stand at 32,68,710; total infection tally rises to 1,91,64,969: Government data