TOKYO : Japan's western region of Osaka reported a record number of infections of COVID-19 on Tuesday as a mutant strain of the virus fuelled a rebound in cases.Osaka reported 1,099 daily infections, a record high for the prefecture, which is home to 8.8 million people and is Japan's second-biggest metropolis.The virus has hit Osaka hard in recent weeks, prompting authorities to enforce targeted lockdown measures.

Similar curbs were adopted in Tokyo on Monday amid a rebound in the capital region.A highly contagious variant discovered in Britain is driving a fourth wave of cases in western Japan, mostly among younger people.

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Navalny's team calls new protests: 'We don't have time'

MOSCOW – Activists for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Sunday called for massive protests in the heart of Moscow and St. Petersburg as Navalny’s health reportedly is deteriorating severely while on hunger strike.

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Covid-19 hits passenger vehicle exports, shipments tumble 39% in FY21

NEW DELHI : Passenger vehicle exports from India declined by 39% in the last fiscal as disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic put brakes on the overseas shipments.

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Delhi govt files FIR against 4 carriers for failing to check Covid reports of Maharashtra returnees

Delhi government has lodged an FIR against four airlines for failing to check the Covid-19 test reports of all passengers travelling to the national capital from Maharashtra.The order has reportedly been issued by the Kejriwal-led Delhi government for taking action against Indigo, Vistara, SpiceJet and Air Asia.The proceedings will be held under the Disaster Management Act (DDMA), 2005."The cases have been registered against four airlines for not checking RTPCR test reports of passengers coming to Delhi from Maharshtra," a Delhi government source told news agency PTI.The decision was taken following an exponential rise in coronavirus cases in the Capita.The Aam Aadmi Party's official Twitter account also shared an update related to the

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Indian Railways gears up to run 'Oxygen Express' across country amid Covid surge

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₹315 cr per day due to Covid-19 restrictions

₹315 crores per day due to the restrictions across the country', the former president of AIMTC said The chairman-core committee and former president of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) Bal Malkit Singh has stated that the transport sector is facing a loss of about ₹315 crores per day due to the Covid-19 restrictions across the country.Speaking to ANI Bal Malkit Singh on Saturday said, "The shops are closed except those dealing with essential items, restrictions by the state government have started affecting the transport sector.

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BS Yediyurappa health update: Karnataka CM stable, recovering from Covid-19

BS Yediyurappa is recovering from Covid-19 and his health condition is stable, the CM's office said on Sunday.Yediyurappa is undergoing treatment for coronavirus at a private hospital in Bengaluru. "The Chief Minister who was admitted in a hospital on Friday for Covid treatment is being monitored by a team of expert doctors.

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AstraZeneca could have Covid-19 vaccine against variant by end-2021: Report

ZURICH : A modified version of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine tailored to combat a coronavirus variant first documented in South Africa could be ready by the end of 2021, an AstraZeneca official in Austria said in an interview published on Sunday.Sarah Walters, AstraZeneca's Austria country manager, told the Kurier newspaper that studies, so far, indicating the existing AstraZeneca vaccine was less effective against the more infectious variant first documented in South Africa were "too small to draw final conclusions"."In the meantime, AstraZeneca and Oxford University have started on modifications to the vaccine for the South African variant and we expect it will be ready by the end of the year, should it be needed," Walters told the

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Americans in D.C. not feeling celebratory or charitable despite COVID-19 vaccines

Washington D.C. Apple Store was longer than at one of the city’s largest COVID-19 mass-vaccination sites.Getting the shot at the nearby Walter E.

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COVID-19 most pressing issue for Canadians ahead of federal election: Ipsos poll

In exclusive polling for Global News, Ipsos Public Affairs found the coronavirus pandemic to be the most pressing ballot issue for Canadians ahead of a potential federal election.

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GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run

WASHINGTON – Less than three months after former President Donald Trump left the White House, the race to succeed him is already beginning.

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COVID-19: Kerala Governor asks varsities to postpone exams

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday requested Vice-Chancellors of various universities to postpone all offline examinations due to the soaring COVID-19 cases amid call by the Opposition Congress to cancel all the examinations. According to Raj Bhavan sources, Khan suggested university managements to come out with fresh dates based on the virus situation in the State.

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Germany mourns its 80,000 Covid dead at memorial

Germany has held a national memorial service for its nearly 80,000 victims of the coronavirus pandemic, putting aside deep divisions over Covid-19 restrictions to share the pain of grieving families.

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Israel drops outdoor Covid mask order

Israelis went about barefaced today after the order to wear masks outdoors was rescinded in another step towards relative normality thanks to the country's mass-vaccination against Covid-19.

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Jeremy Clarkson fumes 'I’d rather have Covid than leave EU' over 'Brexit disaster' on farm

“I had a new crop that could cope with hot dry weather, and it would make flour that’s jolly popular with those who enjoy a doner kebab after a pint.That’s a double top.“As you can’t easily buy durum seed in Britain, I placed my order, through a complicated chain of middlemen, with a French seed breeder in the Rhône Valley.

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'A very good weird': Israel drops outdoor COVID mask order, opens schools

JERUSALEM : Israelis went about barefaced on Sunday after the order to wear masks outdoors was rescinded in another step towards relative normality thanks to the country's mass-vaccination against COVID-19.With about 81% of citizens or residents over 16 - the age group eligible for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in Israel - having received both doses, contagions and hospitalisations are down sharply.But entry by foreigners is still limited and non-immune Israelis who return from abroad must self-isolate, due to concern virus variants could challenge the vaccine.

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Prince Harry 'back in Covid quarantine after Prince Philip's funeral ahead of US return'

Prince Harry returned to quarantine after the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral yesterday, it is believed, ahead of his journey back to the US.

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Oscars producers detail COVID-19 safety plans for 2021 ceremony

Oscars have detailed how they plan to make next week’s ceremony as safe as possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The 2021 Oscars will take place on April 25, and see the implementation of “hubs” for European-based nominees to appear in London and Paris.The news followed the organisation’s initial and controversial “no-Zoom rule,” which aimed to encourage all nominees to travel to Los Angeles for the ceremony.Speaking to Deadline ahead of this year’s ceremony, producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh spoke of the plans being put in place to ensure a safe ceremony.Sher and Soderbergh also said that creating 2010 pandemic thriller Contagion gave them good experience on how to host events during a global health crisis.“We’ve had

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Majority of Canadians say election during COVID-19 would be unsafe, unfair: poll

federal election this year growing stronger, a new polls finds a majority of Canadians think going to the polls during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only unsafe, but would create an unfair vote.The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News suggests that while 53 per cent of voters feel it’s necessary to hold an election this year — mainly to have a say on how the Liberal government has managed the pandemic — 54 per cent are concerned about the safety of holding a vote, while 57 per cent it would not be fair.That sentiment is highest among Liberals who responded to the poll, with nearly two-thirds on average expressing doubts about a pandemic election.“If the prime minister is of the feeling that there’s a wide view among Liberal

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COVID-19: Karnataka Health Minister underlines need for stringent measurers

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Maharashtra Covid curbs: Action will be taken against those who violate orders, warns Home Minister Dilip Patil

Essential services will remain operational All essential services, including medical stores, hospitals, supply of medicines, among others will remain operational during the period, according to a government notification issued earlier.The local transport, including Mumbai's suburban trains, will function only for personnel involved in essential services, it said.There will be a complete ban on religious, social, cultural and political functions in the state till May 1, the notification said.The number of participants at marriage and funeral has been capped at 25 and 20, respectively.Barbershops, saloons, spas, schools, colleges, coaching classes, beaches, clubs, swimming pools, gyms, drama theatres and cinema halls will remain shut during

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No masks, no worries — for now; Aussies preparing for Tokyo

SYDNEY – No masks. No worries. For now.

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PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation in Varanasi, stresses on 'testing, tracking, treatment'

COVID-19 situation in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency, and stressed the need for vaccination of everyone over 45 years of age.He asked the local administration to help people with full sensitivity and asserted that the cooperation of society, as well as the government, is necessary to curb the pandemic.According to a statement, Modi emphasised on implementing 'tracking, tracing and testing', saying this has to be fully followed to check the virus' spread in the same manner the first wave was curbed.Speaking to local officials and people's representatives, the prime minister asked the administration to ensure that preventive measures like social distancing and the use of masks are practised."The prime minister underlined the importance

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Ex-PM Manmohan suggests 5 points to tackle Covid-19 crisis in letter to Modi

Here are the excerpts of the key points suggested by Singh in a letter to Modi: 1) The government should publicise what are the firm orders for doses placed on different vaccine producers and accepted for delivery over the next six months. If we want to vaccinate a target number in this period, we should place enough orders in advance so that producers can adhere to an agreed schedule of supply.2) The government should indicate how this expected supply will be distributed across states based on a transparent formula.

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Man with rifle and ammo arrested in Times Square subway station

NEW YORK - The NYPD says it arrested a man from Ohio who was found carrying a military-style rifle and ammunition inside of a Times Square subway station.According to authorities, at around noon on Friday, officers patrolling the A/C/E subway platform in Times Square spotted 18-year-old Saddiq Teague sitting on the floor charging his phone. Sitting right next to him was an AK-47-style assault rifle.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app!Officers approached Teague and took him into custody without incident.

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The Latest: Israel lifts public mask mandate, opens schools

JERUSALEM — Israel has lifted a public mask mandate and fully reopened its education system in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions following its mass vaccination drive.

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Minister defends Boris Johnson's trip to India despite huge Covid spike

Boris Johnson's trip to India should go ahead later this month, a Cabinet Minister said today - despite

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COVID-19: Recommendation of 3rd booster dose based more on conjecture than data, say experts

NEW DELHI : More data is needed to establish if a third anti-COVID-19 booster dose will be more effective in fighting the surge of infections in the country as at present the recommendation is based more on conjecture, health experts said.India is battling a massive surge in COVID-19 cases and health ministry data updated on Sunday showed that a record single-day rise of 2,61,500 coronavirus infections has taken the country's total tally to 1,47,88,109, while active cases have surpassed the 18-lakh mark.Pfizer and Moderna recently announced that people who have received both doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna coronavirus vaccines will probably need a booster shot this year and might need an annual shot thereafter.Earlier this month, an

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COVID situation in Delhi very serious, huge shortage of beds, oxygen: Kejriwal to PM Modi

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Blossoms to headline COVID-19 pilot gig in Liverpool with no social distancing

coronavirus pilot concert has been announced in Liverpool, with Blossoms set to headline the May event.The gig, dubbed Sefton Park Pilot, comes as part of a host of government-organised pilot events in the lead up to England gradually exiting lockdown by the end of June.5,000 fans will be able to attend the May 2 event in Sefton Park, which normally holds 7,500 gig-goers. Attendees will have to take a lateral flow COVID-19 test at a local testing centre prior to being granted entry, as well as another test after the show.

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India becomes fastest country to administer 12 crore vaccinations as Covid-19 cases surge

coronavirus vaccinations, the fastest country to do so across the world.America is in the second position as it managed to reach the 12 crore mark in 97 days, followed by China, which took 108 days to reach the same target.India has administered 12,26,22,590 Covid-19 vaccine shots, according to a provisional report put together till 7 am today.These include 91,28,146 healthcare workers (HCWs) who have taken the 1st dose and 57,08,223 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,12,33,415 frontline workers (FLWs) (1stdose), 55,10,238 FLWs (2nddose), 4,55,94,522 1st dose beneficiaries and 38,91,294 2nd dose beneficiaries more than 60 years old and 4,04,74,993 (1st dose) and 10,81,759 (2nd dose) beneficiaries aged 45 to 60 years.8 states account for

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Brokerages downgrade India's GDP growth projections for FY'22 amid resurgence of Covid cases

NEW DELHI : With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases posing risks to economic recovery, leading brokerages have downgraded India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year to as low as 10 per cent on local lockdowns threatening fragile recovery.While Nomura has downgraded projections of economic growth for the fiscal year ending March 2022 to 12.6 per cent from 13.5 per cent earlier, JP Morgan now projects GDP growth at 11 per cent from 13 per cent earlier. UBS sees 10 per cent GDP growth, down from 11.5 per cent earlier and Citi has downgraded growth to 12 per cent.India's GDP growth had been on the decline even before the pandemic struck earlier last year.

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Declare a national health emergency: Kapil Sibal to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare a national health emergency.The former Union minister also called on the Election Commission to declare a moratorium on election rallies in view of the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases."COVID-19 infections faster than recoveries. Modiji: Declare a National Health Emergency.

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Letters to Taoiseach show frustration at Covid measures

"We have not seen our families since July 2019."

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Malls see significant drop in revenue as new covid restrictions set in

NEW DELHI : New Delhi: Malls have seen revenues drop by half in the aftermath of several states directing them to down shutters amid an uptick in covid cases.In a statement to the press, Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI), an industry body that represents malls across the country, said local restrictions, the closure of malls in a few states, and weekend curfews had impacted their business recovery, and employment associated with organized retail.The second wave could stall any recovery made by shopping centres and malls in the beginning of the year.Malls across India had recovered close to 90% of pre-covid business between November and March. Footfall has dropped by 75% due to local restrictions, the association said.

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PM to hold a review meeting on covid-19 situation in Varanasi

NEW DELHI : New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting to review the covid-19 situation in Varanasi today (Sunday). The meeting is to also be attended by top officials of the local administration and doctors who are involved in fighting covid in Varanasi, the prime minister's office said in a tweet.

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Delhi: Less than 100 ICU beds left for Covid patients, positivity rate at 30%, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

दिल्ली में कोरोना संक्रमण की मौजूदा स्थिति पर माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @Arvindkejriwal जी की महत्वपूर्ण प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस | LIVE https://t.co/kj6ZbKCan3Commonwealth Games Village, schools to become Covid facilitiesThe Commonwealth Games Village, Yamuna Sports complex, Radha Swami Satsang Baes, and some schools will be converted into facilities for Covid-19 patients in Delhi.

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From Remdesivir to oxygen and vaccine supply: How Centre gears up to fight Covid

Covid-19 cases across the country, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan has assured that "all possible support is being extended to states to fight COVID-19 by taking steps to - double Remdesivir production and supply, ensure uninterrupted supply of oxygen, continuously supply COVID-19 vaccines and enhance healthcare infrastructure."Informing about the measures that are being taken to strengthen the vaccination drive across the country, he highlighted the following steps in pointers and tweeted, "COVID-19 vaccine supplies of small states being replenished every 7 days and every 4 days for big states. Steps taken to quickly enhance basket of vaccines available.

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Rahul Gandhi suspends his West Bengal rallies on rising COVID-19 cases

I would advise all political leaders to think deeply about the consequences of holding large public rallies under the current circumstances.Voting in West Bengal is underway and till date, five phases of the assembly polls have been completed by the Election Commission. The West Bengal polls are underway amid second fear of COVID-19 pandemic and huge public rallies conducted by various political parties have been attracting huge criticism.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Govt will respond with fiscal steps, if required, to deal with Covid-19: Niti Aayog vice chairman

Covid-19 cases with over 2.61 lakh new cases and more than 1,500 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data today. With this, the total number of cases has gone up to 1,47,88,109.

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JEE (Main) 2021 April session postponed as Covid cases see record spike

Joint Entrance Exam - Main (JEE Main) has been postponed due to the upsurge in Covid-19 cases across the country, said National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday.The revised dates will at least 15 days prior to the exam."Looking into the present situation of the Covid-19 pandemic and also taking into account the safety and well-being of the candidates and examination functionaries, it has been decided to postpone the JEE (Main) - 2021 April session," the agency said in a statement.The first two sessions have already been completed in February and March.The students have been advised to visit the official NTA website (www.nta.ac.in) and (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/) for the latest updates related to the exams.Union Education Minister Ramesh

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'Stock market to remain highly volatile amid rising COVID cases, results season'

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COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up worldwide, myths persist

MILWAUKEE - The COVID-19 pandemic has left nearly 3 million people dead worldwide, including more than 560,000 dead in the U.S.To date, more than 840 million vaccine doses have been administered across the globe. Public health experts say, aside from the virus itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.As COVID-19 devastates communities across continents, vaccines can help prevent serious illness or even death.

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Feds extend mobile health units in Ontario amid new COVID-19 restrictions, cases

COVID-19 cases.”In a statement Saturday evening, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Bill Blair said that the government was extending the two health units for another two months to at least June 30.“The federal government is there to provide support where it is needed most, such as Ontario which has seen an alarming resurgence in COVID-19 cases,” read Blair’s statement.

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Meghan Markle reportedly watching Prince Philip’s funeral at home in California

Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, will watch the funeral of Prince Philip at her home in California on Saturday after she was advised by her doctor not to travel while pregnant, a source familiar with the situation said.Meghan will watch as Harry walks in procession behind the coffin of the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth and alongside other members of the royal family, including his father Prince Charles and brother Prince William.

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Ko wins Lotte Championship with tournament-record 28-under

KAPOLEI, Hawaii – Lydia Ko is golfing like she is a kid again. In other words, she’s tough to beat.

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Coronavirus update: India reports biggest jump in new cases, deaths

Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative cases to 1,47,88,109, said the Union health ministry on Sunday morning.The country has been reporting over two lakh new cases for the last four days.A new variant, which has a so-called double mutation, is thought to be fueling India’s deadlier new wave of infections that has made it the world’s second worst-hit country.Sixteen states and UTs -- Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal -- are displaying an upward trajectory in daily new cases, the ministry said on Saturday.Among these, Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at

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PM Modi to chair meeting on Covid-19 situation in Varanasi today

Weekend curfew in district The Varanasi district administration has decided to impose a weekend curfew in the district starting 10 pm on Friday till Monday morning to contain the spread of the coronavirus. This is in addition to a Sunday lockdown that the state administration has imposed across Uttar Pradesh.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Japan's Osaka reports record 1,099 Covid-19 cases, mutation fuels new wave

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