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UNICEF Sends Oxygen Concentrators, Helps India Accelerate Vaccine Rollout

The UN children's agency has sent critical life-saving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests and other equipment to help India combat a devastating new wave of COVID-19. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3t3phLn

Over 4 Lakh Covid Cases In India For First Time In New Global Record

India's coronavirus cases hit a grim global record with 4,01,993 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. 3,523 deaths were reported. The third phase of the world's largest vaccination drive has started... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/335CnNq

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has gone on sale in India for the first time today. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, comes equipped with Knox security system and packs a 5,000mAh battery. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xydiZA

Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers

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Bihar Colleges, Universities To Observe Summer Vacation From Today

The Bihar government has declared summer vacation in universities and colleges of the state from today, May 1 to May 31. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3t7Uyww

PM Modi Pays Tribute To Guru Teg Bahadur At Delhi's Sis Ganj Gurudwara

Paying tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, on his 400th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that he refused to bow to tyranny and injustice and his supreme... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3u8js0x

US Formally Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Afghanistan

The United States formally begins withdrawing its last troops from Afghanistan Saturday, bringing its longest war nearer to an end but also heralding an uncertain future for a country in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RcsRpg

Watching Trees to Understand Climate Change

SeasonWatch is a citizen science project aimed at understanding the seasonality of trees, and the effects of climate change on this seasonality, across India. Students from more than 1200 schools and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3nK1lM0

Premier League: Leicester Rescue Draw Against 10-Man Southampton

Leicester missed a chance to cement their grip on third place in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against 10-man Southampton at St Mary's on Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QDmhs0

West Bengal: Class 12 Board Exams To Be Held At Home Centres

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) said that the Class 12 board exam 2021 would be held at their respective schools in June. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/331yN7b

DU Teachers Association Seeks Suspension Of Classes, Exam Cancellation

The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) wrote to the varsity's acting vice-chancellor PC Joshi demanding suspension of classes and cancellation of exams since many students and teachers have... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aP4mVW

US Exempts Categories Of Students, Journalists From India Travel Ban

Certain categories of students, academics, journalists and individuals have been exemption from the India travel ban announced by President Joe Biden, the US State Department said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aR9FUI

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on Saturday but no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese and US authorities said, with no immediate reports of damage. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eNSWCS

Centre Vs States On Vaccine Stocks As Roll-Out For 18+ Begins: 10 Points

More than 1 crore doses of vaccines are still available in stocks with states, the centre said on Friday after several states red-flagged shortage and said they won't be able to extend the coverage to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gTIsob

Supreme Court To Examine Validity Of Sedition Law, Seeks Centre Response

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the validity of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises sedition. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3t60uX2

Covid Crisis In India "Very Serious", Cases Yet To Peak: US Official

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QOs1Po

US Republican Lawmakers Criticise Biden For Curbs On Travel From India

Republican lawmakers on Friday criticised President Joe Biden for imposing restrictions on travel from India in view of the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3e7RiwR

Australia Bans Arrivals From India, Says Offenders Will Face Jail, Fines

Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eIz6ck

LIVE: US To Restrict Travel From India From May 4 Amid Covid Crisis

The United States will restrict travel from India starting next week, due to rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country, the White House said Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3e4uj62

NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Given New Scouting Mission

After proving powered, controlled flight is possible on the Red Planet, NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter has new orders: scout ahead of the Perseverance rover to assist in its search for past signs of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/337TqOM

At Least 12 Covid Patients Killed In Fire At Gujarat Hospital

At least 12 coronavirus patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch in early hours on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xC23zo

Maharashtra Added As Many Covid Cases In April As In 196 Days

The over 17.46 lakh COVID-19 cases Maharashtra added in April this year was equal to the tally it had racked up in 196 days, giving an indication of the intensity of the second wave that has hit the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xC93fr

Boeing Announces $10 Million Aid For India's Fight Against Covid

Boeing on Friday announced a USD10 million emergency assistance package to support India's COVID-19 response. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RfvPJD

Patrick Surtain II to Denver makes it back-to-back corners.

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Panthers dial up CB Jaycee Horn, the first defensive player off the board.

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The Lions pick up Oregon OT Penei Sewell.

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The two top-rated wide receivers are off the board.

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Kyle Pitts becomes the highest-drafted tight end in N.F.L. history.

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Ja’Marr Chase will reunite with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.

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Kyle Pitts is the highest-drafted TE in N.F.L. history.

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The 49ers grab Trey Lance with the third pick.

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The Jets Try to Find a Quarterback … Again

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With Zach Wilson, the Jets hope to end their decades-long QB search.

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The Jaguars make it official with Trevor Lawrence pick.

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N.F.L. draft order and picks: Here are the first round results.

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The Jaguars taunted TV networks about the first pick.

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Dozens Killed In Stampede At Israel Pilgrimage Site

Dozens of people were killed in a stampede at a Jewish pilgrimage site in the north of Israel on Friday, rescue services said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gO0sAz

India-US Ties Intensified In President Biden's First 100 Days: Official

The relationship between India and the United States has intensified in the first 100 days of the Biden administration, a State Department official said in . from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xvzTpP

LIVE: India's Covid Tally At 1.83 Crore, Over 2.04 Lakh Deaths

India's daily Covid figures hit a new high today with 3,79,257 fresh infections and 3,645 deaths reported in 24 hours. The caseload surged to 1.83 crore; over 2.04 lakh people have died so far. The... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/332QS4O

Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.

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Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.

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Patrick Surtain II is among those following their fathers to the N.F.L.

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Pfizer Begins To Export US-Made Covid Shots: Report

Pfizer Inc's shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico this week includes doses made in its U.S. plant, the first of what are expected to be ongoing exports of its shots from the United States, a source... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eL7cfV

Suspects Face Attempted Murder In Kidnapping Of Lady Gaga's Dogs

Three men were charged with attempted murder and robbery on Thursday in the theft of singer Lady Gaga's dogs in February, authorities said, a crime that saw her dog walker shot on a street in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3nAMHqo

US Tells Citizens To Leave India As Covid Swamps Hospitals

The U.S. government told its citizens to leave India as soon as possible because of the country's escalating Covid-19 crisis. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eKSDcm

ICSI CSEET Admit Card Today; Here's How To Download

ICSI CSEET Admit Card: To download the CSEET admit cards, candidates have to login at the website, icsi,edu, with their credentials including CSEET registration numbers and dates of birth. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3nDtODa

Stocks To Watch: ONGC, Bombay Dyeing, KPIT Technologies

ONGC Videsh consortium's LGN project in Mozambique has been put on hold; ONGC Videsh is wholly-owned subsidiary and overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xzQ2KE

"Enrich Festival Of Democracy": PM As Bengal Votes In Phase 8

With the eighth and last phase of the West Bengal assembly polls underway on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon people to cast their votes to enrich the festival of democracy while... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aMd7Af