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Visakhapatnam gas leak: AIIMS director says long-term health effects due to styrene vapour exposure small

Guleria said inhalation and ingestion of styrene can cause effect the skin and the eyes.




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COVID-19: Air India flight from UAE carrying 177 Indian nationals takes off

The Indian expatriate community of approximately 3.42 million is reportedly the largest ethnic community in the UAE constituting roughly about 30 per cent of the country's population, according to information available on the Indian Embassy website.




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Hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus success doubtful! Drug championed by Trump fails another test

“We didn’t see any association between getting this medicine and the chance of dying or being intubated,” lead researcher Dr. Neil Schluger told Reuters in a telephone interview.




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Coronavirus Live Updates: Maharashtra COVID-19 cases cross 20,000-mark ; India tally nears 60,000

Coronavirus Cases Latest Updates: Testing capacity for COVID-19 has been scaled up to 95,000 per day and total 15,25,631 tests have been conducted so far, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.




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China reports 17 new coronavirus cases, including 16 asymptomatic ones

Sixteen new asymptomatic cases were reported in the Hubei province, taking the total number of such infections in the country to 845. All such cases are under medical observation.




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World Thalassemia Day: A collaborative approach towards prevention and management of Thalassemia is needed

As per reports, in India, every year 10,000 children are being born with thalassemia which approximately accounts for 10% of the total world incidence of thalassemia-affected children and one in eight of thalassemia carriers live in India.




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Coronavirus vaccine development: What’s happening in the US, China, Russia, UK, Germany, France for COVID-19 cure

The stakes in finding a vaccine against the coronavirus couldn’t be higher. In just a few months the disease has claimed more than a quarter of a million lives and shattered economies worldwide.




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Most COVID-19 patients may lose sense of smell by third day of infection: Study

The telephonic study, whose results were published in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, examined characteristics and symptoms of 103 patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 over a six-week period.




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Google Doodle brings back its iconic 2010 Pac-Man doodle, an ode to the 1980 arcade game!

Launched in 2010 to mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of the original Pac-Man video game, the game was Google’s first playable doodle.




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COVID-19: UN and partners launch $6.7 billion appeal for vulnerable countries

The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock launched the USD 6.7 billion appeal on Thursday and updated a global plan to fight the COVID-19 in fragile countries.




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Coronavirus in Maharashtra: COVID-19 cases in Mumbai will decline in 15 to 20 days, says Rajesh Tope

"All ward officers were present at the meeting, which was also attended by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. We discussed corrective measures that were being taken," the minister said.




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Coronavirus pandemic: Hotter, humid weather not effective; social distancing checks COVID 19, reveals study

Coronavirus, COVID 19 latest news: The revelation has been made in a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The study looked at 144 geopolitical areas. These areas include large swathes of the US, Canada, Australia, and other countries around the world.




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Delhi Coronavirus case count may peak in June-July; Here’s what to expect in coming weeks

While Delhi has seen over 1,400 of its nearly 6,000 cases since the beginning of the week, the death toll in the state stands at 66.




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Coronavirus in West Bengal: Social stigma, low testing behind high COVID-19 mortality rate, say experts

The state's TMC government has been drawing consistent criticism from the Centre and opposition parties over the way it has tackled the pandemic, and has been accused of under-reporting data about the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.




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Rabindranath Tagore’s 159th birth anniversary: Why India’s love for ‘Gurudev’ is a continuing tale

India's love for Rabindranath Tagore is a continuing tale, thereby marking the nation's reverence for a great artist, poet and visionary.




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Coronavirus: Indian-origin father-daughter doctor duo die of COVID-19 in US

Satyender Dev Khanna, 78, was a surgeon who served both on staff and as the head of the surgical departments for multiple hospitals across New Jersey for decades.




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Coronavirus: UP’s first COVID-19 patient to undergo plasma therapy stable, say doctors

 The patient from Orai in Uttar Pradesh was admitted to the King George Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow on April 26.




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Coronavirus pandemic: Most Indians expect COVID-19 crisis to end sooner locally than globally

Three in 10 (31 per cent) said they would consider visiting their friends and family at their homes under similar circumstances, it added.  On the other hand, Indians are more likely to return to their offices or workplace once the government removes restriction on movement (29 per cent).




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Coronavirus in Noida: UP’s Gautam Buddh Nagar reports first death due to COVID-19

Gautam Buddh Nagar recorded 202 positive cases of coronavirus till Thursday evening, and official figures for Friday were awaited.




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Coronavirus: Stopping spread from urban to rural areas key to winning COVID-19 battle, says health expert

Asked how India managed to keep the COVID-19 death rate low, Reddy, who obtained M.Sc. (Epidemiology) from McMaster University (Hamilton, Canada), cited that the country has a much younger population.




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Robots can help reduce human contact, transmission of disease during COVID-19 pandemic: Expert

Konrad Karcz, Professor of Medicine and Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Ludwig Maximilian University Clinic in Germany, spoke about the potential for chatbots to measure body temperature and other medical indicators in patients.




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Netizens mark ‘Kobiguru’ Rabindranath Tagore’s 159th birth anniversary with online performances

Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee quoted the lyrics of one of Tagore's songs (Rabindrasangeet) to pay tribute to him.




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Coronairus: Bharat Biotech-led group to develop human antibodies as therapy for COVID-19 infections

Therefore, an alternate therapeutic regimen for early deployment is critical, the vaccine-maker said in the statement.




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30 more BSF personnel test positive for COVID-19, total cases rise to 223

Out of the six fresh cases from Delhi, two were posted at the BSF's headquarters in the national capital and four were posted at other units in the city.




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Coronavirus lockdown: 16% landlords waive rent for up to 2 months; 41% give tenants more time to pay, says survey

The survey, conducted by property classified 99acres.com which is owned by Info Edge India Ltd, polled 49,600 house owners and brokers who have listed properties for rent or sale.




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COVID-19: Uber India to offer free rides to healthcare workers, govt officials of Chennai Corporation

To ensure hygiene while transporting, the drivers of UberMedic were trained in safety procedures and also provided with personal protective equipment and disinfectants, it said.




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Visakhapatnam gas leak: Styrene gas and its harmful effect on human body explained; check details

The central nervous system is affected by exposure to styrene smoke. It is the mucous membrane, which is primarily affected by styrene gas exposure. The styrene gas leak in Visakhapatnam triggered acute breathlessness among many men, some of whom were asphyxiated to death.




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People must learn to live with the virus, follow prevention guidelines, says Govt

A total of 3,390 COVID-19 cases and 103 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours till Friday 8 am, taking the total number of cases to 56,342 and death toll to 1,886, according to the ministry.




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LeBron James accused of 'sh*t-stirring' and 'brand-building' after tweeting outrage at death of young black man

LeBron James has been accused of using the death of a young black man in Georgia to "build a brand" and "sh*t stir," after the NBA icon suggested African Americans were "being hunted" in a tweet about the tragedy.
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Texas releases salon owner JAILED for reopening despite Covid-19 lockdown – after her case prompts governor to ease penalties

Texas salon owner Shelley Luther has been ordered released from jail after the governor and attorney general protested her imprisonment over violating the state’s lockdown and modified the shutdown orders to exclude imprisonment.
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Lockdown-inspired suicides on course to DWARF coronavirus deaths in Australia & in time, even in US – studies

The global suicide rate is accelerating as coronavirus-triggered lockdowns supercharge depression and mass job losses push people over the edge. Australian and US researchers have highlighted the threat to their countries.
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PHOTOS show Iranians spill into the streets after 5.1 quake centering on sleeping VOLCANO hits Tehran

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted an area in northern Iran, home to a sleeping volcano, forcing panicked residents in and around Tehran to rush onto the streets despite the Covid-19 lockdown.
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‘Never saw any direct evidence’: Clapper admission torpedoes Democrat push to revive Trump-Russia conspiracy with transcript dump

House Intelligence Committee chair Adam Schiff has published all the transcripts of ‘Russiagate’ interviews he had kept secret, blaming President Donald Trump for the delay, but their content belied his conspiracy narrative.
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‘Reformer’ again: Controversial Georgian ex-president Saakashvili takes charge of Ukraine’s reform body

After weeks of rumor and speculation, Mikhail Saakashvili, the former Georgian president who is wanted for embezzlement at home, has been appointed as head of Ukraine’s executive council on reforms.
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Elon Musk says human language will be OBSOLETE in 10 years, after struggling to pronounce his baby’s name on Joe Rogan

Elon Musk may have chosen a bizarre, cyborg-like name for his newborn child – just try pronouncing “X Æ A-12” – but the billionaire entrepreneur says spoken language itself may soon become obsolete with the rise of new brain tech.
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Bonny & Clyde, who? WATCH 10yo carjacker FLEE Russian cops with 4yo toddler as ‘accomplice’

A 10-year-old boy and his younger sister sparked a bizarre GTA-style car chase in the Siberian city of Tomsk after the pair grabbed hold of the family vehicle and went for the ride of their lives, which police won’t soon forget.
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When silence speaks volumes: US cut off ALL communication channels with Caracas after botched mercenary raid, says Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that evidence will soon reveal the US leader himself was behind the failed incursion attempt, noting that Washington severed all remaining ties with Caracas thereafter.
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Documents don’t forget: Leaked 1996 court file shows Biden accuser Tara Reade told of ‘sexual harassment’ in his office

A court document has surfaced showing that Tara Reade – a former Senate staffer for Joe Biden who has accused him of sexual assault – told her then-husband she was harassed while working in his office.
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Victory Day karaoke: Russian flashmob invites ANYONE to iconic WWII sing-along in 100+ languages

A one-of-the-kind Russian website has enabled anyone to pay vocal tribute to the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat – by performing a beloved Russian Victory Day song with lyrics available in multiple languages.
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Hong Kong legislature descends into chaos as lawmakers BRAWL (VIDEOS)

Lawmakers in Hong Kong engaged in an apparent game of capture the flag, which quickly descended into a pushing, shoving and shouting match as a row over electing the chairman of a key committee intensified.
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US oil companies are cutting production much faster than expected

The United States is on track to cut 1.7 million barrels of oil production per day, according to Reuters calculations of state and company data shared on Thursday.
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Kim Jong-un sends VERBAL MESSAGE to China’s Xi, commends him for battling Covid-19

Delivering another blow to subsiding death rumors, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has apparently reached out to his Chinese counterpart, praising Beijing’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Son of a gun: Spurs striker Son Heung-min signs off with 'top performer' prize after completing military training in South Korea

He's a feared marksman on the football pitch but Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is also a crack shot on the shooting range, being given a top performer award on completing his military training in South Korea.
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The lesson of WWII? ‘Industrialized mass murder’ only possible when people stop questioning narratives, Werner Herzog tells RT

The 75th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany should serve as a reminder to all that the Holocaust was carried out using a tightly controlled, unchallenged narrative, filmmaker Werner Herzog told RT.
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OAN demands Vanity Fair retract ‘malicious’ & ‘defamatory’ claims that Donald Trump Jr. invested in network

The President of One America News Network, Charles Herring, has published a blistering letter calling on Vanity Fair to retract claims that Donald Trump’s eldest son secretly bought a stake in the news outlet.
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America facing debt ‘conundrum’ – former Fed insider tells Boom Bust

The US 10-year Treasury bond yield fell 0.7 percent in response to the latest report of jobless claims. That comes a week after the Treasury said it would borrow a record $2.99 trillion this quarter, and launch a 20-year bond.
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NBA star Giannis apologizes after hacked Twitter account posts racist rant & attacks on Curry and Bryant

Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has apologized after a series of racist tweets appeared on his social media timeline, with the Milwaukee Bucks star later saying that he was a the victim of a large-scale online hack.
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Barcelona’s beaches partially open as Spanish govt decides on next steps to exit lockdown


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