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FDA commissioner in self-quarantine after exposure to person with COVID-19

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is in self-quarantine for a couple of weeks after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, an FDA spokesman told Reuters late on Friday.




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Protesters decry delay in arrests of two white men in shooting of black Georgia jogger

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of a Georgia courthouse on Friday to decry the killing of an unarmed black man in February and the delay in charging two white men in a shooting captured on video that was released earlier this week.




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U.S. watchdog agency says coronavirus whistleblower should be reinstated

A U.S. government watchdog agency has recommended the temporary reinstatement of a whistleblower who says he was removed as director of a government research office because he raised concerns about coronavirus preparedness, his lawyers said on Friday.




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Rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87: Rolling Stone

Little Richard, the self-proclaimed "architect of rock 'n' roll" who built his ground-breaking sound with a boiling blend of boogie-woogie, rhythm and blues and gospel, died on Saturday at the age of 87, Rolling Stone magazine reported.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Eight flights from several countries to fly back stranded Indians today

New Dlehi, May 09: Several Indians, who are stranded in at least seven countries due to coronavirus outbreak, is all set to fly back to their home country on Saturday in special flights under Vande Bharat Mission. According to officials,





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Aviation Sector in India Stares at Rs 25,000 Crore Loss Due to COVID-19 Crisis: Crisil

The report by Crisil also added that the losses will climb if travel restrictions last longer in hubs such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.





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Vande Bharat Mission: TN people stranded in foreign nations return




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Air India Crew Involved in Repatriation Flights Should Stay Back in Delhi, Says Noida Police Commissioner

Noida Police Commissioner has written to national carrier Air India, requesting the airline to ensure that pilots and crew involved in repatriation flights should stay back in Delhi.





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In Centre vs TMC War, Coronavirus Becomes New Battleground as Parties Gear Up for 2021 Poll Clash

The BJP leaders waged a social media war against the Bengal government by accusing the state of hiding Covid-19 figures and also complaining the Centre that TMC-led government in Bengal has completely failed in handling the coronavirus crisis.





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In Centre vs TMC War, Coronavirus Becomes New Battleground as Parties Gear Up for 2021 Poll Clash

The BJP leaders waged a social media war against the Bengal government by accusing the state of hiding Covid-19 figures and also complaining the Centre that TMC-led government in Bengal has completely failed in handling the coronavirus crisis.





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Vande Bharat Mission: TN people stranded in foreign nations return




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Gilgit to Guwahati: Why Doordarshan’s new weather forecast will up temperatures in Pakistan

New Delhi, May 08: From Gilgit to Guwahati, Doordarshan and All India Radio have started forecasting the weather from across the territory of India. These Weather reports cover every small detail from every nook and corner of the country while highlighting





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359 Indians Stranded in Dubai Brought Back in Special Flights to Tamil Nadu

The stranded people hail from Tamil Nadu and they were working in the United Arab Emirates.





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Vande Bharat Mission: TN people stranded in foreign nations return




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Has Rahul Gandhi given up hope of leading India? There are signs that appear to show he has

Rahul Gandhi seems to have descended into a spiral of far Left, subversive standpoint since Narendra Modi swept to power at the Centre and the Congress started losing state after state.





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Coronavirus outbreak: Tamil Nadu residents stranded in foreign countries return

Chennai, May 09: About 359 people arrived in Tamil Nadu early on Saturday from Dubai in two Air India flights as part of the government's Vande Bharat Mission to bring home Indian nationals stranded in various countries. Among the passengers





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TDP chief urges PM Modi to set up scientific experts' committee to probe Vizag gas leak incident




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Abused Over Tweet on Migrant Workers, AAP Leader Files Complaint

AAP national executive member & spokesperson, Preeti Sharma Menon, filed a complaint with Mumbai and Kolkata police





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J-K witnesses decline in infant mortality rate




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SBI Files CBI Case Against Rs 400 Cr Defaulters Missing Since 2016

The case against them has been registered for forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust and corruption.





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COVID-19 Lockdown 3.0: Waiting for special trains to take them home, migrant workers in Hyderabad battle hunger and helplessness

Trapped in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over a thousand migrant workers staying in Hyderabad's Tolichowki took to the streets on Sunday demanding to be taken home.





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'Confusion' within central government in fight against COVID-19: Cong




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Senior Hockey Players to Undergo Coaching Course Online Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

The basic coaching course will be attended by 32 senior men and 23 senior women core probables on May 11 and 15 respectively.





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'Confusion' Within Modi Govt in Fight Against Covid-19 Pandemic, Says Cong's Ajay Maken

Government should tell the people clearly about the exact state of the pandemic to enable them to prepare accordingly, said Congress senior spokesperson Ajay Maken.





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Indian Jawans Helped Save Europe in WWII. Can India Win COVID War?

“The rapid & global spread of coronavirus is a devastating reminder of the consequences of global disorder”: Tharoor





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Govt disburses Rs 18,253 cr to 9.13 cr farmers under PM-KISAN scheme during lockdown




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Narco-terrorist with links to Kashmiri terror groups nabbed by NIA in Haryana




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Tamil Nadu eases lockdown restrictions in non-containment zones from Monday

Chennai, May 09: Tamil Nadu government has announced some relaxations in the Coronavirus lockdown in non-containment zones from May 11. The extension includes working hours of standalone and neighbourhood shops and allowing private establishments to function with a reduced number of employees





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Vande Bharat Mission: Air India flight carrying Indian nationals from Dhaka arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, May 09 (ANI): An Air India flight carrying 129 passengers from Dhaka, Bangladesh has landed at Delhi airport. The stranded Indian nationals are being brought back to the country through government’s initiative, ‘Vande Bharat Mission’.





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Punjab CM warns Pak against attempts to spread 'narco terrorism'




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First Air India Repatriation Flight From London To Mumbai Takes Off With 100 Percent Occupancy

Around 250 Indian students and tourists were seen queuing with their luggage at the airport as they prepared for the journey home.





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Why ‘Propaganda’ Against Safoora Is A Step Back for Women’s Rights

Misogynistic campaign against Safoora reiterates that gender equality in our country is a distant dream.





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Nepal raises objection over India inaugurating crucial link road passing through Lipulekh Pass




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Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Warns Pak Against Attempts to Spread 'Narco Terrorism'

Our eyes are open to what Pakistan is doing, Singh said, hours after the NIA arrested a "notorious narco-terrorist" who acted as a conduit for Pakistan-based terror groups.





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First repatriation flight from London takes off for Mumbai with 326 Indians




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Indian envoys in Gulf nations assure expats of more repatriation flights




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Higher step count linked to lower yearly risk of death, up to a point

An analysis of the daily steps taken by about 5000 people in the US has found that a higher step count is linked to a lower yearly risk of death, although the effect tails off above 12,000 steps




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The bacteria in a mother’s gut may protect babies from food allergies

The presence of bacteria that break down fibre in a mother’s gut is linked to a reduced risk of food allergies in her child’s first year of life




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UK has enough intensive care units for coronavirus, expert predicts

Neil Ferguson, whose modelling has informed the UK's coronavirus strategy, says that the need for intensive care beds will come close to, but not exceed, national capacity




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How does coronavirus testing work and will we have a home test soon?

Efforts to scale up testing for the covid-19 coronavirus have been slow in some countries, and some tests are more accurate than others, which could make it harder to slow the spread




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Eating too much salt seems to impair body's ability to fight bacteria

High salt intake seems to impair the immune cells in humans that fight bacteria because of a side effect of the hormones that help get rid of salt




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How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces and can they infect you?

The coronavirus has been found to stick to surfaces for days – but you’re more likely to catch it when close to infected people, or possibly through droplets spread via plumbing and ventilation systems




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Hepatitis C infection rates are being cut by testing and treatment

The infection is being eliminated as a public health threat by countries that introduce widespread testing and treatment for those at risk




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How to fight infection by turning back your immune system's clock

Your immune system ages too, weakening as you get older and making you more susceptible to infections. Fortunately, we are discovering plenty of things you can do to turn back the clock and stay healthy




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You could be spreading the coronavirus without realising you’ve got it

People with covid-19 appear to be most contagious 15 hours before their symptoms start, and many people may not even go on to develop noticeable symptoms




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Does a high viral load or infectious dose make covid-19 worse?

Does being exposed to more virus particles mean you’ll develop more severe illness? Data suggests the relationship between infection and severity may be complex




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UK science advisers expect coronavirus epidemic to peak within a month

The peak of the UK coronavirus epidemic now looks likely to arrive within the next month, according to analysis by the government’s science advisers




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Blood test shows promise for detecting the deadliest cancers early

A blood test developed and checked using blood samples from 4000 people can accurately detect more than 50 cancer types




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How DeepMind's artificial intelligence is reinventing the eye exam

Join Pearse Keane to find out why the NHS is collaborating with AI company DeepMind and how deep learning could transform ophthalmology