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MC commissioner writes to DC to clarify over cremation of unclaimed infected cases




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Over 100 shifted to village quarantine centres: Ludhiana deputy commissioner




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Youth Akali Dal leaders give ration kits to priests in Ludhiana

Viewing the helplessness of priests in gurdwaras amid lockdown, the Youth Akali Dal (YAD) (Rural) has started distributing ration kits among them. The drive commenced on May 3 and regularly 25-30 kits are being distributed among the priests in different villages on daily basis.




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Covid-19 positive villager dies of heart attack in Ludhiana

A Covid-19 patient from a village in Jagraon died of heart attack at Civil Hospital here on Saturday morning. The deceased was around 15 years old and had returned from Nanded Sahib pilgrimage.




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Restaurants in Ludhiana can now home deliver from 7am to 7pm

From Saturday, restaurants, eateries, sweet shops, ice-cream parlours and juice vends can home deliver from 7am to 7pm. But dining will not be allowed at the joints.​




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Chandrayaan 2's orbiter observes solar flares, will help understand Sun better

A payload on board Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter, circling the Moon’s orbit at 100km, has measured solar flares between September 30 and October 1, which will help scientists better understand various processes on the Sun. Currently, the solar cycle is heading towards minima and the Sun has been extremely quiet for the past few months. Therefore, XSM could observe a series of small flares.




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New genes linked to severe childhood speech disorder discovered

Researchers have discovered nine new genes linked to the most severe type of childhood speech disorder (CAS) -- apraxia, in which a child has difficulty making accurate movements when speaking.




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Older people with persistent insomnia symptoms more likely to remain depressed, study finds

Lack of sleep has long been considered a potential risk factor for mood disorders. According to a new study, older people with depression, who also experience persistent and worsening sleep disturbances, are at much higher risk of remaining depressed.




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The COVID-19 Riddle: Why Does the Virus Wallop Some Places and Spare Others?

The question of why the virus has overwhelmed some places and left others relatively untouched is a puzzle that has spawned numerous theories and speculations but no definitive answers. That knowledge could have profound implications for how countries respond to the virus, for determining who is at risk and for knowing when it’s safe to go out again.




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Study reveals e-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of combustible cigarettes




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New study suggests new paths for catching signals of dark matter particles

Dark matter has so far defied every type of detector designed to find it because of its huge gravitational footprint in space. We know dark matter must make up about 85 per cent of the total mass of the universe, but we do not yet know what it is made of.




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Higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence




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‘Recently recovered Covid-19 patients produce virus-specific antibodies'




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'Full-flower supermoon' rises on world starting to emerge from pandemic lockdowns




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Child in New York dies and rare syndrome tied to virus is suspected




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Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival: Study




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One more tests positive in Kalaburagi




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Circular asking teachers to attend colleges draws flak




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BRTS awaits MHA guideline to resume service




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Karnataka: Migrant labourer dies while going to Jharkhand on foot




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Jharkhand-bound worker dies after walking for 100km

A 46-year-old migrant worker from Jharkhand, who decided to reach home by foot, collapsed and died after walking for 100kms on Thursday.




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Three test positive in Kalaburagi; one more in Dharwad

Thirthahalli taluk in Shivamogga district is known for its ash gourd production.




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Karnataka: Woman braves 15km trek in heat to report hubby’s threat

A 24-year-old woman, with her four-month-old son in arms, walked nearly 15km under the blazing sun in Bagalkot district on Thursday to seek police protection from her jail-returned husband, who threatened to kill them late Wednesday.




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Karnataka issues fresh guidelines for inter-state travel




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MSMEs demand big-ticket package to restore biz




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Relaxation of restrictions does not go down well with Kalaburagi residents




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Govt will increase testing capacity to 10,000 samples per day soon, says Sriram




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Karnataka: 14 more contacts of two super spreaders test positive

The coronavirus count touched 61 in Davanagere with 14 more testing positive for the virus on Friday. Five of them are children between 3 and 13 years.




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Chinese Man's Lungs Filled with Worms after He Ate Raw Snake Gallbladder and Live Snails

The man called Wang was diagnosed with paragonimiasis, a parasitic infection caused by food-borne parasites.




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Mumbai Police Rescue Puppy Stuck in Narrow Gap between Two Buildings

The cops were patrolling the area whn locals informed them about a howling sound coming from nearby.




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The French are Being Urged to Eat More Cheese as an Act of 'Patriotism' amid Covid-19 Crisis

After Belgians were asked to eat more fried potatoes, dairy producers are now urging the French to consume more cheese.




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'Give PPE Kits Instead': Twitter Responds to IAF Showering Flowers on Covid-19 Hospitals

While some appreciated this gesture and said that it would help boost morale, others felt that this is waste of resources which could have been utilised for something much more important.




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AI-Powered CCTV Cameras to Help Shops Maintain Social Distancing in Times of Covid-19

The AI software is loaded into the surveillance systems of a retailer which would do the calculations and give out alarms and also worker productivity results.




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Fact Check: No, Govt Employees Have Not Been Asked to Work for 10 Hours for Six Days a Week

another report falsely claimed that the government was planning to cut allowances like LTA, leave encashment, medical, etc of central government employees.




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Watch: Diljeet Dosanjh Impressed by UK Residents Performing Bhangra while Maintaining Social Distancing

As soon as the tweet went viral, netizens including singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, also expressed his joy in watching the street side bhangra!




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Lego Wants to Stay Away from China's Video Mocking US on Covid-19 Response

Lego Group has denied any involvement in the making of the video attacking the US which features a Statue of Liberty and doctor made of Lego.




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Delhi Police Come to Rescue of Woman Who Ran Out of Food for Her 8 Cats

The woman could not step out to buy cat food nor could she order online due to the restrictions in place. She later contacted the police for help.




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Watch: Couple Exchanges Garlands Using Sticks to Maintain Social Distancing During Wedding

A couple from Mumbai came up with a unique way of celebrating their marriage amid the lockdown.




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African Countries are Importing Bottles of Herbal Tonic Dubbed as 'Cure' to Coronavirus

The World Health Organization has remained firm on its stand that there are no proof of any definite cure yet.




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India's First All-Girl Band 'Viva' Has Reunited in Lockdown to Bring Back Your Childhood Memories

Immensely popular indipop band Viva that once comprised of Anushka Manchanda, Pratichee Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, and Mahua Kamat is back to rock you again.




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Penguins Day Out: Singapore Zoo's Cold Residents are Exploring the Premises as Humans Stay Indoors

The zoo says the workout strengthens the creatures' leg muscles and helps them navigate new environments.




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Indians Forgot About Social Distancing And Queued up to Buy Alcohol as Stores Finally Open

Are people really that thirsty that they have been crowding outside liquor stories from 7am just to get their hands on their favourite booze?




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Christ, the Redeemer, Wears a 'Mask' to Spread Awareness During Coronavirus Pandemic

Christ the Redeemer appeared to wear a mask that covered his mouth and nose.




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Uttar Pradesh Man Bit Off Wife's Nose After She Threatened to Leave over Domestic Feud

The victim has been admitted to the hospital and her condition is stable.




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Spaniards Soak Up Sun after Lockdown Eased as Daily Death Toll Lowest in 6 Weeks

The number of deaths since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in the country stands at 25,264, while there have been 217,466 cases.




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What China, US, India Did Not Tell You On Coronavirus: This Honest Government Ad is Going Viral

The video talks about the developed counties struggling to flatten the curve, bizarre statements by world leaders, lack of basics like facemasks and shifting the blame on the minorities for the spread of the virus.




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Bois Locker Room: Instagram Page by Delhi Teens Misuses Photos of Minor Girls to Spread Rape Culture

According to latest updates, some members of the group have been arrested for cyberbullying under Section 66 of the IT Act.




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Karnataka Residents Burst Firecrackers to Celebrate the Reopening of Liquor Shops

In a few videos by News18, some people in Kolar, a small town in Karnataka, were spotted bursting crackers outside wine shops as well.




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'Mai Liquor Deta Hu': Twitter's Meme Game on Long Queues Outside Alcohol Shops is Puntastic

People were seen lined up in long queues outside the liquor shops to get their stock of booze refilled, with social distancing norms thrown to air at most places.




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Facebook's New 'Care' Emoji is Inspiring People to Make Memes about Being Nonchalant

To show your support and care to others, you can now use the new reaction added by Facebook.