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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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Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod to market generic drug

Deferasirox binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream. It is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children who are at least two years old.




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Covid-19 | India hasn’t seen peak yet, it may come in June-July: AIIMS-Delhi Director

India has so far reported 52,952 cases out of which 15,267 have recovered and 1,783 have died. Among the top five states to be hit by Covid are Maharashtra (16758 cases), Gujarat (nearly 6625), Delhi (5532), Tamil Nadu (5400) and Rajasthan (3400).




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Black Panther spotted in Goa! Twitter gushes over image of ‘Jungle Book’s Bagheera’ shared by CM Pramod Sawant

Black Panther spotted in Goa: Due to the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown in the country, there have been multiple reports of wildlife being spotted in areas where they aren't generally seen.




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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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Fresh COVID-19 case in Himachal Pradesh, tally rises to 48

Hamirpur had become coronavirus-free on April 29 after the last two patients in the district tested negative for the infection.




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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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When exactly is Mother’s Day 2020? Check date, history, significance and why we observe this special day

People across the world are under lockdown but it does mean that Mother's Day is canceled for us. Even though we are not physically there, we can always make our mums feel special on their day.




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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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World Red Cross Day 2020: History, significance, theme and how to observe this special day

Traditionally, people all over the world used to donate blood on this day to mark the occasion. However, no such drives and big observations are being held this year.




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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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COVID-19: Pakistan reports record 1,764 new cases; death toll nears 600

It also said that the suspension of domestic flight operation will continue up to May 10. The earlier order was to expire on May 7.




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ICMR to study prevalence of asymptomatic COVID-19 infected people to check for community spread

Scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) aim to begin the study at the earliest. 




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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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COVID-19: Japan’s ship builders keen to launch country’s first hospital ship to meet shortage of beds

Originally, hospital ships were designed for military use to treat the wounded during wartime. The ships also provide relief to the hospitals on land, and they may dock near natural disasters.




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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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World Thalassemia Day 2020: More than 10,000 children born in India every year with Thalassemia

There is only one cure for Thalassemia major at present, which is a bone marrow transplant with a suitable donor.




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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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ICMR to study prevalence of asymptomatic Covid infected people to check for community spread

 The study can help ascertain whether there has been community transmission of the respiratory disease in those areas or not as the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,886 and the number of cases climbed to 56,342 in the country on Friday.




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Acute Covid-19 illness could affect the BRAIN as well as the lungs, new study says

Conditions that severely damage the respiratory system, such as Covid-19, can also cause inflammation to the part of the brain that controls breathing, US researchers have revealed.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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End of Russiagate? DOJ drops case against Trump adviser Flynn that started ‘witch hunt’

Charges against US President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, General Michael Flynn, have been dropped due to new evidence showing they were baseless. Flynn was the first to be targeted in the ‘Russiagate’ probe.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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‘America needs you!’ Comey rallies anti-Trump #Resistance amid meltdown over DOJ dropping Flynn case

The Justice Department’s dropping of charges against former National Security Advisor Gen. Michael Flynn unleashed a torrent of liberal rage. Among those seething at the Trump administration was former FBI chief James Comey.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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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.
Read Full Article at RT.com