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Panic Among Fishermen, Locals as Thousands of Dead Fish Surface on Bengal’s Digha Beach

The incident, at a time when country is struggling with coronavirus pandemic, has caused a stir across the Digha belt. Environmentalists fear that it could affect the ecosystem. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35LImbO https://ift.tt/3zPycEQ

Delta Plus Variant FAQ: States on Alert, Centre & Global View, Questions on Vaccines' 'Losing Efficacy'

Virologist Shahid Jameel said that there’s reason to believe that Delta plus variant is resistant to the new monoclonal antibody treatment. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vNOf2z https://ift.tt/3nJ9srY

Decoding Long Covid: ENT Explains Why Patients Can Have Hearing Loss, Respiratory Infections, Headaches After Recovery

Dr Handa explained that some of the most common long Covid symptoms are sore throat and stuffy or runny nose. Some patients also complain about the loss of smell. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gVWEeV https://ift.tt/3u2rFCq

Larger Issue is Whether Beijing Would Live Up to Commitments: S Jaishankar

At a virtual conversation at the Qatar Ecomonic Forum, he also made it clear that there was no connection between India becoming part of the Quad and the border issue with China. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3h0350m https://ift.tt/35g6Nxs

'Can't Fight in Mountains, Needs More Training': Bipin Rawat's Observation on China After Ladakh Faceoff

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said that the Chinese soldiers are mainly enlisted for a short duration and don't have much experience of fighting in the mountain terrain of the Himalayas. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3zOV9Yu https://ift.tt/3h2yWxQ

From Bleached Corals to Overtourism: UN World Heritage Sites in Danger

Lamenting Tanzania's decision to forge ahead with the project, despite the ecological threat to the floodplain, UNESCO says the reserve's "outstanding" character has suffered "irreversible" damage. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gYT3N1 https://ift.tt/3fvINv8

Great Barrier Reef Now on UNESCO's Endangered Heritage List: Damage, Cost and All FAQ Answered

The reef is one of seven sites threatened with being added to the endangered heritage list over ecological damage, overdevelopment, overtourism or security concerns. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3wPj9J7 https://ift.tt/3xOt7L9

Australia Fights UN Downgrade of Great Barrier Reef Health, Blames China of Using 'Political Influence'

he network of 2,500 reefs covering 348,000 square kilometers (134,000 square miles) has been World Heritage-listed since 1981. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gZKQbu https://ift.tt/2TaLESI

From Bleached Corals to Overtourism: UN World Heritage Sites in Danger

Lamenting Tanzania's decision to forge ahead with the project, despite the ecological threat to the floodplain, UNESCO says the reserve's "outstanding" character has suffered "irreversible" damage. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gYT3N1 https://ift.tt/3fvINv8

Great Barrier Reef Now on UNESCO's Endangered Heritage List: Damage, Cost and All FAQ Answered

The reef is one of seven sites threatened with being added to the endangered heritage list over ecological damage, overdevelopment, overtourism or security concerns. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3wPj9J7 https://ift.tt/3xOt7L9

Australia Fights UN Downgrade of Great Barrier Reef Health, Blames China of Using 'Political Influence'

he network of 2,500 reefs covering 348,000 square kilometers (134,000 square miles) has been World Heritage-listed since 1981. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gZKQbu https://ift.tt/2TaLESI

Govt Embarking on Bigger Exercise This Year to Determine Which States Best on 'Ease of Doing Business'

Up to 1.62 lakh private users including companies, lawyers, architects, CAs could be surveyed regarding 301 action reforms. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3d7HceK https://ift.tt/3wYSGsv

Mumbai’s Daily Positivity Rate at 1.7%, Lowest in 2nd Wave; Delta Plus Variant Keeps Authorities on Toes

The Delta Plus variant continues to keep the authorities on their toes in Maharashtra, with authorities saying some of the 21 cases of the variant found so far were detected as early as April but their genome sequencing results arrived only last week. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jaEmJP https://ift.tt/34YAnHX

News18 Daybreak | Covaxin 77.8% Effective in Phase 3 Trials, ‘Not a Political Event, Discussed Common Issues’, Opposition Says After Meet at Pawar’s House

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day ahead. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35Oo3KJ https://ift.tt/3xAiw69

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: After Monday's Record Jabbing, UP's New Feat with 8.1L Shots, But India's Report Card Sees Dip

Coronavirus News Live Updates: Health experts have warned that the Delta Plus may unleash a third wave in the coming months, as it could possibly circumvent the body’s immune system. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SNPGRj https://ift.tt/3wMfYSU

EXPLAINED | China's One Billion Covid-19 Vaccine Feat: A Milestone Marred by Several Questions

Questions have been raised as most beneficiaries of the Chinese vaccines do not report even the most common side-effects. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gOn3fI https://ift.tt/2RRULYn

Kerala Govt Announces Some Relaxations in Lockdown Rules, Cautions People of Possible Third Wave

As per the new guidelines, banks will function on Tuesdays and Thursdays also, but the public will not have access to the branches on these days. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35YjUnH https://ift.tt/3gzPDjJ

Karnataka Crosses Two-crore Mark in Administering Covid-19 Vaccine Doses

State health minister Dr K Sudhakar too shared the information on Twitter. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3xFMXbe https://ift.tt/2SJKSMu

Union Cabinet Reshuffle Prime Minister's Prerogative: Nitish Kumar

He said he is here for his eye checkup, downplaying reports that it may be linked to the likely expansion of the Union Cabinet. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3xK0DSu https://ift.tt/3gX7p0u

Mumbai Vaccination Scam: Accused Doctor Seeks Pre-arrest Bail

The court will hear the matter on June 25. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3wOvoG7 https://ift.tt/3xAiw69

EXPLAINED: Gujarat's New EV Policy and All That it Offers Consumers

The EV policy was launched with a motive to help the state save fuel expenditure of up to Rs 5 crore from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gNAwVj https://ift.tt/3j0ydj1

Come for a 'Friendly' Visit, Not to Probe Human Rights Allegations in Xinjiang: China to UNHRC Chief

The US and the EU besides many other countries have accused China of committing a genocide against the minority Muslim Uygurs in Xinjiang from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Sl2pL1 https://ift.tt/3wGBate

Come for a 'Friendly' Visit, Not to Probe Human Rights Allegations in Xinjiang: China to UNHRC Chief

The US and the EU besides many other countries have accused China of committing a genocide against the minority Muslim Uygurs in Xinjiang from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Sl2pL1 https://ift.tt/3wGBate

From Free Bus Tickets to Fridges, Gifts Galore for People Getting Vaccinated in MP's Indore

The owner of these malls, Karan Chhabra, informed that they are offering selfie sticks and other gifts on the spot to those getting jabs at these centres. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3d0mmOi https://ift.tt/3gHCXaz

Mumbai Vaccination Camp Fraud: Music-film Firm Approaches Cops in Khar

Officials and employees of Tips Industries Limited said the accused had held a camp on June 3 in Linking Road area and collected over Rs 2.84 lakh from the firm from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3qhE6KA https://ift.tt/2TObZ9t

Over 50% Workers Engaged in Construction of New Parliament Vaccinated: Centre

Taking to Twitter, Mishra asserted the new building will be ready on schedule for parliament's winter session in 2022 in the 75th year of India's independence. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UpJNtZ https://ift.tt/3wqyRKu

India to Share Its CoWIN Success Story with Countries Showing Interest

In a joint initiative by the Union ministries of health, external affairs and the National Health Authority, a virtual CoWIN Global Conclave will be organised on June 30, which will see participation from health and technology experts representing countries across the globe. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35IRhKN https://ift.tt/3f4v1PZ

How MP Bested Other States in Vaccination: Over 8,000 Centres, Monitoring By CM

MP clocked 16 lakh jabs on Monday. The highest daily vaccination figure achieved by the state earlier was 4.9 lakh on June 14. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SRcLCv https://ift.tt/3wxwuWm

Amit Shah Lauds PM Modi for Record-breaking Covid-19 Vaccination

More than 80 lakh vaccine doses, the highest in a single day, were administered across the country on Monday as the revised guidelines for COVID19 vaccination came into effect. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vRvDio https://ift.tt/2U9Lnjl

Meghalaya Minister Writes to CM Seeking Action Against Illegal Coke Factories in Jaintia Hills

Hek said he has written to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma for his intervention into the matter. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3xS40qT https://ift.tt/35CvyUR

Is Covid Wave 2 Over? Positivity Rate Below 5 Pc for 14 Days, but Experts Say End Still Far

With the current positivity rate at less than 5 percent, India's COVID-19 second wave is on the wane as quickly as it rushed to its peak from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35E6FrU https://ift.tt/3vrkSmu

4-term Ex-Cong MLA Joins BJP in Assam, Himanta Claims PM's Ideals Inspiring Migration

Rupjyoti represented Mariani constituency in Golaghat district for four consecutive terms since 2006 before he shifted allegiance to the BJP. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gKfrer https://ift.tt/3cQAytH

Delta Variant Was Main Circulating Strain During Second Covid Wave in Chandigarh: PGIMER

The director said that for two samples, sequencing could not be performed due to low content of genomic material. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cZBKdI https://ift.tt/3xAiw69

Three Cases of COVID Delta Plus Variant Found in Samples in Two Kerala Districts

The new variant was discovered in a genetic study of the boy's samples conducted at CSIR-IGIB from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3xBhneI https://ift.tt/3zzayw9

Two Labourers Buried Alive as Well Collapses in Jharkhand's Ramgarh Dist

The incident occurred when nine workers were constructing an irrigation well in Dulmi village under Rajrappa police station area. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3xDQXJs https://ift.tt/3xCEfvn

Bodies Floated Downstream to Bengal from UP, Last Rites Performed: Mamata

She also pointed out that the decomposed bodies were spotted in the river in Malda district from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vMQkMj https://ift.tt/3xNM6X2

'EU, India Committed to Free, Open, Inclusive and Rules-based Indo-Pacific'

The assertion came after the EU and India carried out a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Aden on June 18-19 to improve operational interoperability from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gNzBmE https://ift.tt/3xFzErq

Puducherry Govt Extends Covid-19 Lockdown Till June 30, Some Curbs Eased

The government made the announcement through an order that the coronavirus curfew would be in force without any change from 10 PM to 5 AM the next day. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Uord5r https://ift.tt/3nUQVcd

India At Cusp of a Rapid Ramp-Up of Vaccine Production, NITI Aayog's VK Paul Says

The doctor also emphasized that India has a group of high-caliber people who should decide on the issue of dose interval in place of the government. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3wQJWVy https://ift.tt/3xlnsfc

Relief Teams Deployed for Search and Rescue Operations in Flood-Affected Areas of UP

Govt to distribute ration packages as 22 villages in 10 districts of UP are affected by floods. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3zI7GwU https://ift.tt/3d04xyS

MP at 15 Lakh Tops List, Delhi at 76K : How States Fared on Day One of Centre's Free Vaccine Drive

Maharashtra, which was worst affected by the Covid-19 infection, vaccinated 37,8,945 people today. While, national capital Delhi administered jabs to 76,216 people. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3zDaawF https://ift.tt/2TObZ9t

BJP MP Seeks Separate State from Bengal's Junglemahal Region, Party Distances Itself from Demand

MP Soumitra Khan's demand was not endorsed by the BJP state leadership, which clearly said that it was not in favour of Bengal's division. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2TUH3UX https://ift.tt/2TMuD1w

Ghaziabad Assault Case: Cops Say No to Twitter's Offer to Join Virtual Probe, Ask to Appear at Police Station

The Ghaziabad police had sent a notice to the officials asking them to report at Loni Border police station on Thursday at 10.30 am. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3qrcdQl https://ift.tt/3qbDPsw

Ahmedabad’s ‘Gold Man’ Dies by Suicide, Police Begins Probe

Kunjal Patel had earlier contested from the Dariapur constituency as a candidate of a political party. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gTUagW https://ift.tt/3ggyPyd

WHO Planning Tech Hub for Coronavirus Vaccines in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the new WHO effort would change the narrative for Africa. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3wLl5lT https://ift.tt/3gHCXaz

WHO Planning Tech Hub for Coronavirus Vaccines in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the new WHO effort would change the narrative for Africa. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3wLl5lT https://ift.tt/3gHCXaz

'From Stress to Strength, Negativity to Creativity': PM Modi Hails Power of Yoga in Battle Against Covid-19

Launching the 'M Yoga App', PM Modi said, "It will be introduced to the world. I am hopeful that it will help promote one world one health." from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gQBTkD https://ift.tt/3iXi0Lq

Yoga Day 2021 Highlights: PM Modi Bats for Yoga for Holistic Healing, Introduces M-Yoga App

Yoga Day 2021: PM Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of practising yoga during the pandemic and prayed for health and well-being of people around the world. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3zJ3sVK https://ift.tt/2RPKuM0

Lack of Preparedness is Greatest Failure of Our Collective Ecosystem: Top US Scientist on Covid-19

Dr Andrew Plump, president of R&D, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited added that he didn’t want to point a finger at anyone. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3xB7T33 https://ift.tt/3idT5TK

String of Shootings in Mexico Border City Kill 18 People, One Arrested

Drug gangs for years have fought for control in Reynosa, just across the border from Texas, making it one of Mexico’s most violent cities. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35E5hFJ https://ift.tt/3vt9ExZ