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19 May

Israeli President speaks to family of Indian caregiver killed in rocket attack from Gaza

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Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday spoke to the family of the Indian caregiver who was killed on May 11 in a rocket attack by Palestinian militants from Gaza, and conveyed his condolences. Soumya Santosh, 30, who hailed from Kerala’s Idukki district, worked as a caregiver attending to an old woman at a house in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon. She was talking to her husband Santhosh over a video call in the evening on May 11 when a rocket fired from Gaza directly hit the house where she was working. The details of the conversation the Israeli…

19 May

Choreographer, Geeta Kapur Talks About Marriage Rumours And Viral ‘Sindoor’ Photos, Shares Reason

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Dance reality show Super Dancer Chapter 4 got into the limelight, not because of any contestant but one of its judges-- Geeta Kapur. Pictures of Geeta Maa went viral on social media a day back in which she can be seen all decked up in a red suit, wearing sindoor in her middle-parted hair. The photos shares by the choreographer herself on Instagram grabbed the eyeballs of her fans and everyone started asking her when she got married. People got confused thinking about whether she's unmarried or tied the knot secretly. Well now, she has finally come forward and put…

19 May

‘Delhi CM does not speak for India’: Centre rejects Kejriwal’s ‘Singapore strain’ remark

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Singapore on Wednesday refuted claims by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that a new Covid strain has been found in Singapore which is dangerous for children. Singapore health ministry said that there was no truth in Kejriwal’s assertion. Following Singapore’s strong response to Delhi CM’s claims, India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar clarified that “Delhi CM does not speak for India.” Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to cancel all flights to and from Singapore, citing concerns over a new strain of coronavirus that is said to be dangerous for children. "The new form of Corona…

19 May

Mamata wants change of West Bengal governor, writes to PM, President

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to President and Prime Minister demanding a change of Governor in the interest of "good governance " in the state . The letter comes immediately after the CBI arrested four Trinamool leaders, including two ministers, a former minister and a former Mayor in the Narada scam, on Monday.Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has been on an unusual offensive against the Mamata government after the ruling Trinamool Congress won a landslide in this summer's assembly polls.Banerjee's letters despatched on Tuesday alleges that Governor Dhankhar has been raking up an 'exaggerated version' of violence in West…

19 May

Sonu Sood’s tweet to doctors.

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Actor Sonu Sood on Wednesday raised his concern over doctors recommending an injection or medicine despite it being unavailable. Taking to Twitter, he shared a post asking doctors if a substitute can be prescribed that will also help save a life. Further, the actor spoke about the atrocities faced by the people during their search to find a particular medicine for their loved ones. According to Sonu ‘When the hospitals cannot get that medicine then how will a common man get’ The Simmba actor even suggested hospitals and doctors come up with a substitute for such medicines so that the time that is gone…

19 May

On Ruskin Bond’s birthday, here are 6 books by him that you should not miss

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Born on 19 May 1934, Ruskin Bond is an Indian author of British descent. He lives with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie. He is a well known author who writes books in a variety of different genres. The Indian Council for Child Education has recognised his role in the growth of Children's literature in India. He has won a number of awards over the years including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. On his birthday, let us take a look at some of his best books: The Room on the Roof The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond…

19 May

Here’s everything you should know about ‘long covid syndrome’

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After contracting the disease in November last year, 28-year-old Senaara Ailawadi developed the symptoms of the coronavirus again in April and began treatment. She said, “I was exposed to a Covid positive person and was isolating to monitor my symptoms. The fever spiked to 103 twice and then stayed constant at 99 for a few days.” However, even after 17 days of taking the necessary precautions and medication, Ailawadi continued to show covid symptoms. On consulting her doctor, she was informed that the infection had impacted her lungs and post the isolation period, Ailawadi restarted the medications. Similar prolonged symptoms were also…

19 May

231 deaths in just 24 hours in Punjab: Fatality rate reaches 2.40%

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Earlier, 217 deaths were reported twice — on May 11 and 15. With 231 fresh deaths, the Covid toll in Punjab now stands at 12,317 while the case fatality rate (CFR) has reached 2.40%, higher than the national CFR of 1.10%. The number of patients ‘on ventilator support’ stands at 422 while those on oxygen support 8,202. The total confirmed cases in the state was pegged at 5,11,652 and active cases are 72,277, as per the bulletin. For the second consecutive day on Tuesday, the fresh recoveries (8,174) exceeded fresh cases (7,143). As per the district-wise break up of 231…

19 May

No anticipation bail to Sushil Kumar says a Delhi court.

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A Delhi Court on Tuesday refused to grant anticipatory bail to absconding Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl that led to the death of a wrestler. Additional Sessions Judge Jadgish Kumar denied the relief to Sushil Kumar against whom a case of murder, abduction and criminal conspiracy has been registered. Wrestler Sagar Rana died, while two of his friends Sonu and Amit Kumar got injured, after they were allegedly assaulted by Sushil Kumar and other wrestlers on May 4 night, at the stadium premises in the national capital. According to Investigating Officer (IO) Inspector Dinesh…

19 May

Pune police arrest Mr Bedi in connection with Army exam paper leak

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A serving Army officer of Lieutenant Colonel rank Mr Bedi was responsible for the printing of the question paper for the local centre for the "Army Relation Recruitment Exam'' scheduled for February 28, which had come to light in the last week of February and has till now led to close to a dozen arrests, including of serving Army officers and personnel. Bedi was responsible for the printing of the question paper for the local centre for the army Relation Recruitment Exam' scheduled for February 28. The exam, meant for close relatives of army personnel, was to take place at…