Top 10 world news: India's Covid crisis, UK Johnson scandal, and more
A patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) waits to get admitted outside the casualty ward at Guru Teg Bahadur hospital, amidst the spread of the disease.
In the middle of India's battle with coronavirus crisis, Russia, South Korea, and Canada also announce assistance as supplies continue to come from other parts of the world including Singapore, United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, after a row, Serum Institute cut theprice of Covid vaccine for Indian states. Also, Germany's domestic intelligence agency has been roped in to monitor those who participated in the protest movement againstcoronavirusrestrictions.
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In an exclusive interview with WION’s Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer PatCummins talked about donating $50,000 to PM Cares Fund, IPL amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.
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Trump administration refunds $100 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
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After NEET protests, CJP holds crucial strategy meet in Maharashtra to chart national expansion
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Ukrainian astronomers see gargantuan objects dashing at 39,600 kmph on the Moon - 'They can reach Earth in 20 minutes'
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference
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Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match
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Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over harmful content, platform errors amid PM video row
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Sajeeb Wazed raises Indian security concerns, calls Bangladesh a 'failed state'
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Planning to study or work in the US? One missing document could now cost Indians their US visa or green card
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The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement
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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
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UP gangster Atiq Ahmed's son, on way to meet jailed brother, killed in road accident in Jhansi
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'I would like to support...': Sonam Wangchuk reveals if he will join Jharkhand student protesters in Ranchi
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach
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Ex top Pakistan official blames economic woes on China: Here's how CPEC became a failure
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‘Pakistan called for ceasefire, we kept them waiting’: Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan recalls Operation Sindoor
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Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors
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What’s happening in Nepal? How did a local clash turn into communal violence? WION Decodes
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Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman being ‘finalised’: Iran’s foreign ministry
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CJP's Saurav Das alleges YouTubers broke into his house, seeks Delhi Police action
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India deploys joint outbreak response team as Chandipura virus spreads in Gujarat, Rajasthan
Three more countries--Russia, South Korea, and Canada announced assistance to India to deal with theCOVID-19crisis as supplies continue to come from other parts of the world including Singapore.
The price of the vaccine has been reduced from 400 rupees to 300 per dose for all Indian states, said an announcement by Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday.
Germany ropes in spy agency to monitor anti-vaxxers, Covid deniers
The interior ministry said that some protest leaders "have clearly demonstrated that their agenda goes beyond simply mobilising protests against the government's corona measures".
UK Electoral Commission to probe PM Boris Johnson's flat refurbishment funding scandal
After several allegations from the opposition party, Britain's Electoral Commission has decided to open a formal investigation against the UK Prime MinisterBoris Johnsonabout the refurbishment of his Downing Street apartment.
Bacteria can be the answer to remove microplastics from environment
Generally smaller than 5 mm, microplastics are accidentally released into the environment during production and breakdown of items like water bottles, grocery bags, washing nylon clothes, among others.Even though these particles are tiny, they cannot be biodegradable easily, thereby hanging in the environment for long and also absorbing toxic chemicals.
People with 'O' blood group less vulnerable to COVID-19: Indian research body
The pan-India analysis has revealed that people with blood group 'O' are less susceptible to COVID-19 and people with the blood groups 'B'and 'AB' are more vulnerable to the virus.
RCB skipper Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj (who bowled the final over) were seen hugging and congratulating dejected Pant and Hetmyer immediately after the match ended.
Spain to open tourism, but only for 'Covid passport' holders
Spain has decided to reopen its borders for travellers and holidaymakers from June but only if the incoming travellers can show their certification with the Covid certificate — the new digital health certificate scheme.
Asteroid that hit Botswana in 2018 was 22 million years old: Researchers
As per the researchers, the debris belongs to Vesta, which is one of the largest objects in our solar system and is believed to be the second-largest space rock in the asteroid belt.