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India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to?1,53,21,089?with?2,59,170?new coronavirus infections being reported in a day,?while active cases surpassed the 20-lakh mark,?according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday The death toll increased to?1,80,530 with?a record 1,761 new fatalities,?the data updated at 8 am showed Registering a steady increase for the 41st day in a row, the active cases increased to?20,31,977,?comprising 13.26?per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has dropped to 85.56 per cent The number of people who have recuperated from the disease…

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Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is set to headline the Hindi adaptation of Tamil blockbuster “Anniyan”, to be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Shankar who also helmed the original. The 2005 psychological action thriller featured South star Vikram in the lead and chronicled the story of a man who suffers from multiple personality disorder- working as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night. The adaptation, billed as a pan-India project, will be produced by Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios. Singh, 35, said he is blessed to be a part of…

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Actor Katrina Kaif on Tuesday said she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under home quarantine. Kaif, 37, took to her Instagram Story and requested those who came in contact with her to also get themselves tested. The “Bharat” star said she is currently following protocols listed by her doctors and thanked fans for their continued support. “I have tested positive for Covid-19. Have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I’m following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. “Requesting everyone who came in…

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Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled over 300 points in early trade on Monday, tracking losses in index majors Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank amid a weak trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE index was trading 305.33 points or 0.61 per cent lower at 49,552.91, and the broader NSE Nifty fell 76 points or 0.52 per cent to 14,668. PowerGrid was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank. On the other hand, Sun…

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 Equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 200 points in opening trade on Tuesday, tracking gains in index majors Infosys, Reliance Industries and Asian Paints amid positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE index was trading 274.03 points or 0.54 per cent higher at 50,669.11, and the broader NSE Nifty was up 75.10 points or 0.50 per cent at 15,004.60. Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 2 per cent, followed by Titan, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Reliance Industries and M&M. On the other hand,…

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India’s forex reserves increased for the second consecutive week, touching USD 584.554 billion as of February 26, up by USD 689 million, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had increased by USD 169 million to USD 583.865 billion in the previous reporting week. The reserves, which have been steadily increasing over the last few months, had touched an all-time high at USD 590.185 billion for the week ended January 29 this year. For the week ended February 26, the core currency assets the largest component of the…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Indian scientists have done their duty by developing the COVID-19 vaccine and “now we have to fulfill ours” by defeating through the right information every network spreading lies and rumours. Addressing NCC cadets, NSS volunteers and artists who would be participating in the Republic Day parade, PM Modi said such organisations have always played their role in dealing with challenging times. “In COVID times also, the work done by you is laudable. When the government and administration needed it, you came forward as…

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Royal Challengers Bangalore’s decision to push AB de Villiers down the order backfired but skipper Virat Kohli said it was a well-thought-out strategy that somehow did not work against Kings XI Punjab. De Villiers, who had smashed a 33-ball 73 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their last match, was expected to come in at his usual number four spot but with two leg-spinners in operation, left-handed batsman Washington Sundar was sent ahead of the South African. RCB couldn’t accelarate in the death overs and if it wasn’t for the 8-ball…

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