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2 killed in mass shooting in Norway; more than a dozen hurt, says police
Two people were killed and more than a dozen injured early Saturday when a man opened fire outside a bar popular with the LGBTQ community in Norway's capital, Oslo, police said
 "2 killed in mass shooting in Norway; more than a dozen hurt, says police")
India reports 15,940 new Covid-19 infections, 20 deaths in last 24 hours
India's tally of Covid infections rose by 15,940 in a day to reach 43,378,234 while the active caseload increased to 91,779, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday
 "India reports 15,940 new Covid-19 infections, 20 deaths in last 24 hours")
Covid vaccines prevented 20 million deaths in first year of rollout: Study
While more than 7 million deaths were likely averted in countries covered by Covax, the WHO-backed distribution program, the research nonetheless highlights the devastation caused by uneven access
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Flood situation in Assam remains critical as Silchar under water
The flood situation in Assam was critical on Friday with with 4.53 mn people reeling under the deluge, officials said
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India expresses grief over tragic earthquake in Afghanistan, vows support
At UNSC briefing on Afghanistan, India expressed deepest condolences to the victims and their families who were impacted by the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan and vowed to provide assistance
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12 killed in eastern Afghanistan due to snowfall, freezing weather
Snowfall and freezing weather have claimed the lives of 12 children in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province, the state-run Bakhtar news agency reported
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Death toll in Bangladesh reaches 68 as nation faces worst flood in 122 yrs
A total of 68 people have been killed in floods caused by heavy seasonal rains and an onrush of water in parts of Bangladesh, said a report
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Assam flood situation continues to be grim, 5.45 mn hit; 12 fresh deaths
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday with over 54.5 lakh people still affected and 12 fresh deaths reported, officials said
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India sees surge in Covid-19 cases; 38 deaths reported in last 24 hours
With a surge in the cases of coronavirus infection in India, the country reported as many as 13,313 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday in the last 24 hours, as compared to the 12,249 cases on Wednesday
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Recent floods in Afghanistan caused by incessant rain kill 400 people
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has confirmed that 400 people have died in the recent floods triggered by incessant rain across the country
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4.1 and 4.9 magnitude earthquakes hit Central Nepal; no casualties reported
Two mild earthquakes measuring below 5.0 magnitude hit Central Nepal early on Thursday morning, the national seismological centre announced
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Assam floods wreak havoc, death toll rises to 100; over 5 mn affected
The flood situation in Assam remained unchanged on Wednesday, while another 12 more persons, including four children, died, taking the death toll to 100
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Mumbai logs 1,648 covid cases, 2 new deaths; active tally down to 13,501
With these additions, the overall infection tally rose to 10,99,383, while the death toll increased to 19,588, said a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bulletin.
 "Mumbai logs 1,648 covid cases, 2 new deaths; active tally down to 13,501")
Delhi records 928 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; positivity rate at 7.08%
With the fresh cases, Delhi's Covid tally has gone up to 19,24,532, while the death toll due to the disease has climbed to 26,239.
Maharashtra reports 3,260 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, three fatalities
Currently, Maharashtra is left with 24,639 active cases with Mumbai accounting for the highest number of 13,501 cases in the state, followed by 5,621 patients in the Thane district.
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New Zealand reports 5,499 new Covid-19 community cases, 18 deaths
New Zealand recorded 5,499 new community cases of Covid-19 with 18 more deaths, the Ministry of Health said on Wednesday
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Data story: India logs 12,249 new Covid cases, active tally over 80,000
India has added 86,128 cases in the past 7 days
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Data story: India logs 9,923 new cases; over 82,000 infections in 7 days
The count of active cases across India on June 20 saw an increase of 2,613
Flood situation worsens in Assam, seven more deaths reported; toll at 88
The flood situation in Assam worsened further on Tuesday with the death of 7 more persons, taking the death toll to 88 while around 5.54 mn people having been affected in the state
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Fewer deaths, more hospitalisations in metros amid the spike in cases
Large cities are seeing an increase in occupancy, though most beds still remain vacant
