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Maharashtra had on Friday reported 4,365 new coronavirus cases and 105 deaths.

Quoting the huge vaccination gap between rich and poor countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the booster shot when millions in poorer countries are not able to get even the first vaccine shot.

The inquiry report states that Dubey and his gang were protected by local police as well as revenue and administrative officials in Kanpur.

The survivor, a minor girl, was allegedly raped by five boys living in Beda village of Tindwari police station area and she gave a written complaint in the matter.

The woman, who is also married, had allegedly eloped with the man. On being caught on Wednesday night, she was thrashed by the family of the man's wife, a police officer said.

Health Minister Anil Vij said the state has reported a total of 9,665 Covidrelated deaths till August 20.

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The decision has been taken in the wake of the Uttar Pradesh government lifting the pandemic induced curfew on Sundays with effect from August 22, the NMRC said.

The Army is implementing a mega infantry modernisation programme under which a large number of light machine guns, battle carbines and assault rifles are being purchased to replace its ageing and obsolete weapons.

The central audit general report in 2018 found that Tamil Nadu’s power utility imported poor quality coal during 2012-16, resulting in excess payment of Rs 813.68 crore, the minister said.

The decision to open up on Sundays was made after assessing the present Covid situation in the state, which is reportedly under control.

Zydus Cadila had earlier said that they can launch their three-dose DNA Covid-19 vaccine within two months of receiving the approval.

The written test will have 100 objective questions from Hindi, General knowledge and General studies.

A case has been registered against unknown persons but the motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained.

Pradhan said that the collaboration between IIT and SDI will help to address the local issues and environmental issues in a disaster-prone state like Odisha and thereby acting as a role model for the entire nation.