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Passengers arrive at Anand Vihar terminal after Delhi government announces complete lockdown for six days due to surge in Coronavirus cases, in New Delhi on April 19, 2021.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday cancelled his visit to India, due on April 25-26, “in view of the prevailing COVID situation”, both governments announced. The decision was taken after weeks of discussions over how to proceed with the visit despite the pandemic, and last week officials had said he would cut short the duration and limit his travel to Delhi. With no let-up in the surge of cases in India, however, officials in London and Delhi decided by “mutual agreement” to call off the trip.
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“The Secretary of State for the U.K.’s Home Department, Priti Patel, has approved Mr. Nirav Modi’s extradition,” said a CBI official. The accused now has the legal recourse of approaching the U.K. High Court, within 14 days, to seek permission for moving an appeal against the Secretary of State’s decision.
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Preparatory work is underway at a site near the airport in New Delhi on April 15, 2021 to set up a 500-bed DRDO COVID-19 treatment facility. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
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Medical workers conducted 2,36,751 tests from April 10 to 14 in the mela site. Out of these, 1,701 came out positive confirming fears that one of the world’s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases.
“During the week, people have to step out to earn their livelihood. But over weekend, people go out for entertainment and other activities that can be curtailed,” Mr. Kejriwal said as the city reported over 17,000 cases on April 14.
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For Class 10 students, results will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board. Any candidate who is not satisfied with the allocated marks will be allowed to write an exam as and when conditions are conducive, the Education Ministry said.
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