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News updates from HT: New Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra fall to 6,270; death toll over 118,000 and all the latest news

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Published on: Jun 21, 2021, 20:52:44 IST
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Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

A BMC health worker is collect swab samples for Covid teat of the passengers at Dadar station in Mumbai. (Satish Bate/HT Photo)
A BMC health worker is collect swab samples for Covid teat of the passengers at Dadar station in Mumbai. (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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