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Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK leader MK Stalin wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to remove the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on Covid-19 vaccines. (ANI Photo)

Stalin writes to PM Modi, asks GST to be removed on Covid-19 vaccines

Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK leader MK Stalin wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to remove the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on Covid-19 vaccines and other medicines used to treat the infection which are procured by state governments. Read More

UP village in panic as Covid-19 cases surge in rural areas

The lanes of Mauaima village in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, which are normally abuzz with activities, wore a deserted look. Read More

15 more patients die at Goa hospital; relatives blame disruption in oxygen supply

Two days after 26 patients lost their lives at Goa’s premier government-run hospital due to lack of oxygen between 2am and 6am, the Pramod Sawant government on Thursday told the Bombay high court that 15 more patients died on Thursday morning. Read More

'Look at the way he reacted when he came on to the bench': Haddin reveals Warner's reaction to shock axing in IPL

David Warner's removal as captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2021 came as a bit of a shock for everyone. Read More

Yasmine Al Massri defends Priyanka Chopra as Twitter user questions her silence on Israel-Palestine crisis

Yasmine Al Massri defended her friend, actor Priyanka Chopra on Twitter. The Quantico actor replied to a social media user questioning Priyanka's silence over the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis. Read More

This 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid may hold the answer to how the Earth came into being, Nasa shares post

If different celestial bodies present in the space and our solar system spark your interest, then this recent share by Nasa may leave you fascinated. Read More

Patthar Wargi: Hina Khan looks stunning in BTS pictures from latest B Praak song

Hina Khan has been keeping away from social media since her father's demise, but the actor made a brief comeback to interact with fans and also share a teaser of her upcoming music video Patthar Wargi. Read More

‘Around 12 lakh waiting for 2nd Covid vaccine dose in Maharashtra’: Nawab Malik

Maharashtra Cabinet minister Nawab Malik slammed the Central government over Covid-19 vaccine shortage in the state. Watch