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A Crisis, Then Covid. Uddhav Thackeray's Troubles Pile Up
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is Covid positive, couldn't meet him: Congress's Kamal Nath amid political crisis
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"Contact Via Video Con": Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari From Hospital Amid Maharashtra Crisis
Admitted to hospital with Coronavirus symptoms, Maharashtra Governor BS Koshiyari on Wednesday said that anyone who wanted to contact the governor could do so via vide-conferencing.
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His Shanghai Covid Policy Failed. But He Is Still Xi Jinping's Top Choice
If Shanghai Communist Party chief Li Qiang has been politically bruised by the city's struggle to tame a COVID-19 outbreak that has infuriated residents and caused severe economic damage, there is little sign of it.
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WHO's Data, Congress' "Beta" Wrong: BJP's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi
The BJP on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of doing politics over COVID-19 deaths, alleging that the WHO's data and Congress' "beta" (son) are wrong.
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Election Commission Holds Virtual Meets To Decide On Poll Rallies Amid Covid
The Election Commission is holding a series of virtual meets today to decide whether the ban imposed by it on physical rallies and roadshows to prevent the spread of coronavirus should continue.
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Ban On Political Rallies Amid Pandemic Extended Till January 22
2022 Assembly Elections: The ban on rallies and roadshows ahead of elections in five states - imposed last week as Covid cases spiked alarmingly - has been extended till January 22, the Election Commission said Saturday.
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Poll-Bound Uttarakhand Bans Political Rallies Till Jan 16
Uttarakhand Assembly Election: Political rallies, dharnas and demonstrations have been banned in poll-bound Uttarakhand till January 16 in view of the rising coronavirus cases
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Congress Cancels All UP Rallies, Yogi Adityanath Cancels Noida Event
The Congress on Wednesday postponed all political rallies and events in poll-bound states, including Uttar Pradesh, citing the worsening Covid situation and growing alarm that these - which draw crowds of thousands - could become super-spreaders.
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Amid Covid Surge, Punjab Health Minister Suggests Political Rallies' Ban
Amid surging COVID-19 cases, Punjab Health Minister OP Soni on Tuesday said that political rallies with huge gatherings should be banned and informed that Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will soon take a decision on it.
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Rajasthan Imposes Covid Curbs On Political Rallies, Fairs, Weddings
The Rajasthan government on Sunday capped the number of people attending political and other rallies, dharnas, fairs and weddings at 100 and ordered closure of schools in Jaipur city for classes 1 to 8, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.
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"Domain Of Election Body": Covid Task Force Chief On Political Rallies
The Centre has said controlling the rampant Covid safety guidelines at political rallies is the responsibility of the Election Commission while advising states to take immediate measures to control a rapid Covid surge in cities.
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In UP's Election Rallies, Covid Safety Norms Thrown To The Winds
Rampant violations of Covid restrictions are on at the political campaigns and rallies in Uttar Pradesh, where elections are due within weeks.
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Rs 1 Lakh Fine For Plea Against PM Photo On Vaccine Certificates
A petition to remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo from COVID-19 vaccination certificates was dismissed with a Rs 1 lakh fine by the Kerala High Court which termed the case "frivolous", "politically motivated" and a "publicity interest litigat
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Delete Covid- Holocaust Posts, Dutch Leader Told. He Says "Crazy Ruling"
A Dutch court on Wednesday banned a right-wing political leader from comparing coronavirus restrictions to the Holocaust on social media following legal action by World War II survivors and Jewish organisations.
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"Sad" Covid Became A Political Issue In US: Joe Biden's Call For Unity
President Joe Biden said Thursday the United States' Covid-19 response shouldn't be politically divisive and that he hoped for bipartisan backing for his plan to tackle the pandemic over winter.
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A Crisis, Then Covid. Uddhav Thackeray's Troubles Pile Up
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is Covid positive, couldn't meet him: Congress's Kamal Nath amid political crisis
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"Contact Via Video Con": Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari From Hospital Amid Maharashtra Crisis
Admitted to hospital with Coronavirus symptoms, Maharashtra Governor BS Koshiyari on Wednesday said that anyone who wanted to contact the governor could do so via vide-conferencing.
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His Shanghai Covid Policy Failed. But He Is Still Xi Jinping's Top Choice
If Shanghai Communist Party chief Li Qiang has been politically bruised by the city's struggle to tame a COVID-19 outbreak that has infuriated residents and caused severe economic damage, there is little sign of it.
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WHO's Data, Congress' "Beta" Wrong: BJP's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi
The BJP on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of doing politics over COVID-19 deaths, alleging that the WHO's data and Congress' "beta" (son) are wrong.
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Election Commission Holds Virtual Meets To Decide On Poll Rallies Amid Covid
The Election Commission is holding a series of virtual meets today to decide whether the ban imposed by it on physical rallies and roadshows to prevent the spread of coronavirus should continue.
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Ban On Political Rallies Amid Pandemic Extended Till January 22
2022 Assembly Elections: The ban on rallies and roadshows ahead of elections in five states - imposed last week as Covid cases spiked alarmingly - has been extended till January 22, the Election Commission said Saturday.
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Poll-Bound Uttarakhand Bans Political Rallies Till Jan 16
Uttarakhand Assembly Election: Political rallies, dharnas and demonstrations have been banned in poll-bound Uttarakhand till January 16 in view of the rising coronavirus cases
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Congress Cancels All UP Rallies, Yogi Adityanath Cancels Noida Event
The Congress on Wednesday postponed all political rallies and events in poll-bound states, including Uttar Pradesh, citing the worsening Covid situation and growing alarm that these - which draw crowds of thousands - could become super-spreaders.
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Amid Covid Surge, Punjab Health Minister Suggests Political Rallies' Ban
Amid surging COVID-19 cases, Punjab Health Minister OP Soni on Tuesday said that political rallies with huge gatherings should be banned and informed that Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will soon take a decision on it.
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Rajasthan Imposes Covid Curbs On Political Rallies, Fairs, Weddings
The Rajasthan government on Sunday capped the number of people attending political and other rallies, dharnas, fairs and weddings at 100 and ordered closure of schools in Jaipur city for classes 1 to 8, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.
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"Domain Of Election Body": Covid Task Force Chief On Political Rallies
The Centre has said controlling the rampant Covid safety guidelines at political rallies is the responsibility of the Election Commission while advising states to take immediate measures to control a rapid Covid surge in cities.
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In UP's Election Rallies, Covid Safety Norms Thrown To The Winds
Rampant violations of Covid restrictions are on at the political campaigns and rallies in Uttar Pradesh, where elections are due within weeks.
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Rs 1 Lakh Fine For Plea Against PM Photo On Vaccine Certificates
A petition to remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo from COVID-19 vaccination certificates was dismissed with a Rs 1 lakh fine by the Kerala High Court which termed the case "frivolous", "politically motivated" and a "publicity interest litigat
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Delete Covid- Holocaust Posts, Dutch Leader Told. He Says "Crazy Ruling"
A Dutch court on Wednesday banned a right-wing political leader from comparing coronavirus restrictions to the Holocaust on social media following legal action by World War II survivors and Jewish organisations.
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"Sad" Covid Became A Political Issue In US: Joe Biden's Call For Unity
President Joe Biden said Thursday the United States' Covid-19 response shouldn't be politically divisive and that he hoped for bipartisan backing for his plan to tackle the pandemic over winter.
