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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Death toll

India records highest spike with 227 new Covid-19 cases, total reaches 1251

Four people have also died in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 32, according to the Ministry of Health.

Covid-19 death toll In India rises to 29, total number of cases reach 1071

Union Health Ministry said the number of active Covid-19 cases stood at 942, and 99 people were either cured or discharge, while one migrated.

Coronavirus death toll in India rises to 16, positive cases surge to 694: Health Ministry

According to the data, the number of active COVID-19 cases in the country stood at 633, while 44 people were either cured or discharged and one had migrated.

At least 373 dead in Kerala due to rains, floods & landslides

More than 54.11 lakh people have been affected in the floods since 30 May.

Relief efforts stepped up after death toll due to Kerala floods touches 336

Additional rescue teams, helicopters and motorboats have been deployed to tackle the devastating flood.

Kerala floods: Some abnormal weather, but mostly a man-made calamity

It’s not just ‘nature’s fury’ which has led to this disaster – experts say most of the damage is due to poor land and river management.

At least 44 dead and Kochi airport shut as rains continue to batter Kerala

Flights scheduled to land at Kochi airport have been diverted to other airports as it will remain shut till Saturday 2 pm.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.