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Topic: Maharashtra

50% of India’s Covid cases are from Maharashtra but testing lags behind national average

Of the total new cases in Maharashtra everyday, about 40% are from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur & Amravati district. Amravati is most worrying with its test positivity rate at 23-24%.

Maharashtra State Board to conduct class 10, 12 exams from 23 April to 21 May

While the Higher Secondary Certificate exam will be held between 23 April and 21 May, the Secondary School Certificate exam will be held between 29 April and 20 May.

Prosperous Maharashtra, Karnataka hide a disparity within. Development is not for all: Study

We looked at the share of a district’s income in the state’s economy to bring out inter-district disparity for Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

How Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP leaders played a part in Maharashtra’s Covid spike

Heightened political activity has led to at least 7 Maharashtra ministers testing Covid-positive in 17 days, with one of them, Omprakash, contracting the virus for the 2nd time.

Possible mutation could be behind Amravati Covid spike, officials say samples sent for testing

Over the last 5 days, the Amravati division, which includes districts of Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Yavatmal & Washim, has contributed about 24% of Maharashtra's total new Covid cases.

Covid-appropriate behaviour must, violators to be punished, says CM Uddhav as cases rise in state

In his televised address, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said the pandemic is raising its head, but whether it is another wave will be known in 8-15 days.

People entering Karnataka from Maharashtra, Kerala require negative RT-PCR, says state govt

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar made the announcement noting the surge of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra and Kerala.

Uddhav’s govt is ‘Mughlai’ — BJP hits out at muted Shivaji anniversary as CM defends move

Shiv Sena-BJP battle over Chhatrapati Shivaji’s legacy flares up again after Maharashtra govt issues guidelines to tone down celebrations due to Covid rise.

Amravati, Yavatmal announce restrictions, weekend lockdown as Maharashtra Covid cases spike

Yavatmal ordered curbs on gatherings & closure of schools for 10 days on a day Maharashtra reported 5,427 new Covid cases, a tally not seen in more than 2 months.

‘People are behaving like Covid is over’ — what Maharashtra blames for sharp spike in cases

From 10-14 February, Maharashtra recorded 3,624 new Covid cases every day on an average. The new cases recorded on Sunday crossed the 4,000 mark after 39 days.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.