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"I am quarantined at home and sad news is constantly coming in. The crisis in India is not just due to Corona, but due to the anti-people policies of the central government. Don't give false celebrations and hollow speeches, give the country a solution," he said in a tweet in Hindi.

Of 19 states with a population of 2 crore-plus, at least eight have covered 10% or more people each with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, ahead of the national average of 8.4%. And cumulatively, 1.2% of the population in these states have been fully inoculated with two doses, according to an analysis of data from the Union health ministry as of 7am on April 21.

The current model shows that Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Telangana may see a peak of 'new' cases during April 25-30; Odisha, Karnataka and West Bengal during May 1-5 while Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh during May 6-10. It shows Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh might already have reached its peak phase now while Bihar will see it around April 25.

Karnataka minister of mines and geology Murugesh R Nirani on Wednesday said that he has instructed the steel companies operating in the state to ramp up their efforts to produce oxygen and supply them to hospitals here on priority basis.Addressing to media in Vikasa Soudha, the minister said state government has been taking all possible steps to tackle the public health emergency caused by COVID-19 pandemic."We are leaving no stone unturned and making all the efforts to deal with the extraordinary situation the state is facing due to Covid-19. Steps are being taken to augment the supply of oxygen to hospitals," Nirani said in a statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday expressed sadness over the death of noted Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, and said he will be remembered for his insightful knowledge on matters of theology and spirituality."Saddened by the passing away of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. He will be remembered for his insightful knowledge on matters of theology and spirituality. He was also passionate about community service and social empowerment. Condolences to his family and countless well-wishers. RIP," Modi tweeted.Khan passed away Wednesday at the age of 96. He had recently tested positive for Covid-19.In January this year, the government had announced Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian award, for Khan.

It is with great sadness that I have to inform that I lost my elder son, Ashish Yechury to Covid-19 this morning. I want to thank all those who gave us hope and who treated him - doctors, nurses, frontline health workers, sanitation workers and innumerable others who stood by us, the CPM leader said in a tweet.