Top Headlines 23 May 2021

Cyclone Yaas likely to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm; To hit West Bengal and Odisha Coast on Wednesday 

Centre reviews preparedness for Yaas; Indian Naval Ships and Aircraft put in standby for rescue and relief operations 

Government convenes high level meeting today to discuss CBSE Class 12 Board exams 

Centre asks States to extend COVID-19 vaccination drive at workplaces to all employees, their family members and dependents

 Uttar Pradesh govt extends Corona curfew by another week till 31st of this month 

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Foreign aid to combat COVID-19 being expeditiously dispatched to States, UTs: Health Ministry 

Union Health Ministry has said that the incoming foreign aid to combat COVID-19 is being expeditiously dispatched to the States and Union Territories.

Indian Navy recovers mortal remains of 43 more crew members of ill-fated Barge P-305 

On the seventh day of its search and rescue operation off Mumbai coast, Indian Navy today recovered the mortal remains of 43 more crew members of the ill-fated Barge P-305 that went adrift following cyclone Tauktae on Monday.

BJP not to celebrate Modi govt's 7th anniversary amid COVID pandemic 

In view of COVID-19 pandemic, BJP will not hold any celebratory event to mark the 7th Anniversary of Narendra Modi Government on 30th of this month.

I&B Minister objects to Kamal Nath's remarks calling new COVID variant as Indian variant 

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has objected to Congress leader Kamal Nath's remarks calling the new COVID variant as the Indian variant.

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