Tag: Narendra Modi
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Indian scientists appeal to PM for COVID-19 data
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, Indian scientists are appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release data on the virus. They say they have been unable to get information that would allow them predict how many beds, oxygen or intensive care facilities would be needed. The Associated Press has the story: Facing humanitarian crisis…
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India: SOS messages as patients run out of oxygen
India set another record for new coronavirus infections for a fifth day in a row as doctors beg for cylinders of oxygen. India now has almost as many COVID-19 deaths as the U.S. The Associated Press has the story: New surge of COVID-19 in India results in doctors begging for oxygen tanks NEW DELHI (AP)…
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India desperately needs oxygen for COVID-19 patients
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, setting a global record in daily infections for the second straight day, India desperately needs oxygen for patients on ventilators. India’s Defense Ministry will fly 23 mobile oxygen generating plants from Germany to help with the shortage. The Associated Press has the story: COVID-19 cases surge to daily global…
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India confirms its commitment to the Paris Climate Accord
India confirms its commitment to the Paris Climate Accord in its meeting with John Kerry NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi told U.S. climate envoy John Kerry that India was committed to meeting its climate change pledges, and Kerry said the U.S. would support those goals with affordable access to green technologies and…