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Double mutant coronavirus strain responsible for accelerated Covid Cases In Maharashtra : Expert

Pune, Apr 11 (UNI) It is a major area of concern that in 15-20% samples from Maharashtra, the state accounting for 62% of cases in the country, a new, double mutation in key areas of the virus has been detected.This new strain of the coronavirus is particularly dangerous for young people and children, cautioned Dr Naresh Purohit, Advisor-
National Immunisation Programme.
Speaking to UNI on phone Acclaimed Communicable Disease Expert and WHO-Covid-19 technical lead Dr Purohit said that new strain causes a phenomenon called ‘lmmune escape’, which increases body’s ability to fight virus and evade antibodies
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Pune, May 5 (UNI) Person-centred politics can be dangerous for democracy, as individualism can lead countries to authoritarianism in future, warned prominent journalist Ashok Wankhede here on Sunday.

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'Work hard to defeat those who allegedly insulted great men', MPCC chief to party workers

05 May 2024 | 10:31 PM

Pune, May 5 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole on Sunday appealed party workers to work hard to defeat those who have allegedly insulted great men and to save democracy and the Constitution of the country.

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MPCC chief spokesperson files complaint against BJP

05 May 2024 | 10:14 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief spokesperson, Atul Londhe, on Sunday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against BJP's advertisement in a section of media, demanding to cancel candidature of the ruling Mahayuti candidates and file cases of alleged violation of code of conduct against them.

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Pro-RSS police officer shot dead ATS chief Hemant Karkare: Congress leader

Pro-RSS police officer shot dead ATS chief Hemant Karkare: Congress leader

05 May 2024 | 10:00 PM

Kolhapur, May 5 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly, Vijay Vadettivar, on Sunday made a sensational allegation, claiming that a pro-RSS police officer gunned down former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief and IPS officer Hemant Karkare and not Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

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New logo of Allard University unveiled

05 May 2024 | 8:53 PM

Pune, May 5 (UNI) AICTE chairman Dr T G Sitaram released new logo of Allard University at 'Third Summit on Vision 2047 in Education' conference organised by the Centre for Education Growth & Research in Delhi on Sunday.

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