1. Unlocking Begins In States Amid Decline In Daily COVID Cases
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With a decline in daily coronavirus infections in the country, several states have begun easing restrictions in a bid to move forward gradually towards normalcy. The states were forced to impose tight curbs as the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 took everyone by surprise, as per TNN.
2. Beds Available In Hospitals Across Andhra Pradesh As COVID Cases Dip
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Due to the strict implementation of curfew across the state, the number of Covid cases is slowly coming down and also there are no reports of deaths outside the hospitals, as per TNN.
3. 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Delhi
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An earthquake of magnitude 2.4 hit the national capital at 9.45 pm on Monday, as per TNN.
4. Saudi Minister Defends Volume Limit On Mosque Loudspeakers
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Saudi Arabia’s Islamic affairs minister on Monday defended a contentious order restricting the volume of mosque loudspeakers, saying it was prompted by complaints in the conservative Muslim nation about excessive noise, as per AFP.