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From shocking death of kids in Bhopal hospital fire to UK's Covaxin nod, here's today's news capsule
Here are some of the top news headlines of the day
Bhopal hospital fire: Four children killed
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At least four children lost their lives after a fire broke out in the special newborn care unit (SNCU) of Kamla Nehru Children's Hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Monday (November 8) night, prompting the government to order a high-level probe into the incident. The Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the family members of the victims. (Pic: Pixabay; representational purpose)
From November 22, Covaxin to be in UK's approved vaccine list
In a relief to travellers from India, the UK government has said that Covaxin will be added to its list of approved COVID-19 vaccines for international travellers from November 22. This means that those inoculated with the Bharat Biotech-manufactured jab will not have to self-isolate after arrival in England. The move follows the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Emergency Use Listing for Covaxin.
Rohit Sharma ready to take over India T20I captaincy: Ravi Shastri
India's outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri feels that the team has got a very capable player in Rohit Sharma, who is set to take over the mantle of T20I captaincy from Virat Kohli. He added that with Sharma having already won multiple IPL trophies and served as vice-captain for long, he is very much ready for the top job.
More rains expected in Chennai, other parts of Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain for Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu, once again, starting Tuesday (November 9). The cyclonic circulation over south east Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman sea persists. Low-lying areas in Chennai have remained water-logged for the past couple of days and according to PTI, four people have been killed in the state due to the rains. (Pic: IANS)
COP26 climate summit: India says developed countries must do more
Expressing its disappointment over the deliberations at the ongoing COP26 climate summit here, India has said that the global action on climate change is contingent on the delivery of timely and adequate financing from developed countries. "Developed countries must accept the historical responsibility and provide financial resources to developing countries," said Chandni Raina, advisor, Department of Economic Affairs, on behalf of India. (Pic: Reuters)
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