Staff at the hospital in the western state of Maharashtra tried to douse the fire with fire extinguishers, but the flames spread quickly in the airtight room.
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Gail Omvedt, Sociologist, Dies at 81
An American-born sociologist, she moved to India in the 1970s, helped pioneer the study of castes and drew attention to the lives of the country’s most oppressed.
India’s Covid-19 Numbers Have Fallen. A Third Wave Still Looms.
Scientists are looking for signs that another variant could emerge in Delta’s wake, but limited sampling capabilities are hindering the search.
India Remains Vulnerable to Covid-19 Despite Dropping Numbers
Scientists are looking for signs that another variant could emerge in Delta’s wake, but limited sampling capabilities are hindering the search.
India Landslides and Floods From Monsoon Rains Kill Scores
Every monsoon season poses risks to the country, but this one is shaping up as especially destructive as climate change turbocharges rainfall.
Accident at Covid Hospital in India Kills at Least 22 as Cases Surge
At least 22 people died from loss of oxygen in a hospital accident. Infections hit a daily record. And the government faced criticism for allowing an enormous Hindu festival to continue.
India Covid-19 Crisis Deepened by Missteps and Complacency
The new wave will hurt global efforts and vaccine supplies, experts say. Researchers are scrambling to assess whether new coronavirus variants are playing a role in India.
Covid-19 Is Surging in India, but Vaccinations Are Slow
An outbreak around Mumbai has led to a campaign for more inoculations. That could affect supplies around the world.
Mumbai Police Arrest Vikas Khanchandani of Republic TV
Vikas Khanchandani was accused of involvement in an effort to falsely bolster ratings data at Republic TV, a right-wing news broadcaster. The network said the allegations were politically motivated.
Arnab Goswami, TV Journalist, Is Arrested in Mumbai
The conservative anchor Arnab Goswami was detained on charges of abetting a suicide in Mumbai, where an opposition party is in power.