Kolkata (CNN)More than 80 people have been killed and thousands more left homeless after Cyclone Amphan slammed into coastal towns and cities in India and Bangladesh on Wednesday afternoon.Authorities are now racing to provide relief efforts in communities already stricken by the coronavirus, hampered in many areas by heavy rains and fallen debris that has made roads impassible.Large-scale evacuation efforts appear to have saved many lives, but it could take days to realize the full extent of the deaths, injuries and damage from the cyclone. Amphan — which was the most ever recorded in the...…Kolkata (CNN)More than 80 people have been killed and thousands more left homeless after Cyclone Amphan slammed into coastal towns and cities in India and Bangladesh on Wednesday afternoon.Authorities are now racing to provide relief efforts in communities already stricken by the coronavirus, hampered in many areas by heavy rains and fallen debris that has made roads impassible.Large-scale evacuation efforts appear to have saved many lives, but it could take days to realize the full extent of the deaths, injuries and damage from the cyclone. Amphan — which was the most ever recorded in the...WW…

(CNN)Bodies lay crumpled on the ground beside toppled motorcycles and cars as suffocating toxic gas rose from a chemical plant in southern in the early hours of Thursday morning.Roads near the site of the fatal leak in the state of Andhra Pradesh were filled with hundreds of people fleeing the noxious gas, according to footage from the scene, many carrying the injured and unconscious over their shoulders.Rescuers from India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) wearing hazmat suits and gas masks were also seen running with limp bodies in their arms.At least 11 people have been confirmed...…(CNN)Bodies lay crumpled on the ground beside toppled motorcycles and cars as suffocating toxic gas rose from a chemical plant in southern in the early hours of Thursday morning.Roads near the site of the fatal leak in the state of Andhra Pradesh were filled with hundreds of people fleeing the noxious gas, according to footage from the scene, many carrying the injured and unconscious over their shoulders.Rescuers from India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) wearing hazmat suits and gas masks were also seen running with limp bodies in their arms.At least 11 people have been confirmed...WW…

(CNN)In India, the world's biggest vaccine producer, millions of people are waiting for vaccines amid a devastating second wave of infections.India typically produces more than 60% of all vaccines sold globally, and is home to the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine maker. Its vast manufacturing capability is why the country signed on as a major player in COVAX, the that provides discounted or free doses for lower-income countries. Under the initial agreement , SII would manufacture up to 200 million doses for up to 92 countries.But the situation in India is markedly...…(CNN)In India, the world's biggest vaccine producer, millions of people are waiting for vaccines amid a devastating second wave of infections.India typically produces more than 60% of all vaccines sold globally, and is home to the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine maker. Its vast manufacturing capability is why the country signed on as a major player in COVAX, the that provides discounted or free doses for lower-income countries. Under the initial agreement , SII would manufacture up to 200 million doses for up to 92 countries.But the situation in India is markedly...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — In India, the world’s biggest vaccine producer, millions of people are waiting for vaccines amid a devastating second wave of infections.India typically produces more than 60% of all vaccines sold globally, and is home to the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine maker. Its vast manufacturing capability is why the country signed on as a major player in COVAX, the that provides discounted or free doses for lower-income countries. Under the initial agreement , SII would manufacture up to 200 million doses for up to 92...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — In India, the world’s biggest vaccine producer, millions of people are waiting for vaccines amid a devastating second wave of infections.India typically produces more than 60% of all vaccines sold globally, and is home to the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine maker. Its vast manufacturing capability is why the country signed on as a major player in COVAX, the that provides discounted or free doses for lower-income countries. Under the initial agreement , SII would manufacture up to 200 million doses for up to 92...WW…

Video Ad FeedbackThese vaccine trial participants in an Indian city said they didn't know they were being tested onYoga, singing, dancing. Inside a 'Coronavirus Hotel'How Covid upended children's lives'Wasn't too surprising': Doctor reacts to Biden's positive Covid testNew studies suggest Covid-19 likely originated from Wuhan wet marketDr. Fauci gives update on Biden's Covid-19 infection'That's not water': Scenes from China's Covid response illustrate brutal heat'Revenge tourism': How summer travel boom is sweeping France'I'm losing my mind': Chinese depositor loses life savings in...…Video Ad FeedbackThese vaccine trial participants in an Indian city said they didn't know they were being tested onYoga, singing, dancing. Inside a 'Coronavirus Hotel'How Covid upended children's lives'Wasn't too surprising': Doctor reacts to Biden's positive Covid testNew studies suggest Covid-19 likely originated from Wuhan wet marketDr. Fauci gives update on Biden's Covid-19 infection'That's not water': Scenes from China's Covid response illustrate brutal heat'Revenge tourism': How summer travel boom is sweeping France'I'm losing my mind': Chinese depositor loses life savings in...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Thousands of Indian farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms stormed New Delhi’s historic Red Fort Tuesday, with others breaching barricades and clashing with police.Protesters scaled the walls of the iconic monument and a flag was hoisted alongside India’s national flag.Tear gas and flash bangs could been seen on live streams from the city’s streets as police moved to contain large crowds of protestors in tractors and on foot from breaking through barricades. Both police and protesters were spotted with large sticks in the...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Thousands of Indian farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms stormed New Delhi’s historic Red Fort Tuesday, with others breaching barricades and clashing with police.Protesters scaled the walls of the iconic monument and a flag was hoisted alongside India’s national flag.Tear gas and flash bangs could been seen on live streams from the city’s streets as police moved to contain large crowds of protestors in tractors and on foot from breaking through barricades. Both police and protesters were spotted with large sticks in the...WW…

New Delhi (CNN)A Hindu priest and two of his male followers have been arrested for the alleged gang rape and murder of a 50-year-old woman in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state, local authorities said. Police arrested the priest on Thursday night for the alleged rape and murder, which took place at a temple in the Budaun district on Sunday, according to district magistrate Kumar Prashant. The two other men -- who are "disciples" of the priest -- were arrested on Wednesday, Prashant said. "(The victim) had gone to a temple in the neighboring village and that is where the (alleged) rape...…New Delhi (CNN)A Hindu priest and two of his male followers have been arrested for the alleged gang rape and murder of a 50-year-old woman in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state, local authorities said. Police arrested the priest on Thursday night for the alleged rape and murder, which took place at a temple in the Budaun district on Sunday, according to district magistrate Kumar Prashant. The two other men -- who are "disciples" of the priest -- were arrested on Wednesday, Prashant said. "(The victim) had gone to a temple in the neighboring village and that is where the (alleged) rape...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Hindu priest and two of his male followers have been arrested for the alleged gang rape and murder of a 50-year-old woman in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state, local authorities said.Police arrested the priest on Thursday night for the alleged rape and murder, which took place at a temple in the Budaun district on Sunday, according to district magistrate Kumar Prashant.The two other men – who are “disciples” of the priest – were arrested on Wednesday, Prashant said.“(The victim) had gone to a temple in the neighboring village and that is...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Hindu priest and two of his male followers have been arrested for the alleged gang rape and murder of a 50-year-old woman in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state, local authorities said.Police arrested the priest on Thursday night for the alleged rape and murder, which took place at a temple in the Budaun district on Sunday, according to district magistrate Kumar Prashant.The two other men – who are “disciples” of the priest – were arrested on Wednesday, Prashant said.“(The victim) had gone to a temple in the neighboring village and that is...WW…

New Delhi (CNN)Health officials in India have found traces of lead and nickel in blood samples taken from patients who have been hospitalized in Andhra Pradesh, officials investigating the cases said Tuesday.More than 500 people have been in southeastern India, according to Dolla Joshi Roy, the district surveillance officer of Eluru's West Godavari District. Patients reported a range of symptoms including seizures, loss of consciousness and some nausea over the weekend, Roy said. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's office said that preliminary results from an investigation conducted by an...…New Delhi (CNN)Health officials in India have found traces of lead and nickel in blood samples taken from patients who have been hospitalized in Andhra Pradesh, officials investigating the cases said Tuesday.More than 500 people have been in southeastern India, according to Dolla Joshi Roy, the district surveillance officer of Eluru's West Godavari District. Patients reported a range of symptoms including seizures, loss of consciousness and some nausea over the weekend, Roy said. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's office said that preliminary results from an investigation conducted by an...WW…

Hong Kong/New Delhi (CNN Business) is facing a backlash in India over a now-infamous kissing scene in one of its shows.The exchange takes place in the series, "A Suitable Boy," an adaptation of the award-winning novel by Indian author Vikram Seth, which was released on the streaming service last month. The story follows the love life of a young Hindu woman and at one point, depicts her being kissed by a Muslim man at a Hindu temple. That has proven controversial for some viewers in India, including Hindu nationalist politicians. On Sunday, "#BoycottNetflix" was trending on Twitter there,...…Hong Kong/New Delhi (CNN Business) is facing a backlash in India over a now-infamous kissing scene in one of its shows.The exchange takes place in the series, "A Suitable Boy," an adaptation of the award-winning novel by Indian author Vikram Seth, which was released on the streaming service last month. The story follows the love life of a young Hindu woman and at one point, depicts her being kissed by a Muslim man at a Hindu temple. That has proven controversial for some viewers in India, including Hindu nationalist politicians. On Sunday, "#BoycottNetflix" was trending on Twitter there,...WW…