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Here are the latest news updates from Asianet News, a Malayalam-language news channel:
Top Stories
- Kerala Floods: Heavy rainfall and flash floods have affected several parts of Kerala, causing damage to properties and disrupting normal life.
- COVID-19 Update: Kerala reports 14,444 new COVID-19 cases, 14,444 recoveries, and 43 deaths in the last 24 hours.
- Lok Sabha Elections: The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections in Kerala, with voting scheduled to take place on April 6, 9, 10, and 13.
- Kerala Government: The Kerala government has decided to increase the minimum wage for workers in the state, effective from April 1.
- Malabar Gold: Malabar Gold, a leading jewelry chain, has launched a new collection of gold ornaments in Kerala.
Regional News
- Kochi: A major fire broke out at a shopping complex in Kochi, causing damage to several shops and vehicles.
- Thiruvananthapuram: The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has launched a new initiative to clean up the city's beaches and waterways.
- Kozhikode: A group of students from Kozhikode have developed a low-cost, eco-friendly solution to purify water.
National News
- India-China Border Tensions: India and China have agreed to disengage from the border areas in Ladakh, following a series of talks between the two countries.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: The Indian government has launched a new vaccination drive to inoculate people above the age of 45 against COVID-19.
- Economy: The Indian economy has shown signs of recovery, with the GDP growth rate increasing to 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2020-21.
International News
- US-China Relations: The United States and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change and other global issues, following a meeting between the two countries' leaders.
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The global COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over 2.5 million lives, with new cases and deaths reported daily.
- Middle East Tensions: Tensions have escalated in the Middle East, following a series of attacks on oil tankers and military bases.
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