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India: Official Covid death-toll is now above 200,000

Experts warn that the true number of deaths could be much higher.

Experts warn that the true number of deaths could be much higher. We speak to emergency workers, and hear how major cities and rural communities are affected by deepening crisis. Also, how neighbouring Pakistan is responding to India's plight, and Britain's PM Boris Johnson to face investigation over funding for his apartment.

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31 minutes

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  • Covid in India

    • Covid in India

      Over the past seven days India has seen more covid cases than any other country

      Duration: 12:10

  • Indian diaspora aid

    • Indian diaspora aid

      Indian's across the world are trying to get help to relatives living in India

      Duration: 03:21

  • Boris Johnson flat refurbishment

    • Boris Johnson flat refurbishment

      Boris Johnson is facing investigation by the Electoral Commission

      Duration: 03:12

  • Bulgaria alleges Russian link to explosions

    • Bulgaria alleges Russian link to explosions

      Prosecutors in Bulgaria have linked explosions at weapons facilities with six Russian citi

      Duration: 00:54

  • Vaccine reduces virus spread

    • Vaccine reduces virus spread

      A study has found one dose of covid vaccine reduces spreading the virus by 50%

      Duration: 02:28

  • Idaho grey wolves

    • Idaho grey wolves

      In Idaho, grey wolves are at risk as a new bill would allow 90% population to be culled

      Duration: 03:02

  • Covid pandemic in India

    • Covid pandemic in India

      There is widespread anger about the state of the healthcare system in India

      Duration: 03:32

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