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Govt package only worth Rs 3.22 lakh cr and is only 1.6% of GDP; it's not Rs 20 lakh crore as announced by PM: Congress leader Anand Sharma
With the spike of 54 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported today in Karnataka, the total number of positive cases rise to 1146. Total number of active cases stands at 611 with 497 discharges and 37 fatalities: State Health Department
Maharashtra lockdown extended till May 31
Considering the rising cases of coronavirus in the state, Maharashtra govt has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31.
I want to tell the Opposition party that on the issue to migrants we all must work together. We are working with all states on this issue. With folded hands, I ask Sonia Gandhi ji that we must speak & deal with our migrants more responsibly: FM Sitharaman
The overall stimulus package under the Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) Bharat amounts to Rs 20,97,053: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
States have so far borrowed only 14 per cent of the limit which is authorised to them. 86 per cent of the limit remains unutilised. Centre has decided to increase borrowing limits of states from 3 per cent to 5 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2020-21: FM
Technology-driven education to be the focus- PM eVIDYa programme for multi-mode access to digital/online education to be launched immediately. Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th May 2020: FM
FM says minimum threshold to initiate insolvency proceedings raised to Rs 1 crore from Rs 1 lakh to benefit MSMEs
Health expenditure will be increased & investment at grassroots level will be ramped up for health & wellness centres, with particular focus on aspirational districts. All districts will have infectious diseases block in hospitals. Public health labs will be set up at block levels:FM
Health expenditure will be increased&investment at grassroots level will be ramped up for health&wellness centres, with particular focus on aspirational districts. All districts will have infectious diseases block in hospitals. Public health labs will be set up at block levels:FM
The government will now allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crores to MGNREGS to provide employment boost: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
20 crore Jan Dhan account holding women got Rs 10,025 crores. 2.2 crore building and construction workers got Rs 3,950 crores. 6.81 crore people got free LPG cylinders and12 lakh EPFO holders got online withdrawal of advance: FM Sitharaman
One-time transfer of Rs 2,000 has reached 8.19 crore farmers, total amount Rs 16,394 crore. NSAP beneficiaries got Rs 1,405 crore in first installment & Rs 1,402 crore in second instalment, target of Rs 3,000 crore nearly achieved: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package used technology to do direct benefit transfer to people. We could do what we did because of the initiatives taken during the last few years: FM Sitharaman
Pulses were given 3 months in advance. I appreciate concerted efforts of Food Corporation of India, National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India&states, giving pulses& grains in huge quantities, despite logistical challenges: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Reforms to be focus of 5th and final tranche of eco stimulus package, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on how the government is trying hard to address the issues of the migrants.
Highest ever spike in cases
120 deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours.Highest ever spike of 4987 COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours. (ANI)
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference on the 5th and last tranche of announcements under Aatmanirbhar Bharattoday at 11 am.
Mumbai:Maharashtra Govt has arranged buses for migrant labourers to drop them to Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh borders. BN Devra, Traffic Inspector says,"this service was started on May 11, every day 20 buses of state transport corporation are run. We don't take any payment from them" (ANI)
Restaurants offer 30% discount on beer to clear old stock
This is the kind of weekend beer lovers have been waiting for. The drinks would begin to flow from the taverns and watering holes, and would flow unbelievably cheap as many restaurants, hotels and pubs are offering big discounts to clear their old stock.
HC directs Delhi government to ensure uninterrupted working of helpline numbers for migrants
The Delhi High Court has directed the AAP government to ensure uninterrupted working of their helpline numbers for migrant workers so that they can approach nodal officers who shall be easily available to labourers.
BBMP covers 13 lakh households in massive COVID-19 survey
The BBMP has covered nearly 13 lakh households across all the zones in a week in its effort to create a database of senior citizens with COVID-19 conditions.
4 DU professors write to President Ram Nath Kovind against varsity's open book online exam decision
Four Delhi University (DU) professors have written to President Ram Nath Kovind against the varsity’s “arbitrary decision” to hold exams through open-book mode online if the COVID-19 situation doesn't normalise.
COVID-19: DIG's private walk in Cubbon Park leads to suspension of Horticulture Dept official
The ‘high-handedness’ of a senior IPS officer of the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), who forced officials to open the gate of Cubbon Park for his morning walk, has led to the suspension of a deputy director of the Horticulture Department the order for which was issued on Saturday.
Raising FDI cap to 74 pc in defence manufacturing will be "game changer": Rajnath Singh
The government's decision to raise the FDI limit in defence manufacturing to 74 per cent from 49 per cent under the automatic route will prove to be a "game changer" as it will help in realising India's true potential in production of weapons and military hardware, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.
Italy PM Conte says people's movement within EU countries to be allowed from June 3, without quarantine period for those entering Italy
Find out novel ways for revival of economy, not the failed ideas: BMS
RSS-backed Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) on Saturday asked the government to "find novel ways to revive the economy and not failed ideas".
Punjab recommends resumption of air, railways, public transport
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said his government has suggested the Centre to resume air, railways and inter-state bus services with reduced capacity.
Football but not as we know it: Odd sights from Bundesliga comeback
Germany gave football-starved fans reason to be cheerful on Saturday with the Bundesliga's return to action behind closed doors, on a day in which Borussia Dortmund hammered local rivals Schalke in an echoing Signal Iduna Park.
British police arrest 19 at London protest against social distancing
London police arrested 19 people on Saturday for deliberately breaking social distancing guidelines in protest against the rules, on the first weekend since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a slight loosening of England's lockdown.
Bihar: At least 6 people injured after the bus they were travelling in, hit an electricity pole in Danapur today. The bus was carrying migrant workers from Danapur to Hajipur and Muzaffarpur.
More details awaited.
(ANI)
213 new COVID-19 cases & 1 death reported in state today, taking total number of cases to 4960. There are 1890 active cases now. Death toll stands at 126: Rajasthan Health Department
195 new positive cases reported in Madhya Pradesh today, taking the state tally to 4790. Death toll stands at 243: State Health Department
Karnataka: Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi, Sharat B has issued an order for extension of Sec 144 in Kalaburagi till May 31. He stated that this is being done to control people's movements.
Odisha increases VAT on petrol to 32% and diesel to 28%
VAT rate on petrol is increased from 26% to 32% with effect from 17th May 2020 increasing Rs 3.11 per litre. VAT rate on diesel is increased from 26% to 28% with effect from 17th May 2020 increasing Rs 1.03 per litre: Government of Odisha
Find out novel ways for revival of economy and not the failed ideas: RSS-affiliated BMS on govt's fourth tranche of financial package
Western Railways has operated 463 'Shramik Special Trains' from 2nd May till 16th May which have carried approximately 6,40,000 passengers to their desired destinations: Western Railways
Odisha reports 65 new cases
In last 24 hours, 65 new COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in the state. The total number of positive cases stands at 737, of which 538 are active cases & 196 persons have already recovered/discharged. Death toll is at 3: Information & Public Relations Dept, Odisha Govt
Office of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has arranged 500 buses from several districts of Rajasthan to take migrant workers of Uttar Pradesh to their home towns. These buses will reach UP state border by tomorrow morning: Sources
Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education won't conduct remaining exams for class 10
Govt has decided not to conduct the remaining exams for Class 10 of Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. Merit list of Class 10 will be announced based on the exams held. The pending exams of Class 12 will be held between June 8 & June 16: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Private schools are allowed to charge only tuition fee from students for the period between March 19 & the date when lockdown ends the CM added
A total number of 1946 people have tested positive for COVID-19 till date, including 1257 patients cured and 32 deaths: Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Punjab
An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the unfortunate accident in #Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh has been approved from the PM's National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 each for the injured has also been approved
Maharashtra tally crosses 30,000
Deaths today 67
Progressive deaths 1137
Total cases 1606
Total progressive cases 30706
Total active cases 22479
Total discharge today 524
Progressive discharge 7088
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Mumbai
41 deaths today
Progressive deaths 696
7 coronavirus cases in Manipur
A 22-year-old woman has tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur after returning from Chennai, taking the total number of cases to 7 including 5 active cases: Manipur Health Department
UK's confirmed COVID-19 death toll rises to 34,466, up 468
A total of 34,466 people who tested positive for the new coronavirus have died in the United Kingdom, a rise of 468 in a 24-hour period, the health ministry said on Saturday.
The figures are as of 5 p.m. (1600 GMT) on May 15. Including deaths due to suspected cases, Britain's toll is over 40,000
Number of COVID-19 cases reaches 1145 in Bihar: State Principal Health Secretary Sanjay Kumar
Punjab relaxes curfew from May 18, lockdown to remain in place
Maximum relaxations to be given in non-containment zones. Schools, however, to remain closed.
Shramik Special trains in districts
To provide relief to migrant labourers, Indian Railways is ready to run "Shramik Special" trains from any District in the Country. District Collectors should prepare lists of stranded labour & destination and apply to Railways through the State nodal officer says Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.
Railway appointed nodal officers in every states to help ferry migrants to their home states, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
J&K sees highest single-day COVID-19 spike; cases jump by 108 to 1121
Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases, with 108 fresh infections, including 12 pregnant women, taking its tally to 1121 and the death toll in the Union Territory rose to 12.
COVID-19 tally rises to 217 in Jharkhand
Two persons from Garhwa & Ranchi have been tested positive for COVID-19 today: DK Singh, Director Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences
With this, number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 217 in Jharkhand.
National Migrant Info System (NMIS) - a central online repository on MigrantWorkers - developed by NDMA to facilitate their seamless movement across States
Gujarat reports 348 new COVID-19 cases
Guajarat's tally of coronavirus cases breached 10,000-mark on Saturday with348 persons testing positive for the disease, total stands at 10,280. Death toll rose to 625 after state reported 19 fresh deaths in the past 24 hours
Odisha govt urges Centre to suspend Shramik Special trains passing through its coastal areas for 3-4 days due to impending cyclone:Official
Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar inspecting the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
Mumbai: Maharashtra Home minister Anil Deshmukh visited Shahu Nagar Police Station in Dharavi today and met the Police personnel there. He also paid tribute to API Amol Kulkarni, who was posted at this police station and died due to COVID-19.
477 more positive cases in TN
Three more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu, toll now 74; 477 test positive,count rises to 10,585: TN govt
Jairam Ramesh responds to Nirmala Sitharaman's address
53 new COVID-19 cases reported from Dharavi
K'taka reports 36 fresh cases
36 new COVID-19positive cases reported in Karnataka today, the total number of positive cases in the state rises to 1092 - including 496 discharged and 36 deaths: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Phishing attacks in name of Aarogya Setu mobile application witnessing "high rise" as online scamsters are taking advantage of increased inquisitiveness of internet users during COVID-19 pandemic, says Computer Emergency Response Team of India
Kerala COVID-19 Updates -May 16
Total infected so far: 587
Now under treatment : 87
3 died today
497 negative so far
4 negative today
11 fresh cases today
56362 in home observation
619 in hospital observation
43,669 samples tested so far
41,814 negative
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today interacted with migrant labourers who were walking on Sukhdev Vihar flyover to return to their home states.
UP reports 195 fresh cases; tally at 4140
195 fresh cases of COVID-19& 3 deaths recorded in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 4140 & death toll to 95. There are 1718 active cases in the state: Uttar Pradesh Health Department
GOWB announces compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs
Chandigarh reports no new cases
No new case of COVID-19 reported today in Chandigarh. The total number of positive cases stands at 191, of which 137 are active cases. The death toll is at 3. 51 patients have been cured/discharged till date: Chandigarh Health Department
WB reports 115 fresh cases
115 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the last 24 hours in West Bengal, taking the total number of cases to 2576 including 892 recoveries. Seven people succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours: State Home Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay
Reforms in atomic energy:
Research reactor in PPP model for the production of medical isotopes will be established to promote welfare of humanity through affordable treatment for cancer and other diseases.PPP mode will be used for irradiation technology for food preservation to compliment agri reforms and assist farmers.This is help link India’s robust startup ecosystem to nuclear sector- Technology Development cum incubation centres will be set up for fostering synergy between research facilities and tech entrepreneurs
Indian private sector will be a co-traveller in India’s space sector journey.
Will provide level playing field for pvt companies in satellite launches and space-based services. Will provide predictable policy and regulatory environment to pvt players.Pvt sector entities will be allowed to use ISRO facilities and other relevant assets to improve their capacities. Future project for planetary exploration, outer space travel and others to be open for private sector. Liberal geo-spatial data policy for providing remote-sensing data to tech entrepreneurs.
Social infra projects reforms:
Rs 8100 crores to given in the form of viability gap funding for social infrastructure. Government will enhance quantum of viabiilty gap funding will be upped to 30% each of total project cost as VGF by centre and state/statutory bodies. Social infra projects will be proposed by central ministries/state govt/statutory entities.Other sectors will receive 20% each existing support from GOI and states and statutory bodies will continue.
Power sector reforms: Power distribution companies in UTs will be privatised
Efficient utilisation of airspace management for civil aviation; Restrictions on airspace to be lifted
These reforms will bring in reduction of flying costs by Rs 1000 crores. Only 60% of Indian airspace is freely available. Airspace will be rationalised to save fuel, travel time and pilots’ flying time.
6 more airports to be auctioned by AAI, more world-class airports to be made available
MRO (Maintenance/ repair for airlines) facilities to be set in India.
Defense and civil sectors to strengthened; so India can become an aircraft hub
Foreign Direct Investment limit in defence manufacturing under automatic route is being raised from 49% to 74%: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Time-bound defence procurement process and faster decision making will be ushered in by setting up of a project management unit to support contract management. Realistic setting of general staff qualitative requirements of weapons and platforms. Trial and testing will be overhauled.
FDI limits will be raised from 49% to 74% under automatic route. Time-bound defence procurement process and faster decision making will be ushered in by setting up of a project management unit to support contract management. Realistic setting of general staff qualitative requirements of weapons and platforms. Trial and testing will be overhauled.
Defence production to be self reliant
Notify a list of weapons/platforms for ban on import with year-wise timelines. Imported spares will be indigenised. This will improve autonomy, accountability and efficiency in ordinance supplies by Corporatisation of Ordinance Factory Board.
Defense sector
Make in India and self reliance have now become partners, especially in critical industries like defence. Defence forces definitely require advanced technology and artillery.
We shall notifya list of weapons and platforms which shall not be allowed for import but can be bought from India
Minerals sector reforms:
Removal of distinction between captive and non-captive and non-captive mines to allow transfer of mining leases and sale of surplus unused minerals, leading to better efficiency in mining and production.
Minerals sector reforms
Introduction of a seamless composite exploration-cum-mining-cum-production regime. 500 mining blocks will be offered through open and transparent auction process. Introduction of joint auction bauxite and coal mineral blocks to enhance aluminium industry’s competitiveness. Will help aluminium industry reduce electricity costs.
Sale of unused minerals to be made available
There is a need to reduce import of substitutable coal and increase self-reliance in coal production. Government will introduce competition, transparency and pvt sector participation in the coal sector through revenue sharing mechanism instead of fixed rate. Entry norms will be liberalised, nearly 50 blocks will be offered immediately.
Commercial mining in coal sector on a revenue sharing basis would help more availability and at market rates
FM says govt will open up the coal sector
Structural reforms in 8 sectors
Coal
Minerals
Defence
Civil aviation
Air space / Airport management
MRO
Power distribution in UT
Space sector
Atomic energy sector
PM had said that we should prepare for tough competition. When we speak of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, we are not looking inwards, it is not isolationist policy, it is making India rely on its strengths, ready to face global challenges: FM
Today's announcements will focus on structural reforms
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says structural reforms will be focus of fourth tranche of eco stimulus package with aim to boost growth, create jobs
Watch: FM Sitharaman's press briefing
Guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/ pre-symptomatic COVID19 cases by MoHFW
WB Govt to bear the cost of bringing migrants stranded in different parts of the country to WB
WB Chief Secy writes to Indian Railways, says WB will bear the cost of bringing migrants back to state.
Saluting the toil faced by migrant brethren, I am pleased to announce the decision of GoWB to bear the entire cost of movement for our migrant workers by special trains from other states to WB. No migrant will be charged: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Uttarakhand reports 6 new cases
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Uttarakhand, taking total number of cases to 88 including 51 recoveries. Number of active cases stands at 36: Uttarakhand Health Department
We are discussing as to what are the provisions of govt to help them. It's an unfortunate incident. I've directed my officers that no migrant worker, regardless of the state he/she belongs to, should be seen walking on road: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on accident in UP's Auraiya
CPI to protest against Modi govt on May 19 for its 'indifference' to the plight of migrant workers and the poor Demands include
CPI to protest against Modi govt on May 19 for its 'indifference' to the plight of migrant workers and the poor
Demands include
- provide adequate funds, financial support to states
- run more trains, buses for migrant workers
- Give Rs 10,000 to each worker as travel allowance
- Guarantee urban employment and shelter
- No dilution of labour laws
16 more BSF personnel test positive for COVID-19
Man in charge of chasing monkeys at Rail Bhawan found COVID-19 positive
The langoor handler in Rail Bhawan has been found COVID-19 positive. Few officials asked to be on home quarantine for 14 days. He was in charge of chasing away monkeys in the Railway Ministry building.
PM Modi thanks US President Donald Trump for the ventilators:
Delhi Coronavirus update:
Fresh cases: 438
Total cases: 9333
Deaths reported today: 6
Total deaths: 129
Discharged today: 408
Total number of patients discharged: 3926
Still under treatment: 5278 (1983 in home isolation)
Total samples tested till date:130845
23 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Karnataka today, taking the total number of cases to 1079 including 36 deaths & 494 discharges. Number of active cases stands at 548: State Health Department
1,140 police personnel have been infected with COVID-19 across the state till now, including 862 active cases, 268 recovered, and 10 fatalities: Maharashtra Police
Thoughts and prayers with the bereaved families and with those injured, says President Ram Nath Kovind on the Auraiya accident
2nd phase of Vande Bharat Mission: 177 passengers completing formalities to board the Dubai Kochi flight. More than 100 women and medical emergency cases have been given priority along with distressed workers
The accident in Auraiya of Uttar Pradesh is very tragic. The government is carrying out relief work in full swing, says PM Modi
1034 Shramik Special Trains have run so far to take migrant workers back to their homes, out of which, 106 set off yesterday, says Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.
Death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 2,752; cases climb to 85,940: Health Ministry
Of the 103 deaths reported since Friday morning, 49 were in Maharashtra, 20 in Gujarat, 10 in West Bengal, eight in Delhi, seven in Uttar Pradesh, five in Tamil Nadu, two in Madhya Pradesh, one each in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.
Operation Samudra Setu Phase 2: INS Jalashwa departs from Male with 588 Indian citizens embarked onboard
Spike of 3970 COVID-19 cases & 103 deaths in India in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in the country is now at 85,940, including 53035 active cases, 30153 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 2752 deaths: Ministry of Health
Work for National Population Register (NPR) 2021 postponed in Uttar Pradesh in view of COVID-19 pandemic, reports ANI.
Second phase of Vande Bharat Mission begins from today; over 1,88,000 Indians register for return
The second phase of Vande Bharat Mission will be carried out between May 16and May22. In this phase, Indians from 31 countries will be brought back.
In all, 149 flights, including feeder flights, will be deployed.
Additional 18 countries have been covered under the second phase. These include Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, Canada, Japan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Georgia, Tajikistan and Armenia.
Till now, over one lakh 88 thousand Indian nationals have registered for return on the portal.
COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 34.06%
Health and Family Welfare Ministry said that a total 27,920 patients have recovered from coronavirus in the country and the recovery rate reached to 34.06 per cent, reported All India Radio.
The Chief Medical Officer of Auraiya, Archana Srivastava, confirmed that 24 people were brought dead, 22 have been admitted & 15 who were critically injured have been referred to Saifai PGI. They were going to Bihar & Jharkhand from Rajasthan. | ANI
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the unfortunate incident in Auraiya. He has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the labourers who lost their lives: Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi
The Chief Minister has also directed that all the injured be provided medical care immediately and the Commissioner and IG Kanpur to visit the site and give the report on the cause of the accident immediately, added Awasthi.
23 labourers dead and several injured after the truck they were travelling in, collided with another truck in UP at 3:30 am. They were coming from Rajasthan and most of them were from Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal: DM Auraiya
US to donate ventilators to India: Trump
President Donald Trump has announced that theUSwill donateventilatorstoIndia, moments after he underlined the close partnership between the two countries and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi his "good friend".
India's tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases crossed 85,000 on Friday, surpassing China's count of 82,933 confirmed cases.
"I am proud to announce that the United States will donateventilatorsto our friends inIndia," Trump tweeted on Friday. However, the White House did not say how many breathing devices would be sent.
PTI
Bengaluru reports 13 more COVID-19 cases in a single day
Among the 13 cases reported in the city on Friday, 11 are secondary contacts of P653, a housekeeping staff of Shifa Hospital, while the other two are contacts of P911. One of the two contacts of P911, P988, is a six-year-old girl.
Doctors booked for failing to notify COVID-19 cases
Two doctors and a contractor have been booked for not reporting COVID-19 cases to the health department. Two cases have been registered in this regard based on complaints by a BBMP officer and a resident.
Telangana CM says COVID-19 active cases confined to four zones in Hyderabad;40 fresh cases recorded on Friday
Barring four zones of Hyderabad, there are no COVID-19 active cases in the state,Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said on Friday, as 40 people tested positive for the virus. COVID-19 cases are confined to only LB Nagar, Malakpet, Charminar and Karwan zones in Hyderabad, Rao said.
WHO takes the plunge with COVID-19 knowledge pool
The World Health Organization on Friday urged countries, companies and researchers to pull down the barriers and open up their findings on COVID-19 as it unveiled a global knowledge-sharing platform.
Working with India on COVID-19 vaccine development: Donald Trump
The United States is working with India on developing a vaccine for COVID-19, President Donald Trump said on Friday, praising Indian-Americans as “great” scientists and researchers.
COVID-19 tally crosses 1,000-mark in Bihar, Patna reports 100th case
Bihar breached the four-digit-mark in terms of number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday when 19 people tested positive for the disease and took the tally in the state to 1,018, an official said here.
Health Ministry issues advisory for healthcare workers
The Union Health Ministry on Friday issued guidelines on preventive measures, isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers deployed in COVID and non-COVID areas of hospitals.
COVID-19 lockdown likely to be extended by two weeks, guidelines soon
The COVID-19 lockdown is likely to be extended by two weeks with more relaxations and an announcement is expected on Saturday.
Lift the lockdown for people’s welfare, peak is yet to come: Scientists
With India expected to breach 100,000 active COVID-19 cases in another ten days, researchers tracking the pandemic are in the favour of liftingthe lockdown for the benefit of the people as the epidemic’s peak is at least a couple of months away.
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Responsibility of states to facilitate migrant workers' travel: MHA
With more reports of migrant workers walking to their native places emerging, the Centre on Friday said it is state governments' responsibility to facilitate their travel to their homes on special trains while asking them to ensure that there is no movement of such labourers on roads.
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WHO probing possible COVID-19 link to rare disease in children
The World Health Organization said Friday it was studying a possible link between COVID-19 and illness similar to Kawasaki disease that has sickened and killed children in Europe and the United States.
"Initial reports hypothesise that this syndrome may be related to COVID-19," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual briefing, calling on clinicians worldwide to help "better understand this syndrome in children." (AFP)
COVID-19: States submit suggestions to PMO on Lockdown 4.0
Two days before Lockdown 3.0 ends on Sunday, states have submitted their views to the Prime Minister’s Office on what should be the contours of the Lockdown 4.0 beginning Monday and how a graded exit from lockdown can be achieved at.
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Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written to Chief Secretaries of all states and UTs to ensure that there is no movement of migrant workers on roads and railway tracks, and facilitate their movement through special buses or Shramik special trains.
I welcome today’s measures announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman. They'll help rural economy, our hardworking farmers, fishermen, animal husbandry & dairy sectors. I especially welcome reform initiatives in agriculture, which will boost income of farmers: PM Narendra Modi.
COVID-19 lockdown: No liquor, not more than 50 guests at weddings and events in Karnataka
Not more than 50 guests, no air conditioning, no consumption of liquor and paan, no invitation to people aged above 65 and below 10 years and also pregnant women are some of the guidelines to be followed for holding marriages or events in Karnataka with easing of the lockdown.
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84 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi taking the total number of cases in the area to 1145. No new death recorded today; death toll stands at 53 in Dharavi: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 1.63 lakh cr for agriculture-allied sectors
The government on Friday announced a Rs 1.63 lakh crore package for agriculture and allied sectors aimed at strengthening infrastructure, logistics and capacity building at farm gate. Announcing the third tranche of an overall package of Rs 20 lakh crore to deal with the economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1 lakh crore Agri Infrastructure Fund that will finance projects at farm-gate and aggregation point for efficient post-harvest management of crops.
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COVID-19: Indian shares underperform global peers by notches
Indian equity investors have been one of the worst-hit across the globe, as Indian markets have tumbled more than any other market in the world, save French equities. Unlike other world economies, India has experienced COVID-19 on the back of the lingering economy and fundamental woes in the financial system.
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16 more tested COVID-19 positive in Kerala
Sixteen more persons in Kerala, including 13 who came from other states and countries, were tested COVID-19 positive on Friday (May 15) taking the number of active cases to 80.
Of the 576 persons tested COVID positive in Kerala since January 30, 311 came from abroad, eight were foreigners and 70 came from other states. Only 187 got the infection through a local contact.
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All mid term andlong term measures. No immediate measures to provide relief. Finance Minister had no answers when asked what are the new expenditures! Obfuscation- Modi style says CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury.
Karnataka: Scores of migrant workers from West Bengal today gathered outside District Magistrate's office in Shivamogga demanding West Bengal govt to provide them train. A worker says, "120 people are stranded here. Govt here is saying Mamta Banerjee is not giving green signal". (ANI)
Regulate fees of private hospitals treating coronavirus patients: Gujarat HC
The Gujarat High Court has asked the state government to take necessary steps to regulate the "exorbitant" fees charged by private hospitals which are authorised to treat coronavirus patients.
The order was passed on Thursday by a division bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and Ilesh Vora which took suo motu (on its own) cognisance of news reports about various issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, including the high cost of treatment in private hospitals.
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Karnataka's single-day highest spike sees a new high with 69 new cases reported today. Three days ago, the single-day highest spike was seen when 63 cases were reported because of an influx of passengers from Gujarat's Ahmedabad. Today most cases are patients who have returned from neighbouring Maharashtra's Mumbai to Mandya.
Zomato to layoff around 13% of employees due to COVID-19 impact
Online restaurant guide and food ordering platformZomatoon Friday said it is going to layoff around 13 per cent of its workforce on account of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
The company has around 4,000 employees in different roles.
In a blog post,ZomatoFounder and CEODeepinder Goyal said multiple aspects of the company's business have changed dramatically over the last couple of months and many of these changes are expected to be permanent.
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Due to prolonged lockdown announced by the Govt. to control the spread of COVID-19 and other disruptions due to pandemic, establishments covered under EPF & MP Act, 1952 are distressed and unable to function normally and pay the statutory contributions in time.
Considering the difficulty faced by the establishments in the timely deposit of contributions or administrative charges due for any period during the lockdown, the EPFO has decided that such delays due to operational or economic reasons shall not be treated as default and penal damages should not be levied for such delay.
The third day of reforms are focused on agriculture and essential commodities act to be amended, it could benefit some Agri related stocks but the bigger trigger and benefits for consumers and companies is missing. We do not expect any major positive upmove. Global markets movement will be key to watch: Vikas Jain, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities.
Atma Nirbhar Bharat: Key takeaways from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Presser
The third tranche of announcementsfocuses on agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry and allied industries.
"Indian farmers would give us on the highest yield despite monsoons and droughts and most of these farmers are small and marginal farmers," said the finance minister at the beginning of her speech. “Indian farmers, against all adversaries, have always stood up to the challenge and endured a lot,” she added.
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Agriculture produce price and quality assurance
The facilitativelegal framework will be created to enable farmers to engage with processors, aggregators, large retailers and exporters in a fair and transparent manner. Risk mitigation for farmers, assured returns and quality standardisation shall be an integral part of the framework. This is being done to tackle the issue of farmers lacking an enforceable standard mechanism for predictable prices of crops at the time of sowing: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
A central law will be formulated to provide adequate choices to the farmers to sell produce at an attractive price, barrier-free interstate trade and framework for e-trading of agricultural produce: FM Sitharaman
A central law will be formulated to provide adequate choices to the farmers to sell produce at an attractive price, barrier-free interstate trade and framework for e-trading of agricultural produce: FM Sitharaman
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 was enacted in days of scarcity. Govt will amend the Essential Commodities Actto enable better price realisation for farmers by attracting investments and making Agri sector competitive. Agri foodstuff including cereals, edible oils, pulses, onions, potato will be deregulated. The stock limit will be imposed under very exceptional circumstances like national calamities, famine with a surge in prices. No such stock limit shall apply to processors or value chain participant, subject to their installed capacity or to any exporter subject to the export demand.: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
Operation Greens will be extended from tomatoes, onions and potatoes to all fruits and vegetables. 50% subsidy on transportation from surplus and deficient markets. 50% subsidy on storage, including cold storage. Distress sale of perishables needs to be prevented including the reduction of price: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
500 crores for beekeeping initiatives
Increases yield and quality of crops through pollination. Govt will implement a scheme for infra developmentrelated to integrated beekeeping developmentcentres, collection, marketing and storage centres, post-harvest and value-added facilities: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Rs 4000 crore allocated for promotion of herbal cultivation; 10,00,000 hectare will be covered in the next 2 years: FM Sitharaman
15k crore will be provided for the ANimal husbandry infra debt fund. Aim to support Pvt investment in Dairy processing, value addition and cattle feed infrastructure. Incentives to be given for establishing plants for the export of niche products: FM Sitharaman.
National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and mouth disease and brucellosis launched with total outlay of 13,343 cr. It ensures 100% vaccination of cattle, buffalo and other livestock, total 53 cr animals for Foot and mouth disease and for brucellosis. Till date 1.5 cr cows and buffalos tagged and vaccinated: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
20,000 crores for Fishermen through Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Govt will launch the PMMSY for integrated, sustainable, inclusive development of maritime and inland fisheries. Rs 11,000 crore for activities in marine, inland fisheries and aquaculture. 9000 cr for infrastructure: FM Sitharaman.
All COVID-19 related deadline extensions relating to fisheries activities, many of them involving overseas contracts, have been honoured. Very many measures which will help marine and coastal farmers have been undertaken as promised: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
Government introduces a Rs 10,000 crores scheme for the formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (MFE); the scheme promotes PM's vision of 'Vocal for Local with global outreach': FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
One lakh crore will be provided for funding agriculture infra projects at farm-gate and aggregation points Agri entrepreneurs, primary Agri coop societies, startups, farmer producer organisations. The impetus for depth of farm-gate and aggregation point, affordable ad financially viable post-harvest management infra: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
During COVID lockdown period, the demand for milk reduced by 20-25%. A new scheme to provide interest subvention at 2% per annum to dairy cooperatives for 2020-21. The scheme will unlock Rs 5000 cr additional liquidity, benefit to 2 cr farmers: FM
Funds transfer worth Rs 18,700 crores has been done under PM KISAN in past 2 months and PM Fasal Bima Yojana claims worth Rs 6,400 crores released in past 2 months: FM Sitharaman
During lockdown period Minimum Support Price purchases of amount more than Rs 74,300 crores; PM Kisan fund transfer of Rs 18700 cr: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on additional steps for agriculture during COVID-19
11 measures were announced today by the finance minister. Eight of which pertain to the strengthening of infrastructure and capacities. Three measures will be made to effect governance and administrative reforms, said the Finance minister.
The third tranche of measures being announced today focuses on agriculture and allied activities, including fisheries: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
Border Security Force (BSF) has reported 11 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours. Since yesterday, 13 (Tripura-10, Delhi -03) BSF personnel have been discharged from hospital after testing negative for the virus: BSF.
HarperNonFiction will publish Wuhan Diary
Dispatches from a Quarantined City by well-known Chinese literary writer Fang Fang. The ebook will be published on 15th May with the audio to follow on 26th May. HarperNonFiction acquired UK and Commonwealth rights, the translator is Michael Berry. The book is a compilation of the author’s diary entries and social media posts that document 60 days of lockdown during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Foodgrains production estimated at record 295.67 MT in the 2019-20 crop year, up 10.46 MT from previous year: Agri Minister
As per Third Advance Estimates for 2019-20, total Foodgrain production in the country is estimated at record 295.67 million tonnes which is higher by 10.46 million tonnes than the production of foodgrain of 285.21 million tonnes achieved during 2018-19: Government of India
WATCH | Scores of migrant workers from Jharkhand today staged a protest outside Town Hall in Mangalore
Scores of migrant workers from Jharkhand today staged a protest outside Town Hall in Mangalore demanding Jharkhand government to provide them train in order to return to their state amid lockdown due to COVID-19.
We want this lockdown to be continued: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
We have sent our written recommendation that we want this lockdown to be continued. Let Government of India take a view because it is not a single step, to take recommendations, but many steps have to be considered: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
'List of those under home quarantine in Karnataka exposed'
"Hi @CMofKarnataka, Expose the list of home quarantined people with their travel history and their personal data on the Internet is not a good idea. Everyone deserves privacy," said a twitter user under the username 'Elliot Alderson' (@fs0c131y), with a list of those who are under home quarantined in the state.
Punjab's tally rises to 1942
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Punjab rise to 1942 with 7 new positive cases reported today: Punjab Health Department
The BJP is proving that the poor are simply a vote bank for them: Congress
"We are witnessing the greatest human tragedy of our times & the central govt is shrugging its responsibilities. The BJP is proving time & again that the poor are simply a vote bank for them," says Congress, over Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements for migrants and urban poor in the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package.
80% of the bogus 20 lakh crore package announced Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
"80% of the bogus 20 lakh crore package announced. What more recycling and gimmickry remains? How many more jumlas will India endure as pain, agony and distress intensifies?" tweets Congress leader Jairam Ramesh over the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package detailing by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Jio announces new quarterly Work-from-Home plan; Users will get 3GB/day for just Rs999 for 84 days
Reliance Jio announces one more Work-from-Home plan for high data prepaid users on Friday. This time it is a quarterly plan which offers 3GB per day for just Rs999 for 84 days.
This new plan offers free and unlimited voice calls from Jio to Jio and landline. It offers 3,000 minutes of voice calls from Jio to other mobile and 100 SMSes / day. It offers unlimited data of 3GB/Day of high-speed data which thereafter reduces to unlimited at 64 Kbps. Along with this, the offer also gives complimentary subscription to JioApps.
Ever since of lockdown, the need of high-speed data has increased, many people have started working from home and also have been looking for more entertainment. Considering the need, Jio came up with this new quarterly Work-from-Home plan
45 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka
45 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state from 14th May, 5 pm to 12noon today; the total number of positive cases in the state is now 1032, according toKarnataka Health Department
20 international passengers who had arrived from Dubai in a repatriation flight to Mangaluru as a part of Vande Bharat Mission test positive for novel coronavirus.
1061 personnel of Maharashtra Police have been tested positive for COVID-19 so far
1061 personnel of Maharashtra Police including 112 police officers have been tested positive for #COVID19 so far. Out of the total infected police personnel, 174 have been cured while 9 others lost their lives: Maharashtra Police
Supreme Court refuses to entertain a petition seeking direction to close liquor shops, as the shops are not maintaining social distancing and following other norms. (ANI)
GoM meeting on COVID-19, underway at the Health Ministry
Delhi: Union Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting on COVID-19, underway at the Health Ministry. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat also present.
Centre selling comb to bald: Congress
"The Finance Minister said that she will loan ₹3 lakh crore to MSMEs.
But the Minister of MSMEs, Shri Nitin Gadkari, opened the secret - told that the government owes MSMEs ₹5 lakh crore.This is 'selling comb to bald'!Wow Modi!" tweets Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala.
World Bank announces USD 1 billion social protection package for India linked to Govt of India programmes.
Number of cases in Odisha rises to 672
Total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 672, including 158 discharged and 3 deaths: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Odisha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference today at 4 pm today
145 Shramik Special operated on Thursday
On Thursday 145 Shramik Special operated which highest in a day since May 1. Total railways operated 1000 Shramik special trains since May 1 to March 14 and ferried over 14 lakh passengers, says Railway ministry official.
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal says West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Chhhattisgarh approved the least number of trains despite a large number of migrant workers of these states stranded across the country. Goyal requested these states to give approval for more trains for ferry stranded migrant workers. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar approved the highest number of trains.
With the receiving states approval railways can't operate Shramik Special trains says Goyal.
Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 81,987; death toll stands at 2,650 as of May 15
Darkness is dense, it is a difficult time: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
"Darkness is dense, it is a difficult time, have courage - we stand in the safety of all of them. Their screams will reach the government, they will get all help for their rights. They are not the ordinary people of the country, they are the flag of the country's self-respect ... Never will let it bow down," tweets Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
In Pics: People gathered in large numbers on Thursday in Kolagondanahalli village of Ramanagara for a village fair.They had taken permission for gathering from Panchayat Development Officer NC Kalmatt.
Karnataka: People gathered in large numbers yesterday in Kolagondanahalli village of Ramanagara for a village fair.They had taken permission for gathering from Panchayat Development Officer NC Kalmatt. He has been suspended by Ramanagara Dy Commissioner following a report by Tehsildar.
Coronavirus puts 4 million girls at risk of child marriage
Four million girls are at a risk of child marriage in the next two years because of the new coronavirus pandemic, a global charity said on Friday, as campaigners warned that the crisis could undo decades of work to end the practice.
Global coronavirus death toll rises to more than 300,000: AFP tally
Thenovel coronavirushas killed more than 300,000 people worldwide, mostly in Europe and the United States, since it emerged in China late last year, according to an AFP tally of official figures on Thursday at 2030 GMT.
Maharashtra Govt mulls lockdown extension in major hotspot areas like Mumbai, Pune, Malegaon, Aurangabad and Solapur until May 31, according to multiple media reports.
Maharashtra Govt mullslockdown extensionin major hotspot areas like Mumbai, Pune, Malegaon, Aurangabad and Solapur until May 31, according to multiple media reports.Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, in a meeting with his cabinet members, consideredextending the lockdown in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and cities like Pune, Malegaon and Aurangabad till May 31. The CM said that the decision will be left to the Centre, according to theIndian Express.
PM Narendra Modi, Bill Gates discuss global COVID-19 response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday discussed theglobal response to COVID-19 with philanthropist Bill Gates and pitched for leveraging India's Aarogya Setu contact tracing app globally to strengthen the fight against the disease.
Ebooks fly off digital shelves as publishers adapt to COVID-19 times
The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced every aspect of consumers’ life, including the way they read books. In the absence of physical books, as stores are closed for nearly two months, many readers are gravitating towards ebooks.
Fear of community spread hastens mobile testing in Padarayanapura
Fears that community spread of COVID-19 may have started in Padarayanapura has forced civic officials to deploy a mobile testing lab to begin the stalled mass testing programme.
Donald Trump threatens to cut off whole relationship with China
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to cut off the whole relationship with China in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus across the world that has killed nearly 300,000 people globally, including over 80,000 in America.
Flight carrying Indians reach Telangana airport
Rajasthan reports 4 more deaths due to COVID-19
COVID-19toll in Rajasthan rises to 125 with 4 more deaths; tally 4,534 after 206 new cases, including 59 in Udaipur, 36 in Jodhpur, 22 in Jalore, 20 in Jaipur & 17 in Nagaur districts; active cases 1,771
COVID-19 tally in Telangana rises to 1,414 with 47 new cases -- 40 in Hyderabad, 5 in Ranga Reddy district; active cases 428
Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 50 lakh assistance for sarpanchs losing lives battling coronavirus
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh each for the families of all village heads who lose their lives in the battle against COVID-19. Hailing the Sarpanchs as frontline warriors in the battle against COVID-19 at the grassroots level, Patnaik said for the benefit of their families they have been included in the scheme of Rs 50 lakh financial assistance announced earlier.
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2 deaths, 144 fresh coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh; tally rises to 3,902
With 144 more people being confirmed positive for coronavirus, the number of cases rose to 3,902 in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday while two persons died of the infection in the state, officials said.
"A total of 3,092 cases have been reported so far in the state, of which 1,742 are active while 2,072 people have been discharged from hospitals after recovery," an official statement said.
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Enough foodgrain stock lying in state godowns for free distribution to 8 crore migrants for 2 months: Paswan
Enough foodgrain stock is lying in godowns of state governments which they can lift from Friday onwards for free distribution to 8 crore migrants who do not have ration cards to avail such supplies, Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday said.
West Bengal first gave permission for only 2 trains, but after Union Home Minister wrote to state CM then the announcement was made that 8 more trains will be allowed. But until today afternoon, only 5 out of those 8 trains were allowed by WB Govt: Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.
Coronavirus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan
Whistleblower Dr Rick Bright warned on Thursday that the US lacks a plan to produce and fairly distribute a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. The nation could face “the darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively, he told a congressional panel.
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It pains me that several states such as West Bengal, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, are not giving enough permissions for 'shramik special trains' to enter their states: Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal
Centre allows hiring of special buses by States/UTs to ferry passengers arriving at railway stations, in view of restrictions of public/private transport during lockdown: Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs
Antibody test approval is an 'important breakthrough': UK PM's spokesman
Britain's approval of a COVID-19 antibody test is an "important breakthrough" and might lead to Britons being able to use health certificates if antibodies are present, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.
The antibody tests - also known as serology tests - show who has been infected, although it is not yet clear whether the presence of antibodies to the new coronavirus confers permanent immunity.
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A health worker checks the body temperature of a worker at DH Cube Industries, a heavy manufacturing factory,at Vasna Buzarg village, some 40 kms from Ahmedabad on May 14, 2020. (Photo by SAM PANTHAKY / AFP)
Coronavirus vaccine could be ready in a year: EU agency
A vaccine for the coronavirus could be ready in a year's time under an "optimistic" scenario, based on data from trials that are underway, the European Medicines Agency said Thursday.
"We can see the possibility if everything goes as planned that some of them (vaccines) could be ready for approval in a year from now," Marco Cavaleri, the EMA's head of biological health threats and vaccines strategy, told a video news conference.
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Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu engineer builds robot to help shoppers maintain social distancing
As long, jostling queues formed outside liquor stores in India during the easing of a coronavirus lockdown, Karthik Velayutham found a way to maintain social distancing -- by building a robot to shop for him.
The humble machine -- a cardboard box resting on a four-wheel wooden platform -- took the computer engineer two days to make and cost Rs 3,000 ($40).
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Here is an all-in-one guide on how to wear your coronavirus mask
So you have to wear a mask to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus? Wondering how to chose one? Or if it will slip off, or be suffocating?
While masks are everyday accessories in parts of Asia, for those not accustomed to wearing them the experience can be unnerving, even daunting.
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Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jaganmohan Reddy has directed officials to set up a food, water provision center at every 50 KM along the highways in the state where the migrant labour are walking towards their homes.
Officials manning such centres should counsel the migrants about the Shramik trains and buses etc., transport facilities and dissuade them from walking further.
167 passengers go missing from train bringing migrants to Haridwar
As many as 167 passengers of a special train bringing migrants to Haridwar from Gujarat's Surat have gone missing, causing concern among officials here.
The number of passengers who deboarded the train here does not match with the list of passengers received from Surat, Haridwar District Magistrate C Ravishankar said on Thursday.
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Coronavirus: PPE and pestilence - the origins of medical masks
A mysterious and deadly disease rips through the population causing a fearful public to adopt hastily-made masks as experts debate how best to slow the spread of infection.
A scene this week from cities in Europe and the United States tiptoeing out of lockdown?
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India supplied paracetamol, hydroxychloroquine to over 120 countries in last 2 months: Goyal
India has supplied paracetamol and hydroxychloroquine to over 120 countries in the last two months while ensuring the domestic supply, as these two medicines are in huge demand due to COVID-19, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
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Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has allowed passengers boarding an aircraft to carry hand sanitizer up to 350ml in their cabin baggage. This is to be implemented with immediate effect: Airports Authority of India
Today’s announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman will especially benefit our farmers and migrant workers. The announcements include a series of progressive measures and will boost food security, credit to farmers as well as street vendors: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
West Bengal is required to run 105 trains daily, while there's unconfirmed news that they've prepared list of permission for only 105 trains for next 30 days. It's a cruel joke with workers of West Bengal that govt there's not giving them the facility to go to their homes: Piyush Goyal.
Mumbai's Dharavi reports 33 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 deaths today, taking the total number of cases in the area to 1061: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
A graphic summary of COVID-19 stimulus announced today
Watch Nirmala Sitharaman's press conference here:
Rs 6,000 crore CAMPA funds lying in various states are being given a push, they are going to be approved shortly, will create jobs for tribals / Adivasis for forestry-related work and put money in their hands: FM Sitharaman.
50 lakh street vendors can avail special loan facility of about Rs5,000 crore Special scheme to be launched within a month Will help these vendors to resume business and tide over difficulties, after lifting of lockdown: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
Rs 2 lakh crore Concessional credit boost to 2.5 crore farmers through Kisan Credit Cards; Fishermen and Animal Husbandry farmers will also be included in this drive: FM Sitharaman.
Government to extend the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for middle income group (annual income Rs 6-18 lakhs) up to March 2021; 2.5 lakh middle income families to benefit during 2020-21: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
NABARD to extend additional re-finance support of Rs 30,000 crores for crop loan requirement of Rural Co-op banks and RRBs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Government of India will provide interest subvention of 2% for prompt MUDRA-Shishu Loans payees for a period of 12 months; Relief of Rs 1500 crores to MUDRA-Shishu loan payees: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Government to launch a scheme for affordable rental housing for migrant workers/urban poor to provide ease of living by converting govt-funded housing in cities into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) under PPP mode through concessionaire: FM
'One Nation One Ration Card' by March 2021: FM Sitharaman
We are looking at re-skilling of workers who have lost their jobs, and social security scheme for gig workers. All occupations should be open for women, with provision for night working rights and adequate safeguards: FM Sitharaman.
Some of the benefits of Labour code
Central Government released Rs 11002 crore of its contribution in advance to all States on 3rd April: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
14.62 crore person-days of work generated till 13th May 2020: FM Sitharaman
We have already generated 14.62 crore person-days of work till 13th May, which is 40-50% more persons enrolled as compared to last May. Migrant workers going back to their states being actively enrolled: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
63 lakh loans worth Rs 86,000 crore approved in agricultural area, in just two months, March and April 2020: FM Sitharaman
Governmenthas permitted state governments to utilise SDRF for setting up shelter for migrants and providing them food and water etc...We are conscious, we are attending to the migrants and giving them in various different ways: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
Interest subvention for loans to farmers, normally given for prompt repayment, further extended to May 31, 2020: FM Sitharaman
If we do not speak about a certain component today, it does not mean that Govt. has forgotten about any particular segment, more initiatives are being announced: FM Sitharaman
Today's initiativefocuses on migrant workers, street vendors, small farmers, shop keepers. Nine steps will be announced. Three for migrant workers, one to street vendors, one for employment generation for tribals, two for farmers, says finance minister Nirmala sitharaman.
Phase II of the flights operated by Air India and Air India Express for return of stranded Indians from 32 countries will start from 16 May. Reservation for travel from India to select destinations in the USA, UK, Australia&to Frankfurt, Paris andSingapore will commence from 14 May: Air India.
Consumption during ceremonial occasions like At-Home ceremonies and state banquets will be minimised by taking measures like keeping smaller guest lists to maintain social distance, lesser usage of flowers and items for decoration and reducing food menu to the extent possible: Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Ram Nath Kovind, after contributing one month’s salary to the PM-CARES Fund in March, has decided to forego 30% of his salary for a year.
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Chandigarh cases up by 2, 191 in total
With 2 new positive cases of COVID-19, total number of positive cases in Chandigarh rise to 191, including 3 fatalities: Union Territory Health Department
Total coronavirus cases in Rajasthan mount to 4418
24 fresh cases have been reported in Rajasthan today till 2 pm. Total number of positive cases now stands at 4418 including 122 deaths, 2346 discharged and 1716 active cases: State Health Department
Assamese migrant workers in Chennai appeal to the Assam government to facilitate their return to the state.
Isn't India self-reliant at present? asks Shiv Sena on new Rs 20 lakh crore economic package
The Shiv Sena on Thursday raised questions over the Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package announced to revive the COVID-hit economy, and asked if India is not a "self-reliant" country at present.
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Coronavirus Lockdown 4.0: Delhi govt gets 5.48 lakh suggestions on what to do
The Delhi government has received an overwhelming 5.48 lakh suggestions from the public regarding relaxations that should be provided post-May 17 inCOVID-19lockdown 4.0 with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday saying it included partial opening up of markets and malls, relaxation in construction activities and doing away with restrictions on movement in the night.
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Uttarakhand reports 3 new cases
3 COVID-19 cases reported in Uttarakhand today, all in Dehradun district. Total number of cases in the state is now at 75, including 24 active cases, 50 recovered & 1 death: State Health Department
Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths
How politics is hampering efforts to deal with COVID-19 in West Bengal
A blame game and petty politics have pushed much desired coordinated administrative measures by the Centre and state government to the backseat in West Bengal. Every step taken by both sides to deal with theCOVID-19crisis has met with adverse opposition from the ruling parties at the Centre and the state.
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Delhi reports 472 cases in 24 hours, highest single-day rise
Fresh Cases 472
Total 8470
No deaths reported in 24 hours
Nine deaths added to total toll
Total 115
Recovered 187
Total 3045
Active Cases 5310 (1123 in home isolation)
Total Samples Tested 119736
Arvind Kejriwal reviews suggestions on reopening of Delhi
Pandemic Podcast: Longing to be home, migrants pay with tears and blisters
Deccan Herald’s Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, DH photojournalist Pushkar V brings you the stories of migrant labourers who left Bengaluru on foot headed to various states in North and Central India. DH journalist Akash Sriram brings news highlights and DH Fact Check.
Plea moved in Delhi High Court seeking immediate release of all persons related to Tabligi Jamaat, alleging that they are detained for more than 35 days in the name of quarantine centers. Matter to be heard tomorrow.
(ANI)
Karnataka nears 1,000 cases
22 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka between 5 pm yesterday & 12 pm today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 981, including 456 discharged & 35 deaths: State Health Department
1001 police personnel in Maharashtra have tested positive for coronavirus
1001 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state, of which 851 are active cases, 142 recovered & 8 deaths. There have been 218 incidents of assault on police personnel during the lockdown period & 770 accused have been arrested for the same: Maharashtra Police
2.34 lakh passengers booked tickets for special trains for travel over next seven days; Rs 45.30-crore revenue generated: Indian Railways
Andhra Pradesh reports 36 new cases, tally at 2,100
36 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 2100, including 1192 discharged and 48 deaths: State Command Control Room, Andhra Pradesh
I wish Modi ji would have listened to this red-faced person: Congress
"I wish Modi ji would have listened to this red-faced person.Purchased a train ticket on 22 March, till date the railways did not return the money, now they are demanding money for the new ticket to go to the village.
But Congress colleagues are arranging tickets," tweets Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala.
IRCTC has started taking the destination address of all passengers
With effect from 13th May, IRCTC has started taking the destination address of all passengers, booking online tickets. This will help us in contact tracing, if required later: Indian Railways.
Members of Bomb Detective and Disposal squad carries away the abandoned suitcase, which was found on a roadside under a tree, to dispose-off during the ongoing nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, in Chikmagalur, Wednesday, May 13, 2020. (PTI Photo)
CM had sought suggestions from the public, we got around 5 lakh suggestions. A policy is being formulated & you will get to know about it in 2-3 days, whatever opens will be opened keeping in mind social distancing: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on
1 inmate of Delhi's Rohini jail tests positive
1 inmate of Delhi's Rohini Jail has tested positive for COVID-19He was in DDU hospital for some intestinal problem and his operation was done on 10th May. He was also tested for COVID & his result came y'day. 20 other inmates & 5 jail staff have been quarantined: Jail official
Impossible to predict when COVID-19 pandemic will be controlled: WHO
The World Health Organization's emergencies chief said it's possible the new coronavirus may be here to stay, warning it's impossible to predict when the pandemic might be controlled.
Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference today at 4 PM
15 countries with the highest number of coronavirus cases, deaths
Migrants run over in UP: CM announces Rs 2 Lakh each ex-gratia to next of the kin of the deceased & compensation of Rs 50,000 each to injured.
CM announces Rs 2 Lakh each ex-gratia to next of the kin of the deceased & compensation of Rs 50,000 each to injured. Officers have been directed to send bodies of the workers to Bihar. Saharanpur Divisional Commissioner has been asked to submit report after investigation: UP CMO
Abbott's fast COVID-19 test could be missing cases, says study
Abbott Laboratories' speedy coronavirus test, which can deliver results within minutes, could be missing a third to nearly half of positive cases, according to a study from New York University researchers published on Wednesday.
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Rajasthan reports 66 new cases
With 66 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 1 death reported in Rajasthan till 9 am today, the total number of positive cases and deaths rise to 4394 and 122 respectively. The number of recovered cases stand at 2575 while 1697 active cases remain in state: State Health Department
Odisha coronavirus cases rise to 611
73 new positive cases reported in Odisha till 9 am - 3 in Khordha, 43 in Ganjam, 9 in Bhadrak, 17 in Jajpur, 2 in Sundergar. 71 of these had returned from other states&2 cases were found in containment zone. Total positive cases 611: Info & Public Relations Dept, Odisha
Indian Railways to fully refund cancelled tickets till June 30
Railway cancelled passenger trains till June 30. The national transporter also announced to fully refund the money to those who booked ticket till June 30. However Special Rajdhani trains and Sharamik Special trains continue to operate.
Total positive cases in the country is now at 78003
Spike of 3722 COVID-19 cases & 134 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total positive cases in the country is now at 78003, including 49219 active cases, 26235 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 2549 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Bihar: 2 migrants dead, several injured in collision
Bihar: At least 2 dead, 12 injured in a collision between a bus and a truck today near Shankar Chowk in Samastipur. The injured have been taken to a hospital. The bus was going from Muzaffarpur to Katihar and was carrying 32 migrant labourers. More details awaited.
Madhya Pradesh: 8 labourers dead & around 50 injured after the truck they were travelling in, collided with a bus in Cantt PS area in Guna last night. Injured persons shifted to district hospital.All the 8 killed labourers were going to their native place
Former Union Minister & Congress Karnataka MLC, C M Ibrahim has written to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to allow Muslims in state to offer prayers at masjids
Former Union Minister & Congress Karnataka MLC, C M Ibrahim has written to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Letter states, "After consulting medical experts, take a suitable decision enabling Muslims all over the state to offer Idd prayers at Idgah Maidan or Masjids....".
Former Union Minister & Congress Karnataka MLC, C M Ibrahim has written to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Letter states, "After consulting medical experts, take a suitable decision enabling Muslims all over the state to offer Idd prayers at Idgah Maidan or Masjids....".
8 labourers travelling to their native places killed after truck they were in collides with a bus in Guna
Madhya Pradesh: 8 labourers dead & around 50 injured after the truck they were travelling in, collided with a bus in Cantt PS area in Guna last night. Injured persons shifted to district hospital.All the 8 killed labourers were going to their native places in UP from Maharashtra.
6 migrant workers walking along the Muzaffarnagar-Saharanpur highway killed after a speeding bus ran over them
6 migrant workers who were walking along the Muzaffarnagar-Saharanpur highway killed after a speeding bus ran over them late last night, near Ghalauli check-post. Case registered against unknown bus driver.
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COVID-19: Mumbai police ASI who died on Friday tests positive
The samples of an assistant sub inspector attached to Vinoba Bhave Nagar police station in Mumbai who died on Friday have tested positive for novel coronavirus, officials said on Saturday.
Fake message attributed to ICMR lists 21 dos and don’ts post lockdown
A WhatsApp text that lists 21 dos and don’ts on how to resume life after the lockdown has been ascribed to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi. It is being widely forwarded on WhatsApp.
'Rare syndrome tied to COVID-19 kills three children in New York'
Three children in New York have died from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday, a development that may augur a pandemic risk for the very young.
Airlines have Rs 3,700 cr cash pile for pre-March 25 sales
Airline companies are sitting on a cash pile of close to Rs 3,700 crore towards the tickets booked before March 25 for travel between March 25 and May 17. This amount is not refunded to passengers and is kept in the credit shells for passengers.
Restaurants, eateries, dhabas on highways to resume in Rajasthan
Restaurants, eateries, mithai shops (for take away/home delivery only), all dhabas on highways, hardware, building material, AC, Cooler, TV, Electronic, Electric Material& electronic repair shops and automobile sale outlets may open: Rajasthan Govt
Mumbai's tally of coronavirus cases crosses 15,000- mark to 15,581 with 800 new patients; toll reaches 595 with 40 deaths: BMC
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane says rapid testing found seven new coronavirus cases in state, confirmation is awaited
Odisha issues SOP for Indian nations hailing from the state
Virus is from a lab, not natural, Nitin Gadkari tells NDTV
Virus if from a lab, not natural, Union minister Gadkari tells NDTVin an interview.
41 new cases reported in Telangana today, total number of cases in the state is 1367
Number of cases in Dharavi has crossed the 1000-mark and now has a total of 1024 cases
Bihar to give 4 masks and 1 soap per family in rural areas
We have decided to provide 4 masks and 1 soap each to all families in the rural areas, free of cost. The state government will spend Rs 160 Crore for this purpose. We are also strengthening the facilities at quarantine centres, saysBihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi.
Indian railways prepares to run mail and express train in due course
Indian Railways preparing itself for running mail and express trains in due course of time. There will not be RAC tickets in future in trains.Special trains, ones to be notified later by Railways will have waiting lists from May 22 onwards.
Railways capped waiting list for special trains at 100 for AC 3 tier, 50 for AC 2 tier, 200 for sleeper class, 100 for chair cars. There will not be any RAC ( Reservation Against Cancellation)
Delhi govt receives 5.48 lakh suggestions regarding relaxations
Delhi govt receives 5.48 lakh suggestions regarding what relaxations should be given post May 17 in lockdown. Till 5 PM on Tuesday, the Delhi government has received 4,76,000 WhatsApp messages, 10,700 emails, and 39,000 calls. 22,700 responses have been received on the Change.Org petition.
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought suggestions on the relaxation of lockdown, about the tenure and gravity of the relaxation, on the sectors that should get the relaxation, and whether the public transport system should begin or whether buses, autos, metros ply.
Social distancing protocol being worked upon in Delhi Metro
Protocol for social distancing being worked upon in our trains and premises. The date of the opening of the Delhi Metro has still not been finalised and will be notified to the public in due course, said theDelhi Metro
The total number of cases in WB is now at 2290
117 COVID19 cases confirmed in West Bengal today. The total number of cases in the state is now at 2290, including 135 deaths. 72 deaths also occurred due to comorbidity: West Bengal Health Department
Karnataka issues Standard Operating Procedures for entry of persons from other states
Out of Rs 3100 crores, a sum of approximately Rs 2000 crore will be earmarked for the purchase of ventilators, Rs1000 crores will be used for care of migrant labourers and Rs.100 crores will be given to support vaccine development: Prime Minister's Office
Aarogya Setu: A bridge too far?
Amid concerns over privacy and surveillance, citizens are demanding that the source code of the Aarogya Setu app be made public.
PM CARES Fund Trust allocates Rs. 3100 Crore for fight against COVID-19: Prime Minister's Office
West Bengal: An ASI of CISF deputed in GRSE and having history of diabetes & hypertension tested positive for COVID-19 and passed away on 11 May 2020
54 deaths add to the death toll in Maharashtra today with 40 deaths in Mumbai
1495 new COVID-19 cases & 54 deaths reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of cases to 25,922 & deaths to 975
Gujarat and MP coronavirus updates
364 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours; the total number of positive cases rise to 9268: Gujarat Health Department
Number of COVID-19 cases climbs to 4173 in Madhya Pradesh, with 187 more people testing positive today. Number of active cases & deaths stands at 1937 & 232, respectively: Madhya Pradesh Health Department
All stakeholders will work collectively to fulfill vision of PM: Goyal
All stakeholders will work collectively to fulfill vision of PM to expand economy,to bring in more demand in business cycle,to ensure infra projects get a boost,systems on which country is running made more liberal&easy to operate in,&to leverage demography: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
509 new cases of COVID-19 & three deaths in TN
509 new cases of COVID-19 & three deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today, taking the total number of cases to 9,227 & deaths to 64. Number of active COVID-19 patients stands at 6,984: Tamil Nadu Health Department
'Package' by Modi govt is a farce: Sitaram Yechury
"The so-called 'package' by Modi govt is a farce. Those who urgently and immediately need help are walking hungry on the roads or looking for a meal from somewhere. This is completely insensitive to the existential crisis being faced by crores," said CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on FM's press briefing.
"We are witnessing the pettiest form of politics from Modi govt. There is nothing for the state govts which have been asking for funds, as they are at the forefront of fighting the pandemic. Nothing for them, not even their legitimate dues!" he said.
Shramik Special train is scheduled to operate between Delhi-Hubli-Kalaburgi-Bengaluru tomorrow
"A Shramik Special train is scheduled to operate between Delhi-Hubli-Kalaburgi-Bengaluru tomorrow. Train fair will be borne by Karnataka Govt. More than 1,000 people are expected to board the train from Delhi and nearby areas, through e-pass of GoK & medical screening," said Karnataka MP Pralhad Joshi.
Kerala COVID-19 Updates -May 13
Total infected so far: 534
Now under treatment: 41
4 died
490 negative so far
1 negative today
10 fresh cases today
33,953 underhome observation
494 in hospital observation
39,380 samples tested so far
38,509 negative
Khadi industries which is going to create more employment potential: Nitin Gadkari
"We need to develop khadi & village industry because it is giving maximum employment in the backward area. Because of this lot of order is going to the village industries, khadi industries which is going to create more employment potential," saidUnion Min Nitin Gadkari.
"That will be a great achievement for the rural labour, those who are particularly working in the area of tribal, rural & agriculture. So this is going to give a good boost to village industries," the Union Minister of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises said.
"Presently we have a turnover of Rs 88,000 Cr - of village industries. Now we have a target to make it Rs 5 Lakh Cr within 2 yrs. This can be helpful for khadi industries. We will increase the export," he said.
The steps announced will boost liquidity: PM on FM's press briefing
"Today’s announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman will go a long way in addressing issues faced by businesses, especially MSMEs. The steps announced will boost liquidity, empower the entrepreneurs and strengthen their competitive spirit," tweeted PM Narendra Modi.
State-wise coronavirus updates
Till now, total 66 persons (including 25 active cases, 4-migrated, 35-recovered, 2-deaths) have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state: Himachal Pradesh Health Department
The number of COVID-19 cases has reached 71 in Uttarakhand, with one more person testing positive in Almora district today. Number of active cases stands at 23: Uttarakhand Health Department
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases reported in Punjab till date is 1924, including 200 people cured and 32 deaths: Government of Punjab
24 more cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Bihar, taking the total number of cases to 932: Bihar Principal Health Secretary Sanjay Kumar
I thank PM Narendra Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman for these unprecedented steps: Amit Shah
"I thank PM Narendra Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman for these unprecedented steps, targeted at assisting MSMEs, cope with challenges of COVID-19.It reflects PM Modi’s commitment to revive our economy, help small businesses and boost employment," said Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
It's a cruel blow to those who toil everyday: P Chidambaram on FM Sitharaman's presser
"There is nothing in what Finance Minister said today for the lakhs of poor, hungry & devastated migrant workers walked & many thousands are still walking back to their home states. It's a cruel blow to those who toil everyday," saidEx-FM and Congress leader P Chidambaram, reacting to Nirmala Sitharaman's briefing on the Economic Package.
"There is also nothing by way of cash transfer to the bottom half of the population - 13 crore families who have been pushed into destitution," he said.
Passport-related work will resume from Friday in Bengaluru. The Regional Passport Office will commence operations at the Passport Seva Kendras in Lalbagh and Marathahalli. Wear a mask, carry sanitiser and install Arogya Setu, says the RPO.
Railway Board Office to be closed on May 14 and 15 in the wake of a coronavirus positive case in the Ministry
Economic Package: FY20 Income tax filing dates extended till November 30
All pending refunds of charitable trusts, non-profit business, cooperatives and small partnerships, shall be issued immediately. Due date of all Income taxreturns for FY19-20 from July 31, 2020 and October 31, 2020, extended till November 31, 2020.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 3 lakh crore collateral free automatic loan for businesses
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free automatic loan for businesses, including SMEs.
This will benefit 45 lakh small businesses, she said detailing parts of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package.
The loan will have 4-year tenure and will have a 12-month moratorium, she said.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman revises definition of MSMEs
During the press briefing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while detailingthe economic stimulus support for MSMEs, said that there is an urgent need to re-defining what micro, small and medium enterprises are.
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Key takeaways from FM Nirmala Sitharaman's presser
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman whileaddressing a press conference unveiled the details of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package that was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12. The finance minister announced six relief measures for MSMEs, two measures eachfor EPF and NBFCs and MFIs, one each fordiscoms, contractors, real estate, and threetax measures.
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'Due date of all I-T returns for FY19-20 from July 31, 2020 and October 31, 2020 extended till November 31, 2020'
All pending refunds of charitable trust, non-profit business, cooperatives and small partnerships, shall be issued immediately. Due date of all I-T returns for FY19-20 from July 31, 2020 and October 31, 2020 extended till November 31, 2020. Tax audits extended from September 30, 2020 till October 31, 2020. Date of assessments getting barred as of September 2020 is extended till December 2020. Those getting barred on March 31, 2021 are being extended till September 31, 2021. Vivad se Vishwas scheme is being extended till December 31, 2020 without any additional amount: FM Sitharaman
In a major relief to contractors, all Central agencies to provide an extension of up to 6 months, without cost to contractor, to obligations like completion of work covering construction and goods and services contracts: FM Sitharaman
The government announces Rs 45,000 crore liquidity infusion through a Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme 2.0 for NBFCs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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Government launches a Rs 30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme for non-banking financial companies, microfinance companies, housing finance companies: FM Sitharaman
In order to provide more take home salary for employees and to give relief to employers in payment of PF, EPF contribution is being reduced for businesses & workers for 3 months, amounting to liquidity support of Rs 6750 crores: FM Sitharaman
To ease financial stress as businesses get back to work, Government decides to continue EPF support for business & workers for 3 more months providing a liquidity relief of Rs 2,500 crores: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Liquidity relief for all EPF establishment, 12% EMPLOYER and employee contribution will be extended by 3 months: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Global tenders to be disallowed in Government procurement up to Rs 200 crores. This will make self-reliant India, will also then be able to serve 'Make in India': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Rs 50,000 cr. equity infusion for MSMEs through Fund of Funds; to be operated through a Mother Fund and few daughter funds; this will help to expand MSME size as well as capacity: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Definition of MSMEs has been revised, investment limit to be revised upwards, additional criteria of turnover also being introduced: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
This will enable 45 lakh MSME units to resume business activity and also safeguard jobs: FM Sitharaman
In a major initiative, we announce Rs 3 lakh crores collateral-free automatic loans for businesses, including SMEs. Borrowers with up Rs 25Cr outstanding and Rs100 Cr turnover are eligible: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
We shall not forget that we do have a responsibility towards the poor, needy, the migrants workers, divyang and the aged of the country : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Beginning today, over the next few days we will come before you (media) with team to put forth PM Modi's vision: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Essentially this is to spurt growth and to build a very self reliant India and that is why this whole initiative is called Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Lockdown hit: 84% of Indian households record dip in their income
In an alarming number, the lockdown to battle coronavirus has reduced the income of 84% Indian households, with 34% of them starring at poverty like situation in a week's time. According to the new data set to put out by the Rustandy Centre for Social Sector Innovation, in collaboration with the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, the worst-hit categories are the household with per capita income ranging between Rs 3,801 per month and Rs 8,142 per month.
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Eighth police death from COVID-19 in Maharashtra
A 57-year old policeman attached to Sewri Police Station succumbed to COVID-19 early on Wednesday morning.
This takes the death toll of policemen claimed by Coronavirus to 5 in Mumbai and eight in the state.
Air India partly seals its Centaur hotel for sanitisation as crew member tested at temporary facility there found COVID positive: Officials
CRPF reports three new cases from Delhi.
Total number of cases in CRPF is 247. Four personnel have recovered while one Assistant Sub Inspector has died.
Editors Guild of India expresses concern over "growing pattern of misuse of criminal laws to intimidate journalists" in different parts of the country.
Update: 13 BSF personnel, 46 CISF personnel test positive for the virus over the last 24 hours
13 more BSF personnel tests positive for Covid-19. The total number of BSF personnel with Covid-19 cases is now around 250.
CISF has reported 114 cases as of now, including 46 fresh cases in the past 24 hours.
Rajasthan records 152 new cases
152 COVID-19 cases & 3 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 2 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 4278, including 1699 active cases, & 120 deaths: State Health Department
Uttarakhand reports 1 new case
One more person has been tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, taking total number of cases to 70 out of which 23 cases are active: Uttarakhand Health Department
Central Industrial Security Force reports 41 fresh coronavirus cases, maximum of them from its Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSEL) CIAF unit: Officials
At least 11 found positive in Agra central Jail
An inmate of Agra Central Jail was tested positive for COVID-19 on May 6. Now, 10 other inmates, who were in his close contact, have been found positive. 98-102 other inmates of their barrack will also be tested for the disease: Uttar Pradesh Director General (Prison) Anand Kumar
Karnataka CET to be held on July 30, 31
Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar takes part in the video conference meeting of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet Chairpersons of the Empowered Groups later today.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress writes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath giving 11 suggestions for bringing relief to people of the state in view of COVID-19
Haryana tally at 783
Three more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Jhajjar, Rewari & Rohtak, taking the total number of cases to 783 in Haryana out of which 421 cases are active. Number of fatalities due to the disease stands at 11: Haryana Health Department
Over 8,500 stranded Indians repatriated: Civil aviation minister
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress writes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath giving 11 suggestions for bringing relief to people of the state in view of COVID-19
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Opinion | PM Narendra Modi’s need for control impairs India’s coronavirus recovery
The gradual reopening of India’s economy after a 43-daycoronavirus lockdownhas been marred by a hyper-centralization of decision-making. Deepening mistrust between New Delhi and the 28 states threatens to splinter the country’s common market of 1.3 billion people, its biggest draw for investors.
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With several police personnel testing COVID-19positive, long & challenging work hours are leaving Maharashtra police stretched. Ramzan Eid is also on May 25th, to help maintain law & order the state has requested 20 companies of CAPF: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh
CAPF canteens to now have Indian products only: Amit Shah
Bihar registers seventh COVID-19 death as 56-year-old woman succumbs to the disease: Official
From hospital to home, on the coronavirus front line with medics around the world
From the hospital ward and the distress of patients dying, to the home front full of fear of infecting their own families, medical workers face gut-wrenching daily decisions more than ever in the fight against the coronavirus.
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Cipla inks licensing pact with Gilead Sciences for potential COVID-19 treatment drug Remdesivir
Homegrown pharma major Cipla Ltd on Wednesday said it has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences Inc for manufacturing and distribution of investigational drug remdesivir, a potential therapy for COVID-19.
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Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel echoes West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee's discrimination charge against Centre in COVID-19 fight
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Chandigarh cases up by 2, 189 in total
2 more COVID-19 cases reported in Chandigarh today. Total number of cases in the Union Territory (UT) is now at 189, including 3 fatalities: UT Health Department
Karnataka tally 951
26 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka between 5 pm yesterday & 12 pm today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 951, including 442 discharged & 32 deaths: State Health Department
From medals to pedals: Japan Olympic fencer turns to food delivery
With the Olympics postponed due to the coronavirus, top Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake has swapped his metal mask and foil for a bike and backpack as a Tokyo UberEats deliveryman.
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33 cases added after reports of mismatch in Delhi numbers
In last two days, Delhi has added 33 cases to the bulletin, which were not part of earlier toll. This came after reports about mis-match in official toll and deaths reported by hospitals
More than 300 lawmakers urge IMF, World Bank to cancel poor countries' debt amidst coronavirus outbreak
Over 300 lawmakers from around the world on Wednesday urged the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to cancel the debt of the poorest countries in response to thecoronaviruspandemic, and to boost funding to avert a global economic meltdown.
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Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 74,747; death toll stands at 2,435 - DH tally
Delhi coronavirus cases, deaths, discharges
Deaths reported 20 (deaths happened in April/May added to bulletin)
Total to 106
Fresh cases 359
Total 7998
Discharged 346
Total recoveries 2858
Still under treatment 5934, including 1113 in home isolation
48 new cases in Andhra Pradesh. Total tally 2137
A tale of two Japanese drugs in tests to fight COVID-19
In the global hunt for coronavirus treatments, a Japanese antiviral medicine known as Avigan has won plaudits from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and $128 million in government funding.
But it's not the only game in town.
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Coronavirus Lockdown 3.0: Special Rajdhani trains receive massive response from passengers
Special Rajdhani trains started by Indian Railways has received a massive response from passengers as already more than 1,60,000 people have booked tickets.
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113-year-old Spanish woman survives coronavirus
A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person living in Spain, has beaten thecoronavirusat a retirement home where several other residents died from the disease, the residence said Tuesday.
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JP Nadda says stimulus package to make country self-reliant, will be historic
"Poor people,labourers,& medium & small industries of the country have been given special consideration in this package. Middle class has also been given consideration, this package is historical & will become the basis to give India an economic quantum jump": JP Nadda,BJP
Delhi tally nears 8,000
20 deaths&359 new positive cases were reported in Delhi in 24 hours till midnight y'day, taking the total number of cases to 7998 and deaths to 106. 346 people have been cured/discharged taking the total number of recovered cases to 2858: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Pandemic Podcast: The struggles of a taxi driver in the lockdown
Deccan Herald’s Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, DH journalist L Subramani speaks with taxi driver Rakshit about his struggles in the lockdown and how he is coping. Subramani also speaks with Forms and Gears Managing Director Reji Verghese about how the lockdown has affected the automobile manufacturing sector. DH Journalist Dhanyata M Poovaiah talks to Dr Madhavi Latha of Bangalore Birth Network, to know more about the COVID-19 Mother-Child helpline.
Madhya Pradesh: A crowd gathered to welcome Jain monk Pramansagar in Banda, Sagar district yesterday. Praveen Bhuria, ASP Sagar says, "Directions given to investigate & take action against organizers if social distancing norms & section-144 were violated".
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address the media at 4 pm today.
P Chidambaram reacts to PM's announcement
Odisha reports 101 new cases
As on 12th May, 101 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Odisha taking the total number of cases in the state to 538 including 419 active cases, 116 cured/discharged and 3 deceased: Odisha Health Department
Rajasthan records 87 new cases
87 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Rajasthan today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 4213. No death reported in the state today; death toll stands at 117: Rajasthan Health Department
Sensex rallies 1,474.36 pts to 32,845.48 in opening session; Nifty soars 315.85 pts to 9,512.40 after PM's announcement of relief package last night
India reports 3,525 cases in 24 hours and 122 deaths: MoHFW data
Total coronavirus cases in India at 74,281: MoHFW
- 47480Active Cases
- 24385Cured / Discharged
- 2415Deaths
- 1Migrated
US Democrats unveil $3 trillion coronavirus relief package
US Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a $3 trillion coronavirus response package, the largest yet, to fund efforts to fight the pandemic and provide emergency payments to millions of American households.
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Opinion | We must involve medical students
According to the central government, there are just over one million doctors registered with the state medical councils. Approximately 80% of them are in active service. This means that we have just one doctor for every 1500 people. While this is significantly short of the WHO recommended doctor-patient ratio of 1:1000, it is even more worrisome considering the fact that we are in the middle of a pandemic.
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Researchers revise U.S. COVID-19 death forecast upward again
A newly revised coronavirus mortality model predicts more than 147,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 by early August, up nearly 10,000 from the last projection, as restrictions for curbing the pandemic are increasingly relaxed, researchers said on Tuesday.
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Global death toll from coronavirus passes 290,000: Report
In total, 290,477 deaths have been registered, with Europe accounting for 159,205 of them. The United States is the worst-affected country with 82,105 deaths, followed by Britain (32,692), Italy (30,911), France (26,991) and Spain.
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The era of offshoring US jobs is over
Some say crises don’t so much alter the course of history as accelerate changes already underway. That’s certainly the case when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic and the offshoring of American jobs.In recent years, businesses have been rethinking the way that overextended, overseas supply lines expose them to unacceptable risks, a reassessment that got a boost from President Trump’s reorientation of US trade policy.
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Coronavirus Worldometer | 15 countries with the highest number of cases, deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Post-May 17, leave it to the states
As the nation approaches the end of the third phase of the extended lockdown on May 17, decisions about its continuance, relaxation or lifting are becoming more and more challenging.
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MP reports 21 fresh cases, 4 more deaths
201 new COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh, total rises to 3,986; death toll 225 with 4 more fatalities – 2 in Indore, 1 each in Bhopal & Burhanpur districts; active cases 1,901
UP record 91 cases, tally in state rises to 3,664
COVID-19 death toll in UP rises to 82 with 2 more fatalities – 1 each in Meerut & Hapur districts; total cases 3,664 after 91 people test positive, active cases 1,709
COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand rise to 172 after 9 more people test positive, active cases 90
Death toll in Telangana rises to 32
COVID-19 death toll in Telangana rises to 32 with 2 more fatalities; total cases 1,326 after 51 people, including 37 from Hyderabad, test positive; active cases 472
COVID-19 cases in Haryana rise to 780
COVID-19 tally in Haryana rises to 780 with 50 new cases, including 16 in Gurgaon, 15 in Faridabad & 13 in Sonipat; active cases 427: Health Department
91 new COVID-19 cases reported in Indore
91 samples tested positive for COVID-19 on 12th May, taking the total number of cases in Indore district to 2107. The total death increased to 95 after three deaths were reported on May 12: Praveen Jadia, Indore Chief Medical Health Officer Madhya Pradesh
Four foreign returnees test coronavirus positive in Tamil Nadu; tally now at 8,718
Four people, who returned to Tamil Nadu from abroad and were sent to quarantine facilities, tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, in the first incident of foreign returnees being infected with COVID-19 in the state.
The day also saw 716 fresh COVID-19 cases and a sharp increase in the number of deaths for a single day as eight people breathed their last in the past 24 hours.
SGX Nifty up 352 points (3.8%) as PM Modi announces the roll out of economic package.
Lockdown 4.0 will be altogether new in format: PM Modi
A day after his interaction with 30 chief ministers, many of whom pitched for extending lockdown beyond May 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear that the contours of Lockdown 4.0 will be completely different from the three other lockdowns in the past.
PM Modi leading from front in coronavirus crisis, has announced world's largest relief package: BJP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the world's largest holistic relief package and he is leading from the front in this time of the COVID-19 crisis, BJP president J P Nadda said on Tuesday.
Oil traders see market starting road to recovery: Kemp
Crude oil traders expect the market to be closer to balance in the next few months as production cuts are implemented and the global transport system emerges from a coronavirus lockdown.
Bengaluru firm to produce IIT Delhi's COVID-19 testing kit
IIT Delhi's low-cost COVID-19 testing kit will be produced by a Bengaluru-based biotechnology firm and is expected to be available by the first week of June, according to officials.
COVID-19: Jubilant Life inks licensing agreement with Gilead for remdesivir
Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd on Tuesday said it has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc that will grant it the right to register, manufacture and sell the latter's investigational drug, remdesivir, a potential therapy for COVID-19, in 127 countries including India.
What you said today gives country and media headline: Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on PM's address to nation
Auto component industry likely to register double-digit degrowth in FY21: Ind-Ra
Auto component industry is likely to witness a second consecutive year of double-digit degrowth this fiscal mainly on account of disruption in operations due to coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, according to a report.
Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII, said, "The Prime Minister has delivered a visionary statement that truly captures the needs of the nation at this critical hour during the Coronavirus pandemic. He has promised a package of Rs 20 lakh crores which would be delivered to stressed sections of society, farmers, workers, and MSME. We truly appreciate his emphasis on strengthening MSME which support millions of jobs as well as his emphasis on competitiveness of Indian industry. Global supply chains, agriculture and agri supply chains, and local supply chains all found mention in this very important statement from the Prime Minister. Workers in organised and unorganised sectors can both be expected to receive benefits in the coming days.
We appreciate that the Prime Minister spoke about the areas of land, labour, liquidity and simplification of laws which are the key challenges of the economy. Reforms in these four areas will truly unleash the next wave of economic growth within this crisis situation. The Prime Minister’s high emphasis on self-reliance and strengthening India’s domestic manufacturing is indeed welcome. He has rightly identified the five pillars of the economy as quantum jump of the economy, world-class infrastructure, technology processes, demography and strong domestic demand.
COVID-19 crisis opportunity to support 'own innovativeness': Ratan Tata
The coronavirus pandemic is like world war and if some funds could be marshalled into certain areas, there could be another wave of innovativeness arising out of a problem just like what happened in World War II or the Cold War, according to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata.
First train with 1,000 passengers arrives in J&K from Bengaluru
Forty-eight days after the Railways suspended its operations following the countrywide lockdown to prevent COVID-19 spread, the first passenger train carrying 1,100 passengers arrived at the Udhampur railway station in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday from Bengaluru.
Ajay Singh, CMD SpiceJet says PM Modi is converting this adversity into opportunity
A big Thank You to PM Narendra Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman! It’s time for India to dream big. What this package does is, it strengthens the dream of a strong India. It’s a good step towards a great India: FICCI President Dr Sangita Reddy.
In the times of COVID-19, PM Narendra Modi is leading the country from the front. The 21st century will be defined by India, Hon PM’s message today has laid foundation stone for implementing this. Aatmanirbhar Bharat is our Mantra for driving country towards this new change: J P Nadda
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma: This is one of the biggest opportunities for India to leap forward.
Maharashtra COVID-19 update:
53 deaths today
921 deaths total
1026 cases today
24427 cases total
331 discharged today
5125 discharged total
Vikram Kirloskar, CII President: I am smiling after a long time, today's speech was unexpected; there will be a huge makeover in the way that India works.
Pawan Goenka, MD of Mahindra & Mahindra says that we have to start buying local and have to be vocal about it.
A self-reliant leader PM Modi leads India towards the path of Self-reliance.
“Self-reliance is Self-dependence.”
This will prepare us for any eventuality for now & for the future. It’s about self-reliant village, to city, to nation!: Kiran Bedi
Extraordinary, inspiring & motivating address by PM Narendra Modi.
Rs 20 lakh cr package shows empathy for all segments of society in these challenging times.I am sure this will become a beacon for #AatmanirbharBharat.
PM Modi has once again given us optimism: Ravi Shankar Prasad
'Be vocal for local' - PM Modi urges India to buy local products with pride
In his address to the nation on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi made a big appeal to the citizens of the country. Bringing a new slogan - 'Vocal for local' - PM urged people of India to increasingly purchase local products.
COVID-19: Here are key takeaways from PM Modi's address to nation
Prime minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, addressed the nation. In his address, PM spoke about being self-reliant in the 21st century and the COVID-19 crisis must be turned into an opportunity.
Every Indian, from now on, must become vocal for his local products. We must not just buy it, but also advertise it. I'm sure we can do this as well. Your contributions and efforts have always been successful: PM Modi
PM Modi announces lockdown 4.0, says details will be provided by May 18
Coronavirus is part of our lives, but our lives cannot revolve around coronavirus. We will follow the rules, but we cannot stop moving towards our goal: PM Modi
You have experienced that the reforms in the last six years have made India better prepared in this times of crisis: PM Modi
In order to prove the resolve of self-reliant India, in this package- land, labour, liquidity, laws have all been emphasised: PM Modi
PM Modi announces economic package worth Rs 20 lakh crore, or 10% of India's GDP
India's goal self-reliance is standing on five pillars: PM Modi
Economy that makes quantum jumps
Infrastructure that becomes the face of an advanced India
A system that looks to fulfill the dreams of a technology-driven 21-st century
India's vibrant demography, which is a strength and source of energy
The need to use the full extent of demand and supply supply chain
The definition of self-reliance has changed globally. From economy-based globalization, the world has now moved on to human-based globalization. India's culture and traditions speak volumes about self-reliance and the world as a whole family: PM Modi
India's medicines are spreading hope to a world that is fighting a life-or-death battle: PM Modi
We have been hearing for a long time that the 21st century is India's: PM Modi
Coronavirus lockdown: Home delivery of liquor allowed in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday allowed home delivery of liquor to avoid crowding at shops.
Doubling time of COVID-19 cases now 12.2 days: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
The doubling time of COVID-19 cases has now improved to 12.2 days from 10.9 days, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday, highlighting the need for enhanced surveillance and contact-tracing in view of migrants and expats returning home.
HC dismisses plea for door to door COVID-19 testing in Mumbai
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking door to door testing to screen all residents in the city for COVID-19.
Observe May 14 as Demands Day for safety of 'Corona Warriors': CITU
The CPI(M)-affiliated Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) will observe Thursday as 'Demands Day' for safety of COVID-19 frontline workers, saying symbolic gestures like clapping, clanging of utensils and showering flower petals will only end up in "pseudo satisfaction" and what they need is safety gears and insurance coverage for treatment.
PM approves ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to next of kin of 16 migrants run over by goods train near Aurangabad: Order
Arogya Setu app now mandatory for journey in special trains
The Indian Railway has announced that passengers travelling in AC special trains mandatorily install Aarogya Setu application in their mobile phone before starting journey.
Post-lockdown flights: Civil aviation ministry suggests no cabin baggage in initial phase
Filling up of a detailed questionnaire related to COVID-19, carrying no cabin baggage, using Aarogya Setu app and reaching airport at least two hours before a flight departure might well be among the requirements for air passengers during the initial phase after resumption of commercial flights.
NHRC issues notice to Delhi Chief Secretary and Union Home Secretary on allegations of negligence in the treatment of Delhi Police constable who died due to COVID-19.
Vande Bharat Mission: AI to operate 149 repatriation flights to 31 countries in phase II amid coronavirus lockdown
Air India is planning to operate 149 repatriation flights to 31 countries between May 16 and May 22 during the second phase of the Vande Bharat mission to bring back home Indians stranded abroad amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, officials said.
Kerala IT employees start feeling the pinch of coronavirus lockdown
Kerala IT employees have stared feeling the pinch of COVID-19 as several firms working in the government run IT parks started downsizing, while a major automobile firm haswithdrawn the placement offers given to engineering students.
Leaders of eight Opposition parties, including Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Sharad Yadav, and Manoj K Jha to sgage protest at CPI(M) headquarters on Wednesday 12 noon against suspension of labour laws in some states
2/3rd of workers reported having lost employment following lockdown: Premji University survey
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of workers reported having lost their employment following the COVID-19-induced lockdown, according to early findings of a survey conducted in 12 States by Azim Premji University, in collaboration with ten civil society organisations.
Another CISF personnel succumbs to coronavirus in Kolkata
A CISF official posted in Kolkata has died tdue o COVID-19 infection on Monday. With the latest death, the COVID-19 toll in CISF has gone up to three.
Without nurses, other health workers, we will not win battle against epidemics: Harsh Vardhan
On the occasion of International Nurses' Day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday lauded nursing professionals for their continuous work during theCOVID-19 pandemic, calling them the "strong and pivotal pillars" of the healthcare delivery system.
Red zones will be divided into three categories, more relaxations likely: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Kerala COVID-19 update
Total infected so far: 524
Now under treatment : 32
3 died
489 negative so far
0 negative today
5 fresh cases today
31,143 in home observation
473 in hospital observation
38,547 samples tested so far
37,721 negative
UK extends COVID-19 job retention scheme by four months
British finance minister Rishi Sunak extended the government's job retention scheme - the costly centrepiece of its attempts to mitigate the coronavirus hit to the economy - by a further four months until the end of October.
Karnataka sees the highest single day spike since the start of the pandemic in the state, higher than Sunday's spike in cases. 63 new cases have been reported till evening today.
Steel sector needs govt's handholding to recover from COVID-19 disruptions: Seshagiri Rao
The domestic steel sector will take a longer time to recover from COVID-19 disruptions and will need government's handholding to emerge from this crisis situation, a top industry executive said.
Uttar Pradesh official caught kicking migrant worker in viral video
The humiliation of the migrant workers, who have been fleeing industrial towns in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab and other parts of the country amid the lockdown and arriving in Uttar Pradesh, continues.
COVID-19: Delhi govt issues SOP for screening of passengers arriving from outside in special trains.
India needs to introduce basic income scheme to make lockdown work; develop safety net in country: French economist Thomas Piketty.
NITK develops low cost, reusable faceshields to fight COVID-19
National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal has developed low-cost, reusable, transparent face shields using locally available materials.
15 test positive for COVID-19 in Bihar, total rises to 761
Bihar reported 15 fresh cases of COVID-19, taking the state's virus tally to 761, a top health department official said on Tuesday.
CITU To observe May 14 as Demands Day for Safety of Fronline Workers. Says clapping and clanging of utensils and showering flowers to a few may be symbolic respect and appreciation for pseudo satisfaction for a few, but will help little the real corona warriors in their fight for life - theirs and of others.
Nine more BSF personnel tested positive for COVID-19. Around 240 personnel in BSF have so far tested positive for the virus infection
Two more ITBP personnel test positive for COVID-19
159 personnel have contracted the virus infection so far. One person passed away while one has been discharged. Condition of 157 stillunder treatment is stable.
Wuhan to test entire population after new coronavirus cluster found: state media
Wuhan plans to conduct coronavirus tests on the Chinese city's entire population after new cases emerged for the first time in weeks in the cradle of the global pandemic, state media reported Tuesday.
Russia reports 10,899 new coronavirus cases, surpasses UK tally
Russia on Tuesday reported 10,899 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total past that of Britain to 232,243, the third highest total worldwide.
PM Modi thanks Nurses on International day of the Nurse
34-year-old migrant worker died on board Pune-Prayagraj Shramik Special train on Monday; post-mortem conducted: RPF DG
Rajasthan records 21 new cases
21 fresh cases of COVID-19have been reported in Rajasthan today till 2 pm taking the total number of positive cases to 4056. Active cases stand at 1563 with deaths at 115: Rajasthan Health Department
Uttarakhand reports no new cases
No new case of COBID-19 reported in Uttarakhand today. Total number of positive cases stands at 68 including 21 active cases and 46 recovered: State Health Department
Vande Bharat Mission
6037 Indians have been flown back to India in 31 inbound flights operated by Air India and Air India Express under Vande Bharat mission in 5 days beginning from 7th May 2020: Ministry of Civil Aviation
Migrants' 'ghar wapsi' behind spike in COVID-19 cases in Bihar?
UntilApril 14, Bihar was one of the least coronavirus-affected states with merely 66 positive cases out of 13 crore population. On May 12, the number of COVID-19 patients, however, stood at 761, a quantum jump in the last one month.
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Maharashtra govt panel decides to release around 50 pc prisoners to decongest jails across state: Official
Coronavirus Lockdown 3.0: West Bengal police saves pregnant migrant worker
Police personnel are not just a group of baton-wielding men and women determined to enforce the lockdown. But they also have a humane side. This became evident in an incident in Alipurdurar district in north Bengal where police officials came to the rescue of a woman in labour. The woman, a migrant worker from Assam, was returning to her home state on a truck with other workers.
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Containing virus spread in rural areas after migrants return big challenge: Gehlot
Preventing the spread of the coronavirus in rural areas following the return of lakhs of migrants will be the next big challenge for the state government, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said Tuesday.
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Coronavirus: IPL cancellation could cost Indian cricket over Rs 4,000 cr
Scrapping the money-spinning Indian Premier League this year because of thecoronaviruspandemic would cost more than half a billion dollars, but cutting players' pay was not yet being considered, a top official told AFP.
PM Narendra Modi to address nation at 8 pm today; unveil lockdown 4.0 strategy
Coronavirus: Lockdown cannot be lifted fully, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as he seeks suggestions on relaxations after May 17
Randeep Singh Surjewala slams PM Narendra Modi
Mr. Modi,
Why not ‘Bande Bharat’ for these slippers of Indian labourer brothers?
Millions of workers are feeling helpless due to your insensitivity!
Today at 8 o'clock, tell them about them.
-- tweets Randeep Singh Surjewala
Health screening of passengers will be conducted at the stations. We have also requested them to travel light as no coolies are available at stations. We will be handing over the data of each and every passenger to their state government: Arun Kumar, DG Railway Protection Force
Delhi coronavirus cases total 7,639
13 deaths reported today
Total death toll 86
406 cases reported today
Total no. of cases 7639
Total discharged 5041
Active cases 5041 (1073 in home isolation)
Total tests crosses 1 lakh mark -- 1,06,109
India’s oil demand on the mend after plunging by nearly half
Fuel consumption in India is showing signs of rebounding after witnessing the worst monthly sales in more than 12 years.
CISF official posted in Kolkata succumbs to coronavirus
A Central Industrial Security Force personnel posted in Kolkata has succumbed to coronavirus, taking the virus death toll in the force to three, officials said on Tuesday.
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Japanese author Haruki Murakami to host 'Stay Home' radio special as coronavirus shutdown continues
Haruki Murakami, one of Japan's most acclaimed novelists, will host a radio special to try to lift the nation's spirits as a state of emergency over the novel coronavirus lingers.
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PM Modi to address the nation at 8 PM today
13 deaths and 406 new positive cases in Delhi
13 deaths and 406 new positive cases were reported in Delhi in 24 hours till midnight y'day, taking the total number of cases to 7639 and deaths to 86. 383 people have been cured/discharged taking the total number of recovered cases to 2512: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Coronavirus Lockdown 3.0: New crisis brewing up in Mumbai as auto drivers go back to their homes
With monsoon just a month away and no signs of a partial lifting of lockdown, a new crisis seems to be brewing up in Mumbai and its suburban areas.
Coronavirus Lockdown 3.0 | Indian Railways to operate 8 special trains today: Here are the routes, schedules
With the Indian Railways announcing special trains from 15 destinations connecting New Delhi, a total of eight trains will start today from different places.
Total three trains will leave from New Delhi Railways station. The first train will start from New Delhi Railway Station to Bilaspur in Chattisgarh at 4 pm.
2 students from Jamshedpur test COVID-19 positive
2 students from Jamshedpur, who had returned from Kolkata, have tested COVID-19 positive. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 164: Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni (ANI)
Air India’s Delhi office sealed as staffer tests positive for COVID-19: multiple media reports
Operation Samudra Setu: INS Magar, carrying 202 Indian nationals is expected to reach Kochi, Kerala by evening today
DH's Pandemic Podcast: COVID-19, a death blow to TB patients
Deccan Herald’s Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, DH journalist Varsha Gowda talks to Deputy Executive Director of Stop TB Partnership, Dr Suvanand Sahu on how COVID-19 can affect tuberculosis patients
West Bengal Principal Health Secretary Vivek Kumar transferred and posted as Principal Secretary Environment Department, West Bengal.
Indian Railways says over 45k tickets booked for the following 7 days
Over 45,533 tickets worth Rs 16.15 crore booked for special trains for next seven days; 82,317 passengers booked tickets: Rlys
A migrant labourer was killed while another seriously injured after being hit by car on Ambala-Jagadhri highway near Ambala Cantonment on Tuesday morning
(PTI)
State-wise breakup of coronavirus cases, deaths
Coronavirus Tracker | 15 countries with the highest number of cases, deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic
An Assistant Sub-inspector of CISF deployed in #Kolkata lost his life last night due to COVID-19 infection: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Rajasthan tally 4035
47 new COVID-19 positive cases, 2 deaths reported in Rajasthan today; the total number of positive cases in the state is now 4035: Rajasthan Health Department
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath transfers Rs 225.39 Crores to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) beneficiaries through direct bank transfer
(ANI)
Jharkhand reports 1 new case; tally at 162
One person from Giridih tested positive for COVID-19 last night. The total number of positive patients in the state is now 162: Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni
Maruti's Manesar plant begins production today with a six-and-a-half hour shift for workers instead of the usual 8 hours
Spike of over 3,600 cases in the last 24 hours; 87 deaths - MoHFW data
India's tally of coronavirus cases rises to 70,756; toll at 2293: MoHFW
- 46008Active Cases
- 22454Discharged
- 2293Deaths
- 1Migrated
Bihar tally 761
12 more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Bihar taking the total number of cases in the state to 761: State Principal Secretary (Health), Sanjay Kumar
Micromanage containment zones, resume public transport: BS Yediyurappa tells PM
Karnataka wants to do away with the red-orange-green zoning of districts, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, while recommending micromanaging the containment of COVID-19.
Yediyurappa also pitched for resumption of public transport services in non-containment zones.
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Amidst coronavirus war with China, Trump rules out renegotiating trade deal
"I'm not interested in that," Trump told reporters when asked about reports that China was looking to reopen talks about the trade deal signed in January.
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EXPLAINED | Tracking the coronavirus 'reproduction rate' as lockdowns ease globally
Global alarm was sounded on Monday over a potential second wave of coronavirus infections after Germany reported that the reproduction rate of the pathogen had risen above 1, indicating the disease was again spreading just days after the first tentative steps there to reopen the economy.
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Kerala: Repatriation flight Air India Express IX 434 carrying 177 passengers including one infant from Dubai reached Cochin International Airport, yesterday late night
Karnataka: A 'shramik special train' carrying 1230 migrant workers from Mumbai arrived at Kalaburagi Railway station at 2.20 am
Docs of Delhi civic hospitals write to PM over 'non-payment' of 3-month salary
An association of medics of civic hospitals in Delhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that doctors of the north corporation have not been paid salaries for the last three months.
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US coronavirus deaths cross 80,000
US coronavirus deaths topped 80,000 on Monday as nearly all states have taken steps to relax lockdown measures.
Deaths in the United States have averaged 2,000 a day since mid-April despite efforts to slow the outbreak.
The death toll is higher than any fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to 1967 and represents more U.S. deaths than during the first eight years of the AIDS epidemic, from 1981 to 1988.
Total coronavirus cases in the United States have exceeded 1.3 million.
Clinics on buses to take COVID-19 test to people’s doorstep
The KSRTC’s old buses have been transformed to mobile fever clinics to remove the last mile gap between citizens and fever clinics at the frontline in the fight against Covid-19. However, unlike government hospitals, those with symptoms have to pay...
Coronavirus: WHO urges 'extreme vigilance' as countries exit lockdown
The World Health Organization on Monday hailed dwindling COVID-19 infection rates and deaths in some countries but called on nations to show "extreme vigilance" as they begin loosening their restrictions.
Docs of Delhi civic hospitals write to PM over 'non-payment' of 3-month salary
An association of medics of civic hospitals in Delhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that doctors of the north corporation have not been paid salaries for the last three months.
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Quarantine is fine: Passengers find India much safer
For Adithya Shetty, getting a seat on the first evacuation flight from London to Bengaluru was a massive relief after a desperate wait for a month. “I feel very happy to be here. Bengaluru feels so much safer, with even the lockdown getting eased,” he told DH on arrival at the Kempegowda International Airport early Monday morning.
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ASI slaps and kicks migrant workers, suspended
An assistant sub-inspectorfrom the KG Halli police has been suspended for slapping and kicking workers from Uttar Pradesh who had come to register themselves for a train journey to their home state.
Mike Pompeo holds COVID-19 video conference with counterparts from India, 5 other nations
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday held a video conference with his counterparts from India, Australia, Brazil, Israel, Japan and South Korea on issues related to coronavirus pandemic.
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Nitish Kumar favours lockdown extension till May end
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar favoured extending lockdowntill the end of May in meeting with PM, said it would help the state bring under control situation that has arisen with natives returning on large scale: Officials
Air India flight carrying 180 passenger lands at Chennai airport
Vande Bharat Mission: Repatriation flight Air India Express IX 687, carrying 180 passengers including 3 infants from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) landed at Chennai Airport.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he continues to feel optimistic, when not even a single state sounded despondent & that this collective determination will make India win in its fight against COVID-19. PM said that post-COVID era also brings opportunities that India must leverage: PMO.
Prime Minister Modi said that we must understand that the world has fundamentally changed post COVID-19. Now the World will be Pre-Corona, Post-Corona just like in the case of the World Wars. And this would entail significant changes in how we function: Prime Minister's Office.
PM Modi said,"I am of the firm view that the measures needed in the first phase of lockdown were not needed during the 2nd phase and similarly the measures needed in the 3rd Phase are not needed in the fourth": PMO
All 5 Air India pilots who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier, have now been found negative in the retest.
Today PM said that this understanding of the spread of COVID-19 will help the country in having a focused fight against it. “And therefore, we can now further focus our strategy in this battle against coronavirus, as should be the case," he said: PMO
Coronavirus: An alternative model
Three facts about viruses: Viruses outnumber cellular life at least 10:1; viruses drive global biogeochemical cycles, and are part of cellular life on earth; and, some viruses are beneficial, others are sources of pathogens, and not all viruses make you sick – as Prof Vincent Racaniello, Columbia University, notes in his lecture “What is a virus?”
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And Donald Trump promises Americans the Moon
The recent issuance of an executive order by US President Donald Trump authorising private, commercial uses of the Moon, Mars, meteors and other space bodies is a violation of the accepted idea that outer space and the objects in it are global commons. The order has viewed all space bodies as “off-earth resources’’ which are to be used and exploited.
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US says Chinese hacking coronavirus vaccine research: Reports
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and cybersecurity experts believe Chinese hackers are trying to steal research on developing a vaccine against coronavirus, two newspapers reported on Monday.The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are planning to release a warning about the Chinese hacking as governments and private firms race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the Wall Street Journal and New York Times reported.
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Government issues data processing rules for Aarogya Setu, adds jail term on breach
The government on Monday issued a set of guidelines to be followed for data processing of Aarogya Setu app users and added a few clauses that may lead to imprisonment of persons found guilty of violating certain norms. The new rules prohibit the storage of data beyond 180 days and enable individuals to seek deletion of their data from the government's Aarogya Setu related record within 30 days of raising the request.
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India will be risking economic hara-kiri, if lockdown extended for much longer: Anand Mahindra
Leading industrialist Anand Mahindra on Monday said that if lockdown is extended for much longer duration then the country will be "risking economic hara-kiri".The Mahindra Group chairman said that while the lockdown has been able to save lakhs oflives, its further extension could lead to severe difficulties for weaker sections of the society.
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We are together in this crisis, however, somehow West Bengal has been targeted by central government to get political mileage: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during video conference with PM Narendra Modi today
1.26 lakh COVID-19 positive cases by May 31, claims new model of assessment
Over 1.26 lakh COVID-19 positive cases are likely to be reported in 15 states by May 31, claimed a new model of assessment developed by a team of researchers from IIT-Guwahati and Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.The IIT Guwahati on Monday said the team used data science models to analyse and predict the total number of cases in the next 30 days.
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Special trains: Passengers advised to reach 90 minutes early, carry own food, blankets
Those passengers travelling in AC special trains, to be operated by Indian Railways from May 12, have to reach station 90 minutes early and bring own food and blankets, as per the standard operating procedure ( SOP) announced by the national transporter.
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'Balanced strategy' needed for path ahead: PM Narendra Modi to chief ministers
India will have to devise and implement a "balanced strategy" to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, and the biggest challenge for the country will be to ensure that the infection does not spread to villages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told chief ministers on Monday during a video conference.
Some relatively large COVID-19 outbreaks noticed in particular locations: Government
As India registered a record jump of 4,213 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the government on Monday said some relatively large outbreaks have been noticed in particular locations and it is important to focus on containment efforts to ensure that the country does not reach the community transmission stage.
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Karnataka BJP leader blames 'Tablighis, Ajmeris' for coronavirus spread
Blaming the recent spurt in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka on 'Tablighis and Ajmeris', Karnataka BJP general secretary N Ravikumar charged that they were entering the state like “thieves” and spreading the virus.Addressing a media briefing, Ravikumar said: "What do you call the mentality (of persons) that infects and kills oneself and other members of the society? If this is neither Jihad nor a conspiracy, what is it then?"
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Timings of the Special Trains to be run from May 12
Coronavirus Lockdown 3.0: After railways, focus now on resumption of air travel
After a limited start to railway services, the focus has now turned to the aviation sector with airports and airlines gearing up for a resumption of flights after the lockdown to combatCOVID-19is scheduled to endon May 17.The Civil Aviation Ministry has been in talks with the airline companies which are staring at huge financial losses because of the shutdown of commercial passenger flights in the last week of March.
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IRCTC website crashes as train online ticket booking opens
The Indian railways is yet to begin full operations of trains but the IRCTC websitehas already crashed, with officials suspecting that high demand to limited number of tickets may be the reason for the crash.The crash was noticed around Monday afternoon, hours before the railways was supposed to start ticket sales for the 30 special trains running between different states to transport stranded passengers.
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Mobile fever clinics take COVID-19 test to people's doorstep at a price
The KSRTC’s old buses have been transformed to erase the last mile gap between citizens and fever clinics that have formed the frontline of the administration in its fight against COVID-19. However, unlike government hospitals, those with symptoms have to pay Rs 3,750 to get a test done.
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After son, ailing father dies of COVID-19, J&K death toll 10
Four days after his young son died of COVID-19, a cancer patient from Srinagar became the fresh victim of the deadly virus in the Valley on Monday, taking the toll in Jammu and Kashmir to ten.Health officials said that the man in his late 50’s who had already tested positive for coronavirus last week had underlying serious comorbidities as well.
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Spread of COVID-19 has nothing to do with race, religion, area; it spreads due to lack of precautions: Health ministry
Passenger services on Indian Railways shall be partially restored from 12th May 2020 in a graded manner.
Aarogya Setu app has been downloaded in 9.8 crore smartphones so far. It will be available on Jio feature smartphones from tomorrow. We've worked a lot on data privacy of Arogya Setu users andmade sure that user data are not compromised: Ajay Sahni, Chairman of Empowered Group 9.
Coronavirus: Even animals may resort to physical distancing to prevent microbes, says study
Scientists say they have uncovered evidence in animals about the importance of maintaining physical distance to minimise the spread of certain microbes among individuals.The study, published in the journal Animal Behaviour, observed monkeys in the wild to understand what role genetics, diet, social groupings and distance in a social network play when it comes to the microbes found inside an animal's gut.
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BJP attacks Mamata Banerjee over handling of the coronavirus crisis in West Bengal
The BJP on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of "misleading" people on the extent ofcoronaviruscases in the state by "hiding" its real numbers.
"When West Bengal has been hit by COVID-19, then where have you hidden Mamata ji? People of your state want to know where are you and what are you doing? The state's people and Bengali labourers outside have been pleading you for help," BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said.
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COVID-19 fight can't be excuse to crush human rights, exploit workers: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said many states were amending labour laws, but the fight against the novelcoronaviruspandemic cannot be an excuse to exploit workers, suppress their voice and crush their human rights.
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All passengers are advised to download and use the Aarogya Setu application. No Linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen for the travel: Ministry of Railways
PM Narendra Modi interacts with CMs on ways to strengthen COVID-19 containment strategy, boosting economic activities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a fresh round of consultation with chief ministers on ways to strengthen the COVID-19 containment strategy and stepping up of economic activities in a calibrated manner as the 54-day nationwide lockdown nears an end.
Large-scale movement of migrant workers from urban to rural India and the problems theirreturnto home states may cause in restarting the economy will also be among the focus areas during thefifth virtual interaction between the prime minister and chief ministers since the outbreak of the deadly virus in the country.
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Six fresh cases in BSF -- 4 in Kolkata and one each in Delhi and Tripura Total now rises to 230
There will be no increase in lease rent for the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units for the financial year 2020-21. Payment of lease rent of 1st quarter is to be deferred up to 31st July 2020 for all SEZ units: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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So far, 184 trains have brought 2.26 lakh migrant workers from other states. 55 more trains will arrive in Uttar Pradesh today. Around 1 lakh migrant workers have returned by their own conveyance: Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi
COVID-19: A reality check
What is necessary for a pandemic to die down? Perhaps the best answer is that herd immunity must develop.
We must learn to live with the idea that COVID-19 will be with us for a long time ahead and tailor our response to the disease accordingly.
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Delhi government decides to provide another financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to construction workers.
Delhi coronavirus cases, discharge, deaths
Fresh Cases 310
Total 7233
Fresh Discharges 60
Total Recoveries 2129
Still under treatment 5,031 (981 underhome isolation)
Total samples tested 97678, including 3,868 fresh ones
MoHFW issues guidelines for district level surveillance of COVID-19
Total number of cases & deaths in Rajasthan 3940 & 110, respectively
126 new cases of coronavirus and 2 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today till 1 pm, taking the total number of cases & deaths to 3940 & 110, respectively. Number of active cases stands at 1566: Rajasthan Health Department
Ministry of Home Affairs issues SOPs for movement of persons by train
Ministry of Home Affairs issues Standard Operating Procedures for movement of persons by train, states, "Only those with confirmed e-tickets shall be allowed to enter the station.
ICMR issues guidance for appropriate recording of COVID-19 deaths
COVID-19 would be recorded as an "underlying cause of death" when leading to pneumonia, cardiac injury and clotting in the bloodstream, among others, according to the guidance issued by ICMR for appropriate recording of deaths due to the disease
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Many states are amending labour laws: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Fight against COVID-19 cannot be an excuse to exploit workers, suppress their voice and crush their human rights
West Bengal: A South 24 Parganas based private firm GCC Biotech India claims it has developed indigenous 'real-time' COVID-19 test kit costing only Rs 500 for a single test
Coronavirus report takes 2 to 7 days in Mumbai, say doctors
India's financial capital, Mumbai, is worst affected by COVID-19 and what is alarming that it takes two to seven days to get the test report.
Have taken note of migrants walking on roads, railway tracks with great concern: Govt
The Centre has said it has noted with great concern that migrant workers continue to walk on roads and railway tracks to return to their native places and asked states to ensure that they travel home on the special trains being run for them from various parts of the country.
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Start-ups get creative as coronavirus crisis fuels funding crunch
The rapid global economic slowdown, India's coronavirus lockdown of 1.3 billion people and an exodus of venture capital are testing a start-up community that has quickly become one of the world's biggest, raising a record $14.9 billion last year.
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Tune in to DH Pandemic Podcast!
Deccan Herald’s Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, DH journalist Dhanyata M Poovaiah talks to Aryaman Khosla, a Class 12 student who raised over Rs 8.3 lakh to provide ration to the slum dwellers in Bengaluru. DH Business Journalist Samiksha Goel gives an update about how the IVF industry has been affected because of COVID-19. DH journalist Akash Sriram brings you DH Factcheck.
Maharashtra hospital controversy
In a video tweeted by BJP MLA Nitesh Rane, body bags seen lying next to patients in a ward in Mumbai’s KEM hospital. No comment yet from KEM hospital on the body bags or unsanitary conditions of the ward
"Maximum care is being taken. If any such video (KEM Hospital) is viral on social media then it might have happened at that very moment but corrective measures would have been taken immediately. All officials are working efficiently. No need to defame anyone: Anil Desai, Shiv Sena"
Odisha coronavirus cases rise to 391
COVID-19 cases in Odisha rise to 391 after 14 more people, including 12 in Ganjam district, test positive; 320 active cases: Health Department
Coronavirus tracker: State-wise breakup of cases, deaths
See which states are worst-hit, where we stand
Karnataka reports 10 new cases, total at 858 including 31 deaths
10 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Karnataka, taking the total number of positive cases to 858 including 31 deaths & 422 discharges: Karnataka Health Department
38 new cases in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of cases 2018
Rajasthan reports 84 new cases; tally at 3898
84 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Rajasthan today, taking the total number of cases & deaths to 3898 & 108, respectively. Number of active cases stands at 1537: Rajasthan Health Department
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal appeals to states to allow more Shramik trains
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has appealed all States especially states which have allowed very few trains to give approvals liberally to transport migrant workers. West Bengal had approved only few trains despite large numbers of migrants belonging to the state being stranded in different parts of the country.
Shramik Special trains to now have up to 3 stoppages in destination state, run with full capacity of around 1,700 instead of 1,200: Railways order
The Indian Railways decided to give stoppages to Shramik Special trains. There will be maximum three stoppages other than the final stoppage in destination state. The train will run with full capacity of around 1600 instead of current 1200. So far railways operated 468 Shramik special trains
Employee of Delhi's Shram Shakti Bhawan tests COVID-19 positive
Delhi: Shram Shakti Bhawan has been sealed as per protocol, after an employee in the Ministry of Power, whose office is the building tested positive for coronavirus. All employees have been advised to work from home, till further notice
Jharkhand tally 160
Total 160 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state till date, of which 79 are active cases and 78 are recovered/discharged cases: Jharkhand Health Department
Bihar tally 707
11 more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Bihar, taking the total number of cases to 707: Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary (Health), Bihar
Delhi tally 7233
310 new COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi till midnight of 10th May. The total number of positive cases is now 7233. We have ordered all hospitals to submit death report with death summary each day: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain
K'taka Railways Minister Suresh Angadi says all seats in passenger trains will not be available
To ensure that social distancing&other norms are strictly followed all seats will not be available for booking in the passenger trains: Union Min of State for Railways Suresh Angadi on Indian Railways' decision to restart passenger trains from 12 May.
MHA tells States to ensure smooth movement of frontline workers, staff
●Ensure smooth movement, including inter-state, of all medical professionals, paramedic staff, sanitation personnel & ambulances etc.
●Private clinics & nursing homes be allowed to open without hindrances
to facilitate fighting COVID-19 & non-COVID emergencies
MHA writes to all States/UTs to cooperate with the Indian Railways in running more Shramik Special Trains
MHA writes to all States/UTs to cooperate with Railways in running more Shramik Special Trains without any hindrance & facilitate faster movement of stranded Migrant Workers to their native places.
They may be counseled to not walk on roads & rail tracks.
Indian Railways to restart some passenger train operations
Indian Railways to restart passenger train operations with special trains from New Delhi connecting Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad,Bengaluru,Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad&Jammu Tawi from tomorrow.
The booking for reservation in these Indian Railways special trains will start at 4 pm today and will be available only on the IRCTC website
MHA issues revised guidelines for home isolation of very mild and pre-symptomatic COVID-19 cases
Men have high levels of enzyme that's key to COVID-19 infection, study finds
Men's blood has higher levels than women's of a key enzyme used by the new coronavirus to infect cells, the results of a big European study showed on Monday -- a finding which may help explain why men are more vulnerable to infection with COVID-19.
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Vande Bharat Mission
More than 300 Indians returned to Bengaluru from London, UK, on an Air India special flight early morning today.
Total cases in the country now at 67152, including 44029 active cases, 20917 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 2206 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
A large number of stranded labourers gather at service bus stand in Mangaluru, to travel to Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
Coronavirus: With prices down and jobs leaving, US oil workers learn patience
Wait for an upturn, or pick up stakes and look for work elsewhere? That's the dilemma facing oil workers around Carlsbad in New Mexico, where a brutal drop in petroleum prices has hit the local economy hard.
In this dusty town in the Permian Basin -- site of the planet's largest oil and natural gas deposits, astride the Texas-New Mexico border -- a worker can earn $100,000 or even $150,000 a year, twice or more than the average private sector wage there.
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Mike Pence self-isolates after aide was diagnosed with coronavirus: Bloomberg
Pence has repeatedly tested negative, including on Sunday, for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to a tweet by a Bloomberg reporter.
PM Modi to speak to CMs via video conference today, 3 PM
PM Modi praises technology for how it;s helping the fight against coronavirus
Coronavirus Tracker | 15 countries with the highest number of cases, deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic
USA, Spain, UKcontinue topping the list of highest number of cases deaths.
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Vande Bharat Mission: More flights reach India
Air India flight 1387 carrying Indians from Manila, Philippines has arrived in Mumbai: Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
United States: Indian passengers arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport to board the Air India flight to Mumbai. The flight will later fly to Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Thermal screening and security checks imn place. "First Air India special flight from the US brings in 225 Indians from San Francisco to Mumbai": Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
Migrants accident, Aurangabad: SE Indian Railways reduces speed of trains
South Eastern Railway reduces speed of all goods, special trains to 40 kmph in its Kharagpur-Bhadrak section till Monday morning owing to the movement of migrant workers along railway tracks: Official
77 test positive for COVID-19 in Indore
77 samples tested positive for COVID-19 on 10th May 2020, taking the total number of cases in Indore district to 1935. Death toll is at 90: Praveen Jadia, Indore Chief Medical Health Officer Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths
Rajasthan reports two more COVID-19 deaths, 106 fresh cases, tally now 3,814; active cases 1,465, death toll 108: Officials
UK PM Boris Johnson says some public places could reopen from July 1: AFP news agency
Man jumps home quarantine to buy liquor in Himachal
Man jumps home quarantine to buy liquor in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district, sent to institutional quarantine after wife complains to police: Official
With 33 new cases in Telangana. tally in state rises to 1,196
COVID-19 cases in Telangana rise to 1,196 after 33 more people, including 26 from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits, test positive; active cases 415
Delhi govt issues SOP on reporting COVID-19 deaths by hospitals
After facing flak over the COVID-19 death numbers, Delhi government issues an SOP on reporting deaths by hospitals. It says public and private hospitals are not reporting COVID-19deaths occurring in their hospitals in a timely and regular manner. Despite repeated reminders, the death summaries of patients are not being provided to the Death Audit Committee, resulting in incorrect/delayed reports being submitted. The new order and SOP came against the backdrop of reports that Delhi government official bulletin is not providing correct picture on deaths as the numbers in official bulletin and those actually reported vary. While govt has reported 73 deaths, hospitals have reported at least 124.
Gujarat reports 398 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths, taking total case count to 8,195 and fatalities to 493: Health official
Country-wise update: Coronanavirus Tracker
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With 278 new COVID-19 patients, cases in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district jump to 5,818; death toll rises to 381 with 18 more fatalities: Official
Haryana reports 28 new COVID-19 positive cases
28 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Haryana today. Total number of positive cases stands at 703 including 10 deaths and 393 active cases: Haryana Health Department
Indian Railways to resume passengers train on select routes from May 12
Indian Railways plans to gradually restart passenger train operations from 12th May, 2020, initially with 15 pairs of trains (30 return journeys). These trains will be run as special trains from New Delhi Station connecting Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad and Jammu Tawi.
A medical staff of counter-terrorism force NSG test COVID-19 positive; admitted to hospital: Officials
Hello readers and welcome to our live coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak in India and across the globe. Stay tuned for live updates.
Karnataka has 904 cases now
42 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Karnataka from 5 pm yesterday to 12 noon today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 904 including 31 deaths and 426 discharges: Karnataka Health Department
Himachal Pradesh records 62 cases thus far
Three new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh taking the total number of cases in state to 62 including 21 active cases. Of 3 new cases one is police head constable and one has travel history to Jalandhar, Punjab: Nipun Jindal, State Special Secy
Andhra Pradesh tally 2051
33 new COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours; the total number of positive cases in the state is now 2051: Andhra Pradesh Health Department
BJP MLA tests positive in Bhopal
28 people, including former BJP MLA, test positive for COVID-19 in Bhopal; total cases in the city rise to 732: Official
West Bengal reports 14 deaths due to COVID-19 in last 24 hours, toll rises to 113: health bulletin
J&K reports 25 fresh COVID-19 cases
25 new positive cases reported in Jammu & Kashmir today (2 from Jammu division and 23 from Kashmir division), taking the total number of cases to 861. The total death toll stands at 9: Government of UT of Jammu & Kashmir
With 61 more cases, Punjab's tally reaches 1,823
The total number of COVID-19 cases reaches 1823 in Punjab, with 61 more people testing positive today. Number of active cases & fatalities due to the infection stands at 1626 & 31, respectively: Punjab Health Department
153 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1939: West Bengal Health Department
Cops jostle at UP-Rajasthan border over movement of migrant workers amid coronavirus lockdown
Two sub-inspectors were injured as UP and Rajasthan policemen jostled over the homeward journey of migrant workers at the Mathura border on Sunday, officials said.
Piyush Goyal appeals states to allow functioning of special trains
With several states making delay ingiving approval for running Shramik special trains to transport stranded people,Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Sundayappealed to all states to permit the operation of trains so that the stranded can reach home in the next three to four days.
Tamil Nadu 669 new cases of coronavirus, 3 deaths
Coronavirus lockdown compounding woes of poor, PM Narendra Modi must intervene to prevent starvation deaths: A K Antony
Senior Congress leader and former Defence Minister A K Antony on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene immediately to prevent starvation deaths in the country in the wake of the nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air India flight AI 926 has departed from King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh for Delhi with 139 passengers on board: Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia - ANI
PIL in SC seeks revoking order on sale of liquor
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to states to disallow sale of liquor in order to prevent chaos being created due to mass gathering around shops which might defeat the purpose of the national lockdown, clamped to contain COVID-19.
26 new COVID-19 positive cases, 2 deaths reported in Mumbai's Dharavi today; till now 859 positive cases and 29 deaths have been reported. 222 people discharged till date: BMC
Kerala COVID Updates -May 10
Seven more, including three NRIs, tested COVID positive; 4 recovered; Kasargod now nil cases
Total infected so far: 512
Now under treatment : 20
3 died
489 recovered so far
4 recovered today
7 fresh cases today
26,350 in home observation
362 in hospital observation
37,464 samples tested so far
36,630 negative
From cycling to walking, migrants take all means to go back home
As COVID-19 situation mushrooms and economy slides,migrant workers from Mumbai and its larger metropolitan area continue to risk lives and go back homes.
Roll-out of Integrated Battle Groups delayed due coronavirus pandemic: Army Chief M M Naravane
Army Chief Gen M M Naravane has said that a comprehensive "test-bedding" of the Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) was concluded but its roll out has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Air India Express flight IX 374 from Doha, Qatar which was earlier scheduled to leave Doha at 3:35 pm today and reach Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala by 10:45 pm is cancelled. The revised schedule will be updated later: Spokesperson, Air India Express - ANI
Third Brighton player tests positive for novel coronavirus
A third first-team player from Brighton & Hove Albion tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, the Premier League club's chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed.
1.9k labourers allowed to board train from Mumbai to UP amid coronavirus lockdown: Police
A total of 1,916 migrant labourers stranded in the coronavirus-induced lockdown were given permission by Saki Naka police station to travel on board a Shramik Special train that left Mumbai for Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, a senior official said on Sunday.
INS Magar, the second naval ship of the Indian Navy’s Operation Samudra Setu, to evacuate stranded Indian Nationals from Maldives and ensure smooth and safe passage back to India, arrived at Male Port today, 10 May 2020.
INS Magar, an LST(L) designed for landing operations, had made all necessary logistic, medical and administrative preparations at her base port Kochi to comfortably accommodate civilians before setting sail towards Maldives.
The ship will evacuate about 200 citizens while ensuring all precautions related to COVID-19 including social distancing norms are followed. An entirely separate section of the ship with essential facilities like food and washrooms has been prepared to accommodate the evacuees and a separate mess has been allotted for ladies, infants and senior citizens. Additional precautions have been taken by dividing the evacuees into groups to avoid crowding at common areas like dining hall, bathrooms etc.
Concurrently, the first ship carrying evacuees from Maldives, INS Jalashwa reached Kochi harbour this morning with 698 Indian citizens.
Despite COVID-19, hopeful that Monsoon Session can be held on time: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which normally begins in the last week of June or in the first week of July, may still be held on time, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday, amid concerns that the coronavirus pandemic may delay its start.
Centre's financial stimulus "not sufficient"; fiscal deficit may go up to 14 %: former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao
Maintaining that the combined fiscal deficit of the Centre and states may go up to 13-14 per cent this fiscal, former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao on Sunday said the financial stimulus announced by the Centre on March 26 on account of lockdown to contain spread of COVID-19, is "not sufficient".
Arvind Kejriwal says Delhi COVID-19 deaths 'very less' but 75% cases asymptomatic or showing mild symptoms
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said 75 per cent of COVID-19 cases in the city are asymptomatic or showing mild symptoms, and asserted that the number of serious patients and deaths caused by the infection is "less".
Maharashtra: The second flight from Singapore (AI343) carrying 243 passengers has landed in Mumbai. ANI
Permission for 7 trains to carry migrant labourers from Mumbai to West Bengal has been sought from West Bengal Govt, but not even one permission has been granted. I appeal to Mamata didi to give permission as soon as possible: Maharashtra Leader of Opposition, Devendra Fadnavis - ANI
Tripura sees sudden spike in cases, days after CM declares state coronavirus-free
Days after Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb declared Tripura COVID 19-free, the state witnessed an abrupt spike in coronavirus cases with over 130 people testing positive for the disease in just one week since May 2.
Bakery owner arrested in Tamil Nadu for 'no Muslim staff' tagline
A 32-year old man, running a bakery here has been arrested for alleged promotion of products using a tagline that said his firm does not employ Muslims, police said on Sunday.
Coronavirus Lockdown: PM Narendra Modi to interact with CMs on May 11
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers of various states via video conference on Monday afternoon, the Prime Minister's Office said.
Tamil Nadu: Superstar Rajinikanth warns ruling AIADMK against reopening liquor outlets amid coronavirus lockdown
Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday warned the ruling AIADMK against reopening state-run liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu, saying if it was done, it should not harbour "dreams" of coming to power again, apparently in next year's Assembly elections. In a tweet, he also asked the government to work out alternate modes of revenue generation.
Coronavirus: 28 states, UTs ban smokeless tobacco products, spitting
Over 25 states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Delhi, havebanned the use of smokeless tobacco products and spitting in public places in view of COVID-19, official sources in the Union health ministry said.
Global coronavirus cases top 4 million as France, Spain inch towards re-opening
The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped four million as some of the hardest-hit countries readied Sunday to lift lockdown restrictions despite concern about a second wave of infections.
Haryana reports 20 new cases
20 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Haryana today. Total number of positive cases stands at 695 including 10 deaths and 394 active cases: Haryana Health Department
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Where we stand: state-wise number of coronavirus cases and deaths in India
45 new cases of COVID-19 & one death have been reported in Rajasthan today, taking total number of cases to 3753 & death toll to 107, respectively. Number of active cases stands at 1470 in the state: Rajasthan Health Department
Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inspects a Covid care centre in Mandoli area. He says, "There are 4362 Covid care centres across the country where 346856 patients with mild or very mild symptoms can be kept".
PM Modi to hold the 5th meeting via video-conference with state Chief Ministers tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM.
Death toll in Karnataka rises to 31 with a fatality in Bengaluru Urban district; total cases 847 after 53 people, including 22 in Belagavi district, test positive: Health Department
Fauci among three members of US virus task force to quarantine: Media
Top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci is among three members of the White House's coronavirus task force who will self-isolate after potential exposure to the pathogen, US media reported Saturday.
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Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in "many of 34 prefectures" that are not among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic before the nationwide deadline of May 31.
A 54 year-old inmate of Byculla women jail has tested positive for COVID-19.Her first test result on 8th May was negative but the second test conducted on 9th May has come positive. She is under treatment at St George's Hospital: Byculla Jail authorities
A woman on ration distribution duty in Delhi passes away
A female teacher deputed on ration distribution duty in North Delhi area has passed away due to COVID-19: North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Official
Coronavirus India update: State-wise breakup of coronavirus cases, deaths
Where we stand today
Superstar Rajinikanth warns ruling AIADMK against reopening state-run liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu, says if it was done, the party should not harbour "dreams" of coming to power again in the state
8 people who have returned from Ahmedabad, Gujarat have tested positive for COVID19 in Shivamogga: Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa
Karnataka sees record single-day cases
53 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka between 5 pm yesterday and 12 pm today. Of the 53 new cases, 31 have a history of travel to Ajmer & 8 to Ahmedabad. Total number of cases in the state is at 847, including 405 discharged & 31 deaths: State Health Department
18 CISF personnel tested positive in 24 hours
18 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 in last 24 hours; there are a total of 64 active cases as on today: Central Industrial Security Force
The first repatriation flight from London landed in the wee hours of Sunday at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai
Coronavirus lockdown: Restaurants, hotels ask state governments to allow them to sell liquor stock
Sitting on a liquor stockpile of around Rs 3,000 crore, restaurants and hotels across the country are asking state governments to allow them to sell the stock lying with them due to the coronavirus lockdown.
5 AI pilots test positive; they had flown cargo planes to China for supplies
5 pilots of Air India found COVID-19 positive, during the pre-flight COVID test which is carried out 72 hours before they are rostered for flight duties. All of them are asymptomatic and based in Mumbai. They had undertaken cargo flights to China: Air India Sources
Deccan Herald’s Pandemic Podcast
Deccan Herald’s Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, DH journalist Sagar Kulkarni explains the new change in testing strategy India is adopting. DH Journalist Prajwal S Suvarna talks to a former professor at Centre for Political Institutions, Governance and Development, Institute for Social and Economic Change Supriya Roy Chowdhury on Skilling challenges in India and how it will affect the post-COVID scene. Director Maya Chandra explains to Ahmed Shariff what motivated her to come up with a tribute to frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Over 4 million confirmed cases of #coronavirus reported around the world: AFP
A sign requiring a face mask at SpeakEasy Bar & Grill on May 09, 2020 in Newport, Rhode Island. Non-critical retail establishments began opening their doors with limited capacity as part of Phase 1 to reopen the state that was shut down due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Restaurants are now permitted to sell alcoholic mixed drinks with to go orders, and some state parks are welcoming visitors again. Gatherings are still limited to five people or fewer, and close contact businesses such as hair and nail salons are still shut down. Rhode Island has reported 10,000 confirmed coronavirus cases. (AFP Photo)
Karnataka: A 'Shramik Special Train' to Udhampur in Jammu & Kashmir to depart from Chikbanavara railway station in Bengaluru today
Migrant workers from Bengal and UP protest in Chittoor
Chittoor: A large number of migrant workers from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh hold protest demanding return to their native places amid COVID19 lockdown. They say,"No arrangements have been made for our return in the last 40 days".
Hyderabad International Airport handled the first arrival evacuation flight from Kuwait
Hyderabad International Airport handled the first arrival evacuation flight from Kuwait on 9th May. The national carrier - Air India flight – AI 988 - from Kuwait landed at the airport on 9th May at 10.07 PM with 163 Indian citizens stranded in Kuwait.
Till 10th May 2020, GMR Hyderabad International Airport has handled 12 departures evacuation flights serving over 900 foreign nationals who were repatriated by various special relief flights from Hyderabad city to the countries viz. the UK, the UAE, the US, Kenya and Germany.
Delhi Coronavirus Updates - May 10
Fresh cases 381 (Figures for 12 AM May 8 to 12 AM May 9)
Total cases 6923
Deaths reported 5
Total toll 73
Fresh recoveries 49
Total 2069
Under-treatment 4781 (including 1428 in home isolation)
Total samples tested 93810
Haji Mohammed Sajid, an Indian national who was stranded in Sharjah amid COVID-19 pandemic, bows down in reverence as he arrives at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport by a special flight, in Lucknow, Saturday, May 9, 2020. (PTI Photo)
50 new COVID19 cases in Andhra Pradesh
50 new COVID19 cases (including 26 returned from Gujarat & 1 returned from Karnataka) reported in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1980: Andhra Pradesh, Nodal Officer, COVID-19 (ANI)
Health Ministry issues revised discharge policy for COVID-19 patients
Health Ministry issues revised discharge policy for COVID-19 patients; Very mild, mild and moderate patients can be discharged without test.
786 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra so far
786 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 inMaharashtra so far, of which 703 are active cases, 76 recovered and 7 deaths. There have been 200 incidents of assault on police personnel during the lockdown period and 732 accused have been arrested for the same: Maharashtra Police
Rajasthan tally 3741, toll 107
33 new COVID19 positive cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 3741, death toll 107: Rajasthan Health Department
Naval ship arrives in Kochi with 698 repatriated Indians from Maldives
INS Jalashwa carrying 698 repatriated Indian citizens from the Maldives arrived in Kochi harbour on Sunday morning, completing the Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the COVID-19 lockdown, official sources said.
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Patna: Bihar Military Police camp area in Patna is a COVID19 hotspot area. Yesterday, 5 Bihar Military Police jawans from Khajpura tested positive for COVID19 yesterday
(ANI)
786 personnel in Maharashtra Police have tested positive so far for coronavirus
786 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state, of which 703 are active cases, 76 recovered & 7 deaths. There have been 200 incidents of assault on police personnel during the lockdown period & 732 accused have been arrested for the same: Maharashtra Police
301 stranded migrant labourers from Bihar return to their native from Alipurduar, WB
London - Mumbai Air India flight carrying repatriated Indians arrives
Coronavirus Tracker: 15 countries with the highest number of cases, deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 2,109 in India; cases climb to 62,939: Union Health Ministry
Spike of 3277 COVID-19 cases & 127 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total cases in the country now at 62939, including 41472 active cases, 19358 cured/discharged/migrated and 2109 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Guidelines on restarting industries
Companies should not try to achieve high production targets in 1st week of operations after lockdown: NDMA guidelines for industries
Factories need to maintain sanitisation routine every 2-3 hours, especially in common areas
For accommodation, sanitisation needs to be performed regularly to ensure workers' safety, curb contamination spread
ASI dies of COVID-19 in Mumbai
With focus on coronavirus, Amazon deforestation surges
It has not gotten much attention with the world focused on coronavirus, but deforestation has surged in the Amazon rainforest this year, raising fears of a repeat of last year's record-breaking devastation -- or worse.
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues guidelines for restarting manufacturing industries after lockdown. "While restarting the unit, consider the first week as the trial or test run period; ensure all safety & protocols, & don't try to achieve high production targets", says MHA.
US adds 1,568 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
The United States recorded 1,568 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 78,746, according to the latest real-time tally reported by Johns Hopkins University
Odisha tally 352, toll at 3
58 more COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha. The total number of cases in the state is now at 352, including 281 active cases, 68 cured/recovered & 3 deaths: State Health Department
Arrangements are in place as Consulate General of India in San Francisco gets ready for the first repatriation flight for Indian nationals, from the US.
Toddy shops in Kerala to open on May 13
Migrants continue walking home on foot
Maharashtra: A group of migrant workers from UP, living in Pune's Kondhwa, is walking back to their home state - covering a distance of over 1300 km on foot.