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Gurugram admin fixes ambulance rates for Covid patients
The district administration of Gurugram on Thursday issued an order to regulate the maximum amount of fare that can be charged by ambulances and other vehicles carrying patients/bodies in Gurugram.
West Bengal Violence: MHA asks report from Governor Jagdeep Dhankar over law and order situation
The Union Home Ministry has asked West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to give a report on the law and order situation in the state, particularly the violence that took place following the election results last weekend, officials said on…
Delhi sees over 1,349 per cent jump in COVID-19 containment zones in past 1 month
The national capital has witnessed a staggering 1,349 per cent jump in the number of its COVID-19 containment zones in the past one month, with South Delhi accounting for the maximum 21,172 such zones out of the total 47,704, according to…
India’s struggle to track new Covid variants could worsen crisis
As infections surge by more than 300,000 cases for 14 straight days, pushing India’s tally past 20 million, the country’s limited ability to track new mutations emerging from its outbreak is a growing concern for scientists.
Supplied 730 MT oxygen to Delhi on May 5, Centre tells Supreme Court
The Centre on Thursday told the SC that it has complied with its order and instead of 700 MT oxygen, it ensured a supply of 730 MT to Delhi for treating Covid patients. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and M R Shah was informed by…
Bengal violence: Four-member MHA team arrives in Kolkata day after terse warning
The Union Home Ministry has formed a four-member fact finding team to look into reasons for the post- poll violence in West Bengal and also assess the ground situation in the state, officials said on Thursday.
Union Minister V Muralidharan’s convoy attacked in Bengal allegedly by TMC workers, several…
Union Minister V Muralidharan's convoy was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers in West Bengal on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in Panchkhudi area of West Midnapore.
What is procedure for deporting foreigners who are here without documentation: HC to MHA
Hearing a plea on behalf of three Bangladeshi youths, including a minor, who were allegedly abducted from their country and brought here in March and want to return home, Justice Prathiba M Singh directed the MHA to place on record the…
Complete lockdown in Kerala from May 8 to 16 as Covid-19 cases spiral
The Kerala government on Thursday announced to impose a complete lockdown in the state to tide over Covid-19 cases. The restrictions will be imposed in the southern state from May 8 to 16. The state had earlier clamped lockdown-like…
COVID-19: Oxygen shortage creates panic at AIIMS Rishikesh, dozens of patients shifted to another…
Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients and shortage of oxygen, lives of several coronavirus patients admitted at AIIMS Rishikesh was saved on Tuesday night by shifting them to another ward and oxygen was arranged from BHEL…
Maharashtra ATS arrests 2 men with 7-kg uranium worth Rs 21 crore
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two persons with 7-kg uranium worth Rs 21 crore. Uranium is considered a rare element and is highly radioactive. It is used for making nuclear explosives.
Deploy doctors, ramp up health infra to deal with possibility of third wave: Supreme Court tells…
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over the deteriorating Covid-19 situation and reports suggesting that the third wave of Covid-19 will hit children in a big way. The court asked the Centre to prepare for the third wave as the latter…
MHA forms four-member team to probe post poll violence in West Bengal
The Union home ministry has formed a four-member fact finding team to look into reasons for the post poll violence in West Bengal and also assess the ground situation in the state, officials said on Thursday. The team, led by an additional…
British Airways flies aircraft with emergency aid to Delhi
British Airways on Thursday said it operated a Boeing 777-200 aircraft carrying emergency aid, including oxygen cylinders and concentrators, to Delhi amid the country battling with rising coronavirus cases.
Madras HC’s observations against Election Commission harsh and inappropriate: Supreme Court
The Madras high court had observed that EC officials concerned should probably be tried on murder charges for their failure to ensure adherence to Covid-19 protocols during the election process in four states and a Union Territory.
Three more Rafales head for India; to take IAF’s count to 21
The sixth batch of three more Rafale fighter jets took off from France for India on Wednesday, the Indian embassy in France said. They will be part of the Indian Air Force's second squadron of the Rafale jets.
Opinion | Covid pandemic: Those playing with lives of people must be sternly dealt with
On Wednesday, India reported nearly 4.13 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases across the country, and there were 3,980 Covid-related deaths reported officially. The positivity rate stood at 24.4 per cent, meaning that out of 100 tests conducted, 24.4…
Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu tests Covid-19 positive, hospitalised
Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has tested positive for Covid-19. Currently serving life imprisonment in connection with a rape case at Jodhpur Central jail, Asaram Bapu was rushed to a hospital after he complained of restlessness and chest…
Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details
Oxygen Home Delivery in Delhi: The Delhi government has prepped a detailed plan to deliver medical oxygen at the doorstep of Covid-19 patients who are under home isolation. The decision was taken amid raging Covid1-9 cases and bed crunch in…
Former Union minister and RLD chief Ajit Singh dies of Covid-19
Former Union minister and RLD chief Ajit Singh died due to Covid-19 at a hospital on Thursday. 82-year-old Singh was a prominent leader in Western Uttar Pradesh. He contracted Covid on April 20 and was getting treated at a hospital in…
US VP Kamala Harris to deliver message of solidarity with people of India on Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday will deliver a message of solidarity with the people of India, as the US partners with the country to save lives and hasten the end of the coronavirus pandemic, the State Department has said. Harris is…
In biggest daily spike, India records 4.12 lakh new cases, 3,980 deaths
India on Thursday recorded maximum fresh cases and fatalities in a day with 4,12,262 new infections and 3,980 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry informed. This was the second time that the tally breached the 4-lakh mark, after…
Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Election Commission’s plea against Madras HC remarks
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on the Election Commission's plea against Madras High Court remarks holding its officials responsible for the surge in Covid-19 cases and fastening them with murder charges. The court had also said…
IS blows up 2 oil wells, kills 2 security members in Iraq
The Islamic State (IS) terror group attacked an oil field in Iraq's Kirkuk province, killing two security members and blowing up two oil wells, a government statement said.
Indian Railways cancels 16 special trains from May 7, check full list
Due to the low occupancy amid the rising Covid-19 cases in the country, the Indian Railways has announced to cancel the operations of 16 special trains operating on the routes under the Eastern Railway. The trains were cancelled in the…
‘Always raised his voice in farmers’ interest’: President, PM express grief on…
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the demise of former union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Ajit Singh. The RLD chief passed away earlier this morning due to COVID-19 at the age of…