Coronavirus In India HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Records Highest Single-Day Jump With 660 Fresh Covid-19 Cases In 24 Hours
Coronavirus In India HIGHLIGHTS: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das while delivering his third live address today announced a cut in policy repo rate by 40 basis points. Providing a major relief to borrowers amid Covid-19 crisis, government has extended the moratorium in loan repayment till August 31. Group exposure limit for lenders to corporates has been raised to 30% from 25%, said Das. India yet again witnessed a record spike in its Coronavirus tally on Friday. With highest ever jump of 6608 new cases in 24 hours, the total number of infections touched 1,18,447, along with 3,583 deaths. Get all HIGHLIGHTS on Coronavirus in India and around the world below
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22 May 2020 04:06 PM
Haryana has recorded a three-fold increase in coronavirus cases this month, majority of them being reported from four districts falling in the National Capital Region. Haryana has recorded a three-fold increase in coronavirus cases this month, majority of them being reported from four districts falling in the National Capital Region.
The central government on Friday allowed certain categories of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, who are stranded abroad, to come to the country. According to a Ministry of Home Affairs order, those allowed to travel to India include OCI cardholders who wish to come to the country on account of family emergencies.
2 persons from Silchar quarantine centre are found COVID-19 positive; one each from Cachar and Hailakandi. the total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 216: Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan takes charge as the chairman of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board.
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan takes charge as the chairman of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board.
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan takes charge as the chairman of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Friday launched a scathing attack on the central government accusing it of having failed to chalk out a decent policy to relieve migrants' distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andhra Pradesh reported 62 new cases that were detected in the 24 hours ending 10 a.m., Friday. The state's tally of positive cases till date stands at 2,514, while there are 728 active cases that are receiving treatment in various hospitals. Meanwhile, with 51 persons cured, the state's tally of the cured persons climbed to 1,731.
With 660 Fresh Covid-19 Cases In 24 Hours, Delhi Records Highest Single-Day Spike
he coronavirus cases count in the national capital witnessed a record jump of 660 in a day, taking the total tally to 12,319 and the death tally has reached 208, the Delhi Health Department said on Friday.
Out of the total cases, 6,214 were active, it said.
As per the Delhi Health reports, 14 new deaths were added in the tally taking the total COVID toll in the national capital to 208.
The report said that the cumulative death figures refer to fatalities where primary cause of death was found to be the infection, as per the report of the Death Audit Committee on the basis of case sheets received from various hospitals.
he coronavirus cases count in the national capital witnessed a record jump of 660 in a day, taking the total tally to 12,319 and the death tally has reached 208, the Delhi Health Department said on Friday.
Out of the total cases, 6,214 were active, it said.
As per the Delhi Health reports, 14 new deaths were added in the tally taking the total COVID toll in the national capital to 208.
The report said that the cumulative death figures refer to fatalities where primary cause of death was found to be the infection, as per the report of the Death Audit Committee on the basis of case sheets received from various hospitals.
PM announces relief package for Amphan-hit West Bengal
BREAKING | Rs 1000 crore allocated by central government for immediate assistance of West Bengal in the wake of Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi
In the month of May, the country was busy with elections and at that time we had to combat a cyclone that battered Odisha. Now, after a year, this cyclone has affected our coastal areas. People of West Bengal have been worst affected by it
: PM Modi in Basirhat
: PM Modi in Basirhat
State and central governments stand with the people who have been affected by Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi in West Bengal's Basirhat
PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee to conduct Joint Aerial Survey in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal,Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee will be conducting a joint aerial survey of the areas hit by cyclone Amphan on Wednesday.
PM Modi has undertaken a travel after a period of 83 days amid coronavirus lockdown, to take a stock of damage caused by the cyclone in West Bengal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal,Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee will be conducting a joint aerial survey of the areas hit by cyclone Amphan on Wednesday.
PM Modi has undertaken a travel after a period of 83 days amid coronavirus lockdown, to take a stock of damage caused by the cyclone in West Bengal.
Inflation outlook highly uncertain: RBI Governor Das
Headline inflation may remain firm in the first half of the year and may ease in second half. Inflation may fall below 4 per cent in the third or fourth quarter of the current fiscal, according to the Governor.
Further, Das said government revenues have been impacted severely due to the slowdown in economic activity amid the pandemic.
Headline inflation may remain firm in the first half of the year and may ease in second half. Inflation may fall below 4 per cent in the third or fourth quarter of the current fiscal, according to the Governor.
Further, Das said government revenues have been impacted severely due to the slowdown in economic activity amid the pandemic.
BREAKING: RBI extends moratorium on loan repayments by three more months in view of COVID-19
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday extended the moratorium on payment of loans by another three months till August to provide much-needed relief to borrowers whose income has been hit due to the coronavirus crisis. In March, the central bank had allowed a three-month moratorium on payment of all term loans due between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2020.
Accordingly, the repayment schedule and all subsequent due dates, as also the tenor for such loans, were shifted across the board by three months.
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday extended the moratorium on payment of loans by another three months till August to provide much-needed relief to borrowers whose income has been hit due to the coronavirus crisis. In March, the central bank had allowed a three-month moratorium on payment of all term loans due between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2020.
Accordingly, the repayment schedule and all subsequent due dates, as also the tenor for such loans, were shifted across the board by three months.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das' address | key highlights:
Moratorium on loan repayment has been extended further till August 31
The repo rate cut by 40 basis points from 4.4 % to 4%. Reverse repo rate stands reduced to 3.35%
Six member monetary policy committee voted 5:1 in favour of 40 bps cut in interest rate
RBI Governor says India seeing collapse of demand; electricity, dip in petroleum product consumption; fall in private consumption
Pvt consumption has seen biggest blow due to COVID-19 outbreak, investment demand has halted
Govt revenues have been impacted severely due to slowdown in economic activity amid COVID-19 outbreak
Inflation outlook highly uncertain; elevated level of inflation in pulses worrisome, requires review of import duties.
Headline inflation may remain firm in first half of yr; ease in second half, falling below 4% in Q3/Q4 of FY21
GDP growth in 2020-21 to be in negative territory
Moratorium on loan repayment has been extended further till August 31
The repo rate cut by 40 basis points from 4.4 % to 4%. Reverse repo rate stands reduced to 3.35%
Six member monetary policy committee voted 5:1 in favour of 40 bps cut in interest rate
RBI Governor says India seeing collapse of demand; electricity, dip in petroleum product consumption; fall in private consumption
Pvt consumption has seen biggest blow due to COVID-19 outbreak, investment demand has halted
Govt revenues have been impacted severely due to slowdown in economic activity amid COVID-19 outbreak
Inflation outlook highly uncertain; elevated level of inflation in pulses worrisome, requires review of import duties.
Headline inflation may remain firm in first half of yr; ease in second half, falling below 4% in Q3/Q4 of FY21
GDP growth in 2020-21 to be in negative territory
The repo rate cut by 40 basis points from 4.4 % to 4%. Reverse repo rate stands reduced to 3.35%: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das
BREAKING: Total number of Covid-19 cases in the country now at 118447, including 66330 active cases and 3583 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
A spike of 6088 cases has been recorded in 24 hours.
A spike of 6088 cases has been recorded in 24 hours.
India Post Office resumes booking for International Speed Post to 15 countries & Int’l Tracked Packet Services to already available destinations. Delivery timelines will depend on aviation services. Booking for other Int’l Parcel&Letters remain suspended: Union Minister RS Prasad
The United States adds 1,255 Coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: AFP news agency quoting Johns Hopkins
233 fresh corona cases per day in MP in one week
For the eighth successive day a high number of fresh coronavirus cases continued to swamp Madhya Pradesh. Thursdays 248 cases took the state's tally to 5981. The average of positive cases through the past eight days has been 233.
Indore reported 59 fresh cases onThursday taking its total to 2774 while the death toll in the district is 105. The state's toll has risen to 266.
Ujjain (61),Bhopal (27), Burhanpur (12) Khandwa (22),Morena (14) and Rewa (11) were other towns with a high number of new cases.
For the eighth successive day a high number of fresh coronavirus cases continued to swamp Madhya Pradesh. Thursdays 248 cases took the state's tally to 5981. The average of positive cases through the past eight days has been 233.
Indore reported 59 fresh cases onThursday taking its total to 2774 while the death toll in the district is 105. The state's toll has risen to 266.
Ujjain (61),Bhopal (27), Burhanpur (12) Khandwa (22),Morena (14) and Rewa (11) were other towns with a high number of new cases.
RBI Governor's Address Today At 10 AM
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das to hold a briefing at 10:00 am today.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das to hold a briefing at 10:00 am today.
1382 new COVID-19 cases reported today, taking the total number of positive cases in Mumbai to 25,317: Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra
The number of positive Covid-19 cases in Gujarat mounted to 12,910 on Thursday with the addition of 371 new cases. The state also reported 24 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking its Covid-19 toll to 773. There are 6,649 active cases in the state at present, out of which the condition of 6,597 is stable, whereas 52 critical patients are still on ventilator support.
The number of positive Covid-19 cases in Gujarat mounted to 12,910 on Thursday with the addition of 371 new cases. The state also reported 24 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking its Covid-19 toll to 773. There are 6,649 active cases in the state at present, out of which the condition of 6,597 is stable, whereas 52 critical patients are still on ventilator support.
Covid-19: UP witnesses highest single-day spike at 341
Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reported 341 new Covid-19 cases, recording the highest single-day spike so far, taking the states coronavirus tally to 5,515. As many 138 persons have succumbed to the dreaded virus till now.
Of the new cases that surfaced on Thursday, Budaun reported 17 cases, followed by Jaunpur (16), Ayodhya (11) and Maharajganj (7). Majority of the new patients were migrant workers who had recently returned from Maharashtra.
Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reported 341 new Covid-19 cases, recording the highest single-day spike so far, taking the states coronavirus tally to 5,515. As many 138 persons have succumbed to the dreaded virus till now.
Of the new cases that surfaced on Thursday, Budaun reported 17 cases, followed by Jaunpur (16), Ayodhya (11) and Maharajganj (7). Majority of the new patients were migrant workers who had recently returned from Maharashtra.
2,345 new Coronavirus cases & 64 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 41,642 and death toll stands at 1454: State Health Department
With 31 new positive Coronavirus cases reported today, the total number of positive cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 141, of which 83 are active cases: RD Dhiman, State Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Health
With 31 new positive Coronavirus cases reported today, the total number of positive cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 141, of which 83 are active cases: RD Dhiman, State Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Health
As many as 776 people tested positive for coronavirus in Tamil Nadu over the past 24 hours, taking the total tally to 13,967, said the state Health Department on Thursday. According to the state government, seven Covid-19 patients died thereby increasing the death toll to 94.
59 Coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 8 from Jammu division and 51 Kashmir division. Total positive cases stand at 1449, of which 745 cases are active. Death toll stands at 20: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir
Recommencement of domestic flights- ticket fare to be between Rs 2000 and Rs 18,600 for 7 classes of sectors: Ministry of Civil Aviation (Source: ANI)
Recommencement of domestic flights- ticket fare to be between Rs 2000 and Rs 18,600 for 7 classes of sectors: Ministry of Civil Aviation (Source: ANI)
47 new positive cases, no death recorded in Mumbai's Dharavi today; the total number of positive patients in the area is now 1425: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Marriages already scheduled for May 24 and 31 will be exempted from complete lockdown on Sundays: Karnataka government
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to States- Violations of MHA Guidelines being reported at various places. States/UTs must strictly implement all measures to contain Covid-19. Local authorities must take all necessary steps to enforce the guidelines: MHA Spokesperson
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to States- Violations of MHA Guidelines being reported at various places. States/UTs must strictly implement all measures to contain Covid-19. Local authorities must take all necessary steps to enforce the guidelines: MHA Spokesperson
Total number of positive cases of Covid-19 in the state stands at 1103 including 393 recovered/ discharged, 7 deaths and 703 active cases: Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha
Total number of positive cases of Covid-19 in the state stands at 1103 including 393 recovered/ discharged, 7 deaths and 703 active cases: Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha
Twenty-four more people were discharged from PGIMER's Covid Hospital, comprising a nursing officer, doctors said, here on Thursday. They included 21 asymptomatic people who completed over two weeks of quarantine at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).
The Punjab government has sought consent to send 59 more special trains to Bihar, according to officials here on Thursday. Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh has written to his Bihar counterpart Deepak Kumar seeking the government's consent in this regard.
No Coronavirus positive case reported in the last 24 hours. Since yesterday 25 COVID-19 positive BSF personnel have been discharged from hospitals in Delhi. Total recovered till today 274. Active cases are 87: Border Security Force (BSF)
No Coronavirus positive case reported in the last 24 hours. Since yesterday 25 COVID-19 positive BSF personnel have been discharged from hospitals in Delhi. Total recovered till today 274. Active cases are 87: Border Security Force (BSF)
The Health Ministry said as on May 21,26,15,920 samples have been tested and 1,03,532 have been tested in the last 24 hours, through 555 testing labs (391 in the government sector and 164 private labs).
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday said the period of lockdown has been gainfully utilized to ramp up the health infrastructure in the country. In a press statement the Health Ministry said the recovery rate in the country improved up to 40.32%.
571 Covid-19 positive cases, 375 recovered/ discharged in last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in Delhi stands at 11659, including 5567 recovered/ discharged/ migrated and 194 deaths: Government of Delhi
571 Covid-19 positive cases, 375 recovered/ discharged in last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in Delhi stands at 11659, including 5567 recovered/ discharged/ migrated and 194 deaths: Government of Delhi
We've set a minimum & a maximum fare. In the case of Delhi, Mumbai the minimum fare would be Rs 3500 for a journey between 90-120 minutes, maximum fare would be Rs 10,000. This is operative for 3 months - till one minute to midnight on 24th August: Civil Aviation Minister HS Puri
Flight routes have been classified into 7
1) Flight time less than 40 minutes
2) 40 - 60 minutes
3) 60 - 90 minutes
4) 90 - 120 minutes
5) 120 - 150 minutes
6) 150 - 180 minutes
7) 180 - 210 minutes
All routes within country fall within these 7
1) Flight time less than 40 minutes
2) 40 - 60 minutes
3) 60 - 90 minutes
4) 90 - 120 minutes
5) 120 - 150 minutes
6) 150 - 180 minutes
7) 180 - 210 minutes
All routes within country fall within these 7
Flight routes have been classified into 7
1) Flight time less than 40 minutes
2) 40 - 60 minutes
3) 60 - 90 minutes
4) 90 - 120 minutes
5) 120 - 150 minutes
6) 150 - 180 minutes
7) 180 - 210 minutes
All routes within country fall within these 7
1) Flight time less than 40 minutes
2) 40 - 60 minutes
3) 60 - 90 minutes
4) 90 - 120 minutes
5) 120 - 150 minutes
6) 150 - 180 minutes
7) 180 - 210 minutes
All routes within country fall within these 7
We've set a minimum & a maximum fare. In the case of Delhi, Mumbai the minimum fare would be Rs 3500 for a journey between 90-120 minutes, maximum fare would be Rs 10,000. This is operative for 3 months - till one minute to midnight on 24th August: Civil Aviation Minister HS Puri
Starting Monday - 25th May, we will restart the domestic civil aviation operations in calibrated manner: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
A self-declaration or Aarogya Setu App status on a compatible device would be obtained to ensure that a passenger is free of COVID-19 symptoms. Passenger with red status on Aarogya Setu App will not be allowed to travel: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
A self-declaration or Aarogya Setu App status on a compatible device would be obtained to ensure that a passenger is free of COVID-19 symptoms. Passenger with red status on Aarogya Setu App will not be allowed to travel: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
We have brought back more than 20,000 of our citizens from various destinations. We have at same time utilised outgoing aircrafts to carry our citizens who are normally resident abroad&needed to travel because of jobs and other professional commitments: Civil Aviation Min HS Puri
We have brought back more than 20,000 of our citizens from various destinations. We have at same time utilised outgoing aircrafts to carry our citizens who are normally resident abroad&needed to travel because of jobs and other professional commitments: Civil Aviation Min HS Puri
In Week 2 of Vande Bharat Mission, we ramped up numbers, made it more than double. We are planning to further increase the number of people to be brought back. Besides Air India, private carriers too are joining in the effort: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Covid-19 pandemic to cause profound health issues globally
The coronavirus pandemic's life-altering effects are likely to result in lasting physical and mental health consequences for several people, warn researchers. For the findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research team studied low-income women from New Orleans in the US, who were surveyed the year prior to, and at intervals after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.
The coronavirus pandemic's life-altering effects are likely to result in lasting physical and mental health consequences for several people, warn researchers. For the findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research team studied low-income women from New Orleans in the US, who were surveyed the year prior to, and at intervals after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.
Coronavirus In Rajasthan: 131 Covid-19 positive cases, 3 deaths, 18 recovered & 41 discharged in Rajasthan today so far. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 6146, including 150 deaths and 3422 recovered and 3041 discharged: Rajasthan Health Department
Mumbai: Large number of migrant labourers have gathered at the grounds in Kandivali's Mahavir Nagar after 2 of the 3 trains, scheduled to leave from Borivali for UP, were cancelled. The labourers requested to be sent to their home states. Police is requesting them to vacate spot.
Guidelines issued for online classes in Noida edu institutes
'No higher educational institution can allow the movement of students in the campus. Teachers and administrators can take online classes. Faculty members, researchers, non-teaching staff and managerial staff will be allowed to visit educational institutions. But no more than 33 per cent of the staff will be present in a day in the educational institution'.
'No higher educational institution can allow the movement of students in the campus. Teachers and administrators can take online classes. Faculty members, researchers, non-teaching staff and managerial staff will be allowed to visit educational institutions. But no more than 33 per cent of the staff will be present in a day in the educational institution'.
Booking of train tickets will resume at around 1.7 lakh common service centres from tomorrow across the country. Bookings will also resume at counters of different stations in the next 2-3 days. We are developing a protocol in this regard: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
We are going to announce the resumption of more trains in the upcoming days. We have also permitted the operation of shops at railway stations. However, only takeaways will be allowed.
We are going to announce the resumption of more trains in the upcoming days. We have also permitted the operation of shops at railway stations. However, only takeaways will be allowed.
In the last two&half hours, over 4 lakh tickets have been booked for second class passenger trains which start from June 1. So many people want to go home. Also, there are so many people who want to return to work in cities which is a very good sign: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
Within 2 hrs of opening, 1,49,025 tickets booked for first set of 73 special passenger trains to be operationalised from June 1: Railways
State-Wise Tally Of Covid-19 Cases:
In Maharashtra, coronavirus cases climbed to 39,297, followed by Tamil Nadu with 13,191 cases and Gujarat with 12,537 cases so far.
Maharashtra has the highest number of deaths at 1,390, followed by Gujarat's 749 and Madhya Pradesh's 267.
In Delhi, the total tally rose to 11,088.
States with more than 5,000 cases each are Rajasthan (6,015), Madhya Pradesh (5,735) and Uttar Pradesh (5,175).
Other major states and Union Territories that have reported more than 1,000 cases each are West Bengal (3,103), Andhra Pradesh (2,602), Punjab (2,005), Telangana (1,661), Bihar (1,674), Jammu and Kashmir (1,390), Karnataka (1,462) and Odisha (1,052).
Other states and UTs that have reported a significant number of corona cases are Haryana (993), Kerala (666), Jharkhand (231), Chandigarh (202), Tripura (173), Assam (170), Chhattisgarh (115) and Uttarakhand (122).
In Maharashtra, coronavirus cases climbed to 39,297, followed by Tamil Nadu with 13,191 cases and Gujarat with 12,537 cases so far.
Maharashtra has the highest number of deaths at 1,390, followed by Gujarat's 749 and Madhya Pradesh's 267.
In Delhi, the total tally rose to 11,088.
States with more than 5,000 cases each are Rajasthan (6,015), Madhya Pradesh (5,735) and Uttar Pradesh (5,175).
Other major states and Union Territories that have reported more than 1,000 cases each are West Bengal (3,103), Andhra Pradesh (2,602), Punjab (2,005), Telangana (1,661), Bihar (1,674), Jammu and Kashmir (1,390), Karnataka (1,462) and Odisha (1,052).
Other states and UTs that have reported a significant number of corona cases are Haryana (993), Kerala (666), Jharkhand (231), Chandigarh (202), Tripura (173), Assam (170), Chhattisgarh (115) and Uttarakhand (122).
Total number of cases in Jharkhand now at 290, including 158 active cases & 129 recovered/discharged: State Health Department
UPDATE: Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to all its airports for recommencement of domestic commercial flight operations from 25th May. All passengers must compulsorily be registered with the Aarogya Setu app on their phones as per the SOP.
Testing (Molecular based) Update - Total number of sample tested is 26,15,920; number of samples tested in 24 hours is 1,03,532: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
BREAKING: India again witnesses a huge jump in Coronavirus cases, taking total tally to 1,12,359.
Spike of 5,609 Covid-19 cases & 132 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 112359, including 63624 active cases & 3435 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Spike of 5,609 Covid-19 cases & 132 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 112359, including 63624 active cases & 3435 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Train Service Within Karnataka To Resume From Friday
In yet another sign of normalcy returning soon, the South Western Railway (SWR) zone is resuming passenger train services only within Karnataka from Friday, an official said on Wednesday.
"The Ministry of Railways has approved state Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's request to resume intra-state train services, including suburban across the southern state to enable citizens travel within Karnataka after being stranded for over 55 days due to extended lockdown," a zonal official said in a statement here.
Though passenger services across the state and country remained suspended since the lockdown was enforced on March 25 and extended it four times up to May 31 to contain the coronavirus spread, the railways has been operating freight and parcel services since April first week to ensure essential supplies and movement of goods across the country.
In yet another sign of normalcy returning soon, the South Western Railway (SWR) zone is resuming passenger train services only within Karnataka from Friday, an official said on Wednesday.
"The Ministry of Railways has approved state Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's request to resume intra-state train services, including suburban across the southern state to enable citizens travel within Karnataka after being stranded for over 55 days due to extended lockdown," a zonal official said in a statement here.
Though passenger services across the state and country remained suspended since the lockdown was enforced on March 25 and extended it four times up to May 31 to contain the coronavirus spread, the railways has been operating freight and parcel services since April first week to ensure essential supplies and movement of goods across the country.
Over 100,000 new Covid cases recorded in last 24 hrs: WHO
Highlighting its continuing peril around the world even as its spread slows in some areas of Asia and Europe and lockdown restrictions are eased, coronavirus has infected 106,000 people in the last 24 hours - the largest number of cases since its outbreak, the WHO said on Wednesday.
Revealing the alarming numbers at his daily briefing, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that two-thirds of those cases came from just four countries, the BBC reported.
The global tally of cases is nearing five million, with more than 324,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Centre.
Highlighting its continuing peril around the world even as its spread slows in some areas of Asia and Europe and lockdown restrictions are eased, coronavirus has infected 106,000 people in the last 24 hours - the largest number of cases since its outbreak, the WHO said on Wednesday.
Revealing the alarming numbers at his daily briefing, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that two-thirds of those cases came from just four countries, the BBC reported.
The global tally of cases is nearing five million, with more than 324,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Centre.
25 new coronavirus patients found in Mumbai's Dharavi taking tally of cases in area to 1,378, with no new death reported, toll stands at 56: civic body (PTI)
Some wacko in China just released a statement blaming everybody other than China for the Virus which has now killed hundreds of thousands of people. Please explain to this dope that it was the “incompetence of China”, and nothing else, that did this mass Worldwide killing! - Tweets US President Donald Trump
Buses arranged by Congress for Uttar Pradesh's migrant workers start turning back from Rajasthan-UP border: Rajasthan Police official tells news agency PTI
Domestic civil aviation operations will recommence in a calibrated manner from Monday 25th May 2020. All airports & air carriers are being informed to be ready for operations from 25th May. SOPs for passenger movement are also being separately issued by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, informs Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
When the first lockdown began, then recovery rate was around 7.1%, the recovery rate during 2nd lockdown was 11.42%, it then jumped to 26.59%. Today the recovery rate is 39.62%, informs Lav Agarwal, Union Health ministry joint secretary, in a media conference.
We want permission to ply buses to UP only to help migrants reach home safely, says Cong leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
We'll have to understand our responsibilities. They (migrant labourers walking to return to their native states) aren't just Indians but India's back bone. The country runs on their blood & sweat. It's everyone's responsibility. It's not the time for politics. We don't care whose buses they are, point is to send them back home. We have given our recommendations to UP govt.: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress leader.
BSP chief Mayawati today hit out at the Congress and BJP, accusing them of doing politics over the issue of sending migrant labourers home. The Congress and Uttar Pradesh government are engrossed in political bickering over the issue of sending labourers back to their hometown. In a series of tweets, Mayawati said, "The disgusting politics being done in the past several days, specially by the BJP and Congress in the name of sending migrant labourers home is most unfortunate. Are these parties accusing each other in connivance to divert attention from the tragedy?". "If it is not so then the BSP has to say that instead of insisting on sending the migrants by buses, the Congress should help them go home by trains by arranging their tickets," her another tweet read.
Cabinet approves ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package' for allocation of foodgrains to the migrants/stranded migrants: KS Dhatwalia, Director-General of Press Information Bureau
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Narendra Modi approves adoption of methodology for auction of coal and lignite mines/blocks for sale of coal/lignite on revenue sharing basis and tenure of coking coal linkage: Director General, Press Information Bureau
Cabinet approves extension of ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’ (#PMVVY) up to 31st March 2023 for a further period of three years beyond 31st March 2020; This to enable old age income security and welfare of senior citizens: Director General, Press Information Bureau
Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approves a new centrally sponsored scheme - "Scheme for Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (FME)" for the unorganized sector on all India basis with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crores: Director-General of Press Information Bureau
Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi approves proposal of the Finance Ministry to launch a new Special Liquidity Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) to improve liquidity position of the NBFCs/HFCs: DG of Press Information Bureau
Bike taxi booking app Rapido resumes operations in 35 cities
Bike-taxi service provider Rapido on Wednesday said it has resumed normal operations in over 35 cities across 11 states, following the new guidelines announced by the government for lockdown 4.0.
"For now, our bike taxi services will be operational in the green and orange zones as the services cannot be extended to the containment zones as per the lockdown guidelines," the company said in a statement.
The company said it will keep updating customers on the status of various cities and safety instructions via in-app notifications.
Bike-taxi service provider Rapido on Wednesday said it has resumed normal operations in over 35 cities across 11 states, following the new guidelines announced by the government for lockdown 4.0.
"For now, our bike taxi services will be operational in the green and orange zones as the services cannot be extended to the containment zones as per the lockdown guidelines," the company said in a statement.
The company said it will keep updating customers on the status of various cities and safety instructions via in-app notifications.
Ola to layoff 1,400 staff as COVID-19 pandemic hits revenues, says CEO note to employees
Over one crore people have availed treatment worth around Rs 13,412 crore for free in hospitals across country under Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme since its launch in September 2018: Officials (PTI)
Six people, including three of a family, who returned to Himachal Pradesh from Mumbai test positive for coronavirus, taking state's tally to 99: Officials
Noida Borders With Delhi To Remain Sealed As Of Now
A day after the Uttar Pradesh government announced relaxations in the nationwide lockdown 4.0, Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas L.Y. on Tuesday said that the district's border with Delhi will remain "sealed" for now.
Suhas L.Y. said that status quo shall be maintained between Delhi-Noida border for now.
He said, we have sought instructions from state government as regards to implementation of Point 3(1) and 7(12) of GO of Home department.
The district had sealed its border with Delhi in April after several novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Gautam Budh Nagar were found to have links with Delhi.
A day after the Uttar Pradesh government announced relaxations in the nationwide lockdown 4.0, Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas L.Y. on Tuesday said that the district's border with Delhi will remain "sealed" for now.
Suhas L.Y. said that status quo shall be maintained between Delhi-Noida border for now.
He said, we have sought instructions from state government as regards to implementation of Point 3(1) and 7(12) of GO of Home department.
The district had sealed its border with Delhi in April after several novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Gautam Budh Nagar were found to have links with Delhi.
Amphan Super Cyclone: Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft are kept at stand by for deployment to undertake area scan, search & rescue and relief efforts
Kailash Gahlot, Delhi Transport Minister: Drivers, conductors & bus marshals have been strictly instructed to not run buses with more than 20 passengers. If it comes to surface that they did not follow these directions strong action will be taken against all three.
Kailash Gahlot, Delhi Transport Minister: Most Delhi Transport Corporation buses are engaged in ferrying migrants to railway stations, today we have received information that Revenue Department has requisitioned around 1200 buses & 400-500 buses have been requisitioned by police
UPDATE : A meeting of the Union Cabinet to be held today in Delhi at 11 am.
Kolkata Airport Suspends All Ops Including Special Flights Amid Amphan Threat
All operations suspended at Kolkata Airport till 5 am tomorrow in view of Cyclone Amphan including special flights, which were operational in view of COVID-19 pandemic: Airport Director
All operations suspended at Kolkata Airport till 5 am tomorrow in view of Cyclone Amphan including special flights, which were operational in view of COVID-19 pandemic: Airport Director
States with highest infections
In Maharashtra, coronavirus cases climbed to 3,37,136, followed by Tamil Nadu with 12,448 cases and Gujarat with 12,140 cases so far.
Maharashtra has the highest number of deaths at 1,249, followed by Gujarat's 719 and Madhya Pradesh's 258.
In Delhi, the total tally rose to 10,554.
States with more than 4,000 cases each are Rajasthan (5,845), Madhya Pradesh (5,465) and Uttar Pradesh (4,926).
Other major states and Union Territories that have reported more than 1,000 cases each are West Bengal (2,961), Andhra Pradesh (2,532), Punjab (2,002), Telangana (1,634), Bihar (1,498), Jammu and Kashmir (1,317), and Karnataka (1,397).
In Maharashtra, coronavirus cases climbed to 3,37,136, followed by Tamil Nadu with 12,448 cases and Gujarat with 12,140 cases so far.
Maharashtra has the highest number of deaths at 1,249, followed by Gujarat's 719 and Madhya Pradesh's 258.
In Delhi, the total tally rose to 10,554.
States with more than 4,000 cases each are Rajasthan (5,845), Madhya Pradesh (5,465) and Uttar Pradesh (4,926).
Other major states and Union Territories that have reported more than 1,000 cases each are West Bengal (2,961), Andhra Pradesh (2,532), Punjab (2,002), Telangana (1,634), Bihar (1,498), Jammu and Kashmir (1,317), and Karnataka (1,397).
BREAKING: Highest ever spike of 5,611 Covid-19 cases & 140 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 106750, including 61149 active cases & 3303 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Jharkhand Update : Liquor shops re-open in Ranchi, during the fourth phase of lockdown. The state has levied 75% Value Added Tax on liquor including Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL).
UP policeman suspended for making men roll on road
A policeman has been suspended and action recommended against a home guard for allegedly making two men roll on the road because they were not wearing masks.
A video clip of the incident in which the policemen are making the two men roll on a railway crossing has gone viral on the social media.
The home guard gestures at them with his baton to continue rolling from one side to the other and goes on to hit one of them in the back for stopping. The policeman stands at some distance, watching. And a train passes by while all this is happening.
A policeman has been suspended and action recommended against a home guard for allegedly making two men roll on the road because they were not wearing masks.
A video clip of the incident in which the policemen are making the two men roll on a railway crossing has gone viral on the social media.
The home guard gestures at them with his baton to continue rolling from one side to the other and goes on to hit one of them in the back for stopping. The policeman stands at some distance, watching. And a train passes by while all this is happening.
Corona Update In Bihar :
54 new COVID19 cases reported in Bihar, taking the total to number of positive cases to 1573: Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary- Health, Bihar
54 new COVID19 cases reported in Bihar, taking the total to number of positive cases to 1573: Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary- Health, Bihar
Foreign investors pull out USD 26 billion from Asian economies; USD 16 billion from India
Amidst global economic recession due to coronavirus, foreign investors have pulled out an estimated USD 26 billion from developing Asian economies and over USD 16 billion out of India, a latest Congressional report has said.
Foreign investors have pulled an estimated USD 26 billion out of developing Asian economies and more than USD16 billion out of India, increasing concerns of a major economic recession in Asia, independent Congressional Research Center said in its latest report on global economic effects of COVID-19.
(PTI)
Amidst global economic recession due to coronavirus, foreign investors have pulled out an estimated USD 26 billion from developing Asian economies and over USD 16 billion out of India, a latest Congressional report has said.
Foreign investors have pulled an estimated USD 26 billion out of developing Asian economies and more than USD16 billion out of India, increasing concerns of a major economic recession in Asia, independent Congressional Research Center said in its latest report on global economic effects of COVID-19.
(PTI)
Will crack down now on parking, lane violations: Delhi Traffic Police
The Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday said it will be prioritising action against improper parking and lane violations in the coming weeks to decongest roads and make them safer.
Since the lockdown, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued over one lakh notices through SMS for compoundable offences captured on camera.
"The Delhi Traffic Police would be prioritising action against improper parking and lane violation during driving in the coming weeks to decongest driving space on the road and to make road driving more safe," an official statement said.
It said that during the lockdown period -- between March 25 and May 17 -- the Delhi Traffic Police has immediately shifted its strategy from physical traffic enforcement to electronic enforcement in order to protect the health of police personnel and public.
The Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday said it will be prioritising action against improper parking and lane violations in the coming weeks to decongest roads and make them safer.
Since the lockdown, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued over one lakh notices through SMS for compoundable offences captured on camera.
"The Delhi Traffic Police would be prioritising action against improper parking and lane violation during driving in the coming weeks to decongest driving space on the road and to make road driving more safe," an official statement said.
It said that during the lockdown period -- between March 25 and May 17 -- the Delhi Traffic Police has immediately shifted its strategy from physical traffic enforcement to electronic enforcement in order to protect the health of police personnel and public.
Movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited in Jharkhand between 7pm to 7am, except for essential activities. Local authorities shall issue orders under appropriate provisions of law to ensure strict compliance: Jharkhand Government
United States records more than 1,500 Coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours: AFP news agency quoting tracker
Sixty-two days after the state's first death was notched in Mumbai on March 17, the city's toll touched 800 with 43 new Covid-19 fatalities, officials said on Tuesday. Of the 43 deaths - the highest single day figure, 29 were males and 14 females. Mumbai also had 1,411 new Coronavirus patients, taking the total of infectees to 22,563.
All private liquor shops in the national capital are likely to reopen from Friday as the Delhi government has directed these outlets to submit their monthly stock record (MSR) by May 21. However, liquor shops in malls will remain closed in accordance with the government's order, the excise department said.
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to throw into extreme poverty more than 60 million people globally, the World Bank said on Tuesday as it announced emergency operations worth USD 160 billion in 100 developing countries to fight this deadly virus.
BREAKING | Indian Railways to run 200 non-AC trains from 1st June everyday as per the time table; online booking for these to begin soon: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal
3 new Covid-19 cases take Gautam Buddha Nagar's tally to 289
The Gautam Buddha Nagar in UP witnessed three new Covid-19 cases and 13 patients were discharged on Tuesday. One of the persons who tested positive was a contact of a Covid-19 patient, while the two others are a couple. They have been admitted in the Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Noida.
Of the 289 cases in the district, 207 have recovered and discharged, five have succumbed to the disease and 77 are infected.
The Gautam Buddha Nagar in UP witnessed three new Covid-19 cases and 13 patients were discharged on Tuesday. One of the persons who tested positive was a contact of a Covid-19 patient, while the two others are a couple. They have been admitted in the Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Noida.
Of the 289 cases in the district, 207 have recovered and discharged, five have succumbed to the disease and 77 are infected.
3 new Covid-19 cases take Gautam Buddha Nagar's tally to 289
The Gautam Buddha Nagar in UP witnessed three new Covid-19 cases and 13 patients were discharged on Tuesday. One of the persons who tested positive was a contact of a Covid-19 patient, while the two others are a couple. They have been admitted in the Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Noida.
Of the 289 cases in the district, 207 have recovered and discharged, five have succumbed to the disease and 77 are infected.
The Gautam Buddha Nagar in UP witnessed three new Covid-19 cases and 13 patients were discharged on Tuesday. One of the persons who tested positive was a contact of a Covid-19 patient, while the two others are a couple. They have been admitted in the Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Noida.
Of the 289 cases in the district, 207 have recovered and discharged, five have succumbed to the disease and 77 are infected.
FIR against Priyanka Gandhi's secretary in Lucknow
The Lucknow police have registered a case of fraud and forgery against Sandeep Singh, personal secretary to Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi. Sandeep Singh has been booked for furnishing wrong details about the buses arranged by the Congress to carry migrant workers to their destination.
The state government had stated earlier in the day that registration numbers of scooters, goods carriers and ambulances were shown as buses. The case registered at Hazratganj police station also names state Congress President Ajay Kumar Lallu.
The Lucknow police have registered a case of fraud and forgery against Sandeep Singh, personal secretary to Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi. Sandeep Singh has been booked for furnishing wrong details about the buses arranged by the Congress to carry migrant workers to their destination.
The state government had stated earlier in the day that registration numbers of scooters, goods carriers and ambulances were shown as buses. The case registered at Hazratganj police station also names state Congress President Ajay Kumar Lallu.
395 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Gujarat in last 24 hours. Total cases in the state stand at 12,141, including 5043 cured/discharged and 719 deaths: State Health Department
Fifty migrant labourers tested positive for COVID-19 in Basti on Tuesday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the district to 104, a senior official said. The labourers came from Maharashtra last week. We are finding out about the places which they visited back in Maharashtra.
JUST IN | Karnataka recorded a biggest single-day spike of 149 new positive cases of coronavirus, taking the number of infections in the state to 1,395, as three more COVID-19 related fatalities were reported, pushing the death toll to 40, the health department said on Tuesday.
JUST IN | Karnataka recorded a biggest single-day spike of 149 new positive cases of coronavirus, taking the number of infections in the state to 1,395, as three more COVID-19 related fatalities were reported, pushing the death toll to 40, the health department said on Tuesday.
Background
Coronavirus In India HIGHLIGHTS: Announcing a slew of relief measures, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das delivered his third live address amid coronavirus lockdown on Friday. In a relief to borrowers , the government has announced an extension in moratorium for loan repayment till August 31.
In a bid to bring India's economy on track, restrictions of lockdown are gradually being eased across the country. Indian Railways which is already running 20 speacial trains and Sharmik trains, has announced that 200 non AC passenger trains will run from June 1 and booking for the same has been initiated. Similarly, domestic flights will resume on May 25 with new set of guidelines and protocols.
The total number of Coronavirus cases in India has escalated beyond 1 lakh mark. It witnessed highest ever jump in its Covid-19 tally with 6088 new Coronavirus cases, taking India's total to 1,18,447 on Friday the Union Health Ministry stated.
It comes as a worrsiome figure as India eases its lockdown rules across the country as fresh guidlines were issues by the Ministry of Home Afafirs extending the lockdown till May 31st with eased curbs. According to the Ministry, there are 66,330 active cases, 48,533 people have been cured and 3,583 have died so far.
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