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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | For the third day in a row, Tamil Nadu records over 1000 coronavirus cases

With 1091 new cases, the state tally has reached 24,586. Of this, Chennai alone has 806 cases taking the total number in the city to 16,585. The state has seen 197 COVID deaths till date.
Wearing a PPE kit, an auto driver in Chennai gives hand sanitiser to a commuter in the city. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
Wearing a PPE kit, an auto driver in Chennai gives hand sanitiser to a commuter in the city. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
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The novel coronavirus death toll rose to 5,598 in India on Tuesday with 204 more fatalities, while 8,171 new cases took the number of infections to over 1.98 lakh, the Health Ministry said.

The active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) climbed to 97,581 and as many as 95,526 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, according to the data.

Around 48.07 per cent patients have recovered so far, a ministry official said.

With a total of 1,98,706 cases, India is now seventh among the worst-hit nations by the COVID-19 pandemic after the US, Brazil, Russia, the UK, Spain and Italy.

Community transmission began in Mumbai before lockdown was imposed: Study

A spatial analysis of trends by a researcher from the Tata Institute of Social Science has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 had spread across the community in Mumbai before the lockdown started but the cases started getting detected later with increased testing.

Mumbai, which had 34,018 confirmed cases and 1,097 infection-related deaths by Tuesday morning, saw over 375 times increase of cases within 50 days of the lockdown. (READ MORE)

Delhi tally crosses 22000 after massive spike in cases

Delhi records 1,298 fresh coronavirus cases, highest single-day spike takes tally to over 22K; death toll mounts to 556: Authorities.

50-year-old Tripura woman kills self over fear of COVID-19 

The woman, who hailed from West Tripura district, was admitted to the hospital on Monday as she had complained of fever and breathlessness. Soon, her swab sample was collected, the report of which was awaited.

The Quarantino memes are becoming a reality

A baby boy born to a couple placed under institutional quarantine in Manipur's Kangpokpi district after returning from Goa has been named Emmanuel Quarantino, officials said on Tuesday. Quarantino is the first baby born at a quarantine centre in the northeastern state, they added. (READ MORE)

PM Modi holds telephone conversation with Trump over COVID

PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with US Pres Donald Trump. Pres Trump extended an invitation to PM Modi to attend the next G-7 Summit to be held in USA: Prime Minister's Office

Maharashtra tally at 72300

With few passengers even in lockdown 5.0, cab drivers explore other ways to make ends meet

S Dhanapaul from Korukkupet, who drives a cab for an online ridesharing company, is one of the many drivers who had to look for another job during the lockdown. "After many people driving trucks and minivans left to their hometowns, there was a need to deliver goods to stores and carry loads from vegetable and fish markets. So I borrowed a minivan from my friend who had gone home and delivered goods to grocery stores from godowns. It was just enough to make a living for 40 days," he said. (READ MORE)

SC seeks consent of advocates for physically appearing in court

Supreme Court notifies all advocates and party-in-person to give their joint consent with regard to willingness for physically appearing and arguing in the court. On receipt of the consent of all the parties, the matter will be considered for listing.

AAI office in Delhi sealed after official tests positive

Airports Authority of India (AAI) office in Rajeev Gandhi Bhawan has been sealed till 4th June after four AAI officials test positive for COVID19.

CBSE releases notification for the conduct of class 10th, 12th exams

Bihar govt distributing condoms, contraceptive pills to migrant workers post-quarantine

Bihar government along with the NGO has been distributing condoms and contraceptive pills amongst the migrant workers when they leave for their homes after undergoing the mandatory 14-day quarantine period. The ASHA workers have been deployed for distributing contraceptive pills amongst women. The condoms are being distributed amongst men by the NGO's Family Planning Coordinators and Block-level executives

WATCH | Arvind Kejriwal launches app for information on hospital beds and ventilators

Kerala reports 86 new coronavirus cases

Social distancing goes for a toss at BJP event to felicitate Karnataka minister Sriramulu

Supporters of Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu who arranged for a felicitation at Parashurampura got a mega garland made from apples and lime and garlanded him using a crane. During the event, BJP leaders of the district showed little regard for social distancing.

FULL REPORT HERE

Late music composer Wajid Khan's mother hospitalized after testing COVID-19 positive

A day after the shocking demise of Wajid Khan, of Bollywood composers Sajid-Wajid, comes the news that the duos mother Razina Khan has also tested COVID-19 positive and is hospitalized along with her house help.

Here's an app for one-stop solution to healthcare services in Assam, Tripura

“Quickobook”, the health tech startup, has already connected 2.3 lakh patients in Assam’s Barak Valley and Tripura with doctors. The man who came out with this technological solution is Biswajit Paul. The 28-year-old from Silchar in Barak Valley claimed it is India’s only software, which can live-track the status of appointment with doctors. 

Critically ill COVID-19 patient in Hubballi cured after plasma therapy, say doctors at KIMS

The patient from Bengeri in Hubballi had been to Mumbai with his family members in February. He was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai last month. On May 27, he was shifted to KIMS hospital and tested positive for COVID-19 the following day.

FULL REPORT HERE

ICMR briefing on COVID19 situation in India

  • We have 681 laboratories that are approved for conducting COVID-19 tests- 476 in Government sector and 205 in private sector, as of 1st June 2020. Today, we are conducting 1 lakh 20 thousand tests every day: Nivedita Gupta, Scientist at Indian Council of Medical Research

  • Indian RNA extraction kits are now available in good number, RT-PCR kits by 11-12 indigenous vendors are now being used, we are now in a comfortable position as reg. testing, due to identification and hand-holding of domestic players.

  • We've been using indigenous platforms too for ramping up COVID-19 testing capacity. Truenat screening&confirmatory tests have now been validated. Outreach of testing has hence been increased since this is available in primary health centres and districts

  • Instead of the use of the word 'community transmission', we need to understand the extent of the spread of the disease. We are far from the peak.Our measures to curtail the disease are effective. India has been very good in the reduction in mortality:Nivedita Gupta, ICMR

    • Health Ministry briefing on COVID19 situation in India

  • Till now, 95,527 COVID19 patients have recovered. The recovery rate is now 48.07%.

  • 73% of COVID19 deaths in India are people with co-morbidities.

  • 10% of India's population accounts for 50% of India's COVID19 linked deaths.

  • The fatality rate in our country is 2.82%, one of the lowest in the world.

  • We have asked all states to analyse the trajectory of the cases in their respective states. If a state thinks that it needs to set up temporary COVID19 care centres then it must do so.

    • 119 migrants, who returned to UP, test positive for coronavirus

    119 out of 450 samples of migrant labourers whose results we received, have tested positive for Coronavirus. We are tracking migrant labourers returning to the state with the help of ASHA workers. 11,68,917 labourers have been tracked till now, out of which 1,036 are symptomatic. Their samples have been collected for test: State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad  

    Tirumala temple gets nod for trial run of darshan before reopening for public

     With the Centre relaxing the lockdown and allowing opening of temples and other places of worship with social distancing norms in place, the TTD has made modifications in its queue lines and decided to limit the number of devotees having darshan in a day.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Three more JIPMER staff test positive for COVID-19 in Puducherry, cases rise to 82

    After a resident doctor in JIPMER tested positive for COVID-19 two days ago, three more employees of JIPMER including two canteen staff and a security guard have also tested positive, said health authorities. Another person in Madagadipet who came from Mumbai a few days ago tested positive, while two others in Kombakkam and Thilaspet who were contacts of COVID-19 patients were also found to be positive.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Amid demands to reopen places of worship, TN govt to hold meeting with religious leaders

    The Chief Secretary, in his letter to religious leaders, said the Centre has decided to reopen places of worship from June 8. "The meeting is convened to get views on when places of worship can be opened in Tamil Nadu and the procedures to be adopted for the same."

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Amid demands to reopen places of worship, TN govt to hold meeting with religious leaders

    The Chief Secretary, in his letter to religious leaders, said the Centre has decided to reopen places of worship from June 8. "The meeting is convened to get views on when places of worship can be opened in Tamil Nadu and the procedures to be adopted for the same."

    FULL REPORT HERE

    WATCH | Andhra news bulletin

    Kejriwal addreeses Delhi residents. Here is what he said

  • Number of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there's no need to worry about medical care for COVID-19 patients as we have done sufficient arrangements. If any member of your family tests positive, then they will get the required medical services.

  • We are four steps ahead of coronavirus. Cases are increasing in Delhi but we have made all the arrangements for beds, ICUs and ventilators.

  • However, there have been instances where people are complaining of shortage of beds and medical facilities, so clearly there is gap in information as even today around 4100 beds are still vacant.

  • To avoid this kind of situation in future, we are launching an app today. It will provide you information about all the hospitals in Delhi, private as well as government.

  • It will tell you the number of vacant beds in every hospital. Total 302 ventilators are available in Delhi, of which 210 are vacant.

  • All this information will be updated on this app twice a day, 10 am and 6 pm, to give you latest details.

    • Latest Jharkhand COVID-19 tally

    Till date, 675 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Jharkhand including 296 recoveries, 374 active cases and five deaths.

    Huge traffic jam at Noida-Delhi DND flyover

    Manipur tally nears 90

    Two persons have tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, taking the total number of positive cases to 85 in Manipur, including 74 active cases.

    Impotant to plan in advance: Kejriwal government

    Delhi government is preparing for at least one month in advance, as it doesn't look like the disease will end in next few days. It is important to plan in advance: Satyendra Jain, Delhi Minister on DDMA asking all DMs to identify locations to set up extra beds for COVID-19 patients.

    Delhi's Sarojini Nagar Market reopens

    More Delhi cops test positive

    Five cops from Anand Parbat area have tested positive for COVID-19: Delhi Police.

    WATCH | Passengers deboard INS Jalshwa

    Rajasthan tally nears 10000

    Goa limps back to normalcy

    Latest Andhra numbers

    10 people test positive for COVID-19 at Delhi LG's office: Sources

    All those working at the LG's office have undergone COVID-19 tests and their reports are pending. As per the sources, the data is being compiled and reports of the house staff will come today following which the figures will be released. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Huge news from Delhi

    13 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 at Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's Office: Lieutenant Governor Office.

    WATCH | Passengers arrive at Visakhapatnam railway station in Godavari Express

    WATCH | Tamil Nadu News Bulletin

    141 new cases in Odisha in last 24 hours

    INS Jalashwa brings back stranded Indians from Sri Lanka

    Mandatory Aadhaar number, service by appointment: Tamil Nadu issues new rules for salons, beauty parlours

    "The salons, beauty parlours and spas should maintain a register for noting down the name, address, mobile number and Aadhaar card details of the customers," the circular issued by Commissioner of Revenue Administration J Radhakrishnan to District Collectors said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Lockdown curbs relaxed in J&K

    Textile markets reopen in Surat

    Latest India coronavirus stats

    Migrant labourers protest in Punjab in a unique way

    Dhobi Ghats in Lucknow resume activities as lockdown eases

    Students protest at Madhya Pradesh engineering college on their institution being turned into a quarantine centre

    139 positive cases in Gwalior so far

    139 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh so far out of which 57 cases are active. Through restrictions have been eased, I appeal people not to come out of their homes after 5 PM to avoid crowding: Gwalior District Collector KV Singh.

    New quarantine rules in Himachal

    People coming from other states to Himachal Pradesh will need to obtain passes. If any person comes from a high caseload area, they will be sent to institutional quarantine, others will need to remain in home quarantine: Chief Minister Jairam Thakur.

    13 people in Rajasthan dairy plant test positive

    Public Transport resumes in Himachal

    News from Gujarat

    Regular businesses resume at Noida

    Industries and commercial establishments near containment zones have been allowed to resume operations in Noida. Therefore, no separate pass is needed for their employees: Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas LY.

    Passengers start arriving at New Delhi Railway Station

    Visuals from Delhi's Nehru Park

    Tough checking at Delhi-Gurugram Border

    Visuals from Delhi's Lodhi Garden

    Delhi's Ghazipur Market gears up for another busy day

    Latest visuals from Delhi-Noida border

    Update from Mizoram

    WATCH | As businesses failed, Amul paid ₹8000 Cr in cash to farmers for milk during lockdown: R S Sodhi

    TV star Mohena Kumari Singh, five family members test COVID-19 positive

    Mohena's father-in-law Satpal Maharaj, who is Uttarakhand's tourism minister, tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.

    Language barrier turns nightmare for migrants stuck in Chennai

    They have been shuttling back and forth from Nehru stadium on the adjacent Sydenhams road and the entrance to the railway station from 6pm, stymied by a language barrier. Among the group are four who walked here from Thandalam and want to go to Odisha. The other 37 have staked the last of their money on a bus from Puducherry to Chennai after waiting for two months without pay at their workplaces. They have no resources but for their mobile phones, some food and water. (READ MORE)

    Six districts bordering Delhi record 74 per cent COVID-19 cases in Haryana

    In the last two weeks during lockdown 4.0, there had been a steep rise in the coronavirus cases in the state. There were 223 cases till April 17 and by May 17 the number increased to 910. (READ MORE)

    Tamil Nadu sends back nearly 3 lakh migrants by trains, 1 lakh more await travel home

    The officer, who is involved in regulating the movement of stranded people, said that 7 lakh migrant workers had registered for e-pass. “After removing duplicates, the number became 5 lakh, of which only 4 lakh wanted to go,” he said. He was of the view that the remaining migrants could be sent home by trains -- or buses if needed -- over the coming week. (READ MORE)

    All tourists centres in Puducherry permitted to reopen

    Briefing newspersons, Arun said that beach Road, botanical gardens, paradise beach, Chunambar boat club and places can open. Shops are now permitted upto 8 p.m, while take away from restaurants upto 9 p.m. Retail liquor shops have been permitted upto 7 pm as in vogue, while bars have not been permitted to open. (READ MORE)

    With 70000 cases, Maharashtra remains most affected state

    In Maharashtra, total cases of COVID-19 rose to 70,013 after 2361 persons tested positive on Monday. The state has so far recorded 2362 deaths while 30,108 persons have recovered. The COVID 19 positive patients' recovery rate in the state is 42 per cent while 3.37 per cent mortality rate. The 5.67 lakh people are home quarantined while 36,189 institutional quarantine.

    Andhra extends coronavirus lockdown till June 30

    Andhra Pradesh extends coronavirus lockdown till June 30. The state government has issued order to all districts' officials to take effective measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

    Six or more dosages of HCQ reduce Covid-19 risk in health workers: IMCR study

    The study, by the Indian Council of Medical Research, has also emphasized the need of taking adequate protective measures by the healthcare workers, apart from taking of HCQ prophylaxsis recommended by it, has however drawn flak for not coming clean on the issue of “conflict of interest". (READ MORE)

    Bengal update

    Total positive case till date: 5,772

    Positive at present: 3,141

    Death: 253

    Comorbidity death: 72

    Discharged: 2,306

    Total tests: 2,13,231

    Delhi COVID-19 cases breach 20000-mark

    Chennai restaurants battle manpower crunch after migrant workers return home

    The government order mentioning the relaxations said restaurants can allow customers to eat inside their premises from June 8 as long as they follow the norms including social distancing. However, as it turns out, most eateries were highly dependent on migrant workers and are now desperately seeking alternative options.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Here is detailed list of restricted, permitted activities for Delhiites as per 'Unlock 1'

    As 'Unlock 1' comes into effect from Monday to contain COVID-19 spread, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a detailed set of restrictions and relaxations in the national capital. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Kejriwal said the borders of the national capital have been sealed for the next one week and only essential services will be allowed amid the surge in COVID-19 positive cases.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    AirAsia India offers 50,000 seats without base fare to doctors out of respect

    Under the RedPass initiative, AirAsia India will give away 50,000 seats without any base fare on flights across its domestic sectors to doctors as a gesture of gratitude for their commendable efforts in support of the nation, the airline said in release. 

    Railways' first isolation coaches deployed for treatment of coronavirus patients in Delhi

    These coaches have been stationed at the maintenance depot of the Shakur Basti railway station in New Delhi. In addition to the 10 non-AC coaches with 160 beds, the COVID-19 care centre will have an AC coach for healthcare staffers, including doctors, an official said.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Lessons on loudspeakers for Jharkhand students with no access to virtual classes

    According to Principal of Upgraded Middle School Ekdary in Dumka, Nirmal Kumar Singh, they have been asked to organize online classes, but it was discovered that more than 70 per cent children did not have access to smartphones. Therefore, after discussion with colleagues in the school, it was decided to organize open-air classes maintaining social distancing.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Lockdown: Working women complain of 'online' sexual harassment, say experts

    The coronavirus-triggered lockdown has posed a lot of challenges for many women professionals who have been working from home for such a long period of time and struggling to manage the work-life balance. Many women had approached the experts for guidance as they were unsure of how to raise complaints of sexual harassment while working from home.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Chennai doctor back on COVID-19 duty after winning fight against virus

    Appointed as the nodal officer for COVID-19 treatment at Stanley Hospital in January, Dr Ravi has treated hundreds of patients and has been part of all the official meetings in the hospital. But he didn't know at the time that he would contract the virus and turn into a patient himself. “I had a high fever some 15 days ago but got well the next day. But again, I got fatigue and a dry cough, which is when I decided to take a test,’’ he told reporters at a press conference at the hospital on Monday.

    After Paramilitary, MHA withdraws order of delisting products from police canteens

    MHA has withdrawn the order of de-listing products from Police canteens which was issued on 29th May, revised order with updated list of products will be released soon: Sources 

    Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar, Nitin Gadkari and Narendra Tomar address the media in Delhi on Union Cabinet's decisions

  • Cabinet today has approved Rs 20,000 crore subordinate debt for stressed MSMEs, this will benefit 2 lakh stressed MSMEs.

  • Cabinet approves MSP for 14 kharif crops; farmers to get 50-83 pc more than cost.

  • Key steps taken by the government to boost MSMEs; Rs 20,000 crores infusion into the sector

    • Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar, Nitin Gadkari and Narendra Tomar address the media in Delhi on Union Cabinet's decisions

  • Cabinet today has approved Rs 20,000 crore subordinate debt for stressed MSMEs, this will benefit 2 lakh stressed MSMEs.

  • Cabinet approves MSP for 14 kharif crops; farmers to get 50-83 pc more than cost.

  • Key steps taken by the government to boost MSMEs; Rs 20,000 crores infusion into the sector

    • COVID-19 India updates

  • 91,818 patients cured, 4,835 cured in last 24 hrs

  • Recovery rate reaches 48.19%

  • 93,322 active cases

  • 1,00,180 samples tested yesterday

    • WATCH | Markets, salons and barber shops to open; borders sealed for 1 week: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

    Keep middle seat vacant, or provide protective equipment to occupant, DGCA tells airlies

  • Airlines shall allot seats in a manner that the middle seat is kept vacant if passenger load and seat capacity permits, if not then middle seat passenger must be provided protective equipment.

  • Directorate General of Civil Aviation directions to come into effect from June 3. Airlines asked to provide all passengers with safety kits, which includes three-layered surgical mask, face shield and adequate sanitizer (sachets/bottle).

    • Kerala govt wins plaudits for running 70-seater boat to ferry lone girl to exam hall and back

    The department operated a passenger boat with five crew members from MN Block, a reclaimed waterlogged island village of Kuttanad, to Kottayam where Sandra Sabu's school is situated. Sandra is a plus two student of SNDP Higher Secondary School Kanjiram in Kottayam. The SWTD operated the 70-seater boat just for the girl to reach the exam centre on two days -- May 29 and 30.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    ‘Singapore Syndrome’ in India's dormitories causing spurt of COVID-19 cases: Rights body

    In its report “COVID-19 Lockdown: The impact of Singapore Syndrome in India’s dormitories”, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) claimed the lockdown had failed to contain community transmission of infections as reflected in 564 confirmed cases with 10 deaths on March 24 to 1,82,142 confirmed cases with 5,164 deaths as on May 31.  

    ‘Singapore Syndrome’ in India's dormitories causing spurt of COVID-19 cases: Rights body

    In its report “COVID-19 Lockdown: The impact of Singapore Syndrome in India’s dormitories”, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) claimed the lockdown had failed to contain community transmission of infections as reflected in 564 confirmed cases with 10 deaths on March 24 to 1,82,142 confirmed cases with 5,164 deaths as on May 31.  

    Two more die of COVID-19 in Andhra as cases shoot up to 3676 with 105 new patients

    According to the media bulletin issued by the Andhra Pradesh Command Control Room on Monday morning, 10,567 samples in the state were tested in the last 24 hours and 76 tested positive. One more foreign returnee tested positive and another 28 positive cases were reported among those who returned from other states, taking the total number of new cases reported in the last 24 hours to 105. 

    COVID-19 tally in UP breaches 8000 mark, 27 per cent of cases are migrants who returned

    Around 30 lakh migrants have thronged Uttar Pradesh from March 1 till date. Not only are they being subjected to strict medical scanning for the coronavirus, but are also being sent to quarantine facilities or home quarantine for 21 days depending on their condition.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Peon at Puducherry legislative assembly complex contracts COVID-19, CM's office disinfected

    The peon designated as a multi task worker had come in direct contact with two persons in the office which has 15 employees. He last attended office on May 26 after which he was quarantined since he had attended a function of a pregnant woman in JIPMER who tested positive for COVID-19.  

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Odisha on lockdown extension

  • Schools and colleges in Odisha to remain closed till July 31, 2020.

  • Public will not be allowed into any place of worship or religious institutions till June 30: Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy

  • Shopping complexes and malls will remain closed till June 30 while hotels will be allowed to open with 30 percent capacity.

  • CS Asit Tripathy announces shutdown on Saturday & Sunday every week in 11 coastal districts including Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore, Cuttack.

  • Complete shutdown on Saturdays & Sundays in 11 districts till June 30 - Ganjam, Puri, Nayagarh, Khurda, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore & Bolangir.

  • Night curfew to continue in Odisha from 7pm to 7 am

    • Latest scenes from Madurai Railway station

    Visuals from Patna Railway station

    WATCH | Operation Samudra Setu under progress in Colombo

    Deadline for applying to IGNOU, ICAR, JNU, UGC-NET extended

    Indians in Colombo arrive to board INS Jalashwa

    Latest Himachal tally

    A total of 333 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state till date, of which 116 are recovered cases, 208 are active cases and 5 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department.

    News from Old Delhi Station

    NITI Aayog building sealed in Delhi

    A NITI Aayog official tests positive for COVID-19. Third floor of their office in Delhi sealed, sanitisation underway.

    WATCH | Traffic jam at Delhi-Gurugram border

    Manipur tally nears 80

    Seven new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur; taking the total number of cases to 78 including 67 active cases.

    Latest Andhra Pradesh COVID-19 tally

    WATCH | Tamil Nadu news bulletin

    Senior ICMR scientist, CRPF official test positive for coronavirus in Delhi

    The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi a few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Senior ICMR scientist, CRPF official test positive for coronavirus in Delhi

    The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi a few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    149 New cases in Rajasthan

    23 new COVID-19 positive cases in Assam

    23 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam; taking the total number of cases to 1384. Number of active cases stand at 1192: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

    Delhi border to remain sealed for a week, spas to remain closed: Kejriwal

  • We are sealing Delhi borders for one week, only essential services will be allowed.

  • We were following odd-even rule for shops in markets but the central government has not stated any such rule, so all shops can open now.

  • Apart from whatever was allowed till now, barbershops and salons will be opened but spas will remain closed.

    • Jharkhand CM on migrant workers' crisis

    We've made sincere efforts to bring back our migrant workers from inaccessible remote places like Ladakh and Andamans. We still have hundreds of workers stranded in such remote places. My humble appeal to industries/corporate houses to support us in evacuating our workers: Jharkhand CM

    Public transport back in UP roads after two months

    Odisha witnesses a steep rise in COVID-19 cases in just 25 days

    PM Modi inaugurates the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. Here is what he said

  • I want to state it clearly- violence, abuse and rude behaviour against front-line workers is not acceptable.

  • The country has seen rapid progress in setting up 22 more AIIMS.

  • Over the last five years, we have been able to add over 30,000 seats in MBBS and 15,000 seats in post-graduation.

  • Ayushman Bharat- the world’s largest healthcare scheme belongs to India. In less than two years, one crore people have benefitted from this scheme.Women and those staying in villages are among the major beneficiaries of this scheme.

  • 25 years mean Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences is in the prime of its youth.

  • This is the age to think even bigger and do even better. I am confident that the University will continue to scale new heights of excellence in the times to come.

  • The virus may be an invisible enemy. But our warriors, medical workers are invincible. In the battle of Invisible vs Invincible, our medical workers are sure to win.

  • Had it not been for global pandemic, I would've loved to be with you all in Bengaluru to mark this day. At such a time, world is looking up to our doctors, nurses, medical staff & scientific community with hope and gratitude. The world seeks both ‘care’ and ‘cure’ from you.

    • PM seeks advancement of telemedicine, make in India initiatives in healthcare sector

    Assam tally continues to sore

    22 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam; taking the total number of cases to 1361. Number of active cases stand at 1169: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

    News from Bengaluru station

    WATCH | We are following all guidelines: INS Jalashwa Executive Officer

    Long ques at Delhi-Gurugram border

    Update from Colombo

    Latest Odisha COVID-19 tally

    Indian Railways begins services partially amidst COVID-19 crisis

    According to the Railway Ministry, the first train to depart was Mahanagri Express from the Chatrapati Maharaj Shivaji Terminus at 12.10 a.m. for Varanasi. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Kalighat Temple in Kolkata still closed

    Haryana extends lockdown in containment zones till June 30

    State Government has extended lockdown in containment zones till June 30. Restricted areas to be opened in phased manner in accordance with provisions of National Disaster Management Act and guidelines issued by District Magistrate and concerned department: Chief Minister's Office, Haryana.

    Udyan express departs from Mumbai

    25 new cases in Jharkhand

    25 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Jharkhand, taking the total number of cases to 635: State Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni.

    News from Kerala

    An update on sample testing in India in last 24 hours

    Total 38,37,207 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,00,180 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours: ICMR.

    Air India flight leaves for Bihar from Dubai

    Latest visuals from the Delhi-Ghazipur border

    Public transport resumes in Gujarat

    Latest coronavirus figures

    Spike of 8,392 new COVID-19 cases and 230 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India. Total number of cases in the country now at 1,90,535 including 93322 active cases, 91819 cured/discharged/migrated and 5394 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    Public transport resumes in Tamil Nadu

    Latest Chhattisgarh tally

    Total number of COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh is now at 503, including 388 active cases, 114 discharged and one death: State Health Department.

    Bengal temples reopen for devotees

    Update from Lucknow station

    WATCH | Why India cannot relax even with fewer lockdown rules

    WATCH | Sacchi Baat: Lifting the lockdown is necessary to fix sick economy

    Salons reopen in Moradabad

    Madhya Pradesh COVID-19 tally

    Latest Indore COVID-19 tally

    News from Ranchi

    All COVID-19 containment zones in Hindpiri area of Ranchi have been de-contained. According to Central Govt's guidelines, any containment zone can be de-contained if no fresh case of the disease is reported in 28 days

    Social distancing violated at Maharashtra market

    Madhya Pradesh CM on interstate travel

    Incoming people from other states are required to remain in institutional quarantine for 14 days in Manipur

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