COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Cases in Mumbai cross 50,000 as Maharashtra tally rises past 90,000

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.
Commuters, not adhering to social distancing norm, board a bus during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. (Photo | PTI)
Commuters, not adhering to social distancing norm, board a bus during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. (Photo | PTI)

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 7,466 in India, while the number of cases climbed to 2,66,598 after the country registered 266 fatalities and a record single-day spike of 9,987 cases till Tuesday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

The number of active novel coronavirus cases stands at 1,29,917, while 1,29,214 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

"Thus, 48.47 per cent patients have recovered so far," the ministry said.

WATCH | Doctors protest after family of COVID-19 victim thrashes doctor with iron rod

State Updates

 JK Update 

New cases today:  61
Deaths today: 2
Total cases: 4346
Active cases: 2792
Recovered: 1506
Total deaths: 48
Bengal Update
Total positive case till date: 8,985
Positive at present: 4,950
Death: 415
Discharged: 3,620
Total tests: 2,87,900
Rajasthan Update
New cases today: 369 (100 from Jaipur)
Deaths today: 9
Cumulative positive-11245
Active cases in state 2662
Total death: 255
Recovered: 8328
Madhya Pradesh  Update
New cases today: 211 new cases
Deaths today: 6 
193 more recover in past 24 hours
Total positive: 9849
Active: 2700
Recovered: 6729
Deaths: 420

A prayer for safety: Devotees offer prayers in Kerala's Kozhikode following protocols

Private hospitals to allot more beds for COVID treatment in Delhi

Mumbai cases cross 50,000

WATCH | News updates from Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra cases cross 90,000

Validity of motor vehicle documents extended till September 30

The government on Tuesday announced further extension till September 30 for validity of motor vehicle documents, including driving license and vehicle fitness, in view of COVID-19 pandemic. (READ MORE)

Four more AIIMS Bhubaneswar doctors test positive

Delhi likely to convert stadiums into makeshift hospitals

If coronavirus cases increase in Delhi, Pragati Maidan & indoor stadiums—Talkatora, Thyagaraj, Indira Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, & Dhyan Chand Stadium may be converted into makeshift hospitals. Lt Gov Delhi Anil Baijal has been formed a committee to explore the possibilities.

Tamil Nadu records new high in cases

For the 10th consecutive day on Tuesday Tamil Nadu recorded over 1000 cases.

Total number of cases 34914.

Kejriwal tests negative for coronavirus: Delhi govt

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tests negative for coronavirus. 

YouTube videos help Kerala man's 'Musafir' set sail at last

He wasn't ready to give up though. Turning the adversity into opportunity, the accountant has made a plywood country boat with fibre coating during the lockdown even as another monsoon onslaught has been predicted across the state. (READ MORE)

Karnataka tally at 5921, Yadagiri records highest cases

 With 161 new cases and two deaths in the past 24 hours, the tally in Karnataka rises to 5921.

Kerala records 91 fresh cases

Meghalaya puts reopening of religious places on hold

Government has decided to put on hold the reopening of religious institutions that was previously decided for 14th of June, 2020. A meeting will be held again with religious organisations at the end of this month: Meghalaya Chief Minister's Office (CMO)

Issue white paper on COVID-19 strategy in Gujarat: Congress

State Congress unit president Amit Chavda said people have been suffering because of the "failure" of the BJP which has been in power since the last 25 years. He pointed out that the COVID-19 mortality rate of Gujarat is the highest at 6.26 % in the country. (READ MORE)

India's COVID-19 recovery rate at 48.47 per cent

WATCH| One in five undergoing Covid-19 tests in Delhi, Maharashtra test positive

Expand testing criteria, say experts as India sees rapid rise in Covid-19 cases

Amid alarmingly growing Covid-19 positivity rate in certain parts of the country, the chorus by epidemiologists and clinicians is growing for expanding the testing criteria and allowing doctors to decide the ones who should be tested. (READ REPORT HERE)

1871 Mumbai cops infected with COVID-19

1871 Mumbai police personnel have been infected with #COVID19 so far, including 853 recovered & 21 deaths. 82 positive cases also reported among State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel deployed in the city: Mumbai Police

TN govt releases new emergency numbers

Tamil Nadu government has released a new emergency control room number 044-4006 7108 - for COVID19 patients to avail 108 ambulance service without any delay.

140 COVID-19 patients recover in Odisha

'Expand testing criteria': Experts as India sees rapid rise in cases

Amid alarmingly growing Covid-19 positivity rate in certain parts of the country, the chorus by epidemiologists and clinicians is growing for expanding the testing criteria and allowing doctors to decide the ones who should be tested. (READ MORE)

Neem leaves and masks: A woman in Tamil Nadu braces for Unlock 1.0

(Photo|EPS/ R.Satish Babu)

Indore doctor infected with coronavirus dies

Joshi, who was working at Index Medical College, was getting treatment for the disease for the last 16 days at Choitram Hospital.

Temples in Kerala reopen after two-and-a-half months with lukewarm response

Expectations were high as temples opened the doors for devotees after a gap of two-and-a-half months. But much to the disappointment of the Devaswom Boards, only a few devotees visited temples on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, Hindu organisations and the BJP upped the ante against the government for opening temples at a time when COVID-19 cases are rising and the threat of community spread looms large. (READ MORE)

CISF constable succumbs to coronavirus

A Central Industrial Security Force head constable succumbed to #COVID19. He was posted in CISF 1st reserve Battalion in Barwaha (Madhya Pradesh). He was admitted in hospital for anaemic issue and a major surgery was also done: CISF

Jyotiraditya Scindia, mother admitted to Delhi hospital

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and his mother Madhavi Raje Scindia have been admitted to a Delhi hospital after they complained of throat irritation and also had fever. The both tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, sources said. While Jyotiraditya developed symptoms, his mother remains asymptomatic.

Assam tally nears 3000

33 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam today. Total number of positive cases rise to 2868, including 2076 active cases, 784 discharged, and 5 death: Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

117 new positive cases in Bihar

Bihar reports 117 new COVID-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 5364: State Health Department.

Mumbai civic body's laatest circular on lockdown relaxation

26 of a same family test positive in Jaipur

Seven days back, a person had tested positive for COVID-19. We isolated the patient and took samples of all 26 members of the patient's family. Last night their report came and all have tested positive. They have been shifted to a hospital: Dr Narottam Sharma, CMHO Jaipur.

Contemplating the option of reduction in the syllabus and instructional hours: Ramesh Pokhriyal

In view of the current circumstances and after receiving a lot of requests from parents and teachers, we are contemplating the option of reduction in the syllabus and instructional hours for the coming academic year: Ramesh Pokhriyal, Union Human Resource Development Minister

News from Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court today disposed of bunch of petitions challenging Delhi Government's order to restrict treatment of COVID-19 and limiting treatment of COVID-19 patients to bonafide Delhi residents; Court stated that Delhi Government's order had become infructuous after Lieutenant Governor's order.

Class 10 exams cancelled in Tamil Nadu, students to be promoted without it: CM Palaniswami

As far as the Plus Two examinations are concerned, the examinations for the pending subjects are postponed. The dates for these examinations will be announced later. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

WATCH | Manish Sisodia briefs media about COVID-19 situation in Delhi

Another CISF staffer succumbs in Delhi

A Central Industrial Security Force head constable succumbed to COVID-19. He was posted in CISF 1st reserve Battalion in Barwaha (Madhya Pradesh). He was admitted in hospital for anaemic issue and a major surgery was also done: CISF.

WATCH | Tamil Nadu CM on exams' status in the state

Latest Rajasthan COVID-19 tally

Central government officials contardict Kejriwal government on community transmission in the national capital

Officers of Central Government were present at the meeting and they said that there is no community spread in Delhi as of now so it need not be discussed: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia after State Disaster Management Authority meeting on COVID-19.

Class ten exams cancelled in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami says tenth standard public examination cancelled. While all students declared pass. 80 percentage mark based on performance in quarterly, half-yearly exam, 20 percentage mark for attendance.

Delhi Deputy CM briefs media after meeting L-G

Harsh Vardhan hold meeting with Cabinet Ministers

Himachal tally nears 450

Himachal Pradesh detects eight new positive cases today. Total COVID-19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 429 including 197 active cases, 223 recoveries and five deaths: State Health Department.

Community transmission of COVID-19 in Delhi, waiting for Centre to declare: Satyendar Jain

"AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has said that there is a community transmission in Delhi but the Centre has not accepted it yet. We cannot declare it and the declaration is up to the Centre. Community spread is a technical term and it depends on the Centre whether they accept it or not. There are four stages in epidemiology in which the third stage is the community spread," Jain said when asked about whether community transmission has started in Delhi. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

Kejriwal's sample collected for COVID-19 tests. More details emerge

  • The Delhi Chief Minister on Tuesday underwent COVID-19 test after developing sore throat and fever, an official said.
  • The official said the 51-year-old chief minister's fever has come down.
  • The test report is expected later in the night or by Wednesday morning.
  • The chief minister had gone into self-quarantine after developing mild fever and sore throat. Kejriwal has not been attending any meeting since Sunday afternoon.
  • Meeting Underway at Delhi L-G's office

    Update from Delhi CMO

    Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's sample has been collected for COVID-19 test.

    Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain on COVID-19 situation in national capital

  • We were expecting that the beds in private hospitals would cater to patients up to 15 days but most of the beds reserved for COVID-19 patients have been used in four-five days. We have to further enhance the capacity now.
  • We can say that (there is community spread) only when Centre admits it... Community spread is when there are cases in which source (of infection) cannot be ascertained... Almost half of our cases are like this.
  • Kerala hotels face staff crunch as they reopen

    After Shiv Sena criticises Sonu Sood, actor stopped from meeting migrants at Bandra Terminus

    A Mumbai Police official said the actor was stopped by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) when he reached the station on Monday night to meet some labourers, and added that they have not received any complaint so far in this connection. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    JNU closes university after staffer tests positive

    Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain reach Delhi L-G's office

    Here is the full SC order on migrant workers' crisis

  • Supreme Court said in its order that in the event of demand of Shramik Trains, Railways shall provide trains within 24 hours; also Railways will provide all schemes to migrant workers and publicise them.
  • 'Centre and states have to prepare a list for identification of migrant workers in a streamlined manner. Employment relief to be mapped out and skill-mapping to be carried out to migrant labourers', SC said in its order.
  • The apex court has also ordered that migrant workers are to be transported back to their home towns within 15 days.
  • All cases registered against migrants who have allegedly violated lockdown orders to be considered for withdrawal under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
  • SC also directed states, UTs to collect data for giving employment to migrant workers after mapping their skills.
  • India registers record single-day spike of 9,987 COVID-19 positive cases; death toll 7,466

    Of the 266 new deaths reported till Tuesday morning, 109 were in Maharashtra, 62 in Delhi, 31 in Gujarat, 17 in Tamil Nadu, 11 in Haryana, nine in West Bengal, eight in Uttar Pradesh, six in Rajasthan, four in Jammu and Kashmir, three in Karnataka, two each in Madhya Pradesh and Punjab and one each in Bihar and Kerala. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    News from Supreme Court

    Supreme Court has ordered that migrant workers are to be transported back to their home towns within 15 days. All cases registered against migrants who have allegedly violated lockdown orders to be considered for withdrawal under the Disaster Management Act, 2005

    Central Pollution Control Board tracking COVID-19 waste disposal daily through app

    The national pollution watchdog recently launched COVID-19 Biomedical Waste Tracking App to regulate the corona waste. All testing laboratories, waste generators and disposal facilities have to upload real-time data related to COVID waste. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    As COVID-19 cases cross 2.5 lakh in India, states told to focus on door-to-door survey

    In a meeting with district and state-level authorities, top officials of the Union Health Ministry asked states to make a district-wise plan for the coming months in view of the lockdown curbs being lifted.The districts that participated in the meeting headed by Union health secretary Preeti Sundan were from Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Latest visuals from Varanasi

    WATCH | Social distancing went for a toss in Tirupati

    ICMR on Serosurvey results

    The findings appeared in media related to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Sero Survey for COVID-19 are speculative and final results are being finalised: ICMR

    Restaurants in Kochi resume operations after two months

    Latest Jharkhand numbers

    Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Jharkhand rise to 1330 including 804 active cases, 519 recovered and seven deaths: State Health Department.

    Delhi L-G calls for all-party meet

    List of hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in Chennai

    Chhattisgarh latest coronavirus numbers

  • Total positive: 1197.
  • New cases: 124.
  • Cured/discharged: 335.
  • Active Cases: 857.
  • Deaths: 5.
  • No new positive case among Maharashtra cops in last 48 hours

    No new COVID-19 case in Maharashtra Police over the last 24 hours. Total coronavirus cases in the force stand at 2,562, death toll at 34: Maharashtra Police.

    Fresh Guidelines for central government staffers

    Temple reopens in Kochi

    Amid COVID-19 tally nearing 90,000, relief for Maharashtra as growth rate in Dharavi declines

    With the lockdown restrictions largely removed, Mumbai has seen cases going up in the last few days. On Sunday, 1,421 positive cases including 61 deaths were reported, up from a total of 1,274 positive patients and 57 deaths on Saturday. On Friday, the city had recoded 1,150 cases and 53 deaths. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Kerala changes tack on COVID-19: This 300-bed facility will treat asymptomatic patients in Ernakulam

    The move come in the wake of the spike in the number of Covid-19 positive patients admitted to the government medical college hospital (MCH) in Kalamassery. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    India reports its highest daily spike in COVID-19 cases

    India reports the highest single-day spike of 9987 new COVID-19 cases and 331 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 266598, including 129917 active cases, 129215 cured/discharged/migrated and 7466 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    UP boatmen face lockdown heat

    Board exams resume in Bhopal

    Kerala temples reopen

    Jharkhand cases near 1300

    147 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Jharkhand Monday (till 9 pm), taking the total number of positive cases to 1290: State Health Department.

    Goa tally nears 350

    30 new positive cases reported in Goa on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases to 330 including 263 active cases and 67 recovered: Goa Health Department

    Latest Himachal tally

    The total number of COVID19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 421 including 189 active cases, 223 recovered, five deaths: State Health Department

    49 NDRF personnel test positive in Odisha

    49 NDRF personnel of third Battalion, Mundali (Cuttack) tested positive for COVID-19. 178 NDRF personnel were tested for COVID19 on their return to Cuttack from West Bengal after cyclone restoration work.

    Update from J&K

    45 more test positive in Indore

    45 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Indore district today, taking the total number of positive cases to 3830. Death toll increased to 159 after 2 deaths were reported today: Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore.

    Violence at containment zone in Pune's Anand Nagar

    FIR registered against unknown people in connection with a violent protest by locals at a containment zone in Anand Nagar demanding removal of lockdown restrictions. Protestors alleged they were not getting adequate supply of essential items due to lockdown.

    Chhattisgarh tally nears 1200

    Chhattisgarh reports 104 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 1197. Number of active cases stand at 858: State Health Department.

    WATCH | Social distanncing norms flouted in YSR Congress event in Andhra

    Chardham Yatra shouldn't commence till June 30: Chamoli District Magistrate

    Stakeholders, haq hakookdharis of Badrinath temple, traders & members of hotel association were present in the meeting today. All were of the view that Chardham Yatra shouldn't commence till June 30: Swati S Bhadoriya, District Magistrate, Chamoli

    Tripura government marks containment zones

    With the increase in number of COVID-19 cases in the state, Tripura government has declared 30 locations as containment zones: Ratan Lal Nath, State Minister

    Visuals from a Gaya temple on Monday

    How Rajasthan hotels coping up with COVID-19 crisis

    Shopping malls reopen in Bengaluru

    High-level meets at Delhi, Maharashtra over COVID-19 situation

  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to hold a meeting with State Cabinet through video conferencing.
  • A meeting of Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will be held through video conferencing.
  • Delhi's Ghazipur market gears up for another busy day

    Delhi's Ghazipur market gears up for another busy day

    Delhi's Ghazipur market gears up for another busy day

    J&K issues SOPs for salon, barbershops

    49 NDRF jawans test positive for coronavirus in Odisha

    WATCH | Kerala fishermen prepare for trawling ban

    WATCH | Unlock 1: India celebrates its gods as religious spaces open up after 2.5 months

    Andhra Pradesh news bulletin

    State cases update

    Chhattisgarh Update:
    (Crossed 1000-mark) 
    Total positive: 1073
    New cases: 76
    Cured/discharged: 266
    Active Cases: 803
    Deaths: 4
    JK update 
    198 new cases today
    5 deaths today
    Total cases: 4285
    Active cases: 2916
    Recovered: 1324
    Total deaths: 46
    Madhya Pradesh updates
    237 new cases
    2 deaths 
    205 recover in past 24 hours
    Total positive: 9638
    Active: 2688
    Recovered: 6536
    Deaths: 414

    Devotees back at places of worship in Puducherry but eateries, malls reopen to low footfall

    The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, temples, restaurants and malls reopened in Puducherry on Monday after a prolonged lockdown amidst wearing of masks, thermal screening and social distancing. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    West Bengal hikes salary of junior doctors, interns amid COVID-19 time

    Minister of State for Health, Chandrima Bhattacharya, said though the state government is going through a severe financial crunch, it decided to hike the salaries as a "token of recognition and appreciation of the selfless work done by the doctors". (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | Ernakulam district's action plan for rapid antibody testing

    UP opens temples, other places of worship after 80 days

    Taking the lead, UP CM Yogi Adityanath performed ‘Rudrabhishek’, a special puja of Lord Shiva at Gorakhnath temple on early Monday morning. Yogi Adityanath is also the head priest of the temple, one of the most revered shrines of eastern UP and Nepal. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Karnataka issues guidelines for Resident Welfare Associations

    1007 new cases, 62 deaths as Delhi's COVID-19 positive tally rises past 29,000

    Coronavirus infected DMK MLA J Anbazhagan critical

    From photographer in Saudi to auto driver in Chennai, freezing moments all the way

    1149 of today's number reported from Chennai

    Three government staff suspended for undignified burial of COVID-19 patient in Puducherry

    Three government employees have been suspended in connection with the undignified burial of a COVID-19 positive man from Chennai who died in Puducherry, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said here on Monday. The action came after a video showed the body being dumped into a pit by staff of the ambulance and Villianur Commune Panchayat in the presence of officials on Friday.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Kerala reports 91 new cases

    Delhi LG overrules AAP govt order to reserve state-run hospitals for residents

    Delhi LG and Chairman DDMA Anil Baijal directs authorities to ensure that medical treatment is not denied to any patient on the grounds of not being a resident of Delhi. 

    Telangana govt to promote SSC students to next class

    Telangana CM gives green signal for film and TV shootings but a firm NO for reopening of movie theaters.

    COVID-19 cases estimated to rise to 56,000 by end of next two weeks: Delhi health minister

    The number of coronavirus cases in the national capital crossed the 28,000-mark with 1,282 fresh infections, while the death toll climbed to 812 on Sunday. "The expert committee, which was set up by us earlier, has said that the doubling rate is 14-15 days and currently the city has recorded 28,936 cases in total so by the end of two weeks, it is estimated to rise to 56,000," Satyendar Jain told reporters.

    154 fresh COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, tally in state surges to 4,813

    According to the media bulletin issued by the AP Command Control Room on Monday morning, a total of 14,246 samples in the state were tested in the last 24 hours, and 125 tested positive. Another 28 cases were reported among those who returned from other states. One more case was reported among the foreign returnees. 

    Now, you can book Uber cabs on hourly basis for up to 12 hours, make multiple stops

    Chennaiites are among residents of 17 metros who can book Uber cabs on an hourly basis from Monday. The new Hourly Rentals package, a 24x7 on-demand, intracity service, will allow riders to retain a car with its driver for several hours and make multiple stops on their journey, thereby providing them greater flexibility as they restart their lives after a lengthy lockdown, said Prabhjeet Singh, Head of Cities, Uber India & South Asia. 

    Mizoram govt imposes total lockdown in state for two weeks from June 9

    TN health minister threatens arrest of actor for ‘false’ news on lack of hospital beds in Chennai for COVID-19 patients

    Health Minister C Vijayabhaskar on Monday threatened the arrest of former Doordarshan newsreader and serial actor T V Varadarajan for allegedly spreading ‘false news’ on hospital beds being unavailable. Earlier, Varadarajan had released a video on social media alleging that an acquaintance tested positive for COVID-19 and was unable to find a hospital bed, even after making calls to top officials. He told people to stay safe at home in light of this. Responding to this, Vijayabhaskar said the newsreader was spreading false news and threatened his arrest under the Epidemic Act. 

    FULL REPORT HERE

    WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to undergo COVID-19 test as he develops mild symptoms

    99 patients recover from coronavirus in Odisha

    Risk of job loss beats virus fear as hundreds of UP migrants start returning to cities

    Many of the migrants forgot the hardships of the journey while returning home as soon as they got the call from their employers. The majority of them are those who got profiled as per their skills but did not show interest in getting a job in UP. As per the official data, of 28,13,970 migrants mapped so far in the state, 22,56593 have shown the interest in staying back and working in the state, 556061 have not shown interest in taking up a job in UP.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Risk of job loss beats virus fear as hundreds of UP migrants start returning to cities

    Many of the migrants forgot the hardships of the journey while returning home as soon as they got the call from their employers. The majority of them are those who got profiled as per their skills but did not show interest in getting a job in UP. As per the official data, of 28,13,970 migrants mapped so far in the state, 22,56593 have shown the interest in staying back and working in the state, 556061 have not shown interest in taking up a job in UP.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Naval warship INS Shardul deployed to evacuate Indians from Iran

    Delhi dy CM Manish Sisodia to head disaster management meeting tomorrow

    A meeting of State Disaster Management Authority will be held tomorrow on COVID-19 situation & to discuss whether there is community spread. If the participating experts say there is community spread in Delhi, our strategy will change, says deputy CM Manish Sisodia who will be heading the meeting tomorrow.

    Corona-related searches on Google drop in May as people go back to films, weather

    'Coronavirus' dropped to 12th most searched topic overall during May, behind topics like Film, Meaning, News and Weather. All these terms are consistently highly searched topics in India. This probably indicates that people are trying to return back to consumption patterns seen in the pre-COVID times. 

    Temples in Tamil Nadu continue to remain shut as COVID-19 cases surge

    Places of worship in Tamil Nadu remain shut as no guidelines or standard operating procedures have been issued by the State Government regarding their reopening, although Centre allowed reopening of religious places from today. 

    Shopping in the times of corona

    Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds review meeting

    Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds review meeting over COVID19 situation at Indore District Collector's office. "Recovery rate in Indore is over 64% now. Positive cases are reported but more people are recovering. With the cooperation of the public, the situation here is under control now," Chouhan told ANI. 

    WATCH LIVE | Gavi Gangadeshwara temple reopens in Karnataka

    COVID-19: Bengal government to install CCTV cameras in containment zones in Kolkata

    The state government has decided to install 500 CCTV cameras in over 480 containment zones in the city and officers of Kolkata Police will keep a watch from the Control Room at Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    HC notice to Kejriwal government

    Delhi HC issues notice to Delhi Government on a petition seeking direction for ensuring that government and private hospitals shall not deny admission to asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19 patients. The petition has also sought direction for not charging high amount for PPE from patients.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Temples reopen in Assam

    Social distancing, Mandatory Aarogya Setu app in Karnataka mall

    WATCH | TTD Employees waiting to get into a bus to Tirumala

    Navy commences evacuation of Indian citizens from Iran

    Temples reopen in Puducherry

    Huge update from Delhi

    CM Arvind Kejriwal to undergo corona test tomorrow after showing mild symptoms. He has fever and sore throat. He hasn’t met anyone since last afternoon.

    Temples remain closed in Odisha

    Temples reopen in Gujarat

    Delhi Health Minister's latest statement on COVID-19 situation in national capital

  • We have 8,500-9,000 beds as of now, in the next 15 days we will take it to 15,000-17,000. Since the doubling rate of cases is 14-15 days, we think cases will reach 56,000 in the next two weeks.
  • If Centre would've stopped international flights in time, situation could've been better. Given the cases, hospitals are needed for Delhites. Neighboring states say they have less cases so it shouldn't be issue.
  • Election Commission office under virus grip

    One official at the Election Commission of India's office has tested positive for COVID-19.

    Another COVID-19 death in Rajasthan

  • The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 241 in Rajasthan on Monday, with the state recording one more fatality.
  • The number of cases climbed to 10,696 as 97 more people tested positive for the disease, officials said. One death was reported from Bharatpur, they said.
  • Of the fresh cases, 58 were reported in Alwar, 12 in Kota, six in Dungarpur, four each in Jaipur and Bharatpur, three each in Banswara and Sirohi, two each in Bundi, Pali and Jhalawar and one in Baran district, officials said.
  • Jaipur has reported maximum COVID-19 cases (2,230) and 112 deaths in the state followed by 1,843 cases and 21 deaths in Jodhpur. There are 2,641 active COVID-19 cases in the state.
  • A total of 7,450 patients have been discharged after treatment, he said.
  • Latest Rajasthan COVID-19 numbers

    News from Jharkhand

    Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren permits BRO (Border Roads Organisation) to induct 11815 workers from Jharkhand after BRO gives written commitment to safeguard welfare rights of workers: Jharkhand Chief Minister's Office.

    CRPF personnel dies of COVID-19 in J&K as state death toll reaches 42

    The trooper, who was posted in Anantnag district in South Kashmir, was admitted at the SKIMS hospital here on Thursday with acute respiratory distress syndrome, the officials said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    'Lakshman rekha' to keep out venomous snakes in Chhatisgarh quarantine centres

    Most migrant labourers are staying schools and hostels that were converted into quarantine centres in the district. In Chhattisgarh as many as 16 people have died in various centres, most of them from the snakebites. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Operation Samudra Setu: Navy ship reaches Iran to repatriate stranded Indian citizens

    The Indian Mission in Iran is preparing a list of the compatriots to be evacuated and will facilitate their embarkation after the medical screening. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    WATCH | Visuals from a hotel in Vijayawada as unlock 1.0 comes into force in Andhra

    No new positive cases among Maharashtra cops in last 24 hours

    No new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra Police over the last 24 hours, one death reported. Total coronavirus cases in the force stand at 2,562, death toll at 34: Maharashtra Police.

    COVID-19: Health Ministry publishes New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules

    According to a gazette notification of the draft rules published on June 5, a hospital or medical institution may import the new drug for "compassionate use for the treatment of patients suffering from a life-threatening disease or disease-causing serious permanent disability or disease requiring therapy for unmet medical need", which has not been permitted in the country, but under Phase-III clinical trial in the country or abroad, by making an application to the Central Drug Regulator. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    WATCH | Heavy traffic jam on Western Expressway

    Indian registers record single-day spike of 9,983 COVID-19 cases; death toll 7,135

    Of the 206 deaths reported since Sunday morning, 91 were in Maharashtra, 30 in Gujarat, 18 each in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, 13 each in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, nine in Rajasthan, four in Haryana, two each in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, and one each in Odisha and Punjab. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Fatehpuri Masjid in Delhi reopens

    CRPF staffer dies in Srinagar

    A Constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who had tested positive for COVID-19 on 5th June passed away last night. He was posted in Srinagar: CRPF.

    WATCH | Golden Temple reopen after two months

    Navy Ship Shardul reaches Iran port

    Another massive daily spike in COVID-19 cases

    India reports the highest single-day spike of 9983 new COVID-19 cases; 206 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 256611, including 125381 active cases, 124095 cured/discharged/migrated and 7135 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    Trial run of new COVID-19 regulations begins in Tirumala Temple

    Lockdown woes: Labour shortage hits paddy farmers in Punjab as migrant workers leave state

    Farmers don’t have time as paddy sowing is to begin on June 10 and last for about 20-25 days. Basmati sowing follows and culminates by last week of July end or early August. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Lockdown impact: Divorce, child custody cases spike across country, Mumbai tops chart

    Post-corona, the city saw a nearly three-fold increase in cases pertaining to divorce and women-related issues being filed. From an average of 1,280 cases in a month, their numbers went up to it 3,480 during the lockdown. Delhi was at the second spot. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Tablighi Jamaat chief hasn't yet submitted his COVID-19 test report

    Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad has yet not submitted COVID-19 test report issued by a government approved lab. He will be called for interrogation once he submits the report: Delhi Police Crime Branch.

    Navy starts evacuating Indians from Iran

    Indian Navy has commenced evacuation of citizens from Iran; Indian Navy Ship INS Shardul has entered the Port of Bandar Abbas, Iran today morning to bring back Indian citizens: Indian Navy.

    Devotees offer prayers at Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib in Delhi

    Shrine of Velankanni in Delhi reopens

    Chhattisgarh latest coronavirus stats

  • Total positive: 1073.
  • New cases: 76.
  • Cured/discharged: 266.
  • Active Cases: 803.
  • Deaths: 4.
  • Latest Puducherry numbers

    Total 128 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Puducherry till date, of which 75 are active cases and 52 have been treated/discharged: Government of Puducherry.

    People gather at Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi

    New Zealand beats coronavirus

    New Zealand has eradicated the coronavirus from its shores after health officials reported Monday that the final person known to have been infected has recovered.It has been 17 days since the last new case was reported in New Zealand, and Monday also marked the first time since late February that there have been no active cases. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Global coronavirus tally crosses 7 million-mark, recoveries climb to 3.14 million

    As of Monday morning, the overall number of cases stood at 7,006,436, while the death toll increased to 402,699, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    WATCH | Face masks, sanitisers and social distancing: Karnataka temples reopen amid new normal

    WATCH | Devotees offer prayers at Lucknow's Eidgah Mosque while following COVID-19 precautions

    Devotees offer prayers at Yahiyaganj Gurudwara in Lucknow

    73 more test positive in Jharkhand

    73 more COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand on Sunday taking the total number of cases in the state to 1103, including 606 active cases, 490 recovered/discharged and seven deaths: State Health Department.

    Odisha not to implement Unlock 1.0

    All religious places/places of worship for the public will continue to remain closed till 30th June, 2020. Shopping malls will also continue to remain closed for the same time period: Government of Odisha.

    Kolkata civic body makes staff attendance at its offices mandatory

  • Kolkata Municipal Corporation yesterday issued a notification for 100% attendance of staff from all departments in its office from 8th June, even as state government in an order on 2nd June, asked all government departments to ensure 70% attendance in offices.
  • "We need people as we deal with emergency services in Kolkata. Employees will come to offices in different shifts at the Municipal Corporation office," Firhad Hakim, Chairperson of the board of administrators, Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
  • WATCH | COVID-19 fear denies Chennai man dignified burial in Puducherry

    Latest media order from Delhi CMO

  • Delhi Cabinet has decided to reserve state government hospitals and private hospitals for treatment of Delhi residents, with certain exceptions.
  • The documents mentioned in the order below can be used as proof of residence in Delhi.
  • It is hereby ordered that a 24×7 HELPDESK shall be set up in each hospital to ensure smooth and hassle-free admission to the needy patients in hospitals.
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    Update from Chhattisgarh

    Chhattisgarh reports 73 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 1073. Number of active cases stand at 803: State Health Department.

    WATCH | Government and private hospitals to be reserved only for patients from Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

    Admissions across educational institues in Assam to be completely free of cost

    Assam Government has made all admissions — from HS upto PG level including medical, engineering, polytechnic for academic year 2020-21, absolutely free.Under stress due to COVID-19, this shall be a big relief to families. All prospectus will be free: State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

    WATCH | Coronavirus: Global death toll crosses 4,00,000

    Indore tally reaches 4000

    36 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Indore district on June 7, taking the total number of positive cases to 3785. Death toll increased to 157 after one death was reported on June 7: Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore.

    Delhi's Jama Masjid reopened after two months

    Robotics: New solution for ensuring touchless contacts amid COVID-19 crisis

    How marriage planners are dealing with COVID-19 challenges

    Another corona warrior emerges in Mumbai as Maharashtra grapples with the deadly pandemic

    Varanasi boatmen face lockdown woes

    Mosques reopen in Lucknow

    Shramik Special train leaves from Karnataka

    Early morning visuals from Kalkaji Temple

    Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara reopens in Delhi

    Bhopal administration's new order as malls, hotels and restaurants reopen

    Shopping malls, hotels and restaurants situated outside containment zones can open from today. However, there will be a complete ban on gatherings: Tarun Pithode, District Collector, Bhopal.

    Social distancing in Delhi temples

    Temples open across Uttar Pradesh

    Social distancing while praying: A new norm in religious institutions

    Delhi-Gurugram border reopened

    UP CM spotted at Gorakhnath Temple

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