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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Recovery rate highest in Tamil Nadu, says CM Edappadi Palaniswami

Averring that the rate of recovery after successful treatment for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu stood at 54.4 per cent, the highest in India, Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday.
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (Photo | EPS)
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (Photo | EPS)
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The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and a record jump of 7,466 cases since Thursday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said.

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 89,98, while 71,105 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

"Thus, around 42.89 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior Health Ministry official said.

The total confirmed cases includes foreigners.

India urges BRICS nations to share COVID-19 related tax measures

Finance and Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey on Friday urged BRICS nations to share COVID-19 related tax measures taken by the member countries that will help them understand the fiscal and economic impact of the pandemic. Pandey attended a virtual meeting of the heads of tax authorities of the BRICS countries. It was hosted by Russia to discuss the response of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Tax Authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore potential areas of cooperation in tax matters.

Donald Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US was cutting ties with the World Health Organization which he says, did not respond adequately to combat the initial spread of COVID-19. (READ MORE)

Rajasthan to conduct board examinations

The Rajasthan government has decided to conduct board examinations for various subjects of classes 10 and 12, postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has instructed the state Education Department to make proper arrangements for conducting exams. Gehlot took the decision in a high-level meeting with officials of the Education Department on Friday.

US President Donald Trump announced that US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Woman gives birth at COVID-19 quarantine centre in Odisha

A woman gave birth to a baby at a COVID-19 quarantine centre in Odisha's Kendrapara district on Friday, an official said. She had returned from Surat in Gujarat and was staying at a temporary medical centre at Badagaon Bajramahakali Primary School within the jurisdiction of Jayachandrapur panchayat, he said.

West Bengal universities will take call on semester exams after lockdown ends

West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Friday said universities will take the decision on ways of conducting semester exams after the end of the lockdown, and the government will not interfere in their autonomy. Chatterjee told reporters he was informed by vice chancellors of several universities that they are already working out the modalities to conduct the final semester exams in consultation with faculty members.

New normal for TTEs on board special trains: magnifying glass, masks, gloves

For the first time in its 167-year history, the railways' on board ticket checking staff will be without their customary black coats and ties and will instead wear gloves, masks, PPEs and check tickets with magnifying glasses, the national transporter has said in an order issued Friday in view of the coronavirus pandemic. These instructions are part of the guidelines for TTEs for the 100 pairs of special trains which will begin operations from June 1.

102 containment zones in Delhi at present

The number of containment zones in Delhi has gone up to 102 with the city reporting over 2,000 fresh coronavirus positive cases in past two days, Delhi government officials said. The districts with higher containment zones included North (21), South-East (16), South (13), South West (12) and North West (10), official figures showed.

Shrines to reopen Monday, 70% staff in West Bengal government office from June 8

Hinting that lockdown might continue, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a slew of relaxations on Friday, including reopening of shrines from June 1 and functioning of state government offices with 70 per cent staff in attendance from June second week.

India records more that 7,000 COVID-19 cases, country's highest single-day spike

The number of fresh COVID-19 cases crossed 7,000 for the first time in India as the country recorded 7,466 new cases within a span of 24 hours, taking the total tally of cases past 1.65 lakh. (READ MORE)

Uttarakhand sees biggest single-day spike of 216 COVID-19 cases; total now 716

Uttarakhand reported the biggest single-day spike of 216 cases on Friday, taking the total number in the state to 716. Out of the 13 districts in the state, 11 have reported fresh cases with Nainital registering the maximum number of 85 cases, followed by Dehradun where 72 new cases were detected.

Bengal to increase State Government workforce capacity from 50% to 70%

COVID-19 updates from West Bengal

  • There are in total 4,813 positive cases in the state, out of which 2,736 are active.

  • A total of 230 deaths with 72 people who suffered comorbidity issues.

  • 1,775 people have been discharged till date.

  • 1,85,051 tests had been done in the state till now.

    • Government offices in Uttarakhand to have normal working hours from June 1

    From June 1 all government offices in the state will stay open from 10 am to 5 pm while the secretariat and state assembly from 9.30 am to 6 pm for five days a week as they used to before the lockdown, a government order on Friday stated. (READ MORE)

    Mannequins in masks

    Maharashtra seeks slot on DD to air educational programmes for school kids

    The Maharashtra government plans to start the new academic year for schools from June 15 via e-learning method and has requested the Centre to provide a 12-hour slot to it on Doordarshan for airing educational programmes for children. It has also sought two hours slot on All India Radio (AIR) for such programmes for school children. (READ MORE)

    Maharashtra reports 62,220 positive cases

    Kerala reported 62 fresh cases on Friday

    No COVID-19 related deaths reported in Dharavi

    No death due to COVID 19 reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today. 41 persons tested positive today, taking the total number of positive cases to 1715. Death toll stands at 70: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

    Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray hikes remuneration of bonded doctors

    Uddhav Thackeray has announced a substantial hike in the honorarium of doctors serving their bonds to bring it at par with doctors working on contract basis. This will further strengthen their resolve in this.Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray (Photo | PTI)

    No government approval needed for COVID-19 tests: Gujarat High Court

    The Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) had approached the high court against a Gujarat government order, which prohibits private doctors and hospitals from conducting COVID-19 tests without getting approval from designated health officials. In its plea, the AMA argued against this directive saying that doctors' opinion should be treated as final because any delay would adversely affect the health of both the patient and the doctor. 

    Massive jams as Haryana-Delhi borders sealed to curb spread of COVID-19

    Massive traffic jams were witnessed on the borders of Haryana and the national capital on Friday as the former restricted the entry of motorists, except essential service providers and e-movement pass holders, owing to a spike in coronavirus cases. Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij blamed Delhi for a spike in patients owing to free movement of people. He said the cases reported in districts (Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonepat and Jhajjar) that are located in the National Capital Region have been spiking despite certain restrictions.

    As deaths of migrants on trains rise, railways asks vulnerable to skip non-essential travel

    As many as seven migrant labourers travelling in Shramik special trains to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were found dead in different incidents. The railways has drawn flak for the inordinate delay of trains and lack of food supply to migrants which is believed to have caused the deaths. However, the national transporter has attributed the deaths to pre-existing medical conditions of travellers.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Golfers Bhullar, Chawrasia may skip European Tour, feel it's too risky to travel

    The European Tour is all set to restart in July but one player who won't be joining the caravan anytime soon is Gaganjeet Bhullar. The 32-year-old thinks the time isn't right yet. "Yes, I think all of us got mails yesterday (Thursday) informing us about the restart dates," he told The New Indian Express. "But I think it's just too risky at the moment to go play."

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Recovery rate highest in Tamil Nadu, says CM Edappadi Palaniswami

    "It is wrong to say that our government has failed to contain the virus. From day one we stepped up our vigil and took prompt measures to minimise the loss of lives," Palaniswami said. The recovery rate of the Coronavirus infected people following successful treatment at government institutions was 54.4 per cent, the highest in India, he claimed. 

    176 stranded Indians evacuated from Sri Lanka in Air India special flight

    The Indian High Commission said the flight AI 0276, carrying 176 Indians under the 'Vande Bharat Mission', took off from Colombo for Mumbai, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. Apart from the flight, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa will make a voyage to Tuticorin from Colombo Port on Monday to repatriate nearly 700 Indians stranded in the country amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Decomposed body of migrant worker found in Shramik train toilet

    The migrant worker, identified as Mohan Lal Sharma (38), a native of Basti district in eastern UP, might have boarded the train in Jhansi to go to Gorakhpur on May 23, Government Railway Police (GRP) authorities said. His family members said Sharma used to work in some factory in Mumbai and was returning home after being rendered jobless.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    West Bengal to open worship places from June 1, allow 10 persons at a time: CM Mamata Banerjee

  • West Bengal was successful in controlling COVID-19 spread in last two months; cases increasing now as people coming from outside. All places of worship, mandir, masjid, gurudwara...will open, but not more than 10 people will be allowed, no assembly at religious places. This will be implemented from 1st June.

  • All private, public & govt sector offices will open from 8th June, while all tea and jute industries in the state will be 100% operational from 1st June

    • Railway board chairman briefs media on Shramik Special trains for ferrying stranded migrants

  • 279 'Shramik Special' trains have been run till 20th May; all requests from States have been accommodated by the Railways. Almost 3 lakh migrants being ferried by the railways on a daily basis: Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board

  • Most migrants have been ferried to Uttar Pradesh with around 42% of the total number and Bihar with around 37% of the total.

  • State govts provided food & water at starting stations. IRCTC & Railway Divisions arranged fee meals and water for migrants in trains en-route.

  • Persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, children below age of 10 years and persons above 65 years of age may avoid travel by rail, except when it is essential.

  • Only 4 trains out of 3,840 total trains have taken over 72 hours to reach their destination, 90% trains have been run with an average speed higher than normal mail express trains.

    • WATCH | As malls prepare to open in Karnataka on June 1, how ready are they?

    Monkeys run away with blood samples from Meerut Medical College

    A troop of monkeys took away blood samples of some patients collected for routine tests, from lab technicians at Meerut Medical College on Friday morning. S K Garg, Principal, Meerut Medical College says,"Samples taken away by monekys do not include COVID19 swab test samples."  

    Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi government tells HC

    The AAP government informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it was taking urgent steps, including extending the timings of crematoriums, to tackle the issue of cremating those who have died due to COVID-19 and the piling up of bodies at mortuaries. The Delhi government told the court that 28 such bodies were cremated on Thursday and the last rites of the remaining 35 will be performed by Saturday. 

    99 per cent of Mumbai's ICU beds are occupied: BMC

    As the number of COVID-19 cases is rapidly surging in Mumbai, almost all intensive care unit (ICU) beds for the COVID-19 patients are occupied here, as per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) data. As of May 27, of the 645 ICU beds, 99 per cent were occupied while a total of 65 per cent of the 4,292 beds with oxygen support were occupied. Seventy-two per cent of 373 ventilators were in use, reported PTI.

    Goa CM Pramod Sawant bats for lockdown extension; wants malls, gyms to open

    CM Pramod Sawant, who spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the phone on Thursday, said during the conversation he suggested lockdown extension for another 15 days, but sought relaxations for Goa during the period. 

    Uttarakhand coronavirus tally

    Uttarakhand reports 102 new COVID19 positive cases; taking the total number of cases to 602. Active cases stand at 505: State Control Room COVID-19  

    Decision to open shopping malls soon after considering health ministry's guidelines: Piyush Goyal

     Regarding some of the hardships being faced by the retail traders even after the relaxations of the guidelines, Goyal said that a majority of shops have been allowed to be opened, without any distinction of essential and non-essential. "The decision to open the remaining shops in the malls, will be taken soon, after taking into account the guidelines of the health ministry," the ministry said in a statement.

    HC asks Delhi government to file detailed reply on pleas challenging levy of 70 per cent 'special corona fees'

    The Delhi government had earlier filed its response to the petitions, saying that trade or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right of a citizen and the State has the authority to regulate its sale and levying 70 per cent 'special corona fees' on MRP of all alcohol brands is a price for grant of such privilege to public.  

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Places with large gatherings should remain shut: Satyendra Jain

    Delhi govt believes that places where large gatherings take place, like cinema halls, should remain closed. Schools and colleges should also remain closed: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on consultations with Union Home Minister Amit Shah over Coronavirus lockdown.  

    Naveen Patnaik requests people to recite ‘Bande Utkal Janani’ on May 30 to honour COVID-19 warriors

    Taking a cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who got the nation together on multiple occasions to express gratitude to “corona warriors”, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday appealed to Odias all over the world to join voices and recite ‘Bande Utkal Janani’ at 5.30 pm on May 30, in honour of the State’s frontline workers.  

    Himachal tally nears 300

    Nine more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the total number of cases in the state to 290. There are 204 active cases in the state and 77 people have been recovered/discharged so far: State Health Department.

    Delhi government's presser on COVID-19 situation in national capital

  • Total COVID-19 positive cases in Delhi stands at 17386 including 1106 cases that were reported yesterday. 7846 people have recovered so far. Till now, the death toll is 398: Satyendar Jain, Delhi Health Minister.

  • 82 deaths were added to the toll yesterday, out of these 13 took place in last 24 hours while 69 happened over last 34 days but the information has been corroborated now: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia.

    • Migrants gather outside Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai

    Andhra Police successfully fights off COVID-19

    Assam Tally crosses 900

    30 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state; taking the total number of cases to 910. Number of active cases stand at 800: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

    Actor Sonu Sood flies 150 women workers from Kerala to Odisha via chartered flight

    This is possibly the first time that migrant workers are being evacuated in a chartered flight in the country. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19

    This is the fourth death from coronavirus in the about 1.62 lakh personnel strong force and the second from this unit, a defence PSU located in Kolkata. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Traffi comes standstill at Delhi-Haryana border

    UP government on arrival of migrant workers

    Uttarakhand CM on COVID-19 situation in state

    Cases of COVID-19 are increasing in the state, but I think it will also stop because all the cases are related to the migrants who have returned. This will be brought under control: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat.

    No community transmission in Kerala: Health Minister

    Till now there is no community spread in the state. Contact tracing team is very efficient and they are tracing all contacts: Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja.

    Lucknow jewellers face lockdown heat

    COVID-19 tally in Maharashtra Police crosses 2000

    In last 24 hours, 116 police personnel have tested positive for voronavirus in Maharashtra and 3 personnel have died due to the virus. The total number of COVID-19 infected personnel is now 2,211 in the state and 25 have died so far: Maharashtra police.

    Lockdown should be extended for 15 more days: Goa CM

    Don't travel if you have medical conditions: Railways to passengers

  • Railways appeal to people with comorbidities, pregnant women, children below age of 10 and those aged above 65 to avoid travel by rail.

  • It has been observed that some people availing Shramik trains have pre-existing medical issues which aggravates risk of COVID-19: Railways.

  • A few unfortunate cases of deaths related to pre-existing medical conditions have taken place in Shramik trains: Railways in its appeal.

    • Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Sources

  • A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case in the Parliament complex, sources said here.

  • The director-level officer who attended work on May 28 was found positive for the infection along with his family members, they said.

  • Two floors of the Parliament's Annexe building have been sealed, the sources added. This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the infection.

    • Bengal minister tests positive for COVID-19 as state records largest one-day spike with 344 cases

    State Fire Services minister Sujit Bose has been advised to undergo home quarantine after his test results came out positive, the source said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Manipur tally nears 60

    Three new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported from Imphal West today; taking the total number of cases to 58 in Manipur: State Government.

    63 new Positive cases in Odisha

    Railways latest advisory for passengers

    UP CM meets industrialists

    Latest Rajasthan tally

    COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases, more than 70,000 recover

    The Health Ministry said the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and a record jump of 7,466 cases since Thursday 8 am. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Latest UP coronavirus tally till Friday morning

  • Total cases: 7210.

  • Active cases : 3005.

  • Fresh cases: 184.

  • Recovered : 4215.

  • Deaths : 197.

  • Districts in grip: 75.

    • Kerala records eighth death

    Even as the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic has been creating serious threats across the state, Kerala recorded its eighth Covid death on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Joshy Mathew(65), of Prakatt house, Perumthuruthi near Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    WATCH | People in large numbers gather at Delhi-Gurugram border

    Road construction resumes in J&K after lockdown relaxation

    News from Uttar Pradesh

    50 out of 2337 samples that were tested yesterday found positive for COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh: King's George Medical University.

    Another COVID-19 death in Kerala

    A 65-year-old person who had tested positive for COVID-19 passed away at around 2 am today. He had returned from Sharjah on May 11.

    Heavy traffic in Delhi-Gurugram border again

    State borders should not be opened: Chhattisgarh CM to Amit Shah

    India registers its highest daily spike in coronavirus cases

    Highest spike of 7,466 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours in the country; 175 deaths reported. Total number of cases in the country now at 165799 including 89987 active cases, 71105 cured/discharged/migrated and 4706 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    WATCH | Vande Bharat Mission fluu swing in US

    Assam tally nears near 900

    24 more COVID-19 cases reported in Assam, as of 11:55 pm 28th May. Total number of cases in the state is now at 880, including 770 active cases, 103 discharged and four deaths: Himanta Biswa Sarma, State Health Minister

    Nursery owners face lockdown heat in Agra

    After migrant workers, now hoteliers protest in Punjab

    Bihar cops continue to do their duties amid COVID-19 and scorching heat

    Buses of Road Transport Corporation exempted from curfew in Telangana

    Exams to resume in Punjab

    Protests in Maharashtra over lack of rations during lockdown

    News from Tripura

    Curfew relaxations in Jodhpur

    Relaxations in curfew have been given in some areas which didn't report any fresh case in the last 15 days. Our focus in on ensuring that people take preventive measures against COVID-19: Jodhpur Police Commissioner Prafulla Kumar.

    Update from Odisha

    CM Naveen Patnaik has sought cooperation from Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on the singing of 'Bande Utkal Janani', a patriotic Odia song, on May 30 to boost the morale of Odisha's COVID warriors.

    Migrant workers leave J&K'S Poonch

    Maharashtra student steps in to fight coronavirus through technology

    Update from J&K

    Flower petals showered on COVID-19 survirvors in Indore

    Delhi's Ghazipur Market gears up for another busy day

    Migrant workers protest in Punjab

    Four more test positive in Kangra

    Four more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh- three of them had arrived from Thane, Maharashtra and one from Delhi: Kangra Deputy Commissioner, Rakesh Prajapati.

    Five more test positive in Himachal

    Five people from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh have tested positive for COVID-19. All of them had returned from various states. Their samples were collected on 26th May: Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner, Harikesh Meena.

    Update from Tamil Nadu

    More people being discharged now after revised policy, says Niti Ayog member

    The speed at which people are being discharged following treatment for COVID-19 has accelerated after the revised discharge policy came into force which could be reflecting in the recovery rate but many patients who had recovered earlier were not even counted, NITI Aayog member Dr V K Paul said.

    Thousands of migrant workers arrived at Chennai's central station

    Directions issued to provide PPE kits to civic body staff at cremation sites

    Directions have been issued to provide PPE kits to civic staff working at cremation sites, authorities said on Thursday. The heads of the standing committees of Delhi's three municipal corporations -- NDMC, SDMC, EDMC -- in a joint statement said, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, instructions have been issued to streamline arrangements at crematoria and burial sites.

    Pregnant woman, toddler die at quarantine centres in Chandigarh

    A one-and-a-half- year-old daughter of a migrant labourer and a pregnant woman died at coronavirus quarantine centres in two districts of Chhattisgarh, officials said on Thursday. While the pregnant woman died in Gariaband district on Thursday morning, the death of the child was reported from Gaurela-Penrda-Marwahi district on Wednesday, they said.

    Dharavi's coronavirus cases tally grows by 36 to 1,675

    The count of coronavirus cases in Dharavi here rose to 1,675 on Thursday as 36 more people tested positive for the infection, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

    45,000 stranded Indians brought back home from abroad

    Over 45,000 stranded Indians were brought back home from abroad under the Vande Bharat mission and another 1,00,000 will be evacuated till June 13: Ministry of External Affairs.

    Southern Railways headquarters in Chennai shut as staff tests positive for COVID-19

    Not possible to host the National Games 2020 in October

    It is not possible to host the National Games 2020 in October due to COVID19. We will write to the Union Sports Ministry to communicate with the Indian Olympic Association to hold a review & decide fresh dates: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

    Two more death in Punjab; state records 19 fresh cases

    Two more persons died of COVID-19 in Punjab while nineteen more contracted the infection in the state on Thursday, officials said. A 60-year-old woman of Bunala village of Baba Bakala town in Amritsar had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 27 and was admitted to Amritsar hospital, health officials said.

    From July, COVID-19 patients in India could get access to remdesivir

    Starting July, COVID-19 patients in the country may get access to Ebola drug remdesivir, which has caught attention as a medicine that has shown some promise in reducing the recovery time in a large number of infected patients during a global trial by a premier US health agency. (READ MORE)

    Railways increases advance reservation period for all special trains from present 30 days to 120 days

    For representational purpose. (Photo | PTI)

    Delhi registers 1024 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours

    HCQ benefits outweighs risks: Niti Aayog member

    As per the current available data, benefits of anti-malarial drug Hydroxychroloquine (HCQ) "outweighs" the risks, if any, Niti Aayog member V K Paul said on Thursday, asserting it should be used as per guidelines and recommendations made by the scientific community.A chemist displays hydroxychloroquine tablets in New Delhi, India, Thursday, April 9, 2020. (Photo | AP)

    Over 100 doctors tested COVID-19 positive in Ahmedabad

    Over 100 doctors havetested COVID-19 positivein Ahmedabad city in the last two months, an office-bearer of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Gujarat said on Thursday. While many of them were already given discharge following their recovery, some others are still undergoing treatment, secretary of IMA-Gujarat, Dr Kamlesh Saini, said.

    Coronavirus is a bad gift from China: Trump

    West Bengal updates

    Total positive case till date: 4536

    Positive at present: 2573

    Death: 223

    Comorbidity death: 72

    Discharged: 1,668

    Total tests: 1,75,769

    Positive cases in the last 24 hours: 344. It is highest number of new infection cases in 24 hours in the state till date.

    Finally en route home?

    Thousands of migrant labourers arrived at Chennai Central to board the train to return home. (Photo| EPS/ P Jawahar)

    Target to bring back 100,000 passengers from 60 countries: MEA

    We are targeting to bring back 100,000 passengers from 60 countries by the end of Phase II of Vande Bharat Mission. Preparations for the third phase are well underway: Ministry of External Affairs

    In a highest single-day spike, Tamil Nadu records 827 fresh cases

    827 persons, including 117 returnees from other states, tested positive in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. "Till now, 1,253 persons came from other States have tested positive for corona infection; Of this, 936 are from Maharashtra," said Health Minister C Vijayabaskar. So far 10,548 persons affected by corona infection have been discharged, he added.

    Nine persons who landed at Chennai Airport yesterday test positive

    Nine persons, (Tiruchy - 5, Namakkal - 2, Coimbatore, Erode – 1 each) who landed at Coimbatore International Airport on Wednesday, tested positive for COVID19. They were from places like Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai.

    Breaking! Karnataka restricts air travel from 5 states

    84 fresh COVID-19 cases recorded in Kerala

    Kerala on Thursday recorded 84 new COVID-19 cases. "One death has been reported in the state. The deceased who was a native of Telangana had mistakenly boarded a train for Kerala instead of Telangana," the chief minister said.

    30 groups in India working on developing Covid-19 vaccine: Govt

    There are about a total of 30 groups in India, big industry to individual academics, who are trying got develop vaccines, of around 20 are keeping a good pace: Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India Prof K Vijay Raghavan.

    Passengers arriving at Tirupati Airport undergo COVID-19 test

    Six people who flew from Chennai to Salem test positive for COVID-19

    Flight services at Salem airport resumed after two months with the arrival of a flight from Chennai carrying 56 passengers, which landed at 8.20 am. Later, the same flight took off from Salem to Chennai at 8.50 am with 48 passengers. Salem health officials quarantined all 56 passengers who arrived from Chennai at a facility in Karuppur and took swabs from them for testing (READ MORE)

    Nearly 23 lakh people in quarantine across India: Govt

    Nearly 23 lakh people, who have moved within the country or arrived from international destinations during the ongoing nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are currently in quarantine facilities arranged by states and union territories.

    Hours after escape bid, COVID-19 patient dies at Firozabad hospital in Uttar Pradesh

    According to officials, the man was brought to the Firozabad Medical College on May 26 after he tested positive for the virus. Police said he was admitted to an isolation ward from where he tried to escape on Wednesday night by breaking the railing. (READ MORE)

    Priest offers 52-year-old man as 'sacrifice' for goddess to keep coronavirus at bay

    Police sources said Sansari Ojha, 70, allegedly decapitated the man on the premises of Maa Bramhanidei Temple on Wednesday night believing the sacrifice will reduce the impact of the pandemic. (READ MORE)

    Tipplers queue up in Kerala

    SC directs states to take 'burden of migrants' travel fares'

    The Supreme Court further directs states to take the "burden of travel fares". "Migrants won't be charged for travel either by train or buses Stranded migrant workers shall be given food and water by the states where they are," the court directed.

    Several lapses in process of registration, transportation, provision of food and water to migrants: SC

    Supreme Court hearing a matter relating to migrant labourers said, "we are concerned with the difficulties of migrants trying to get to their native place. There are several lapses that we've noticed in the process of registration, transportation, provision of food and water to them".

    SG Mehta complains of 'prophets of doom' in top court

    91 lakh migrants moved to their states

    Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court 91 lakh migrants shifted so far during a hearing on migrants' crisis.

    Steady rise in number of COVID-19 calls on police helpline: Maharashtra HM

    There's been a steady rise in the number of COVID-19 calls on the police helpline 100. As many as 96,697 such calls received. 254 instances of assaults on policemen have left 86 injured and seen 833 arrests. There have been 40 attacks on health professionals too, sid Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh

    24 fresh COVID-19 cases in Assam, total rises to 798

    Of the fresh cases, 12 were reported from Kamrup (Metro), five from Hojai, three from Dibrugarh and one each from Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Morigaon and Jorhat. The number of active COVID-19 cases in Assam now stands at 704, while 87 have recovered from the disease and three have migrated to other states. (READ MORE)

    22 Mumbai cops have succumbed to COVID-19

    22 police personnel have died of COVID-19 in Maharashtra so far: Official

    4000 signatories write to PMO, appeal for migrants' dignified passage home

    According to estimates, despite the provisions made by governments, thousands of migrant workers are walking home and at least 20 per cent of them are still stranded in various locations, said the letter.

    Bengaluru metro services likely to restart from June 1

    Bengaluru metro services are likely to start from June 1. The Karnataka has written to Ministry of Home Affairs seeking permission, says chief secretary Vijay Bhaskar.

    BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hospitalised after COVID-19 symptoms

    He is admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurgaon, hospital sources said on Thursday. The BJP leader has shown symptoms of COVID-19, a source said.

    Domestic flight operations resume at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri

    195 healthcare workers at AIIMS tested positive for COVID-19 so far

    Over 50 healthcare personnel, including one MBBS student, three resident doctors, eight nurses and five mess workers, have tested positive for COVID-19 over the last two days, the sources said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Visuals from Vijayawada saloons

    COVID-19 tally in Mumbai crosses 2000 mark

    COVID-19 tally in Maharashtra Police crosses 2000 mark

    Latest visuals from Mumbai's Dharavi

    Southern Railway office sealed iin Chennai. Here is why

    Southern Railway Division office in Chennai closed for disinfection after an official here tested positive for COVID-19. Testing is underway for other officials and workers: Railway PRO in Chennai.

    Himachal tally nears 300

    Total COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh now stand at 276, including 201 active cases, 66 recovered patients and five deaths: State Health Department.

    Latest Karnataka numbers

    Indian economy to contract 5 per cent in FY21: S&P says assuming COVID-19 peak by third quarter

    Stating that COVID-19 has not yet been contained in India, the rating agency in a statement said the government stimulus package is low relative to countries with similar economic impacts from the pandemic. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    See their plight: Sonia Gandhi demands Centre to give migrants Rs 7,500 for next six months

    Speaking in the Congress' 'SpeakUp' campaign to take the voice of poor, migrants, small businesses and the middle class to the central government, Sonia Gandhi said, "In the last two months the lockdown to combat the spread of novel coronavirus, has created a huge problem of economic crisis." (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    NDMC seals headquarter building after employee tests positive for COVID-19

    "A Joint Director level employee has been found positive for COVID-19. Three more employees were found yesterday. Contact tracing is being done by district authorities as per protocol. The building has been sealed. A disinfection drive will be carried out," a senior NDMC official said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Another domestic passenger tests positive in Tamil Nadu

    Asymptomatic passenger tested positive for COVID-19 at quarantine centre in Madurai after flying in from Bengaluru on May 27: IndiGo.

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    Now living in Madhya Pradesh and violating home quarantine will cost you Rs 2,000

    A large number of people, including migrant labourers from outside the state, have been returning home, all have been put under quarantine -- a large number of them who are in home quarantine, instead of institutionalised ones -- have been found to breach protocol. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Kerala tipplers disappointed as liquor app BevQ develops technical snags

    For most of the people who had been waiting for the launch of the much-awaited social distancing app 'BevQ', which rolled out the virtual queue system at the liquor outlets in the state, the downloading and booking online token through the app was a test of patience. Chaos and confusion prevailed as the app which appeared in the public domain by Wednesday midnight developed technical snags. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Congress starts 'Speak Up India' campaign

    Party chief Sonia Gandhi urges Centre to unlock its coffers and help needy affected by COVID-19.

    Pre-clinical, clinical data from outside to be considered for COVID-19 vaccine approval

    Expediting regulatory framework for the Covid-19 vaccine development in India, an empowered committee, under the Department of Biotechnology, has allowed consideration of pre-clinical and clinical data generated outside the country submitted by companies for vaccine approval in India. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    50 per cent of Indian population could be COVID-19 infected by December: NIMHANS head

    Dr Ravi said that with the Lockdown 4.0 ending in the next few days, it is important for the states to be fully geared up with medical infrastructure to handle the increase in cases, especially those which will require intensive medical care and treatment. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Latest Rajasthan numbers

    Latest circular on home qurantine in Karnataka

    Break-up of COVID-19 cases in Odisha

    Relief for tipplers in Kerala

    Domestic flights resume at Kolkata Airport with 14-day home quarantine rule for passengers

    Though domestic flight operations across the country began on May 25, they could not be restarted in Kolkata as the state machinery was involved in relief and restoration work after Cyclone Amphan whiplashed many areas of the state. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Update from Kolkata Airport

    An Air Asia passenger, who arrived in Kolkata from Delhi today, was reported to have a high fever. The passenger was handed over to the state health department: Airport official.

    WATCH | Queue building up outside a liquor outlet in Kochi on Thursday

    Latest Uttar Pradesh tally

  • Total cases: 6991.

  • Active cases : 2818.

  • Fresh cases: 269.

  • Recovered : 3991.

  • Deaths : 182.

  • Districts in grip: 75.

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    Cabinet Secretary to meet states, UTs

    Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba to hold a video conference on the issue of ‘Public health response to COVID-19’ with all states/union territories today at 11:30 AM.

    Three more test positive in Himachal

    Three more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Himachal Pradesh today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 276, including 201 active cases: State Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman.

    Chandigarh tally nears 300

    Six more positive cases reported in Bapu Dham Colony. The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Chandigarh rises to 288.

    Traffic congestion at Delhi-Ghaziabad border

    Domestic flights resume at Kolkata

    WATCH | Going back home after 2 months: Flight passengers share their airport experience during COVID-19

    Special KLM flight brings home 276 Indians from Netherlands

    Of the total passengers, who reached Mumbai on Tuesday, 107 of them were flown to the Netherlands from other countries such as 52 from Mexico, 47 from Peru and eight from Portugal, the official said in a statement. (READ THE FULL STORY HERE)

    WATCH | Radhika Gupta's advice: Rely on dal chawal investments like FDs, don't chase glamour post-COVID

    Math and effect of Modi package

    The Modi stimulus package is in three parts — direct government spend, bank credit, and rate cut and lending by RBI to banks. Modi’s detractors damn the package saying the bank credit part of the package is large and the government share is insignificant. But their criticism is founded on poor understanding of the Indian financial model and the fiscal relationship between state-owned banks and the government. Comparing the Modi package with those of the Group of Seven (G7) nations is also irrational as the Indian banking model differs vastly from G7’s. Unless this vast difference is understood, the logic behind the Modi package math cannot be appreciated. (READ THE FULL OPINION HERE)

    India continues its daily higher case counts

    Spike of 6,566 new COVID-19 cases and 194 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 1,58,333 including 86110 active cases, 67692 cured/discharged/migrated and 4531 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    Two passengers on SpiceJet flights from Ahmedabad to Guwahati test positive for COVID-19

    "Two passengers who had travelled with SpiceJet from Ahmedabad to Guwahati on May 25 have tested positive for COVID-19. The passengers had travelled on SG-8194 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) and SG-8152 (Delhi-Guwahati)," an airline spokesperson said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    78 more tested positive in Indore

    78 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, taking the total number of positive cases in the district to 3260. Death toll in the district stands at 122: Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore district.

    Latest Assam tally

    Total number of cases now at 783, including 689 active cases, 87 discharged and four deaths: Himanta Biswa Sarma, State Health Minister.

    Jharkhand to resume industrial activities

    Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced that industrial activities will now be allowed in all urban areas of the state, except in containment zones: Jharkhand Government

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    'Corona Rath' in J&K's Pulwama

    Fitness trainers protest against Odisha government

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    Telangana clay-pot sellers face lockdown heat

    Newly-wed couple quarantined in Madhya Pradesh

    Delhi Police's unique route to enforce'Social Distancing'

    Update from Delhi

    Latest scenes from Delhi'S Okhla Market

    Gazipur market gears up for another busy day amid lockdown

    More than 1200 samples tested in last 24 hours in Lucknow

    Out of the 1239 samples tested yesterday for COVID-19, results of 25 are positive: King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow.

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