Coronavirus lockdown | Narendra Modi announces ₹20-lakh-crore economic stimulus package
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Narendra Modi announces ₹20-lakh-crore economic stimulus package

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said a new-look Lockdown 4.0 beyond May 17 was in the offing, while announcing an economic stimulus package for ₹20-lakh-crore, with a clearly defined leap towards economic reforms that will, in his words, lead to Atmanirbhar Bharat, or a self-reliant, resilient India. ‘Relook at systems’ Addressing the nation on television, Mr. Modi said the whole world was reeling from the crisis engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic, as was India. “We have been hearing for many years that the 21st century will be India’s century, and this crisis is, I believe one that carries a message, that we have to move forward not just to combat the crisis but to prevail,” the Prime Minister said. Now, within weeks we have the capacity to produce 2 lakh of PPE and 2 lakh of N95 masks everyday,” Mr. Modi said.

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COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in India’s health infrastructure in India: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
1 year, 6 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in India’s health infrastructure in India: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

The Hindu  

Union Health Minister Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya on July 6 said the COVID-19 pandemic had highlighted gaps in the country's health infrastructure and and led to measures for bridging them. Mr. Mandaviya said Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has decided to set up a critical care unit in every district of the country with an expenditure of ₹64,000 crore under National …

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246

India TV News  

Covid-19: India on Monday logged 4,282 fresh coronavirus infections, The number of active cases now stands at 47,246. The daily positivity rate recorded on Monday was 4.92 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.00 per cent. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.49 crore The active cases now constitute 0.11 per cent of the …

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections
1 year, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections

India TV News  

Coronavirus Updates: India on Sunday logged 5,874 fresh infections with 8,148 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.31 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.25 per cent. The active cases now comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.71 …

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: With India seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Central government on Friday asked eight states and Union Territories- -Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan- - to strengthen coronavirus surveillance in all districts. Union Health Secretary said that India has been witnessing a consistent rise in COVID-I 9 cases since March …

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300
1 year, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300

India TV News  

Coronavirus Alert: Once again, India is witnessing a spike in covid-19 cases. Union Health Ministry data reflects that India has logged 1,805 new coronavirus cases on Monday. Active tally at 10,300 The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.19 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 1.39 per cent. National Covid recovery rate recorded at 98.79 per cent …

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?

Firstpost  

India in recent days has witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases. Let’s take a closer look: COVID cases spike According to Union Health Ministry data, India registered 1,134 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, while active cases surged to 7,026. COVID review meet: PM stresses on wearing masks, testing as cases spike According to data, the daily positivity rate was 1.09 …

No New Coronavirus Variants In India, No Possibility Of Surge Next Week: Govt Covid Panel
1 year, 11 months ago

No New Coronavirus Variants In India, No Possibility Of Surge Next Week: Govt Covid Panel

ABP News  

The intensity of circulation of the coronavirus in India is low, but the COVID working group has stepped up surveillance and airport screening. Chairman of the COVID working group NK Arora told news agency ANI: "The COVID variants are not been able to gain a foothold or cause hospitalisation. India logged 121 fresh coronavirus infections on Tuesday and the number …

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
2 years ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. The officials said filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the airport in Delhi on Thursday to take stock of …

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources
2 years ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

PM Modi on Covid-19 cases rising in many countries, asked people to take precautions
2 years ago

PM Modi on Covid-19 cases rising in many countries, asked people to take precautions

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Pointing out that many countries were witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to be vigilant and take precautions against the virus. The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent. Genestrings Diagnostic Centre, which is conducting coronavirus …

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries
2 years ago

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries

India TV News  

PM Modi on COVID-19 cases : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to be vigilant and take proper precautions against COVID-19 pandemic, as he noted that the coronavirus is spreading in many countries including-China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and United States. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast of the year 2022, PM Modi said that many people are …

India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years ago

India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

The Hindu  

India is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 23 December. In the wake of rising coronavirus infections in China and some other countries, the government is taking various measures, including random testing of arriving international passengers, to curb possible spread of infections. Mr. Scindia said the country is fully prepared to deal …

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today

Live Mint  

PM Narendra Modi to review the situation related to Covid-19 and related aspects in the country at a high-level meeting today afternoon, news agency ANI reported. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. Coronavirus: Catch all the …

Amid rising cases, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in India at high-level meeting
2 years ago

Amid rising cases, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in India at high-level meeting

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a review meeting with regard to Covid situation in the country. The development comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the coronavirus situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. According to the data shared by the Union …

Coronavirus Update: Big relief from Covid-19 pandemic, less than 2000 new cases in India
2 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus Update: Big relief from Covid-19 pandemic, less than 2000 new cases in India

Firstpost  

In the last 24 hours, 1,968 new cases of coronavirus have been reported, while 15 people died. Earlier on Monday, 3,011 new cases of Covid-19 were registered in the country Coronavirus Update: There is relief for India on the front of the global coronavirus pandemic. Earlier on Monday, 3,011 new cases of Covid-19 were registered in the country while 28 …

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable
2 years, 9 months ago

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s official now: India is moving out of the grip of the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus that infected more than four crore people, officially killed more than five lakhs, and impacted the lives and livelihoods of every human being in the country in varying measures in the last two years. The low figures, the success of the vaccination project, the development …

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to ensure minimum damage to the livelihood of common people and economic activities as they work to contain the coronavirus, while noting that its Omicron variant is infecting people many times faster than earlier variants. PM Modi interacting with chief ministers via video conferencing on Thursday | PTI It has also …

PM Modi calls for non-stop research to manage COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi calls for non-stop research to manage COVID-19

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while reviewing the measures being taken to counter the steep surge in COVID-19 infections, on Sunday stressed the importance of non-stop scientific research in testing, vaccines and pharmacological interventions, including genome sequencing, given that the coronavirus is evolving continuously. The Prime Minister was apprised of the steps being taken to support the States for an upgrade …

COVID-19 pandemic not over in India, country fighting virus together, says Amit Shah
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 pandemic not over in India, country fighting virus together, says Amit Shah

Firstpost  

The home minister speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit said that the country saw a welcome change as the BJP government came to power and provided stability India saw a welcome change in 2014 as the Bharatiya Janata Party government came to power with full majority and provided stability seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Union Home Minister …

Coronavirus | India reaches new milestone with over 1.09 crore COVID-19 jabs in a day on August 31
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | India reaches new milestone with over 1.09 crore COVID-19 jabs in a day on August 31

The Hindu  

India on August 31 administered more than 1.09 crore COVID-vaccine doses, which the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted “is a new vaccination milestone.” In total over 65 crore doses have been administered so far in the country. Highest one-day record of 1.09 crore vaccine doses achieved till 6 pm and still counting!” The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday noted …

Vulnerable groups caught between two worlds amid lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

Vulnerable groups caught between two worlds amid lockdowns

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the catastrophic consequences of the public health system remaining largely underfunded in India. A nationwide study on three vulnerable groups during the pandemic published recently said: “Public health measures are rarely apolitical, and, as the situation in India shows, can be experienced as forms of exclusion and repression for vulnerable groups of people.” The study, …

UP conducts over 2 lakh Covid tests in last 24 hours, reports 20 cases; 9 districts coronavirus-free
3 years, 4 months ago

UP conducts over 2 lakh Covid tests in last 24 hours, reports 20 cases; 9 districts coronavirus-free

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Covid Update: As many as 2 lakh Covid tests were carried out in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours in which just 20 positive cases were reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently lauded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the handling of pandemic in the state. Speaking at an event in his Lok Sabha constituency …

COVID-19: Modi Cabinet 2.0 approves over Rs 23,000 crore package to tackle pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: Modi Cabinet 2.0 approves over Rs 23,000 crore package to tackle pandemic

India TV News  

A day after the major reshuffle and expansion of the Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a Rs 23,123-crore package for improving health infrastructure to fight COVID-19. After the big Union Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began work with the new ministers. Today, the Prime Minister interacted with Directors of Centrally Funded Technical …

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr emergency response package to fight Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr emergency response package to fight Covid-19

India Today  

The central government on Thursday approved a Rs 23,000 crore relief package for combating Covid-19 and dealing with issues which occurred during the second wave. Addressing the media after the first Cabinet meeting following the reshuffle, newly appointed health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Centre would provide Rs 15,000 crore and states Rs 8,000 crore and the plan would be …

US Announces USD 41 Million Additional Covid-19 Assistance to India
3 years, 6 months ago

US Announces USD 41 Million Additional Covid-19 Assistance to India

News 18  

The US has announced an additional USD 41 million assistance to help India respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s preparedness for the future health emergencies, taking the total aid to more than USD 200 million. USAID announced an additional USD 41 million in support to help India respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s preparedness …

US announces USD 41 million additional COVID19 assistance to India
3 years, 6 months ago

US announces USD 41 million additional COVID19 assistance to India

India TV News  

The US has announced an additional USD 41 million assistance to help India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s preparedness for the future health emergencies, taking the total aid to more than USD 200 million. USAID announced an additional USD 41 million in support to help India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s preparedness …

Will fresh Covid stimulus package boost Indian economy? Here's what economists say
3 years, 6 months ago

Will fresh Covid stimulus package boost Indian economy? Here's what economists say

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced several financial measures to boost the economy that has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read | Finance Minister Sitharaman's Rs 6.28 lakh crore Covid stimulus package | 8 announcements WHAT EXPERTS FEEL ABOUT STIMULUS PACKAGE Industry leaders and economists are not fully convinced that the fresh economic relief measures announced by the …

With 50,848 new coronavirus cases, India's tally crosses 3 cr mark; recovery rate improves to 96.56%
3 years, 6 months ago

With 50,848 new coronavirus cases, India's tally crosses 3 cr mark; recovery rate improves to 96.56%

Firstpost  

The active cases further declined to 6, 43,194 comprising 2.14 percent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 96.56 percent, the data updated at 8 am showed India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases crossed the 3-crore mark with one crore infections being added in 50 days. The active cases further declined to 6, 43,194 …

COVID-19 updates: Bengal, Uttarakhand extend curbs with some relaxations; India logs 70,421 new cases
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Bengal, Uttarakhand extend curbs with some relaxations; India logs 70,421 new cases

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the Archaeological Survey of India issued an order stating that all centrally protected monuments, museums and sites will reopen from 16 June As India recorded 70,421 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest in 74 days, the governments of Uttarakhand and West Bengal extended restrictions in their respective states but also announced relaxations. The West Bengal administration allowed offices …

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases

India Today  

India has been witnessing a steady decline in daily new confirmed cases of Covid-19. Here's a look at how other states/UTs are unlocking: New Delhi In a press conference, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said places of worship in the national capital will be permitted to reopen starting Monday but visitors will not be allowed for now. State-run liquor outlets and …

14 days on, people in need yet to get money from Karnataka's Covid-relief package
3 years, 7 months ago

14 days on, people in need yet to get money from Karnataka's Covid-relief package

India Today  

The Karnataka government had announced a Covid-relief package of Rs 1,250 crore for people in need on May 19. The auto drivers said they also have a family and do not want to depend on the money given by the government since it is not sufficient and they won't get it as well. This time they said they will give …

Malaysia imposes second coronavirus lockdown to tackle worsening Covid-19 surge
3 years, 7 months ago

Malaysia imposes second coronavirus lockdown to tackle worsening Covid-19 surge

Hindustan Times  

Malls and many businesses in Malaysia shuttered Tuesday as the country began its second nationwide lockdown to tackle a worsening surge of the coronavirus that has put its health care system on the verge of collapse. Malaysia imposes second coronavirus lockdown to tackle worsening Covid-19 surge The Southeast Asian nation imposed a partial lockdown on May 12, banning all social …

Indian economy, hit by COVID-19, shrinks by 7.3% in 2020-21
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian economy, hit by COVID-19, shrinks by 7.3% in 2020-21

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s economy, pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic, contracted by 7.3% in the 2020-21 financial year, just before the country was hit by another catastrophic surge in infections. Daily new cases set global records, spurring many states to announce widespread restrictions and lockdowns. In January, a government survey estimated the economy -- previously one of the fastest growing …

Abhijit Banerjee calls on Modi govt to raise pandemic support spending
3 years, 7 months ago

Abhijit Banerjee calls on Modi govt to raise pandemic support spending

Live Mint  

India’s government could be spending more to help its population of almost 1.4 billion weather the economic devastation from the country’s explosive second wave of Covid-19 infections, according to Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee. All of those might mean that people remain more careful after the lockdown is lifted.” Even with India’s total infections nearing 27 million, Banerjee doesn’t believe the …

India’s economic report card is drenched in red ink
3 years, 7 months ago

India’s economic report card is drenched in red ink

Live Mint  

India’s nascent economic recovery has been derailed by the second covid-19 wave even before it could gather steam. Launched in October 2018, Mint’s macro tracker provides a monthly state-of-the-economy report based on trends in 16 high-frequency indicators across four segments: consumer economy, producer economy, external sector, and ease of living. A year ago, during the first nationwide lockdown, 13 of …

Govt discussing Covid economic stimulus package for some sectors: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Govt discussing Covid economic stimulus package for some sectors: Report

India Today  

The government is in the early stages of preparing a fresh Covid-19 economic relief package to tackle the impact of the second wave. The economic package is being prepared with an aim to support key sectors of the economy that have been hit by localised lockdowns during the second Covid-19 wave in the country, according to people quoted in a …

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh

Firstpost  

10:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Latest Updates Jharkhand facing vaccine shortage, 3 days’ stock left for 18-44 group: CM Hitting out at the Centre, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Monday that the state was facing a severe shortage of COVID vaccines and has barely two-three days of shots for the 18-44 age group left in its stock. …

Will Discuss With LG Anil Baijal on Weekend Covid-19 Situation in Delhi, Says CM Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Discuss With LG Anil Baijal on Weekend Covid-19 Situation in Delhi, Says CM Kejriwal

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will discuss with Lt Governor Anil Baijal the coronavirus situation in the city, including the possibility of easing lockdown restrictions, on the weekend. According to Delhi government's health bulletin on Thursday, the number of positive cases in the national capital have declined to 3,231 and the positivity rate is now 5.5 …

India reports record one-day COVID deaths as Modi’s rating falls
3 years, 7 months ago

India reports record one-day COVID deaths as Modi’s rating falls

Al Jazeera  

India sees 4,529 deaths in last 24 hours as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approval ratings fall to a new low, according to a survey. India has reported a record 4,529 deaths caused by the coronavirus in the last 24 hours while new cases rose by 267,334, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approval ratings fall to a new low, according to …

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India, says government
3 years, 7 months ago

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India, says government

The Hindu  

The overall COVID-19 situation in the country is stabilising and the government will work towards ensuring further stabilisation, NITI Aayog member V K Paul said on Saturday. The Union Health Ministry said 11 states have over one lakh active COVID-19 cases, 17 have less than 50,000 cases while eight have active cases between 50,000 and one lakh. India in a …

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts

Firstpost  

The state is currently under a 9-day complete shutdown as part of its efforts to bring down the daily caseload of infected persons The Kerala government on Friday announced that the total lockdown being enforced in the state from 8 to 16 May will be extended till 23 May to contain the massive spread of COVID-19. The decision to extend …

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief

The Hindu  

The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease. That won’t happen in six-eight weeks, clearly,” Dr. Bhargava said in an interview at the New Delhi headquarters of the ICMR, …

COVID-19 crisis: Centre's repeated chest-thumping at receiving foreign aid 'pathetic', says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 crisis: Centre's repeated chest-thumping at receiving foreign aid 'pathetic', says Rahul Gandhi

Firstpost  

The Congress had last week demanded transparency and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make public the details of all the relief material received from different countries New Delhi: Hitting out at the Centre, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the government’s “repeated chest-thumping” at receiving foreign aid to deal with the COVID-19 crisis in the country is pathetic …

Despite curbs daily average of cases over 50,000 in Maharashtra: Rajesh Tope
3 years, 8 months ago

Despite curbs daily average of cases over 50,000 in Maharashtra: Rajesh Tope

India TV News  

Over three weeks have passed since the Maharashtra government imposed strict restrictions to check the spread of coronavirus but the daily average of cases is still over 50,000 which is a matter of concern, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday. Citing the Union government, Tope said COVID-19 cases have dipped in 12 out of the total 36 districts …

US Assures India Help to Fight Covid-19 as Health Minister Vardhan Interacts with US Counterpart
3 years, 8 months ago

US Assures India Help to Fight Covid-19 as Health Minister Vardhan Interacts with US Counterpart

News 18  

The US has assured India of its unwavering commitment to engage, collaborate and fight the raging coronavirus crisis together as the health ministers of the two countries discussed the current surge in Covid-19 cases in India. During a virtual meeting between US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday, the two leaders noted …

Coronavirus | Finance Ministry not for lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Finance Ministry not for lockdown

The Hindu  

The second COVID-19 wave which is spreading fast beyond the worst-affected districts in the country, could dent economic activity till June this year, and expanding vaccination pace in the country is the “need of the hour”, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. While India’s second wave has seen new peaks in daily cases and deaths, active cases as well as …

IMF to Revisit Growth Forecast for India Due to Surge In Covid-19 cases
3 years, 8 months ago

IMF to Revisit Growth Forecast for India Due to Surge In Covid-19 cases

News 18  

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that a multilateral response is critical to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic in India and globally as it hailed recent announcements by several countries to provide immediate support to India. Over 40 countries have committed to provide India urgently required medical supplies like oxygen-related equipment and critical medicines to help it deal with an …

PM Modi undertakes ‘comprehensive’ review of Covid-19 situation
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi undertakes ‘comprehensive’ review of Covid-19 situation

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a “comprehensive” review meeting on Thursday over the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in the country, and was briefed about districts with high burden of cases of the coronavirus disease, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release. Prime Minister Narendra Modi The PMO noted that Prime Minister Modi was informed about the 12 states whose …

Top news of the day — May 4, 2021
3 years, 8 months ago

Top news of the day — May 4, 2021

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League’s 2021 edition has been indefinitely suspended, according to IPL chairman Brijesh Patel. Amid the second wave of COVID-19, with over 3 lakh cases being reported daily, India for the first time in 17 years decided to accept foreign aid. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced a lockdown in the State till May 15, a …

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