INDIA
Mamata ministry to have 43 ministers, Amit Mitra also included
The most surprising name is of perhaps former Finance Minister Amit Mitra, who had not contested this election due to ill-health. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was worried about the key portfolio as Mitra was unable to handle the ministry for the last few days because of his deteriorating health condition. He didn't even present the budget last time.
Dismiss Imran Hussain from Delhi Cabinet for hoarding oxygen: BJP
Addressing a press conference, BJP's West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma said: "It is shocking that Delhi government is seizing oxygen cylinders of socio-religious organisations doing free distribution while its Minister is found hoarding 650 oxygen cylinders."
CoviVan: Delhi Police's unique move to help senior citizens
Delhi Police has come up with a unique initiative to start CoviVan helpline to help senior citizens in the neighbourhood amid Covid-19 crisis. The initiative, however, has been started by south district police in a particular designated area that comes under the jurisdiction of Greater Kailash-I police station, the people have appreciated the efforts of the force.
EPS, OPS tussle continues in AIADMK over Opposition leader
The fight between Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and his Deputy, O. Panneerselvam (OPS) in order to secure the position of opposition leader continues. The support for EPS rises while arguing about the victory of the party in his home turf of Salem.
Aligarh Muslim University reels under Covid attack
A large number of staffers are under treatment at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College hospital of the AMU.
Marriage only at home or court, strict rules in Delhi from Monday
"There will be complete prohibition on organising any marriage ceremony at public places/ marriage hall/banquet hall/hotels and similar places. Marriages may however be organised in Court or at home, in which not more than 20 people will be allowed to participate," an order issued on on Sunday by Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev.
Delhi to remain shut till May 17, Metro services also suspended
Announcing 'lockdown extension' through a digital press conference on Sunday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Delhi had imposed lockdown on April 20 and has been extended again. With the support from people of Delhi cases have started to come down in the last few days and the positivity rate is also down to 23 per cent. However, we are not in a situation to give any relaxation in restrictions."
UP govt extends lockdown till May 17
State Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal said it would be like a partial corona curfew. During this time all necessary services will continue as before. In view of the fast spreading infections in the villages after the panchayat elections and the festival of Eid on May 14, the Yogi Adityanath government has extended the lockdown for a week, the official said.
Himanta Biswa Sarma to be new CM of Assam
BJP's senior leader Himanta Biswa Sarma would be the next Chief Minister of Assam as he on Sunday was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party by the newly elected MLAs.The 52-years-old leader was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting held at the Assam assembly campus where outgoing Chief Minister Sarbananada Sonowal and party's four central observers were present.
Covid 19 update: 4,092 deaths in India as fresh cases go over 4.03L in last 24 hours
It is the fifth time after May 1 that India has crossed the four-lakh-mark of new Covid cases. On Friday, India recorded the highest ever 4,14,188 cases. In the past 17 days India's daily Covid tally has risen by over three lakh cases and over 3,000 casualties have been reported for the last 11 days. India's total tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,22,96,414 with 37,36,648 active cases and a total of 2,42,362 deaths so far.
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