INDIA
Delhi Police recover 96 O2 concentrators from popular Khan Market eatery
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South Delhi Atul Bhatia said: "We have recovered 96 oxygen concentrators from Khan Chacha Restaurant in Khan Market area." Earlier in the day, Bhatia said that the police have recovered nine more concentrators.
Remdesivir allocation made till May 16 across the country: Union Minister Gowda
Considering the requirement of Remdesivir in every state and ensuring its adequate availability, allocation of Remdesivir made up to May 16, said a letter written to all the states by the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The allotment has been made for the states/UTs and they have been asked to monitor proper distribution to government and private hospitals.
My values not in consonance with EC: Poll panel counsel resigns in SC
According to the letter sent to the Election Commission, Ram said: "It was an honour to represent the Election Commission of India (ECI). I had a cherishing milestone of my career, in the journey which began with being part of the office of Standing Counsel of ECI and progressed as one of the panel counsels of ECI (since 2013).
Has Vijayan's glorification upset CPI-M?
The assumption gained strength after their editorial in the latest edition of the People's Democracy, that came out, on Friday. "There is an effort by sections of the media and some political commentators to reduce this historic victory solely to the personality and role of Pinarayi Vijayan.
Congress' poll performance unfortunate, disappointing: Sonia Gandhi
In the recently concluded assembly elections, results of which were declared on May 2, the Congress could not register a win in any state, and its only consolation was in Tamil Nadu where the party contested along with DMK as its partner, and managed to win 18 seats.
BJP slams Hemant Soren for his remark about PM Modi
On Thursday, Modi spoke to the Chief Ministers of Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the Covid-19 situation. Soren tweeted about the telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister at Thursday midnight and received criticism from the BJP.
N. Rangasamy takes oath as Puducherry Chief Minister
Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Tamilasai Soundararajan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy. He took the oath of office in Tamil and assumed the post of Chief Minister. Rangasany has become the Chief Minister for the fourth time -- twice as Congress leader, and twice as AINRC leader.
Chidambaram slams Modi, Harsh Vardhan over Covid situation
"The pandemic situation is going from bad to worse. The insufficient supply of vaccines is a hard, bitter truth, but the government is in denial," the former Union minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram tweeted. "In Tamil Nadu, not all among 45+ are getting the first dose and a small number the second dose. Nobody between 18 and 44 is getting the vaccine," he claimed.
Switzerland sends 600 oxygen concentrators, 50 respirators to India
In an official statement, the Swiss government said that the aircraft which left the Zurich airport on Thursday for New Delhi, carried 13 tonnes of medical equipment worth close to 3 million Swiss francs. The equipment, donated by the Swiss Humanitarian Aid and the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport, will be distributed to Indian hospitals in coordination with the Indian Red Cross and the Ministry of Health.
Centre has to supply 700 MT oxygen to Delhi daily, says SC
A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah said: "We want 700 MT to be supplied to Delhi on daily basis. Don't make us go firm." Senior advocate Rahul Mehra, counsel representing the Delhi government, mentioned before the top court the supply of oxygen received by Delhi. Mehra submitted before the bench that the Delhi government has received 86 MT on Friday till 9 a.m. and 16 MT of oxygen is in transit.
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