INDIA
Vaccine for all above 18 years: Thackeray thanks PM
"A few days ago, I had requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a decision on the need to vaccinate everyone above the age of 25 in the country Today, the PM has taken the move to vaccinate all above 18," Thackeray said.
Yogi govt won't impose lockdown in 5 cities
In a statement released here after the court verdict, additional chief secretary information, Navneet Sehgal said that the state government has already taken several steps to check the spread of Corona and will continue to take steps needed for this. He said that there was no denying the fact that strict measures were needed to check the spread of the virus.
Maharashtra's Covid 'rage' cools, but active cases increase
After a new record of 68,631 new cases on April 18, the state notched 58,924 new cases, taking its tally to 38,98,262. The state fatalities plummeted from up from the record highest 503 (April 18) to 351, taking the toll to 60,824 -- the worst in the country.
PM emphasises on transformational role of doctors in society
Prime Minister Modi interacted with doctors across the country via video conferencing on the Covid issue and the vaccination progress. The Prime Minister appreciated the doctors, medical and para-medical staff for their invaluable service towards the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
Allahabad HC orders lockdown in 5 UP cities till April 26
The court said that all establishments, be it government or private, except financial institutions and financial departments, medical and health services, industrial and scientific establishments, essential services including municipal functions, and public transport, shall remain closed till April 26.
Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS after testing Covid positive
He has been admitted to the Trauma Centre, said sources. Wishes came in as the news spread. "Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, Wishing you a speedy recovery. India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
BJP demands action against Sena MLA for 'threatening' Fadnavis
A MLA from Buldhana, Gaikwad created a flutter yesterday by slamming Fadnavis for the Remdesivir incident in Mumbai and asked him what he would have done if he (Fadnavis) had been the chief minister during the pandemic.
Mamata Banerjee blames 'outsiders' for spread of viruS
Speaking at a press conference in Malda district on Monday, "More than one lakh people have come from outside to do the campaign and they are sitting here for months. They should go back. I cannot send the people of my state outside but people should cooperate. If they go then it can help in controlling the disease.
Everyone above 18 eligible for anti-Covid vax from May 1
"The Government has been working hard for over a year to ensure that maximum numbers of Indians are able to get the vaccine in the shortest possible time. India is vaccinating people at world record pace and we will continue this with even greater momentum," Modi said.
Gunfight breaks out in South Kashmir's Shopian district
As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter. "Encounter has started at Zeipora of Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job," police said.
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