Name: No Covid-19 cases in 80 districts for 7 days: Health Minister
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Description: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says that 80 districts of the country have reported no Covid-19 cases over the last 7 days. Dr Harsh Vardhan, who was through video conferencing, interacted with autonomous institutes and public sector units, said 300 districts are non-hotspots, 129 districts with significant Covid-19 cases have been declared as hotspots.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says that 80 districts of the country have reported no Covid-19 cases over the last 7 days. Dr Harsh Vardhan, who was through vid

No Covid-19 cases in 80 districts for 7 days: Health Minister

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says that 80 districts of the country&nbsp;have reported no Covid-19 cases over the last 7 days.&nbsp;Dr Harsh Vardhan, who was&nbsp;through video conferencing, interacted with autonomous institutes and public sector units, said&nbsp;300 districts are non-hotspots, 129 districts with significant Covid-19 cases have been declared as hotspots.&nbsp;

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says that 80 districts of the country have reported no Covid-19 cases over the last 7 days. Dr Harsh Vardhan, who was through video conferencing, interacted with autonomous institutes and public sector units, said 300 districts are non-hotspots, 129 districts with significant Covid-19 cases have been declared as hotspots.

Amid a resurgence in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, over 50 hospitals in the national capital have run out of ICU and ventilator beds, government data showed on Sunday. Of th

Amid a resurgence in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, over 50 hospitals in the national capital have run out of ICU and ventilator beds, government data showed on Sunday. Of the 1,153 ventilator beds in government-run and private hospitals, only 307 are available for Covid-19 patients, according to the Delhi govt's 'corona' app. This accounts for 73.37% of the total available beds with ventilators. Apart from that, only 511 of the 1,852 ICU beds are available, which is 72.4% of total available beds without ventilators. As per the Delhi Corona app, 44 private hospitals in Delhi have run out of ventilator beds while two government and 50 private hospitals do not have ICU beds vacant for Covid-19 patients. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said lockdown is no solution to slow the spread of coronavirus cases. However, lockdown will only be imposed in Delhi if the "hospital system collapses". Delhi broke all records in the number of Covid-19 cases recorded in a 24-hour span, with 10,774 fresh infections and 48 deaths on Sunday.

In complete violation of Covid norms, massive crowds were seen at the Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on Sunday for the 'Shahi Snan', part of the ongoing Maha K

In complete violation of Covid&nbsp;norms, massive crowds were seen at the Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar&nbsp;on Sunday for the 'Shahi Snan',&nbsp;part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Most people were seen without masks or adhering to social distancing protocols.&nbsp;During random testing at Har Ki Pauri on Sunday, at least nine individuals were found positive for Covid-19.
Haridwar in Uttarakhand reported 372 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Sunday less than 24 hours before the second 'Shahi Snan' in the holy city.&nbsp;Uttarakhand now has 7,323 active cases of Covid-19, taking the state's total to 1,08,812 confirmed cases and 1,760 deaths so far.

The Covid-19 inoculation drive is set to resume in Mumbai at 62 of the 72 private hospitals from Monday. The BMC has reopened these vaccination centres after recieving

The Covid-19 inoculation drive is set to resume in Mumbai at 62 of the 72 private hospitals from Monday. The BMC has reopened these vaccination centres after recieving an additional supply of vaccines.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Saturday received 99,000 doses of Covishield vaccine after it complained of a shortage amid rising cases of COVID-19 in Mumbai. The municipal body said the vaccines will be distributed to the civic and government-run vaccine centres for vaccination.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is set to re-ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an increase in the supply of vaccines to Maharashtra. He had earlier written a letter to the PM, asking for an increase in the supply of the jabs. Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said Maharashtra has received 1.10 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines so far.

According to an ANI report citing govt sources, by the end of the third quarter of this year, India will recieve Covid-19 vaccines from five additional manufacturers. I

According to an ANI report citing govt sources, by the end of the third quarter of this year, India will recieve Covid-19 vaccines from five additional manufacturers. India currently manufactures Covishield and Covaxin.
These vaccines are Sputnik V vaccine (in collaboration with Dr. Reddy&rsquo;s), Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine (in collaboration with Biological E), the Novavax vaccine (in collaboration with Serum India), Zydus Cadila&rsquo;s vaccine, and Bharat Biotech&rsquo;s Intranasal Vaccine. 
The report said out of the almost 20 vaccines in various clinical and pre-clinical stages, Sputnik V vaccine would receive approval first; within the next ten days, which will provide a massive boost to India's war against Covid-19, with a production capacity of 850 million doses in the country.

Two policemen were suspended for beating up some villagers in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa distirct after an altercation broke out between health workers and the

Two policemen were suspended for beating up some villagers in Madhya Pradesh&rsquo;s Khandwa&nbsp;district after an altercation broke out between health workers and the kin of a Covid-19 patient. A team of health officials had gone to take the 20-year-old patient to admit him to a hospital but the family insisted that he be home quarantined. The medical team complained that they were attacked by the family following which a police team arrived. They too were attacked and a sub inspector and an assistant sub inspector got injured along with two health workers. A video of the incident wherein the police can be seen hitting a man and two women went viral on social media. The incident comes days after two policemen in Indore were suspended for thrashing a man for not wearing a mask in public.

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday that an appropriate decision on imposing a lockdown in the western state will be taken after April 14. A virtual

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday that an appropriate decision on imposing a lockdown in the western state will be taken after April 14.
A virtual meeting of the Covid-19 task force was chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to discuss measures, including imposition of a lockdown, to break the virus chain.
Tope&nbsp;said that the duration of the lockdown and how to handle its economic fallout was discussed and the task force is of the view that a lockdown is required.
Meanwhile, the state on Sunday recorded 63,294 new Covid-19 cases and 349 deaths.
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Delhi and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh on Sunday recorded highest daily spike since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March last year. Health authorities in the national ca

Delhi and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh on Sunday recorded highest daily spike since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March last year.
Health authorities in the national capital said that the city recorded 10,774 fresh Covid-19 infections and 48 deaths.
The grim record comes on a day chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the fourth wave is extremely dangerous.&nbsp;
Kejriwal said lockdown is a possibility if the "hospital system collapses" in the city.
In Uttar Pradesh, where the Yogi Adityanath government ordered shutting of schools till April 30, 15,353 people tested positive for the deadly virus.&nbsp;
67 fresh deaths pushed the toll to 9,152 in the most populated Indian state.

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on Sunday warned that there will be similar incidents like in Cooch Behar’s Sitalkuchi if bad boys do not be

West Bengal&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;president Dilip Ghosh on Sunday warned that there will be similar incidents like in Cooch Behar&rsquo;s Sitalkuchi&nbsp; if bad boys do not behave in the coming election phases.
At a polling booth in Sitalkuchi, four youth were shot dead by the CISF, which said that its troops were instigated to fire.
Ghosh also demanded a case against Chief Minister&nbsp;Mamata Banerjee&nbsp;for allegedly instigating the people against security forces on poll duty in Bengal. The BJP leader said Mamata should not be allowed to campaign in the state any more.

Villagers and relatives of those killed in the Cooch Behar firing buried the dead on Sunday. Draped in Trinamool Congress flags, wreaths were laid on the bodies by the

Villagers and relatives of those killed in the Cooch Behar firing buried their dead on Sunday. Draped in Trinamool Congress flags, wreaths were laid on the bodies by the party&rsquo;s district president Partha Pratim Roy. People wore black badges and held black flags as they walked in the procession. They demanded justice and action against those responsible for the incident. 4 people were killed in CISF firing at a booth in Siltalkuchi in Cooch Behar on Saturday during the 4th phase of polling in the state.

In view of increased demand for remdesivir due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Sunday said the export of the antiviral injection and its Active Pharmaceutic

In view of increased demand for remdesivir due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Sunday said the export of the antiviral injection and its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients has been banned till the situation improves.
The Union Health Ministry said to ensure easy access of the drug, which is used in treatment of coronavirus, to hospitals and patients, all domestic manufacturers of remdesivir have been advised to display on their website details of their stockists and distributors.
The development comes as the Opposition continues to mount attack on the government, saying there is a shortage of Covid-19 vaccines as the Centre was exporting it.

The BJP on Sunday withdrew the candidature of former MLA and Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s wife from the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls. The BJP had m

The BJP on Sunday withdrew the candidature of former MLA and Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar&rsquo;s wife from the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls.
The BJP had made Sangeeta Sengar a candidate for the district panchayat member from Ward No. 22 of Fatehpur Chaurasi.
Kuldeep Sengar was awarded life sentence by a Delhi court in 2019 for raping a 17-year-old girl in Unnao.
The BJP president for Unnao has now been asked to submit three fresh names for finalising a candidate.
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi wrote to Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Sunday seeking cancellation of the CBSE Board exams. In the letter, t

Congress leader&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi wrote to Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank&nbsp;on Sunday seeking cancellation of the CBSE Board exams.
In the letter, the Congress general secretary said it will be impossible to ensure safety of students at crowded exam centres.
She said by forcing children to sit for these exams during a raging pandemic, the CBSE board will be held responsible if any exam centre becomes a Covid-19&nbsp;hotspot.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who attended public rallies across poll-bound West Bengal on Sunday, said slammed chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the killings in Coo

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who attended public rallies across poll-bound West Bengal on Sunday, said slammed chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the killings in Cooch Behar.
The BJP leader said the chief minister&rsquo;s advice to gherao central forces instigated people to attack CISF personnel.
Calling the incident &ldquo;nothing but genocide,&rdquo; Mamata spoke to the families of the four villagers who were shot dead by CISF personnel at a polling booth in Sitalkuchi in the Cooch Behar district.

The NIA on Sunday arrested police officer Riyaz Kazi, an associate of suspended cop Sachin Waze, in connection with the case of an explosives-laden SUV found near indus

The NIA on Sunday arrested police officer Riyaz Kazi, an associate of suspended cop Sachin&nbsp;Vaze, in connection with the case of an explosives-laden SUV found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence, a police official said. Assistant police inspector Qazi was called for questioning on Sunday and later placed under arrest, he said.
In a CCTV footage, Qazi was seen entering a number plates shop in Vikhroli area and having a conversation with the outlet's owner. He was also seen taking away a digital video recorder and a computer of the shop. The probe agency suspects that Qazi assisted Vaze in obtaining fake number plates used for the SUV found with explosives near Ambani's residence in south Mumbai, the police official said.
Qazi was shunted out of the Mumbai Crime Branch last month.&nbsp;
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Highlighting the drastic fall in retail trade, opposition Congress on Sunday blamed the Modi government for incompetence and arrogance.According to the Confederation of

Highlighting the drastic fall in retail trade, opposition Congress on Sunday accused the Modi government of incompetence and arrogance.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi flagged the issue and slammed the the&nbsp;government&rsquo;s response to the current situation."No control on coronavirus and inadequate (stock of) vaccines, no jobs, no attention paid to grievances of farmers and labourers, MSMEs are not safe, and the middle class is not satisfied," Gandhi said in a tweet.
The Congress too lashed out at the govt and said that even a year later Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc upon Indian lives &amp; the Indian economy because of&nbsp;Modi govt and its arrogance &amp; incompetence.&nbsp;
According to the Confederation of All India Traders, there has been a loss of 30% business in retail markets in the last one week.&nbsp;

With no forward movement at the latest round of Sino-India military talks on disengagement from the remaining areas in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese military has said tha

With no forward movement at the latest round of Sino-India military talks on disengagement from the remaining areas in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese military has said that India should cherish the "current positive trend" of de-escalation and cooling down of tensions in the border area.
China's statement came after two sides held military-level talks on disengagement and de-escalation&nbsp;in the remaining friction points of Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang in Ladakh on Friday.&nbsp;
A PTI&nbsp;report quoting sources said that the Chinese delegation came to the talks with a "premeditated mindset" and did not show any flexibility in moving forward on the disengagement process. India's official statement says that the two sides have agreed to&nbsp;avoid any new incidents and resolve the outstanding issues in an "expeditious manner".

As Rahul Dravid's alter ego 'Indiranagar ka gunda' continues to trend on social media, some police departments have decided to jump on the meme bandwagon

As Rahul&nbsp;Dravid's&nbsp;alter ego 'Indiranagar ka gunda' continues to trend on social media, some police departments have decided to jump on the meme&nbsp;bandwagon.&nbsp;
Well... when a 'gunda' is loose can the police be far behind?&nbsp;
Sending out a message against road rage, Surat&nbsp;Police posted that whether it is Surat&nbsp;aur&nbsp;Indiranagar, 'gundagardi' is not welcome. Hooliganism looks good only in movies, not on roads, it added.
Nagpur&nbsp;Police decided to take on the menace&nbsp;of honking and posted 'Be it in "indiranagar" or anywhere. Keep your calm, avoid unnecessary honking.'
Last but not the least, the Mumbai&nbsp;Police, which is known for its witty messaging, used the viral Dravid&nbsp;ad to stress on the importance of wearing a mask as protection against Covid-19.&nbsp;
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Two militants have been killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said on Sunday. With this, the total numbe

5 militants were killed in two separate overnight encounters in South Kashmir on Sunday. While three militants were killed and two army jawans injured in an operation in Hadipura area of Shopian, two more militants were killed in Bijbehara&nbsp;area of Anantnag district. Officials said that the two militants killed in Anantnag&nbsp;were responsible for killing an army jawan&nbsp;on April 9.
Dilbag&nbsp;Singh, the Director General of Police said that twelve militants have been killed in four separate encounters in the last 72 hours. He added that seven militants were from Ansar&nbsp;Gazwat-ul-Hind, three were from Al-Badr&nbsp;and two from LeT backed The Resitance Front.&nbsp;
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjiwal on Sunday said that the current surge in Covid-19 cases, which is the 4th wave in the national capital, is more dangerous than

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind&nbsp;Kerjiwal on Sunday said that the current surge in Covid-19 cases, which is the 4th wave in the national capital, is more dangerous than the previous surge in November 2020. The chief minister also said that Delhi has recorded 10,732 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. He appealed to the people to not step out of their houses unless it is very important.&nbsp;
Kejriwal&nbsp;said that while he is not in favour of imposing a lockdown&nbsp;but shortage of beds and failure in hospital management may not leave them with any other option. He also requested people to get hospitalised only if there is an emergency.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called the deaths of 4 people in CISF firing during polling on Saturday in Cooch Behar a genocide. She sai

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called the killings of 4 people in CISF&nbsp;firing during polling on Saturday in Cooch&nbsp;Behar&nbsp;a genocide. She said it was a genocide because the central forces 'sprayed' bullets on the people. Banerjee&nbsp;said that according to the rules, security personnel are supposed to fire below the waist but instead bullets had the hit neck or the chest area of the victims.&nbsp;
She also slammed the poll panel's decision to ban entry of politicians in the district for 72 hours from Saturday and accused them of forming or changing the rules to benefit one party.&nbsp;

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