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Tamil Nadu on Sunday extended the lockdown restrictions in the state till March 31 amid a spike in coronavirus cases. This means that shops, offices, marketplaces and c

TN lockdown extended till March 31 amid uptick in COVID-cases

Tamil Nadu on Sunday extended the lockdown restrictions in the state till March 31 amid a spike in coronavirus cases. This means that shops, offices, marketplaces and commercial establishments will continue to open, but with staggered working hours. The authorities have been directed to ensure that restrictions are strictly followed and action is taken against the violators. Police and municipal authorities, too, have been directed to ensure that measures in containment zones are strictly followed.&nbsp; On Sunday, the state recorded 479 fresh COVID-19 cases and three more deaths, taking the overall caseload to 8.51 lakh and the toll to 12,496.

Tamil Nadu on Sunday extended the lockdown restrictions in the state till March 31 amid a spike in coronavirus cases. This means that shops, offices, marketplaces and commercial establishments will continue to open, but with staggered working hours. The authorities have been directed to ensure that restrictions are strictly followed and action is taken against the violators. Police and municipal authorities, too, have been directed to ensure that measures in containment zones are strictly followed. On Sunday, the state recorded 479 fresh COVID-19 cases and three more deaths, taking the overall caseload to 8.51 lakh and the toll to 12,496.

India has reported over 3 lakh coronavirus cases for the second day in a row.

India has reported over 3 lakh coronavirus cases for the second day in a row. The country has set world record for the highest daily spikes in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid cases</a> for the second consecutive day. Over 3.32 lakh new infections and 2,263 deaths were reported in 24 hours, according&nbsp;to the data released by the health ministry on Friday morning.
This is the second straight that that the country is reporting over three lakh cases. India is second only to the United States in the total number of cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic.
The number of active cases has now gone up to over 24 lakh and the death toll is touching 1.87 lakh.
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As covid cases continue to soar above the daily 3 lakh marks banks have decided to reduce branch timings from 10 am -2 pm and also cut attendance to 50%.Most banks

As covid&nbsp;cases continue to soar above the daily 3 lakh marks banks have decided to reduce branch timings from 10 am -2 pm and also cut attendance to 50%. Most banks are likely to provide only the four mandatory functions at branches - accepting deposits, cash withdrawals, remittance and government businesses. The&nbsp;Indian Banks&rsquo; Association stated Considering the fact that there is no nationwide lockdown this time, the State Level Bankers&rsquo; Committees (SLBC) could modify the SOPs as per the prevailing situation and needs in respective states.&rdquo;&nbsp; Last year the pandemic claimed lives of 600 bankers.

Top Delhi hospitals have sent Oxygen SOS to the Capital and Central govts. Sir Ganga Ram hospital raised an alarm on Friday morning saying that its Oxygen stock will la

Top Delhi hospitals have sent Oxygen SOS to the Capital and Central govts. Sir Ganga Ram hospital received fresh Oxygen supply after it raised an alarm on Friday morning saying that its Oxygen stock will last only 2 hours. The hospital officials said that 25 critical Covid patients have died in the last 24 hours and lives of another 60 critical patients were in peril due to depleting Oxygen stocks. Fortunately Oxygen arrived in the hospital in time. Max hospital too tweeted an SOS on Friday morning saying less than hour's Oxygen was left at the hospital putting lives of 700 patients admitted in the hospital at risk.

After severe criticism of its rules for Covid-19 patient admission, the Uttar Pradesh government has revised its order. The earlier rule stated that Covid-19 patients c

After severe criticism of its rules for Covid-19 patient admission, the Uttar Pradesh government has revised its order. The earlier rule stated that Covid-19 patients can be admitted in private hospitals only with referral of the Integrated Covid Command Center.
This had led to a huge rush at the centre for referral letters, drawing criticism on social media and the opposition.
In the revised order, the state govt has said that now Covid patients can be admitted in private hospitals on the basis of their test reports.
After admission by private hospitals, they will have to report about the cases immediately on the portal of the state government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that India and the US are launching an "agenda 2030" partnership on green collaborations. PM Modi pitched for concret

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that India and the US are launching an "agenda 2030" partnership on green collaborations. PM Modi pitched for concrete action at a "high speed" and on a "large scale" globally to combat climate change. Addressing a virtual summit on climate change convened by US President Joe Biden, Modi said a guiding philosophy of "back to basics" must be an important pillar of the economic strategy. He asserted that India has taken "many bold steps" on clean energy, energy efficiency and bio-diversity. The summit is being attended by some 40 world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga.
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A family in Rajasthan's Nagaur went all out to welcome the first girl child born in their house in 35 years. To mark the special occasion, the family hired a helicopter

A family in Rajasthan's Nagaur went all out to welcome the first girl child born in their house in 35 years. To mark the special occasion, the family hired a helicopter to welcome the newborn home. The family hired a chopper to bring back the newborn girl and her mother from the woman's maternal home, after post-delivery care. Hanuman Prajapat and his wife Chuki Devi had welcomed their daughter last month in Rajasthan&rsquo;s Nagaur district hospital. Prajapat said it was his father Madanlal Kumhar&rsquo;s idea to celebrate the birth of his granddaughter, whom they have named Riya. A video of the family onboard with the baby girl is now doing rounds of social media. The ride reportedly cost the family ₹4.5 lakh.

A thief who had stolen over 1,700 doses of Covid-19 vaccine from a government hospital in Haryana's Jind district on Wednesday night had a change of heart. Within hours

A thief who had stolen over 1,700 doses of Covid-19 vaccine from a government hospital in Haryana's Jind district on Wednesday night had a change of heart. Within hours, the unidentified thief returned returned the package with a note that stated that he did not know that these were coronavirus jabs.
A total of 1,270 doses of Covishield and 440 doses of Covaxin were stolen from the hospital, police said on Thursday.
"The accused did not touch any other vaccine, medicine, cash, etc. in the store," police added.
Later, a man came on a motorcycle and left the vaccines at a tea stall outside the Civil Lines police station with the apology note.

Canada has banned all flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days due to the growing wave of Covid-19. The ban came on a day India recorded world's biggest spike in inf

Canada has banned all flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days due to the growing wave of Covid-19. The ban came on a day India recorded world's biggest spike in infections with over 3.15 lakh new cases. Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra announced the ban citing increased Covid-19 cases detected in travelers arriving from these countries. The ban will not apply to cargo flights, the govt said, particularly to ensure the continued shipment of vaccines, personal protective equipment and other essential goods.
While India accounts for 20% of recent air travel to Canada, more than half of all positive tests at the border were from flights arriving from the country, the health ministry said.

13 patients died after a fire broke out a Covid hospital in Maharashtra's Virar. Officials said that all the deceased were admitted in the ICU of the hospital. Thi

13 patients died after a fire broke out in a Covid hospital in Maharashtra's&nbsp;Virar. Officials said that all the deceased were admitted in the ICU of the hospital. This is the second major tragedy involving a Covid hospital in the state in two days. At least 24 Covid-19 patients on life support had died after a leak in a medical oxygen tank disrupted the supply of the gas at Dr Zakir Hussain Hospital in Nashik on Wednesday.

Delhi recorded its deadliest day since the beginning of the Covid pandemic on Thursday. 306 people died and more than 26,000 new Covid cases were reported in 24 hours.

Delhi recorded its deadliest day since the beginning of the Covid pandemic on Thursday. 306 people died and more than 26,000 new Covid cases were reported in 24 hours. The total number of fatalities in the Capital have gone up to 13,193 and the caseload to ov er 9.5 lakh. There are currently more than 91,000 active cases.
The positivity rate has also gone up to an alarming 36.24 per cent. The national capital has been logging over 25,000 cases for many days now.
The Capital has been battling a devastating fourth wave of coronavirus which has led to a shortage of hospital beds and medical oxygen.

Farmers camping at Delhi's borders in protest against three new agriculture laws of the Centre on Thursday said one side of the highway at the Singhu border will be cle

Farmers camping at Delhi's borders in protest against three new agriculture laws of the Centre on Thursday said one side of the highway at the Singhu border will be cleared for giving passage to vehicles carrying oxygen supplies.
The decision was taken after the leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha&nbsp;met officials of the Haryana government on Thursday evening. SKM leader Darshan Pal said in a statement that the protesting farmers will support the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in every possible way and they are committed to causing the least inconvenience to the citizens.

As Delhi hospitals reels under oxygen shortage, Aam Admi Party lawmaker, who is admitted to a hospital in the national capital after testing positive for Covid-19, issu

As Delhi hospitals reels under oxygen shortage, Aam Admi Party lawmaker, who is admitted to a hospital in the national capital after testing positive for Covid-19, issued an emotional appeal to the Centre and the Haryana government to provide oxygen, stressing that it is not the time to take pot shots but to work together.
An oxygen mask strapped to his face and heard gasping for breath, Greater Kailash MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj released a video from his hospital bed.
"The hospital in which I am admitted has only three hours of oxygen left. When I remove this mask, it feels like a non-swimmer has been pushed into a pool and is gasping for breath. A lot of people are dependent on oxygen and without oxygen, these people will die just like fish die in the absence of water. This is a time for all to come together to work," he said.
Delhi has been battling acute shortage of oxygen in hospitals with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia saying that in some hospitals no medical oxygen is left.

Expressing anguish over non-adherence to Covid guidelines in election rallies in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Thursday ordered a ban on physical campaigning

Expressing anguish over non-adherence to Covid guidelines in election rallies in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Thursday ordered a ban on physical campaigning except public meetings with a gathering of up to 500 people. The Poll panel in its order said it has withdrawn permission for bike rallies, roadshows &amp; meetings with gatherings of over 500. Meanwhile, amid concerns that poll rallies might become super-spreader events, the Kolkata High Court, which was hearing petitions for intervention, sought an action taken report from the Election Commission on Friday when it will take up the petition again.

Leading Middle East airline Emirates has announced to suspend flights from Dubai to India to 10 days starting Sunday, April 25. While this rule will not be appli

Leading Middle East airline Emirates has announced to suspend flights from Dubai to India to 10 days starting Sunday, April 25.&nbsp;
While this rule will not be applicable to UAE nationals and diplomats, any Indian or passengers who have travelled through India in the past 14 days will also not be allowed to fly to the country from any other international destination.&nbsp;
The announcement comes as India&nbsp;reported the highest single-day Covid-19 case spike in the&nbsp;world on April 22, registering more than three lakh&nbsp;fresh infections in one day.

A total of 200 pilgrims from Punjab tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday on returning from Pakistan.The Sikh group of 810 pilgrims, who were sponsored by the Shirom

A total of 200 pilgrims from Punjab tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday on returning from Pakistan. The Sikh group of 810 pilgrims, who were sponsored by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, had gone to Pakistan on April 12 to observe the Baisakhi festival. Some of the pilgrims confronted the health staff after their reports came positive for the infection.
Some pilgrims even took away the official records and forced the health staff to leave their counters at the Attari border.
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Railway pointsman Mayur Shelke would be donating half the Rs 50000 award he has received from his department to the family of a six-year-old child whom he rescued

Railway pointsman Mayur Shelke&nbsp;has also refused to take cash awards from private organisations, saying the money should be given for the treatment of needy coronavirus patients. He would be donating half the Rs 50000 award he has received from his department&nbsp;to the family of a six-year-old child whom he rescued from the path of a speeding train in Mumbai.
He has decided to donate Rs 25,000 to ensure "bright future" for Sahil Shirsat, the boy, whose mother suffers from visual impairment.

Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS Delhi, Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health, and Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman, Medanta address issues related to #COVID19 in t

Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS Delhi, Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health, and Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman, Medanta address issues related to #COVID19 in the country.

Upset over anti-coronavirus vaccine pricing by the Serum Institute of India, a BJP MLA has compared its CEO Adar Poonawalla with a "dacoit" and asked the governme

&nbsp;Upset over anti-coronavirus vaccine pricing by the Serum Institute of India, a BJP MLA has compared its CEO Adar Poonawalla with a "dacoit" and asked the government to "acquire" the company under the Epidemic Diseases Act.
Gorakhpur MLA Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, who is a doctor, made the remarks after SII on Wednesday announced a price of Rs 600 per dose for Covishield supplies to private hospitals and Rs 400 per dose to state governments. The world's largest vaccine maker announced pricing of AstraZeneca shots it manufactures at its Pune facility, following the government decision to open up inoculation to all citizens above 18 years of age.

Home Minister Amit Shah Thursday sought to punch a hole in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's insider-outsider narative, alleging that her 'vote bank of

Home Minister Amit Shah Thursday sought to punch a hole in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's&nbsp;insider-outsider narative, alleging that her 'vote bank of illegal immigrants' were the actual outsiders.
Shah claimed 'these outsiders' were also the vote banks for the Left and the Congress. He said if the BJP is voted to power in West Bengal, it will ensure that nobody can illegally cross into the state through the borders and jeopardise its security. Shah also accused Banerjee of having no other agenda apart from hurling abuses at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and him.

A security guard was injured on Thursday as armed militants, clad in PPE kits, looted a bank branch in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The militants armed wit

A security guard was injured on Thursday as armed militants, clad in PPE kits, looted a bank branch in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The militants armed with pistol looted the Jammu and Kashmir Bank in Pattan area of North Kashmir.
They fled in a vehicle which was parked outside the bank branch and preliminary investigation has revealed that the car used by the militants to flee belonged to a policeman.&nbsp;

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