Anubha Rohatgi

Manipur’s Covid-19 death toll rises to 7, tally now at 2,831

In Manipur, 61 new cases from the general population and 14 security personnel belonging to the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.

‘Mind your business’: Punjab CM to Kejriwal on demand for CBI probe into hooch deaths

Slamming Kejriwal, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh in a statement said, “So many people have died and all you are interested in is making political meat from the incident. Don’t you have any shame.”

‘Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet in case of aerial combat’: Ex-IAFchief Dhanoa

Former IAF chief BS Dhanoa said the Rafale, with its fantastic electronic warfare suite and maneuverability, will be able use mountainous terrain in Tibet to its advantage and blind the enemy before India’s strike aircraft penetrate hostile airspace to carry out their missions.

Over 200 rescued from rain-affected areas in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district

AIIMS team likely to visit hospital to oversee Amit Shah’s Covid-19 treatment: Report

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday afternoon tweeted that he had tested positive for Covid-19 after getting the initial symptoms of the virus.

Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit tests Covid-19 positive, advised home isolation

A bulletin issued by the Kauvery Hospital where the Governor underwent further tests on Sunday said he has been advised home isolation and a medical team would monitor him.

Former UK minister and sitting Conservative Party MP arrested on suspicion of rape

The ruling Conservative Party said it takes such allegations “extremely seriously”.

Two-day-old baby dies of Covid-19 in Tripura

The baby was born on Thursday at the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and her swab sample was collected as her mother was a coronavirus patient.

World’s highest railway bridge over Chenab river in J-K to be ready by next year

The construction work of the bridge was accelerated in the last one year under the direct supervision of the top echelons of the central government, the official said According to the plans, Kashmir will be connected with train by December 2022.

74 IPS transfers in Gujarat; Ahmedabad, Surat get new top cops

The order for transfers and new appointments was issued late Saturday night, a day after Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Ashish Bhatia was appointed as the state director general of police (DGP).

Assam issues new Covid-19 guidelines, allows inter-district travel on 2 days of week

In Assam, inter-district movement of people is allowed on Monday and Tuesday and no separate permission or approval will be required for travel within the state on these two days, the order said.

3-yr-old Kerala boy dies after swallowing coin; kin allege govt hospitals refused admission

The boy’s relatives alleged that he was denied treatment in government hospitals as their residence fell in a Covid-19 containment zone at Kadungallur near Aluva.

Assam may re-open schools, colleges on Sep 1, decision depends on Centre: Govt

Assam’s education minister said that the state has drawn up a preliminary plan for reopening schools but it is still open for further discussions with parents and other stakeholders, and will be implemented only in accordance with the directives of the Union government.

Pak Army, ISI planning to declare Karachi federal territory with China’s support: MQM leader Altaf Hussain

MQM leader Altaf Hussain said that federal ministers of Imran Khan’s PTI government are making open statements in the favour of “nefarious” design of Army to take Karachi in the control of Islamabad.

Apple vendors, others line up with Rs 11-lakh cr mobile phone manufacturing proposals: RS Prasad

The minister said these proposals under the government’s Rs 41,000-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phone manufacturing are expected to create around 12 lakh jobs in the country.

‘Bihar Police capable of probing Sushant Singh Rajput death case’: DGP on CBI probe demand

Stating that the allegations of Mumbai Police’s misbehaviour with the Bihar Police personnel were “rumours”, Bihar DGP said the local police there helped the sleuths from the eastern state reach its destinations.

UK PM honours Indian-origin dancer for online Bhangra classes during lockdown

Rajeev Gupta, who believes bhangra offers an “upbeat, energetic and infectious” way of exercising, began the lockdown with a mission to stay active and positive through the traditional Indian dance form and went on to share that spirit through social media live streams.

Will welcome rebels back if Cong high command forgives them: Ashok Gehlot

Gehlot said he will do whatever the Congress leadership wants and gave the party the credit for becoming the Rajasthan chief minister thrice.

WHO suggests Ahmedabad Covid-19 measures as case study:Gujarat govt

The WHO has suggested to take up initiatives in Ahmedabad like ‘Dhanvantari Rath’, 104 fever helpline, Sanjivani Van; and active participation of private hospitals in control and treatment as a case study for other cities in India and abroad, the Gujarat government said.

Odisha hikes fines for violation of Covid-19 guidelines as tally crosses 31,000-mark

The state’s Covid-19 tally crossed the 31,000-mark on Friday with 1,499 new cases reported in 24 hours. Eight more deaths from the disease took the toll to 177.

Covid-19: Karnataka woman pawns mangalsutra to buy TV for children’s on-air classes

With the Rs 20,000 she borrowed against her mangalsutra, Kasturi brought a TV set for Rs 14,000 and rest was used for household expenses.

Housing minister Hardeep Puri launches digital platforms to market residential properties

To achieve the government’s target under the Housing For All by 2022, Puri said the ministry has almost sanctioned the entire 1.12 crore dwelling units as envisaged under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana (Urban).

Clinical trial of Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin begins in Kanpur hospital, 22 volunteers get dose

Chairman of the Kanpur hospital Dr Kushwaha said the Covaxin vaccine dose was injected in all the 22 volunteers in one hour. Their condition was constantly monitored for three hours against the specified two hours.

Train passenger in Kerala tests positive for Covid-19, deboarded and sent to hospital

The man, who boarded the train from Kozhikode, came to know that he was a carrier of the virus when he got a call from Kozhikode medical authorities who tested his swabs taken earlier following his primary contact with a Covid-19 patient, officials said.

‘Trump would benefit from talks’: Iran’s Supreme Leader says won’t negotiate with US

In a televised speech marking the Eid al-Adha holiday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei said President Donald Trump would benefit from talks, saying Trump wants to “use negotiations with us for propaganda like negotiations with North Korea

UP’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district records 133 new Covid-19 cases, tally now at 5,203

The recovery rate of patients in UP’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district has dropped slightly to 83.89 per cent from 84.77 per cent on Thursday and 85.48 per cent on Wednesday, as per the statistics.

China’s aggression in Ladakh, claims in Bhutan indicative of its intentions: Mike Pompeo

China recently staked claim over the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan at the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council and opposed funding to the project.

US records nearly 25,000 Covid-19 deaths in July, cases rise by 1.8 mn

The United States shattered single day global records in July by reporting over 77,000 new cases on July 16.

Japan to get 120 mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer, BioNTech

BioNTech and Pfizer on Monday began a large, late-stage trial of their vaccine candidate to demonstrate its efficacy.

Eurozone economy shrinks by record 12% in Q2 due to Covid-19 lockdowns

The decline in Europe compares to a 9.5% quarter on quarter decline for the United States.