Cong attacks govt over claim that no infiltration took place along Sino-India border in last 6 months
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government for its statement that there has been no infiltration along the Sino-India border in the last six months and said it is an insult to the brave Indian soldiers who were killed on the night of June 15 in Galwan valley of Ladakh. Congress leader Rahul […]
COVID-19 tally in India breaches 49-lakh mark
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 caseload sprinted past 49 lakh with 83,809 people testing positive in a day, while 38,59,399 people have recuperated so far taking the national recovery rate to 78.28 per cent on Tuesday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 49,30,236, while the death toll climbed to 80,776 with 1,054 people […]
14-29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 37-78k deaths prevented by lockdown: Govt
New Delhi: The government prevented 14-29 lakh coronavirus cases and 37,000-78,000 deaths due to the disease by imposing the nationwide lockdown that was announced on March 24, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the World Health Organisation (WHO) has observed, with regard to the lockdown […]
India beats China to win crucial election to UN commission on women
United Nations: In a significant victory, India got elected as Member of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the principal global body focussed on gender equality and women empowerment, beating China in a hotly-contested election. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social […]
92,071 new COVID-19 infections push tally in India over 48-lakh mark; death toll climbs 79,722
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 case tally crossed 48 lakh with 92,071 new infections being reported in a day, while over 37.8 lakh people have recuperated taking the national recovery rate to 78 per cent on Monday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 48,46,427, while the death toll climbed […]
Govt’s timely decisions, lockdown helped in preventing approx 37-38 thousand COVID deaths: Health Min
New Delhi: The timely decisions taken by the government, including imposing a nationwide lockdown, helped in preventing approximately 37-38 thousand deaths due to coronavirus and 14-29 lakh people from getting infected, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday amid surging cases of COVID-19 in the country. Making a statement in Lok Sabha on COVID […]
LS meets amid pandemic; Members don masks, sit in different locations
New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Monday met for the Monsoon session under unusual circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic with members seated in different locations, including the Rajya Sabha chamber, in view of the physical distancing norms put in place to check the spread of the virus. Before the House met at 9 am, Prime […]
Expect COVID-19 vaccine by early next year, will take first shot if any trust deficit: Vardhan
New Delhi: A COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be available by early next year and the government is considering its emergency authorisation for high-risk settings, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan Sunday said, asserting he will take the first dosage if there is any concern over its safety. According to a Health Ministry statement, he said while […]
CPI(M) to launch nationwide protests against Centre from Sep 17 to 22
New Delhi: The CPI(M) has called a nationwide campaign against the government on issues related to minorities, democratic rights and civil liberties from September 17 to September 22, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Sunday. This campaign, he said, will also focus on immediate cash transfer of Rs 7,500 per month for the next […]
Participation in digital health ecosystem shall be optional: Vardhan
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said participation in the digital health ecosystem shall be totally optional and shall never be made mandatory for individuals, while asserting that it is a “lie that those who do not become part of the system shall not be allowed to access the hospitals”. He said […]
