India Now Accounts For 1 In 3 Of All New Cases In The World
Joanna Slater, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 20, 2021, New DelhiMore than a year after the pandemic began, infections worldwide have surpassed their previous peak. The average number of coronavirus cases reported each day is now higher than it has ever been.
Manmohan Singh Stable, Best Possible Care Being Provided: Health Minister
Reported by Shonakshi Chakravarty, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Tuesday April 20, 2021, New DelhiFormer Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's condition remains stable a day after he was admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi, with fever. The 88-year-old is being given the best possible medical care, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said today.
India To Waive Import Duty On Covid Vaccines, Says Government Source: Report
Reuters | Tuesday April 20, 2021, New DelhiIndia will waive its 10% customs duty on imported COVID-19 vaccines, a senior government official told Reuters on Monday, as it tries to boost supplies to counter a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.
White House Refuses To Comment On Lifting Ban On Vaccine Raw Materials Export To India
Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 20, 2021, WashingtonThe White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed for ramping up production of COVID-19 vaccine.
Covid India Live Updates: Over 12.69 Crore Vaccine Doses Administered So Far, Says Ministry
Tuesday April 20, 2021, New DelhiIndia has administered more than 12.69 crore coronavirus vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries till Monday evening, the Union Health Ministry said.
S Jaishankar, US Secretary Of State Discuss Security Issues In Afghanistan, Myanmar
Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 20, 2021, WashingtonExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his American counterpart Tony Blinken on Monday discussed on phone bilateral and regional issues including Afghanistan, Myanmar, and climate change.
Night Curfew In Kerala From Today Amid Surge In Coronavirus Cases
ANI | Tuesday April 20, 2021, ThiruvananthapuramNight curfew for two weeks will be imposed in Kerala amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the state.
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Ranjit Singh Brahmpura To Launch New Party
Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 20, 2021, ChandigarhRajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, who were expelled from the SAD for revolting against its leadership, on Monday announced to float a new party after dissolving their political outfits.
Need To Resolve Legacy Issues Through Dialogue: Army Chief Amid Border Standoff With China
Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 20, 2021, New DelhiIn a veiled reference to the border standoff with China, Army Chief General MM Naravane on Monday said legacy issues and differences need to be resolved through mutual consent and dialogue, and not by unilateral actions.
No Significant Shift In Age Distribution Of Covid Cases: NITI Ayog Member
ANI | Tuesday April 20, 2021, New DelhiThere is no significant shift in the age distribution of COVID-19 cases in the second wave as compared to the first one, said Dr VK Paul, Member (Health) of the NITI Aayog, on Monday.
J&J Seeks India's Permission For Phase 3 Trial Of 1-Shot Vaccine: Report
Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 20, 2021, New DelhiMultinational pharma giant Johnson & Johnson has applied to India's drug regulator seeking permission to conduct phase-3 clinical trial of its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India as well as import licence, sources said.
Amarinder Singh Accepts Retirement Request Of Punjab IPS Officer: Report
Press Trust of India | Monday April 19, 2021, ChandigarhPunjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has accepted the premature retirement request of IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, according to official sources.
Some States Hampering Oxygen Supply To Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Press Trust of India | Monday April 19, 2021, BhopalPolice officers in some states were blocking the movement of tankers bringing medical-grade oxygen to Madhya Pradesh for coronavirus patients, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged on Monday.
Record 240 COVID-19 Deaths In Delhi; Over 23,000 New Cases
Press Trust of India | Monday April 19, 2021, New DelhiDelhi on Monday recorded 240 deaths due to the coronavirus, highest since the pandemic began over a year ago, and 23,686 cases with a positivity rate of 26.12 per cent, according to data shared by the Health Department.
Meeting For Appointment Of CBI Director To Be Held After May 2: Centre To Court
Press Trust of India | Monday April 19, 2021, New DelhiThe Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the meeting of a high-powered committee consisting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others for the appointment of CBI Director would be convened immediately after May 2.
