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India Covid Latest News LIVE Updates: India Records 4,03,738 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,092 Deaths

India News | NDTV | Monday May 10, 2021

India recorded 4,03,738 fresh COVID-19 cases in a day, which pushed the tally to 2,22,96,414, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

"Can't Afford Leniency": Delhi To Have "Stricter Lockdown" This Week

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday May 9, 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has extended the lockdown in the city by another week, making the restrictions stricter. Even the metro services have been suspended this time. The lockdown will be on till 5 am on May 17.

Coronavirus Latest News LIVE Updates: India Sees Biggest Daily Surge With 4.14 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases

India News | NDTV | Friday May 7, 2021

With a record 4,14,188 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,14,91,598, while the active cases crossed the 36-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

46 Arrested For Taking Out Procession To ''Eradicate Covid'' In Gujarat: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 6, 2021

Police have arrested 46 people for taking out a religious procession at a village in Gandhinagar district to "eradicate coronavirus", an official said on Thursday.

False Oxygen SOS Alarms By Hospitals Put Strain On System: Delhi High Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 6, 2021

False alarms regarding oxygen shortage should not be made by hospital management as they disturb the system and unnecessarily strain the already stressed government machinery, the Delhi High Court said on Wednesday and laid down guidelines on when su

Mayawati Calls Her Party's Performance "Encouraging" In UP Panchayat Election

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 6, 2021

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati today said that despite misuse of official machinery and use of money power by rival parties in the Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections, the performance of the party has been "encouraging".

Oxygen Audit, Complete Allocation Revamp Needed: Supreme Court To Centre

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday May 6, 2021

The allocation of oxygen across India, till now based on the number of beds and ICU usage, needs a complete revamp that takes into account evolving needs like home quarantine and ambulance usage, the Supreme Court told the centre today.

Provide Free Vaccine For All In Time-Bound Manner: Mamata Banerjee To PM

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 5, 2021

Shortly after taking oath as the chief minister of West Bengal for the third consecutive term, Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to facilitate free vaccines for all in a "transparent and time-bound manner"

COVID-19: 14-Day Lockdown In Odisha Starts Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 5, 2021

Streets were largely empty and shops dotting the thoroughfares mostly closed on Wednesday morning as a 14-day lockdown came into effect in Odisha with the imposition of several restrictions.

Mamata Banerjee Takes Oath As Bengal Chief Minister For 3rd Time

India News | NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 5, 2021

Mamata Banerjee was sworn in today as Bengal Chief Minister for the third time in the shadow of Covid and post-poll violence in parts of the state.

Bengaluru Hospitals Send Out Appeals For Help As Oxygen Crisis Deepens

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday May 4, 2021

Several hospitals in Bengaluru have been sending out appeals for oxygen, some of them even asking patients, who have already been admitted, to find a bed elsewhere as they are running out of the life-giving gas.

10 States Account For Over 71% Of New Covid Cases: Health Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 4, 2021

Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi are among 10 states that account for 71.71 per cent of the 3,57,229 new COVID-19 cases in the country, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

PM Calls Bengal Governor, Expresses Concern Over Post-Poll Violence

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday May 4, 2021

PM Narendra Modi called, expressed concern at law and order situation in Bengal, says Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on post-poll violence

COVID-19 Crisis: Delhi Government To Provide Financial Aid To Auto, Taxi Drivers

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 4, 2021

Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government will provide free ration to 72 lakh ration card holders for the next two months and financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to help people tide over the Covid crisis

Watch: You May Have To Do This If You Violate Lockdown In This City

Cities | Edited by NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday May 4, 2021

The police in Haryana's Ambala city had to resort to punishing people after they continued to step outside their homes without valid reasons.