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Navneet Kalra denied anticipatory bail in O2 concentrator case
Additional sessions judge, Saket court, Sandeep Garg passed the order rejecting anticipatory bail to Kalra. Senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, representing Kalra, had argued that his client had only carried out a legitimate transaction of import and customs authorities were activated, and the customs was aware of the transaction. "The GST was deposited with the government. Invoices were given and returns were filed," Pahwa had contended.
Hospitals, social organisations run around for Oxygen cylinders
A group of college students led by Krishnapriya, who is a degree student in a prestigious college of Chennai has been scouting workshops, industrial units to get as many cylinders as possible so as to help patients maintain their oxygen level.
India clocks 3.62L fresh cases, 4,120 Covid deaths
On Wednesday, India recorded 4,205 fresh Covid deaths, while on Friday last, the country had recorded its highest ever cases of 4,14,188. In the past 21 days India's daily Covid tally has plateaued over the three-lakh-mark and over 3,000 casualties for a fortnight.
Like O2, Covid vax, PM Modi also missing: Rahul
Tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi said, "Like vaccine, oxygen and medicines, the Prime Minister is also missing. What is left is Central Vista, Goods and Services Tax (GST) on medicines and photographs of the Prime Minister here and there." His remarks are in continuation of his and his party's concentrated attack on the ruling dispensation over shortages in Covid vaccines, oxygen and medicines in several states across the country amid a raging pandemic.
PM reviews availability and supply of oxygen, medicines
The Prime Minister was informed that the government is in regular touch with the manufacturers to enhance production of medicines and extend all help needed. He was told that the government is actively monitoring the supply of drugs being used in the management of Covid as well as mucormycosis. He was also informed about the current production and stock of APIs for each such drug
Delhi reports 13,287 new Covid cases, positivity rate below 18%
Delhi had reported 12,481 cases on Tuesday while on Monday it reported 12,651 cases. The daily positivity rate in the national capital remained below 18 per cent for the second consecutive day at 17.03 per cent. The positivity rate in Delhi had remained above the 20 per cent-mark since April 17, before starting to gradually come down in the past few days.
No Covaxin left, received 2.67 lakh doses of Covishield: Delhi Government
"We had just 16,900 doses of Covaxin stock for today (Wednesday) which was administered and we have no Covaxin stock left for any centre. Now, Covaxin will not be administered at any vaccination centre from tomorrow until vaccine supply is received," said AAP MLA Atish, while giving details of the Delhi government's vaccination scheme to the press on Wednesday.
Maharashtra keeps vaccination of 18-44 age group on hold
The stocks would be diverted to carry out a seamless and hassle-free vaccination for the 45-plus age group category till adequate doses of the vaccines are made available. The decision came after a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
Rain, thunderstorm likely in several parts of India in next 3-4 days
"Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep on May 13," said the official statement.
Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, calls for 'liberal' import of vaccines
The Trinamool Congress supremo also expressed her willingness to provide land for the purpose. "It may kindly be considered that if we could encourage the world players to open up franchise operations in our country, even the national players could be inspired to go for the franchise mode for bulk production of vaccines.
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