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India sees dip in daily Covid cases
On Saturday also new cases showed a marginal dip as India recorded 38,667 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. Less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported since the 49 consecutive days. India's recovery rate from the Covid infection currently stands at 97.46 per cent. The active caseload also registered a decline of 2,337 on Sunday and the total caseload climbed to 3,85,336.
Will teach Pak lesson of lifetime if tries to be adventurous: Punjab CM
Calling for extreme vigil against Pakistan, which continued to try to foment trouble even 75 years after independence, the Chief Minister said while "we want Punjab, but will not tolerate any aggression or attack on our territory". Addressing the people of Punjab after unfurling the national flag here, the Chief Minister declared "we will teach them (Pakistan) the lesson of their lifetime if they try to be adventurous".
As hospitals packed with Covid patients SL to purchase oxygen from India
The Ministry said as oxygen is in high demand in many hospitals around the island, the decision was made to purchase oxygen from India immediately. An official from the Ministry stated that the daily demand for oxygen has increased to 72 metric tonnes and admission of Covid patients needing oxygen has been increased immensely. In addition to India, oxygen is to be imported from Singapore as well.
UP Polls: Nishad Party takes U-turn, promises to support BJP
Sanjay Nishad met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J.P. Nadda in Delhi on Saturday evening and later he communicated his decision to the media. "The Nishad community is committed to form a government with the BJP in 2022 to restore its lost glory," he said. He said that he has also asked the BJP to restore the rights of Nishads on ponds and water bodies in every gram sabha.
India is prepared for any challenge: Rajnath Singh
He asserted that the dimensions of security are constantly changing in the evolving environment and the Indian government is always ready for it. He also said that the government has always been aware to meet the armed forces' operational requirements. "I want to assure you that the government will take every step to protect the country," he said.
Nagas foiled British conspiracy to merge NE India with Pak: Nagaland Guv
The Governor said that in the autumn of their rule, when the British conspired to divide India and give away the northeast region to Pakistan, the leaders of Naga Hills stood in solidarity with the rest of the country and thwarted the diabolical colonial conspiracy. Naga leaders played significant roles in the constitutional evolution of India, he said.
UP bans Moharram processions but allows 'Tazia'
The Yogi Adityanath administration issued an order on Saturday, asking district authorities to not allow any religious processions to be taken out during Moharram."Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, no permission should be granted to take out any processions/'Tazias'," the order said. The order also directed officials to talk to religious leaders to ensure strict compliance of the order.
PM Modi applauds Olympians in his Independence Day address
Making it a point to draw the nation's attention to the Olympians present in the audience, the Prime Minister said: "The athletes who have made us proud at the Tokyo Olympics are here among us today. I urge the nation to applaud their achievement today. They have not only won our hearts but also inspired future generations."
PM Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort as India celebrates 75th I-Day
Soon after Modi unfurled the Tricolour, following which the national anthem was played, the Indian Air Force (IAF) threw flowers from the sky. Before that, Modi inspected the security arrangements as the historic Red Ford is all set to celebrate the 75th Independence Day.
India's coal addiction overshadows climate action: Experts
India's coal addiction and increasing air pollution are negating its climate action, said experts. "It's good to see India moving towards achieving its Paris goals. However, what's worrying is that the way the government is doubling down on coal power. It's no longer enough to just expand renewable energy and claim it as climate action.
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