INDIA
Over 49 cr vaccine doses given to states, 3 cr still unutilised: Centre
"Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 46,70,26,662 doses (as per the data available at 8 a.m. on Sunday)," an official statement said. It said that over 3 crore (3,00,58,190) unutilised Covid vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories and private hospitals to be administered.
Indian Army, Chinese PLA set up hotline to enhance mutual trust
The Indian Army in a statement said that a hotline was established between Indian Army in Kongra La, North Sikkim and PLA at Khamba Dzong in Tibetan Autonomous Region to further the spirit of trust and cordial relations along the borders. "The event coincided with the PLA Day on August 1, 2021," the Indian Army stated.
Assam-Mizoram border row: Shah speaks to chief ministers
Following the Home Minister's call, the two Chief Ministers agreed to resolve the border crisis through discussions. After holding the telephonic conversation with Shah, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tweeted: "As per the telephonic discussion with Union Home Minister and Assam Chief Minister, we agreed to resolve the Mizoram-Assam Border issue amicably through meaningful dialogue.
Delhi saw 141% above normal rainfall in July
The normal rainfall during July is 210.6 mm at Safdarjung Observatory. There were three days (in meteorological parlance, 24-hour duration from 8.30 a.m. on day one to 8.30 a.m. the next day) that witnessed heavy rainfall, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. The three days were July 18-19, 26-27 and 29-30.
No dearth of vaccine, Health Minister Mandaviya tells Rahul
In a series of tweets, he also said that the vaccination drive will get accelerated from August and "we must feel proud of our health workers" for this feat, asking the Congress leader to express similar sentiments. Earlier on Sunday, Gandhi took a dig at the alleged deficiency of Covid vaccines and slammed the government for not providing adequate stocks to the states and UTs.
BSF detects landmine along LoC in J&K's Poonch
BSF sources said a team of BSF along with specially trained sniffer dog 'Juliet' was on area domination patrol near the LoC when the sniffer dog sat over a piece of land, which created suspicion about the presence of explosive material at the site in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. "The site was immediately cordoned off and searches were launched at the suspected piece of land where a landmine was detected.
Parliament logjam: Both Houses worked for 18 hours in 2 weeks
The flashpoint is the Pegasus project snooping controversy on which the opposition demands discussion but the government says that after IT Minister's statement only clarification can be sought. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi termed it a "non issue". Amid the blame game, sources have said that both Houses of parliament could function for only 18 hours in 105 hours of scheduled sitting.
Tension in Assam-Mizoram border, security forces on alert
Wearing bullet proof jackets, Cachar district SP Ramandeep Kaur and Deputy Commissioner Kirti Jalli, accompanied by a huge contingent of security forces, moved along the trouble-torn bordering areas in bullet proof vehicles. Due to the border troubles, responding to the Mizoram government's request, the Indian Oil Corporation has started supplying transport fuel to Mizoram.
India, China militaries discuss border crisis for nine hours
Both the forces have not come out with any statement so far, but sources said that both sides are keen on early disengagement at the other friction areas. The talks started at 10: 30 am and continued for nine long hours. The talks are happening after a gap of three months. Indian military delegates are discussing disengagement at friction areas like Hot Springs, Gogra and the 900 sq km Depsang plains.
Babul Supriyo announces to quit politics
In a Facebook post in Bengali, the singer-turned-politician clarified that he is neither joining any other party, nor has he been contacted by any political party, adding that he has always been a "one team player". Surpiyo ended the post with the phrase -- "Lets Go". Surpiyo, however, made it clear that his decision of quitting the party is the result of his differences with the state BJP leadership.
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