INDIA
Eastern Naval Command inducts ALH Mk III helicopter
Three helicopters flew into the Naval Air Station, INS Dega, to signal their induction as '322 Dega Flight'. The ALH MK III helicopter is equipped with an array of systems, making it an all-weather, multi-role helicopter of the Indian Navy. The first helicopter was commissioned in the Indian Navy in April this year.
Government decided to provide free vaccines after SC's rap: Congress
Addressing a press conference here, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said: "Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, party leader Rahul Gandhi and several others have been writing to the government for providing free vaccines to every citizen of the country, but the government did not pay heed to its demands."
17 killed as major fire engulfs Pune sanitiser factory
The blaze erupted around 3 p.m. in private chemical company, SVC Ltd, in the MIDC area of Pirangut village, and quickly spread within the enclosed premises, trapping many working there. While at least 17 persons perished in the blaze, around 10 other workers are feared trapped or missing in the incident, said an official of Pune Rural Police Control.
SOPs issued for vaccination of people going abroad to study/work
In a statement, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said: "Taking note of the several representations received by the Ministry for allowing administration of second dose of Covishield for such persons who have only taken first dose of Covishield and are seeking to undertake international travel for educational purposes or employment opportunities or as part of India's contingent for Tokyo Olympic games.
India reports over 28K mucormycosis cases till date: Govt
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said this while chairing the 28th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers on Covid-19 through a video-conference, here. "So far, 28,252 cases have been reported from 28 states. Out of these, 86 per cent (24,370 cases) have a history of Covid-19 infection and 62.3 per cent (17,601) have a history of diabetes."
3rd Covid wave can be prevented, says V.K. Paul
Paul's remarks came while presenting a brief snapshot of the vaccination status, preparedness for paediatric Covid-19 care, and the way forward to prevent the third Wave at the 28th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on Covid-19. He stressed that India is fully prepared but caution remains the key as lockdowns are lifted and expressed hope that "the third wave can be prevented if we continue following the Covid appropriate behaviour".
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended till Diwali
In this time of pandemic, the Prime Minister, while addressing the nation, said the government is standing by the poor with every need as their partner. "Today, the government has decided that the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana will now be extended till Diwali. That is, by November, free food grains will be available in fixed quantity every month to more than 80 crore countrymen," the Prime Minister said.
Delhi reports 231 new Covid cases, lowest since March 2
On March 2, Delhi had reported 217 new cases with daily positivity rate of 0.33 per cent. The daily positivity rate dipped to 0.36 per cent, according to the health bulletin released on Monday. Thirty-six more people succumbed to the disease in a day, pushing the death toll to 24,627. The number of Covid patients in home isolation have reduced to below 2,000 (1,932), while 876 people have recovered in the last 24 hours.
Defence reforms will make India global powerhouse in coming times: Rajnath
Reforms also focused on 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat', increased collaboration with industry to boost defence exports, measures to accelerate defence acquisitions with greater transparency, digital transformation, strengthening of border infrastructure, increased participation of women in armed forces, transformation in research and development to boost innovation, expansion of NCC to remote locations, and aid extended to the civil administration in fight against Covid-19.
Delhi gets Covaxin stock for 18-44, to use it for 2nd dose
Addressing a press conference, she said that new slots have opened up on CoWIN for 18-44 and those willing to get the second dose can register. "We are happy to tell you that 40,000 doses of Covaxin have been sent to us for 18-44 age group. We are going to administer only the second dose to people who had received the first dose of Covaxin in the month of May," Atishi said.
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