AS India struggles to breathe in through the pandemic with 3,60,960 fresh Covid-19 cases, the entire world is watching India. The White House’s chief medical adviser, Dr Anthony Fauci, voiced out that affluent countries around the globe have failed to give adequate global aid and assistance to help India fight the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, and that rich countries should take on more responsibilities to lend a helping hand. “The only way that you’re getting to adequately answer a worldwide pandemic is by having a worldwide response, and a worldwide response means equity throughout the planet ,” Dr. Fauci told the…
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The committee (EC) on Wednesday made it mandatory for all contesting candidates and their polling agents to either test negative for COVID-19 or show proof of getting received both doses of vaccines to enter the counting centres on May 2. This instruction is a component of the Commission’s detailed COVID19 protocol released Wednesday for the counting day, when the results of the Assembly elections held in Kerala, Tamil Nadu , West Bengal , Assam and Puducherry are going to be declared. The candidates will need to produce a COVID negative report within 48 hours (either on April 30 or by…
The eighth and final phase of voting will take place in Bengal today, amid the growing threat of Covid, which is rapidly spreading throughout the state. The election will take place on 35 seats spread across Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum, and Kolkata. In this phase, elections will be held in six seats in Malda, 11 in Murshidabad and Birbhum, and seven in Kolkata. There will be 11,860 polling stations. Voters will choose from a field of 283 candidates, 35 of whom are women. In this phase, two ministers, Shashi Panji and Sadhan Pande, are running for re-election. The entire district of…
On Wednesday morning, people of Assam were jolted by a massive earthquake that took them unawares. The massive earthquake measured a magnitude of 6.4 and shook almost entire Northeast India. The earthquake began in Assam, and tremors were felt throughout the state, as well as in North Bengal and other parts of the Northeast. The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur, and it occurred at 7.51 a.m. at a depth of 17 kilometers, according to the report. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. “Assam has recently been hit by a massive earthquake. I’m waiting for more…
As the inoculation drive gives major hope to people in India, amidst a crisis Health Ministry said that there is sufficient supply of vaccine in the country. The government is to begin the registration for the next level in the inoculation drive as the government reduced the age limit now. The Covid-19 vaccinations for all adults over the age of 18 opens on May 1Tuesday, the health ministry shared data to refute claims that vaccines were out of stock in several states, including Maharashtra. So far, 150 million doses have been distributed to the states, with 10 million still available.…
Way back in March, Sri Lankan government announced that it would propose to ban the wearing of the burqa, a full-body veil that is exclusively used by the Muslims. It also planned to closed down on 1,000 Islamic schools though the Muslim population expressed its dislike at such a proposal. Saying that the government had to resort to such means only on national security grounds, even though a U.N. expert’s said that it would violate international law. The proposal by Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekera was approved by the Cabinet at its weekly meeting, according to Weerasekera’s Facebook page. The…
https://twitter.com/adgpi/status/1387006541698519040?s=20 India’s Army Chief General MM Naravane got to visit eastern Ladakh and Siachen and assessed India’s command and control preparedness in strategically important sectors on Tuesday. Army Chief Naravane was supported by Lt Gen YK Joshi, Army Commander of the Northern Command, and Lt Gen PGK Menon, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Leh-based Fire & Fury Corps. According to an official release, Gen Naravane interacted with the troops and praised them for their tenacity and strong leadership despite being stationed in some of the most difficult terrain, altitude, and weather conditions. Lt Gen Menon later briefed Gen Naravane…
In an effort to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, India and France launched the three-day ‘Varuna’ naval exercise in the Arabian Sea. The French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle and its Rafale-M naval fighter jets are taking part in the exercise. France has also sent an air defense destroyer, the Chevalier Paul, as well as the multi-mission frigate FNS Provence and the command and supply ship Var. It has also used E2C Hawkeye planes and helicopters. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has deployed the guided-missile stealth destroyer INS Kolkata, the stealth frigates INS Tarkash and INS Talwar, the fleet…
India will receive the first batch of the imported Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine on May 1st, providing a significant boost to the country’s ongoing nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive. Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, announced the news (RDIF). He did not, however, reveal the number of vaccines that would be delivered to India in the first batch. It should be noted that, while the initial supplies are being imported, Sputnik V will soon be mass-produced in India. In this regard, RDIF, which is marketing the vaccine worldwide, has signed agreements with several leading Indian manufacturers…
In the last 24 hours, India recorded over 3.23 lakh new Covid cases, 8.4 percent fewer than yesterday, and 2,771 deaths. Several countries, including the United States, have pledged assistance as India struggles with severe medical shortages. Over three lakh cases have been recorded in the country for the sixth day in a row. The new cases bring the country’s total caseload to more than 1.76 crore. The deaths on Monday bring the total number of fatalities to 1,97,894. Despite a drop in cases in Mumbai, Maharashtra reported 48,700 cases of Covid. Despite the strict restrictions, several other cities in…