April 2020 - India Special Weapons News

Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 30 Apr 2020
India Hints at Extending Lockdown Beyond 3 May as Number of COVID-19 Cases Keeps Growing Sputnik 30 Apr 2020 -- Despite the slow rate of COVID-19's spread across the country, serious concerns have been erupting in regions where health infrastructure is in a bad state and the government fears that any relaxation at this juncture will lead to serious problems for the country.
India committing war crimes in Kashmir under cover of coronavirus pandemic: PM Imran Khan Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused New Delhi of committing war crimes against Muslims in the Indian-administered Kashmir under the cover of the coronavirus pandemic.
'Indian artillery fire kills Pakistani soldier, 2 civilians in Kashmir' Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- A Pakistani army soldier and two civilians have been killed by Indian artillery fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region.
Imran Khan Accuses 'Hindu Supremacist' Modi Gov't of Changing Demography by Genocide in Kashmir Sputnik 30 Apr 2020 -- Pakistan has proactively raised the issue of "human rights violations" in India-administered Kashmir at multiple international forums, especially after the Narendra Modi-led government scrapped the special status of the region and converted it into a federally administered territory.
Three Including Pakistani Army Soldier Killed in Firing by Indian Troops, Islamabad Claims Sputnik 30 Apr 2020 -- India and Pakistan have engaged in around 1,700 ceasefire violations from both the sides since January 2020, resulting in the deaths of several civilians and the injuring of many more. The number of firefight incidents has increased over the past three weeks.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 29 Apr 2020
COVID-19 Lockdown: Residents in Delhi's 'Hot Spot Zones' Struggling for Essential Commodities Sputnik 29 Apr 2020 -- The country is under the second phase of lockdown as part of the government's measure to combat the spread of the contagious COVID-19 virus. The restrictions have brought the country to a standstill, with only essential services allowed, while people have to stay at home.
India records highest daily jump in coronavirus deaths Press TV 29 Apr 2020 -- India has seen its highest jump in deaths related to the novel coronavirus in a 24-hour period following its highest daily increase, the Health Ministry says.
India Keeps Navy, Air Force on Standby to Evacuate Stranded Citizens from Gulf States Sputnik 29 Apr 2020 -- India has been considering preparations for a relaxation of lockdown norms if it decides to lift them after the current period ends on 3 May. New Delhi has also been looking at requests from a large number of Indians stranded in foreign countries, especially in the Gulf region, to bring them back home.
Indian Government Rejects US Commission Report VOA 29 Apr 2020 -- India has rejected the findings of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom's annual report, calling the commission's findings "biased and tendentious."
China Slams India's Decision to Stop Using 'Faulty' Chinese Rapid Test Kits VOA 28 Apr 2020 -- A decision by India to suspend the use of Chinese rapid testing kits for COVID-19 on the grounds that they are faulty has been slammed by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi as "unfair and irresponsible."
India's COVID-19 death toll rises to 934 as total cases reach 29,435 Global Times 28 Apr 2020 -- India's federal health ministry Tuesday morning said 48 new deaths due to COVID-19, besides fresh 1,055 positive cases were reported since Monday evening across the country, taking the number of deaths to 934 and total cases to 29,435.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 28 Apr 2020
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews contribution of DPSUs and OFB to mitigate COVID-19 and their operational plans post lock-down India PIB 28 Apr 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed contribution of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to fight COVID-19 and their operational plans through video conference here today.
India Activates Currency Swap Arrangement with Maldives Amid China's Return to the Island Sputnik 28 Apr 2020 -- The currency swap facility is part of the $1.4 billion economic package announced by India for the Maldives in December 2018 after Abdulla Yameen's defeat in the elections.
Kashmiri Leader: COVID-19 Lowers Chances of Pakistan-India War VOA 28 Apr 2020 -- Pakistan and India are locked in almost daily military clashes across their Kashmir frontier, but the president of the Pakistani-ruled part of the disputed territory says the coronavirus pandemic has for now diminished chances, if any, of the tensions escalating into a full-blown war.
Hospitals in Indian Capital Becoming COVID-19 Hotspots With Over 100 Healthcare Workers Infected Sputnik 27 Apr 2020 -- Healthcare professionals are in the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, and India has enacted legislation to ensure the safety of doctors, nurses, paramedics, community health workers and other personnel who are working round the clock to fight the virus.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 27 Apr 2020
PM interacts with CMs to plan ahead for tackling COVID-19 India PIB 27 Apr 2020 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with Chief Ministers of states via video conferencing to discuss the emerging situation and plan ahead for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the fourth such interaction of the Prime Minister with the Chief Ministers, the earlier ones had been held on 20th March, 2nd April and 11th April, 2020.
IAF's support towards fight against COVID-19 India PIB 27 Apr 2020 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) has stepped up its efforts to meet all the emerging requirements of the Govt of India during the ongoing novel corona virus pandemic. IAF continues to airlift essential supplies of medicine and ration along with medical personnel within the country, to equip state governments and supporting agencies to combat the contagion effectively.
Facts on the controversy around prices of Rapid Antibody tests India PIB 27 Apr 2020 -- First of all, it is important to understand the background in which procurement decisions are made by ICMR. Testing is one of the most crucial weapons to fight COVID-19 and ICMR is doing everything it can to ramp up testing. This requires procurement of kits and supplying them to states. This procurement is being undertaken when globally there is huge demand for these test kits and various countries are applying their full might, monetary and diplomatic, to acquire them.
One Killed, Another Injured as India, Pakistan Engage in Massive Firefight at Border Sputnik 27 Apr 2020 -- India and Pakistan have long been loggerheads over the disputed territory of Kashmir with numerous instances of firefights and shelling, but the situation escalated in 2019 after dozens of Indian soldiers were killed in a vehicle-borne suicide bombing attack in Pulwama district.
Seven Suspected 'Terrorists' Killed as Second Gunfight Breaks Out Within 24 Hours in Kashmir Sputnik 27 Apr 2020 -- On Sunday evening, four alleged terrorists were killed by the security forces in an encounter which broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. According to the officials, this is the fourth encounter in the area in a span of one week.
India Third After China, US in Military Spending Amid Heightened Border Tension Sputnik 27 Apr 2020 -- Arch rivals India and China, who share a 4,057 kilometre border, are among top military spenders in 2019, according the data released by an international think tank. The year 2019 witnessed a 3.6 percent increase in global military spending at $1,917 billion, which is the largest annual growth since 2010.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 26 Apr 2020
Modi Warns Indians Against Complacency in Fight Against Coronavirus VOA 26 Apr 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the country about complacency in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in a Sunday radio address and appealed to people to strictly comply with a nationwide lockdown that has been in effect for over a month.
India records biggest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases, tally reaches 26,496 Global Times 26 Apr 2020 -- India's federal health ministry said Sunday morning that 45 new deaths due to COVID-19 and an additional 1,554 positive cases were reported since Saturday evening across the country, taking the number of deaths to 824 and total cases to 26,496.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan takes stock of preparedness of AIIMS Trauma Centre: Dedicated COVID-19 hospital India PIB 26 Apr 2020 -- The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today visited Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (JPNATC) of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi to take stock of their preparedness to overcome COVID-19 as well as witness first-hand the treatment and assistance being offered to COVID-19 patients in the Dedicated COVID Hospital.
GoM reviews current status, and actions for management of COVID-19 India PIB 25 Apr 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan commends the collective efforts of all stakeholders in combating COVID-19
India Cautiously Reopens Neighborhood Stores Shuttered by COVID VOA 25 Apr 2020 -- A month after imposing a stringent lockdown, India Saturday allowed neighborhood stores in cities and shops in rural areas to reopen in a bid to gradually get its shuttered economy back on track.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 24 Apr 2020
Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs a video conference with States/UTs Health Ministers regarding the steps taken on COVID-19 India PIB 24 Apr 2020
Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs a video conference with States/UTs Health Ministers regarding the steps taken on COVID-19 India PIB 24 Apr 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today reviewed the operational preparedness as well as measures to fight COVID-19 with all the Commanders in Chief through a video conference.
Harassment of Indian Muslims rises over COVID-19 rumors Press TV 24 Apr 2020 -- Indians are apparently looking for a coronavirus scapegoat as the country's Muslim population is widely reporting that they are being harassed over rumors of spreading the new virus.
Suspected Militants Hurl Grenade at Security Personnel in Kashmir Sputnik 24 Apr 2020 -- The Indian government earlier claimed that the number of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir have decreased since the abrogation of Article 370, stripping the state of its special status. However, with the onset of summer, militants have intensified their activities.
Pakistan's Army Accuses India's Governing BJP of Spreading Hindutva Terror Sputnik 24 Apr 2020 -- Earlier on 21 April, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan used the term "Hindutva supremacist" for the Narendra Modi government, which has been in power since 2014. Khan accused India of discriminating against Muslims while imposing its "Nazi"-like policies.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 23 Apr 2020
India has acquired enough strength and resources to take on the worst challenge thrown by the corona virus: Dr. Harsh Vardhan India PIB 23 Apr 2020 -- "India's response has been proactive, pre-emptive and graded in handling situation arising out of COVID-19 outbreak", said Dr. Harsh Vardhan,Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare,today, while participating in a virtual interactive session with Health Ministers of member countries of World Health Organization (WHO) on the measures being taken for containment of COVID-19.
Fear of COVID-19 Infection Increases During Second Phase of Lockdown in India - Survey Sputnik 23 Apr 2020 -- The lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 came abruptly, when Indian Prime Minister Modi announced it on the evening of 24 March. But still people managed to stock up on essentials, as they had no idea as to how long the lockdown would last.
Chinese, Indian diplomats monitoring allegations about 'inaccurate' Chinese test kits Global Times 23 Apr 2020 -- Diplomats from both China and India said they are aware of complaints alleging that China's medical supply exports to fight the coronavirus pandemic are "inaccurate" on Wednesday.
India's COVID-19 death toll rises to 681 as total cases reach 21,393 Global Times 23 Apr 2020 -- India's federal health ministry said on Thursday morning that 29 new deaths due to COVID-19 and 922 new positive cases were reported since last evening across the country, taking the number of deaths to 681 and total cases to 21,393.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 22 Apr 2020
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 21 Apr 2020
Islamabad, New Delhi spar over treatment of minorities, virus response Press TV 20 Apr 2020 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deliberately targeting Muslims in India to divert attention from its poor response to the coronavirus epidemic.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 20 Apr 2020
India Partially Reopens Economy Even as Coronavirus Cases Surge VOA 20 Apr 2020 -- Nearly four weeks after imposing a stringent nationwide lockdown, India took tentative steps to restart its economy, easing restrictions on farm-based businesses and some industries in areas relatively unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Central Government constitutes 6 Inter-Ministerial Teams to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively India PIB 20 Apr 2020 -- The Centre has constituted 6 Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs), two each for West Bengal and Maharashtra and one each for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to make on-spot assessment of situation and issue necessary directions to State Authorities for its redressal and submit their report to Central Government in larger interest of general public.
Indian Initiative to fight COVID-19 India PIB 20 Apr 2020 -- The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its flagship New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) program, has been supporting Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ahmedabad since 2007 for developing a drug to save lives of critically ill patients suffering from Gram-negative sepsis.
India's Ventilator Requirement Will Triple Within Next Week, Government Lab Researchers Say Sputnik 20 Apr 2020 -- New Delhi (Sputnik): As the number of cases in India has crossed the 17,000-case mark, several suggestions have been made that the country would require more ventilators, as the COVID-19 situation is developing.
Life in the era of COVID-19 India PIB 19 Apr 2020 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared few thoughts on Linkedin, which would interest youngsters and professionals.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 19 Apr 2020
Dr. Harsh Vardhan visits Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital to review status of COVID-19 management India PIB 19 Apr 2020 -- The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today visited Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital to review status of COVID-19 management. Keeping in view the emerging requirements for hospital preparedness, Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital is functioning as dedicated 450-bedded COVID-19 hospital consisting of adequate isolation wards and beds.
Government launches online data pool of critical human resource for combating and containing Covid-19 India PIB 19 Apr 2020 -- Dashboard contains State wise and District wise availability of the large pool of human resources for various activities to fight COVID
G20 Health Ministers Meeting at Saudi Arabia deliberates on steps to control COVID-19 India PIB 19 Apr 2020 -- Forge cooperation and mutually respectful and useful collaborations to deal with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Dr. Harsh Vardhan
India's Kerala State Shows Way in Coronavirus Fight VOA 19 Apr 2020 -- Before many countries had fully grasped the devastation that COVID-19 would bring, health authorities in India's southern state of Kerala were closely monitoring a 20-year-old student who returned from Wuhan, China on January 25.
3 Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir militant attack: India Press TV 19 Apr 2020 -- Three Indian soldiers have reportedly been killed in a militant attack in the Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 18 Apr 2020
21 Indian Navy personnel test positive for COVID-19 Global Times 18 Apr 2020 -- As many as 21 Indian Navy (IN) personnel at "INS Angre", a shore establishment at Mumbai city in southwestern state of Maharashtra, have tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), confirmed a senior IN official in New Delhi to Xinhua on Saturday.
Indian Navy Continues to be Mission Deployed and Combat Ready India PIB 18 Apr 2020 -- The twenty six sailors who were placed in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 at Mumbai, belong to INS Angre, a shore establishment. There has so far not been a single case of Covid-19 onboard any ship, submarine or air station of the Indian Navy.
Defence PSUs, OFB ramp up their resources to fight COVID-19 pandemic India PIB 18 Apr 2020 -- Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) have played their part in assisting civilian administration in fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian Navy Traces Possible Contacts as 21 Sailors Test Positive for COVID-19 Sputnik 18 Apr 2020 -- The Indian Army has announced a total of eight positive cases of coronavirus so far, General M. M. Naravane confirmed yesterday. However, the Indian Navy reported that almost two dozen servicemen had been infected.
Coronavirus Spread in India Sparks Intolerance Toward Minority Muslims VOA 17 Apr 2020 -- As the coronavirus outbreak spreads around the world and countries take various measures to contain it, the pandemic in India is causing an increase in incidents of COVID-19-related discrimination against the country's minority Muslims.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 17 Apr 2020
Dr. Harsh Vardhan holds video conference with Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Health Minister of Delhi, Medical Superintendents of various hospitals in Delhi and health officials of Union and Delhi Government India PIB 17 Apr 2020 -- Urges hospitals to attend to critical non-COVID-19 patients with equal compassion in a resolute fight against sickness
GoM reviews current status, and actions for management of COVID-19 India PIB 17 Apr 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan emphasizes on delivering immediate solutions for meeting healthcare challenges regarding COVID-19; focuses on maintaining quality and standards in manufacturing
Desperate Times: India Welcomes Used Ventilators from Overseas to Prepare for COVID-19 Sputnik 17 Apr 2020 -- The total number of coronavirus cases has crossed the 13,000 mark in India. As of now, the number of cured and discharged COVID-19 patients is much higher than the death toll. The country is now working to ensure that doctors, hospitals and patients get all the necessary help.
Indian Army Chief Slams Pakistan for Carrying Out Cross-Border Fire Amid Pandemic Sputnik 17 Apr 2020 -- India and Pakistan have been engaging in cross-border firing since the first week of April. India has alleged that three civilians were killed by Pakistan on 12 April in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan has countered that Indian troops were targeting civilians along the Line of Control with artillery fire.
Indian Military Camp in Kashmir's Pulwama District Attacked by Terrorists Sputnik 17 Apr 2020 -- Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistan Criticizes Proposed Sale of US Missile Systems to India VOA 17 Apr 2020 -- Pakistan said Friday that a proposed new multimillion-dollar sale of American missile systems to Islamabad's archrival, India, would destabilize an already "volatile" situation in South Asia.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 16 Apr 2020
China Advises India to 'Choose Certified Products' After Reports of Thousands of Faulty Kits Sputnik 16 Apr 2020 -- India has ordered 15 million personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, and 1.5 million rapid testing kits from China. The first batch of 6,50,000 Chinese kits arrived in India earlier on Thursday.
Indian Army Suspends Movement in Military Establishments Across the Country Due to COVID-19 Sputnik 16 Apr 2020 -- The order to suspend movement in military establishments comes while Indian and Pakistani forces are engaged in a massive artillery fire-fight that has been ongoing since 6 April. Clashes between the two continued on Thursday as the Indian Army claimed that there had been unprovoked firing by Pakistan at the Line of Control.
Jordanian King, Indian Prime Minister Discuss Cooperation to Counter COVID-19 SPA 16 Apr 2020 -- Jordanian King Abdullah II, in a phone call today with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussed coordinating bilateral and international efforts to counter coronavirus (COVID-19).
In time of deadly pandemic, India, Pakistan to lift some curbs to help millions Press TV 15 Apr 2020 -- In a move to help millions of people hit by lockdowns due to the new coronavirus pandemic, the governments in India and Pakistan will allow particular activities to resume.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 15 Apr 2020
"We can and we will defeat this Virus" - Dr. Harsh Vardhan India PIB 15 Apr 2020 -- The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan held an interactive session through Video Conferencing today with senior officials and field officers of the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as key central and state government health functionaries on the measures being taken for containment of COVID-19 in India.
Not the Right Time: India Expresses Disagreement Over US Cut of Funds to World Health Organisation Sputnik 15 Apr 2020 -- US President Donald Trump has pulled funding for the World Health Organisation while alleging that the UN agency is responsible for the economic chaos and thousands of deaths caused by the pandemic. The US is one of the founding members of the organisation.
PM addresses the nation for 4th time in 4 Weeks in India's fight against COVID-19 India PIB 14 Apr 2020 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today announced the extension of lockdown till 3rd May, 2020. The earlier 21 day lockdown is ending on the 14th of April 2020.
Text of PM's address to the Nation India PIB 14 Apr 2020
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 14 Apr 2020
'India's Nowhere in Game': Congress Party Slams Gov't For Low Testing Rate, 'Critical' Lack of Kits Sputnik 14 Apr 2020 -- COVID-19 cases in India continue to spike despite the initial 21-day lockdown announced in the country on 24 March, which has now been extended until 3 May. Political parties in India are mounting pressure on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to increase the testing rate to contain the spread of the infection.
India, France Extend Lockdowns as World Coronavirus Cases Top 2 Million VOA 14 Apr 2020 -- India, France and Nigeria are among several countries whose leaders are extending lockdowns aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus, as the number of confirmed cases worldwide approaches 2 million.
India Extends World's Largest Lockdown till May 3rd VOA 14 Apr 2020 -- India extended a nationwide lockdown until May 3rd as the number of coronavirus cases in the country continued to surge but held out the possibility of easing restrictions in some places next week to help millions of daily wage workers.
COVID-19: Indian Prime Minister Extends Nationwide Lockdown Until 3 May Sputnik 14 Apr 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a televised address to the nation on 24 March had announced a complete national lockdown for 21 days "in order to protect the country, and each of its citizens" from the coronavirus.
Indian Navy 'Prepared for Immediate Deployment' Amid China's Increased Activities in Region Sputnik 14 Apr 2020 -- In January, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh confirmed the constant presence of seven to eight People's Liberation Army Navy warships in the Indian Ocean Region at any given time. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, the admiral warned: "If anyone operates in our region, they have to notify us first".
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 13 Apr 2020
Muslims attacked, 'nearly lynched' amid coronavirus rumors in India: Report Press TV 13 Apr 2020 -- The coronavirus outbreak has sparked a spree of anti-Muslim attacks across India, with the health ministry of the Hindu nationalist government of Narendra Modi claiming that Muslims are spreading the virus.
Four civilians killed in exchange of fire between India, Pakistan troops in Kashmir Press TV 13 Apr 2020 -- At least, four civilians, including a two-year-old boy, have been killed during an exchange of fire between troops of Pakistan and India across the restive Line of Control (LoC) that divides Kashmir between the two countries.
Two Officers Reportedly Killed as Suspected Militants Open Fire at Police Unit in Kashmir Sputnik 13 Apr 2020 -- The reports come as Indian and Pakistani forces continue clashing near the Line of Control (LoC), exchanging heavy artillery fire. Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire, while the death toll in the recent incidents continues to grow.
One Killed, Four Injured as Artillery Firefight Continues Between India, Pakistan Sputnik 13 Apr 2020 -- The two South Asian foes have been engaged in firefights and shelling for the past several days following the killing of five Indian troops near the Line of Control (LoC).
India - MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes DSCA 13 Apr 2020 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of sixteen (16) MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT); three (3) MK 54 Exercise Torpedoes (MK 54 LWT Kit procurement required); and related equipment for an estimated cost of $63 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
India - AGM-84L Harpoon Air-Launched Block II Missiles DSCA 13 Apr 2020 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of ten (10) AGM-84L Harpoon Block II air launched missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $92 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
COVID-19: India's Congress Party Calls for a Bold Economic Stimulus Package Worth 5-6% of GDP Sputnik 13 Apr 2020 -- Marooned by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian industries are awaiting a stimulus package from the government, which had already announced $22 billion in relief for marginalised sections of society on 26 March.
Indian and Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire in Kashmir, Three Dead - Police Sputnik 12 Apr 2020 -- Hostilities re-emerged between Indian and Pakistani troops at the Line of Control (LoC) earlier this week with both sets of troops involved in cross-border shooting and artillery fire.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 12 Apr 2020
India records 31 more deaths, 827 new cases, total at 8,356 People's Daily 12 Apr 2020 -- India has recorded 31 new deaths and 827 new cases due to the coronavirus on Sunday, according to the federal health ministry.
India Reports 909 New Cases of Coronavirus, 34 Deaths SPA 12 Apr 2020 -- India has reported 909 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and 34 deaths, during the past 24 hours.
PM interacts with CMs to strategize ahead for tackling COVID-19 India PIB 11 Apr 2020 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with Chief Ministers of all states via video conferencing to strategize ahead for tackling COVID-19. This was the third such interaction of the Prime Minister with the Chief Ministers, the earlier ones had been held on 2nd April and 20th March, 2020.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 11 Apr 2020 -- Various measures have been taken by Government of India along with the States/UTs for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
India set to extend strict nationwide lockdown over COVID-19: State minister Press TV 11 Apr 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to extend a strict nationwide lockdown imposed last month to curb further spread of the COVID-19 disease, a state minister says, as the second most populous country in the world is challenged by record-breaking unemployment levels.
Indian Health Ministry Reveals COVID-19 Cases Could Have Reach 820,000 by 15 April Without Lockdown Sputnik 11 Apr 2020 -- Last month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a 21-day lockdown in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. This brought the country to a standstill with no transportation running, apart from essential services.
1.3 Billion Indians May Remain Under Lockdown After 14 April Following Demands from States - Sources Sputnik 11 Apr 2020 -- India is under a 21 day complete lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. The move has brought the country to a standstill with only essential services available.
India Clears First Set of Hydroxychloroquine Tablets for 13 Countries, Including US - Sources Sputnik 11 Apr 2020 -- Last week, as many as 30 countries, including the US, approached India for a supply of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug. Earlier, the export of the drug had been banned by India but following Trump's threats of economic retaliation, the ban was lifted.
PMO reviews efforts of eleven Empowered Groups towards tackling COVID-19 India PIB 10 Apr 2020 -- A meeting of the Empowered Groups of Officers, to tackle the challenges emerging as a result of spread of COVID-19, was held today under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister. The meeting was the latest in a series of periodic reviews at various levels by the Prime Minister's Office to monitor the ongoing efforts to counter the impact of the pandemic.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 10 Apr 2020
Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs a video conference with States regarding the steps taken on COVID-19 India PIB 10 Apr 2020 -- Urges States to promote mobile app ArogyaSetu to bring the people of India together in a resolute fight against COVID-19
India Denies Shortage of 'Wonder Drug' to Treat COVID-19 Sputnik 10 Apr 2020 -- India has received requests from several countries to lift the ban on the export of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, considered "game changer" in the fight against COVID-19. New Delhi had imposed the ban on the drug and its raw materials, in view of the mounting cases of infection in the country.
India's Opposition Party Wants Narendra Modi to Arrange COVID-19 Trains For Stranded Labourers Sputnik 10 Apr 2020 -- Thousands of labourers in Delhi recently flouted the 21-day lockdown announced by the prime minister on 24 March. Fearing unemployment in the days ahead, they set off for their home communities in neighbouring states on foot. While some succeeded, others have been stationed in camps.
India Releases Video of 'Retaliation' to Pakistan's Ceasefire Violation in Kashmir Sputnik 10 Apr 2020 -- Last week, five Indian army soldiers died and five Pakistani militants were killed following an exchange of fire in Jammu and Kashmir's border area. After the gunfight, Indian authorities suspended internet services in the area.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 09 Apr 2020
GoM reviews current status, and actions for management of COVID-19 India PIB 09 Apr 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan emphasizes accessing Health Ministry and related authentic websites to avoid misinformation regarding COVID-19
COVID-19: Trump, Others Shower Gratitude as India Opens its Stock of 'Game Changer' Drug Sputnik 09 Apr 2020 -- Nearly 30 countries, including the USA, had approached India seeking supplies of an anti-malaria drug - Hydroxychloroquine, touted as a treatment for COVID-19. This compelled New Delhi to lift the ban on exporting the medicine and its raw material. India is one of the world's main manufacturers of the drug.
India Begins Cluster Containment as Millions of Slum Dwellers Remain Vulnerable to COVID-19 Sputnik 09 Apr 2020 -- Approximately 64 million people live in India's slums, in 13.8 million households, according to the 2011 census. The government had identified the slums as residential areas where dwellings are unfit for human habitation due to overcrowding or the lack of ventilation, light, sanitation and clean water.
Pakistan shot-down Indian drones as border tension rises IRNA 09 Apr 2020 -- As diplomatic and border tensions between Pakistan and India rise, Pakistan army on Thursday claimed to shoot an Indian drone after it violated country's airspace in Kashmir region.
Pakistan's Army Shoots Down Indian Quadcopter - Reports Sputnik 09 Apr 2020 -- The quadcopter intruded 600 meters inside Pakistan's territory in order to surveil the Sankh Sector along the Line of Control, according to the Pakistan Army.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 08 Apr 2020
Indian Farmers Struggle to Harvest, Sell Crops During COVID Restrictions VOA 08 Apr 2020 -- Summer fruits and vegetables have ripened, a bumper crop of wheat is ready for harvest in India, but hobbled by severe labor shortages, transport bottlenecks and plummeting demand due to a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, millions of farmers are staring at huge losses.
India sees biggest jump in Covid-19 cases SPA 08 Apr 2020 -- India on Wednesday reported its biggest jump in Covid-19-related deaths and cases in the past 24 hours, dpa reported.
Trump Does U-Turn, Praises India for Supplying 'Game Changing' Drug to Fight COVID-19 Sputnik 08 Apr 2020 -- On Monday, US President Donald Trump had warned India of "retaliation" if Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not lift a ban imposed on the export of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to fight COVID-19.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 07 Apr 2020
India Lifts Export Ban on Drug Sought by Trump VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- India has lifted a ban to allow limited exports of an anti-malaria drug sought by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hydroxychloroquine has attracted attention as a possible treatment for coronavirus, although there is no conclusive evidence that it fights the infection.
Doctors in Pakistan Province Stage Strike to Press Demands Amid Virus Outbreak VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Doctors and medical staff in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province stayed away from official duties for a second day Tuesday to protest a lack of protective equipment to treat COVID-19 patients and demand permanent jobs.
India Dismisses US Claim of 'Game Changer' Drug to be Effective for COVID-19 Treatment Sputnik 06 Apr 2020 -- Apart from US President Donald Trump's request to India, 30 other countries have asked for the supply of hydroxychloroquine, a malarial drug, to treat COVID-19. Despite a ban on the drug, there were reports that India is considering to supply the drug as it has sufficient stocks of the medication.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 06 Apr 2020 -- Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 06 Apr 2020 -- Supply lines from abroad opened up today with the receipt of 1.70 lakh Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) coveralls from China which have been donated to the Government of India. Along with domestic supplies of 20,000 coveralls, a total of 1.90 lakh coveralls will now be distributed to hospitals and will add to the 3,87,473 PPEs already available in the country as of now. A total of 2.94 lakh PPE coveralls have been arranged and supplied by Government of India now.
Check urgently the virus of misinformation on COVID-19: Vice President India PIB 06 Apr 2020 -- Cautioning that superstitions and hearsay cannot be allowed to weaken our battle against COVID-19, the Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has described the spread of misinformation, especially on social media, as a "virus" that needs to be checked.
Indian Army Kills Five Pak Supported Terrorists India PIB 06 Apr 2020-- Indian Army launched a daring operation at the Line of Control and engaged Pak supported infiltrators in a Close Quarter Battle in heavy snow, neutralising the entire infiltrating batch of five.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 05 Apr 2020 -- Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Fierce gun battles leave a dozen dead in Indian-controlled Kashmir Press TV 05 Apr 2020 -- At least three Indian troops and nine pro-independence fighters have been killed in two separate incidents in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 04 Apr 2020 -- Various actions have been initiated by Government of India along with the States/UTs for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country. These are being regularly monitored at the highest level.
Covid-19: India Curbs Export of Diagnostic Kits With Immediate Effect Sputnik 04 Apr 2020 -- The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed 68 lives in India, and as of today there are at least 2,900 active cases.
Indian officials warn of lockdown extensions as COVID-19 cases in South Asia near 6,000 SPA 04 Apr 2020 -- The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases in South Asia neared 6,000 on Saturday, even as authorities in some cities tightened restrictions on movement and warned lockdowns could be extended in a bid to rein in the pandemic.
Text of PM's address to the nation India PIB 03 Apr 2020
India COVID-19 death toll rises to 56 as total cases reach 2,301 People's Daily 03 Apr 2020 -- India's federal health ministry on Friday morning said the death toll due to the COVID-19 in India rose to 56 and the total number of confirmed cases in the country reached 2,301.
India Activates Its Military Assets for Efforts Against COVID-19 in Indian Ocean Sputnik 03 Apr 2020 -- The Indian armed forces have reportedly been working 24/7 to provide medical and logistics support to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Indian Health Ministry, over 50 people have already lost their lives due to the virus.
Armed Forces working hand-in-hand with civilian authorities in fight against COVID-19; Of 1,737 quarantined persons, 403 released after mandatory procedures India PIB 03 Apr 2020 -- Armed Forces have been working round-the-clock to provide medical and logistics support to the needy to contain COVID-19 pandemic. Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has deployed its resources to aid the civilian authorities at this crucial time.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 03 Apr 2020 -- Various actions have been initiated by Government of India along with the States/UTs for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country. These are being regularly monitored at the highest level.
India mulling purchase of 3 refurbished submarines from Russia Press TV 03 Apr 2020 -- India is considering a proposal by Russia to supply the Indian navy with three refurbished submarines, capable of launching cruise missiles.
India Identifies 20 Existing and 22 Potential Hotspots for of COVID-19 Transmission Sputnik 02 Apr 2020 -- COVID-19 cases in India have been mounting with 50 deaths and 1,965 positive cases, according to the Health and Family Welfare Ministry. The death toll, as well as infections, spiked after positive cases were reported from Mumbai's slums and after a gathering of Islamic preachers in Delhi.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 02 Apr 2020 -- Various actions have been initiated by Government of India along with the States/UTs for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country. These are being regularly monitored at the highest level.
India: Migrant workers' plight prompts UN call for 'domestic solidarity' in coronavirus battle UN News 02 Apr 2020 -- Pervasive challenges remain for hundreds-of-thousands of migrant workers in India whose lives were upended by the sudden lockdown across the country, in response to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, said the UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Thursday.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews MoD's efforts to fight COVID-19 India PIB 01 Apr 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today reviewed through video conference the assistance being extended by various organisations of Ministry of Defence to fight COVID-19.
IAF Continues Its Support towards Fight against Coronavirus India PIB 01 Apr 2020 -- Indian Air Force continues to provide full support in Nation's efforts to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus and the management of COVID-19.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews actions taken and further preparedness on Novel Corona Virus (COVID 19) with Indian Medical Association India PIB 01 Apr 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired a high level review meeting, here today, through Video Conferencing (VC) with senior members of Indian Medical Association (IMA) & State branches of Indian Medical Associations to review the preparedness and concerns of medical staff across the country related to COVID-19.
Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 01 Apr 2020 -- The prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country are being regularly monitored at the highest level and various actions have been initiated in collaboration by Government of India along with the States/UTs.

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