July 2020 - India Special Weapons News

Highest single day spike takes India's COVID-19 tally to over 1.6 million Global Times 31 Jul 2020 -- India recorded the highest ever single-day spike of 55,078 of fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total tally to 1,638,870, according to the federal health ministry's latest data.
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 19th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 31 Jul 2020 -- India has one of the lowest Case Fatality Rates globally, which is steadily decreasing: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Could Mumbai's Slums Be Headed to Herd Immunity? VOA 31 Jul 2020 -- A recent survey in Mumbai's slums finds that more than half of the residents have developed antibodies for COVID-19, indicating that some of India's most densely packed settlements, which pose the greatest challenge in containing the spread of the infection, could be heading toward "herd immunity."
India surpasses 1.5 million COVID-19 cases Global Times 30 Jul 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 1.5 million-mark on Wednesday, reaching 1,531,669, announced the federal health ministry.
India's Total COVID-19 Recoveries cross the milestone of 10 lakh India PIB 30 Jul 2020 -- India has achieved the landmark of more than 10 lakh recoveries from COVID-19.
India tests a total of 1.82 crore samples India PIB 30 Jul 2020 -- The combined and focused efforts of Union and State/UT Governments have resulted in ramped up testing across the country to ensure early detection and isolation of COVID-19 positive cases. ICMR's evolving testing strategy has widened the testing network across India.
Chinese and Indian border troops are gradually disengaging from contact: Spokesperson PLA Daily 30 Jul 2020 -- "China and India have conducted effective communication and coordination through both diplomatic and military channels since the clash at the Galwan Valley region. At present, the situation in this region tends toward de-escalation, and the disengagement between the border troops of the two countries is gradually carried forward," said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense（MND）at a regular press conference on July 30.
Failure to Disengage, Military Build-Up Indicate No Quick Fix to Border Dispute Between India, China Sputnik 30 Jul 2020 -- India and China have been in a border dispute along the 4,057 km Line of Actual Control since the last week in April. The two sides have engaged in several rounds of diplomatic and military level talks, following a violent face-off on 15 June.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs Says Disengagement on Border With China Not Completed Sputnik 30 Jul 2020 -- The disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control between China and India is still ongoing following the recent deadly clashes on the border between the two countries, Indian Ministry of External Affairs representative Anurag Srivastava said on Thursday.
India's Rafale fighter jets have no chance against China's J-20: experts Global Times 30 Jul 2020 -- India has recently received delivery of five Rafale fighter jets, with a former Indian air chief marshal boasting that the French-made warplanes' capability is superior to China's J-20 stealth fighter jet. Chinese experts said that the Rafale is only a third-plus generation fighter jet, and does not stand much of a chance against a stealth, fourth generation one like the J-20.
India to Deploy 35,000 Troops Along China Border Amid Disengagement Talks - Reports Sputnik 29 Jul 2020 -- Earlier in July, India and China agreed to pull back their troops to ensure a complete disengagement in the high-altitude Ladakh region following the worst clash between the two South Asian nations in nearly 50 years. The troops of two countries engaged in an intense standoff that killed 20 Indian soldiers.
Induction of Rafale In Indian Air Force India PIB 29 Jul 2020 -- The first five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale aircraft have arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala. The aircraft got airborne from Dassault Aviation Facility, Merignac, France on the morning of 27 Jul 20 and reached India this afternoon with a planned stopover en-route at Al Dhafra airbase in the UAE.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath says Rafales have given a timely boost to IAF's capabilities India PIB 29 Jul 2020 -- As the first batch of five Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Rafale jets landed in Ambala air base today, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a series of tweets welcomed these by saying, "The Birds have entered the Indian airspace. Happy Landing in Ambala!"
Surprise for the Enemy: What to Know About Rafale Jets as India's Air Power Receives Major Boost Sputnik 29 Jul 2020 -- India purchased 36 Rafale fighter jets from France in a 2016 government-to-government deal at a cost of $8.7 billion. The delivery of the jets, which began in October 2019, will be completed by 2022. India urged France to expedite the delivery amid heightened tensions with China along the border.
'New Era in Our Military History': Indian Defence Minister Welcomes Touchdown of Five Rafale Jets Sputnik 29 Jul 2020 -- France agreed to supply Rafale jets to India in September 2016. The warplanes started being supplied in 2019 and will continue to arrive in India in several batches until 2022.
India's cumulative testing crosses 1.77 crore India PIB 29 Jul 2020 -- The State/UT governments under the guidance of Centre are steadily ramping up testing to ensure prompt identification and isolation of COVID-19 positive cases. With 4,08,855 samples tested in the last 24 hours, the number of Test Per Million (TPM) has increased to 12,858 and cumulative testing has crossed 1.77 crore.
India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) lowest since 1st April at 2.23% India PIB 29 Jul 2020 -- Coordinated implementation of "Test Track Treat" strategy by the Union and State/UT governments has effectively ensured that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is maintained at a low level when compared to the global scenario, and it has been progressively falling.
In Indian Capital, People Return to Restaurants to Savor Normalcy VOA 29 Jul 2020 -- As in other countries, India's hospitality industry is among the worst hit sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cautiously however some restaurants are reopening, prepped up to navigate a post-COVID-19 world with new norms. And although the Indian capital is one of the cities hit hard by the pandemic, four months on people are ready to step out, bringing some hope to an industry that has cost millions their jobs and where many are still shuttered.
India's capital witnesses improvement in COVID-19 situation People's Daily 29 Jul 2020 -- Till a couple of weeks ago, Delhi was among the states registering highest number of COVID-19 cases every day. But the rate of new cases has come down to below 5 percent.
India tests more than 5 lakh per day for the 2nd day in a row India PIB 28 Jul 2020 -- Pursuant to "Test, Track, Treat" strategy, India has created and maintained a new high of testing more than 5 lakh COVID-19 in a single day over two consecutive days.
India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) further improves and drops to 2.25% India PIB 28 Jul 2020 -- India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is progressively falling and currently, it is 2.25%. India continues its march as a country with one of the lowest fatality rates in the world.
China, India complete troops disengagement in most border locations: FM Global Times 28 Jul 2020 -- Chinese and Indian border troops on the frontline have completed disengagement in most locations following close communications between the two sides via military and diplomatic channels, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Second draft of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 placed in the public domain inviting suggestions India PIB 28 Jul 2020 -- Second draft of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2020, which has now been titled as 'Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020', has been uploaded on the website of Ministry of Defence (MoD) inviting suggestions/comments from the various stakeholders and general public.
India Imposes Prohibitive Orders Around Ambala Airbase Ahead of Rafale Jets' Arrival Sputnik 28 Jul 2020 -- The much-anticipated first batch of five Rafale jets took off from France on Monday, beginning their 7,000 km journey to India. The three single-seater and two twin-seater fighter jets will touch down at the Ambala Airbase in Punjab, close to Ladakh and the Pakistani border, on Wednesday.
Modi Govt Gives Access to Indian Army in Jammu & Kashmir to Acquire Land Sputnik 28 Jul 2020 -- Inching towards the first anniversary of scrapping Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)'s special status on 5 August, the Narendra Modi government has taken a string of steps. The steps involve new domicile rules which allow outsiders to purchase land and get government jobs in J&K.
India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) continues to improve and is 2.28% India PIB 27 Jul 2020 -- The focused efforts of Centre and State/UT governments on early detection and isolation through aggressive testing and efficient clinical management of hospitalized cases have shown results with continuously falling Case Fatality Rate and improving Recovery Rate.
Ayushman Bharat- Health & Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) have made their presence felt during the times of COVID India PIB 27 Jul 2020 -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the resilience of India's public health systems particularly in the rural hinterland was reflected through continued operationalization of the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers (AB - HWCs) and continued delivery of non-COVID essential health services while also meeting the urgent tasks of prevention and management of COVID-19.
India and Indonesia agree to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation in Defence Ministers' Dialogue today India PIB 27 Jul 2020 -- Defence Ministers' Dialogue between India and Republic of Indonesia was held here today. Indian delegation was headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while the Indonesian delegation was led by its Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto, who is in India for strengthening the ties between the two maritime neighbours.
FERRY OF RAFALE India PIB 27 Jul 2020 -- The first five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafales have taken off from Dassault Aviation Facility, Merignac, France, today morning. These five include three single seater and two twin seater aircraft.
Video: France Dispatches Rafale Fighters for India Amid Tense Situation Along Chinese Border Sputnik 27 Jul 2020 -- India purchased 36 Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government deal in 2016 at a cost of $8.7 billion. The delivery of the jets was expedited by France at the behest of India after border tensions with China worsened in April of this year.
India Deploys T-90 Tanks in Ladakh as Satellite Images Show Massive Military Build-up by China Sputnik 27 Jul 2020 -- Satellite images have captured an additional build-up of troops and equipment by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in the Aksai Chin area. The Indian government has expedited weapons and troop deployment after making an assessment that PLA troops are preparing for a long and harsh winter in the Himalayas.
India's Modi to lay foundation stone for Hindu temple at site of demolished mosque Press TV 27 Jul 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend a ceremony to start the controversial construction of a Hindu temple at the site of a 16th-century mosque that was demolished by Hindu mobs almost three decades ago.
India's COVID-19 testing hits record high of 420,898 tests in single day Global Times 26 Jul 2020 -- For the first time, a record number of 420,898 COVID-19 tests in a single day have been conducted in India, federal health ministry said Saturday.
Highest ever recoveries registered in a single day; more than 36,000 patients discharged India PIB 26 Jul 2020 -- Yesterday recorded the highest ever recoveries in a single day. 36,145 COVID-19 patients were cured and discharged in the last 24 hours.
India COVID-19 death toll rises to 32,063 as total cases reach 1,385,522 People's Daily 26 Jul 2020 -- India's federal health ministry Sunday morning reported 705 more deaths and 48,661 COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 32,063 and total cases to 1,385,522.
India COVID-19 death toll rises to 31,358 as total cases reach 1,336,861 Global Times 25 Jul 2020 -- India's health ministry said on Saturday morning that 757 new deaths due to COVID-19, besides fresh 48,916 positive cases, were reported during the past 24 hours across the country, taking the number of deaths to 31,358 and total cases to 1,336,861.
India records highest ever more than 4.2 lakh COVID tests in a single day India PIB 25 Jul 2020 -- For the first time, a record number of more than 4,20,000 COVID tests have been conducted in a single day. This elevated number comes on the heels of 3,50,000 tests having been done very day consistently over the last one week. With 4,20,898 samples tested in the last 24 hours, the Tests Per Million (TPM) has further increased to 11,485 and cumulative testing to 1,58,49,068. Both continue to maintain the upward trend.
India, China agree on 'complete disengagement of troops' from border region Press TV 25 Jul 2020 -- India and China have agreed on a fast withdrawal of troops from across a disputed border area in the western Himalayas that was the scene of a deadly clash last month.
India, China hold new talks after deadly border flare-up Press TV 24 Jul 2020 -- Diplomats from India and China hold another round of talks over rising tensions at their contested border.
With Eye on China, India Tightens Trade Rules VOA 25 Jul 2020 -- India has toughened trade rules for neighboring countries in a move seen aimed at China, as a dispute along their Himalayan borders plunges ties between the Asian giants to their lowest point in decades.
India, Israel Review Military Supplies Amid Continuing Border Tensions with China Sputnik 24 Jul 2020 -- India has been trying to enhance its surveillance capabilities and firepower, amid ongoing border tensions with China. The federal government has also provided the armed forces with up to $40 million to buy emergency weapons.
Pandemic Triggers Reverse Migration from India Cities to Villages VOA 24 Jul 2020 -- Rearing cows is not the kind of work Rapani Bhatt was accustomed to doing – like many young people in his village in northern India, he quit the traditional occupation of farming to work in a city.
Cabinet Secretary reviews the management of COVID-19 in nine States with high active case load India PIB 24 Jul 2020 -- A graded, proactive, progressive and well coordinated strategy of COVID-19 management between the centre and States/UTs has resulted in ever-increasing Recoveries in the country, with progressively falling Case Fatality Rate. There are, however, some States which have in the recent past shown high rise in daily number of active cases and are emerging as concern areas from COVID management point of view.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan speaks on India's novel COVID containment strategy at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Health Minister's Digital Meet India PIB 24 Jul 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare digitally participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Health Minister's Digital Meet at Nirman Bhawan today. The meet was chaired by Mr. Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation. The ongoing COVID crisis was the key topic of discussion.
Highest single day recovery for the third consecutive day - 34,602 COVID patients discharged in last 24 hours India PIB 24 Jul 2020 -- The trend of highest ever single day recoveries of COVID-19 patients continues unabated. For the third day in a row, the last 24 hours have recorded another high with 34,602 patients recovering. This has significantly bolstered the total number of recovered patients to cross 8 lakh and currently stands at 8,17,208. This has strongly boosted the recovery rate to reach a new high of 63.45% among COVID-19 patients.
Accelerated increase in lab infrastructure continues to drive the 'Test Track and Treat' strategy India PIB 24 Jul 2020 -- More than 1.5 crore COVID samples (1,54,28,170) have been tested, till now. In the last 24 hours 3,52,801 samples have been tested for COVID-19 identification.
IAF reviews op preparedness and deliberates on its Roadmap for the next decade India PIB 24 Jul 2020 -- The IAF concluded its three day Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) after a series of discussions and reviews on operational preparedness and strategies for countering security threats envisaged across the entire spectrum. They discussed the current situation and thereafter carried out a thorough review of the IAF's transformation roadmap for the next decade
USS Princeton, Indian Navy Conduct Cooperative Deployment NNS 23 Jul 2020 -- The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG), conducted a cooperative deployment with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy July 20 and 21.
DRDO establishes COVID-19 Testing Facility at DIHAR, Leh India PIB 23 Jul 2020 -- DRDO has established a COVID-19 testing facility at the Leh based laboratory Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) to enhance the rate of testing to identify the Corona cases in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
With highest ever single day recoveries of nearly 30,000, the total number of recoveries crosses 7.82 lakhs India PIB 23 Jul 2020 -- For the second day in a row, recoveries in a single day continue to post significant rise. The last 24 hours saw the highest ever single day number of patients cured and discharged i.e. 29,557.
Largest Solar Power Plant of Navy Commissioned India PIB 23 Jul 2020 -- Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command commissioned a 3 MW Solar Power Plant at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala on 22 July 2020, via virtual conferencing. This is in line with the Govt of India initiative of 'National Solar Mission' to achieve 100GW of solar power by 2022.
Hindu Pilgrimage Canceled for First Time; Coronavirus Surge Cited VOA 22 Jul 2020 -- The Sri Amarnathji Shrine Board canceled the historic Hindu Yatra Amarnath, an annual Hindu pilgrimage, for the first time, amid continued increases in coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan Pushes Back on India's Claim of 'Two-Front' War VOA 22 Jul 2020 -- Pakistan's military has rebutted claims it is colluding with close ally China to try to engage rival India in a "two-front" war in the disputed region of Kashmir.
India COVID-19 cases approaches 1.2 million as death toll rises to 28,732 Global Times 22 Jul 2020 -- India's federal health ministry Wednesday morning said 648 new deaths due to COVID-19, besides fresh 37,724 positive cases, were reported during the past 24 hours across the country, taking the number of deaths to 28,732 and total cases to 1,192,915.
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey receives the first tranche of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Temasek Foundation, Singapore India PIB 22 Jul 2020 -- The Oxygen Concentrators will aid efforts of Center and State Govts in fight against COVID-19: Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Highest ever number of recoveries recorded in the last 24 hours; 28,472 patients discharged India PIB 22 Jul 2020 -- Highest ever recoveries have been registered in a single day i.e. 28,472. This is also the highest number of COVID-19 patients cured/discharged in last 24 hours. With this, the number of patients that have recovered stands at 7,53,049. This has strongly boosted the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients to 63.13%.
India to Deploy More Military Equipment to Border, as China Delays Disengagement in Ladakh Sputnik 22 Jul 2020 -- The border dispute between India and China worsened when the armies of both sides clashed on 15 June, leaving 20 Indian soldiers and an unconfirmed number of Chinese troops killed. While efforts have been made to disengage, India has beefed up its presence along the border.
Indian Def Minister Asks Air Force to Stand Ready, Despite De-escalation Efforts Along China Border Sputnik 22 Jul 2020 -- A month after violent skirmishes involving the armies of India and China in eastern Ladakh, the commanders of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met in New Delhi to "review the operational scenario and deployments" and to discuss "building the IAF capabilities in the next decade to tackle all emerging threats."
India Test Fires Helicopter-Launched Third Gen Anti-Tank Guided Missile - Video Sputnik 22 Jul 2020 -- The Helicopter Launched Nag (HELINA) missile is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR) operating in Lock on Before Launch mode. The anti-tank guided missile, which has been called one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world, can be launched from both land and air-based platforms.
India Develops World's Most Agile, Lightest Surveillance Drone to Keep Eye on China Border Sputnik 21 Jul 2020 -- India and China have been holding diplomatic talks since last month to reduce tensions along the Line of Actual Control following their soldiers' violent face-off on the night of 15 June in Ladakh's Galwan valley. According to the Indian government, it lost 20 soldiers during the clash with Chinese troops.
1st Batch of 'Fully Operational' Rafale Jets to Join Indian Air Force's Northern Air Base on 29 July Sputnik 21 Jul 2020 -- India ordered 36 Rafale jets from France in 2018. Despite manufacturing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Paris had assured New Delhi that the first batch of five jets would be delivered in July. Dassault Aviation, manufacturer of the Rafale has committed to deliver 18 jets to the Indian Air Force by February 2021.
India Plans to Add Four More Lethal Reconnaissance Craft From Boeing to its Naval Assets Sputnik 21 Jul 2020 -- India has been reinforcing its defence strategies, with the induction of more advanced weaponary from Russia, the United States, and Israel, given the geopolitical situation in its neighbourhood. A violent standoff with China has given an added urgency to New Delhi to keep its military supplied with enough advanced assets.
Total recoveries leap up to 7.2 lakh India PIB 21 Jul 2020 -- Sustained, proactive, progressive and evidence-based strategies for effective surveillance, testing through expanded effective country-wide network of labs, coupled with Standard Treatment Protocol for ensuring effective clinical treatment of COVID19 cases have resulted in a progressive increase of 24,491 in COVID-19 recoveries during the last 24 hours. This has pushed the cumulative figure of recovered cases among COVID-19 patients to 7,24,577, as on date.
19 State/UTs conducting more than 140 tests/day/million, as advised by WHO India PIB 21 Jul 2020 -- The "Test, Track, Treat" strategy encapsulates the holistic framework for management of COVID-19. Led by the Centre, it has been implemented through various measures by the State/UT governments. While States/UTs have substantially expanded their testing network, they have also undertaken measures to facilitate widespread testing by people at large. As a result the national average of tests/day/million has substantially jumped to 180, as on date.
Sero-prevalence study conducted by National Center for Disease Control [NCDC], MoHFW, in Delhi, June 2020 India PIB 21 Jul 2020 -- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare [MoHFW] commissioned a sero-surveillance study in Delhi.
India, US Hold Joint Maritime Drill Amid China Tensions VOA 21 Jul 2020 -- Indian Navy warships have held a joint exercise with the United States Navy in the Indian Ocean, according to the two countries.
2 Mega Watt Solar Power Plant Inaugurated at Naval Station Karanja, Uran India PIB 21 Jul 2020 -- Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, e-inaugurated the first Two Mega Watt Capacity Solar Power Plant of the Western Naval Command on 20 Jul 2020.
More than 7 lakhs Persons have Recovered from COVID-19 India PIB 20 Jul 2020 -- The Case Fatality Rate in the country continues to register a steady downfall. It has dropped to 2.46% today. India has one of the lowest Case Fatality Rates in the world.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches Punjab National Bank's Nation-wide CSR campaign for Distribution of Mask and Sanitizer to prevent Spread of COVID-19 India PIB 20 Jul 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched Punjab National Bank's (PNB) campaign to distribute face masks and sanitizers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, here today. Shri S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao, MD and CEO, and other senior officials of PNB were also present. PNB's 22 zonal offices across the nation also participated through video conferencing.
AIIMS New Delhi's "e-ICU" Video Consultation Program Gains Traction India PIB 20 Jul 2020 -- In order to strengthen the Government of India's efforts to reduce COVID-19 mortality, AIIMS New Delhi has started a video-consultation program with ICU doctors across the country called e-ICU on 8th July, 2020.
India's COVID-19 death toll rises to 27,497 as total cases reach 1,118,043 People's Daily 20 Jul 2020 -- PGI Rohtak in northern state of Haryana on Friday.
Indian, US Warships Hold Exercise in Indian Ocean, Signal to China Amid Border Tensions - Video Sputnik 20 Jul 2020 -- The United States has been mobilising its naval assets in the South China Sea in solidarity with its allies and partners against China flexing its muscles. The US has deployed several aircraft carriers and guided missile destroyers to the Indo-Pacific region.
Induction of Rafale in Indian Air Force India PIB 20 Jul 2020 -- The first batch of five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale is likely to arrive in India by end July 2020.
Major boost to 'Make in India': MoD signs contract with BEML for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 tanks India PIB 20 Jul 2020 -- With an aim to boost 'Make in India' initiative of the Government, with the approval of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD), has today signed a Contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough (MP) for Tank T-90 S/SK at an approximate cost of Rs 557 crore. The contract has Buy and Make (Indian) categorisation with a minimum of 50 per cent indigenous content in make portion of the contract.
India Extends 'Reach Into Enemy Territory' With Purchase of Hundreds of Mine Ploughs for T-90 Tanks Sputnik 20 Jul 2020 -- The elevated tensions on the border have compelled the Indian Army to enhance its war-fighting capabilities in the Himalayan region. Besides the urgent purchase of ammunition and smart bombs, the Indian Army has also begun modernising its combat vehicles that are capable of cross-country defence across the border.
Mumbai becomes 2nd Indian city to surpass 100,000 case-load of COVID-19 Global Times 19 Jul 2020 -- Mumbai has become the second Indian city after New Delhi to cross the grim mile-stone of 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 1,199 fresh cases reported on Saturday.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates COVID19 Plasma Donation Campaign at AIIMS, Delhi India PIB 19 Jul 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today flagged off a Plasma Donation Campaign at AIIMS Delhi today. The event was co-organized by Delhi Police where 26 police personnel who had recovered from COVID volunteered to donate their blood plasma.
More than 23,600 people cured in the last 24 hours India PIB 19 Jul 2020 -- Proactive measures of Central and State/UT governments of aggressive testing and timely diagnosis has helped in detecting cases early. Effective clinical management of the moderate and severe cases through a well executed Standard of Care protocol has ensured high rate of recovery among the COVID patients.
India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) falls below 2.5% for the first time India PIB 19 Jul 2020 -- The focused efforts of Centre and State/UT governments on efficient clinical management of hospitalized cases have ensured that India's Case Fatality Rate has fallen below 2.5%. With effective Containment Strategy, aggressive testing and standardized clinical management protocols based on holistic Standard of Care approach, the Case Fatality Rate has significantly dipped. The Case Fatality Rate is progressively falling and currently, it is 2.49%. India has one of the lowest fatality rates in the world.
India records highest daily spike of 38,902 infections as total cases reach 1,077,618 People's Daily 19 Jul 2020 -- COVAXIN developed by "Bharat Biotech" has started at a government-run hospital -- PGI Rohtak in northern state of Haryana on Friday.
Indian Air Force to Discuss Rapid Deployment of Rafale Jets on LAC With China Sputnik 19 Jul 2020 -- France has committed to delivering the first batch of four Rafale jets by July end despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. India ordered 36 Rafale jets from France in 2016. Out of these, 18 jets are to be delivered to the Indian Air Force by February next year. The remaining ones are to be delivered by May 2022.
Virus Is Emerging in New Hotspots as India Races Past 1 Million Mark VOA 18 Jul 2020 -- As India races past the 1 million mark of COVID 19 cases, public health experts warn that the pandemic is set to accelerate with the emergence of new hotspots in places that so far had escaped the ravages of the virus, including its vast countryside.
Actual case load of COVID in the country only 3,58,692 India PIB 18 Jul 2020 -- Timely, proactive, and graded strategy initiatives for effective COVID-19 management in the country, led by the Center and implemented by the State/UT governments, have ensured that actual case load of COVID patients remains manageable. The actual case load of COVID in the country is only 3,58,692 today. The number of recovered cases has further increased to 6,53,750.
India records 1m COVID-19 cases, at risk of overtaking the US in number: analysts Global Times 17 Jul 2020 -- Chinese analysts warned that India may become the world's leading country in terms of the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths, which would cause great disaster if the country fails to take more aggressive and efficient control measures.
COVID-19 UPDATES India PIB 17 Jul 2020
Actual case load of COVID-19 patients in the country is only 3.42 lakhs India PIB 17 Jul 2020 -- The actual case load of COVID-19 cases in the country is only 3,42,756, as on date. More than 6.35 lakhs (63.33%) of the total cases have recovered.
COVID-19 cases surpass 1 million in India, deaths cross 25,000 People's Daily 17 Jul 2020 -- The number of COVID-19 cases in India surpassed one million on Friday, as total deaths crossed 25,000, according to the latest data issued by federal health ministry.
India's Defence Minister Visits India-China Border Area Amid Intense Disengagement Talks Sputnik 17 Jul 2020 -- The simmering border tensions between India and China escalated into direct clashes on 15 June in the east of the Ladakh region. Both countries are in the process of resolving the conflict through multiple dialogues. While disengagement has started at friction points, it has yet to take place in Pangong Tso and Depsang Valley.
Three Terrorists Killed, Three Indian Army Personnel Injured in Gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir Sputnik 17 Jul 2020 -- Over 100 terrorists have been gunned down and some 27 Indian security personnel killed in Kashmir during encounters since April. The Indian government on Thursday admitted that terrorism is on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir.
Gov't forces kill 3 militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir gunfight People's Daily 17 Jul 2020 -- Three militants were killed Friday in a fierce gunfight with government forces in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
India to Invite Australia to Join Naval Drill in Effort to Contain China VOA 17 Jul 2020 -- In a significant move to strengthen defense cooperation between India, Japan, Australia and the United States with an eye on countering China, New Delhi is firming up plans to invite Australia to take part in naval exercises in the Indian Ocean.
India re-imposes lockdowns as coronavirus cases jump Press TV 16 Jul 2020 -- The Indian government has re-imposed lockdown restrictions on several states as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the country nears the one million mark.
1234 labs along with use of Rapid Antigen Tests drive Tests Per Million (TPM) to more than 9231 India PIB 16 Jul 2020 -- As per the "Test, Trace, Treat" strategy, the Central Government is driving enhanced testing initiatives in State/UTs. As a result, there has been a steady rise in the number of testing labs across the country. The increased testing is in accordance with the ICMR Guidelines and has helped in early detection of cases.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Rajkumari Amrit Kaur OPD Block of AIIMS Delhi India PIB 16 Jul 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the Rajkumari Amrit Kaur OPD Block of AIIMS, New Delhi along with Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS (HFW), here today. Prof. R. Guleria, Director, AIIMS and other senior officials of AIIMS were also present on the occasion.
Actual case load of COVID-19 patients in the country is only 3,31,146 India PIB 16 Jul 2020 -- A graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach under the 'Whole of Government" strategy has been adopted by Government of India along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. The collective efforts are regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
India and China Military Level meeting on 14 Jul 2020 India PIB 16 Jul 2020 -- India and China have been engaged in discussions through established military and diplomatic channels to address the prevailing situation along the LAC.
Indian Army Says Complete Disengagement With China 'Intricate' but Remains Committed Sputnik 16 Jul 2020 -- After a violent standoff between the armies of India and China on 15 June in Ladakh region, both the countries have been engaged in military and diplomatic-level negotiations to disengage from friction points. The fourth round, army commander-level meeting was held on Wednesday (14 July).
India Lodges Protest Against Pakistan, China Over Diamer Bhasha Dam Sputnik 16 Jul 2020 -- The day before, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Kashmir and announced that the government would move towards building more dams on rivers to generate low-cost hydel power.
China's Investments in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Seen as 'Blow' to India VOA 15 Jul 2020 -- Pakistan and close ally China have formally launched construction at a multibillion-dollar dam in the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed Kashmir region, ignoring rival India's objections to the project.
India Races to Build up Health Facilities as Pandemic Rages VOA 15 Jul 2020 -- After rushing to take care of her parents when they were infected with COVID 19 last month, Suhasini Sood began making frantic calls to hospitals. Her parents are more than 70 years old.
Recovery of more than 20,000 cases in the last 24 hours pushes the Recovery Rate to 63.24% India PIB 15 Jul 2020 -- The last 24 hours have seen a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 patients recovering. 20,572 people were cured which has taken the total number of recovered cases among COVID-19 patients to 5,92,031. The recovery rate has climbed up to 63.24% today.
WHO advises 140 tests/day/million population India PIB 15 Jul 2020 -- WHO in its Guidance Note on "Public Health Criteria to Adjust Public Health and Social Measures in the Context of COVID-19" has advised comprehensive surveillance for suspected cases. While explaining the concept of comprehensive surveillance and testing of suspect cases, WHO advises that a country needs 140 tests per day per million population.
India Begins Human Trial of its Second COVID-19 Vaccine as Domestic Cases Surge Towards a Million Sputnik 15 Jul 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally is close to hitting the one million mark, with new cases pushing the total number to 93,6181 on Wednesday. However, the South Asian nation has fast-tracked its efforts in producing a vaccine against COVID-19, with two of its candidates Bharat Biotech and Zydus Cadila, getting the nod for human trials.
India Delegates Powers to Armed Forces to Buy Weapons Up to $40 Mln Amid Standoff With China Sputnik 15 Jul 2020 -- Tensions have run high after clashes erupted along the de facto border or Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, leading to the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and an unverified number on the Chinese side in skirmishes on 15 June.
Turning Crisis into opportunity- Dr. Harsh Vardhan discusses bilateral Health Co-operation including management of COVID-19 with Australian Health Minister India PIB 14 Jul 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare had a digital interaction with his Australian counterpart Mr. Gregory Andrew Hunt to discuss bilateral Health co-operation, here today.
Iran Drops India From Railway Project As China's Shadow Looms In Background Radio Farda 14 Jul 2020 -- The media in India say Iran has dropped India from a railway project that will connect Chabahar, a would be trading hub in southern Iran to Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchistan Province.
India fully removed from Iranian railway project: Report Press TV 14 Jul 2020 -- An Indian newspaper says Iran has decided to remove India from a partnership on a key railway project that is being constructed southeast of Iran along the border with Pakistan and Afghanistan.
India reports highest single day spike of 28,701 COVID-19 cases, total nearing 880,000 Global Times 13 Jul 2020 -- India's federal health ministry Monday morning said 500 new deaths due to COVID-19, besides fresh 28,701 positive cases, were reported during the past 24 hours across the country, taking the number of deaths to 23,174 and total cases to 878,254.
India has more than 5.5 lakh Recovered Cases, exceed Active Cases by more than 2.5 lakhs India PIB 13 Jul 2020 -- The series of pro-active, pre-emptive and coordinated steps taken by the Centre and the State governments for containment and prevention of COVID-19 has contributed to a gradual surge in COVID-19 recovery.
India Records Highest Single-Day Spike, Pushing COVID-19 Tally to 849,553 Cases Sputnik 12 Jul 2020 -- At least eleven Indian states have imposed fresh restrictions and lockdowns since the central government relaxed a total lockdown to gradually reopen the economy. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi remain the worst-hit Indian states, with total cases reaching six digits.
More than 5.3 lakh recover from COVID-19; active cases at 2.9 lakh India PIB 12 Jul 2020 -- Focussed and coordinated steps taken in tandem by the Centre along with the States/UTs through a 'Whole of Government' approach, bolstered by effective clinical management of COVID-19 after early detection and timely diagnosis has led to a consistent increase in the recovered cases.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan Visits Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre & Hospital at Chhattarpur India PIB 12 Jul 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, visited the Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre (SPCCC) at Chhattarpur, New Delhi here today and reviewed the status of COVID-19 management at the Centre. A 10,200-bedded "Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre" has been developed at Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) in Chhatarpur, Delhi as part of coordinated efforts of the Centre and Delhi Government to bolster the containment measures.
Taiwan suspends consular services in India over COVID-19 concerns CNA 12 Jul 2020 -- Taiwan's representative office in India will suspend consular services from July 13-26 due to health concerns after the office recently received an application to enter Taiwan from an Indian national who tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases surpass 800,000-mark in India, total deaths at 22,123 Global Times 11 Jul 2020 -- The total number of COVID-19 cases surpassed the 800,000-mark in India on Saturday, reaching 820,916, even as the total deaths stood at 22,123, said the data released by the federal health ministry a short while ago.
PM chaired review meeting on Covid-19 pandemic preparations India PIB 11 Jul 2020 -- Hon'ble Prime Minister, today reviewed the Covid 19 situationin the country. The review meeting was attended among others, by Hon'ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Member, NITI Aayog, Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials of Government of India.
UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 11 Jul 2020
Recovered cases cross 5 lakhs; outnumber active cases by more than 2.31 lakhs India PIB 11 Jul 2020 -- A series of pro-active, pre-emptive and coordinated measures have been taken by the Centre and the State governments for containment and prevention of COVID-19.
DCGI gives Nod for Restricted Emergency Use to Itolizumab for moderate to severe COVID-19 patients India PIB 11 Jul 2020 -- Itolizumab (rDNA origin), a monoclonal antibody which was already approved for severe chronic plaque psoriasis, has now been granted Restricted Emergency Use authorisation by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) based on clinical trials data.
Chinese envoy calls for de-escalation of China-India tensions to restore ties to right track Global Times 11 Jul 2020 -- China's Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong, said on Friday that friendship and cooperation between China and India need to be emphasized in order to defuse suspicion over sensitive issues such as last month's border clash and bring bilateral relations back on the right track for a sound and steady development.
Implement consensus, handle differences properly to bring China-India relations back on right track: Chinese envoy People's Daily 11 Jul 2020 -- Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said on Friday that China and India should implement consensus and handle differences properly to bring the bilateral relations back on the right track.
Indian Army: About 300 Terrorists Waiting at Launchpads Across Border to Make Infiltration Bid Sputnik 11 Jul 2020 -- On Saturday morning, the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control by gunning down two terrorists in the TMG sector of Handwara in northern Kashmir's Kupwara district. In June, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police Dilbag Singh accused Pakistan of trying to send more terrorists into the valley.
Recovery Rate further climbs up to 62.42% India PIB 10 Jul 2020 -- The trend of progressive increase in the number of recovered COVID-19 patients continues. The last 24 hours saw a total of 19,138 COVID-19 patients get cured, taking the cumulative figure of recovered cases among COVID-19 patients to 4,95,515 today. Consequently, the national recovery rate is 62.42% today. There are 2,76,882 active cases and all are under medical supervision.
More than 41 thousand Ayushman Bharat- Health & Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) provide Universal and Comprehensive Primary Health Care especially during COVID-19 India PIB 10 Jul 2020 -- The Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) form the primary pillar of Ayushman Bharat envisaging to provisioning of universal and comprehensive primary health care through transformation of 1,50,000 Sub Health Centres and Primary Health Centres into HWCs by 2022.
India to buy Venezuela oil under swap deal amid US sanctions Press TV 10 Jul 2020 -- India has decided to receive a cargo of Venezuelan crude under a swap deal in the face of a US sanctions regime which has put the Latin American country in throes of a fuel crisis.
China's envoy urges India to properly handle differences and bring ties back on track PLA Daily 10 Jul 2020 -- Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong Friday called on China and India to implement the consensus and handle differences properly to bring bilateral ties on the right track.
India, China Decide to Address Border Issues Promptly to Assure Enduring Peace and Tranquillity Sputnik 10 Jul 2020 -- India and China held several rounds of talks between military commanders and diplomats to de-escalate tensions, which led to a deadly conflict on 15 June, claiming the lives of 20 Indian soldiers and an unspecified number of Chinese soldiers. The armies of both countries have pulled back from friction points along the border.
Satellite Images Appear to Show De-escalation of Indian, Chinese Troops at Pangong Tso Sputnik 10 Jul 2020 -- As military and diplomatic level talks last week have resulted in the withdrawal of troops along the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan Valley of eastern Ladakh, another round of talks between Indian national security adviser Shri Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are underway on Friday.
One Indian Soldier Killed as Heavy Cross-Border Firing Underway Between India and Pakistan Sputnik 10 Jul 2020 -- The two south Asian foes, India and Pakistan, at odds over Jammu and Kashmir since independence, have been accusing each other of constant ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC). In the latest developments, India lodged a protest with Pakistan for 14 deaths in cross-border firing between the two countries.
Boeing Delivers Five Apache Combat Helicopters to India Amid Heightened Tensions with China Sputnik 10 Jul 2020 -- India has urged its military equipment suppliers to expedite the delivery of weapons systems, as tensions along the 4,057 km Line of Actual Control have escalated since April. The US, France and Russia have agreed to supply military systems within three months once an order is placed, say government sources.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 09 Jul 2020
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 18th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 09 Jul 2020 -- The 18th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was held under the chairpersonship of Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare by a video-conference, here today.
Modi outlines steps to revive economy as pandemic crisis deepens Press TV 09 Jul 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recounted some steps taken by his administration so far to revive the struggling economy as the country of 1.3 billion is facing its worst financial crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic.
China, India to hold new round of commander-level talks: Chinese FM Global Times 09 Jul 2020 -- The border troops of China and India have been taking effective measures in disengagement, and the two sides will hold a new round of commander-level talks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
India, China Agree to Continue Dialogue to De-Escalate Border Row, New Delhi Says Sputnik 09 Jul 2020 -- Indian and Chinese negotiators have agreed to continue holding frank and open dialogue to de-escalate border tension along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh region, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava said on Thursday.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh e-inaugurates six strategic bridges in Jammu & Kashmir India PIB 09 Jul 2020 -- Ushering in a new revolution in the connectivity of roads and bridges in sensitive border areas close to the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated six major bridges to the nation through video conferencing from here today. These bridges of strategic importance were completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in a record time.
India Cuts Troop Deployment Time in Strategically Important Areas of Jammu & Kashmir With 6 Bridges Sputnik 09 Jul 2020 -- The Border Roads Organisation, responsible for infrastructure development in India's border areas, has been constructing 61 roads in regions ranging from Arunachal Pradesh to Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Army Asks Soldiers to Delete Tinder, Facebook and 87 Other Apps to Plug Information Leak Sputnik 09 Jul 2020 -- India has been tightening its noose on foreign mobile apps, citing a threat to national security. There have been incidents where soldiers have been honey trapped by foreign intelligence agencies and coaxed into divulging information. The country recently banned 59 Chinese apps following the border standoff in Ladakh.
National COVID-19 Recovery Rate continues to sharply improve; touches 61.53% India PIB 08 Jul 2020 -- The number of samples being tested for detection of COVID-19 is substantially growing every day.
To strengthen Central Govt's efforts to reduce COVID mortality, AIIMS Delhi starts Tele-Consultation guidance to State doctors on COVID Clinical Management India PIB 08 Jul 2020 -- As part of its holistic response and management strategy for COVID-19, the Centre remains committed to reducing case fatality rate by ensuring effective clinical management of all COVID-19 positive patients. For this purpose, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has now involved specialist doctors from AIIMS, New Delhi to provide expert guidance and knowledge support to doctors manning ICUs in State hospitals.
Blasted For Hiding Figures, Delhi State Chief Orders Analysis of Factors Behind COVID Fatalities Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- 3,165 people have died from COVID-19 in India's capital, more than in any Indian city other than Mumbai. Delhi's state government had last month come under scrutiny for hiding the number of deaths in the capital and problems facing its hospitals, which have been overwhelmed by the mounting case load.
Photos: New Satellite Images Confirm 2-Kilometer Pullback by Chinese Troops From Galwan Valley Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- New satellite images taken from over the Galwan Valley - the site of last month's clashes between China and India that killed 20 Indian Army personnel - show Chinese troops are honoring recent disengagement discussions with India and have withdrawn around 2 kilometers from the area of conflict.
Chinese materials indispensible to Indian Army's armor equipment despite boycott campaign Global Times 08 Jul 2020 -- It may come as a surprise to many that amid the current fanfare of India's "boycott China" campaign and other animosity toward Chinese goods and companies, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has admitted to the country's parliament that there was "no embargo" on imports of raw materials from China for the manufacturing of protective jackets for the army.
Indian Navy Completes "Operation Samudra Setu" India PIB 08 Jul 2020 -- Operation Samudra Setu, which was launched on 05 May 2020 as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic has culminated after successfully bringing 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland by sea.
UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 07 Jul 2020
"We cannot let the pandemic stop us"; Dr. Harsh Vardhan discusses bilateral Health Co-operation with his Swedish counterpart in the background of COVID-19 pandemic India PIB 07 Jul 2020 -- The Swedish Minister for Health and Social Affairs Ms. Lena Hallengren digitally called upon Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare to discuss co-operation in the field of health and medicine, here today.
India has one of lowest COVID-19 cases per million in the world India PIB 07 Jul 2020 -- The WHO Situation Report 168 dated 6thJuly, 2020 shows that India has one of the lowest cases of COVID-19 per million population. India's cases per million population is 505.37 while the global average is at 1453.25.
India, China Begin Pulling Back Troops from Disputed Border VOA 07 Jul 2020 -- In the first sign that India and China are deescalating tensions along their disputed border, both sides have agreed to a "disengagement process" and pulled back troops from the site of a clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers in mid June.
White House Official Indicates US Military Support For India in Border Stand-off with China Sputnik 07 Jul 2020 -- United States' Secretary of State Michael Pompeo spoke to India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the height of border tensions between India and China following the violent face-off between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews progress of border infrastructure India PIB 07 Jul 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a high level meeting here today to review the progress of various infrastructure projects under construction in border areas. The meeting was also attended by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and other senior officials of the Ministry.
India's Top Court Orders Army to Give Permanent Commissions to Female Officers Within a Month Sputnik 07 Jul 2020 -- On 17 February, India's top court delivered a landmark judgement which ruled that women officers are entitled to permanent commissions on a par with their male counterparts. The Chief of Army Staff said that the military does not discriminate against any soldier based on gender, caste or creed.
India Deploys AN-32 Aircraft and Mi17 Helicopters to Airstrips Near the Chinese Border- Videos Sputnik 07 Jul 2020 -- India and China have been in a border stand-off for over 60 days in the Eastern Ladakh sector along the 4,057km Line of Actual Control, the de facto border between the two states. On Monday, both sides agreed to disengage troops in the Galwan Valley, where 20 India soldiers were killed in a skirmish on 15 June.
UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 06 Jul 2020
COVID Tests cross 1 crore milestone India PIB 06 Jul 2020 -- In a significant achievement, the number of COVID tests has crossed the 10 million (1 crore) milestone.
Iconic Taj Mahal to Remain Closed as India Surpasses Russia in COVID-19 Count Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- India now has the third-highest number of coronavirus cases in the world, surpassing Russia. India is now trailing only the US and Brazil, with 697,413 infection cases. The country is undergoing a phased reopening programme to bring normalcy and reverse an economic collapse.
India's Coronavirus Case Count Now Third Highest in World VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- India has surpassed Russia to become the third worst-affected country by the coronavirus pandemic, as reopening the economy brings a surge in infections, and the country's southern states emerge as new hot spots.
China, India reach border consensus Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese Special Representative of the China-India Boundary Question, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke Sunday night, and the two sides reached a consensus on de-escalating border tensions. Experts said that such high-level talks send positive signals on easing border tensions.
Chinese Army Retreating from Contested Region in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army Claims Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- Indian and Chinese troops fought in a deadly skirmish at night on 15-16 June in eastern Ladakh; 20 Indian soldiers, including an officer, were killed. The countries accused each other of transgressing the de facto border known as Line of Actual Control (LAC).
China, India Agree to Complete Troop Pullback From Disputed Border as Soon as Possible Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- Troops from the two countries have faced off in a series of tense standoffs, occasionally degenerating into hand-to-hand combat, since May over the disputed Pangong Lake region between Ladakh and the Tibet Autonomous Region, and territories near the border between Tibet and Sikkim.
India, China Begin 'Disengagement' in Galwan VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- India and China have begun disengaging their troops in the Galwan valley in eastern Ladakh where there was a deadly clash last month.
UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 05 Jul 2020
ASHAs in Rajasthan: Selfless commitment to people in the long fight against COVID-19 India PIB 05 Jul 2020 -- In Rajasthan, the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the harvest season. Most ASHAs, are also expected by their families in supporting harvesting activities.
India reports highest single-day spike of 24,850 more COVID-19 cases as total reaches 673,165 Global Times 05 Jul 2020 -- India's federal health ministry Sunday morning recorded 613 new deaths and 24,850 more positive cases of COVID-19 during the past 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 19,268 and total cases to 673,165.
UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 04 Jul 2020
India's Modi rallies troops at China border after deadly clash Press TV 04 Jul 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rallied the country's troops near a disputed frontier with China, amid heightened tensions in the area following a deadly clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers.
Indian Army clarification on status of facility at GH, Leh India PIB 04 Jul 2020 -- There have been malicious and unsubstantiated accusations in some quarters regarding the status of the facility visited by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to the General Hospital at Leh on July 03, 2020.
UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 03 Jul 2020
More than 2 Crore N95 Masks & more than 1 Crore PPEs distributed Free of Cost by Central Government to States India PIB 03 Jul 2020 -- Union Government along with States/UTs has been relentlessly working for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. Union Government's central role has been in strengthening health infrastructure to fight the pandemic.
India Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Race, Promises 15 August as Deadline Sputnik 03 Jul 2020 -- Out of a total of 140 companies across the world, seven Indian companies are also working on vaccine development against COVID-19. India's Bharat Biotech and Zydus Cadila have received approval from the authorities to conduct human clinical trials of the vaccine against the disease.
India approves purchase of Russian fighter jets despite US sanction threats Press TV 03 Jul 2020 -- India has approved buying 33 Russian fighter jets, worth more than $2.4 billion, despite US threats to impose sanctions on the country over transactions with Moscow.
PM visits Nimu in Ladakh to interact with Indian troops India PIB 03 Jul 2020 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi travelled to Nimu in Ladakh to interact with Indian troops earlier today. Nimu is surrounded by the Zanskar range and is on the banks of river Indus. The Prime Minister met the top leadership of the Indian Army and later interacted with personnel of the Army, Air Force and ITBP.
Indian Prime Minister Makes Surprise Visit to Ladakh Amid Continuing Border Tensions With China Sputnik 03 Jul 2020 -- Tensions between India and China have been ongoing despite several meetings between diplomats and army commanders on both sides in the wake of a violent standoff in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed.
On Disputed India-China Border, Modi Says Age of Expansionism Over VOA 03 Jul 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "age of expansionism" is over as he lauded the bravery of Indian troops during a surprise visit to the Himalayan region of Ladakh, where thousands of soldiers are deployed amid a tense standoff with China.
India Agrees To Multibillion-Dollar Russian Jet Deal Amid Standoff With China RFE/RL 02 Jul 2020 -- India has green-lighted the purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets and upgrades to 59 others worth $2.4 billion at a time of rising border tensions with China.
UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 02 Jul 2020
Removal of obstructions paves the way for ramped up COVID-19 testing India PIB 02 Jul 2020 -- The total number of people being tested for COVID-19 tests in the country will soon touch one crore.
ASHAs of Odisha: overcoming COVID related stigma and discrimination India PIB 02 Jul 2020 -- More than 46,000 ASHAs working closely with local communities to fight COVID-19
Indian military killed 229 in Kashmir in first half of 2020: Group Press TV 02 Jul 2020 -- A rights group says 229 people have been killed during military operations in the Indian-administered Kashmir so far this year.
Delhi Calls on Pakistan to Vacate 'Illegally Occupied' Indian Territories Sputnik 02 Jul 2020 -- Earlier, in May of this year, India issued a strong notice to Islamabad against the Supreme Court of Pakistan's order on the country's de facto Northern Areas, also known as Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistani President Arif Alvi issued a notification earlier this month to hold elections in 24 constituencies in the region on 18 August.
Pakistani Army Refutes Reports About Extra Troop Deployment to Gilgit-Baltistan Sputnik 02 Jul 2020 -- The Pakistani armed forces' spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar, refuted on Thursday media reports claiming that Pakistan had deployed additional troops along the line of control (LOC) in Gilgit-Baltistan area in the disputed Kashmir region, and that China was using the Skardu Air Base located there.
Massive Shelling Begins Between India and Pakistan Day After Terrorists Kill Soldier, Civilian Sputnik 02 Jul 2020 -- On Wednesday, a paramilitary forces officer and a civilian were killed, with three other security personnel injured after a group of terrorists attacked a convoy in the Sopore area of Kashmir. According to police officials, a three-year old boy, a relative of the dead civilian, was rescued in the attack.
China's Border Realignment Aimed at Gaining Tactical Advantage Before India Gets S-400: IAF Vet Sputnik 02 Jul 2020 -- For over two months, Indian and Chinese armies have been locked in border stand-off that included a violent skirmish on 15 June in Ladakh. Experts have compared the air power of the two countries as a military build-up has picked up speed along the loosely demarcated 4057-kilometre Line of Actual Control (LAC).
DAC approves capital acquisition of various platforms & equipment worth Rs 38,900 crore; India PIB 02 Jul 2020 -- In the current situation and the need to strengthen the Armed Forces for the defence of our borders and in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's clarion call for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting of today held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital acquisition of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces.
India Approves Purchase of 33 Fighter Jets, Including Su-30MKI, Worth $2.5 Billion From Russia Sputnik 02 Jul 2020 -- As the Indian Air Force has faced a shortage of fighter jets since its old fleet of aircraft retired, the government has adopted a two-pronged strategy for a midlife overhaul of existing planes and the induction of new ones.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 01 Jul 2020
COVID-19 Recovery Rate increases; touches 59.43% India PIB 01 Jul 2020 -- As a result of the coordinated steps taken by Government of India along with States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19, there are 1,27,864 recovered cases more than the active COVID-19 cases, as on date. This has resulted in the recovery rate further increasing to 59.43%. During the last 24 hours, a total of 13,157 COVID-19 patients have been cured, taking the cumulative figure to 3,47,978.
Government of India removes Impediments in COVID-19 Testing India PIB 01 Jul 2020 -- With the aim to remove all impediments in testing, Ms. Preeti Sudan, Health Secretary and Dr Balram Bhargava, DG (ICMR) today urged the States/UTs to take immediate steps to facilitate and ramp up testing. They have reiterated that 'test-track-treat' is the key strategy for early detection and containment of the pandemic.
China, India agree to disengage frontline border troops: source Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- China and India have agreed to disengage front-line border troops in batches and take effective measures to ease the situation in the border areas, a source close to Chinese border troops told the Global Times on Wednesday.
Sign of Disengagement? China, India Agree to Withdraw Troops From Forward Areas in Galwan Valley Sputnik 01 Jul 2020 -- Chinese and Indian military commanders were engaged in talks to diffuse tensions on the border, which have persisted since the last week of April. The military and diplomatic level talks escalated after the violent face-off in the Galwan Valley on 15 June.
OPERATION SAMUDRA SETU India PIB 01 Jul 2020 -- INS Jalashwa, deployed by the Indian Navy for "Operation Samudra Setu", entered Tuticorin harbour early morning today, 01 Jul 2020 with 687 Indian nationals embarked from Bandar Abbas, Iran. Thus far Indian Navy ships have brought back 920 Indian citizens from Iran.

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