April 2021 - India Special Weapons News

Fauci Recommends Lockdown for India VOA 30 Apr 2021 -- India set a record Saturday, for the first time surpassing 400,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
A Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019 The White House 30 Apr 2021
US Imposes Travel Restrictions on India Because of COVID-19 Wave VOA 30 Apr 2021 -- The United States is imposing new travel restrictions on India starting Tuesday because of the devastating wave of COVID-19 cases across the Asian nation.
Biden set to impose new travel restrictions on India: Official Press TV 30 Apr 2021 -- A White House official has said that US President Joe Biden is set to impose new travel restrictions on India starting Tuesday in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic in the country which is second only to the United States in total coronavirus infections.
US sends medical supplies to India to help in COVID-19 fight US Air Force 30 Apr 2021 -- A lot of progress has been made against COVID-19, but it's still a pandemic. As part of a whole-of-government effort to slow and eventually end the pandemic, the United States sent medical supplies and equipment to India April 28 as that country battles the most recent outbreak.
India - P-8I and Associated Support DSCA 30 Apr 2021 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of six (6) P-8I Patrol aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.42 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Indian states run out of COVID-19 vaccines, Brazil tops 400,000 fatality mark Press TV 30 Apr 2021 -- Several Indian states have run out of coronavirus vaccines a day prior to a planned broadening of a nationwide vaccination drive amid a surge of new cases in the country to yet another daily record, officials have announced.
British government says no surplus vaccine doses for India, media reports People's Daily 30 Apr 2021 -- Britain has no surplus of COVID-19 vaccines to give to India as it faces a deadly wave of COVID-19, Reuters reported Thursday quoting British Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
U.S. Sends Medical Supplies to India to Help in COVID-19 Fight DoD News 30 Apr 2021 -- A lot of progress has been made against COVID-19, but it's still a global pandemic. As part of a whole-of-government effort to slow and eventually end the pandemic, the United States is sending medical supplies and equipment to India as that country battles the most recent outbreak.
US Aid Arrives as India Grapples with COVID-Triggered Humanitarian Crisis VOA 30 Apr 2021 -- The first emergency aid of critical medical supplies arrived in India from the United States on Friday, as the country grapples with a humanitarian crisis after being hit with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exclusive: China accelerating production and delivery of 40,000 more oxygen generators ordered by India: Ambassador Global Times 30 Apr 2021 -- China will make its utmost efforts to provide help to India in accordance with the demands of the Indian side, and the production of at least 40,000 oxygen generators as the orders placed by India is underway. Chinese companies will soon deliver necessary medical supplies to India, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong told the Global Times in an exclusive interview.
India's Daily COVID Count Climbs Toward 400,000 VOA 30 Apr 2021 -- The daily tally of COVID-19 cases in India continues to climb toward the 400,000 mark. Friday, the health ministry reported 386,452 new infections. The daily toll of new cases has been over 300,000 for nine consecutive days. Indian media are reporting that some public health experts believe that the actual tally of new infections may be at least five times higher than the official count.
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.33 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 30 Apr 2021 -- Vaccination is a crucial pillar of the five point strategy of Government of India to fight the pandemic including Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour
COVID 19 Vaccination-Day 105 India PIB 30 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccination across the country has crossed more than 15.48 Cr mark
Union Health Ministry issues Revised Guidelines for Home Isolation of Mild and Asymptomatic COVID-19 cases India PIB 30 Apr 2021 -- Government of India is leading the COVID-19 response and management in the country in close coordination and collaboration with the State/UT governments
More than 2.45 Cr beneficiaries register themselves on Co-WIN as Phase III of the Vaccination commences (till 930 am today) India PIB 30 Apr 2021 -- In a significant development, more than 2.45 crore beneficiaries have registered themselves on Co-WIN digital platform (till 930 am today) as the Phase-3 of the vaccination commences from 28th April 2021
India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir India PIB 30 Apr 2021 -- The Government of India has started importing the vital drug Remdesivir from other countries to ease out the shortage of Remdesivir in the country
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh invokes special provisions & grants Emergency Financial Powers to Armed Forces to fight COVID-19 surge India PIB 30 Apr 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh invoked special provisions and granted Emergency Financial Powers to the Armed Forces to empower them and speed up their efforts in tide over the current COVID-19 situation in the country, on April 30, 2021
More Oxygen Expresses on the way to Haryana, MP, Telangana and UP India PIB 30 Apr 2021 -- Indian Railways is continuing its Oxygen Express journey and saving many more lives
Int'l assistance continues as India sees record new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 30 Apr 2021 -- India has been facing a deteriorating COVID-19 situation, as the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that India alone accounted for 38 percent of global case growth last week.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar US Dept. of State 30 Apr 2021
India Struggles with COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Amid New Infection, Death Rates VOA 29 Apr 2021 -- India set new records again Thursday in COVID-19 deaths and infections as its new vaccination registration program stumbled while millions of voters nonetheless turned out for an election in the state of West Bengal.
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.16 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 29 Apr 2021 -- Government of India has been at the forefront of the fight against the COVID19 pandemic
India's crosses a major landmark with more than 15 Crore Cumulative Vaccination Coverage India PIB 29 Apr 2021 -- India has crossed a significant landmark in its fight against COVID19 pandemic today
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 104 India PIB 29 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccination across the country has crossed more than 15.21 Cr mark
Ministry of Home Affairs issues order to all States and Union Territories to Consider Containment Measures as Conveyed in Advisory of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of April 25th India PIB 29 Apr 2021 -- In an order issued today, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to consider the containment measures, as had been conveyed in the advisory of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), dated 25.4.2021, for immediate implementation based on the assessment of the situation
Oxygen Express Operations expand to Haryana & Telangana after Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi India PIB 29 Apr 2021 -- Oxygen Express Operations of Indian Railways continued to bring relief to the States as its operations expanded to the States of Haryana & Telangana after Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.
Continuing the momentum, there are three more trains on the run either carrying Liquid Oxygen or on the way to the loading plants
India allows import of medical devices to fight COVID-19 pandemic People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- India on Thursday allowed imports of necessary medical devices, particularly oxygen devices, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic which has gripped the country recently.
Putin pledges medical aid to India in phone call with Modi People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging to offer emergency medical assistance to pandemic-battered India.
BioNTech CEO "confident" vaccine will work against COVID variant found in India People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin on Wednesday expressed his confidence in the effectiveness of the vaccine jointly developed by his company and the U.S. pharmaceutical firm Pfizer against the new coronavirus variant first found in India.
Ireland offers COVID-19 assistance to India People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- An emergency donation of 700 oxygen concentrators departed Ireland for India on Wednesday in response to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak there, according to a government statement.
India accounts for 38 pct of global COVID-19 case growth last week: WHO People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- As the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has been on the increase for the ninth consecutive week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that India alone accounted for 38 percent of all infections -- or 2,172,063 new cases -- recorded in the seven-day period that ended on April 25.
UN helping India fight COVID-19: spokesman People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- The United Nations is helping India in its uphill battle against COVID-19, said a UN spokesman on Wednesday.
India Registers Record 379,257 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 29 Apr 2021 -- India has registered 379,257 new COVID-19 cases within the past 24 hours, marking the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak, the national Ministry of Health said on Thursday, according to Sputnik News Agency.
India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 200,000, Philippines reports 6,895 new cases People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- Asia-Pacific countries are still facing growing cases of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday as India's death toll surpassed the 200,000-mark, reaching 201,187, said the health ministry.
India should cherish the hard-won situation: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), rebutted on Thursday the remarks made by Indian Chief of Defense Staff at the 6th Raisina Dialogue that China has tried to change the status quo in eastern "Ladakh" region, and India will stand firm on the northern borders and not succumb to China's coercive actions.
India, France navies conclude bilateral exercise People's Daily 29 Apr 2021 -- India and France concluded their three-day bilateral exercise VARUNA-2021 in the Arabian Sea, confirmed an Indian Navy official on Wednesday.
India Surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths VOA 28 Apr 2021 -- India's coronavirus death toll has topped the 200,000 mark as it continues to be mired in a catastrophic surge of the disease.
First Shipment of Russian COVID Relief Aid Lands in India, Includes Coronavir, Ventilators Sputnik 28 Apr 2021 -- In a telephone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin assured the Indian leader that Moscow is committed to helping the country as it reels from a second COVID wave.
UK sends oxygen factories to support India UK FCDO 28 Apr 2021 -- The UK will send further vital oxygen equipment to India in support of the country's fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).
UN providing equipment and supplies to help India fight rapid COVID-19 surge UN News 28 Apr 2021 -- The United Nations is supporting India as the country battles a major surge in COVID-19 cases which on Wednesday saw the overall reported death toll top 201,000, according to latest World Health Organization (WHO) figures. Confirmed cases stand at just under 18 million nationwide.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 14.78 Crore India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 14.78 Cr today.
Cumulatively, 14,78,27,367 vaccine doses have been administered through 21,18,435 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today
Govt. of India has so far provided nearly 16 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- Government of India has leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 103 India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccination across the country has come near to 15 Cr mark
COVID19 Vaccination- update India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- Vaccination is a critical component of the containment and management strategy of the Government of India in its fight against the COVID Pandemic. A Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination will be implemented from 1st May 2021. Registration for the new eligible population groups commenced today from 4pm.Potential beneficiaries can register directly on CoWINportal (cowin.gov.in) or through the Aarogya Setu app.
Railway mobilises 22 Additional Covid Care Coaches for use in States of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- Strengthening the capabilities of the nation in the united fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways has, amongst its multi-pronged initiatives, deployed nearly 4000 Isolation Coaches with almost 64000 beds.
To work concurrently with the States and in a bid to reach out as swiftly as possible, the Railway has drawn a de-centralised plan of action empowering Zones and Divisions to work out their Memorandum of Agreement for cohesive action
Oxygen Expresses deliver cumulative 510 MT of oxygen to Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- Indian Railways is continuing its journey of delivering liquid medical oxygen to various parts of the country
PM reviews Covid related operations by Indian Air Force India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
He briefed the PM on the efforts being undertaken by IAF to help in the Cover-19 related situation.
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria informed the Prime Minister that the IAF has ordered 24x7 readiness of the entire heavy lift fleet and substantial numbers of the medium lift fleets to operate in a hub and spoke model to rapidly meet all Covid related tasking across the country and overseas
DRDO to set up 500 Medical Oxygen Plants within three months under PM CARES Fund India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- The Medical Oxygen Plant (MOP) technology, developed by DRDO for On‐Board Oxygen Generation for LCA, Tejas by DEBEL, DRDO will now help in fighting the current crisis of oxygen for COVID-19 patients
INDIAN ARMY STEPS UP HOSPITAL FACILITIES AT DELHI CANTONMENT TO FIGHT COVID SURGE India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- In keeping with its ethos of selfless service to the Nation, the Indian Army has created a number of COVID facilities on a war footing in order to provide extensive medical assistance to veterans and their dependents at a number of places
India suffering calamitous surge of COVID-19 cases, int'l community extending help People's Daily 28 Apr 2021 -- Over the past week, India has been reporting more than 300,000 new COVID-19 cases each day, while medical oxygen is running out and patients are still waiting for treatment in overloaded hospitals.
India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 200,000-mark People's Daily 28 Apr 2021 -- India's death toll due to COVID-19 surpassed the 200,000-mark, reaching 201,187 on Wednesday, said federal health ministry.
India reports new highs in daily COVID-19 cases, deaths as death toll surpasses 200,000-mark People's Daily 28 Apr 2021 -- India's death toll due to COVID-19 surpassed the 200,000-mark, reaching 201,187 on Wednesday, said federal health ministry.
Election Commission of India bans victory processions amid COVID-19 surge People's Daily 28 Apr 2021 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) Tuesday ordered a ban on all victory processions on the day of, or even after, counting of votes for the states amid a COVID-19 surge.
Indian PM chairs COVID-19 review meeting People's Daily 28 Apr 2021 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with top officials to review the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the country, officials said.
UN General Assembly president calls for aid to India in fight against COVID-19 People's Daily 28 Apr 2021 -- The president of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, on Tuesday called for international aid to India in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, said his spokesman.
DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- Tejas, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability on April 27, 2021.
EXERCISE VARUNA – 2021 CONCLUDED India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- The 19th edition oftheIndian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' concluded on 27th April 2021.
Prime Minister's telephonic Conversation with President Putin of Russian Federation India PIB 28 Apr 2021 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with President of the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin.
India Receives First Shipment of Critical Medical Supplies as COVID Infection Rates Continue to Soar VOA 27 Apr 2021 -- The first shipment of critical medical supplies arrived in India Tuesday as the country continues to struggle with a catastrophic second wave of COVID-19 infections, a situation described as "beyond heartbreaking" by the head of the World Health Organization.
Indian Capital's Grim Battle with 2nd Virus Wave Wreaks Havoc Across City VOA 27 Apr 2021 -- Despair and anguish have gripped India as the desperate search for oxygen, hospital beds and medicine continues unabated, with the country's health-care system buckling under the deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 15 crore vaccine to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 27 Apr 2021 -- Vaccination is a crucial pillar of the five point strategy of Government of India to fight the pandemic, which includes Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) as the other complementing and equally important containment and management measures
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 102 India PIB 27 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccination across the country has crossed more than 14.77 cr mark
To address shortage of oxygen tankers in the country, the Union Government imports 20 cryogenic tankers of 10 MT and 20 MT capacity and allocates them to States India PIB 27 Apr 2021 -- To address shortage of oxygen tankers in the country, the Union Government has imported 20 cryogenic tankers of 10 MT and 20 MT capacity and allocated them to States
To address shortage of oxygen tankers in the country, the Union Government imports 20 cryogenic tankers of 10 MT and 20 MT capacity and allocates them to States India PIB 27 Apr 2021 -- The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr
Prime Minister chairs a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 related situation in the country India PIB 27 Apr 2021 -- PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with top officials to review the Covid-19 relation situation in the country
Delhi receives its FIRST Oxygen Express India PIB 27 Apr 2021 -- Indian Railways is continuing its journey of delivering liquid medical oxygen to various parts of the country
169 Covid Care Coaches in use in different parts of India now India PIB 27 Apr 2021 -- In the united fight against the Covid, the Ministry of Railways has made nearly 4000 Covid Care coaches with almost 64000 beds ready for for use by States.
At present 169 coaches have been handed over to various states for Covid care.
New demand for Covid coaches has come from Nagpur District
India's surging COVID-19 infections unlikely to impact China, but vigilance can't be relaxed ahead of May Day holidays: epidemiologists Global Times 27 Apr 2021 -- The spiraling COVID-19 epidemic situation in India has touched the hearts of the Chinese public in the past few days, while some netizens are also worried that the massive epidemic in India will have an impact on China.
Countries offer COVID-19 support to India as hospitals swamped People's Daily 27 Apr 2021 -- As India battles a devastating second wave of coronavirus, many countries including China have extended their hands to help the country whose hospitals are running out of oxygen supplies.
EU countries to help India tackle alarming COVID-19 crisis People's Daily 27 Apr 2021 -- A number of European Union (EU) member states will offer their assistance to India to help the populous Asian country tackle the unexpected pandemic resurgence, the European Commission said on Monday.
Biden, Modi have phone conversation on tackling COVID-19 People's Daily 27 Apr 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday promised to support India hit hard by COVID-19 in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House said.
US relents, offers help to India in fighting new COVID-19 wave Press TV 27 Apr 2021 -- US President Joe Biden has pledged to work closely with India as the country faces a massive surge in COVID-19 infections, with hospitals facing an oxygen crunch and crematoriums running full.
India Posts 323,144 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 27 Apr 2021 -- India's daily rise in coronavirus cases retreated from record levels on Tuesday, but stayed above the 300,000 mark for a sixth straight day, Reuters reported.
China willing to help India fight COVID-19 through multiple channels: FM Global Times 27 Apr 2021 -- China has reiterated its willingness to provide necessary support and assistance to India, and is now working on allocating medical supplies from Chinese enterprises to meet the surging demand in India, including oxygen concentrators, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
India Posts Fifth Consecutive Day of 300,000-Plus New COVID-19 Infections as World Sends Badly Needed Aid VOA 26 Apr 2021 -- The head of the World Health Organization said India's situation is "beyond heartbreaking" as the country reported nearly 353,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the fifth consecutive day of more than 300,000 coronavirus infections.
US to Send Oxygen to India VOA 26 Apr 2021 -- The United States is pledging to send oxygen to India as soon as possible and tens of millions of vaccine doses abroad in stages, in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and intense pressure on America for significant help.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 14.19 Crore as the Largest Vaccination Drive completes 100 days India PIB 26 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 14.19 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive, which completed 100 days yesterday.
Taiwan to provide assistance to India: Foreign Ministry CNA 26 Apr 2021 -- Taiwan is preparing medical aid and other forms of assistance for India as the COVID-19 crisis there worsens, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official said Monday.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 101 India PIB 26 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccination across the country has crossed more than 14.5 cr mark
Railway Deploys 2670 Covid Care Beds at 9 Railway Stations India PIB 26 Apr 2021 -- The Ministry of Railways is swiftly meeting the State Governments' demand for the facility of Covid Care coaches during the current raging second spell of the Covid pandemic with its fleet of 4000 coaches (retrofitted as isolation units) with a capacity of 64000 beds
The First Oxygen Express arrives in Mumbai India PIB 26 Apr 2021 -- A Ro-Ro service carrying three tankers loaded with Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) left Hapa in Gujarat on 25th April, 2021 at 18.03 hrs and reached Kalamboli in Maharashtra at 11.25 am on 26th April, 2021
Oxygen Expresses to cross cumulative 450 M tonnes of Oxygen delivery by tomorrow morning India PIB 26 Apr 2021 -- Since the first train of empty tankers left for Vizag from Mumbai Region just a few days back, Indian Railways has transported more than 302 MT of Oxygen safely & securely to various states across India
3131Metric Tonnes of Liquid Medical oxygen supplied by Steel plants; India PIB 26 Apr 2021 -- Steel Plants in Public & Private Sector supplied 3131.84 Metric Tonnes of Liquid Medical oxygen (LMO) to various states on the 25th April 2021,ascompared to 2894 tonnes dispatched on the previous day.A week earlier, on an average 1500/1700 Metric tonnes /Day was being dispatched
Indian gov't bans use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes People's Daily 26 Apr 2021 -- India's federal government has directed states to ensure that liquid oxygen is exclusively used for medical purposes only, officials said Monday.
352,991 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to over 17 mln People's Daily 26 Apr 2021 -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
2nd wave of COVID-19 in India projected to peak in mid-May People's Daily 26 Apr 2021 -- The ongoing second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India is projected to come to its peak in the middle of May, local media reported on Sunday.
United States Sends Assistance to India to Face Spike in COVID-19 Cases SPA 26 Apr 2021 -- National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed the United States' sympathy for the people of India following the recent spike in the COVID-19 cases.
RDIF to Deliver Sputnik V Vaccine to India, First Doses to Arrive on May 1 Sputnik 26 Apr 2021 -- The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) will deliver Sputnik V vaccine to India amid a difficult situation with COVID-19, the first doses will arrive on May 1, the fund's CEO Kirill Dmitriev said in an interview with CNN on Monday.
DRDO develops Single Crystal Blades for helicopter engine application India PIB 26 Apr 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed single crystal blades technology and supplied 60 of these blades to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as part of their indigenous helicopter development program for helicopter engine application.
Iran flights to India, Pakistan suspended till further notice IRNA 25 Apr 2021 -- Iranian and foreign airlines flights to India and Pakistan were suspended till further notice due to the widespread Corona disease pandemic in those countries, according to the Secretary of Headquarters for Campaign against Corona Disease Babak Dinparast, after the interior minister and head of that headquarters issued the related order.
Iran sympathizes with India as it grapples with dangerous COVID variant Press TV 25 Apr 2021 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expresses Iran's solidarity with India as the subcontinent wrestles with an especially dangerous mutant version of the already heavily deadly COVID-19 virus.
Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Supporting our Indian Partners DoD 25 Apr 2021
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval of India The White House 25 Apr 2021
Modi: India Shaken by Surge in COVID Cases, Urges Vaccinations VOA 25 Apr 2021 -- COVID-19 has shaken India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his monthly radio address Sunday, as he urged citizens to get their shots and not be swayed by what he called "any rumor about the vaccine."
Pakistan Offers India Key Medical Supplies VOA 25 Apr 2021 -- Pakistan has offered to provide essential medical supplies to rival India, which is in the grip of a devastating nationwide coronavirus surge and struggling to meet critical hospital needs, including medical oxygen.
India achieves a landmark in Cumulative Vaccination Coverage; More than 14 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine doses administered India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed the landmark of 14 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
Cumulatively, 14,09,16,417 vaccine doses have been administered through 20,19,263 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today
Dr. Harsh Vardhan addresses concerns raised regarding Phase 3 of COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, today addressed concerns raised by some quarters on the recently announced 'Liberalized and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination'
Union Government advises States/UTs on Intense Action and Local Containment Measures in COVID-19 affected districts for Effective Management of COVID surge India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- The Government of India has been issuing guidelines and advisories from time to time to the States to assist their efforts in containing the ongoing COVID Pandemic
"Covid only a mild infection for most, hoarding oxygen and medicines creating a panic", Dr Guleria says while addressing concerns and issues related to COVID19 India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- Doctor Randeep Guleria, Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr
551 PSA Oxygen Generation Plants to be set up in public health facilities across the country through PM CARES India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- In line with Prime Minister's direction of boosting availability of oxygen to hospitals, the PM CARES Fund has given in-principle approval for allocation of funds for installation of 551 dedicated Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen Generation Plants inside public health facilities in the country
Indian Navy deploys Oxygen Express to Island Territories India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- As part of the nation's fight against COVID 19, Indian Navy ships under Headquarters, Southern Naval Command at Kochi are progressing with the mission of OXYGEN EXPRESS in order to render support to the local administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep (UTL)
Indian Railways to deliver more than 140 MT liquid oxygen in next 24 hrs India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- On a mission mode, Indian Railways is going to deliver more than 140 MT liquid oxygen in next 24 hrs
To assist the States, Railway deploys Covid care coaches in UP, MP, Maharashtra and Delhi India PIB 25 Apr 2021 -- As the country is battling the scourge of the current second wave of Covid, the Ministry of Railways is deploying a no-holds barred approach by re-mobilising its initiative of Covid Care Isolation Coaches, already devised during the initial wave of Covid 19 with add-on conveniences
India's COVID-19 tally nearing 17 mln People's Daily 25 Apr 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 16,960,172 on Sunday with as many as 349,691 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours.
Indian gov't exempts customs duty on import of COVID-19 vaccines, oxygen People's Daily 25 Apr 2021 -- The Indian government on Saturday decided to exempt basic customs duty on imports of COVID-19 vaccines, medical grade oxygen for a period of three months, said a senior official.
India's daily coronavirus cases climb to new world record SPA 25 Apr 2021 -- India's coronavirus infections rose by 346,786 overnight, the health ministry said on Saturday, setting a new world record for the third consecutive day, Reuters reported.
UK sends life-saving medical equipment to India UK FCDO 25 Apr 2021 -- UK announces more than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment will be sent to India to support the country in its fight against Covid-19.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 13.83 Crores India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 13.83 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 99 India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- India becomes the fastest country to administer 14 Crore Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in just 99 days. Also, the country has administered more than 24 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm today.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan oversees addition of 500 Oxygenated Beds in Delhi India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- In a swift move that could provide a much-needed shot in the arm for Delhi in its war against COVID-19, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, today visited the Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre (SPCCC) at Chhatarpur, New Delhi and oversaw the restarting of the COVID Care Centre and addition of 500 oxygenated beds.
Centre guides States/UTs for Effective Implementation of New Vaccination Strategy from 1st May onwards India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan and Dr R S Sharma, Chairman, Empowered Group on Technology and Data Management to combat COVID-19 chaired a high-level meeting to guide the States/UTs on effective implementation of the New Vaccination Strategy (Phase-3) and to review their augmentation plans so as to strengthen the existing hospital and clinical treatment infrastructure for COVID patients.
COVID 19 relief efforts by Indian Air Force India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- One C-17 of Indian Air Force got airborne at 2 am on 24th Apr 21 from Hindan Air Base for Changi International Airport, Singapore. The aircraft arrived at Singapore at 0745 am. After loading 4 empty cryogenic oxygen containers, it has departed Singapore and is enroute to Panagarh air base for offloading of these containers.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds second meeting to review efforts of MoD & Armed Forces to fight current COVID-19 crisis; India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the efforts of Ministry of Defence and the three Services to fight the current COVID-19 crisis through video conferencing on April 24, 2021.
AFMS deploys additional health professionals at SVP COVID hospital in Delhi to fight current spike in COVID-19 cases India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has deployed additional doctors, including specialists, super specialists and paramedics, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) COVID hospital in Delhi to cater to the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid Designated Hospital at Kolavada in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid Designated Hospital at Kolavada in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat today.
Oxygen Express delivers Oxygen in Maharashtra India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- Railways took the movement of oxygen express as a challenge and successfully ran the first oxygen express from Kalamboli to Vizag and back upto Nasik. The moment railways got the request for, made ramps at various places immediately for the movement of liquid medical oxygen tankers. It must be appreciated the work done by the team in Mumbai as the ramp was made in only 24 hrs time at Kalamboli.
Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 150 tonnes of Oxygen in last 24 hours India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- Indian Railway is running Oxygen Express in response to its fight against Covid-19.
Indian Railways gears up to provide Covid Care Coaches to State Authorities India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- Indian Railways is making an all out effort to supplement the health care efforts of Government of India.
EXERCISE VARUNA – 2021 India PIB 24 Apr 2021 -- The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25th to 27th April 2021.
India Again Reports Daily COVID-19 Infection Record VOA 23 Apr 2021 -- India set a global record in daily infections for a second straight day Friday as it struggles to provide oxygen and other emergency supplies to a growing number of COVID-19 patients who are struggling to breath.
PM Modi chairs meeting on Covid-19 situation with Chief Ministers of high burden states India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired high-level meeting on Covid-19 situation with Chief Ministers of 11 states and Union Territories which have reported maximum number of cases in recently.
AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany to tide over current surge in COVID-19 cases India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has decided to import oxygen generation plants and containers from Germany, amid shortage of oxygen in the hospitals during the second wave of Covid-19 across the country.
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment in fight against fresh surge in COVID-19 cases India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) has swung into action by carrying out sorties from various parts of the country to airlift oxygen containers, cylinders, essential medicines, equipment required for setting up and sustaining COVID hospitals and facilities in the fight against fresh surge in COVID-19 cases.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves delegation of emergency financial powers to AFMS to fight recent surge in COVID-19 cases India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has sanctioned delegation of emergency financial powers to Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to fight the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 13.54 Crores India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 13.54 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 98 India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccinations across the country has crossed more than 13.82 crore mark today with more than 27 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm.
Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID19 management preparedness of central Govt Hospitals and AIIMS, New Delhi India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare today chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness of the Central Government Hospitals in New Delhi (Safdurjung Hospital, Dr RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College) and AIIMS, New Delhi for clinical management of the severe COVID19 patients. Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare also joined the review meeting by virtual link.
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has reviewed the situation arising out of sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and directed various measures to augment the supply of oxygen for medical purposes India PIB 23 Apr 2021 -- In view of the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and resultant increasing demand of medical oxygen across the country, Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has reviewed the situation and directed various measures to augment the supply of oxygen for medical purposes. Accordingly, an Expert Group is optimizing and rationalising the allocation of oxygen to various States and UTs, keeping in view the active cases and to reduce time for movement of medical oxygen.
India's Hospitals Buckle Under Lethal Second Pandemic Wave VOA 22 Apr 2021 -- Hospitals in India are running desperately short of beds, medical oxygen and key drugs for coronavirus treatment as a lethal second wave of the pandemic brings the country's health care system to a breaking point.
India Reports World's Biggest Single-Day Total of COVID-19 Infections VOA 22 Apr 2021 -- India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections Thursday, the highest one-day total posted by any nation during the yearlong global pandemic.
India's Oxygen Woes: Delhi and Haryana Desperate for O2 as COVID Patients Gasp for Breath Sputnik 22 Apr 2021 -- COVID patients in India's capital Delhi are in urgent need of oxygen as the second wave of the virus wreaks havoc in the country, which recorded 314,835 new infections in the last 24 hours, the world's highest daily tally since the start of the pandemic.
Worsening epidemic in India hampers recovery, chills foreign investment Global Times 22 Apr 2021 -- A recent surge of COVID-19 cases in India, which media reports said could possibly get out of control, will be another major hit to the nation's economy and could also discourage foreign investment, experts said on Thursday.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds13.23 Crores India PIB 22 Apr 2021 -- The cumulativenumber of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country hascrossed13.23 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 97 India PIB 22 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccinations across the country has crossed more than 13.5 crore mark today with more than 30 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm.
Serum Institute of India (SII) has NOT contracted all its production of COVID vaccine to the Centre till 25th May 2021 India PIB 22 Apr 2021 -- There have been some media reports suggesting that Serum Institute of India (SII) has contracted all its production till 25th May 2021 to the Centre, and therefore till that date the State governments will not be able to procure vaccine from SII.
India registers record daily spike of over 310,000 COVID-19 cases People's Daily 22 Apr 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 15,930,965 on Thursday as a record single day spike of 314,835 new cases was recorded in the country.
India Posts Daily Rise of over 300,000 COVID-19 Cases, Record Death Toll SPA 22 Apr 2021 -- India on Thursday reported more than 300,000 coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, the highest daily global total, while COVID-19-related deaths also jumped by a record, according to Reuters.
Indian Navy dispatches its Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel to support Search and Rescue of Missing Indonesian Submarine India PIB 22 Apr 2021 -- Indian Navy dispatched its Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) on Thursday to assist Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI AL - Indonesian Navy) in search and rescue efforts for the Indonesian Submarine KRINanggala which was reported missing on Wednesday 21 Apr 21.
India records 259,170 new COVID-19 cases, Philippines' cases rise to 953,106 People's Daily 21 Apr 2021 -- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in Asia-Pacific countries as 259,170 new cases took the total tally in India to 15,321,089, while the Philippines reported 7,379 new cases on Tuesday.
India's crosses a Landmark with Cumulative Vaccination Coverage more than 13Crores India PIB 21 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed13 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 96 India PIB 21 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccinations across the country have crossed more than 13.22 crore mark today with more than 21.21 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm.
Union Government allocates supply of Remdesivir to 19 States/UTs with High Burden of COVID cases India PIB 21 Apr 2021 -- Various steps have been taken by Government of India to address the emerging issues for effective management of the recent unprecendented spike in COVID19 cases across various States and UTs. These pro-active measures taken by the Union Government under a 'whole of government' are also being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Eminent Doctors re-assure India out of anxiety due to COVID-19 India PIB 21 Apr 2021 -- Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs under a 'whole of government' approach for prevention, containment and management of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Countries slap ban on Indian travelers as the country faces explosive COVID-19 spike Global Times 21 Apr 2021 -- As India faces a surge in COVID-19 fueled by a "double mutant" coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned the country of "being hit by a storm" as new infections exceeded 290,000 on Tuesday, with the country's social healthcare system on the brink of collapse.
India Reports More than 2,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Single Day SPA 21 Apr 2021 -- India reported 2,023 deaths from COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, the highest single-day tally for the country so far, health ministry data showed on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
China, India hold candid exchange on promoting settlement of remaining issues in western section of border: Chinese FM Global Times 21 Apr 2021 -- China and India recently had candid and in-depth exchanges of views on promoting the settlement of the remaining issues in the western section of the border on the basis of realizing disengagement in the Galwan Valley and Pangong Lake, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
India's Record High COVID Death Toll Prompts New Lockdown VOA 20 Apr 2021 -- The daily COVID-19 death toll in India has reached a record high as a second surge in infections has forced the government to impose new lockdown measures in large parts of the country.
PM addresses the nation on the COVID-19 situation India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the COVID-19 situation today.
PM Modi interacts with vaccine manufacturers from across the country India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with vaccine manufacturers from across the country via video conferencing.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 12.71 Crores India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 12.71 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 95 India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- India has scaled another peak in its effort to contain the COVID-19 virus with the administration of more than 13 Cr vaccines to its citizens. The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 13,00,27,370 as per the 9 pm provisional report today. More than 28.98 lakh vaccine doses administered till 9 pm today.
Union Home Secretary Reviews Status of COVID19, Containment and other Public Health Measures in all UTs India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, chaired a high-level meeting to review and discuss the COVID status, and the management and response strategy with Chief Secretaries of all the Union Territories of India.
Union Health Minister reviews COVID clinical management efforts with all AIIMS, PGI at Chandigarh and Puducherry India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today chaired a high-level meeting with the Directors of ten AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry to discuss the Public Health Response to the COVID crisis in the presence of Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.
2105 beds provided in Central Govt. Hospitals for COVID patients in Delhi India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- 2105 beds (1875 oxygen beds and 230 ICU beds) in Central Govt. Hospitals including Safdarjung, RML, LHMC, AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jhajjhar, ESIC Okhla and Jhilmil, and All India institute of Ayurveda, Sarita Vihar are available now for care of COVID patients of Delhi. With this, the number of beds for COVID patients in Delhi has increased by more than 4 times, from the 510 beds available on 1st March, 2021.
India records 259,170 new COVID-19 cases, tally at 15,321,089 People's Daily 20 Apr 2021 -- A total of 259,170 new COVID-19 cases were reported in India in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to 15,321,089, according to the data released by the health ministry on Tuesday.
India Reports New High of 1,761 Daily COVID-19 Deaths SPA 20 Apr 2021 -- India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recorded 259,170 COVID-19 cases over the past day, bringing the total caseload to 15,321,089, TASS News Agency reported.
India Only Country Where Private Firms Decide Price of COVID Vaccine, Ex-Finance Minister Says Sputnik 20 Apr 2021 -- The Indian government's announcement that the COVID vaccine will be available to everyone aged 18 and above from 1 May - albeit for a price - has been criticised by former finance minister Palaniappan Chidambaram. The Congress politician accuses the government of "abdicating" its responsibility by letting private companies decide the cost of jabs.
India Mobilises Army to Fight Pandemic, Sets Up Hospitals on a War Footing Sputnik 20 Apr 2021 -- India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRD) has provided civilians with a supplementary oxygen delivery system it uses for soldiers posted at extreme altitudes, mainly Pakistan and the border areas with China. The indigenously developed system is a "boon in the current pandemic as it can be used in the household," it said.
India's Top Court Rules Against COVID Lockdown in Five Cities in Uttar Pradesh State Sputnik 20 Apr 2021 -- India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, has recorded more than 879,000 COVID infections amid the ongoing pandemic, with more than 223,000 cases reported in April alone. Nearly half of the new infections this month have been reported from four cities which India's top court says must not be locked down.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces amid spike in COVID-19 cases India PIB 20 Apr 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a virtual meeting to review the preparedness of Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces to deal with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, in New Delhi on April 20, 2021.
India Registers Record 273,810 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 19 Apr 2021 -- India has registered 273,810 new COVID-19 cases within the past 24 hours, making it the largest daily increase to date, the health ministry said on Monday, according Sputnik News Agency.
India Reports Record 273,810 Daily COVID Cases VOA 19 Apr 2021 -- India's health ministry Monday announced a record 273,810 new COVID cases in the previous 24-hour period while officials in the capital, New Delhi, announced a weeklong lockdown.
India's Capital Shuts Down as Pandemic Chokes Health Care System VOA 19 Apr 2021 -- India's capital, New Delhi, has announced a six-day lockdown as the city's health system became overwhelmed after a record spike in cases of COVID-19.
'Matter of Pride': India Hails Its COVID Vaccine Rollout Amid Widespread Crunch, Record Case Surge Sputnik 19 Apr 2021 -- Several Indian state governments, including those of Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, have warned the federal health authorities of depleting vaccine stocks, as the nation grapples with a second COVID wave. Opposition parties say Prime Minister Narendra Modi's insistence on exporting vaccines to other countries has led to the shortfall.
More States in India Demand Indian Railways to Run 'Oxygen Express' as COVID-19 Cases Soar Sputnik 19 Apr 2021 -- In the state of Madhya Pradesh, six COVID-19 patients died in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Shahdol Medical College on Sunday allegedly due to a shortage of oxygen, the Indian Express reported. Hospital authorities refuted the claims, saying jumbo oxygen cylinders were pushed into service when the hospital's oxygen tank supply dried up.
Prime Minister reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 with the Nation's Leading Doctors India PIB 19 Apr 2021 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with doctors across the country via video conferencing on the COVID-19 issue and vaccination progress. Prime Minister Modi appreciated the doctors, medical and para-medical staff for their invaluable service towards the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds12.38 Crores India PIB 19 Apr 2021 -- The cumulativenumber of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country hascrossed12.38 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 94 India PIB 19 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccinations across the country has crossed more than 12.69 crore mark today with more than 31.03 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm.
Government of India announces a Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination from 1st May India PIB 19 Apr 2021 -- In a meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi, an important decision of allowing vaccination to everyone above the age of 18 from 1st May has been taken. PM said that the Government has been working hard from over a year to ensure that maximum numbers of Indians are able to get the vaccine in the shortest possible of time. He added that India is vaccinating people at world record pace& we will continue this with even greater momentum.
First Oxygen Express rakes leave from Mumbai region to Vizag to take Oxygen India PIB 19 Apr 2021 -- Indian Railways have geared up to run Oxygen Express in response to its fight against Covid-19.
INAS 323 commissioned at Goa as first unit of indigenously built ALH MK III enters Naval Service India PIB 19 Apr 2021 -- Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik and Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command, at INS Hansa, Goa on 19 Apr 21.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2021
Prime Minister interacts with regional public representatives and officials on Covid-19 in Varanasi India PIB 18 Apr 2021 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today reviewed the status of Covid-19 in Varanasi district through video conferencing. During the meeting, the Prime Minister took stock of testing, availability of beds, medicines, vaccines and manpower etc. for prevention of Corona and proper treatment of Corona infected patients. He directed the officers to provide all possible assistance to the public expeditiously.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 12Crores with over 26 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 18 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 12 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
Union Government takes Steps to boost supply of Oxygen to Hospitals India PIB 18 Apr 2021 -- The country has been facing an unprecedented surge in the new daily cases of COVID in various States and UTs across the country.
Union Home Secretary writes to Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories to take necessary measures to prohibit supply of oxygen for Industrial Purposes in view of rising cases of Covid-19 India PIB 18 Apr 2021 -- The Union Home Secretary has written to Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories today,that they should issue necessary instructions to all authorities concerned in their States/Union Territories to take necessary measures to prohibit supply of oxygen for industrial purpose, except in nine industries as stated in the letter of the Union Health & Family Welfare Secretary dated 18.04.2021.
Casual manner, double mutant variant aggravate COVID-19 situation in India People's Daily 18 Apr 2021 -- India is at present reeling under the second COVID-19 wave, with over 200,000 new cases being registered each day recently and the national tally feared to cross the 15-million mark early next week.
India records over 260,000 daily COVID-19 cases, tally at 14,788,109 People's Daily 18 Apr 2021 -- A total of 261,500 new COVID-19 cases were reported in India in the past 24 hours, taking the total tally to 14,788,109, said the data released by the health ministry on Sunday.
In India, COVID Resurgence Deals Second Blow to Migrant Workers VOA 18 Apr 2021 -- For a second time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, rural migrants in India are packing buses and trains to head back to their villages as cities such as Delhi and Mumbai reimpose restrictions to control an unprecedented surge in infections.
Prime Minister reviews Preparedness of Public Health Response to COVID-19 India PIB 17 Apr 2021 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the status of preparedness to handle the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Various aspects relating to medicines, oxygen, ventilators and vaccination were discussed.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage nears 12 Crores with over 30 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 17 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has nearly reached 12 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
Union Health Minister Reviews Availability of Oxygen, Ventilators, Manpower, Medicines, Hospital Beds with 11 States/UT reporting Surge in COVID cases India PIB 17 Apr 2021 -- In line with the graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach of Government of India, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today chaired a high-level review meeting with the Health Ministers of 11 States/UTs to review measures taken by the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 92 India PIB 17 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccinations across the country has crossed more than 12.25 crore mark today with more than 25.65 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 11.72 Crores with over 27 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 16 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 11.72 Cr today as part of the world's largest vaccination drive.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 91 India PIB 16 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccinations across the country have approached nearly 12 crore mark today with more than 26.14 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm. Today, 66,689 COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) were operational, marking a rise of an average of 21,689 operational Vaccination Centres (45,000 CVCs on an average are functional on any given day). Workplace vaccinations have also enabled such a high turnout of beneficiaries.
Union Home Secretary reviews COVID-19 Status and Public Health Measures for its Containment & Management taken by Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh India PIB 16 Apr 2021 -- Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla along with Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary chaired high-level meetings today to review status of COVID19 in Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh and the public health measures taken for containment and management of COVID19 by the State health authorities. Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Dr. Balram Bhargava, DG ICMR, Dr (Prof) Sunil Kumar, DGHS were also present along with Chief Secretaries, DG (police), and Health Secretaries of both States.
Union Health Ministry advises the Central Ministries and their PSUs to dedicate their Hospital beds for COVID19 Management in States/UTs India PIB 16 Apr 2021 -- Many State and UTs across the country have been reporting a surge since the past few weeks in the cases and deaths caused by COVID-19. The Union Government has been leading the fight against COVID-19 with a 'Whole of Government" approach through a collaborative strategy of proactively supporting the States in COVID management and public health response measures.
Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness of AIIMS New Delhi in light of recent surge of COVID19 cases in the Capital India PIB 16 Apr 2021 -- Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today visited All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi to review their COVID-19 preparedness in light of recent surge of COVID cases in the Capital. He also interacted with the patients under care at the Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (JPNATC) of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 11.44Crores India PIB 15 Apr 2021 -- The cumulativenumber of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 11.44 Cr today. Four days Tika Utsav was observed from 11th to 14th April 2021 to give boost to vaccination activities across the country covering the public and private sectors. The total vaccination figures during the Tika Utsav saw a jump of 1,28,98,314 vaccine doses being administered to people of the eligible population groups across the country.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 90 India PIB 15 Apr 2021 -- The total vaccinations across the country have crossed the 11.70 crore mark today with more than 26.02 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm. Today, 67,400 COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) were operational, marking a rise of an average of 22,400 operational Vaccination Centres (45,000 CVCs on an average are functional on any given day). Workplace vaccinations have also enabled such a high turnout of beneficiaries.
Union Health Ministry Issues Regulatory Pathways for foreign produced COVID-19 Vaccines India PIB 15 Apr 2021 -- In a radical reform measure, the Union Government on 13th April 2021 had approved a significant streamlining and fast tracking of regulatory system for COVID-19 vaccines approved for restricted use by US FDA, EMA, UK MHRA, PMDA Japan or which are listed in WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL).
Union Home Secretary Chairs High Level meet to review the status of COVID-19 Status and Public Health Measures taken by Madhya Pradesh India PIB 15 Apr 2021 -- Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla along with Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary chaired a high-level meeting today to review the status of COVID19 in Madhya Pradesh and the public health measures taken for surveillance, containment and management of COVID19 by the health authorities.
COVID 'Tika Utsav' witnesses growth in number of COVID Vaccination Centres and Daily Vaccinations India PIB 15 Apr 2021 -- India has been scaling multiple peaks in its effort to vaccinate vulnerable sections of its population against the COVID-19 virus.
Update on COVID-19 India PIB 15 Apr 2021 -- Medical oxygen is a critical component in the treatment of COVID affected patients.
Over 200,000 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to over 14 million People's Daily 15 Apr 2021 -- India's COVID-19 surge continues as over 200,000 (200,739) cases were registered during the past 24 hours, taking the total tally to over 14 million (14,074,564), said the latest data released by the federal health ministry on Thursday.
India Registers Record 200,739 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 15 Apr 2021 -- India registered 200,739 new COVID-19 cases within the past 24 hours, marking the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak, the national Ministry of Health said on Thursday, according to Sputnik News Agency.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 11Crores on the 4th day of Tika Utsav with over 26 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 14 Apr 2021 -- The total number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 11 Cr todayon the fourth day of the Tika Utsav.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 89 India PIB 14 Apr 2021 -- Day 4 of the countrywide Tika Utsav saw the total vaccinations cross the 11.43 crore mark with more than 31.39 lakh vaccine doses were administered till 8 pm today. Today, 69,974 COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) were operational, marking a rise of an average of 24,000 operational Vaccination Centres ( 45,000 CVCs on an average are functional on any given day).. Workplace vaccinations have also enabled such a high turnout of beneficiaries.
PM interacts with the Governors on Covid-19 situation and Vaccination Drive in the country India PIB 14 Apr 2021 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with Governors of States regarding the Covid-19 situation and ongoing vaccination drive in the country, through video conferencing.
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 13,689,453, Philippines reports 8,571 new infections People's Daily 14 Apr 2021 -- More COVID-19 cases and deaths were reported in Asia-Pacific on Tuesday, as India recorded 161,736 new infections, taking the total to 13,689,453.
India sees new record of 184,372 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours People's Daily 14 Apr 2021 -- A total of 184,372 new COVID-19 cases, and 1,027 deaths due to the pandemic, were registered across India in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the federal health ministry on Wednesday.
India's New Coronavirus Infections Hit Record of 184,372 SPA 14 Apr 2021 -- India's new coronavirus infections reached a record of 184,372 in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed on Wednesday, as most of the south Asian nation battles a second surge in cases, according to Reuters.
On Day-3 of Tika Utsav, India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 10.85 crore with over 40 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 13 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 10.85 Cr today as the Tika Utsav enters the third day.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 88 India PIB 13 Apr 2021 -- Day 3 of the countrywide Tika Utsav saw the total vaccinations cross the 11 crore mark. More than 25 lakh vaccine doses were administered till 8 pm today. While 45,000 COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) on an average are functional on any given day, 67,893 CVCs were operational today, marking a rise of more than 21,000 operational Vaccination Centres. Workplace vaccinations have also enabled such a high turnout of beneficiaries.
The National Regulator grants Permission for Restricted Use in Emergency Situations to Sputnik-V vaccine India PIB 13 Apr 2021 -- The Union Government has been leading the fight against COVID-19 with a proactive and 'Whole of Government' approach, with focus on containment, surveillance, testing, COVID Appropriate Behaviour and vaccination.
Centre fast tracks Emergency Approvals for foreign produced COVID-19 Vaccines that have been granted EUA in other countries to Expand the Basket of Vaccines for Domestic Use and Hasten the Pace and Coverage of Vaccination India PIB 13 Apr 2021 -- India is following a comprehensive approach to tackle COVID-19 pandemic in a proactive and pre-emptive manner. In this context, as early as May 2020, India constituted a Task Force headed by Principal Scientific Advisor to encourage R&D for vaccine manufacture & constituted in August 2020 an Expert Group headed by Member, NITI to assist in roll out of the Covid vaccination programme.
India's deaths surpass 170,000, Bangladesh issues fresh directives for full lockdown People's Daily 13 Apr 2021 -- The following are the latest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia-Pacific countries on Monday:
COVID-19 resurgence impedes economic recovery in India People's Daily 13 Apr 2021 -- As India battles the second wave of COVID-19 with over 100,000 cases reported every day over the past six days, experts fear the spike will cause a huge setback to the country's economy.
India Approves Russia's Sputnik COVID Vaccine RFE/RL 13 Apr 2021 -- India has granted emergency use authorization for Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, giving the nation of 1.3 billion people a third shot as it faces vaccine shortages and an intensifying second wave of the virus.
India Reports More Than 161,000 New COVID-19 Cases, 879 Deaths SPA 13 Apr 2021 -- India reported 161,736 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) during the past 24 hours, which brought the total number of cases to 13,689,453.
India Approves Russian Vaccine While Battling Devastating COVID Surge VOA 13 Apr 2021 -- India has approved Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use against COVID-19 as the country battles a devastating second wave of the pandemic.
Near 30 Lakh doses given on Day 1 of TIKA UTSAV pushes Cumulative Coverage to 10.45 crore India PIB 12 Apr 2021 -- Today marks Day-2 of the countrywide Tika Utsav. The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 10.45 Cr today.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 87 India PIB 12 Apr 2021 -- Day 2 of the countrywide Tika Utsav saw many Workplace Vacciantion Centres operational across the country in the government and private sector. On the second day of Tika Utsav, more than 37 lakh vaccine doses were administered till 8 pm today. On an average 45,000 COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) are functional on any given day. Today, 71,000 CVCs were operational, marking a rise of an average of 26,000 operational Vaccination Centres.
MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSENA CULMINATES IN BANGLADESH India PIB 12 Apr 2021 -- Exercise SHANTIR OGROSENA-2021, a 10 day long multinational military exercise, which started on 04 April 2021, culminated today i.e.12 April 2021 at Bangabandhu Senanibas (BBS),Bangladesh.Troops from four countries participated in this exercise with observers from USA, UK, Russia, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore.
India Overtakes Brazil to Become Second-Most Affected Country by COVID-19 SPA 12 Apr 2021 -- India has regained the second position in the global chart of confirmed COVID-19 cases as the country recorded nearly 170,000 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to over 13.4 million, about eight million cases short of the United States, Sputnik News Agency reported.
India's COVID-19 deaths surpass 170,000 mark People's Daily 12 Apr 2021 -- With 904 deaths in the past 24 hours, India's total death toll due to the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed the 170,000 mark to reach 170,179, according to the latest data released by the federal government Monday.
India's states flag COVID-19 vaccine shortage People's Daily 11 Apr 2021 -- Chief Minister of the northern Indian state of Punjab Amarinder Singh Saturday said they have only five days of COVID-19 vaccine doses left with them.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage achieves a landmark of 10 crore with over 35 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 11 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 10 Cr today.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 86 India PIB 11 Apr 2021 -- India has been scaling multiple peaks in its effort to contain the COVID-19 virus. Day 1 of the countrywide Tika Utsav saw many Workplace Vacciantion Centres operational.
Centre Prohibits Exports of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the COVID situation in the country improves India PIB 11 Apr 2021 -- India is witnessing a recent surge in COVID cases. As on 11.04.2021, there are 11.08 lakh active COVID cases and they are steadily increasing. This has led to a sudden spike in demand for Injection Remdesivir used in treatment of COVID patients. There is a potential of further increase in this demand in the coming days.
No joint statement from latest China-India military talks indicates challenges in full disengagement: experts Global Times 11 Apr 2021 -- Nearly two months after the last round of corps commander-level talks, the Chinese and Indian militaries held the 11th round of the meeting on Friday, with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command releasing a statement on Saturday.
PLA to maintain talks with Indian military over border PLA Daily 11 Apr 2021 -- The Chinese military will maintain diplomatic communication with its Indian counterpart to jointly safeguard peace and stability in the border region, senior colonel Long Shaohua, spokesman of the People's Liberation Army Western Theater Command, said in a statement on Saturday.
PRESS RELEASE India PIB 10 Apr 2021 -- The 11th round India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on 09 April 2021.
India's Concerns Over Myanmar Drive Policy, Analysts Say VOA 11 Apr 2021 -- Analysts say India's concern that isolating Myanmar's military, which staged the country's February 1 coup, will drive it closer to China, and fears of instability in a country with a long common border are driving a desire by New Delhi to engage the regime to resolve the crisis there.
Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 9.80 Crores with over 34 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 10 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 9.80 Cr today.
India crosses a Landmark Milestone with more than 100 million doses administered on 85th Day India PIB 10 Apr 2021 -- India has scaled another peak in its effort to contain the COVID-19 virus with the administration of more than 100 million (10 Cr) vaccines to its citizens. The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 10,12,84,282 as per the provisional report 08:00 pm today.
India Reports Record Daily COVID Count VOA 09 Apr 2021 -- India has reported its highest daily tally of new COVID-19 cases. The health ministry said Friday it had recorded 131,968 new cases in the previous 24-hour period. Friday's toll beats out the record count of 126,789 cases that the ministry reported Thursday.
Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 9.43 Crores with over 36 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 09 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 9.43 Cr today.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 84 India PIB 09 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 9.78 Crore today.
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 24thmeeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 09 Apr 2021 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 24th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 through video-conference, here today.
Indian Security Forces Wipe Out al-Qaeda's Kashmir Unit Including Chief Commander Sputnik 09 Apr 2021 -- Fifty al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind terrorists have been killed since the group's inception in July 2017. In July 2017, the outfit was established after Zakir Rashid Bhatt had announced his separation from the pro-Pakistan terrorist group Hizb-ul-mujahideēn (HM) to establish Sharia law in the region.
India complains to US over sailing of warship in economic zone Press TV 09 Apr 2021 -- India says it has complained to the US navy about the unauthorized sailing of an American warship in the country's exclusive economic zone.
Congress Party Accuses Modi Gov't of Compromising India's Security, Kickbacks in Rafale Deal Sputnik 09 Apr 2021 -- French publication Mediapart had recently published a series of investigative reports claiming that jet manufacturer Dassault Aviation had paid 1 million Euros to an Indian middleman as part of the high-profile Rafale fighter jet deal to supply 36 aircraft from France to India.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 9 Crores with nearly 30 Lakh Vaccine doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 08 Apr 2021 -- In its collective and collaborative fight against the global pandemic, India has crossed a landmark milestone under the world's largest vaccination drive, which was launched on 16th Jan this year. The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 9 Cr today.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 83 India PIB 08 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 9.40 Crore today.
PM interacts with the Chief Ministers on Covid-19 situation India PIB 08 Apr 2021 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the Chief Ministers of various states today regarding the COVID-19 situation via video conference.
India Reports Record 126,789 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 08 Apr 2021 -- India reported a record-high 126,789 new COVID-19 cases, health ministry data showed on Thursday, with much of the country struggling to contain a second surge in coronavirus infections, according to Reuters.
Vaccine Shortage Ignites Political Blame Game in India as COVID Cases Shoot Up Sputnik 08 Apr 2021 -- On Thursday, India recorded its highest one-day spike of COVID-19 to date, with 126,789 new cases over 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 infections has reached 12.92 million and the death toll has reached 166,862, including 685 new fatalities.
Hit with Second Wave, India Becomes COVID-19 Hotspot VOA 07 Apr 2021 -- India has become the global hotspot for the COVID-19 pandemic, counting the world's highest numbers of daily new infections in recent days as it grapples with a second wave of the pandemic weeks after witnessing a dramatic decline.
Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 8.7 Crores with more than 33 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours India PIB 07 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 8.70 Cr today.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 82 India PIB 07 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 8.83 Crore today.
Statement by Dr. Harsh Vardhan India PIB 07 Apr 2021 -- "In recent days, I have seen with growing dismay a number of irresponsible statements from some State government functionaries in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. As these statements have the potential to mislead the public and spread panic, it has become necessary to put the record straight."
India Reports New Record High of over 115,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases SPA 07 Apr 2021 -- India confirmed a new record high number of 115,736 daily COVID-19 cases, bringing the total case tally to 12,801,785, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on its website on Wednesday, according to TASS News Agency.
INS SARVEKSHAK IN MAURITIUS India PIB 07 Apr 2021 -- INS Sarvekshak, a hydrographic survey ship, is on a deployment to Mauritius for undertaking joint hydrographic surveys along with their Mauritian counterparts.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, New Delhi, April 6, 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Apr 2021
India crosses a Landmark Milestone with Highest Single day Vaccine Coverage of more than 43 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours India PIB 06 Apr 2021 -- In a landmark achievement in India's fight against Covid19, more than 43 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours. This is the highest single day vaccination coverage in the country so far.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 81 India PIB 06 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 8.40 Crore today.
Union Health Minister Reviews the COVID-19 Situation and Vaccination Progress in Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan India PIB 06 Apr 2021 -- The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan chaired a high-level review meeting with Health Ministers, Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries (Health) of States/UTs of Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan.
Multinational Naval Forces Conduct Exercise La Perouse US Navy 06 Apr 2021 -- USS Somerset (LPD 25) joins units from the Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to participate in the third iteration of La Perouse, April 5, 2021.
India Reaches Record Number of Daily COVID Cases VOA 05 Apr 2021 -- India's health ministry said Monday that it has recorded an all-time high 103,558 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily tally this year in the South Asian nation.
India's New Daily COVID-19 Cases Surpass 100,000 for First Time SPA 05 Apr 2021 -- India reported a record rise in coronavirus infections on Monday, becoming only the second country after the United States to register more than 100,000 new cases in a day, Reuters reported.
RDIF, India's Panacea Biotec Agree to Produce 100Mln Sputnik V Doses in India per Year Sputnik 05 Apr 2021 -- The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced on Monday that it agreed with India's Panacea Biotec to produce 100 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus in India annually.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage nears 8 Crore Mark India PIB 05 Apr 2021 -- In a significant development in the fight against COVID-19, the cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 7.9 Cr mark today.
Centre rushes 50 High Level Public Health teams to Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Punjab for COVID-19 control and containment measures India PIB 05 Apr 2021 -- The Central Government has constituted 50 high level multi-disciplinary public health teams and deployed them to 50 districts across Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Punjab in view of the recent very large numbers of daily new COVID-19 cases and daily mortality being consistently reported by these States.
Centre writes to Delhi Government on Irregularities in Identification of COVID Vaccination beneficiaries below the age of 45 years India PIB 05 Apr 2021 -- The Vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Rafale Jet Deal: French Report Claims Dassault Paid $1.17 Million to Indian Middleman Sputnik 05 Apr 2021 -- In September 2016, the Narendra Modi government placed an order with the French manufacturer Dassault Aviation to purchase 36 new Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. The delivery is set to be completed by 2022.
India Taking Part in French-Led La Perouse Drills in Bay of Bengal This Week Sputnik 05 Apr 2021 -- Indian warships and aircraft are set to participate in the French-led La Perouse joint naval exercise between the navies of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) member states scheduled to take place from Monday through Wednesday in the Bay of Bengal, India's Defence Ministry said.
Indian Navy Ships and Aircraft to participate in exercise La Perouse India PIB 05 Apr 2021 -- Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura (with an integral helicopter embarked) and INS Kiltan alongwith P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating, for the first time; in multi-lateral maritime exercise La Pérouse, being conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 05 to 07 Apr 2021. The
DRDO develops Advanced Chaff Technology to safeguard naval ships from missile attack India PIB 05 Apr 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology to safeguard the naval ships against enemy missile attack.
New Coronavirus Cases Put Mumbai in Lockdown VOA 04 Apr 2021 -- India's health ministry said Sunday that it recorded 93,249 new coronavirus cases in the previous 24-hour period, the highest daily tally this year in the South Asian nation.
PM reviews COVID-19 Pandemic situation and Vaccination Program in India India PIB 04 Apr 2021 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 Pandemic situation and vaccination program in the country.
India's Vaccination Drive crosses the landmark of 7.5 Crore doses administered across the country India PIB 04 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 7,59,79,651 today (through 11,99,125sessions) as per the provisional report till 7 am.
India's COVID-19 Daily Cases Surpass 90,000 SPA 04 Apr 2021 -- India recorded 93,249 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, while the total caseload has hit 12,485,509 since the start of the pandemic, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on Sunday, according to TASS News Agency.
22 Indian troops killed in ambush by Maoist rebels Press TV 04 Apr 2021 -- A fierce gun battle between Indian security forces and Maoist rebels in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh has left dozens of causalities, in what was described as the deadliest ambush by rebels in four years.
Eight Security Forces Dead, 21 Missing After Maoist Attack in Central India, Reports Say Sputnik 04 Apr 2021 -- Eight security personnel are dead and 21 others are missing after being ambushed by Maoists in the heavily forested state of Chhattisgarh in central India, media reported on Sunday.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 7.3 Crore Doses India PIB 03 Apr 2021 -- In a significant development in the fight against COVID-19, the cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 7.3 Cr mark today.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 78 India PIB 03 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 7.44 Crore today.
India Confirms More Than 80,000 New Daily COVID Cases VOA 02 Apr 2021 -- India's health ministry Friday reported 81,466 new COVID cases in the previous 24-hour period. The new tally is the South Asian country's highest daily count in six months. The western state of Maharashtra has more than half of the new cases with 43,183.
India records Highest Single Day Vaccine Coverage with more than 36.7 lakh Doses administered in the last 24 hours India PIB 02 Apr 2021 -- India has achieved a milestone in its vaccination drive with the highest ever single day figure of more than 36.7 lakh vaccination coverage recorded in the last 24 hours.
Cabinet Secretary Reviews the COVID Status with all States/UTs India PIB 02 Apr 2021 -- Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba chaired a high-level review meeting with Chief Secretaries, DG Police and Health Secretaries of all States/UTs, with focus on 11 States/UTs that have been reporting very high rise in daily cases and daily mortality because of COVID-19 in the last two weeks.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 77 India PIB 02 Apr 2021 -- In its collaborative fight against the COVID19 pandemic, India has scaled several peaks today. In a significant development, the cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 7 Crore today. The country has also administered the first dose to more than 6 Cr beneficiaries.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 12,303,131 with over 81,000 new cases People's Daily 02 Apr 2021 -- India's COVID tally rose to 12,303,131 on Friday, as 81,466 new cases were reported from across the country, according to the latest figures released by federal health ministry.
India issues strong rebuke of Myanmar's junta Press TV 02 Apr 2021 -- India has censured the Myanmarese military's violent crackdown on peaceful protesters, calling for the release of political detainees and for democracy to be restored in the Southeast Asian country.
Chinese Border Villages in Disputed Territory Put India on Alert VOA 02 Apr 2021 -- A Chinese push to create civilian settlements along disputed borders in the Himalayan region has emerged as a major new concern for India as, analysts in India say, it replicates Beijing's strategy to consolidate claims in the South China Sea.
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Punjab, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh continue to report steep rise in Daily New Cases India PIB 01 Apr 2021 -- Eight States, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Punjab, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh continue to show a steep rise in the COVID daily new cases. 84.61% of the new cases are reported from these 8 states.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 01 Apr 2021 -- In a significant step to exponentially expand the countrywide Vaccination drive, the Centre has decided to operationalize both public and private sector COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) on all days of month of April (from today till 30th April 2021). The Centre has written to all States and UTs today and asked them to make necessary arrangements to provide COVID vaccination in these CVCs on all days of the month including gazetted holidays during April 2021.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 76 India PIB 01 Apr 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 6.75 Crore today.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 12,221,665 with over 72,000 new cases People's Daily 01 Apr 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 12,221,665 on Thursday as 72,330 new cases were reported from across the country, according to the latest figures released by federal health ministry.
Pakistan 'Defers' Plans to Resume Trade with India VOA 01 Apr 2021 -- Pakistan's Cabinet postponed plans Thursday to resume trade links with archrival India, apparently after strong domestic backlash against such a move.
CDS General Bipin Rawat operationalises Joint Logistics Node in Mumbai India PIB 01 Apr 2021 -- All future wars will be conducted by Tri-Service in an integrated manner. To enable our Armed Forces to conduct successful operations, it is essential that they be provided with sound logistics support during all stages of the war. Keeping these in mind, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat operationalised and dedicated to the Services 3rd Joint Logistics Node (JLN) in Mumbai through video conferencing from New Delhi on April 01, 2021.
DRDO lab develops light weight Bullet Proof Jacket India PIB 01 Apr 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) lab Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur has developed light weight Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) weighing 9.0 kilogrammes, meeting the qualitative requirements of Indian Army.
CURTAIN RAISER: INDIAN ARMY TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE IN BANGLADESH : EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSHENA-2021 India PIB 01 Apr 2021 -- Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 (Front Runner of the Peace) will be held at Bangladesh to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangladesh 'Father of the Nation' Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and mark glorious 50 years of liberation.

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