May 2021 - India Special Weapons News

India reports low Daily New Cases of 1.52 Lakh maintaining the continuous trend of declining new cases India PIB 31 May 2021 -- As part of continued decline in the daily new cases, India has reported lowest Daily New Cases in last 50 days with 1.52 Lakh cases
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 136 India PIB 31 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 21.58 Cr (21,58,18,547) as per the 7 pm provisional report today
Centre Reviews Progress of Vaccination with States/UTs India PIB 31 May 2021 -- As part of its commitment to pro-actively guide, review and monitor the COVID-19 vaccination drive in collaboration with States/UTs, Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) today held a review meeting through video conferencing with administrators from States and UTs on the progress of vaccination in States
More than 23crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 31 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 31 May 2021
Offloading of LMO in Delhi NCR region by Oxygen Expresses crosses 7500 MT India PIB 31 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
India-detected variants rage through Asian countries Global Times 31 May 2021 -- While India is still slothful in handling its domestic virus surge caused by a highly transmissible mutated variant, COVID-19 variants that were detected in India continue to be exported to neighboring countries, triggering a wave of epidemic resurgence in more Asian countries.
Commentary: To Safeguard Its Interests, India Needs To Step Up As Afghan Partner RFE/RL Gandhara 31 May 2021 -- The current period in Afghanistan has drawn comparisons to the 1990s in the country. As the United States withdraws its remaining troops, the Afghan political elite continues to fracture, and the government loses territory to a Taliban bent on challenging the legitimacy of the republic, India has found its Afghan policy at a crossroads. Amid the shifting contours of Kabul's political landscape, New Delhi is struggling to engage with the Taliban.
MoD notifies 'Second Positive Indigenisation List' of 108 items to promote self-reliance & defence exports India PIB 31 May 2021 -- In pursuance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's endeavor of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'and to boost indigenisation in the Defence sector, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal of the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence (MoD) to notify the 'Second Positive Indigenisation List' of 108 items
India Bans Import of 108 Defence Items Sputnik 31 May 2021 -- In August 2020, the "First Positive Indigenisation", comprising 101 items of defence equipment, was released by the Indian Ministry of Defence. which banned the import of these items for a period of five years. The move is aimed at self-reliance in the defence sector and the development of capabilities for weapons sales in the future.
India's Daily New Cases further decline to 1.65 Lakh Cases, maintaining the continuous declining trend India PIB 30 May 2021 -- India has been witnessing a continuous fall in the active caseload
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 30 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
Update on COVID Vaccine Allocation India PIB 30 May 2021 -- Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India for containment and management of the pandemic, along with Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour.As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 30 May 2021
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 21392 MT of LMO to the Nation India PIB 30 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Pakistan PM: Normalizing Ties with India Would Be 'Betrayal' to Kashmiris VOA 30 May 2021 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said Sunday that bilateral ties with India cannot return to normal until the neighboring country restores the semi-autonomous status of the disputed Kashmir region.
India's Active Caseload slides down to 22,28,724; decrease by 1,14,428 in last 24 hours India PIB 29 May 2021 -- India's Active Caseload has reduced to 22,28,724 today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 134 India PIB 29 May 2021 -- India has crossed a significant landmark in its fight against COVID19 pandemic today
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 29 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
More than 22.77crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 29 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 29 May 2021
Oxygen Expresses cross milestone of 20000 MT of LMO delivery India PIB 29 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag commissioned by National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval India PIB 29 May 2021 -- In line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval commissioned Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sajag through digital means and dedicated it to the nation for safeguarding the maritime interests on May 29, 2021.
On a declining trend, India's Active Caseload further dips to 23,43,152; Active Cases decrease by 76,755 in last 24 hours India PIB 28 May 2021 -- India's Active Caseload has now reduced to 23,43,152
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 133 India PIB 28 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 20.86 Cr (20,86,12,834) as per the 7 pm provisional report today
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 28 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
More than 22.46 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 28 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 28 May 2021
Oxygen Expresses now touch 41 stations in 39 cities/towns in 15 states across the country India PIB 28 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 28 May 2021
South Asia Turns to China for Covid Vaccines after India Halts Exports VOA 28 May 2021 -- South Asian countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are turning to China for vaccines for Covid 19 after India suspended vaccine exports due to critical shortages at home. Analysts say this will help Beijing increase its clout in the strategic Indian Ocean region where it has been building influence.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III Meeting With Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar DoD 28 May 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 28 May 2021
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India The White House 27 May 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 27 May 2021
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 27 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 132 India PIB 27 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 20.54 Cr (20,54,51,902) as per the 7 pm provisional report today
More than 22crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 27 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
Highest single day load of 1195 MT Oxygen relief to the Nation delivered by Oxygen Expresses, surpassing its previous high of 1142 MT India PIB 27 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Austin to Meet With India's Minister of External Affairs DoD News 26 May 2021 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will meet May 28 with India's Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, as part of India's first cabinet-level visit to Washington, D.C., Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby told media in a press briefing this afternoon.
India's Active Caseload further declines to 24,95,591 India PIB 26 May 2021 -- India has recorded less than 3 lakh Daily New Cases for ten consecutive days now.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 131 India PIB 26 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 20.25 Cr (20,25,29,884) as per the 7 pm provisional report today
More than 22 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 26 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 26 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 26 May 2021 -- Active Caseload further declines to 24,95,591
A decrease of 91,191 in Active Cases in last 24 hours
At 2.08 Lakh Cases, declining trend in new cases is maintained
2,43,50,816 total Recoveries across the country so far
12 Oxygen Expresses with 969 MT of LMO beat tough weather & cyclone to take relief to the Nation from the Eastern States India PIB 26 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
UN: COVID in India 'Unlike Anything' Experienced in Region VOA 25 May 2021 -- The situation in pandemic-ravaged South Asia is "unlike anything our region has seen before," the regional director of UNICEF said Tuesday.
At 1.96 Lakh Cases, Daily New Cases falls below 2 Lakh mark after 40 Days India PIB 25 May 2021 -- In encouraging signs to India's fight against COVID-19 pandemic, the Daily New Cases have fallen below 2 Lakh to a level seen 40 days before (Daily new cases were 1,84,372 on 14th April 2021)
More than 21.89 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 25 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 130 India PIB 25 May 2021 -- India has crossed a significant landmark in its fight against COVID19 pandemic today
Centre Reviews Progress of Vaccination with States/UTs and stresses need to accelerate its pace India PIB 25 May 2021 -- As part of its commitment to pro-actively guide, review and monitor the COVID-19 vaccination drive in collaboration with States/UTs and all stakeholders, Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) today held a review meeting through video conferencing with administrators from States and UTs on the progress of vaccination in States, modifications on the CoWIN software that will provide more flexibility to vaccine administrators,along with the effective implementation of SoPs for containment and management of COVID (particularly in areas underserved by health infrastructure)
Dr Harsh Vardhan participates in a High-Level Panel Discussion on "Continuity on Health Services during COVID-19 Crisis" India PIB 25 May 2021 -- Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually participated in a High-Level Panel Discussion on "Continuity on Health Services during COVID-19 Crisis", today
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 25 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
India's Coronavirus Missteps Belie High Expectations From Fellow Quad states Radio Free Asia 24 May 2021 -- India's mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis may have dealt a blow to the South Asian nation's big power aspirations.
India's COVID-19 death toll crosses 300,000 People's Daily 24 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 death toll crossed the 300,000-mark, reaching 303,720 on Monday, confirmed the federal health ministry.
India crosses a major landmark with more than 1 Cr vaccine doses administered for 18-44 age group under Phase-3 of Vaccination Drive India PIB 24 May 2021 -- India has crossed a significant landmark in its fight against COVID19 pandemic today
More than 21.80 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 24 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 24 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 27th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 24 May 2021 -- Dr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 129 India PIB 24 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 19.84 Cr (19,84,43,550) as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
12,52,320 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine today and cumulatively 1,18,81,337across 37 States/UTs since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive
Highest ever single day load of more than 1142 MT of Oxygen relief delivered by Oxygen Expresses India PIB 24 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
RDIF, Panacea Biotec Launch Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine Production in India Sputnik 24 May 2021 -- The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced on Monday that it is launching production of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 in India jointly with Indian pharmaceutical producer Panacea Biotec, with full-scale production due to start this summer.
India Nearing 300,000 COVID Deaths VOA 23 May 2021 -- India is nearing 300,000 recorded deaths from the coronavirus, after adding more than 3,700 deaths in the last 24 hours.
With 21.23 Lakh Tests, India sets a New Record again with Highest ever Tests Conducted in the last 24 hours India PIB 23 May 2021 -- With more than 21.23 Lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has again set a new record of highest tests conducted in a single day. This is also the fifth successive day of more than 20 lakh tests in India. India has significantly ramped up its testing capacity to about 25 lakh tests per day, since Jan 2020.
More than 21.80 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 23 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 23 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations. These are beingexpeditiously dispatched/delivered to the States and UTs to supplement their efforts towards COVID19 management.
Oxygen Expresses cross 15000 MT mark in delivering Oxygen relief to the Nation India PIB 23 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Operation Samudra Setu II - INS Jalashwa arrives Visakhapatnam with Critical COVID Relief Consignment including Oxygen Cylinders and Ventilators from Brunei and Singapore India PIB 23 May 2021 -- As part of on-going COVID Relief Operation 'Samudra Setu II' launched by the Indian Navy, INS Jalashwa embarked with 18 Cryogenic Oxygen Tanks and other critical COVID Medical Stores including 3650 Oxygen Cylinders and 39 Ventilators from Brunei and Singapore, arrived Visakhapatnam on 23 May 21
India Says COVID Infections High but Stabilizing VOA 22 May 2021 -- The Indian government said Saturday that COVID-19 infections remained high as they spread to overburdened rural areas, but it added that infections were stabilizing in some parts of the country.
India Again Sets a New Record with Highest ever 20.66 Lakh Tests Conducted in the last 24 hours India PIB 22 May 2021 -- With more than 20.66 Lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has again set a new record of highest tests conducted in a day. This is also the fourth successive day of more than 20 lakh tests in India.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 127 India PIB 22 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 19.49 Cr (19,49,51,603)as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 22 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
More than 21 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 22 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
On Mission Mode, Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 14500 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen in more than 884 tankers by 224 Oxygen Expresses to the Nation India PIB 22 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 26,289,290 with over 250,000 new cases People's Daily 22 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 26,289,290 with 257,299 new cases registered in the past 24 hours, said the federal Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday.
Nationwide Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 19 Crore India PIB 21 May 2021 -- India has achieved a new milestone in its vaccination drive as the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 19 Cr (19,18,79,503) today under the Phase-3 of the nationwide Vaccination Drive.
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 21 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 126 India PIB 21 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 19.32 Cr (19,32,97,222) as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 and Progress of Vaccination with 9 States/UTs India PIB 21 May 2021 -- Dr
Oxygen Expresses deliver record 1118 MT of Oxygen in a day India PIB 21 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
INS Rajput Decommissioned India PIB 21 May 2021 -- The Indian Navy's first destroyer INS Rajput was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam after serving the nation for 41 glorious years on Friday, 21 May 21.
India Reports Nearly 260K New COVID Cases in 24 Hours VOA 21 May 2021 -- India's health ministry reported 259,591 new COVID-19 cases Friday in the previous 24 hours. The South Asian nation also reported more than 4,000 deaths.
Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison Crashes in Punjab, Pilot Killed Sputnik 21 May 2021 -- There have been several accidents involving decades-old MiG-21 aircraft in India. In April, a pilot was killed in a crash in Rajasthan, while in January another MiG-21 Bison jet crashed in the Rajasthan state while landing, although the pilot survived the incident.
Daily Recoveries Outnumber Daily New Cases for 7th Consecutive Day India PIB 20 May 2021 -- India's Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the seventh consecutive day
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 125 India PIB 20 May 2021 -- India achieves a new landmark in its vaccination drive as the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 19 Cr (19,18,10,604) as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
7,36,514 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine today and cumulatively 85,84,054across 36 States/UTs since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive
UPDATE on COVID19 VACCINES India PIB 20 May 2021 -- Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India for containment and management of the pandemic, along with Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour
Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs the opening session of the 33rd Conference of Health Ministers of Commonwealth Countries India PIB 20 May 2021 -- Dr
PM interacts with state and district officials on the COVID-19 situation India PIB 20 May 2021 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the state and district officials on the COVID-19 situation through video conference.
During the interaction, the officials thanked the Prime Minister for his leadership in the battle against Covid-19
On Mission Mode, Around 200 Oxygen Expresses have completed their journey so far India PIB 20 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
INS Rajput to be Decommissioned on 21 May 21 India PIB 20 May 2021 -- On the 21st of May, a glorious era will come to an end with the decommissioning of the first destroyer of the Indian Navy - INS Rajput.
India Posts Record-Setting One-Day COVID-19 Death Toll VOA 19 May 2021 -- India is reporting the world's highest single-day death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daily Recoveries Outnumber Daily New Cases for the 6th Consecutive Day India PIB 19 May 2021 -- India's Daily Recoveries outnumber Daily New Cases for the sixth consecutive day. 3,89,851 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 124 India PIB 19 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 18,69,89,265 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses virtual conference on "COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call for Health Security and Peace in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region" India PIB 19 May 2021 -- Dr
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 and Progress of Vaccination with West Bengal and the 8 States of the North-East India PIB 19 May 2021 -- Dr
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 19 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
Government of India provides advance information on Vaccine Doses Supply availability till 15th June 2021 to States and UTs India PIB 19 May 2021 -- The Liberalised Pricing & Accelerated National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy has been implemented from 1st May 2021
New AIIMS started under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana are providing advanced COVID Care in States India PIB 19 May 2021 -- Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), a Central Sector Scheme, was announced in August 2003 to address imbalances in availability of tertiary care hospitals and improve medical education in the country.
The scheme received a fresh impetus to fulfil Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of quality medical education in the underserved States, and many new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences are being set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 11800 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen in more than 727 tankers to the Nation India PIB 19 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
COVID-19 devastates rural India People's Daily 19 May 2021 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said last week that the COVID-19 pandemic that had claimed over 280,000 lives across the country was rapidly spreading in its rural areas.
India Wary of Chinese Army's Summer Exercises in Eastern Ladakh Sputnik 19 May 2021 -- Last year, India was caught off guard when the People's Liberation Army, suddenly diverted troops from their annual exercises to undertake multiple incursions into eastern Ladakh in a well-planned manner. In 2020, Chinese and Indian troops engaged in aggressive face-offs and skirmishes along the Line of Actual Control.
Daily Recoveries more than 4 Lakh in the country, for the first time India PIB 18 May 2021 -- In a landmark achievement, with the dedication and tireless effort of all the healthcare and frontline workers, India has recorded daily recoveries of more than 4 lakh COVID patients in a single day for the first time
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 123 India PIB 18 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 18,57,66,518as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
5,14,408 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine today and cumulatively 64,60,624across 36 States/UTs since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive
More than 20.78 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India PIB 18 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost
PM Interacts with State and District Officials on the COVID-19 situation India PIB 18 May 2021 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through video conference interacted with field officials from States and Districts regarding their experience in handling the Covid-19 pandemic
Biggest single day load of more than 1000 MT of Oxygen relief delivered by Oxygen Expresses India PIB 18 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Railways set to have 86 Oxygen plants for its hospitals India PIB 18 May 2021 -- Indian Railways is leaving no stone unturned in the fight against Covid 19
Pandemic's Second Wave Inundates Rural Areas in India VOA 18 May 2021 -- In India, the health care crisis triggered by the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is shifting from big cities to small towns and rural areas. But as ill-equipped medical infrastructure in villages leaves people struggling to cope with the deadly virus, health experts say combating its spread in rural areas has emerged as the country's new challenge.
Daily new COVID cases less than 3L after 26 days India PIB 17 May 2021 -- In an encouraging development, daily new COVID cases being registered in India are now less than 3 Lakhs after 26 days.
More than 20 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far India PIB 17 May 2021 -- As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost, in addition to several efforts to ramp up its production and supply
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 122 India PIB 17 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 18,44,22,218 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 17 May 2021 -- Government of India, at the forefront to combat the ongoing COVID-19 has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 26th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 17 May 2021 -- Dr
Inspite of upcoming cyclone, Railways run 2 Oxygen Expresses early morning today from Gujarat to beat high winds and deliver 150 MT of Oxygen to the Nation India PIB 17 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
More than 20 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far India PIB 16 May 2021 -- Vaccination forms an integral component of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India of containment and management of the pandemic (including Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour)
24-hour Recoveries Outnumber Daily New COVID Cases for Fifth Time in last 6 Days India PIB 16 May 2021 -- India's cumulative recoveries have reached 2,07,95,335 today. The National Recovery Rate is 84.25%.
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 16 May 2021 -- In a spirit of goodwill and solidarity for India, the international community is supporting efforts by Government of India to combat the ongoing COVID-19
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 9440 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to the Nation India PIB 16 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
India Reports 311,170 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 16 May 2021 -- India reported 311,170 new COVID-19 cases, along with 4,077 deaths during the past 24 hours.
India's daily COVID-19 deaths near 4,000 SPA 15 May 2021 -- India reported a smaller rise in daily coronavirus infections on Saturday, but deaths stayed near the 4,000 mark, according to Reuters.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 18 Crore India PIB 15 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 18 Cr today under the Phase-3 of the nationwide Vaccination Drive.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 120 India PIB 15 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 18,21,99,668 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 and Progress of Vaccination with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat India PIB 15 May 2021 -- Dr
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 15 May 2021 -- The Government of India, at the forefront of the "Whole of government" approach to combat the ongoing COVID-19 has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations to augment its efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge of cases
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 8700 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to the Nation India PIB 15 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
India's Cumulative Recoveries exceed 2 Crore India PIB 14 May 2021 -- In a significant development, India's cumulative recoveries has surpassed 2 Crore (2,00,79,599) today. The National Recovery Rate is 83.50%.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 119 India PIB 14 May 2021 -- India has crossed a significant landmark in its fight against COVID19 pandemic today
Update on Ventilators Installed in Aurangabad India PIB 14 May 2021 -- Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs for effective management of COVID patients in hospital care, under the 'Whole of Government" approach since last year
Update on COVID Relief Aid India PIB 14 May 2021 -- The Government of India, at the forefront of the "Whole of government" approach to combat the ongoing COVID-19 has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries/organisations to augment its efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge of cases
Update on COVID Vaccine Allocation India PIB 14 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country is nearly 18 Crore (17.93 Crore, as per the 7 am provisional report today)
From 126 MT of Oxygen to 7900 MT of Oxygen in 20 days; beginning with the first delivery on 24th April, Railways upscale it's Oxygen Express operations to deliver Oxygen relief to 12 States India PIB 14 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to various states across the country
India Reports 343,144 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 14 May 2021 -- India reported 343,144 new COVID-19 cases, along with 4,000 deaths during the past 24 hours.
With Eye on China, India and Europe to Restart Stalled Trade Talks VOA 14 May 2021 -- The decision by India and the European Union to restart stalled talks on a free trade pact comes amid growing unease on both sides about China's rise, according to analysts.
2 Indian States Limit Vaccinations as Daily COVID Deaths Top 4,000 Again VOA 13 May 2021 -- India surpassed 4,000 deaths from COVID-19 for the second consecutive day Thursday as two of the country's states have suspended inoculations.
Centre Promptly Clearing and Apportioning Global Aid to States/UTs for COVID Management India PIB 13 May 2021 -- Government of India is swiftly clearing and apportioning global aid to strengthen tertiary medical care across States and UTs for COVID management
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 118 India PIB 13 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 17,91,77,029as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 and Progress of Vaccination with 6 States/UT India PIB 13 May 2021 -- Dr
Union Government consistently and proactively working to secure and enhance the Availability of COVID Vaccines India PIB 13 May 2021 -- There have been reports in a section of the media followed by some uninformed tweets alleging delay in licensing for Covaxin and delayed approval for technology transfer for manufacturing COVAXIN vaccine in the country
Update on Covid Relief Aid India PIB 13 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries/organisations to augment its efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge in COVID in the country
DCGI approves Phase II/III clinical trial of COVAXIN in the age group of 2 to 18 Years India PIB 13 May 2021 -- The National Regulator of the country, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), after careful examination, has accepted the recommendation of Subject Expert Committee (SEC) and accorded permission to conduct the Phase II/III clinical trial of Covaxin (COVID vaccine) in the age group 2 to 18 years, to its manufacturer Bharat Biotech Ltd on 12.05.2021.
M/s Bharat Biotech International Ltd., Hyderabad (BBIL) had proposed to carry out a Phase- II/III clinical trial of Covaxin in the age group of 2 to 18 years
Update on Ventilators Supplied under PM CARES India PIB 13 May 2021 -- Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs for effective management of COVID patients in hospital care, under the 'Whole of Government" approach since last year
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 7115 MT of Medical Oxygen to the Nation India PIB 13 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to various states across the country
India Reports More than 362,000 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 13 May 2021 -- India reported 362,727 new COVID-19 cases, along with 4,120 deaths during the past 24 hours.
India Sees New Record High of More Than 4,200 COVID-19 Fatalities SPA 12 May 2021 -- India has documented 348,421 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, taking the total number of infections since the beginning of the pandemic in the country to 23,340,938, TASS News Agency reported.
India COVID Variant Spreads to Nearly 50 Countries VOA 12 May 2021 -- A day after declaring the COVID-19 variant first detected in India as one of global concern, the World Health Organization announced Wednesday that the variant has spread to 49 countries.
India's Active Caseload Declines for the Second Consecutive day India PIB 12 May 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload has dipped to 37,04,099 today. It now comprises 15.87% of the country's total Positive Cases.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 117 India PIB 12 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 17,70,85,371 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 and Progress of Vaccination with 8 States/UT India PIB 12 May 2021 -- Dr
WHO has not associated the term "Indian Variant" with B.1.617, now classified as Variant of Concern India PIB 12 May 2021 -- Several media reports have covered the news of World Health Organisation (WHO) classifying B.1.617 as variant of global concern
Swift Clearing and Apportioning of Global Aid by Government of India has strengthened Tertiary Medical Care across States and UTs for COVID management India PIB 12 May 2021 -- In the spirit of goodwill, the global community has been helping India through international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 to support India to address the challenges of COVID management.
OPERATION SAMUDRA SETU II - INS TARKASH BRINGS MEDICAL OXYGEN CONSIGNMENT FROM QATAR India PIB 12 May 2021 -- As part of ongoing COVID relief Operation 'Samudra Setu II' launched by Indian Navy, INS Tarkash, with two Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) filled (20 MT each) cryogenic containers and 230 Oxygen cylinders embarked, arrived at Mumbai on 12 May 21
Relentless efforts by Indian Air Force & Indian Navy to provide critical COVID-19 medical supplies India PIB 12 May 2021 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN) continue to work round the clock to provide oxygen and other medical supplies to the civil administration to tackle the current COVID-19 situation in the country
100th Oxygen Express of Indian Railways delivers relief India PIB 12 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 250,000 People's Daily 12 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 death toll crossed the 250,000-mark as the total number of cases surpassed 23 million on Wednesday, confirmed the federal health ministry.
Oxygen shortages hit India amid 2nd wave of COVID-19 People's Daily 12 May 2021 -- At least 11 COVID-19 patients died on Monday evening in a hospital in the southeastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh due to oxygen shortages, local media reported Tuesday.
India Braces for Third COVID Wave, Allows Vaccine Trials for Children Aged 2-18 Sputnik 12 May 2021 -- India started vaccinating its population in the 18-45 age group earlier this month. Prior to this, only those above the age of 45 were being vaccinated. In order to protect children, federal and state governments ordered the closure of schools last March and most classes are now held online.
Bodies Found in Indian River Raise Questions About COVID Links VOA 11 May 2021 -- Authorities in India said Tuesday they have yet to determine the cause of death of dozens of people found dead in the Ganges River.
Too Little, Too Late Say Experts About Modi Gov't's $1.2 Bln Fund as COVID-19 Hits Rural India Sputnik 11 May 2021 -- A second wave of COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across India and now the cases are increasing in rural parts of the country too. The Indian government is taking all steps to curb the spread and efforts are being made to strengthen the fight against the pandemic.
India sets new COVID-19 record, WHO warns of threat to globe Press TV 11 May 2021 -- The weekly average number of COVID-19 infections in India has hit a new record, as World Health Organization (WHO) authorities warn that the country's variant of the virus poses a global threat.
Results could be 'disastrous' if new variant in India further expands to South Asia with its impact on vaccine effectiveness unknown: experts Global Times 11 May 2021 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) labeled the SAR-CoV-2 variant first identified in India as "a variant of global concern," which shows that the mutation may be more transmissible, more likely to cause infections, and more potent than current vaccines, some Chinese experts said. They warned that if the epidemic affects more of India's neighboring countries, it could lead to a disastrous crisis.
More than 18 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far India PIB 11 May 2021 -- Vaccination forms an integral component of the five point strategy of Government of India of containment and management of the pandemic (including Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 116 India PIB 11 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 17,51,71,482 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
4,74,629 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine today and cumulatively 30,39,287 across 30 States/UTs since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive
Cabinet Secretary Reviews the COVID situation in the Country India PIB 11 May 2021 -- The Cabinet Secretary chaired the 33rd meeting with the States and UTs to review the COVID situation in the country
Update on Covid Relief Aid India PIB 11 May 2021 -- Government of India is receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries/organisations to augment its efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge in COVID in the country
Centre Reviews Progress of COVID Vaccination with States/UTs India PIB 11 May 2021 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary and Dr
Government of India is expeditiously delivering Global Aid of Oxygen concentrators, cylinders, generation plants and more than 3.4 L Remdesivir Vials to states/UTs through a "Whole of Government" approach India PIB 11 May 2021 -- 8,900 Oxygen Concentrators, 5,043 Oxygen Cylinders, 18 Oxygen Generation Plants, 5,698 ventilators/ Bi PAP and more than 3.4 L Remdesivir vials received as part of global aid to India have been delivered/ dispatched to States and UTs to strengthen and supplement their COVID response, so far
Indian Naval Ships Kochi & Tabar arrive at New Mangalore Port carrying Critical Medical Stores India PIB 11 May 2021 -- Stepping up the Covid relief operation 'Samudra Setu II', two more Indian Naval Ships Kochi and Tabar reached New Mangalore Port on 11 May 21 with critical medical stores.
Uttarakhand set to become 9th State to receive Oxygen Express from Indian Railways India PIB 11 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
India records around 330,000 new COVID-19 infections, active cases fall People's Daily 11 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 22,992,517 on Tuesday after 329,942 new cases were registered in the past 24 hours, while active cases fell for the first time in a few weeks, said the federal health ministry.
India's COVID Numbers Down Slightly, but Remain Near Record High VOA 10 May 2021 -- India's daily COVID statistics are down slightly but remain high. The health ministry said Monday there were 366,161 new infections and 3,754 deaths caused by the coronavirus in the previous 24-hour period.
WHO: India Variant of 'Global' Concern VOA 10 May 2021 -- The World Health Organization said Monday that a variant of the coronavirus circulating in India is of global concern.
Indian States Go Into Lockdown as Doctors Association Asks Government to 'Wake Up From Slumber' Sputnik 10 May 2021 -- The federal government in India has not imposed a nationwide lockdown, with the second wave of coronavirus sweeping through the country. India recorded 366,161 fresh COVID-19 cases and 3,754 related deaths in the past 24 hours.
Modi thwarted amid COVID-19 crisis Global Times 10 May 2021 -- Faced with growing calls for a national lockdown and pressure from the opposition, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet to find the right balance between economic recovery and epidemic control.
Nearly 18 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far India PIB 10 May 2021 -- Vaccination forms an integral component of the five point strategy of Government of India of containment and management of the pandemic (including Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 115 India PIB 10 May 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 17,26,33,761 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
5,18,479 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine today and cumulatively 25,52,843 across 30 States/UTs since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive
Update on Covid Relief Aid India PIB 10 May 2021 -- Government of India has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries/organisations to augment its efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge in COVID in the country
Global Aid comprising of Oxygen concentrators, cylinders, generation plants and more than 3 L Remdesivir Vials received and expedited to States/UTs in their fight against COVID-19 India PIB 10 May 2021 -- 6,738 Oxygen Concentrators, 3,856 Oxygen Cylinders, 16 Oxygen Generation Plants, 4,668 ventilators/ Bi PAP/ C PAP and more than 3L Remdesivir vials received as part of global aid to India have been delivered/ dispatched to States and UTs to augment and supplement their infrastructure, so far
Oxygen Expresses deliver record 831 MT of LMO in One Single day India PIB 10 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND ARRIVES AT MUMBAI AS PART OF OP SAMUDRA SETU II India PIB 10 May 2021 -- As part of Operation Samudra Setu II, Indian Naval Ship Trikand was deployed to augment shipment of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) cryogenic containers from Hamad Port, Qatar to Mumbai
Indian Naval Ships Airavat, Kolkata and Trikand reach India with Liquid Medical Oxygen and Critical Medical from Singapore, Kuwait and Qatar India PIB 10 May 2021 -- As part of the ongoing Operation 'Samudra Setu II' to support the nation's fight against Covid-19, INS Kolkata arrived New Mangalore, INS Trikand entered Mumbai and INS Airavat arrived in Visakhapatnam today 10th May
INS Airavat with Critical Medical Stores Including Cryogenic Oxygen Tanks and Oxygen Cylinders from Singapore arrives in Visakhapatnam India PIB 10 May 2021 -- As part of the ongoing Op 'Samudra Setu' II to support the nation's fight against Covid-19, INS Airavat arrived in Visakhapatnam on 10 May 21 with 08 Cryogenic Oxygen Tanks and other critical COVID Medical Stores including 3898 Oxygen Cylinders from Singapore
Indian Air Force & Indian Navy working on war footing in fight against second COVID-19 wave India PIB 10 May 2021 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN) are working tirelessly to provide logistic support to shore up medical supplies to tackle the current Covid-19situation
India Posts 366,161 New Coronavirus Cases over Last 24 hours SPA 10 May 2021 -- India's daily rise in coronavirus cases retreated from the 400,000 mark on Monday, while its daily rise in deaths also fell after two straight days of more than 4,000 fatalities, Reuters reported.
Coronavirus Cases Still Surging in India VOA 09 May 2021 -- The coronavirus crisis is not abating in India, with the country reporting Sunday that it had counted more than 403,000 new infections and 4,000 deaths in the last 24 hours.
India: More Than 400,000 COVID Cases and More Than 4,000 Death in 24 Hours VOA 09 May 2021 -- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centers recorded 157.7 million global COVID-19 cases early Sunday, with 3.3 million deaths.
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 17.56 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 09 May 2021 -- Vaccination forms an integral component of the five point strategy of Government of India of containment and management of the pandemic (including Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour).
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 114 India PIB 09 May 2021 -- A major milestone has been achieved today as the country surpassed the landmark of 17 crore vaccination doses
Update on Covid Relief Aid India PIB 09 May 2021 -- Reflecting the solidarity and goodwill towards India, the global community has extended a helping hand in supporting efforts of India in this collective fight against COVID-19
Global Aid including 14 Oxygen Plants and more than 3 L Remdesivir Vials proactively cleared and rushed to States/UTs to combat COVID-19 India PIB 09 May 2021 -- The global community is extending a helping hand to support India's efforts to meet the challenges and requirements of the unprecedented surge in the number of COVID19 cases in the second wave of the global pandemic
Nearly 4200 MT Oxygen delivered by Oxygen Expresses to Maharashtra, MP, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, & UP India PIB 09 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country.
So far, Indian Railways has delivered nearly 4200 MT of LMO in more than 268 tankers to various states across the country.
68 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey so far.
It is Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states.
Till the time of this release,293MT has been offloaded in Maharashtra, 1230 MT in UP, 271 MT in MP, 555 MT in Haryana, 123 MT in Telangana, 40 MT in Rajasthan and 1679 MT in Delhi.
Oxygen is now being delivered by Railways to new cities like Kanpur, which received 80 MT of LMO today.
Running of new Oxygen is a very dynamic exercise and figures keep getting updated all the time
China donates anti-epidemic supplies as India sees record virus cases, deaths Global Times 09 May 2021 -- The first batch of donated anti-epidemic supplies from the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) reached India on Sunday, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said, as India was in urgent need of the materials to cope with the surge in new COVID-19 cases and deaths.
India's COVID-19 Cases Rise by over 400,000 Despite State Lockdowns SPA 09 May 2021 -- India's total COVID-19 cases rose by over 400,000 for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday even as several states imposed strict lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus, Reuters reported.
What can the UN do to support India through its deadly COVID-19 surge? UN News 08 May 2021 -- The UN is at the forefront of efforts to help India extricate itself from the almost unimaginable scale of suffering its citizens are undergoing, as a result of a devastating wave of COVID-19 infections. Earlier this week, UN News spoke to the country chiefs based in India, for the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children's Fund, to get their take on the crisis. Here are some key excerpts from the interviews.
More Contagious Variant Abets India's COVID-19 Surge, WHO Says VOA 08 May 2021 -- India reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day Saturday, and a more contagious variant is partly to blame, the World Health Organization's chief scientist said.
India: More Than 401,000 New COVID Cases in 24 Hours VOA 08 May 2021 -- India reported a record number of single-day COVID-19 deaths Saturday as states imposed more stringent lockdown measures in the absence of a national lockdown plan.
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 17.49 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 08 May 2021 -- The Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 113 India PIB 08 May 2021 -- The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021
Update on Clinical Management of COVID-19 India PIB 08 May 2021 -- In a significant directive to the States, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the national policy for admission of COVID patients to various categories of COVID facilities. This patient-centric measure aims to ensure prompt, effective and comprehensive treatment of patients suffering from COVID19.
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 25th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 08 May 2021 -- Dr
Global Aid being Effectively Allocated and Promptly Delivered by Government of India to Tertiary Care Institutions across States and UTs for COVID management India PIB 08 May 2021 -- Reflecting the solidarity and goodwill towards India, the global community has extended a helping hand in supporting efforts of India in this collective fight against COVID19
Nearly 3400 MT Oxygen delivered by Oxygen Expresses to Maharashtra, MP, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Telangana & UP India PIB 08 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Covid Care Coaches as Isolation Units are now functional in 17 diverse locations in 7 states spread over the country India PIB 08 May 2021 -- In the relentless fight against Covid19, Railway officials and teams continue their momentum to reach-out to State Health Authorities and Administrations through timely and co-ordinated action
Indian gov't adviser says 3rd wave of COVID-19 may not happen if strong measures taken People's Daily 08 May 2021 -- Indian government's top scientific adviser K. Vijay Raghavan said on Friday that the third wave of COVID-19 might not happen if strong measures are taken.
India's West Bengal chief minister warns of oxygen supply shortage amid COVID-19 surge People's Daily 08 May 2021 -- Chief Minister of India's West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the shortage of oxygen supply in the eastern state, officials said Friday.
Rahul Gandhi Warns Modi COVID Will Devastate the Whole World if India Doesn't Introduce New Lockdown Sputnik 07 May 2021 -- Countries from around the world have rushed in emergency relief supplies to India, where the second wave of COVID that hit hard in April has been apocalyptic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has been facing a massive backlash in India for ostensibly prioritising election rallies and religious gatherings over pandemic preparedness.
More life-saving support for India on its way from UK UK FCDO 07 May 2021 -- A cargo plane left Belfast today, carrying 3 surplus 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators as part of the UK's response to India's COVID-19 crisis.
India's new COVID-19 wave is spreading like 'wildfire', warns UN Children's Fund UN News 07 May 2021 -- A new wave of COVID-19 infections is spreading like "wildfire" across India, leaving many youngsters destitute, the UN Children's Fund UNICEF said on Friday.
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 17.35 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 07 May 2021 -- Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach
Centre continues to Effectively and Promptly Allocate and Deliver COVID-19 Aid received from Global Community to States/UTs India PIB 07 May 2021 -- The Global Community has been extending a helping hand in supporting efforts of India to meet the challenges and requirements of the unprecedented surge in the number of COVID19 cases in the second wave of the global pandemic
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 112 India PIB 07 May 2021 -- The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021
Indo-US Dialogue on Public Health India PIB 07 May 2021 -- Dr
Armed forces in action against the Covid-19 second wave India PIB 07 May 2021 -- The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc, irrespective of cast, creed or religion, in almost every part of the country
Indian Air Force & Navy step up efforts to ferry oxygen and medical supplies India PIB 07 May 2021 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN) have intensified their efforts to aid the civil administration in tackling the current COVID19 situation by ferrying oxygen containers and medical equipment.As on May 07, 2021, the C-17 aircraft of IAFhave conducted 400 sorties from within the country, including 351 to airlift 252 oxygen tankers of total capacity of 4,904 Metric Tonnes (MT)
Railway provides 21 Isolation Coaches at Guwahati and 20 Isolation Coaches at Badarpur near Silchar in Assam (N.F. Railway) India PIB 07 May 2021 -- In the relentless fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways are taking rapid action to swiftly move Isolation Coaches to places of demand (made by respective states) mobilising workforce and material for this task
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 2960 MT of LMO in 185 tankers to different states India PIB 07 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
India's West Bengal chief minister warns of oxygen supply shortage amid COVID-19 surge People's Daily 07 May 2021 -- Chief Minister of India's West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the shortage of oxygen supply in the eastern state, officials said Friday.
India records fresh high of over 410,000 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 07 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 21,491,598 on Friday as a fresh high of 414,188 new cases were registered in the past 24 hours, said the federal health ministry.
India Registers Record 414,188 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 07 May 2021 -- India has registered 414,188 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 Friday.
India Doctor Makes Desperate Plea for Oxygen as Pandemic Supplies Dwindle VOA 06 May 2021 -- When oxygen supplies at Shri Ram Singh Hospital in New Delhi ran critically low a week ago, Dr. Gautam Singh, who runs the facility, hit the road at night to plead for oxygen from suppliers and also put out a desperate appeal on social media. Finally, a local official helped secure some cylinders to help alleviate the crisis.
India Reports New Single-Day Record of COVID-19 Infections, Deaths VOA 06 May 2021 -- India set another record in the current surge of new COVID-19 infections Thursday as officials warn that a third wave will sweep the country.
Trio of Nations May Counter Beijing's Vaccine Offer to India VOA 06 May 2021 -- As India sets new daily records in COVID-19 deaths and infections, some experts see the humanitarian crisis as an opportunity for other nations to counter China's vaccine diplomacy elsewhere.
Amid India's Rising Numbers, Tibetan COVID Cases Also Climb Radio Free Asia 06 May 2021 -- The number of COVID-19 infections among Tibetan residents of India continued to climb this week, with five deaths in one community recorded as the country struggles with a second wave of the pandemic that has seen cases surge since March, sources say.
Effective Allocation of COVID-19 Materials received from the Global Community by Centre to States and UTs India PIB 06 May 2021 -- There has been an unprecedented surge in the number of COVID19 cases in the country since the past few weeks
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 17.15 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 06 May 2021 -- The Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 111 India PIB 06 May 2021 -- The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021
Government of India continues to Effectively Allocate COVID -19 supplies received from the Global Community to States and UTs India PIB 06 May 2021 -- In the fight against the global pandemic, the global community has extended a helping hand in supporting efforts of India in this collective fight against COVID19
No pendency of Oxygen Concentrators with Indian Customs India PIB 06 May 2021 -- It has been reported in some sections of the media that oxygen concentrators are pending at the Customs warehouse for getting clearance from the Custom authorities.
The news is totally incorrect, not based on facts and without any basis.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that there is no such pendency with Indian Customs
PM Modi reviews public health response to Covid-19 India PIB 06 May 2021 -- PM Modi today undertook a comprehensive review of the Covid-19 related situation in the country
Indian Army establishes Covid Management Cell to coordinate assistance to Civil Authority India PIB 06 May 2021 -- The Indian Army has been at the forefront of COVID response at the national level
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 2511 MT LMO in 161 tankers to different states India PIB 06 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
Third wave of COVID-19 inevitable in India, says principal scientific advisor People's Daily 06 May 2021 -- A third wave of COVID-19 outbreak is inevitable in India given the higher levels of the circulating virus, said Principal Scientific Advisor to India's Federal Government K. Vijay Raghavan on Wednesday.
Indian foreign minister at G7 "exposed to possible COVID-19 cases" People's Daily 06 May 2021 -- India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is presently in London, Britain for the Group of Seven (G7) foreign and development ministers' meeting, said Wednesday that he has possibly been exposed to COVID-19 cases and will conduct his engagements virtually.
India's COVID-19 tally crosses 21 mln with over 410,000 new cases People's Daily 06 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 21 million on Thursday as 412,262 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said.
India Reports More than 400,000 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 06 May 2021 -- India reported 412,262 new COVID-19 cases, along with 3,980 deaths during the past 24 hours.
France Sends 3 More Rafale Fighter Jets to India Sputnik 06 May 2021 -- Three French-made Rafale fighter jets have taken off to India to join the Indian Air Force (IAF) squadron, the Indian Embassy in France said.
3rd Coronavirus Wave 'Inevitable', Top Indian Science Adviser Says VOA 05 May 2021 -- A senior Indian government scientific adviser warned Wednesday that a third wave of coronavirus infections would sweep the country as it struggles with the devastating effects of the current wave that officially claimed nearly 4,000 lives in the course of one day.
WHO: India accounts for 46% of world's new COVID-19 cases, quarter of deaths SPA 05 May 2021 -- India accounted for 46% of the new COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide last week and one in four of deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 17.02 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 05 May 2021 -- The Government of India is at the forefront of the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach
Installation of Two High Flow Medical Oxygen Plants funded by PMCARES at AIIMS, New Delhi and RML Hospital completed India PIB 05 May 2021 -- In a significant development, two medical oxygen plants funded by PMCARES have been installed at AIIMS, New Delhi and RML Hospital within a week
COVID -19 supplies received from the Global Community have been Effectively Allocated to States and UTs by Government of India India PIB 05 May 2021 -- There has been an unprecedented surge in the number of COVID19 cases in the country since the past few weeks
Centre Reviews Preparedness of 5 States of Eastern India to address Needs and Challenges of current phase of COVID Pandemic India PIB 05 May 2021 -- Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan along with Member (Health), NITI Aayog Dr
Indian Navy steps up COVID Relief Operations: Nine Warships transporting Oxygen, Medical Equipment from Abroad India PIB 05 May 2021 -- The Indian Navy has stepped up its COVID relief Operation Samudra Setu II with ships from all three Naval Commands in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kochi, deployed for shipment of Liquid Medical Oxygen and associated medical equipment from friendly foreign countries in Persian Gulf and South East Asia.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 110 India PIB 05 May 2021 -- The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021
34 Oxygen Expresses complete their journey delivering more than 2067 MT LMO in 137 tankers India PIB 05 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
70,000 Isolation beds made available by Railways in more than 4400 Covid Care Coaches India PIB 05 May 2021 -- In the relentless fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways are taking rapid action to swiftly move Isolation Coaches to places of demand (made by respective states) mobilising workforce and material for this task
India's COVID-19 tally crosses 20 million People's Daily 05 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 20-million mark, reaching 20,282,833 on Tuesday, as 357,229 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, confirmed the federal health ministry.
Agency Provides Critical Supplies to USAID for India Pandemic Response DoD News 05 May 2021 -- Rapid COVID-19 test kits and N95 masks are among initial supplies from the Defense Logistics Agency being provided to India as part of the U.S. government's effort to help meet urgent health needs there.
'Large' Chinese Military Presence at Border Hampers Bilateral Ties, Says Indian Foreign Minister Sputnik 05 May 2021 -- India and China have been in a military stand-off for almost a year and it is the deadliest conflict between the two Asian powerhouses since the 1962 border war. New Delhi says that any significant cooperation with Beijing on fighting COVID-19 can only take place once the dispute has been resolved.
India 'On Brink' as 2nd COVID Wave Devastates Major Cities VOA 04 May 2021 -- As India reels from a second wave of COVID-19 infections that is devastating major cities, stockpiles are falling short of surging demand in the country, health experts warn. The country's mass immunization bid to expand its vaccination drive to all adults is posing to be a herculean task, they say.
India Surpasses 20 Million Total COVID-19 Infections VOA 04 May 2021 -- India has now surpassed 20 million total confirmed COVID-19 cases amid a disastrous second wave of the disease that has essentially broken the country's health care sector.
Indian Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Urges Modi to Introduce Nationwide Lockdown to Curb COVID Sputnik 04 May 2021 -- Over the last month, India has faced a dramatic rise in coronavirus cases, leading to massive criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's handling of the pandemic.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 15.89 Crore as Phase-3 of Nationwide Vaccination Drive commences India PIB 04 May 2021 -- The Liberalized and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 109 India PIB 04 May 2021 -- India has scaled another peak in its effort to contain the COVID-19 virus with the administration of more than 16 Cr vaccine doses to its citizens
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 16.69 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 04 May 2021 -- The Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach
Effective Allocation by Government of India of COVID -19 supplies received from the Global Community for Fight against the Global Pandemic India PIB 04 May 2021 -- The Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach. There has been an unprecedented surge in the number of COVID19 cases across the country. The health infrastructure of several States and UTs has been overwhelmed by the very high number of daily cases and increased mortality.
Union Government Did Not Waste Time in Effective Allocation and Distribution of COVID Pandemic Relief material India PIB 04 May 2021 -- India Today in its news story has alleged that while the first consignment of Covid-19 assistance arrived in India on April 25, 2021 the Centre took seven days to frame the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of distributing these life-saving medical supplies.
The story misinterprets factual information and is totally misleading.
While the Standard Operating Procedure for allocations was issued by the Health Ministry on 2nd May, 2021, the work for receipt, allocation and distribution to the States and UTs through the Central and other Health Institutions started immediately as the global community started to support the Government of India efforts for fighting the global pandemic.
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Railway deploys 19 Isolation Coaches at Sabarmati & Chandlodiya as per demand of State Govt. of Gujarat India PIB 04 May 2021 -- In the relentless fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways are undertaking movement of Isolation Coaches to places of demand by respective states on a war-footing, mobilising workforce and material for this task through rapid action
Delhi to receive 244 tonnes more Oxygen Today; With this, Oxygen Expresses would deliver nearly 450 MT of LMO to Delhi alone in 24 hours, counting from deliveries that took early hours today India PIB 04 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
DRDO to install five Medical Oxygen Plants in Delhi & Haryana India PIB 04 May 2021 -- In order to tackle the surge in Covid-19 cases & subsequent requirement of oxygen, PM-Cares has allocated funds for the installation of 500 Medical Oxygen Plants across the country
India's COVID-19 tally crosses 20 million People's Daily 04 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 20-million mark, reaching 20,282,833 on Tuesday, as 357,229 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, confirmed the federal health ministry.
Second wave of COVID-19 batters India's economy People's Daily 04 May 2021 -- India is going through the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as the single-day spike crossed 400,000 cases last week, and the total tally almost reached 20 million.
India's Coronavirus Cases Pass 20 Million SPA 04 May 2021 -- As many as 357,229 coronavirus cases were recorded in India in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 20,282,833, according to the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Prime Minister welcomes new era in UK-India relationship UK FCDO 04 May 2021 -- Boris Johnson and Indian Prime Minister Modi have agreed ambitious plans for the next decade of the UK-India relationship.
INDIA-UK VIRTUAL SUMMIT India PIB 04 May 2021 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and The Rt Hon'ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom held a Virtual Summit today.
Tibetans Caught in India's Second COVID Wave Radio Free Asia 03 May 2021 -- Tibetan residents of India are being caught in rising numbers of COVID-19 infections as the country struggles with a second wave of the pandemic that has seen cases surge since March, sources say.
WHO: India, Brazil Account for Half of New Global COVID-19 Cases VOA 03 May 2021 -- The World Health Organization said Monday that India and Brazil accounted for more than half of the new COVID-19 infections in the world last week, as the United Nations agency and other groups rush aid to the regions.
India Reports More than 360,000 New COVID Infections VOA 03 May 2021 -- India reported 368,147 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the 12th consecutive day the South Asian nation has recorded at least 300,000 cases of the disease.
On a steadily growing path, over 3 Lakh Recoveries in the last 24 hours India PIB 03 May 2021 -- The number of COVID tests conducted across the country has crossed 29.16 cr today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 108 India PIB 03 May 2021 -- The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 03 May 2021 -- Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach
Media reports alleging that Centre has not placed any fresh order for COVID19 Vaccines are Incorrect and not Based on Facts India PIB 03 May 2021 -- There have been some media reports alleging that the Centre has not placed any fresh order for COVID19 vaccines
Facing once in century challenge head on, 20 Oxygen Expresses complete their journey, delivering 1125 MT (approx.) LMO in 76 tankers India PIB 03 May 2021 -- Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country
PM reviews Covid related initiatives by the Indian Navy India PIB 03 May 2021 -- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh called on PM Modi today.
He briefed the PM about various initiatives being taken by the Indian Navy to assist the countrymen during the pandemic
PM authorises keys decisions to boost availability of medical personnel to fight COVID-19 India PIB 03 May 2021 -- The Prime Minister reviewed the growing need of adequate human resources for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country today
India reports over 360,000 new COVID-19 cases, tally nears 20 million People's Daily 03 May 2021 -- A total of 368,147 new COVID-19 cases were reported in India in the past 24 hours, taking the total tally to 19,925,604, according to the health ministry on Monday.
India Reports 368,147 New Coronavirus Infections SPA 03 May 2021 -- India on Monday reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for a twelfth straight day, while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 3,417, according to Reuters.
India's Modi loses West Bengal assembly election amid raging COVID-19 pandemic Press TV 03 May 2021 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost the key state poll in West Bengal to the party of incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, 66.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 03 May 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 03 May 2021
India Pummeled Anew by COVID Deaths and Infections VOA 02 May 2021 -- India continues to be pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic, documenting a new national record Sunday of nearly 3,700 deaths in the last 24 hours and more than 390,000 new infections.
India's Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 15.68 Crore as Phase-3 of Nationwide Vaccination Drive commences India PIB 02 May 2021 -- The Government of India along with States/UTs through a 'Whole of Government' approach has embarked on a five-point strategy for prevention, containment, and management of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 02 May 2021 -- Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a "Whole of Government" approach
PM reviews progress of converting Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants India PIB 02 May 2021 -- Considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government of India explored the feasibility of conversion of existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen
PM reviews usage of Gaseous Oxygen for Medical Purposes India PIB 02 May 2021 -- In line with his direction of exploring innovative ways to ramp up supply and availability of oxygen, PM Modi today chaired a meeting to review the usage of gaseous oxygen.
Many industries like Steel plants, refineries with petrochemical units, industries using rich combustion process, power plants etc have oxygen plants which produce gaseous oxygen which is used in the process
Cabinet Secretary reviews state of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi India PIB 02 May 2021 -- Shri Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, today reviewed various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi
Delhi receives its 2nd Oxygen Express with 120 MT Liquid Oxygen India PIB 02 May 2021 -- Continuing its journey of bringing relief to people by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country, Indian Railways has now delivered 1094 MT of LMO in 74 tankers to various states across the country
Railways work swiftly to deploy 10 Isolation Coaches at Dimapur today in keeping State Govt of Nagaland's demand India PIB 02 May 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
India reports over 390,000 new COVID-19 cases, tally over 19.5 million People's Daily 02 May 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 19,557,457 on Sunday, with a single day spike of 392,488 cases, said the federal health ministry.
India Reports 392,488 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 02 May 2021 -- India reported 392,488 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 19,557,457.
Arrivals from India to be quarantined at government centers: CECC CNA 02 May 2021 -- Starting Tuesday, travelers arriving from India will be quarantined at designated government facilities, free of cost, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Sunday, as COVID-19 infections continued to climb in the south Asian nation.
Taiwan-donated 150 oxygen concentrators, 500 cylinders arrive in India CNA 02 May 2021 -- A total of 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders donated by Taiwan arrived in India on Sunday to support the country's fight against the raging second wave of COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Exclusive: China accelerating production and delivery of 40,000 more oxygen generators ordered by India: Ambassador Global Times 02 May 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.
China ready to offer support, assistance to help India fight COVID-19: FM People's Daily 02 May 2021 -- China is ready to provide support and assistance to the best of its capability to help India fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
India's COVID19 Vaccination Coverage Nearly 15.5 Crore India PIB 01 May 2021 -- As part of the countrywide COVID19 vaccination drive, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 15,49,89,635
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 106 India PIB 01 May 2021 -- The Government of India along with States/UTs through a 'Whole of Government' approach has embarked on a five-point strategy for prevention, containment, and management of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.37 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost India PIB 01 May 2021 -- Government of India has at the forefront of the fight against the COVID19 pandemic
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews efforts of MoD & Armed Forces in fight against second COVID-19 wave; India PIB 01 May 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the efforts of Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces to support the civilian administration in the fight against the current COVID-19 situation in the country, through video conferencing on May 01, 2021
Oxygen Expresses to deliver a record 250 MT of LMO to Delhi, Telangana, UP by tomorrow morning India PIB 01 May 2021 -- Accelerating its pace of delivering liquid medical oxygen to various states across the country, Indian Railways has delivered 813 MT of LMO in 56 tankers to various states across the country
Railway mobilises Additional Covid Care Coaches for use in States of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra India PIB 01 May 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
Japan to Send Respirators, Oxygen Concentrators to Virus-Hit India SPA 01 May 2021 -- The Japanese government said Friday it has decided to send 300 respirators and 300 oxygen concentrators to India, which is battling one of the world's worst coronavirus crises with the rapid spread of the virus, including more contagious variants, Kyodo reported.
COVID Spurs Uganda to Suspend Flights from India VOA 01 May 2021 -- Uganda has suspended all flights coming into the country from India after recording new variants of the coronavirus, including the COVID-19 variant from India.
Australians Caught Breaching India COVID Travel Ban Could Face Jail VOA 01 May 2021 -- Australians stuck in India could face up to five years in jail if they breach a COVID-19 travel ban to return home starting early next week. Australia has stopped all direct flights from India in a bid to cut coronavirus cases in its hotel quarantine system.
Seven Indian Navy Ships Deployed for Op Samudra Setu II India PIB 01 May 2021 -- In support of the nation's fight against Covid-19 and as part of operation 'Samudra Setu II', seven Indian Naval ships viz. Kolkata, Kochi, Talwar, Tabar, Trikand, Jalashwa and Airavat have been deployed for shipment of liquid medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries.

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