LIVE News Updates: UP records highest-ever single-day spike of 15,353 new COVID-19 cases

UP records highest-ever single-day spike of 15,353 new COVID-19 cases; 67 fresh deaths push toll to 9,152: Official

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at a building in Vashi area of Navi Mumbai. Firefighting operation underway. More details awaited

Export of injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) prohibited till the COVID19 situation in the country improves: Government of India

With COVID cases rising alarmingly in the state, Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday decided to extend the closure of schools from Classes 1 to 12 till April 30.

All coaching centres will also remain closed during this period.

"Classes of all the government/non-government schools from Classes 1 to 12 will remain closed in the state until April 30. Coaching centres will be closed. Pre-scheduled examinations may take place during this period. Teachers and other staff can be present as per the requirement," Chief Minister Yogi Adityannath said in a meeting of team 11 here.

Earlier, it was announced that students of Classes 1 to 8 studying in the state government schools would be promoted to the next Class without appearing for any exams.

However, the pre-scheduled exams will take place. Teachers and school staff would be called to schools as per the requirement.

Three terrorists were gunned down on Sunday during an encounter between the terrorists and the security forces in South Kashmir's Shopian district.

While congratulating the police and other security forces for showing patience during the operation, the Kashmir range Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar appealed to all the misguided youths, who have joined the terror ranks, to shun the path of violence and return to mainstream.

He said the society needed them and most importantly their parents wanted them by their side.

Odisha's COVID-19 tally mounts to 3,49,561 as state registers this year's highest single-day spike of 1,379 new cases: Official

Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out at a scrapyard in Duvvada, Visakhapatnam. Fire engines present at the spot. No casualties reported

India’s vaccination coverage crosses 10-crore mark with over 35 lakh doses given in the last 24 hours. 10,15,95,147 vaccine doses have been administered through 15,17,963 sessions till 7 am today: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Check the availability of beds on our app before going to hospitals. Occupy beds only if there is an emergency. I am not in favour of lockdown but shortage of beds and failure in hospital management will leave us with no option: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

I have requested Centre many times regarding the removal of age restrictions on taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Delhi Govt is ready to conduct a door to door campaign to vaccinate people. 65% of patients in Delhi are below 35 years of age: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

EC barring entry of netas in Cooch Behar unprecedented move, want to visit Sitalkuchi, where four died in firing, on April 14: Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri

Five people were rescued from a house fire in south Delhi's Greater Kailash locality early Sunday, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.

A DFS official said information regarding the blaze was received at 4.18 am and four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

The fire originated at the first floor of the building in Greater Kailash-2 and trapped those living above, the official said.

India reports 1,52,879 new COVID-19 cases, 90,584 discharges, and 839 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 1,33,58,805 Total recoveries: 1,20,81,443 Active cases: 11,08,087 Death toll: 1,69,275 Total vaccination: 10,15,95,147

2 militants killed in overnight encounter with security forces in J&K's Shopian district: Police