LIVE News Updates: In view of COVID-19 pandemic, EC defers bypolls on 3 Lok Sabha, 8 Assembly seats

In view of COVID19 pandemic, the Election Commission of India decides to defer by-elections of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) & Mandi

(Himachal Pradesh) Parliamentary constituencies and 8 Assembly Constituencies in various States.

As many as 33 medical air ambulances from various parts of the country shifted critically-ill patients to Hyderabad for advanced treatment during the last 15 days.

This was revealed on Wednesday by Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, who claimed that Hyderabad has become medical treatment capital of India.

"If you go to any hospital in the city, you will find patients from states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh. During the last 15 days, 33 medical air ambulances came from various parts of country which shows that people don't find such treatment elsewhere," he said.
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Delhi HC has warned patient against raising false alarm regarding Oxygen shortage

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At least two people are reported killed and six others injured in a blast at a oxygen factory in Lucknow. According to reports, the explosion took place during refilling of oxygen cylinders in Chinhat area of the state capital.

(Source: India TV)

Long COVID wave of such ferocity we are seeing was not predicted: Govt

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23 people, including village head, arrested in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district for organising religious procession where large No. of women turned up to 'eradicate' coronavirus: police

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain takes stock of preparations of COVID Care Centre at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj.

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Night curfew from 5 pm to 9 am. Inter-District movement of persons & all vehicles prohibited, excluding army, security personnel & vehicles carrying essentials. Vehicles with essentials to be allowed between 5 am 8.30 am: Govt of Sikkim

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Local train services to be suspended in Bengal from Thursday to combat COVID-19 pandemic: CM Mamata Banerjee.

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SC says COVID pandemic in Delhi at very critical stage, asks Centre about oxygen supply to national capital in last three days.

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"You are running from pillar to post for oxygen," Justice Dr Chandrachud said, and added that you (SG) please tell about the supply and demand of oxygen

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UP government has extended lockdown in state till May 10 morning to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases

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Chhattisgarh High Court tells State Govt to fix a reasonable ratio of allotment of vaccines to the 'Antyodaya Group', persons belonging to 'Below Poverty Line' & persons belonging to 'Above Poverty Line', with reference to all relevant aspects.

Chhattisgarh HC directs State Govt to have a discussion with the Secretaries of the relevant departments & fix the ratio of allotment of vaccines & distribute the vaccines in the third phase of vaccination (for 18-44 age group) in an equitable manner

Tamil Nadu: DMK President MK Stalin meets Governor Banwarilal Purohit to stake claim to form government

SC's five-judge constitution bench unanimously hold that Maharashtra law granting quotas to Marathas breaches 50 percent ceiling

Delhi High Court begins hearing petitions relating to various issues including oxygen supply arising due to the rise in COVID-19 infections in the national capital

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre and Delhi Govt on a plea seeking direction to explore the possibility of import of at-home self-testing kits from countries where such kits are already in use. The plea also seeks direction to regulate the sale and quality of N95 masks.

Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre and Delhi Govt on a PIL seeking directions to treat persons with disabilities on a priority basis and to make special provisions for them for administering the vaccine for COVID19

Delhi High Court issues notice to Delhi Government on a PIL seeking direction to allocate additional permanent or temporary places for the cremation of bodies in Delhi due to COVID19

Delhi HC issues notice to Union of India and Delhi Govt on a PIL seeking direction to designate some hospitals (government-run and private) for the medical needs of children with special needs or persons with disabilities who are infected or having symptoms of COVID-19 infection

Maratha reservation: Justice Bhushan, reading out the judgment said, we do not find any reason in revisiting Indira Sawhney judgment

Reserve Bank of India will continue to monitor the emerging COVID19 situation and will deploy all resources and instruments at its command especially for the citizens, business entities, and institutions beleaguered by the second wave: Governor Shaktikanta Das.

The devastating speed with which the virus affects has to be matched by swift and wide-ranging actions that are sequenced, calibrated and well-timed so as to reach out to various sections including the most vulnerable: RBI Governor

The forecast of a normal monsoon by IMD is expected to sustain rural demand and overall output in 2021-22, while also having soothing impact on inflation pressures: RBI Governor

Rail freight registered growth of over 76% yr on yr in April. Toll collections in April suggest mobility declined but unlike abrupt halt during April 2020. Automobiles registration in April 2021 shown moderation compared to March. Tractor segment continues robust pace: RBI Gov

Normal monsoon should help contain food price pressures, especially in cereals and pulses. Merchandise imports and exports continue to witness robust growth performance, even in April 2021. Foreign exchange reserves give us confidence to deal with global spillovers: RBI Governor

Build-up in input price pressures across sectors, driven in part by elevated global commodity prices remains a concern. Inflation trajectory over rest of the yr will be shaped by COVID-19 infections & impact of localised containment measures on supply chains & logistics: RBI Gov

RBI announces Rs 50,000 crore liquidity for ramping up COVID-related healthcare infrastructure and services till March 2022: Governor Shaktikanta Das

But even at this time, in run-up to next MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) when our teams are analysing various incoming data, we don't expect any broad deviation from projections made in our April MPC but you'll have to wait for MPC statement due in June 1st week: Shaktikanta Das

Special long term repo operations for small finance banks to provide further support to micro, small & other unorganized sector entities,3-yr repo operations of Rs. 10,000 crore at repo rate, for fresh lending up to Rs 10 lakh per borrower;facility up to 31 Oct' 21: RBI Governor

In view of fresh challenges, Small Finance Banks are now permitted to regard fresh on-lending to MFIs with asset size up to Rs 500 crore, as priority sector lending, facility available up to 31 March, 2022: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Given the positive response from the market, it has been decided that the second purchase of govt securities for an aggregate amount of Rs 35,000 crores under G-SAP 1.0 will be conducted on 20th May: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

India reports 3,82,315 new COVID-19 cases, 3,38,439 discharges and 3,780 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry

Sensex rises 266.09 points to 48,519.60 in opening session; Nifty advances 81.45 points to 14,577.95

Delhi: A man arrested for black marketing of Remdesivir, 2 injections recovered. He was trying to sell the injections at Rs 35,000 each. Case registered at Hauz Khaz Police Station under IPC, Essential Commodities Act, Epidemic Diseases Act and Disaster Mgmt Act. Probe underway.

The Lucknow police have arrested 10 persons involved in black marketing of oxygen cylinders. The police have recovered 225 oxygen cylinders and cash from them.

With the addition of 2,190 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra has gone up to 4,77,177, an official said on Wednesday.

Delhi reported 19,953 new COVID-19 cases, 18,788 recoveries, and 338 deaths on 4th May 2021. Total cases 12,32,942 Total recoveries 11,24,771 Death toll 17,752 Active cases 90,419

The overall global COVID-19 caseload has topped 153.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.22 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.