LIVE News Updates: Lockdown in Karnataka from May 10 to May 24

A complete lockdown will be imposed from 10th May to 24th May. All hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed. Eateries, meat shops & vegetable shops can operate from 6-10 am: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa (Source: ANI)

In a high-level meeting, CM Kejriwal instructed officers to ensure that there should be no shortage of beds, now that Oxygen situation here is coming under control. Also instructed that no life should be lost due to oxygen shortage & vaccination drive should complete in 3 months.

West Bengal government moves Supreme Court seeking its direction to disband the current COVID-19 vaccination policy and bring in universal coverage with uniform price.

Goa will impose a "strict, state-level" curfew, from May 9 to May 23, to counter rising COVID-19 cases, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday.

Stores selling essential items, and grocery stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Medical stores will also be functional, Sawant said, adding that restaurant kitchens will be allowed to stay open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(Source: IANS)

If we take strong measures, third wave of COVID-19 may not happen at all places or even anywhere: Govt

(Source: PTI)

Weekend 'corona curfew' to be imposed in Chandigarh from 5 am on May 8 till 5 am on May 10: Dist Magistrate Mandip S Brar

(Source: ANI)

Delhi Police seizes 96 oxygen concentrators from Khan Chacha restaurant in Khan Market

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi regarding supply of Medical Oxygen (MO) in the state. CM Banerjee requested PM Modi to issue instructions for an immediate allocation of at least 550 MT per MO.

(Source: ANI)

All India NR Congress (AINRC) president N Rangasamy takes oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry.

(Source: ANI)

Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital receives ventilators, oxygen cylinders, BiPAP machines & oxygen concentrators, & other medical aid.

An FIR has been lodged against a private hospital in Gomti Nagar for allegedly giving wrong information about the availability of oxygen at the facility and turning away patients, police said on Friday.

The Indian rupee advanced by 18 paise to 73.60 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday supported by positive domestic equities and weak American currency.

(Source: PTI)

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied over 400 points in early trade on Friday, tracking gains in index majors HDFC twins, Reliance Industries and TCS amid positive cues from global markets.

(Source: PTI)

Switzerland stands with India in its hour of need. At this point, our objective is to get all possible assistance to India that we can as quickly as possible. What we are witnessing today is international solidarity at its best:Dr. Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to India

It is impressive to see how many countries and private businesses are stepping up to the plate: Dr. Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to India

(Source: ANI)

With 2,301 new coronavirus cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 4,82,495, an official said on Friday.

(Source: PTI)

Telangana reported 5892 new COVID19 cases, 9122 recoveries and 46 deaths on May 6. Active cases: 73,851 Death toll: 2,625

(Source: ANI)

Madhya Pradesh: Streets remain deserted and shops remain closed in Bhopal as 'Janta Curfew' has been imposed in the state till May 15, in wake of increase in COVID-19 cases.
(Source: ANI)

India reports 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases, 3,31,507 discharges, and 3,915 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry

(Source: ANI)

Chennai: DMK Chief MK Stalin takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He is being administered the oath by Governor Banwarilal Purohit

(Source: ANI)

The overall global COVID-19 caseload has topped 155.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.25 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

(Source: IANS)

Price of petrol & diesel in Delhi at Rs 91.27 per litre and Rs 81.73 per litre respectively today Petrol & diesel prices per litre - Rs 97.61 & Rs 88.82 in Mumbai, Rs 93.15 & Rs 86.65 in Chennai and Rs 91.41 & Rs 84.57 in Kolkata

(Source: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister designate MK Stalin arrives at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. He will take oath as the Chief Minister shortly.

(Source: ANI)

Odisha reported 12238 new positive cases, 6854 recoveries, and 19 deaths on May 6. Active cases: 86950 Total deaths: 2140

(Source: ANI)

29,86,01,699 samples were tested for COVID-19 up to 6th May 2021. Of these 18,26,490 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

(Source: ANI)