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LIVE: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses the people of Delhi.

#WATCH LIVE: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses the people of Delhi. #COVID19 https://t.co/TBlzl3A7TR

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds a meeting with the officers of 'COVID-19 management team-11'.

A 'hug curtain' in a nursing home in Argentina helps residents hug their relatives

WATCH: Here's a look at a 'hug curtain' in a nursing home in Argentina set up to help residents hug their relatives pic.twitter.com/K7Cpz3zqqM

Rajasthan reports 48 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths

Rajasthan reports 48 new COVID-19 positive cases and 3 deaths, taking the total number of cases in the state to 10385 and death toll to 234. Number of active cases stands at 2545: Rajasthan Health department

INS Jalashwa enters Tuticorin harbour (Tamil Nadu) carrying 700 Indian nationals returning from Male, Maldives. With this, INS Jalashwa alone has repatriated around 2700 Indians from Maldives and Sri Lanka.

#WATCH INS Jalashwa enters Tuticorin harbour (Tamil Nadu) carrying 700 Indian nationals returning from Male, Maldives. With this, INS Jalashwa alone has repatriated around 2700 Indians from Maldives and Sri Lanka. #OperationSamudraSetu pic.twitter.com/S7Wm1AK0Vc

Total 46,66,386 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,42,069 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours: ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)

India reports the highest single-day spike of 9971 new COVID-19 cases; 287 deaths in the last 24 hours

India reports the highest single-day spike of 9971 new COVID-19 cases; 287 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 246628, including 120406 active cases, 119293 cured/discharged/migrated and 6929 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

China reports six new COVID-19 cases, five asymptomatic cases

China reported six new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, three more than the previous day.Five of the new cases, recorded by late Saturday, involved travellers arriving from abroad, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on its website.

One locally transmitted case was found in the southern island province of Hainan.

The NHC also confirmed five new asymptomatic cases, or people who are infected with the virus but do not show symptoms, compared with two the previous day.

The total number of infections in China, where the virus first emerged late last year, stands at 83,036. With no new deaths reported, the death toll remained 4,634.

COVID-19: Stigma, lack of clarity put elderly, people with comorbidities at risk

With 2,533 new COVID-19 cases identified since May 4, the government's plan to pre-empt the appearance of new cases through surveillance measures is dependent on people voluntarily reporting symptoms to the authoritiesRead more

Brazil takes down COVID-19 data, hiding soaring death toll

Brazil removed from public view months of data on its COVID-19 epidemic on Saturday, as President Jair Bolsonaro defended delays and changes to official record-keeping of the world's second-largest coronavirus outbreak.Read more

Delhi is likely to see at least one lakh COVID-19 cases by end of June as per a projection made by five-member committee formed by Delhi government

(ANI)

Delhi Medical Association strongly condemns the way Delhi CM is warning the doctors & threatening hospitals about COVID-19 patients' admissions & tests

Delhi Medical Association strongly condemns the way Delhi CM is warning the doctors & threatening hospitals about COVID-19 patients' admissions&tests. FIR on Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is highly condemnable and demoralizing for the whole medical fraternity: Delhi Medical AssociationDoctors who're serving Delhi people tirelessly from last 2 months in this pandemic crisis, risking their lives feel insulted by way they're being treated.They're being penalized&Govt instead of praising their efforts is issuing new Dictates(FARMAN) daily: DMA

15 countries with the highest number of coronavirus cases, deaths

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Delhi: Police personnel check vehicles at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) border.

Delhi: Police personnel check vehicles at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) border. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/8umeMAFmFS

COVID-19 cases in Tripura rise to 750 after 55 more people test positive

COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia should be considered for shifting to ICU

Symptomatic COVID-19 patients who have "severe pneumonia" with a respiratory rate of 30 breath per minute should be considered for shifting to ICU, according to a clinical management protocol for adult patients suffering from the disease.

A COVID-19 patient with severe pneumonia also has an oxygen saturation level (Spo2) of less than 90 per cent, on room air, it said.Read more

West Bengal govt allows family of people who die of COVID-19 to see body

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India adding COVID-19 cases faster despite 48.2% recoveries

India has been making a steady recovery from COVID-19 but also reporting new infections at a faster rate. On Saturday, India reported its highest ever new cases – 9,887 in a single day – adding more than 9,000 cases for the third consecutive day.

The death toll due to COVID-19 also reported a record hike of 294 in a single day, taking the total fatalities to 6,642 since the outbreak was first reported in India on January 30.

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India now 5th worst-hit nation by COVID-19, surpasses Spain

In less than 24 hours, India surpassed Italy and then Spain to reach the grim milestone.

Now, only the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK are ahead of it.

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Tamil Nadu caps COVID-19 treatment charges in private hospitals

The government also said private hospitals should not charge any fee over and above the fixed slab for treatment. According to a press release issued by the Health Department, private hospitals should not charge more than Rs 7,500 a day for those admitted in general wards, while the maximum amount to be charged in ICU is Rs 15,000 per day.

Read more here.

A quick glance at how states across India are doing on the COVID-19 tally front:

Telangana: The state's tally has risen to 3,496 with 206 more people testing positive for COVID-19 today. 123 people have lost their lives due to the disease so far.

Madhya Pradesh: MP recorded 232 cases of COVID-19 and 15 deaths today, taking total number of cases to 9228 and death toll to 399. 2721 patients are undergoing treatment.

Himachal Pradesh: Number of COVID-19 positive cases has reached 400 in the state. with over 200 active cases.

Haryana: The state added 355 more cases today taking the total tally to 3,952. 24 people have died of COVID-19 in Haryana so far.

Delhi: The national capital reported 1,320 new COVID-19 cases and no virus-related death in the past 24 hours. With that, the total number of cases stands at 27,654 out of which 16,229 cases are active. A total of 761 people have succumbed to COVID-19.

Rajasthan: The desert state added 253 fresh COVID-19 cases to its tally along with 13 deaths today. That takes the state's total tally to 10,337 and death toll to 231. 2,605 cases are active.

Jammu and Kashmir: 143 new COVID-19 cases & 3 deaths were recorded in the Union Territory today, taking total number of cases to 3,467 & death toll to 39. Number of active cases stands at 2,302.

Uttarakhand: The state reported 58 new cases of COVID-19 taking the total number of cases to 1303.

West Bengal records highest single-day spike with 435 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours along with 17 deaths

With that, the total number of cases stands at 7,738 with 4,236 active cases.

Deaths directy due to COVID-19: 311

Deaths due to comorbidities: 72

Discharged: 3,119

2739 new cases of COVID-19 and 120 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. Total number of positive cases in the state is now at 82,968, including 37,390 discharges and 2969 deaths: Maharashtra Health Department

3 ED officials, 2 contractual staff test positive for COVID-19 in ED headquarters; building sealed

Gujarat recorded 498 fresh cases of COVID-19 & 29 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 19,617 and death toll to 1219: State Health Department

Drug used to treat blood cancers might help reduce COVID-19 severity in patients: Study

According to the researchers, including those from the National Cancer Institute in the US, the cancer drug acalabrutinib blocked the protein Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) in COVID-19 patients, and provided clinical benefit to a small group of them.

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Muslims from India undertaking Haj this year seems unlikely: Sources

A circular issued by the Haj Committee of India on Friday said only a few weeks are left for the preparatory work in India for Haj 2020, yet the Saudi authorities have not communicated any further development regarding the pilgrimage.

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Cleanliness is next to godliness?

A worker sprays disinfectant inside a temple after the government eased a nationwide lockdown imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on June 6, 2020. Credit/AFP Photo

In Pictures: India Under Lockdown, Day 74

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Railways served 1.63 crore meals & over 2.10 crore packaged drinking water bottles till June 1, says Centre

The Centre on Saturday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on the migrant workers' case. These are some of the things that the affidavit highlighted:

2 more COVID-19 cases in Mizoram, total rises to 24

Bihar detects 147 more COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 4745: State Health Department

Punjab Govt has issued guidelines for reopening of places of worship, hotels, restaurants & other hospitality services & shopping malls from June 8.

Restaurants shall only be allowed to open for take away & home delivery as of now. Places of worship shall remain open only between 5 am and 8 pm. Maximum number of persons at the time of worship shall not exceed 20, says Punjab Government

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state rise to 393 including 199 active cases and 185 recovered. The death toll is at 5: Himachal Pradesh Health Department

Testing of COVID-19 has not been stopped in Delhi, 36 government and private labs carrying out tests, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi govt will deploy medical professionals at each private hospital to keep tab on available beds for COVID-19 patients: CM Arvind Kejriwal

In the last 24 hours, 161 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Andhra Pradesh. Total cases in the state rise to 3588 including 1192 active cases, 2323 discharged and 73 deaths

Some hospitals are denying admission to COVID-19 hospitals. I am warning those who think they will be able to do black-marketing of beds using the influence of their protectors from other parties, you will not be spared, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

COVID-19: Rajasthan records one more death, 44 fresh cases

The toll due to COVID-19 rose to 219 in Rajasthan on Saturday, with one fresh fatality and the number of cases climbed to 10,128 as 44 more people tested positive for the disease, officials said.

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Clinical trials of phytopharmaceutical ACQH began yesterday & we're going to try it against COVID-19. It's historic in modern medicine, especially in India. We've chance to tap our traditional knowledge system&its limitless possibilities, says S Mande, DG, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research.

As per Union Health Ministry guidelines, asymptomatic & mild symptom cases don't need hospitalization. Any mild or asymptomatic patient has to be discharged by the hospital within 24 hours of admission: Delhi Health Department

Tamil Nadu government caps charges in private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment at Rs 15,000 per day in ICUs, in general ward the maximum is Rs 7,500

Manipur reports 11 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of cases in the state to 143 including 91 active cases, says the state govt

Jharkhand reports 95 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the State stands at 938 including 521 active cases, 410 recovered and 7 deaths, says State Health Department

India records single-day spike of 9,887 COVID-19 cases

India went past Italy to become the sixth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic with the country registering a record single-day spike of 9,887 cases which pushed the nationwide tally to 2,36,657.

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In the last 24 hours, no police personnel tested positive for COVID-19, however, 2 personnel succumbed to the infection. Total number of police personnel who have tested positive for the virus is at 2,561; death toll stands at 33, says Maharashtra Police

173 more COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha. Total number of cases in the state is now at 2781, including 1167 active cases, 1604 recovered & 10 deaths, says State Health Department

Sale of tickets commenced at 5 pm yesterday for select destinations in USA, Canada, United Kingdom & Europe under Phase-3 of Vande Bharat Mission. Our website experienced 6-7 times more activity & over 22,000 seats have been sold till 8 am, says Air India.

5 COVID-19 positive cases found in the headquarters of Enforcement Directorate (ED) situated at Khan Market, Delhi.

5 #COVID19 positive cases found in the headquarters of Enforcement Directorate (ED) situated at Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, Delhi. The building was sanitized yesterday; it has been sealed till tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Zw0noeEXi1

India, China will have more COVID-19 cases with more tests: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that countries like India and China would have much more coronavirus cases than America if they conduct more tests.

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With a record high 9,887 fresh cases, India's tally rises to 2,36,657; Death toll at 6,642

In changed protocol, relatives can see body of COVID-19 victims in West Bengal

The West Bengal health department on Friday said it has decided to allow relatives of a person who died due to coronavirus infection to see the body after following certain protocols.

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Uttarakhand Board examinations for the papers of class 10th and 12th whose conduct was deferred due to COVID-19 will be held from 20th-23rd June. Evaluation of answer sheets to be completed till 15th July: State Secretary (Education), Meenakshi Sundaram K

India is in the 6th position jumping a place up on worldometer world tally, surpasses number of cases in Italy, while only having 1/5 of fatalities of the European country. US, Brazil, Russia, Spain and UK are among the top 5 most affected nations

COVID-19: United States sues Chinese firm over half-million 'fake' N95 masks

The US Justice Department sued a Chinese company for selling nearly a half million fake and substandard N95 respirator to US buyers in April as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country.

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Death toll due to COVID-19 in Bihar rises to 29, number of cases climbs to 4,598 with 146 fresh infections: Officials

Central team visits hospitals, quarantine centres in Assam to take stock of COVID-19 situation

Follow DH's tally of COVID-19 cases here

Coronavirus India update: State-wise tally of confirmed cases, deaths on June 6

Here's DH's COVID-19 India Tracker

48 more people test positive for COVID-19 in Tripura, taking total number of cases in state to 695: Officials

Rahul Gandhi shares graphs, says this is what 'failed coronavirus lockdown looks like'

Questioning the government's lockdown strategy to counter COVID-19, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi compared India's disease graph to other countries to say this is "what a failed lockdown looks like".

Gandhi, who had earlier said that India is the only country to have relaxed the lockdown when COVID-19 cases are rising, also shared graphs of Spain, Germany, Italy and the UK, which had shown a decline in cases after the lockdowns.

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Parliament panel on IT to meet on June 17; To discuss Aarogya Setu app, data security

Parliamentary panel on Information Technology is scheduled to hold a meeting on June 17 during which it will be calling officials of the information and technology ministry to get a briefing on the government's coronavirus-tracking Aarogya Setu application and related issues of data security and privacy of citizens, sources said on Friday.Read more here

Maharashtra cases cross 80,000; Death toll at 2,849

The COVID-19 tally in Maharashtra crossed 80,000 on Friday.

In the last 24 hours,139 deaths were reported, the highest in a day.

On Friday, 139 deaths and 2,436 cases were reported taking the progressive toll to 2,849 and cases to 80,229.

In the last 24 hours, 1,475 persons were discharged taking the total to 35,156.

As of now, the state has 42,215 active cases. (DHNS)

A street vendor selling sanitisers and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) waits for customers after the government eased a nationwide lockdown imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on June 5, 2020. (Photo by XAVIER GALIANA / AFP)

Coronavirus: India sees jump of 61,000 cases in one week; medical experts feel too early to allow malls, religious places to open

As India moves towards unlocking various sectors, COVID-19 cases have been rising exponentially with a jump of nearly 61,000 cases in the past one week, and medical experts feel that if the situation spirals out of control, the lockdown may have to be reimposed.

India saw a record single-day jump of 9,851 coronavirus cases and 273 deaths on Friday, pushing the nationwide infection tally to 2,26,770 and the death toll to 6,348, according to the Union health ministry. There has been a record spike in cases for three consecutive days now.Read more here

Delhi reports 1330 new COVID-19 positive cases, the total number of positive cases is now 26334. The death toll stands at 708. There are 15311 active cases: Delhi Government

COVID-19 is a gift from China. Not good, they should have stopped it at the source. A very bad gift. Howcome, Wuhan where it started was in very bad trouble, but it did not go to any other parts of China: US President Donald Trump.

Bookings for select destinations in the US,Canada,UK&Europe etc under Phase-3 of Mission Vande Bharat opened at 5pm today. Around 60 million hits received till 7pm on our website and 1700 seats sold through website alone in 2 hours. Bookings continue and tickets are being issued: Air India.

West Bengal reports the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases with 427 cases reported today. The total number of cases in the state is now at 7,303. The death toll is at 294 with 11 deaths reported today: State Health Department.

India sixth worst-hit by COVID-19, cases rise by 9,851 in a single day; death toll touches 6,348

India's COVID-19 count has witnessed a 30.5% increase in the past one week to touch 2,26,770 confirmed cases, adding a record 9,851 new patients in a single day.

According to DH COVID-19 Tracker, India had dislodged Italy to become the six worst-hit nations world over by the infectious disease. At 6:00 p.m. on Friday(June 5), India had 2,34,613 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as against 2,34,013 of Italy.Read more here

Maharashtra records 139 deaths today, the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in a single day.

2436 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the state today. Total cases in the state are now at 80229, including 2849 deaths. 35156 patients recovered: State Health Department.

12 deaths and 1438 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu today. We are more transparent with the publication of the COVID bulletin. Tamil Nadu Govt is following all protocols of ICMR.There is no underplay in publishing data: Dr.C.Vijaya Baskar, State Health Minister. (ANI)

20 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area today; the total number of positive cases in the area rises to 1889, the death toll stands at 71: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

111 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state today, taking the total number of cases to 1697, of which 973 are active cases: Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Chief Minister.

UP records biggest single-day jump of 496 COVID-19 cases; tally at 9,733

Uttar Pradesh recorded its biggest single-day jump of 496 COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the state's tally to 9,733, while 12 more people succumbed to the disease, a senior official said.

With the fresh deaths, the toll in the state has risen to 257, said Principal Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad.

There are 3,828 active cases in the state, while 5,648 people have recovered and been discharged from hospitals, he said.

Prasad said a helpline was launched on Thursday through which ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist), anganwadi and ANM (auxiliary nurse midwife) workers and private pharmacists can inform authorities about suspected coronavirus cases.

"If anyone is buying medicines for fever and cough, private pharmacists can give information about them on the new helpline so that they can be tested and provided necessary treatment promptly," he explained.

Uttar Pradesh's previous highest single-day spike of 378 cases was recorded on Sunday. (PTI)

Karnataka sees an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases with 515 new cases reported on Friday alone. A whopping 482 are interstate passengers apart from one international passenger.

COVID-19 crisis will test the world like never before: S Jaishankar

The COVID-19 pandemic and its grave economic repercussions will test the world like never before, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, as he launched India's campaign as a candidate for one of the five non-permanent seats of the United Nations Security Council.Read more here

Jharkhand Government must have details of labourers working in border areas so we can help them when needed. We've decided that workers can only be taken to other states after consent of state govt: CM Hemant Soren on cancellation of approval for BRO's drive to recruit labourers. (ANI)

I really feel bad that when we are fighting against COVID-19 and Amphan and working to save lives, some political parties are asking to remove us. I never said that PM Modi should be removed from Delhi: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. (ANI)

Any decision on the commencement of Chardham Yatra will be taken after seeking the opinion of traders and priests of the temples concerned. Government officers are working to chalk out a plan to ensure a safe yatra: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat. (ANI)

Coronavirus Lockdown: Migrant labourers still in misery, says survey

A third round of survey conducted by researchers among migrant workers have once again highlighted the troubles they are facing with 63 percent of those who participated in the exercise saying that they have less than Rs 100 left with them while more than three-fourth still not have access to rations.Read more here

Gradual fall in recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in Delhi in last 10 days: Data

Amid surge in coronavirus cases, recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in the national capital has gradually fallen in the last 10 days, dipping to 39.58 per cent as reported on June 4, according to official figures.This is the first time in the past two weeks that the recovery rate has fallen below 40 per cent.Read more here

Personality tests for the remaining candidates of Civil Services Examination 2019 to be held from July 20.(DHNS)

Transgenders wait to collect free groceries kits distributed by a private organisation after the government eased a nationwide lockdown imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Bangalore on June 5, 2020. (Photo by Manjunath Kiran / AFP)

Government labs have capacity of 9000 tests per day. We've launched a scheme under which ppl can contact private labs for sampling at home for which they'll charge Rs 1000 as service charge. They'll do sampling and tests will be done for free in our labs: Punjab Health Minister BS Sidhu. (ANI Twitter)

502 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Uttar Pradesh

In last 24 hours, 502 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. There are 3828 active cases in the state and 5648 people have been cured/discharged. Death toll stands at 257: State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad

A paradigm shift: It's time to consider home-based or domiciliary care for a subset of moderately sick COVID-19 patients

The hurricane of COVID-19 in cities like Mumbai continues its incessant onslaught, with tragic heart-wrenching situations. For example, a senior doctor of 80 years fell sick with suspected COVID-19, with an oxygen (O2) saturation of 65 per cent (normal > 97 per cent). He and his son undertook the journey of their life, travelling all night with this life-threatening O2 saturation, as they were turned away from four hospitals. The doctor got a bed after much struggle, and finally succumbed two days later.Read more here

Kamal Hasaan launches campaign to sensitise people on COVID-19

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on Friday (June 5)launched Naame Theervu (We are the solution) campaign to get this metropolis out of the COVID-19 Red Zone by sensitising people on the need to maintain personal hygiene like wearing masks and washing hands frequently.Read more here

Coronavirus: Delhi govt to run campaign to promote medicinal plants

Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Friday that the Delhi government will run a special campaign to promote medicinal and herbal plants in the next one year in view of the coronavirusthreat. These medicinal and herbal plants will be given free at the forest department's nurseries in the city.Read more here

How dangerous is COVID-19 in the grand scheme of things?

Just how dangerous is COVID-19? The worst crisis since World War II, is what experts said at the start of the pandemic, a statement backed up by the stringent pandemic lockdowns thrown up by governments worldwide.Read more here

99 more COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Bihar, taking the total number of cases to 4551, says State Health Department

SC says it intends to give 15 days to Centre and States to transport all migrants to their native places

During last 24 hours,a total of 5,355 COVID-19 patients have been cured. So far,a total of 1,09,462 patients have been cured. Recovery rate is 48.27% amongst COVID-19 patients. Presently,there are 1,10,960 active cases and all are under active medical su

COVID-19 underlines necessity to prioritise needs of poor through digital solutions: India at UN

India has called for prioritising the needs of the poor and vulnerable through digital initiatives, emphasising that disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted that technology and people-centric solutions should become a critical component of nations' development paradigm.

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No theertham, satagopam after darshan. Nitya Annadana facility would be open, with frequent sanitation. Srivari sevaks, barbers at Kalyanakatta would operate in full PPE.

Srivari mettu foot path closed; on foot by Alipiri only. Only two persons per room will be allowed to stay, accommodation would be shut alternate days. Screening at Alipiri and queue lines. Vehicles, baggage would also be sanitised. People with COVID-19 symptoms would be quarantined.

General public would be allowed for darshana at Tirupati temple from June 11. Only seven thousand pilgrims per day with 500 per hour against the usual 70,000 per day. Trial runs with TTD employees and Tirumala locals will be done from June 8 to June 10. Devotees should register online for slot bookings, without which entry will not be allowed beyond Alipiri gate.

SC asks private hospitals whether they are willing to provide treatment for COVID-19 on charges prescribed under Ayushman Bharat scheme

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Andhra Pradesh is now 3427, with 50 new positive cases reported in the last 24 hours, says state Health Department

Coronavirus: SC seeks Centre's response on plea for use of private hospitals by people who can afford

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Union government to respond to a PIL seeking framing of guidelines to avail facilities of private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment and quarantine by those who can very well afford it.

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The Centre, in its affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, today, stated that there is no need for a CBI investigation in the Nizamuddin Markaz meet case

The affidavit filed by the Centre before the Supreme Court, stated that the probe in the matter is being conducted on a day to day basis in accordance with the law and all efforts are being made to submit a report in a time bound manner.

SC seeks Centre's response within a week on PIL for capping cost of treatment of COVID-19 patients in private hospitals

China's Wuhan city discharges last three COVID-19 patients from hospital

The last three coronavirus patients in Wuhan, the first epicentre of the COVID-19, have been discharged and the central Chinese city has recorded zero cases of the virus after mass testing of about 10 million people, state-media reported.

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Rajasthan reports 68 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 9930. Death toll stands at 213, Rajasthan health department

At least 35 migrant labourers injured when a bus carrying them from Rajasthan to Hamirpur fell into ditch in Etawah in UP Thursday night, say local police

55-year-old official of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) succumbs to COVID-19 in first such death in border guarding force

In last 24 hours, 4 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 and one personnel succumbed to the infection. Total number of police personnel who have tested positive for the virus has reached 2,561; death toll stands at 31, says Maharashtra Police.

Goa CM to probe incident of COVID-19 patient skipping test

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said he would conduct an inquiry into the incident where a woman managed to skip the mandatory COVID-19 test upon her arrival from Mumbai and but later tested positive for the infection.

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COVID-19: Controversial study on hydroxychloroquine withdrawn

A controversial research paper that raisedserious doubt on the efficacy of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19now stands withdrawn.

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130 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Odisha, taking the total number of positive cases to 2608. Number of active cases stand at 1117, says the state's health department

Total number of COVID19 positive cases in Jharkhand stands at 843 including 447 active cases, 390 recovered and 6 deaths, said the state's health department

Nagaland reports 14 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking total number of positive cases to 94, says state minister health

Assam reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, taking total number of people infected in state to 2,115

Lancet study flagging hydroxychloroquine risks, that led WHO to suspend clinical trials, pulled down

Three of the four authors behind a large-scale study in The Lancet that raised safety fears over the use of common anti-malarial drugs to treat COVID-19 retracted their paper on Thursday, blaming a health care company that supplied the dataset.

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India records highest daily spike with 9,851 cases and 260 deaths taking the country past the 2.26 lakh-mark

Sanitisation being done at Durgiana Temple in Amritsar as temples are set to open on June 8. As per Ministry of Health & Family Welfare guidelines touching of idols/holy books, choir or singing groups & physical offerings like prasad, distribution of holy water not allowed.

Punjab: Sanitisation being done at Durgiana Temple in Amritsar as temples are set to open on June 8.As per Ministry of Health&Family Welfare guidelines touching of idols/holy books, choir or singing groups & physical offerings like prasad, distribution of holy water not allowed pic.twitter.com/0wgdk0TVnC

Does HCQ drug touted by Donald Trump work on COVID-19? After data debacle, we still don't know

Scientists are resuming COVID-19 trials of the now world-famous drug hydroxychloroquine, as confusion continues to reign about the anti-malarial hailed by US President Donald Trump as a potential "game-changer" in fighting the pandemic.

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Shooting for TV serials will resume from June 10, but no child actor will be allowed on sets. Actors aged above 65 may join work after submitting a written undertaking that they are coming for shooting willingly, says West Bengal PWD, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Aroop Biswas

Here's our worldwide cases and deaths tally

Coronavirus Worldometer | 15 countries with the highest number of cases, deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Here is DH's state-wise tracker of coronavirus cases in India

State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on June 5

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Supply of essential medicines, test kits, PPEs, deploying Rapid Response Teams, developing Information Exchange Platform & conducting courses by our premier healthcare institutions under our flagship ITEC programme, for India development partnership, critical to South-South Partnership, says TS Tirumurti

Current crisis underlines need for partnership, leaving no one behind & prioritising needs of most vulnerable: India's rep to UN

Current crisis underlines need for partnership, leaving no one behind & prioritising needs of most vulnerable. India has taken every effort to extend support to our partners around world, says TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to UN at the Annual Session of Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS

Coronavirus: Global vaccines hunt gets $8.8 billion shot in the arm

Governments around the world on Thursday pledged $8.8 billion for global vaccines alliance Gavi to help immunisation programmes stalled by the coronavirus outbreak and support the development and distribution of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.Read more here

Govt releases SOPs for offices, religious places, hotels and malls for Unlock 1.0

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India reports 9,304 new coronavirus cases; sees third fastest daily increase globally

India's COVID-19 count witnessed a record single-day increase as 9,304 newcases were reported from across the country on Thursday, taking the total cases to 2,16,919.

The death toll also spiked sharply by 260 to cross the 6,000-mark to settle at 6,075, while the active cases continued to grow rapidly to touch 1,06,737.

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Coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi pledges $15 million to global vaccines alliance GAVI

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Delhi COVID-19 Update:

Fresh Cases: 1359Total Cases: 25004

Deaths added to toll 44Total deaths: 650

Discharged: 356Total: 9898

Under treatment: 14456 (9473 in home isolation)

Samples tested: 236506 (6361 fresh samples)

Telangana reports 127 new cases, taking the state's tally to 3147. The death toll stands at 105.

Jammu and Kashmir records biggest single-day spike of 285 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 3,000: Officials

Entry of Personal Assistants to MPs restricted inside Parliament House in view of COVID-19 pandemic

SOPs for offices:

SOPs for hotels and other hospitality units:

SOPs for restaurants:

SOPs for shopping malls:

SOPs for religious places:

A peek into the Health Ministry SOPs for religious places, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and offices:

For Religious Places:

–No touching the idols/statues/holy books

–Large gathering/congregations prohibited

– Playing of recorded devotional songs

– No choirs or singing groups

–No physical offerings

For Shopping Malls:

–Gaming arcades, cinema halls, children's play areas to remain closed

– Staggering of visitors

–50% occupancy at food courts

– Encourage digital, contactless payments

For Restaurants:

– Encourage takeaways

– Food delivery persons to leave packet at customer's door

– Thermal screening of home delivery staff by restaurants

–Disposable menus, disposable napkins instead of cloth napkins

– Seating arrangement with adherence to physical distancing

– Specific markings for queue management

–Buffet service to follow social distancing norms among patrons

– Restriction on number of persons in elevators

For hotels and other hospitality units:

– Encourage room service, takeaways

– Communicate using intercom, mobile phones

– Disinfect luggage before sending to rooms

– Hand sanitisers at reception for guests’ use

– Guests to sanitise hands before filling up forms, registers

For offices:

–Staggered working hours, lunch hours, coffee breaks

– Meetings through video conferencing

–Avoid large gatherings

– Separate entry for officers, staff, visitors

– Regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in washrooms

– Seating arrangement to ensure social distancing

Health Ministry on Thursday released Standard Operating Procedures for Unlock 1.0 with SOPs for offices, religious places, restaurants, shopping malls.

368 more COVID-19 cases & 10 deaths reported in West Bengal today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 6876, including 2768 recovered, 3753 active cases & 283 deaths: State Health Department

Maharashtra records 2,933 fresh COVID-19 cases and 123 deaths today. With that, the state's tally stands at 77,793 while the total death toll has risen to 2,710.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says Delhi needs to ramp up testing coupled with aggressive surveillance, contact tracing and stringent containment & perimeter control activities.

Uttar Pradesh reports 371 COVID-19 positive cases and 15 deaths in the past 24 hours. Total number of cases stands at 9237; death toll at 245.

Tamil Nadu reported 1,373 COVID-19 cases & 12 deaths today, taking total number of cases to 27,256 & death toll to 220. Number of active cases stands at 12,132: State Health Department

3 deaths and 94 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Kerala today. There are 884 active cases in the state: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Total infected so far: 1588

Fresh cases today: 94 fresh

Now under treatment : 884

Total deaths: 14

Total number of people recovered: 640

People recovered today: 39

In home and institutional quarantine: 1,68,578

In hospital observation: 1,487

Samples tested so far: 76,383

Samples tested negative: 72,139

Firefighters riding motorbikes spray disinfectant in narrow streets of containment zones as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Chennai on June 4, 2020. Credit/AFP Photo

Railways refunds Rs 1885 cr to passengers who booked tickets during lockdown

The railways said it has refunded Rs 1,885 crore to passengers who booked tickets during the lockdown period and whose tickets were cancelled.

The Indian Railways had suspended its regular passenger train services during the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the highly contagiouscoronavirusinIndia.

"As the trains were cancelled en masse, the railways faced the challenge to return a huge amount of money towards refund to the rail passengers.

"The railways has successfully refunded Rs 1885 crore towards cancellation of tickets to passengers during the period March 21 to May 31 on tickets booked through the online mode," the railways said.

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Karnataka reports 257 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the state's tally to 4320. The death toll has risen to 57 with 4 deaths reported today.

Out of the four deaths, two were reported from Bengaluru.

55 out of the 257 new patients have interstate travel history and one has international travel history. The other 101 patients have history of contact with previously diagnosed patients.

Udupi reported 92 cases while Raichur 88, Hassan and Mandya 15 each.

Andhra Pradesh records 98 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the state's tally to 3,377.

A total of 2,550 foreign Tablighi Jamaat members blacklisted; Will not be allowed entry into India for 10 years: MHA officials

23 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area, taking the total number of cases to 1872; death toll stands at 71: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

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In last 24 hours, one police personnel tested positive for COVID-19 and one personnel succumbed to the infection. Total number of police personnel who have tested positive for the virus has reached 2,557; death toll stands at 30: Maharashtra Police

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital doesn't give test reports on time. 70% of people are dying within 24 hours of reaching the hospital: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital doesn't give test reports on time. 70% of people are dying within 24 hours of reaching the hospital as their test reports come in 5-7 days. This is absolutely wrong, reports should come within 24 hours: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.Recently, RML Hospital tested 94% samples as positive in a day, on retesting we found 45% of these to be negative. I have asked the Union Health Minister to fix this casual approach.

At least 30 police personnel, including an officer, have died in Maharashtra so far due to COVID-19, while over 2,500 have tested positive for the disease: Officia

Sixty-one pvt hospitals have been ordered to reserve 20 per cent beds for COVID-19 patients: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Uttarakhand reports 60 new COVID-19 positive cases

Uttarakhand reports 60 new COVID-19positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 1145: Directorate of Medical Health & Family Welfare, Uttarakhand

Chhattisgarh: 179 migrants who were stranded in Bengaluru, Karnataka were brought to Raipur today after alumni of National Law School of India University, Bengaluru & NALSAR University of Law arranged their flight tickets.

Manipur reported 13 fresh cases of COVID-19 last night, taking the total number of cases to 121 out of which 83 cases are active: State Government

Punjab: Gym owners and fitness trainers stage a demonstration in Ludhiana, urging the government to allow reopening of gyms.

(ANI)

SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging Centre's March 29 order asking employers to pay full wages to employees for lockdown period

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52 more people test positive for coronavirus in Chhattisgarh, taking the state's COVID-19 tally to 680: Official

Schools to reopen in July in phased manner, starting with classes 10-12, followed by classes 6-9 & 1-5. For social distancing, schools to function at 50% strength. In class of 30 students, 15 will come in morning & 15 in evening or alternate days: Haryana Education Min Kanwar Pal

Pakistan surpasses China in COVID-19 cases; infections surges to 85,246

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Andhra Pradesh reports 98 COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours

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Inquiry initiated against 8 labs in Delhi for taking samples against ICMR protocol.

Respective Chief District Medical Officers asked to suspend the registration of all phlebotomists of these labs immediately. No samples are to be sent to these labs with effect from today.(ANI)

Assam reports 47 new COVID-19 positive cases

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Rajasthan tally at 9,720

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Supreme Court asks Union of India (UoI) to convene a meeting of representatives/officials from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana, and to try to evolve a common policy for movement of commuters between the three states in Delhi-NCR region.

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I think unfortunately India not only looked West it went to the wild West, we stayed more towards the impervious side. We tried to implement a hard lockdown which was still porous: Rajiv Bajaj, MD Bajaj Auto in conversation with Rahul Gandhi

On the one hand, the porous lockdown makes sure that the virus will still exist. So, you have not solved that problem, but you have decimated the economy, you flattened the wrong curve. It is not the infection curve, it is the GDP curve: Rajiv Bajaj, MD Bajaj AutoPeople still think infection means death, it is a herculean task to open up. To get this fear out of the mind of people there has to be a clear narrative from PM because when he says something people seem to follow.(ANI)

We're happy that the WHO resumed trials of hydroxychloroquine. I firmly believe that the WHO's decision was taken in haste. It was a kind of knee-jerk reaction. They should have analysed the data on their own before temporarily suspending trials: Shekhar C Mande, DG, CSIR

Total 42,42,718 samples tested so far

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IIT-Bhubaneswar to conduct online end-semester exams for outgoing students

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Brazil to help test Oxford coronavirus vaccine

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Mizoram tally 17

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A Railway official and his wife & daughter have tested positive for COVID-19.

The official had last attended the office on 1st June.(ANI)

Andhra Pradesh cops check arrangements at the Tirumala temple. Religious places to reopen from June 8

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Defence secretary Ajay Kumar tests positive for coronavirus: Sources

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France coronavirus death toll surges past 29,000-mark

France's coronavirus death toll rose by 81 on Wednesday, or 0.3%, to reach 29,021, which is the fifth-highest death toll in the world.

The rate of increase has decreased compared to Tuesday, when fatalities were up 0.4%, and the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 disease has continued its long-running decline, the health ministry said in a statement. (Reuters)

U.S. CDC reports 1,827,425 coronavirus cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reported 1,827,425 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 24,955 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 1,045 to 106,202.

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The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states. (Reuters)

Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 2,16,071‬, death toll stands at 6,078 as of June 3.

Incidents of wildlife poaching in India more than doubled during COVID-19 lockdown with 88 animals being killed for meat & trade during the period compared to 35 in the pre-lockdown days in February: Study (PTI)

1513 COVID-19 cases & 9 deaths reported in Delhi today. Total number of cases in the national capital is now at 23645, including 13497 active cases & 606 deaths: Delhi health Department (ANI)

Maharashtra records highest single-day toll

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Correction - No dates have been decided for reopening of schools in Karnataka. State Education Department has sought feedback from parents, teachers & committees of schools for reopening in the month of July. pic.twitter.com/AD4uSb8hXF

We are continuously monitoring the situation & will consider restarting international flights as soon as situation normalises a bit & poses no danger to our citizens. We will also have to consider that countries where we intend to fly are open to incoming foreign citizens, says Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Cabinet approves ordinance to give farmers, traders freedom to sell and purchase farm produce: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar (PTI)

Govt to permit certain categories of foreign nationals to come to India

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Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approves establishment of Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) as Subordinate Office under Ministry of AYUSH: Government of India (ANI)

We have made farmer friendly amendments to the Essential Commodities Act. Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approves historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act; regulatory environment liberalized for farmers through this. Landmark decisions to benefit farmers and transform the agriculture sector: Union Minister, Prakash Javadekar (ANI)

256 Shramik Special trains cancelled by state govts since May 1; Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh top defaulters: Rlys (PTI)

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Uttarakhand now stands at 1,066 including 795 active cases and 259 recovered, says State Health Department

COVID-19: Mizoram to soon get 4 RT-PCR machines

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Assam reports 111 new COVID-19 cases

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to give one-time assistance of Rs 10,000 each to migrant workers, suggests that portion of PM CARES Fund could be used for the purpose

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COVID-19 cases rise by nearly 9,000; recoveries cross 1 lakh

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Salons and beauty parlours reopen in Chennai following relaxations in lockdown; state govt has asked beauty parlours and salons to collect details of customers including Aadhaar number, phone number and address

Fact-check: Did PM Narendra Modi claim that 1 cr COVID-19 patients were treated for free in India?

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A staggering 180 fresh COVID-19 cases and four more deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh. Aggregate rises to 3,971: Government bulletin

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Salons reopen in Gole Market, as Delhi government has allowed the opening of barber shops and salons in the national capital

Containment zones in Delhi drop to 158

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47 police personnel test COVID-19 positive in Maharashtra

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Mamata Banerjee appeals Centre to transfer Rs 10k to each migrant worker in the state

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Assam has reported 48 new cases of COVID-19, taking total number of cases to 1561 including 337 recoveries and four deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1217, says the State's Health Department

Rajasthan reports 102 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 9,475. Number of active cases stand at 2766 and death toll is at 203, says State Health Department

Second COVID-19 case detected in Sikkim as 56-year-old man who recently returned from Delhi tests positive, says state Health secretary

Delhi: Director-General of Health Services has released a revised strategy to be followed for COVID-19 testing in the national capital

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Amid #COVID outbreak, it's important to boost immunity, hence Ayurvedic Dept has taken the initiative of "Har Ghar Giloy". People who wish to plant Giloy in their homes can contact&municipal corporation people will give them giloy: Prakash Rajpurohit, Jodhpur Collector #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/N2rIjJKYEp

With the highest daily spike in cases, India's tally surges past the 2-lakh-mark; Death toll stands at 5,815

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Stranded Indians in Moscow to return to India

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Delhi COVID-19 Update: June 2

Fresh Cases:1298Total: 22132

Fresh deaths: 33Total: 556

Discharged: 497Total: 9243

Under treatment: 12573 (7461 in home isolation)

Samples tested: 223607 (6070 fresh samples)

Telangana reports 99 new cases, taking the state's tally to 2891

Out of the 99 cases, 70 were reported from Hyderabad. Death toll stands at 92.

103 deaths and 2,287 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Maharashtra, taking the total number of cases in the state to 72,300. 1225 patients discharged today, 31,333 patients discharged after full recovery till date: Maharashtra Health Department

Airports Authority of India (AAI) office in Rajeev Gandhi Bhawan has been sealed till 4th June after four AAI officials test positive for COVID-19.

India now in the 11th spot in Coronavirus worst-hit countries across the globe

29 deaths and 415 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Gujarat

In last 24 hours, 29 deaths and 415 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Gujarat; the total number of cases rises to 17,632 including 11,894 cured/discharged and 1092 deaths: State Health Department

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In Pics: West Bengal: Social distancing norms were violated as people gathered to offer prayers at a temple in Durgapur. (ANI)

West Bengal: Social distancing norms were violated as people gathered to offer prayers at a temple in Durgapur.

State Government allowed all religious places to reopen from June 1 with not more than 10 people allowed inside the premises at a time.

West Bengal: Social distancing norms were violated as people gathered to offer prayers at a temple in Durgapur.State Government allowed all religious places to reopen from June 1 with not more than 10 people allowed inside the premises at a time.#Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/DwNvCEFtQZ

Special helpline set up by J&K administration for COVID-19 assistance

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296 new COVID-19 cases registered in Haryana

296 new COVID-19 cases registered today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2652: Haryana Health Department

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367 of these patients are interstate passengers. Udupi reports 150 cases. Kalaburagi records 100.

Only 21 patients have tested positive for reasons other than interstate travel.

Thirteen more people die of COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, toll goes up to 197; state reports 1091 fresh cases, count goes up to 24,586: Govt

Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 2,00,337, death toll stands at 5,617 as of June 2

Kerala COVID-19 Updates - June 2

Total infected so far: 1412

Fresh cases: 85

Under treatment: 774

Fresh death: 1

Total deaths: 11

Total discharged/recovered: 627

Discharged/recovered today: 19

Samples tested so far: 71,068

Samples tested negative so far: 67,249

In home and institutional quarantine: 1,45,670

In hospital observation: 1,340

Karnataka permits fresh brewing of beer and its sale at microbreweries as takeaway

The opening and closing hours of the microbreweries shall be from 9 am to 9 pm and all other conditions as laid down will remain unaltered.

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Passengers waiting to board Bahrain - Kozhikode flight IX1376 today in the Phase 2 of Vande Bharat.

Mumbai: Patients shifted form jumbo BKC COVID Care Centre

Nearly 150 COVID-19 patients, who were undergoing treatment at the modular jumbo COVID Care Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai's Bandra have been shifted in the wake of cyclonic conditions.

The BKC CCC is a makeshift facility.

692 domestic flights flew on Monday, operations picking up pace: Puri

Domestic air travel in the country is picking up the pace as 692 flights carrying 64,651 passengers operated on June 1 against 501 flights with 44,593 flyers the day before, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

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Some more updates from the briefing:

* India's COVID-19 fatality rate of 2.82% is amongst the lowest in the world, compared to a global fatality rate of 6.13%.The case fatality rate per lakh population too (of 0.41) is amongst the lowest in the world, while there are countries with a figure as high as 62 and 82.

Health Ministry and ICMR joint briefing at a glance:

* ICMR has been focusing on increasing COVID-19 testing capacity and now has testing facilities in every state & UT. The country now has have 681 labs out of which 476 are in govt. sector. Around 1.2 lakh samples are being tested every day now.

India's COVID-19 fatality rate of 2.82% is amongst the lowest in the world, compared to a global fatality rate of 6.13%. We have been able to achieve this due to timely identification of cases and proper clinical management: Health Ministry

India's case fatality rate per lakh population too (of 0.41) is amongst the lowest in the world, while there are countries with a figure as high as 62 and 82: Health Ministry

India's COVID-19 fatality rate is now 2.82%, continuously declining, says Health Ministry

Wrong comparison to only look at total COVID-19 cases and mention that India has 7th highest cases. Our population too should be considered, says Health Ministry

14 countries with total similar population as India have reported 22.5 times more cases & 55.2 times deaths, it adds.

Recovery rate of the nation is continuously improving, a total of 95,527 patients have recovered from COVID-19, 3,708 have recovered in last 24 hours Recovery rate is now 48.07%, up from 11.42% on Apr 15: Health Ministry

Indian RNA extraction kits are now available in good number, RT-PCR kits by 11 - 12 indigenous vendors are now being used, we are now in a comfortable position as reg. testing due to identification and hand-holding of domestic players, says ICMR

We have been using indigenous platforms too for ramping up COVID-19 testing capacity: ICMR

ICMR, during a press briefing on Tuesday, said that they have been using indigenous platforms too for ramping up COVID-19 testing capacity.

The Truenat screening and confirmatory tests have now been validated. Outreach of testing has hence been increased since this is available in primary health centres and districts, it added.

Have been focusing on increasing COVID-19 testing capacity. We now have testing facilities in every state & UT with 681 labs, out of which 476 are in govt. sector. We are testing around 1.2 lakh samples every day, says ICMR

Social distancing norms flouted at an event attended by Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu during a procession in Chitradurga as the state's COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

#WATCH Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu takes part in a procession in Chitradurga; social distancing norms being flouted at the event, amid COVID19 pandemicTotal number of COVID19 positive cases in Karnataka is 3408 pic.twitter.com/9Z5vXNLq6B

IX 1496 Kuwait- Kochi flight takes off with 175 passengers and 10 infants on board#VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/MxykpuJtwW

Nearly 100 patients form the makeshift jumbo COVID-19 Care Centre at Bandra Kurla Complex to be shifted to other facilities - NSCI Dome at Worli and NESCO Complex at Goregaon.

Follow live updates on Cyclone Nisarga here

Uttarakhand reports 41 new COVID-19 positive cases; the total number of cases in the state rises to 999. Death toll is at 7, says state's Health Department

A municipal worker paints a sign reminding people to maintain social distancing ahead of the opening of Marine Drive, Mumbai

Bihar Health dept distributes condoms among migrant labourers

To prevent unwanted pregnancies, the Bihar Health department is distributing condoms among migrant labourers who are going to their homes after completing 14-day institutional coronavirusquarantine and those in home quarantine, an official said.

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Can you catch COVID-19 from delivered packages?

An outbreak of COVID-19 at a logistics centre run by one of South Korea's largest online shopping companies has raised concerns over whether the coronavirus can be transmitted by package deliveries.

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China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO

Throughout January, the World Health Organisation publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus and thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic map of the virus "immediately,."

For information related to hospitals and beds, you can call our helpline 1031. They will send you an SMS with the status of bed availability in Delhi hospitals, says CM Kejriwal

Total 302 ventilators are available in Delhi, of which 210 are vacant. All this information will be updated on this app twice a day, 10 am & 6 pm, to give you latest details, says Delhi CM

Number of cases in Delhi is increasing, but there is no need to worry about medical care for COVID-19 patients as we've done sufficient arrangements. If any member of your family tests positive, then they'll get the required medical services, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches mobile app for updates on vacant beds in hospitals for COVID-19 patients

We are four steps ahead of coronavirus. Cases of coronavirus are increasing in Delhi but we have made all the arrangements for beds, ICUs and ventilators: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

To avoid this kind of situation in future, we are launching an app today. It will provide you information about all the hospitals in Delhi, private as well as govt. It will tell you the number of vacant beds in every hospital: Delhi CM pic.twitter.com/zTg3RaHXpQ

No. of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there's no need to worry about medical care for COVID-19 patients as we've done sufficient arrangements: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

No. of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there's no need to worry about medical care for COVID-19patients as we've done sufficient arrangements. If any member of your family tests positive, then they'll get the required medical services: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

No screening for migrants at railway stations in Bihar, coronavirus quarantine facilities to close down: Report

Starting June 2, migrants returning from other states to Bihar will not be registered or quarantined. According to areportbyThe Indian Express, thermal screening at railway stations in the state is also to be discontinued. However, a medical desk team will be present at every station to treat those who are unwell.

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First passenger ship MV Nicobar reached Port Blair from Chennai yesterday evening with 87 stranded persons on board. Proper arrangements made for testing of passengers at the port, reports AIR News

1st passenger ship MV Nicobar reached #PortBlair from Chennai yesterday evening with 87 stranded persons on board. Proper arrangements made for testing of passengers at the port.Report: Gaurav, @airnews_pb pic.twitter.com/Q0nrpHIYva

Two persons have tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, taking the total number of positive cases to 85 in Manipur, including 74 active cases, said the state govt

Delhi govt preparing one month in advance says Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

Delhi govt is preparing for at least one month in advance, as it doesn't look like the disease will end in next few days. It is important to plan in advance, says Satyendra Jain, Delhi Minister on DDMA asking all DMs to identify locations to set up extra beds for COVID-19 patients.

115 new COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in last 24 hours. Total tally at 3791

141 new COVID-19 cases in Odisha, tally 2,245; active cases 991: Health Dept

Five Police personnel from Anand Parbat area have tested positive for COVID-19, says Delhi Police

In the difficult times of coronavirus pandemic, India has provided medical supplies to more than 150 countries, on humanitarian grounds, says PM Modi

I would rather go beyond 'Getting Growth Back' and I would say, "Yes, we will definitely get our growth back," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a CII event

Re-strengthening economy against corona is one of our highest priorities. For this, the government has taken immediate decisions. We have also taken decisions which will help the country in the long run, says PM Narendra Modi at an address at CII

13 persons have tested positive for #COVID19 at Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's Office, according to the Lieutenant Governor's Office, reports ANI

12 people test COVID-19 positive in Mizoram, which had only one coronavirus patient who was discharged on May 9

INS Jalashwa carrying 685 Indian nationals from Colombo in Sri Lanka arrives at V O Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu

Vehicular movement resumes in Jammu and Kashmir. People go on with their daily chores in Srinagar, amid relaxations in Unlock 1.0

Coronavirus pandemic antibiotics surge will cause more deaths: WHO

Increased antibiotics use in combating the COVID-19 pandemic will strengthen bacterial resistance and ultimately lead to more deaths during the crisis and beyond, the World Health Organization said Monday.

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India records 8,131 cases in and 204 deaths in single-day, says the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

With new cases being reassigned to states states, the total number of cases in the country rises to 1,98,737

No loss in COVID-19 potency: WHO, other health experts denies Italian doctors claim

World Health Organization experts and a range of other scientists said on Monday there was no evidence to support an assertion by a high profile Italian doctor that the coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic has been losing potency.

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From today, Bihar will not register or quarantine those returning to the state, reports Indian Express

From June 2, migrants returning to Bihar will not be registered or quarantined, according to a decision by the govt. Those who returned to the state till Monday, June 1 had been registered and quarantined in over 5,000 centres, which host around 13 lakh migrants in all. These centres will be closed after June 15, when the 14-day quarantine of the last batch of registered migrants ends, reports the publication.

Coronavirus: Bengaluru has a testing problem

The spectre of low testing rate is hanging over Bengaluru Urban as the tech hub is conducting fewer Covid-19 tests compared with other districts in the state, even as scores of returnees continue to arrive every day.

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12 new COVID-19 positive cases confirmed at Zoram Medical College, tweets Mizoram CM Zoramthanga.

Distancing and masks cut COVID-19 risk, says largest review of evidence

Keeping at least one metre apart and wearing face masks and eye protection are the best ways to cut the risk of COVID-19 infection, according to the largest review to date of studies on coronavirus disease transmission.

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The Lead: One stop solution to access information to help COVID-19 affected

The Lead from Deccan Herald podcasts brings to you voices from across the spectrum and various spheres of life.

Coronavirus Worldometer | 15 countries with the highest number of cases, deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The data from Worldometer lists the countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The total number of cases and deaths registered country-wise is updated regularly.Follow it here

Coronavirus in Gujarat: Dead nearly two weeks back, family gets SMS 'patient moved to different hospital'

Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on June 2

Follow the state-wise tally of cases and the death toll here

Italy records fewest new coronavirus cases since February

Italy posted a series of encouraging figures in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, including the smallest daily number of new cases since February 26, the Civil Protection Agency said in a statement.Read more here

Coronavirus still potent says WHO, after claim by Italian doctor

The World Health Organization stressed Monday that the new coronavirus has not suddenly become less pathogenic, following claims by a leading Italian doctor that COVID-19 had lost some of its potency.

"That is not the case at all," WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan told a virtual press briefing.

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MakeMyTrip lays off 350 employees due to COVID-19 impact

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip has laid off 350 employees due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business.

Most of the fired employees are in international holidays and related line of business, according to sources.

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Coronavirus: Bengaluru has a testing problem

Cabinet okays Rs 20,000-crore relief for MSMEs

The Centre on Monday further amended the definition of MSMEs(micro, small and medium enterprises) by revising the turnover of medium enterprises to up to Rs 250 crore from Rs 100 crore announced last month.

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Cabinet decisions will bring positive changes in lives of farmers, labourers, workers, says PM Narendra Modi

These decisions will bring tremendous benefits to the farmers, street vendors and micro, small and medium enterprises, says PM Narendra Modi.

The decisions taken by the Union Cabinet on Monday will bring about positive changes in the lives of farmers, labourers and workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as his government enters second year in office.

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Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 1,97,862, death toll stands at 5,600 as of June 1

Coronavirus: Confusion over status of community transmission in Goa

Confusion reigned in Goa over whether the state had recorded its first instance of community transmission of coronavirus in the state, with Health Minister Vishwajit Rane insisting it was the case, even as State Health Secretary Nila Mohanan late on Monday, denied triggering of community transmission.

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Rome: Visitors admire the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican Museum reopened, in Rome, Monday, June 1, 2020. The Vatican Museums reopened Monday to visitors after three months of shutdown following COVID-19 containment measures. (AP/PTI Photo)

ICU-grade ventilator prototype completed by IISc

The Indian Institute of Science on Monday said it has successfully completed the prototype of an indigenously developed Intensive Care Unit grade ventilator in about two months.

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The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi is now 147, with the addition of 29 new containment zones.

Emirates could take 4 years to return to normal: Chief

It could take up to four years for Emirates airline's operations to return "to some degree of normality", its president said Monday, a day after the carrier announced job cuts over the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus cases continue to surge in Tamil Nadu; tally crosses 23,000

For the second consecutive day, Tamil Nadu reported over 1,000 cases on Monday with 1,162 persons, including 50 who returned from other states, testing positive for coronavirus as the state's tally crossed the 23,000-mark.

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Coronavirus Lockdown: Cabinet decisions will bring positive changes in lives of farmers, labourers, workers, says PM Narendra Modi

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The imposition of Section 144 of CrPC from 9pm to 5 am has been extended up to 30th June 2020 in Itanagar: Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

The imposition of Section 144 of CrPC from 9pm to 5 am has been extended up to 30th June 2020 in Itanagar: Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/49oXqvHA9m

Migrant workers from Chattisgarh and their families sit on the roadside near the railway station seeking arrangements to return to her native place, on the first day of the fifth phase of COVID-19 lockdown, in Amritsar, Monday, June 1, 2020. (PTI Photo)

In Other News: Indraprastha Gas Ltd announces Re 1/kg hike

The prices of CNG (Compressed natural gas) will be Rs 43/kg in Delhi from tomorrow as the Indraprastha Gas Ltd hikes the price by Re 1/kg.

Here are the government's guidelines which are to be followed during Unlock 1.0

PM Narendra Modi launches tech platform 'CHAMPIONS' for MSMEs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched technology platform 'CHAMPIONS' to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) facing difficulties, and to handhold them to become national and international champions.

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Gap between Maharashtra's coronavirus cases and recovered patients narrows down

The gap between the compounding COVID-19 cases and the discharge of patients seems to be narrowing in Maharashtra.

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Railways received demand for 321 Shramik Special trains; decision likely on discontinuation soon: Sources

The Railways has received a request for 321 more trains from various states and is likely to take a decision to end these services soon, sources said on Monday.

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India's COVID-19 recovery rate improving, fatality rate declining: Health Ministry

India's COVID-19 recovery rate has been improving and stands at 48.19 per cent now, whereas the rate of fatality has seen a steady decline to reach 2.83 per cent, the Union health ministry said on Monday as the death toll rose to 5,394 and the number of infections climbed to 1,90,535.

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Coronavirus: Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, party workers detained during protest against AAP govt

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari was detained along with party workers for alleged violation of lockdown norms on Monday after they gathered at Rajghat to protest against Arvind Kejriwal government's failure to contain COVID-19 cases in the national capital.

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Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 1,96,689, death toll stands at 5,538 as of June 1 at 21:00 hrs

Recovery rate in Maharashtra at 43.35%

Gujarat's tally of coronavirus cases crosses 17,000

Gujarat's tally of coronavirus cases crosses 17,000 after detection of 423 fresh cases in last 24 hours, total stands at 17,217.25 more patients died, toll rises to 1063. Total discharged 10,780

Here are the government's guidelines which are to be followed during Unlock 1.0

Coronavirus: New test method offers safer dosages of hydroxychloroquine

Researchers have developed a new method to measure levels of the medication hydroxychloroquine in patients with the rheumatic disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

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We will take a decision on opening of temples on June 8 after the Centre's guidelines on it: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Family members of Virendra Gupta, who died due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), wear protective masks and gloves as they mourn during his cremation at Nigambodh Ghat crematorium in New Delhi, India, June 1, 2020. (REUTERS Photo)

COVID-19 Updates in India - June 1

West Bengal reports 271 new cases, death toll at 72 (barring deaths with comorbidities)

Tamil Nadu sees record single-day spike

Eleven more people die of COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, death toll now 184; state reports 1,162 cases, the highest single-day increase and second consecutive day of 1,000 plus cases, count now 23,495.

Lack of cash stimulus to push recovery beyond 2022-23: Report

With practically not much cash support coming in from the stimulus package the government announced last month, demand is unlikely to get a boost and economic recovery may now take place before 2022-23, according to a report.

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Indian Railways to start more trains soon

Indian Railways is closely monitoring the ticket booking pattern for 100 pair trains started on Monday (June 1) and is likely to start more passenger trains on busy routes including Shatabdi Express soon, said Indian Railways on Monday.

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Coronavirus Lockdown: KPCC president D K Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony put off again

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D K Shivakumar's formal coronation that was scheduled on June 7 has been put off, once again, because Unlock 1.0 guidelines prohibit political congregations.

Shivakumar had plans to take charge as the KPCC president on May 31, which got pushed to June 7.

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Factors like lockdown in metro cities need to be addressed before resuming international flights: Puri

Several factors like the lockdown in metro cities and the ban imposed by various countries on the entry of foreigners need to be addressed before resuming international passenger flights in India, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

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India starts real-time power trade to help discoms manage demand

India's most ambitious step to get a tighter grip on rupee trading, which has been shifting to markets like London and Singapore, is being put to the test as the nation's banks start trading the currency in offshore markets.

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Centre launches micro-credit scheme to provide loans to street vendors

The Centre on Monday launched a special micro-credit scheme to provide affordable loan of up to Rs 10,000 to street vendors, a move aimed at restarting their livelihoods affected due to coronavirus-triggered lockdown.

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DH Podcast: From the Newsroom - June 1, 2020

From the Newsroom is a DH podcast that brings to you major developments of the day. In this episode, DH correspondent from New Delhi Shemin Joy spells out Delhi's Day 1 of Unlock India 1.0. NASA astronauts reached the International Space Station on SpaceX's Dragon rocket. Pakistan officials who were expelled from India yesterday went back home through the Wagah border.

WATCH | Kapil Sibal on migrant crisis

"They make announcements, but, the fact of the matter is that this Government does not even know the number of migrants," says Congress leader Kapil Sibal.

They make announcements, but, the fact of the matter is that this Government does not even know the number of migrants: @KapilSibal #JhootAndJumlaSarkar pic.twitter.com/L6IF8d1Nc6

Cabinet's announcements will bring tremendous benefits to the farmers, the street vendors and the MSMEs

"Today, the Cabinet took several important and historic decisions. These will bring about a major positive change in the lives of our donors, labourers and labourers. These decisions of the Government are going to bring tremendous benefits to the farmers, the street vendors and the MSMEs," said PM Modi.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met on Monday, 1st June 2020. This was the first meeting of the Union Cabinet after the Central Government entered into its second year in office.

आज कैबिनेट ने कई महत्वपूर्ण और ऐतिहासिक फैसले लिए। इनसे हमारे अन्नदाताओं, मजदूरों और श्रमिकों के जीवन में बड़े सकारात्मक बदलाव आएंगे। सरकार के इन निर्णयों से किसानों, रेहड़ी-पटरी वालों और एमएसएमई को जबरदस्त लाभ पहुंचने वाला है। https://t.co/jgGTO4gKH1

DRDO develops a disinfection unit named Ultra Swachh

DRDO develops a disinfection unit named Ultra Swachh to disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), electronics items, fabrics, etc, according to a PIB report.

The Ultra Swachh comes in two variants namely Ozonated Space and Trinetra Technology. Trinetra technology is the combination of Ozonated space and radical dispenser. Treatment is optimised with automation for quick disinfection cycle.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), the Delhi based laboratory of DRDO has developed this product with industry partner M/s Gel Craft Healthcare Private Ltd, Ghaziabad.

The system uses an advanced oxidative process comprising of multiple barrier disruption approach using Ozonated Space Technology for disinfection.

The system is double layered with specialised Ozone sealant technology assuring trapping of ozone for the necessary disinfection cycle. It also has catalytic converter to ensure environment friendly exhaust i.e. only oxygen and water.

The system is in compliance with International Standards of Industrial, Occupational, Personal and Environmental Safety.

PM launches one-stop portal for MSMEs

"Launched the portal, Champions.gov.in," said PM Narendra Modi.

"This is a one stop place for MSME sector. The focus areas are support & hand-holding, grievance redressal, harnessing entrepreneurial talent and discovering new business opportunities," he said.

You can log on to the portal here

Parliament considering option of holding sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Parliament considering option of holding sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on alternate days, shifting of LS to Central Hall and RS to LS for Monsoon Session. Both RS Chairman and LS Speaker underscore the need to adopt technology to enable Parliament sessions as a long term option to tide over situations when regular meetings are not possible. They have noted that since there is no requirement of maintaining confidentiality of the proceedings of both the Houses, which are open to general public besides being telecast live, virtual Parliament is an option to be explored.

Kerala COVID-19 Updates - June 1

Total infected so far: 1326Now under treatment : 70810 died 608 negative so far15 negative today61 fresh cases today1,38,397 in home and institutional quarantine1,246 in hospital observation68,979 samples tested so far65,273 tested negative

Karnataka: 187 new cases, active cases: 2026, total cases: 3408, one death reported today, death toll 52 apart from two suicides.

Rajya Sabha to fill 18 seats to be held on 19th June

Elections to Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill 18 seats from States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Rajasthan to be held on 19th June, 2020. Counting of votes shall take place at 5 pm on day of election: Election Commission of India

A man pleads for a ticket at a Railway reservation ticket counter after a few restrictions were lifted during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New Delhi, India, June 1, 2020. (REUTERS Photo)

Railways' first isolation coach deployed in Delhi

Railways' first isolation coach deployed for treatment of coronavirus patients in Delhi, according to officials.

Railway isolation facility deployed on Delhi govt's request, has 10 non-AC coaches with 160 beds, one AC coach for healthcare staff, an official told PTI.

In other news: Amit Shah holds review meeting over Cyclone Nisarga

Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds review meeting with officials of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on preparedness for dealing with Cyclone Nisarga which is expected to hit parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat on June 3.

India's budget target breach signals further blowout in 2020

Indiamissedits fiscal deficit target even before the worst of the coronavirus hit the economy, with the budget set to slide deeper into the red this year.

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Retail credit drops to record low during lockdown: SBI economists

The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown have made Indian consumers risk-averse if one were to go by data showing a growth in deposits and retail credit plummeting to its lowest level since 2008, economists at SBI said.

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EPFO releases Rs 868 crore pension along with Rs 105 crore arrears on account of restoration of commuted value of pension

On the recommendation of Central Board of Trustees (EPFO), the Government of India accepted one of the long standing demands of workers to allow restoration of commuted value of pension after 15 years, according to a PIB report.

Earlier there was no provision for restoration of commuted pension and the pensioners continued to receive reduced pension on account of commutation lifelong.

EPFO has more than 65 lakhs pensioners catered through its 135 regional offices.

Creation of fund of fund for MSME could be Rs 2 lakh crore in coming three-four years: Nitin Gadkari

Investments of Rs 10 cr Increased to Rs 50 crore and turnover increased to Rs 150 crore; export turnover won't be included in MSME definition. A Rs 4,000 cr distressed asset fund to revive stressed MSMEs, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Cabinet has approved modalities and road map for implementing two packages for MSMEs. Rs 20,000 crore package for distressed MSMEs and Rs 50,000 crore equity infusion through Fund of Funds, he said.

Creation of fund of fund for MSME could be Rs 2 lakh crore in coming three-four years, he said.

"6 crore MSMEs in India are responsible for 48% of the total export. MSMEs also provide more than 11 crore jobs," said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

"6 crore MSMEs in India are responsible for 48% of the total export. MSMEs also provide more than 11 crore jobs," said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Turnover limit for medium enterprises revised upward to Rs 250 crore, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops increased by 50- 83%, to provide relief to the farmers: Union Minister Narendra Tomar

"MSMEs can now get listed. Rs 50,000 crore equity in investment help for MSMEs," said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.

As a big push to revive MSMEs, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announces Rs 20,000 crore boost for MSMEs as credit support

Cabinet took decisions on MSMEs & agriculture, says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javdekar says that the Cabinet took decisions on MSMEs, agriculture.

"Many decisions regarding MSME sector and agricultural sector have been taken today," said Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister.

"MSMEs have a crucial role to play in the making of self-reliant India," he said.

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, 3 cabinet colleagues in self-quarantine following meeting last week with Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, who has tested positive for COVID-19

373 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Uttar Pradesh

In last 24 hours, 373 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. There are 3083 active cases in the state and 4891 people have been cured/discharged. Death toll stands at 217, said State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad to ANI.

We are tracking migrant labourers returning to the state with the help of ASHA workers. 11,47,872 labourers have been tracked till now, out of which 1,027 are symptomatic. Their samples have been collected for test, he said.

EC meets physically for the first time in three months

A meeting of the "full commission" -- the chief election commissioner and two election commissioners -- took place at the Nirvachan Sadan here on Monday for the first time in nearly three months.

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PM Modi praises Karnataka's handling of coronavirus battle, calls for respect for front-line workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the Karnataka government for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Aviation ministry's guidelines to Airlines will come into effect from June 3

Directorate General of Civil Aviation directions to come into effect from June 3. Airlines asked to provide all passengers with safety kits, which includes three-layered surgical mask, face shield and adequate sanitizer (sachets/bottle). pic.twitter.com/8mGzcsMOGo

Goa to decide on Unlock 1.0: CM

All relaxations that have been allowed by Central govt will be allowed in Goa, other decisions regarding the relaxations will be taken in a Cabinet meeting later today. We are not allowing inter state transport: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

Uttarakhand reports 23 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the state's total to 929

'Wrap around gown' to be provided to passengers sitting on middle seat: DGCA

If passenger is allocated middle seat on flight, "wrap around gown" should be provided to him or her in addition to face mask, shield: DGCA

Airlines to allot seats in such manner that middle seats in flights are kept vacant to possible extent: DGCA

Punjab govt allows reopening of barber shops, salons

Social distancing and wearing of masks complusory; barbershops, salons and beauty parlours allowed to function under SOP's of health department: Punjab govt

Punjab govt issues guidelines for Unlock 1.0

Punjab government issues guidelines for UNLOCK 1: Lockdown to continue in COVID-19 containment zones, night curfew from 9pm-5am, SOPs for opening of malls, religious places, hotels and resturants to be issued.

People offer prayers at Church in Kolkata

West Bengal: People offer prayers at Church Of Our Lady Of Dolours in Kolkata after state government allowed all religious places to open from today. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/FKlgYWei6G

Andhra Secretariat employee tests positive

Two blocks of State Secretariat have been shut, as a Secretariat employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Employees in the 2 blocks have been given work from home. All 5 blocks at Secretariat are being sanitized: Officials of Medical & Health Dept, Secretariat, Andhra Pradesh

NITI Aayog official tests positive for COVID-19

A NITI Aayog official tests positive for COVID-19. Third floor of their office in Delhi sealed, sanitisation underway.

Feel very happy that I am going home: Stranded Indians in Colombo

Colombo: Indians who were stranded in Sri Lanka arrive at the Colombo Port to board the INS Jalashwa. The ship is expected to embark approximately 700 Indian nationals. A passenger says,"I feel very happy as I am going home. I thank Indian Govt."

COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh rise to 333

A total of 333 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state till date, of which 116 are recovered cases, 208 are active cases and 5 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department

Seven test positive for COVID-19 in Manipur

Seven new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur; taking the total number of cases to 78 including 67 active cases: Manipur Govt

Andhra Pradesh reports 76 new COVID-19 cases

Andhra Pradesh reports 76 new COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths in last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases stand at 3118 and death toll is at 64: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer

27 police personnel have died so far due to COVID-19 and 1,514 personnel have tested positive in Maharashtra

TTD resumes sale oF 'Tirupati laddu Prasadam'

Andhra Pradesh: Devotees gather at TTD Kalyana mandapam in Hyderabad's Himayat Nagar as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) resumes sales of 'Tirupati laddu Prasadam', of Lord Balaji. The sale started yesterday as it was halted amid lockdown to combat

Delhi govt to implement all relaxations permitted by Centre, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

We are sealing Delhi borders for one week, only essential services will be allowed: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

All shops in Delhi can reopen: Arvind Kejriwal

We were following odd-even rule for shops in markets but the central government has not stated any such rule, so all shops can open now: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Barber shops, salons to be opened in Delhi: Kejriwal

Apart from whatever was allowed till now, barber shops and salons will be opened but spas will remain closed: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Four more COVID-19 deaths in Rajasthan; death toll rises to 198: Officials

22 new COVID-19 cases reported in Assam

22 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam; taking the total number of cases to 1361. Number of active cases stand at 1169: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

7 Karnataka State Reserve Police constables test COVID-19 positive in Bengaluru

Seven Karnataka State Reserve Police constables from Shivamogga who had come to Bengaluru for COVID-19 duty have been tested positive. All the constables have returned to Shivamogga and were subjected for random tests which confirmed they are positive. KSRP quarters have been declared as containment zones.

I want to state it clearly- violence, abuse and rude behaviour against front-line workers is not acceptable: PM Modi

1 cr people benefitted from Ayushman Bharat: PM

Ayushman Bharat- the world's largest healthcare scheme belongs to India. In less than 2 years, 1 crore people have benefitted from this scheme. Women and those staying in villages are among the major beneficiaries of this scheme: PM Narendra Modi

COVID-19 is an invisible enemy: PM Modi

The virus may be an invisible enemy. But our warriors, medical workers are invincible. In the battle of Invisible vs Invincible, our medical workers are sure to win: PM Narendra Modi

Had it not been for COVID-19, I would have been in Bengaluru today: Modi

Had it not been for global pandemic, I would've loved to be with you all in Bengaluru to mark this day. At such a time, world is looking up to our doctors, nurses, medical staff & scientific community with hope and gratitude. The world seeks both ‘care’ and ‘cure’ from you: PM

Odisha reports 156 new COVID-19 cases

Odisha reports 156 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2104: State Health Department

Wajid Khan dies due to coronavirus

Singer-composerWajidKhan of music director duo Sajid-Wajid, popular for their work on superstar Salman Khan's films such as "Wanted", "Dabangg" and "Ek Tha Tiger", died in wee hours on Monday in a city hospital due to coronavirus. The 42-year-old singer had underlying kidney issues.

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Haryana extends lockdown till June 30

State Govt has extended lockdown in containment zones till June 30. Restricted areas to be opened in phased manner in accordance with provisions of National Disaster Management Act & guidelines issued by District Magistrate&concerned department: Chief Minister's Office, Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union cabinet at 11:00 am: Sources

Two trains in TN commence their operations

Two trains today commenced their operations in Salem Railway Division of Southern Railway Zone in Tamil Nadu+. Indian Railways has started operations of 200 passenger train services from today.

25 new cases reported in Jharkhand

25 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Jharkhand, taking the total number of cases to 635: State Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni

COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh reach 503

Total number of COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh is now at 503, including 388 active cases, 114 discharged and 1 death: State Health Department

COVID-19 cases in India rise by 8,392 in 24 hours

Spike of 8,392 new COVID-19 cases & 230 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India. Total number of cases in the country now at 1,90,535 including 93322 active cases, 91819 cured/discharged/migrated and 5394 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Salons reopen in Moradabad, UP

Salons reopen in Moradabad after state government allowed salons and beauty parlours to operate with conditions of social distancing and other precautionary measures.

Did we cremate the right person? Dead coronavirus suspect's kin wonder after call from hospital

Hours after they performed the last rites of a 71-year-old man who died as a "coronavirus suspect", his kin received a call from a government hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad saying his sample had tested negative and, hence, they should shift him to a non-COVID ward.

Coronavirus: Indian Railways resumes operations of 200 passengers train services, first train leaves Mumbai

With Indian Railways startingoperation of 200 regular time-tabled passenger trains (100 pair) daily from today, the first train, Mahanagari Express, departed from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Coronavirus: States begin to 'unlock' with tailor-made keys

A day after the Centre issued detailed guidelines for Unlock 1.0 — a graded exit plan with limited lockdown in containment zones — nearly a dozen states on Sunday came out with regulations tailored to suit their needs.

Check out Deccan Herald's coronavirus India tracker

INS Jalashwa reaches Sri Lanka to bring back stranded Indians

Operation Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka today to bring back Indian citizens stranded overseas. The ship is expected to embark approximately 700 Indian nationals. Earlier, INS Jalashwa had repatriated 1286 citizens from Male, Maldives.

Ganga Ghats remain empty on the ocassion of Ganga Dussehra

Ganga Ghats in Varanasi remain deserted on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra today, as gathering of devotees is restricted to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.Govt has allowed reopening of religious places from June 8. pic.twitter.com/K929CqJiJD

India becomes 7th worst-hit country in the world

India has now become the world's seventh worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus cases with its tally of 1,82,143, according to the World Health Organization's COVID-19 tracker.

HCQ intake with PPE use can prevent COVID-19: ICMR

Sustained intake of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) drug with PPE use helped prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers, claims ICMR study

Coronavirus cases in US rise to 104,356

US records 598 coronavirus deaths, bringing its total to 104,356 since the pandemic began, with 1,788,762 overall cases of the virus, far more than any other nation: AFP news agency

Coronavirus: States begin to 'unlock' with tailor-made keys

The economic game plan is changing

Unfortunately, we are not yet able to predict exactly when we will come out of this virus situation. As far as the industry and business are concerned, it has left us in a quandary. There is no doubt that individuals, institutions, small and big businesses will all take a hit and in the immediate future, there will be a lot of pain.Read more here

Gujarat's coronavirus death toll jumps to 1,038

Gujarat on Sunday reported 438 new coronavirus cases and 31 deaths, including 20 in worst-hit Ahmedabad, taking the total case count to 16,794 and the number of fatalities to 1,038, a Health official said.Read more here

Chile surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths, almost 100,000 cases confirmed

More that 1,000 people have died from the coronavirus in Chile, the health ministry reported on Sunday, with 827 of the deaths occurring in May alone as the pandemic spreads quickly in the South American mining powerhouse.Read more here

Haryana to follow Centre's guidelines, will not restrict interstate movement of people or goods: Official

Did we cremate the right person? Dead coronavirus suspect's kin wonder after call from hospital

As India ends Lockdown 4.0 for a 1st phase of "unlock", the total number of cases in India is at 1,89,225 and the death toll is at 5,394

Kolkata airport's operations today

ArrivalsFlights - 15Passengers - 2296

DepartureFlights - 17Passengers- 1426

No scheduled flights have been cancelled.

Uttarakhand CM and other ministers under home quarantine

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat along with all other Ministers who attended the Cabinet meeting on May 29 has been placed under home quarantine after a Cabinet Minister who was present at the meeting tested positive for COVID-19, says Uttarakhand Minister Madan Kaushik

Uttarakhand Minister who had tested positive for COVID-19 is admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh, along with his five family members. His wife was already admitted in the morning, says Harish Thapliyal, PRO, AIIMS- Rishikesh

Delhi-Noida border to remain sealed, source of 42% of cases tracked to Delhi, says Noida administration

Last time when I spoke about trains, Piyush Goyal ji got angry but today I want to thank him for arranging trains. Nearly 11 lakh migrants have returned to their homes by 800 trains, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Around 16.5 lakh migrants have left Maharashtra, says Maharashtra CM Thackeray

He thanks railway minister Piyush Goyal for running 800 plus Shramik Special trains. The Maharashtra govt ran 42,500 ST buses to leave migrants to state borders

Rajasthan Lockdown: All govt, private offices to start functioning with full strength from June 1

The Rajasthan government on Sunday allowed full attendance in government and private sectors but continued the ban on opening religious places, hotels and malls in the next phase of the lockdown, starting on June 1 and lasting till June 30.

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Newspaper home delivery allowed from next Sunday in Maharashtra

Three months ago we had two labs - NIV-Pune & Kasturba Hospital, now we have around 75, I want to scale it up to 100, we are in touch with Centre regarding this, says Maharashtra CM Thackeray

Of the 65000-odd cases in Maharashtra more than 28000 have been treated and discharged, it is unfortunate that 2000 plus have died, says Maha CM

Senior citizen must take precautions as monsoon is just round the corner, says Maharashtra CM

Wearing masks, washing hands must be part of lifestyle in times ahead, says Maha CM

Imposing lockdown is science but slowly lifting it is art, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai reports 52 deaths today

Maharashtra reports 2,487 cases and 89 deaths today

COVID-19: Meghalaya extends coronavirus lockdown till June 6

The Meghalaya government has extended the ongoing lockdown till June 6 continuing with the existing curbs, but will allow more shops selling non-essential items to reopen, officials said on Sunday.

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105 new COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir; tally 2,446: Officials

COVID-19 crisis humanitarian, not political; merely criticising govt not going to magically cure people or make the dead come back to life: Gujarat HC

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Goa is 71 including 27 active cases and 44 recovered/discharged: State Health Department

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to address the state at 8:30 pm on Mission Begin Again

Karnataka Government has issued a protocol for interstate travellers arriving in Karnataka during the #Unlock1 period, applicable from tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/N0zmSGspdO

Coronavirus Lockdown: Migrant worker dies on Shramik train in UP

Punjab reports 30 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 2263. Number of active cases stand at 231

Coronavirus: Maharashtra govt extends lockdown till June 30

WB reports highest single-day spike of 371 COVID-19 cases; 8 more fatalities take death toll to 245: Health dept

Telangana extends coronavirus lockdown in containment zones till June 30, allows inter-state movement

The Telangana government on Sunday extended the lockdown in containment zones till June 30 even as it lifted the restrictions on inter-state movement of people.

Karnataka saw highest ever single day spike in COVID-19 cases with 299 testing positive

Delhi reports highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases

Fresh Cases 1295 (highest for a single day)- Total 19,844

Deaths: 57- Total death toll: 473

Discharged: 416- Total discharged so far: 8478

Under treatment 10,893 (5,781 in home isolation)

Samples tested 2,12,784 (6,045 new samples)

Kerala registers 61 fresh cases today

61 fresh cases today- Total infected so far: 1269

Now under treatment : 670

9 deaths reported so far

1,33,413 in home and institutional quarantine- 1241 in hospital observation

67,371 samples tested so far- 64,093 tested negative

Here's what is allowed and not in Maharastra, as the state eases the coronavirus lockdown

Russia sees over 9,000 new coronavirus cases

Russia reported 9,268 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, the first time in a week that the daily tally exceeded 9,000, but the lowest death toll in several days: 138.

Overall, Russia has recorded 405,843 cases and 4,693 deaths from COVID-19. The relatively low mortality rate compared with other countries has prompted skepticism domestically and abroad.

Passengers to be compulsorily screened, only asymptomatic travellers allowed to enter or board trains, says Indian Railways

We have started running 'shramik special trains' from May 1 and since then we have run 4050 trains. More than 54 lakh labourers have been ferried in those trains. Around 80% of these trains have been run to Uttar Pradesh & Bihar: Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board.

A Cabinet Minister in Uttarakhand Government has tested positive for coronavirus. 22 people including his family members and staff have also tested positive: State Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh

Maharashtra government names extension of lockdown till June 30 as "Mission Begin Again"

From 5th June, all markets, market areas and shops, except malls and market complexes, are allowed to function on odd-even basis from 9 am to 5 pm: Maharashtra Govt guidelines

Kerala model in tackling COVID-19 can be implemented in Tamil Nadu as it also has good public healthcare system, says Health Minister K K Shailaja during online discussion with Kamal Haasan of Makkal Needhi Maiam

COVID-19: CBDT notifies I-T returns forms for 2019-20

Markets to remain open between 9 am and 9 pm in UP

All markets will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm. Super markets are allowed to open with conditions of social distancing and other precuationary measures. Weekly markets allowed in rural areas: UP Additional Chief Secretary for Home

Govt offices to work at 100% capacity in UP

All Government offices will operate with 100% workforce. Staggered timings will be followed- 9 am to 5 pm, 10 am to 6 pm and 11 am to 7 pm, says UP Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Awanish Awasthi

Coronavirus: Delhi demands Rs 5,000 crore from Centre to pay salaries

4 more people test COVID-19 positive in Manipur, tally 66, active cases 59: Official

UP reports 262 new COVID-19 positive cases

In last 24 hours, 262 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. There are 2901 active cases in the state and 4709 people have been cured/discharged. Death toll stands at 213, says State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad

JIPMER doctor, 8 others test COVID-19 positive in Puducherry, active cases rise to 46

Odisha reports highest single day spike

Highest single-day spike of 129 new COVID-19 cases in Odisha, tally 1,948; active cases 889: Health Dept official

55 new COVID-19 cases reported in Indore

55 new COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, tally 3,486; death toll 132 with 3 more fatalities: Health Department official

Assam records 56 new COVID-19 cases today

56 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam today. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 1272, including 163 recovered, 1102 active cases and 4 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

98 new COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh

In last 24 hours, 98 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Andhra Pradesh; taking the total number of cases to 3042. Death toll stands at 62 after 2 deaths were reported: State COVID19 nodal officer

Senior IAS officer tests COVID-19 positive in J&K

Senior IAS officer tests positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir, several bureaucrats and doctors who attended a meeting with him on Saturday have gone into self-quarantine: Officials

Singapore's health ministry confirms 518 more coronavirus cases

Singapore has confirmed 518 more coronavirus infections, the health ministry said on Sunday, taking its tally to 34,884.Migrant workers living in dormitories make up the vast majority of the new cases, the ministry said in a statement.

A 52-year-old Police personnel who had tested positive for COVID-19 passed away today: Delhi Police

Delhi govt has sought Rs 5,000 crore as assistance from Centre as there is shortage of revenue: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

CBSE allows class 11, 12 students to change exam centre

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) allows class 10,12 students to change exam centre, appear for pending exams during compartmental tests

2 more COVID-19 cases reported in Chandigarh

Two more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Bapu Dham Colony today. They are contacts of a positive case. The total number of positive cases in Chandigarh now stands at 291, including 88 active cases: Public Relations Department, Chandigarh

Uttarakhand Tourism Minister's wife, former minister test COVID-19 positive

Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj's wife and former minister Amrita Rawat tests positive for COVID-19

Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 cases

Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 66. Number of active cases stand at 59: State Govt

91 police personnel test positive in Maharashtra

In the last 24 hours, 91 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 have been reported. Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra Police rise to 2,416 with death toll at 26. 1421 cases are active: Maharashtra Police

COVID-19 is very much there and we cannot be complacent, PM Modi reminds people

Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries crossed over 1 cr, says PM Modi

A few days ago, no.of Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries crossed over 1 cr. If the poor had to pay for their treatments in hospital, if they weren't treated for free then they had to spend somewhat around Rs 14,000 cr. Ayushman Bharat has saved money of poor: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Yoga even more important during COVID-19 crisis: PM

Yoga is even more important today at this time of corona crisis, because these viruses affect our respiratory system the most. In yoga, there are many kinds of pranayama that strengthen the respiratory system, which we have been seeing for a long time: Modi

Everywhere people want to learn Yoga now: Modi

Everywhere people have wanted to know more about yoga and ayurveda as well, they have wanted to adopt it. Many people, who have never done yoga, are either joining the online yoga class or also learning yoga through online videos: PM Modi

Path of fight against COVID-19 long: PM

This path of fight against the corona is long. A disaster that the whole world has no cure for. Which has no earlier experience. We are experiencing new challenges and difficulties: PM Modi

Our poor, labourers, working class suffering the most: Modi

There is no class in our country which is not in difficulty, not in trouble, and if anyone is suffering, the biggest injury to this crisis is lying on our poor, the labourers, the working class. Their suffering, their pain, their suffering cannot be said in words, says PM Modi.

62 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Lucknow

Out of the 1626 samples tested yesterday for COVID-19, results of 62 are positive: King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

Road ahead is a long one; we are fighting a pandemic about which little was previously known: PM Modi on COVID-19 outbreak

Our labs devising new ways to fight COVID-19: Modi

One more thing that has touched my heart is innovation at this moment of crisis. A multitude of countrymen from villages & cities, from small scale traders to startups, our labs are devising even new ways of fighting against Corona; with novel innovations: PM Modi

Coronavirus mortality rate low in India: Modi

The corona mortality rate is also very low in our country. We all have sorrow for the loss that has been caused. But whatever we have been able to save is certainly the result of the collective will of the country: PM Modi

Maharashtra issues guidelines for govt employees

All employees & visitors will be screened through thermal scanner before entering office. It will be checked if screening is being done strictly or not. All employee have to wear 3 ply mask or surgical mask while working in office: Maharashtra govt's guideline for its employees

Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed: Modi

When the last time I spoke with you in Mann Ki Baat, passenger trains, buses, air services were closed but this time curbs have been lifted. Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed with adequate precautionary measures: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

It is important to be even more vigilant as major chunk of economy has opened up, says PM Narendra Modi on COVID-19 outbreak

Uttarakhand cabiner minister placed under quarantine after wife tests positive

A Uttarakhand cabinet minister & 41 people living at his residence have been placed under quarantine & their samples have been sent for testing after his wife&former cabinet min tested positive for COVID-19. The former minister has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh: Dehradun Dist Magistrate

76 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Rajasthan

76 COVID1-9 positive cases, 1 death, 33 recovered and 20 discharged in Rajasthan. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 8693, including 194 deaths, 5772 recovered, 5099 discharged: State health department

A view of hotels at Paharganj road, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 30, 2020. The fourth phase of nationwide lockdown will end on May 31. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)

Kerala doctors' team leaders land in Maharashtra

Dr S S Santhosh Kumar, Deputy superintendent of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, and Dr Sajeesh G, an Anaesthetist and Intensivist, landed in Mumbai.

The Maharashtra government had last week requested Kerala government to send teams of doctors and nurses to Mumbai.

Himachal reports 4 more COVID-19 cases

4 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 317, including 201 active cases: State Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman

COVID-19 cases in Odisha rise to 1,948

Odisha reports 129 new COVID-19 positive cases; taking the total number of cases to 1948. Active cases stand at 889: State Health Department.

COVID-19 positive cop posted in Crime Branch passes away

A Delhi Police personnel posted in Crime Branch, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away yesterday: DCP Central Sanjay Bhatia

India records yet another highest-spike in COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Highest spike of 8,380 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours in India, 193 deaths reported. Total number of cases in the country now at 1,83,143 including 89995 active cases, 86984 cured/discharged/migrated and 5164 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Haryana seals border with Delhi

Delhi: Security personnel, at Delhi-Gurugram border, checks passes & IDs of people commuting through the route. MHA guideline that no separate permission, approval or e-permit will be required for inter-state or intra-state movement of people&goods,comes into effect from June 1 pic.twitter.com/mfbpgkTIpc

IT companies can function with 20% employees in TN

IT companies and IT-enabled services can function with 20% employees (maximum 40 persons): Tamil Nadu government

Living in the isolated moment during lockdown

Maximum City", Mumbai, has yet again matched up to the moniker bestowed upon it by author Suketu Mehta by becoming the "Coronavirus Capital of India". Despite an eternal lockdown exceeding two months so far, infection numbers continue to grow in the city where I live. As does my dismay.

Tamil Nadu govt extends COVID-19 lockdoen till June 30

Tamil Nadu govt extends coronavirus lockdown till June 30, with new set of relaxations including partial resumption of public transport

Viscera of dead migrant worker sent for inspection

The viscera of a 45-year-old migrant worker, found dead in a toilet of a Shramik Special train in Jhansi, has been preserved and sent for forensic examination: Police.

Pained by migrants' sufferings, made arrangements for their travel: Home Minister Amit Shah

The government was pained by the suffering of migrant workers and tried its best to ensure that they do not face any problem either in commuting or after reaching their respective states, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday and noted that one crore people have been able to return home so far.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Flying in turbulent conditions

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented turmoil in the aviation industry. With the pandemic wiping out travel demand this year, the government's failure to announce a bailout package for the sector has pushed the industry into uncertain territory.

Containment zones in Delhi go up to 122

The number of containment zones in Delhi went up to 122 on Saturday with fresh COVID-19 cases keeping upwards of 1,000 over the past three days.

Jharkhand records highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases

Jharkhand recorded highest single-day spike with 72 cases of COVID-19 yesterday, taking total number of cases to 594: Health secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni

US records 960 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours as per Johns Hopkins University: AFP news agency

Donald Trump postpones G7 summit to September

US President Donald Trump is postponing the G7 summit to September. He also says he wants to invite India, Australia, Russia, and South Korea to the meeting: US Media

Delhi's tally of active coronavirus cases crosses 10,000-mark

A total of 313 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state till date, of which 107 are recovered cases, 197 are active cases and 5 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department

'Not a single word on what govt would do to ease the hardships faced by the poor'

Govt has issued fresh guidelines extending COVID-19 lockdown. It has given instructions on what people should. But there is not a single word on what govt would do to ease the hardships faced by the poor, says Sitaram Yechury

Delhi Govt issues directions for better management of dead bodies of COVID-19 positive patients and suspect persons at the mortuaries of various hospitals under Govt of Delhi

Delhi reports highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases

New Cases: 1163 (highest for a single day)

Total cases at 18,549

Deaths: 18- Total deaths: 416

Discharged: 229- Total: 8,075

Under Treatment: 10,058 (5139 in home isolation)

Samples tested 206739

We've no problems with people having valid documents flying out of India to countries which're allowing foreigners to enter. Due to this restriction, our evacuation flights to UAE are going empty from India. People can fly as soon as local authorities lift restrictions, says civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

A number of people holding valid residence permits of UAE have been approaching us to go back to the country. It's up to local authorities there to take a call on this. Currently, there are restrictions on entry of foreign citizens in UAE & few other countries tweets, civil aviation minister, Hardeep Singh Puri.

177 more people, including 10 pregnant women, test positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir, tally rises to 2,341, say officials

Kolkata airport's operations today

ArrivalsFlights - 13Passengers - 1,745

DeparturesFlights - 15Passengers- 1,219

No scheduled flights have been cancelled.

Maharashtra reports 99 deaths and 2940 new cases today

West Bengal to extend the lockdown for another two weeks till June 15 with further relaxations with conditions, said the government

In 2nd phase of Vande Bharat, Air India operated 3 flights to Toronto & 2 flights to Vancouver on which 1343 people returned to India. 1417 people flew out of India. 2 flights are scheduled for Toronto on 8 & 12 June. We're planning more flights to Canada & US, says civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

National death toll crosses the 5,000-mark

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has announced a 4-week extension in the lockdown in Punjab, till June 30, with more relaxations, subject to the guidelines of the central government

Coronavirus lockdown in India's containment zones extended till June 30

In light of the guidelines issued by the government, Delhi Metro services will remain closed for commuters until further notice, says Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Here are the guidelines for Lockdown 5.0 issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Lockdown 5.0: Govt issues guidelines for "unlocking" India in 3 phases

Government on Saturday announced a three-phased COVID-19 "unlock" plan with reopening of religous places, hotels and shopping malls from June 8 while keeping containment zones in strict lockdown measures.

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MHA issues national directives for COVID-19 management, including compulsory use of face masks and social distancing norms

COVID-19 tally in West Bengal crosses 5,000-mark after 317 new cases reported; 7 more deaths take toll to 237: State health bulletin

State, UTs to hold consultations with parents, other stakeholders on re-opening of academic institutions from July, says the Ministry of Home Affairs

MHA allows essential activities only in containment zones

Phase 3 of restarting activities

Dates for their opening of International air travel of passengers, operation of Metro Rail; cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, will be decided based on assessment of the situation.

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Decision on opening educational institutions to be taken in July

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