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Strong solidarity between India, Africa reflects bonding of Global South: EAM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 19 said that the strong and deep solidarity between India and Africa reflects the bonding of the Global South. "Our close collaboration is expressed through the India-Africa Forum Summit, as also in the G77 and the Non-Aligned Movement," he said. He was addressing the virtual address at the UNSC during open debate on 'Addressing Root Causes of Conflict While Promoting Post-Pandemic Recovery in Africa.'

International NGO joins hands with chef Sanjeev Kapoor to provide meals to healthcare workers

Mumbai, May 19 (ANI): When country is fighting against COVID-19 pandemic, World Central Kitchen has extended its support to the healthcare workers. The WCK is providing meals to the healthcare workers across the country. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and TAJ sats joined hands for the noble cause. As country is facing second wave of the pandemic, the health workers are providing selfless service to the patients. Chef Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen, connected with famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor for this initiative.

Delhi CM's remarks would not impact India-Singapore joint COVID fight: High Commissioner

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's remarks on COVID strain would not impact India- Singapore joint fight against COVID. "It (Delhi CM's remarks) would not impact our (India-Singapore) hand-in-hand fight against COVID. As witnessed yesterday and today with transportation of medical aid, we're working together. Pandemic knows no boundary or political colour," said High Commissioner Wong.

Covaxin trials in children between 2-18 years to begin in 10-12 Days: Centre

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Niti Aayog Member (Health) Dr. VK Paul on May 18 said that the Phase 2-3 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, which has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), for in the age group of 2 to 18 years will begin in the next 10-12 days. "COVAXIN has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), for Phase II/III clinical trials in the age group of 2 to 18 years. I have been told that trials will begin in the next 10-12 days," he said.

Action against 2.99 lakh violators as 2nd COVID wave overwhelms: Uttarakhand DGP

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar informed that action has been taken against nearly 3 lakh people in around 2 months for violating COVID protocols. "Action taken against 2.99 lakh people so far, in nearly 2 months amid 2nd wave, for violating COVID protocols including 1.20 lakh fined for not wearing masks, 1.68 lakh for defying social distancing and over 800 booked for violating Disaster Management Act," said Uttarakhand DGP.

Restaurant in Lucknow provides free meals to poor during COVID lockdown

Lucknow (UP), May 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow is witnessing surge in COVID cases, thousands of daily wagers lost their jobs amid lockdown to curb spread of the pandemic. A restaurant owner is providing free meals to the needy in the city. UP has extended lockdown till May 24, only essential services are allowed. The state reported 1,49,032 active cases till May 18 (08:00 IST)

Cyclone Tauktae: Stranded crew member of Barge P305 shares experience after rescue

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): Indian Navy rescued a person from Barge P305 that went adrift in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai in the midst of an approaching. The rescued crew member shared his horrific experience. He said, "I had never thought of witnessing a situation like this. I was thinking about my family more than my life. I got injured while jumping off the barge."

Cyclone Tauktae: 4 INS on rescue operation, says Dy Chief of Naval Staff

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral MS Pawar on May 12 said that four of Indian Navy's ships are on rescue and search operation day and night. "For the last 20 hours these units have been battling to search and rescue as many people as they can in the challenging weather conditions," he said. "This is one of the most challenging search and rescue ops I've seen in the last 4 decades. 4 INS are on site. Main ops pertain to searching and rescuing 261 people from Afcons Barge P305 which sank about 60km away from Mumbai yesterday,' he said.

8 states with over 1 lakh active COVID cases: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on May 18 informed that 8 states have more than 1 lakh active cases and 18 states have less than 50,000 active cases in the country. "There are 8 states with more than 1 lakh active cases. 10 states with more than 50,000-1,00,00 active cases and 18 states with less than 50,000 active cases," he said. He added that the weekly COVID-19 positivity rate have decreased and stands at 16.9 per cent.

COVID-19: India's recovery rate increases to 85.6%, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on May 18 said that the COVID-19 recovery rate of the country has been increased to 85.6%. "On May 3, recovery rate was 81.7%, which has increased to 85.6% now. 4,22,436 recoveries were reported in the last 24 hours, the highest-ever for the country. He said that a clear positive trend can be observed in COVID-19 recoveries", said Agarwal.

COVID-19: India's positivity rate at 14.10%, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on May 18 informed that COVID-19 case positivity rate stands at 14.10% in the country today. 199 districts in the country showing continued decline in cases and positivity since last 3 weeks he said. Agarwal added that the weekly COVID-19 positivity rate have decreased and stands at 16.9 per cent.

Watch: Indian Coast Guard rescues crew member stranded off Satpati coast

Daman, May 18 (ANI): Indian Coast Guard helicopter rescued stranded crew member from Gal Constructor off Satpati coast.

Delhi govt announces Rs 50,000 for families that faced death due to COVID

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that every family that witnessed a death due to COVID-19 among them will be provided ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 each. "Every family that has had a death due to COVID19 among them, will be given Rs 50,000 each as ex-gratia," said Delhi CM.

COVID: Kejriwal govt announces Rs 2500 monthly pension to families that lost breadwinner

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that families which lost breadwinner due to COVID will be provided Rs 2500 monthly pension besides ex-gratia. "Families where the breadwinner died, will be given Rs 2500 monthly pension besides the ex-gratia. If husband dies, pension will be given to the wife, if wife dies it will be given to the husband. If an unmarried person dies, the pension will be given to his/her parents," said Delhi CM.

Monthly pension for children till age of 25 orphaned in pandemic: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced Rs 2,500 monthly pension for children who lost parents due to COVID-19. "Children who lost both parents either due to COVID-19 or with one parent already dead and the one succumbed to COVID now will be given Rs 2,500 monthly pension till they attain the age of 25 years. They will be provided free education," said Delhi CM.

COVID cases surge in rural Delhi, villagers allege lack of treatment facilities

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Amid the unprecedented COVID wave, Loni village in national capital is undergoing difficulties. They alleged lack of treatment facilities in village behind the deaths. One of the locals said, "Around 50-100 people are infected with COVID-19. There is no testing facility in the village." Another local alleged that people are losing their lives because of lack of treatment facilities.

Israel-Palestine conflict: India calls for immediate de-escalation

Amid escalating tensions between Gaza and Israel, India on Sunday urged "both sides" to show extreme restraint and refrain from attempts to unilaterally change the existing status-quo, underlining that immediate de-escalation" is the need of the hour. The UN Security Council held an open meeting on the situation in the Middle East. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said the continuing violence, which began in East Jerusalem a week back, is now threatening to spiral out of control. Watch the video for his full statement.

Cyclone Tauktae: 'Strongest storm' challenge for Covid-battered India

Cyclone Tauktae, which has now intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm", is likely to reach Gujarat coast by Monday evening and cross the state coast between 8 pm and 11 pm. Watch the video for all the latest update on Cyclone Tauktae.

Cyclone Tauktae: Light rain, gusty winds witnessed in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 17 (ANI): In view of Cyclone Tauktae, light spell of rain and gusty winds were witnessed in Mumbai. Trees also fell down due to heavy wind in the region. The COVID-19 vaccination is closed for today in the city taking consideration of the cyclone. The Cyclone Tauktae has hit several parts of Goa and Maharashtra on May 16.

Cyclone Tauktae: 'Over 100 NDRF teams deployed in affected states,' says DG

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): More than 100 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in 5-6 states to mitigate effects of Cyclone Tauktae, informed NDRF Director General SN Pradhan on May 16. "More than 100 teams of NDRF have been deployed in 5-6 states. During a meeting with CMs of Gujarat and Maharashtra, the home minister said that our aim should be zero casualties and we're focusing on that. Maybe, we need to evacuate lakhs of people in Gujarat," Pradhan said.