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Worst is yet to come? The Delhi plan amid 'very dangerous' Covid wave

Delhi is reeling under the fourth wave of Covid-19. The national capital on April 13 recorded the highest-ever spike of 13,468 cases and 81 deaths due to the infection, giving it the dubious distinction of being the worst affected city in the county. As the coronavirus disease continue to spiral in the city, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has made some important announcements and appeals in a bid to check the surge of the dangerous virus. Watch this video to understand the grim situation in the national capital and steps that are being taken to fight the worsening pandemic.

New Covid symptoms you shouldn't ignore: Watch out for these oral signs

The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high with1,84,372 infections pushing the total tally of cases to 1,38,73,825, while the active cases surpassed the 1.3 million mark. According to the latest research report of the National Institute of Health (NIH), half of the coronavirus patients suffer oral symptoms during the infection. Watch the video to know what these oral symptoms are. >

Who's to blame for Covid surge? Five reasons behind spike in infections

Why are India's coronavirus cases flaring up so sharply? While there are many imponderables and many things unknown, experts say that not following Covid-19 protocol, including informing people they must continue with precautions even after being vaccinated, and a sluggish vaccination drive are responsible. While there are no clear answers, there are incidence and events that are primarily to blame for the current surge in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths. Watch the video for more.

A shot too late? 5 vaccines that are likely to get govt approval by October

With coronavirus vaccines in short supply impacting India's drive against pandemic, the government has asked vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production amid a record surge in cases. Top government sources told ANI that by end of the third quarter of this year, India will be getting vaccines from five additional manufacturers. India currently manufactures Covishield and Covaxin. Watch this video to know about these vaccines and their efficacy. >

CM Yogi chairs meeting with COVID-19 management Team-11 after highest single-day spike

Lucknow (UP), Apr 12 (ANI): In the view of increasing COVID-19 cases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on April 12 chaired a meeting with the officers of the COVID-19 management, Team-11. Uttar Pradesh reported 15,353 fresh COVID cases in past 24 hours. Fresh cases took the active tally to 71,241. The total death count has reached to 9,152. The government has imposed night curfew in parts of Uttar Pradesh on April 10.

COVID: 'Only 2% beds are occupied,' informs Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): In wake of the rising COVID cases in the national capital, Delhi government is planning to increase the quantity of beds for COVID patients. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that only 2% beds are occupied. Satyendar Jain said, "We added 5,000 more beds last week and will add more. At present, there are 5,525 beds in Delhi. 190 beds are occupied which amounts to 2%. We have also requested central govt to increase beds to their current tally of 1,090." Delhi reported 10,774 new cases and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total caseload of the national capital stood at 7,25,197.

Bomb hurled in North 24 Parganas, TMC and BJP accuse each other

North 24 Parganas (WB), Apr 12 (ANI): Amid ongoing state assembly elections, violence has been everyday's site in West Bengal. Continuing the violence spree, a bomb was hurled in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas on the night of April 11. Both the parties passed on the blames on each other. Police is investigating the matter.

Kumbh Mela 2021: Niranjani Akhada sadhus take holy dip in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Apr 12 (ANI): On the occasion of the second shahi snan in Kumbh, Niranjani Akhada sadhus took a holy dip in river Ganga at Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Sadhus defy COVID SOPs during shahi snan. General public was allowed to take a dip till 7am. The first bath was held on March 11 on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Uttarakhand reported 1,333 new cases on April 11, taking the active caseload to 1,08,812.

Tika Utsav: Manipur CM receives 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Imphal (Manipur), Apr 12 (ANI): Chief Minister N Biren Singh received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on April 11 at the launch of 'Tika Utsav' at Imphal's Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences. "Took my 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine at JNIMS during the launching of Tika Utsav (11th-14th April 2021). I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Stay safe from the second wave. Together, let us make our State and the Country COVID-19 free," the Chief Minister tweeted. Meanwhile, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 10 crore mark on April 11.

Budding scientists ready with Rover to represent India at NASA challenge 2021

Cuttack (Odisha), Apr 12 (ANI): Cuttack-based Navonmesh Prasar Student Astronomy Team (NaPSAT), comprising of 10 school students, designed a rover to exhibit it at Nasa Human Rover Exploration Challenge 2021. "The rover has been designed for Artemis Mission 2024 (Moon mission) where the first woman and next man will be sent to Moon. The rover is capable of travelling on different kinds of martian terrains," a member of NaPSAT said in Cuttack yesterday.

Amit Shah slams CM Mamata over development, unemployment issues in West Bengal

North 24-Parganas (WB), Apr 11 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over development and unemployment issues in the state. He asked "how employment will generated in the state if there is not a single big industry has established." West Bengal assembly elections are being held in eight phases with polling for the fifth phase scheduled for April 17.

COVID-19: Aslam Shaikh hints at 2-3 week-long lockdown in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Apr 11 (ANI): Guardian Minister-Mumbai City Aslam Shaikh briefed over the high-level meeting with the state COVID-19 Task Force amid surging cases. He said the attendees of the meeting were of the view that a lockdown should be imposed for 2 weeks, some were in favour of a 3-week lockdown. "A meeting will be held again tomorrow," he said.

Everyone in view of imposing lockdown in Maharashtra: Aslam Shaikh after COVID-19 Task Force meeting

Mumbai, Apr 11 (ANI): Guardian Minister-Mumbai City Aslam Shaikh briefed over the high-level meeting with the state COVID-19 Task Force amid surging cases. He said, "In today's meeting with the state COVID-19 Task Force, everyone was of the view to impose lockdown in the state; SOPs and guidelines for it to be discussed".

'Bhoomi Putra' of Bengal will only become Chief Minister: Amit Shah

North 24-Parganas (WB), Apr 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that 'Bhoomi Putra' of Bengal will only become the Chief Minister of the state if Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power. Shah slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over calling him 'bahar wala' (outsider).

Naxals set 5 vehicles on fire in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 11 (ANI): Five vehicles engaged in the construction of a water filter plant were put on the fire by naxals in Bijapur on April 11. It took place in Bijapur's Naimed police station limits. WTP is being built on the banks of Mingachal river to supply water to Bijapur town. Bijapur recently saw a deadly attack on security forces by Naxals which left 22 personnel dead.

'I will resign when people ask me to, but you will on May 2': HM Shah to CM Mamata

North 24-Parganas (WB), Apr 11 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on April 11 reacted on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanding resignation from him. He said that "when people will ask him to resign then he surely will, but CM Banerjee must prepare as she has to resign on May 2." "Didi is repeatedly saying Amit Shah must resign. Didi when people will ask me to resign then I will. But you must prepare as you will have to resign on May 2," he said.

Mamata's call for 'gherao' central forces provoked attack on CISF: Amit Shah

North 24-Parganas (WB), Apr 11 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on April 11 blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over killings in Cooch Behar. He said that CM Banerjee's statement of gherao central forces "instigated" people to attack at Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). West Bengal assembly elections are being held in eight phases with polling for the fifth phase scheduled for April 17.

CM Mamata campaigns with candle in hands, day after Cooch Behar poll violence

Bardhaman (WB), Apr 11 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a candle light march in Bardhaman on April 11 over the poll violence in Cooch Behar during the fourth phase of assembly elections on April 10. She was accompanied by TMC leaders and party workers. Huge crowd gathered to welcome her. Violence erupted at a polling booth in Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar during the fourth round of assembly elections on Saturday. Central Forces opened fire to stop a mob in which four persons were killed. CM Banerjee termed killing of persons in Cooch Behar during the assembly polls as 'genocide.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his sadness over the incident. He urged EC to strongly deal with those responsible for what happened in Cooch Behar. The next phase of the elections will take place on April 17.

BS Views of the Week: Sharp rise in GST collection in March could turn out to be a false indicator

From fizzling out of popular protests around the world and the assertion of state power to how a basic guiding principle of the IBC has been undermined with the introduction of a pre-packaged resolution process for MSMEs, here's what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

Deaths after Covid vaccination: Tracking adverse events, hospitalisations

A presentation was made to the National Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI) Committee during a meeting held on March 31 over the number of deaths, AEFI hospitalisations and severe AEFI post vaccination against coronavirus in the country. However, the data does not reflect if the deaths were caused due to the vaccine. In this video, we have taken data from various media reports published on April 9. Watch the video for more.