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Cyclone Yaas aftermath: Coastal areas in WB witness high tides

Purba Medinipur (West Bengal), May 27 (ANI): Cyclone Yaas with its full force has impacted the coastal area of West Bengal's Purba Medinipur. But due to high tide in Digha, sea water entered the beach area and speedy winds continue to flow. The high waves are overpowering the banks of eastern-coastal areas in Digha.

Vaccine supply not closed: NITI Aayog

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): In an exclusive interview with ANI on May 27, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul stated that vaccine supply is not closed and also said that it is up to state governments to use the available production for vaccinating people of their state according to flexible approach by them. He said, "States know our vaccine production capacity. When they said they want flexibility and say in vaccine procurement, a new system was brought in-Centre will procure 50% of vaccines produced domestically, for states for free, for 45+ group. Besides this, a special channel was created for remaining 50% where state governments and private sector can purchase and supply vaccines. On whatever states procure, (from private sector) state governments have to decide as to which group it has to be given to and taken forward." He further said, "To say that the supply has closed isn't true. Truth is that out of the available production, a distinct part is available to non- government cha

Covid orphans: Securing the future of most vulnerable pandemic victims

As many as 577 children across the country were orphaned after their parents succumbed to Covid-19 in the second wave of the pandemic.The government has revealed its plan on how to secure the future of these vulnerable children. Watch this video to get a sense of the issue and how we can also play an important part as a responsible citizens help the authorities in the noble initiative.

Mehul Choksi captured in Dominica, likely to be 'handed over' to India

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has asked neighbouring Dominica, where fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi was caught, to hand the diamantaire over to India directly. Watch the video for his full statement.

Cyclone Yaas: West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand on high alert; key updates

Cyclone Yaas pounded the beach towns in north Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal as it hit the coast around 9 am on May 26 with a wind speed of 130-140 kmph. The location of the landfall was north of Dhamra in Odisha's Bhadrak district and 50 km south of Balasore, close to Bahanaga block, on the coast. The wind speed during landfall was at 130-140 kmph, gusting to 155 kmph, as per Doppler radar data.

Post-Covid complications: Symptoms and treatment explained by AIIMS Chief

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria said that as the number of recovered patients rises, clinics have to be developed to deal with the treatment of symptoms which persist beyond the disease. He said there was now a better understanding of post-Covid acute syndrome which can continue 8 to 12 weeks and long Covid which can occur if symptoms continue beyond 12 weeks. Watch this video to understand the post-Covid complications and treatment options as explained by the AIIMS chief.

Is it communicable? Decoding the mysterious 'white, black, yellow' fungus

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria has said it is better to identify mucormycosis by its name rather than by the colour as labelling the same fungus with names of different colors can create confusion. Watch the video for his full statement on fungal infection in Covid patients.

US warns against travel to Japan, Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 concerns

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Amid rising coronavirus cases in Japan and Sri Lanka, the US State Department issued a travel advisory warning against travel to the respective countries due to COVID transmission concerns. "This week, the following Travel Advisories have been assessed and reissued with updates, raised to a Level 4 - Do Not Travel: Japan, Sri Lanka," the State Department said on Monday. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a new alert that Americans should avoid all travel to Japan and advised anyone who does have to visit the country to get vaccinated prior to traveling there. "Because of the current situation in Japan even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants and should avoid all travel to Japan," it added. This comes few months before the Olympics are set to be held in Tokyo in July. The Olympics were already postponed once due to the pandemic. Japan has been witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases as i

Will Cyclone Yaas be more severe than Tauktae? All the key updates & highlights

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm 'Yaas' and is likely to cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts on May 26 after turning into a very severe cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department. Watch this video for all the key updates and highlights

Can Black Fungus spread through air? Experts answer FAQs about mucormycosis

India has so far reported approximately cases of 8,848 mucormycosis or black fungus, one of the rapidly spreading infections observed in those recovering from Covid-19. Taking note of the increasing numbers, the Central government has emphasised upon expediting the allocation of vials of Amphotericin-B, a key drug to treat raging mucormycosis. Watch this video to understand the disease and get answers to all the FAQs from top doctors of the country.

BS Views of the Week: Redeeming India amid Covid and Modi's chances in 2024

From how coronavirus crisis exhausted what PM Modi had in plenty all these years to why government's worry on corporation tax revenue front may worsen in coming years, here's what Business Standard columnists wrote this week. >

Reaching out with food, oxygen & care: Endearing stories in the time of Covid

A UP girl who delivers oxygen to the needy on her scooty, an IAS-turned-actor who has launched 'OxyTaxi' for Covid patients and a social activist who feeds over 250 people on roadside in Madurai amid curfew, there are several heart-warming stories from across the country about people who are doing their bit to provide helping hand to the needy amid an unprecedented crisis. Watch the video

Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashes near Moga

Moga (Punjab), May 21 (ANI): An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Moga in Punjab late last night. The accident happened when the aircraft was on a routine training sortie. More details are awaited.

Over 40 countries have supplied medical aid through Indian Red Cross Society: MEA

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs of India on May 20 informed that Over 40 countries have supplied COVID-related equipment and material to us through the Indian Red Cross Society. "A large number of countries have expressed solidarity with and support to India, in our fight against 2nd wave of COVID-19. Many of these countries, numbering over 40, have supplied COVID-related equipment and material to us through the Indian Red Cross Society," said MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

Meenakashi Lekhi slams CM Mamata over her comments on PM's meeting

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): BJP Member of Parliament Meenakashi Lekhi slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the COVID meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with DMs. Slamming CM Banerjee, she asked a straight question that "how many meetings had she attended and what gives her authority to interfere in PM's interaction with the District Magistrates." "She has instruction for her DMs to not to participate in the meeting and to sabotage the meeting that's the kind of anarchist, violent, aggressive CM we are dealing with," she said.

Need to develop More COVID vaccines to end pandemic effectively: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan at 33rd Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting said that more COVID vaccines are required to be developed to end the pandemic effectively. "For effectively ending the pandemic, more COVID vaccines need to be developed, and once proven to be both safe and efficacious against the virus, must be deployed rapidly across the world," said Harsh Vardhan.

India in touch with Iranian authorities over Farzad-B gas field: MEA

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Indian is in touch with Iranian authorities over Farzad-B gas field, said Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on May 20. "Iran had decided to develop the Farzad-B gas field on its own and wanted to involve India at a later stage. The involvement of the Indian consortium is underway and we are in touch with Iranian authorities," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

India expected to make statement on Israel-Palestine conflict at UNGA: MEA

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs of India on May 20 informed that India is expected to make a statement in UNGA over Israel-Palestine conflict. "We are closely following development on the Israel-Palestine issue. We also expect to make a statement in UNGA when the issue comes up again," said MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

COVAX aims to deliver at least 2 billion vaccines by end of 2021: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan at 33rd Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting said COVAX aims to deliver at least 2 billion vaccines by the end of 2021. "COVAX aims to deliver at least 2 billion vaccines by the end of 2021, covering 20% of the most vulnerable population in about 92 low and middle-income countries," said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. He added, "India, in line with its long-held belief of 'Vasudev Kutumbakam', has provided COVID-19 vaccines to more than 90 countries under its 'vaccine maitri' initiative."

CM Kejriwal hands over cheque of Rs 1 crore to family of govt teacher who died of COVID

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met the family of Sheoji Mishra, a teacher who succumbed to COVID-19. He handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to them. A total of 22,346 have succumbed to the virus in national capital so far.