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India, UK agreed to substantially strengthen defence and security engagement: MEA

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson on May 04. Speaking on the talks between the two leaders, MEA Joint Secretary (Europe West), Sandeep Chakraborty today said, "India and UK agreed to substantially strengthen defence and security engagement, including in the maritime domain, counter-terrorism and cyberspace. UK has also recently come up with integrated review on security, defence and foreign policy which identifies India as a key partner."

What TMC did after winning elections, speaks about Mamata's belief in democracy: JP Nadda

South 24 Parganas (WB), May 04 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda on May 02 visited residence of party worker Haran Adhikari, who was allegedly killed by TMC workers. Speaking to mediapersons, Nadda said, "After the results, TMC goons went to the house of Haran Adhikari (BJP worker), vandalised it, threatened women and children, attacked them, and broke his wife's teeth. They then dragged Adhikari out of his house and beat him up. He died." "Mamata, what your party did after winning, speaks about your belief in democracy. TMC workers and leaders are saying that all these incidents on social media are fake. You've seen how Haran Adhikari's wife and son were crying. I request media to tell truth to the nation," he added. BJP Chief is on a two-day visit to the state.

UK agreed to expand partnership on vaccines: MEA

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson on May 04. Speaking on the talks between the two leaders, MEA Joint Secretary (Europe West), Sandeep Chakraborty today said, "The two leaders (PM Modi and UK PM) also discussed the global pandemic situation and ongoing cooperation in the fight against it. PM Modi thanked PM Johnson for prompt medical assistance provided UK, in wake of severe 2nd wave in India." "UK was one of the first to respond, sending critical medical equipment, like oxygen concentrators, cylinders, ventilators, amongst others. The successful vaccine partnership through Oxford/AstraZeneca-SII collaboration was also discussed," he added.

Odisha's JSPL plant supplies 100 tonnes of medical oxygen daily to other states

Angul (Odisha), May 04 (ANI): Amid the oxygen crisis in the country during the horrific second wave of pandemic, leading Steelmaker Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL), has been supplying Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) from its 6 MTPA mega steel complex at Odisha's Angul. The plant on a daily basis dispatches 100 tonnes of medical oxygen. Several states including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have received oxygen tankers from JSPL.

Kuwaith flight carrying oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ventilators arrives in India

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): A special flight from Kuwaith, carrying medical supplies, landed in India after country's medical system collapsed amid the devastating second wave of pandemic. The medical supplies included 282 oxygen cylinders, 60 oxygen concentrators and ventilators. Several countries including US, Dubai, Germany, France and Uzbekistan have extended their support to India to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Golden Temple illuminates on Guru Arjan Dev's birth anniversary

Amritsar (Punjab), May 03 (ANI): The Golden Temple in Amritsar illuminated on birth anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev. Devotees visited the gurdwara on the occasion . Diyas were also lit and fireworks were performed on the 5th guru's birthday at the gurdwara. Guru Arjan Dev is the 5th Sikh Guru.

Mamata Banerjee submits resignation as Bengal CM to Governor Dhankhar

Kolkata, May 03 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee submitted her resignation as CM of West Bengal to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan on May 03. However, Governor Dhankhar has requested her to continue till alternative arrangements are made. Mamata Banerjee will take oath as Chief Minister of West Bengal on 5th May for the third time.

Sports complex in Patna converted into 110-bed COVID hospital

Patna (Bihar), May 03 (ANI): In a bid to increase treatment for coronavirus in Patna, Patliputra Sports Complex has been converted into 110-bed COVID hospital and the facility will be made functional soon. Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey reviewed the facility on May 03. Patna has 17,224 active cases of coronavirus as of now.

Maharashtra registers 48,621 COVID cases, 567 deaths

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): In last 24 hours, Maharashtra reported 48,621 fresh COVID cases, 567 deaths and 59,500 discharges. The total active cases in the state are now at 6,56,870. Case fatality rate of Maharashtra is 1.49%. Maharashtra's capital registered reports 2,662 new cases, 78 deaths and 5,746 recoveries reported today.

9 people died in Bengal since poll results announced: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, May 03 (ANI): West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on May 03 claimed that nine people have died in the last 24 hours in violence since the results were announced for the state assembly. Ghosh further said several more were injured while hundreds of houses have been damaged, adding that there is an environment in West Bengal. The TMC returned to power in the state for third straight term despite a high voltage election campaign by the BJP. TMC won 213 of the 292 seats while BJP got 77 seats.

Journalists get vaccinated in Odisha after govt declares them frontline workers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 03 (ANI): Journalists in Bhubaneswar were administered with first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on May 03 after Odisha government announced them as frontline workers. The vaccine camp was organised by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. Currently, Odisha has more than 71,000 active cases of coronavirus.

Vaccination for 18-44 years in MP to begin from May 5

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 03 (ANI): People falling in the bracket of age group 18-44 years will be vaccinated from May 05 in Madhya Pradesh. "We will give vaccine doses to people aged 18-44 in the state from May 5... Everyone will be vaccinated for free. Vaccination for journalists will also be organised in different sessions. We have placed orders to buy the vaccine," said CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

COVID aid from Italy arrives in India

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): A flight from Italy, carrying 1 oxygen generating plant and 20 ventilators arrived in India on May 03. Ambassador of Italy to India, Vincenzo De Luca said, "We're going to deliver an oxygen production machine to a hospital in Noida. It'll provide oxygen to 100 patients at one time and to thousands in the days to come. We are trying to collect other supplies including ventilators; there were ventilators in this flight as well. Italian companies operating in India are helping the Indian government in the production of oxygen."

Focus is on oxygen, drugs supplies: Ambassador of European Union to India

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Ambassador of European Union to India, Ugo Astuto on May 03 said that the focus is on supplying oxygen and drugs to the country as COVID aid amid second wave of coronavirus. Ambassador of European Union to India, Ugo Astuto said, "In past few days, we had flights coming from Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany and Italy. We're expecting another flight from Ireland tomorrow. So far we're focusing on Oxygen and related equipment, ventilators and antiviral drugs such as Remdesivir. We expect more supplies to come in the days to come. We are in touch with the Indian government, as of now we are focusing on Oxygen and drugs."

Watch: India receives 1.25 lakh vials of Remdesivir from US

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): As the United States continues to deliver vital medical supplies to India to support its fight against COVID-19, a flight from America carrying 1.25 lakh vials of an anti-viral drug Remdesivir landed in India on May 02. On Saturday night, a flight from the US, carrying 1,000 oxygen cylinders, regulators and other medical equipment landed in India.

I accept people's verdict in Nandigram: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, May 02 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee who, according to Election Commission was seen trailing BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, on May 02 said, "Don't worry for Nandigram, for struggle you have to sacrifice something. I struggled for Nandigram because I fought a movement. It's ok. Let the Nandigram people give whatever verdict they want, I accept that."

BJP forming govt in Assam: CM Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam), May 02 (ANI): As trends indicated BJP's return to power in Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the counting of votes is still going on but it is clear that the BJP is forming government in the state. Sonowal attributed the performance of BJP to "public cooperation". According to Election Commission, BJP and its allies were leading on nearly 80 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly.

Mamata Banerjee visits Kalighat temple after TMC sweeps Bengal

Kolkata, May 02 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee visited Kalighat temple on May 02. She offered prayers at the temple. CM Mamata was accompanied by her nephew and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. According to latest Election Commission trends, TMC is leading on 213 of the 294 seats.

TMC goons are attacking BJP offices, workers: Sambit Patra

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): On the day of counting of votes, Sambit Patra on May 02 alleged that TMC goons are attacking BJP offices and workers in West Bengal. "As West Bengal poll results are being declared, TMC goons are attacking BJP offices and workers. BJP office in Arambagh was set on fire by TMC goons. TMC workers attacked BJP workers in Belaghat, similar incidents happened in Shivpur, Durgapur, Uttar Bardhaman," said Patra. : BJP's Sambit Patra

Swearing-in will be low-key event due to COVID-19: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, May 02 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee on May 02 said the swearing-in will be a low-key event because of the prevailing COVID19 situation in the state. Meanwhile, TMC is leading in more than 200 of the 294 seats in state.