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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.

Social distancing goes for toss in Mumbai's Dadar Vegetable Market

Mumbai, Apr 09 (ANI): Despite the surge in COVID-19 cases, huge crowd witnessed at Dadar Vegetable Market in Mumbai on April 09. People were seen flouting social distancing norms at the vegetable market. Many were seen without a proper mask. Mumbai reported 8,938 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths on April 08.

Migrant labourers leave Mumbai in jam-packed train due to COVID fear

Mumbai, Apr 09 (ANI): COVID-19 cases are continued to rise in Maharashtra. A UP-bound train was seen packed with migrant labourers at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai. They're leaving the city due to surge in COVID cases. A passenger said, "This train will go to Gorakhpur. We're leaving the city because #COVID19 cases are rising here." On an average, Maharashtra is reporting over 50,000 COVID cases daily.

COVID-19: Police increases surveillance in Delhi, Noida amid night curfew

New Delhi / Noida (UP), Apr 09 (ANI): Due to spike in COVID-19 cases, night curfew has been imposed in Delhi till April 30. Police barricading was place to keep a check on the vehicular movement. Uttar Pradesh Police also checked identity cards of commuters entering Noida from Delhi at Chilla Border. The night curfew has been imposed in Noida between 10 pm and 5 pm till April 17 in view of rising cases of COVID-19. Addl CP (L and O) of GautamBuddha Nagar district, Love Kumar said, "We're asking commuters as to why they're travelling during night curfew. We allow them (to enter Noida) if we find their reasons satisfactory. Many people aren't aware of the night curfew. We'll strictly implement it from tomorrow."

Hyderabad-based magician travels blindfoldly to spread awareness on COVID

Agra (UP), Apr 09 (ANI): A 43-yr-old magician from Hyderabad came up with unique initiative to make people aware about COVID, plastic-free environment and road safety. He has started 'Bharat Sandesh Yatra' and has travelled 11 states on his bike blindfoldly till now. He has now reached to Agra from Hyderabad. Ram Krishna's goal is to finish 10,000 kms in 30 days.

Wedding season in dire situation due to COVID-imposed night curfew

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Due to spike in COVID-19 cases, the night curfew has been imposed in Delhi to combat the spread of the virus. The curfew has impacted the wedding season a lot. Some are cancelling or rescheduling the dates of their weddings in the national capital. The businesses of tent dealers are getting highly-affected due to it. The night curfew will remain in place till April 30 in Delhi.

Seychelles President thanks India for 'precious' donation of COVID vaccines

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan during a virtual meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked him for solidarity and contribution in fight against COVID-19 by donating 50,000 doses of Covishield vaccine."In little less than 2 months, we'll be commemorating 45th anniversary of formal establishment of diplomatic relations between Seychelles and India. The support we have received from India has contributed immensely to socio-economic development of Seychelles," said President of Seychelles. He added, "What better example of Indian solidarity than your donation of 50,000 doses of Covishield vaccine. If we're nearing our target of achieving 70% of heard immunity by April 2021 and have re-opened our country to business, it is due to this precious donation."

Central Health Team visits Mumbai's BKC vaccination centre

Mumbai, Apr 08 (ANI): A central team of health experts visited Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex COVID-19 vaccination centre to assess the situation in the city. Team member Kunal Kumar said, "The Centre and State are discussing the issue (vaccine) and we will work as per their decisions. We are doing our best to manage the COVID situation in Maharashtra. Centre, State, and community need to work together to win this fight." Maharashtra Government had claimed that there is shortage of vaccines.

India will stand firmly with Seychelles during post-COVID economic recovery: PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): During a virtual summit with President of Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that India will stand firmly with Seychelles in its effort for post-COVID economic recovery. "Wavel Ramkalawan is a son of India with his roots in Gopalgunj, Bihar. Today not just the people of his village but all Indians feel proud of his achievements. His election as President shows people of Seychelles have a dedication to public service," said PM Modi. "India is honoured to have played role of strong partner of Seychelles in this fight against COVID. During times of need, we were able to supply essential medicines and 50,000 doses of vaccine. India will stand firmly with Seychelles in its effort for post-COVID economic recovery," Prime Minister added.

'Country providing free vaccines to Pak, doing politics over it in Maharashtra': Nana Patole

Mumbai, Apr 08 (ANI): Accusing Centre of doing politics over COVID vaccine, Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole said, "Country is providing free vaccines to Pakistan but playing politics over it in Maharashtra." He further said that BJP's state and central leaders are targeting Maharashtra and they will face the consequences.

CoBRA commando released by Naxals, family elated

Jammu, Apr 08 (ANI): CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, who was kidnapped by Naxals during an encounter in Junaguda village in Sukma district on April 03, has been released. Meenu, wife of Manhas said that it is the happiest day of her life. "I always remained hopeful of his return. I thank the government," she said. Twenty-two security personnel lost their lives while 31 sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out between security forces and Naxals along the Chhattisgarh's Sukma-Bijapur border on Saturday after a party of jawans were ambushed by Naxals near Jonnaguda village.

Vaccine war, office jab to poll 'fever': 6 Covid updates you shouldn't miss

From Centre vs Maharashtra government over vaccine stocks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving the second dose of coronavirus vaccine to New Zealand banning entry for all travellers from India, we bring to you seven key updates on the pandemic that you can't afford to miss. watch the video.

COVID update: India records highest ever spike with 1.26 lakh new cases

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): The COVID-19 cases continued to surge in India and 1,26,789 new cases reported in the country on April 08. The country's COVID caseload stood at 1,29,28,574 and currently, there are 9,10,319 active cases in India . 59,258 people were discharged in last 24 hours taking total recoveries to 1,18,51,393. With 685 new deaths, death toll mounts to 1,66,862. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 25,26,77,379 samples tested for COVID-19, up to April 07. The COVID vaccination drive is underway across country. So far 9,01,98,673 COVID vaccine jabs have been inoculated.

Nurses share experience after administering COVID vaccine to PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his second shot of COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS, Delhi on April 08. He received the first dose of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN on March 01. "I have given the second dose of COVAXIN to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. He spoke to us. It was a memorable moment for me as I got to meet him and vaccinate him," said Nisha Sharma, Nurse. "I am the vaccinator who gave the first dose of COVAXIN to PM Narendra Modi. Today, I got another opportunity to meet him and vaccinate him for the second time. I was elated again. He spoke to us, we even clicked pictures with him," said P Niveda, Nurse. The two nurses who administered COVID-19 vaccine to PM Narendra Modi at AIIMS, Delhi are-P Niveda from Puducherry and Nisha Sharma from Punjab.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi suggests students to study difficult topics first

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of the board examinations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the virtual Pariksha Pe Charcha session on Wednesday, suggested students to study difficult topics first with a fresh mind. "I will ask students to equally distribute time. When it comes to studies, take the first thing which is difficult. Attempt difficult topics first with a fresh mind first. When you attend difficult parts first, easy ones get easier," said PM Modi. The Prime Minister also shared his working style when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and said that he used to take up the toughest thing first and still follows the same. "I always take up tough things first, this was my habit since the time I was Chief Minister. I have made this a routine. When I get up in the morning, I start with the toughest task," he added.

People should include Yoga, Ayurveda for protection against COVID-19: Baba Ramdev

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Apr 08 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Apr 07 urged people to include Yoga and meditation along with the vaccination, social distancing, use of masks and sanitizers to tackle the infection of COVID-19. "When the corona pandemic begun, the people changed their lifestyle and adopted Yoga and Ayurveda, used natural products instead of junk foods but again people have become careless. They are not using mask and sanitizer and not maintaining social distancing" said Baba Ramdev. The Yoga Guru also said that consuming fast food has a great impact on the body and urged people to use natural products and to use masks and consume Tulsi, there are many people who have been tested positive twice in a gap of six months.

PM Modi takes 2nd jab of COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS on April 08. He received the first dose of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN on March 01. He urged citizens who are eligible for vaccine to take the jab soon. People can register themselves on www.cowin.gov.in to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

'Kumbh Mela' also takes place in Banaras: Uttarakhand CM sparks another controversy

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), April 08 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has once again sparked controversy when he said Maha Kumbh Mela is also organised in Banaras. Speaking on the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Haridwar, state Chief Minister Rawat said, "(Mahakumbh) comes once in 12 years and is not held every year. 'Mele' take places at different places and can happen anywhere but Kumbh is held only in Haridwar in 12 years.. held in Banaras (Varanasi), held in Ujjain."

CDS system in India is evolutionary: General Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, April 08 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on April 07 said that the CDS system in the country is "evolutionary". "CDS system in India is evolutionary and will progressively adopt more means of integration and joint functioning for an integrated system to finally emerge for our armed forces," General Rawat said in a virtual address.

Long queue gathers outside medical store to buy Remdesivir in Maharashtra's Nashik

Nashik (Maharashtra), April 08 (ANI): A long queue of people was seen outside a medical store to buy Remdesivir in Maharashtra's Nashik on April 07. The rush was seen amid the claims by the state government that there is adequate stock of remdesivir available. Remdesivir is considered a key anti-viral drug in the fight against COVID-19, especially in adult patients with severe complications.