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India reports 81,466 new COVID infections, highest in 2021

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): COVID infections are breaking all records, cases continue to surge in India as the country reported 81,466 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours. Country's total COVID caseload stood at 1,23,03,131. Around 50,356 patients were discharged and the recovery tally mounted to 1,15,25,039. 469 deaths were reported due to the virus in last 24 hours, which are highest in the last 5 months. According to Indian Council of Medical Research total of 24,59,12,587 samples have been tested for COVID-19. Union Health Ministry reported a total of 6,87,89,138 vaccinations have been done till date.

Growth in economy will sort issue: Tarun Bajaj on bringing petroleum products under GST

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Revenue and Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Tarun Bajaj on bringing petroleum products under GST said that this move involves interest of both state and centre. Tarun Bajaj said, "Till we get both parties together and bring a solution, we can't bring them under GST. It'll take some time, but with growth in the economy, the issue will be sorted out." Further citing International Monetary Fund, Bajaj said that country's growth rate will be between 11-11.5%. He said, "It also has to do with low base effect, hence economy will grow. World Bank has said that our growth rate will be between 7.5%-12%. We expect a better growth rate this year."

Indian Army soon to get first batch of trained women soldiers

Bengaluru, Apr 02 (ANI): The Corps of Military Police (CPM), Neelsandra witnessed the Basic Military and Advanced Provost Training that was given to the first-ever batch of women soldiers of the Indian Army. It included training in firing at the Iblur Firing Range in Bengaluru. The Corps of Military Police (CPM) has become the first in the Indian Army to recruit women in its rank and file. The training of the first batch of 99 Women Military Police had commenced on Jan 6, 2020. However, more than 4,000 women had applied for the CPM training in the recent rally held by Indian Army.

COVID cases on uphill, locals flout guidelines in Mumbai's Dadar market

Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): COVID-19 cases are on uphill across country and especially in Maharashtra. Amid surge in infections, large crowd thronged Mumbai's Dadar market on the morning of April 02. Social distancing norms and other CasOVID guidelines were flouted at the market. Mumbai reported 8,646 new COVID-19 cases on April 01.

Senior citizens walk for 8 km to get COVID vaccine jab in Uttarakhand

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), Apr 02 (ANI): Senior citizens residing in far flung area of Uttarakashi are forced to walk for 8 kilometres to get the COVID vaccine jab from the health centre. The route is risky for the elderly people as they have to cross raw trails which are life threatening. Locals have expressed their anger on the poor health management in the district. COVID-19 vaccination is underway across country. Union Health Ministry reported that a total of 6,87,89,138 vaccinations have been inoculated till date.

UP witnesses 2,600 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Lucknow (UP), Apr 01 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad informed about the current situation of the state in regard to COVID-19 virus. He said that the state has witnessed 2,600 new active cases in last 24 hours, whereas total active cases stands at 11,918. He informed that total 5,99,045 have been recovered till date. Maharashtra is the state which is contributing maximum number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

Indian Railways breaks all records, achieves highest loading in FY 2020-21

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Director (Information and Publicity) of Railway Board RD Bajpai expressed his happiness over breakage of all previous records and said he is grateful that the railways had achieved highest ever loading breaking all the records. "Indian Railways had achieved highest ever loading breaking all records. In the financial year of 2020-21, total loading was 1232.63 million tonnes while it was 1209.32 in financial year 2019-20, which is 1.93% higher compared to last year's loading for the same period. Previous year, the earning was 1,13,897 crore but this year it is 1,17,386 crore," Bajpai said. "Business Development Units were established, regular interaction with customers to avail the business, improvement in efficiency, reduction of transit time were the efforts made by our team. Food grain, cement, and other materials were loaded. Mainly food grains had been very important as we had supplied it within a short span of time to Punjab and Haryana areas during coronav

Temperature to increase by 3 degrees in next three days, predicts IMD

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): As temperature is soaring, heat waves have gripped several states in the northern India. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heat wave conditions will further intensify in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The temperature maximum temperature recorded in Delhi was 34 degree Celsius. People are facing difficulties due to extreme hot temperature. Speaking to ANI, the scientist (DGM) in Delhi's India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dr Kuldeep Srivastava said, "For next three days, temperature will increase by 3 degrees and will reach around 37 degree Celsius by April 04".

Kerala polls: 'Need for change more apparent with LDF's misgovernance' says Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 01 (ANI): Congress leader and MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor said that he finds positive situation for United Democratic Front (UDF) for the upcoming assembly election in Kerala. "I have seen tremendous amount of popular enthusiasm behind out candidate and all UDF parties, and I find there is a tremendous goodwill the same time a lot of concern about the miss governance we have seen form the ruling LDF," he said. "All of the mismanagement of the economy going on in with the LDF government, a need for a change has never been more apparent and that's what is have seen on the ground," he added. Kerala will go to polls on April 06.

Control your goons heckling woman journalists in rallies: CM Banerjee to Amit Shah

Ganjkhwaja (Uttar Pradesh) April 1 (ANI): Trial run of electric loco between 100 km-long Ganjkhwaja in Uttar Pradesh to New Chiraila Pauthu Section under Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) has been done successfully by Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). DFCCIL will run freight trains at the maximum speed of 100 kmph as against the current maximum speed of 75 kmph on Indian Railways tracks. The 656 km route of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) has already opened for freight trains operation. It is expected that with fully operational DFC, heavy haul train and double stack containers operations will also increase manifold.

Trial run of electric loco conducted successfully between Ganjkhwaja-New Chiraila Pauthu Section

Ganjkhwaja (Uttar Pradesh) April 1 (ANI): Trial run of electric loco between 100 km-long Ganjkhwaja in Uttar Pradesh to New Chiraila Pauthu Section under Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) has been done successfully by Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). DFCCIL will run freight trains at the maximum speed of 100 kmph as against the current maximum speed of 75 kmph on Indian Railways tracks. The 656 km route of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) has already opened for freight trains operation. It is expected that with fully operational DFC, heavy haul train and double stack containers operations will also increase manifold.

'Are you going to file nomination from another constituency?: PM Modi asks Mamata

Howrah (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): Amid second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee if she is going to file nomination from another constituency as voting is underway in for Nandigram. "Didi, is there any truth in the rumour that you are going to file nomination from another constituency? First you went there (Nandigram), and people gave you an answer. If you go somewhere else, people of Bengal are ready," he said.

'Bengal decided Didi must go': PM Modi in Uluberia

Howrah (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): As voting is underway in Nandigram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by claiming that people of Bengal have decided that she must go and people of Nandigram have fulfilled this dream by casting their votes today. "People can't wait any longer to save their future and identity. They are not just participating in polling, they are paving the way for renaissance in Bengal," he said. 2nd phase of voting is underway in West Bengal for 30 seats.

WB polls: 'CM Mamata violating MCC', alleges Suvendu Adhikari

Nandigram (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has violated Moral Code of Conduct during polling. He accused West Bengal CM of stopping polling for two hours at a booth in Nandigram. "She alleges that polling agent was ousted from one booth. But said nothing when her people pelted stones on media and injured one. Her political ground is slipping away. What she did is illegal. She stopped polling for 2 hours and did drama. It's MCC violation," he said. 2nd phase of assembly elections is underway for 30 constituencies of West Bengal including in Nandigram where there is face-off between CM Mamata and Suvendu Adhikari .

WB polls: BJP supporters wear 'Why Angry, Didi?' tees in Uluberia

Uluberia (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): Amid second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal for 30 constituencies, BJP supporters donned t-shits with print 'Raag Keno Didi' (Why Angry, Didi?) in Uluberia. Supporters gathered in Uluberia to witness PM Modi's rally.

WB polls: 'BJP will get more than 200 seats,' says PM Modi

Jaynagar (West Bengal), Apr 01(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in West Bengal's Jaynagar on April 01. PM Modi said that people of Bengal had said that BJP will get more than 200 seats. But BJP's strong start in the first phase made it clear that the voices of people have received God's blessings, said PM Modi.

COVID on the loose as India records fresh 72,330 cases, 459 deaths

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Amid the second wave of COVID-19 across the country, India on April 01 reported 72,330 new cases, the highest in almost six months, in the last 24 hours. 459 people succumbed to the virus in the same period. The fresh fatalities are highest in almost five months. Total confirmed cases are 1,22,21,665 whereas the death toll has reached 1,62,927. As the pandemic is spreading its legs again, the active cases are continuously rising and have now reached 5,84,055. With 40,382 discharges, total recoveries are 1,14,74,683. India so far has given 6,51,17,896 covid-19 vaccine jabs to beneficiaries.

3rd phase of COVID vaccination begins, all above 45 eligible

Jaipur (Rajasthan) / Gandhinagar (Gujarat) / New Delhi / Lucknow (UP), Apr 01 (ANI): The third phase of COVID-19 vaccination for all above 45 years began across India on April 1. The beneficiaries reached the vaccination centres and took the COVID vaccine jab. The Government of India has allowed anyone above 45 years to receive the vaccine jab without showing any medical certificate. India has given COVID-19 vaccine jabs to 6,51,17,896 beneficiaries till April 01.

Amit Shah visits Puducherry ahead of polls

Puducherry, Apr 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow on April 01 in Puducherry's Lawspet area. Earlier he had offered prayers at Sithananda Temple in Karuvadikuppam. Puducherry will go to polls on April 06.

WB polls: BJP's Bharti Ghosh accused of creating ruckus at polling booth in Debra

Debra (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): Amid ongoing election in 30 constituencies of West Bengal, ruckus erupted near a polling booth in Debra. Security forces were present at the site to control the situation. One of the voters said, "We're locals, why will we create unrest? Candidate brought people here, she wants to create issue." BJP's Bharti Ghosh and TMC's Humayun Kabir are contesting from Debra constituency.