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COVID-19: CM Kejriwal admits shortage of ICU beds, assures solution

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal visited GTB Hospital on November 18. He informed that there is a shortage of ICU beds but also assured that Delhi govt is closely working on it. "There is an increase in COVID-19 cases in Delhi but there are enough beds available now. There is shortage of ICU beds but we are looking into it. There are many cases in Delhi, our doctors and health workers are responding to it very well," said Delhi CM. He assured, "I believe in the next few days, more than 600 ICU beds will be added in the hospitals of Delhi. Central government has assured to provide 750 beds more beds at the DRDO facility."

BJP worker found dead in WB's Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar (WB), Nov 18 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was found dead in West Bengal's Cooch Behar. Family of the deceased alleges that he was killed by TMC goons. Police have denied political angle in the case.

'Covaxin entered third phase of clinical trial': Ethics Committee Chairman

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (ANI): Dr Vijay Bhaskar, Chairman, Ethics Committee (clinical trials and research) informed about the status of COVID vaccine. He said that several vaccines are in third phase of clinical trials and common people will able to have access to them once a success rate of 94% is achieved. "There are about 169 companies are for going clinical trials, only 7 companies are in third phase of clinical trials. Today in Hyderabad, Covaxin is underway, second trial is over and it is entering the third phase of trials. Probably about 30-40 thousand people will go under clinical trials," said Dr Vijay Bhaskar, Chairman, Ethics Committee (clinical trials and research). He further added, "Covaxin has entered the third phase of clinical trial. The American, Pfizer is also entering third phase as they have seen 92% success rate in different countries. So, if in phase three trial if they are efficient to give success rate of 94%, common people will be able to get vaccine in fourth phase

President Kovind virtually attends JNU's fourth annual convocation ceremony

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind attended Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) fourth annual convocation ceremony on November 18. Amid COVID-19 the ceremony was organised virtually. Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank also attended the event.

Watch: Are we on track to checkmate coronavirus pandemic in 2021?

Coronavirus vaccine update: World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general A G Tedros has said that a vaccine by itself will not stop coronavirus pandemic. He explained that a vaccine will complement the other tools we have, but will not replace them. The statement has come at a time time when US-based biotech giants Moderna claimed its vaccine is 94.5% effective. So, taking both claims into account, can we say that we are on track to checkmate the pandemic by 2021?

Delhi's air quality continues to improve since Sunday's shower

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Delhi's air quality continued to improve on November 17. According to Central Pollution Control Board's National Air Quality Index, most parts of the national capital recorded moderate category on air pollution index. Some of the areas like RK Puram poor and Ashok Vihar recorded 'Poor' category. Wazirpur and North Campus recorded 'Satisfactory' category. The dip in air pollution levels is due to evening showers on November 15th, followed by increased wind speed. According to National Air Quality Index, an air quality index (AQI) between 0-50 is marked good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101- 200 is moderate, 201- 300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor and 401-500 is considered severe.

2 arrested for raping, killing minor girl, informs Kanpur ASP

Kanpur (UP), Nov 17 (ANI): Two men sent to jail for killing a minor girl and carving out her liver after attempting to rape her in Bhadras, men's uncle-aunt arrested for giving them money for it. Kanpur ASP, Brijesh Kr Srivastava said, "We found a body of 7-year-old girl. Two men sent to jail for killing a minor girl and carving out her liver after attempting to rape her in Bhadras, men's uncle-aunt arrested for giving them money for it. Parshuram (uncle) had no child and had given money to his nephews to get her liver for the same. We have arrested Parshuram and his wife too and inquiry is underway with them. Further investigation is underway in the matter."

Snow clearance operation underway on Mughal Road in Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Nov 17 (ANI): The Pir Panjal range had received heavy snowfall due to which snow clearance operation is underway on Mughal Road. The operation was held by Mughal Road Authorities. Due to heavy snowfall, temperature has dipped in area and nearby.

HBO Max set to debut on Amazon Fire TV devices from Nov 17

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): People with Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and Fire tablets can load HBO Max directly on those devices from November 17. According to The Verge, it is possible thanks to an agreement between Amazon and HBO owner WarnerMedia. Until now, Amazon allowed HBO customers to access a version of HBO Now, but there was no way to get Max, WarnerMedia's new streaming service. WarnerMedia's announcement noted that current HBO subscribers who go through Amazon's Prime Video Channel option (Channels allows Amazon Prime subscribers to purchase individual plans for certain streamers) will also be able to log into Max for no additional cost. For other HBO product subscribers, the HBO app on Fire TV and Fire tablets will automatically switch over to HBO Max, so the users do not have to do any work. People can log in with their current HBO credentials. New customers will be able to sign up for HBO Max directly within the app as well.

Gupkar Alliance is Anti-India: N Ramchander Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana), Nov 17 (ANI): BJP leader N Ramchander Rao on Gupkar Alliance in Jammu and Kashmir said that the parties and stakeholders of the Gupkar Alliance are Anti-India. He further accused the alliance of speaking pro-Pakistan voice. Ramchander Rao said, "After abrogation of Article 370, the PDP and National Conference are changing their stand from time to time. Now in the coming Jammu and Kashmir DDC elections, the BJP has very clearly stated that election will be on development basis and section 370 will not be abrogated at any point of time. So now the Gupkar Alliance parties and all the stakeholders in that are Anti-India and they speak pro-Pakistan voice."

Go (over) easy on the eggs: 'Egg-cess' consumption linked to diabetes

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): New research from the University of South Australia shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes. Conducted in partnership with the China Medical University, and Qatar University, the longitudinal study (1991 to 2009) is the first to assess egg consumption in a large sample of Chinese adults. It found that people who regularly consumed one or more eggs per day (equivalent to 50 grams) increased their risk of diabetes by 60 per cent. With the prevalence of diabetes in China now exceeding 11 per cent - above that of the global average of 8.5 per cent - diabetes has become a serious public health concern. The economic impact of diabetes is also significant, accounting for 10 per cent of global health expenditure (USD $760 billion). In China, diabetes-related costs have exceeded USD USD109 billion. Epidemiologist and public health expert, UniSA's Dr Ming Li, says the rise of diabetes is a growing concern, especially in China where changes to

Computer Baba sent to one-day police remand in assault case

Indore (MP), Nov 17 (ANI): Former minister Namdev Das Tyagi, also known as Computer Baba, was sent to one-day police remand on Monday in connection with an assault case. District Prosecution Officer Akram Shaikh said a special court granted him bail in another case of obstructing official work during the demolition of his illegal ashram in Indore. "He will be produced before the court tomorrow. (Tuesday)," he said. DPO said, "There were two cases against Computer Baba. The first case is about obstructing official work in which court has granted him bail. Second was about the incident of Ambikapuri ashram, wherein there was a scuffle with locals, in that case court has sent him to one day Police remand."

Imphal holds fair to sell fish at 20% discount amid COVID pandemic

Imphal (Manipur), Nov 17 (ANI): A one-day fish fair-cum-fish crop competition will be held on November 16. The Directorate of Fisheries is all set to sell fishes for Ningol Chakouba at 20 per cent discount rate compared to previous years. The discount was given as the economy of the state was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government had fixed the prices of eight different species of fishes. These species include Catla (Catla Catla), Rohu (Labeo Rohita), Mrigal (C. Mrigala), Common Carp (C. Carpio), Grass Carp (C. Idella), Silver Carp (H. Molitrix), Pengba/Khabak and Ngaton (L. Bata). The average price of the fishes will be Rs 300 per kg and fish production target for the fish fair is 90,000 kg. Of the total 20 per cent discount, 10 per cent is be borne by the department and remaining will be incurred by fish farmers.

Watch: Smoke billows as fire breaks out in oil mill in WB

Bardhaman (West Bengal), Nov 16 (ANI): Smoke billowed as fire broke out in an oil mill in Bardhaman town of the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal on November 16. The flames have been doused off now. No casualties or injuries were reported.

JD(U) leaders take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Ashok Choudhary, and Mewa Lal Choudhary take oath as Cabinet Ministers of Bihar. Vijay Kumar Choudhary served as speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly in the last cabinet. Vijendra Prasad Yadav was the Energy Minister in the former cabinet. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister. Rashtriya Janata Dal boycotted swearing-in ceremony. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.

NDA will work together and serve people: CM Nitish after taking oath

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): After taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the seventh time, Nitish Kumar on November 16 said that NDA will work together and serve the people. "Based on the public's decision, NDA has once again formed the government in the state. We will work together and serve the people. It is the decision of the BJP to not field Sushil Modi as the Deputy Chief Minister. They should be asked about this," said CM Kumar. CM Nitish took oath for the 7th time after he was chosen leader by NDA following victory in Bihar polls.

NDA govt will complete tenure and will take Bihar forward: Devendra Fadnavis

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Bihar BJP election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis on November 16 said that Bihar's newly elected government will complete its tenure years and will take state forward. "We are very happy. NDA got an amazing victory in Bihar. This government will run for the next 5 years and will take Bihar forward," said Fadnavis. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister.

Bengaluru colleges gear up to reopen

Bengaluru, Nov 16 (ANI): The department of higher education has formulated SOPs (standardized operating procedure) as per the UGC guidelines amid COVID-19 pandemic, in view of the opening of colleges and higher education institutions in the Karnataka from November 17. "Feel excited and nervous at the same time due to the ongoing pandemic," said a student of St. Joseph's College.

Watch: Season's first snowfall, rain, thundershower in parts of north India

Fresh spell of snowfall lashed Badrinath temple in Chamoli district on Monday and the devotees were seen enjoying the chilly weather. The Badrinath shrine and houses of locals were seen covered with a thin layer of snow. Many parts of Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed sudden change in weather and dip in temperature. Watch the video.

VIP's Mukesh Sahni, Jitan Manjhi's son take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Santosh Kumar Suman, son of NDA allies Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi and Mukesh Sahni of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) took oath as a Cabinet Ministers of Bihar. NDA allies bagged 4 seats each in Bihar elections. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.