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Apple announces new 13-inch Macbook Pro with magic keyboard

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Apple on Monday announced a new edition of the MacBook with a 13-inch screen and magic keyboard. According to The Verge, the new MacBook Pro features optional Intel 10th-Gen processors and its starting price has been pegged at USD 1,299. The upgrade also means the end of an era as Apple no longer sells any new laptops with the much-maligned butterfly keyboard mechanism.

AI-supported test could lead to early detection of glaucoma progression

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a new test that can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the gold standard method used currently. The clinical trial by UCL researchers was published in the journal Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics. Glaucoma, the leading global cause of irreversible blindness, affects over 60 million people, which is predicted to double by 2040 as the global population ages. Loss of sight in glaucoma is caused by the death of cells in the retina, at the back of the eye. The test, called DARC (Detection of Apoptosing Retinal Cells), involves injecting into the bloodstream (via the arm) a fluorescent dye that attaches to retinal cells and illuminates those that are in the process of apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death. The damaged cells appear bright white when viewed in eye examinations -- the more damaged cells detected, the higher the DARC count. One challenge with evaluating eye diseases is that specialists often disag

Special train carrying over 1000 Jharkhand migrant workers departs from Surat

Surat (Gujarat), May 05 (ANI): A special train carrying around 1200 migrant workers left from Surat for Jharkhand on May 04 amid coronavirus lockdown. The workers were screened and provided water bottles by the authorities before boarding train. Special trains are running across the country to ferry stranded migrants and students.

Delhi Police officers get pizza treat amid relentless fight against COVID-19

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Some personnel of Delhi Police on Monday were in for a pleasant surprise when they were handed a box of pizza each for their efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. The police personnel seemed happy after receiving the boxes of pizzas from their seniors. In order to motivate police personnel, who are on the front line of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, senior officers distributed pizzas to them. "Personnel have been eating the same type of food daily so we thought of this initiative just for a change. It will also boost the morale of police officers," Ingit Pratap Singh, Addl DCP, Southwest Delhi said.

Around 900 migrant labourers reach Jharkhand from Rajasthan via special train

Ramgarh (Jharkhand), May 05 (ANI): Around 900 migrant labourers of the Jharkhand reached Barkakana railway station of Ramgarh district from Rajasthan's Nagaur on May 04. They were later sent to their respective districts on buses arranged by the state government. Special trains are running across the country to ferry stranded migrants and students.

2600 pigs dead in Assam as African swine fever grips north-eastern state

Guwahati (Assam), May 05 (ANI): Even as the country is reeling under the deadly spread of coronavirus, Assam has been gripped by African swine fever which has resulted in the deaths of 2600 pigs so far, state's Animal Husbandry Minister Atul Bora told ANI. Bora, however, said the state government will not go for the culling of the animals for the prevention of the deadly disease, but is taking "bold steps" such as making containment zones within one kilometre of the infected areas, and surveillance zones within 10 kilometres radius to ensure the swine fever does not spread. Speaking on the origin of the spread, Bora informed that the swine fever was first reported in Africa in 1921, and later spread its legs in different parts of the world. The African swine fever was last reported in April 2019 in China's Jinjang province which shares border with India, and was later spread in Arunchal Pradesh in January 2020, and then in Assam in February this year, Bora added.

Terrorists attack CISF patrol party in J-K

Nowgam (J-K), May 04 (ANI): Terrorists on May 04 attacked Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) patrol party in Wagoora Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir. One CISF personnel got injured. The area has been cordoned off and more details are awaited.

DCP Amit Sharma resumes duty after recovering from injury during Delhi violence

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma, who was injured during clashes between two groups over CAA in Delhi's Gokulpuri on February 24, resumed his duty and reached office on May 04 amid COVID-19 lockdown. He was greeted by fellow police personnel with claps. "I want to thank my family and colleagues for their support. I am glad that I have got the opportunity to serve people," said DCP Sharma. DCP Sharma underwent surgery after suffering serious injuries on February 24 during Citizenship (Amendment) Act violence.

Watch: Massive traffic at Delhi's Dwarka-Palam flyover amid lockdown 3.0

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Vehicles in large numbers were seen at Dwarka-Palam flyover in the national capital amid lockdown on May 04. Delhi government had announced certain relaxations in third phase of lockdown. All districts of Delhi have been categorised into Red zone, despite which traffic was observed on May 04. The nationwide lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 has been extended till May 17.

3 CRPF personnel lost lives, 7 injured in terrorist attack in Handwara

Handwara (J-K), May 04 (ANI): 3 CRPF personnel have lost their lives, while 7 have been injured in terrorist attack in Handwara. Terrorists attacked CRPF patrol party near Qaziabad area on May 04. One terrorist was neutralised by security forces in retaliation. Area has been cordoned off following the incident. The incident occurred after two days of Handwara encounter between security forces and terrorists. 5security personnel lost their lives in encounter that broke out on May 02 in Handwara.

Relaxation will be revoked if there is violation in lockdown, social distancing norms: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 04 reacted on chaos at some shops. He said that if we come to know about violations of social distancing and other norms from any area, then we will have to seal the area and revoke the relaxations there. "Shop owners will have to take the responsibility, if the norms of social distancing are violated outside a shop then the shop will be shut," added Kejriwal.

Action needed to ensure lockdown norms: Chhattisgarh Health Minister

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), May 04 (ANI): Social distancing norms went for a toss at liquor stores in Chhattisgarh on May 04. Eager patrons rushed to stores after government announced certain relaxations amid lockdown 3.0. Reacting to today's scenario Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo stated that administration is at fault. "Administration is at fault where norms of lockdown have been flouted. There must be some sort of action to ensure that it does not recur," said TS Singh Deo on crowds outside liquor shops in the state.

CM Kejriwal motivates delhiites, says have to beat COVID-19 like dengue

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 04 informed about the latest situation of the national capital on fighting with COVID-19 pandemic. He motivated the residents of Delhi by saying that they fought and beat dengue and likewise, Delhiites will beat COVID-19 also.

CM Kejriwal's 3 mantras to Delhiites to beat COVID-19

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 4 urged to Delhiites that to ensure three things- wear masks when you step outdoors, practice social distancing and sanitize/wash your hands frequently.

Congress to pay for rail tickets of needy migrant worker amid lockdown: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that her party will bear the cost for rail travel of every needy migrant workers and labourers to their respective home towns during the lockdown. Sonia Gandhi accused the Centre of being indifferent to the plight of migrants. "Indian National Congress has taken the decision that every Pradesh Congress Committee shall bear the cost for the rail travel of every needy worker and migrant labourer and shall take necessary steps in this regard," she said.

PM Modi attends virtual meeting with NAM leaders over COVID-19

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended 'Non-Aligned Movement' Summit via video conferencing. Discussion over ways to fight coronavirus took place. This was the first NAM meeting he attended since becoming PM in 2014. Nationwide lockdown in India has been extended till May 17 with relaxations.

COVID-19: If social distancing not respected, disease transmission increase rapidly, says Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Health and Family Welfare Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on May 04 informed about the latest status of COVID-19 in the country. He said that in pandemics like COVID-19, which spread vary rapidly, historically it has been noted that if social distancing is not respected when social mobility is allowed, chances of disease transmission increase rapidly once restrictions are eased.

Improvement needed in lockdown norms in WB: IMCT

Siliguri (West Bengal), May 04 (ANI): After several days of assessment, Inter-Ministerial Central Team Leader, Vineet Joshi for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong informed that improvement is needed in the area. "We are leaving West Bengal today after 15 days. We visited many locations and made report as per our observation. Report will be submitted to the Centre. Primary observation is that improvement is needed," said Vineet Joshi, IMCT Team Leader for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong.

Afraid people haven't made social distancing part of their lives yet: Haryana Health Minister

Ambala (Haryana), May 04 (ANI): Talking about lockdown 3.0, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij expressed worries. "I'm afraid people have not made social distancing a part of their lives yet. Whenever there is room for relaxation they violate social distancing norm. Police cannot be deployed at every shop, people have to do it proactively otherwise consequences can be very bad," said Haryana Minister, Anil Vij.

112 aspirational districts account for 2 percent of COVID-19 cases: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Niti Aayog CEO and Chairman of Empowered Group-6 of the government Amitabh Kant informed about the aspirational districts status on COVID-19 cases. He said that there are about 610 cases of COVID-19 in 112 aspirational districts which is considered fairly low at less than 2 per cent of the national level of infections. "Of these, six districts have reported first case after April 21," he added.