New Delhi, Nov 07 (ANI): With spike of 50,357 new cases and 577 deaths reported in last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 tally reached 84,62,081 on Nov 07. Currently, there are 5,16,632 active cases in the country while the pandemic has taken 1,25,562 lives so far. The recoveries mounted to 78,19,887 with 53,920 new discharges. According to ICMR, 11.13 lakh samples were tested on Nov 06.
New Delhi, Nov 07 (ANI): Visibility remains poor in the national capital due to rise of pollutants in the atmosphere. On November 07, the quality index stood in 'Hazardous' category, according to Central Pollution Control Board. Kejriwal-led government on November 05 announced a ban on crackers to combat pollution ahead of Diwali festival. State government has also introduced several other campaigns.
Darbhanga (Bihar), Nov 07 (ANI): Pushpam Priya Chaudhary, President of the Plurals Party cast her vote in the final phase of Bihar Assembly elections."I have come here to take Bihar to new heights. The situation right now is really bad. We are getting support from public and will win in these elections. Our target is to achieve more and more seats," said Pushpam Priya.
Chennai, Nov 07 (ANI): Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan turned 66 on Nov 07. He greeted his supporters outside his residence in Chennai. Haasan's fans were gathered outside his residence to celebrate his birthday since morning. However, his fans paid no heed to social distancing norms amid extant COVID-19 situation.
Agartala (Tripura), Nov 07 (ANI): As Diwali is around the corner, a self-help women group from Sipahijala in Tripura came up with a unique concept of eco-friendly bamboo 'diyas'. The 'diyas' were launched by Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb on November 06. Innovative diyas are likely to be in demand this Diwali.
Saharsa (Bihar) / Araria (Bihar) / Kishanganj (Bihar)/ Darbhanga (Bihar), Nov 07 (ANI): The voting for third and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections began on November 07 at 7 am. Voters of 78 constituencies queue at polling station to exercise their franchise. Voters were seen following COVID-19 protocol at polling booth. The voting results for 243 constituencies will be declared on November 10.
New Delhi, Nov 07 (ANI): As coronavirus cases in the national capital surge once again, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID Hospital continues to treat virus infected patients free of cost. This COVID hospital at Ulan Batar Marg is offering free treatment to patients. Presently, around 400 patients are undergoing treatment at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-built hospital, with rest of the beds vacant. A total of 2,300 patients have been discharged so far from the 1000-bedded hospital, after recovering from the disease. Colonel Nikahat Jahan, an anaesthesiologist and intensivist faculty from Armed Forces Medical College in Pune told ANI that they have seen a surge in cases in the last few days. Nikahat said, "Earlier, we were admitting about 30-40 patients in a day but now for the last five days, we have been admitting double the number. We have about 10 ventilators, 50 oxygen and 140 High-Dependency Unit (HDU) beds. We admit only moderate and severe patients. They
Panaji (Goa), Nov 07 (ANI): Addressing a press conference in Panaji on November 06, Goa Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane spoke on Sunburn festival. He said, "Anything can be organised as long as there are stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place." "These SOPs are managed by respective collectors and properly monitored. It is necessary to have stringent SOPs," Sunburn is India's premier electronic music festival which hosts Asia's largest 3-day festival. Festival began in 2007 and aimed to make it bigger and better in the coming time.
Saharsa/ Kishanganj/ Patna (Bihar), Nov 07 (ANI): Preparations for third and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections are underway at polling booths. The voting will begin at 07:00 am on November 07. Polling officers were seen making final preparations at several booths. Voters of 78 constituencies queue at polling station to exercise their franchise. The voting results for 243 constituencies will be declared on November 10. Speaking to ANI in Patna, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "I appeal to everyone to participate in this festival of democracy and cast their votes. In this election, Bihar will take decision on its future." "Nitish Ji (CM Nitish Kumar) is tired and he is unable to handle the state," he added.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 07 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Bhubaneswar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar, Dr Umashankar Dash spoke about ATM loot case in the city. DCP said, "Two interstate criminals who were involved in an ATM loot case in the city have been arrested by Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) Police." "They used to operate from Bengaluru and targeted various ATMs across the country," he added.
New Delhi, Nov 07 (ANI): Tech giant Google's Pay app- Google Pay (formerly known as Tez and popularly called GPay) in India has been spotted with a colourful new logo. The new logo is currently live only for selected users. The existing Google Pay logo includes the 'G' and 'Pay'. It is only the Google logo that is multi-coloured. The new logo, on the other hand, doesn't seem to represent the payment app itself. The new blue and yellow 'u' half represents the 'G' and the green and red 'inverted u' half represents the 'P' in the Google Pay name. You just need to add a straight line in the middle to complete the letters. As reported by Mashable, the new Google Pay logo is in line with the company's new design and colour scheme for its products. It is minimalistic and representative of its identity. Long-time G Pay users will not be happy with the change though. It will take some time to get used to the new coloured Google logos instead of the more stylized ones from before. The new Google
Chandigarh, Nov 07 (ANI): Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on November 06, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that the state government has decided to ban sale and bursting of fire crackers. He said, "Earlier, we had decided to ban the sale and bursting of firecrackers in National Capital Region (NCR) and Panchkula area." "But now we have decided to ban it across the state, notice will be issued tomorrow," Haryana CM added. The CM also spoke on 'Love Jihad'. He said, "In the next cabinet meeting, this proposal will be presented. A strict law will be made. I believe all sensible people will support it."
New Delhi, Nov 07 (ANI): Scientists have found that insulin has met an evolutionary cul-de-sac, limiting its ability to adapt to obesity and thereby rendering most people vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes. A recent study from scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine, the University of Michigan and Case Western Reserve University has determined that the sequence of insulin has become entrenched at the edge of impaired production, an intrinsic vulnerability unmasked by rare mutations in the insulin gene causing diabetes in childhood. The study exploits biophysical concepts and methods to relate protein chemistry to the emerging field of evolutionary medicine. Insulin is produced by a series of highly specific processes that occur in specialised cells, called beta cells. A key step is the folding of a biosynthetic precursor, called proinsulin, to achieve the hormone's functional three-dimensional structure. Past studies from this and other groups have suggested that impaired biosyn
Kolkata, Nov 06 (ANI): In 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in the state with over 200 seats, said Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah in Kolkata while addressing a press conference on November 06. He said, "In the coming time, BJP will form the government in West Bengal with over 200 seats. The people who blessed us in Lok Sabha polls, will bless us again."
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary (Europe West) Sandeep Chakravorty informed about India-Italy bilateral summit, which was held between PM Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte. He said that both noted sustained progress in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. "Entire gamut of bilateral relationship was discussed along with regional and multilateral issues. The objective of the meeting was to build on a strong political understanding and foundations that the two countries enjoy and build economic and bilateral infrastructure of ties between the two countries. Both sides decided to work closely on concluding at the earliest the migration and mobility partnership agreement."
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): After registering a complaint against YouTuber Gaurav Wasan, who highlighted the poor condition of his eatery joint through a YouTube video, an Octogenarian Kanta Prasad demands fair investigation. Prasad filed complaint against Gaurav Wasan for allegedly misappropriating the money he later received in donation.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava informed that India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will visit Maldives from November 9-10. He said, "India's Foreign Secy will visit Maldives from Nov 9-10 and this visit will be 1st high-level interaction between 2 sides since disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign Secretary is scheduled to call on President Soli and hold discussions with other Ministers."
Mumbai, Nov 06 (ANI): A level-2 fire broke out in a godown in Triveni Nagar of Malad in Mumbai on November 06. Seven fire engines, four jumbo water tankers and an ambulance were rushed to the spot. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. More details are awaited.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava cleared India's stand on Pakistan PM Imran Khan accusing India of being fascist. He said, "We should ignore such irresponsible statements. It is an attempt to distract international and domestic attention from the enormous socio-economic and political problems that Pakistan faces."
Jammu, Nov 06 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah lambasted at BJP by saying that if people of Jammu and Kashmir wanted to go to Pakistan, they would have done so in 1947 but its Sheikh Abdullah, who stopped them and said to the people that our nation is Mahatma Gandhi's India not BJP's India. He said, "If Jammu - Kashmir wanted to go to Pakistan, they would have done so in 1947. No one could have stopped it. But our nation is Mahatma Gandhi's India."