The Kerala Government announced on July 5, that obeying all safety rules regarding Covid-19 for another year would be mandatory in the state and taking protective measures like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing will be compulsory in all public places. Exceeding 50 people attending wedding or funerals, having more than 20 people at a time in a shop and spitting in public will also not be allowed.
The Indian Navy has initiated the Samudra Setu-II operation to facilitate faster overseas transportation of liquid oxygen and other medical gear to aid India's COVID struggle. Reportedly, Indian Naval warships, including INS Kolkata, INS Airavat … read-more
TAGS: Indian Navy, oxygen cylinders, Medical Supplies, Samudrasetu
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has stated that the vaccine shortage is likely to continue for the next few months. Currently, the company is producing 60-70 million doses of Covishield a month but eyeing to ramp up the capacity to… read-more
TAGS: Adar Poonawalla, SII, COVID-19 VACCINE HOARD, Vaccine Shortage
The Indian Air Force on May 4 announced to build a 100-bed COVID-19 Care Center for civilians in Jalahalli, Bangalore. Ensuring availability of 20 beds from May 6, IAF said others will be ready by May 20. While IAF’s Bengaluru Command Hospital… read-more
TAGS: Indian Air force, covid care center, bengaluru, jalahalli, State goverment
Whole of Indian delegation to G-7 Summit in London have been isolated after two members tested COVID-19 positive on May 4. While Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar tested negative for the coronavirus, all the members of the delegation will now… read-more
TAGS: Covid-19, G-7 Summit, london, foreign Minister
A Delhi Court has rejected the bail appeal of an accused in IB staffer's murder case. The murder of Ankit Sharma had taken place during the 2020 Delhi riots. Rejecting the bail, the court on May 6 stated "there is enough material on record" which… read-more
TAGS: The Indian Express, Delhi riots 2020, Delhi Court, IB
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 7 wrote to PM Narendra Modi regarding the deteriorating condition of the nation due to COVID-19. Citing lack of clear and coherent vaccination policy, the former Congress president said "GOI's failures have… read-more
TAGS: Congress Party, Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Covid-19