Delhi sees 1,017 Covid-19 cases, four deaths; positivity rate soars to 32.25%
Delhi on Monday logged 1,017 COVID-19 cases, while the positivity rate jumped to 32.25 per cent, the highest in 15 months, according to data shared by the city government's health department.
The capital had recorded a positivity rate of 30.6 per cent on January 14 last year.
With the new cases, Delhi's COVID-19 tally climbed to 20,24,244. Four fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 26,567, the health department bulletin stated.
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India celebrates key milestone of 100th G20 meeting under its presidency: MEA
India celebrated a key milestone in its G20 presidency on Monday with the hosting of the 100th meeting of the grouping, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
It said the 100 G-20 meetings have been held in 41 cities, covering 28 states and union territories of India.
"India's G20 presidency, in the build-up to the New Delhi leaders' summit on September 9 and 10, has received immense support from G20 members and guest countries for its inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented and decisive agenda," the MEA said.
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In a first, Kerala adopts Water Budget to tackle problem of summer shortage
An abundance of rivers, streams, backwaters and a good amount of rainfall contribute to the lush greenery in Kerala, many parts of which yet face acute water scarcity when it comes to the summers. And this has led to the state adopting a Water Budget -- the first of its kind in the country.
The details of the first phase of the Water Budget in the state covering 94 grama panchayats in 15 block panchayats were unveiled on Monday by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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Centre continues to monitor tur, urad dal stocks; team to visit states
The Union Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry on Monday asserted that it will continue to monitor domestic stocks of tur and urad dals, and take measures to ensure that traders disclose their inventories properly.
According to an official statement, senior officers from the Department of Consumer Affairs visited 10 various locations across four states to interact and observe the stock disclosure status of tur and urad during the past few days.
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Maharashtra records 505 Covid-19 cases, 131 in Mumbai; no death reported
Maharashtra on Monday reported 505 COVID-19 cases, which took the tally to 81,56,344, while the death toll stood unchanged at 1,48,479, a health department official said.
On Sunday, Maharashtra had reported 650 COVID-19 cases and two fatalities, he pointed out.
Mumbai circle led with 262 cases, followed by 90 in Pune circle, 86 in Aurangabad circle, 39 in Akola circle, 12 in Nashik circle, seven in Kolhapur circle, six in Latur circle and three in Aurangabad circle, he said.
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NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian Dy PM Manturov
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and discussed a range of issues relating to the India-Russia strategic partnership. Manturov, who is also Russia's minister for trade and industry, is on a two-day visit to India, primarily to attend an inter-governmental meeting on trade, culture and science and technology.
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UK Parliament watchdog opens investigation into PM Rishi Sunak
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by UK Parliament's commissioner for standards over a potential breach of rules relating to the declaration of interests, understood to be related to his links to a childcare firm in which his wife is an investor, media reports said on Monday.
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Cong raises pitch for caste-based census, demands removal of 50% cap on quota
The Congress on Monday accused the government of resorting to caste-based politics to attack the Opposition and resisting a socio-economic and caste census in the country.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the underprivileged need economic and political power and not empty words as he again called for removing the 50 per cent cap on quota and demanded reservations for Dalits and tribals based on their population.
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6th meeting of Steering Committee on Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 held today
The sixth meeting of the Steering Committee on matters related to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 took place today. The meeting took stock of the ongoing modification process of the Indus Waters Treaty. Matters related to the ongoing Neutral Expert proceedings pertaining to the Kishenganga and Ratle Hydroelectric Projects were also discussed.
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Heat wave to persist, relief likely in northwestern plains soon: IMD
Heat wave conditions are predicted in parts of east India over the next four days and the northwest region of the country over the next two days, the Met office said on Monday. The Gangetic West Bengal and Bihar may see heat wave conditions for four days on the trot. Sikkim, Odisha and Jharkhand may also experience heat wave conditions over the next two to three days.
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BJP demands Delhi CM Kejriwal's resignation over 'liquor scam'
The BJP on Monday staged a protest near the Delhi Assembly demanding Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation over the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal is the "mastermind" of the "liquor scam" and he will have to go, the BJP's Delhi unit Virendra Sachdeva charged as he led the protesters.
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AAP's Shelly Oberoi files her nomination for Delhi Mayor election
Shelly Oberoi files her nomination as AAP candidate for Delhi Mayor election, scheduled for 26th April. Aaley Muhammad Iqbal files nomination as party's candidate for Deputy Mayor post. Delhi Minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh accompanied them.
2:03 PM
Delhi's former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia brought to Rouse Avenue Court
Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia brought to Rouse Avenue Court. His Judicial custody is getting over in CBI and ED both cases of excise.
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SC slams Mumbai Metro, imposes Rs 10 lakh fine for violation of court’s order
Supreme Court slams Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) for attempting to "overreach" the SC order in Aarey forest tree case and imposes Rs 10 lakhs fine on Mumbai Metro for seeking to fell more trees in violation of court’s order. Supreme Court said the amount will be deposited to the Chief Conservator of Forests. SC also asks Mumbai Metro to comply with tree authority's decision of March 15, 2023 and fell 177 trees from the Aarey forest to develop a car shed.
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Death toll from Sudan clashes rises to 97, hospitals running out of critical supplies to treat injured
Clashes erupted on Saturday between army units loyal to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan’s transitional governing Sovereign Council, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that some hospitals are running out of critical supplies to treat the injured, The Guardian reported.
A World Trade Organization panel said on Monday that India had violated global trading rules in a dispute with the European Union, Japan and Taiwan over import duties on IT products.
"We recommend that India bring such measures into conformity with its obligations," the WTO panel's report said.
SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant new rocket South Padre Island, Apr 17 (AP) SpaceX called off its first launch attempt of its giant rocket on Monday. Elon Musk and his company had planned to launch the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border. SpaceX postponed the launch because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
SC refuses to halt work on phase-IV of Delhi Metro, says any interference at this stage would result in huge escalation of cost. "Concern for environment is important, but developmental works like Metro railway cannot be ignored" , said SC.
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