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State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

New Delhi (NVI): India continues to witness a sharp surge in Covid-19 cases, after another 22,752 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, raising the total number to 7,42,417, according to the Union Health Ministry.

The death toll has climbed to 20,642 with 482 new fatalities being recorded since yesterday..

Maharashtra, with, 2,17,121 positive cases remains the worst-hit state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu with 1,18,594 cases and Delhi which has reported 1,028,31 cases.

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 147

Andhra Pradesh- 21,197

Arunachal Pradesh- 276

Assam- 12,522

Bihar- 12,570

Chandigarh- 494

Chhattisgarh- 3,415

Dadar Nagar Haveli & Diu – 297

Delhi- 1,02,831

Gujarat- 37,550

Goa- 1,903

Haryana– 17,999

Himachal Pradesh- 1,083

Jammu and Kashmir- 8,931

Jharkhand- 2,996

Karnataka- 26,815

Kerala- 5,894

Ladakh- 1,041

Madhya Pradesh- 15,627

Maharashtra- 2,17,121

Manipur- 1,430

Meghalaya- 80

Mizoram- 197

Nagaland- 625

Odisha- 10,097

Puducherry- 930

Punjab- 6,749

Rajasthan- 21,404

Sikkim- 123

Tamil Nadu- 1,18,594

Telangana- 27,612

Tripura- 1,704

Uttarakhand- 3,230

Uttar Pradesh- 29,968

West Bengal – 23,837

State/UT wise total death toll:

Andhra Pradesh- 252

Arunachal Pradesh- 2

Assam- 14

Bihar- 104

Chandigarh- 7

Chhattisgarh- 14

Delhi- 3,165

Goa- 8

Gujarat- 1,977

Haryana- 279

Himachal Pradesh- 11

Jammu and Kashmir- 143

Jharkhand- 22

Karnataka- 416

Kerala- 27

Ladakh- 1

Madhya Pradesh- 622

Maharashtra- 9,250

Meghalaya- 1

Odisha- 42

Puducherry- 14

Punjab- 175

Rajasthan- 472

Tamil Nadu- 1,636

Telangana- 313

Tripura- 1

Uttar Pradesh- 827

Uttarakhand- 43

West Bengal- 804

A total of 4,56,831 people have been cured or discharged. Total active cases stand at 2,64,944.

-CHK

Coronavirus cases near 11.8 mn worldwide; Brazil Prez tests positive

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro

New Delhi (NVI): Nearly 11.8 million people around the world have now been diagnosed with COVID-19, and more than 5,43,000 have died, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying its severity.

In Brazil, the total number of cases have exceeded 1.6 million while the death toll is nearing 67,000 in the country.

In the US, tally of infected cases is nearing 3 million while the total number of fatalities have surpassed 1,31,000 in the country.

In addition to this, The United States has officially notified the UN secretary-general of the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization.

Meanwhile, Israel’s public health director has quit amid a spike in new coronavirus cases, saying the country had been too hasty to reopen its economy and had lost its way in dealing with the pandemic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people.

-CHK

PM wishes Brazil Prez speedy recovery

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New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished for speedy recovery of Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro who has tested positive for coronavirus.

Talking over to twitter, PM Modi wrote, “My friend President @jairbolsonaro, my prayers and best wishes for your speedy recovery.”

Jair Bolsonaro announced yesterday that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus with mild symptoms.

Brazil, however, is the second worst-hit country after the US with 1.63 million cases. The country has reported over 65,500 deaths so far.

-RJV

India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 7.4 lakh, death toll at 20,642

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New Delhi (NVI): India saw coronavirus tally jump by another 22,752 in the last 24 hours, raising the total number to 7,42,417, Union Health Ministry confirmed.

The total number of fatalities has now reached 20,642 after 482 people died in the last 24 hours, it said.

As many as 4,56,831 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far. With this the total recovery rate in the country now stands at 61.5 per cent.

India, however, recorded more than 1.57 lakh COVID-19 cases and 3,236 deaths from the virus in the first week of July alone.

Maharashtra, with, 2,17,121 positive cases remains the worst-hit state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu with 1,18,594 cases and Delhi which has reported 1,028,31 cases.

The other states with high virus cases are Gujarat (37,550), Uttar Pradesh (29,968), West Bengal (23,837) and Rajasthan (21,404).

Maharashtra has also reported the highest number of fatalities at 9,250, followed by 1,977 in Gujarat and 1,636 in Tamil Nadu.

The death toll in the Delhi reached to 3,165, while 74,217 patients in national capital have recovered so far, the healthy ministry data shows.

Meanwhile, the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) has raised concerns over black marketing and extortion of Remdesivir, an antiviral drug prescribed for treatment of suspected cases of COVID-19.

-RJV

J&K: 26 CRPF men, 5 pregnant women among 256 new cases, tally at 8931

Over 3,200 cops COVID positive in J&K and 15 succumbed to virus
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Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir today witnessed 256 fresh Covid positive cases that include 25 CRPF men, three Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel and five pregnant women, taking the total number of cases in the UT to 8931.

Officials said that among new cases that were detected in Jammu and Kashmir today, 101 were tested positive at SKIMS, 06 at JVC Bemina and rest at other hospitals. “Among the new cases, include 25 CRPF men, three SSB personnel, two cops and five pregnant women,” they said.

Among 256 new cases, 182 belong to Kashmir division while 74 are from Jammu division, officials said, adding that the total number of positive cases in Kashmir has reached to 7048 including 4072 recoveries and 129 deaths while the total number of positive cases in Jammu has reached 1883 including 1327 recoveries and 14 deaths.

The officials said that the total number of active cases in J&K is 3389 including 2847 from Kashmir and 542 from Jammu.

With 81 more recoveries, the tally of total recoveries in the UT has reached 5399 which is 60.45 percent of the total cases.

Cases tested positive in J&K include 61 from Srinagar, 16 from Kulgam, 30 from Baramulla, 01 from Shopian, 08 from Anantnag, 18 from Kupwara, 16 from Pulwama, 10 from Budgam, 08 from Bandipora and 14 from Ganderbal in Kashmir division while as 74 from Jammu division include 12 from Jammu, two from Udhampur, 06 from Kuthua, 02  from Ramban, 02 from Samba, 07 from Poonch, 20 from Rajouri, 13 from Doda and 10 from Kishtiwar.

As per the daily information bulletin, 302,227 persons in Jammu and Kashmir are under observation while 40,332 persons have been kept under home quarantine besides that 3389 persons are in hospital isolation while 45 persons are under hospital quarantine.

According to the bulletin, 212,899 persons have completed surveillance period and 45,419 persons are under home surveillance besides that

So far, results of 413,358 samples are available out of which 404,427 are negative and 8931 have been tested positive. Out of positive cases, 3389 are active and 5399 persons have recovered wile 143 have died.

-ARK

Top diplomats of India, US discuss regional situation

New Delhi (NVI): Amid heightened military activity by China, India and the US today reaffirmed their commitment to work towards ensuring a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

The commitment was reaffirmed during virtual consultations between Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale as they reviewed the entire gamut of engagements under the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

The two diplomats had discussions on political, economic, commercial, regional and international cooperation.

Shringla and Under Secretary Hale exchanged views on a number of regional and global issues of shared interest.

The reference to Indo-Pacific region during the conversation assumes as China has recently increased its military activity in South China Sea and in relation to its neighbours.

The two diplomats also agreed to remain in touch and move forward on the bilateral agenda through a range of mechanisms like the 2+2 Ministerial that India will host later this year.

They agreed on the need to deepen cooperation in the United Nations, especially during India’s membership of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2021-2022, a statement issued by External Affairs Ministry said.

In the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shringla and Hale agreed to further strengthen the bilateral health partnership, including on pharmaceuticals and vaccine development.

They discussed ways to further enhance mutually beneficial trade and people-to-people ties, including through visa facilitation for students and professionals, according to the MEA statement.

-ARK

Govt to release SOPs for restarting shooting of films soon: Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar (File)

New Delhi (NVI): The Centre is soon going to release Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for restarting shooting of films amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said today.

“Government is formulating SOPs for shooting and re-starting filmmaking in India, which has come to a standstill in the current scenario of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Javadekar said.

While addressing at the inaugural session of ‘FICCI FRAMES 2020’ through video conferencing, Javadekar said that the government will partner with the film industry for the progress of the sector and to harness the “soft power” of India, i.e., media and entertainment.

“Content produced by India is consumed in more than 150 countries and Indian cinema creates a large number of job opportunities and earns significant revenue,” he said, adding that though contribution of Indian media and entertainment sector is small to the global market currently, it can help in achieving stupendous results.

Javadekar added that media and entertainment sector needs new entrepreneurs, founders and owners to steer the industry forward. He assured that the government will stand shoulder to shoulder with the industry and urged the stakeholders to share their suggestions and recommendations with the ministry for propelling the sector forward.

-ARK

India, Indonesia Coast Guards sign MoU to boost maritime relations

New Delhi (NVI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Bakamla RI (Indonesian Coast Guard) have signed an agreement on ‘Maritime Safety and Security’ to boost maritime relations amid the Covid-19 pandemic, despite limitations of travel and physical meetings.

The MoU between Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia, Head of Indonesian Coast Guard and Director General, ICG, K Natarajan through video conference.

Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to Indonesia & Timor-Leste’ was also present on the occasion at Jakarta. A token ceremonial handing over of the MoU to the respective Defence Attache’ was undertaken – Captain Amitabh Saxena at Jakarta and Captain Asdi Yasin at New Delhi being the recipients, as per an official release.

India and Indonesia are historically connected through the Indian Ocean and it has been the resolve of both nations to ensure safe and secure sea passage for all seafarers in the region. This is also enshrined in PM Narendra Modi’s vision of SAGAR i.e. Security And Growth for All in the Region.

Relations between the two countries were elevated to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in May 2018 during the visit of Hon’ble PM of India to Indonesia. The focus on maritime security was re-iterated with the Shared Vision of India-Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The logical step of an MoU between the two Coast Guards was also conceived at this stage.

This MoU will strengthen cooperation by augmenting information exchange mechanisms. This real-time Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) will then be the foundation for controlling and responding to incidents of piracy, smuggling, drug trafficking, illegal migration and other such maritime crimes which will bring safety and security to the region and also result in protection of our precious marine environment.

The MoU will also provide avenues to improve our interoperability and carry out joint search and rescue when required. There is also an immense scope of jointly working towards capability and capacity building through closer involvement of all stakeholders.

-ARK

World Bank provides $400 mn support for Ganga rejuvention programme

ganga
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New Delhi (NVI): The World Bank today signed a USD 400 million loan agreement with the Indian Government to enhance support for the Namami Gange project that seeks to rejuvenate the Ganga River.

The Second National Ganga River Basin Project will help stem pollution in the iconic river and strengthen the management of the river basin which is home to more than 500 million people, according to a statement by the World Bank.

The USD 400 million operation comprises a loan of USD 381 million and a proposed guarantee of up to USD 19 million, it said.

The agreement for the USD 381 million loan was signed today by Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the GOI and Qaiser Khan, Acting Country Director, India on behalf of the World Bank. The Guarantee instrument will be processed separately, the statement said.

“The Ganga is India’s most important cultural, economic and environmental resource, and the government’s Namami Gange program seeks to ensure that the river returns to a pollution-free, ecologically healthy state,” said Sameer Kumar Khare.

“The new project will extend the Government of India and World Bank’s engagement in this critical national program to make the Ganga a clean, healthy river,” he added.

The Bank has been supporting the government’s efforts since 2011 through the ongoing National Ganga River Basin Project, which helped set up the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) as the nodal agency to manage the river, and financed sewage treatment infrastructure in several riverside towns and cities.

“The continuity provided by the Second National Ganga River Basin Project will consolidate the momentum achieved under the first World Bank project, and help NMCG introduce further innovations, and benchmark its initiatives against global best practices in river rejuvenation,” said Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga.

“The government’s Namami Gange Program has revitalized India’s efforts to rejuvenating the Ganga,” said Junaid Ahmad, World Bank Country Director in India. “The first World Bank project helped build critical sewage infrastructure in 20 pollution hotspots along the river, and this Project will help scale this up to the tributaries.  It will also help government strengthen the institutions needed to manage a river basin as large and complex as the Ganga Basin.”

The sprawling Ganga Basin provides over one-third of India’s surface water, includes the country’s largest irrigated area, and is key to India’s water and food security. Over 40 percent of India’s GDP is generated in the densely populated Basin. But the Ganga river is today is facing pressures from human and economic activity that impact its water quality and flows.

-ARK

Army recovers arms, ammo near LoC in J&K’s Baramulla

Srinagar (NVI): The Indian Army today recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

“A search operation was launched close to Line of Control in Maidan Nala, #Uri Sector, #Baramulla today afternoon. Cache of arms comprising of 3 x AK 56, 2 x Pistols with magazines and ammunition was recovered,” Srinagar-based Chinar corps tweeted.

The J&K Police also said that arms and ammunition were recovered and perhaps, the consignment was meant for a terrorist group that planning to infiltrate. “A case has been registered and investigations taken up,” a police officer said.

-ARK

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