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State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

India

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in India have crossed the 10.62 million-mark and currently stands at 10,625,428 after 14,545 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The country’s death toll stands at 1,53,032 after 163 new fatalities were reported during the same period.

In worst-affected Maharashtra, the COVID-19 cases increased to 20,00,878 followed by Karnataka with 9,34,252 and Andhra Pradesh with 8,86,557 positive cases.

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 4,991

Andhra Pradesh- 8,86,557

Arunachal Pradesh- 16,816

Assam- 2,16,940

Bihar- 2,58,414

Chandigarh- 20,639

Chhattisgarh- 2,95,509

Dadra and Nagar Haveli– 3,393

Delhi- 6,33,276

Gujarat- 2,57,813

Goa- 52,712

Haryana– 2,66,819

Himachal Pradesh- 57,121

Jammu and Kashmir- 1,23,764

Jharkhand- 1,18,079

Karnataka- 9,34,252

Kerala- 8,70,529

Ladakh- 9,673

Lakshadweep- 48

Madhya Pradesh- 2,52,767

Maharashtra- 20,00,878

Manipur- 28,938

Meghalaya- 13,721

Mizoram- 4,349

Nagaland- 12,070

Odisha- 3,33,866

Puducherry- 38,772

Punjab- 1,71,316

Rajasthan- 3,16,081

Sikkim- 6,062

Tamil Nadu- 8,33,011

Telangana- 2,92,835

Tripura- 33,342

Uttarakhand- 95,354

Uttar Pradesh- 5,97,823

West Bengal – 5,66,898

State/UT wise total death toll:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 62

Andhra Pradesh- 7,142

Arunachal Pradesh- 56

Assam- 1,077

Bihar- 1,468

Chandigarh- 331

Chhattisgarh- 3,594

Dadra and Nagar Haveli- 2

Delhi- 10,782

Goa- 757

Gujarat- 4,372

Haryana- 3,000

Himachal Pradesh- 970

Jammu and Kashmir- 1,924

Jharkhand- 1,058

Karnataka- 12,187

Kerala- 3,545

Ladakh- 129

Madhya Pradesh- 3,776

Maharashtra- 50,634

Manipur- 367

Meghalaya- 146

Mizoram- 9

Nagaland- 88

Odisha- 1,903

Puducherry- 643

Punjab- 5,535

Rajasthan- 2,754

Sikkim- 130

Tamil Nadu- 12,299

Telangana- 1,586

Tripura- 391

Uttar Pradesh- 8,597

Uttarakhand- 1,626

West Bengal- 10,089

However, a total of 10,283,708 people have been cured and discharged, while the total active cases stands at 1,88,688 in the country.

-CHK

Shivamogga: 8 dead in dynamite blast

Dynamite blast

New Delhi (NVI): At least eight people were killed in a blast of a truckload of explosives in Hunasodu village in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district last night.

The massive explosion took place near a gravels and boulders crushing facility.

The loud blast that occurred at around 10.20 pm on Thursday night, resulted in mild tremors in and around Shivamogga.

According to media reports, a truck carrying gelatin exploded. Workers in the truck were killed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences over the loss of lives in the dynamite blast.

“Pained by the loss of lives in Shivamogga. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying that the injured recover soon. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to the affected,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) tweeted quoting PM Modi.

-CHK

India’s Covid tally rises by 14,545 fresh cases, 163 deaths

Covid cases
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New Delhi (NVI): India saw a rise of 14,545 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 10,625,428, Union Health Ministry confirmed.

The death toll due to the virus rose to 1,53,032, with 163 new fatalities being reported during the same period.

Currently, 97.75 per cent of the infected people have recovered, with recoveries standing at a total of 10,283,708 across the country.

Meanwhile, active coronavirus cases in India have dropped below the 2-lakh mark and stands at 1,88,688 at a time when the country is undergoing the world’s biggest vaccination drive.

The country continues to be second-most-affected globally, and ranks 13th among worst-hit nations by active cases.

In worst-affected Maharashtra, the COVID-19 cases increased to 20,00,878 followed by Karnataka with 9,34,252 and Andhra Pradesh with 8,86,557 positive cases.

The number of healthcare workers who have received Covid-19 vaccine jabs in the country till the evening of the sixth day of the nationwide immunisation drive has reached 9,99,065 as per provisional reports, Union Health Ministry said.

-CHK

Coronavirus cases surge past 97.4 million worldwide

Coronavirus cases

New Delhi (NVI): More than 97.4 million people around the world have been confirmed to have the coronavirus, while the death toll has crossed 2,088,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally. Over 53.6 million patients have recovered from the deadly disease globally.

The number of coronavirus infections in the US have surpassed 24.6 million, while the number of fatalities caused due to the deadly contagion have exceeded 4,10,000 in the country.

Brazil’s coronavirus cases have crossed the 8.6 million-mark and stands at 8,697,368 while the number of deaths have surged past 2,14,000.

Meanwhile, Japan’s cabinet approved draft laws to toughen coronavirus restrictions on Friday, a move that could threaten rule-breakers with fines and prison sentences for the first time since the outbreak began.

Mexico posted new one-day highs for the pandemic on Thursday, with 22,339 newly confirmed coronavirus infections and 1,803 deaths from Covid recorded for the previous 24 hours.

Furthermore, French President Emmanuel Macron told his European Union counterparts that France would make PCR tests compulsory for all travellers into France from Sunday, including from fellow EU countries.

-CHK

PTM activists stage protests in Paris against arrest of Pashtun leaders

New Delhi (NVI): Scores of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement activists today staged a protest outside Pakistan embassy in Paris, demanding immediate release of Pashtun leader Ali Wazir and Dr Said Alam Mehsud of PTM who are being prosecuted on anti-state charges.

The protesters demanded illegal detention of the Pashtun lawmakers and leaders, campaigning for Pakistan’s ethnic Pashtun minority. The protest was organised PTM France.


Earlier on January 9, dozens of activists rallied in front of the residence of the Ambassador to Pakistan in Washington DC against the arrest of Ali Wazir and Dr Said Alam Mehsud.

Members of the PTM in the Washington Metro area had called for the demonstrations after the authorities announced that both the leaders were being prosecuted on anti-state charges.

The protestors rejected the accusation and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the leaders.

Human Rights activists have criticised the detention of Ali Wazir, a sitting Member of National Assembly (MNA- the Pakistani Parliament) and Dr Said Alam Mehsud, a senior leader of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM).

Ali Wazir was arrested in the northwestern city of Peshawar on December 16 after a case was lodged against him in the port city of Karachi in connection with a recent public meeting by the country’s opposition.

An anti-terrorism court in December remanded in police custody Wazir and three others in a case pertaining to allegedly using provocative language against state institutions at a gathering in Karachi.

The Pakistani authorities have accused the PTM leaders of committing several offences, including hatching a criminal conspiracy and passing derogatory remarks against state institutions, as per local media reports.

Dr Said Alam Mehsud, another prominent Pashtun voice was arrested earlier this month while participating in a protest against the arrest of Wazir.

Pertinent to mention here that Pashtuns are a minority population in Pakistan and they have been targeted by the military for a long time, besides facing ethnic stereotyping at the hands of the Pakistani state and its security forces.

-ARK

India lodges protest with Sri Lanka over death of 3 Indian fishermen

Indian fishermen

New Delhi (NVI): India today lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka over the loss of lives of three Indian fishermen after their vessel collided with a Sri Lankan naval craft.

“We are shocked at the unfortunate loss of lives of three Indian fishermen and one Sri Lankan national following a collision between their vessel and a Sri Lankan naval craft,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

The protest in regard to the incident was conveyed by the Indian High Commissioner to the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister today. A strong demarche was also made to the Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi, the MEA said.

“Expressing our deep anguish at the loss of lives, we emphasized the need to deal with issues pertaining to fishermen in a humanitarian manner. Existing understandings between the two Governments in that regard must be strictly observed. Utmost efforts should be made to ensure that there is no recurrence,” the Ministry said.

India has raised the issue of livelihoods of Indian fishermen in past as well. A number of Indian fishermen are caught by Sri Lankan Navy and put behind bars every year.

-ARK

Army soldier killed in Pak firing along LoC in J&K’s Poonch

Army soldier killed

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Poonch (NVI): An army jawan was killed in a sniper firing by the Pakistani army at a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of Poonch district of Jammu, defence officials said.

“Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the line of control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch district (J&K) on 21 Jan 2021. Indian Army troops responded strongly to the enemy fire. In the incident, Hav Nirmal Singh of 10 JAK RIF was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries,” the Defence Wing of PIB said in a statement.

The sniper bullet hit the chest of Hav Nirmal Singh of 10 JAK Rifles. He was airlifted to Udhampur Army Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

“Hav Nirmal Singh was a brave, highly motivated and a sincere soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,” the Army said in a statement.

Earlier, a soldier identified as Ravindra was killed in Pakistan shelling in Nowshera Sector of Rajouri in the first week of this month.

-ARK

Genocide in Sindh like in East Pakistan, says Sindhi leader

Genocide in Sindh
A rally by people of Sindhi wanting freedom from Pakistan (File pic)

New Delhi (NVI): Pakistan is carrying out genocide against Sindhi people, similar to what it did to Bengalis in East Pakistan who rebelled to liberate themselves later to become Bangladesh.

This is what a prominent leader from Sindh has to say about the conditions prevailing in his homeland to justify the demand for freedom from Pakistan.

Zafar Sahito, founder of Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), says India should step in to help the beleaguered ethnic people of Sindh and also those of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Balitistan where Pakistani state authorities are committing “genocide”.

“Why do I want separate Sindhudesh? Because I do not want to lose my secular identity… Pakistan is committing genocide in Sindh,” said the leader of the organisation which is spearheading the struggle for liberation of Sindh from Pakistan.

He likened the situation in Sindh to the one which existed in East Pakistan prior to its independence in 1971 to become Bangladesh.

“In East Pakistan, discrimination was meted out to Bengalis by Pakistan (State). The same is being done to Sindhi people.  We are suffering and getting killed. Pakistan carried out genocide against Bengalis (in East Pakistan which later became Bangladesh). The same is being done to Sindhis,” said Sahito who lives in exile in the US.

“What happened in Bangladesh (East Pakistan)?… If you are in Pakistan and do not belong to Sunni Muslim (sect), or to the military, or the upper class of Punjab, you have no right to live,” he said.

“In Pakistan, Christians are persecuted, Hindus are persecuted. The population of minorities in Pakistan was 26 percent in 1947 (when Pakistan was born). It has now only 1.3 percent Hindus. Where have all others gone? Sindhi Hindus are persecuted every day in Pakistan. Genocide is being carried out in many ways, not only in the form of physical elimination but also culturally, in terms of elimination of language and identity,” the Sindhi leader rued.

On his expectations from India, he said, “India is a mighty country… India has to play its card. It is the right time now. You have a great PM Narendra Modi ji. … We are looking forward to India that it will be our saviour like it was for Bangladesh. It is the moral duty of secular nation… we are same (as Indians).”

Describing India as “a democratic power of Asia and the world”, he said, “It has to realise its power and play its role to save not only the indigenous Sindhis but also the Baloch, the Pashtun and the Gilgit-Baltistan people. India has to give a message that ‘we are the super power of Asia’.”

On claims by Pakistan that India is helping the liberation movement of Sindhis, the leader rubbished it as a misleading tactic.

PM to interact with vaccine beneficiaries

PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries and vaccinators of the COVID-19 vaccination drive in Varanasi tomorrow through video conferencing, the Prime Minister’s Office said today.

The participants in the interaction will share their first hand experience of vaccination.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries and vaccinators of Covid vaccination drive in Varanasi on 22nd January, 2021 at 1:15 pm via video conferencing,” the PMO said in a statement.

The Prime Minister in this regard took to Twitter and wrote, “The world’s largest vaccination drive is underway in India. Our frontline warriors are getting vaccinated across the nation. At 1:15 PM tomorrow, 22nd January, I would interact with beneficiaries and vaccinators of Covid vaccination drive in Varanasi, via video conferencing.”

The interaction follows continuous dialogue and discussion by PM Modi with scientists, political leaders, officials and other stakeholders to proactively ensure smooth conduct of the world’s largest vaccination drive, the statement added.

On January 16, the Prime Minister had launched the nationwide vaccnation drive on with more than 3 crore healthcare workers and frontline COVID warriors being prioritised to get the shots in the first phase of the drive.

-RJV

UP Defence Corridor to be part of Aero India 2021 next month

AERO
Air show

New Delhi (NVI): The Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor will be a part of the International Aero India-2021 show for the first time in Bengaluru, which is to take place from February 3 to 5.

According to an official statement, the show is organised by the Ministry of Defence, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It will provide different countries an opportunity to demonstrate their defence products to the potential customers and investors.

“Exhibitors are likely to showcase their products using the latest technologies to the potential customers,” the statement said.

Aero India is organised every alternate year in India which is also regarded as one of the major exhibitions for aerospace and defence industries with a public air show.

The show is attended by Defence Aviation, Civil Aviation and well-known companies, it enables industry professionals to gain market insights and announce new developments. “Aero India offers a unique platform to the international aviation sector to bolster business,” the statement read.

Last year, the UP government successfully attracted the country’s defence companies by organizing the finest defence expo in Lucknow.

The foreign Defence Manufacturing companies which were a part of the Defence Expo in Lucknow will now make their presence at the Aero India show.

CEO of UP Defence Corridor, Avanish K. Awasthi also revealed that there will be a huge pavilion of Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor at the International Aero India Show in Bengaluru, next month.

“Our team is ready and several foreign defence companies have signed agreements to put their units in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor and their work is in progress which will surely be able to attract more companies to come to Uttar Pradesh,” he added.

According to the Ministry of Defence, a total of 541 defence companies will be participating in the show. Out of which, 463 are native and 78 are foreign and the companies already have their pavilions booked. In addition to this, 105 companies will join virtually.

Aero India 2021 is the 13th edition of Aero India and participation of Indian domestic companies and public sector companies (PSUs) has increased every year. The air shows where earlier aerial exhibitions of foreign ships were given prominence, are now prominently featured in the sky acrobatics and aerial displays of indigenous fighter ‘Tejas’ and helicopters.

The statement further said that, it may be recalled that Uttar Pradesh is attracting huge investment in defence manufacturing sector as the ambitious corridor is being set up at six places of the state namely Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra and Lucknow.

The state will showcase the facilities provided in the corridor, backed by its robust industrial policy, it added.

-RJV

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