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As per latest reports coming in from BRICS, where it has been reported that Union Minister Jaishankar will be chairing BRICS foreign ministers meeting on Tuesday. As per latest reports coming in, this summit will include leaders of various countries and these leaders will be discussing post covid and covid situations and the measures to overcome hardships which various countries have been facing. As per latest reports various foreign ministers of different countries like Brazil, China, Russia will be taking part in this summit. According to sources these leaders will discuss COVID-19 situation on regional and global issues.

Latest reports have been coming in from Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian who has stated that the momentum of GDP growth has been affected by the second wave.  Indian economy grew 1.6% in Quarter 4 the Financial year 2020-21.  As per reports full-year GDP contraction stands at 7.3% according to Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian. Foodgrains production is expected to be at record levels in this year and coming year given the normal monsoon that has been predicted by the IMD.  This is reflected both in cereals (rice and wheat) and pulses. The demand in rural India has been resilient according to sources  CEA K V Subramanian. MGNREGS provided significant rural employment in 2020-2021. There is a significantly lower level of demand for work in May, compared to the same period last year as per CEA KV Subramanian. According to sources industrial production (eight core industries and index of industrial production) shown recovery to pre-pandemic levels d...

Latest reports have been coming in from the economy sector where today it has been seen that Sensex has surged 515 points.   With the Sensex surging high and Nifty ending at 15,583 and Sensex up 514 points, at 51,937. Among the major top gainers today were JSW Steel and ICICI Bank.   However the Rupee traded weak on the back of dollar strength picking up from lower levels of $89.80 to $90.10 giving some reversal formation for the dollar index.  Crude prices inching close to $70 also weakens the rupee with economies opening up globally pick up in crude prices will not help the rupee on the global front, but capital market positive tone shall keep the fall in rupee at check. Going ahead rupee can be seen in range 72.40-72.75 range

Latest reports have been coming in from West Bengal where BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari has said that yesterday after aerial survey (of Cyclone Yaas aftermath) in West Bengal. According to the leader there was a review meeting in East Midnapore, but CM Mamata Banerjee and administration made the PM wait for 30 minutes.  According to the leader it was breach of constitutional integrity and was shameful as per BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari. Today in a presser the CM said she didn't attend the meeting due to the presence of opposition leaders. She's resorting to lies to satisfy her ego as she thinks of herself as not just West Bengal CM but entire country's as per BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari. Her statement is fabricated & is unmindful of the people of state. Both Odisha & WB CM were informed about meeting through the same process, she's only using excuses. LoP and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari when asked about West Bengal CM's allegations that BJP and Centre were t...

According to Congress the organization will be strengthened in the Vindhya region, the Congress government of the state waived the debt of 27 lakh farmers in the first phase. According to Kamalnath senior Congress leader the new agricultural laws will make the farmers bonded laborers, the BJP is running the Covid mafia in Madhya Pradesh. Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and State President of Congress Shri Kamal Nath addressed the online press conference in the capital today. Shri Kamal Nath said that the state is facing severe crisis of Covid. In such a situation, the state government should focus its attention on fighting the Covid epidemic. But the government is trying to trouble those who bring the truth to the fore.  He said that I am repeatedly urging the government to keep in front of the public the correct figures of death in the state during the Corona period and also tell how many people died from Corona. My own assessment is that 80 percent of the p...

Latest reports have been coming in from Prime Minister Office which has informed that today PM Narendra Modi visited Odisha and West Bengal to review the situation arising out of CycloneYaas.  According to reports Prime Minister Modi undertook an aerial survey of the cyclone-affected areas in Bhadrak and Baleswar districts of Odisha, and Purba Medinipur in West Bengal. In Bhubaneswar, the PM chaired a meeting to review the relief and rehabilitation measures being undertaken.  The Prime Minister was briefed that maximum damage due to Cyclone Yaas happened in Odisha, and some parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand have also been affected according to PMO. He announced financial assistance of Rs 1000 cr for immediate relief activities. Rs 500 cr would be immediately given to Odisha.  Another Rs 500 cr announced for West Bengal and Jharkhand, which will be released on the basis of the damage as per PMO. Centre will deploy an Inter-Ministerial Team to visit...

Latest reports have been coming in from Jammu and Kashmir where an encounter between security forces and terrorist have broken out in Ganapura area in Shopian district today afternoon. According to reports coming in from the Jammu and Kashmir police which has reported that an encounter breaks out between security forces & terrorists in Ganapora area, Shopian district.  According to sources from the unconfirmed reports that one terrorist have been neutralized in the encounter.  However more details is still awaited. This encounter has come up a day after security forces have arrested seven terror associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and prevented six youth from joining militancy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Latest reports have been coming in from Rajasthan where a bench of the Rajasthan High Court has directed the state govt to provide ration kits to needy Pakistan refugees living across the state.  According to sources the bench has listed the matter for June 3. Court unaccepted state's demand of clarification on SOPs as reported by Pakistan Refugee Counsel, Sajjan Singh to ANI. According to sources the court has learned that SOP is itself a detailed document according to which all individuals who don't have any ID proof are eligible (for vaccination). Pakistan Refugee Counsel, Sajjan Singh further stated that the Pakistan refugees also don't have any ID proof for (vaccine) registration.

Latest reports have been coming in from Bihar where the premises of Bihar's Sadar Hospital in Hajipur water-logged due to heavy rain since yesterday. As per reports water has entered into operation theatre, emergency room, and other areas.  As per early reports coming in rain water has also entered into the ENT ward of Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College in Gaya.  According to sources the ward was prepared to treat patients of Mucormycosis. The cleaning process is being done as reported by the supervisor of cleaning staff.

Latest reports having coming in from Delhi Police where it has been confirmed that another arrest have been taken place in the murder of Sagar the 23 year old wrestler who was murdered in chhatrasal stadium. According to reports Delhi Police has arrested Rohit Karor in the 23-year-old Sagar Rana's murder case at Chhatrasal Stadium. As per reports eight persons including wrestler Sushil Kumar have been arrested in this case till now. One more person, Vijender alias Binder who is also a wrestler have also been arrested in connection with 23-year-old Sagar Rana's murder case.  As per sources a total of 9 people, including wrestler Sushil Kumar, have been arrested till now.

Latest reports have been coming in from Bihar where CycloneYaas has dissipated into a low-pressure area. As per reports Cyclone Yaas dissipation and its after-effects will be bringing light to moderate rainfall in state for next 48 hours.  Alert has been issued for some isolated areas which may witness heavy rainfall as per Patna Meteorological centre's Director Vivek Sinha. As reported earlier from West Bengal where several houses and shops were washed away under the impact of Cyclone Yaas at a village in Purba Medinipur.  A local while speaking to ANI has said that, "It has caused us heavy losses, all our house belongings are damaged. There has not been any help from the administration yet." 

Latest reports have been coming in from Twitter’s where it has released a statement is an attempt to dictate its terms to the world’s largest democracy.  Through its actions and deliberate defiance, Twitter seeks to undermine India’s legal system as per Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology through ANI. Twitter needs to stop beating around the bush & comply with laws of the land. Law making and policy formulations is sole prerogative of the sovereign and Twitter is just a social media platform. As per reports it has no locus in dictating what should India’s legal policy framework should be according to MeitY. Govt assures that representatives of social media companies incl Twitter are and will always remain safe in India. According to sources there is no threat to their personal safety and security. Govt condemns Twitter's statement as baseless, false and an attempt to defame India to hide their follies according to MeitY.

Latest reports have been coming in from Kisan Andolan which has been going on for the past 6 months in the national capital of the country New Delhi where Kisan protestors today gathered and observed Black day. Protesters at the Singhu border observe black day as they completed six months of agitation against farm laws. According to Kisan leader Rakesh Tikait said that once covid protocol has been finished after that a massive protest will be launched among the farmers.

Latest reports have been coming in from Central bureau of investigation where IPS Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has taken charge as the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).  According to sources IPS Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been appointed as Director for a period of 2 years. Subodh Kumar Jaiswal took charge as Director of the CBI today. 

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Electronics and IT which stated that Government of India respects the Right of Privacy and has no intention to violate it. As per reports coming in from the Ministry of Electronics and IT when WhatsApp is required to disclose the origin of a particular message. Such requirements are only in case when a particular message is required for prevention, investigation or punishment of serious offences such as sexually explicit content as per Ministry of Electronics and IT At one end, WhatsApp seeks to mandate a privacy policy wherein it will share data of all its user with its parent company, Facebook.  On other hand, WhatsApp makes every effort to refuse enactment of Intermediary Guidelines necessary to uphold law and order and curb fake news according to MeitY. Any operations being run in India are subject to the law of the land. WhatsApp’s refusal to comply with the guidelines is a clear act of defiance of a measure whose...

Latest reports have incoming and from Indian Meteorological Department which confirmed that today cyclone Yaas landfall in the coastal regions of India. According to sources from IMD Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Odisha & West Bengal were much-affected places due to Cyclone Yaas. It will have impact on Jharkhand today and tomorrow.  Odisha recorded highest rainfall and sea waves of 2-4 m high were recorded in North Odisha & adjoining districts of West Bengal according to IMD DG, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.  We recorded huge rainfall in Yaas cyclone. Storm surge of 2-4m is estimated in Midnapore, Balasore and Badhrak dists.  In Gulf of Khambhat starting from Diu 3-4m high Storm surge is predicted. The track length of Tautae was 1800km while cyclone Yaas' track length is 1000 km as per IMD DG.

Latest reports have been coming in from Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan who has said in a press release that COVID-19 outbreak has placed unprecedented demand on the health system.  According to the Minister our health facilities and workforce are currently inundated with a plethora of activities related to controlling the pandemic as per Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. To achieve universal health coverage and reduce premature deaths due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), healthcare system needs to transform.  Sustainable development goal to leave no one underscores a public health approach and call for action by all stakeholders as per Union Health Minister. On NCD data the Union Minister says that there's a silver lining for us; while 70% global deaths are attributable to NCD, in India it's nearly 63%.  We've been able to reduce premature NCD related deaths from 503 to 490 per 100,000 population from 2015-2019 due to investments by GoI accord...

Latest reports have been coming in from West Bengal where it has been stated that cyclone Yaas have turned into severe cyclone with increased wind speed which can destroy a large number of area. According to reports coming in from ANI Cyclone Yaas has turned into a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed expected to increase by evening.  NDRF DG SN Pradhan while speaking to media regarding the cyclone Yaas has said that it will further go up from160-185 km/h tomorrow. NDRF has about 115 teams deployed in 5 states and 1 UT including 52 in Odisha & 45 in West Bengal. According to reports from Odisha where Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviews the preparedness for Cyclone Yaas in the state via video conferencing. Meanwhile Northeast Frontier Railway for its preparedness for Cyclone Yaas has cancelled its pessenger trains to the affected areas.  As per reports 38 long-distance South-bound and Kolkata-bound passenger trains will remain cancelled from May 24 to May 29....

Latest reports have been coming in from Haryana where state government has released the data for the wastage of covid vaccination. As per reports coming in data released by the Centre showed Haryana had a 6% vaccine wastage percentage of Covieshield & 10.2% wastage of Covaxin.  Thereafter, Health Department swung into action, identified data mismatch and corrected it (Covishield wastage - 3.1% and Covaxin wastage - 2.4%) as per Haryana State government. Haryana Health Department improved vaccine wastage data from 6%, as per data recently released by Central govt, to 2-3%.  Vaccine wastage percentage was relatively higher in the data released by the Centre as there was data mismatch and the districts have rectified it as per Haryana State Government.

Latest reports have been coming in from Karnataka where a video has surfaced in which a man was allegedly seen being assaulted by a BBMP booth level officer. The incident has occurred after the man mistook a queue for COVID19 testing to be that for vaccination. He was allegedly assaulted when he refused to undergo the test. FIR has been registered under multiple sections of IPC. According to BBMP Commisioner we regret the incident at Nagarathpet testing booth. There's no question of forceful testing. We condemn any physical altercation that happened.  Inquiry would be conducted to find out what led to this, who is responsible and also to prevent any such recurrence as per BBMP Commissioner. However it has been reported in a viral video, a man was seen being assaulted by a BBMP booth level officer after he mistook a queue for COVID19 testing to be that for vaccination.  He was allegedly assaulted when he refused to undergo test. FIR has been registered u...

Latest reports have been coming in from Congress in Madhya Pradesh where Congress leader Kamalnath in an media interface has said that BJP right now along with the media is busy in clearing their image management. Kamal Nath, Congress, in Ujjain has said that, they (Govt) are not fighting with COVID but with criticism. Some journalists are also booked.  According to Kamalnath the BJP's are busy in image mgmt, not COVID mgmt. Yesterday, I asked for info on bodies that arrived at crematoriums.  They're lying to world and MP is example of it as per Kamal Nath, Congress, in Ujjain. Kamalnath further adds that I've calculated myself, information of 26 districts were on newspaper and gathered information from rest of the districts.  In March and April, 1,27,000 bodies reached in crematoriums. According to me, 80% of these are from COVID as per Kamal Nath, Congress, in Ujjain.

Latest reports have been coming in from National crisis management committee where today Rajiv Gauba met various representatives of Central and state government to review the the preparedness situation of the cyclonic storm Yaas in the Bay of Bengal. As per reports comjng in from ANI the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba met today to review the preparedness of Central and State Ministries/Agencies to deal with Cyclonic Storm Yaas in the Bay of Bengal.  Chief Secretaries of concerned States apprised Committee of preparatory measures. Evacuation from low-lying areas being carried out.  Adequate stocks of foodgrains, drinking water and essential supplies arranged & preparations made to maintain services like Power, Telecommunications NDRF has deployed 65 teams and 20 more teams are on standby. Rescue and relief teams of the Army, Navy and Coast Guard along with ships and aircraft have a...

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Health and Family welfare which has reported the latest cases of covid-19. As per reports coming in India has  reported a total number of 2,57,299 new COVID19 cases. As per sources 3,57,630 Covid 19 cases have been discharged and 4,194 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hrs as per Health Ministry. As per reports till now a total number of 2,62,89,290 cases have been reported in the country so far.  With these the total discharges in the country is 2,30,70,365.  The total death toll till now with this disease is 2,95,525.  And total active cases which is reported so far is 29,23,400. The total number of vaccination done is 19,33,72,819.  Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has shared the data of total samples collected so far.   As per reports 32,64,84,155 samples tested for COVID19 up to 21st May 2021. Of these, 20,66,285 samples were tested yesterday.

Latest reports have been coming in from Bihar where intern doctors of IGIMS Hospital in Patna held symbolic strike demanding COVID19 allowance.  According to ANI while speaking to Intern Dr. Sunali who said that we should be provided COVID19 allowance.  Delhi and Mumbai are providing it. Secondly, health insurance should also be provided to frontline workers.  According to sources from the hospital it's a symbolic strike. We (intern doctors) are always on the frontline to provide health care to patients and always at risk of getting the infection.  Young doctors are dying, number of deaths of doctors is high as per Intern Dr. Gaurav Singh.

Latest reports have been coming in from Maharashtra since last night where around thirteen naxals including 6 men and seven women have been neutralized. Bodies of these Naxals have been recovered in the forest area of Etapalli, Gadchiroli in an ongoing encounter between the C-60 unit of Maharashtra Police and naxals As per reports in this police operation in the forest area of Etapalli, Gadchiroli earlier today the police have recovered AK-47, SLR Rifle, 303 Rifle, Carbine, 12 Bore Rifle and explosives recovered.

Latest reports have been coming in from Reliance Foundation ( RFH) which has focused on augmenting paediatric coverage and specialised child-care facilities.  It's operating 650-bed dedicated COVID care facility at National Sports Club of India, Worli. Of these 100 beds earmarked for treatment of asymptomatic children&20 for ICU care as per sources from Reliance Foundation. In a step to enhance preparedness against a future surge of COVID19 cases in Mumbai, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital has scaled up its operations towards management of adult and paediatric beds in the city and to support the efforts of Maharashtra Govt and BMC as per reports coming in from Reliance Foundation.

According to latest reports coming from Punjab CMO which has shared that the beginning July 1, 2021, the Punjab government will provide Rs 1500 per month as social security pension. This social security pension will be provided along with free education up to graduation for all those children orphaned in the COVID19 pandemic, as well as families that have lost their breadwinning member as per Punjab CMO. According to Chief Minister of Punjab affected persons would also be eligible for grant of Rs 51000 under Ashirwaad Scheme w.e.f. 1st July. According to sources they would be entitled to free ration under State Smart Ration Card Scheme and coverage under Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana.  As per reports measures will be provided to orphans till age of 21 according to Punjab CMO.

According to reports coming in from Ministry of External Affairs where Arindam Bagchi has said that a large number of countries have expressed solidarity with and support to India, in our fight against 2nd wave of COVID19.  Many of these countries, numbering over 40, have supplied COVID-related equipment & material to us through the Indian Red Cross Society as per  Arindam Bagchi, MEA. According to Arindam Bagchi we are closely following development on the Israel-Palestine issue.  We also expect to make a statement in UNGA when the issue comes up again according to MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. Iran had decided to develop the Farzad B gas field on its own and wanted to involve India at a later stage.  The involvement of the Indian consortium is underway and we are in touch with Iranian authorities as per MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. 

Latest reports have been coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that and appealled all hospitals and doctors to use steroids in controlled amount.  Patients need to control their sugar levels. Mixture of steroids and sugar is causing Black fungus.  According to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal the government have made special arrangements in 3 government hospitals. We hope Centre will provide us sufficient number of injections(for Black fungus).  The Chief Minister said that we've made a team of doctors that'll give injections to affected patients as per SOP.  Yesterday, they received 84 applications from different hospitals regarding injections as per Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Latest reports have been coming in from All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD). As per reports All India Organization of Chemist and Druggists conducted zone wise meeting with all office bearers regarding the availability COVID19 treatment. This zone wise meeting was held for the availability of covid treatment for the related drugs and injections. As per NAPA, drug manufacturers have enough stock of medicines according to AIOCD.

Latest reports have been coming in from Gujarat where Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a review meeting in Ahmedabad. This meeting of PM Modi has been done to assess the situation and damage caused by CycloneTauktae. CM Vijay Rupani was also present among other officials. As per reports PM has also  conducted an aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas of Gujarat and Diu, earlier today.  According to sources from ANI, PM Modi has announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief activities in Gujarat.  Union Government to deploy an Inter-Ministerial Team to visit the state to assess the extent of damage in the State according to PMO. Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of the dead and Rs 50,000 for the injured due to Cyclone Tauktae would be given to all those affected across India.  PM also takes stock of COVID-19 situation in Gujarat as per sources of Prime Minister's Office.

Latest reports have been coming in from Indian Meteorological Department which has stated that southwest Monsoon is likely to advance soon. As per Indian Meteorological Department Southwest monsoon is likely to advance into South Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal around May 21.  According to IMD a cyclonic circulation lies over Southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood between 3.1 km and 5.8 km above mean sea level. As per sources low pressure area is very likely to form over north Andaman Sea and adjoining eastcentral Bay of Bengal around 22nd May.  It is very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 72 hours. It is very likely to reach West Bengal – Odisha coasts around 26 May as per reports coming in from Indian Metrological Department.

Latest reports have been coming in from Maharashtra where in a major decisions in Pune City 3 police officers including to inspector and 17 inspector have been transferred. As per reports this decision of Government of Maharashtra has been taken as this police officers fail to perform their duties in stopping a funeral procession of a criminal which was attended by hundreds of people. Pune City Police has transferred 3 police officers including two police inspectors and a police sub inspector for failing to act on funeral procession of a criminal that was attended by over 150 to 200 people on 15th May. 106 people arrested in the case till now. As per reports Maharashtra which is a worst affected state with covid-19.  The Maharashtra Government in a protocol for this disease have stopped all procession. And according to reports these three police officers were present in the procession that was held in the last rites being performed of a criminal.

Latest reports have been coming in from Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India who in a media interference has said that Singapore Government prefers to deal with virus and its variants in scientific terms.  We abide closely with WHO’s recommendation of not giving virus any geographical name. We focus more on scientific aspect than to put finger on anyone as per Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India.  According to Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India has said that it (Delhi CM's remarks) would not impact our (India-Singapore) hand-in-hand fight against Covid.  As witnessed yesterday and today with transportation of medical aid, we're working together. Pandemic knows no boundary or political colour as per Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India through ANI. In Singapore, we have Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) to mitigate misinformation. According to Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner...

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) which has approved Rs 2.5 Lakh assistance to Asian Games gold-medallist and international powerlifting coach Joseph James, who recently recovered from COVID19 infection. As per reports this financial assistance comes under the jointly collaborated initiative from the Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, and the MYAS to support ex-international athletes and coaches amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic.

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Health and Family welfare where Dr V K Paul has said that the scientists will examine the drug in COVID-19 National Task Force for adding it to the treatment protocol.  Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission for emergency use as per reports by Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog on 'anti-COVID drug 2DG' developed by DRDO  Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog further added that the  COVAXIN has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), for Phase II/III clinical trials in the age group of 2 to 18 years.  I have been told that trials will begin in the next 10-12 days as per Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog.

Latest reports have been coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a press conference has said that there are 72 lakh ration card holders in Delhi. According to Chief Minister they're given 5 kg ration by the government every month. This month, ration will be given free of cost.  Besides this, additional 5 kg free ration is being given by the Central Govt. So they're being given 10 kg free ration this month as per Delhi CM. According to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal those who do not have ration card but are poor will also be given ration by Delhi Govt.  They need not produce their income certificate, they just need to tell us that they are poor and they want ration.

Latest reports have been coming in from Maharashtra where cyclone Tauktae has hit badly. As per reports Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also held a meeting via video conferencing today to review the preparedness and assistance being provided by the Armed Forces to civil authorities to tackle the situation arising out of cyclone Tauktae. According to sources due to cyclone alert, Mumbai Airport operations closure has been extended up to 2000 hours today as per MIAL. As per reports Juhu Beach in Mumbai also wore a deserted look amid rough beach waves. However, Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth who while responding to a distress call rescued 15 crew from a fishing boat named Milad, off Goa coast today.  All crew are safe and boat is being towed ashore according to Indian Coast Guard. As per latest reports trees have been uprooted, streets waterlogged and electric polls also uprooted in different parts of Mumbai due to heavy rain and wind by the after effects of Cy...

As per reports coming in from DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy while speaking to ANI has said that we are also making 500-bed hospitals each in Haldwani and Rishikesh.  In Jammu and Srinagar 500-bed hospitals each. Also, in Gandhinagar we're making one more hospital. We're also in work to make a hospital in Guwahati.  According to sources recently the PM CARES has increased the number of oxygen plants to 849 instead of 500. According to DRDO chairman G Satheesh Reddy has said that we are working with our industry partners to deliver all plants to various hospitals by the end of July.

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of chemical and fertilizer which has stated that the Ministry has increased the production capacity of Remdesivir the drug which has been used to treat critical Covid patients. As per reports coming in from Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers which has stated that production capacity of Remdesivir has increased from 38 lakh vials per month to nearly 119 lakh vials per month.  The number of approved manufacturing sites of Remdesivir in country has increased from 22 sites to 60 sites as per Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. According to Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers on 16th May, 76 lakh vials of Remdesivir in total have been allocated among States for period up to 23rd May, 2021.