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Latest reports have been coming in from National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which has submitted its report on post poll violence in Calcutta. As per reports National Human Rights Commission team has submitted its report over the post-poll violence in the state to the 5 judges bench of Calcutta High Court.  According to reports received the five-judge of the Calcutta High Court defers the matter for July 2. Calcutta HC directs State to file an affidavit in next hearing on July 2. During the hearing, the court has said that "Why didn’t the Police notice fake IAS officer when he was roaming around with the blue beacon?  The court further added that Why didn’t the officials at Kolkata Municipal Corporation notice him?

Latest reports have been coming in from Union Cabinet which has approved Bharat Net implementation strategy. According to sources Union Cabinet has approves BharatNet implementation strategy through PPP Model to cover inhabited villages in the country across 16 States.  Principal Spokesperson of Government of India has said that viability gap funding support of up to Rs 19,041 crores has been approved.  All remaining States and Union Territories are to be covered under this scheme. Cabinet has also approves revamped Distribution Sector Scheme;scheme seeks to improve operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of all DISCOMs. The Power Departments excluding Private Sector DISCOMs by providing conditional financial assistance for strengthening of supply infra according to Government of India. Scheme outlay of Rs.3,03,758 crore with an estimated GBS from Central Government of Rs.97,631 crore. According to sources assistance will be based on meeting pre-qual...

Latest reports have been coming in from Union Minister of Health has said that several questions have been raised regarding the higher vulnerability of children to get adversely impacted by COVID-19 during the subsequent waves, if any.  According to sources experts have allayed these fears and apprehensions on several platforms according to Union Health Ministry. COVID-19 in children is often asymptomatic and seldom requires hospitalization, with the possibility of a small percentage of children who get infected requiring hospitalization.  According to the Health Ministry Covaxin trials have also started in children between 2-18 years.

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of External Affairs where External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in an interview to ANI has said that debate on big technology is present in different parts of world including India.  I think nobody denies forces of progress are taking us in directions of great benefit and is opening up new vistas which weren't imagined according to Dr. S Jaishankar, EAM. I'm laying out the challenge in a way as a pro-technology person, someone who has seen some of its potential.  But in democratic society we've to ask ourselves, big tech is there very visibly in my life. Where is the responsibility which comes with it? The Minister further added that, Where is the accountability? This is again not an issue limited to India, they harvested our data as they do across the world.  So you have, in a sense, opposite of American revolution - which is you have representation and no taxation according to EAM Dr S Jaishankar. What hap...

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which has shared the latest data for covid-19 cases in the country. According to this data there has been a rapid decline in the active cases in the past 24 hours. According to sources India has reported 45,951 new COVID19 cases in the country in the past 24 hours.  The country has witnessed 60,729 recoveries and 817 deaths in the last 24 hours as per the Union Health Ministry. The total cases in the country now stands at 3,03,62,848.  The total recoveries reports at 2,94,27,330.  And active cases is at 5,37,064 till now.  And the death toll is at 3,98,454. The total Vaccination done is at 33,28,54,527 which is the record number after United States of America. The active caseload now has declined to 5,37,064 and the recovery Rate increases to 96.92%.

Latest reports happened coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where four people have lost their lives following the cylinder blast. As per reports coming in from Delhi,  four people died and another person sustained burn injuries in a fire that erupted following a cylinder blast. According to sources the incident has occurred at a house in Farsh Bazar area of Shahdara last night.   Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg has said that all the efforts are on by the administration and fire brigade services to provide help to the victims in the fire case.

Latest report happened coming in from external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar who has stated that whether it is vaccines, medicines, PPE or oxygen, international cooperation is answer to Covid challenge.  According to the Minister cooperation is the answer to covid challenge need more, not less. Institutional multilateralism has been found wanting.  Reforms have many forms but vaccine equity will be an immediate test according to EAM Dr. S Jaishankar. Real economy needs decentralised globalisation, including in manufacturing, food and health. Resilient supply chains must develop in parallel.  Full diversity of our planet needs more accurate reflection in global policy making.  The EAM was speaking at G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting at Matera,Italy. The Minister further said that held comprehensive review of our relationship with JB Fontelles, High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of EU Commission. "Discussed vacc...

Latest reports have been coming in from United Nations where a high level special security council meeting is going on. According to the reports coming in Special Secy(Internal Security) at UN High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies has shared that Misuse of information and communication,  technology and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes emerged as most serious terrorism threats. This will directly decide counter-terrorism paradigm going forward in many countries of the world. They further added that add-on to existing worries is Drones use.  Since it is low-cost option and is easily available. The utilization of aerial/sub-surface platforms for sinister purposes by terrorist groups including targeted attacks become imminent danger and challenge for security agencies according to Special Secretary (Internal Security). Possibility of the use of weaponized drones for terrorist purposes against strategic and commercial assets call for s...

Latest reports have been coming in from Jammu And Kashmir where yesterday bomb attack in Air Force station were done using drones which is the first ever of its kind. These bombs attacks are now checked by special bomb squad team of National Security Guard (NSG). They are investigating the nature of the blast at Jammu Air Force Station. RDX or TNT likely used in the blast. Drones were controlled from across the border.  Involvement of local handler also being investigated as per sources.

Latest reports have been coming in for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which has shared the latest data on the new cases of covid-19 in the country. As per sources coming as India has reported 37,566 new COVID19 cases in the past 24 hours in the country. Till now 56,994 people have recovered in the last 24 hours. And 907 deaths in the last 24 hours as per the Union Health Ministry. The total number of cases in the country now stands at 3,03,16,897.  The total recoveries till now is 2,93,66,601.  And active cases tally is at 5,52,659.  With the present data the death toll is at 3,97,637. According to sources India reports less than 40,000 daily new cases after 102 days. Recovery Rate has also increased to 96.87% as per Union Health Ministry.

Latest reports have been coming in from Jammu and Kashmir where the Defence personnel has sighted two drones on June 27-28 night. As per reports coming in two separate drone activities were spotted over Ratnuchak- Kaluchak Military area. These drones were sighted by alert troops on the intervening night of 27-28th June according to sources coming in from PRO Defence, Jammu And Kashmir After the sighting of drone high alert was sounded and Quick Reaction Teams engaged them with firing.  However, both the drones flew away. A major threat thwarted by the alertness and proactive approach of troops.  Security forces are on high alert and search operation is in progress according to Lt Col Devender Anand PRO (Defence) while speaking to ANI. Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel have been checking vehicles in Kaluchak area of Jammu. It is reported that the drones flew back after QRT engaged them with firing. Security forces have been sounded on high alert.

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Defence which has shared that today India has successfully test fired Agni-Prime missile. As per reports India has successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime missile today, off the coast of Odisha.  According to sources it can hit targets up to a range of 2000 kms and is very short and light in comparison with other missiles in this class.  A lot of new technologies have been incorporated in the new missile according to DRDO officials.

Latest reports have been coming in from Jammu and Kashmir where 2 Sikh girls have been kidnapped at gunpoint. As per reports two sikh girls were forcibly kidnapped at gunpoint and later converted and wedded to elderly men of a different religion.  The sikh community representatives Manjinder S Sirsa, SAD leader in Srinagar appealled to Centre to take action. He led a protest against the alleged forced conversion and wedding of Sikh girls in Kashmir. 

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which has share the latest data for the present active cases in the last 24 hours in the country. As per reports coming in India has reported 46,148 new COVID19 cases in the country in the past 24 hours. However around 58,578 recoveries and 979 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours as per the Union Health Ministry. With these numbers the total cases in the country now stands at 3,02,79,331.  The total recoveries reported are 2,93,09,607.  The total active cases in the country is at 5,72,994.  The total death toll reported so far is 3,96,730.  The total recovery rate is at 96.80%. India has administered 32,36,63,297 doses of COVID vaccines and has  overtaken the USA as per Ministry of Health and Family welfare.

Latest reports have been coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where famous and renowned wrestler Sushil Kumar has been shifted from Mandoli jail to Tihar jail. As reported earlier Delhi Police Special Cell have arrested wrestler Sushil Kumar on May 23. His arrest was done in connection with the murder of wrestler Sagar Rana at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Latest reports have been coming in from Uttarakhand where orders to contain Delta Plus Virus has been issued. As per reports Dehradun District Magistrate Dr Ashish Srivastava have issued instructions to all the passengers coming from every flight at Dehradun airport especially those coming from Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.  According to sources Medical Superintendent has been instructed to conduct testing of these passengers. Dehradun District Magistrate has also instructed all Deputy Collectors to vaccinate employees, fruit and vegetable vendors and other workers in their respective areas.

Latest reports have been coming in from the economic state of the country Maharashtra where ANI has reported that  Enforcement Directorate (ED) has raided former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's residence in Nagpur. As per reports coming in from sources it is said that the raid held in the residence of former Home Minister is in connection with an alleged money laundering case. According to sources another team of Enforcement Directorate (ED) has  raided former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's residence in Mumbai's Worli area as per reports coming in from Enforecrment Directorate. The present visuals are from outside the residence of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in Worli, Mumbai. Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at his residences in Mumbai and Nagpur.

Latest reports have been coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a press conference held at Delhi for oxygen audit report as shared by Supreme Court has said that BJP leaders are exaggerating the report. As per Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia while speaking through ANI have said that I have been talking about a so-called report which states that there was no O2 shortage in Delhi during COVID peak and Delhi exaggerated its O2 requirement by 4 times.  Let me tell you that the report BJP has been quoting doesn't even exist according to Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia.  Supreme Court constituted Oxygen Audit Committee has not approved any report yet. Then, which is this report that BJP leaders have been quoting?  I challenge BJP to bring this report signed by members of Oxygen Audit Committee as per Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia.

After report on oxygen audit was shared by the Supreme Court lot of political development since then has taken place. As per reports coming in from the press conference held by senior BJP leader Sambit Patra who spoke about ths irresponsible behaviour of Delhi Government headed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The leader said that it is unbelievable to see that Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi govt politicised oxygen supply when COVID was at its peak.  This is such petty politics. The data presented by Oxygen Audit Committee in the report is shocking according to  BJP leader Sambit Patra.

Latest reports have been coming in from the highest authority of law in India Supreme Court which have stated in the oxygen audit of Delhi Government. The SC has said that the oxygen audit team has submitted its report before SC and has stated that the Delhi government exaggerated its oxygen requirement by four times during the peak of the second wave of COVID crisis. According to sources Delhi government exaggerated the oxygen requirement for the city by more than four times between April 25 and May 10.  However it is known that supply of excess oxygen to Delhi could have triggered a crisis in its supply to 12 high caseload states as per the reports confirmed. According to the Supreme Court four hospitals-Singhal Hospital, Aruna Asif Ali Hospital, ESIC Model Hospital and Liferay Hospital had claimed in their initial reports that extremely high oxygen consumption with few beds and had claimed that it appeared to be erroneous. This could have led to extremely skewed info...

Latest reports app in coming in from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which has shared the latest data for covid-19 for the past 24 hours in the country. As per latest reports India has reported a total number of 51,667 new COVID-19 cases. According to sources 64,527 people have recovered so far and the country has witnessed 1,329 deaths in the last 24 hours as per the Union Health Ministry. According to sources till date the total number of cases reported so far is 3,01,34,445. The country has witnessed the total number of 2,91,28,267 recoveries.  The total death toll from this disease is 3,93,310.  And total number of active cases so far is 6,12,868. The total vaccination done so far stands at 30,79,48,744.

Latest reports have been coming in from Reliance industries 44th annual meeting where Reliance industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has said that JioFiber has acquired over 2 million new premises over past year.  With a cumulative base of 3 million active home and business users, JioFiber has become the largest and the fastest-growing fixed broadband operator in India as per Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. Jio is uniquely positioned to quickly and seamlessly upgrade to 5G. To develop 5G ecosystem, we are working with global partners to develop a range of 5G devices.  Jio is not just working to make India 2G-mukt, but also 5G-yukt according to Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. He further added that I am pleased to announce that Google and Jio teams have jointly developed a truly breakthrough smartphone – JIOPHONE NEXT.  It is a fully featured smartphone supporting the entire suite of applications from both Google and Jio according to Reliance...

Latest reports having coming from Tajikistan where today Indian security head Ajit Doval met President of Tajikistan. As per reports President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon had addressed National Security Advisors (NSAs) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries. This National Security Advisors (NSAs) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in Dushanbe earlier today. NSA Ajit Doval attended Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet earlier today in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Latest reports have been coming from West Bengal where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per reports coming in Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee writes to PM Modi requesting for PM kind intervention so that an early approval is received for COVAXIN from WHO. She has also added that students do not face any problem. This will also benefit people traveling abroad for job, business, education and any other purpose.

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which has stated that India has reported a rise of 4000 in the covid-19 cases since yesterday. As per reports coming in India has reported 54,069 new COVID19 cases in the country. As reported 68,885 people have recovered so far from the disease.  There have been 1,321 deaths in the last 24 hours as per Union Health Ministry. Till date total cases reported so far is 3,00,82,778. The total active cases in the country is 6,27,057.  The total recoveries till date has been 2,90,63,740.  The total death toll from the disease is 3,91,981. Till date total vaccination occurred in the country is 30,16,26,028. Recovery rate has increased to 96.61%. Weekly positivity rate remains below 5%, currently at 3.04% and daily positivity rate at 2.91% according to Union Health Ministry

Latest reports have been coming in from Uttarakhand STF which has brought Himanshu Kapoor from Delhi for questioning. As per reports Himanshu Kapoor has formed 6 shell companies with Chinese nationals to cheat people was brought from Delhi for questioning.  Transactions worth Rs 53 crores were detected between one of his companies, Adexter Concept Pvt Ltd and Power Bank app according to STF SSP Ajay Singh. Uttarakhand STF SSP Ajay Singh says the suspected role of some Delhi and Gurugram based chartered accountants has come to light after questioning of Kapoor, in connection with the fraud involving Power Bank app

Latest reports have been coming in from Government of India which has stated that till now India has reported 40 cases of Delta Plus variant of the novel coronavirus. The government of India stated that most of the cases are from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.  As per reports from Government of India sources that it is still a variant of interest. According to sources the Delta Plus variant observed sporadically in Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh with around 40 cases identified so far and no significant increase in prevalence.  These States advised for strengthening surveillance, public health measures as per sources from Government of India. Government clarifies that Delta Plus remains a 'Variant of Concern' Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to chief secretaries of Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra, requesting them to take up immediate containment measures in the districts where Delta Plus variant, categorized as a 'V...

Latest reports have been coming in from Pakistan where at least twelve people were injured in an explosion today in Lahore’s Johar Town area.  As per reports coming in injured persons have been shifted to a local hospital. The nature of the blast is yet to be ascertained according to sources from Pakistan media. These 12 people includes women and children, had been injured in the blast in Johar area, said Lahore Deputy Commissioner Mudassir Riaz Malik as reported by Dawn newspaper.

Latest reports have been coming from Ministry of Health and Family welfare which has shared the latest cases of covid-19 in the country. As per reports coming in India has reported 50,848 new COVID19 cases in the country. While 68,817 discharges have occurred and 1,358 deaths have been reported in last 24 hours as per Union Health Ministry. With the present numbers the total cases till now is 3,00,28,709.  With total discharges standing at 2,89,94,855. The total death toll reported so far is 3,90,660.  And the total active cases reports at 6,43,194.

Latest reports have been coming in from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi office which has shared to the media that PM Modi will interact with participants of Toycathon-2021. As per reports coming in Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of Toycathon-2021 on 24th June at 11 am via video conferencing. According to sources 1,567 ideas have been shortlisted for the three days online Toycathon Grand Finale, being held from 22nd June to 24th June. This will be a three day online program according to Prime Minister's Office.

Latest reports have been coming in from Goa where most of the tourism has been closed due to covid-19 in the state.  Goa is a state where most of the revenue comes from tourism. According to Goa Chief Minister most tourism activities are closed (in state). We can think of restarting it only after first dose of vaccine has been administered to everyone, that means only after 30th July.  According to the CM third wave is being spoken about, we can decide accordingly. At present, we can't predict. Govt has made all preparations for 3rd wave, we have appointed an experts committee of doctors as per sources coming in from CM of Goa. Based on their suggestions the state government started everything regarding infrastructure, equipment and manpower training.  Task Force, under my chairmanship, is giving approval for everything according to Goa CM.

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of External Affairs which has stated that External Affairs Minister will be addressing UN Security Council. As per reports Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will be addressing the UN Security Council at the Debate on United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. This address of the External Affairs Minister at the United Nations will be heard by many prominent leaders of across the globe.

Latest reports have been coming in from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which has shared the latest data of covid-19 in the country.  According to the latest data India has reported 42,640 new COVID19 cases in the country.  This is the lowest numbers in 91 days. As per reports a total number of 81,839 discharges have occurred in the past 24 hours.  1,167 deaths have been reported in last 24 hours as per Union Health Ministry. With these numbers the total number of cases now reports 2,99,77,861.   According to sources total discharges now is at 2,89,26,038.  The death toll till now from the onset of the disease is at 3,89,302.  And total number of active cases is at 6,62,521. According to sources the total Vaccination done in the country is at 28,87,66,201. 

Latest reports have been coming in from Enforcement Directorate which has in a media interface has shared that the directorate has assets belongings worth crores of rupees from businessman Avinash Bhosale. As per latest reports coming in Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized assets worth Rs 40.34 crores belonging to businessman Avinash Bhosle and his family members. According to sources this step of enforcement directorate has been taken as Avinash Bhosale and his family members were for acquiring foreign securities of company Rochdale Associates Ltd, Dubai, which was held by Bhosle family in contravention of FEMA,1999

Latest reports have been coming in from Amarnath Yatra which has been cancelled due to covid-19 in the country. As per the latest reports coming in Amarnath Yatra 2021 has been cancelled by the government with a view of the increasing rise in the cases of covid-19 in the past few weeks. This is the second year in a row that Amarnath Yatra has been cancelled due to covid-19. Reports have been coming in from Jammu and Kashmir where Kashmir traders Union have said that the cancellation of Amarnath Yatra will create immense loss to their business.   The traders of Kashmir Union said that the cancellation of Amarnath Yatra is a big loss to their business since this is the time when these traders look for profit in their business.

Latest reports have been coming in from Punjab, Amritsar where former IG Kunwar Vijay Pratap has joined Aam Aadmi Party, in the presence of Delhi CM and party leader Arvind Kejriwal. According to reports AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that Kunwar Vijay Pratap is not a politician.  He was called 'aam aadmi ka policewala'. We all are here to serve the nation. With this sentiment, he has joined the party today according to AAP leader and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.  The Chief Minister further added that I want to assure the people of Punjab that AAP will make sure that culprits in the Bargari sacrilege case will be punished and justice is served.   According to reports Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was addressing media in Amritsar.

Latest reports have been coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where police has encountered four history sheeters from by Delhi special police cell. As per reports the four shooters of Nandu gang arrested from Jaffarpur Kalan Police Station area, in an encounter with Delhi Police Special Cell.  According to sources three out of four of them have been injured in the encounter. 

Latest reports have been coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where a major fire has broken out at a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar. According to reports from Delhi where a fire has broken out at a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar.  Around 24 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. However early reports suggests that till now no casualties have been reported so far. More details are still awaited. As per reports from Delhi the fire fighting operations are still underway at a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar where a fire broke out this morning. 

Latest reports have been coming in from West Bengal where two people have lost their lives during the tunnel construction work  As per reports two people have died and five other have been injured in a caving-in incident during tunnel construction work at Sivok–Rangpo rail line at Bhalukhola, Kalimpong.  As per reports two of the five injured shifted to Paramount Hospital in Siliguri and three shifted to Kalimpong Hospital.  More details have been awaited as the administration, Police and fire tenders have been pressed in action in the rescue operation. According to Project Director, IRCON while speaking to ANI has said that necessary precaution was taken by officials before undertaking rescue operation.  Part of the cave fell on workers and there was no time for them to escape. Adequate compensation and support will be given to workers' families who died in the incident.

According to reports coming in from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi office, Prime Minister has expressed his deep condolences to Milkha Singh who has passed away yesterday night. As per reports coming in Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remembered Milkha Singh as a fine sportsman with leadership qualities in him and who has brought laurels to the country. Milkha Singh has inspired millions of youth of the country to bring high name for the nation they live in.

Latest reports have been coming in from ANI which has stated that Punjab where Pakistani drone has been intercepted by BSF troops. As per reports coming in at about 4:40 am on June 18 a Pakistani drone was intercepted by BSF troops. The BSF troops fired at the drone near BOP Aabad following which it went back.  Search operation was also conducted as per AS Kang, Station In-charge, Dera Baba Nank Police Station, Gurdaspur.

Latest reports have been coming in from Punjab where famous sportsperson Milkha Singh have passed away following covid19. As per reports coming in Milkha Singh and his wife have both passed away being infected with covid. It is stated that Milkha Singh had turned out to be negative from the virus and later developed complications leading to his death. Latest are the visuals from the residence of former sprinter Milkha Singh in Chandigarh. Milkha Singh, widely regarded as Flying Sikh, passed away last night.  His wife Nirmal Kaur died on June 13.

Latest reports have been coming in from the ASEAN summit in which India has welcomed ASEAN initiative on Myanmar and ‘Five-Point Consensus’.  According to Indian Ambassador to ASEAN our diplomatic engagements will be aimed at strengthening these efforts. We call for upholding the rule of law and release of detained leaders. India's Ambassador has shared India's stand in UN on UNGA Adoption of resolution on Myanmar. India’s position on Myanmar's situation has been clear and consistent. We have expressed our deep concern on the developments in Myanmar.  We strongly condemn use of violence and urge maximum restraint according to TS Tirumurti, India's Ambassador to the UN. India will continue to engage with measures to accelerate and support the democratic transition in Myanmar. This has been stated so that the hopes and aspirations of the people of Myanmar are fully respected and met.  This is shared by TS Tirumurti, India's Ambassador to the UN. 

Latest reports have been coming in from Niti Aayog which in a press conference has said that WHO-AIIMS survey shows seropositivity in persons below and above 18 years of age is almost equal.  In persons above 18, the seropositivity rate is 67% & 59% in persons below 18. In urban areas, it is 78% in persons below 18 & 79% in above 18: Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog  In rural areas, the seropositivity rate is 56% in persons below 18 years of age & 63% in persons above 18.  The information show that the children were infected but it was very mild. Only isolated cases of infection may occur in children (during 3rd wave of COVID): Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog  It may not be true that children will be disproportionately affected in the third wave as the serosurvey shows seropositivity was almost equal in all age groups.  But govt is not leaving any stone unturned in terms of preparations as per Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in...

Latest reports have been coming in from the national capital of the country New Delhi where the meeting of parliamentary standing committee and technology is been taken place to review the situation arising out of the Twitter matter. As per reports coming in from Delhi where meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology including representatives of Twitter also present at the meeting. At the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology, in response to the question has been informed if Twitter India follows the law or the land.  A Twitter representative said, "We follow our own policies" as reported by the sources. Parliamentary Standing Committee members asked Twitter representatives appearing before it to submit in writing, "How are you placed in Twitter India and how much executive authority you have in terms of taking important policy decisions" according to sources through ANI.

Latest reports have been coming in from our neighbouring country Nepal where things got worse due to flash floods. As per reports coming in from Nepal till now around 3 Indians and 3 Chinese nationals among 20 Nepalese citizens have gone missing in Sindhupalchok flash floods. This information have been confirmed by the District administration Office of Sindhupalchok. However the administration has started rescue operation in full swing. The police and fire brigades have been pressed in along with the local administration.