Pranab Mukherjee’s health condition continues to remain critical

Former President Pranab Mukherjee’s health condition continues to remain critical and remains on ventilator support after undergoing emergency surgery for a brain clot, the Army Hospital, where he has been admitted, informed on Wednesday. “Shri Pranab Mukherjee’s health condition continues to remain critical. Presently he is haemodynamically stable and on a ventilator,” a statement from […]

With spike of 60,963 cases, India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 23,29,639

As many as 60,963 new coronavirus cases in India in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to over 23 lakhs, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 834 new coronavirus deaths reported in India and the cumulative toll has reached 46,091. The total number of coronavirus cases has climbed to […]

With 2,669 new cases, Assam’s COVID-19 tally reaches 64,406

Assam has reported 2,669 new COVID-19 positive cases on Tuesday, taking the state’s overall tally to 64,406. The fresh cases have been detected out of 52,062 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. With a positivity rate of 5.12 pc, the active cases in the state stands at 20,662. Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking […]

‘Need to increase COVID-19 testing in 10 most-affected states,’ PM Modi tells CMs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that there is a need to increase coronavirus testing in states where the testing rate is low and the positivity rate is high. He added that “if we defeat coronavirus in these 10 states then the country will also win”. Speaking at the meeting with Chief Ministers, held […]

Russia becomes first country to register COVID-19 vaccine

The first COVID-19 vaccine in the world has been registered by Russia on Tuesday, reported Sputnik. “As far as I know, for the first time in the world, a vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection was registered this morning,” President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying at a meeting with the government. “I hope we […]

With spike of 53,601 cases, India’s Covid-19 tally reaches 22,68,676

As many as 53,601 new coronavirus cases and 871 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The COVID-19 tally has risen to 22,68,676 including 6,39,929 active cases, 15,83,490 cured/discharged/migrated and 45,257 deaths. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 6,98,290 […]

With 52 new cases, Meghalaya’s COVID-19 tally rises to 1,114

Meghalaya on Monday reported 52 new COVID-19 cases, including 29 BSF personnel, taking the state”s tally to 1,114. The fresh cases were reported from East Khasi Hills (11), Ri Bhoi (2) and 39 in West Garo Hills district which includes 29 BSF personnel. The state now has 610 active cases, of which 427 are in […]

Former President Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for COVID-19

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said on Twitter that he had tested positive for COVID-19 while on a hospital visit for a separate procedure. The 84-year-old former President urged all those who has come in contact with him in the last week to isolate themselves as a precaution and get tested for COVID-19. The […]

India records highest-ever single day COVID-19 recoveries of 54,859; case fatality rate drops to 2 pc

India recorded highest-ever single day coronavirus recoveries of 54,859 in last 24 hours and the total number of recovered patients have reached 15,35,743. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) informed that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has dropped to a new low of 2 per cent. Coronavirus cases in the country have reached […]