5 July 2021, 18:24 PM
Maharashtra: The BJP MLAs, who were suspended by the Presiding Officer of the Assembly earlier today, reach Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Mumbai. They complain that decision of suspending them is undemocratic.
5 July 2021, 16:05 PM
Experience shows no nation can solve challenge of COVID in isolation; we have to work together for humanity: PM Modi at CoWIN Global Conclave
5 July 2021, 16:04 PM
Indian civilization considers the whole world as one family. This pandemic has made many people realize the fundamental truth of this philosophy. That's why, our technology platform for Covid vaccination - the platform we call CoWin- is being prepared to be made open source: PM Modi
5 July 2021, 16:03 PM
PM Modi stressed that today`s Conclave is the first step to introduce this platform to the global audience.The Prime Minister informed that through CoWIN, India has administered 350 million doses of Covid vaccines, including 9 million people in one day, a few days ago.
5 July 2021, 15:22 PM
Indian civilisation considers the whole world as one family. This pandemic has made many people realise fundamental truth of this philosophy. That's why, our technology platform for #COVID vaccination - the platform we call CoWIN- is being prepared to be made open source: PM Modi
5 July 2021, 15:21 PM
PM Narendra Modi begins his address at CoWIN Global Conclave:
Convey my sincere condolences for all lives lost to pandemic, in all countries. There is no parallel to such a pandemic in 100 yrs. Experience shows that no nation, however powerful that nation is, can solve a challenge like this in isolation: PM Modi during CoWIN Global Conclave
5 July 2021, 14:58 PM
Maharashtra: Bhima Koregaon accused Stan Swamy passes away in Mumbai's Bhadra Hospital, where he had been admitted. (ANI)
5 July 2021, 14:57 PM
Bihar: "We've started Ashirvad Yatra today, our aim is to establish a new & developed Bihar. But the administration is stopping us (from holding Ashirvad Yatra)," said Chirag Paswan, Leader, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP).
#WATCH | Supporters of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan show up in massive numbers outside Patna Airport, ahead of his 'Ashirvad Yatra' in the State pic.twitter.com/jmh5Mja0yN
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 14:55 PM
Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to interfere with Delhi University's decision to conduct an online open book exam for intermediate semesters of its law course which could not be conducted last year due to COVID-19, and said that it would not allow students to dictate terms of examination of a professional course.
"I am not going to allow students to dictate the terms of exams of a professional course," a bench of Justice Prateek Jalan said while hearing four petitions by students of second and final year of Faculty of Law, Delhi University.
5 July 2021, 14:53 PM
West Bengal: BJP activists clashed with police During their march to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters here to protest the fake vaccination racket in the city. The saffron party workers and leaders had taken out rallies from the BJP state headquarters and Hind Cinema despite the police denying them permission for the programmes. (PTI)
5 July 2021, 14:51 PM
India: Moderna's Covid-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine is likely to reach India this week, reveals sources. (ANI)
5 July 2021, 14:50 PM
Bihar: "RJD's future is very bright. I have seen five PMs and helped them become so. I was made Union Minister but was not cared about. We will take the nation forward in the coming days. Inflation and unemployment have broken the backs of people," said RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav.
RJD's future is very bright. I have seen five PMs and helped them become so. I was made Union Minister but was not cared about. We will take the nation forward in the coming days. Inflation and unemployment have broken the backs of people: RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav pic.twitter.com/dLTAJ2Tsal
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 14:25 PM
Andhra Pradesh: CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy wrote to Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat over the Krishna river water utilization row & urged for "his intervention &immediate action on the issue to protect the interest of Andhra Pradesh against whimsical actions of Telangana"
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy wrote to Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat over the Krishna river water utilization row & urged for "his intervention &immediate action on the issue to protect the interest of Andhra Pradesh against whimsical actions of Telangana" pic.twitter.com/Yds2QUmNUv
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 14:24 PM
Delhi: "We have just met with the President and submitted a memorandum to him regarding the matter of great impropriety concerning the office of SG, Tushar Mehta. We ask for the immediate resignation of the SG on the grounds of gross misconduct and impropriety," said Mahua Moitra, TMC MP.
We have just met with the President and submitted a memorandum to him regarding the matter of great impropriety concerning the office of SG, Tushar Mehta. We ask for the immediate resignation of the SG on the grounds of gross misconduct and impropriety: Mahua Moitra, TMC MP pic.twitter.com/2R1EzxjcGO
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 14:19 PM
West Bengal: BJP workers stage protest over fake #COVID vaccination drive case, in Kolkata "Fake vaccines are being admistered. The law & order situation has been ruined," said State party chief Dilip. Ghosh
West Bengal | BJP workers stage protest over fake #COVID vaccination drive case, in Kolkata
"Fake vaccines are being admistered. The law & order situation has been ruined," State party chief Dilip Ghosh pic.twitter.com/GtSYruEK9Y
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 14:17 PM
Bihar: Govt & pvt offices are permitted to resume work normally. COVID vaccinated persons permitted to enter offices. Educational institutions including Universities, schools for classes 11th&12th to reopen with 50% capacity. Restaurant & eateries to function with 50% capacity, said Bihar government on Monday.
Govt & pvt offices are permitted to resume work normally. COVID vaccinated persons permitted to enter offices. Educational institutions including Universities, schools for classes 11th&12th to reopen with 50% capacity. Restaurant & eateries to function with 50% capacity: Bihar CM pic.twitter.com/Xz4HE1GT6s
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 14:16 PM
Andhra Pradesh: Cinema halls, dine-in Restaurants, gymnasiums and marriage halls will reopen from July 8, albeit with half capacity, as the Andhra Pradesh government on Monday decided to further relax the Covid curfew following a drastic decline in the infection spread. Only in the two Godavari districts, East and West, curfew will be relaxed from 6 AM to 7 PM daily as the Covid-19 positivity rate continues to be over five per cent.
5 July 2021, 13:31 PM
Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed early hearing of the case against the Central Board of Secondary Education`s (CBSE) Class X marking scheme. The bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh agreed to prepone the next date of hearing moved by the petitioner Justice for All. Now the court will hear the matter on 9th July. The petitioner has sought modification of the evaluation scheme of the CBSE`s Class X Board Examination.
5 July 2021, 13:31 PM
Maharashtra: Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh wrote to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the ongoing investigation against him and alleged that the probe is not transparent and the department is "hell-bent" on creating "adverse impression and prejudices" against him. Deshmukh, who was summoned to the ED office on Monday skipped appearing at the investigation agency`s office again.
5 July 2021, 13:30 PM
Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday posted for next week the hearing on Yoga guru Ramdev`s plea against the registration of multiple FIRs against him in various states over his alleged remarks on the efficacy of allopathy in COVID-19 treatment. A Bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana said that yesterday night it received a large volume of documents and CDs etc and posted the hearing into the matter for next week.
5 July 2021, 13:29 PM
Maharashtra: The Maharashtra Assembly on Monday extended deadline for the Joint Committee on Shakti Bill till the last day of the next Assembly session. The committee is preparing the final draft of the Shakti Bill and it has 21 members from all parties -14 members from the Lower House and seven from the Upper House.
5 July 2021, 12:26 PM
India: The Supreme Court today issued notice after hearing a petition filed by the PUCL, seeking action against those persons who are allegedly involved in registering the FIRSs, despite the earlier striking down of Section 66 A of the Information Technology (IT) Act.
5 July 2021, 12:24 PM
Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure that the best possible medical care is made available to the former Rajasthan governor Kalyan Singh, sources said on Monday.
"Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi called former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh`s son Rajveer to inquire about his health. He also called up Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure that best possible medical care is made available to the former UP Chief Minister," said sources.
5 July 2021, 12:10 PM
Bihar: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav, wife Rabri Devi inaugurate party's foundation day as the party completes 25 years today.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav, wife Rabri Devi inaugurate party's foundation day as the party completes 25 years today. pic.twitter.com/Rvcv4D2PWR
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 12:00 PM
Sikkim: Sikkim state opens for tourists who are fully vaccinated. No RTPCR negative report required to enter the state.
5 July 2021, 11:38 AM
Delhi: Lajpat Nagar market closed for flouting COVID norms. The market will remain closed until further orders. Lajpat Nagar Market Traders Association asked to show cause why action should not be taken against them for violating COVID norms, said DDMA.
5 July 2021, 11:00 AM
India: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia this week. The visit is likely to begin from July 8th, said sources. As Russia and India both desire a multi-polar world, they are equally important for each other in fulfilling each other's national interests.
The visit will strengthen each other as valued partners with a friendship built on deep mutual trust. Apart from traditional areas of cooperation such as weapons, hydrocarbons, nuclear energy, and diamonds, new sectors of economic engagement are also emerging -- mining, agro-industrial, and high technology, including robotics, nanotech, and biotech. India`s footprint in the Russian Far East and in the Arctic is set to expand. Connectivity projects may get a boost too.
5 July 2021, 10:58 AM
India: CBI conducts multiple raids in UP's Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Agra, in connection with Uttar Pradesh’s Gomti riverfront project with worth around Rs1,400 crores. Earlier CBI had registered a case against public servants and unknown persons in this regard. (ANI)
5 July 2021, 10:58 AM
Delhi: LJP leader Chirag Paswan breaks down during the book launch of his late father Ram Vilas Paswan, on his birth anniversary. He says, "I am the son of a lion, will never be scared, no matter how much people try to break us..."
#WATCH | LJP leader Chirag Paswan breaks down during the book launch of his late father Ram Vilas Paswan, on his birth anniversary. He says, "I am the son of a lion, will never be scared, no matter how much people try to break us..." pic.twitter.com/rh6qC5v53y
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 10:19 AM
Delhi: Lok Janshakti Patry (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan along with his mother, and other family members launch a book titled 'Paswan', on the birth anniversary of his father and late LJP president Ram Vilas Paswan, in Delhi today.
Lok Janshakti Patry (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan along with his mother, and other family members launch a book titled 'Paswan', on the birth anniversary of his father and late LJP president Ram Vilas Paswan, in Delhi today. pic.twitter.com/BCwnlSjVNB
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 09:58 AM
Uttar Pradesh unlock: In wake of decreasing new COVID-19 cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Government allowed cinema halls, multiplexes, gyms and stadiums to reopen from Monday.
"With the policy of aggressive tracing, testing, rapid treatment and rapid vaccination, the COVID infection in Uttar Pradesh is under control. Multiplexes, cinemas halls, gyms and sports complex/ stadiums have been allowed to operate in compliance with the COVID protocol. The business of cinema hall operators has been affected due to COVID. Relief should be provided considering their needs/problems," reads the official statement.
5 July 2021, 09:56 AM
India: The recent hike in fuel price took the rate of petrol and diesel to Rs 99.86 and Rs 89.36 per litre in Delhi on Monday.
After the price hike, a litre of petrol in Mumbai is being sold at Rs 105.92 per litre today while the cost of diesel is Rs 96.91 a litre.
In Kolkata, petrol and diesel are being sold at Rs 99.94 and Rs 92.27 per litre respectively.
5 July 2021, 09:56 AM
Uttar Pradesh unlock: Gym owners and fitness trainers breathed a sigh of relief after the Uttar Pradesh government announced some relaxation in lockdown curbs that allowed gyms to reopen at 50 percent capacity.
"We have suffered a loss due to COVID-19 restriction. I hope now gyms will remain open so that we can recover our loss. We are following all the COVID-19 protocols here. Today only 25 percent of customers came to the gym. We don't allow people to the gym for more than 1 hour and sanitize all the equipment twice a day. We are providing hand sanitizers, masks and have a strict social distancing policy," said Laraib Malik, trainer of the gym.
5 July 2021, 09:52 AM
India: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Today is the birth anniversary of my friend, late Ram Vilas Paswan Ji. I miss his presence greatly. He was one of India’s most experienced Parliamentarians and administrators. His contributions to public service and empowering the downtrodden will always be remembered.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 09:50 AM
Delhi: Farmers, who have been protesting three new agricultural laws enacted last year, said that they will intensify their protest. The leaders of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) have decided to tale their demonstration to the Capital and protest outside Parliament during the entire duration of the upcoming monsoon session.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, in a press release, said that it will send a letter to opposition parties on July 17 to ensure that the Parliament’s monsoon session is used to support the farmers’ struggle.
5 July 2021, 09:49 AM
World: Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, will step down as Amazon CEO on Monday (July 5, 2021). Bezos chose July 5 as it was exactly 27 years ago on that date in 1994 when he founded Amazon. However, the 57-year old, won't be going far from Amazon and will be the executive chair. The American business magnate will also focus on new products and initiatives.
5 July 2021, 09:49 AM
Delhi: In line with DDMA's order, stadiums and sports complexes to reopen from today with no spectators.
In line with DDMA's order, stadiums and sports complexes to reopen from today with no spectators
Visuals from outside Chhatrasal Stadium and Yamuna Sports Complex in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/9uhsbHa5b6
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 09:47 AM
Karnataka: Sharana Basaveshwara Temple at Kalaburagi reopens for devotees as COVID restrictions eased in state.
Karnataka | Sharana Basaveshwara Temple at Kalaburagi reopens for devotees as COVID restrictions eased in state
We are following all govt guidelines for COVID. Devotees are happy with the order: Temple priest pic.twitter.com/ulPmAyA0er
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
5 July 2021, 09:47 AM
Karnataka: Places of worship including temples, mosques, churches, gurudwaras, and other religious places are allowed to open only for darshan/prayers, strictly in adherence with COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. No seva/offering or other activities permitted.
5 July 2021, 09:46 AM
West Bengal: Sonamukhi BJP MLA Dibakar Gharami claims he was attacked by TMC in Bankura.
"Yesterday, when I was at a party worker's house, TMC workers came & started sloganeering. They planned to attack me but I was saved by my guards. 7 BJP activists have been injured," he says.
5 July 2021, 09:41 AM
India reports 39,796 new #COVID19 cases, 42,352 recoveries, and 723 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry.
India reports 39,796 new #COVID19 cases, 42,352 recoveries, and 723 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry.
Total cases: 3,05,85,229
Total recoveries: 2,97,00,430
Active cases: 4,82,071
Death toll: 4,02,728Total Vaccination: 35,28,92,046 pic.twitter.com/AKIFq1aiu4
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2021
