India logs 45,951 COVID new cases; recovery rate increases to 96.92 per cent

India recorded 45,951 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 817 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday, the country saw a total of 60,729 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,94,27,330. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 3,03,62,848 with 5,37,064 active cases, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 3,98,454.

India recorded 45,951 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 817 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday, the country saw a total of 60,729 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,94,27,330. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 3,03,62,848 with 5,37,064 active cases, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 3,98,454. June 30, 2021 at 09:32AM https://ift.tt/2Tipgak

High alert in Jammu after 3 drones spotted again, search Op underway

Security forces have launched a search operation in some areas of Jammu after the suspected movement of drones were spotted again on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. According to locals, they claim to spot 3 suspected drone movements by civilians and nearby people. 

Security forces have launched a search operation in some areas of Jammu after the suspected movement of drones were spotted again on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. According to locals, they claim to spot 3 suspected drone movements by civilians and nearby people.  June 30, 2021 at 09:07AM https://ift.tt/3x67BBD

New IT rules make sense, says Facebook as Twitter tussle intensifies

Social media giant Facebook has welcomed the new IT rules set up by the government to safeguard citizens’ rights and prevent the misuse of social/online news media platforms. Ajit Mohan, Facebook's India MD, told Times of India that the new rules make sense. 

Social media giant Facebook has welcomed the new IT rules set up by the government to safeguard citizens’ rights and prevent the misuse of social/online news media platforms. Ajit Mohan, Facebook's India MD, told Times of India that the new rules make sense.  June 30, 2021 at 09:30AM https://ift.tt/3AcsSeC

Delhi sizzles at 43° C, year's highest temperature so far; no respite today

Delhi on Wednesday witnessed the first severe heat wave of the year with its maximum temperature soaring to 43-degree Celsius, the highest recorded so far this year. According to the met department, a respite from the heat is not likely in the national capital even on Wednesday. The highest temperature was recorded in the Najafgarh area at 44.4-degree Celsius, followed by Pitampura (44.3) and Mungeshpur (44.3). Lodhi Road, Ridge and Pusa areas witnessed severe heat wave with the mercury soaring to 42.6-degree Celsius, 43.4-degree Celsius and 44.3-degree Celsius, respectively, seven notches above the average temperature.

Delhi on Wednesday witnessed the first severe heat wave of the year with its maximum temperature soaring to 43-degree Celsius, the highest recorded so far this year. According to the met department, a respite from the heat is not likely in the national capital even on Wednesday. The highest temperature was recorded in the Najafgarh area at 44.4-degree Celsius, followed by Pitampura (44.3) and Mungeshpur (44.3). Lodhi Road, Ridge and Pusa areas witnessed severe heat wave with the mercury soaring to 42.6-degree Celsius, 43.4-degree Celsius and 44.3-degree Celsius, respectively, seven notches above the average temperature. June 30, 2021 at 08:27AM https://ift.tt/3h7tMBU

World Asteroid Day: All you need to know about Asteroids, its history and relevance

World Asteroid Day is marked and celebrated globally on June 30 every year. It is usually observed in order to raise public awareness about asteroid’s hazardous effect and the measures that should be taken in case of a near-Earth object threat. 

World Asteroid Day is marked and celebrated globally on June 30 every year. It is usually observed in order to raise public awareness about asteroid’s hazardous effect and the measures that should be taken in case of a near-Earth object threat.  June 30, 2021 at 08:45AM https://ift.tt/3Ag1z35

Covaxin effectively neutralises both Alpha, Delta variants of Covid-19: US' top health institute

India's Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National Institute of Health has said.

India's Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National Institute of Health has said. June 30, 2021 at 07:29AM https://ift.tt/3y7IAWF

Brazil to suspend Covaxin deal with Bharat Biotech over allegations of irregularities by President

Brazil has announced to suspend the Covaxin deal with Hyderabad-based laboratory Bharat Biotech. According to media reports doing the rounds, the decision was taken amid a probe into accusations of irregularities against President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil has announced to suspend the Covaxin deal with Hyderabad-based laboratory Bharat Biotech. According to media reports doing the rounds, the decision was taken amid a probe into accusations of irregularities against President Jair Bolsonaro. June 30, 2021 at 08:18AM https://ift.tt/2TklH3x