LIVE News Updates: Delhi's COVID-19 case count rises to 20,834, with 990 new cases in the last 24 hrs

Delhi’s COVID-19 case count rises to 20,834, with 990 new cases in the last 24 hrs

Delhi’s COVID19 case count rises to 20,834, with 990 new cases in the last 24 hrs; total death toll 523: Delhi Health Department

265 new COVID19 cases reported in Haryana

265 new COVID19 cases reported today, taking the total number positive cases in the state to 2356: Haryana Health Department

Punjab: 38 new COVID19 positive cases reported

38 new COVID19 positive cases reported today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2301 including 257 active cases and 2000 recovered: Punjab Health Department

There is a need for harmony, restraint and discipline to fight against Coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi

Indian Islamic body issues advisory for kids, above 65-yr to avoid visiting mosques

Islamic Centre of India has issued advisory for kids, above 65-yr to avoid visiting mosques in view of Government’s decision to allow reopening of religious places from 8th June

COVID-19 tally rises to 1,326 in Kerala with 57 new cases

COVID-19 tally rises to 1,326 in Kerala with 57 new cases, including 14 each in Kasaragod and Malappuram districts; active cases 708

NDRF deploys 11 teams in Gujarat, 10 in Maharashtra as Nisarga Cyclone to hit in 2 days

In view of Nisarga Cyclone, National Disaster Response Force has deployed 11 teams in Gujarat, 10 teams in Maharashtra, 1 each in Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli: NDRF

Lockdown extended in all COVID-19 containment zones till 30th June in Odisha

Rupee rises by 8 paise as govt starts to unlock economy

The rupee appreciated 8 paise to close at 75.54 against the US dollar on Monday on easing trade worries and optimism over the government's move to reopen the economy after a more than two-month lockdown.

Forex traders said foreign fund inflows, weak American currency and positive domestic equities also boosted investor confidence.

Rajya Sabha elections for 18 seats to be held on June 19, says Election Commission

Nisarga Cyclone: NDRF deployed 9 teams in Maharashtra

In view of developing cyclone situation in Arabian sea, National Disaster Response Force has deployed 9 teams in Maharashtra- 3 in Mumbai, 2 in Palghar, 1 each in Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg: NDRF

Maoists torch 4 vehicles in Jharkhand

Maoist guerrillas set on fire four vehicles used in road construction work in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Monday, police said.

According to police, the guerrillas, numbering 10 to 12 and carrying weapons, raided a camp office of the road construction company situated in Maoist-infested Lawkhamaan toli of Gumla district early on Monday. They poured petrol on the four vehicles parked there and set them on fire.

Cabinet approves MSP for 14 kharif crops: I&B Minister

Cabinet approves MSP for 14 kharif crops; farmers to get 50-83 pc more than cost: I&B Minister briefing reporters on Cabinet decisions

Railways' first isolation coach deployed for treatment of coronavirus patients in Delhi: Official

MHA withdraws order of de-listing products from Police canteens for swadeshi products

MHA has withdrawn the order of de-listing products from Police canteens which was issued on 29th May, revised order with updated list of products will be released soon: MHA sources

COVID-19: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, 3 cabinet colleagues in self-quarantine

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, 3 cabinet colleagues in self-quarantine following meeting last week with Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, who has tested positive for COVID-19

Jammu and Kashmir: Kupwara Police have arrested a terrorist associate with ammunition

Jammu and Kashmir: Kupwara Police have arrested a terrorist associate with 10 grenades, 4 wireless sets and 200 bullets

In last 24 hours, 373 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh

In last 24 hours, 373 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. There are 3083 active cases in the state and 4891 people have been cured/discharged. Death toll stands at 217: State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad

Over 1,000 non-swadeshi products not to be sold at CAPF canteens from today: Officials

Over 1,000 non-swadeshi products from firms like Jaquar, Eureka Forbes, HUL (foods) not to be sold at CAPF canteens from today: Officials

Sensex soars 879.42 points to end at 33,303.52; Nifty rallies 245.85 points to 9,826.15LAC issue should be resolved bilaterally: Australian High Commissioner to India

India and China border (LAC) issue should be resolved bilaterally between the two countries: Australian High Commissioner to India

2 teens, 7-year-old boy drown in two separate incidents in UP's Ballia

Two teenagers and a seven-year-old boy drowned in two separate incidents on Monday while taking a bath in Ganga river on the occasion of 'Ganga Dussehra' here, police said.

Airlines to allot seats in such manner that middle seats in flights are kept vacant: DGCA

If a passenger is allocated middle seat on flight, "wrap around gown" should be provided to him or her in addition to face mask, shield: DGCA

Punjab govt issues guidelines for UNLOCK1, lockdown to continue in containment zones

Punjab government issues guidelines for UNLOCK1: Lockdown to continue in COVID-19 containment zones, night curfew from 9pm-5am, SOPs for opening of malls, religious places, hotels and resturants to be issued. Social distancing and wearing of masks complusory; barbershops, salons and beauty parlours allowed to function under SOP's of health department

Major combing operation launched along LoC in Poonch

Security forces on Monday launched a major combing operation in half-a-dozen hamlets along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district following inputs of an infiltration bid by a group of terrorists, officials said.

Chhattisgarh: Woman, two children killed in gas cylinder blast

A 25-year-old woman and her two children were killed after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in their house in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh district on Monday, police said.

7 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur

Seven new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur; taking the total number of cases to 78 including 67 active cases, says Manipur Govt

Cyclone 'Nisarga' to cross Maharashtra, Gujarat coasts in 2 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that the depression in the Arabian Sea is slated to further intensify into a cyclonic storm 'Nisarga' and cross north Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar in Raigard district and Daman on June 3.

According to IMD's scientist Ananda Kumar Das, the depression is located about 370 kilometres southwest of Goa's Panjim, 690 kilometres south-southwest of Mumbai and 920 kilometres south-south-west of Gujarat's Surat.

"It is very likely to move nearly northwards initially till June 2 morning and then recurve north-northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar (Raigad, Maharashtra) and Daman during evening or night of June 3," Das stated.

Harihareshwar town is over 200 kilometres from both Mumbai and Pune, and is over 360 kms from Daman.

The well-marked low-pressure area over the south-east and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area had concentrated into a depression in the early hours on Monday morning.

A low pressure area and a depression are the first two levels on the IMD's eight-category scale used to classify cyclones based on their intensity.

6 held in J&K connected to Narco-terror module

The J&K police in central Kashmir's Budgam district along with security forces have busted a Narco-terror module and arrested six terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

No more odd even rule, all shops can open now, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

We were following odd-even rule for shops in markets but the central government has not stated any such rule, so all shops can open now, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation resumes bus services

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation resumes its bus services after government lifted restrictions on inter state and intra state movements

Barber shops and salons will be opened but spas will remain closed, says Kejriwal

Apart from whatever was allowed till now, barbershops and salons will be opened but spas will remain closed, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Senior scientist at ICMR tests positive for novel coronavirus

Senior scientist at Indian Council of Medical Research tests positive for novel coronavirus; ICMR building being sanitised

Four more COVID-19 deaths in Rajasthan; death toll rises to 198: Officials

Attacks on market, aid convoy leave 35 dead in Burkina Faso

Unidentified gunmen opened fire at a cattle market in eastern Burkina Faso, killing at least 25 people in the deadliest attack in a particularly violent weekend in the volatile country, authorities and witnesses have said.

Reality of Corona in Uttar Pradesh is different from propaganda of CM, says Priyanka

The patients at the Kotwa Community Health Center in Prayagraj are complaining about the bad facilities available. The truth on the ground is very different from the propaganda of the Chief Minister. The number of corona patients is increasing in UP. In such a situation it is very important to improve the condition of these facilities. tweeted Priyanka Gandhi

Fuel prices hike by Rs 2/litre in Mumbai

Petrol and Diesel prices in the economic capital of the country have been increased by Rs 2 per litre on Monday. Now, petrol will cost Rs 78.32 per litre to Mumbaikars while diesel will be available at Rs 68.21 in the city.

The prices were increased after the Maharashtra government decided to levy a cess of Rs 2 on the vehicular fuel w.e.f. June 1. This increase will be applicable in the entire state.

The Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel is 26 per cent and 24 per cent respectively in the state.

Beside, a cess is also applicable on both type of fuels that the state government has increased from Rs 8.12 to Rs 10.12 per litre on petrol and Rs 3 per litre from the earlier Re 1 on diesel.

According to the Indian Oil website, prices of petrol in the four metro cities, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai were Rs 71.26, Rs 73.30, Rs 78.32 and Rs 75.54 per litre, respectively. While the diesel prices were Rs 69.39, Rs 65.62, Rs 68.21 and 68.22 per litre, respectively.

3 Pakistan militants killed during infiltration bid

Three Pakistan-based terrorists were killed while attempting to infiltrate into Indian territory across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

11 dead, 22 injured in bus-truck collision in Nepal

A passenger bus with migrant workers who were returning from India crashed into a parked truck in southern Nepal, killing 11 people and injuring 22, officials said on Monday

Fire breaks out at two commercial properties in Noida

Fire broke out at two commercial properties in different areas of Noida early on Monday, officials said

Sensex rallies over 900 pts in opening session; Nifty tops 9,800

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied over 900 points in early trade on Monday, driven by gains in HDFC twins, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries amid firm cues from global markets.

Fire breaks out on the 4th floor of Nirman Bhawan

Fire breaks out on the 4th floor of Nirman Bhawan. Four fire tenders present at the spot. More details awaited.

Fire reported in the basement of the 200-year-old St John's Episcopal Church in Washington DC

Fire reported in the basement of the 200-year-old St John's Episcopal Church in Washington DC. Fire is extinguishing: District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DC Fire and EMS), United States