Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 61st death anniversary, describing him as the architect of modern India.
A wanted criminal involved in multiple cases of cow slaughter was injured in an exchange of fire with police in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, while another suspect managed to escape, officials said on Tuesday.
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has recently awarded a life sentence to a man who killed his wife by burning her in 2014. The court stated that the case does not fall under the category of "rarest of rare" cases.
During the meeting, Health Secretary directed officials to remain fully prepared for any possible emergency and emphasised that there should be no negligence at any level. He instructed that all COVID-19 management systems must be fully operational and effective.
ICMR Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl stated that COVID-19 infections are currently mild with low active cases, primarily in southern and western India. Surveillance and preparedness measures are underway, and the government remains vigilant.
In a significant milestone for advanced neurosurgical care, PGIMER's Department of Neurosurgery, ably supported by the Neuroanaesthesia team, has successfully treated over 100 cases of Acromegaly--a hormonal disorder caused by functional pituitary adenomas--through the endoscopic transnasal
After India reported 1,000 active COVID-19 cases, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured on Monday that all city hospitals are fully prepared, and there is no cause for public concern.
It is observed that most of these cases are mild and under home care. However, the Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and, through its multiple agencies, is proactively monitoring the situation closely.
"As there is a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, one case has been reported in Belagavi. All necessary testing and surveys are being conducted regularly," officials said.
A 55-year-old woman from the National Capital Region has been tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh's Noida amid the recent surge in cases in India, as per the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar.