At least 20 Indian soldiers killed in the violent face-off with China in Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh. Casualty numbers could rise. Indian intercepts reveal that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in face-off in the Galwan valley. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Home Minister Amit Shah has reportedly arrived at the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the violent face-off between Indian and Chinese side at the LAC. Three Indian Army personnel were killed in line of action.
"On late-evening and night of June 15, a violent face-off happened as a result of an attempt by Chinese side to unilaterally change status quo there. Both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had agreement at higher level been scrupulously followed by Chinese side," said the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
"Words cannot describe the pain I feel for the officers and men who sacrificed their lives for our country. My condolences to all their loved ones. We stand with you in this difficult time," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said.
There will be no longer be any requirement for any person to obtain a pass or NOC for the purpose of entry or exit in to or out of Rajasthan: State Home Department.
Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) exempts constitutional and government functionaries and their staff members travelling across states on official work from the requirement of 7-day home quarantine, if they are asymptomatic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his meeting with the Chief Ministers on COVID-19 situation in the country. Modi claimed that India has among the lowest death rates in the world.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, stressed on enhancing domestic steel usage in the country & reducing import dependence for meeting oil & gas sectors' steel requirements: Government of India
China has lodged solemn representations & protests to India. Here, we are sternly demanding India to earnestly abide by the relevant agreement and strictly restrain their frontline troops. They should not cross the borderlines: Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Transport Minister MR Vijayabhaskar inspected Valasaravakkam Corporation Zonal Office today and distributed rice & clothes to the employees of Amma Unavagam (canteens run by the state government); social distancing norms flouted.
During the last 24 hours, 10,215 #COVID19 patients were cured. A total of 1,80,012 patients, so far, have been cured of COVID19. The recovery rate rises to 52.47%, which is indicative of the fact that more than half of positive cases have recovered from the disease: MoH&FW
Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) writes to Union Health Ministry over "ramping up testing for COVID-19 in containment zones & hospitals in Delhi by use of rapid antigen detection test".
Delhi Government directs Taj Man Singh hotel to isolate all their rooms & place them at disposal of Sir Gangaram Hospital with immediate effect for accommodating COVID 19 patients.
During the last 24 hrs, 10,215 COVID-19 patients were cured. Total 1,80,012 patients, so far, have been cured. The recovery rate rises to 52.47%, which is indicative of the fact that more than half of positive cases have recovered from the disease: Ministry of Health&Family Welfare
Mumbai, June 16: The Ministry of Civil Aviation allowed Maharashtra to operate 100 flights daily on Monday. Earlier, Maharashtra was allowed only 50 flights (25 arrivals and 25 departures) daily.
From Monday, the Mumbai local trains resumed operations only for the essential service workers in the government sector. The announcement was made by Central and Western Railway along with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The services resumed after two months as they were stopped due to the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus infection.
The total number of containment zones in Mumbai stands at 828, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
On Monday, Maharashtra reported the highest single-day spike of 178 deaths, along with 2786 coronavirus cases. The total number of cases in the state has increased to 1,10,744, including 56,049 discharged and 4,128 deaths.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked emergency authorisation of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, saying they are “unlikely to be effective”, said New York Times.
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