COVID-19: Govt labs set new record of testing over 3.6 lakhs samples

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails efforts of JandK people in fight against COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26 addressed the nation on his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'. He hailed the efforts of people of Jammu and Kashmir on fighting against COVID-19. He said, "During COVID-19, Balbir Kaur, sarpanch of Trewa in Jammu, built a 30-bed quarantine centre in her panchayat. Jaituna Begum of Chountliwar in Ganderbal resolved that her panchayat will fight COVID-19 and also created employment opportunities,"

UP CM Yogi conducts aerial survey of flood affected areas

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath conducted aerial survey of flood affected areas including Gorakhpur. He also visited Railway Hospital and reviewed the preparedness for COVID-19 treatment.

COVID-19 cases in India crosses 13 lakh mark

India has reported single-day spike of 48,916 positive cases and 757 deaths in India in the last 24 hours, with this India has crossed 13 lakh mark of COVID-19 cases. Total COVID19 positive cases stand at 13,36,861 including 4,56,071 active cases, 8,49,431 cured/discharged/migrated and 31,358 deaths, according to Health Ministry. As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of COVID-19 samples tested up to July 24 is 1,58,49,068. ICMR has conducted over 4 lakh tests in last 24 hours, which is highest in single day so far.

COVID-19: India reports highest single-day spike of 49,310 positive cases

India has reported highest single-day spike of 49,310 positive cases and 740 deaths in last 24 hours. According to Health Ministry, the total COVID19 positive cases stand at 12,87,945 including 4,40,135 active cases at 8,17,209 cured/discharged/migrated and 30,601 deaths. The total number of COVID19 samples tested up to July 23 stands at 1,54,28,170, according to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Mahesh Bhatt, Karan Johar's manager summoned by police

Filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt, actress Kangana Ranaut and film director Karan Johar's manager have been summoned by Maharashtra Police in Sushant Singh Rajput death case. "If needed Karan Johar can also be summoned, total number of 37 people have been summoned for the investigation till now" said Home Minister of Maharashtra, Anil Deshmukh. Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Bandra apartment on June 14. He was reportedly suffering from depression.

CM Thackeray flags off 25 advanced life support ambulances in Mumbai amid COVID-19

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on July 25 flagged off 25 ambulances in Mumbai. These ambulances will offer services in helping COVID patients in Bandra Kurla Complex. Ambulances are equipped with state-of-the-art equipments including life assistance services. Chief Minister Thackeray was accompanied by his son Aaditya Thackeray and Transport Minister Anil Parab.

Nagpur observes 'Janta Curfew' on weekend

'Janta Curfew' imposed in Nagpur city on July 25 and July 26, to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection. However, essential services will remain functional in the city. Maharashtra reported 9,615 new COVID-19 positive cases and 278 deaths last day (July 24). The total number of positive cases in the state rose to 3,57,117 including 1,99,967 discharged cases and 13,132 deaths so far.

AIIMS, IIT develop smart-wristband to monitor and track COVID patients

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur and Nagpur have developed a smart-wristband for COVID positive and suspected patients. The low-cost band helps in tracking and monitoring. "This band which helps in tracking and monitoring positive patients is valid in today's COVID-19 era. It will also help to track patients in quarantine," said AIIMS (Nagpur) director, Vibha Dutta.