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Economic Times | 13 Sep, 2020 | 05.10PM IST
Covid live updates: Govt issues guidelines for recovered patients
Yogasana, Pranayama, meditation and intake of chyawanprash are among some of the suggestions given by the Union Health Ministry.
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Delhi reports 4235 new COVID19 cases
- 29 deaths in last 24 hours
- 3403 recovered/discharged/migrated
- The total cases in the national capital rise to 2,18,304, including 4,744 deaths and 1,84,748 patients recovered/discharged/migrated.
- Active cases stand at 28,812
Actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan
Five inmates under treatment for COVID-19 in Delhi prisons: Official
Delhi Metro's plan for Phase 4 lines
- Commuters will also be able to use a mobile phone to enter or exit a station on its corridors
- 'One Nation One Card' can be used
- Currently, riders on the Airport Express Line can also enter or exit AFC gates using a QR code on mobile phone that has to be collected from a mertro counter, but the future plan is to have a system whereby commuters can generate their own QR codes on phones and enter through AFC gates using that facility
- Old smart cards will work in Ph-IV linesUnder approved segment of Phase-IV, 61.679-km of new metro lines shall be constructed across three different corridors comprising 45 metro stations.
- These new sections shall provide interconnectivity among the already operational lines of the Delhi Metro.
80 deaths, 6,239 fresh virus cases reported in Uttar Pradesh
Passing away of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh is tragic
- President Ram Nath Kovind
PIL in SC to for steps to improve India's global ranking on Corruption Perception Index
- The PIL wants Centre, states and union territories to set up expert committees to suggest steps for improving India's "pathetic" ranking on the global Corruption Perception Index.
- India has been ranked at the 80th position among 180 countries and territories in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) prepared by Transparency International.
- It is based on perceived levels of public sector corruption in these countries, according to experts and business people.
Suicide by Tamil Nadu girl student on eve of NEET was murder of "Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao" slogan
- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav
Kangana meets Maha Guv
Maharashtra: Actor #KanganaRanaut arrives at Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai, to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. https://t.co/kwYPgD6pTl
— ANI (@ANI) 1599993583000105-year-old woman in Karnataka recovers from coronavirus after treatment at home
FPIs turn net sellers in September, pull out Rs 2,038 cr so far
- According to the depositories data, a net Rs 3,510 crore was withdrawn from equities, while Rs 1,472 crore was pumped into debts by FPIs between September 1-11.
- FPIs were net buyers for three consecutive months -- June to August.
- They invested Rs 46,532 crore in August, Rs 3,301 crore in July and Rs 24,053 crore in June on a net basis.
UP becomes 1st state to do 75 lakh Covid tests
उत्तर प्रदेश 75 लाख टेस्ट करने वाला पहला राज्य बन गया है। मुख्यमंत्री जी ने कहा है कि टेस्टिंग की संख्या को 1 करोड़… https://t.co/eDpU1n7L5Y
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) 1599992147000War on Covid
A group of scientists in India is working on genomic sequences of SARS-CoV-2 around the world, including India, to… https://t.co/SAB6fEOwh1
— ANI (@ANI) 1599990578000According to the Finance Ministry, 37 proposals involving Rs 10,590 crores have been approved as on September 11. While six applications seeking financing of Rs 783.5 crore are under process.
The Union Ministry of Finance informed that an amount of Rs 30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme has been progressed for non-banking, housing finance companies and Monetary Financial Institutions (MFI) as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package.
Pakistan on Sunday summoned a senior diplomat from the Indian High Commission here to register its protest over the alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC).
In last 6 years, 400 petrol pumps became operational in Bihar while 1,200 LPG distributors opened. This generated employment for 20,000 youths here
- Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Health Ministry's new advice for recovered Covid patients
- The Health ministry said such patients must continue COVID appropriate behaviour by use of mask, hand and respiratory hygiene, physical distancing.
- The protocol provides an approach for managing patients who have recovered from COVID-19 for care at home.
- The procedure is not meant to be seen as preventive or as a curative therapy.
- The protocol suggested drinking adequate amount of warm water (if not contra-indicated), taking immunity promoting AYUSH medicine prescribed by a qualified practitioner of AYUSH and if health permits then regular household work to be done.
- It advised people to resume professional work in a graded manner.
- Daily practice of Yogasana, Pranayama and meditation, as much as health permits or as prescribed, breathing exercises as prescribed by treating physician and daily morning or evening walk at a comfortable pace as tolerated were among other measures.
- The protocol also called for self-health monitoring at home of temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar (especially, if diabetic), pulse oximetry etc (if medically advised).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated three projects of the petroleum sector in Bihar to the nation
- The projects dedicated by Prime Minister, via video conferencing, include the Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project and two Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bottling Plants.
- The Prime Minister stated that the package for Bihar included 10 big projects related to the petroleum and gas sector.
UCO Bank yet to undertake asset quality study, cites SC order for delay
We've proposed the issues of unemployment, the status of migrant labourers & the economic scenario in the country, to be discussed in the upcoming session. We urged the government that our voices should be heard in the Parliament
- Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury
New COVID-19 facility in Goa to start functioning from Sep 19
Reserve 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID patients- Delhi govt instructs private hospitals
Banks sanction Rs 1.63 lakh cr to 42 lakh MSMEs under credit guarantee scheme
Some people may feel that now Corona is over, and they should start their politics again. I will not talk about politics but there is a conspiracy to discredit Maharashtra. My silence doesn't mean that I don't have answers
- Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Congress wants to be heard in Parliament session
We've proposed the issues of unemployment, the status of migrant labourers & the economic scenario in the country, to be discussed in the upcoming session. We urged the government that our voices should be heard in the Parliament: Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury
NEET 2020: Rahul Gandhi wishes students appearing for exam
Congress says demise of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh irreparable loss to Indian politics
BenQ expects India business to grow 15-20 pc in 2020
- IT peripheral firm BenQ expects around 15-20 per cent growth in India business this year on pick up in sales demand from home segment for monitors and high-definition projectors, according to a top official of the company.
- According to BenQ India Managing Director Rajeev Singh, the company's institutional sales for flat screen wall and projectors have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but its impact has been compensated with increase in sales of monitor and projectors by retail customers.
Conspiracy to defame Maharashtra: Chief Minister
Uddhav Thackeray says his govt working effectively to tackle COVID-19.
Deeply saddened by the demise of Bihar's senior leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh. His entire life was devoted to the thoughts of Lohia ji & Karpoori Thakur ji. His dedication to the welfare of poor and deprived section will always be remembered
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Health Ministry outlines post COVID-19 management protocol for recovered patients
Union Health Ministry outlines post #COVID19 management protocol for recovered patients, states, "Consuming Chyawan… https://t.co/JUebqTWHc9
— ANI (@ANI) 1599984291000ICAI seeks extension of FY19 GST annual return filing deadline by 3 months
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has written to the GST Council seeking deferment of 2018-19 GST annual return filing deadline by 3 months till December 31.
- The last date for filing annual return for 2018-19 fiscal for Goods and Services Tax (GST) registered taxpayer is September 30.
President Kovind condoles death of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh
The passing away of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh is tragic. An outstanding leader rooted to the ground, he was a true stalwart with a phenomenal understanding of rural India. Condolences to his family & followers: President Ram Nath Kovind
In the last 15 years, Bihar has shown that development happens with the right government, decisions, & policies, and also reaches everyone. We are working for the growth of all sectors in Bihar
- PM
80% of total ICU bed strength in hospitals to be reserved for COVID patients: Delhi govt
Due to surge in #COVID19 cases, all nursing homes & private hospitals having bed strength of 50 beds or more, direc… https://t.co/KenZM4i9Ag
— ANI (@ANI) 1599981594000Bihar was plagued by mindset where road projects were sneered at with query what is it worth for those without vehicles
- PM Narendra Modi
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has a very important role to play in taking Bihar forward on the path to progress
- PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi dedicates to nation three petroleum sector projects in Bihar worth more than Rs 900 crore
MOIL Ltd working on new projects worth Rs 581 crore at mines in MP, Maharashtra
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh is no more among us. His demise has left a void in the political sphere of Bihar as well as the country
- PM Narendra Modi
Former Union Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passes away
Former Union Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passes away. He was admitted at All India Institute of Medical Scie… https://t.co/tSKX3BZpwq
— ANI (@ANI) 1599979532000Ecom Express to create 30,000 temporary jobs ahead of festive sales
US Ambassador visits Chhatarpur Mandir in Delhi
Great to visit the Chhatarpur Mandir in south Delhi. This is one of the largest temple complexes in the country and… https://t.co/BJbHJ2Jjmw
— ANI (@ANI) 1599977833000Union Home Minister Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS for 1-2 days for complete medical check up before Parliament session: Hospital statement
Gujarat: Another fire at SSG Hospital in Vadodara, no casualty
DPIIT working on credit guarantee, seed fund schemes for startups
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is working on two schemes -- credit guarantee and seed funds -- to support startups in the country, a top government official has said.
- DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra said that an inter-ministerial consultation process is on to work out the contours of the two schemes.
India's coal import drops 35% in Aug on lower demand from power, cement players
Discoms' outstanding dues to power gencos rise 36% to Rs 1.29 lakh cr in July
Covid-19 recoveries tracker
78,399 recoveries registered in the last 24 hours in India taking the total number of recoveries to 3,702,595 & recovery rate to 77.88%. 58% of the new recovered cases are being reported from 5 states - Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & UP: Ministry of Health
Audi biz back on track, sees heightened demand in festive season
With its business back on track having "moved out of the pandemic", German luxury carmaker Audi sees heightened demand as the festive season in India peaks on the back of pent up demand and its new products, according to a top company official.
Retail inflation to come down with easing of lockdowns
- CEA K V Subramanian
West Bengal: Visuals from NEET exam centre
West Bengal: Candidates arrive at an examination centre in Siliguri to write National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test… https://t.co/lIv0iKTHLI
— ANI (@ANI) 1599975200000AGR verdict brings certainty; DoT should now focus on ease of business, industry profitability
- Broadband India Forum
It is clarified that Sitaram Yechury, Yogendra Yadav and Jayati Ghosh have not been arraigned as accused in the supplementary chargesheet (of Delhi violence case) filed by us: Delhi Police
RKM Hospital in Itanagar shuts for a week as COVID-19 cases among staff spike
MFs withdraw Rs 17,600 cr from stocks in Jul-Aug
- Mutual funds have pulled out Rs 17,600 crore from stock markets in July-August mainly on account of negative sales in equity-oriented schemes.
- This comes against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic-related disruptions, a sharp slowdown in economic activity across the globe and a volatility in equity markets.
Manoj Tiwari calls for joint meeting of stakeholdres about SC order to remove slums along rail tracks
Dilip Buildcon in talks with large global investors for sale of 7 highway projects
- Highways builder Dilip Buildcon Ltd (DBL) is in talks with large global financial investors to sell seven of its road projects.
- The company that claims to be India's largest road construction company, currently building 16 per cent of all National Highways, has already sold five of its projects to Cube Highways.
Chennai: Candidates begin arriving at centres to write NEET exam
Chennai: Candidates begin arriving at examination centres to write NEET exam (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Tes… https://t.co/HOaa5QxqVW
— ANI (@ANI) 1599969643000