There seems to be no decline in Covid-19 cases in India. The country is once again seeing a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases. India on Saturday reported 6,050 new coronavirus cases which are 13 percent higher than yesterday which recorded 5,335 cases.

Daily cases have crossed the 6,000 mark for the first time since September 16 last year. With the addition of today’s cases, the number of active Covid-19 cases in the country stands at 28,303.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the daily positivity rate in the country stands at 3.39 percent while the weekly positivity rate is recorded at 3.02 percent.

India also logged 14 fatalities in the last 24 hours. Three were reported from Maharashtra, two each from Karnataka and Rajasthan, one each from Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, and one death was reconciled by Kerala.

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As per the Health Ministry data, the active cases now comprise 0.06 percent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.75 percent.

With an uptick in Covid-19 cases, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high-level meeting with the health ministers of all states and Union Territories today.

Minister of State for Health and Family Affairs Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar said that the Centre has regularly issued guidelines to the States and UTs on Covid19. PM Modi has held a review with all states on this. Today, Health Minister Dr Mandaviya will hold a review meeting with health ministers of States and UTs.

The government has earlier said that it is prepared to deal with a spike in infections. A few days ago, Mandaviya said that ICU beds, oxygen supply, and other critical care arrangements are in place, adding that there’s a weekly review of preparedness.

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Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Reddy quit the Congress last month and sent a one-line resignation letter to the party chief, Mallikarjun Kharge.

The joining ceremony took place at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of the party leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.

Speaking to the media, Joshi said it will be a big boost for the BJP in Andhra Pradesh. He also said Kiran Kumar Reddy was influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his joining the BJP will strengthen their fight against corruption.

Joining the BJP in Delhi, Kiran Reddy took a dig at Rahul Gandhi and said he had never imagined that he would leave the Congress. He further said, “My king is very intelligent, he doesn’t think on his own, doesn’t listens to anyone’s advice.”

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Kiran Reddy was the last chief minister of the United Andhra Pradesh before the formation of the Telangana state in 2014.

In 2014 also Reddy resigned from the Congress party and protested against the then UPA government’s move to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh and form a new state Telangana. He announced his own party Jai Samaikyandhra party on March 10, 2014, along with Chundru Srihari Rao as its founder. In July 2018, Reddy rejoined the Congress in the presence of Rahul Gandhi.

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Good Friday is observed by Christians across the globe to mark the day when Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. On this day, people gather in churches and offer prayers to Jesus.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the spirit of sacrifice Lord Christ was blessed with and extended Good Friday wishes to the nation. He said Jesus Christ withstood pain and suffering but never deviated from his ideals of service and compassion.

Have a look at PM Modi’s tweet here:

The former Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi, wished for every heart to be filled with love, peace, and compassion this Good Friday.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also extended his wishes for Good Friday by remembering the teachings of Jesus Christ. He also hoped for Christ’s sacrifice to inspire everyone.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also extended his wishes for Good Friday.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. He wrote Jesus gave the message of love, kindness and compassion through his life and sacrifice.

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CM Kumar also said Jesus’s path can pave the way for the welfare of all human beings.

Good Friday is considered a day of grief. Christians around the world fast and pray to Jesus Christ and remember his sacrifices.

Jesus Christ was crucified on this day, nonetheless, this day is called good because of the religious significance of the day for Christians who believe that Jesus’s death was the sacrifice for humanity’s sins.

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