Mumbai's daily Covid-19 infection tally falls to 643, Maha witnesses spike
- Maharashtra witnessed a slight increase in the tally of daily infections on Tuesday.
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 23, 2021 11:58 PM IST
Mumbai on Tuesday recorded 643 new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), a decline in caseload for second consecutive day, according to state health department. On Monday, the city had recorded 761 cases, down from 921 a day before. The number of total cases in the city now stands at 320,532.
Mumbai also recorded eight deaths on Tuesday, marking a departure from the zero deaths recorded on Monday. With Tuesday's toll, Mumbai’s death toll reached 11,454.
However, unlike Mumbai, Maharashtra witnessed a slight increase in the tally of daily infections on Tuesday. The state recorded 6,218 new cases of Covid-19, recording a little over 1,000 cases more than the 5,210 cases it had reported on Monday. The state has carried out a total of 15,860,912 Covid-19 tests till date, according to state health department.
The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has warned the people of Mumbai that cases will be filed against those breaking home quarantine rules. The BMC had announced the creation of containment zones in buildings with over five Covid-19 cases. Authorities have also been asking citizens to abide by Covid-19 precautions. Many states have made it mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra to carry negative test certificates, owing to the continued spike in cases in the state.
SC refuses contempt plea, says tigress Avni killed in accordance with court order
By Abraham Thomas
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 01:18 PM IST
The officials who were issued the notice filed a response claiming that no ground for contempt was made out as the order to shoot the tigress was confirmed by the top court’s September 2018 order
In Jaishankar’s 75-minute phone call to China’s Wang Yi, one message stands out
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 01:04 PM IST
- India China row: Jaishankar presented his diagnosis of the hurdles to the normal resumption of bilateral ties in his conversation with Wang Yi, and the steps needed to turn back the clock.
News updates from HT: PM says India's health ecosystem being praised worldwide
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2021 01:02 PM IST
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Just a trailer: Letter in car carrying explosives near Mukesh Ambani's house
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 01:00 PM IST
Mumbai Police also called in the bomb squad after the police control room was informed about the vehicle near Amnabi's house.
PM inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games in J&K’s Gulmarg
By Mir Ehsan
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 12:53 PM IST
The games will see 1,200 athletes from 27 states and Union Territories take part in the five-day event which will end on March 2
New Covid-19 guidelines affect banquet hall businesses in Nagpur
ANI, Nagpur
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 12:53 PM IST
This comes after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asked authorities to put curbs on weddings.
Punjab and Haryana High Court grants bail to activist Nodeep Kaur
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 12:41 PM IST
The 23-year-old labour rights activist was arrested by the Haryana police from Delhi’s Singhu border on January 12.
Meghalaya: Masked men attack labourers from Assam; 1 killed, 7 injured
By David Laitphlang | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Shillong
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 12:36 PM IST
- Meghalaya home minister said around 15-20 masked persons were involved in the attack on the labourers.
Indian health ecosystem being seen with new eyes, says PM Modi
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shivani, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2021 12:33 PM IST
During the event, PM Modi also congratulated students for graduating successfully and said, "This is the time when you will transition from earning marks in exams to making a mark in society,” he said.
Contempt plea against officials over killing of tigress Avni withdrawn
By Abraham Thomas, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2021 12:24 PM IST
- Plea seeking contempt action against Maharashtra officials over killing of tigress Avni withdrawn
Farmers’ protest completes 3 months, Kisan Cong to gherao Tomar's house today
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 12:04 PM IST
While the farmers want a complete roll-back of three farm laws, the government has ruled out agreeing to the demand and has offered to make amendments to the legislation.
India beats China at its own game in Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy battle
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 11:39 AM IST
So far, India has managed to ship nearly 6.8 million free Covid-19 vaccines around the world.
Fresh rains and snowfall in Kashmir since early Friday morning
By Mir Ehsan | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 11:20 AM IST
- IMD had predicted there could be heavy rains at some places on February 25 and 26, causing a possible disruption in flights on February 26th from Srinagar.
Necessary to disengage at all friction points, Jaishankar to Wang in 75-min call
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 11:19 AM IST
The 75-minute call between Jaishankar and Wang came after India and China pulled back frontline troops from strategic heights around Pangong Lake.
Binge-watching Netflix? Scrolling Twitter? Check new rules for online platforms
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 10:36 AM IST
The guidelines have been framed keeping in mind the difference between viewership in a theatre and television as compared to watching it on the internet, the ministry said.
