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China’s daily passenger flights rebound to 80% of pre-COVID levels
UK PM Johnson: We will be past coronavirus by mid-2021
WHO scientist sees regulators cooperating to speed COVID-19 vaccine approval
Don’t insist on mobile numbers, ID proof for COVID testing of mentally ill homeless: High Court to ICMR
Pregnant women officers/workers and women officers/workers who were diagnosed with critical illness to be exempted from coming to office, in wake of COVID-19.
– General Administration Department, Maharashtra Government
UK PM Johnson says everybody should get a flu vaccine
‘Janta Curfew’ to be imposed in Nagpur city on July 25 and 26; essential services to remain functional: Tukaram Mundhe, Nagpur Municipal Commissioner
Fresh affidavit in Delhi HC claims PFI, political links in financing Shaheen Bagh protests
- One of the petitioners, who has claimed the hand of “anti-national forces” behind the Shaheen Bagh protests, has filed a fresh affidavit in the Delhi High Court claiming People’s Front of India (PFI) links and role of some political leaders in financing the agitation.
- The affidavit was filed on his petition seeking an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to uncover the “anti-national” forces behind the protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, including the northeast Delhi violence in February this year.
160 inmates of Ballia district jail test positive
- As many as 160 inmates of the district jail here have tested positive for COVID-19, Jail Superintendent Prashant Kumar Maurya said on Friday.
- A health department team had conducted test on 594 inmates of which 160 tested positive.
- All those tested positive have been lodged in a separate barrack and are being given medicines and other things as per directives of the government, Maurya said.
Rajesh Bhushan, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Department of Health and Family Welfare, appointed as the new Health Secretary in the Ministry.
In shift, Trump says some schools may need to delay opening
- Softening his earlier stance, US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge.
- It marks a shift from Trump’s previous demand for a full reopening of the nation’s schools. In recent weeks, Trump has said that it’s safe to open schools and that Democrats have opposed it for political reasons.
- But speaking at a White House news conference on Thursday, Trump said districts in some virus hot spots “may need to delay reopening for a few weeks”. He said the decision will fall to governors.
Rajasthan CM accuses Governor Kalraj Mishra of being under pressure to not call assembly session
#WATCH: "We are going to the Governor to request him to not come under pressure (and call Assembly session)… varn… https://t.co/K7iAg5LVoK
— ANI (@ANI) 1595576034000
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 to be played from 19th September to 8th November
- It will be a full-fledged tournament: Brijesh Patel, IPL Chairman
We want to start the State Assembly session from Monday. Everything will be clear then. I had a telephonic conversation with the Governor and requested him to take a decision on this immediately. Now, we are going to meet him also.
– Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
We want Assembly session to be convened in order to discuss issues including corona and the political situation… We believe that because of certain pressures, Governor is not giving directions to call the session.
– Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
Gehlot set to meet Governor Kalraj Mishra
Rajasthan: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress MLAs supporting him leave from Fairmont Hotel to meet State Gov… https://t.co/094VykZWTH
— ANI (@ANI) 1595575337000
Pakistan reports 1,209 new cases
- Pakistan reported 1,209 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the nation-wide tally of infections to 270,400.
- In the last 24 hours, 54 virus-related deaths have been reported, the Ministry of National Health Services said. A total of 5,763 people have died of COVID-19 in Pakistan, it said.
- Out of the total cases, 115,883 are from Sindh, followed by 91,423 cases in Punjab, 32,898 cases in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 14,766 cases in Islamabad, 11,523 cases in Balochistan, 1,989 cases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and 1,918 cases in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress MLAs supporting him sought time from Governor Kalraj Mishra. Governor has given time at 12:30 pm today.
Assam: 93 people have lost their lives in flood-related incidents
56,64,499 people have been affected in 26 districts of Assam. The state government has set up 587 relief camps and… https://t.co/vzDgugwmUS
— ANI (@ANI) 1595571486000
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani deposes before CBI special court in Lucknow in Babri mosque demolition case.
SC adjourns hearing on 2009 contempt case against advocate Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal for August 4 after lawyers representing them seek time.
Rajasthan HC defers its verdict on Rajasthan Political Crisis , will rather wait for the Supreme Court to settle the legal points first
- Relief for Sachin Pilot since disqualification proceedings lay in limbo.
Avoid large gatherings on I-Day, invite those recovered: Centre
- The Centre has asked all states to avoid large congregation of people, and ensure social distancing and wearing of masks while celebrating the Independence Day amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
- In an advisory, the Home Ministry said COVID-19 warriors like doctors, health and sanitation workers should be invited in the ceremony as a recognition of their noble service in the fight against the pandemic.
- It said some people who recovered from the infection might also be invited.
Rajasthan HC allows Sachin Pilot camp’s plea to add Union of India as a party to the case
- Court has now adjourned for 15 minutes, to enable Asst Solicitor General to get instructions from the Central Government on the matter.
Four Chinese nationals in US charged with visa fraud for lying about links with PLA
- Federal prosecutors have charged four Chinese individuals with visa fraud for lying about their status as members of the Chinese Army, while they were conducting research in the US, the justice department said.
- The FBI has arrested three of them, while the fourth, who is a fugitive, is currently being harboured at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco, it said on Thursday.
- Each defendant has been charged with visa fraud. If convicted, they face a maximum of 10 years in prison and a fine of USD 250,000.
Huawei lawyers claim Trump created “ominous” climate for extradition -documents
- Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies, have applied to a Canadian court for stays in the proceedings for her extradition to the United States, documents released on Thursday showed.
- The applications are based in part on what Meng’s lawyers allege was a destruction of the integrity of the judicial process by United States President Donald Trump and other senior members of the administration by their intention to use Meng “as a bargaining chip in a trade dispute.”
China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu in growing spat
- The move was a response to the Trump administration’s order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston after Washington accused Chinese agents of trying to steal medical and other research in Texas.
- The Chinese foreign ministry appealed to Washington to reverse its “wrong decision.”
- Chinese-U.S. relations have soured amid a mounting array of conflicts including trade, the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, technology, spying accusations, Hong Kong and allegations of abuses against Chinese ethnic Muslims.
India reports 49,310 new cases
- Total cases stand at 12,87,945 including 4,40,135 active cases.
- India also reported 740 new deaths, taking the toll to 30,601.
- Total number of cured/discharged/migrated stand at 8,17,209.
Bill Gates denies conspiracy theories he created virus outbreak
- Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Thursday pushed back against some of the conspiracy theories spreading online accusing him of creating the coronavirus outbreak.
- “It’s a bad combination of pandemic and social media and people looking for a very simple explanation,” the Microsoft founder said during a CNN Town Hall interview.
- A video accusing Gates of wanting “to eliminate 15 percent of the population” through vaccination and electronic microchips has racked up millions of views on YouTube.
HRD Ministry relaxes eligibility criteria for admissions to NITs
- The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry on Thursday announced a relaxation in the admission criteria for NITs and Centrally funded technical institutions in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said that Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has decided to relax the eligibility criterion for admissions to NITs and other Centrally funded technical institutions.
Coronavirus clusters still popping up in China
- Chinese officials have reported two confirmed coronavirus cases in a northeastern province as China continues to see infection clusters develop even though it has largely contained the virus in most of the country.
- Authorities in Liaoning province have closed theaters, night clubs and indoor tourist attractions trying to stem further infections.
- The Liaoning infections mark China’s latest cluster after one in the far northwestern region of Xinjiang earlier this month.
China’s disregard for international water laws lead to worsening of ties with countries in South China Sea
- China’s fearless disregard for international water laws has finally severed its ties with neighbouring countries in the South China Sea.
- Recently, the Philippines publicly called on China to comply with the 2016 arbitral ruling which had ruled that China has no “historic rights over the waters of the South China Sea”.
Israeli firm developing 30-second coronavirus breath test
- An Israeli company is developing a coronavirus breathalyser test that gives results in 30 seconds, billing it as a “front line” tool that can help restore a sense of normality during the pandemic.
- NanoScent, the firm making the test kits, said an extensive trial in Israel for the presence of live virus delivered results with 85 percent accuracy, and the product could receive regulatory approval within months.
- Chief executive officer Oren Gavriely told AFP the breathalyser would not replace lab tests, but was a mass screening tool that could help people gain “the confidence to go back and act as normal”.
Punjab CM urges people to wear facemask
I appeal to Heads of religious institutions to ensure enforcement of social distancing & other #COVID19 precautions… https://t.co/SLQxaUQ2Sg
— ANI (@ANI) 1595555781000
Trump could lose reelection in 100 days – and the US is on edge
- Donald Trump has 100 days from Sunday to save his presidency, while America tries to avoid a collective nervous breakdown ahead of one of the most divisive, tension-filled elections in US history.
- Coronavirus is ravaging the economy, adding steadily to a death toll already over 140,000, while undermining national trust in government institutions at every level.
- Add explosive protests against racism and police brutality, leftist-led riots, flourishing right-wing conspiracy theories, and the specter of Russian meddling — and you have a country more on edge than at any time since the cataclysmic 1960s.
Women’s tennis cancels all China events in 2020 over coronavirus
US records over 76,000 new virus cases in 24 hours
- The United States on Thursday recorded 76,570 new coronavirus cases in the previous 24 hours, Johns Hopkins University reported, after the nation’s total number of infections topped four million earlier in the day.
- The US has seen a coronavirus surge, particularly in southern and western states, as Texas, California, Alabama, Idaho and Florida all announced record one-day death tolls.
Trump, Saudi crown prince discuss economic recovery from coronavirus -White House
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and “re-energizing global economies” during a telephone call on Thursday, the White House said.
- The two leaders also discussed regional and bilateral issues and the prince “reaffirmed the strong United States-Saudi defense partnership,” a White House spokesman said.
Face masks now compulsory in UK shops, supermarkets
- Face coverings must be worn in shops, supermarkets, indoor shopping centres and transport hubs — such as train stations and airports — in England from Friday as part of the next stage of the UK government’s official guidance to curb the spread of coronavirus.
- Under the new regulations, members of the public will need to wear face coverings — such as a fabric covering, scarf or bandana — that cover the nose and mouth in additional enclosed public spaces, as announced by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this month.
- It will be compulsory to wear a face covering when buying food and drink to takeaway from cafes and shops.
US Senate passes $740.5 bn defense bill that would rename bases
- The US Senate on Thursday passed a $740.5 billion bill setting Pentagon priorities, but which President Trump has threatened to veto over a provision that removes Confederate names from military bases.
- The Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act for critical defense spending passed by a vote of 86 to 14, a veto-proof result that saw several Republicans defy the president and support the base-renaming measure.
- The House of Representatives approved its own version of the bill, which also included a provision to rename several US bases named after Confederate generals who fought on the pro-slavery side of the 1861-1865 Civil War.
Tanzania’s former president Benjamin Mkapa dies, presidency says
- Mkapa, the third president of the East African nation and who led several regional peace mediation efforts in office and afterwards, died while receiving treatment at a Dar es Salaam hospital, Magufuli said, without giving more details.
Brazil study finds no hydroxychloroquine benefit for COVID-19
- A study published Thursday on the use of hydroxychloroquine in Brazil to treat COVID-19 found the drug ineffective, the latest blow to President Jair Bolsonaro’s push for its widespread use.
- The clinical trial, conducted at 55 hospitals across Brazil and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, tested whether hydroxychloroquine improved the condition of patients with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19, alone or in combination with the antibiotic azithromycin.
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