Maharashtra reports 5763 cases of Black Fungus and 476 deaths

The matter (Distribution of Fabiflu drug) is in the court. Whatever the court will decide, I am ready to face it. All I can say is Gautam Gambhir Foundation will keep working for people: BJP MP Gautam Gambhir. (ANI)

Drive-in vaccination centre started by the State government at Kolkata's Quest Mall "We are vaccinating 3 lakh people daily in the state. We are organising mass vaccinations in the state," said State minister Firhad Hakim. 

West Bengal | Drive-in vaccination centre started by the State government at Kolkata's Quest Mall

"We are vaccinating 3 lakh people daily in the state. We are organising mass vaccinations in the state," said State minister Firhad Hakim pic.twitter.com/GK2uGWZIBP

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2021

Tamil Nadu reports 22,651 new cases, 463 deaths and 33,646 recoveries today, active cases stand at 2,68,968. (ANI)

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has decided to implement Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act-2021 from June 15 for matters like love-jihad in the State and cases of marriage for the purpose of conversion only or conversion for the purpose of marriage only: Chief Minister's Office.

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 22,75,67,873 including more than 33 lakh doses administered today. More than 2.59 cr people of age group 18-44 vaccinated: Ministry of Health. (ANI)

PM Modi reviews progress of COVID19 vaccination drive in the country PM was briefed about the current availability of vaccines & roadmap for ramping it up. He was also apprised about the efforts undertaken to help various vaccine manufacturers ramp up production of vaccines: PMO

Drug Controller General of India grants Serum Institute of India the permission to manufacture SPUTNIK V for examination test and analysis at its licensed facility at Hadapsar.

Bulandshahr Police make announcement that traders/people of 45 years & above will be allowed to open their shops/ step out of the home only after vaccination once the lockdown lifts.

Gujarat reports 1,120 fresh cases, 3,398 recoveries & 16 deaths today; active cases at 22,100.

Punjab reported 2,009 new COVID-19 cases, 4,314 recoveries and 71 deaths.

Active cases: 2,62,77
Total discharges: 5,34,915
Death toll: 14,927

Karnataka reports 16,068 new COVID-19 cases, 364 deaths and 22,316 recoveries in the last 24 hours, active cases at 2,80,186.

COVID-19 induced curfew in Assam to be implemented from 1pm to 5am of June 6 till June 16. All shops and commercial establishments to shut at 12 noon on all days. All govt & non-govt offices to remain closed till June 15: Assam govt

Madhya Pradesh reports 798 new COVID-19 cases, 50 deaths, and 2045 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases at 12,889. 

Assam reports 4,548 new cases, 54 deaths and 4,263 discharges today; active cases at 50,765. The recovery rate in the state is 87.02%. (ANI)

So far, 5,763 cases of Black Fungus have been reported in Maharashtra and 476 people have died due to it: PRO, State Health Department.

North interior and south interior Karnataka are very likely to experience widespread rainfall on June 4 and 5. Bengaluru is very likely to experience rain or thundershower during next 2 days: CS Patil, Director, IMD Bengaluru.

Kochi receives rainfall as the southwest monsoon onset begins over southern parts of Kerala. (ANI)

Supreme Court issued notice to the Rajasthan government and sought reply within a week. It'll examine later, if self-styled godman, Asaram Bapu, undergoing life imprisonment in rape case, can be shifted to an Ayurvedic treatment centre in Rajasthan or elsewhere for 'better treatment'. (ANI input)

PIL filed in Calcutta High Court over the reported theft of 26 Tocilizumab injections from Calcutta Medical College in April. Matter to be heard on June 7. (ANI input)

Southwest monsoon further advanced into remaining parts of Kerala, most parts of coastal Karnataka, south interior of Karnataka, some parts of north Interior Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Tamil Nadu: India Meteorological Department (IMD) 

Southwest monsoon further advanced into remaining parts of Kerala, most parts of coastal Karnataka, south interior of Karnataka, some parts of north Interior Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Tamil Nadu: India Meteorological Department (IMD) pic.twitter.com/IkdmKCIRhf

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2021

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These are party discussions, Assembly elections are in 6 months: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh after meeting with Congress panel (constituted to resolve factionalism in Punjab Congress)

These are party discussions, Assembly elections are in 6 months: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh after meeting with Congress panel (constituted to resolve factionalism in Punjab Congress) pic.twitter.com/zvhH7wug8v

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2021

Former Telangana Minister Etela Rajender along with few other local Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leaders have resigned from the party. Rajender will submit his resignation as MLA to Speaker soon. (ANI input)

From agriculture to astronomy, disaster management to defence technology, vaccine to virtual reality, India aspires to become self-reliant and empowered in every direction. India is leading world in fields of sustainable development and clean energy: PM during CSIR society meeting 

From agriculture to astronomy, disaster management to defence technology, vaccine to virtual reality, India aspires to become self-reliant & empowered in every direction. India is leading world in fields of sustainable development & clean energy: PM during CSIR society meeting pic.twitter.com/t5tCtNmwsm

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2021

Karnataka Board Exams 2021 for the 2nd PUC exams have been cancelled. SSLC Exams 2021, however, would be conducted in the 3rd week of July: Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister (ANI input)

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and bank rates remain unchanged at 4.25%. The reverse repo rate also remains unchanged at 3.35%: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das (ANI input)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh and inquired about his health. PM wished him a speedy recovery and hoped he will be back soon to bless and inspire the athletes who are participating in the Tokyo Olympics. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh & inquired about his health. PM wished him a speedy recovery and hoped he will be back soon to bless and inspire the athletes who are participating in the Tokyo Olympics. pic.twitter.com/2976HLvh5X

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold two meetings today, with expert and preparation committees, in context to the potential third wave of COVID-19. (ANI input)

India reported 1,32,364 new COVID-19 cases, 2,07,071 discharges, and 2713 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Health Ministry.

Total cases: 2,85,74,350

Total discharges: 2,65,97,655

Death toll: 3,40,702

Active cases: 16,35,993

Total vaccination: 22,41,09,448 (ANI input)

25 mn (vaccines) will go out imminently. Distribution depends on manufacturer, but it's not as simple as putting stamp on envelope and sending it around world. There're logistical challenges but we're moving quickly to get them to destination countries: US State Dept spox Ned Price 

25 mn (vaccines) will go out imminently. Distribution depends on manufacturer, but it's not as simple as putting stamp on envelope & sending it around world. There're logistical challenges but we're moving quickly to get them to destination countries: US State Dept spox Ned Price pic.twitter.com/kpjaTKpEjq

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2021

A gas leak from a factory in Maharashtra's Badlapur was reported at around 10:22 pm on Thursday. People in the area were having trouble breathing. Fire brigade stopped the leak at 11:24 pm. The situation is under control. No one injured: Thane Municipal Corporation

#WATCH | A gas leak from a factory in Maharashtra's Badlapur was reported at around 10:22 pm on Thursday. People in the area were having trouble breathing. Fire brigade stopped the leak at 11:24 pm. The situation is under control. No one injured: Thane Municipal Corporation pic.twitter.com/djdZY77DAE

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2021

India to be key part of Biden's allocation plan of 25 million COVID-19 vaccines: TS Sandhu, Indian Ambassador to the US told ANI. 

#WATCH | US also announced removal of Defense Production Act, which means no more priority supply will now be required. This will further smoothen the supply chains for vaccine manufacturing, particularly for AstraZeneca & Novax: TS Sandhu, Indian Ambassador to the US, to ANI pic.twitter.com/sdlCxaFRCZ

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2021

US to lift Defense Production Act ratings on AstraZeneca, Novavax, Sanofi COVID-19 vaccines. (ANI input)

A level 2 fire broke out in Aashiyana Tower in Mumbai's Oshiwara today. More details are awaited. (ANI input)