BJP, Trinamool Congress workers clash in Bengal's Asansol, bombs hurled

Individuals who test positive may be considered as true positives & no repeat testing required. All symptomatic individuals who test negative must get tested by RTPCR as RATs are likely to miss few positive cases with low viral load, states ICMR advisory for COVID-19 home testing

Indian Navy continues its search and rescue operation for missing crew members of Barge P305 adrift in Mumbai; visuals from the rescue operation conducted by INS Kochi

CycloneTauktae: 4 bodies have been handed over to Police and 4 different accidental death reports (ADR) have been registered at Yellow Gate Police Station, in connection to the deaths of Barge P305's crew members. Indian Navy has confirmed 26 deaths so far, says Mumbai Police

An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale strikes 94km northwest of Kathmandu, Nepal at 22:24 hours today: National Center for Seismology

IMD predicts more rains in Delhi

Light to moderate rainfall likely to continue for next three hours in Delhi, predicts India Meteorological Department

Gautam Buddha Nagar: People in Dadri have alleged that 26 people have died due to COVID-19 in their village.

"Many people have died here, due to lack of oxygen. Hospitals denied entry to patients because of unavailability of doctors," a villager told ANI

Punjab reports 6,407 new positive cases, 7,872 recoveries and 208 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Total positive cases: 5,17,954
Active cases: 70,499

Jammu and Kashmir reports 3,969 new COVID19 positive cases, 4,338 recoveries and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total positive cases: 2,55,888
Active cases: 50,494

West Bengal: A clash allegedly breaks out between Trinamool and BJP workers, leaving several injured in Jamuria area of Asanol, workers from the two parties reportedly hurled bombs. Security personnel present at the spot.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of the Cyclone Tauktae affected areas of Gujarat and Diu The PM is conducting an aerial survey of areas such as Una, Diu, Jafarabad, and Mahuva today. He will also hold a review meeting in Ahmedabad later. 

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of the #CycloneTauktae affected areas of Gujarat and Diu

The PM is conducting an aerial survey of areas such as Una, Diu, Jafarabad, and Mahuva today. He will also hold a review meeting in Ahmedabad later. pic.twitter.com/B3C4qamBwp

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2021

CBI has registered a case against then MD and CEO of IFFCO, then MD of Indian Potash Ltd. Two Promoters of a private company; president & Sr VP of Dubai based company for importing huge quantities of fertilisers & raw materials from various foreign suppliers at inflated rates. 

Searches are being carried out at the office & residential premises of accused in 12 locations including Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai; investigation underway: CBI (ANI input)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Bhavnagar "He will conduct an aerial survey of the areas of Amreli, Gir Somnath and Bhavnagar districts hit by Cyclone Tauktae," said CM Vijay Rupani 

Gujarat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Bhavnagar

"He will conduct an aerial survey of the areas of Amreli, Gir Somnath and Bhavnagar districts hit by #CycloneTauktae," says CM Vijay Rupani

(Photo source: CM Vijay Rupani) pic.twitter.com/gaRJx2Sxdb

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2021

BJP MLA from Dhariawad constituency, Gautam Lal Meena passes away at a hospital where he was undergoing treatment for COVID-19. 

Rajasthan: BJP MLA from Dhariawad constituency, Gautam Lal Meena passes away at a hospital where he was undergoing treatment for #COVID19

(File photo) pic.twitter.com/txpdjIc8e7

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2021

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav converts his government residence in Patna to COVID Care Centre. The facility is free of cost. He has also written to the government to include this centre for services.

Bihar: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav converts his government residence in Patna to COVID Care Centre. The facility is free of cost. He has also written to the government to include this centre for services. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/oKDH24jUed

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2021

Singapore and India have been solid partners in the fight against COVID-19. However, irresponsible comments from those who should know better can damage long-standing partnerships. So, let me clarify- Delhi CM does not speak for India: EAM Dr S Jaishankar 

184 people totally recovered, ops are still continuing by Naval ships & aircraft. We're still looking out for people in the area. We should be optimistic. Right now the conditions have improved. Hopefully the worst is behind us: Capt Sachin Sequeira, Commanding Officer, INS Kochi

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184 people totally recovered, ops are still continuing by Naval ships & aircraft. We're still looking out for people in the area. We should be optimistic. Right now the conditions have improved. Hopefully the worst is behind us: Capt Sachin Sequeira, Commanding Officer, INS Kochi pic.twitter.com/rVrXBFiwqd

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2021

Crew rescued by Indian Navy from Barge P305 off the coast of Mumbai, walked out of INS Kochi after arriving in Mumbai. A member, Amit Kumar Kushwaha said, "The Barge was sinking, so I had to jump into the sea. I was in the sea for 11 hours. After that, Navy rescued us."
 

Maharashtra: Crew rescued by Indian Navy from Barge P305 off the coast of Mumbai, walks out of INS Kochi after arriving in Mumbai

A member, Amit Kumar Kushwaha says "The Barge was sinking, so I had to jump into the sea. I was in the sea for 11 hours. After that, Navy rescued us" pic.twitter.com/HdWB5WSKeT

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2021

Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) and others on a PIL challenging DCGI nod to Phase 2-3 clinical trials of Covaxin for children between 2-18 years of age. (ANI input)

India reports 2,67,334 new #COVID19 cases, 3,89,851 discharges & 4529 deaths (highest in a single day) in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry. Total cases: 2,54,96,330 Total discharges: 2,19,86,363 Death toll: 2,83,248 Active cases: 32,26,719 Total vaccination: 18,58,09,302 (ANI input)

In Search and Rescue operations at Barge 'P305' 184 personnel rescued so far. INS Kochi and INS Kolkata returning to Mumbai harbour with rescuees. INS Teg, INS Betwa, INS Beas, P8I aircraft and Seaking Helos continuing the operation: Indian Navy (ANI input)

NDRF personnel carry out road clearance and restoration work in Diu in the aftermath of Cyclone Tauktae. 

NDRF personnel carry out road clearance and restoration work in Diu in the aftermath of #CycloneTauktae pic.twitter.com/ukmL4ZAARO

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2021