LIVE: COVID in pregnant women can increase pre-term delivery, says Govt

Kerala's COVID tally rises to 30,39,029 with 13,563 fresh cases, 130 more fatalities push death toll to 14,380; recoveries surge to 2,41,76,318: State Health Minister Veena George

COVID-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh reaches 22,689 with 13 more fatalities, 90 fresh cases take infection count to 17,07,127; recoveries surge to 16,82,741: Official statement

India's limited overs series against Sri Lanka rescheduled owing to COVID-19 cases in home team camp. First ODI moved to July 17

Over 37 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

Karnataka's COVID tally mounts to 28,67,158 with 2,290 new cases, 68 more fatalities push death toll to 35,731; recoveries surge to 27,93,498: Health Department's bulletin

The BJP govt led by Shivraj Singh Chouhan has not hiked any tax on petrol and diesel in the last 15 months. Taxes on these fuels were levied by the Congress govt helmed by Kamal Nath: Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra

BJP to boycott the chairmanship in all standing committees and house committees, Says Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.

80 per cent of new COVID cases in India reported from 90 districts in 15 states and UTs, indicating need for focused attention in these areas: Govt

66 districts across 17 states and UTs reported Covid positivity rate of more than 10 per cent in week ending July 8: Govt

COVID-19 in pregnant women can increase certain risks like pre-term delivery; it is important for them to take vaccine: Govt

High Court dismisses LJP leader Chirag Pawan's plea challenging Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to recognise Pashupati Paras as leader of party in the House.

14 Zika virus cases confirmed in Kerala: State government

Delhi records 81 fresh COVID-19 cases, three more deaths; positivity rate 0.11 per cent: Authorities

The Income Tax Department detected an unaccounted income of Rs 300 crore after it raided a Hyderabad-based company, engaged in real estate and waste management, among other businesses, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said on Friday. The searches were carried out on July 6.

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in a Hoshiarpur village in Punjab, police said on Friday. The incident took place in Nangal Shahidan village on Thursday when the girl's parents, who are daily wagers, were at work and the victim was alone at home. A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act was registered on the complaint of the victim's mother.

Visuals from tourist spots of people mingling without COVID-19 protocols a serious cause of concern, says government.

More than half of COVID-19 cases reported in India last week are from two states -- Maharashtra (21%) and Kerala (32%): Centre

Two cases of Kappa variant of COVID-19 detected in Uttar Pradesh: Official statement

Mango Diplomacy: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee writes to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, thanking her after she sent Haribhanga mangoes for her. 

Breastfeeding mothers should get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 without any hesitation: Dr Samiran Panda, Head, Division of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases, ICMR.

Dharmendra Pradhan takes charge as Minister of Education.

Ensure adequate training of hospital staff on operation and maintenance of oxygen plants. Advanced technology like IoT to track performance and functioning of oxygen plants to be deployed: PM Modi at today's meeting

Over 1500 PSA Oxygen plants are coming up across the nation. PSA Oxygen plants contributed by PM CARES would support more than 4 lakh oxygenated beds. Ensure that the plants are made functional at the earliest: PM Modi at today's meeting over augmentation & availability of oxygen.

After unlock, on average, 18,500 vehicles enter the state every day. Work from home has changed into work from Himachal Pradesh. This is good for the economy and tourists are welcome here but we request them to follow COVID guidelines: Himachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu.

MoS Health Bharati Pravin said there should be no vaccine politics. The Centre gives huge statistics (about vaccines) but vaccines do not reach the state. Many centers in Mumbai are shut. I request them to chart a plan,vaccination shouldn't be stopped: Maharashtra Min Nawab Malik.

Representing WhatsApp, senior Advocate Harish Salve tells Delhi HC that Whatsapp has responded to MEITY's notice seeking a response. "WhatsApp will not limit functionality for some time and continue to show users the updated until Data Protection Bill comes into force.", he added.

Delhi High Court is hearing Facebook and WhatsApp pleas challenging a single-judge bench order dismissing their pleas against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) decision.

Now only 50 tourists are allowed at Kempty Falls (waterfall) in Mussorie; can't stay at the spot beyond half an hour. A check-post to be set up to monitor the tourists: Iva Ashish Srivastava, Tehri Garhwal District Magistrate.

India reports 43,393 new COVID-19 cases, 44,459 recoveries, and 911 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Health Ministry

Total cases: 3,07,52,950

Total recoveries: 2,98,88,284

Active cases: 4,58,727

Death toll: 4,05,939

Total vaccinated: 36,89,91,222 (40,23,173 in last 24 hrs)

PM Narendra Modi to interact with Tokyo-bound athletes virtually on 13th July at 5pm.
 

"I was deeply touched to know that during his conversation with @JPNadda Ji, Kalyan Singh Ji remembered me. I also have many memories of my interactions with Kalyan Singh Ji. Several of those memories came back to life. Talking to him has always been a learning experience," PM Modi said.

"Countless people across India are praying for the speedy recovery of Kalyan Singh Ji. Yesterday @JPNadda Ji, CM @myogiadityanath Ji and others went to the hospital to meet him. I just spoke to his grandson and enquired about his health," said PM Modi in a tweet.