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Delhi High Court issues notice to Twitter for not accepting new IT rules

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  New Delhi:  The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to microblogging social media platform Twitter for not following the new information technology (IT) rules. A bench comprising Justice Rekha Palli gave Twitter three weeks to respond and set the matter for further hearing on July 6. The court was hearing a petition filed by advocate Amit Acharya, who accused Twitter of not following the Information Technology (Intermediate Guidelines and Code of Digital Conduct) Rule 2021, which came into force on May 25. The new guidelines require social media companies such as Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook and Google to regulate their content, appoint complaint officers who will be responsible for complaints, and adopt measures such as the detection of personal messages and voluntary user verification. Senior advocate Sajan Poovaya, appearing on Twitter, told the court that on May 28, a Resident Grievance Officer had been appointed. The government's lawyer Ripudaman Bhardwaj opposed this

CAA: MHA Invites Indian Citizenship Applications from Non-Muslim Refugees from Afghan, Pak, B'desh

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 The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government. The Centre on Friday invited non-Muslims like Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists belonging to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan and residing in 13 districts in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Punjab to apply for Indian citizenship. The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government. When the CAA was enacted in 2019, there were widespread protests in different parts of the country and even riots took place in Delhi in early 2020 in the wake of t

Yellow fungus causes havoc after black fungus in Gujarat, 8 patients admitted to SSG hospital in Vadodara

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It has been reported that yellow fungus, like black fungus, is also seen in patients who have recovered from kovid, but during treatment they were given more steroids. Corona cases are now under control in Gujarat, but the black fungus continues to wreak havoc. At present, the highest number of cases of black fungus are being registered in Gujarat and many patients are also being treated in the hospital. Now cases of yellow fungus are also coming up in Gujarat amidst black fungus. At the SSG Hospital in Vadodara, 8 patients have been admitted. It has been reported that yellow fungus, like black fungus, is also seen in patients who have been cured of kovid, but during treatment they were given excessive steroids. In this regard, Dr. Sheetal Mistry has said that Pulmonary Aspergillosis is being seen especially in immuno-compromised patients. But sinus aspergillosis is rare. Now we are seeing this in those patients who have been cured of Kovid or are undergoing treatment. Although asperg

1 crore people in Bengal affected, 3 lakh houses damaged due to cyclone Yaas, says CM Mamata Banerjee

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At least one crore people in Bengal have been affected by this natural disaster and three lakh houses have been damaged as of now due to rough weather condition arising out of Cyclone Yaas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday (May 26). She added that one person died an accidental death even after he was rescued. Relief materials worth Rs 10 crore were sent to the affected areas, she said. New Delhi:  At least one crore people in Bengal have been affected by this natural disaster and three lakh houses have been damaged as of now due to rough weather condition arising out of Cyclone Yaas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday (May 26). She added that one person died an accidental death even after he was rescued. Relief materials worth Rs 10 crore were sent to the affected areas, she said. Cyclone Yaas, which began its landfall on Wednesday morning near Dhamra port in Odisha, has completed the process, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. 

"Black Fungus Needs More Research": Haryana Minister Anil Vij Unsure Of Cause

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Among other things, Black Fungus or mucormycosis is said to be caused by the use of steroids or if the patient is diabetic. New Delhi:  There is need for further research into what causes Black Fungus or mucormycosis, the fungal infection being increasingly detected in many COVID-19 patients in India during or after recovery, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said today. The usual factors, like steroid use and general hospitalisation, which are believed to cause the disease don't seem to have anything to do with a good number of cases reported in the state, he said. Mucormycosis is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes. These moulds live throughout the environment. People get infected when they have health problems or take medicines that lower the body's ability to fight germs and sickness. It most commonly affects the sinuses or the lungs after inhaling fungal spores from the air. It can also occur on the skin after a cut, burn, or

'Entire supply chain at risk': Manufacturers' body writes to govt, demands vaccination of staffers

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The manufacturers' body said the risk to the life of staffers involved in the supply chain can jeopardise the entire supply chain, leading to hospitals running short of supplies. Medical equipment manufacturers in the country have written to the central and state governments to prioritise vaccination of all staffers involved in the supply of medical devices and pharmaceutical industry, saying the risk to their lives can jeopardise entire supply chain, leading to hospitals running short of supplies. In a letter, the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AIMED), an umbrella body of manufacturers of medical equipment, said many owners and workers of the medical equipment supply chain have passed away due to Covid-19 in the last month. "Medical devices and pharmaceutical industry and distribution and retail supply chain is considered an essential product and services. We can also relax at home and take a 2-4 week break but risk going out to work daily since over 14 months

Heavy Rain In Odisha As East Coast Braces For Cyclone Yaas

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The National Disaster Response Force has started positioning its teams in Bengal and Odisha, officials have said. New Delhi:  Several parts of Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, received heavy rain today even as Odisha government laid down guidelines for coastal districts in view of the forecast on the formation of cyclonic storm Yaas. Soon after cyclonic storm Tauktae caused large-scale damage in several states on the western coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that a low pressure area is likely to form over north Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around May 22. "It is very likely to intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 72 hours. It is very likely to move northwestwards and reach West Bengal-Odisha coasts around 26th May evening," the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said. In view of the warning, the Odisha Housing & Urban Development Department has issued standard operating procedures for urban local bodie

CM Mamta writes letter to PM Modi, demanding vaccine for these central employees soon

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In a letter to PM Modi, CM Mamata Banerjee requested to arrange vaccines for central government employees working in other sectors like railways, airports, ports, defense, banks, insurance, post and telegraph, coal.   Kolkata:  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi.  In this, there has been a demand to provide vaccine to the state and central employees working in Bengal as soon as possible.  For this, 20 lakh doses of vaccine will be required. In her letter, CM Mamta said that government employees have to work outside and also have to meet people.  That is why he is likely to be a super spreader.  For this reason, a demand for a tick has been made as soon as possible.  Employees for whom the earliest vaccine has been sought include people working in areas such as railways, airports, ports, defense, banks, insurance, post, coal. News is originally taken from:  https://www.abplive.com/news/india/mamata-banerjee-letter-to-pm-modi-requesting-to

Former NSG chief who led 2008 Mumbai attack counter-terror operation dies of COVID-19

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  Former NSG director general J K Dutt, who headed the commando force during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, died on Wednesday due to complications arising out of COVID-19, officials said here. He was 72. New Delhi: Former NSG director general J K Dutt, who headed the commando force during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, died on Wednesday due to complications arising out of COVID-19, officials said here. He was 72. Family sources told PTI that the retired IPS officer was admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon on April 14 after his oxygen saturation started declining. "He passed away today at 3:30 pm after suffering a massive cardiac arrest," one of them said. Dutt is survived by his wife, a son, who works in Noida, and a daughter, who is based in the US. News is originally taken from:  https://zeenews.india.com/india/former-nsg-chief-who-led-2008-mumbai-attack-counter-terror-operation-dies-of-covid-19-2363090.html

Gang busting people with money by preparing fake RT PCR report, three people arrested

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  The victim said that on April 21, he had called a man to test the COVID-19 of 6 family members. The victim gave a sample of 6 people for corona examination and also gave 9000 rupees. The COVID test report was not given to the victim even after 4 days had passed, Police of Shahdara area of ​​Delhi have busted the racket by preparing fake RT PCR report and extort money from common people. Police has arrested three accused in this case. These accused used to make fake bills and reports in the name of lab, the police has recovered a laptop and three mobile phones from them. According to the police, a PCR call was received in Shahdara police station on May 5 in the case of receiving fake report of RT PCR test.  The victim said that on April 21, he had called a man to test the COVID-19 of 6 family members. The victim gave a sample of 6 people for corona examination and also gave 9000 rupees. The COVID test report was not given to the victim even after 4 days had passed, so the victim conta

Cyclone Tauktae: NDRF evacuates thousands in Gujarat, Kerala, Daman and Diu

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  The NDRF on Monday said it has evacuated thousands of stranded people in the last three days in Gujarat, Kerala and Daman and Diu in view of Cyclone Tauktae. New Delhi:  The NDRF on Monday (May 17) said it has evacuated thousands of stranded people in the last three days in Gujarat, Kerala and Daman and Diu in view of Cyclone Tauktae. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Tauktae has now intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm". It is likely to reach the Gujarat coast by Monday (May 17) evening and cross the state coast between 8 pm and 11 pm. "Teams are continuously cutting and clearing heavy trees and electric poles that have been uprooted and crashed on roads. Extensive efforts are being made to bring the situation to normal in the affected states." "In the last three days, the force has evacuated thousands of stranded people to safer places in Gujarat, Kerala and Daman and Diu and it is assisting district administration in m

The families of the deceased will get compensation on death from Corona, know what is the plan

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  Chandigarh While the Haryana government is making all efforts to stop the outbreak of the corona epidemic, care is also being taken on how to relieve the victims and their families of the epidemic and reduce their suffering. Let's do. In this series, the government has decided that if a person dies while battling Corona, then his family members will also get compensation under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana. For this, first of all it is necessary to register under the Chief Minister Family Prosperity Scheme. Also read:  Vaccine shortage will soon go away Also Read: Second dose of COVISHIELD vaccine to be started after 12-16 weeks Citizens between 18 and 50 years of age with a BPL or a family with an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh are eligible for this scheme. Compensation of 2 lakh rupees will be given on account of natural death after 31 May due to any reason, including corona, to the family of the citizen who is reg

When, Where And How Much - Your Questions About Sputnik V Answered

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  New Delhi:  The first doses of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine were administered in India on Friday in a soft launch that is expected to be scaled up in the coming days. The vaccine will cost ₹ 995.40 including tax for a shot, the company said, as well as announcing a single-dose variant Sputnik Light that could be approved in the next few weeks. Deepak Sapra, the CEO of APIs and Services at Dr Reddy's Laboratories, which is manufacturing the vaccines in India, spoke to NDTV in an exclusive interview, answering a host of questions from viewers. Here is all you need to know about the Sputnik COVID-19 vaccines in India: Will there be different pricing for the centre, states and private players? The imported doses will have uniform pricing for all - ₹ 995.40 including tax. A decision on whether there will be any differences in the Made-In-India shots depending on who buys it has not yet been taken. How much lower will prices be for shots made in India? No word on pricing for

Odisha Allows Home Delivery of Liquor During Lockdown, Authorises District Collectors to Take Final Call

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  The Odisha government on Thursday gave its nod to home delivery of liquor during the lockdown period and empowered district collectors to take a final call on the matter after taking into consideration the prevailing situation in their respective areas. This was stated by Principal Secretary to the government, S K Lohani, to Excise Commissioner Asish Singh in a letter. “After careful consideration .government has pleased to delegate the decision of introducing home delivery of liquor by India Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) OFF/ON and country-made liquor shops as well as by food aggregators during the lockdown period to collectors, who will take appropriate decision in this regard," Lohani said in his letter. Lohani has instructed the department concerned to follow the guidelines issued during the lockdown last year for home delivery of liquor. He also allowed depots of Odisha State Beverage Corporation to operate wholesale trade between 6 am and 2 pm. The state government has impose

Gangs of Wasseypur: Land trader shot dead in broad daylight, sensation in the area

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Wasseypur of Dhanbad came into the limelight after Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur. The same Wasseypur was once again shaken by the sound of bullets when a school operator and a land trader were shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified assailants. The miscreant carried out the incident by riding on the bike and left from there. Now the police is investigating the matter.  This sensational incident of murder is from Wasseypur. Where the new school resident Mohammad Ashraf ul Hasan alias Lala Khan, resident school operator and landowner, was passing by the Jabbar Masjid on his bike. At the same time, the rogue riding on the Pulsar bike came close to him and shot the pistol on the head. Lala Khan, along with his bike, fell on the road as soon as the bullet hit. By the time the people around could understand something, the culprits escaped very fast. The shooter ran towards the Dhanbad-Gaya railway line after carrying out the incident. Police have recovered a black and blue Puls