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Pune/New Delhi: Congress MP Rajeev Satav died at a private hospital in Pune on Sunday, days after recovering from the coronavirus infection, hospital sources said. He was 46. Satav was on ventilator support at the hospital after his health deteriorated. He had tested positive for COVID-19 on 22 April. He was later diagnosed with a new viral infection and was in a critical condition, they said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condoled his demise and said it is a big loss to him. "I'm very sad at the loss of my friend Rajeev Satav. He was a leader with huge potential who embodied the ideals of the Congress. It's a big loss for us all. My condolences and love to his family," he tweeted. Satav, who hailed from Maharashtra, was considered to be close to the former Congress chief. He was in-charge of the party's affairs in Gujarat, where the Congress had put up a spirited fight in the last assembly elections. Condolences poured in from various quarters. "We

The West Bengal government on Saturday announced a complete lockdown from Sunday till 30 May in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. "We are taking some strict measures to contain the pandemic, starting Sunday 6 am till 6 pm of 30 May," Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay said. The state on Friday registered its highest single-day spike of 20,846 fresh cases, taking the total tally to 10,94,802, the health department bulletin showed. The toll rose to 12,993 after 136 more people died due to the virus. Here is an overview of the restrictions that will be in place - -Night curfew will remain in place between 9 pm to 5 am. -Industries and factories will remain shut. -Inter-state trains, buses and Metro services will remain shut. -All gatherings, including religious gatherings, are prohibited. -Schools, colleges and all educational institutions will be shut. -Government and private offices will remain closed. However, government offices handling emergen

New Delhi: Plasma therapy on COVID-19 patients has not been found effective in reducing the progression to severe disease or death and is likely to be dropped from the clinical management guidelines, sources said. In a meeting of the ICMR-National Task Force for COVID-19 on Friday, all members were in favour of removing the use of convalescent plasma from the Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult COVID-19 Patients citing its ineffectiveness and inappropriate use in several cases, they said. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will issue an advisory on the matter soon, they said. The present guidelines allows "off label" use of plasma therapy at the stage of early moderate disease, that is, within seven days of the onset of symptoms and if there is availability of a high titre donor plasma. The decision to remove it from the guidelines comes in the backdrop of some clinicians and scientists writing to Principal Scientific Advisor K VijayRaghavan cautioning a

10:04 (IST) Coronavirus News LATEST Updates Coronavirus News LATEST Updates Congress MP Rajeev Satav dies after recovering from COVID-19   Congress MP Rajiv Satav died at a private hospital in Pune on Sunday, days after recovering from coronavirus infection, reports news agency PTI quoting hospital sources. The 46-year-old leader was on ventilator support at the hospital after his health deteriorated.   Satav, considered close to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, had tested positive for coronavirus infection on 22 April. Satav was later diagnosed with a new viral infection and was in a critical condition.   Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala condoled Satav's demise. निशब्द ! आज एक ऐसा साथी खो दिया जिसने सार्वजनिक जीवन का पहला कदम युवा कांग्रेस में मेरे साथ रखा और आज तक साथ चले पर आज... राजीव सातव की सादगी, बेबाक़ मुस्कराहट, ज़मीनी जुड़ाव, नेत्रत्व और पार्टी से निष्ठा और दोस्ती सदा याद आयेंगी। अलविदा मेरे दोस्त ! जहाँ रहो, चमकते रहो !!! pic.twitter.com/5N9

Amaravati: A designated CID court on Saturday night remanded arrested YSR Congress MP K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju to 14 days in judicial custody but directed that he be admitted to a hospital for treatment of injuries allegedly caused due to police torture. The CID court magistrate directed that the MP be kept in hospital till he was completely cured. On the other hand, hearing a Habeas Corpus petition, the Andhra Pradesh High Court constituted a medical board to examine Raju's injuries and submit a report by Sunday. Raju submitted a four-page letter to the CID court magistrate in Guntur alleging that the sleuths beat him, causing severe injuries, particularly to his legs. He submitted photographs showing his swollen and bruised feet as evidence of police torture. "They used third-degree methods while interrogating me," the rebel MP alleged. The same evidence was also presented to the High Court, hearing the Habeas Corpus petition. The High Court took a serious view o

New Delhi: After the first wave of COVID-19, the government, administration and public dropped their guard which led to the current situation, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday and urged people to stay positive and proactive to fight the pandemic. Addressing a lecture series 'Positivity Unlimited', Bhagwat said the country should stay united and work as a team in these testing times, instead of pointing fingers at each other. "We are facing this situation because, whether it was the government, administration or public, everyone dropped their guard ( hum sab guflat mein aa gaye ) after the first wave despite indications from doctors," he said. The remarks made by the head of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the ruling BJP, assume significance as the government has been maintaining that it followed all protocols during the pandemic. In February this year after the cases had dropped, the BJP had passed a resolution praising Prime

New Delhi: Business newspaper Financial Express' Managing Editor Sunil Jain passed away on Saturday due to post-COVID-19 complications, his sister Sandhya Jain said. Jain had tested positive for the coronavirus and was admitted at AIIMS. "We lost my brother Sunil Jain this evening to Covid+its complications. Doctors, staff at AIIMS battled heroically, but the demon was too powerful. May Tirthankaras guide his onward journey; deep gratitude to all who stood by us in these darkest days," she tweeted. Paying condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "You left us too soon, Sunil Jain. I will miss reading your columns and hearing your frank as well as insightful views on diverse matters. You leave behind an inspiring range of work. Journalism is poorer today, with your sad demise. Condolences to family and friends. Om Shanti." Anant Goenka, executive director of the Indian Express Group which owns Financial Express, described Jain as a friend who was of un

New Delhi:  The National Disaster Response Force has increased the number of teams from 53 to 100 to undertake relief and rescue measures in view of the impending Cyclone Tauktae , an official said on Saturday. Each NDRF team has a strength of a total 47 personnel and, hence, the total manpower identified for the task is 4,700 rescuers. NDRF director general SN Pradhan tweeted that these teams were being mobilised for deployment in the coastal regions of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra. On Friday, he had said 53 teams were being committed for the cyclonic storm that was developing in the Arabian sea. The deployment of the NDRF teams has been increased following new inputs by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pradhan said. #CycloneTauktae UPDATE 15/5/21- @NDRFHQ 🔸 #NDRF @ WORK 24x7 🔸13 NDRF Teams Airlifted 🔸From Odisha & Punjab 🔸For Gujarat 🔸With kind help of @IAF_MCC @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @BhallaAjay26 @ANI

New Delhi:  A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking various relief measures for the country, including immediate procurement of COVID-19 vaccines and installation of a liquid medical oxygen (LMO) plant in each of the 738 districts using donations received under the PM-CARES fund. The petitioner has made the Centre, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM-CARES) fund and all states as parties in the plea. Follow LIVE updates on COVID-19 here "Direct (PM-CARES fund) to first fund...for immediate procurement (by importing and/or otherwise) of (a) COVID-19 Vaccine; (b) oxygen plants/generators...and forthwith installation thereof in 738 district government hospitals throughout the country," the plea filed by lawyer Viplava Sharma said, adding that poor citizens should get oxygen free of cost. The plea, which may come up for hearing next week, has also sought a direction to

The application deadline for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (UPJEE) Polytechnic 2021 has been extended to 15 June by the Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP). The online registration process started on 26 February this year. The entrance examination is conducted for admission to various polytechnic institutes in UP. Here are the steps that candidates can follow to apply: Step 1: Visit the website https://jeecup.nic.in Step 2: On the homepage, click on the application form for Group A (Engineering), Group B to K (others and lateral entry), or Group E1, E2 (Pharmacy) Step 3: A new page will open. Click on ‘New Registration’ Step 4: Read the details carefully on the new page and certify to proceed to the next page Step 5: Enter your details to complete the registration Step 6: Now, fill the application form and upload all the required documents Step 7: Once done, pay the fee and submit the form Step 8: Download the filled application form Step

The last date to apply for the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE 2021) has been extended till 15 June while the deadline to submit the fee is 17 June. The decision has been taken due to the rise in coronavirus cases and the statewide lockdown imposed till 19 May, as per the latest notification. The new dates of exams and downloading of admit cards will be decided after 15 June on assessment of the situation. Aspirants can follow these steps to apply:    Visit the website ojee.nic.in    On the homepage, check the courses and click on the relevant link    Go to the new registration tab and read all the instructions carefully    Now, fill required information and submit    Log in using credentials and fill the application form    Upload documents, scanned photo and digital signature    Pay the fee and submit the form    Save a copy. Take a printout for later use Here’s the direct link : The application fee for MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch, MPharma, MPlan, integrated MBA and

The application portal of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for CS Foundation/ Executive/Professional Program Examinations has opened again on Saturday, 15 May at 12:01 am. According to the official notification released on 13 May, interested candidates can apply for the June 2021 examinations by visiting the website www.icsi.edu till 22 May, 11:59 pm. Previously, the last date to apply was 9 April with late fees. This facility has been reopened for candidates who were unable to submit their application forms earlier. The admission portal is active again as the exams have been postponed due to the second wave of coronavirus. Aspirants can follow these steps to apply for the ICSI examinations: Step 1: Visit the official website https://www.icsi.edu/home/ Step 2: On the homepage, click on ‘Online Services’ Step 3: A new page will open. Click on ‘Student’’ Step 4: Now, press the ‘Register for CS’ link on the new page Step 5: Certify the details and click on ‘P

Kolkata:  West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's brother Ashim Banerjee, who was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital in Kolkata, died on Saturday morning, his family members said. The Trinamool Congress supremo's brother, popular as ' Kalida ' among locals in his residential area of Kalighat, breathed his last around 9.20 am at the private hospital, they said. He had tested positive for coronavirus nearly a month ago and was admitted since then, an official of the medical establishment said. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday conveyed his condolences to the chief minister. An official of the Vice President Secretariat said Naidu conveyed his condolences to Mamata Banerjee on the untimely demise of her younger brother. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/3tQeDrq Press Trust of India

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani has postponed the BITSAT 2021 exam scheduled to be held from 24 to 29 June. The decision has been taken due to the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. Now, the exam will be held in July-August. The new dates are expected to be out in June. The institute has also extended the last date to apply for the test. Interested candidates can now apply till 30 June up to 5 pm. Aspirants can follow these steps to apply:    Visit https://bitsadmission.com/    On the homepage, check the notice and press the ‘Click here’ link  to register    Fill the registration form    After registration, log in using the application number, password and email id    Fill the application form. Choose at least three examination centres of your choice    Upload all the documents, latest scanned photograph, and signature    Pay the fee and submit the application    Save a copy. Take a printout of the form for future reference Here’s th

The State Examination Board, Government of Gujarat has declared the Class 8 result for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2020. Students who had appeared for the test can check and download their scorecards by visiting the official website http://sebexam.org . The examination was conducted on 14 March. Candidates can follow these simple steps to check the results:       Visit http://sebexam.org/       On the homepage, check the ‘Notice Board’ and click on the notification for NMMS result       The results (in PDF format) will be displayed on the screen. Check name and roll number       If you want to take a printout, click on the ‘Click here’ button given with the result link       Select the NMMS option, enter confirmation number and Date of Birth       Click on ‘Submit’ and print a copy Check the result directly here To take a printout, click here: http://sebexam.org/Form/printResult Along with the merit list, the board has also shared some key st

The Chhattisgarh government has extended the lockdown in Raipur district till 31 May and in Bilaspur district till 24 May to curb the spread of coronavirus , but granted more relaxations in economic and other activities, officials said. As per the news rules, shops and establishments can remain open till 5 pm on working days during the lockdown period, reports said. The state govt has also asked the remaining 26 districts to extend lockdown till 31 May. "The lockdown will not be lifted in the state. Only certain relaxations will be granted, depending on the COVID-19 situation and risks in each of the districts," an official from the public relations department told PTI . The lockdown, currently in force in all 28 districts of the state, was set to end in most regions on 15 May midnight. The new restrictions and relaxations will remain in effect till 31 May, the official said. According to PTI , the official said these relaxations will be applicable for Raipur, Durg and R

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has invited applications from candidates to apply for Apprentice posts. Candidates can apply through the official site - nmdc.co.in . In the Apprenticeship Training 2021 vacancy notification , the corporation has invited applications for Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Programming and Systems Administration Assistant. The 59 vacancies are for Bailadila Iron Ore Mine , Bacheli Complex, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Candidates should hold a degree, diploma, or ITI Certificate from a recognized university, Board of Technical Education, or NCVT. The monthly stipend for Graduate Apprentice is Rs 20,000. Technician Apprentice will be paid Rs 16,000 per month as remuneration while Trade Apprentices (ITI holders) will get Rs 10,000. Interested candidates should submit their applications by 15 June. If candidates have completed three years after obtaining a degree certificate then they are not eligible. Those who have undergon

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited applications for one Pharmacist vacancy at RBI, Guwahati. In a notification issued on Friday, 14 May, the bank has stated that the Pharmacist is required on a contractual and hourly basis. The remuneration for the post is Rs 400 per hour. The selected candidate would need to work from Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 10 am at RBI Staff Quarters Complex. S/he would also be required to work at the Main Office Premises Dispensary from 1:30 pm to 4 pm on all days between Monday to Friday. The Pharmacist would be required to work for a maximum of five hours per day and the daily remuneration would not exceed Rs 2,000. The contractual job does not include any perks or allowances. Candidates who are registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 and hold a Diploma in Pharmacy from any recognised university or board can apply for the recruitment. Interested candidates can follow these simple steps to apply: Step 1: Visit the website https://rbi.org.i

Mumbai: Delhi University assistant professor Hany Babu, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, tested positive for coronavirus infection on Thursday, his family said. Babu was taken to government-run JJ Hospital here on 12 May night from prison, the family said in a statement. "About 7.30 pm (on 13 May), when Hany's mother arrived at the hospital to meet her son, she was informed by a nurse that Hany has tested COVID positive. We are yet to receive any official information," it said. He should be shifted from JJ Hospital to a multi- speciality hospital where he can be treated for COVID-19 as well his eye infection, it added. Earlier, his family had said that Babu, lodged at Taloja Prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, was suffering from acute eye infection and should get proper treatment. Babu was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in July 2020. The Elgar Parishad case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at a conclave held in Pune on 3

The registration process for the recruitment of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Bihar is coming to an end today, 15 May. Conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), the hiring drive aims at filling 138 vacancies based in the Audit Directorate under the Finance Department, Government of Bihar. Those who wish to apply can do it by visiting the official website https://ift.tt/1h8g6k7. The last date to edit the information in the application form is 24 May. Aspirants can follow these simple steps to apply: 1. Visit https://ift.tt/1h8g6k7 2. On the homepage, click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab 3. A new page will open. Go to the BPSC online application 4. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab present in the notification 5. Register yourself and then use the credentials to log in 6. After logging in, fill the application form 7. Upload all the relevant documents in scanned format 8. Pay the fees online and submit the application 9. Candidates are required to download at least two cop

The West Bengal government on Saturday announced a complete lockdown from Sunday till 30 May in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. "We are taking some strict measures to contain the pandemic, starting Sunday 6 am till 6 pm of 30 May," Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay said. The state on Friday registered its highest single-day spike of 20,846 fresh cases, taking the total tally to 10,94,802, the health department bulletin showed. The toll rose to 12,993 after 136 more people died due to the virus. Here is an overview of the restrictions that will be in place - -Night curfew will remain in place between 9 pm to 5 am. -Industries and factories will remain shut. -Inter-state trains, buses and Metro services will remain shut. -All gatherings, including religious gatherings, are prohibited. -Schools, colleges and all educational institutions will be shut. -Government and private offices will remain closed. However, government offices handling emergen

States on the western and southern coasts of India are bracing for heavy rains, as Cyclone Tauktae intensified into a cyclonic storm on Saturday afternoon. In its latest update at 1 pm, the IMD said that the storm is likely to intensify into a 'severe cyclonic storm' in six hours and into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' in 12 hours. CS “Tauktae” (pronounced as Tau’Te) centred near 12.8°N/72.5°E,at 0830IST of 15th,190 km N-NW of Amini Divi.Very likely to intensify into a SCS during next 6 hrs & into a VSCS during the subsequent 12 hrs. To move N-NWwards and cross Gujarat coast b/w Porbandar & Naliya on 18th. pic.twitter.com/0pcPm9tFS0 — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 15, 2021 The Central Water Commission (CWC) also issued an 'orange bulletin' for Tamil Nadu and Kerala, predicting a severe flood situation in the states, reports said. "As of 8 am today morning, rivers Manimala, Achankovil in Kerala and Kodaiyar in Tamil Nadu

The application process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2021 ends today, 15 May. Conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU), the exam is to gain admission in NLUs. Candidates can check the official website — consortiumofnlus.ac.in — for more details. The CNLU had extended the last date of the registration process to 15 May on 28 April. Previously, the deadline was 30 April. Law aspirants can follow these simple steps to apply: Step 1: Visit the website https://ift.tt/2Qkp6cX Step 2: On the homepage, find the option ‘CLAT 2021’. Click on this Step 3: A new page will open. Click on ‘Register’ Step 4: Enter personal details and register Step 5: After registration, log in using credentials and fill in the application form Step 6: Pay the fee and submit the form Step 7: Download your CLAT 2021 form Step 8: Take a printout and save it for future reference CLAT 2021 is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, 13 June. In a notification released

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has cancelled the Class 10 board exams while Class 12 exams have been postponed until further orders. The senior secondary exams will be held once the pandemic situation improves in the state. The department will review the situation as per the directives and guidelines issued by both the state and central governments. The dates will be revealed at least 20 days before the commencement of the exams. The announcement was made via the Twitter handle of the School Education Department, Madhya Pradesh. The Class 10 students will be evaluated on the basis of an alternative evaluation scheme . A marking policy to promote them has also been released. It is quite similar to the one which the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is following. Students will be evaluated for 100 marks for each paper. Out of these, 80 marks will be awarded on the basis of pre-board exams, half-yearly exams, and uni

The International Day of Families is celebrated every year on 15 May to increase awareness about the social, demographic, and economic processes that affect families. History and significance: United Nations first started focusing on the issues related to families in the 1980s . The Commission for Social Development had requested the UN Secretary-General to increase awareness among policymakers about the needs of the families and the problems faced by them. The commission based its 1983 resolution ‘Role of the family in the development process’ on the recommendation of the Economic and Social Council. In the following years, more issues related to families were discussed in the UN General Assembly. Finally, in 1993, the General Assembly decided that 15 May will be celebrated as the International Day of Families. The day is celebrated to understand the problems faced by families across the world and the solutions that could help them overcome these issues. International Day of Fa

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar is set to start the recruitment drive for Senior Resident posts. In total, there are 90 posts available. The application window will open from 18 May and the last date to apply is 7 June. Once the process begins, aspirants can apply for the vacancies by visiting the official website aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in. The recruitment will be valid for a maximum period of three years. Once the registration window opens, aspirants can follow these simple steps to apply: 1. Visit aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in 2. On the homepage, go to the ‘What’s New’ tab under ‘Recruitment’ section on 18 May 3. Register yourself 4. Login using credentials and Start filling the application form 5. Upload scanned copies of required documents 6. Upload scanned photograph and digital signature 7. Submit the form. Save a copy. If required, take a printout Selection process: 1. A candidate can apply for more than one posts but on different application

When the pandemic's second wave swept India in mid-April, Deepak Patel, an aviation reporter for the Press Trust of India in New Delhi, noticed something odd. Whenever he perused the local papers from his home state of Gujarat—Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat Samachar, and Sandesh—reports about COVID-19 cases , and the obituaries that filled the pages, didn’t match the government statistics on cases and deaths. Patel began tallying the numbers and posting his findings on Twitter each day. On 26 April, he pointed out that in Sandesh’s Rajkot edition (different cities have their own editions), seven out of eighteen pages contained only obituaries—a total of 287 deaths—while official figures recorded just 26. On 6 May, Patel tweeted a picture of Sandesh’s front page, with the translation: “17,822 bodies were cremated or buried as per COVID-19 protocol in 7 major cities of Gujarat in last 1 month…But Gujarat govt’s data says only 1,745 people died of Covid in these 7 cities in last 1 month:

Kolkata: West Bengal on Friday registered its highest single-day spike of 20,846 new COVID-19 cases, taking the overall count to 10,94,802, the health department said in its bulletin. The toll rose to 12,993 after 136 more people, including five eminent doctors, succumbed to the infection, the bulletin said. Senior BJP leader Mukul Roy and his wife Krishna are among those who contracted the disease. Roy, who is the saffron party's vice president, is currently undergoing home isolation, sources in the health department said. Of the 136 deaths, 67 were due to the comorbidities where COVID-19 was incidental. North 24 Parganas district accounted for 42 fatalities and Kolkata 34. The five doctors who lost their lives are well-known pathologist Dr Subir Kumar Dutta (90), renowned physician from Barasat, Dr Utpal Sengupta (in his 70s), surgeon Dr Satish Ghata (late 70s), Dr Sandipan Mandal (37) of Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, and gynaecologist Dr Dilip Chakraborty. At

10:07 (IST) Coronavirus News LATEST Updates Bengal records 20,846 new cases in highest single-day spike   West Bengal on Friday registered its highest single-day spike of 20,846 new COVID-19 cases, taking the overall count to 10,94,802, the health department said in its bulletin. The toll rose to 12,993 after 136 more people, including five eminent doctors, succumbed to the infection, the bulletin said. Senior BJP leader Mukul Roy and his wife Krishna are among those who contracted the disease. Roy, who is the saffron party's vice president, is currently undergoing home isolation, sources in the health department said. Read more here... 09:43 (IST) Coronavirus News LATEST Updates At least 3,890 new COVID-19 deaths in India With the death of 3,890 more COVID-19 patients in the past 24 hours, the total number of fatalities in the country climbed to 2,66,207, said the Union health ministry on Saturday. This takes the national fatality rate to 1.09 percent. 09:42 (IST)