Breaking News: November 26, 2020 | Highlights

Jammu and Kashmir reported 487 new COVID-19 cases, 471 recoveries, and 5 deaths. 

• Total cases - 1,08,306
• Active cases - 5,275
• Total recoveries - 1,01,363
• Total deaths - 1,668

5 new COVID-19 cases reported in Andaman and Nicobar today. The total number of cases in the UT is 4,682 including 4,491 recoveries, 130 active cases and 61 deaths. 

Madhya Pradesh reported 1,668 new COVID-19 cases, 1,199 discharges, and 12 deaths today, according to State Health Department.

• Total cases: 1,99,952
• Total recoveries: 1,82,544
• Active cases: 14,199
• Death toll: 3,209

Gujarat reported 1,560 new COVID19 cases, 16 deaths and 1,302 recoveries. The state's case tally reaches 2,03,509 including 1,85,058 recoveries and 3922 deaths till now. Total active cases are 14,529. 

Manipur reported 159 new cases and 158 recoveries today, taking total cases to 24,292 including 20,798 recoveries, 249 deaths and 3,245 active cases.

Delhi reported 5,475 new COVID-19 cases, 4,937 recoveries, and 91 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Delhi Health Department.

• Total cases: 5,51,262
• Total recoveries: 5,03,717
• Active cases: 38,734
• Death toll: 8,811

Maharashtra reported 6,406 new COVID-19 cases, 4,815 recoveries, and 65 deaths today, as per State Health Department

• Total cases: 18,02,365
• Total recoveries: 16,68,538
• Active cases: 85,963
• Death toll: 46,813

Punjab reported 845 new COVID-19 cases, 467 discharges and 26 deaths today, says Govt of Punjab. The total cases in the state rise to 1,49,278, including 1,37,089 recoveries and 4,710 deaths. The active cases stand at 7,479.

Uttarakhand reported 355 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 72,997.

Andhra Pradesh reported 1031 new COVID-19 cases, 1,081  recovered cases and 8 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total positive cases in the state at 8,65,705, including 12,615 active cases, 8,46,120 recovered cases and 6,970 deaths,

Rajasthan reported 3,180 new COVID-19 cases, 2179 recoveries/discharges, and 19 deaths today, as per State Health Department

• Total cases: 2,56,947 
• Total recoveries: 2,27,408
• Active cases: 27,302
• Death toll: 2,237

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday addressed the nation on the ocassion of Constitution day. Here are the highlights from his address:

• I believe we are blessed in having our founding document drafted by the great visionary leaders of our freedom movement. They were conscious of the fact that they were writing the collective future of the nation only on behalf of the people at large.
• Not only is democracy at the heart of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly itself was formed in a democratic manner. It had popular representation from across the country, and included some path-breaking women among its members too.
• People also took great interest in the lively debates of the Constituent Assembly. Over 53,000 citizens sat in the visitors’ gallery over a period close to three years and watched the debates, according to the records.
• Thus, what we have before us is – if I may say so – a document truly of the people, by the people and for the people.
• To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln I can say with conviction that this document, a creation of Indian genius and ingenuity, too shall not perish from earth, as citizens continue to repose faith in it.
• Our Constitution is said to be the lengthiest document of its kind. But then, as the President of the Constituent Assembly, Rajen Babu, rightly observed, its bulk is not an issue if its provisions are well thought out.
• The Preamble has rightly been seen as the heart of the Constitution, and at its core are certain values. They are justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. This is the moral compass of our journey together to a glorious future.
• The Preamble speaks of the resolve to secure for all its citizens social, economic and political justice. I reiterate that the notion of justice itself implies access to justice. In other words, justice can be secured only to the extent that it can be accessed.
• In that regard, I have spoken before of my passion for pro-bono service. I am glad that I had the opportunity to provide free counsel to the needy when I was a practising advocate.
• Improving access to justice for all is, of course, a work in progress. It is bound to be by its very nature. The hurdles in the way are many, the cost being the topmost among them.
• I am pleased that the higher judiciary has started making available its judgments in more and more regional languages. This is surely the best way to keep more and more citizens in the loop, and thus bringing the institution of judiciary closer to the citizenry at large.
• I am happy to see that the Supreme Court has continued to function and dispense justice amid the pandemic, using technological solutions like video-conferencing and e-filing.
• I commend the bar, the bench and the officials for not letting the coronavirus come in the way of fulfilling the duty of securing justice for all.
• Let us introspect how we can better live up to the ideals of the Founding Fathers, as enshrined in the Constitution in general and the Preamble in particular.
• The Supreme Court of India has earned a reputation for its superior standards and lofty ideals. Landmark judgments passed by this Court have strengthened the legal and constitutional framework of our country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday participated in inauguration of 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (Re-Invest). Here are the highlights from his address:

• In the earlier editions, we spoke about our plans for a journey from megawatts to gigawatts in renewable energy. We also spoke about  “One Sun, One World One Grid” to leverage solar energy. In a short time, many of these plans are becoming a reality.
• In the last 6 years, India is travelling on an unparalleled journey. We are expanding our generation capacity and network to ensure every citizen of India has access to electricity to unlock his full potential.
• Today, India’s renewable power capacity is the 4th largest in the world. It is growing at the fastest speed among all major countries. The renewable energy capacity in India is currently 136 Giga Watts, which is about 36% of our total capacity.
• You would be happy to know that our annual renewable energy capacity addition has been exceeding that of coal based thermal power since 2017. In the last 6 years, we increased our installed renewable energy capacity by two and half times.
• Even when it was not affordable, we invested in renewable  energy. Now our investment and scale is bringing costs down. We are showing to the world that sound environmental policies can also be sound economics.
• When I talk about energy efficiency, we have not limited this mission only to one ministry or department. We have ensured that it becomes a target for the entire government. All our policies have a consideration of achieving energy efficiency.
• After the success of PLI in electronics manufacturing, we have decided to give similar incentives to high efficiency solar modules. Ensuring “Ease of doing business” is our utmost priority. We have established dedicated Project Development Cells  to facilitate investors.
• There are huge renewable energy deployment plans for the next decade. These are likely to generate business prospects of the order of around 20 billion dollars per year. I invite investors, developers and businesses to join India’s renewable energy journey.

Kerala reported 5,378 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. There are 64,486 active cases and 5,16,978 recoveries in the State

At the invitation of Secy of Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka Maj Gen (Retd). Kamal Gunaratne, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will visit Colombo to participate in 4th NSA Level Meeting on Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation, being hosted by Sri Lanka on November 27-28.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in inauguration of 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (Re-Invest) via video conferencing.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister and Congress leader Taj Mohiuddin has been booked by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with alleged multi-crore Roshni land scam.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai tested positive for COVID-19. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has been admitted to Max Hospital, he is stable. 

On the occasion of Constitution Day, soldiers of Indian Armed Forces in Siachen and Kargil reaffirmed their commitment to the values of Indian Constitution by reading the Preamble.

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits a relief camp in Devanampattinam of Cuddalore district to meet people affected by Cyclone Nivar. Chief Minister also distributed relief materials among them.

 Maharash tra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers protest outside Collector's office in Mumbai's Bandra against high electricity bills

"Govt should consider, people don't have jobs or income sources & they're paying exorbitant electricity bills. We want govt to take action," says a worker

As many as 799 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Maharashtra''s Thane district, taking the tally to 2,25,613, an official said on Thursday.

The death toll in the district has gone up to 5,634, with 15 more people succumbing to the disease.

Kalyan town in the district has so far reported the maximum number of COVID-19 cases at 53,175, followed by Thane city-50,446, Navi Mumbai-47,550 and Mira Bhayander-23,879.

Among the fatalities, Thane city has reported 1,220, Kalyan-1,050, Navi Mumbai-969 and Mira Bhayander-755. Currently, there are 6,995 active COVID-19 cases in the district, while 2,12,984 patients have recovered.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles death of football legend Diego Maradona. PM says, "Throughout his career, he gave us some of the best sporting moments on the football field. His untimely demise has saddened us all.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Agra Metro Rail project on December 1. The online inauguration ceremony will also be attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

According to Agra District Magistrate Prabhu N. Singh, "The Prime Minister will be virtually inaugurating the project in the presence of the Chief Minister and other dignitaries on December 1. The required arrangements are being made."

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai tests positive for COVID-19: PTI

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh's convoy was attacked in Kandi area of Murshidabad district on Wednesday evening, party sources said. Ghosh was on his way to Baharampur to attend a party meeting when stones were pelted at his convoy by "miscreants of the TMC", district BJP leaders claimed.

Although the state BJP chief was unhurt, windshields of cars in his convoy were damaged, the sources said. The saffron party later filed a police complaint. The ruling Trinamool Congress has denied the allegations.

A family in Aligarh's Pilkhuni alleged that their newborn baby died due to hospital's negligence & her body had animal bite marks on it. Child's uncle said, "She was born healthy but when they showed her to us after an hour, she was dead. She also had animal bite marks on her face".

"DM has ordered a probe. Deputy CMO of the hospital and SHO are also investigating",said Pankaj Kumar, SDM Aligarh.