Breaking News May 4 | HIGHLIGHTS

As per the information provided by India Meteorological Department, "Light intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of isolated places of entire Delhi, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Jahangirabad, Atrauli, Sambhal, Moradabad, Garmukteshar, Kharkhoda during the next 2 hours."

Chhattisgarh reports 15,785 new COVID-19 cases, 443 discharges and 210 deaths in last 24 hours. 

As per the information provided by Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, "Oxygen requirement has increased in Goa but we are rationalising oxygen use to meet the current requirement. No person has died due to oxygen shortage in the state."

As per the information provided by Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited, "BMRCL has established a 100 bed COVID Care Centre to help in the efforts of Govt of Karnataka to combat surge of COVID-19. In accordance with guidelines of BBMP, this CCC facility has been established by BMRCL at Hotel Ekaa in Bangalore."

Assam reports 4,475 new COVID-19 cases, 2,851 discharges and 41 deaths.

Himachal Pradesh reports 3,824 new COVID-19 cases and 1,992 recoveries in the last 24 hours; case tally at 1,10,945 and active cases at 23,572.

As per the information provided by Air India Spokesperson, "Air India will complete vaccination of all its employees by end of this month."

Maharashtra reports 51,880 new COVID positive cases, 65,934 recoveries and 891 deaths in the last 24 hours.

"I write to you with concern about a deepening crisis in Karnataka with regard to shortage of oxygen. I seek your immediate intervention to prevent a tragedy that is likely to unfold": Former CM of Karanataka & JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy writes to PM Narendra Modi.

Madhya Pradesh reports 12,236 new COVID-19 cases, 11,249 recoveries, and 98 deaths today. 

Mamata Banerjee to take oath as West Bengal Chief Minister at 10:45 am on Wednesday.

As per the information provided by PM Narendra Modi, "Had a productive Virtual Summit with my friend UK PM Boris Johnson. We adopted an ambitious Roadmap 2030 for elevating India-UK ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."

As per the information provided by MEA, "An imp announcement of virtual summit was declaration of enhanced trade partnership. Trade between India and UK in 2019-20 was of order of US$ 15.4 Bn. Although it has been rising in recent yrs, figures don't reflect true potential of trade between world's 5th and 6th largest economies."

Maharashtra: Amid increasing COVID-19 cases, Western Railway converts train coaches into isolation wards at platform 3 of Palghar Station. Over 400 patients can be accommodated in the 20 non-AC coaches that have16 beds and 2 oxygen cylinders each.

As per the information provided by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, "37,190 new COVID-19 cases, 26,148 recoveries and 57 deaths reported in Kerala today. Total recoveries are 13,39,257 and active cases stand at 3,56,872."

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway at Nathipora area of Sopore. One foreign terrorist involved in killing of two councillors and a policeman (in Sopore last month), is trapped in the encounter, reports ANI.

As per the information provided by Chief Minister's Office of Punjab, "Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought immediate intervention of PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen with additional allocation of 50 MT oxygen and 20 additional tankers."

As per the information provided by the Election Commission of India, "As far as the media reporting on ‘recount’ concerning Nandigram AC is concerned; On such an application being made the returning officer shall decide the matter and may allow the application in whole or in part or may reject it."

Mamata Banerjee has called a meeting today with Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, DGP, and Kolkata CP over post-poll violence in the state.

As per the information provided by Defence PRO,Bengaluru, "IAF will establish a 100-bedded COVID care treatment facility at Air Force Station Jalahalli, Bengaluru for general public.First 20 beds will be operational on May 6th with oxygen concentrators while remaining 80 beds are expected to be operational by May 20."

As per the information provided by Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, "Our vaccination for 18-44 category gets a booster shot as we received a fresh batch of 1.5 Lakh Covaxin doses from Bharat Biotech. While we shall launch this covid vaccination symbolically tomorrow, it shall be in full swing from May 7."

West Bengal: BJP national president JP Nadda arrives in Kolkata on a two-day visit to the state. He will also meet violence-affected workers of the party.

Enough supplies in Delhi Cantt but might lead to shortage soon: Indian Army.

IAF to set up 100 bed Covid treatment at Air Force Station Jalahalli.

PM Narendra Modi speaks with West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar over the political violence in the state and deteriorating law and order.

Delhi HC asks Centre to supply 700 MT oxygen as per SC order.

Daily night curfew imposed in Chandigarh from 6pm to 5am.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces free ration for card holders for 2 months.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down West Bengal’s law on regulating the real estate sector in the state, and said it was “unconstitutional” as the statute encroached upon the Centre’s Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. A bench of justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah said the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (HIRA), 2017 is more or less identical to the Centre's RERA and hence repugnant to Parliament's law.

The Bihar government has imposed a complete lockdown in the state in view of worsening Covid-19 situation. The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. All essential services, however, will be allowed during the lockdown period.

Eight-year old girl allegedly raped in Rajasthan's Dholpur.

18+ won't be vaccinated due to shortage of vaccines: Punjab Health Minister B S Sidhu.

Only way to stop COVID-19 spread now is full lockdown: Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi & UK PM Boris Johnson to announce £1 billion in new UK.

Former J&K Governor Jagmohan passed away after brief illness.

Fifth consignment carrying 545 oxygen concentrators arrives from US.

A flight Carrying 282 cylinders, 60 oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and other medical supplies arrives in India from Kuwait.

A team of officials conducted a raid at the Lee Crest hospital in Vasundhara and detected irregularities in the admission of patients, they added. The action was taken following the orders of Senthil Pandian, the nodal officer designated by the Uttar Pradesh government for COVID-19 management. The team of officials, headed by Municipal Commissioner Mahendra Singh Tanwar, found 10 vacant beds at the hospital. 

Isolated North Korea is warning its people to brace for a prolonged struggle against the coronavirus, claiming that broadening outbreaks and muddled immunization programmes in other countries show vaccines aren't the ultimate solution.

Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) President Jitan Manjhi has demanded judicial probe into Mohammad Shahbuddin's death.

Police were on the lookout for a couple that abandoned the body of their two-month-old baby who was tested positive for COVID-19 after death at a hospital here, officials said on Monday. However, they couldn't say whether it was a girl or a boy. Shri Mahara Gulab Singh Hospital (SMGS) Medical Superintendent Dara Singh said the baby with multiple problems, including congenital heart disease, was admitted early on Sunday and died around 8.30 pm.

BJP Party President will take a two-day trip to West Bengal to address the recent post-poll clashes that took place in West Bengal. These clashes cost the lives of several BJP and TMC workers.