Coronavirus LIVE News Updates: India Records 19,968 New Cases, Active Cases Decrease : Ft7ball

India reports 19,968 new cases of COVID-19, 48,847 recoveries and 673 deaths in the past 24 hours. The total number of active cases is 2.24,187 (0.52%) while the daily positivity rate is 1.68%. Total recoveries as of today are 4,20,86,383 with a death toll of 5,11,903. The total number of vaccinations stands at 1.75.37.22,697.

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Northeast India will be the engine of India’s growth in the 21st century: PM Modi

Addressing the people of Arunachal Pradesh on their Statehood Day, the Prime Minister said: “Congratulations to all of you on the 36th State Foundation Day of Arunachal Pradesh. 50 years ago, the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was given a new name, a new identity as Arunachal Pradesh. This identity of the rising sun, this new energy has been continuously empowered by your hard-working, patriotic sisters and brothers over these 50 years.”

Ladakh records 55 new COVID-19 cases

Ladakh’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 27,801 on Sunday as 55 more people tested positive for the viral illness, officials said. There are 398 active cases in the Union Territory, with 325 in the Leh district and 60 in the Kargil district, officials said.

Priyanka Gandhi calls on people to vote in honor of Punjabiyat

While parliamentary elections are underway in Punjab, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday urged the people of the state to vote in “large numbers” for the “honor of Punjabiyat”.

PM on Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh

#LOOK | On #ArunachalPradesh’s Statehood Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recites a few lines "Arunachal Hamara" -… https://t.co/zLi6yoyKFd

— ANI (@ANI) 1645333101000

President Kovind Greets Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on their Statehood Day

President Ram Nath Kovind greeted the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their Statehood Day on Sunday and wished both states to make rapid progress in their development while living in harmony with nature.

Dive into active cases

Active COVID-19 cases drop to 2,24,187: Ministry of Health

Fresh Covid cases

India reports 19,968 new cases of COVID 19, 48,847 recoveries and 673 deaths in the past 24 hours.

FIR against NCB officer

FIR registered against NCB official Sameer Wankhede for misrepresenting his age to obtain hotel permit

Shiffrin, USA Finish 4th in Mixed Team Olympic Event

Mikaela Shiffrin and the US mixed ski team missed a medal by 0.42 seconds and lost in Sunday’s bronze matchup in the final alpine ski event of the Beijing Olympics.

Urban Polls: BJP Madurai Unit Seeks Re-election in 15 Neighborhoods

BJP Madurai President Saravanan petitioned the district collector on Saturday for re-election in more than 15 branches of Madurai Corporation, alleging that the DMK cast false votes in these booths.

UP Polls: Akhilesh, Baghel won’t vote for themselves

Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav and Union Minister SP Singh Baghel are fiercely contesting the Karhal assembly seat in Mainpuri, but they will not vote for themselves in their constituency on Sunday.

Ottawa protesters removed from parliament encampment

Police officers on Saturday cleared the central area of a sprawling demonstration in Ottawa, moving from truck to truck and arresting protesters as they quell the occupation that disrupted the Canadian capital for weeks.

Voting for Punjab elections begins; 117 constituencies in 23 counties of the state will go to the polls today.

A pill that can reduce the risk of hospitalization

The antiviral pill molnupiravir reduced the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 by 65% in a new study by Indian researchers that showed stronger results than previous research on the drug’s effectiveness.

V Muraleedharan condemns opposition for disrupting Kerala governor’s speech

Days after the opposition in the Kerala assembly disrupted the governor’s speech, the Union’s foreign minister, V Muraleedharan, criticized both the state government and the opposition for trying to “belittle and insult” the governor.

Live Update: Third Phase of UP Polls Begins

The third stage of the elections in Uttar Pradesh is being voted on; 59 assembly seats in 16 counties of the state will go to the polls.

Covid cases in China

China reported 195 new cases of COVID-19 in the mainland on Feb. 19, up from 137 cases the day before, the health authority said on Sunday.

Medical check-up of remote villages

The Indian Army conducted ‘Khairiyat Patrol’ and medical checks on villagers in remote Kamkari and Kaiyan villages in the Kupwara district of northern Kashmir.