LIVE: PM Narendra Modi to meet 8 CMs from North-Eastern states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers of the eight Northeastern states to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the region.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a virtual meeting on Tuesday (July 13) with the Chief Ministers of the eight Northeastern states to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the region.

Apparently, three out of every five districts that reported a test positivity rate of more than 10 per cent over the past week are in the Northeast region.

The Union Health Ministry data show that of the 58 districts that reported a positivity rate higher than 10 per cent between July 5 and July 11, as many as 37 were from the Northeast region.

While absolute numbers in the Northeast are small compared to the larger Indian states, the overall weekly positivity in India was only 2.21 per cent as of Sunday (July 11).

With 37,154 new coronavirus infections, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,08,74,376, while the total recoveries crossed three crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

The death toll climbed to 4,08,764 with 724 fresh fatalities. While Kerala reported 12,220 new cases, Maharashtra detected 8,535 infections.

The country’s active caseload stands at 4,50,899. Active cases in Maharashtra have increased by more than 2,000. Maharashtra now has more active cases than Kerala.

13 July 2021

19:37 IST

Breaking: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s election petition to be heard by Calcutta High Court’s Justice Shampa Sarkar bench on July 14.

Mamata Banerjee had moved Calcutta High Court challenging Suvendu Adhikari’s win from the Nandigram Constituency in the recently held West Bengal assembly polls. Suvendu Adhikari had won by 1956 votes.

17:53 IST

The farmers will protest outside the Parliament as the Centre is not willing for talks, said Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday. "Farmers' protest will continue. We will go to Delhi on July 22 and sit outside the Parliament. 200 people will go every day," Tikait told reporters. 

In a statement, the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) said that farmers and leaders from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and even from distant states like West Bengal, Chattisgarh and Karnataka are arriving at the borders of Delhi to participate in the protest against the three agri laws.

17:07 IST

Globally, the third wave of COVID-19 is being seen and we have to make efforts to ensure it does not happen in India: Govt

15:11 IST

Investigations following the arrest of two alleged terrorists in Lucknow on Sunday, have revealed that Kanpur is a major hub of terror activities. ATS sources claimed that the interrogation of Maseeruddin and Minhaz Ansari has revealed that the two were frequenting madrasas in Nai Sadak and Chamanganj localities in Kanpur where some other members were being trained for terror activities.

15:10 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the demise of former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma on Tuesday.The 1983 World Cup winner passed away due to a cardiac arrest early on Tuesday morning. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. 

15:09 IST

Three persons, including two women, were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a bus in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad, police said. They said a three-year-old boy, also on the motorcycle, has received serious injuries in the incident and been taken to an Agra hospital for treatment.

15:08 IST

At least 8 BJP MLAs meet Speaker to resign from the post of chairman from eight (Vidhan Sabha) committees. This is in protest against the nomination of Mukul Roy as PAC chairman. Later, Suvendu Adhikari will be leading a delegation at 4:00 pm on Tuesday to Rajbhawan over the same issue and hand over a memorandum to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar.

14:37 IST

"It's a matter of concern, that people are traveling without face masks at hill stations & market places," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

#WATCH | "It's a matter of concern, that people are travelling without face masks at hill stations & market places," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/O8TG3vypeY

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:36 IST

Two more people in the state have been diagnosed with the Zika virus. A 35-year-old resident of Poonthura and a 41-year-old resident of Sasthamangalam. With this, 21 Zika virus cases are confirmed in the state: Kerala Health Minister Veena George.

Two more people in the state have been diagnosed with the Zika virus. A 35-year-old resident of Poonthura and a 41-year-old resident of Sasthamangalam. With this, 21 Zika virus cases are confirmed in the state: Kerala Health Minister Veena George

(file photo) pic.twitter.com/v2ep5HLPvA

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:36 IST

Serum Institute of India (SII) will commence production of Sputnik V in September. Some other manufactures are also ready to produce this vaccine in India: Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund.

Serum Institute of India (SII) will commence production of Sputnik V in September. Some other manufactures are also ready to produce this vaccine in India: Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund pic.twitter.com/XDkh1C0Uwg

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:34 IST

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat holds a meeting with Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa and other Ministers over Jal Jeevan Mission. "I've reassured CM that I'll look into pending projects, like Mekedatu project. I assured that justice will be given to Karnataka," he says

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat holds meeting with Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa and other Ministers over Jal Jeevan Mission.

"I've reassured CM that I'll look into pending projects, like Mekedatu project. I assured that justice will be given to K'taka," he says pic.twitter.com/CT7WLYXFSd

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:33 IST

Our opposition AAP has always recognized my vision & work for Punjab. Be it before 2017- beadbi, drugs, farmers issues, corruption & power crisis faced by people of Punjab raised by me, tweets Congress MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu

Our opposition AAP has always recognized my vision & work for Punjab. Be it before 2017- beadbi, drugs, farmers issues, corruption & power crisis faced by people of Punjab raised by me, tweets Congress MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu pic.twitter.com/G9DD4wOjGY

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:32 IST

Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande visited Gajraj Corps headquarters in Tezpur, yesterday to review the situation and various training activities being carried out to enhance operational capabilities.

Assam | Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande visited Gajraj Corps headquarters in Tezpur, yesterday to review the situation and various training activities being carried out to enhance operational capabilities. pic.twitter.com/2kV5Dq98J6

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:30 IST

Calcutta High Court's five judges bench while hearing a petition in connection with post-poll violence orders a DNA test of the body of BJP worker Avijit Sarkar to be done in Command Hospital. The report to be submitted within 7 days, the High Court added.

Calcutta High Court's five judges bench while hearing a petition in connection with post-poll violence orders a DNA test of the body of BJP worker Avijit Sarkar to be done in Command Hospital.

The report to be submitted within 7 days, the High Court added. pic.twitter.com/HCbuTxhXrU

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:29 IST

Madras High Court criticizes Tamil actor Vijay, says, reel heroes are hesitating to pay taxes The court dismisses a writ petition filed by the actor in 2012 seeking exemption of entry tax on his luxury car imported from England. Court imposes a fine of Rs 1 lakh on him.

Madras High Court criticises Tamil actor Vijay, says, reel heroes are hesitating to pay taxes

The court dismisses a writ petition filed by the actor in 2012 seeking exemption of entry tax on his luxury car imported from England. Court imposes fine of Rs 1 lakh on him. pic.twitter.com/RtBia4GeuV

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

14:28 IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offers condolences on the demise of former cricketer YashpaL Sharma. He tweets. "...His thrilling innings will always be a part of our memory. His demise is a big loss for the cricket world...."

यशपाल शर्मा जी क्रिकेट के एक उम्दा खिलाडी थे जिन्होंने 1983 क्रिकेट विश्व कप में भारत की ऐतिहासिक जीत में अहम योगदान दिया। उनकी रोमांचक पारियां हमेशा हमारी स्मृति में रहेंगी। उनका निधन क्रिकेट जगत के लिए एक बड़ी क्षति है। उनके परिजनों व समर्थकों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएं। ॐ शांति

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 13, 2021

14:27 IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan meets Union Urban Development & Housing, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Delhi. Puri promised to visit Kerala once the upcoming Parliament session is over.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan meets Union Urban Development & Housing, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Delhi. Puri promised to visit Kerala once the upcoming Parliament session is over. pic.twitter.com/RXYwMoMMm6

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

12:45 IST

MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) government is strong and stable. It will deliver well and will continue for the full tenure. There's no rough deal for Congress as of now but there are issues we have taken up with the CM (Uddhav Thackeray) which are being attended to. Whenever there are issues the party's state unit chief, CLP leader&senior leader Ashok Chavan have meet the CM: Congress leader HK Patil, in Mumbai

MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) government is strong and stable. It will deliver well and will continue for the full tenure: Congress leader HK Patil, in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/SdbYYuqmQc

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

12:44 IST

In an initiative by Nashik Forest Department, almost 700 children from 93 villages have given up their slingshots to save birds. "This area had become a biodiversity hotspot," said Pankaj Garg, Deputy Conservator of Forests

Maharashtra | In an initiative by Nashik Forest Department, almost 700 children from 93 villages have given up their slingshots to save birds.

"This area had become a biodiversity hotspot," said Pankaj Garg, Deputy Conservator of Forests pic.twitter.com/a8ml55IGv3

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

12:42 IST

Children playing in rainwater at Som Vihar in the South Delhi area, while commuters make their way through a waterlogged road after a downpour.

#WATCH | Children playing in rainwater at Som Vihar in the South Delhi area, while commuters make their way through a waterlogged road after a downpour. pic.twitter.com/5zlkFrHKiS

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

12:42 IST

Children playing in rainwater at Som Vihar in the South Delhi area, while commuters make their way through a waterlogged road after a downpour.

#WATCH | Children playing in rainwater at Som Vihar in the South Delhi area, while commuters make their way through a waterlogged road after a downpour. pic.twitter.com/5zlkFrHKiS

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

12:41 IST

Two people died in the last two days due to heavy rainfall in the State. Rescue operation for 10 missing people is underway in Kangra. I'll visit Dharmshala to take cognizance. Four people are stranded on an island in the Giri river in the Sirmaur district. The stranded persons will be airlifted, we have contacted National Disaster Response Force: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jairam Thakur

Two people died in the last two days due to heavy rainfall in the State. Rescue operation for 10 missing people is underway in Kangra. I'll visit Dharmshala to take cognizance: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jairam Thakur pic.twitter.com/yJrHE7rM2x

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

11:54 IST

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Uttarakhand urged Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to disallow the proposed Kanwar Yatra (July – August) in order to control the eruption of the 3rd wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Uttarakhand urged Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to disallow the proposed Kanwar Yatra (July – August) in order to control the eruption of the 3rd wave of the #COVID19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/5HpY4thtmm

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

11:28 IST

Himachal Pradesh: Rajendra Arlekar takes oath as the new Governor of the state at Raj Bhawan, in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh: Rajendra Arlekar takes oath as the new Governor of the state at Raj Bhawan, in Shimla pic.twitter.com/K79Dlh1ZDu

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

11:27 IST

India reports 31,443 new #COVID19 cases in the last 24 hours; the lowest in 118 days. Recovery rate increases to 97.28%. India's active caseload currently at 4,31,315; lowest in 109 days.

India reports 31,443 new #COVID19 cases in the last 24 hours; the lowest in 118 days. Recovery rate increases to 97.28%. India's active caseload currently at 4,31,315; lowest in 109 days. pic.twitter.com/TXqEgq1eNs

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

11:25 IST

Himachal Pradesh | National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) continues rescue operation at Boh village in Kangra district, following flash floods in the area yesterday

Himachal Pradesh | National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) continues rescue operation at Boh village in Kangra district, following flash floods in the area yesterday pic.twitter.com/3uSBJMzWIW

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

11:24 IST

Heavy rain leads to traffic slowing down at Delhi's Dhaula Kuan

Heavy rain leads to traffic slowing down at Delhi's Dhaula Kuan pic.twitter.com/9qQ0YFeUyb

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

11:23 IST

Congress General Secretary and Uttar Pradesh Incharge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Lucknow on July 16.

#UPDATE | Congress General Secretary and Uttar Pradesh Incharge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Lucknow on July 16.

(File pic) pic.twitter.com/GDgvIKbZi2

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

11:22 IST

Yashpal Sharma, a member of the 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team, died of cardiac arrest this morning.

Yashpal Sharma, a member of the 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team, died of cardiac arrest this morning. pic.twitter.com/9GaDPMsKyZ

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

09:40 IST

Two killed, one injured after a tiger attacked them in forest area in UP's Pilibhit "Victims were traveling on the bike at night. Bodies have been sent for post mortem. Further probe on," said Kirit Kumar Rathod, SP

Two killed, one injured after a tiger attacked them in forest area in UP's Pilibhit

"Victims were traveling on bike at night. Bodies have been sent for post mortem. Further probe on," said Kirit Kumar Rathod, SP (12.07) pic.twitter.com/yPCKdUOmnE

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 13, 2021

09:38 IST

Nepal's caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli supporters staged a protest in Kathmandu against the Supreme Court's order to reinstate the dissolved House of Representatives (HoR) and appointment of Sher Bahadur Deuba as the Prime Minister of Nepal. 

Nepal's caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli supporters staged a protest in Kathmandu against the Supreme Court's order to reinstate the dissolved House of Representatives (HoR) and appointment of Sher Bahadur Deuba as the Prime Minister of Nepal. (12.07) pic.twitter.com/VMNwQSkQ5I

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

09:37 IST

Environment and Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav has been included in the all-important Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), along with Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh.  

Union Minister for Woman and Child Development, Smriti Irani, was also included in the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth.

Environment and Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav has been included in the all-important Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), along with Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh. pic.twitter.com/3M4XjSsFj7

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

09:34 IST

Rescue operation underway in Boh Valley in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district after massive landslides and floods on Monday (July 12).

#WATCH Rescue operation underway in Boh Valley in Kangra district after massive landslide and floods yesterday#HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/wz4TJAPuyd

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

09:33 IST

Delhi witnesses heavy showers; visuals from Akbar Road

#WATCH Delhi witnesses heavy showers; visuals from Akbar Road pic.twitter.com/6JfL3aXgbP

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

09:32 IST

Monsoon arrives in Delhi, visuals from near Shahjahan Road

Monsoon arrives in Delhi, visuals from near Shahjahan Road pic.twitter.com/XsSPER1aPZ

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021

09:18 IST

There were 45 COVID-positive cases in Delhi yesterday, which are the lowest in 1.25 years. The positivity rate is below 1%. Active cases are 693. I request people to maintain precautions: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain

There were 45 COVID-positive cases in Delhi yesterday, which are the lowest in 1.25 years. Positivity rate is below 1%. Active cases are 693. I request people to maintain precautions: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain pic.twitter.com/b6b1DRoSGX

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2021