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EVERY HOUSE TO BE SCREENED IN DELHI FOR COVID

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party MLA Prakash Jarwal who was arrested in connection with a doctor’s suicide

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Every house in Delhi will be screened by July 6 as a part of a new plan to check the spread of coronavirus. Delhi has the second highest number of coronavirus cases in the country; on Tuesday, it recorded the biggest single-day jump of 3,947 new infections, the highest reported by any state so far.

All houses in the containment zones will be screened by June 30, the Arvind Kejriwal government has said, under the new Covid response plan released after a series of meetings between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Chief Minister over the last week. With nearly 66,000 coronavirus cases, Delhi has 261 containment zones, the worst-affected neighborhoods by the outbreak.

Surveillance and contact tracing will be strengthened in these neighborhoods that have been sealed to break the chain of transmission.

THe Delhi government said that more than 2,500 new cases and upto 75 deaths are being reported every day in Delhi. About 45 per cent of the cases are showing features of clustering in containment zones.

Delhi overtook Tamil Nadu on Sunday as the second worst-hit state by the pandemic after Maharashtra. More than 2,000 deaths linked to COVID-19 have been reported so far by the national capital.

A strict monitoring plan will now be implemented at district-level as per the revised strategy. The COVID-19 task forces in districts – that was earlier supervised only by the district magistrates – will have the district commissioner of police, civic body officials, epidemiologists from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and IT professionals to monitor Aarogya Setu app, used by the government for contact-tracing.

It shall be ensured that Aarogya Setu app is downloaded by all, especially in the worst-affected neighborhoods, the state government said. In containment zones, movement will be restricted by police by using CCTV cameras and the government is preparing to step up efforts for “testing and isolation”. “Rapid antigen testing will be done in such areas as per the guidelines of the ICMR,” according to the revised guidelines.

The state task force will be headed by the Chief Minister. In densely populated areas, arrangements will be made to send patients to COVID-19 care centres. All symptomatic and asymptomatic cases will be tested in containment zones between 5th and 10 day.

Twenty-thousand samples will be collected as a part of a sero survey, to estimate prevalence of coronavirus in the national capital, which will start on Saturday June 27. The results will be released on July 10.

Amid rising number of cases, the Delhi government was sharply rebuked by the Supreme Court earlier this month that said the situation in the city was “horrendous, horrific and pathetic”.

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After India-China disengagement, Indian troops start patrolling Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that he interacted with Chinese soldiers at Bumla Pass during Diwali celebration with Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district.

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Two days after the disengagement between India and China, Indian troops started patrolling the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh on Friday.

On Wednesday, both countries agreed to disengage and initiate coordinated patrols based on their understanding of the Line of Actual Control in the Demchok and Depsang sectors.

Patrolling by Indian troops in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh kicked off Friday. Patrolling in the Depsang sector is expected to start soon, according to ANI. Coordinated patrolling means that both sides will be aware of each other’s patrol schedules.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that he interacted with Chinese soldiers at Bumla Pass during the Diwali celebration with Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district.

Sharing a video of him interacting with the Chinese soldiers on X, Rijiju said: “After talking to Chinese soldiers and seeing the infrastructures, everyone will feel proud of India’s border development now.”

The Union Minister said he also celebrated Diwali at the Army Helipad in Tawang. “It felt proud to celebrate Diwali with brave soldiers. Our country is safe only because of their dedication and courage. Jai Hind!” the senior BJP leader said.

On Thursday, soldiers from India and China shared sweets at various border locations in the Ladakh sector to celebrate Diwali. The exchange occurred at Hot Springs, Karakoram Pass, Daulat Beg Oldi, KongkLa, and the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point.

Additionally, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi emphasised that rebuilding trust along the LAC would be a gradual process, aiming to revert to the status quo of April 2020. He detailed that key measures—disengagement, de-escalation, and buffer zone management—are vital for alleviating tensions between the two nations. He also noted that this process would occur in phases, with each stage focusing on diminishing hostilities.

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong remarked that differences between neighboring countries like India and China are natural, but the critical aspect lies in how these differences are managed and resolved.

The border standoff began in eastern Ladakh in 2020 due to Chinese military actions and has led to prolonged tensions that have significantly affected relations between the two countries.

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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi greet people of various states on their formation day

“Let us celebrate and safeguard this unity, recognizing that each state’s unique contribution enriches and strengthens the bonds that hold us together,” he said in a post on X.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday greeted the people of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana and Chhattisgarh on their states’ formation day.

In posts on X, PM Modi highlighted various features of these states as he extended his wishes to the people living there.

‘Kannada Rajyotsava’ is a very special occasion, recognising the exemplary culture and traditions of Karnataka, he said. “This state is blessed with outstanding people, who are powering growth and innovation across sectors. May the people of Karnataka always be blessed with happiness and success,” he added.

Rahul Gandhi also greeted the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Lakshadweep on their Foundation Day.

PM Modi noted that Madhya Pradesh is blessed with bountiful natural resources and cultural heritage and described Chhattisgarh as a state known for its impressive folk traditions and tribal culture, wishing the State continued development.

“Kerala is known for its mesmerising landscapes, vibrant traditions and hardworking people. People from Kerala have made their mark all over the world, across different fields. May the people of the state keep progressing in the times to come,” PM Modi said in another post on X.

“Haryana is known for its rich and historic heritage and has always made important contributions to the country’s development,” the Prime Minister added.

The former Congress chief said these vibrant cultures, diverse languages, rich histories, and enduring traditions are the very heart of India’s strength and “give our nation its resilience”.

“Let us celebrate and safeguard this unity, recognizing that each state’s unique contribution enriches and strengthens the bonds that hold us together,” he said in a post on X.

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PM Modi condoles death of economist Bibek Debroy

“Beyond his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed working on our ancient texts, making them accessible to the youth,” the prime minister said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of renowned economist Dr. Bibek Debroy on Friday. Dr. Debroy was chairman of the prime minister’s economic advisory council.

He took his last breath at Delhi AIIMS on Friday. The 69-year-old veteran economist was suffering from intestinal obstruction, hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

In a post on X, PM Modi said Dr. Debroy was a towering scholar, well-versed in diverse domains like economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and more. “Through his works, he left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape,” he added.

“Beyond his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed working on our ancient texts, making them accessible to the youth,” the prime minister said.

“I have known Dr. Debroy for many years. I will fondly remember his insights and passion for academic discourse. Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” said PM Modi.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also condoled the demise of Dr. Debroy.

In a post on X, she wrote, “It is with profound grief that I condole the demise of Shri. @bibekdebroy. As Chairman of PM Economic Advisory Council, he profusely participated in policy making. His interests, inter alia, were—ancient texts, Vedic and classical Sanskrit, Devi, Railways. He was prolific in translating Sanskrit to English- our epics and puranas. His book Sarama and Her Children showed his uncanny knack in extracting nuggets from our ancient texts. Bibek, you had so much more to do and to complete— for all our sake! Farewell! Om Shanti.”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called Dr. Debroy a brilliant son of Bengal and a scholar of repute. She said he will be remembered by all.

“Saddened by the news of the sudden demise of Bibek Debroy, noted economist and Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council. A brilliant son of Bengal and a scholar of repute, he will be remembered by us. Condolences to the bereaved family and friends,” she posted on X.

Dr. Debroy was born on January 25, 1955, in Shillong, Meghalaya, into a Bengali Hindu family. He completed his early education at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in Narendrapur and pursued higher studies at Presidency College in Kolkata and the Delhi School of Economics. He later attended Trinity College, Cambridge, where his focus was on integrating information into economic frameworks.

Throughout his career, Dr. Debroy held several prestigious positions, including serving as a member of NITI Aayog. He was part of this important government think tank from its inception in January 2015 until June 2019. Dr. Debroy was a Padma Shri awardee who previously served as the chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune.

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