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Delhi sees decline in Covid-19 cases! Here’s why, a comparative analysis of data

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Uttar Pradesh ends night curfew as daily Covid-19 cases decline in the state

By Kritika Bobal

India is currently battling with a third Covid-19 wave triggered by Omicron. The Covid-19 cases in the country started to spike from the last week of December and are continuously rising. But what actually bothers is the decline in Covid-19 cases in Delhi.

Although it’s good news that the cases in Delhi are declining and the capital is successfully battling with the third wave. But if we go deeper and look at the statistics, the decline in cases can be because of lesser tests conducted.

The national capital which used to record over 20,000 cases daily is now reporting around 12,000 to 13,000 in a single day. The capital even recorded 28,867 on January 13 with the highest ever single-day spike in the Covid tally and after a week on January 21, the capital logged 10,756 cases.

If we just look at the fresh cases reporting every day, the data shows that Delhi on January 14 recorded 24,383 Covid-19 cases, on January 17, the city recorded 12,527 Covid cases and on January 20, the capital recorded 12,306 fresh Covid-19 cases. On January 21, it logged 10,756 cases. Comparing the weekly data, the cases in the capital dipped by almost 18,000.

According to the health bulletin, on January 13, the positivity rate was at 29.21 percent and 98,832 tests were conducted out of which 28,867 cases were confirmed.

Whereas, on January 14, 79,578 tests were conducted out of which 24,383 cases were confirmed of Covid-19. If we compare the data of January 13 and 14, around 20,000 fewer tests were conducted.

On January 15, 67,624 tests were conducted out of which 20,718 cases were confirmed. Although there was a decline in the number of confirmed cases the positivity rate remained the same at 30.64 percent on both January 14 and 15. That means the cases didn’t decline but fewer tests were not performed.

On January 21, only 59,629 cases were conducted out of which 10,756 cases were confirmed. The positivity rate in the capital declined to 18.04 percent.

By looking at the statistics, we have understood that the reason behind the decline in cases might not be because of the high recovery rate but can be because of fewer tests being conducted. The positivity rate in the capital increased in a day despite reporting fewer cases. On January 13, the positivity rate was 29.21 percent whereas, on January 14, the positivity rate increased to 30.64 percent.

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Amit Shah praises Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, says Nation above post

Amit Shah hailed Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister, saying BJP places the nation and students above any position while highlighting the government’s commitment to examination reforms.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised Dharmendra Pradhan’s decision to step down as Union Education Minister, saying the move reflected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s commitment to placing the nation and students above any political position.

In a post on X, Shah said that for BJP workers, the country, its youth and students are more important than any office. He described Pradhan’s resignation as an example of the party’s guiding principle of prioritising national interest over personal ambition.

Shah highlights government’s focus on exam reforms

Amit Shah said the Narendra Modi-led government respects the sentiments of students and remains committed to strengthening the examination system following concerns over alleged paper leaks.

He said the Centre has introduced strict measures to ensure severe punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks and expressed confidence that these steps would deliver justice to students who cleared the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

Praises Pradhan’s work as Education Minister

Recalling Dharmendra Pradhan’s tenure, Shah highlighted several initiatives undertaken during his time in the Education Ministry. He credited Pradhan with helping implement the National Education Policy (NEP), expanding PM SHRI schools, promoting digital education, strengthening skill development and improving coordination between industry and academic institutions.

Shah also said Pradhan worked towards making examinations more inclusive and student-centric, adding that his tenure reflected his commitment to the vision of a developed India.

Resignation follows NEET controversy

Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation comes amid nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and growing demands for accountability.

The resignation has triggered political reactions across party lines. While opposition parties have described the development as a result of sustained student protests, BJP leaders have projected it as an example of accountability and commitment to national interest.

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Assam flood death toll rises to 66, over 6.5 lakh people still affected

Assam’s flood situation improved slightly on Saturday, but more than 6.54 lakh people remain affected in six districts. Four fresh deaths have pushed the state’s flood toll to 66.

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The flood situation in Assam showed marginal improvement on Saturday, though the disaster continued to impact more than 6.54 lakh people across six districts. Four more deaths were reported during the day, taking the total number of fatalities in this year’s floods to 66.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three of the latest deaths were reported from Sivasagar district, while one person lost their life in Charaideo.

The number of affected people declined from over 7.05 lakh across nine districts on Friday to 6,54,800 across six districts on Saturday, indicating a gradual improvement in the overall situation.

Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district

Among the affected districts, Sivasagar continues to be the worst hit, with nearly 2.9 lakh people impacted by the floods. Charaideo follows with around 1.9 lakh affected residents, while more than 1.3 lakh people remain affected in Jorhat.

The other districts still facing flood-related challenges are Dibrugarh, Golaghat and Nagaon.

Relief operations continue across affected areas

The ASDMA said the state administration is operating 274 relief camps and aid distribution centres across the affected districts. Around 18,902 displaced people are currently taking shelter at these facilities.

The latest daily bulletin also stated that floodwaters have inundated 810 villages across the state, while 34,970.8 hectares of agricultural land have suffered damage.

Rivers flowing above danger level

The floods have also damaged embankments, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure in several areas.

Authorities said the Dikhou River in Sivasagar and the Dhansiri River at Numaligarh are flowing above the danger level, and officials continue to closely monitor the situation.

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UP Government forms new SIT led by 3 IPS officers to probe Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a new SIT led by three IPS officers to investigate the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya following Supreme Court directions.

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The Uttar Pradesh government has reconstituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by IG Kiran S, with DIG Somen Verma and SSP Dr Gaurav Grover as members, to investigate the alleged theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. 

The move comes after directions from the Supreme Court, which sought a reconstituted investigation team to ensure an independent and comprehensive probe into the allegations.

The newly formed SIT is expected to continue the investigation and submit a status report before the Supreme Court on July 27.

Senior IPS officers to lead the probe

According to the state government, the investigation will now be supervised by senior IPS officers.  The revamped SIT has been tasked with examining all aspects of the alleged embezzlement of temple donations and carrying the investigation forward.

The Supreme Court had observed that criminal investigations and technical examination of theft-related cases are more effectively handled by experienced police officers, leading to the reconstitution of the SIT under senior IPS leadership.

Probe to continue under court supervision

The case relates to the alleged embezzlement of offerings (chadhava) donated by devotees at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.

The Supreme Court is monitoring the investigation and will review the SIT’s status report at the next hearing.

Authorities are expected to continue examining evidence collected during the earlier stages of the investigation as the newly constituted SIT proceeds with the case.

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