#COVID19 | Six states - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal - account for 64% of the country's total active cases: Health Ministry
#COVID19 | 2,65,046 oxygen-supported beds, 7,71,36 ICU beds and 39,527 ventilator beds available in the country as on October 19. Health Ministry (PTI)
Taking serious view of laxity by parties/candidates in adhering to EC guidelines on social distancing in public meetings for #BiharPoll and other bypolls, EC reiterates need to keep crowd discipline and advises parties to demonstrate utmost care and vigil during electioneering
EC: Instances of such public meetings have come to notice of the Commission, where large number of crowds have assembled in utter violation of social distancing and the political leaders/campaigners are addressing the gathering without wearing masks.
"By doing so, the political parties and candidates are not only flouting the guidelines of the Commission with impunity, but exposing themselves as well as the public attending the rallies/meetings to the danger of infection during the pandemic"
Today, the recovery rate in the country is good. The fatality rate is low. 5,500 people out of every 10 Lakh population in India are infected, whereas in countries like the US & Brazil this figure is around 25,000: PM #NarendraModi addresses the nation
The fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 Lakh population in India, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain, Britain: PM #NarendraModi addresses the nation
India has a facility of more than 90 lakh beds for #COVID19 patients. There are 12,000 quarantine centres, around 2000 Corona testing labs. Number of tests will cross 10 Crores soon. In our fight against COVID, rise in the number of tests has been our strength: PM #NarendraModi
#BiharElection phase 1: 31% candidates with criminal cases
As many as 328 (31%) candidates are with criminal cases, according to a recent analysis done by the election watchdog Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR)
Also, out of the 1064 candidates analysed by the watchdog, 375 (35%) are crorepatis. The average assets of candidates contesting phase 1 election is Rs 1.99 crores
The future will be shaped by societies that invest in science & innovation. But, this cannot be done in a short-sighted manner. One has to invest in science&innovation well in advance. That is when we can reap benefits at the right time: PM Modi at Grand Challenges Annual Meeting
This meeting was to to be held physically in India but in changed circumstances, it is being held virtually. Such is the power of technology that a global pandemic did not keep us apart: PM Narendra Modi at the inaugural function of Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020
In India, we have a strong & vibrant scientific community. We also have good scientific institutions. They have been Indiaβs greatest assets, specially during the last few months, while fighting COVID-19. From containment to capacity building, they have achieved wonders: PM Modi
PM @narendramodi will inaugurate & dedicate to the Nation through video conferencing the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair on 10th August, 2020.
The foundation stone for this project was laid by the PM on 30th December 2018 at Port Blair: PMO
The submarine cable will also connect Port Blair to Swaraj Dweep, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Kamorta, Great Nicobar, Long Island, and Rangat. This connectivity will enable delivery of faster and more reliable mobile and landline telecom services to Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Enhanced telecom and Broadband connectivity will boost tourism and employment generation in the Islands, give an impetus to the economy and raise standards of living: PMO
We started the unlocking process with caution, keeping the safety of everyone as our topmost priority, says @_Manish_Sharma_, President and CEO & Executive Officer, Panasonic India and South Asia & Panasonic Corporation (@PanasonicInNews) at #TOIDialogues
Talking about manufacturing, we are already at 30-35% of the total capacity, says @_Manish_Sharma_, President and CEO & Executive Officer, Panasonic India and South Asia & Panasonic Corporation (@PanasonicInNews) at #TOIDialogues
Lot has happened in the last two months, it was challenging, but I would like to says that it was more about learning than challenges, says @_Manish_Sharma_, President and CEO & Executive Officer, Panasonic India and South Asia & Panasonic Corporation at #TOIDialogues