Earlier today, President Joe Biden spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was a warm and positive call, the leaders affirmed the strong ties between our nations, both of which have suffered so much under this pandemic: Senior US administration officials
We are in close touch with Indian officials at all levels. And we're also closely coordinating with our allies, friends, and quad partners about how we can collectively support India in the power of need: Senior US administration officials
As requested by GoI, we'll be providing raw materials for production of Covishield vaccine at Serum Institute.Given that there's not enough of supply for entire global manufacturing effort&in light of current crisis. US is diverting order to India:Senior US admin officials
We're exploring options to provide oxygen concentrations&ventilators&we're in discussions with India to ensure that equipment we supply will connect devices in India&we're also going to be providing training associated with all of requests as needed: Senior US admin officials
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Supreme Court starts hearing suo motu case of oxygen shortage & other issues related to management of #COVID19 pandemic.
"We have to step in when we feel so & we need to protect the lives of people," Justice DY Chandrachud says.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells SC, "Matter is being treated at the highest executive level & the state machinery. PM is dealing with the issue."
"What is your national plan to deal with the crisis? Is vaccination main option to deal with it," asks Justice S Ravindra Bhat
"We are handling the situation very carefully," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells Supreme Court during hearing of suo motu case of oxygen shortage & other issues related to management of #COVID19 pandemic.
Earlier, curfew was imposed in 20 cities, including 8 major cities, from 8 pm to 6 am. Curfew will be imposed to other cities Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Navsari, Valsad, Porbandar, Botad, Viramgam, Chhota Udaipur and Veraval - Somnath from 8 pm to 6 am: Gujarat CMO
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Order will come into effect from 28th April and will remain imposed till 5th May 2021. All essential services will continue in the above 6 cities during these restrictions. Grocery stores, vegetable shops, fruit shops, medical store, dairies, bakeries will be allowed: Gujarat CMO
All industries, manufacturing units, factories & construction activities to continue in these 29 cities. All medical and paramedical services will remain the same. All restaurants in these 29 cities will be closed only take-away services can be continued: Gujarat CMO
Advocate Alok Agarwal, appearing for Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, tells Delhi High Court about a Delhi Govt's order that hospitals have to attend to all emergency patients within 10-15 minutes and give them oxygen and medicines. HC asks Delhi Govt to take instruction on this.
Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev informs the court that they have requested all suppliers to give details of Oxygen tankers arriving at their centre in Delhi, the quota will then be allocated for three days.
Counsel appearing for Venkateshwera Hospital, Dwarka seeks court intervention as the hospital is running out of oxygen, and seeks court direction to supply oxygen to it urgently.
Supreme Court starts hearing a plea seeking reopening of Vedanta's Sterlite plant in Tamil Nadu for production of oxygen to be used for treatment of COVID patients
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta says produced oxygen should be given to the Centre for allocation to various states
Appearing for Vedanta, senior lawyer Harish Salve tells SC, "We'll run only oxygen plant & not power plant. Electricity will be provided by the state."
Justice DY Chandrachud asks, "When can you start the plant?"
"We can start producing oxygen in maybe 10 days," Salve replies.
As Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and other parties enter into a verbal duel, Justice DY Chandrachud says, "We are in a crisis. There cannot be political bickering in this court. We are in a national crisis. We have to support the nation as a court."
A phone call between PM Modi and US President Biden is on right now
Had a fruitful conversation with US President Biden. We discussed the evolving COVID situation in both countries in detail. My discussion with him underscored the importance of smooth and efficient supply chains of vaccine raw materials and medicines: PM Modi
PM Modi & US President Biden discussed COVID-19 situation in their respective countries, incl India’s ongoing efforts to contain the second wave of COVID-19 through expedited vaccination efforts, and ensuring supply of critical medicines, therapeutics and healthcare equipment
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat today called on PM Modi. They reviewed preparations & operations being undertaken by the Armed Forces to deal with the COVID19 pandemic: PMO
CDS Rawat briefed PM that all medical personnel from armed forces who've retired or taken pre-mature retirement in last 2 yrs are being recalled to work in Covid facilities within proximity of their present place of residence: Prime Minister's Office
Other medical officers who retired requested to make their services available for consultation through emergency helplines. PM was informed that all medical officers on staff appointments at CommandHQ, Corps HQ, Division HQ & similar HQ of Navy&IAF to be employed at hospitals:PMO