India News Live Updates April 07, 2021: Oxygen Cylinder Shortage in Maharashtra

Indian Rupee Falls And Settles at 74.47

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No Exams for State Board Students from Class 9 to 11

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad announced that students from class 9 to 11 will be promoted without examination due to rising COVID-19 cases in the state.

Know More About Production Linked Incentive Scheme Supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar Comments on COVID-19 vaccine wastage in Maharashtra. He comments that the state wastes over 6% of the vaccines supplied.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan lashes out as states across India demand age relaxation to administer the vaccine.

Health Ministry permits workplaces to conduct vaccination session from 11 April to increase the vaccination.

TLTRO Scheme Extension Announced by RBI

Delhi Records Highest Single Day Spike

Today, the national capital recorded 5506 COVID-19 cases, the highest this year. Also, it recorded 20 COVID-19 deaths, reports Health Ministry.

Chhattisgarh’s Raipur District Imposes Lockdown From April 9 to April 19

Chhattisgarh’s COVID-19 tally has reached up to 3,86,269. Of which, Raipur contributes 76,427 cases. Owing to the high cases in the district, officials have imposed a lockdown to contain the spread.

Oxygen Cylinder Shortage in Maharashtra

India reported 115,312 COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Maharashtra accounted for more than 48% of the total new cases. The state is now witnessing oxygen cylinders shortage due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients.

Terrorists Fired at CRPF and Police in Imam Sahib Shopian, Luckily no Injuries Reported

Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar confirmed that terrorists fired at Naka party of Police and CRPF at Imam Sahib, Shopian.

To Boost Manufacturing in India Union Cabinet Approved Production Linked Incentive Scheme

Union Cabinet approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing of white goods (air-conditioners and LEDs) and high-frequency solar PV modules: Union Minister Piyush Goyal.

Sachin Waze: NIA Court Extends Custody Remand till April 9th

CBI will further interrogate Sachin Waze as custody remand extended till 9th April.

RBI Governors Statement on Monetary Policy

Sensex Ends in Green Today

Sensex ended at 49661.76 points increasing by 460.37 points (0.94%). In addition, Nifty rose by 0.92% to 14819.05.

Exporters Can Post Their Container Demand Online Here

FIEO launched an online portal to get exporters connected to shipping agents online. Container shortage is currently a global problem in international trade.

Maharashtra Health Minister Confirms Vaccine Shortage in the State

Health Minister Rajesh Tope confirmed that the state will run out of COVID-19 vaccines in three days and urged the centre to allot more doses for the state.

Tripura CM Biplab Deb Tweeted That he has Tested positive for COVID-19

Maoists Release Picture of Jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas

Maoists released a picture of CoBRA Jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas who remains in their custody Read more here.

India COVID-19 Concerns: Maharashtra Records Highest COVID-19 Daily Count

Maharashtra reported 57,074 fresh COVID-19 cases, says Health Department. Also, it reported 222 COVID-19 deaths in one day.

New COVID-19 Variants Responsible for Recent Surge in Cases?

India failed to test the new COVID-19 variants after global warnings by scientists. As per reports, India has tested less than 1% of total positive samples.

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh Witness Highest Positive Cases in India

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh accounted for 25% and 14% of new COVID-19 cases in India. COVID-19 active cases in India shot up recently.

Reason Behind Latest Surge in COVID-19 Cases in India

Union health minister reflected on the latest surge in COVID-19 cases in India and blamed casual behaviour and carelessness of people for not following COVID-19 protocol.

India Helps Paraguay Get COVID-19 Vaccines: Taiwan

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister confirmed that India stepped in to help Paraguay get COVID-19 Vaccines despite enormous pressure from China.