India News Live Updates April 08, 2021: New Zealand Suspends Entry for Indian Travellers

Globally, India is at Good Position in Exports and Imports of Chemicals

COVID-19 Situation Very Girm: Says PM Modi

PM Modi says that the second wave has surpassed the peak of first wave of the pandemic.

India News: PM Modi Discusses the Current COVID-19 Situation with Chief Ministers

WHO Rejected Serum Institute of India’s Proposal for Extending Covishield’s Shelf Life

India News: COVID-19 Cases Update

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 1,26,789 fresh cases, 59,258 recoveries and 685 fatalities. As of now, the total case tally stand at 1,29,28,574 and the total recoveries is at 1,18,51,393. While, the death toll stood at 1,66,862.

Odisha Health Minister Requests for Vaccine Doses From the Centre

As of now, Odisha has 5.34 lakh doses that will last for 2 days. So its Health Minister has requested the centre to send over 25 lakh vaccine doses for the coming 10 days.

Karnataka Health Minister Assures “No Vaccine Shortage in Karnataka”

K Sudhakar confirms that the government is sending vaccine almost twice a week. Also, he added that 25-30 lakh doses are in stock as of now.

Ventilators Received from the Government are at Fault: Complains Rajasthan Health Minister

Recently, the centre sent over 1000 ventilators to Rajasthan. However, the ventilators stopped functioning after 2 days of use, says Rajasthan Health Minister.

Maharashtra has Received Less Vaccine Doses: Says Rajesh Tope

A recent government report highlighted that Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Haryana had received more vaccine dosages than Maharashtra. So far, the centre has released only 7.5 lakh vaccine doses to the state. Further, Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Health Minister, complains that the increase to17 lakh doses is insufficient.

LK Advani Received his Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine (Covaxin) Today at AIIMS Hospital

CoBRA Jawan Rakeshwar Singh Released by Naxals Today

Rakeshwar Singh Manhas kidnapped by Naxals during Bijapur attack was released after 7 days, confirms State Police.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Tests Positive for COVID-19

Today, following the news, Pinarayi Vijayan requested all his primary contacts to self isolate themselves.

New Zealand Temporarily Suspends Indian Entry into the Country

Owing to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in India, New Zealand PM, Jacinda Ardern, on Thursday suspended entry for all travellers. This rule applies to even its own citizens from India. The said suspension will be in force till April 28.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

The total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far in the country are 88372277, reports the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

India news April 08: Scientists are Looking into COVID-19 Origin

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Four People Rape a Minor Girl with the Help of a Women in Bonigam Qazigund.

The minor was found pregnant during the course of the medical examination. As of now, all four are arrested, an FIR has been registered against them.

India COVID-19 Concerns: Maharashtra’s Panvel Halts Vaccination Due to Shortage of Vaccine

India News April 08: IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand Seals 5 Hostels

After 60 students from IIT Roorkee tested positive for COVID-19, the institute closes 5 hostels to contain the spread.

India Contributes Towards Anti-terrorism

As of now, India has contributed 500000 USD to the UN Trust Fund to Counter terrorism.

Night Curfew in India

Following the latest surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Lucknow, Madhya Pradesh, and many other places across India are imposing night curfew.

Indian PM Takes his Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

PM Modi on Wednesday received his second dose of Covaxin (from Bharat Biotech) at the AIIMS hospital in Delhi.