OPPO A52 with punch-hole camera for under Rs 20K this week

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OPPO A52 with punch-hole camera for under Rs 20K this week

Expanding its successful A-series, OPPO is all set to launch a mid-price affordable smartphone A52 under Rs 20,000 in India this week.

Industry sources told IANS on Wednesday that the device is going to be the first smartphone to feature a punch-hole display in the affordable segment.

Earlier this year, OPPO launched A31 for Rs 11,490 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 13,990 for the 6GB+128GB variant.

The company is also expanding its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio.

After receiving a good response for its OPPO Enco headphone series, the brand is also set to reinforce its position in the IOT segment with a new offering that would offer immersive surround sound experience.

Tamil Nadu MLA has passed away

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Tamil Nadu MLA has passed away

Tamil Nadu is one of the worst hit states of the global pandemic Covid-19. Not just common man even public representatives are falling victims of the virus and this morning an MLA has breathed his last. He is DMK MLA J Anbazhagan.

Anbazhagan contracted Corona virus on June 2nd and he was admitted at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical centre at Chromepet on the same day. Despite being in observation of doctors, Anbazhagan’s health kept deteriorating.

The health bulletin released by the hospital said, “In spite of full medical support, including mechanical ventilation, at our Covid- facility, Anbazhagan succumbed to his illness. He was declared dead at 8.05 AM.”

Anbazhagan represented the Chepauk constituency which falls in the capital region, Chennai. DMK chief Stalin is devastated by Anbazhagan’s death. ““I am not able accept that Anbazhagan is not there,” tweeted Stalin.

Sudheer Babu: I believe I have got the power

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Sudheer Babu: I believe I have got the power

South star Sudheer Babu has a new “navratna” ring conceptualized by his mother and he believes he has “got the power”.

Sudheer took to Instagram Stories, where he shared a photograph flaunting the new silver ring, which is embellished by nine stones.

On the image, he wrote: “Navratna in a Kelasam… my mom conceptualized it by herself. I believe I have got the power.”

Sudheer, a former badminton player, was ranked number one player in Andhra Pradesh and has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.

He made his acting debut with the film “Ye Maaya Chesave” in 2010 and was later seen in films like “Shiva Manasulo Shruti”, “Mosagaallaku Mosagaadu” and “Nannu Dochukunduvate” among many others.

Sudheer will next be seen in “V” , an action thriller directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti. The film also features Nani, Nivetha Thomas and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead roles. “V” was scheduled to release in March, but now has been pushed due to the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

Create facilities for tourism flow: PM to Uttarakhand

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Create facilities for tourism flow: PM to Uttarakhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday advised Uttarakhand government to utilize the present construction season for completing pending works to create facilities and infrastructure to better sustain tourism flows in the years to come.

His remarks came during a review meeting over the Kedarnath Dham development and reconstruction project with the Uttarakhand government via video conferencing. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat and other senior state officials also participated in the discussion.

Laying out his vision for the reconstruction of the shrine, Modi said that the state government should envision and design development projects for holy sites like Kedarnath and Badrinath in a way and manner that stands the test of time and is yet eco-friendly and in harmony with nature and its surroundings.

Keeping in mind the present situation and comparatively lean pressure in terms of tourists and pilgrims to the holy sites, the Prime Minister suggested that the “present construction season could be utilized for completing pending works by proper distribution of labor pools, keeping in mind the norms of social distancing. This will help create facilities and infrastructure to better sustain tourism flows in the years to come”.

As part of specific suggestions, Modi also gave directions for further development of other heritage and religious spots in the stretch extending from Ramban to Kedarnath. This work will be in addition to the re-development of the main shrine in Kedarnath.

The meeting also saw detailed discussions on topics related to the status of development of Brahma Kamal vatika (garden) and museum to greet pilgrims-route to Vasuki Taal, redevelopment of old town quarters and properties of historical significance keeping in-tact their original architectural facade as well as other facilities like eco-friendly parking spaces at a proper distance from the shrine and at regular intervals.

BJP’s Scindia and his mother are tested positive of corona virus

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BJP’s Scindia and his mother are tested positive of corona virus

The novel Covid-19 is not sparing the politicians too. BJP’s Jyotiraditya Scindia and his mother are reportedly tested positive of the global pandemic. Though this news is yet to be officially confirmed by the government sources, renowned journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has tweeted about it.

“Breaking now: Not so good news: @JM_Scindia and his mother have tested positive for corona, The former Cong turned BJP leader from MP has been admitted to hospital.. Wish him a speedy recovery!,” wrote Rajdeep.

Scindia and his mother Madhavi Raje Scindia have complained of sore throat and fever, both symptoms of COVID-19. They were reportedly admitted to the Max Hospital at Saket in New Delhi on Monday and their COVID test results are still awaited.

Sometime back Scindia made it to the headlines for quitting Congress and joining BJP. Later he got Rajya Sabha ticket from the saffron party.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal cancelled all of his meetings

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday underwent the COVID-19 test after he developed a sore throat and mild fever on Sunday.

At present, the fever of the Aam Aadmi Party convenor has come down and also his throat pain is decreasing. The 51-year-old Delhi Chief Minister on Sunday complained of fever and cancelled all of his meetings thereafter.

According to the Health Ministry, Delhi so far has recorded as many as 29,943 cases of COVID-19. Out of the total, 17712 are currently active in the capital and 11357 have been discharged/cured.A total of 874 have died in Delhi due to lethal infection.

Bollywood film Andhadhun is being remake in Telugu

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Bollywood film Andhadhun is being remade in Telugu and Nithiin is going to play the lead role in this film and will step into Ayushmann Khurrana’s shoes. There have been a lot of speculations on who will be playing the role Tabu has reprised in the original film which is directed by Sriram Raghavan.

Initially, there have been rumours that Tabu herself is going to play the same role. But because she asked for a big fat cheque, it is said that the makers began looking for another actress.

That is when names of actresses like Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ramya Krishnan and others started doing rounds. But as per the latest buzz, which could even be a progress in lockdown, it is said that Shilpa Shetty is going to play this role.

As of now, there has been no official confirmation on the same, but the buzz is strong as a leading daily has reported that the actress is in talks with the makers of the film. Shilpa Shetty appeared in Telugu films like Sahasaveerudu Sagara Kanya, Veedevadandi Babu, Bhalevadivi Basu and Azad. Her last Telugu films was Bhalevadivi Basu released in 2001.

There is a rumour that Nithiin wants Keerthy Suresh, his Rang De co-star to play the leading lady, the role played by Radhika Apte.

Indore doctor died due to coronavirus

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Indore-based doctor, Ajay Joshi, who treated hundreds of coronavirus patients since the outbreak of the pandemic, had tested positive for the deadly virus on May 23 and was admitted to city’s Choithram Hospital the next day. After batting the infection for over two weeks, Dr Joshi died at the hospital Tuesday morning.

Dr Joshi, who was the head of department of surgery and medical superintendent of Index Medical College in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, was 57 years old.

Dr Amit Bhatt, Deputy Director of Choitram Hospital said, “Dr Ajay Joshi was shifted to the ICU on May 29 and his condition kept deteriorating. He finally lost the battle against COVID-19 today.”

According to sources, Dr Joshi was suffering from co-morbid conditions, including diabetes and hypertension, besides chronic renal disease, which made it difficult for him to recover from the infection.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan condoled the death of “corona warrior” Dr Joshi and said: “Dr Ajay Joshi of Indore’s Index Medical College contracted the virus while serving other infected patients.”

“His untimely death saddens me. May god give strength to the family and peace to the departed soul,” Mr Chouhan tweeted in Hindi.

“Our superintendent Dr Ajay Joshi always encouraged everyone to help the administration in combating the coronavirus pandemic. We will continue to provide our services,” Dr Deepti Singh, COVID coordinator, Index Medical College told ANI.

Index Medical College has so far treated hundreds of COVID-19 patients. 3 other doctors and eight nurses from the hospital have tested positive for coronavirus so far.

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At least four doctors from the city have died of coronavirus so far. Earlier, three doctors, Dr Shatrughan Panjwani, Ayurveda doctor Om Prakash Chauhan, and private practitioner and general physician Dr BK Sharma, had died after testing positive for the virus.

Over 3,800 cases of coronavirus have been reported from Indore so far while Madhya Pradesh has crossed 9,600 cases with over 400 deaths.

Pakistan’s cricket squad have cancelled a routine training camp

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Pakistan’s cricket squad have cancelled a routine training camp ahead of a tour of England next month, the country’s cricket board said Tuesday, citing a steep rise in novel coronavirus cases in the country. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had planned to hold tightly monitored preparation sessions in the eastern city of Lahore ahead of the tour.

However, cases of COVID-19 have soared in recent weeks with Pakistan recording more than 100,000 cases of coronavirus, as hospitals warned they are running out of beds to treat patients.

“Taking into account the Covid-19 outlook in Pakistan in the coming weeks, (due to) the operational and logistical matters the PCB has decided not to hold a training camp for the national team,” PCB announced.

The country’s cricket board said it remains in touch with the host England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and was looking into leaving earlier for the tour.

“The PCB is already in discussion with the ECB to bring forward their early July departure date for England so the Pakistan squad can benefit from the additional practice time there,” said the PCB.

Once in the United Kingdom, the Pakistan team will enter quarantine and be closely monitored to prevent the squad from being exposed to the coronavirus. The team is scheduled to spend nearly a month in the country before playing the first of three Tests in Manchester from August 5

.The remaining two Tests will be in Southampton (August 13-17 and 21-25).The three Twenty20 internationals will all be played in Southampton on August 28, 30 and September 1.

On this day: India clinch first win at Lord’s in 11 attempts

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On this day: India clinch first win at Lord’s in 11 attempts

Three years after etching their name in history books, Kapil Dev’s troops returned to the iconic Lord’s cricket ground to end one of their most storied droughts in the longest format.

On this day in 1986, India won their first-ever Test at Lord’s which came after 11 attempts as they got the better of David Gower’s England by five wickets.

After being put to bat, England was restricted to just 294. Graham Gooch top-scored with a fine 114 while Derek Pringle hit a half-century. Chetan Sharma was the pick of Indian bowlers as he scalped a five-wicket haul.

Dilip Vengsarkar’s unbeaten century meant India reached 341 in their first essay, taking a 47-run innings lead. Graham Dilley picked up four wickets for the hosts.

England, in the second innings, faired poorly as they were bundled out for just 180 with Kapil Dev getting rid of four batsmen.

As India was chasing a small target of 134, they lost four wickets for just 78 on the board and half their side at the score of 110.

Kapil completed his stunning all-round show by slamming 23 runs off 10 deliveries to take the visitors over the line with five wickets to spare.

This match is also remembered for Vengsarkar’s feat who became the first cricketer to score centuries in three successive Lord’s Test.

New structure allows the USTA to be more agile and more cost effective

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New structure allows the USTA to be more agile and more cost effective

The United States Tennis Association is laying off 110 employees as it battles the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a statement said. The USTA said it was eliminating the positions — roughly 20% of its workforce — in order to reduce overheads which have been strained by the COVID-19 crisis. “We have an opportunity to re-imagine the structure of the organisation to better serve the tennis community in the United States,” USTA chief executive Michael Dowse said in a statement.

“This new structure allows the USTA to be more agile and more cost effective.”The cost-cutting measures will also see the USTA shutter its office in White Plains, New York.The restructuring had been floated as a long-term project in 2018 but was brought forward to counter the impact of the coronavirus, which has decimated the tennis calendar.

The announcement comes with preparations for the USTA’s flagship event, the US Open, mired in uncertainty.The tournament is due to get under way in late August in New York, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. USTA officials are mulling a range of options for the tournament, including possibly moving it to later in the year or to another venue.

World number one Novak Djokovic is among those players who have questioned whether the US Open can take place even with strict hygiene protocols he has described as “extreme.”

Corona toll crosses 900 in Delhi

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Corona toll crosses 900 in Delhi

The total number of people killed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the national capital rose to 905 till now. The Delhi government released its official bulletin on the corona, stating that 34 corona patients died between May 28 and June 7.

A total of 1,366 new cases have been reported in Delhi in the past 24 hours. The total number of Corona positive cases stood at 31,309 here on Wednesday. Of these, 11,861 patients have been cured, while 18,543 are active and are still undergoing treatment.

Due to the ever-increasing corona infection in Delhi, the number of corona hotspots here now stands at 188. As of Sunday, the number of hotspots in Delhi was 169.

According to the Delhi government, 14,556 corona patients have been asked to remain in isolation at their homes. The health team of the Delhi government is treating all these individuals through the phone.

On the condition of corona infection in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that by June 15, there will be 44,000 cases and about 6,600 beds will be needed.

He estimated that by June 30, one lakh cases will be reached and about 15,000 beds will be required. Similarly, by July 15, there will be 2 lakh cases and 33,000 beds will be required; while by July 31, about 5.5 lakh cases will be there, and for that about 80,000 beds will be required.

2 held for attack on doctor in Hyderabad’s Gandhi Hospital

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2 held for attack on doctor in Hyderabad’s Gandhi Hospital

The Hyderabad Police have arrested two persons for attacking a doctor in the government-run Gandhi Hospital on Tuesday night following the death of their relative in the hospital due to COVID-19.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar on Wednesday said both the accused were arrested immediately after the incident.

“Under any circumstances attack on medical staff will not be tolerated. Most firm and stringent legal action will be taken. In this time doctors are our frontline leaders,” the police tweeted.

A junior doctor was assaulted by relatives of a 55-year-old corona patient who died at the hospital on Tuesday night. The incident triggered protest by doctors who demanded additional security to prevent such incidents.

Nearly 100 junior doctors staged a protest past midnight with the flashlights of their mobile phones. They raised slogans of ‘we want justice’. They threatened to boycott the duties till their issues were addressed by the government.

Doctor G. Srinivas, president, Resident Doctors Association (RDA), told reporters that the patient’s attendants attacked the doctor after the patient collapsed and succumbed. He said the patient was asked not to leave the bed, but he went to the toilet. He had diabetes and hypertension and was on a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine.

The attendants initially attacked the medico with a plastic stool and then with an iron stand. He said there was no policeman present in the Covid-19 ward. The protesters demanded deployment of special protection force at every ICU and in all floors of the hospital.

Telangana Junior Doctors’ Association (TJUDA) continued the protests on Wednesday, demanding immediate action against the accused. The junior doctors at various government-hospitals in Hyderabad and other places in the state also staged protests.

This was the second such incident at the Gandhi Hospital and the third at government-run hospitals in Hyderabad since April.

An on duty doctor at the Gandhi Hospital was assaulted on April 1 by relatives of a Covid patient following his death. Another doctor was attacked by relatives of a patient at the Osmania General Hospital on April 14.

Three persons, including a Covid pateint were arrested by the police in the two cases.

Apple iPhone 12 production to begin in July: Report

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Apple iPhone 12 production to begin in July: Report

pple is reportedly planning to complete the second phase of its EVT (Engineering Validation And Testing) for the iPhone 12 series by the end of June, and would start the mass production of upcoming iPhone models as early as July.

According to a DigiTimes report, all iPhone 12 models will enter production next month but it is unclear if that would result in all models launching simultaneously.

Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup this year will include two iPhone Pro models in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch form factors. The non-Pro iPhone 12 models, meanwhile, will ship with 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch displays.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has noted that the higher-end iPhone 12 models – iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max – that feature faster mmWave 5G connectivity will launch a few weeks later compared to the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Max, both of which only come with slower, sub-6GHz 5G.

Meanwhile, Apple is likely to delay the launch of new iPhonel 12 series by at least two months which may take place in November instead of the usual mid-September time-frame.

According to a report by investment bank Cowen, Apple’s second-quarter production is expected to be 35 million units, down 5 per cent from the first quarter and down 13 per cent from the same period last year.

The analyst said that the production supply chain has generally returned to normal output rates, but downstream demand remains uncertain.

Ammy Virk: Had a childhood dream to represent India in Army or sport

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Ammy Virk: Had a childhood dream to represent India in Army or sport

Looking back at his childhood, popular Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk recalled how he always thought of representing India as a part of the Army or in a sport. Although his childhood dream was never fulfilled, Ammy got a chance to somewhat realise both his dreams in reel life.

Ammy is all set to make his Bollywood debut in Kabir Khan’s “83”, where he plays fast bowler Balwinder Sandhu, who was part of the Indian team that won the first-ever cricket World Cup for the country in 1983.

Then, in Abhishek Dudhaiya’s patriotic drama “Bhuj: The Pride Of India”, he plays the role of a Flight Officer. The film is set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

“In my childhood, I always had a dream of choosing a career where I would represent India at some level, be it through the Army or through some sport. I just wanted to do something to make my country feel proud. But those wishes were not completed. I studied medicine and then started making music, and gradually entered the field of acting. Thankfully, I’ve got a chance to represent India in my movies, and that too in my debut films in Bollywood,” Ammy told IANS.

About his two Bollywood projects, he continued: “It feels surreal to wear that Indian cricket jersey in ’83’ and a pilot’s uniform in ‘Bhuj’. It’s very difficult to express in words how I felt working on these projects. I just feel that I am blessed to get such wonderful opportunities in my life,” he added.

Apart from it, Ammy will also be seen in the sequel of his hit Punjabi film, “Qismat”. He assures high melodrama in the film.

“‘Qismat 2’ aisi film hai jo sabko rula degi… itni emotional film banai hai humne ki sabki aankho me aansoo honge (‘Qismat 2’ is a film that will make everyone weep… we have made an emotional film that it will bring tears in everyone’s eyes),” Ammy shared.

Ammy is also working on a lot of songs these days. He recently came up with “Main suneya” during the lockdown.

Spurt in corona cases causes concern in Agra

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Spurt in corona cases causes concern in Agra

With two more deaths and 11 new COVID-19 cases reported till Tuesday evening, alarm bells have started ringing again in the city.

The death toll now is 53 and the total number of corona cases has soared to 991. However, District Magistrate P. N.Singh said 882 had recovered while 116 were under treatment. The number of samples had increased to 15,498.

Health officials explained that the surge in cases was due to increase in sample tests. A large number of deaths were of patients who had a past history of morbidities.

Officials claimed that 4,37,642 houses had been surveyed, which meant more than 16 lakh people in the district have been screened so far. This number is the highest in Uttar Pradesh.

As markets opened, after the announcement of Unlock-1, traffic on the main streets has increased. This has put additional pressure on the policemen. To ensure people observe social distancing and wearing of masks, the police has upped the vigil. On Tuesday, 4,476 vehicles were checked for violation of traffic rules. A total of 1,156 owners was given the tickets.

The district authorities in anticipation of a surprise visit by the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have started preparations to present a better profile of the city. Medicare facilities at the district hospital and the S.N. Medical College, were being streamlined and grievances were being addressed urgently.

Health department officials said, private hospitals were being encouraged to open their doors to patients, suffering from non-Covid ailments.

Meanwhile, Several associations of parents have complained to the administration against schools compelling them to pay fees for the past three months, though children have stayed home during the lockdown.

Complaints have also been filed against the private power discom for sending wrong bills and overcharging during this period, though the company has denied the allegations.

Rakul Preet is seen on Mumbai streets

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Rakul Preet is seen on Mumbai streets

After a series of lockdowns due to coronavirus, the Unlock1.0 turned interesting as the paps started capturing many celebrity faces again after a long time. While Kareena’s run around the house stole the internet yesterday, here is one celebrity who just can’t live without working out.

One of the fitness-obsessed celebrities, Rakul Preet is seen on Mumbai streets in her usual workout attire heading towards a workout place. While many other celebrities were busy adding kilos to their bodies by junk eating and do nothing, how is Rakul Preet just the same or even on better shape post lockdown?

Rakul and Pragya Jaiswal were snapped today at Bandra in their gym attire. Anyway, it is good to see our favorite actors coming out and showing their faces to paps, of course with masks and social distancing guidelines.

The lockdown may commence once agin after 10 June

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The lockdown may commence once agin after 10 June

The spread of global infection, covid19, is like never-ending in Telangana and ever since unlock1.0, the state is observing a huge spike in cases. At least 100 plus cases are being reported each day, leaving the locals in extreme panic and fear.

Moreover, the relaxations by the government like the opening of shops and malls made Telangana streets heavily crowded with very few people following social distancing norms.

The Chief Minister KCR has convened an important meeting today on Monday at Pragati Bhavan to review coronavirus cases in GHMC limits. The rumours from sources came in that KCR might reimpose the lockdown in the city with stricter rules, similar to the first and second phases.

After suffering unpleasant results of an action, that is, the unexpected spike in cases after a few relaxations is now leaving the government in thoughts about changing its decision.

However, the clarification on this will be out once KCR holds a press meet and states his decisions. So far, the lockdown may commence once agin after 10 June, but without official confirmation, one needs to see what’s approaching us.

Currently, the state has temples, restaurants, shopping malls, street shops and religious centres opened. Also, the majority of the people when surveyed has shown that they prefer complete lockdown until 30 June, instead of relaxations to avoid the dangers of repercussions.

A Mumbai Police said Sonu Sood was stopped by RPF

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Actor Sonu Sood, who has been arranging transport for migrant workers stranded in Mumbai and has faced criticism from the Shiv Sena for “enacting a political script written by BJP”, was stopped outside the Bandra Terminus in Mumbai by police from meeting labourers.

A Mumbai Police official said the actor was stopped by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) when he reached the station on Monday night to meet some labourers, and added that they have not received any complaint so far in this connection.The migrant labourers were supposed to take the Shramik Special train from Bandra Terminus to Uttar Pradesh.

Mumbai’s Nirmal Nagar police station’s senior inspector Shashikant Bhandare told news agency PTI that “The actor was stopped by the RPF, not by us. He wanted to meet labourers who were going to their native place. We have not received any complaint regarding this till now.”

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday wondered whether the BJP propped up Sonu Sood to “offer help” to migrant workers from north India stranded in Maharashtra amidst the lockdown, with the political motive to show the Uddhav Thackeray government in poor light.

In his weekly column ‘Rokhthok’ in Shiv Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, Sanjay Raut questioned the sudden rise of “Mahatma” Sood on the social scene of Maharashtra during the lockdown.

Mr Raut also referred to an alleged “sting operation” against Sonu Sood ahead of the 2019 general elections, saying he had agreed to promote the BJP-led government at various platforms through his official social media accounts.However, later that day Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray lauded Sonu Sood’s initiative to arrange buses for stranded migrant workers.

The actor met Uddhav Thackeray at the latter’s residence ‘Matoshree’ in suburban Bandra on Sunday night.On Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh backed Sonu Sood for his work for stranded migrant workers, and questioned the Maharashtra government’s criticism of the actor.

COVID-19 cases are doubling every 12-13 days in Delhi

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COVID-19 cases are doubling every 12-13 days in Delhi

Delhi will have 5.5 lakh coronavirus cases by July 31 based on the current doubling rate of the infection, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today, predicting a huge demand for hospital beds a day after his government’s decision to reserve beds for residents was cancelled by the Lieutenant Governor.

COVID-19 cases are doubling every 12-13 days in Delhi, Mr Sisodia said after a meeting today with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and top central officials.”5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases are expected in Delhi by July 31. We will need 80,000 beds by then,” he told reporters.By the Delhi government’s estimates, by June 15 there will be 44,000 cases, one lakh cases by 30 June and 2.25 lakh cases by July 15.

Mr Sisodia said he had urged the Lieutenant Governor to reconsider his move to strike down the Delhi Government’s order reserving hospitals except for those run by the centre for the city’s residents. Mr Baijal refused to reconsider his decision and it was not taken up in the meeting, he said.Assessing a steep curve for Delhi’s virus cases in the coming weeks, Mr Sisodia said 50 per cent of all beds in Delhi were generally occupied by those who came for treatment from outside.

“Now we see that there might be a situation that 80,000 beds would be needed by end of July – that too only for residents of Delhi, not outsiders… so where will this come from? What is being done about it,” the Deputy Chief Minister questioned.

“We brought up this scenario during today’s meeting but nothing was discussed. We feel the only way beds may be available is if all other planned medical procedures can be put on hold for a later date and the focus is on COVID-19… we are still thinking what needs to be done.”

Mr Sisodia also told reporters that according to central officials, Delhi was not in the community transmission stage. His colleague Satyendra Jain, city Health Minister, said half the virus cases in Delhi could not be traced to any source. Asked whether this could be seen as community transmission, Mr Jain said: “Not if the centre doesn’t declare it.”

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