DAILY SHORT NEWS (As 20/06/2021)

 1.Maharashtra reports Delta plus Variant, one district has higher cases

The Delta-plus formed by mutation in the Delta Variant, is currently a “ Variant of interest”, and hasn’t been classified as a “variant of concern” yet.

2. India reports 58,419 new COVID-19 cases, 87,619 discharges & 1576 deaths in last 24 hours.

Total cases: 2,98,81,965

Total discharges: 2,87,66,009

Death toll: 3,86,713

Active cases: 7,29,243

Vaccination: 27,66,93,572

3.Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours in Chandigarh

A police contingent accorded the legendary track and field athlete the guard of honour. The contingent reversed arms and sounded the last post in the honour of the sprinter.

4. India got 33mm items as foreign aid for Covid: Government data

India started receiving foreign aid from April 27 and its distribution was based on optimal use primarily to states with high caseholds and to regional medical hubs.

5. Gwalior, Indore should be renamed after Rani Laxmibai, Goddess Ahilyabai, demands Sajjan Verma.

6. Delhi Police to form district, thana level committees to tackle COVID-19 third wave.

7. Haryana government extends COVID guidelines for another week till 28 June; modifies guidelines.

8. Black Fungus: 3,293 vials of fake Amphotericin-B injections found at Delhi doctor’s house; 7 arrested

9. WTC Final: Indian fans abuse Kyle Jamieson on his Instagram posts after he gets Virat Kohli’s wicket.

10. Delhi reports 124 new COVID cases, 398 discharges and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Active cases: 2,091

Total discharges: 14,05,287

Death toll: 24,914

11. Over 3.06 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with states and UTs.

12. International Yoga Day: MP plans to inoculate 10 lakh people against Covid-19.

13. All 15 Kashmir Valley railway stations now integrated with Wi-Fi Network.