India on Saturday, 1 August, reported 57,117 new COVID-19 cases in what is the biggest one-day spike, taking the tally in the country to 16,95,998. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 5,65,103 active cases across the country, while 10,94,374 patients have been cured or discharged. The death toll stands at 36,511.
Meanwhile, a day after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal rejected the AAP government’s decision to allow normal functioning of hotels and weekly markets on a trial basis under ‘Unlock 3’, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah, asking for immediate directions to be issued to the LG to overturn his decision, and allow hotels and such markets to function in the national capital.
- Maharashtra on Saturday reported 9,601 new COVID-19 cases and 322 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 4,31,719 and the death toll to 15,316
- Delhi reported 1,118 new COVID-19 cases and 26 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,36,716 and the death toll to 3,989
- Andhra Pradesh reported 9,276 new cases, taking the tally in the state to 1,50,209
- BJP leader and former minister P Manikyala Rao has died of COVID-19 in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada, party sources cited by PTI said on Saturday
- The Centre informed SC on Friday that Punjab, Maharashtra, Tripura and Karnataka haven’t made timely payment to frontline workers
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9,601 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to Over 4.31 Lakh
Maharashtra on Saturday reported 9,601 new COVID-19 cases and 322 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 4,31,719 and the death toll to 15,316.
Delhi Dy CM Writes to HM Shah Against LG’s Move on Hotels, Markets
A day after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal rejected the AAP government's decision to allow normal functioning of hotels and weekly markets on a trial basis under 'Unlock 3', Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah, asking for immediate directions to be issued to the LG to overturn his decision, and allow hotels and such markets to function in the national capital.
"The Delhi government will again send a proposal on opening of hotels and weekly markets to the LG. I request you to ask the LG not to stop it," Sisodia told Home Minister Shah.
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Planning to Reopen Schools, Colleges on 1 Sept; Final Decision by Centre: Assam Minister
Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that they are planning to reopen schools, colleges and other educational institutions from 1 September, but the final decision rests with the Centre, reported ANI.
5,879 New COVID-19 Cases in TN, Tally Rises to Over 2.51 Lakh
Tamil Nadu on Saturday reported 5,879 new COVID-19 cases and 99 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 2,51,738 and the death toll to 4,034.