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NEW DELHI: India's daily coronavirus cases on Saturday (Apr 10) rose by a record for the fifth time this week and deaths surged to the highest in more than five months, with hospitals and crematoriums overflowing in parts of the country. New cases in the world's second-most populous country have totalled the most of anywhere in the world over the last two weeks. India's overall tally of 13.21 million is the third-highest globally, just shy of Brazil and below the worst affected country, the United States. The second surge in infections, which has spread much more rapidly than the first one that peaked in September, has forced many states to impose fresh curbs but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refused to impose a national lockdown given the high economic costs. Authorities in Maharashtra, the Indian state with the highest cases, have ordered a weekend lockdown that will end early on Monday. Mega cities such as Mumbai, the country's financial centre and Maharashtra's capital, ... » Learn More about India’s daily COVID-19 cases rise to record for fifth time this week

NEW DELHI: US climate envoy John Kerry on Tuesday (Apr 6) pressed India, the world's third-biggest carbon emitter, to set more ambitious green goals ahead of UN talks in late 2021 and Joe Biden's upcoming climate summit. A spokesperson for the US embassy in New Delhi, where Kerry arrived on Tuesday for talks with officials and NGOs, said that India was a "critical part of the solution to the climate crisis." Bloomberg News reported last month that top Indian government officials were debating whether to follow dozens of other countries in setting a goal of net zero emissions by mid-century. When Kerry's April trip to the United Arab Emirates, India and Bangladesh was announced, Washington said the aim was "increasing climate ambition" ahead of President Biden's Apr 22 to Apr 23 summit and the UN negotiations in Glasgow in November. "A key focus for our administration is supporting and encouraging India's decarbonization efforts through clean, zero, and low-carbon investment, ... » Learn More about Kerry presses India ahead of Biden climate summit

MUMBAI: India’s most coronavirus-hit state Maharashtra went into a weekend lockdown on Saturday as the country battles exploding infection numbers and vaccine shortages. Having let its guard down with mass religious festivals, political rallies and spectators at cricket matches, the world’s second most populous nation has added more than a million new infections since late March. After a lockdown a year ago caused widespread misery and hit the economy for six, the central government is desperate to avoid a hugely unpopular second shutdown. But many states are tightening the screw, in particular the epicenter Maharashtra and its capital Mumbai, where restaurants are shut and public gatherings of more than five people are banned. Every weekend from Saturday until the end of April the state’s 125 million people are confined to their homes unless shopping for food, medicine or traveling. “I’m not for the lockdown at all but I don’t think the government has any other choice,” ... » Learn More about India locks down most Covid-hit state

NEW DELHI: The world’s largest vaccine maker, based in India, will be able to restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if new coronavirus infections subside in the country, its chief executive said. But a continued surge could result in more delays because the Serum Institute of India would have to meet domestic needs, Adar Poonawalla warned in an interview with The Associated Press. The company is a key supplier for the United Nations-backed Covax program that aims to distribute vaccines equitably in the world. On March 25, Covax announced a major setback in its vaccine rollout because a surge in infections in India caused the Serum Institute of India to cater to domestic demand, resulting in a delay in global shipments of up to 90 million doses. Since then, daily new infections in India have almost doubled, with the biggest single-day spike of over 100,000 new cases on Monday. Infections are being reported faster in India than anywhere else in the world, prompting ... » Learn More about India to export 90 million AZ jabs in June

Here are some reactions: - Malaysia - The Malaysian prime minister said Prince Philip would be "sadly missed" after "a life spent in selfless service to the greater good." Malaysia's king and queen said he would be remembered for his "steadfast support" of the queen, as well as "his unwavering commitment to the Commonwealth of which Malaysia is a proud member and his efforts to promote stronger ties between the United Kingdom and Malaysia." - Britain - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Philip's "extraordinary life", sending his condolences to Queen Elizabeth after her husband's death was announced. Johnson said the Duke of Edinburgh "earned the affection of generations" at home, in the Commonwealth and across the world. "We give thanks, as a nation and a kingdom, for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," he added. Former prime minister Tony Blair hailed Philip's public service, calling him "a man of foresight, ... » Learn More about World leaders including Malaysia’s King, Queen and PM pay tribute to Prince Philip

In an unprecedented move, 22 organizations representing the business community appealed to the next chief justice for the uniform imposition of mandatory periods for case disposition. In a paper entitled “Need for Speedy Disposition of Court Cases,” these business organizations urged the next chief justice to lead by example and treat the periods prescribed by the Constitution to decide cases as uniformly mandatory across all levels of the judiciary, including the Supreme Court. Relatedly, the deans of three law schools, and the local chapter of the integrated bar, in Iloilo City, representing law professors, members of the bar, and officers of the Court, petitioned the President in an “Open Letter” to appoint a chief justice who shall similarly ensure mandatory observance of the periods prescribed by the Constitution for case disposition. Both initiatives were anchored on the maxim “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Section 16, Article III of the 1987 Constitution provides that ... » Learn More about The next chief justice’s first task

Thailand and US military forces have joined in the opening ceremony for the annual Cobra Gold military exercise. Cobra Gold is the largest biggest military exercise of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region with 29 nations taking part as participants or observers. The military activities will run until February 22, including disaster relief training, military field training and humanitarian assistance training. US Marines and other international troops joined in the annual event’s tradition of drinking blood from decapitated cobras. The bizarre ritual is thought to contain health benefits for humans brave enough to consume it (no studies are cited to support the claims but who’s going to argue with a blood-stained guy with a gun!?!) Royal Thai Marine instructors showed the troops how drinking the blood from a cobra can help them stay alive if there is no drinkable water and can also provide essential nutrition. But even some of the hardened US marines appear to have their eyes ... » Learn More about Cobra Gold troops drink blood from decapitated cobras in annual jungle ceremony

A medical worker inoculates a woman in Allahabad, India. The country is suffering a shortage of vaccines. (AFP photo) MUMBAI: Fresh lockdowns and curfews were imposed on tens of millions of people from India to Argentina on Saturday, as Covid-19 infections surged again and vaccine roll-outs were hampered by shortages and scares over side effects. In India, the worst-hit state of Maharashtra was running out of vaccines as the health system buckled under the weight of the contagion, which has killed 2.9 million people worldwide. Having let its guard down with mass religious festivals, political rallies and spectators at cricket matches, the world's second-most populous nation has added more than a million new infections since late March. Every weekend from Saturday until the end of April, Maharashtra's 125 million people will be confined to their homes unless travelling or shopping for food or medicine. "I'm not for the lockdown at all but I don't think the government has any ... » Learn More about Lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble

Agriculture Sec. William Dar. Image from Department of Agriculture MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Filipinos that the food supply for 2021 remains sufficient. “We assure our countrymen that we will have enough food on our table, during the rest of the year,” Agriculture Secretary William Dar said in a virtual meeting of IATF Task Group on Food Security (TGFS) on April 8. In the same meeting, Secretary Dar also thanked farmers, fishers and other players in the food chain for their continuing labor and resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We thank our farmers, fishers, and other players in the food value chain for their continuing labor and resilience. Based on our inventory and projections, our food supply situation remains on the optimistic side,” he said. In a statement on Friday, the DA said it forecasts a 2021 year-end stock of rice, good for 75 days. “This year, the DA aims to produce another record harvest of 20.4 million metric ... » Learn More about DA: Food supply for 2021 sufficient

INQUIRER.net Stock Photo Three elderly women mistakenly received anti-rabies shots instead of COVID-19 vaccines in Uttar Pradesh, India. One of the three seniors was in critical condition after getting the said shot, an unnamed source claimed as per The New Indian Express yesterday, April 9. The source said that the three – referred to only as Saroj, 70, Anarkali, 72, and Satyavati, 60 – last Thursday, April 8, went to a government community health center at Kandhla in the Shamli District to get COVID-19 vaccines. The women recalled that when they arrived at the hospital, health workers at the health center first asked them to bring syringes from a nearby medical store, the report said. After being given the shots, they were given slips and asked to go home. The women then began experiencing side effects, with Saroj, for one, feeling restless. Saroj’s family took her to a private doctor, who found out that she had received an anti-rabies vaccine instead of an ... » Learn More about 3 elderly women mistakenly receive anti-rabies shots instead of COVID-19 vaccine