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India's Covid-19 caseload went past 91 lakh with 44,059 coronavirus infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries surged to 85,62,641, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 91,39,865 while the death toll climbed to 1,33,738 with 511 new fatalities. Stay with TOI for all updates.
Read: Order to shut two markets in West Delhi withdrawn
An order to close two evening markets in Nangloi in west Delhi for violation of Covid-19 safety measures was withdrawn by the district administration hours after it was issued, officials said on Monday.
Supreme Court pulls up Gujarat Govt for weddings &gatherings despite rising Covid-19 cases. The Court says Gujarat is worst after Delhi and Maharashtra.
The Bench posts the matter for hearing next on Friday.
Karnataka not to reopen schools in December.
After extensive deliberations, it was unanimously resolved that “not to reopen schools in Dec”. However, scenario of Covid-19 in state shall be reviewed in last week of Dec to consider reopening of schools at appropriate time subsequently: Technical Advisory Committee, Karnataka
SC asks Centre, all states to file reports detailing steps taken to deal with current Covid-19 situation
It was wrong to seal the market. All norms were being followed here. They had sealed it on the basis of crowd on main road near market. Order was withdrawn last night. Official order copy awaited.
Subhash Bindal, Geneal Secretary of Shukar Bazar Market Association, Nangloi Market
Delhi: Shops at Nangloi market being unsealed after UT govt withdrew order to seal it on grounds of violation of Covid-19 protocols. Subhash Bindal, General Secretary of Shukar Bazar Market Assn, Nangloi Market says, "Order withdrawn last night. Copy of official order is awaited"
Gorakhpur: Universities & colleges in Uttar Pradesh reopen from today with 50% attendance of students; visuals from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya University.
A student says, "It feels good to be back to the University. We will follow all precautionary measures."
Asian stocks rise ahead of US economic data amid virus fears
Asian stocks rose Monday as investors looked ahead to quarterly US economic data amid unease about anti-coronavirus curbs on business and wrangling over the American presidential election. Market benchmarks in Shanghai, Seoul and Sydney rose while Hong Kong retreated. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday.