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Kejriwal urges caution: Covid cases up but no lockdown if you wear mask

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Kejriwal urges caution: Covid cases up but no lockdown if you wear mask

There will be no Covid lockdown in Delhi if people follow protocol – wear face masks in public and maintain social distancing – Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Sunday, as the national capital scrambles to contain a frightening surge in new cases over the past few days.
“No need to panic… be responsible. We don’t want to enforce a lockdown right now… we want to keep curbs as limited as possible, so the common man is not affected. Tomorrow there is a DDMA (Delhi Disaster Management Agency) meeting, and we will review the situation again,” he said.

Today’s message was a repeat of what Mr Kejriwal said last week, when he said Covid cases were rising rapidly in the city but there was no need to panic.

The Chief Minister also urged people to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Mr Kejriwal also announced that he had recovered after a Covid infection picked up while campaigning for next month’s Uttarakhand election. “I am back at your service after recovering from Corona,” he said, adding that he had self-isolated at home after having a two-day fever.

Mr Kejriwal’s entreaties come as Delhi is expected to report around 22,000 Covid cases today.

The city reported 20,181 yesterday – an increase of 16 per cent. Daily new cases are also creeping closer to the single-day record of 26,169 set on April 23, during the peak of the second wave.

The new wave of infections is partly fuelled by the Omicron variant, which is more infectious than the Delta strain. It leads to milder symptoms, but doctors have warned against underestimating it.

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Delhi has reported 513 Omicron Covid cases so far (second only to Maharashtra).

Experts say the milder symptoms produced can be offset by the sheer number of cases that will be reported, which could put excessive pressure on healthcare infrastructure.

In addition, over 300 doctors and medical professionals have tested positive in Delhi in this wave.

On Saturday Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the Delhi government had decided to increase the number of available hospital beds (normal and ICU) in anticipation of more cases.

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5,650 normal beds and 2,075 ICU beds in 14 hospitals, as well as 2,800 in Covid centres, would be added to those already available, he said, noting that around 13,300 beds were available overall.

“Delhi government is ready to deal with the most serious situation. Delhi’s health system is fully prepared to prevent this wave and provide timely treatment to all people of the state,” he said.

As part of its efforts to contain the third wave in the city, the Delhi government ordered a weekend curfew that kicked in at 10 pm on Friday and will remain in effect till 5 am tomorrow.

During this time only those involved in essential services and those facing an emergency situation can leave home. Travellers must produce e-passes issued by the government or have valid ID cards.

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India this morning reported nearly 1.6 lakh new cases in the previous 24 hours.

Complete News Source : The Indian Express

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Kangana Ranaut claims that if Anupam Kher had declined to make Emergency, she would not have: “His expression is honest.” “Bold Claim: Kangana Ranaut Says She Wouldn’t Have Made Emergency Without Anupam Kher: ‘His Expression Is Honest'”

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Kangana Ranaut claims that if Anupam Kher had declined to make Emergency, she would not have: “His expression is honest.” “Bold Claim: Kangana Ranaut Says She Wouldn’t Have Made Emergency Without Anupam Kher: ‘His Expression Is Honest'”

Kangana Ranaut said that no one “can portray the role of Jayaprakash Narayan except” Anupam Kher. He also showered Kangana with praises.Actor Kangana Ranaut has spoken.

about her Emergency co-star Anupam Kher, revealing that she wouldn’t have made the film had he refused to do it. Speaking with news agency ANI, Kangana also called Anupam Kher the “hero” of the film.

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Kangana talks about importance of having Anupam in Emergency

Kangana said, “It was very important for me to have Anupam ji in this film. If he refused to do Emergency, then I wouldn’t have made it. Look at his on-screen personality…there’s honesty on his face. No one can portray the role of Jayaprakash Narayan except him.”

Anupam calls Kangana ‘one of the finest directors’

Anupam also heaped praise on Kangana. “I was in National School of Drama in New Delhi when Emergency was declared. So, I did not have to do much research for the film…also, Kangana had researched on everyone’s behalf.

This will be one of the finest films made on any political subject. Kangana does effortless work. She has put so much hard work behind Emergency. …To direct the whole film and act as Indira Gandhi isn’t an easy job but Kangana did it… one of the finest directors that I have worked with,” he said.

About Emergency

The film is based on Emergency that was imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977, and its aftermath. In the film, Anupam will essay the role of late politician Jayaprakash Narayan. Kangana will be seen as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Fans will see Shreyas Talpade in the role of a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik in the role of Jagjivan Ram.

The film will release in theatres on January 17. Emergency is billed as the story of a watershed moment in the political history of India. Backed by Zee Studios, Emergency is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ritesh Shah and music is by Sanchit Balhara.

Kangana Ranaut Praises Anupam Kher’s Honesty in ‘Emergency’ Role

Bollywood actress and filmmaker Kangana Ranaut recently revealed how pivotal veteran actor Anupam Kher was in shaping her upcoming film Emergency. In a candid statement, Kangana shared that if Anupam Kher had declined to join the project.

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she might have reconsidered making the film altogether. According to Kangana, Kher’s performance and his honest expression bring a critical authenticity to the film, which is set against the backdrop of one of India’s most controversial political periods.

In Emergency, Kangana steps into the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi while also directing the ambitious project. Anupam Kher plays Jayaprakash Narayan, the renowned socialist leader and political.

thinker who spearheaded the movement against the Emergency imposed in 1975. Discussing Kher’s portrayal, Kangana said, “Jayaprakash Narayan’s character needed someone with incredible depth, honesty,

Kangana went on to admit that without Kher’s agreement, she would have struggled to envision the project. “If he had refused, I might have thought twice about making the film. His acceptance was a moment of relief for me because his performance has brought the soul of Jayaprakash Narayan to life,” she added.

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The collaboration marks another milestone for the duo, both known for their bold choices and willingness to tackle challenging narratives. Kangana’s statement highlights the deep respect she has for Kher’s craft and underscores the collaborative effort that goes into making a project as ambitious as Emergency.

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