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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka reports second COVID-19 death in a week as elderly patient dies in Belagavi
Karnataka reported its second COVID-19 fatality in just over a week, after a 70-year-old man from Benakanahalli village in Belagavi district succumbed to the virus late on Wednesday night, health officials confirmed. The patient, who had multiple pre-existing health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease (IHD), was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Belagavi when he died due to acute cardiorespiratory arrest with encephalopathy and seizures, the state's health department said in a press release. Also Read - 'No apology, no release': Karnataka stands united against Kamal Haasan's Kannada comment Principal Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Harsh Gupta, confirmed the death to PTI earlier in the day. The health department detailed that the man had experienced a seizure and lost consciousness on May 26, following which he was admitted to a private hospital. A neurologist attending to him diagnosed focal seizures with encephalopathy, in addition to severe anaemia and low platelet count (thrombocytopenia). With his oxygen saturation measured at 88%, a throat swab was taken for COVID-19 testing, which returned positive. Despite advice from doctors, the family moved the patient to Belagavi Medical College and Hospital on May 28. There, he was admitted to the Department of Respiratory Medicine and treated as per COVID-19 protocol. Also Read - AP CM Chandrababu Naidu clarifies stance after HAL relocation pitch sparks row with Karnataka leaders "Despite best efforts, his condition deteriorated and he passed away on the same day," the official release stated. This marks the second COVID-19 related death in Karnataka within a span of 11 days. On May 17, an 84-year-old man with serious comorbidities had died at a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru. His COVID-19 test returned positive posthumously. Meanwhile, Karnataka's COVID-19 bulletin on May 29 reported 148 active cases across the state. A total of 42 new cases were added on Thursday, with 513 tests conducted (including 463 RT-PCR and 50 RAT). The day's positivity rate was recorded at 8.18%, while the fatality rate stood at 2.3%. Health authorities have urged the public, especially the elderly and those with comorbidities, to remain vigilant as sporadic COVID cases continue to emerge across the state.
The Print
2 days ago
- Health
- The Print
Man tested positive for Covid-19 dies in Karnataka; 42 fresh cases reported
According to a health department release, the 70-year-old patient, a resident of Benakanahalli village in Belagavi, died late Wednesday night. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary, Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare department, had earlier confirmed the death to PTI. Bengaluru, May 29 (PTI) In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man who tested positive for Covid-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in the health department said. The patient died due to acute cardiorespiratory arrest with encephalopathy and late onset seizures associated with diabetes, hypertension, IHD and positive status. The patient, it was further stated in the release, had an episode of seizure and became unconscious on May 26 and he was taken to a private hospital in Belagavi. He was treated by a neuro physician there and diagnosed as suffering from focal seizures with encephalopathy and severe anaemia with thrombocytopenia, according to the health department. As his oxygen saturation was 88 per cent, his throat swab was taken and he was found to be Covid positive as well, added the press note. It also stated that the patient's attenders took him to Belagavi Medical College and Hospital against medical advice on May 28. 'At the hospital, he was admitted in the Respiratory Medicine department and treated as per Covid protocol. However, in spite of all efforts the patient's condition deteriorated and he died on May 28,' noted the release. On May 17, an 84-year-old-man with severe comorbidities died at a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru and his Covid-19 test results came positive after his death. Meanwhile, the health department bulletin pegged active Covid-19 cases at 148 in Karnataka as of May 29, with 42 new cases being reported on Thursday. The day also saw a total of 513 tests being done for Covid, including 463 RTPCR and 50 RAT. Thursday's positivity rate stood at 8.18 per cent and fatality rate at 2.3 per cent. PTI JR KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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First Post
3 days ago
- General
- First Post
How Indian Army designed the famous Operation Sindoor logo
Operation Sindoor and its logo have made a lasting impression. It is not something Indians will easily forget. But who came up with the design? read more India's 'Operation Sindoor' has become a stamp of pride. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian forces destroyed terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Now, days after India's airstrikes, more and more details about the mission emerge. India named it Operation Sindoor to avenge the widows who lost their husbands in the Pahalgam massacre. The name and the logo have struck a chord with millions of Indians; it is something they will not forget. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The latest edition of the Indian Army's magazine, Baatcheet, reveals that the logo was designed by two Army officials, Lieutenant Colonel Harsh Gupta and Havildar Surinder Singh. Who designed the logo? Two Army men, Lt Col Harsh Gupta and Hav Surinder Singh, were behind the logo's design, revealed in the Indian Army's magazine 'Baatcheet' dedicated to Operation Sindoor. The special issue additionally showcased photographs of the two men along with numerical data that highlighted the significant engagement the logo garnered across various social media platforms, including X and Instagram. The poster had 'OPERATION SINDOOR' written on it with a small bowl carrying vermilion (worn by married Hindu women) forming the first 'O' of the second word, while the second 'O' had a dash of the powder around it. What is in the magazine, Baatcheet about? The 17-page magazine opens with the prominent logo, enhanced by the Indian Army's emblem. The next section details the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. A dedicated entry, 'Pahalgam,' describes the 'dastardly and brutal act' where 'five terrorists killed 26 innocent civilians in the name of religion' in the Baisaran Valley. This account, paired with images of the attack's aftermath, coffins and a victim's emotional funeral, underscores the country's reinforced determination to combat terrorism. In this image from the May edition of the Indian Army's monthly magazine 'Baatcheet', top military commanders monitor 'Operation Sindoor' live. PTI Further into the magazine, on page 11, there's a photograph of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi looking at a screen grid, noted with a timestamp of May 7, 2025, 01:05 am. This is when India launched Operation Sindoor. What was Operation Sindoor? The military strike was conducted on May 7 from 1.05 am to 1.30 am. In 25 minutes, more than 100 Pakistani terrorists were killed and nine terror camps were destroyed. Shortly after, the Indian Army's social media handles carried a message with a poster. Along with the message '#PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind!' the Indian Army's 1.51 am X post carried the poster that was concise in words but heavy on symbolism. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Since then, the Indian Army has come up with several thematic short videos on social media platforms that have been widely shared and appreciated. All these videos were made in-house, by the Social Media Section of the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication, sources in the military establishment said. Who gave the name of the operation? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed earlier this month that the nomenclature for India's military action against Pakistan was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Operation Sindoor was named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What you all accomplished during this operation has made every Indian proud. It took just 23 minutes for the Indian Air Force to dismantle the terrorism being harboured in Pakistan. You eliminated the enemies in the time it takes people to finish their breakfast,' Rajnath Singh said while interacting with soldiers at the Air Force Station in Gujarat's Bhuj. With inputs from PTI
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Meet The Two Army Men Who Designed Operation Sindoor Logo
New Delhi: The simple yet symbolic logo of India's Operation Sindoor which has captured the imagination of millions of people across the country, was designed by two Army men. India decimated nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir with precision strikes early on May 7 in response to the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam massacre. Shortly after, the Indian Army's social media handles carried a poignant message with a poster that has now become a defining image of Operation Sindoor. According to the latest edition of India Army's magazine 'Baatcheet' dedicated to Operation Sindoor, the logo of the decisive military action was designed by Lt Col Harsh Gupta and Hav Surinder Singh. In its special issue, it also shared the photographs of the two Armymen, flanked by the now famed logo, and some figures in a box, indicating the massive traction it has garnered on different social media platforms, including X and Instagram. The opening section of the 17-page magazine carries the logo emblazoned across the page with the emblem of the India Army graced on top. The next page recalls the Pahalgam attack that shook the nation and drew condemnation from multiple countries, heads of state and other top leaders. "On 22 April 2025, the nation witnessed a dastardly and brutal act of violence where five terrorists killed 26 innocent civilians in the name of religion. This incident occurred in the serene meadows of Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, where the tourists had gone to celebrate life with fervor. This incident fortified the resolve of our country to fight terror with punitive action," reads a text captioned 'Pahalagam'. The text is accompanied with photographs of the aftermath of the attack, rows of coffins and of the emotional farewell at a funeral of one of the victims. The 11th page of the magazine also carries a photograph of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi looking at a screen grid, and mentions the timestamp -- date May 7, 2025, time 0105 hrs. The strike was conducted on May 7 from 1.05 am to 1.30 am under Operation Sindoor and it was launched to deliver justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and their families, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Col Sofiya Qureshi told a press conference hours after the military action. At 1.44 am that day, the government, in a statement, underlined that India has demonstrated "considerable restraint" in the selection of targets and method of execution and that "no Pakistani military facilities have been targeted". Shortly after, the Indian Army's social media handles carried a message with a poster. Along with the message "#PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind!" the Indian Army's 1.51 am X post carried the poster that was concise in words but heavy on symbolism. The poster had 'OPERATION SINDOOR' written on it with a small bowl carrying vermilion (worn by married Hindu women) forming the first 'O' of the second word while the second 'O' had a dash of the powder around it. Since then, the Indian Army has come up with several thematic short videos on social media platforms that have been widely shared and appreciated. All these videos were made in-house, by the Social Media Section of the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication, sources in the military establishment said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor was not just a military mission, but "the face of a changing India" that reflects the country's resolve, courage, and growing strength on the global stage. Addressing his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister termed Operation Sindoor as a turning point in the global fight against terror and a symbol of India's growing strength and clarity of purpose.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Operation Sindoor: Indian Army reveals designers behind viral logo
NEW DELHI: A simple yet powerful symbol has become the face of India's decisive military response to terror. The iconic logo of Operation Sindoor, now etched in the national consciousness, was designed not by advertising professionals or branding firms, but by two men in uniform — Lt Col Harsh Gupta and Havildar Surinder logo, unveiled shortly after India's precision strikes on May 7 against nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, uses symbolism that has deeply resonated with millions. The second 'O' in Sindoor is designed with a traditional vermilion bowl — a sacred symbol of married Hindu women — its bold red hue speaking volumes about sacrifice, justice, and national to the Indian Army's special edition of Baatcheet magazine, this now-iconic image was created in-house by the Social Media Section of the Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication. "Operation Sindoor was not just a military mission, but the face of a changing India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his Mann Ki Baat radio address. "It reflects the country's resolve, courage, and growing strength on the global stage."The logo was first posted at 1:51 a.m. on X (formerly Twitter) on May 7, just minutes after the conclusion of the 25-minute air operation. It was accompanied by a crisp, thunderous message: "#PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind!"#PahalgamTerrorAttackJustice is Hind! ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 6, 2025The page-turning opening of Baatcheet carries the poster in full glory, underscored by the Indian Army emblem. The second page recounts the trigger — the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, where five terrorists slaughtered 26 civilians in Baisaran incident fortified the resolve of our country to fight terror with punitive action,' reads a caption titled magazine shares emotional imagery from the aftermath, including rows of coffins and tearful farewells. It also includes a timestamped photograph of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi monitoring the strike operation from a control room.(With inputs from PTI)ALSO READ: Nakal karne ke liye akal chahiye: Asaduddin Owaisi on Pak's fake China drill picTune InMust Watch
