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<ul><li><keyword id="48118" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sikkim">Sikkim</keyword> reported its first COVID-19 death on Sunday after a 74-year-old man succumbed to the disease at a state-run hospital here, a senior health official said.</li><li>The man died due to COVID-19 early in the morning, Director General-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pema T Bhutia said. </li><li>Bhutia said the last rites of the patient will be performed as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) laid down by the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC). </li></ul> Sikkim reported its first COVID-19 death on Sunday after a 74-year-old man succumbed to the disease at a state-run hospital here, a senior health official said. The man was a resident of Rongli sub-division of East Sikkim district, the official said. The man died due to COVID-19 early in the morning, Director General-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pema T Bhutia said. He was admitted to Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital on Saturday night after he tested positive for the disease. The patient was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) where he breathed his last, he said. He was also suffering from diabetes and hypertension, the official added. Bhutia said the last rites of the patient will be performed as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) laid down by the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC). Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was "deeply saddened" by the death of the COVID-19 patient. He urged the people of the state to remain calm and continue following the guidelines put in place to contain the spread of the contagious disease. As of Saturday, there were 357 active COVID-19 cases in Sikkim, according to official data. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/coovid-vaccine-from-oxford-serum-institute-and-astrazeneca-shows-promising-immune-response/articleshow/77069321.cms">The COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford and AstraZeneca shows 'promising' results in early human trials</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/dil-bechara-kissing-booth-2-and-other-movies-you-can-watch-on-netflix-amazon-prime-disneyhotstar-this-week/slidelist/77142498.cms">Dil Bechara, Kissing Booth 2 and other movies you can watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+Hotstar this week</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/work-from-home-effect-these-companies-are-shelling-out-for-employees-power-bills-internet-cost-and-more/articleshow/77139229.cms">WFH effect – These companies are paying for employees' power bills, internet cost and more</a>

Sikkim reports first COVID-19 death

<ul><li>The Chinese Embassy in India has issued a notice to evacuate its citizens from India as coronavirus cases continue to increase and border tensions escalate.</li><li>China’s Embassy in the US as issued a similar notice earlier this month, however, applications have not been getting approved by the US authorities according to China’s spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry.</li><li>Relations between the US and China are on the brink of a cold war as per experts, which could force other countries, like India, to choose sides.</li></ul>The Chinese Embassy in India posted a notice on <a href="http://in.china-embassy.org/chn/gdxw/t1782375.htm">its website</a> to help its citizens India come home if they’re facing ‘difficulties’. The announcement comes in after tensions between the two countries have reportedly been escalating along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and coronavirus cases in India continue to rise. <div type="ExtQuote" text="&quot;Through the unified arrangement of the ministry of foreign affairs and relevant departments, the Chinese diplomatic and consular missions in India will assist international students in India, tourists, temporary business visitors who have difficulties and are in urgent need to take a temporary flight back home to China.&quot;" auname="Notice by the Chinese Embassy"></div> Over the past month, multiple skirmishes have been reported along the border that India and China share in Sikkim and Ladakh. Chinese troops have reportedly <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/china-triples-its-boats-in-indias-pangong-tso-lake-as-tensions-continue-to-rise/articleshow/75838836.cms">tripled their boat patrols</a> in Pangong Tso Lake. China may have posted as many as 5,000 additional soldiers along the LAC as per the <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/china-may-have-posted-5-000-soldiers-on-lac-officials-say-as-tension-grows-along-border-in-ladakh/story-MrbTCUNY6ihfTNUGK40XcM.html">Hindustan Times</a> as the standoff worsens. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75883231" title="‘Not accurate’ and ‘nonsense’ — India and China in a war of words in New Delhi while flexing muscles across the Ladakh border" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; width: 468pt; table-layout: fixed;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Airline </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid 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5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Delhi-Shanghai </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Air China </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">June 3 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Mumbai-Chongqing </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">June 7 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Delhi-Guangzhou </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Air China </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">June 8 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Mumbai-Zhengzhou </td></tr></tbody></table> China made a similar move in the US The Chinese Embassy in the US issued a similar notice as the relationship between the two countries teeters on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/world/news/the-us-and-china-are-on-the-brink-of-a-new-cold-war-that-could-devastate-the-global-economy/articleshow/75724842.cms">the brink of a cold war.</a> Zhao Lijian, the spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, pointed out that applications by Chinese citizens have not been able to get the requisite approval from the US authorities. “It is regretful that the temporary flights are compelled to be delayed as the US hasn't approved the flight applications. We hope the US will act out of the humanitarian spirit and complete all procedures for the flights as soon as possible to facilitate the Chinese students' return,” <a href="http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/fyrth/t1782571.htm">he said</a>. Experts believe that the rising tensions between China and the US could further exacerbate problems for other countries, like India, who will be forced to choose sides. "For the international system as a whole, a Cold War would be devastating,” <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/world/news/the-us-and-china-are-on-the-brink-of-a-new-cold-war-that-could-devastate-the-global-economy/articleshow/75724842.cms">Elizabeth Economy</a>, the director for Asia studies at the Council of Foreign Relations told Business Insider. The Chinese government has clarified that anyone looking to leave India will bear the cost of the tickets and any associated isolation fees. The price of the tickets will be determined by the airlines. The deadline to register is May 27. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/standoff-continues-at-india-china-border-with-no-indication-of-positive-outcome/articleshow/75964623.cms">Standoff continues at India-China border with no indication of 'positive outcome'</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/india-china-point-fingers-for-border-issues-along-lac/articleshow/75883231.cms">‘Not accurate’ and ‘nonsense’ — India and China in a war of words in New Delhi while flexing muscles across the Ladakh border</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/us-ambassador-backs-india-on-rising-tension-at-china-border-its-a-reminder-of-whats-at-stake/articleshow/75859220.cms">US Ambassador backs India on rising tensions at China border— 'it's a reminder of what’s at stake'</a>

After the US, China is evacuating citizens from India as border tensions escalate and COVID-19 cases spike

<ul><li>India and China have deployed more troops along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh amid the coronavirus lockdown and worldwide pandemic. </li><li>Chinese media blames India stating, “India is merely seeking to divert its domestic attention.” </li><li>The development comes are two alterations along the Indo-Sino border — one in Ladakh and another in Sikkim — were reported earlier this month. </li></ul>Tensions between China and India are flaring up again as both countries try and establish their dominance in the Galwan Valley region. Both countries have reinforced troop deployment along the disputed border in eastern Ladakh, reported <a href="https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1188681.shtml#.XsKVoTpuzm8.twitter">TOI.</a> India fears this could turn into a flashpoint with Chinese troops pitching tents near the river and kicking off fresh construction, according to the report. There has been no immediate reaction from the Indian Army or the Ministry of External Affairs on these reports. Not surprisingly, the Chinese media is blaming India. “India is merely seeking to divert its domestic attention and pressure since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted its economy,” analysts told <a href="https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1188681.shtml#.XsKVoTpuzm8.twitter">Global Times</a>. Experts in China believe that this won’t turn into another standoff like the one in Doklam in 2017. This is not the first flare-up this month The 4,057-kilometer Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a recurring issue for both countries. And, such skirmishes aren’t uncommon and most pass off peacefully. However, earlier this month on <a href="https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120520/chinese-helicopters-spotted-in-eastern-ladakh-along-india-china-border.html">May 5</a>, there was a violent clash between the Indian Army and the China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the northern part of Pangong Tso lake that left many injured — on both sides. Such physical altercations are rare. On <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/world/sino-india-border-clashes-china-says-its-troops-committed-to-uphold-peace-6405130/">May 9</a>, another standoff occurred along the border in North Sikkim — an area where no alterations have been reported in recent years. Indian soldiers formed a human chain to stand their ground as Chinese soldiers tried to push them back. Once reinforcements arrived, fistfights and pelting of stones ensued. “The Indian side remains committed to the objective of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-highlights-need-for-peace-and-tranquillity-on-border-with-china-following-clashes/story-a7LJyIsMOREpxXAQPCWlEL.html">Anurag Srivastava</a> said on May 14. Both of the recent incidents, in Lakadh and Sikkim, will likely be discussed at the next border meeting between the two armies. The Line of Actual Control The central point of contention is that Beijing does not recognise India’s border with Tibet that was demarcated before 1947 by the British and Tibetan authorities. China maintains that Tibet is an integral part of its territory and the demarcation was not sanctioned by the Chinese rulers at the time. India, on the other hand, disputes that claim saying that many areas were ceded by Tibet to British India. The terrain along the border is largely inhospitable with snowy deserts, sandy expanses and intermittent rocks jutting from the ground. As a result, the LAC doesn’t have a fence or any physical infrastructure to dictate where India’s territory ends — and China’s begins. Ordinarily, both sides patrol the border. The soldiers are usually unarmed or carry only small weapons. Protocol dictates that even if they come face-to-face, they need to ensure that weapons should be positioned in a non-aggressive manner with nozzles facing the ground. In other instances, a crossing of paths leads to ‘banner drills’. Either side displays banners proclaiming that the particular area belongs to them. While Chinese banners are normally in English or Hindi, the one’s displayed by India are in Mandarin or English. They last a couple of hours before both sides taper off after a Major or a Lieutenant Colonel intervenes. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/india-increases-fdi-limit-in-defence-manufacturing-and-will-ban-certain-import/articleshow/75775865.cms">India hikes foreign investment limit in defence manufacturing⁠— and it will create a list of banned imports</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/indian-defence-airforce-army-and-navy-flypast-to-thank-corona-warriors/articleshow/75515182.cms">India's Defence forces say 'thank you' to "Corona warriors" with a flypast, flower petals, music and more</a>

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