Breaking news highlights: K'taka reports 149 new Omicron cases

Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar said on Tuesday that the state reported 149 new cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 which pushed the tally to 226. 

Over 54,000 teenagers in Delhi belonging to the 15-17 age group have received their first Covid-19 vaccine dose so far, the Directorate of Education said on Tuesday.

Weekend curfew to be imposed from 10pm of Friday to 5am of Monday in the entire state, in view of rising Covid-19 cases, informs Karnataka minister R Ashoka. “Theaters, malls, pubs and bars are allowed to operate at 50% capacity, no gatherings allowed at public places," he also said.

A lawyer for Prince Andrew told a New York judge Tuesday that he should dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit against the British royal because of a settlement his accuser signed in 2009, reports news agency AFP.

Andrew Brettler said Virginia Giuffre had "waived her rights" to sue other defendants in relation to alleged sex crimes committed by late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Bihar to impose 10pm-5am night curfew from January 6-21 amid nationwide Covid surge. “Night curfew will be imposed from 10 pm to 5 am. Religious places to remain close. Malls, cinemas, clubs, swimming pools, stadiums, gyms, parks will also remain close till Jan 21," reads order.

“Pre-school and 1 to 8 classes to remain close, online classes will continue. Educational institutions of classes 9-12 will function on 50% capacity. Restrictions to remain in effect from Jan 6 to 21," the government stated in the order,.

West Bengal on Tuesday recorded highest-ever single day infection of 9,073 Covid-19 cases, says health department. The daily death toll was at 16, while the number of recoveries are at 3,768, the government also informed. 

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday tested positive for Covid-19. The Congress general secretary said he got himself tested after experiencing symptoms like mild fever and cold on Monday night. Read More

As fresh surge sweeps the country, Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 new cases and 20 deaths today. The number of active cases stands at 66,308. Omicron case tally reaches 653, of these 259 have been discharged.

We are continuously reviewing the existing health infrastructure and preparedness in all States in the country, says Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on the Covid-19 situation, as per ANI.

Mumbai reports 10,860 fresh infections of Covid-19 and two deaths on Tuesday, according to the health department. The active cases stands at 47,476.

West Bengal government writes to the Ministry of Civil Aviation informing it of the State govt's decision to allow domestic flights from Mumbai and Delhi only thrice a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5th January, in view of the current Covid-19 situation.

In Pune, schools to remain shut till January 30, classes from 1 to 8 goes online as Covid spreads.

Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad may have been behind a string of bomb attacks in Germany and Switzerland in 1981, targeting companies and individuals that were allegedly linked to Pakistan’s then clandestine nuclear programme, according to a media report. Read More

Bandra court sent 'Bulli Bai' app case accused Vishal Kumar to police custody till January 10. 

Bars, cinemas halls, malls, restaurants, spas, AC buses will operate at 50% capacity subject to staff being fully vaccinated. Swimming pools and gyms to remain closed. Only fully vaccinated staff to attend government, private offices, announced Amritsar deputy commissioner in Punjab. 

Delhi reports 5,481 new cases and three deaths, according to the daily health bulletin. The active cases are at 14,889. Positivity rate rises to 8.37%.

The previous government had no vision for the state. I had assured 'HIRA' (H-Highways, I- infrastructure, R-Railways, A-Airport) development in Tripura. Work is underway to develop Tripura as a gateway to the northeast, says Prime Minister Modi in Agartala.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates new airport terminal building at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala, Tripur

American activists are appealing to Tesla Inc. to close a new showroom in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, where officials are accused of abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic minorities.

In 'Bulli Bai' app case, the 21-year-old man arrested by Mumbai Police Cyber Cell has been identified as Vishal Kumar. Main accused in the case is a woman detained from Uttarakhand. Both of the accused know each other, reports ANI citing Mumbai Police.

Today, Delhi is expected to report 5500 Covid cases, with the positivity rate rising to 8.5%, news agency ANI reports Delhi health minister Satyender Jain. 

As many as two militants, both linked with LeT/TRF and locals, have been killed in the earlier encounter in J&K's Kulgam area.

After inaugurating and laying foundation stone of 22 developmental projects in Manipur on Tuesday, PM Modi said that previous governments in the northeastern state only worked on one policy which was “don't look east” but the BJP government has adopted the “Act East Policy.”

The DDMA has decided to impose weekend curfew in Delhi in which no non-essential movement will be permitted. All government offices, except those dealing with essential services, will work from home. There will be 50% cap on private offices. The move comes amid alarming spike in Covid-19 cases in the city. Read more here.

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has “only mild symptoms” of Covid-19 and that the virus reaching him is “not a big deal,” according to ANI. “But spreading among the people is a matter of concern. We need to be extremely cautious,” he was quoted as saying.