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...Read More12 more policemen test Covid-19 positive in Mumbai
12 policemen tested Covid-19 positive in Mumbai in the last 24 hours. Active cases 1246; thus far, a total of 10,678 policemen have tested positive, while 127 have died in the city: Mumbai Police
PM Modi to address Brahma Kumaris' programme tomorrow
At 10:30am tomorrow, 20th January, will be joining a programme of the Brahma Kumaris where they will start their Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Will also flag off various initiatives being organised by them: Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
‘Bomb threat’ call received at CRPF HQs, say Delhi Police
Bomb threat call received at CRPF headquarters, this evening. Nothing suspicious was found, call declared as 'hoax', caller being searched: Delhi Police
After 5 straight dips, Delhi sees rise in daily Covid-19 cases
Delhi reports 13,785 new Covid-19 cases, 17.9% higher than yesterday's daily tally of 11,684, a health department bulletin shows.
Lata Mangeshkar, Covid-19 positive, remains in ICU
Lata Ji is still in ICU, we are trying our best to ensure she recovers soon. Pray for her recovery: Dr Pratit Samdani, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Mumbai logs 6032 new Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths
Mumbai reports 6032 new Covid-19 cases, 12 deaths and 18,241 recoveries, data shared by its civic body, the BMC, shows.
Karnataka revises guidelines for testing, isolation and quarantine
For general population, patients in home isolation shall be released after at least 7 days have passed from testing positive and no fever for 3 preceding and successive days; no need for re-testing: Karnataka govt
‘Most Covid-19 curbs to be lifted’: Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces UK is lifting most Covid-19 restrictions.
Kerala logs over 34,000 new Covid-19 cases and 49 deaths
Kerala sees 34,199 new Covid-19 cases, 8193 recoveries and 49 related deaths. Active caseload at 168,383 and toll at 51,160.
Ahead of U'khand polls, General Bipin Rawat's brother joins BJP
Colonel (retired) Vijay Rawat, brother of late CDS General Bipin Rawat, joins BJP ahead of next month's assembly polls in Uttarakhand.
Over 10,000 new Covid-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh reports 10,057 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours; active caseload at 44,935.
Andhra Pradesh revises rate for RT-PCR testing by pvt labs
Andhra Pradesh government revises and fixes at ₹350 the rate for RT-PCR testing to be charged by private laboratories.
Puducherry reports 1849 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths
Puducherry reports 1849 new Covid-19 cases, 895 recoveries and 3 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in UT at 11,344.
Union Cabinet extends tenure of sanitation workers' body
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years beyond 31st March 2022: Anurag Thakur, I&B minister
‘False alarm’: Delhi Police on bomb threat in Trilokpuri
False alarm. The bags have personal items, and not IED or other explosives: Sagarpreet Hooda, Joint CP (eastern)
2 ‘unidentified bags’ found in Delhi's Trilokpuri, say police
We have received a call from the Trilokpuri area regarding two unidentified bags. The investigation is underway: Delhi Police
PM Modi to host 1st meeting of India-Central Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the first meeting of the India-Central Asia Summit on January 27, the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, the interaction will be held virtually will see participation from Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Will guarantee a corruption-free Goa, says AAP CM candidate Palekar
Amit Palekar, the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP's) candidated for Goa, said on Wednesday that he will guarantee a corruption-free state if the AAP is voted to power.
Suspension of scheduled int'l flights to & from India extended till Feb 28
AAP names Amit Palekar as CM candidate for Goa assembly polls
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Wednesday that Amit Palekar will be the party's chief ministerial candiate for the upcoming assembly elections in Goa.
Daily Covid cases declining in Maharashtra, says health minister
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday that daily cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) are declining in the state, adding number of patients getting hospitalised are less. “We are using our full potential to increase testing and vaccination coverage,” Tope said while speaking to reporters.
Antony Blinken arrives in Ukraine as US-Russia tensions escalate
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Ukraine on Wednesday and will meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid escalating tensions between the United States and Russia.
SC summons Andhra Pradesh, Bihar for non-payment of ex-gratia to kin of Covid victims
The Supreme Court on Wednesday summoned the chief secretaries of Andhra Pradesh and Bihar for the non-payment of ex-gratia to the families of Covid-19 victims despite earlier orders, according to news agency ANI.
The apex court has asked the chief secretaries of both states to be present in a virtual hearing at 2pm.
Over 158.46 crore vaccine doses provided to states/UTs, says Govt
The Union health ministry said on Wednesday that more 158.46 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states/UTs till now.
Mulayam Singh's daughter-in-law Aparna joins BJP
Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav on Wednesday joined the BJP, weeks ahead of the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh
