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New Zealand health officials probe probable community Covid-19 case
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 06:12 AM IST
New Zealand, one of the most successful developed nations in controlling the spread of the pandemic, last recorded a community coronavirus transmission on Nov. 18.
Mamata Banerjee declines to speak at Netaji event after chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram'
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 06:09 AM IST
Banerjee expressed displeasure at Bharatiya Janata Party supporters at Saturday’s event shouting slogans. She said such an “insult” was unacceptable.
1.5 million Indians receive Covid -19 vaccine in 8 days: Govt data
By Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 06:04 AM IST
The daily number of shots administered had risen to 230,000 on Thursday after changes were made to the Co-WIN platform to allow walk-ins on Tuesday. The app now allows registered beneficiaries to get the shot out-of-turn even if their name does not figure on the list for a particular day.
Kenosha shooter can't associate with supremacists: Judge
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 06:01 AM IST
Rittenhouse has been charged with multiple counts, including reckless and intentional homicide, endangerment and being a minor in possession of a firearm.
Ahead of Assam polls, PM Modi distributes land allotment certificates
By Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 06:00 AM IST
In its 2016 election manifesto, the BJP, which came to power in Assam with the slogan of protecting ‘jaati’, ‘maati’ and ‘bheti’ (community, land and hearth), had promised to give land rights to the state’s indigenous families.
HC directs SPCA to take custody of hippo confined with Asiad Circus management
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:57 AM IST
Justice Prathiba M Singh noted that despite repeated directions, the proprietor of the circus Riazuddin Khan has failed to take a stand on the issue and has not disclosed the location of the male hippopotamus.
PML-N lambasts Imran Khan after UN cautions staff against flying by Pak airlines
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:57 AM IST
The United Nations has cautioned staff of all its agencies against using any Pakistan-registered airline, including the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), due to concerns about the dubious flying licences of its pilots.
Shah launches cashless medical treatment scheme for CAPF personnel and families
By Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:56 AM IST
“It’s a happy coincidence that on the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose we are launching this scheme for those on account whose valour and dedication the nation can sleep peacefully,” the Union home minister said.
French Covid-19 intensive care numbers down for first time in two weeks
Reuters, Paris
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:53 AM IST
The daily tally of Covid-19 deaths in hospitals fell to 230 from 319 on Friday.
Raising slogan was attempt to insult Mamata Banerjee: Congress' Adhir Ranjan
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:51 AM IST
Chowdhury told the media that whether it is the post of Prime Minister or the Chief Minister, there is dignity and respect for the post.