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• Jan 04, 2022 11:08 PM IST

  K’taka reports 149 new Omicron cases, state tally climbs to 226

  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. 

• Jan 04, 2022 11:04 PM IST

  Over 54,000 teens in Delhi in 15-17 age group given first vaccine shot: Official

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 10:17 PM IST

  Karnataka imposes weekend curfew as Covid cases spike

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 09:32 PM IST

  Prince Andrew lawyers say accuser ‘waived rights’, urge judge to dismiss case

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 09:11 PM IST

  Bihar to impose 10pm-5am night curfew from January 6-21 amid Covid surge

  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,.

• Jan 04, 2022 08:29 PM IST

  West Bengal reports highest-ever single day infection

  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. 

• Jan 04, 2022 08:02 PM IST

  Randeep Surjewala tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms

  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

• Jan 04, 2022 07:57 PM IST

  Maharashtra reports 18,466 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 07:52 PM IST

  ‘Continuously reviewing health infrastructure in all states’: Mansukh Mandaviya

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 07:20 PM IST

  Mumbai reports 10,860 new Covid cases, 2 deaths; active cases now at 47,476

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 07:10 PM IST

  West Bengal to allow flights from Mumbai, Delhi on 3 days every week from Jan 5 amid Covid spread

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 06:34 PM IST

  Schools in Pune to remain shut till January 30

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

• Jan 04, 2022 06:08 PM IST

  Mossad likely behind bomb attacks on firms linked to Pak nuke programme: Report

  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

• Jan 04, 2022 04:51 PM IST

  ‘Bulli Bai’ app case accused Vishal Kumar sent to police custody till January 10

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

• Jan 04, 2022 04:50 PM IST

  Restraurants, malls, cinema halls to operate at 50% capacity: Amritsar official

  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. 

• Jan 04, 2022 04:06 PM IST

  Delhi reports 5,481 new Covid cases, 3 deaths; positivity rate rises to 8.37%

  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%.

• Jan 04, 2022 04:03 PM IST

  I assured ‘HIRA’ development in Tripura: PM Modi

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 03:49 PM IST

  PM Modi inaugurates airport terminal building in Agartala

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

• Jan 04, 2022 03:40 PM IST

  Activists urge Tesla to close new Xinjiang showroom

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 02:53 PM IST

  21-year-old man arrested in ‘Bulli Bai’ app case identified as Vishal Kumar, main accused a woman

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 02:30 PM IST

  Today, Delhi expected to report 5500 Covid cases: Jain

  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. 

• Jan 04, 2022 01:48 PM IST

  Two militants linked with LeT/TRF killed in encounter in J&K’s Kulgam

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 01:08 PM IST

  Past govts only worked on ‘don’t look East’ but we adopted ‘Act East Policy’: PM Modi in Manipur

  Even after 75 years of independence, a peak in Andaman & Nicobar Islands was called Mount Harriet. We decided to change it to Mount Manipur. Previous govts only had one policy for North-Eastern states, ‘don’t look East’, but we adopted the Act East Policy for this area: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/PahmhD8vcO

  — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2022

  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.”

• Jan 04, 2022 12:45 PM IST

  DDMA imposes weekend curfew, no non-essential movement allowed

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 11:46 AM IST

  Covid reaching CM not big deal but spreading among people is concern: Delhi health minister

  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.

• Jan 04, 2022 11:17 AM IST

  DDMA meeting on Covid-19 situation in Delhi begins

  The meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on the Covid-19 scenario in the national capital commences in virtual format.

• Jan 04, 2022 11:01 AM IST

  US sees new daily record of over 1 mn Covid cases in 24 hours

  The United States reported over 1 million Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, setting a global record and doubling the figure from just four days before, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

• Jan 04, 2022 10:47 AM IST

  Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari tests positive for Covid-19

  परसों (2 Jan) रात से ही अस्वस्थ महसूस कर रहा था।हल्का बुखार और ज़ुकाम होने के कारण कल उत्तराखंड – रूद्रपुर प्रचार में भी नहीं जा पाया था..टेस्ट में आज पॉज़िटिव आया हूँ..
  सतर्कता बरतते हुए अपने आप को कल ही isolate कर लिया था.
  कृपया अपना और अपने परिवार का ध्यान रखें 🙏

  — Manoj Tiwari 🇮🇳 (@ManojTiwariMP) January 4, 2022

  Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says he has tested positive for Covid-19.

• Jan 04, 2022 10:18 AM IST

  Punjab imposes night curfew from 10pm-5am; closes schools, colleges

  In a fresh order issued on January 4, the Punjab government has imposed night curfew from 10pm to 5am in the state and has also shut all education institutions, including schools, colleges, universities and coaching centres. The order will remain in effect till January 15, 2022.

• Jan 04, 2022 09:52 AM IST

  China to continue to ‘modernise’ nuclear arsenal, says foreign ministry

  China Tuesday said it will continue to “modernise” its nuclear arsenal and called on the United States and Russia to reduce their stockpiles a day after global powers pledged to prevent such weapons spreading. (AFP)

• Jan 04, 2022 09:21 AM IST

  India’s Covid-19 case count up by 10.75% with 37,379 new infections

  India on Tuesday logged as many as 37,379 fresh cases, which took the overally tally up by 10.75%. The single-day caseload has been on a rise now for seven consecutive days.

• Jan 04, 2022 09:09 AM IST

  DCGI’s SEC to meet today to examine Bharat’s Biotech’s application to use its intanasal Covid vaccine as booster jab

  The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will meet today to examine Bharat Biotech’s application for the use of its intranasal Covid-19 vaccine as a booster shot, ANI reported citing sources.

• Jan 04, 2022 09:00 AM IST

  Flight services at Patna airport affected due to fog

  Owing to fog or low visibility at Patna airport, all departures or arrivals and their consequential flights are affected in Bihar and likely to be delayed, ANI reported citing airport authorities.

• Jan 04, 2022 08:15 AM IST

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tests positive for Covid-19

  I have tested positive for Covid. Mild symptoms. Have isolated myself at home. Those who came in touch wid me in last few days, kindly isolate urself and get urself tested

  — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 4, 2022

  Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter on Tuesday to inform that he has tested positive for Covid-19. He said that he has mild symptoms and have isolated himself at home. “Those who came in touch with me in last few days, kindly isolate yourself and get yourself tested,” the tweet added. Read here.

• Jan 04, 2022 07:46 AM IST

  ‘Lord Krishna comes to my dream every night saying SP will form government in UP’: Akhilesh Yadav

  #WATCH | “Lord Sri Krishna comes to my dream every night to tell me that our party is going to form the government,” said Former UP CM and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav yesterday pic.twitter.com/rmq1p8XgwT

  — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) January 4, 2022

  Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that Lord Sri Krishna to his dream every night to tell him that his party “is going to form the government” in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, according to a video shared by news agency ANI.

• Jan 04, 2022 06:28 AM IST

  At 369, Delhi’s AQI is currently in ‘very poor’ category

  Delhi | Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 369 (overall) in the ‘very poor’ category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India

  — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2022

  The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Tuesday morning was recorded at 369 (overall), which is in the ‘very poor’ category, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India.