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Jan 21, 2022 08:48 PM IST
West Bengal reports 9,154 new Covid-19 cases, 19,112 recoveries, and 35 deaths
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Jan 21, 2022 08:32 PM IST
Mumbai logs 5,008 new Covid-19 cases, 12,913 recoveries and 12 deaths
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Jan 21, 2022 08:28 PM IST
Prima facie, it appears leak is not related to Co-WIN, matter being examined: Govt on alleged data leak
Regarding data leak from CoWIN – We are getting the matter examined. However, prima facie it appears that the alleged leak is not related to Co-WIN as we neither collect any information on address or the #COVID19 status of beneficiaries: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare pic.twitter.com/fZAMGLYzkF
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
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Jan 21, 2022 08:06 PM IST
Davos forum to be held in person May 22-26, says World Economic Forum
The Davos summit will be held in person for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, from May 22-26, the World Economic Forum announced Friday.
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Jan 21, 2022 08:05 PM IST
Karnataka reports 48,049 new Covid-19 cases, 22 deaths
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Jan 21, 2022 07:25 PM IST
Delhi reports 10,756 new Covid-19 cases, 38 deaths
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Jan 21, 2022 05:56 PM IST
35 Pak-backed YT channels taken down for ‘spreading anti-India’ propaganda
Apurva Chandra addressed a press brief at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. 35 Pakistan-backed YouTube channels have been taken down for ‘spreading anti-India’ propaganda, ministry of information and broadcasting secretary Apurva Chandra said on Friday during a press brief at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.
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Jan 21, 2022 05:34 PM IST
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma tests positive for Covid-19
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Jan 21, 2022 05:17 PM IST
BJP releases first list of 34 candidates for Punjab assembly elections
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Jan 21, 2022 04:27 PM IST
In historic move, Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with National War Memorial flame
The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at the India Gate was on Friday merged with that at the National War Memorial in a short ceremony in Delhi, during which a part of the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame was taken and merged with the flame at the NWM, which is 400 meters away on the other side of India Gate. Read More
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Jan 21, 2022 04:04 PM IST
Expelled Uttarakhand BJP minister Harak Singh Rawat joins Congress in Delhi
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Jan 21, 2022 03:29 PM IST
AAP releases third list for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections
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Jan 21, 2022 03:10 PM IST
50-year-old tried to self-immolate near Supreme Court new building: Delhi cops
A 50-year-old man tried to self-immolate near the new building of the Supreme Court. He was rushed to hospital: Delhi Police
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
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Jan 21, 2022 02:45 PM IST
Himachal: Fire breaks out at house in Chirgaon Rohru area of Shimla
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Jan 21, 2022 02:00 PM IST
IS gunmen in Iraq kill 11 soldiers in brazen barracks attack
Gunmen from the Islamic State extremist group attacked an army barracks in a mountainous area north of Baghdad early Friday, killing 11 soldiers as they slept, Iraqi security officials said.
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Jan 21, 2022 01:22 PM IST
After Delhi CM sends proposal to lift weekend curfew, L-G Baijal says status quo should be maintained
LG Anil Baijal not in favor of lifting weekend curfew
In reply to CM @ArvindKejriwal‘s proposal to end weekend curfew, LG says status quo should be maintained till Covid-19 situation further improves
Private offices to be allowed 50% work from office@htTweets
— Alok K N Mishra HT (@AlokKNMishra) January 21, 2022
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Jan 21, 2022 01:08 PM IST
50th statehood day of Meghalaya: PM Modi addresses nation
Meghalaya has given the message of nature and progress, of conservation and eco-sustainability to the world, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he addressed the nation on the 50th statehood day of the northeastern state.
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Jan 21, 2022 12:42 PM IST
PM Modi to unveil hologram statue of Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary
At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate. This would be a symbol of India’s indebtedness to him. pic.twitter.com/dafCbxFclK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unveil hologram statue of Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on his 125th birth anniversary.
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Jan 21, 2022 12:23 PM IST
UP polls: Rahul, Priyanka release youth manifesto
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi launch Uttar Pradesh’s Youth Manifesto, at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarter in Delhi, ahead of state assembly elections.
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Jan 21, 2022 12:06 PM IST
Pakistan achieved ‘GDP growth of 5.37% in 3 yrs’: Imran Khan
“I want to congratulate my government on achieving GDP growth of 5.37% in 3 years leading to substantial jobs creation and rise in per capita income. Our econ reforms success recognised internationally. Bloomberg predicted Pak will sustain high growth trajectory and employment levels,” tweets Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan.
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Jan 21, 2022 11:29 AM IST
‘Delhi averted danger,’ says health minister Satyendra Jain
Experts said Delhi will record 1 lakh cases daily, but we averted that danger.Will take call on lifting more curbs within 3-4 days, says health minister Satyendra Jain, as per PTI.
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Jan 21, 2022 11:23 AM IST
PM Modi inaugurates new circuit house in Gujarat’s Somnath via video conferencing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a new circuit house in Gujarat’s Somnath via video conferencing.
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Jan 21, 2022 11:15 AM IST
Mumbai police arrest 3 for making abusive comments against women
Three people have been arrested for making abusive and cruel comments about women in the Club House app chat. Mumbai Cyber Police is investigating after registering a case on the complaint of a woman, reports ANI.
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Jan 21, 2022 10:07 AM IST
Delhi govt sends a recommendation to Lt Gov to end weekend curfew
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal sends a recommendation to Lt Gov to end weekend curfew as Covid-19 cases dip.
The government has also proposed to end odd-even system for shops in markets. Private offices may be permitted to call 50% staff to office. Currently 100% is work from home.
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Jan 21, 2022 09:55 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category
The air quality in the national capital on Friday remained in the ‘very poor’ category according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
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Jan 21, 2022 09:06 AM IST
India reports 3,47,254 new Covid cases, 703 deaths in 24 hours; active cases cross 2-million mark
Covid-19 active cases in cross 2-lakh mark in India as the Omicron-led surge continues. The overall caseload was up by 3,47,254 and it now stands at 3,85,66,027.
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Jan 21, 2022 08:43 AM IST
PM Modi extends greetins on statehood day of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura
Greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Days. These states are making vibrant contributions to India’s development. Praying for their constant progress.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2022
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Jan 21, 2022 08:02 AM IST
Amar Jawan Jyoti to be merged with National War Memorial flame
At 1554 hours today, Air Marshal Balabadra Radha Krishna, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, in the absence of serving Chief of Defence Staff will merge the flames of Amar Jawan Jyoti with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial in a ceremonial function. Read More
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Jan 21, 2022 07:32 AM IST
Sputnik V effective against Omicron, say developers
Russian anti Covid-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, has two times higher virus neutralizing antibodies to the Omicron variant than the Pfizer vaccine, announced its developers on Wednesday based on a preprint study. Read More
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Jan 21, 2022 07:00 AM IST
17 dead, 59 injured in explosion in western Ghana
As many as 17 killed, 59 others have been injured in explosion in western Ghana, reports AFP citing government.
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Jan 21, 2022 06:55 AM IST
France plans to relax Covid induced restrictions next month
France will relax some restrictions early next month in a bet the pandemic will recede thanks to faster inoculations and plans to shut the unvaccinated out of most social activities. Austrian lawmakers passed the European Union’s first law making coronavirus vaccinations mandatory.
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Jan 21, 2022 06:22 AM IST
UP elections: Keshav Prasad Maurya rises up ranks after OBC leaders exit BJP
Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is suddenly everywhere — appealing to other backward class (OBC) leaders exiting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to reconsider their decisions; welcoming defectors to the party; or targeting the Samajwadi Party and its leader Akhilesh Yadav. Read More
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194 schools register to get affiliation from Sainik School Society
The schools approved by Sainik Schools Society will start following Sainik Schools’ curriculum and activities from the upcoming academic session i.e April 2022 from Class 6 onwards.
Updated on Jan 21, 2022 08:44 PM IST
Now six members can register on CoWIN through one mobile number
Since some registered beneficiaries have been getting erroneous messages regarding their vaccination status, the government has made a provision for revoking vaccination status in the CoWIN system.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 07:57 PM IST
Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) suffers setback as HC bans public events for a week
The court questioned the logic behind organising major party programmes when less than 50 people were permitted for Republic Day events in the state. The court also said in Kasaragod district the test positivity rate was more than 36 per cent.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 07:24 PM IST
India blocks 35 YouTube channels, calls them ‘Pakistan’s fake news factories’
This is the second instance in one month of the Indian government blocking Pakistan-based YouTube channels and websites . On December 21, 20 YouTube channels were blocked for fake news.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 07:15 PM IST
Co-WIN registration limit extended, now 6 members can sign up from one number
Co-WIN: Additionally, a new utility feature has been added under which an existing beneficiary can apply to have their Covid-19 vaccination status changed from fully vaccinated to partially vaccinated or even unvaccinated.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 07:14 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal resigns from BJP, to contest as independent
After being denied of the Panaji constituency which was represented by former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, Utpal on Friday announced he will be contesting the Goa Assembly Election 2020 as an independent candidate.
Updated on Jan 21, 2022 06:32 PM IST
No need for admission to ‘isolation facility’ if testing +ve on arrival in India
Such passengers shall be treated as per laid down standard protocol, the health ministry said in an order, adding that the new guidelines will come into effect from January 22.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 06:10 PM IST
Data meant for CoWIN portal leaked online, over 20,000 Indians likely affected
The data put for sale on Raid Forums leaked details including name, age, gender, mobile number, address, date and result of Covid-19 report of scores of people.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 06:03 PM IST
35 Pakistan-backed YouTube channels spreading fake news taken down
These channels were spreading fake news like the Indian government is responsible for Bipin Rawat’s death, Bipin Rawat’s daughter is accepting Islam, the ministry said.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 05:57 PM IST
On Netaji’s 125th birth anniversary, PM to unveil grand statue of iconic freedom fighter
Last week, a government official had said that the Republic Day celebrations from this year will start on January 23 instead of January 24 to include the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, in line with the Narendra Modi government’s “focus to commemorate important aspects of our history and culture.”
Published on Jan 21, 2022 05:35 PM IST
Covid 3rd wave: What about the peak of death in Delhi? Experts weigh in
Delhi might have passed the peak of the daily infections, but the peak of fatalities which generally takes place a week after the peak of the cases is yet to arrive.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 05:27 PM IST
Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, other curbs at night and 50% occupancy continues
The decision comes after outrage and concerns expressed by the business community in the state over the piling losses due to the curbs that had severely impacted lives and livelihoods.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 04:48 PM IST
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