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India logs 226 fresh Covid cases
The active caseload currently stood at 3,653 cases, accounting for 0.01 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The weekly and daily positivity rates were 0.15 per cent and 0.12 per cent, respectively. The recovery of 179 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,41,44,029. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.80 per cent.
Delhi air quality remains under 'very poor' category
Experts have said that the air quality may also remain in a "very poor" category on Sunday as well. The Air Quality Index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered "good"; 51 and 100 "satisfactory"; 101 and 200 "moderate"; 201 and 300 "poor"; 301 and 400 "very poor"; and 401 and 500 severe. On Saturday morning, the AQI in Mathura Road stood at 379, followed by Dhirpur and Lodhi Road at 369 each; Pusa 363; and Ayanagar 354.
Despite border troubles with China, Arunachal revs up development engine
On December 9, PLA troops approached the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh, but Indian troops firmly contested their way, leading to a clash between the two. Sources said that although no loss of life or major injuries were reported but both- some Indian and Chinese troops- received some minor injuries during the clash. Besides the problem in the international frontiers, the 804 km inter-state decades old border issue with Assam, Chakma-Hajong tribal issue
Use Aadhaar confidently, keep as safe as bank account details, passport: UIDAI
Aadhaar - a resident's digital ID - works as a single source of online and offline identity verification for them across the country. "While sharing Aadhaar with any trusted entity, the same level of caution may be exercised which one does at the time of sharing a mobile number, bank account number or any other identity document like passport, voter id, PAN, ration card, etc," the UIDAI said in an advisory.
'World recognises India as military power to be reckoned with': Rajnath Singh
Invoking the 'Soldier Saint' concept, Singh said that as the Defence Minister he was securing the physical boundaries of the country on the strength of the bravery and valour of the soldiers, likewise the saintly soldiers were protecting the culture of the country. "If we are protecting the body of the country, then you are protecting the soul of this country. And a nation can survive till eternity only when both its body and soul are safe.
Chinese spy reportedly present during Dalai Lama's sermon in Bodh Gaya
Gaya police issued her sketch, apart from passport and visa numbers which are EH2722976 and 901BAA2J, respectively. Shockingly, the alleged Chinese spy was staying in various places in the country, especially in Gaya for the last 2 years but her travel history and purpose of visit in India are not available with the foreign section. Gaya police also described her as slim and having short hair.
PM Modi's mother Hiraben Modi dies at the age of 100
UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre said in a statement, "Hiraba Modi passed away on December 30 at 3.30 a.m. (early morning) during the treatment at UN Mehta Heart hospital." Modi wrote with a heavy heart, "A glorious century rests at the feet of God. In Maa, I have always felt that trinity, which contains the journey of an ascetic, the symbol of a selfless Karmayogi and a life committed to values."
PM Modi terms India-Australia trade pact 'watershed moment' in bilateral ties
Prime Minister Modi also said that he looked forward to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese's visit to India in March. Earlier, Australian PM Albanese said that he will visit India in March next year with a business delegation committed to improving two-way trade between the two nations.
India says Pakistan should protect minorities, after Hindu woman's killing
Addressing the weekly media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said: "We have seen reports about it, but we don't have specific details on the case, but we have reiterated that Pakistan should protect its minorities along with their safety, security and well-being, which is their responsibility."
IAF successfully test-fires extended range version of BrahMos missile from SU-30MKI fighter jet
The air-launched missile was test-fired against a ship target from a SU-30MKI aircraft and it achieved the desired mission objectives in the Bay of Bengal region. The IAF, with this test, has achieved a "significant capability boost" to carry out precision strikes from SU-30MKI aircraft against land or sea targets over very long ranges.
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