INDIA
Congress attacks BJP over hate speeches, vandalisation of churches
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said: "Haridwar hate speeches, attacks on churches, murders in the name of religion, are all advanced symptoms of a society and polity in free fall. Hindutvawadis are unleashing barbarism. India is becoming an example of how quickly a democracy can collapse when institutions fail."
Centre extends Covid health guidelines till Jan 31
In a letter to all Chief Secretaries of the states and UTs, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla said that the country has witnessed an overall decline in active Covid-19 cases, however, the new variant Omicron, which is reported to be at least three times more transmissible than the Delta virus, is posing a new challenge for the Covid containment measures.
Modi launches Rs 11,000 Cr hydropower projects in Himachal
One project that has been lying pending for around three decades will prove to be beneficial for Delhi, which will be able to receive around 500 million cubic metre water supply per year.
Covid-19 Update:Third dose of vaccine will be same as previous two shots
The third dose will be administered to the eligible population after a gap of nine months from the second dose, the Times of India reported quoting its sources. They will be given the same vaccine that was provided in the previous first and second doses.
Rain likely in Delhi, AQI deteriorates to 'severe'
In its latest forecast, the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) said that due to a Western Disturbance, "light to moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall/snowfall very likely over Western Himalayan Region till December 28; light rainfall at isolated to scattered places very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Rajasthan till December 28.
Election Commission to discuss Covid situation with top health officials
A source said that the Commission will discuss the current Covid situation for poll-bound states and will seek update on new Covid variant Omicron from Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. The commission is also likely to seek suggestions on improving the Covid protocol for poll campaigning, polling days, and others.
Union Minister clarifies, says no plan to bring back farm laws
Tomar's remark at Nagpur on Friday that farm laws would be brought back -- "We had brought in the farm laws, but a few people were not happy with it...We moved a step back and we will move forward (on farm laws). Farmers are the backbone of India" -- had drawn criticism from opposition. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Saturday, "The Agriculture Minister has insulted the apology sought by (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi."
Delhi adds 290 Covid cases, highest single day rise since June 10
The capital city has also recorded one Covid death in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 25,105. The Covid positivity rate has also climbed to 0.55 per cent. The city had recorded highest 0.67 per cent Covid positivity rate on June 4.
Delhi to re-impose night curfew amid rising Covid cases
The curfew will be imposed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Delhi on Sunday recorded 290 fresh Covid infection which is highest single day rise after June 10. According to the Health Department, the city had recorded 305 Covid cases on June 10.
Wet spell across northwest, central, east India: IMD
A 'Western Disturbance', seen as a cyclonic circulation over east Afghanistan and adjoining Pakistan and an induced cyclonic circulation lies over southwest Rajasthan and neighbourhood at lower tropospheric levels.
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