INDIA
BJP clean sweeps Tripura civic polls; Trinamool emerges strong
Amid allegations of pre-poll violence by the opposition parties, the ruling BJP had earlier won 112 (34 per cent) seats uncontested in seven urban local bodies in Jirania, Ranir Bazar, Mohanpur, Bishalgarh in western Tripura, Santir Bazar and Udaipur in southern Tripura and Kamalpur in northern Tripura.
Farm law repeal 'Statement of Objects and Reasons' draws criticism
The 'Statement of Objects and Reasons', circulated along with the draft bill to the Members of Parliament ahead of the winter session of the Parliament starting Monday, has lines similar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement last week where he declared that the Centre is ready to repeal the three contentious farm laws.
Covid: Government revises guidelines for international arrivals
The Health Ministry, in a statement, said: "The existing guidelines have been revised in view of reporting of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 (B.1.1.529; named Omicron) which has been now classified as VOC by the WHO." The RT-PCR test report should not be more than 72 hours old, added the statement.
People of Tripura prefer politics of good governance: PM Modi
In a series of tweets, Modi said: "The people of Tripura have given a clear message - that they prefer politics of good governance. I would like to thank them for the unequivocal support to @BJP4Tripura. These blessings give us greater strength to work for the welfare of each and every person in Tripura."
Delhi sees one Covid death for 2nd consecutive day, 32 new cases
The national capital had also reported a death on Saturday - after 11 days. The Covid infection rate in the national capital stands at 0.06 per cent, while the active cases are 288, as per the bulletin, and with 33 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the total number of recoveries is 14,15,481. A total of 115 Covid patients are being treated in home isolation at present.
The Mumbai ACP who took on 26/11 terrorists with .303-wielding rookies
26/11 was no different and replete with examples of how the Mumbai Police's personnel - at all levels - acted on the ground to contain the marauding LeT terrorists till the armed forces and NSG entered the fray.
Gangster Act, NSA against those guilty of paper leak: Yogi
"Those who are involved in this misdeed must know that a case is being registered against them under Gangster Act and their property will be confiscated along with imposition of National Security Act," the Chief Minister said while addressing a public gathering in Deoria. Adityanath also assured that the exam will be conducted again in a transparent manner within a month.
NCB chooses to keep mum on anti-drugs campaign: RTI
Mumbai campaigner Anil Galgali had sought details of the number of raids carried out for narcotics, the quantity seized, its total value, and the persons booked, besides the manner in which the drugs were disposed. "Surprisingly, the NCB - which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has denied the information under RTI Section 24. More so, since the NCB officials themselves here provide so much information through various media outlets and make various claims," Galgali said.
Happy that Indian scientists, researchers developed Covid vax within few months: CJI
Speaking at the Ahuja Bajaj Symposium on Diabetes, Justice Ramana said: "I felt so happy when Indian scientists and researchers came up with a Covid vaccine within a few months, but unfortunately we are nowhere near to finding a permanent cure for diabetes, which is an ancient disease. My only wish is that a cure is found." Justice Ramana said the health of the nation and its citizens is paramount, and naturally is a precondition to achieving the developmental aspirations we have set for ourselves.
CM Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi to stop flight in view of new Covid variant
In the letter to PM Modi, Kejriwal urged to stop flights from the region where these new variants have been detected, from immediate effect. "Our country has fought a tough fight against Corona for the last one-and-a-half year. We should do everything possible to prevent the new variant of concern from entering India," Arvind Kejriwal said in the letter.
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