INDIA
No need of booster dose for now: AIIMS Director
AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said that there is no surge in cases as such at the moment which suggests that vaccines are still protecting against the coronavirus. He said: "There is no need for a vaccine booster dose or third dose for now." "It is unlikely that a third wave of Covid-19 of a magnitude comparable to the first and second will hit India. With time the pandemic will take an endemic form. We'll continue to get cases but the severity will be highly reduced," he added.
'There is no shortage of fertilizer across country': Govt
Virtually reviewing the status of fertilizer availability across the country with state agriculture ministers, Mandaviya informed the state ministers of the 'Fertilizer Dashboard' that has been operational since the past about two months, and also about the 'Control Room', which has been working 24X7 for effective coordination between the states and the Centre.
Lok Sabha bulletin lists Farm Laws Repeal Bill for Winter Session
The Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 will be introduced most likely on the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament beginning November 29. "The Bill will be introduced to repeal the 'Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance, Farm Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020," the Lok Sabha bulletin said.
Delhi sees no Covid death in 8 days, logs 27 new cases
However, no Covid related death has been reported in the last eight days in Delhi. The city's death toll stands at 25,095. The death rate stands at 1.74 per cent in the city. The Covid infection rate in the national capital has come down to 0.05 per cent. The active case in the city stands at 296 as per the latest health bulletin. With 28 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the total number of recoveries rose to 14,15,328 so far, the health bulletin said.
Bill to ban all cryptocurrencies to be introduced in Winter Session of Parliament
It will be called The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021. However, it allows for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its usage. The Bill has been listed for introduction, consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha. It is among 26 new Bills, which are to be introduced in the Parliament session beginning November 29.
Delhi Police told to file FIR against Sambit Patra
Metropolitan Magistrate Rishabh Kapoor of Tis Hazari Court ordered registration of FIR against BJP spokesperson Patra under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), allowing a complaint of Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi. Advocates Rishikesh and Mohd. Irshad, representing the petitioner said the accused fraudulently and knowingly forged the original video and uploaded the false, fabricated, and tampered with video on social media with the only intention.
'Absconder' notice pasted at ex-Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh's home
The court order says: "Singh is required to appear before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Esplanade Court, Mumbai, or Investigating Officer to answer the said complaint within 30 days." It said that a complaint has been lodged before the Court under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to extortion and criminal conspiracy, and the court is satisfied that the accused, Singh.
President confers gallantry awards to Galwan Valley heroes
Kovind conferred a Maha Vir Chakra (posthumous), a Kirti Chakra (posthumous), five Vir Chakras, including four posthumous and six Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty. The President also conferred 14 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, two Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 23 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals for distinguished service of exceptional order.
Poster of beheaded Shiva statue in ISIS online magazine causes outrage
Self-styled analyst and observer, Anshul Saxena has shared an image on Twitter. The magazine poster has put out a picture of a beheaded Shiva statue. The poster also shows the head being replaced by an ISIS flag. The idol in the poster resembles the 123 feet tall famous Shiva statue located in Murudeshwara town beach of Uttara Kannada district.
35% MLAs in UP have criminal cases: ADR Report
The ADR report claims that 35 per cent (140) legislators have criminal cases registered against them and 27 per cent legislators have some sort of links with crime. Of the 304 MLAs, 77 have criminal cases against them, while 18 in the 49-member Samajwadi Party are in the same category. In the Bahujan Samaj Party which has 18 members, two have criminal antecedents while the Congress has one such member.
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