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Delta variant 40-60% more transmissible than Alpha variant: Govt panel chief N.K. Arora
N. K. Arora, the chief of the Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), also said that Delta variant has mutations in its spike protein, which helps it bind to the ACE2 receptors present on the surface of the cells more firmly, making it more transmissible and capable of evading the body's immunity.
Waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi as rains continue
In South Delhi, where light showers started late on Sunday and continued through Monday, several areas reported waterlogging and traffic snarls. The road from Sangam Vihar to Ambedkar Nagar was overflowing with rain water which obstructed vehicular movement. According to the Delhi Traffic Police, PWD work was underway to clear congestio after a DTC bus broke down at Kanjhawala Chowk.
Hospitals have become large industries, better close them: SC
A bench comprising Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah said: "Hospitals have become large industries now based on human distress and we cannot let them prosper at the cost of lives. Let such hospitals be closed". The bench pulled up the Gujarat government for extending the deadline for hospitals in connection with building use permissions.
In Sidhu's appointment a subtle message from Sonia to CMs
Congress insiders say that months of negotiation with Amarinder Singh proved to be futile, so the high command finally had its way with the Chief Minister. The action, insiders says, this is a message to the party's state satraps as well as chief ministers who are asserting themselves. The Congress is facing a Punjab-like situation in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, where Sachin Pilot and T.S. Singh Deo, respectively, have chief ministerial ambitions.
Free him on or before 5pm today: SC on activist held for FB post
A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah said a person cannot be kept in jail even for a day for such an act. Justice Chandrachud said: "He cannot be kept in jail even for a day. We will order his release today". Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for his part, requested the bench to list the matter for Tuesday. However, the bench did not budge and said the court will grant interim relief today.
Ask tough questions but allow govt to answer: Modi
Addressing media persons in the Parliament premises just ahead of the start of the Monsoon Session, the Prime Minister said, "I would like to urge all the parties to ask the most difficult and sharpest questions in the Houses, but should also allow the government to respond in a peaceful environment."
Delhi gets respite with light rain, L-G to review monsoon preps
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), intense convection over several parts of North, North West as well as East and North East India is responsible for heavy rainfall in these areas. As per the IMD, the heaviest rainfall was seen in Palam, which received 95.2 mm of rain between 8.30 p.m. on Sunday and 8.30 a.m. on Monday.
Delicensing power distribution on govt's agenda through new bill
The proposed changes will be part of the New Electricity Amendment Bill which the government proposes to introduce and pass during the coming monsoon session of Parliament. The bill will replace Electricity Act, 2003 which earlier delicensed power generation sector. Official sources said that the draft bill has removed the wording 'distribution licensee'.
OMCs pause petrol, diesel price hike for 2nd consecutive day
Accordingly, in the national capital, petrol continues to be sold for Rs 101.84 per litre and diesel at the unchanged price of Rs 89.87 a litre. On Saturday, petrol price was increased by 30 paise, while diesel was kept unchanged. On Sunday, oil marketing had kept the price of the two auto fuels unchanged. In the city of Mumbai, where petrol prices crossed Rs 100-mark for the first time ever on May 29.
Gurugram: Heavy rain, waterlogging throw life out of gear
According to the IMD, the sky will generally remain cloudy in Gurugram. The city may receive one or two spells of rain over the next 2-3 hours. Morning rush hour traffic was affected and the police struggled to keep the vehicles moving. The policemen were seen standing in knee-deep water while struggling to keep traffic going. Also, 3-4 feet of water accumulated at several city roads, including the city's bus stand in old Gurugram.
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