Latest News: Telangana to Implement 10% EWS Reservation, Says CMO
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Catch the latest news updates of the day here.
Consignment of Covishield to Be Dispatched to Dhaka Today
A consignment of Covishield vaccine, by Serum Institute of India, will be dispatched from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Dhaka in Bangladesh, today.
(Source: ANI)
India Reports 15,223 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 15,223 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,06,10,883, as death toll rises to 1,52,869. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 1,92,308, while total discharges are at 1,02,65,706.
A total of 8,06,484 people have also been vaccinated.
CBI Arrests Two of Its Officials in Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested its deputy superintendent of police (DSP), R K Rishi, inspector Kapil Dhankad and an advocate Manohar Malik in connection with its probe into a “bribes-for-relief” scandal in the agency, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday.
(Source: Hindustan Times)
Twin Suicide Bombs Rock Central Baghdad, Leave 6 Dead
Twin suicide bombings hit Iraq’s capital Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding over 25 others, three police officials and State TV said.
The officials said two explosions hit a commercial center in central Baghdad. Iraqi state television reported it was a suicide bombing. Many among the wounded were in serious condition and there was property damage
(Source: The Associated Press)
Fire Breaks Out at Terminal 1 Gate of SII Pune
A fire has broken out at Terminal 1 gate of Serum Institute of India in Pune.
(Source: ANI)
Eknath Khadse Asks Bombay HC to Quash FIR Against Him, Matter Adjourned Till 25 Jan
NCP leader Eknath Khadse files a plea in Bombay High Court seeking quashing of ECIR (FIR) filed against him by ED under sections of PMLA, reported ANI. The matter has reportedly been adjourned to 25 Jan after a brief hearing. ASG Anil Singh, appearing for ED, told Court that ED won't take a coercive action till next hearing.
Telangana to Implement 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections: CMO
CM K Chandrashekhar Rao has announced that the state government has decided to implement 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the state, reported ANI, citing the Telangana Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Pirzada Abbas Siddique Launches Indian Secular Front (ISF) in Kolkata.
Pirzada Abbas Siddique, the founder of Furfura Sharif Ahale Sunnatul Jamat, launches Indian Secular Front (ISF) in Kolkata.
Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Dera Bassi
Bird flu cases have been confirmed in Dera Bassi. Culling to commence tomorrow. 25 teams to conduct the culling operation in Alfa and Royal Poultry Farms in Dera Bassi, reported ANI, citing Chandigarh Administration.
Hav Nirmal Singh, Injured in Ceasefire Violation, Passes Away
Hav Nirmal Singh of 10 JAK RIF who was critically injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Krishna sector of Poonch district today later succumbed to his injuries, reported ANI, citing Defence PRO, Jammu.
ED Files Prosecution Complaint Against Director of M/s Sanket Media Pvt Ltd
Enforcement Directorate (ED) files Prosecution Complaint against PVS Sarma, Director of M/s Sanket Media Pvt Ltd and others, under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a cheating and forgery case, reported ANI, citing ED.
145 People Test Positive With UK Strain of COVID-19
The total number of persons found positive with UK strain of COVID-19 is 145, reported ANI, citing Ministry of Health
Till Now 9,99,065 Have Received the COVID-19 Vaccine: Union Health Ministry
Till 6 pm of 21st January, a total of 9,99,065 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID across the country for which total of 18,159 sessions have been held, reported ANI, citing Manohar Agnani, Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry
Jayant N Khobragade Appointed India's Next Ambassador to ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta
Jayant N Khobragade, presently Joint Secretary at Headquarters has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, reported ANI, citing Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Agriculture Minister Tomar Arrives at Amit Shah's Residence
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has arrived at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Sha, reported ANI.
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