Latest News: Delhi Extends 14-Day Quarantine Order for UK Arrivals
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NCB Intensifies Investigation in Drugs Case, Conducts Raids
After the arrest of Sameer Khan on Wednesday, the NCB has intensified its investigation in the drugs case, and multiple teams of the NCB have been conducting raids in Mumbai since last night, the bureau said.
(Source: ANI)
J&J Vaccine on Track for March Rollout in US
Johnson & Johnson is on track to roll out its single-shot coronavirus vaccine in March, and expects to have clear data on how effective it is by the end of this month or early February, the U.S. healthcare company’s chief scientific officer said.
(Source: Reuters)
WHO Team of Experts Arrive in Wuhan to Probe Origins of Coronavirus
A team of experts from the World Health Organisation arrived in Wuhan on Thursday to start a highly politicised probe into the origins of the coronavirus, as China reported its first death from COVID-19 in eight months.
(Source: AFP)
India Reports 16,946 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 16,946 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking total number of cases to 1,05,12,093, as the death toll rose to 1,51,727. Meanwhile, active cases stand at 2,13,603, while total discharges are at 1,01,46,763.
Pak Court Jails 3 Men for Vandalising Gurdwara Nankana Sahib
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan handed down up to two years imprisonment to three men for vandalising Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Punjab province.
(Source: PTI)
SC Bar Association President Dushyant Dave Resigns
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and senior lawyer, Dushyant Dave, has resigned from his post.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex Advances 92 Points to End at Lifetime High of 49,584
Sensex on Thursday advanced 91.84 points to end at a lifetime high of 49,584.16, while Nifty rose 30.75 points to a record 14,595.60.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Breaks Out at Sulongiri Newtown Area of Kolkata
A fire broke out at the Sulonguri Newtown area of Kolkata on Thursday. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Govt Extends 14-Day Quarantine Order for UK Arrivals Till 31 Jan
The Delhi government on Thursday extended till 31 January its order pertaining to the 14-day quarantine for passengers arriving in the national capital from the United Kingdom.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Allows Opening of Spas in National Capital
The Delhi High Court has allowed the opening of spas in Delhi with appropriate safeguards. The court has also directed the spa-owners to conduct COVID-19 tests of their staff every two weeks.
(Source: ANI)