Latest News: More Than 12.7 Lakh Healthcare Workers Get COVID Jab
Catch the latest news updates of the day here.
Catch the latest news updates of the day here.
SII Vaccine Consignment Arrives at Mumbai Airport
Serum Institute of India's vaccine consignment to be dispatched to Myanmar, Seychelles and Mauritius has arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
(Source: ANI)
Abhishek Banerjee Sends Legal Notice to Suvendu for Graft Allegation
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has sent a legal notice to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and sought an unconditional apology from him within 36 hours for levelling corruption allegations against him.
Adhikari had made “vile, uncouth, false, malicious, and defamatory” statements against the Diamond Harbour MP during a BJP meeting at Khejuri on Tuesday, read the notice.
(Source: The Indian Express)
Fire Breaks Out at Building in Delhi's ITO Area
A fire has broken out in a building in Delh’s ITO area. At least three fire tenders are present at the spot and fire fighting operations are underway.
(Source: ANI)
India Reports 14,545 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 14,545 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,06,25,428, as death toll rises to 1,53,032. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 1,88,688, while total discharges are at 1,02,83,708.
Congress Holds CWC Meeting
A meeting of the Congress Working Committee has begun. The meeting, being chaired by party's interim president Sonia Gandhi, is being held via video conferencing.
(Source: ANI)
West Bengal Cabinet Minister Rajib Banerjee Resigns From Office
West Bengal Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee resigns from his office as Cabinet Minister.
His resignation letter reads, "It has been a great honour and privilege to serve the people of West Bengal. I heartily convey my gratitude for getting this opportunity."
PM Modi Thanks Beneficiaries & Vaccinators of Drive in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with beneficiaries and vaccinators of the COVID-19 drive from Varanasi and thanked them for instilling confidence in people regarding India’s vaccination programme.
(Source: Hindustan Times)
HC Directs SPCA to Take Steps for Seizure of Hippopotamus from Asiad Circus
Delhi High Court directs the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to immediately take steps for seizure of the male Hippopotamus from the custody of Asiad Circus or any other person who may be having custody of the animal.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Police Files Case Against SAD Leader for Embezzlement
Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing registered a case against Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjinder Singh Sirsa and others on charges for cheating and embezzlement of Gurdwara funds
(Source: ANI)
Latest News: Bird Flu Confirmed in Nine States for Poultry Birds
Till 22 January, outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird flu) have been confirmed in 9 States (Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh & Punjab) for poultry birds, the Ministry of Animal Husbandry said.
Bird flu has been confirmed in 12 states (Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab) for Crow/Migratory/ Wild birds, the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, further said.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out at Biocell Company in Thane City: Municipal Corporation
Fire has broken out at Biocell company near Wagle Police Station in Thane city. Fire tenders are at the spot. More details awaited: Thane Municipal Corporation.
(Source: ANI)
ED Attaches Assets Worth Rs 5.45 Crores of Ex Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chhattisgarh
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 5.45 Crores of Ramanand Divya, former Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chhattisgarh, under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in a case related to criminal misconduct by public servant: ED.
(Source: ANI)
Avian Flu Confirmed in 17 Districts of Rajasthan: State Animal Husbandry Department
Avian Influenza (Bird flu) has been confirmed in 17 districts of Rajasthan. 6,290 birds found dead in the state between December 25, 2020, and January 22, 2021: Rajasthan Animal Husbandry Department.
S Gopalakrishnan, Counsellor in the Embassy of India, Washington Appointed High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malawi
S Gopalakrishnan, Counsellor in the Embassy of India, Washington, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malawi, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
(Source: ANI)
Schools for Classes 5-12 to Reopen in Rural Parts of Thane District
Schools for classes 5 to 12 to reopen in rural parts of Maharashtra's Thane district from January 27, said an official.
(Source: PTI)
ED Conducts Searches at 5 Premises Belonging to Viva Group
Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at five premises belonging to Viva Group and its associates and recovered incriminating digital evidence and documents: ED
(Source: ANI)
Cumulative Number of Vaccinated Healthcare Workers Surpasses 12.7 Lakh
Cumulative number of Vaccinated Healthcare Workers across the country has surpassed 12.7 lakh today.
2,28,563 beneficiaries vaccinated till 6 pm on the 7th day of vaccination drive.
(Source: Press Information Bureau)
CBI Takes Over Probe Into Death of Yes Bank VP
Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over probe into mysterious death of Yes Bank vice president from Gurgaon whose body was found in Delhi's Rohini area last year, said officials.
(Source: PTI)
Samples of Birds From 16 Districts of Maharashtra Test Positive for Bird Flu
Samples of birds from 16 districts of Maharashtra test positive for avian flu, an official from state animal husbandry department says.
(Source: PTI)
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