NEET PG Admissions: Supreme Court, On Centre's Plea, Advances Case Date
Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Tuesday January 04, 2022, New DelhiThe Supreme Court, upon Centre's urgent request, has advanced the date in the hearing of a case raising questions about the Rs 8 lakh income criteria for identifying Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in connection with the NEET-PG admissions.
10,860 New Covid Cases In Mumbai, 20 Deaths In Maharashtra Today: 10 Facts
Edited by Swati Bhasin | Tuesday January 04, 2022, MumbaiMaharashtra today saw a big jump in Covid cases with 18,466 new infections, up by 51 per cent compared to yesterday (12,160). Mumbai too recorded a surge of 10,860 infections (34 per cent higher than yesterday) with 89 per cent asymptomatic cases.
Now, Amazon Scores Over Future Retail In Major Court Decision: 10 Points
Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday January 04, 2022, New DelhiThe Delhi High Court today dismissed Future Retail's plea to declare arbitration proceedings with its warring partner Amazon as illegal. Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court said the filings were dismissed, without giving any further details.
Delhi Ups Restrictions Amid Omicron Surge. See List
Reported by Shonakshi Chakravarty, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday January 04, 2022, New DelhiAmid a spike in Covid cases driven by the fast-spreading Omicron strain, Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today announced weekend curfew and several other restrictions in the national capital.
The Bulli Bai Controversy Explained In 5 Points
Edited by NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday January 04, 2022A year after "Sulli Deals", an 'auction' of vocal Muslim women on social media, triggered an uproar, another vile app, "Bulli Bai" has misused photographs and targeted women from the community.
8,082 New Covid Cases In Mumbai, 90% Of Them Are Asymptomatic
Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday January 03, 2022, MumbaiNinety per cent of Mumbai's fresh coronavirus cases (8,086) are aymptomatic, official data shows, further highlighting that 574 patients have been hospitalised in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra has 12,160 new cases in a marginal rise from yesterday.
4,099 New Covid Cases In Delhi; Omicron In 81% Of Samples Tested
Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday January 03, 2022, New DelhiDelhi witnessed yet another worrying surge in Covid cases - believed to be driven by the new Omicron variant - with 4,099 infections recorded in the last 24 hours. At least 10,000 fresh Covid cases have been logged in the last three days in the city.
1,700 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (510); Covid Cases Up 22% Today
Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Monday January 03, 2022, New DelhiThe number of cases of fast-spreading Omicron variant has risen to 1,700 in India, with Maharashtra reporting the most number of infections at 510. The country also saw a 22 per cent jump in new Covid cases as it reported 33,750 infections.
Day 1 Of Vaccination For Age 15-18 Amid 3rd Wave, Over 40 Lakh Jabbed
Reported by Meher Pandey, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday January 03, 2022, New DelhiVaccination opened for teens in the 15 to 18 age group today amid the third Covid wave in India as cases surge in multiple cities. Over 40 lakh teens got their first dose on Day 1, Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
Maharashtra Sees 11,877 New Covid Cases, Most From Mumbai (8,063)
Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Sunday January 02, 2022, MumbaiMaharashtra logged 11,877 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, 29 per cent higher than yesterday, with Mumbai registering 8,063 of the fresh infections (27 per cent higher than yesterday). The state saw nine Covid deaths since yesterday.
1,525 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (460); Covid Cases Up 21% Today
Reported by Arun Nair, Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday January 02, 2022, New DelhiAbout 1,525 people in India have contracted the Omicron variant since the first case was reported in November, the Health Ministry said. Maharashtra and Delhi continue to be the worst-hit states. So far, 560 people have recovered from the new strain.
1,431 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (454); Covid Cases Up 35% Today
Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday January 01, 2022, New DelhiThe number of cases of fast-spreading Omicron variant has risen to 1,431 in India, with Maharashtra reporting the most number of infections. The country also witnessed a 35 per cent jump in new Covid cases as it reported 22,775 infections today.
On New Year's Eve, Delhi's Daily Covid Cases Jump 36% To 7-Month High
Edited by Swati Bhasin | Friday December 31, 2021, New DelhiOn New Year's eve, Delhi saw a big spike in coronavirus cases with 1,796 fresh infections - a massive jump of 36 per cent compared to Thursday's cases (1,313). The surge in cases nationwide is believed to be driven by Omicron.
5,428 New Covid Cases In Mumbai Today, 47% Higher Than Thursday: 10 Points
Edited by Sumana Nandy | Friday December 31, 2021, New DelhiMumbai today saw a massive 47% jump in daily Covid cases as 5,428 infections were reported from the financial capital in 24 hours. At 8,067 Covid cases, Maharashtra saw a 50% spike in daily cases. Eight deaths were reported in the same period.
9 Covid Deaths In Delhi In December, Highest In 4 Months: 10 Points
Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday December 31, 2021, New DelhiDelhi witnessed nine coronavirus deaths in December so far as the city is fighting a massive rise in virus cases believed to be driven by the new Omicron variant. This is the highest number of deaths the city witnessed in the last four months.
