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Coronavirus Live Updates: 90,928 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India

Coronavirus Live Updates: 90,928 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Friday January 07, 2022, New Delhi

India reported 90,928 fresh COVID-19 cases on Thursday, over 56 per cent higher than the previous day's cases. In order to deal with the surge, the government is speeding up vaccination drives across the country.

Can "Jeopardise National Security": Derek O'Brien On 'Tek Fog' App

Can "Jeopardise National Security": Derek O'Brien On 'Tek Fog' App

Asian News International | Friday January 07, 2022, Kolkata (West Bengal)

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien wrote to Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home, for discussion concerning app 'Tek Fog' saying "usage of manipulative technologies is a severe danger to national and citizens' security".

Demonstration Of Rafale Fighter For Navy Begins In Goa

Demonstration Of Rafale Fighter For Navy Begins In Goa

Press Trust of India | Friday January 07, 2022, New Delhi

Eyeing the Indian Navy's carrier-borne fighter jet deal, France sent a Rafale maritime fighter aircraft to a naval facility in Goa on Thursday to demonstrate its combat capabilities.

Medical Experts Consulted On Covid Situation In Poll-Bound States: Report

Medical Experts Consulted On Covid Situation In Poll-Bound States: Report

Press Trust of India | Friday January 07, 2022, New Delhi

Meeting of Election Commission of India (ECI) and top officials of health ministry on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation was attended by AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria and ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava, informed official sources.

Ashoka Founders Step Down From University Board Following CBI Probe

Ashoka Founders Step Down From University Board Following CBI Probe

Press Trust of India | Friday January 07, 2022, New Delhi

Ashoka University co-founders Vineet Gupta and Pranav Gupta, who were booked last week by the CBI in a Rs 1,600 crore fraud case, on Thursday stepped down from all boards and committees of the varsity.

As Daily Cases Cross 36,000, Genome Sequencing Not A Priority In Maharashtra

As Daily Cases Cross 36,000, Genome Sequencing Not A Priority In Maharashtra

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Sumana Nandy | Thursday January 06, 2022, Mumbai

Maharashtra will no longer prioritise the genome sequencing of samples on the advice of the state Covid Task Force. The state reasoned that genome sequencing is failing to keep up as the country continues to produce a tidal wave of daily cases.

No Change In Situation, No Consensus On Holding SAARC Summit: India

No Change In Situation, No Consensus On Holding SAARC Summit: India

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 06, 2022, New Delhi

India on Thursday said there was no "material change" in the situation that would allow holding of the stalled SAARC Summit, days after Pakistan reiterated its offer to host it.

13 +ve Passengers Of Chartered Flight From Italy To Punjab Flee From Hospital

13 +ve Passengers Of Chartered Flight From Italy To Punjab Flee From Hospital

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Sumana Nandy | Thursday January 06, 2022, New Delhi

13 passengers who tested positive for Covid after landing in Amritsar earlier today have run away from the hospital, authorities said. They allegedly tricked the health officials and fled, they said this evening.

Probe Complaint Against Ramdev For 'Coronil' Claim: Court To Pune Police

Probe Complaint Against Ramdev For 'Coronil' Claim: Court To Pune Police

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 06, 2022, Pune

A local court in Maharashtra's Pune has asked police to file a report in connection with a complaint lodged against yoga guru Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna, alleging that they had made false claims that Patanjali's product 'Coronil' can cure Covid.

"Cheap Theatricals": Punjab Chief Minister On PM Modi's Security Lapse

"Cheap Theatricals": Punjab Chief Minister On PM Modi's Security Lapse

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 06, 2022, Tanda (Hoshiarpur)

Facing flak from the BJP over the "security lapse" during PM Modi's Punjab visit, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday alleged that PM's "life threat gimmick" was aimed at "toppling a democratically elected government" in the state.

Bengal Logs 15,421 New Covid Cases, 19 Fresh Fatalities

Bengal Logs 15,421 New Covid Cases, 19 Fresh Fatalities

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 06, 2022, Kolkata

West Bengal's COVID-19 tally rose to 16,93,744 on Thursday as 15,421 more people tested positive for the infection, 1,399 more than the previous day, a health bulletin said.

Religious Leader Sent To Judicial Custody In Hate Speech Case

Religious Leader Sent To Judicial Custody In Hate Speech Case

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 06, 2022, Pune

A court in Pune on Thursday remanded religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, arrested for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in the city, in judicial custody.

From South To Navi Mumbai In Just 25 Minutes. Water Taxi Service Soon

From South To Navi Mumbai In Just 25 Minutes. Water Taxi Service Soon

Edited by Sumana Nandy | Thursday January 06, 2022, New Delhi

The commute from Mumbai's southern tip to its northern suburbs will now take just 25 minutes and the hassle will be reduced as much.

Same Covid Vaccine Given Before To Be Administered As 'Precaution' Dose: Centre

Same Covid Vaccine Given Before To Be Administered As 'Precaution' Dose: Centre

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 06, 2022, New Delhi

The Centre on Thursday told all states and UTs that the same COVID-19 vaccine which was administered as first two doses would be given as a precaution dose to healthcare and frontline workers, besides the elderly suffering from co-morbidities.

Punjab Cops Told About Farmers' Protest Ahead Of PM Visit, Reveals Letter

Punjab Cops Told About Farmers' Protest Ahead Of PM Visit, Reveals Letter

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 06, 2022, Chandigarh

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur, a senior Punjab police officer had issued necessary directions to concerned police officers to keep a watch on the movement of farmers, according to a letter issued by an ADGP.