Covid LIVE: Maharashtra sees 46,393 new cases; Delhi reports 45 more deaths

Till date, a total of 2,759 patients infected with Omicron Variant have been reported in Maharashtra; out of these 416 cases were reported today.

9:00 PM

BCCI announces a change in venues for the upcoming West Indies’ Tour of India

8:56 PM

Maharashtra sees 46,393 new cases in a day

8:10 PM

Mumbai's Covid cases drop 28% over yesterday

8:09 PM

Delhi reports 11,486 new Covid cases

8:02 PM

SP leader Azam Khan moves Supreme Court seeking interim bail

7:45 PM

Former Manipur CM to contest from Thoubal

7:22 PM

Kerala reports single day spike of 45,136 new Covid cases

Kerala continued to record steep rise in COVID-19 cases with 45,136 new positive cases being reported on Saturday, taking the tally to 55,74,702.

 

Kerala had on Friday logged 41,668 fresh coronavirus cases, a day after registering 46,387 cases on Thursday, the highest single day spike since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020.

 

Meanwhile, 21,324 persons recuperated from the disease on Saturday, taking the total cured to 52,97,971.

Kerala registered 132 deaths today, taking the death toll to 51,739.

6:27 PM

Ban on election rallies extended till Jan 31

4:52 PM

IPL 2022 likely to be held in Mumbai without crowd, says report

4:04 PM

BJP took me for granted: Laxmikant Parsekar on resigning from BJP

4:02 PM

More than 16,000 COVID cases reported in Pune yesterday: Ajit Pawar

3:13 PM

'Delimitation has started, elections will be held soon,' says Shah on J&K

3:04 PM

Owaisi announces his alliance in Uttar Pradesh with Babu Singh Kushwaha and Bharat Mukti Morcha

2:47 PM

Mumbai fire: PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs each

2:32 PM

Maha govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to kin of Mumbai fire victims

1:31 PM

60 pc MLAs in Goa switched parties in last five years, a 'record' in India: ADR report

As many as 24 legislators in Goa, which is 60 per cent of the total strength of the 40-member state Assembly, have switched parties in the last five years, a report by an organisation has said.

The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in its report that with this, Goa has set a unique record, which is "unparalleled" in the history of Indian democracy.

Assembly polls in Goa will be held on February 14.

1:30 PM

BSP releases list of 51 candidates for second phase of UP Polls

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Saturday released a list of 51 candidates for the second phase of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Addressing a press conference, BSP chief Mayawati also gave the slogan of the party for the elections "Har Polling Booth Ko Jeetana hai, BSP Ko Satta Mein Lana Hai".

"Today, I am announcing a list of 51 candidates out of 55 seats for the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections. This time we have given the slogan 'Har Polling Booth Ko Jeetana hai, BSP Ko Satta Mein Lana Hai'. I hope party workers will work hard and will form the BSP government like of 2007," said Mayawati.

1:07 PM

PM Modi interacts with DMs of various districts via video conferencing

12:58 PM

Indian-origin scientist creates 1st molecular structure of Omicron protein

An Indian-origin researcher at University of British Columbia (UBC) has created the world's first molecular-level structural analysis of the Omicron variant spike protein.

Published in the Science journal, the analysis which is done at near atomic resolution using cryo-electron microscopy, reveals how the heavily mutated Omicron variant attaches to and infects human cells.

12:44 PM

Ashok Gehlot writes to PM Modi, opposes proposed changes in IAS cadre rules

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the Centre's proposed amendments to the Indian Administrative Service Cadre Rules and said the move will violate the constitutional jurisdiction prescribed for the Central and State Governments and will reduce the spirit of working fearlessly and faithfully in the All India Service officers posted in the state.

The Chief Minister took to Twitter to highlight the problems posed by the said amendment.

12:41 PM

896 Indians amongst 1,214 players registered for IPL 2022 auction

After the registration for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 player auction ended on January 20, the tournament said in an official advisory that 1,214 players have registered for the two-day event.

From the 1,214 players, 896 are Indian cricketers while 318 overseas players have signed up for the auction as well.

The IPL 2022 mega auction will see new franchises, Ahmedabad and Lucknow, entering the bandwagon with multiple reports suggesting the event could take place in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

12:35 PM

UK classifies new form of Omicron as 'variant under investigation'

A new form of Omicron named BA.2 has been designated a "variant under investigation", with 426 cases of the Covid-19 strain's sub-lineage confirmed in Britain, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

"Overall, the original Omicron lineage, BA.1, is dominant in the UK and the proportion of BA.2 cases is currently low," with the earliest dated December 6, 2021, Xinhua news agency quoted the UKHSA as saying in a statement on Friday.

12:34 PM

EC holds virtual meets to decide on whether ban on physical rallies should continue

The Election Commission is holding a series of virtual meets on Saturday to decide whether the ban imposed by it on physical rallies and roadshows to prevent the spread of coronavirus should continue.

Announcing dates for elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur on January 8, the poll panel had announced a ban on physical rallies, road and bike shows, and similar campaigning events till January 15.

12:33 PM

Former PM Deve Gowda tests COVID positive

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda has tested positive for COVID-19, sources close to him said.

"He has tested positive for COVID-19 but he is asymptomatic. However, he is admitted to Manipal Hospital," the sources told PTI.

The JD(S) supremo chose to get admitted to hospital as a precaution, the sources added.

11:42 AM

Arunachal Pradesh logs 532 new COVID-19 cases

Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rose to 58,803 after 532 more people tested positive for the infection on Saturday, the highest this month, a senior health department official said here.

The northeastern state on Friday had logged 449 new COVID-19 cases.
 

11:42 AM

Odisha records 8,845 new COVID-19 cases, 7 fresh fatalities

Odisha's COVID-19 tally rose to 11,96,140 on Saturday as 8,845 people, including 927 children, tested positive for the infection, a health bulletin said.

The daily spike in cases is the lowest in the last 10 days, reducing by 18.5 per cent from 10,856 a week ago. The state had logged 9,833 cases and six deaths on Friday.

11:35 AM

At least 7 people have been reported dead so far after a fire broke at a South Mumbai high-rise

At least 7 people have been reported dead so far, while 15 others left injured after a fire broke at a South Mumbai high-rise. 

11:24 AM

E-mobility start-up, VAAN Electric Moto, launches e-bikes in India

Indian lifestyle e-mobility startup VAAN Electric Moto Pvt Ltd has launched its electric bicycle-Urbansport in the country.

Union Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, launched the Van Electric Moto brand in India in a virtually held event in Kochi on Friday

11:23 AM

Our tradition that 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' will never be extinguished should have been respected: Priyanka Gandhi

Our tradition that 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' will never be extinguished should have been respected: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the merger of eternal flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti with the flame at National War Memorial in Delhi

11:21 AM

COVID-19: Amid rising cases, Gujarat imposes night curfew in 17 more towns

In view of rising COVID-19 cases in the state, the Gujarat government has imposed a night curfew in 17 more towns and extended its implementation in eight metros and two cities till January 26, informed Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday.

The cities where night curfew will be imposed are Surendranagar, Dhrangradhra, Morbi, Wankaner, Dhoraji, Gondal, Jetpur, Kalawad, Godhra, Vijalpore, Navsari, Navsari, Bilimora, Vyara, Vapi Valsad, Bharuch, Ankleshwar.

A review meeting was held by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday before announcing the reviewed guidelines.