LIVE: Kerala logs nearly 50,000 new Covid cases; 48,905 in Karnataka

On Tuesday, the state had recorded 55,475 fresh cases, the highest ever single day spike in the infection since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020

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Delhi records 7,498 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 10.59%

Delhi reported 7,498 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the state government on Wednesday. There is a slight increase in the Covid case compared to yesterday. The national capital on Tuesday reported 6,028 new cases.

 

As per the bulletin provided by the Health Department, the positivity rate for the day has gone to 10.59 per cent. A total of 70,804 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.

 

During the last 24 hours, 11,164 patients recovered from the infection, taking the total recoveries in the national capital to 17,46,972.

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Students protesting against alleged irregularities in a railway exam set a train on fire in Bihar

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Over half of Delhi citizens want weekend curfew to continue: Survey

Fifty four per cent of Delhiites are in favour of lifting the odd-even restrictions in markets but want the weekend curfew to continue till the positivity rate declines to five per cent, a survey has claimed.

 

Delhi had seen an uptick in COVID-19 infections, mainly triggered by the Omicron variant, but the cases have seen a decline over the last 10 days.

 

LocalCircles, a digital community-based platform, asked in its survey, What should be the criteria to remove current COVID-related restrictions (weekend and night curfew, market odd-even shops, etc.) imposed in Delhi?

 

In response, 40 per cent people said market odd-even restrictions should be relaxed but night and weekend curfew should continue until the positivity rate dropped to five per cent. Another 18 per cent people were of the opinion that the restrictions should be eased only when the positivity rate dropped to five per cent.

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Delhi govt to recommend reopening of schools in DDMA meeting on Thursday: Sisodia

The Delhi government will recommend the reopening of schools in the national capital in a DDMA meeting on January 27 as it has now become necessary to prevent further damage to the social and emotional well-being of children, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday.

 

Asserting that online education can never replace offline education, Sisodia said the government had closed schools when it was not safe for children, but excessive caution is now harming students.

 

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has called the meeting on Thursday to deliberate on easing the curbs in the national capital in view of the improved situation of COVID-19. The issue of reopening schools is also on the agenda.

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Maha records 35,756 new Covid cases; deaths remain high at 79

Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 35,756 new coronavirus cases, up from 33,914 logged a day ago, while deaths linked to the infection remained high at 79, the state health department said.

 

No new case of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus was reported in the state, the department said in a bulletin. With these additions, the state's COVID-19 caseload rose to 76,05,181, while the death toll reached 1,42,316, it said. On Tuesday, the state had reported 86 deaths linked to the infection. 

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48,905 new Covid cases in Karnataka, 39 more deaths

Registering a surge in numbers again, Karnataka on Wednesday reported 48,905 new cases of COVID-19 and 39 fatalities, taking the tally to 36,54,413, and death toll to 38,705.

 

The state on Tuesday had reported a dip in daily cases at 41,400.

 

There were 41,699 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries to 32,57,769, a bulletin said.

Of the new cases, 22,427 were from Bengaluru Urban that saw 18,734 people being discharged and 8 virus-related deaths.

 

The total number of active cases across the state is now at 357,909.

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Gujarat reports 14,781 fresh Covid cases

8:13 PM

Congress releases third list of 89 candidates for UP polls

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Seven injured people rescued from the collapsed building in Bandra (East): BMC

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Utpal Parrikar to file his nomination papers tomorrow

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Delhi reports 7,498 fresh Covid cases

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Kerala logs nearly 50,000 new Covid cases, 63 deaths in last 24 hrs

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Akali's Majithia to contest against Sidhu

4:51 PM

'Deep bonds that span through generations,' UK PM greets India on R-Day

The UK and India are tied by bonds that span over decades, through generations and across some of the greatest challenges we have faced.

I want to send my best wishes from the UK to the people of India, and to all British Indians, on India’s Republic Day

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Govt notifies drone certification scheme

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I request students not to take the law into their hands: Vaishnaw

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Arvind Kejriwal will be on a visit to Punjab from January 28-30

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If we form govt, will give free hand to Punjab Police: Bhagwant Mann

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BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border

The Border Security Force and its Pakistani counterpart Pak Rangers on Wednesday exchanged sweets on the occasion of the 73rd Republic day of India.

 

The officials of the BSF and Pak Rangers exchanged sweets and pleasantries.

 

The exchange of sweets was suspended in the last two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic whereas earlier in 2018, the BSF skipped the tradition on January 26 over growing incidents of ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border. Read More.

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L K Advani unfurls the national flag at his residence

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Punjab tableau prominently depicts martyrs Bhagat Singh, Udham Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai

Martyrs and independence movement was the theme of the poll-bound Punjab tableau during the Republic Day parade on Wednesday, which prominently featured Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh, both martyrs of freedom movement from the state.

 

The very front of the tableau depicted the life size replica of the martyr Bhagat Singh raising his hand in protest against the British rule accompanied by his companions Rajguru and Sukhdev.

 

All three were hanged to death together during the British rule.

 

The center part of the tableau depicted the scene of another Punjab based freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai protesting against the Simon commission and getting injured.

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Cockpit view of 'Baaz' formation comprising one Rafale, two Jaguar, two MiG-29 UPG, two Su-30 MI aircraft

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Republic Day 2022 Parade LIVE: Amrit formation comprising 17 Jaguar aircraft make a figure of 75

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Republic Day 2022 Parade LIVE: PM Modi meets Virat, a veteran of over 13 Republic Day parades

Virat which is a veteran of over 13 Republic Day parades, presented the President its last escort as it retired gracefully today. Virat has been awarded with COAS commendation on the occasion of Army Day 2022 and is the first Charger horse of the President's Bodyguard to receive the commendation card.

 

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Republic Day 2022 LIVE: Grand fly-past features 75 aircraft for the first time

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Republic Day 2022 Parade LIVE: The cockpit view of the Rudra formation

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Republic Day 2022 LIVE: Seema Bhawani motorcycle team of the Border Security Force

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Republic Day 2022 Parade LIVE: Punjab tableau depicts Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Depicting 'Punjab's contribution in freedom struggle', the tableau of the state depicts Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. It also depicts protest against the Simon Commission led by Lala Lajpat Rai and Udham Singh shooting Michael O'Dwyer.

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Republic Day Parade LIVE: The tableau of Meghalaya pays tribute to women led to cooperative societies and SHGs

The tableau of Meghalaya showcases 50 years of statehood and its tribute to women led to cooperative societies and self-help groups. The tableau showcases bamboo and cane handicrafts. The popularity of these products is testimony to the relentless efforts of women-led cooperative society and their contribution to the state economy.

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Goa tableau participating in the Republic Day Parade, is based on the theme 'symbols of Goan Heritage'