Coronavirus India News LIVE Updates: Delhi reports 27,561 new Covid-19 cases; count at 87,445 dynamic cases
Delhi on Wednesday revealed 27,561 new Covid-19 cases, 40 passings, and 14,957 recuperations. This takes the absolute dynamic cases to 87,445 in the public capital. Coronavirus cases have begun descending in Mumbai, we will before long see a similar pattern in Delhi, said Health serve Satyendra Jain recently. Mumbai revealed 16,420 new COVID-19 cases, around 41% more than Tuesday, according to the BMC. No new Omicron cases were accounted for in Delhi on Wednesday, keeping the quantity of identified cases at 546.
India investment bankers earn record Rs 2,200 crore in 2021
India's investment banking industry witnessed its best ever year in 2021, as a wave of public offerings and share sales helped the industry collect its highest fee from the deal-making business.
Haryana logs 6,883 fresh COVID-19 cases, three new fatalities, infection count rises to 8,12,516, death toll reaches 10,083; number of active cases climbs to 31,150
Happy to join as Secy, Dept of Space & Chairman (ISRO). Areas of focus will be technology, policy, implementation & areas where stakeholders need to be taken care of. We need to bring in newer approaches; have to work with various capacity builders like tech companies.
- S Somanath
Omicron especially dangerous for unvaccinated: WHO
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is dangerous, and especially so for those who have not been vaccinated against the disease, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. "While Omicron causes less severe disease than Delta, it remains a dangerous virus, particularly for those who are unvaccinated," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference.
I request everyone including Sadhus to make this Mela (Gangasagar) smaller because COVID is spreading rapidly. I could do whatever I can but Covid, Omicron situation is not in my hands.
- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee this afternoon
COVID-19: Pune reports 8,342 new cases and 3 deaths today
Don't treat Omicron as common cold, weekly case positivity in 300 districts over 5%: Govt
As many as 300 districts in India are reporting weekly Covid case positivity of more than five per cent, the Union government said on Wednesday as it warned against treating the infection due to the Omicron variant as common cold and urged people to get vaccinated.
Karnataka govt prohibits movement of vehicles, persons in inter-district and intra-district for participating in 'Nama Neeru Namma Hakku' padayatra
Omicron remains 'dangerous', particularly for unvaccinated: WHO
Reports AFP
Third wave might shave 10% off mall revenue this fiscal: Report
Renewed mobility restrictions arising from localised lockdowns to contain the Omicron variant-led third wave of the pandemic might pare as much 10 per cent off the rental revenue of mall owners during the current financial year as compared with the earlier expectations, according to a report.
COVID-19: Punjab records 6,481 new cases and 10 deaths; active case tally at 26,721
Vaccination centers to be opened for 15-18 age group in schools where health clinics are operational: Govt of NCT of Delhi
Assam COVID cases: 3,274 new cases, 4 deaths and 731 recoveries reported today
Infosys working very closely with I-T Dept on tax portal: Salil Parekh
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh on Wednesday said the company is working closely with the Income Tax Department on the next set of areas related to the I-T portal as new modules will be added to it. Infosys, in 2019, was given the contract to develop the new portal.
80% more medical undergraduate and PG seats since 2014: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi enumerated the various steps taken by his government since 2014 to boost medical infrastructure in country and said there has been an increase of 80% in medical undergraduate and post graduate seats while 15 more AIIMS are being built in various parts of the country.
Maharashtra reports 46,723 new COVID cases, 28,041 recoveries, and 32 deaths today
Active cases: 2,40,122
Omicron cases in the state: 1,367
Omicron cases in the state: 1,367
PM Modi will interact with CMs of all states tomorrow at 4:30 pm via VC on Covid-19 situation
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath likely to contest elections from Ayodhya
As per media reports
West Bengal registers 22,155 fresh Covid-19 cases, 1,057 more than Tuesday's count, as per state health department
India vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 2: South Africa all out for 210. India takes 13-run lead; Jaspreet Bumrah takes 5 wickets
No new omicron cases in Delhi
No fresh Omicron cases were reported in Delhi on Wednesday, keeping the total number of detected cases so far at 546, which is the third-highest tally in the country after Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Karnataka reports 21,390 new cases, 1,541 recoveries and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours; active cases 93,099
Mumbai reports 16,420 new COVID-19 cases, about 41% more than Tuesday; death count grows by seven, as per BMC
"Have significant differences with Russia but ready to meet again," says NATO chief
Reports AFP
Delhi reports 27,561 new Covid-19 cases, 40 deaths and 14,957 recoveries; active cases at 87,445
Govt asks BARC to release news ratings with immediate effect
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Wednesday asked Indian broadcasters' body BARC to release news ratings with immediate effect after the council said it has taken initiatives to revise its protocols and mechanisms.
Maharashtra govt decides to make it mandatory for shops with fewer than 10 employees to use Marathi signboards, says state minister Subhash Desai
TCS board approves Rs 18,000-crore share buyback programme at Rs 4,500 apiece
Punjab chief minister should be arrested for conspiracy to assassinate PM, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Odisha registers 67 new cases of Omicron, highest so far, taking state's tally to 170
PM Modi's security breach during his visit to Punjab was a pre-planned sponsored conspiracy. Punjab govt didn't follow the protocol. Drone or any attack might have happened there but Punjab govt ignored all this. Congress should apologize to country.
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Delhi curfew restrictions
Gold jewellery hallmarking picking up significantly in India: GJEPC
Hallmarking of gold jewellery has picked up in the country significantly with about 1 crore pieces hallmarked with HUID in December 2021, according to a media release issued by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
High NPAs, joblessness, inflation a worry in rural areas; biz confidence index at 63.9%: Report
Delinquency rates on rural loans have deteriorated in the two years to June 2021, with the microfinance books showing the maximum stress despite a reduction in loans outstanding, a credit information company said on Wednesday.
All symptomatic individuals need to be tested including all high-risk case contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases... Asymptomatic cases are not required to get tested unless they're at high risk. Home quarantine for all contacts for 7 days.
- Dr Balram Bhargava, DG, ICMR
Companies plan to increase CSR funding towards skilling, education in 2022: Survey
A significant percentage of companies in India plan to increase their corporate social responsibility funding towards skilling and education in 2022, says a TeamLease EdTech survey.
People of UP are fed up with negative, hatred politics. Our party is moving forward by taking people together. We're happy that when last time Swami Prasad Maurya came together,many people also came along & made the fight for our party easier: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
COVAXIN( BBV152) booster shown to neutralize both Omicron and Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2: Bharat Biotech.
Nov IIP at 1.4 %.
CPI at 5.59 in December Vs 4.91% in Nov.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has asked BARC to release the news ratings with immediate effect and also to release the last three months data, for the genre in a monthly format, for fair and equitable representation of true trends: GoI.
Health Ministry of whether the ban on election rallies will be extended: Election Commission has issued guidelines related to gathering, rallies...As the situation evolves we coordinate with the EC...A decision will be taken accordingly.
Omicron is not common cold, it's our responsibility to slow it down. Let's Mask up and get vaccinated, whoever is due. It's fact they (vaccines) are helpful to an extent. Vaccination critical pillar of our COVID response: Niti Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul.
Rapid Antigen test recommended to detect Omicron variant: Govt
There should be a rational approach for medicine use. We are concerned about the overuse and misuse of drugs. Don't overuse, it will have aftermath. Have warm water, do gargles in home care
- Niti Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul
All symptomatic cases including all risk contacts need to be tested... Asymptomatic cases are not required to get tested unless they are at high risk. Home quarantine for all contacts for 7 days as per guidelines: Dr. Balram Bhargava, DG, ICMR.
In 2014, our country had 387 medical colleges. In the last seven years only, this number has gone up to 596 medical colleges. There were only seven AIIMS in the country before 2014 but now, the number of AIIMS approved has increased to 22: PM Narendra Modi.
Moderate case - if there is resolution of symptoms, patient maintains O2 saturation> 93% for 3 successive days (without O2)..such patient will be discharged...: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.
Mild case discharge after at least 7 days from testing positive and non-emergency for 3 successive days, no need for testing prior to discharge...: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry
Currently, 300 districts in India are reporting weekly case positivity of more than 5 per cent: Govt.
After a review meeting by PM over COVID situation, we have revised our discharge policy with severity categorised into mild and moderate cases: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.
Omicron has a substantial growth advantage over Delta as per WHO...Data from South Africa, UK, Canada, Denmark suggests a reduced risk of hospitalization for Omicron compared to Delta: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.
Emerging states of concerns reporting high positive rates- Maharashtra with a rate positivity rate of 22.39%, West Bengal 32.18%, Delhi 23.1% and UP 4.47%: Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry.
A sharp surge in COVID cases in India; active cases 9,55,319 as on 12th Jan...High surge noticed globally- 159 countries; Eight countries in Europe reporting an increase of cases by more than 2 times in the last two weeks: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.
Emerging states of concern (reporting surge in COVID cases) are Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Gujarat: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry
Total 115 confirmed deaths globally due to Omicron and 1 death in India: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.
Surge in Covid cases being noted globally; highest ever single-day rise worldwide was 31.59 lakh on Jan 10: Govt.
Wipro reports net profit of ₹2,969 cr in Q3.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet Minister and BJP leader Dara Singh Chauhan quits from his post.
Supreme Court in its order asserts, "War of words between State and Central govt is no solution. It may rather impair the need for a robust mechanism to respond at such a critical juncture."
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting over Covid situation with Regional Director of Directorate General of Health Services, National Centre for Disease Control officers, Dy Director DCGI, Regional Head of ICMR & FSSAI in Chennai.
Rs 1.10 crore was collected in penalty and 63 FIRs were lodged for offences related to violation of Covid norms in Delhi on January 11: Delhi Govt.
We have not yet recovered financially from the first two waves of Covid19 and now people are cancelling their booking due to the rise in Omicron cases. We have reduced pricing by 50% still, we do not have bookings: Vijay Tiwari, Delhi Hotel Mahasangh Association.
Hotel & Travel industry operators face hardships due to Covid- induced restrictions for International travellers. 12 out of 16 foreign travelling groups have cancelled their bookings due to fear of the Omicron variant: Sourabh Tiwari, owner of Sushant Travels.
18 people including staff, faculty and students of IIT, Jammu test positive for COVID-19. IIT to conduct online classes, faculty to work from home: IIT, Jammu administration.
Aam Aadmi Party National Convener & Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches door-to-door election campaign in Kharar assembly, Mohali district.
UK's Johnson faces parliament over party scandal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced damning headlines Wednesday as he prepared to answer MPs' questions over new claims he and his top officials breached Covid restrictions by holding a drinks party.
In view of the celebration of Bhogali Bihu, Assam government relaxes night curfew timings. The night curfew timings will be from 11 pm to 4 am instead of 10 pm to 6 am on January 13.
While there has been partial engagement, the threat by no means has reduced: Army Chief Gen M M Naravane on eastern Ladakh border row.
We will continue to deal with Chinese PLA in a firm & resolute manner: Army Chief on situation along India's northern border.
119 students, staff test positive at IIT-Hyderabad
In a major scare at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H), 119 students and staff tested positive for Covid-19 between January 6 and January 11, authorities said.
Severity low, but demand for O2 support rising, say hospitals in Delhi
Delhi recorded 23 deaths due to Covid-19 on Tuesday, the highest in nearly seven months. In the past three days alone, the city has recorded 57 deaths due to the viral infection.
We have pledged to make Akhilesh Yadav the next CM of Uttar Pradesh. The list of candidates of the SP-led alliance will be released in a phased manner. My party will not contest in the first and second phases: Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar in Lucknow.
Workers engaged in road construction works in high altitude areas near India-China border will be brought to polling places by helicopter for voting. Borders Road Organization has taken this decision due to heavy snowfall: BRO Deputy Commanding Officer Capt K Silva.
Forty-two staff at the BJP headquarters in Delhi have tested positive for COVID-19
A mass testing was done on Monday ahead of the BJP's core group meeting, after which the 42 staff were found positive.
New cluster at IIT-Madras as 58 test Covid positive
A Covid-19 cluster has been identified at IIT-Madras, with 58 people, including 17 students, testing positive on campus between January 5 and 9.
Shiv Sena will contest on 50-100 seats in Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. I will be visiting western Uttar Pradesh tomorrow: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.
SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia appears before the SIT at the State Crime Branch office in Mohali in a drugs case. His lawyer DS Sobti says, "We want a free & fair investigation so that the truth comes out."
Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav holds a meeting with leaders of allies in Lucknow.
Karnataka High Court, hearing a PIL, reprimanded State Govt for not taking action in the matter of violation of COVID norms during Congress' Mekedatu padayatra; asked why the Govt allowed the padayatra. The court also sent a show-cause notice to KPCC in the matter
Once a near COVID-free utopia, Australia sees omicron surge.
US sets global record with 1.3m daily cases, hospital admissions peak.
I am delighted to be in Delhi to mark the start of Baton Relay for Commonwealth Games later this year in Birmingham. The relationship between India and UK is a huge one, sport is fundamental to it. Sports brings countries together: Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India,
Congress MLA Naresh Saini and SP MLA Hari Om Yadav joins BJP
BJP MLA from Meerapur, Muzaffarnagar, Avtar Singh Bhadana joins RLD. He is likely to contest from Jevar seat in Greater Noida on RLD ticket.
Why did the Punjab CM brief a private citizen (Priyanka Gandhi Vadra) on the PM's security protocol and the breach? Why is the private citizen, who is a part of the Gandhi family, an interested party?: Union Minister Smriti Irani.
I will be joining the Samajwadi Party on 14th January... I have not received calls from any small or big politician. If they were cautious on time and worked on public issues, then BJP would not have to face this: MLA Swami Prasad Maurya.
Former Punjab CM Captain Amrinder Singh tests positive for COVID19 'with mild symptoms'.
Bulgaria's daily coronavirus infections at record high
Daily coronavirus infections in Bulgaria reached a record high of 7,062 on Wednesday, largely fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant, official data showed.
If AAP comes to power in Punjab, we will give Rs 1000/month to every woman above 18 years of age
- AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in Mohali
If voted to power, we will wipe out the drug syndicate from Punjab, ensure justice in all cases of sacrilege, and end corruption. We will set up 16,000 mohalla clinics and provide free treatment to every Punjabi. We will also provide 24/7 free electricity
- AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal
Congress Central Election Committee to meet tomorrow to finalize candidates for Punjab Assembly polls.
We have prepared a 10-point 'Punjab Model' to make the state developed and prosperous if AAP comes to power. We will make such a prosperous Punjab that the youth who went to Canada for employment will return in the next 5 years
- AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in Mohali
Today, India has a strong ecosystem of more than 50,000 startups, out of which more than 10,000 startups were set up in the past 6-7 months amid the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic... 'Compete and conquer' is the mantra of New India: PM Narendra Modi.
Over two crore children in the 15-18 years age group vaccinated with Covid-19 doses, says PM Modi at National Youth Festival.
Today's youth has a 'can do' spirit which is a source of inspiration for every generation. It is the strength of the youth that India has marched much ahead in digital payments. Today, the youth of India is writing code of global prosperity: PM Modi.
The year 2022 is very important for the youth of India. Today's youth has to live for the country and fulfill the dreams of our freedom fighters... The strength of the youth will take India to greater heights: PM Modi addressing a National Youth Day programme.
SC issues notice to Centre, others on plea seeking action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during events in Haridwar & Delhi.
Today in Puducherry, MSME technology centre is inaugurated. Role of MSME sector is very important in creating 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. It is very important our MSME use the technologies that are changing the world. The new MSME centre is an important step in that direction: PM Modi.
Expect entire process to conclude in coming months: VIL CEO after Co opted to convert interest on dues to government equity.
No condition in DoT's letter on equity conversion allows board seat for govt; existing promoters committed to managing, running Co: VIL CEO.
Govt had made it clear they don't wish to take over operations of Co; we do not expect any change in their position: VIL CEO.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates a technology centre of the MSME Ministry and Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Manimandapam, an auditorium with an open-air theatre, in Puducherry, through video conference.
If Covid cases come down in 2-3 days, restrictions will be lifted. Delhi likely to see around 25,000 cases today: Minister Satyendra Jain.
COVID-19 cases have started coming down in Mumbai, we will soon see the same trend in Delhi: Health minister Satyendra Jain.
Covid positivity rate can't determine if cases have peaked or not, hospitalisation rate has stabilised, cases have plateaued: Delhi min Jain.
Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar says that 94% of Covid deaths from February 2021 have been among those who have not taken the vaccine shots.
76 fresh cases of Omicron confirmed in Kerala, taking total number of the variant cases detected in the state to 421.
Seems Covid cases have stabilised in Delhi, soon we will see a decline: Health min Satyendar Jain on whether the current wave has peaked.
Delhi Police says 1700 of its personnel tested positive for COVID-19 between January 1 and January 12.
PM security breach: SC appoints IG, NIA, DGP, Chandigarh, Addl DGP of Punjab and Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana HC as probe panel members.
SC directs Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana HC to submit documents on security arrangements for PM's visit to Justice Indu Malhotra.
Badminton player Saina Nehwal entered the second round of India Open 2022, defeated Tereza Svabikova after the Czech Republic opponent retired midway into the second game.
Madhya Pradesh reported 3,639 positive cases in last 24 hours, total active cases stands at 14,413. Majority of patients are asymptomatic and only 1% need oxygen and ICU support. Doctors communicate twice with patients in home isolation: State Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang
PM security breach: Supreme Court, while setting up an independent committee says the panel will inquire into causes of the security breach, persons responsible for it and the measures to be taken in future for preventing such security breaches of VVIPs.
PM security breach: The SC-constituted panel will have Justice (retd) Indu Malhotra, Director General of National Investigation Agency, Director General of Security of Punjab and Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court as its members.
Another case registered against State Congress president DK Shivakumar and 63 others in Ramanagara for violating Covid 19 norms during the party's Mekedatu padayatra. This is the third FIR against the Congress leader in this matter.
Retired Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra to head probe team which will examine lapses in PM Modi's security detail.
"Singer Lata Mangeshkar continues to be in the ICU ward. She will be under observation for 10-12 days. Along with COVID, she is also suffering from pneumonia," says Dr Pratit Samdhani, who is treating her at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
In his letter, Union health secretary says that States/UTs should have buffer stock of medical oxygen sufficient for at least 48 hrs at health facilities providing in-patient care; asks to ensure proper functioning of PSA plants & availability of sufficient oxygen concentrators.
COVID-19: Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to chief secretaries of all States/UTs for taking immediate measures to ensure optimal availability of medical oxygen at health facilities.
Twitter account of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was briefly comprised this morning. "The account has been restored," the ministry tweeted.
Rupee surges 16 paise to 73.78 against US dollar in early trade.
India's active cases stands at 2.65%.
4,868 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected across 28 states, UTs so far: Union Health Ministry.
India reports 1,94,720 fresh COVID cases, 60,405 recoveries & 442 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active case: 9,55,319. Daily positivity rate: 11.05%. Confirmed cases of Omicron: 4,868.
Compared to yesterday, the total number of fresh COVID cases is up by 26,657 (15.8%) today.
1.94 lakh fresh Covid cases in India, 15.8% higher than yesterday, positivity over 11%
US on 'threshold' of living with coronavirus: Anthony Fauci
Speaking to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the top US scientist said eliminating Covid was unrealistic and that "Omicron, with its extraordinary, unprecedented degree of efficiency of transmissibility, will ultimately find just about everybody."
We assure people of Punjab to improve law & order situation & ensure justice in all previous incidents of sacrilege if AAP comes to power. Security will be ensured to all - be it PM or anyone else. Name of CM's face will be announced next week
- Arvind Kejriwal, AAP chief in Chandigarh
At least 481 resident doctors have tested COVID positive in Maharashtra so far: Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors
Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather sued over promotion of crypto token
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. are facing a lawsuit alleging the celebrities misled investors in their promotion of a cryptocurrency token. The lawsuit, filed Jan. 7 in Los Angeles federal court, claims the celebrities touted tokens sold by EthereumMax, or EMAX, in order to boost its price and make themselves a profit "at the expense of their followers and investors."
Novak Djokovic submits more paperwork to stay in Australia
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's lawyers have provided a lot more information relevant to his visa, which will impact the timing of a decision by Australia's immigration minister on whether to cancel the visa.
China new coronavirus cases
China reported 221 new confirmed coronavirus cases for Jan. 11, up from 192 a day earlier. Of the new infections, 166 were locally transmitted, compared with 110 a day earlier.
Djokovic travelled across Europe before Australia trip
Novak Djokovic was in Serbia in the two weeks before flying to the Australian Open from Spain, according to three Belgrade residents, whose accounts to Reuters backed social media posts that contradict information contained in his immigration declaration on arrival in Melbourne.
Brazil registers 70,765 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, 147 Covid-19 deaths
Brazil reported 70,765 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours and 147 new COVID-19 deaths, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.The country has now registered 22,629,460 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 620,238, according to ministry data.
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate 11 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu today
Delhi's air quality
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'moderate' from the 'satisfactory' category, with the city recording an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 193, according to SAFAR-India
North Korea says it tested hypersonic missile, reports AFP News Agency quoting state media
Lohri festival preparations
25th National Youth Festival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 25th National Youth Festival today in Puducherry via video conferencing on the National Youth Day which is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Haridwar 'Dharm Sansad' hate speech case
Supreme Court to hear today a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the Haridwar 'Dharm Sansad' hate speech case. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana will hear the matter
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