The United Kingdom on Tuesday clocked its highest COVID-19 per-day count, with a total of 53,135 new infections being reported.
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29 Dec, 23:45 (IST)
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dadaji Bhuse tests positive for COVID-19.
29 Dec, 23:26 (IST)
Entry of public to all the beaches in Dakshina Kannada banned from 31st December midnight to 12 pm on 2nd January: District Administration.
29 Dec, 22:19 (IST)
The total number of #COVID19 cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 54,894 with 214 new #COVID19 cases, 552 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.
Total Active Cases: 3,338
Total recovered cases: 50,596
Total deaths: 913
29 Dec, 21:46 (IST)
All portfolios of Delhi Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai allotted to Deputy CM Manish Sisodia: Government of Delhi.
29 Dec, 21:32 (IST)
All portfolios of Delhi Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai allotted to Deputy CM Manish Sisodia: Government of Delhi.
29 Dec, 20:52 (IST)
Central Bureau of Investigation today filed chargesheet against 24 accused incl a Mumbai based private company; its Director, then officials of Indian Overseas Bank,Directors/proprietors of associated companies/firms for causing alleged loss of approx Rs 297.80 cr to the Bank:CBI
29 Dec, 20:36 (IST)
Delhi reports 703 new #COVID19 cases, 850 recoveries and 28 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Delhi Health Department.
Total cases: 6,24,118.
Total recoveries: 6,07,494
Death toll: 10,502
Active cases: 6,122
29 Dec, 20:31 (IST)
Mumbai reports 537 new #COVID19 cases, 486 recoveries/discharges and 6 deaths today. Total cases rise to 2,92,008 including 2,71,870 recoveries/discharges and 11,094 deaths. Active cases stand at 8,186
29 Dec, 20:16 (IST)
Uttarakhand Government extends #COVID19 guidelines till 31st January; says, "In view of fresh surge in cases globally & emergence of new variant of virus in the United Kingdom, there is need to maintain caution & strict surveillance."
29 Dec, 19:19 (IST)
Rajasthan reported 626 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths and 1,149 recoveries/discharges today.Total cases: 3,06,784. Death toll: 2,683. Total recoveries/discharges: 2,93,888. Active cases: 10,213
29 Dec, 19:14 (IST)
All schools in Mumbai to remain closed till 15th January: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
29 Dec, 19:07 (IST)
Maharashtra reports 3,018 new COVID-19 cases, 5,572 discharges, and 68 deaths today, as per State Health Department. Total cases: 19,25,066. Total recoveries: 18,20,021. Total active cases: 54,537. Total Deaths: 49,373. Recovery rate in the state is 94.54%
29 Dec, 18:59 (IST)
Manipur reported 36 new COVID-19 cases and 43 recoveries today, says State Health Department, Manipur. Total cases so far: 28,096. Total recoveries: 26,521. Active cases: 1,222. Total Deaths: 353.
29 Dec, 18:38 (IST)
An encounter has started at Lawaypora area of Srinagar. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow: Kashmir Zone Police
29 Dec, 18:33 (IST)
Chandigarh: In view of New Year eve, Deputy Commissioner directs hotel & restaurant owners to scrupulously adhere to the #COVID19 guidelines issued by the Union govt, operate with half their capacity and keep the gathering limited to 200, whichever is less, respectively.
29 Dec, 18:17 (IST)
West Bengal: BJP leaders today held a roadshow in Titagarh city of North 24 Parganas district. BJP leaders Arjun Singh, Suvendu Adhikari, Babul Supriyo, Sumitra Khan & Subhranshu Roy were part of the roadshow
29 Dec, 18:02 (IST)
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal distributes ration kits under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme at an event organized by Delhi Govt's Education Dept at SKV No.3 school in Mandawali "6 months ration is being given to families of students so that they don't face deficiency of nutrients," he said
29 Dec, 17:55 (IST)
Farmers' organisations write to the Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture saying,"We accept invitation for talks at 2:00 pm on 30th Dec."; reiterate their proposed agenda for talks incl modalities to repeal farm laws, & mechanism to bring law for providing legal guarantee on MSP.
29 Dec, 17:52 (IST)
Due to COVID-19, the number of visitors to witness the Republic Day parade 2021 would be curtailed as seating arrangements are being made keeping in mind social distancing norms. Many other proposals are under consideration at the moment to ensure safety: Government sources
Mumbai, December 29: In an unfortunate development, the body of SL Dharmegowda, Deputy Speaker of State Legislative Council was found on a railway track near Kadur in Chikkamagaluru. A suicide note was recovered.
India lifted a ban imposed on export of onions and allowed export of all varieties on onions from January 1, 2021.
Jammu and Kashmir Police distributed COVID-19 kits comprising of masks, pulse oximeter, digital thermometer and sanitisers, among the needy in Uri, on Monday.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar once against asked the Centre to reach out to the farmers who are protesting against the recently-enacted farm laws on Monday. Speaking to reports in the national capital, Sharad Pawar said the central government should take the farmers' protest seriously, adding a solution must be found following discussions
In order to curb gatherings of people for New Year celebrations in Bengaluru, police will impose Section 144 of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) for 12 hours in the city.
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