UK Lockdown Hero Captain Tom Moore Dies at 100, Announces Family: Live Breaking News Headlines Updates on February 2, 2021

Centenarian Captain Tom Moore, who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, died on February 2. He was admitted to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, his daughter said.

Andhra Pradesh reported 104 new COVID-19 today. Total cases- 8,88,004.  Total recoveries- 8,79,651. Death toll- 7,156. Active cases- 1,197

The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID-19 has crossed 41 lakhs today: Union Health Ministry.

Karnataka reports 395 new COVID-19 cases, 412 discharges and 3 deaths today. Total cases 9,40,170. Total recoveries 9,22,004. Death toll 12,223.  Active cases 5,924.

Maharashtra reports 1927 new COVID-19 cases, 4011 discharges and 30 deaths today. Total cases 20,30,274. Total recoveries 19,36,305. Death toll 51,139. Active cases 41,586.

Maharashtra: Firefighting operation underway at the studio in Goregaon, Mumbai where a fire broke out earlier today. No injuries reported so far.

After reviewing current scenario of COVID-19 and also considering the possible second wave, it has been decided that as a matter of abundant precaution & in the larger interest of public health 50% capacity of seating in cinema halls shall continue till 28th Feb: Karnataka Govt

There will be a Mahapanchayat in Jind tomorrow, I will go there: Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union

Rules under Citizenship Amendment Act are under preparation. Committees on Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have granted an extension of time up to 09.04.2021 and 09.07.2021 respectively to frame these rules under Citizenship Amendment Act: MHA in Parliament

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhary says, "It's being falsely publicised that if Farm Laws are implemented farmers will lose their land...If there's any provision that'll lead to farmers losing even an inch of land, I'll step down as Minister & leave politics permanently."

In an interim analysis of a Phase III clinical trial, Sputnik V showed strong efficacy, immunogenicity and safety results. Efficacy of Sputnik V against COVID-19 was reported at 91.6%: Russian Direct Investment Fund.

CBSE Board Class 10, Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2021 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the datesheet of classes 10 and 12 examinations today. The exams is scheduled to be held from May 4 to June 10, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said earlier. The datesheet is available now at cbse.nic.in.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at a studio in Goregaon, 8 fire tenders present at the spot. No injuries reported yet. More details awaited.

510 police personnel were injured in the violence associated with protest against farm laws: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava

Delhi Court grants bail to Mandeep Punia after days after he was sent to 14-day judicial custody while covering farmers' protest.

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violated Ceasefire in Mankote sector of Poonch district at about 1445 hours, today.

Children want to go back to schools and colleges but parents & teachers are worried. Since vaccines are here, we hope we will be able to open schools soon. We will start the process of nursery admission soon: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Two terrorist associates of Jaish-e-Mohammed arrested in joint operation by Bandipora Police and other security forces. Arms and ammunition recovered from their possession: Jammu and Kashmir Police

When your family is in trouble, you write to Home Minister. Why don't you meet the HM now? You had promised to meet PM Modi, when will you fulfil it? Why don't you be a negotiator? All of us should rise above politics & support farmers: Bhagwant Mann, AAP MP from Sangrur, Punjab

Our slogan is - 'kanoon wapsi nahi, to ghar wapsi nahi'. This agitation will not conclude before October, it will not end anytime soon: Bhartiya Kisan Union (Arajnaitik) leader Rakesh Tikait