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Economic Times | 24 Dec, 2021 | 11.42AM IST
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- India’s Omicron tally at 358, Maharashtra has most cases
- Punjab announces farm loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh
- Maharashtra govt to issue guidelines for Xmas, New Year celebrations
- US waives in-person interviews for H-1B and other visas
- Uttarakhand to expedite door to door Covid testing and vaccination
!1 New UpdateClick here for latest updates
Don’t be surprised by a Lockdown for Omicron and postponement of UP elections to September under President Rule in UP. What could not directly be done earlier this year can be then done indirectly early next year
– Subramanian Swamy
BJP legislators protesting in Maharashtra Assembly
BJP legislators protesting in Maharashtra Assembly premises against state govt over the issues Maharashtra State Ro… https://t.co/4EVInw34Fu
— ANI (@ANI) 1640325111000
No COVID-related restrictions as of now in the state, but we request people to follow guidelines
– Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi
Uttar Pradesh announces night curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM starting from December 25 (tomorrow)
The state govt has also announced a cap on attendance in marriage functions to 200
Two more cases of Omicron reported in Andhra Pradesh. Total cases 4 now: Govt of Andhra Pradesh
Punjab govt has decided to waive off debt up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers who have land up to 5 acres
- It will be implemented in 10 days.
- Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi also said that the govt will waive off debt of landless labourers
- The state govt has also decided to form a Commission for General category
At least 30 killed in ferry fire in southern Bangladesh
Omicron Update
Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of 88 cases of the Omicron variant, followed by Delhi with 67, Telangana 38, Tamil Nadu 34, Karnataka 31 and Gujarat 30.
Rupee rises 14 paise to 75.12 against US dollar in early trade
The person who attempted to desecrate Guru Granth Sahib could have been sent by someone. It’s food for thought…Unless the state govt is not honest, committed, such incidents will recur. AAP will give a strong govt in Punjab & punish masterminds behind such crimes
– Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
First sacrilege & now this blast in Ludhiana that too before polls are seemingly a conspiracy to disturb peace. Some people deliberately doing it. They should be strictly punished. I appeal to people of Punjab not to let such minds succeed
– Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Amritsar
Count of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 77,516: Union Health Ministry
Single-day rise of 6,650 COVID-19 cases, 374 fatalities push India’s infection tally to 3,47,72,626, death toll to 4,79,133: Govt.
358 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected in India so far: Union Health Ministry
Samsung Galaxy S22 series launch reportedly delayed
Fire breaks out at a chemical factory near City Mall in Kota district
Rajasthan | Fire breaks out at a chemical factory near City Mall in Kota district; Five fire engines at the spot https://t.co/KBPNQXKse5
— ANI (@ANI) 1640318900000
Strict vigil over X-Mas, New Year parties in Uttar Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all district magistrates to maintain strict vigil in areas under their jurisdiction and ensure that Covid protocols are followed strictly during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
- Though the state government has not issued any restrictions on movement or gatherings so far, strict checking for masks and social distancing at malls, cinema halls, hotels, cafes, and markets will be done over the next few days.
Brazilian soccer great Pelé was released from a Sao Paulo hospital but will continue being treated for a colon tumor.
Sensex slips 33.6 pts to 57,281.68 in opening session, Nifty declined 5.90 pts to 17,066.70
A total of 66,98,09,816 samples tested up to December 23, of which 11,65,887 were tested on December 23: Ministry of Health
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday, December 23, filed charge-sheet in Bihar’s Darbhanga Railway Station blast case, which was carried out by LeT on June 17 this year
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 278 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.38 million and vaccinations to over 8.86 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Japan has no plans to send government officials to Beijing Olympics: AFP quoting Japan govt as stating
One unidentified terrorist killed in an encounter in Anantnag: Jammu & Kashmir Police
Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, will be released on parole today after completing surety formalities: Nalini’s advocate Radhakrishnan to ANI
Polling begins for 35-seat Municipal Corporation Chandigarh
Achievement of 70% coverage with COVID-19 vaccines in all countries as a global imperative by mid-2022. All countries to work with COVAX with considerable urgency to optimize the strategic use of the growing vaccine supply
– Independent Allocation of Vaccines Group of COVAX, WHO
Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has been granted a month’s parole by Tamil Nadu govt at the request of her ailing mother
Delhi air quality deteriorates, slips to ‘severe’ category
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stands at 425. Meanwhile, the air quality of the NCR region like Noida and Gurugram remains in the ‘critical’ and in ‘very poor’ category respectively. The AQI in Noida stands at 570, while the Gurugram’s AQI is at 375.
India has now 342 Omicron cases after record single day jump pf 84 cases: ToI
India’s Omicron tally goes past 300: Times of India
South Korea says it will grant a special pardon to former President Park Geun-hye, who is serving a lengthy prison term for a series of corruption charges
Delhi: A 24-year-old man was beaten to death and another person was severely injured for resisting a robbery bid in Sangam Vihar area of South Delhi on the night of December 20
Delhi Police has registered a case & arrested one Ramzan Ali.
US waives in-person interviews for H-1B and certain other types of nonimmigrant visas: State Department
Uttarakhand to expedite door to door survey for COVID testing and vaccination
The state is also mulling imposition of Night Curfew and COVID restrictions in the state after first Omicron case was detected on Wednesday, according to a report of ANI
Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in J-K’s Anantnag
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Mumanhal locality of Arwani area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag on Friday.”Encounter has started at Mumanhal (Arwani), area of Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job,” Kashmir zone police tweeted.
Four more test positive for Omicron in Rajasthan on Thursday
If rallies are not stopped, results will be worse than the second wave
– Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav to PM Modi and EC
Odisha reports two new Omicron cases, both patients asymptomatic
Maharashtra govt to issue guidelines for Christmas, New Year celebrations today
- The guidelines will cover the gathering allowed at wedding ceremonies in hotels and restaurants.
- As many as 23 new cases of Omicron variant of the COVID-19 reported in Maharashtra on Thursday, said the state health department.
- With this, the tally of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the state has gone up to 88.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey held a meeting with the COVID-19 task force on Thursday at 10:00 pm via video conferencing, as per Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
Business News›News›Newsblogs›COVID India News LIVE Updates: Uttar Pradesh announces night curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM starting from December 25 LIVE BLOGEconomic Times | 24 Dec, 2021 | 11.42AM ISTTop Stories:India’s Omicron tally at 358, Maharashtra has most casesPunjab announces farm loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakhMaharashtra govt to issue guidelines for Xmas, New Year celebrations US waives in-person interviews for H-1B and other visas Uttarakhand to expedite door to door Covid testing and vaccination!1 New UpdateClick here for latest updatesDon’t be surprised by a Lockdown for Omicron and postponement of UP elections to September under President Rule in UP. What could not directly be done earlier this year can be then done indirectly early next year- Subramanian SwamyBJP legislators protesting in Maharashtra AssemblyBJP legislators protesting in Maharashtra Assembly premises against state govt over the issues Maharashtra State Ro… https://t.co/4EVInw34Fu— ANI (@ANI) 1640325111000No COVID-related restrictions as of now in the state, but we request people to follow guidelines- Punjab CM Charanjit Singh ChanniUttar Pradesh announces night curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM starting from December 25 (tomorrow)The state govt has also announced a cap on attendance in marriage functions to 200Two more cases of Omicron reported in Andhra Pradesh. Total cases 4 now: Govt of Andhra PradeshPunjab govt has decided to waive off debt up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers who have land up to 5 acresIt will be implemented in 10 days. Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi also said that the govt will waive off debt of landless labourersThe state govt has also decided to form a Commission for General category At least 30 killed in ferry fire in southern BangladeshOmicron UpdateMaharashtra has recorded the highest number of 88 cases of the Omicron variant, followed by Delhi with 67, Telangana 38, Tamil Nadu 34, Karnataka 31 and Gujarat 30.Rupee rises 14 paise to 75.12 against US dollar in early tradeThe person who attempted to desecrate Guru Granth Sahib could have been sent by someone. It’s food for thought…Unless the state govt is not honest, committed, such incidents will recur. AAP will give a strong govt in Punjab & punish masterminds behind such crimes- Delhi CM Arvind KejriwalFirst sacrilege & now this blast in Ludhiana that too before polls are seemingly a conspiracy to disturb peace. Some people deliberately doing it. They should be strictly punished. I appeal to people of Punjab not to let such minds succeed- Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in AmritsarCount of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 77,516: Union Health MinistrySingle-day rise of 6,650 COVID-19 cases, 374 fatalities push India’s infection tally to 3,47,72,626, death toll to 4,79,133: Govt.358 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected in India so far: Union Health MinistrySamsung Galaxy S22 series launch reportedly delayedFire breaks out at a chemical factory near City Mall in Kota districtRajasthan | Fire breaks out at a chemical factory near City Mall in Kota district; Five fire engines at the spot https://t.co/KBPNQXKse5— ANI (@ANI) 1640318900000Strict vigil over X-Mas, New Year parties in Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all district magistrates to maintain strict vigil in areas under their jurisdiction and ensure that Covid protocols are followed strictly during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Though the state government has not issued any restrictions on movement or gatherings so far, strict checking for masks and social distancing at malls, cinema halls, hotels, cafes, and markets will be done over the next few days.Brazilian soccer great Pelé was released from a Sao Paulo hospital but will continue being treated for a colon tumor.Sensex slips 33.6 pts to 57,281.68 in opening session, Nifty declined 5.90 pts to 17,066.70A total of 66,98,09,816 samples tested up to December 23, of which 11,65,887 were tested on December 23: Ministry of HealthNational Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday, December 23, filed charge-sheet in Bihar’s Darbhanga Railway Station blast case, which was carried out by LeT on June 17 this yearThe global coronavirus caseload has topped 278 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.38 million and vaccinations to over 8.86 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.Japan has no plans to send government officials to Beijing Olympics: AFP quoting Japan govt as statingOne unidentified terrorist killed in an encounter in Anantnag: Jammu & Kashmir PoliceNalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, will be released on parole today after completing surety formalities: Nalini’s advocate Radhakrishnan to ANIPolling begins for 35-seat Municipal Corporation ChandigarhAchievement of 70% coverage with COVID-19 vaccines in all countries as a global imperative by mid-2022. All countries to work with COVAX with considerable urgency to optimize the strategic use of the growing vaccine supply- Independent Allocation of Vaccines Group of COVAX, WHONalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has been granted a month’s parole by Tamil Nadu govt at the request of her ailing motherDelhi air quality deteriorates, slips to ‘severe’ categoryThe overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stands at 425. Meanwhile, the air quality of the NCR region like Noida and Gurugram remains in the ‘critical’ and in ‘very poor’ category respectively. The AQI in Noida stands at 570, while the Gurugram’s AQI is at 375.India has now 342 Omicron cases after record single day jump pf 84 cases: ToIIndia’s Omicron tally goes past 300: Times of IndiaSouth Korea says it will grant a special pardon to former President Park Geun-hye, who is serving a lengthy prison term for a series of corruption chargesDelhi: A 24-year-old man was beaten to death and another person was severely injured for resisting a robbery bid in Sangam Vihar area of South Delhi on the night of December 20Delhi Police has registered a case & arrested one Ramzan Ali.US waives in-person interviews for H-1B and certain other types of nonimmigrant visas: State DepartmentUttarakhand to expedite door to door survey for COVID testing and vaccinationThe state is also mulling imposition of Night Curfew and COVID restrictions in the state after first Omicron case was detected on Wednesday, according to a report of ANIEncounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in J-K’s AnantnagAn encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Mumanhal locality of Arwani area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag on Friday.”Encounter has started at Mumanhal (Arwani), area of Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job,” Kashmir zone police tweeted.Four more test positive for Omicron in Rajasthan on ThursdayIf rallies are not stopped, results will be worse than the second wave- Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav to PM Modi and ECOdisha reports two new Omicron cases, both patients asymptomaticMaharashtra govt to issue guidelines for Christmas, New Year celebrations todayThe guidelines will cover the gathering allowed at wedding ceremonies in hotels and restaurants. As many as 23 new cases of Omicron variant of the COVID-19 reported in Maharashtra on Thursday, said the state health department. With this, the tally of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the state has gone up to 88.Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey held a meeting with the COVID-19 task force on Thursday at 10:00 pm via video conferencing, as per Chief Minister’s Secretariat.