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Economic Times | 18 Dec, 2021 | 11.41AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh at around 1 pm on Saturday.

The 594-kilometre long six-lane expressway will be built at a cost of over Rs 36,200 crore.
Starting near the Bijauli village in Meerut, the expressway will extend till near the Judapur Dandu village in Prayagraj.
Upon completion of work, it will become the longest expressway of Uttar Pradesh, connecting the western and eastern regions of the state.

PM Narendra Modi will visit Goa on 19th Dec and attend the function marking Goa Liberation Day celebrations at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium: PMO

He will felicitate the freedom fighters and veterans of ‘Operation Vijay’ at the function
PM will inaugurate multiple development projects incl the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum, Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical College, New South Goa Dist Hospital, Aviation Skill Development Center at Mopa Airport & Gas-insulated Substation at Dabolim-Navelim, Margao
The PM will also lay the foundation stone for India International University of Legal Education and Research of Bar Council of India Trust at Goa: Prime Minister’s Office

Last aircraft which will have India-specific enhancements will be delivered after all its trials conclude. We discussed with Defence Minister, future maintenance issues of Rafale & setting up of D-level maintenance in India

– IAF chief on discussions with French delegation

As far as discussions on Rafale is concerned, we’re thankful to them (France) for timely deliveries. You know that contract was for 36 aircraft,32 of which have been delivered. Out of the remaining four, 3 will arrive on time in Feb

– IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

COVID-19: Ladakh records 17 new cases, 1 more death

District Education Office, Chandigarh reschedules winter vacations in govt & govt-aided schools in the UT as a precautionary measure, in wake of COVID19.

As per the revised schedule, schools will have winter vacations from 20th Dec to 7th Jan. Schools will reopen on 10th Jan.

North India shivers under cold wave

A minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Delhi (in Ridge & Ayanagar), 3 degrees Celsius in Haryan… https://t.co/DN4Cwt5sUa

— ANI (@ANI) 1639803968000

Income Tax department conducting searches at various places in Uttar Pradesh. Premises of RCL Group promoter Manoj Yadav and his residence in Mainpuri and premises of Rajiv Rai in Mau, UP are covered in the search: ANI

Income Tax dept raids residence of national secretary of Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajeev Rai

Mau: An Income Tax raid is underway at the residence of national secretary of Samajwadi Party (SP), Rajeev Rai. Ra… https://t.co/xSLlSopzjy

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1639802686000

India reports 7,145 new COVID19 cases, 8,706 recoveries, and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Active cases: 84,565 (lowest in 569 days)
Total recoveries: 3,41,71,471
Death toll: 4,77,158
Total Vaccination: 1,36,66,05,173

Cold Wave in Rajasthan

Churu recorded a minimum temperature of -1.1 degrees Celsius today, on 18th Dec, as per IMD

South Korea reports 7,314 more COVID-19 cases

Nepal issues guidelines for international travellers. Here’s the list of countries for whom it is intended

Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni to launch a new political party today in Chandigarh.

France announces new Covid curbs

To curb the spread of the virus during the holidays, the French government has banned public concerts and fireworks displays at New Year’s celebrations and called on people to avoid large gatherings and limit the number of family members congregating at Christmas

Combined Graduation Parade (CGP), Autumn Term 2021 underway at Air Force Academy, Dundigal.

Telangana: Combined Graduation Parade (CGP), Autumn Term 2021 underway at Air Force Academy, Dundigal. https://t.co/i6IpgBtXEv

— ANI (@ANI) 1639797061000

Two active COVID-19 cases reported in Andamans

China reports 89 new COVID-19 cases

Nepal issues new Covid guideline for international travellers

Passenger travelling from 67 nations requested to stay in Hotel Quarantine for 7 days at their own expense.
After seven days, in case of a negative test of COVID, it’s requested to stay in home quarantine for additional 7 days
If found positive after seven days, the person will be sent to isolation center/hospital

Egypt confirms first 3 cases of coronavirus Omicron strain

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in UP’s Shahjahanpur today

Delhi Pollution

Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 319 (overall) in the ‘very poor’ category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India

France announces new measures to curb spread of Covid

As per new norms, the non-vaccinated will have to get vaccinated as the only valid document presented will be proof of vaccination and not a negative PCR test.
Also, effective from January 3, 2022, the booster dose can be received in four months, instead of the current five months, after the second dose

Schools in Delhi to reopen for Class 6 onwards from today

2022 UP Assembly polls: Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi today

Amit Shah to embark on 2-day visit to Maharashtra from today

Bengaluru: No decision has been taken on compulsory institutional quarantine for foreign arrivals from ‘at-risk’ countries, even if they test negative for Covid-19, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) clarified in an official statement dated Dec 17.

Britain reported 93,045 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, breaking the daily record for the third consecutive day and bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 11,190,354

Gujarat logs two new cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19, tally reaches 7

COVID-19: Kerala logs two new cases of Omicron, tally at 7

8 new Omicron cases found in Maharashtra, state’s tally rises to 40

Germany labels France, Denmark “high risk” Covid transmission zones

“…If we look at the scale of spread in the UK & if there is a similar outbreak in India, then given our population, there will be 14 lakh cases every day…,”

– Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

Business News›News›Newsblogs›Covid News Live Updates: India reports 7,145 new cases, 8,706 recoveries, and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours LIVE BLOGEconomic Times | 18 Dec, 2021 | 11.41AM ISTTop stories of the day:Gujarat , Kerala, Maharashtra report new Covid Omicron variant cases Niti Aayog’s Dr. VK Paul warns India could see 14 lakh Omicron cases per day UK reports record number of Omicron cases for third consecutive day France announces new measures to curb spread of Covid!1 New UpdateClick here for latest updatesPrime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh at around 1 pm on Saturday.The 594-kilometre long six-lane expressway will be built at a cost of over Rs 36,200 crore. Starting near the Bijauli village in Meerut, the expressway will extend till near the Judapur Dandu village in Prayagraj. Upon completion of work, it will become the longest expressway of Uttar Pradesh, connecting the western and eastern regions of the state.PM Narendra Modi will visit Goa on 19th Dec and attend the function marking Goa Liberation Day celebrations at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium: PMOHe will felicitate the freedom fighters and veterans of ‘Operation Vijay’ at the function PM will inaugurate multiple development projects incl the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum, Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical College, New South Goa Dist Hospital, Aviation Skill Development Center at Mopa Airport & Gas-insulated Substation at Dabolim-Navelim, MargaoThe PM will also lay the foundation stone for India International University of Legal Education and Research of Bar Council of India Trust at Goa: Prime Minister’s OfficeLast aircraft which will have India-specific enhancements will be delivered after all its trials conclude. We discussed with Defence Minister, future maintenance issues of Rafale & setting up of D-level maintenance in India- IAF chief on discussions with French delegationAs far as discussions on Rafale is concerned, we’re thankful to them (France) for timely deliveries. You know that contract was for 36 aircraft,32 of which have been delivered. Out of the remaining four, 3 will arrive on time in Feb- IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR ChaudhariCOVID-19: Ladakh records 17 new cases, 1 more deathDistrict Education Office, Chandigarh reschedules winter vacations in govt & govt-aided schools in the UT as a precautionary measure, in wake of COVID19.As per the revised schedule, schools will have winter vacations from 20th Dec to 7th Jan. Schools will reopen on 10th Jan.North India shivers under cold waveA minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Delhi (in Ridge & Ayanagar), 3 degrees Celsius in Haryan… https://t.co/DN4Cwt5sUa— ANI (@ANI) 1639803968000Income Tax department conducting searches at various places in Uttar Pradesh. Premises of RCL Group promoter Manoj Yadav and his residence in Mainpuri and premises of Rajiv Rai in Mau, UP are covered in the search: ANIIncome Tax dept raids residence of national secretary of Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajeev RaiMau: An Income Tax raid is underway at the residence of national secretary of Samajwadi Party (SP), Rajeev Rai. Ra… https://t.co/xSLlSopzjy— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1639802686000India reports 7,145 new COVID19 cases, 8,706 recoveries, and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours.Active cases: 84,565 (lowest in 569 days) Total recoveries: 3,41,71,471 Death toll: 4,77,158 Total Vaccination: 1,36,66,05,173Cold Wave in RajasthanChuru recorded a minimum temperature of -1.1 degrees Celsius today, on 18th Dec, as per IMDSouth Korea reports 7,314 more COVID-19 casesNepal issues guidelines for international travellers. Here’s the list of countries for whom it is intendedFarmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni to launch a new political party today in Chandigarh.France announces new Covid curbsTo curb the spread of the virus during the holidays, the French government has banned public concerts and fireworks displays at New Year’s celebrations and called on people to avoid large gatherings and limit the number of family members congregating at ChristmasCombined Graduation Parade (CGP), Autumn Term 2021 underway at Air Force Academy, Dundigal.Telangana: Combined Graduation Parade (CGP), Autumn Term 2021 underway at Air Force Academy, Dundigal. https://t.co/i6IpgBtXEv— ANI (@ANI) 1639797061000Two active COVID-19 cases reported in AndamansChina reports 89 new COVID-19 casesNepal issues new Covid guideline for international travellersPassenger travelling from 67 nations requested to stay in Hotel Quarantine for 7 days at their own expense.After seven days, in case of a negative test of COVID, it’s requested to stay in home quarantine for additional 7 days If found positive after seven days, the person will be sent to isolation center/hospitalEgypt confirms first 3 cases of coronavirus Omicron strainPM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in UP’s Shahjahanpur todayDelhi PollutionAir Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 319 (overall) in the ‘very poor’ category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-IndiaFrance announces new measures to curb spread of CovidAs per new norms, the non-vaccinated will have to get vaccinated as the only valid document presented will be proof of vaccination and not a negative PCR test.Also, effective from January 3, 2022, the booster dose can be received in four months, instead of the current five months, after the second doseSchools in Delhi to reopen for Class 6 onwards from today2022 UP Assembly polls: Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi todayAmit Shah to embark on 2-day visit to Maharashtra from todayBengaluru: No decision has been taken on compulsory institutional quarantine for foreign arrivals from ‘at-risk’ countries, even if they test negative for Covid-19, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) clarified in an official statement dated Dec 17.Britain reported 93,045 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, breaking the daily record for the third consecutive day and bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 11,190,354Gujarat logs two new cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19, tally reaches 7COVID-19: Kerala logs two new cases of Omicron, tally at 78 new Omicron cases found in Maharashtra, state’s tally rises to 40Germany labels France, Denmark “high risk” Covid transmission zones”…If we look at the scale of spread in the UK & if there is a similar outbreak in India, then given our population, there will be 14 lakh cases every day…,”- Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

Covid News Live Updates: India reports 7,145 new cases, 8,706 recoveries, and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours