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LIVE News Updates: Karnataka reports 395 new COVID-19 cases, 9,40,170 total cases

Karnataka reports 395 new COVID-19 cases, 412 discharges and 3 deaths today.Total cases 9,40,170

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Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over farmers protest, reports NDTV

The House is adjourned to meet at 10:30 am, says Rajya Sabha Chairman

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Karnataka reports 395 new COVID-19 cases, 9,40,170 total cases

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 5924

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Proposal for revision of income criteria for OBSs under consideration, Centre tells LokSabha

Proposal for revision of income criteria for determining creamy layer among OBCs is under consideration: Centre tells LokSabha

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow amid uproar by Opposition over farm laws

Haryana Govt extends suspension of mobile internet services in parts of Haryana till Feb 3

Haryana Govt extends the suspension of mobile internet services (2G/3G/4G/CDMA/GPRS), SMS services (only Bulk SMS) & all dongle services etc on mobile networks except the voice calls in Kaithal, Panipat, Jind, Rohtak, Charkhi Dadri, Sonipat and Jhajjar till 5 pm on February 3.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Class-XII examinations to be conducted in 2 shifts

Class-XII examinations would be conducted in 2 shifts to reduce the no. of days in conducting examinations. The second shift, examinations will be conducted in subjects which are not offered by the students in schools situated abroad: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

340 people died cleaning sewers in last 5 years, says MSJ&E

A total of 340 people have died while cleaning sewers in the last five years, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Efficacy of Sputnik V at 91.6%: Russian Direct Investment Fund

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

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Fire breaks out at a studio in Goregaon, Mumbai

Mumbai: A fire has broken out at a studio in Goregaon; 8 fire tenders present at the spot. No injuries reported yet, reports ANI

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

CBSE board exams to begin on May 4

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal announces date-sheet of CBSE board exams for class 12 and 10. Exams to begin on 4th May 2021.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Ruckus in Lok Sabha over Farm Laws, opposition raises slogan of 'take back black laws'

Ruckus in Lok Sabha over Farm Laws; Opposition raises slogan of 'take back black laws'

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 7 pm

Bail granted to journalist Mandeep Poonia

A Delhi Court has granted bail to freelance journalist Mandeep Poonia. He was arrested by Delhi Police from Singhu border on January 30, news agency ANI has reported. His arrest evoked strong protests from media bodies and opposition too.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Sensex closes at 49,797, up by 1197 points; Nifty ends at 14,647

Gold declines Rs 480; silver tumbles Rs 3,097

Gold in the national capital declined by Rs 480 to Rs 47,702 per 10 gram on Tuesday in-line with fall in global precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the metal had closed at Rs 48,182 per 10 gram.

Silver also tumbled Rs 3,097 to Rs 70,122 per kilogram from Rs 73,219 per kilogram in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold traded lower at USD 1,847 per ounce and silver also dipped to USD 27.50 per ounce.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Pakistan violated Ceasefire in Mankote sector of Poonch district of jammu and Kashmir

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

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut reaches Ghazipur protest site, meets farmer leader Rakesh Tikait

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut reaches Ghazipur protest site, meets farmer leader Rakesh Tikait

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Kanoon wapsi nahi, to ghar wapsi nahi, says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

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

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Sanjay Raut meets farmer leader Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur protest site

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday reached farmers' protest site at Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border where he met Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Ministry of Home Affairs hands over to NIA probe into blast near Israel Embassy: Official

Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL to release illegally arrested, detained in farmers' protest

Farmers Protests: Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL to release persons illegally arrested, detained by Police, reports Bar and Bench.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

CBSE class 10, 12 board exam date sheets to be released today

CBSE class 10, 12 board exam date sheets to be released today, reports NDTV

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Congress Lok Sabha MPs to hold a meeting today at CPP office of Parliament

Delhi: Congress Lok Sabha MPs to hold a meeting today at Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office of Parliament.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Congress leaders including Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary give adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over Farm Laws

Leader of Congress Party in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary and party Chief Whip in Lok Sabha Koddikunil Suresh have given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over Farm Laws.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Fire broke out on 6th floor of Laxmi Plaza building at Link Road in Andheri West, Mumbai

Fire broke out on 6th floor of Laxmi Plaza building at Link Road in Andheri West earlier today. Four fire engines and four jumbo tankers rushed to the spot. More details soon.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 9 am tomorrow

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 9 am tomorrow, reports ANI

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NCB detains Sushant Singh Rajput's friend, assistant director Rishikesh Pawar, for questioning

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained Sushant Singh Rajput's friend, assistant director Rishikesh Pawar, for questioning: NCB

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Sanjay Raut to meet protesting farmers at Ghazipur border

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said he will visit farmers who are protesting at the Ghazipur border near Delhi, as per the instruction of Maharashtra Chief Minister and party head Uddhav Thackeray.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:30 pm

Sensex touches 50,000-mark, currently trading at 49,945.91

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11:30 am

Ghazipur border is closed for traffic because of farmer protests.

Ghazipur border is closed for traffic because of farmer protests. Please take alternate route via Anand Vihar, Chilla, DND, Apsara, Bhopra & Loni borders: Additional CP Traffic, Outer Range, Delhi

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

GOI, Build bridges, not walls!, says Rahul Gandhi

Death toll rises to 2 in the Bhiwandi godown collapse incident

Death toll rises to 2 in the Bhiwandi godown collapse incident. So far, 6 persons have been injured in the incident

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

India reports 8,635 new COVID-19 cases, 13,423 discharges, and 94 deaths

India reports 8,635 new COVID-19 cases, 13,423 discharges, and 94 deaths

India reports 8,635 new COVID-19 cases, 13,423 discharges, and 94 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 1,07,66,245 Total discharges: 1,04,48,406 Death toll: 1,54,486 Active cases: 1,63,353 Total Vaccination : 39,50,156

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Discussion on farmers' protest will be held tomorrow not today, says Venkaiah Naidu

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu says, "Discussion on farmers' protest will be held tomorrow not today."

President has referred to farmers' agitation in his address. I wanted the discussion to start today but I was told that the discussion first starts in Lok Sabha. Keeping this in mind we have agreed to have a discussion on President's address tomorrow: RS Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.

I've repeated that there was discussion threadbare in the House on farm laws. It is a wrong impression being created that there was no discussion. With regard to voting, people may have their own arguments but every party had completed their part & made suggestions: RS Chairman

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Sensex soars 751.66 points to 49,352.27 in opening trade

Sensex soars 751.66 points to 49,352.27 in opening trade; Nifty climbs 222.65 points to 14,503.85

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

A total of 19,77,52,057 samples tested for COVID-19 up to February 1

A total of 19,77,52,057 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 1st February. Of these, 6,59,422 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

RJD MP Manoj Jha has given notice for suspension of business

RJD MP Manoj Jha has given notice for suspension of business under Rule 267 of Rules and Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States for today over farmers' protest.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Two PAC jawans on duty lost their lives after a truck collided with another truck

Two PAC jawans on duty lost their lives after a truck collided with another truck, lost control and ran over them in Sikandrabad area of Bulandshahr early morning today. A case has been registered: SP City Surendra Nath Tiwari

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP GVL Narasimha Rao has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha and demanded "action against culprits responsible for attacks on Hindu Temple in Andhra Pradesh".

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Proceedings of Rajya Sabha begin

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaches Parliament in New Delhi

TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray & DMK MP Tiruchi Siva have given suspension of business notice in RS

TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray & DMK MP Tiruchi Siva have given suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha over ongoing agitation of protesting farmers against three farm laws.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Ashok Siddharth BSP MP has given suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha

Ashok Siddharth BSP MP has given suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha over the prevailing situation in the country due to ongoing agitation of protesting farmers against three farm laws

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

CPI(M) MP Elamaram Kareem has given suspension of business notice

CPI(M) MP Elamaram Kareem has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha and discuss farmers' issues.

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

Delhi's overall air quality in 'very poor' category, with overall AQI standing at 347

Delhi's overall air quality in 'very poor' category, with overall AQI standing at 347: System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR)

Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST

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Published: 02 Feb 2021, 8:36 AM IST