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Massive fire breaks out in huts next to bypass in Kolkata, 15 fire engines at spot

939 fresh COVID-19 cases in Delhi take tally to over 6.18 lakh; death toll 10,329 with 25 new fatalities: Authorities

No need to impose night curfew in Karnataka for now, says CM B S Yediyurappa amid concerns over new strain of coronavirus detected in the UK

As of now, there is no reason to consider vaccination in children based on the available evidence: Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog on COVID-19 vaccination

13 deaths and 611 new positive cases reported in Uttarakhand today Total number of cases: 87,376 Total active cases: 5,512 Total recovered cases: 79,341 Death toll: 1,439

In the wake of increasing COVID cases, bars, hotels, and other public places won't be permitted to hold programmes, parties, and public gatherings on the occasion of Christmas, new year's eve, and 01.01.2021: Uttarakhand Government

The UK PM is scheduled to visit India on 26th January. We are writing to British MPs asking them to stop the UK PM from visiting India till the time farmers' demands are not met by the Indian government: Kulwant Singh Sandhu, farmer leader from Punjab at Singhu border

Modi govt's new record!

Attacking common man, Modi govt is busy rescuing friends, tweeted Rahul Gandhi.

No Board examinations will be conducted in January or February. A decision on the conduct of examinations will be taken later: Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

61% of COVID-19 deaths reported in span of 24 hrs were in Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh: Govt

The new strain or mutation of Coronavirus seen in the United Kingdom has not been seen in India, so far: Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog

Amit Shah deliberately trying to project dismal picture of West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee. West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee.

Delhi: Chilla border is closed for traffic coming from Noida & Gaziabad to Delhi because of farmer protests, say Delhi Traffic Police

In view of Indian govt's directive on the suspension of flights to UK, from 22nd-31st Dec, Oman & Saudi Arabia both from 22nd-29th Dec, Air India is offering passengers booked to travel during the period one-time free reschedule for travel completed within 31st Dec '21: Air India

We're expecting dense fog in morning at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana & UP. We expect dry weather conditions in North West region & plains. Cold wave conditions would continue at isolated places in East UP: Anand Sharma, Additional DG, India Meteorological Department (IMD)

BioNTech says can make mutation-beating COVID vaccine in six weeks, reports NDTV

In the latest leads, the Gupkar alliance -- a grouping of regional parties including the National Conference and Mehbooba Mufti's People's Democratic Party (PDP) - is ahead in 81 seats; the BJP is leading in 47 seats.

The Congress is ahead in 21.

The Farooq Abdullah-led People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration took a big lead over the BJP on Tuesday as votes were counted in the first District Development Council (DDC) election in Jammu and Kashmir. This is the first election in Jammu and Kashmir since its special status was scrapped last year and it was downgraded to a Union Territory, reports NDTV

Arunachal Pradesh reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, one more fatality. Infection tally rises to 16,652, death toll 56. The state now has 227 active cases of the disease.

We are also identifying the people who travelled to UK in the last 10 days & ensuring they all test negative in RT-PCR testing: Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan A new strain of coronavirus has been found in the UK.

Two passengers, who arrived from UK, tested positive for COVID-19 at Kolkata airport on Sunday: Kolkata airport official

We are testing for COVID-19 passengers of flights originating or halting in UK. One such passenger tested positive yesterday. It's incorrect to presume that he is infected with UK variant of COVID. We'll send his samples to NIV, Pune: Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan

Delhi: Commuters say they're facing problems commuting from Delhi to Ghaziabad due to closure of both carriageways on Delhi-Meerut Expressway.

Police book 34 people including cricketer Suresh Raina & some other celebrities under Section 188, 269, 34 of IPC & provisions of NMDA after a raid at Dragonfly pub for keeping establishment open beyond permissible time limit & not following COVID norms: Mumbai Police

Three members of a family died and two others taken seriously ill after consuming contaminated food in Telangana's Sangareddy district, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on Monday night at Palvatla village in Vatpally mandal.

According to police, five people fell ill after consuming jowar roti at their home. They were admitted to government hospital at Sangareddy, where Susheela, 60, and Chandramouli, 55, succumbed.

Sexual assault on the 19-year-old Hathras victim cannot be ruled out as the pattern of injuries sustained during sexual violence may show considerable variations, an AIIMS medical board's report submitted to the CBI has said.

Five people were burnt alive on Tuesday morning after a container truck hit a car on the Yamuna Expressway.

According to information, the container truck was coming from the wrong direction.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the incident and has directed district officials to take necessary action and provide help to the victims' kin.

Though the deceased have not yet been identified, police sources said that the car was re gistered in the name of one Raj Kumar of Lucknow and the deceased belonged to Unnao.

Out of 140 constituencies in Jammu division, BJP is leading at 24 seats, Congress at 4, National Conference at 7, Apni Party at 2, Independents at 3, & Panthers Party at one constituency, according to J&K State Election Authority

Politics can wait but development cannot: PM Modi at AMU event

People spreading negativity can be seen everywhere: PM Modi in his address at AMU

AMU address: PM Modi asks parties not to see development through political prism

Malpractice of triple talaq has ended: PM Modi in his address at AMU

PM Modi calls AMU 'mini India', lauds university's heritage

Dropout rate of Muslim girl students has reduced: PM Modi in his address at AMU

There is need to have a common ground to build a new India, that is Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi at AMU event

Kerala: CBI court pronounces verdict in the sister Abhaya murder case; holds both accused Fr Thomas Kottoor & nun Sr Sephy as guilty. Quantum of punishment to be pronounced on December 23

Delhi: Protesting farmers block Ghazipur (Delhi-Ghaziabad) border completely. Traffic from Delhi towards Ghazipur & Ghaziabad on Delhi-Meerut Expressway affected as both side carriageways closed for traffic.

Modi govt seems to be in this ego clash with farmers. Demands of Indian farmers are reasonable. Centre must let go of this ego & agree to all demands of farmers. No resolution seems to be in sight. Govt must repeal 3 black laws with immediate effect: AAP Leader Raghav Chadha

Seven more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, raising the tally in the Union Territory to 4,888, a health department official said on Tuesday.

Thane police have arrested a man for allegedly creating a fake Facebook account in the name of a Maharashtra minister and posting objectionable content on it, an official said on Tuesday.

We have not received any meeting invitation from Agriculture Minister yet. Farmers have decided they won't go back till govt takes back all 3 Farm laws. It will take more than a month to resolve all issues. Govt will come to us: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union

Pakistan violates ceasefire along Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote sector in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

Gorakhpur: Thick blanket of fog engulfs the city. Locals say fog & cold weather conditions are disrupting their normal life. "It's becoming impossible to step outside in the morning. My entire schedule is getting disrupted," says Akhtar Hussain, Resident of Golghar, Gorakhpur.

Telangana reported 617 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the total caseload to over 2.82 lakh while three more fatalities pushed the toll to 1,518.

Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally mounted to 1,13,198 as 173 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said on Tuesday.

A transgender person has been found dead in North Goa district and police suspect he was murdered, an official said on Tuesday.

Voting is underway for 3,019 panchayats in 117 taluks of Karnataka in the first phase of gram panchayat elections on Tuesday with COVID-19 protocols in place.

India records 19,556 new COVID-19 cases, 30,376 recoveries, and 301 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Health Ministry Total cases: 1,00,75,116 Active cases: 2,92,518 Total recoveries: 96,36,487 Death toll: 1,46,111

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A total of 16,31,70,557 samples tested for COVID-19 up to December 21. Of these, 10,72,228 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Voting is underway for 3,019 panchayats in 117 taluks of Karnataka in the first phase of gram panchayat elections on Tuesday with COVID-19 protocols in place.

BJP is misusing powers of Centre to destabilise West Bengal govt. Law & Order is a state subject. Without any consent, IPS officer has been withdrawn from the state. This is very serious matter. Mamata Banerjee & Sharad Pawar have discussed this matter: Nawab Malik, NCP

Mr Pawar will discuss this issue with leaders of other political parties also. The meeting will be somewhere in Delhi. If necessary, Mr Pawar will definitely go to West Bengal: Maharashtra Minister & NCP leader Nawab Malik

The House easily passed a USD 900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.