LIVE News Updates: 1,65,714 vaccinated, no case of post-vaccination hospitalisation, says Health Ministry

The National Investigative Agency has sent notice to 13 people including 2 journalists and has summoned them to Delhi office for questioning
The letter has been sent to:
Baltej Pananu (Patiala) (Journalist)

Jasveer Singh (Shri Muktsar Sahib) (Journalist)

Mandeep Singh Sidhu (brother of Deep Sidhu)

Paramjit Singh Akali (Amritsar)

Noblejeet Singh (Hoshiarpur)

Jung Singh (Ludhiana)

Pradeep Singh (Ludhiana)

Surinder Singh Thakriwala (Barnala)

Palvinder Singh (Amarkot)

Justice Indrapal Singh (Ludhiana)

Ranjit Singh Dammyi Mint (Amritsar)

Karnail Singh Dasuha (Hoshiarpur)

1,65,714 people were vaccinated today; No case of post-vaccination hospitalisation reported so far: Health Ministry

Total vaccinators invovled across India were 16,755. Total beneficiaries vaccinated across India-1,65,714: Health Ministry

Uttarakhand's COVID-19 tally rises to 94,691 with 226 fresh cases, 4 more fatalities push coronavirus death toll to 1,606: Officials

A petition has been filed before SC against resumption of physical hearing by Delhi HC by four advocates, reports Bar and Bench.

Bigg Boss talent manager Pista Dhakad has died in a road accident. Several past contestant of the show took to social media on Saturday to express grief.

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh visits Civil Hospital in Mohali to inspect the ongoing Vaccination drive

A fire broke out at a market in Kestopur area of neighbouring North 24 Parganas district on Saturday, police said.

Healthcare workers get their first shot of COVID-19 vaccine

Indian military doctors, paramedics and hospital staff are being vaccinated against the coronavirus disease across the country as inoculation drive kicked off on Saturday.

The beneficiaries -- each are being given either of India's two indigenous vaccines -- Covaxin or Covishield. Every beneficiary will receive two doses of the same vaccine, 28 days apart.

Don't give into rumours, listen to experts: CM Arvind Kejriwal while inspecting COVID-19 vaccination at LNJP Hospital in Delhi

The COVID-19 vaccination drive began in Delhi on Saturday with healthcare workers, who were at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic, getting the first shots.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive through video conference.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reaches AIIMS to witness the launch of the vaccination programme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Everyone was asking as to when the vaccine will be available. It is available now. I congratulate all the countrymen on this occasion: PM Narendra Modi

With the addition of 297 fresh coronavirus positive cases in the last 24 hours, the overall infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 2,48,809, an official said on Saturday.

A 72-year-old man has been found lying in a pool of blood in his flat here in Maharashtra, police said on Saturday.

Around 80 flights originating from and over 50 flights bound to Delhi airport delayed, mainly due to dense fog and other operational reasons today: Delhi airport officials

India reports 15,158 new COVID-19 cases, 16,977 discharges and 175 deaths in last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 1,05,42,841 Active cases: 2,11,033 Total discharges: 1,01,79715 Death toll: 1,52,093

Days after sensational murder of 40-year-old Indigo Airlines station manager, a businessman of Danapur was allegedly kidnapped by 6-7 goons.

The kidnapped businessman, identified as Abhishek Kumar, has been rescued by the Patna police on Friday evening but the incident has induced fear in the people of Bihar especially businessmen.

According to an official of Patna police, the accused came in two cars and forcibly abducted Kumar from his apartment Sai residency located at Gola road under Rupaspur police station on Thursday night. The incident was reported to the police by the victim's younger brother.

The accused demanded Rs 20 lakh as extortion from the victim which he denied.

"The accused kidnapped him with his car and took him to an unknown place. The accused demanded a ransom of Rs 20 lakh from his brother. The call was made from the victim's phone to his brother," Rupaspur SHO Chandra Bhanu said.

"We had put the victim's phone on surveillance and reached the location on Friday. He was held captive at Ganga Ghat locality near Rajapul Bhatha. We have arrested three accused idenfitied as Aashish Kumar, Aakash Kumar and Naveen Kumar. Aakash was residing at Washikunj apartment which is near to the victim's apartment," he said.

Patna police also seized three cars including Pajero, Tata Indigo and Swift Dzire from their possession. One of the cars belonged to the victim while another car used in commission of crime had the sticker of district secretary of a political party. Local police also seized a loaded pistol and five mobile phones.

"We have identified other accused as well and they will be put behind the bars soon," he said.