LIVE News Updates: Is this failure of farmer leaders or HM Amit Shah?, asks Randeep Surjewala

Is this a failure by farmer leaders or Home Minister Amit Shah?, asks Randeep Singh Surjewala, spokesperson, Congress on the violence that unfolded on Republic Day.

The Home Minister, Mr. Amit Shah, is directly responsible for the planned violence and anarchy that took place under the guise of the peasant movement in the capital of the country. Under the conspiracy, in the name of the farmers, some miscreants were allowed to enter the Red Fort while Delhi Police kept sitting comfortably. Despite all the intelligence input in this regard, due to his failure to stop this violence, he is not entitled to continue in office even for a single moment, Surjewala said in the statement.

Delhi reports 96 new COVID-19 cases, 212 recoveries and 9 deaths. Total cases 6,34,325 Total recoveries 6,21,995 Death toll 10,829 Active cases 1501

In the wake of a decrease in the number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday directed that all kinds of surgeries, invasive procedures, in-patient and outpatient departments and other medical services be restarted in all the hospitals.

"In suspension of all previous orders in this regard and in view of the decrease in number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi, it is hereby directed that all kinds of surgeries, invasive procedures, IPD, OPD, and other medical services shall be started in all hospitals under the GNCT of Delhi, including society hospitals," an order by Special Secretary S.M. Ali stated.

The non-COVID medical facilities had come to a halt at the start of the pandemic. The Delhi government-run LNJP and RGSSH were among the facilities converted into dedicated Covid-19 hospitals soon after the cases began to rise. OPD services have already begun at both the hospitals.

After Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan, Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu) announces to withdraw from farmers’ protest, reports Indian Express

The protest will continue until we get MSP guarantee but the protest will not go on in this form with me. We have not come here to get people martyred or beaten up: VM Singh

I can't carry forward protest with someone whose direction is different. I wish them best but VM Singh & Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan* are withdrawing from the protest: VM Singh, Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan & All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee

BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly being taken to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata after he complained of chest pain.

China said that the Indian government’s decision to keep a ban on 59 Chinese apps was a violation of the World Trade Organization’s fair rules of business and would hurt Chinese firms: Reuters

This is a message for young ladies. The most important thing for you is independence. You have to be able to thrive, survive on your own that will include financial & psychological independence: Rahul Gandhi while addressing students at Govt Girls Higher Secondary School in Wandoor

Schools for classes 9 and 11 to start from February 1, following COVID19 guidelines: Gujarat Education Minister, Bhupendrasinh Chudasama

Delhi Police detains 200 people in connection with the violence during farmers' tractor rally in the city yesterday. They will be arrested soon: Delhi Police

"You can move the world in a polite way."

-Mahatma Gandhi

Once again, there is an appeal to the Modi government to immediately withdraw the anti-agricultural law, Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

SC stays Bombay HC judgment on controversial POSCO Act acquittal, reports Bar and Bench.

West Bengal: BJP Yuva Morcha President Suresh Shaw and two workers of the party granted bail by Chandannagar court. They were arrested on January 21st in connection with "desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro saalo ko" slogan raised at BJP rally in Chandannagar on January 20th.

The FIR has been registered in connection with the violence at Red Fort in Delhi during farmers' tractor rally yesterday. The matter will be investigated by the Crime Branch.

Huge crowd at Tikri border as farmer union leaders address protesters from stage , reports NDTV

Those who unfurled the flag at Red Fort yesterday and created ruckus were not Sardar, but 'Gaddar' (traitor),” say farm union leaders as they gather on stage to address protesters at Singhu border, reports NDTV.

West Bengal: Arrest warrant issued against TMC leader Vinay Mishra in a cattle smuggling case by Asansol CBI special court. A lookout notice was also issued against him earlier.

First phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive begins in Nepal today; visuals from Kathmandu. Vaccines to be administered to front line workers in the first phase.

Sasikala has been officially released as on 11 am today. She was shifted to Victoria Hospital on 21st Jan and was tested positive. As per protocol, she will be discharged on 10th day if she is asymptomatic and free of oxygen support for at least 3 days: Bangalore Medical College

Broken shards of glass, scattered pieces of paper and vandalised ticket counter seen at the Red Fort in Delhi. A group of protestors climbed to the ramparts of the fort and unfurled flags on January 26.

Some miscreants joined the protest to defame farmers' movement. We did not plan to unfurl the flags at Red Fort, this was not our program. Deep Sidhu's photo with the PM has floated, we had already expressed doubt over him: SS Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee

Delhi Police to hold a press briefing today over the incidents of violence in the national capital on January 26

Farmer leaders announce march to Parliament on Budget Day (February 1). Security deployment increased in nearby areas.

Uneducated people were driving tractors, they didn't know the paths of Delhi. Administration told them the way towards Delhi. They went to Delhi & returned home. Some of them unknowingly deflected towards Red Fort. Police guided them to return: Rakesh Tikait, Bharat Kisan Union

Those who created violence and unfurled flags at Red Fort will have to pay for their deeds. For last two months, a conspiracy is going on against a particular community. This is not a movement of Sikhs, but farmers: Rakesh Tikait, Bharat Kisan Union

Deep Sidhu is not a Sikh, he is a worker of the BJP. There is a picture of him with the PM. This is a movement of farmers & will remain so. Some people will have to leave this place immediately- those who broke barricading will never be a part of the movement: Rakesh Tikait, BKU

India reports 12,689 new COVID-19 cases, 13,320 discharges and 137 deaths in last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 1,06,89,527 Active cases: 1,76,498 Total discharges: 1,03,59,305 Death toll: 1,53,724 Total vaccinated: 20,29,480

Sensex drops 210.75 points to 48,136.84 in opening trade; Nifty down 62.50 points at 14,176.40

A labourer was crushed to death and two others were injured after they got trapped in a track relaying train (TRT) machine during maintenance work near Kalyan here in Maharashtra on Wednesday, officials said.

A total of 19,36,13,120 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 26th January. Of these, 5,50,426 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Average waiting time at Saket station is 35 minutes. In case of any fluctuations in crowd, the waiting time will be informed accordingly: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Ghazipur Mandi, NH-9 and NH-24 have been closed for traffic movement. People commuting from Delhi to Ghaziabad are advised to take Shahdara, Karkari Mor and DND: Delhi Traffic Police

Delhi: Security tightened at Red Fort in the national capital. A group of protestors climbed to the ramparts of the fort and unfurled flags yesterday.

Entry gates of Jama Masjid metro station are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Delhi's overall air quality in 'very poor' category, with overall AQI standing at 339: System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR)

Entry gates of Lal Quila metro station are closed. Exit is permitted at this station. All other stations are open. Normal services on all lines: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation