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Jan 01, 2022 06:48 PM IST
Delhi begins New Year with over 2,000 Covid cases, logs 1st death due to virus in 2022
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Jan 01, 2022 06:40 PM IST
Mumbai reports 6,347 new Covid cases, over 5,000 patients are asymptomatic: BMC data
Mumbai has reported 6,347 fresh COVID cases (5,712 asymptomatic), 451 recoveries, and one death today.
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Jan 01, 2022 06:25 PM IST
Karnataka minister BC Nagesh tests positive for Covid-19
Karnataka Minister BC Nagesh says he has tested positive for COVID-19
“I have quarantined myself & are taking all the necessary precautions and medication required,” he says.
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Jan 01, 2022 05:47 PM IST
Calcutta HC proceedings to be virtual only from Jan 3 amid rising Covid-19 fears
“It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that in view of the threat of the imminent third wave of the Covid pandemic and also the alarming rise in the number of Covid affected cases… the Court proceedings shall be through virtual mode only,” read the official notice.
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Jan 01, 2022 04:54 PM IST
4 people killed in landslide at mining site in Bhiwani
Four people have died in the landslide at a mining site in Bhiwani, said Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij.
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Jan 01, 2022 04:25 PM IST
Delhi Police issues 657 challans on New Year’s eve
On the New Year eve on Dec 31, Delhi Traffic Police issued 657 challans including 36 for drink & drive, 103 for dangerous driving, 370 for riding without helmet, 48 for triple riding, and 100 for other traffic-related offences, the police informed.
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Jan 01, 2022 04:15 PM IST
Over 6,000 NGOs lose foreign funding license in a day: MHA data
Licenses under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, required to receive foreign funding, of more than 12,580 non-profit organisations (NGOs) have ceased as on Saturday. Read full story
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Jan 01, 2022 02:17 PM IST
PM Modi lists five powers of FPOs
PM Modi said that the farmer product organizations (FPO) have five big powers.
The first is better bargaining, that is, bargaining power.
The second power that farmers have got from FPOs is that of trade on a large scale.
The third force is innovation.
The fourth power in FPO is risk management. Together, you can better assess challenges and create ways to deal with them.
And the fifth power is the ability to change according to the market.
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Jan 01, 2022 02:10 PM IST
Efforts on to make biofuel from agricultural residues: Modi
PM Modi said that efforts are being undertaken to enable farmers make money from crop residues, stubble, etc. “Hundreds of new units are being set up across the country to make biofuel from agricultural residues,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:53 PM IST
Need to fulfil national interests while fighting Covid: Modi
PM Modi said that the country must accelerate its pace in 2022. “Corona has its challenges, but Corona cannot stop India’s pace. India will also fight Corona with full caution and vigilance and will also fulfill its national interests,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:51 PM IST
Modi highlights India’s 2070 net zero target, hydrogen mission
Highlighting India’s net zero target by 2070, Modi said that the country was leading the world in efforts against climate change. “Today India is working on hydrogen mission, taking lead in electric vehicles,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:49 PM IST
India opened Sainik Schools to women in 2021: Modi
Sainik Schools in India also began accepting women candidates in 2021, PM Modi said.
“Last year, India opened the doors of the National Defense Academy to women and also started an effort to increase the age of marriage of daughters from 18 to 21 years i.e. equal to that of sons,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:46 PM IST
UPI transactions in 2021 topped ₹70 lakh crore; over 50,000 start-ups working today: Modi
During his speech, Modi said that transactions worth ₹70 lakh crore were done through UPI in 2021 in the country. Also, more than 50,000 start-ups are working in the country currently . More than 10,000 of them started working in the last 6 months, Modi noted.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:44 PM IST
Economy growing at over 8%; GST collection, forex reserves, foreign investments at record level: Modi
PM Modi said that the growth rate of the country’s economy was over 8%.
Foreign investments, forex reserves and GST collections were also at record levels, he added.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:41 PM IST
‘Time to start new vibrant journey’: PM Modi on completion of 75 years of Independence in 2022
PM Modi said that it is time to start a “new vibrant journey” of the country’s resolves in the year India will complete 75 years of independence.
“Today, as we enter the new year, taking inspiration from our efforts of the past year, we have to move towards new resolutions. This year, we will complete 75 years of our Independence. This is the time to start a new vibrant journey of the country’s resolves, to move forward with renewed vigour,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:18 PM IST
Police say 2 injured, several missing after landslide in mining quarry in Haryana, reports ANI
Two injured and several missing. More details are awaited: Haryana Police
— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2022
Following a landslide in a mining quarry in Bhiwani, Haryana, state police said that two people were missing and several others were injured, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 12:49 PM IST
PM Modi transfers ₹20,000 crore to over 10 crore farmer families under PM-KISAN
PM Modi transferred ₹20,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmer families under the PM-KISAN scheme.
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Jan 01, 2022 12:00 PM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: 15 injured brought to hospital, 4 in ICU, says doctor
Following the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, 15 injured people were brought to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. Of the injured, four were admitted to the ICU, reports ANI citing Dr JP Singh, a neurosurgeon at the hospital.
“11 people were stable, out of which three to four people were discharged after first aid. Around five are still under treatment,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 11:56 AM IST
Delhi’s Covid-19 positivity at 2.44%, cases rapidly increasing: Satyendar Jain
Delhi reported 1,796 #COVID19 cases yesterday. The positivity rate is at 2.44%. No Covid1-19 deaths were reported yesterday. However, the number of cases is rapidly increasing: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain pic.twitter.com/iU1Watj4Kp
— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2022
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said that the number of Covid-19 cases is rapidly increasing in the national capital and the positivity rate was at 2.44%, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 10:38 AM IST
10 ministers, over 20 MLAs test Covid-19 positive in Maharashtra: Deputy CM
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that 10 ministers and over 20 MLAs tested Covid-19 positive in the state, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 09:57 AM IST
PAGD leaders under house arrest ahead of protest against: Alliance spokesperson
PAGD leaders have been placed under house arrest ahead of their march to protest against the recommendations of Delimitation Commission, reports PTI citing a spokesperson of the alliance.
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Jan 01, 2022 09:41 AM IST
India reports 22,775 new Covid-19 cases, Omicron tally at 1,431
With 22,775 new Covid-19 cases, the total caseload reached 3,48,61,579. Also, 406 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. Active caseload went past the 100,000-mark again and stood at 104,781.
The Omicron tally stood at 1,431, according to the latest data from the health ministry.
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Jan 01, 2022 08:31 AM IST
Union ministers express grief over Vaishno Devi stampede, Jitendra Singh to visit Katra
Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the deaths at Vaishno Devi shrine due to a stampede and Jitendra Singh said that he would Katra to assess the situation.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:49 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: J&K admin announces ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh to those dead
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs10 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives after the stampede at Vaishno Devi. He also said ₹2 lakh would be given to the injured. Shrine board will bear the cost of the treatment of injured, he added.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:23 AM IST
12 dead, 13 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi: J&K Police
As many as 12 people died and 13 others were injured in the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, reports ANI citing Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh.
“The incident occurred around 2.45 am, and as per initial reports, an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by stampede,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:18 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia to families of those dead, ₹50,000 to injured
PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives at the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine. Also, ₹50,000 would be given to those injured, he said. The amount would be given from the PMNRF.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:15 AM IST
‘Extremely saddened’ says PM Modi on deaths due to stampede at Vaishno Devi
PM Modi said that he took stock of the situation at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, where at least 12 people died due to a stampede earlier today.
“Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to JK LG Shri @manojsinha_Ji, Ministers Shri @DrJitendraSingh Ji, @nityanandraibjp Ji and took stock of the situation,” Modi tweeted.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:12 AM IST
PM Modi wishes ‘abundance of joy and good health’ in New Year greetings
Happy 2022!
May this year bring abundance of joy and good health in everyone’s lives.
May we keep scaling new heights of progress and prosperity, and work even harder to fulfil the dreams of our great freedom fighters. pic.twitter.com/dHoaD4tbpk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the country on New Year 2022. “Happy 2022! May this year bring abundance of joy and good health in everyone’s lives. May we keep scaling new heights of progress and prosperity, and work even harder to fulfil the dreams of our great freedom fighters,” he tweeted.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:05 AM IST
Update: 12 dead in stampede at J&K’s Vaishno Devi shrine
At least 12 people died in the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, reports ANI citing block medical officer Gopal Dutt. “Casualties from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and 1 from J&K. More details awaited. Injured being taken to Naraina Hospital after rescue,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:03 AM IST
At least 6 people dead in stampede at J&K’s Vaishno Devi shrine
At least six people died after a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, reports ANI citing officials.
“Exact number not there yet. Their post mortem will be done. Injured being taken to Naraina hospital, total number of injured not confirmed either,” said Dr Gopal Dutt, block medical officer, Community Health Centre..
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‘India needs to accelerate its growth; cannot allow covid to hinder it’: PM Modi
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Published on Jan 01, 2022 06:46 PM IST
On TMC’s foundation day, chief Mamata calls for strengthening of federal structure
The TMC, which returned to power in West Bengal with a thumping victory for the third consecutive row in May, 2021, is now expanding its footprint beyond West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 06:14 PM IST
Post-stubble burning, why Delhi sees a second spike in pollution in December
- It is the second spell that is more worrying in the pollution fight as it occurs due to high background emissions in the region
Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:38 PM IST
List of some major stampedes at temples, other religious congregations in India
The recent Mata Vaishno Devi stampede left 12 people dead, however, this isn’t the first time such a stampede has occurred in India.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:21 PM IST
The year ahead: Can US Build Back Better?
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Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:17 PM IST
4 dead in Haryana landslide; Anil Vij says rescue teams, Army at spot
- Haryana home minister Anil Vij said a team of the NDRF has been called from Ghaziabad, while another of the SDRF has been summoned from Madhuban. An Army unit has also been called from Hisar, he added.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 05:27 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
The year ahead: Privacy, connectivity will define our tech interactions
The definition of a smart device has changed. Earlier, a smart TV was that because it could connect to the internet, compared with one that couldn’t. Now, anything tagged as smart must have a mind of its own. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into the picture.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:14 PM IST
The year ahead: Seven states in poll position
With a population over 200 million cutting across caste and communities, and 80 Lok Sabha seats and 403 assembly seats, Uttar Pradesh wields disproportionate power in the country’s politics.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:06 PM IST
The year ahead: A year of hope and caution
A less virulent variant and a host of new drugs and doses bring optimism, but the virus might still pack surprises
Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:02 PM IST
The year ahead: The numbers game of boosting the Covid-19 battle
In India, and across the world, the year ended with the governments revising their vaccination strategy to tackle the new threat.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 04:57 PM IST
News updates from HT: MHA removes over 6,000 organisations from FCRA list
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Published on Jan 01, 2022 04:55 PM IST
6,000 organisations including Oxfam India taken off FCRA list by MHA
FCRA: According to the home ministry dashboard, only 16,829 organisations are registered under FCRA in the country on January 1, Saturday, down from 22,832 organisations listed on Friday.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 06:34 PM IST
India sends 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines to Afghanistan
On December 11, the Indian government sent 1.6 tonnes of medicines to the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Kabul on a special charter flight that also ferried 85 Afghan nationals who were stuck in India after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 04:21 PM IST
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