Daily COVID-19 infections in India surged to one lakh from 10,000 cases in just eight days.(File image)  |  Photo Credit: PTI
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New Delhi: Daily COVID-19 infections in India surged to one lakh from 10,000 cases in just eight days, Union Health ministry notifies new set of guidelines for inbound international travellers, Three-member MHA probe committee issues summons to Punjab Police chief over PM security breach. Below are the biggest headlines.
Coronavirus cases in India rose from 10,000 to over 1 lakh in just 8 days
In a massive surge, the daily COVID-19 infections in India surged to one lakh from 10,000 cases in just eight days during the third wave of the pandemic. As a comparison, COVID-19 cases reached one lakh from 10,000 in 47 days during the second wave a year ago. During the first COVID-19 wave in 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 virus took 103 days from 10,000 coronavirus cases to reach one lakh cases (the peak recorded was 98,795). Last year, the second wave peaked at about 4 lakh cases. It is clear from the current tally just how quickly the Omicron-led wave is spreading in the community. It is likely to surpass all previous records without much delay. Read More
India’s new COVID travel restrictions: Complete checklist for international passengers, list of at-risk countries
India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) notified a new set of guidelines for inbound international travellers. From January 11, all international travellers will be required to undergo home quarantine even if tested negative at the airport. Those who test positive will be sent straight to an isolation facility, where their health will be monitored as per set protocols. Read More
PM security breach in Punjab: 3-member MHA probe committee issues summons to Punjab Police chief, dozen other officials
In connection with the massive lapse in the security cover of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Punjab on January 5, the Supreme Court of India directed the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure and preserve all records of travel, and also directed the state and central committees to refrain from conducting inquiries till Monday (January 10) when it hear the matter again. Meanwhile, the 3-member probe committee of the MHA has summoned the Punjab Police chief and dozen other top officials. Read More
Punjab govt submits report to Centre, claims it had no prior info on change in PM Modi’s route
Two days after the security breach that halted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy for almost 20 minutes on a flyover in Ferozepur, the Punjab government has submitted a written report to the Centre over the incident. In the report, the Punjab government said that a committee has been constituted to probe the matter and an FIR has been lodged in the case. The Punjab government also reiterated that it had no prior information about the change of route by the Prime Minister’s convoy. Read More
India’s electronic import tariffs highest in comparison to peer countries
A study by Indian Cellular and Electronics Association revealed that, India’s import tariffs in the Electronics sector is higher than China, Vietnam, Thailand and Mexico. A key finding in the study highlighted that while India has zero tariffs on 32 of the 120 tariff lines, other countries have more zero tariffs. India’s tariffs are 85% higher than Thailand and Vietnam and 95% higher than China. The report also highlighted that tariffs in 2020 are higher than in 2014. The study showed that higher tariffs negate the support provided through PLI Schemes. Read More
IPL 2022 could take place entirely in Mumbai; BCCI contemplating March 25 as start date: Report
The third wave of COVID-19 is once again threatening the BCCI’s plans to stage IPL 2022 and the apex board is looking for ways to conduct the league in India. As per a report, the BCCI currently has two routes in front of it. The initial plan is to have all 10 teams playing the home-away format, with the home games being held at their respective stadiums. The second option being activating the three venues in Mumbai (the Wankhede, CCI and DY Patil Stadium) for the entire season for all teams. Read More
Shahid Kapoor to move into his new home with Mira this year; says, ‘Family adrak ki tarah hoti hai, failti rehti hai’
Shahid Kapoor is all set to move into his new home. The actor opened up about it on Friday and shared that if “all goes well” he might move into his swanky apartment this year. Shahid bought a plush flat in Mumbai’s Worli in 2018 which occupies 42nd and 43rd floors of the high-rise Three Sixty West, which reportedly costs Rs 56 crore. “Mira (his wife) and I need our space, too. With passing time, making more room for the family is extremely important,” Shahid said. Read More