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LIVE News Updates: 4th case of Omicron variant reported in India from Maharashtra

PTI reported, Maharashtra man who travelled to Mumbai from South Africa via Dubai, Delhi found positive for Omicron; 4th case in India: Official sources.

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4th case of Omicron variant reported in India from Maharashtra

A 33-year-old person from Kalyan-Dombivli who recently returned from South Africa found positive for Omicron variant of Covid-19: State Health Department This is the first case of the variant in Maharashtra and the fourth in the country.

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

Over 200 new Covid-19 cases in J&K in the last 24 hours

PTI reported, Jammu and Kashmir recorded 202 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the infection count to 3,37,646, while no death due to the virus were reported from the Union Territory in the past 24 hours, officials said.

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

People take refuge in shelter home set up by state govt in Puri, in wake of Cyclone Jawad

Odisha: Some people take refuge in a shelter home in Puri set up by the state govt in wake of Cyclone Jawad. As per the latest update by IMD, the cyclonic storm would weaken gradually during the next 6 hours, and reach near Puri around 5th December noon as a Deep Depression.

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

Senior journalist Vinod Dua passes away, confirms his daughter Mallika Dua

Senior journalist Vinod Dua passes away, confirms his daughter and actress Mallika Dua. His cremation will take place tomorrow, she posts.

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

Farmers won't go back unless cases against them are withdrawn says Darshan Pal Singh

Leaders of all farmer orgs said that they won't go back unless cases against farmers are withdrawn. Today a clear cut signal has been sent out to Govt that we're not going to take back the agitation unless all cases against farmers are taken back: Farmer leader Darshan Pal Singh

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

Farmers form a 5-member panel to hold talks with govt

According to NDTV, Protesting farmers constitute a 5-member panel to hold talks with the government; discuss vacating Delhi border protesting sites.

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

India reports 3rd Omicron case from Gujarat

India reports 3rd Omicron case, Gujarat man who returned from Zimbabwe tests positive, NDTV reported

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Western Naval Command exhibits world’s largest national flag at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai

Navy Day 2021| Western Naval Command exhibits world’s largest national flag at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, overlooking the iconic Gateway of India, NDTV reported.

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Samyukt Kisan Morcha meeting to discuss farmers protest starts at Singhu Border

Samyukt Kisan Morcha's meeting to decide the further course of farmers' agitation starts at Singhu Border, Delhi

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New Zealand's Azaj Patel takes all 10 wickets in an innings in 2nd Test at Mumbai

IND vs NZ- 2nd Test at Mumbai | New Zealand's Azaj Patel takes all 10 wickets in an innings; India all out for 325

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

When it comes to people’s pain & loss, GOI is sleeping says Rahul Gandhi in a tweet

While talking about Covid-19 in India, Rahul Gandhi in a tweet takes a dig at the government saying it's sleeping when it comes to people's pain and loss.

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ED to file charge sheet against conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar in money laundering case

The ED is all set to file its 1st prosecution complaint against multi-millionaire conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar in connection with Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving B-town actress Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi as witnesses in the case.

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

Poeple being evacuated from vulnerable areas and teams are ready with restored services says Puri District Magistrate  

Odisha | The evacuation of people from vulnerable areas is ongoing. Teams for restoration of services like power and drinking water supply post-cyclone are ready. Those in cyclone shelters are being provided with hot meals: Samarth Verma, Puri District Magistrate

Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST

India to tour SA for Tests and ODIS, T20Is to be played later: Jay Shah

BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that India will tour South Africa for three Tests and three ODIS and the T20Is will be played later, reported ANI.

Manufacturing of over 5 lakh AK-203 Rifles to start in Amethi

News18 reported that in a big boost to self-reliance in defence, manufacturing of over five lakh AK-203 Rifles will start in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.

7.62 X 39mm caliber AK-203 rifles will be replacing the in-service INSAS Rifle

ANI reported that according to government sources, 7.62 X 39mm caliber AK-203 rifles will be replacing the in-service INSAS Rifle inducted over 3 decades back. AK-203 Assault Rifles, with an effective range of 300 mtrs, are light weight and easy to use Modern Assault Rifles with proven tech that will enhance the soldiers' combat potential.

Madurai: No entry in hotels, malls for unvaccinated people

ANI reported that Tamil Nadu's Madurai will be restricting entry in hotels and malls for unvaccinated people after one week.

Delhi air quality 'very poor'; Gurgaon 'severe'

NDTV reported that while Delhi's air quality is still 'very poor', now Gurgaon has entered the 'severe' category.

Cyclone Jawad: 11 NDRF, 5 SDRF, 6 Coast Guard, 10 Marine Police teams deployed in Andhra, 54,008 persons evacuated

ANI reported that 11 NDRF, 5 SDRF, 6 Coast Guard, 10 Marine Police teams have been deployed in three districts of Andhra Pradesh, in view of cyclone Jawad. 54,008 persons have also been evacuated from low-lying areas of Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam.

Omicron threat in Kerala; flyer tests Covid positive

News18 reported that the Omicron threat has reached Kerala now, as a flyer tested Covid positive in the state. Their sample has been sent for genome sequencing.

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Published: 04 Dec 2021, 8:53 AM IST