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Labeling the lapse in the security of PM Modi a "complete intel failure", the Centre blamed cops, reported NDTV.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad' speeches allegedly inciting violence against minority community, reported ANI.

Michael Lobo, BJP Minister from Goa, shared with ANI that he has resigned as Goa minister. He said, "Hope the people of Calangute constituency will respect my decision. I'll also resign as MLA, and will see what step to take next. I'm in talks with other political parties. I was upset with the way we're looked at and party workers are unhappy."

Noted Kannada writer Prof. Chandrashekar Patil, also known as 'Champa', passed away today morning, reported ANI.

India reported 1,79,723 new Covid cases and 146 deaths in the last 24 hours, reported ANI. This takes the number of active case to 7,23,619 and the daily positivity rate to 13.29%. India's Omicron case tally stands at 4,033.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 53 (overall) in the 'Satisfactory' category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India, reported ANI.

The Supreme Court will be hearing a plea today over a court-monitored probe into the breach of PM Narendra Modi’s security during his visit to Ferozepur, Punjab on Jan 5, reported ANI.

India will start administering the precaution dose of the Covid vaccines to healthcare, frontline workers and people with comorbidities- aged 60 and above from today, reported ANI.