LIVE News Updates: Multiplex Association of India writes to Delhi CM to reconsider shutting down of cinemas

NDTV reported, Multiplex Association of India writes to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, requests him to reconsider the decision to shut down cinemas amid the surge in COVID-19 cases

BCCI may postpone Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, scheduled to be held from January 9, over COVID concerns: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

High Court and district courts of Delhi to function on virtual mode only from Jan 3 to Jan 15 over rising cases of COVID-19

Bharat Biotech says its Covaxin has proven to be safe, well-tolerated, and immunogenic in 2-18 years old volunteers in phase II/III study

Gujarat Government extends COVID restrictions from Dec 31 to Jan 7, says State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel

West Bengal Government decides to suspend all flights coming from the UK to Kolkata airport from January 3

Use of masks before and after vaccination is a must and mass gatherings should be avoided. The treatment guidelines for the earlier and the currently circulating strains of coronavirus remain the same. Home isolation remains an important pillar: ICMR DG Dr Balram Bhargava

India wins first Test match against South Africa by 113 runs, lead 3-match series by 1-0. This is the first-ever win at the venue by India

Telangana's health department on Thursday cautioned people to remain alert for next 2-4 weeks in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases and the fast spreading new variant Omicron which could mark the beginning of the third wave of the pandemic.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates & lays the foundation of 23 developmental projects worth Rs 17,500 crores, in Haldwani, Uttarakhand

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address public rallies in poll-bound states of Punjab and Goa on 15th January and 16th January 2022, respectively.

COVID-19 cases in Kolkata rising as it's a transit point for people travelling on trains, flights.

Centre must decide on imposing restrictions on flights from countries where omicron cases are high.

COVID-related restrictions can't be imposed everywhere because it may affect economy as it has in last two years: CM Mamata Banerjee

'Mini COVID Care Centre' established at Indira Holiday Home, Sector 24B, Chandigarh, due to the rising number of cases. COVID patients will be sent to this center from 3rd January 2022: UT Administration

Representatives of all political parties met us and told us that elections should be conducted on time following all COVID19 protocols: Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on 2022 UP Assembly elections

Kalicharan Maharaj's family and lawyer have been informed about his arrest by Chhattisgarh police. He will be presented before the court within 24 hours time: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on the arrest of Kalicharan Maharaj

Narottam Mishra (Madhya Pradesh Home Minister & BJP leader) should tell whether he is happy or sad about the arrest of the person who derogated Mahatma Gandhi? No rules have been violated and arrest made by Chhattisgarh police as per procedures: Chhattis

46% of total COVID19 cases are of Omicron variant as per the latest genome sequencing report: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

UP has 3 Omicron patients till now, 2 in Ghaziabad, 1 in Raebareli. Out of 115 genome sequencing samples, 112 were of Delta variant. But, we need to be careful & alert. Delhi NCR areas have already started witnessing an increase in COVID-19 cases: UP ACS Health Amit Mohan Prasad

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude struck Pithoragarh district post-midnight on Thursday but no damage has been reported.

India reports 13,154 new COVID19 cases in the last 24 hours; Omicron case tally rises to 961 with 263 cases in Delhi and 252 in Maharashtra

Govt declares entire Nagaland as "disturbed area" under AFSPA for 6 more months with effect from Dec 30