Breaking News Highlights: Delhi Logs 766 New Cases Of Covid-19, 5 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

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Breaking News LIVE: Welcome to ABP News LIVE Blog! Here you will find all the latest developments and Breaking News in and outside India.An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale hit Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Wednesday, said the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at around 5:43 am."Earthquake of Magnitude:3.2, Occurred on 16-02-2022, 05:43:26 IST, Lat: 33.90 & Long: 75.23, Depth: 16 Km ,Location: 15km SSW of Pahalgam, Jammu, and Kashmir," the NCS tweeted. Delhi Government declared February 16 as a holiday in all the government offices in view of Guru Ravidas birthday. The official statement issued by the Delhi government reads, "The Lieutenant Governor of the national capital territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, 16 February 2022 as a holiday in all government offices under the government of the national capital territory of Delhi on account of Sant guru Ravidas birthday."Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also informed about the same through his official Twitter account. He also poured his greeting on the occasion of Sant Guru Ravidas Jayanti.The national capital on Tuesday reported 756 new Covid-19 cases. Earlier on Monday, it had reported 586 cases. Delhi also reported a 1.52 per cent positivity rate in the last 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the city rose to 18,52,662, according to the Delhi Health Department bulletin. The total recoveries from the virus have gone up to 18,23,244 including 830 new recoveries. The city reported five more deaths due to the disease in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 26,081. The case fatality rate is at 1.41 per cent. The city has 3,337 active COVID-19 cases. 

16/02/2022 23:54:14

Coronavirus Highlights: Delhi Logs 766 New Cases Of Covid-19, 5 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

Delhi recorded 766 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. During the same time, 5 people succumbed to the infection. The active caseload in the national capital stood at 3,197. 

16/02/2022 23:54:35

Coronavirus Highlights: Uttarakhand Lifts Night Curfew. Allows Gym, Shopping Malls, Cinema Halls To Open At Full Capacity

After over one and a half months, the Uttarakhand Government has lifted the night curfew from the state in view of declining cases of Covid-19 in the state. Gyms, shopping malls, cinema halls and salons have also been allowed to open at full capacity across the state, reports news agency ANI. 

16/02/2022 23:54:52

Breaking News Highlights: Assam CM Presents Highest State Civilian Award To Ratan Tata

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata with the highest state civilian award - Asom Baibhav on Wednesday, reports news agency ANI.

 

The Chairman Emeritus was not able to attend the official ceremony which was held at Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra, Guwahati on 24th January due to personal reasons, as reported by ANI. 

16/02/2022 23:55:19

Breaking News Highlights: PM Modi & Abu Dhabi Crown Prince To Hold Virtual Summit On February 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan are scheduled to hold a virtual summit on February 18, said the Ministry of External Affairs, reports news agnecy ANI. The two leaders will also discuss bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, the MEA said further. 

16/02/2022 23:55:39

Breaking News Highlights: Union Health Secretary Asks States, UTs To Amend Or End Additional Covid-19 Restrictions

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to all the States and Union Terrirtories across the country to review additional Covid-19 restrictions and to amend or end them in view of receeding number of Covid-19 cases in the country, reports ANI. 

 

"States/UTs must also continue monitoring the trajectory of cases and spread of infection on a daily basis. They may also the five-fold strategy of- Test- Track-Treat-Vaccination & adherence to Covid appropriate behavior," said the Union Health Secretary . 

16/02/2022 23:56:43

Breaking News Highlights: Parliamentary Panel Expresses Concern For Indians In Ukraine

The Parliamentary Standing Committee for Transport, Tourism and Culture on Wednesday expressed deep concern for Indians including students residing in Ukraine amid a looming threat of war with Russia and urged the Union government to prioritize their safe return. This comes after the Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued an advisory stating the nationals, particularly students whose stay is not essential, "may consider leaving temporarily" on Tuesday.

A member of the committee raised the issue of Ukraine in the meeting and urged the committee chairman to take up the issue of the safe return of Indians from Ukraine with concerned ministries.

16/02/2022 14:06:59

Breaking News LIVE: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits American Nation Guatemala

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Central American nation Guatemala: National Center for Seismology

16/02/2022 12:33:28

Breaking News LIVE: Russia Announces End Of Crimean Military Drills, Forces Retreat

Russia announces end of Crimea military drills, troops leaving: AFP News Agency

16/02/2022 12:16:46

Breaking News LIVE: Case Registered Against Assam CM For His Father-Son Remark On Rahul Gandhi

A case registered against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma under sections 504 & 505 (2) of IPC in  Hyderabad city following the complaint filed by TPCC president & MP Malkajgiri A Revanth Reddy for his recent father-son remarks against Rahul Gandhi, police said.

16/02/2022 11:32:24

Breaking News LIVE: Renowned Kannada Poet Channaveera Kanavi Passes Away In Dharwad Hospital Today

Channaveera Kanavi, a renowned Kannada poet breathed his last at a private hospital in Dharwad today

He had been awarded various awards including prestigious Nadoja award

16/02/2022 11:23:17

Breaking News LIVE: Car Rams Into Truck On Ayodhya-Lucknow Highway, Six Killed

 Five members of a family were among six people killed when a car rammed into a stationary truck on the Ayodhya-Lucknow highway early Wednesday, police said.

The family was returning after attending a wedding in Surat when the accident took place near village Narayanpur.

Additional Superintendent of Police, Purnendu Singh, said the driver of the car was among those killed.

It is suspected that the driver, who was driving at a very high speed, dozed off at the wheel and missed the truck parked on the roadside.

A cutter was used to extricate the victims from the car, he said, adding that they were rushed to a hospital where the doctors declared them dead.

Those killed have been identified as Ajay Kumar Verma (33),his wife Sapna (28), two children Aryan (8), Yash (10) and his brother Ramjanm (28) and driver Ajay Kumar Yadav (36).

16/02/2022 11:04:10

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi HC Rejects Ansal Borther's Plea For Suspension Of 7-Yr-Jail Term

Ansal brothers' plea for suspension of 7-year jail term in the Uphaar Cinema case has been rejected by Delhi High Court

16/02/2022 10:19:22

Breaking News LIVE: Assam To Invite Suggestions For Changing Names Of Towns & Villages

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says State Govt will launch a portal to invite suggestions for change of names of cities, towns & villages "which are contrary to our civilisation, culture & derogatory to any caste or community"

16/02/2022 10:13:57

Breaking News LIVE: Home Minister Amit Shah Takes Salute At 75th Raising Day Parade Of Delhi Police

#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah takes the salute at 75th Raising Day Parade of Delhi Police in Delhi

16/02/2022 09:41:59

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Offers Prayers At Sant Ravidas Temple In Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Shri Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Mandir in Delhi's Karol Bagh on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti.

16/02/2022 09:32:54

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Visits Ravidas Vishram Dham Temple In Delhi

PM Modi reaches Sant Ravidas temple on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti.

16/02/2022 08:34:45

Breaking News LIVE: Schools In West Bengal Reopen From Today

West Bengal | Schools reopen for primary and upper primary classes from today after an improvement in the pandemic situation.

16/02/2022 08:31:16

Breaking News LIVE: President Kovind Greets Citizen On Ravidas Jayanti

President Ram Nath Kovind greeted fellow citizens on the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas.

"Let us all contribute towards building a society based on equality, harmony, and coordination by following the path shown by Guru Ravidas ji," the President tweeted.

16/02/2022 07:41:50

Breaking News LIVE: Woman In Car With Deep Sidhu During Road Accident Out Of Danger

Actor Deep Sidhu died during treatment after the road accident and a woman, who was in the car accompanying him, is presently undergoing treatment and is out of danger, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Sonipat, Rahul Sharma.

Speaking to media persons on Wednesday, he said, "We got information that two people have been brought to the hospital after a road accident. The man identified as Deep Sidhu died during treatment and the woman is undergoing treatment and is now out of danger."