Breaking News Highlights: Uttarakhand Cabinet Gives Nod To Bring Bill For Repeal Of Chardham Devasthanam Board

Breaking News Highlights, December 6, 2021: This LIVE Blog brings to you the latest breaking news of the Modi-Putin meet, Cyclone Jawad, details on Covid variant Omicron & other news around.

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Breaking News Highlights, December 6, 2021: Hello and Welcome to the Daily Live Blog of ABP Live! We bring you the latest breaking news and updates from the day. The top news on Monday morning is the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India. He will meet PM Narendra Modi on Monday evening. With the latest visit of Putin, India and Russia are starting a tradition of 2+2 dialogue, meaning the defence and foreign ministers of both countries will meet before Modi and Putin meet in the evening.This is the first meeting between Putin and Modi since the establishment of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Both leaders have expressed their concerns over instability factors, including Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism and illicit drug trade. In the balance of power in the region, India's effort is to keep Russia on its side. We will keep an eye on the updates coming in from that meeting.In other news, the Omicron cases in India have gone up to 21. Maharashtra on Sunday detected seven more cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, and nine cases of Omicron variant have been detected in Rajasthan's Jaipur, taking the country’s tally to 21.We are keeping a track of the new Omicron cases coming up in the nation.Other than that, on the occasion of Babri Masjid demolition, some organizations like Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh have announced to perform Jalabhishek at Shahi Idgah Masjid today. After this information, the administration has imposed 144 section in Mathura. Security personnel have been tightly guarded in and around the Shahi Idgah mosque of Mathura. Uttar Pradesh Police, PAC personnel and RAF personnel have been deployed in and around the mosque.

06/12/2021 22:21:38

Uttarakhand Cabinet Gives Nod To Bring Bill For Repeal Of Chardham Devasthanam Board

Uttarakhand Cabinet gives nod to bring a bill in the Assembly for repeal of the Chardham devasthanam board, ANI reported.

06/12/2021 22:08:46

NTAGI meeting

No final recommendation was made on additional COVID dose and vaccine for children in today's meeting of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), ANI reported sources as saying.

06/12/2021 21:28:03

Maharashtra revises rates of RT-PCR tests at private labs, fixes Rs 700 for home sample

Mumbai, Dec 6 (PTI): The Maharashtra government has revised rates for COVID-19 RT-PCR tests conducted at private laboratories, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Monday, adding that Rs 350 will be charged for samples taken from collection centres.

Tope said on Twitter that for tests conducted at laboratories in hospitals, COVID care centres and quarantine centres, Rs 500 will be charged. A charge of Rs 700 will be applicable if a sample is collected from home, the minister added.

06/12/2021 20:59:49

US calls conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi 'unjust'

In a statement, the US called the Burmese military regime's conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi as 'unjust'.

The official response reads:

"The Burmese military regime’s unjust conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi and the repression of other democratically elected officials are yet further affronts to democracy and justice in Burma.  The regime’s continued disregard for the rule of law and its widespread use of violence against the Burmese people underscore the urgency of restoring Burma’s path to democracy.  We urge the regime to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all those unjustly detained, including other democratically elected officials.  We reiterate our call for the regime to engage in constructive dialogue with all parties to seek a peaceful resolution in the interest of the people, as agreed to in the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus.  We join the people of Burma in their aspirations for freedom and democracy and call on the regime to end the use of violence, respect the will of the people, and restore Burma’s democratic transition."

 

06/12/2021 20:11:09

New York City to impose vaccine mandate for all private-sector employers from Dec 27

US: New York City to impose a vaccine mandate for all private-sector employers from December 27 as a preemptive measure to combat the resurge of coronavirus, announces Mayor Bill de Blasio, as reported by ANI.

06/12/2021 20:09:56

Two Pak Army pilots killed in helicopter crash at Siachen in Gilgit-Baltistan

06/12/2021 19:28:00

Two more cases of Omicron confirmed in Maharashtra, total count reaches 10

Two more cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus, a 37-year-old South Africa returnee man and his 36-year-old US returnee friend, have been confirmed in Maharashtra, taking the total number of the cases to 10 in the state, Maharashtra Govt informed, as reported by ANI.

06/12/2021 19:05:14

Lok Sabha passes National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Lok Sabha passes the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

The Bill provides for granting the status of national importance to the six institutes in Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Hajipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Raebareli.

06/12/2021 18:09:54

PM Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House

06/12/2021 17:26:32

A 4-member delegation of Congress to visit Nagaland over civilian killings

06/12/2021 17:25:12

85% of eligible population inoculated with first dose of COVID vaccine: Union Health Minister

06/12/2021 17:22:40

Congress constitutes screening committee for Punjab elections

Congress appoints Ambika Soni as chairperson of Election Coordination Committee, Sunil Jakhar as chairperson of Election Campaign Committee, and Pratap Singh Bajwa as chairperson of Manifesto Committee for upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab.

06/12/2021 16:13:28

Rajya Sabha adjourned

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day to meet again at 11 am tomorrow

06/12/2021 16:12:27

Delhi govt issues show-cause notice to Etihad Airways

Delhi govt issues show-cause notice to Etihad Airways for the alleged violation of guidelines for international arrivals issued by the Centre following the emergence of the Coronavirus variant Omicron, an official statement informed.

06/12/2021 15:55:33

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Bangladesh for country's 50th Victory Day celebrations

President Ram Nath Kovind will pay a state visit to Bangladesh from Dec 15 to Dec 17 to attend the 50th Victory Day celebrations of Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs informed.

06/12/2021 15:18:24

Home Minister Amit Shah Says Nagaland Killings Was 'A Case Of Mistaken Identity'

Amit Shah on Nagaland Killings 

Security personnel were allegedly alerted to the presence of rebels affiliated with the Yung Aung faction of the proscribed organisation NSCN (K) and were watching their movements.

06/12/2021 15:01:55

Breaking News LIVE: Allow Booster Shots For Healthcare Workers

Dr. JA Jayalal, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), has requested the government to allow covid vaccine booster for healthcare workers as the Omicron variant thread looms large. "It's important that all healthcare workers & frontline workers should be given vaccine booster doses to enhance their immunity," he said.

IMA president also insisted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi intervene and end the impasse which is being created due to delayed NEET-PG counseling.  

"We are lacking in the area of manpower as NEET-PG counseling getting delayed, PM should interfere to stop this delay," Dr JA Jayalal said.

06/12/2021 14:18:55

Breaking News LIVE: Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 3 PM

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 3 pm amid protests by opposition parties over the issue of suspension of 12 MPs. Lok Sabha also adjourned till 3 pm today.

06/12/2021 14:00:25

Breaking News Live

The one-shot Sputnik Light vaccine has been authorized in Argentina as a standalone vaccine and a booster shot.

06/12/2021 13:05:05

Breaking News LIVE: We're Asking Central Govt To Remove AFSPA From Nagaland, Says CM Neiphiu Rio

I've spoken to Union Home Minister, he is taking the matter very seriously. We've given financial assistance to affected families. We're asking the Central govt to remove AFSPA from Nagaland. This law has blackened the image of our country: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio on civilian killings 

06/12/2021 12:21:01

Breaking News Live: RS Adjourned Till 2 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm today.

06/12/2021 11:26:46

Breaking News Live: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced To Four Years Prison

Myanmar court jailed ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi for four years for inciting dissent against the military and breaching Covid rules, reported AFP. 

Her supporters say that the cases are baseless and designed to end her political career while the military consolidates power.

06/12/2021 11:18:15

Parliament Winter Session | Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 12 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm today, amid demand by the Opposition MPs for the Union Home Minister's statement over  Nagaland Firing.

06/12/2021 11:04:31

Breaking News: Amit Shah To Give Statement On Nagaland Firing Incident In Parliament

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give a statement on the Nagaland firing incident in both the Houses of Parliament on Monday. 

 

Image: AFP 

The firing incident took place on Saturday evening when the security forces opened fire at the daily wage workers of Oting village when they were returning to their homes in a pickup van. The police claim that the incident was a case of mistaken identity as the police operation had confirmed input of the Yung Aung faction of the banned outfit NSCN (K) moving in the area.

06/12/2021 09:47:30

Breaking News Live | Mayawati Pays Tribute To BR Ambedkar On Death Anniversary

"No day goes when atrocities are not committed against those from the weaker sections in the State. We don't see many media reports on such incidents, they (state govt) know how to manage the media," said Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati.

 

Image: ANI 

06/12/2021 09:10:26

Breaking News | Winter Session Of Parliament

TRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the issue of 'national policy on foodgrains procurement and legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price to farmers'

06/12/2021 09:06:59

Winter Session Of Parliament: Multiple Adjournment Motions In Lower House Today

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the firing incident in Nagaland in which 14 civilians died.  Moreover, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has also moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the Nagaland firing incident.

 

Congress MP Manish Tewari | Image: Getty Images

06/12/2021 08:25:21

Breaking News LIVE | More Than 50% Of Scheduled Time Lost In Rajya Sabha

 The Rajya Sabha lost 52.30 percent of the scheduled sitting time during the first week of the ongoing winter session on account of disruptions and forced adjournments, the RS secretariat said.

During the first week of the current winter session, two bills -- the Farm Laws Repeal Bill and the Dam Safety Bills -- were passed by the House. A total of 27 Zero Hour and 15 Special Mentions were made in the House, the data compiled by the secretariat said.

06/12/2021 07:49:25

Breaking News | Joe Biden’s Chief Medical Advisor On Omicron

President Joe Biden’s Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, told CNN’s “State of the Union” on December 5 that scientists need more information before drawing conclusion’s about Omicron’s severity.

“Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it,” Dr. Fauci said. “But we have really got to be careful before we make any determinations that it is less severe or it really doesn’t cause any severe illness, comparable to Delta.”

 

 

Image: AFP