Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Coronavirus live updates | Cannot establish direct relation between recent surge in cases and detection of mutant virus strain: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog’s member (health) V.K. Paul said besides the U.K. strain (187 cases), South Africa strain (6) cases and Brazil strain (1 case), India has also found cases with N440K and E484Q.
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In a first, women reserve constables promoted after three years of service

Earlier, personnel had to wait for 20 years to be promoted from constable to head constable
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U.S. leadership ‘sorely missed’: Canadian PM Trudeau

U.S. President Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau had a virtual meeting that involved discussions on COVID-19, economic recovery, China, climate change and a swipe or two at the Trump administration by the Canadian PM
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Bail reinforced our faith in the system: Disha Ravi’s parents

Her mother Manjula said their daughter had been repeatedly telling them to stay stronger.
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BBMP engineer and contractor booked for damaging Gail gas pipeline

The alleged incident took place in Haraluru
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Thousands turn up for protest against school fee reduction in Bengaluru

Several MLCs went to the venue to express solidarity with teachers and school managements
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Georgia gets new PM and opposition leader gets arrested

The political situation in Georgia has been tense since a fall parliamentary election.
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Morning Digest: Vaccine rollout for older people soon, says Health Ministry; over 1,000 extremists lay down arms in Assam, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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10 more residents test positive in third cluster

They are residents of SJR Watermark Apartment in Ambalipura, coming under Bellandur ward
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There is no bar on travel from Kerala, clarifies Health Minister

But, people coming from Kerala must possess a negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours
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‘People will teach TDP a lesson’

People will teach the Telugu Desam Party and the J.C. Diwakar Reddy’s family a befitting lesson for making unpalatable comments against Chief Minister
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Will hold public hearing in physical form on PRR project, KSPSB tells HC

Court disposes of petition challenging virtual hearing held in September 2020
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Vaccination: 1.54 lakh healthcare workers in Karnataka take second dose

The highest coverage was recorded in Belagavi district
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‘No point deploying marshals in wedding halls’

A marshal suggested creating mobile squads for random checking
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Don’t use incorrect terms, CJI tells law student

He addressed the Bench as ‘Your Honour’ while making submissions on a PIL
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Amid foreign concerns, no let up in protests against Myanmar junta

G7 countries condemn crackdown on peaceful protesters
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U.S. anti-corruption award for RTI activist

Anjali Bhardwaj among 12 activists recognised for combating corruption, ensuring accountability
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NIA court order on Stan Swamy’s bail plea on March 2

Stan Swamy sought bail on the ground that the prosecution had failed to establish how he had taken part or committed or incited the commission of any unlawful activity
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Protesting teachers prevented from taking out march in Manipur

The agitation, launched by members of the Federation of Government College Teachers Association, entered its 25th day
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Thousands turn up for protest against school fee reduction

Several MLCs went to the venue to express solidarity with teachers and school managements
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Capitol defenders blame bad intelligence for deadly breach

Five people died as a result of the riot, including a Capitol Police officer and a woman who was shot as she tried to enter the House chamber with lawmakers still inside
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Afghanistan warring sides return to table

Priority for govt. is to reduce violence
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Paris raps Pak. over Alvi remarks on French Bill

‘Adopt constructive attitude for ties’
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