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Economic Times | 12 Dec, 2020 | 12.36PM IST
LIVE News: Foreign investors have made record investments in India, says PM Modi
PM said, "The faith that the world placed on India in the last 6 years has further strengthened in the past few months." He was addressing the 93rd Annual Convention of FICCI.
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Rashel village of Lahaul-Spiti district receives fresh snowfall.
Himachal Pradesh: Rashel village of Lahaul-Spiti district receives fresh snowfall. https://t.co/uz7Zu2ye9I
— ANI (@ANI) 1607755518000Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya tests positive for COVID-19.
She is asymptomatic and has isolated herself.
Farmers protesting at the Delhi-Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP) march towards Delhi.
PM Modi talks about new reforms in agriculture sector
- "We'd seen walls between agriculture sector & other areas associated with it - be it agriculture infrastructure, food processing, storage or cold chain. All walls & obstacles are being removed now. After reforms, farmers will get new markets, options & more advantage of technology."
- "The cold storage infrastructure will be modernised. This will result in more investments in the agriculture sector. Farmers will be benefitted the most out of it."
Policies of past promoted inefficiency in many sectors & stopped new experiments. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan promotes efficiency in every sector. Emphasis is being laid to re-energise technology-based industries in sectors in which India has long term competitive advantage.
- PM Narendra Modi
The faith that the world placed on India in the last 6 years, has further strengthened in the past few months. Be it FDI or FPI - foreign investors have made record investments in India and are continuing to do that.
- PM Narendra Modi
Badrinath Temple covered in snow
Uttarakhand: Badrinath Temple and the nearby area covered in a blanket of snow after witnessing heavy snowfall. Vi… https://t.co/BG0eQ7UG6A
— ANI (@ANI) 1607752431000PM Narendra Modi talks about the pandemic during FICCI's Annual Convention
- "In the match of 20-20 we saw a lot of things changing rapidly. But 2020 baffled everyone. The nation & the entire world saw a lot of ups & downs. When we'll think of Corona period a few yrs later, perhaps we won't be able to believe it. It's good that things are improving swiftly."
- "When the pandemic began in February-March, we were fighting against an unknown enemy. There were a lot of uncertainties - be it production, logistics, revival of economy - there were multiple issues. The question was, how long will this go on? How will things improve?"
- "By December, the situation has changed. We have answers as well as a roadmap. The economic indicators today are encouraging. The things learnt by the nation at the time of crisis have further strengthened the resolutions of future."
PM Modi inaugurates the 93rd annual general meeting of FICCI, via video conferencing.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant casts his vote for Zilla Panchayat Elections, in Kothambi, Pale.
Rockets' attack in Kabul
At least 10 rockets were fired from Lab-e-Jar area in Kabul on various parts of the city, including areas near the airport, Hawashinasi area in PD9, Zan Abad area in PD9 and Khwaja Rawash area in PD15, the Interior Affairs Ministry says. One killed and two wounded: Afghanistan's TOLOnews
Uttarakhand: Re-opening of colleges
Colleges are set to re-open in the state from 15 Dec, after the state govt's cabinet gives permission to higher educational institutions to start conducting offline classes. Students will need to get RT-PCR tests done and letters of permission from parents.
Temperature drops in Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir: Temperature drops in Srinagar as the city gets covered in a blanket of snow. IMD forecasts 'generally cloudy sky with light rain' today in Srinagar; minimum temperature to be 1°C & the maximum to be 10°C.
Madhya Pradesh: Two naxals killed in an encounter with Police in Kirnapur area of Balaghat district.
More details awaited.
Toll free
Vehicles move through Shambhu Toll Plaza in Ambala after farmers closed the toll today, making it toll-free, as a part of their protest against Farm Laws.
Total Covid tests
A total of 15,26,97,399 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 11th December. Of these, 10,65,176 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 98-lakh mark
- With 30,005 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 98,26,775
- With 442 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,42,628. Total active cases at 3,59,819.
- Total discharged cases at 93,24,328 with 33,494 new discharges in the last 24 hours.
US gives final nod to emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The US has given a final nod for the emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for its use in the country worst-hit by the pandemic, with the first dose set to be administered in less than 24 hours.
Mayors, leaders of municipal corporations continue protest outside Kejriwal's residence
- For the third consecutive day, Mayors and leaders of municipal corporations continued their demonstration outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Friday demanding unpaid dues worth Rs 13,000 crore for the civic bodies.
- "Our protest entered the third day today. When will Delhi government pay unpaid dues of Rs 13,000 crore to the civic bodies?" New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Mayor Jai Prakash told ANI.
Delhi Traffic Police informs commuters about closed routes amid farmers' protest
- "Available Open Borders to Haryana are-Jharoda (Only Single Carriageway/Road), Daurala, Kapashera, Badusarai, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera Borders," Delhi Traffic Police tweeted today.
- "Tikri, Dhansa Borders are closed for any Traffic Movement. Jhatikara Borders is open only for two-wheelers and pedestrian movement," Delhi Traffic Police added.
- The chilla and Gazipur borders are closed for traffic from Noida and Gaziabad to Delhi due to farmers' protests. People are advised to take an alternate route for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Apsara and bhopra borders.
- "Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari and Mangesh borders are closed. Please take alternate routes via Lampur, Safiabad, Saboli and Singhu school toll tax borders. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba and GTK road. Pl avoid Outer Ring Rd, GTK Road, NH 44," Delhi Traffic Police added.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is blocked due to snow accumulation at the Jawahar Tunnel: Jammu & Kashmir Traffic Police.
Rockets landed in parts of Kabul early this morning.
Police said the rockets were fired from Khairkhana area in Kabul. Details to follow. (Afghanistan's TOLOnews)
US Food and Drug Administration authorizes Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Reuters
MCEME in Hyderabad conducts its passing out parade for the cadets of its current batch
Telangana: Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Hyderabad, conducts its passing ou… https://t.co/vJcv0X7VCo
— ANI (@ANI) 1607742461000PM wishes actor Rajini Kanth on birthday
Dear @rajinikanth Ji, wishing you a Happy Birthday! May you lead a long and healthy life.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1607738005000PM Modi wishes NCP's Sharad Pawar on birthday
Best wishes to @PawarSpeaks Ji on his birthday. May Almighty bless with good health and a long life.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1607737906000PM Modi to deliver the inaugural address at FICCI’s 93rd annual general meeting and annual convention today via video conferencing.
Rain in Delhi
Light intensity rain would occur over south-Delhi, south-west Delhi, Dwarka, and IGI airport during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department
ISRO to launch 42nd Communication Satellite on Dec 17
- Communication satellite CMS-01 onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C50) is scheduled from the the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota on December 17, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Friday.
- The CMS-01 is India's 42nd Communication Satellite envisaged to provide services in the Extended-C Band of the frequency spectrum whose coverage will include the Indian mainland, Andaman-Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands.
- This will be the 77th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR in Sriharikota.
INS urges govt to provide stimulus package for newspaper industry
- The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Friday urged the government to announce a stimulus package for the newspaper industry as it is facing an "unprecedented crisis" and lost around Rs 12,500 crore in the last eight months.
- In a statement, the INS said the Indian newspaper industry has played a vital role in the dissemination of verified and factual news in these challenging times which has been duly acknowledged by the Supreme Court and functionaries, from time to time.
Bollywood actress found dead in Kolkata apartment
- Bengali actress Arya Banerjee who acted in several Bollywood films such as critically acclaimed 'The Dirty Picture' was found dead at her south Kolkata residence on Friday, police said.
- The police broke open the door of her third-floor apartment and found that the body of the 33-year-old woman was lying in the bedroom.
- The daughter of late sitarist Nikhil Bandyopadhyay, Arya had acted in 'LSD: Love Sex Aur Dhoka' (2010) and other films besides 'The Dirty Picture' (2011).
Kolkata's air quality turns poor in fog conditions
- Air quality turned poor across Kolkata on a foggy day on Friday as particulate matters hung in the air, an official of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) said.
- In the northern parts of the city, air quality was categorised as very poor as wintry conditions prevailed preventing the dust particles from dispersing.
- The official said that in the automated air monitoring station at Rabindra Bharati University in a congested north Kolkata area, the air quality index (AQI) read 308 PM 2.5 at 1 pm.
India, Nepal inching closer to finalise cross border electricity sales regulatory modality
India and Nepal are inching closer to finalize the regulatory modality for allowing Nepali power producers access to Indian power market which will provide an outlet for Nepal's surplus power in the coming months, the Indian embassy said on Friday.
