Latest News Live Updates: India began its COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16
India added 14,256 coronavirus cases on Saturday, placing its overall number at 1.06 crore cases, the Health Ministry's data showed. The number of fresh infections reported on Saturday were 1.98 per cent lower than on Friday.
Nearly 10.5 lakh beneficiaries have received anti-coronavirus shots under the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination exercise as on date, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. India began its COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16. The country is also undertaking contractual supplies of coronavirus vaccines to Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil, Morocco, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in Assam today to distribute land allotment certificates under a state government programme to 1 lakh beneficiaries. He will then fly to Kolkata to inaugurate a permanent museum dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the freedom fighter's 125th birth anniversary. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also address an event in Kolkata on the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji.
Here are the LIVE Updates:
PM Modi pays tributes to Bal Thackeray on his birth anniversary
Paying tributes to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, a strong votary of Hindutva, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was unwavering in upholding his ideals.
Born in 1926, Bal Thackeray had founded the Shiv Sena, a party wedded to the "Marathi manoos" cause, and later, embraced Hindu nationalism.
"Tributes to Shri Balasaheb Thackeray Ji on his Jayanti. He was unwavering when it came to upholding his ideals. He worked tirelessly for the welfare of people," PM Modi said in a tweet.
Tributes to Shri Balasaheb Thackeray Ji on his Jayanti. He was unwavering when it came to upholding his ideals. He worked tirelessly for the welfare of people.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2021
JustIn| 14,256 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, 1.98% lower than yesterday; 1.06 crore total cases, 1,53,184 deaths
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Jharkhand reports 75 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,18,154 as 75 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said on Saturday.
The state's coronavirus death toll rose to 1,060 as two more persons succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours, he said.
Ranchi district reported the highest number of new cases at 48, followed by East Singhbhum (8) and Gumla (5), the official said.
Jharkhand now has 978 active coronavirus cases, while 1,16,116 people have recovered from the disease so far, he said.
The state has tested 12,679 samples for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the official said.
PM Modi pays tributes to Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Saturday and said a grateful nation will always remember his sacrifice and dedication for its independence.
PM Modi will be in West Bengal on Saturday to address "Parakram Diwas" celebrations in Kolkata to commemorate Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.
"Tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a great freedom fighter and a true son of Mother India, on his birth anniversary," the prime minister said in a tweet in Hindi.
"A grateful nation will always remember his sacrifice and dedication for the independence of the country," he said.
PM In Assam, Bengal Today; Mamata Banerjee Preps Kolkata Event: 10 Points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in Assam today to distribute land allotment certificates under a state government programme to 1 lakh beneficiaries. Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in Assam today to distribute land allotment certificates under a state government programme to 1 lakh beneficiaries. Read more
Donald Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on February 8
The United States Senate would begin the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump on February 8, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
"The January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, incited by Donald J Trump was a day none of us will ever forget. We all want to put this awful chapter in our nation's history behind us. But healing and unity will only come if there is truth and accountability. And that is what this trial will provide," Schumer said on the senate floor.
Both the Republican and the Democratic Party now have 50 seats each in the 100 member Senate.
However, the crucial vote of Vice President Kamala Harris in her capacity as the chairman of the senate gives the Democrats a majority in the upper chambers of the Congress.
Giving details of the impeachment process, Schumer said the house managers will come to read the article of impeachment at 7 pm on Monday. Members will then be sworn in the next day.
New York state runs out of Covid-19 vaccines: Governor
New York state was to run out of coronavirus vaccines on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo said, increasing pressure on President Joe Biden's administration to speed up deliveries.
"NYS will use up our first dose vaccine allocations today. But our next allocation is coming throughout the week," Cuomo wrote on Twitter.
"Providers should ONLY schedule appointments for allocations they know they'll receive. We want to avoid all cancelations," he added.
Biden took office this week with a pledge to reenergize America's faltering vaccination program.
Spain records 42,885 new COVID-19 cases, regions tightening curbs
The Spanish Health Ministry on Friday reported 42,885 new COVID-19 cases and 400 deaths in a 24-hour period. The increases lift the country's total number of cases to 2,499,560 and the deaths to 55,441 since the pandemic began.
Spain's 17 Autonomous Regions continue to tighten restrictions in a bid to slow the rise in cases. The Madrid region announced Friday that it was bringing forward its nighttime curfew by an hour to between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Bars, restaurants and non-essential businesses will now have to close at 9 p.m., while the number of people allowed to sit at the same table is reduced from 6 to 4. All meetings between non-cohabitants in homes will be prohibited until at least Feb. 8.
Florida to require proof of residence for Covid vaccines
Florida will require proof of residence for those getting a Covid shot in a push to thwart so-called "vaccine tourism," a move experts say could also leave thousands of undocumented immigrants, homeless and low-income people in the lurch.
The decision came after residents of other states and even people from abroad were reportedly arriving in Florida -- which currently vaccinates anyone over age 65 -- with an aim of gaining easier access to immunization.
While the state has administered more than 1.3 million doses, the process has been slow and chaotic.
In a public advisory issued Thursday, Florida's Surgeon General Scott Rivkees indicated that applicants must show proof of residence -- such as driver's license, utility bill or letter from a bank -- in order to be immunized.
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