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du Plessis: Bio-Bubbles have severely affected mental health of players

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Harshit
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The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected sports. For the cricketers, the challenges have increased now because after the introduction of bio-bubbles.

Many cricketers, including Virat Kohli, are not in favor of staying in the bio bubble for a long time. Former South African captain du Plessis has also admitted that staying longer in the bio bubble has had a bad effect on his mental health.

Du Plessis said, “We think it was a very tough session and many people had to face this challenge. But if life had to be lived in one bio-safe environment after another, it would be very challenging. ”

The South African team is currently in Pakistan for a series of two Test matches and three T20 Internationals. The first Test will be played in Karachi from 26 January while the second Test will be played in Rawalpindi from 4 February. After this, three T20 Internationals will be played in Lahore from 11 to 14 February.

Covid-19: India reports 14,849 new cases, 153 deaths

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Shivani Negi
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India has logged in 14,849 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the active cases to total tally to 1,06,54,533, Health Ministry data said. A total of 155 more fatalities took the country’s overall covid death toll to 1,53,339.

As of now, there are 1,84,408 active cases in the country. The active cases now account for only 1.74 per cent of the total caseload.

In all, 1,03,16,786 patients have recovered so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 96.82 per cent, the Ministry said.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 19,17,66,871 samples have been tested so far in the country, including 7,81,752 on Saturday.

India started its much awaited coronavirus vaccination drive on January 16 with two vaccines. From next week, the Centre will expand access to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to seven States in addition to the existing 12, the Health Ministry said in a briefing on Saturday.

Here’re some more updates related to the coronavirus:

*Covid-19 deaths in Portugal passed the 10,000 mark Saturday after a record 274 fatalities were counted in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).

*Another 33,552 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 36,17,459, according to the official figures released on Saturday.

*Russia registered 20,921 more Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 21,513 a day earlier, the country’s Covid-19 response centre said Saturday.

*France on Saturday reported 23,924 new cases of Covid-19 infection in a 24-hour span, raising the country’s cumulative number of confirmed cases to 30,35,181, official data showed.

*Sri Lankan Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Health Ministry officials confirmed.

Meanwhile, total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 98.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.11 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.


Rahul Gandhi to launch election campaign in Kerala

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Shivani Negi
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With the new development in the political arena, the former president of Congress party, Rahul Gandhi will launch his party’s election campaign in Kerela with a two day visit to his consituency.

According to the report Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad on January 27 and 28. Congress is preparing for the assembly elections in Kerela which are going to start in May 2021.

Rahul Gandhi launched Congress’s campaign for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections On Saturday in an attacking approach. Expressing his bold and strong views targeting the prime minister , Rahul Gandhi addressed people at different locations in Coimbatore from his campaign van.

“I will work with the people of Tamil Nadu to help you get a government that you deserve,” he said and refrained from mentioning ally DMK, the ruling AIADMK’s archrival and a key contender for power in Tamil Nadu.

In April or early May assembly elections are likely in Tamil Nadu and AIADMK, a BJP partner, is in power since 2011.

“I want to help bring a government in Tamil Nadu that truly respects poor people, farmers, labourers and small and medium business owners,” Rahul Gandhi said.

In recent times Rahul Ghandi has resorted to an attacking approach condemning the government on various points, this seems to be an offence tactic keeping in mind that election are up ahead.

Andhra Pradesh: Mystery disease spreads in Bhimadole, three found infected

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Shivani Negi
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The mystery disease which was first recorded in Eluru town in December last year is spreading to new areas in Andhra Pradesh. After a brief period of hibernation, cases are yet again being encountered. The mystery ailment caused a mass confusion and fear amongst the common people as the entire nation was already suffering from Covid-19.

On saturday one case was recorded in Bhimadole village beside two new cases from Komirapalli village. Bhimadole is the fourth place in West Godavari district where the mystery disease has surfaced.

As reported by the health officials three people have been hospitalised with symptoms of mystery ailment and were given symptomatic treatment. As many as 55 people have been admitted to the hospital in in last one week, including 25 on Friday.

The government is putting the necessary resources for helping the affected areas and people, a team of doctors is closely monitoring the situation in Komireaplli Village and para medical staff is conducting door to door survey.

AP health commissioner Katamaneni Bhaskar, who is camping in Eluru to monitor the situation, conducted a review meeting with district collector Revu Mutyala Raju and other officials at the collectorate and enquired about the fresh cases, details of the discharged patients and medical services being provided to the active patients.

Air Force Chief RK Bhadauria said “If China can be aggressive, then we can be too”

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Neha Kumari
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Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria has made a big statement amid heavy tension along the border with China. He has warned China that if the Dragon adopts an aggressive attitude on the LLC, it will be given a befitting reply. The Air Force chief said on Saturday that if Beijing adopts an aggressive strategy, we can also be aggressive.

The Chief of Air Force has given a statement here during the conference on ‘Desert Night-21’, a joint exercise of Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force in Jodhpur. The Air Force Chief said, “If they can be aggressive, then we can be too.” We are all set. ‘

This comment from Bhadoria came on the eve of the ninth round of military talks with China to ease border tensions in Ladakh. The Corps Commander-level dialogue between the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is to be held in Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Sunday.

Lt Gen DS Hooda (retd), a former commander of the Northern Army, said that it is a good thing that negotiations are going on and communication between the two sides is being maintained. “However, it is unlikely that any major breakthrough will be achieved as there is no common ground on which an agreement can be reached,” he said. It has to be taken to the political or diplomatic level. Since this is not happening, we should not expect much from military talks. ”

Budget 2021: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches Union Budget mobile app

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Neha Kumari
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the Union Budget Mobile App on Saturday. The mobile app is available on both Android and iOS. It has been prepared to make the Union Budget documents available to MPs and general public at the click of a button. This information will be available after the completion of the budget speech by the Finance Minister on 1 February. This mobile app has been developed by the National Informatics Center (NIC) led by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA).

With the help of this mobile app, MPs and general public can access budget documents online. The special thing is that the app will be available in both Hindi and English languages. With this, the process of getting budget information on this app will be quite easy and fast. Apparently for the financial year 2021-22, India’s Finance Minister will unveil the government’s annual federal budget on February 1, which will be effective from April 1. In such a situation, the information related to the budget will be available on the Union Budget Mobile App.

Special things related to Union Budget Mobile App –

  1. 14 central budget documents can be fully accessed in the mobile app, including the Annual Financial Statement (commonly known as Budget), Demand for Grant (DG), Finance Bill etc.
  2. The app has user-friendly interface with downloading, printing, search, zoom in-out, bidirectional scroll, content table and external link etc.
  3. This app will be available on both Android and iOS platforms with two languages ​​(English and Hindi).
  4. The app can be downloaded from the Union Budget web portal – www.indiabudget.gov.in.

The app has been developed by the National Informatics Center under the guidance of the Department of Economic Affairs.

After the completion of the budget speech by Finance Minister Sitharaman in Parliament on 1 February, all documents related to the budget will be available on this mobile app.

The process of compilation of budget documents began on Saturday with the holding of the traditional pudding ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance.

Uttar Pradesh is celebrating 70 years of its foundation day

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Neha Kumari
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Uttar Pradesh turns 70 today. Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day (Uttar Pradesh Sthapna Diwas) is being celebrated on 24 January. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and many other leaders have congratulated the occasion. Uttar Pradesh is also trending on Twitter. This is the third time to celebrate the state’s foundation day.

Actually, Uttar Pradesh got this name on the day of 24 January 1950 70 years ago. Before that it was known as United Province at the time of British rule. Awadh and Agra were merged to form the United Provinces.

Very few people are aware that till 24 January 1950, Uttar Pradesh was known as United Provinces and on 24 January 1950 it got the name Uttar Pradesh, so this day is very important for the people of Uttar Pradesh. . Significantly, on 24 January 1989, Uttar Pradesh Day was celebrated in Maharashtra for the first time.

Congratulating Rajnath Singh on this occasion, he said, ‘Heartiest greetings to all my brothers and sisters of Uttar Pradesh on’ Foundation Day ‘. There are immense possibilities of development in the state, which is being worked on extensively under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji. May Uttar Pradesh prosper and develop, this is my wish to God.

Yogi Adityanath said, ‘Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Sri Ram and Liladhar Sri Krishna’s state of the holy birthplace, the heartland of India, the cradle of Indian culture. Hearty congratulations to all the residents on the foundation day of Uttar Pradesh. Come, let us all be determined to realize the concept of ‘Self-reliant Uttar Pradesh’.

Delhi Police gives permission for tractor rally on Republic Day

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Jyoti B
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With three days to go for the Republic Day, farmers agitating against the three Agri laws have received the Delhi Police’s nod for their planned tractor rally on January 26, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha claimed on Saturday evening.

The agitating farmer unions have planned to begin the parade from the Ghazipur, Singhu and Tikri border points of Delhi where they have been protesting against the Central government’s new agricultural laws for nearly two months now.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting between the unions and the police, farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said that the Delhi Police has given permission to them to hold the parade on Republic Day, adding that details will be finalised tonight.

Over two lakh tractors are expected to take part in the parade and there will be around five routes. The tractor parades will be taken out only after 12 pm, after the Republic Day parade on Delhi’s Rajpath concludes, according to protesting farmer unions.

On Saturday, several batches of farmers from Punjab and Haryana on Saturday set out for Delhi in tractor-trolleys and other vehicles, in preparation for the rally.

Tractor-trolleys have now become a common sight at the Singhu border as the farmers have started bringing in the tractors, two placed on a trolley, to the protest site from villages in Punjab for the proposed rally.

Unlike the last 10 rounds of talks between the government and farmer leaders, the 11th round on Friday saw both sides hardening their positions. They could not even reach a decision on the next date for the meeting.

The government asked farmer unions to revert by Saturday in case they agree to the suspension proposal and the talks can continue only thereafter.

Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other states have been protesting at multiple border points of Delhi at Singhu, Tikri and Gazipur borders since November-end. They are demanding a repeal of the three central farm laws passed by Parliament in September last year.

PM releases memorial postal stamp Netaji’s birth anniversary

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Jyoti B
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kolkata on Saturday afternoon to participate in the ‘Parakram Diwas’ celebrations to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

PM Modi first visited the National Library and interacted with artists and delegates of the library. He later reached Victoria Memorial, where the ‘Parakram Diwas’ celebrations were organised.

PM Modi said that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose used to count poverty, illiteracy, disease, among the biggest problems of the country. He said that these problems can be solved only if society comes together.

Modi said that from LAC to LOC, the world is witnessing the powerful avatar of India that was once envisioned by Netaji. He said that India today is giving a befitting reply wherever attempts are made to challenge its sovereignty.

PM Modi also inaugurated commemorative stamp and coin on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary. 

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The Union Culture Ministry on Tuesday announced that January 23, birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, would be celebrated as “Parakram Diwas” — day of courage — every year. In a notification, the Ministry said the government had decided to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary year starting from January 23, 2021 in a “befitting manner at national and international level”.

Modi also attended an international seminar on Bose at National Library and interacted with delegates and artists there. The prime minister’s aircraft landed at the NSC Bose International Airport around 3 pm, from where he took a helicopter for the city. Modi’s chopper landed at the RCTC Ground in the heart of the city where he was received by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and state minister Firhad Hakim.

Banerjee refused to speak at the event after a section from the audience shouted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ when Banerjee was about to deliver her speech. She, however, didn’t walk out of the venue.

“This is a government programme and there must be some decorum and discipline here. It should have some dignity,” she said. 

“It is not a political programme. You cannot invite people here and insult them. I am invited and humiliated. In protest, I am not saying anything (referring to her speech),” she said and went back to her seat.

Singer Usha Uthup today sang Rabindranath Tagore’s composition ‘Ekla Cholo Re’ in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. Earlier today, PM Modi paid floral tributes at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s statue at the National Library.

England tour of India: Chennai Tests will be played closed doors

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Harshit
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After a historic win against Australia on their home soil, the Indian team is now geared up for the home series against England. This is the first series in India since the pandemic broke-out and the upcoming Indian Premier League will also be based on the success of this bi-lateral series between India and England.

The first two Test matches are set will be played in Chennai and now according to the official statement, they will be played under closed doors. England team is scheduled to arrive in Chennai on January 27 and they will enter into the bio-bubble just after they land on the Indian soil.

Both the teams will be put in same hotel and will undergo, three rounds of COVID testing in the lead-up to the opening game.

“We have been instructed (by the BCCI) that crowds would not be allowed. Not even the press would be allowed. That’s the situation now. We don’t know what the BCCI would decide in the future. As of now, all closed,” said Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) secretary, Ramasaamy as quoted saying by The Indian Express.

“Both teams are staying at the Leela Palace. The entire hotel has been blocked; there will be no other guests in the hotel. They will follow the quarantine and bio-security protocols; not only the players and coaching staff and match officials, but everybody who will be involved with the Tests. Upon arrival, they will undergo Covid tests followed by two more rounds of testing (before the match). This is applicable to everybody, including some of the ground staff,” the TNCA secretary said.

Lalu Yadav to be shifted to AIIMS-Delhi for further treatment

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Harshit
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Former RJD chief and Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav will now be shifted to AIIMS-Delhi after his health condition deteriorated. Lalu was undergoing treatment in RIIMS, Ranchi which is one of the top hospitals in East India but his health worsened day-by-day.

“Lalu Prasad is having trouble breathing for the last two days. On Friday, he was found to be having pneumonia. Considering his age, we have decided to shift him to AIIMS- Delhi on the advice of doctors for better treatment,” said RIMS Director Dr. Kameshwar Prasad.

“He is likely to be shifted to AIIMS today. We have already spoken to the experts at AIIMS,” he added.

The 72-year-old will be shifted to Delhi via an air ambulance from Ranchi as said by the family and the officials. His son Tejaswi Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi are also present with him.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren too visited Lalu at his resident and cooperating the arrangement for his medical shift to Delhi.

Lalu is serving is jail term in Ranchi after he was convicted in fodder scam case.

TN polls: Rahul Gandhi kick starts Congress campaign, says PM Modi doesn’t respect Tamil culture

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Shivani Negi
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Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday kick-started his election campaign in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly Polls. In his address, the congress leader while attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he doesn’t respect Tamil culture and language.

Speaking to his supporters in Coimbatore, which was his first step of three-day trip to the state, Rahul stated, “Mr Narendra Modi has no respect for the culture, language and people of Tamil Nadu. He thinks that Tamil people, language and culture should be subservient to his ideas and culture.”

“The Prime Minister believed that India should have only one culture, one language and one idea. Modi believes that people should worship only one person and that should be him. He does not understand the spirit of the Tamil people, culture and language. Tamil people will respond only to love and kindness and respect because Tamils have self-respect,” he added.

He also alleged that the Prime Minister and his government is deliberately ignoring farmers protest as they intend to benefit industrialists.

“The farmers will be made servants of companies and that is why we are fighting against them [Modi government]. I believe that Tamil Nadu will set an example for India. It is very unfortunate that farmers and youths are not given opportunities in the state. That is why we are working to help you,” Rahul was quoted as saying by ANI.

“Tamil Nadu requires a new government. That is why we want to work with you to get a government that you would be proud of,” he said.

Before his visit, Rahul had tweeted, “I am delighted to be back in Tamil Nadu today to spend time with my Tamilian brothers and sisters in the Kongu belt. Together, we will defend & preserve the unique culture of the Tamils against the attacks by Modi govt.”

Srishti Goswami, Haridwar Teen, to Become One-Day Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

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Jyoti B
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To mark National Girl Child Day on January 24, Haridwar-based teenage girl Shristi Goswami will become the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for one day.

She will administer from the summer capital of the state — Gairsain and will review various schemes run by the Trivender Singh Rawat government.

Describing her once in a lifetime chance, Goswami, said, “I still cannot believe if this is true. I am so overwhelmed. But at the same time, I will do my best to prove that youth can excel in administration while working for people’s welfare.”

These schemes include Atal Ayushman Scheme, Smart City project, Homestay Scheme by the tourism department, and other development projects.

Shrishti is a BSc Agriculture seventh semester student at BSM PG College Roorkee. She lives in Daulatpur village in the Haridwar district. She is currently serving the post of Chief Minister of Uttarakhand’s Bal Vidhan Sabha. Goswami’s father is a businessman and her mother is a homemaker.

She had worked on several schemes and had even participated in many programs on International Girl Child Day. She became the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Bal Vidhan Sabha in May 2018.

Authorities from the state government said that officials of various departments of the state government will give her a detailed presentation before she starts functioning as the CM. 

A letter in this regard has been written by Uttarakhand Child Rights Protection Commission to the Chief Secretary of the hill state.

Usha Negi, the chairperson of the commission said, “The arrangements regarding this have already been made in the state assembly building in Gairsain. Srishti has been working with us for a while now and we are well aware of her capabilities.”

DMK approaches State Election Commission, alleges AIADMK using government funds for party ads

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Harshit
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There a lot going in the poll-bound Tamil Nadu, at a time PM Modi turns Tamilian on Twitter to wish the state Happy Pongal and just a generic wish for other states.

Then Congress leader Rahul Gandhi goes to Madurai to attend the Jallikattu event which was boycotted by the Congress party over the time.

The superstar factor is also the biggest row in Tamil Nadu politics whether it’s Rajinikanth taking his feet back from the state elections or the speculation on VK Sasikala’s return into politics.

But who can forget the mega war between AIADMK and DMK which is going on for years. Recently, the DMK has approached the State Election Commission alleging AIADMK using government funds for party advertisements.

DMK Organising Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP RS Bharthi, has said that the ruling AIADMK is involved with acts going against the Constitutional mandate.

“We don’t have an issue with their advertisements, it’s just that they can’t use the consolidated fund for their propaganda. It’s kept for the welfare of the public. Do whatever from your party fund,” Bharathi said.

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“During his (Edappadi) campaign, we can see so many banners and flex boards. The motorists are subjected to all kinds of discomfort. The court has banned the erection of these banners across the city, but the AIADMK government hasn’t obeyed those orders. They have been operating in a dictatorial manner,” he said.

India sets a new benchmark, more than 1 million vaccination in 6 days

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Harshit
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The total number of people vaccinated in India with two indigenous vaccines is now more than 13 lakhs. India has crossed the 10 lakh vaccination mark in just 6 days which is the highest in the world. The world’s biggest vaccination drive is under and the government is planned to vaccinate more and more healthcare workers and frontline COVID warriors in the first round of the vaccination drive.

India is often described as the “pharmacy of the world” and with such a new record, the nation has now set a benchmark to most of the countries in the world. Earlier it was Israel who vaccinated 10 lakhs peoples in just 10 days but now it’s stale.

The country is getting vaccinated with two approved vaccines COVISHIELD and COVAXIN, which are developed by Oxford University in partnership with AstraZeneca and Bharat Biotech in partnership with the Indian Council of Medical Research respectively.

The world’s biggest vaccination drive has started last Saturday and with 30 million healthcare anf front line workers first in the queue followed by 270 million senior citiizens.

Recently an official statement has also come that Prime Minister along with Chief Ministers above 50 years old will also take the COVID vaccine jab in the coming days.

“This scale of vaccination campaign has never been attempted in history and this shows India’s capability,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said while opening the vaccine rollout on Jan. 16.

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