Breaking News January 14

West Bengal BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Amitava Chakraborty & others will come to Delhi tomorrow to meet with the Central BJP leadership

Delhi government extends till January 31 its order pertaining to 14-day quarantine for passengers arriving in Delhi from the United Kingdom.

West Bengal: Fire breaks out at Sulonguri Newtown area of Kolkata; 3 fire tenders present at the spot 

Delhi High Court has allowed the opening of spas in Delhi with appropriate safe guards. Court has also directed the spa owners to conduct the COVID19 test of their staff every two weeks.

Samples taken from poultry markets have tested negative for Bird Flu. I have directed to open the poultry market & withdraw the orders to restrict trade & import of chicken stocks: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi govt issues an order to relieve teachers from the duty of overviewing Bird Flu situation in the national capital. This comes after the Dy CM received a complaint in this regard. He's ordered all District Magistrates not to deploy teachers on such duties without permission.

CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) and SpiceHealth launched genome sequencing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport today to identify and contain the new mutant variant of COVID-19. 

Mark my words. Take it from me. The Government will be forced to take these laws (the three #FarmLaws), back, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in Madurai. You are suppressing farmers. You're helping a handful of businesses. When Corona comes, you are not helping the common man. Whose Prime Minister are you? Are you the Prime Minister of the people of India or of 2-3 selected businessmen?, said Gandhi while attacking PM Modi.

Former IAS officer AK Sharma joined Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) in Lucknow.

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa said, "I will try to bring a pro-farmer and good budget for the state."

"We have to concentrate on the development of the state. Nobody can stop it. With the blessings of the central leaders, I will concentrate on the development of the state. At the end of the month, Assembly is commencing and in March, we'll call the budget session," he said.

"I request all MLAs who are making these allegations, to talk to our high command. No one is stopping them. It's not fair to react here and there, it will not hold good in the party forum, don't create any confusion," he further said. 

"We expanded the cabinet yesterday. As per instructions of our high command, we've kept one post vacant. I've seen that some MLAs are alleging that they didn't get a ministerial berth. I've done my best despite limitations. Some people have levelled baseless allegations," he added. 

Patients at District Hospital in Moradabad complain of dog menace at the hospital. "Dogs enter the wards freely while the guards sit at gates carelessly. They come inside, lay on beds and spread germs. Patients are scared that they might bite them," said a patient.

One man died, around 12 injured after a bus rammed into another vehicle due to low visibility due to fog, at Yamuna Expressway in Baldeo Police station area this morning. The bus was going from Noida to Agra when the incident took place.

Sameer Khan, the son-in-law of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik, being taken for a medical check-up after which he will be produced before a court. He was arrested by NCB yesterday in connection with a drug case.

Army Officer Captain Rajprasad has developed Unmanned Robotic Platforms for mine detections and disposal of IEDs. He has also developed Wireless Electronic Detonation Systems for the long-range firing of targets. The innovations have been displayed by the Indian Army on Army Day.

A World Health Organization (WHO) team of 10 international experts that will investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, arrives in Wuhan, China.

India reported 16,946 new COVID-19 cases, 17,652 discharges and 198 deaths in last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry. 

• Total cases: 1,05,12,093
• Active cases: 2,13,603
• Total discharges: 1,01,46,763
• Death toll: 1,51,727

National Commission For Protection of Child Rights issues notice to Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma, requesting him to "provide an explanation within 2 days giving reasons and justifying his intention for making such discriminatory statement against minor girls and law..."

Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma had earlier said, "According to doctors, a girl is ready for reproduction by the age of 15. Is the CM a doctor or a scientist? So, on what basis does girls' marriage age should be increased to 21 from 18."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Makar Sankranti wishes to everyone

Over 200 bulls are participating in the competition. In the wake of COVID-19, the State govt directed that number of players shouldn't be over 150 at an event. Number of spectators not more than 50% of the gathering.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat offered prayers at Sri Kadumbadi Chinnamman Temple in Ponniammanmedu, Chennai today and participated in Pongal celebrations.