Latest News: 14.03 Lakh COVID Vaccine Doses Given in India on Wed
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8 People Shot Dead at 3 Day Spas in Atlanta
Eight people, including at least four women, have been shot dead at three day spas in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
(Source: Reuters)
PM Modi to Visit Bangladesh on 26 & 27 March
At the invitation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the country on 26 and 27 March, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
(Source: ANI)
Former Union Minister and BJP Leader Dilip Gandhi Passes Away
Former Union Minister and BJP leader, Dilip Gandhi passed away at a private hospital in Delhi, ANI reported. He had tested positive for COVID-19 and was underoing treatment.
India Reports 28,903 New COVID-19 Cases
India reported 28,903 new COVID-19 cases, 17,741 recoveries and 188 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry. The total cases have now risen to 1,14,38,734, total recoveries stand at 1,10,45,284 , active cases at 2,34,406 and the death toll has risen to 1,59,044.
The total number of people having received the first dose of the vaccine reaches 3,50,64,536.
Rajya Sabha Passed Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill
The Rajya Sabha passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021, that enhances upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women that will be defined in amendments and would include survivors of rape, victims of incest and other vulnerable women.
Sensex Tanks 562 Points To End at 49,802
Sensex on Wednesday tanked 562.34 points to end at 49,801.62, while Nifty tumbled 189.15 points to 14,721.30.
(Source: PTI)
23,179 New COVID Cases in Maharashtra, 536 in Delhi
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 23,179 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the state to 23,70,507. The death toll increased by 84 to 53,080.
Meanwhile, 536 new cases were recorded in Delhi, with the death toll rising by three to 10,948.
Ex-J&K Dy CM Muzaffar Hussain Beigh Joins People's Conference
Former Jammu and Kashmir deputy CM and PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Beigh joined the People's Conference led by Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
14.03 Lakh COVID Vaccine Doses Given Today: Govt
More than 3.64 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in India, with 14.03 lakh doses given on Wednesday till 7 pm, the Union Health Ministry said.
(Source: ANI)