Covid-19 JN.1 news LIVE updates: The JN.1 Covid variant is on the rise as India has reported 109 cases so far as of December 26, according to Health Ministry sources. These cases are spread across 8 states with 36 cases reported in Gujarat, 34 in Karnataka, 14 in Goa, 9 in Maharashtra, 6 in Kerala, 4 in Rajasthan, 4 in Tamil Nadu, and 2 in Telangana, the sources state.
On Wednesday, India recorded 529 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, while the country's active infection count stood at 4,093. Three new fatalities -- two from Karnataka and one from Gujarat -- were reported in 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am, according to media reports. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but infections have again gone up after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified JN.1 as a variant of interest, distinct from its parent lineage BA.2.86. However, the global health body emphasised that the overall risk posed by JN.1 remains low based on current evidence.
India will lock horns with Australia in first of the 3-match Women's ODI series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, December 28. Today's match will begin at 1.30 pm IST. In the 50 matches the two sides have played in women's ODIs, Australia has won 40 while the Indians could manage only 10 wins.
The unreleased version of the draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act also states thatthe Cabinet Secretary is likely to head a search-cum-selection committee tasked with appointing the chairperson for the Data Protection Board. Read our full story here
According toan unreleased version of the draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, social media companies, e-commerce platforms, and online gaming services might be required to delete personal data of users who have been inactive on these platforms for 3 years. Click here to read the full story
Delhi Airport is facing delays affecting approximately 134 flights, both (domestic and international) arrivals and departures, due to dense fog, according to Delhi Airport'sFIDS (Flight Information Display System). Meanwhile,over 20 Delhi-bound trains are delayed
Extremely saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil film world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of millions. As a political leader, he was deeply committed to public service, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu’s political… pic.twitter.com/di0ZUfUVWo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2023
This national conference is the third such event after the first was held in June 2022 in Dharamshala; Delhi hosted the second conference in January 2023. The key focus area of this conference is'Ease of Living' and the discussion points will centre aroundland, electricity, drinking water, health and schooling. There will also bespecial sessions on cybersecurity, Aspirational Block and District Programme, rationalisation of schemes and new age Technologies
Earlier on December 28, the DMDK had announced that their chiefVijayakanth had tested positive for COVID and was admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai and put on a ventilator due to breathing issues. Vijayakanth had been experiencing health issues since November 2023 and on December 15Vijayakanth's wife, Premalatha Vijayakanth, took charge as the general secretary of DMDK.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Actor and DMDK Chief Captain Vijayakanth passes away at a hospital in Chennai.
— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2023
(Visuals from Captain Vijayakanth's residence in Chennai) pic.twitter.com/pNd6ieJWOh
'Captain'Vijayakanth was admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai after his health deteriorated early on December 28. As per hospital, Vijayakanth was on ventilatory support following his admission for pneumonia.
Actor and DMDK Chief 'Captain'Vijayakanth passes away at a hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was on ventilatory support after testing positive for COVID-19.
After Bharat Dal and Atta succeeded in keeping the prices of these food items from running away, the government is now reportedly mulling the launch of Bharat Rice. Read our full report here
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of the newly appointed General Secretaries and state in charge of AICC today, December 28,in Nagpur later in the evening after the rally.
