5 contacts of Omicron infected person test COVID positive, samples sent for genome sequencing

Congress, NCP, RJD, TRS and IUML stage walkout from Rajya Sabha over the issue of inflation.

New Delhi: Congress, NCP, RJD, TRS and IUML staged walkout from Rajya Sabha over the issue of inflation on Thursday (December 2, 2021). 

Earlier, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi joined the Opposition leaders' protest against the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha, in Delhi. The suspended Rajya Sabha MPs sat in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament premises on a protest. The government has demanded an apology from the suspended members.

02 December 2021

22:08 IST

27 students tested positive for #COVID19 in Mahatma Jyothirao Phule Backward Classes Welfare School, Indresham in Sangareddy district of Telangana: Sangareddy district DMHO  (ANI)

22:08 IST

UP govt has organised Covid testing & focus sampling at Lucknow’s 2 main railway stations, bus stands & crowded places in wake of detection of #Omicron cases in India. Passengers coming from outside are tested on the spot and their travel history is recorded.   (ANI)

20:41 IST

We are holding a meeting tomorrow with all these details. We'll come out with new SOPs as far as Omicron is concerned. We are trying to get the experts' view and Govt of India's guidelines on this: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai  (ANI)

20:40 IST

We are very cautious. I've discussed this with Union Health Min. He said he'll give further details (over 2 Omicron cases). Our duty is now to track and trace such strains and their contacts wherever it's found. We're already tracking & tracing international travellers: Karnataka CM   (ANI)

20:21 IST

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta on Thursday said as many as five persons who were primary and secondary contacts of one of the infected persons with Omicron variant, have tested positive for Covid-19, and their samples have been sent for genomic sequencing for confirmation.  (IANS)

20:21 IST

Until today morning, 861 international passengers have been tested with RT-PCR and 3 of them have been found positive. Samples of all three have been sent for genomic sequencing: Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra   (ANI)

17:52 IST

Govt of Maharashtra revised its guidelines for passengers arriving in the state. In the case of domestic air travel, passengers will either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry RT-PCR Test certificate showing negative result within 72 hours before boarding. 

#Omicron | Govt of Maharashtra revises its guidelines for passengers arriving in the state

In the case of domestic air travel, Passengers will either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry RT-PCR Test certificate showing negative result within 72 hours before boarding pic.twitter.com/svHb56CHe8

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

17:52 IST

16 migrant workers of Jharkhand who were allegedly held captive at an island in Andhra Pradesh for fish farming have been rescued, an official release said.  (ANI)

17:13 IST

She doesn’t know how to respect national anthem. She is more interested in praising her nephew than do something for country. Congress is a national party and that is how it approaches issues in different states: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Mamata Banerjee

17:05 IST

Scientific reasoning for providing boosters at what timing, for which vaccine, all that is under examination. Currently, let's be very clear, our priority is very clear - complete the task of vaccinating all adults with both doses: Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog   (ANI)

17:03 IST

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has been suspended by the Maharashtra government for “indiscipline and other irregularities”.

16:50 IST

Two cases of Omicron detected in Karnataka so far through the genome sequencing effort of the INSACOG consortium of 37 laboratories established by the Ministry of Health: Balram Bhargava, DG ICMR

15:42 IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (December 2) met the 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs who are protesting against their suspension from the House.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets the 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs who are protesting against their suspension from the House for the remaining part of the Winter session of Parliament. pic.twitter.com/knSWlc3CeL

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

15:41 IST

In the last 4.5 yrs, the state was free from riots, people could peacefully celebrate Holi, Diwali, Durga Puja &janamashtami. The 500 yrs long wait came to an end and Ayodhya is now ready to inaugurate the historic Ram Mandir. All this because the country is in safe hands today: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

15:40 IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets the 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs who are protesting against their suspension from the House for the remaining part of the Winter session of Parliament.   (ANI)

15:39 IST

I would, on behalf of TMC, like to humbly appeal to the presiding officers of both Houses to rectify television coverage. All protests are censored on the TV & we demand this censorship to be stopped, Parliament cannot be converted into a closed chamber: TMC MP Derek O’Brien   (ANI)

14:39 IST

UGC has extended the date for submission of thesis for terminal M.Phil./Ph.D. students till 30th June, 2022

UGC has extended the date for submission of thesis for terminal M.Phil./Ph.D. students till 30th June, 2022 pic.twitter.com/bRLNp9FfDb

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

14:30 IST

After Delhi witnessed spells of rain on Thursday, the suspended MPs shifted their dharna from Gandhi statue to Gate no 1 of Parliament. All the 12 suspended MPs sat on dharna demanding revocation of their suspension from the House during the Winter session. "Revoke Rajya Sabha`s MP suspension. Save Democracy," the suspended MPs demanded.

14:29 IST

The Delhi government on Thursday announced the closure of all schools in the national capital till further orders because of an increase in the air pollution levels. However, board exams will continue as scheduled and teaching-learning activities will be conducted online.

12:36 IST

Congress, NCP, RJD, TRS and IUML stage walkout from Rajya Sabha over the issue of inflation

Winter session | Congress, NCP, RJD, TRS and IUML stage walkout from Rajya Sabha over the issue of inflation

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

11:48 IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi joins the Opposition leaders' protest against the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha, in Delhi

#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi joins the Opposition leaders' protest against the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/w7Y1gSLTym

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

10:46 IST

Winter session of Parliament | PM Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with top ministers in Parliament to discuss strategy for the ongoing session

10:46 IST

Delhi | Opposition leaders wearing black bands protest against the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha

Delhi | Opposition leaders wearing black bands protest against the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/ioBA4FKjZd

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

10:46 IST

Himachal Pradesh | Tod Valley and Kaza in Lahaul-Spiti district received light snowfall in the past 12 hours

Himachal Pradesh | Tod Valley and Kaza in Lahaul-Spiti district received light snowfall in the past 12 hours pic.twitter.com/54gpCMiLaW

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

10:12 IST

A grand Ram Temple is being constructed in Ayodhya, work on Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project in underway in Varanasi and now we are awaiting construction of a temple at Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura. For BJP, these are not election issues: Deputy CM KP Maurya on his tweet

09:28 IST

Lok Sabha to have a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic today. The discussion will be held under Rule 193.

09:21 IST

India reports 9,765 new cases, 477 deaths and 8,548 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload currently stands at 99,763

COVID19 | India reports 9,765 new cases, 477 deaths and 8,548 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload currently stands at 99,763 pic.twitter.com/WKj3abp1tK

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

09:21 IST

Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will introduce The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today.

09:20 IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to "discuss damage followed by heavy floods & excessive rainfall in Tamil Nadu, to direct the Govt to announce compensation of Rs 4,626 cr flood relief for affected farmers & people who lost their property."

Winter Session of Parliament | TRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the issue of 'national policy on foodgrains procurement and legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price to farmers'

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

09:19 IST

Congress leader Prem Chandra Mishra has given an adjournment motion in Bihar Legislative Council on the issue of 13 people losing their eyesight after cataract operation at a hospital in Muzaffarpur.

09:18 IST

Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a meeting at 10 am today with States on airport screening and surveillance with Airport Public Health Officials (APHOs) and Port Health Officials (PHOs): Official sources

Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a meeting at 10 am today with States on airport screening and surveillance with Airport Public Health Officials (APHOs) and Port Health Officials (PHOs): Official sources pic.twitter.com/KLsJfSfnYp

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

08:29 IST

Tamil Nadu authorities issue new SoPs for foreign travellers on the emergence of #Omicron; health dept officials deployed for RT-PCR testing at the Chennai International Airport

Tamil Nadu authorities issue new SoPs for foreign travellers on the emergence of #Omicron; health dept officials deployed for RT-PCR testing at the Chennai International Airport pic.twitter.com/j01JBFlJch

— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021

08:29 IST

Light intensity rain is expected to occur over parts of Delhi; Farukhnagar, Haryana; Debai, Narora, Sahaswan, Atrauli, Aligarh in UP; Bharatpur & Mahandipur Balaji in Rajasthan during next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)

08:28 IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will visit poll-bound Punjab to attend the party’s ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Pathankot today. Kejriwal will be accompanied by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia who is already on a five-day visit to Punjab. 'Tiranga Yatra' in Punjab is being seen as an attempt by Delhi’s ruling party to mobilise the AAP cadre ahead of the crucial 2022 Assembly elections in several states.

08:28 IST

After empty liquor bottles were found on the premises of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday (December 1, 2021) said that the incident reveals the failure of the administration in enforcing liquor prohibition. 

Yadav said, "It is shameful that (empty) liquor bottles were found in the Bihar Assembly premises. It shows the failure of the administration (in enforcing liquor prohibition)." 

08:27 IST

The government said it is "closely monitoring" the situation emerging out of the detection and spread of coronavirus` Omicron variant across the world. "In view of the evolving global scenario with the emergence of new `Variants of Concern`, the situation is being watched closely in consultation with all stakeholders," the DGCA said in a circular issued on Wednesday.

"An appropriate decision indicating the effective date of resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services shall be notified in due course."

08:26 IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is schedule to lay the foundation stone of Maa Shakumbhari Vishwavidyalaya at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday (December 2, 2021). According to a tweet shared by the office of the Home Minister of India the ceremony will take place at 1 PM today. 

"Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah ji will lay the foundation stone of `Maa Shakumbhari Vishwavidyalaya` in Saharanpur. Date: 2 December 2021, Time: 1 pm," tweeted Office of the Home Minister of India.