Maharashtra reports 2 more cases of Omicron, both patients vaccinated and with no symptoms

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New Delhi: Two more cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported in Maharashtra`s Mumbai on Monday (December 6), taking the total tally of the new COVID-19 variant in Maharashtra to 10 and the total number of infections in the country to 23.

A 37-year-old man who arrived in Mumbai from South Africa and his 36-year-old female friend who landed in the city from the United States tested positive for Omicron. As per the Maharashtra government, both the patients displayed no symptoms and were vaccinated with Pfizer`s COVID-19 vaccine.

06 December 2021

21:20 IST

President Putin's visit is short but highly productive & substantive. There were excellent discussions between the two leaders. 28 agreements/MoUs were concluded during this visit. These agreements include those between Govt to Govt and business to business: Foreign Secretary HV Shringla

19:18 IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today in New Delhi said that the talks on the production of anti-COVID vaccine Sputnik Light in India are nearing completion.

The talks on the production of anti-COVID vaccine Sputnik Light in India are nearing completion, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in New Delhi today: News agency TASS pic.twitter.com/BRe2Fowatu

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

19:08 IST

Lok Sabha passes the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill provides for granting the status of national importance to the six institutes in Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Hajipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Raebareli. (ANI)

18:52 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin in the meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi said, "We perceive India as a great power, a friendly nation, and a time-tested friend." 

We perceive India as a great power, a friendly nation, and a time-tested friend. The relations between our nations are growing and I am looking into the future: Russian President Vladimir Putin in meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi pic.twitter.com/Dr95gvWBsD

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

18:35 IST

Neither Centre nor any State govt called the committee so far. No talks held so far. Tomorrow we have a meeting of Samyukta Morcha, today we had a meeting of the 5-member committee. The 9-member committee was called too so that transparent talks are held: Gurnam Singh Charuni,BKU (ANI)

18:20 IST

"Despite the challenges posed by COVID, there is no change in the pace of growth of India-Russia relations. Our special & privileged strategic partnership continues to become stronger": PM Modi.

PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in New Delhi

PM Modi says, "Despite the challenges posed by COVID, there is no change in the pace of growth of India-Russia relations. Our special & privileged strategic partnership continues to become stronger." pic.twitter.com/1FOHYtAzQY

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

In the last few decades, the world witnessed many fundamental changes and different kinds of geopolitical equations emerged but the friendship of India and Russia remained constant: PM Narendra Modi at meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin pic.twitter.com/tD79NkphMd

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

16:41 IST

85% of the eligible population of India inoculated with the first dose of COVID19 vaccine: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

16:35 IST

15 people succumbed to dengue in Delhi this year, the highest in the last 6 years. As per govt data, the national capital reported a total of 8975 cases of dengue in 2021.

15 people died while battling dengue in Delhi this year, the highest in the last 6 years, as per Govt data

The national capital reported a total of 8975 cases of dengue in 2021, the data show pic.twitter.com/DZK3C8JnkR

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

16:15 IST

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday (December 6) amid protests by Opposition parties over their demand to revoke the suspension of 12 members of the House. (PTI)

15:59 IST

S-400 deal doesn't have only a symbolic meaning. It has a very important practical meaning for an Indian defence capability and the situation is basically underway. The deal has been implemented: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. (ANI).

15:58 IST

EAM S Jaishankar meets his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Delhi, for the fourth time this year.

Met FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia for the fourth time this year.

Appreciated the steady progress in our bilateral cooperation.

Very useful exchanges on issues of common concern and interest. pic.twitter.com/x45jHfmA2X

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 6, 2021

15:36 IST

In self defence and to disperse crowd, forces had to open fire in which 7 civilians were killed: Amit Shah in LS on Nagaland incident.

13:32 IST

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio on civilian killings: I've spoken to Union Home Minister, he is taking the matter very seriously. We've given financial assistance to affected families. We're asking Central govt to remove AFSPA from Nagaland. This law has blackened the image of our country. 

I've spoken to Union Home Minister, he is taking the matter very seriously. We've given financial assistance to affected families. We're asking Central govt to remove AFSPA from Nagaland.This law has blackened the image of our country: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio on civilian killings pic.twitter.com/cAFJsExvqE

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

12:02 IST

Rajnath Singh: Had a productive, fruitful and substantial bilateral discussions on defence cooperation with the Russian Defence Minister, General Sergey Shoigu in New Delhi today. India values its special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia. India deeply appreciates Russia’s strong support for India. We hope that our cooperation will bring peace, prosperity and stability to the entire region. Glad that a number of Agreements/Contracts/Protocols were signed pertaining to small arms and military cooperation.

Had a productive, fruitful and substantial bilateral discussions on defence cooperation with the Russian Defence Minister, General Sergey Shoigu in New Delhi today. India values its special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia. pic.twitter.com/9WNBx6m7ok

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 6, 2021

11:59 IST

Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu sign agreements between India and Russia. The agreements that have been signed include a contract for procurement of 6,01,427 7.63x39mm assault rifles AK-203 through Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd, Program for military-technical cooperation from 2021-2031, protocol on amending agreement on cooperation in the field of Kalashnikov series small arms manufacturing dated February 18, 2019.

Delhi | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu sign agreements between India and Russia pic.twitter.com/QDF3greES4

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

11:36 IST

Winter Session of Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm today amid demand by the Opposition MPs for the Union Home Minister's statement over Nagaland firing incident.

11:35 IST

Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is currently holding talks with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu hold talks in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/eB0FkVsU8V

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

10:05 IST

Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has decided to suspend his hosting of the 'Sansad TV' show 'To the Point' until the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha is revoked.

10:05 IST

Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give a statement on the Nagaland firing incident in both the Houses of the Parliament today.

08:59 IST

Delhi | President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and other parliamentarians paid tribute to Dr. BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary today pic.twitter.com/HBKbuuIj8H

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2021

08:48 IST

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the `very poor` category on Monday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 311, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).In light of the air quality standard, SAFAR issued an advisory to reduce heavy exertion.

08:48 IST

The National Highway (NH) 44 in Jammu and Kashmir through, Mughal road and Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) road has been closed for vehicular traffic due to snow accumulation. According to Jammu and Kashmir traffic police, "NHW (NH-44) through, Mughal road, SSG road closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation and Sinthan road still blocked due to snow accumulation."

08:47 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India today to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be the first in-person meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin after their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brasilia in November 2019.