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New Delhi: The apex court has asked farmers' unions to file their response on a petition seeking removal of protesting farmers from roads. The matter will next be heard on December 7.

Supreme Court reopened for physical hearing for the first time since March 2020. The top court recently issued new SoPs for hybrid hearings as per which all cases on Wednesdays and Thursdays to be heard only in physical presence of the counsels/parties in courtrooms.

India administered one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses by early Thursday (October 21). The government has planned several programs to celebrate the milestone. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi to meet the frontline workers. Doctors, nurses, sanitation workers and others associated with the COVID-19 vaccination campaign will be honored. While BJP President JP Nadda will be in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to mark the 100 crore vaccine mark. 

Union Cabinet meeting and Council of ministers meeting will take place today. 

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Infosys Foundation made 806-bedded Vishram Sadan at National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Jhajjar Campus of AIIMS New Delhi. Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Chairperson of Infosys Foundation Sudha Murthy also attended the event. 

President Ram Nath Kovind will participate in the centenary celebration of the Bihar legislature building, assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha said. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will assess the flood situation and conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas in Uttarakhand along with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. 

Stay tuned to Zee News for latest updates!

21 October 2021

14:13 IST

Gujarat Congress leaders to meet party leader Rahul Gandhi tomorrow in Delhi, ahead of selection of Gujarat PCC Chief (ANI)

14:11 IST

Bharat Biotech is proud to have contributed to this historic landmark. This is a unified effort of the Govt, vaccine manufacturers, healthcare workers and all the vaccinated citizens, making it a true success story of Atmanirbharta: Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and MD on 100 cr vaccinations (ANI)

14:08 IST

64 deaths, more than 11 people missing so far. One of the two missing trekking teams located. Roads cleared in Nainital, Almora, Haldwani. Power stations to resume operations soon. Mobile network restored in 80% of the state: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Uttarakhand 

64 deaths, more than 11 people missing so far. One of the two missing trekking teams located. Roads cleared in Nainital, Almora, Haldwani. Power stations to resume operations soon. Mobile network restored in 80% of the state: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/Mp3LBfAOYe

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

There has been no tourist casualty so far due to heavy rains in #Uttarakhand. More than 3500 people were rescued & more than 16,000 precautionary evacuations were done. 17 NDRF teams, 7 SDRF teams, 15 companies of PAC, more than 5000 police personnel deployed: HM Amit Shah

14:07 IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches a song and audio-visual film to celebrate India's milestone of achieving the 100 crore Covid-19 vaccination mark 

Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches a song and audio-visual film to celebrate India's milestone of achieving the 100 crore Covid-19 vaccination mark pic.twitter.com/kXYN3FsQ9c

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

13:06 IST

The attack on the TDP office was not a sporadic, isolated incident but a culmination of a lawless, anarchic & oppressive regime. This is an utter failure of law & order in the state. I demand to impose President's Rule in the state: TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu

State govt is responsible for the organised mafia gangs. Wherever ganja is seized in the country, its origin was traced to Andhra Pradesh. Ganja valued at Rs 8,000 Cr was being cultivated in over 25,000 acres in State. We'll fight until the state is drug-free: N Chandrababu Naidu

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

12:57 IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd) conducted an aerial survey of the rain-affected areas of Uttarakhand 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd) conducted an aerial survey of the rain-affected areas of Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/VkyQgvk3FS

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

12:56 IST

"Congratulations, PM Narendra Modi, the scientists, healthworkers and people of India, on your efforts to protect the vulnerable populations from COVID-19 and achieve vaccine equity targets," tweeted Tedros A. Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. 

12:09 IST

India has achieved 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations in less than 10 months. This shows our government's commitment towards health safety of every person in the country. I extend heartfelt thanks to PM Modi and express gratitude towards healthcare and frontline workers: BJP Pres JP Nadda (ANI)

India has achieved 100 crore COVID19 vaccinations in less than 10 months. This shows our government's commitment towards health safety of every person in the country. I extend heartfelt thanks to PM Modi& express gratitude towards healthcare & frontline workers: BJP Pres JP Nadda pic.twitter.com/kmTjLv6tT4

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

12:07 IST

Supreme Court says farmers have right to protest but roads can't be blocked indefinitely. The court asks farmers' unions to file their response on petition seeking removal of protesting farmers from roads and posts the matter for hearing on December 7. (ANI)

12:06 IST

CoWIN has played an crucial role in achieving 100 crore vaccinations by making the whole process systematic and smooth. There is no other platform in the world that has scaled up so fast: Dr RS Sharma, CoWIN platform Chief and CEO, National Health Authority (ANI)

12:06 IST

CoWIN has played an crucial role in achieving 100 crore vaccinations by making the whole process systematic and smooth. There is no other platform in the world that has scaled up so fast: Dr RS Sharma, CoWIN platform Chief and CEO, National Health Authority (ANI)

12:06 IST

CoWIN has played an crucial role in achieving 100 crore vaccinations by making the whole process systematic and smooth. There is no other platform in the world that has scaled up so fast: Dr RS Sharma, CoWIN platform Chief and CEO, National Health Authority (ANI)

12:04 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with health workers at the vaccination site at RML Hospital as India crosses 100 crore vaccination milestone 

Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with health workers at the vaccination site at RML Hospital as India crosses 100 crore vaccination milestone pic.twitter.com/Pumav0X5vp

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

He also gave a thumbs up to healthcare workers at Delhi's RML Hospital as India crossed one billion COVID-19 vaccinations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives a thumbs up to healthcare workers at Delhi's RML Hospital today morning as India crosses one billion COVID19 vaccinations pic.twitter.com/3HzhY6oNfX

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

12:03 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits vaccination site at Delhi's RML Hospital as India achieves the landmark one billion COVID19 vaccinations mark 

#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits vaccination site at Delhi's RML Hospital as India achieves the landmark one billion COVID19 vaccinations mark pic.twitter.com/cncYtediH6

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

11:26 IST

Today, Haryana has reached the 2.5 crore COVID-19 vaccinations mark as the country crossed 100 crore vaccinations: Haryana CM ML Khattar (ANI)

11:25 IST

Today India has 100 crore vaccinations as a 'Suraksha Kawach' against COVID19. This is achievement belongs to every Indian. I express my gratitude towards vaccine manufacturers, health workers and all others involved in this vaccination program: PM Modi 

#WATCH Today India has 100 crore vaccinations as a 'Suraksha Kawach' against COVID19. This is achievement belongs to every Indian. I express my gratitude towards vaccine manufacturers, health workers and all others involved in this vaccination program: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/ZwPXSnDYic

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

11:24 IST

PM Modi inaugurates the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Jhajjar Campus of AIIMS, Delhi 

PM Modi inaugurates the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Jhajjar Campus of AIIMS, Delhi pic.twitter.com/OQWSORskq4

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

11:13 IST

Under PM Modi's leadership, Today India achieved mark of 100 crore vaccine doses administered. This day will be registered as the golden day in India's history. We've achieved this feat in 9 months only, hence I congratulate everyone: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya 

Under PM Modi's leadership, Today India achieved mark of 100 crore vaccine doses administered. This day will be registered as the golden day in India's history. We've achieved this feat in 9 months only, hence I congratulate everyone: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pic.twitter.com/JGGU1tryVw

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

11:13 IST

Supreme Court sets aside the Karnataka High Court order on dropping of KCOCA (Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act) charges against an accused in 2017 murder case of journalist turned activist Gauri Lankesh (ANI)

10:56 IST

Supreme Court reopens for physical hearing for the first time since March 2020. Supreme Court has recently issued new SoPs for hybrid hearings as per which all cases on Wednesdays and Thursdays to be heard only in physical presence of the counsels/parties in courtrooms. (ANI)

10:47 IST

India's achievement of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations under PM Modi's leadership has re-acquainted the world with the immense potential of New India: Union Home Minister Amit Shah (ANI)

10:39 IST

India scripts history. We are witnessing the triumph of Indian science, enterprise and collective spirit of 130 crore Indians. Congrats India on crossing 100 crore vaccinations. Gratitude to our doctors, nurses and all those who worked to achieve this feat. 

India scripts history.

We are witnessing the triumph of Indian science, enterprise and collective spirit of 130 crore Indians.

Congrats India on crossing 100 crore vaccinations. Gratitude to our doctors, nurses and all those who worked to achieve this feat. #VaccineCentury

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 21, 2021

10:38 IST

Till now, 54 people are dead, 19 injured and 5 people missing due to heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand 

Till now, 54 people are dead, 19 injured and 5 people missing due to heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/WUE607IuaU

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

10:37 IST

I congratulate all health workers and frontline workers on achieving 1 billion COVID19 vaccinations. During this festive season, we need to remain alert and avoid crowded areas to ensure that the virus does not spread: UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow (ANI)

10:14 IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visits COVID19 War Room in Delhi, interacts with staff and distributes sweets to mark India achieving one billion COVID19 vaccinations. Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan also present

#WATCH Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visits COVID19 War Room in Delhi, interacts with staff and distributes sweets to mark India achieving one billion COVID19 vaccinations. Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan also present pic.twitter.com/WlaTi76dJJ

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

10:13 IST

This is a significant milestone. Railways employees have also played an important role in achieving this milestone. We have to make sure that the people receive full vaccination. Appeal to people to shun COVID19 vaccine hesitancy: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (ANI)

10:03 IST

India reports 18,454 new cases in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 1,78,831. Recovery Rate currently at 98.15%; highest since March 2020: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (ANI)

09:59 IST

India achieves the landmark one billion COVID19 vaccinations mark (ANI)

09:58 IST

Congratulations to the people and healthcare workers of India. It's remarkable to reach 1 billion dose mark for any nation,an achievement in just over 9 months since the vaccination program started in India: Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog on India crossing 100 crore vaccination 

Consistency is important. First dose has been given to over 75% of adults, but at the same time, 25% of adults, who are eligible to receive free vaccination are still unvaccinated. Efforts must go forward to vaccinate those who haven't taken the first dose: Dr VK Paul pic.twitter.com/Tkk5UGNH2H

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021

09:58 IST

PM Modi visits RML Hospital as the number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses the 100 crore mark

Delhi | PM Modi visits RML Hospital as the number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses the 100 crore mark pic.twitter.com/s9X3CSzTTJ

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2021