Latest News: PM Modi Speaks to Trudeau on COVID Vaccine Supply
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Delhi's Air Quality Stands at 'Very Poor'
Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor', with overall air quality index standing at 325, the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR) said on Wednesday.
(Source: ANI)
India Reports 11,067 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 11,067 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,08,58,371, as death toll rises to 1,55,252. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 1,41,511, while total discharges are at 1,05,61,608.
Sensex Jumps 158 Points to 51,487 in Opening Session
Sensex jumps 157.70 points to 51,486.78 in opening session; Nifty rises 50.25 points to 15,159.55.
(Source: PTI)
Another Accused in 26 January Violence Case Arrested
Iqbal Singh, an accused in the case over violence in Delhi on 26 January was arrested by Special Cell from Hoshiarpur, Punjab on Tuesday night. He carried a reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest, Delhi Police said.
Sensex Slips 20 Points to End at 51,309
Sensex on Wednesday slipped 19.69 points to end at 51,309.39, while Nifty dipped 2.80 points to 15,106.50.
(Source: PTI)
68.26 Lakh Vaccinated Against COVID, 2.15 Lakh Vaccinated Today: Govt
More than 68.26 lakh people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the country so far, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
"Today, vaccination sessions were organised in 33 states and Union territories and 2,15,133 beneficiaries have been vaccinated till 6 pm," a ministry official said on Wednesday.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Speaks to Justin Trudeau on COVID Vaccine Supply
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on the issue of COVID-19 vaccine supply.
"Was happy to receive a call from my friend Justin Trudeau. Assured him that India would do its best to facilitate supplies of COVID vaccines sought by Canada. We also agreed to continue collaborating on other important issues like Climate Change and the global economic recovery," PM Modi tweeted.