The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has tested positive for COVID-19. As per local reports, his positive report came last night.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly tests positive for COVID-19

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has often been criticised for his anti-vaccine stance, has said that he won’t inoculate his 11-year-old daughter against Covid infection.

Morning news brief: US changes Covid rules, tribute to Desmond Tutu, and more

While the US President is urging people to stay calm amid increase of coronavirus cases, US health authorities have recommended reducing the isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid.

US experts halve isolation period for asymptomatic Covid patients, amid Omicron spread

India recorded a total of 6,531 new Covid cases on Tuesday morning, with a recovery rate of 98.40 per cent, which is the highest since March 2020. On December 25 morning, India had reported 7,189 new Covid infections and 415 Omicron cases, out of which 115 had recovered or migrated.

While West struggles to control Omicron surge, India's covid tally tells a different story

In the United States, more than 204 million people are fully vaccinated, but that’s still only 62 per cent of the population, much lower than in most other wealthy countries.

Where vaccination rates are low in the US, reasons vary

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday that India has approved two new COVID-19 vaccines namely Covovax and Corbevax. In addition to this, an anti-viral drug, Molnupiravir, has also been approved for restricted use in an emergency situation.

'It's a hat-trick!': India approves 2 new Covid vaccines and 1 antiviral drug in a day

An Israeli air strike hit Syria's Latakia port on Tuesday, the second such attack on the key facility this month, according to Syrian state media. Since the outbreak of Syria's civil war in 2011, Israel has routinely carried out air strikes on its strife-torn neighbour, mostly targeting Syrian government troops as well as allied Iran-backed forces and Hezbollah fighters.

Israeli air strike targets Syrian port of Latakia: State media

News reading is a talent and an art that requires a lot of practice and focus, but every human can make mistakes. However, those mistakes turn into disaster if recorded on live telecast.

WATCH: News anchor mistakenly announces Pope's death on live TV

Thunder and lightning look nice but from a distance. It has always been a safety hazard to step outdoors during thunderclaps, but some people do not have the luxury to stay indoors.

WATCH: Man struck by lightning in Jakarta; survives

While mutating, Alpha variant may have gained ‘skills’ to successfully block the 'innate immune system response', new research has revealed. Published in the Nature magazine, the research claims that the Alpha variant has learnt how to successfully evade a human body’s initial line of response.

Coronavirus' Alpha variant has learnt how to evade innate immune system: Research

The prank caller who used an offensive slur 'Let's go Brandon' on a Christmas call with Joe Biden has ensured that he meant no disrespect to the President. "At the end of the day I have nothing against Mr Biden," the 35-year-old Jared Schmeck said.

‘Let’s go Brandon’ Santa Tracker caller insists he meant no disrespect to Biden

A few hours after reporting the highest number of daily infections, Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, has now recorded its first Omicron-related death.

NSW reports first Omicron death as Australia sees 10,000 Covid cases for first time

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