After Delhi, the first consignment of India's Serum Insitute's coronavirus <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-to-bear-vaccination-cost-of-3-crore-health-frontline-workers-pm-modi-356105">vaccine</a> arrived in Hyderabad airport.

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"The first consignment of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-to-bear-vaccination-cost-of-3-crore-health-frontline-workers-pm-modi-356105">vaccine</a> will be going to 11 destinations outside the state by this evening," Hyderbad airport CEO Pradeep Panicker said.

Chennai also received the first batch of coronavirus vaccine&nbsp;"Covishield".

Tamil Nadu health secretary J Radhakrishnan said that 5.56 lakh vaccine doses have been dispatched from Pune.

Radhakrishnan said that the vaccine will be distributed to regional centres and 51 walk-in coolers at the district level by Tuesday evening and later it will go to the actual vaccination site in cold boxes.

"The dispatch details of remaining 20,000 doses of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/oxford-astrazeneca-vaccine-to-cost-rs200-a-vial-in-india-purchase-order-placed-with-sii-reports-356029">Covaxin</a> are yet to be received," the Tamil Nadu health secretary said.

The first consignment of 2.76 lakh doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is also due to arrive in Ahmedabad today with the vaccine being distributed to Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bhavnagar zones.

As the vaccines are being transported to various centres across the country, India on Tuesday reported 12,584 new COVID-19 case with 167 fatalities in the last 24 hours.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has now shot up to 1,04,79,179 with 1,51,327 deaths. There are 2,16,558 active cases nationwide, according to India's health ministry.

After Delhi, the first consignment of India's Serum Insitute's coronavirus vaccine arrived in Hyderabad airport. Also Read: First flight of coronavirus vaccine Covishield flown to Delhi "The first consignment of the vaccine will be going to 11 destinations outside the state by this evening," Hyderbad airport CEO Pradeep Panicker said.

After Delhi, the first consignment of India's Serum Insitute's coronavirus vaccine arrived in Hyderabad airport. Also Read: First flight of coronavirus vaccine Covishield flown to Delhi "The first consignment of the vaccine will be going to 11 destinations outside the state by this evening," Hyderbad airport CEO Pradeep Panicker said. Chennai also received the first batch of coronavirus vaccine "Covishield". Tamil Nadu health secretary J Radhakrishnan said that 5.56 lakh vaccine doses have been dispatched from Pune. Radhakrishnan said that the vaccine will be distributed to regional centres and 51 walk-in coolers at the district level by Tuesday evening and later it will go to the actual vaccination site in cold boxes. "The dispatch details of remaining 20,000 doses of Covaxin are yet to be received," the Tamil Nadu health secretary said. The first consignment of 2.76 lakh doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is also due to arrive in Ahmedabad today with the vaccine being distributed to Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bhavnagar zones. As the vaccines are being transported to various centres across the country, India on Tuesday reported 12,584 new COVID-19 case with 167 fatalities in the last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has now shot up to 1,04,79,179 with 1,51,327 deaths. There are 2,16,558 active cases nationwide, according to India's health ministry.

Coronavirus vaccine arrives in Hyderabad; Gujarat, Tamil Nadu set to receive consignment

Police in South Korea has launched manhunt for a Malaysian worker after $13.38 million went missing from a casino in the tourist island of Jeju.

The female employee reportedly belonged to the Landing International’s Jeju Shinhwa World. Reports said the employee who is in her 50s disappeared before Christmas and hasn't been seen since.

Media reports said there were at least two perpetrators involved however it cannot be confirmed with some suggesting that the theft was carried out over a period of time involving seven to eight months.

The Hong Kong-backed casino resort destination was opened three years ago with only foreigners allowed to gamble.

According to Yonhap news service, 291,200 50,000-won bills weighing 280 kilos have gone missing from the casino. The news agency reported that the footage of the robbery has been erased.

“The board of directors of the Company wishes to inform the shareholders and potential investors of the Company that on 4 January 2021, the management of the Group discovered that certain funds amounting to approximately 14.56 billion won … kept in Jeju, South Korea, was missing,” Landing International said.

“Currently, the management of the Group is unable to reach the employee in charge of the funds. The company has immediately reported the incident to the police in South Korea and they are currently investigating the incident,” the group said.

Police in South Korea has launched manhunt for a Malaysian worker after $13.38 million went missing from a casino in the tourist island of Jeju. The female employee reportedly belonged to the Landing International’s Jeju Shinhwa World.

Police in South Korea has launched manhunt for a Malaysian worker after $13.38 million went missing from a casino in the tourist island of Jeju. The female employee reportedly belonged to the Landing International’s Jeju Shinhwa World. Reports said the employee who is in her 50s disappeared before Christmas and hasn't been seen since. Media reports said there were at least two perpetrators involved however it cannot be confirmed with some suggesting that the theft was carried out over a period of time involving seven to eight months. The Hong Kong-backed casino resort destination was opened three years ago with only foreigners allowed to gamble. According to Yonhap news service, 291,200 50,000-won bills weighing 280 kilos have gone missing from the casino. The news agency reported that the footage of the robbery has been erased. “The board of directors of the Company wishes to inform the shareholders and potential investors of the Company that on 4 January 2021, the management of the Group discovered that certain funds amounting to approximately 14.56 billion won … kept in Jeju, South Korea, was missing,” Landing International said. “Currently, the management of the Group is unable to reach the employee in charge of the funds. The company has immediately reported the incident to the police in South Korea and they are currently investigating the incident,” the group said.

South Korea hunts for woman robber after $13 million goes missing from Jeju casino

Chinese authorities confirmed that World Health Organizations(WHO) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-ramps-up-vaccination-drive-amid-surge-in-cases-355858">coronavirus</a> experts will arrive on Thursday to investigate the origins of the virus.

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China said the ten WHO scientists will work together "will conduct joint research cooperation on the origins of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinians-accuse-israel-of-shirking-duty-to-supply-vaccines-to-occupied-territory-355886">COVID-19</a> with Chinese scientists."

Beijing had earlier denied entry to the WHO team who were due to arrive last week as WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he has "very disappointed". China had reported the first case of the virus on December 31, 2019 and the first fatality on January 11, 2020.

China had failed to grant visas to WHO officials leading the UN health body to hit out at Chinese officials. "I am very disappointed with this news, given that two members had already begun their journeys and others were not able to travel at the last minute," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said.

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying had said that "the issue of origin-tracing is incredibly complicated" while adding that "To ensure the work of the international expert team in China goes smoothly, we have to carry out necessary procedures and make relevant arrangements."&nbsp;

WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan had said that it it was "absolute critical nature" while stating that he found the situation "frustrating and... disappointing" as Chinese officials refused to confirm the exact dates and details of the visit.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-micronesia-in-pacific-records-first-covid-19-case-355915">virus</a> which has surged across the globe has led the deaths over 1.9 million people while infecting over 90 million.

The United States is the worst-hit country with the pandemic recording over 374,320 fatalities and more than 22 million infection cases.

Chinese authorities confirmed that World Health Organizations(WHO) coronavirus experts will arrive on Thursday to investigate the origins of the virus. Watch: China said the ten WHO scientists will work together "will conduct joint research cooperation on the origins of COVID-19 with Chinese scientists.

Chinese authorities confirmed that World Health Organizations(WHO) coronavirus experts will arrive on Thursday to investigate the origins of the virus. Watch: China said the ten WHO scientists will work together "will conduct joint research cooperation on the origins of COVID-19 with Chinese scientists." Beijing had earlier denied entry to the WHO team who were due to arrive last week as WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he has "very disappointed". China had reported the first case of the virus on December 31, 2019 and the first fatality on January 11, 2020. China had failed to grant visas to WHO officials leading the UN health body to hit out at Chinese officials. "I am very disappointed with this news, given that two members had already begun their journeys and others were not able to travel at the last minute," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying had said that "the issue of origin-tracing is incredibly complicated" while adding that "To ensure the work of the international expert team in China goes smoothly, we have to carry out necessary procedures and make relevant arrangements." WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan had said that it it was "absolute critical nature" while stating that he found the situation "frustrating and... disappointing" as Chinese officials refused to confirm the exact dates and details of the visit. The virus which has surged across the globe has led the deaths over 1.9 million people while infecting over 90 million. The United States is the worst-hit country with the pandemic recording over 374,320 fatalities and more than 22 million infection cases.

WHO experts to visit China from Thursday to investigate virus origin

Pacific nation of Micronesia with just 100,000 inhabitants recorded its first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-ramps-up-vaccination-drive-amid-surge-in-cases-355858">coronavirus</a> case ending its run as one of the few places in the world where the virus hadn't arrived.

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An "alarmed" president appealed for calm and not panic. President David Panuelo informed that the virus was detected after a crew member of government ship "Chief Mailo" was found to be positive.

The man and his other crewmen remain on the ship which is anchored off the island nation under round-the-clock surveillance. The Micronesia president said that schools, churches and businesses will continue to remain open.

Several island nations which were virus-free have lost the status recently with the Solomon Islands, the Marshall Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu falling to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world.

However, several other island countries including Tonga, Palau, Nauru and Kiribati reportedly still remain virus-free.

The virus has spread to all seven continents with virus entering hitting Antarctica in late December. A Chilean army base was infected with the virus as 36 people tested positive.

The virus has spread to virtually all corners of the globe infecting more than 90 million people and leading to the deaths of over 1.9 people worldwide.

The United States is the worst-hit country with the virus accounting for over 22 million infection cases and over 374,320 deaths.

Pacific nation of Micronesia with just 100,000 inhabitants recorded its first coronavirus case ending its run as one of the few places in the world where the virus hadn't arrived.

Pacific nation of Micronesia with just 100,000 inhabitants recorded its first coronavirus case ending its run as one of the few places in the world where the virus hadn't arrived. Watch: An "alarmed" president appealed for calm and not panic. President David Panuelo informed that the virus was detected after a crew member of government ship "Chief Mailo" was found to be positive. The man and his other crewmen remain on the ship which is anchored off the island nation under round-the-clock surveillance. The Micronesia president said that schools, churches and businesses will continue to remain open. Several island nations which were virus-free have lost the status recently with the Solomon Islands, the Marshall Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu falling to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. However, several other island countries including Tonga, Palau, Nauru and Kiribati reportedly still remain virus-free. The virus has spread to all seven continents with virus entering hitting Antarctica in late December. A Chilean army base was infected with the virus as 36 people tested positive. The virus has spread to virtually all corners of the globe infecting more than 90 million people and leading to the deaths of over 1.9 people worldwide. The United States is the worst-hit country with the virus accounting for over 22 million infection cases and over 374,320 deaths.

Now, Micronesia in Pacific records first COVID-19 case

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Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant hit a superb 97 to bring India in fighting distance of Australia's target of 407&nbsp;on the final day of the Sydney Test but the Australians hit back taking the crucial wicket of&nbsp;Pujara.

Pant's 118-ball innings contained 12 boundaries and 2 sixes but he fell 3 runs short of his ton to Nathan Lyon.&nbsp;

India's middle-order spearhead Cheteshwar Pujara who has been out of form in this series fell on 77 to Hazelwood after&nbsp;batting fluently having played over 205&nbsp;balls with 12 boundaries.&nbsp;

India lost their third wicket early on the fifth morning as captain Rahane fell to Lyon with India in deep trouble at 102/3 when Rishab Pant walked in and together as India's wicketkeeper-batsman led from the front.

Pujara and Pant put on a solid 148-run partnership to bring India back in the game even though Australia's 407-run target still looks distant with India having lost 4 wickets with not much batting to come in lower order with Jadeja nursing an injury.

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers having grabbed the crucial wicket of Pant and Rahane even as Hazelwood and Starc looked lacklustre.

Australia has taken the second new ball hoping to make inroads into the Indian batting lineup. India and Australia are locked 1-1 in the 4 matches Test series with the final set to be played in Brisbane.

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant hit a superb 97 to bring India in fighting distance of Australia's target of 407 on the final day of the Sydney Test but the Australians hit back taking the crucial wicket of Pujara.

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant hit a superb 97 to bring India in fighting distance of Australia's target of 407 on the final day of the Sydney Test but the Australians hit back taking the crucial wicket of Pujara. Pant's 118-ball innings contained 12 boundaries and 2 sixes but he fell 3 runs short of his ton to Nathan Lyon. India's middle-order spearhead Cheteshwar Pujara who has been out of form in this series fell on 77 to Hazelwood after batting fluently having played over 205 balls with 12 boundaries. India lost their third wicket early on the fifth morning as captain Rahane fell to Lyon with India in deep trouble at 102/3 when Rishab Pant walked in and together as India's wicketkeeper-batsman led from the front. Pujara and Pant put on a solid 148-run partnership to bring India back in the game even though Australia's 407-run target still looks distant with India having lost 4 wickets with not much batting to come in lower order with Jadeja nursing an injury. Australian spinner Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers having grabbed the crucial wicket of Pant and Rahane even as Hazelwood and Starc looked lacklustre. Australia has taken the second new ball hoping to make inroads into the Indian batting lineup. India and Australia are locked 1-1 in the 4 matches Test series with the final set to be played in Brisbane.

Sydney Test: Pant, Pujara fall as Australia claw their way back on final day

US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president.

Meanwhile, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge in Europe, several governments including France, Germany and Spain have ramped up their vaccination drive in a bit to contain the virus amid growing criticism over the slow pace of inoculation.

In North Korea, Kim Jong-Un has assumed the title of "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority. The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-democrats-plan-vote-on-monday-for-removing-trump-over-capitol-riots-355859">US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots</a>

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Five people had died in the rampage through the seat of government by Trump's backers after a fiery speech denouncing the November 3 election results by the Republican president.

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Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor&nbsp;Angela Merkel&nbsp;warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic".

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North Korea's state media said that the &nbsp;Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-pledges-to-strengthen-defence-capabilities-at-rare-party-congress-354970">Kim Jong-Un&nbsp;</a>as "general secretary"

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US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president.

US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president. Meanwhile, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge in Europe, several governments including France, Germany and Spain have ramped up their vaccination drive in a bit to contain the virus amid growing criticism over the slow pace of inoculation. In North Korea, Kim Jong-Un has assumed the title of "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority. The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday. Click on headlines to read more US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots Five people had died in the rampage through the seat of government by Trump's backers after a fiery speech denouncing the November 3 election results by the Republican president. Europe ramps up vaccination drive amid surge in cases Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic". In move to bolster authority, Kim Jong-Un assumes late father's title North Korea's state media said that the Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader Kim Jong-Un as "general secretary" Watch: Josef Stalin themed Moscow Doner shop faces backlash Watch:

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North Korea's state media said that the &nbsp;Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-pledges-to-strengthen-defence-capabilities-at-rare-party-congress-354970">Kim Jong-Un </a>as "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority.

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The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday. The news agency said the new position was "head of the revolution and centre of guidance and unity."

In 2012, the country had named Kim Jong Il "eternal general secretary" and Kim as the "the first secretary". The country's congress had met last in 2016.

During the congress meet, Kim had called the US "our biggest enemy" while asserting that the country was the "main obstacle to our innovated development" even as the new administration headed under president-elect Joe Biden seeks to take office in the United States on January 20.

"No matter who is in power in the US, the true nature of the US and its fundamental policies towards North Korea never change," Kim said.

Kim said it his regime has issued &nbsp;"repeated warnings" to South Korea stop imports of latest military hardware and joint military exercises with the US.

"The South Korean authorities are giving an impression that they are concerned about the improvement of the North-South relations by raising such inessential issues as anti-epidemic and humanitarian cooperation and individual tourism," he said, adding,"They are going against the implementation of the North-South agreement on the guarantee of peace and military stability in the Korean peninsula."

Kim assured that North Korea would not "misuse" its nuclear weapons, however, he added that the country would continue to expand preemptive" and "retaliatory" strike and the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), spy satellites, hypersonic missiles and drones.

North Korea's state media said that the Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader Kim Jong-Un as "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority.

North Korea's state media said that the Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader Kim Jong-Un as "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority. Watch: The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday. The news agency said the new position was "head of the revolution and centre of guidance and unity." In 2012, the country had named Kim Jong Il "eternal general secretary" and Kim as the "the first secretary". The country's congress had met last in 2016. During the congress meet, Kim had called the US "our biggest enemy" while asserting that the country was the "main obstacle to our innovated development" even as the new administration headed under president-elect Joe Biden seeks to take office in the United States on January 20. "No matter who is in power in the US, the true nature of the US and its fundamental policies towards North Korea never change," Kim said. Kim said it his regime has issued "repeated warnings" to South Korea stop imports of latest military hardware and joint military exercises with the US. "The South Korean authorities are giving an impression that they are concerned about the improvement of the North-South relations by raising such inessential issues as anti-epidemic and humanitarian cooperation and individual tourism," he said, adding,"They are going against the implementation of the North-South agreement on the guarantee of peace and military stability in the Korean peninsula." Kim assured that North Korea would not "misuse" its nuclear weapons, however, he added that the country would continue to expand preemptive" and "retaliatory" strike and the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), spy satellites, hypersonic missiles and drones.

In move to bolster authority, North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un assumes late father's title

European nations have been racing against the clock to vaccinate people amid a surge in<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-dispatches-convoys-with-vaccines-and-food-supplies-amid-heavy-snowfall-355805"> coronavirus </a>cases as UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said every citizen will be vaccinated by autumn.

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Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic".

Germany has recorded over 40,000 deaths in the past one year even as vaccination campaign is now in full swing. At least half a million people in Germany have already been vaccinated.

January 11 marks the first fatality due to the virus reported by China in 2020.

French health minister Olivier Veran said that the Moderna vaccine will arrive on Monday after criticism over the slow pace of vaccination.&nbsp;

The French health minister said more than 50,000 doses of the vaccine will be available from this week as authorities assured that at least 100,000 people would have been vaccinated by this weekend.

In the UK, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip have received the first dose of coronavirus vaccination.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-part-of-worlds-fastest-vaccination-programme-israel-begins-rolling-out-coronavirus-booster-shots-355831">virus</a> which was first reported on December 31, 2019, by China to the World Health Organization(WHO), the virus has led to over 1.9 million deaths with over 90 million infected cases worldwide.

United Kingdom is the worst-hit country in Europe with over &nbsp;3 million cases and more than 81,000 fatalities, with Italy reporting over 78,000 deaths and France reporting 67,800 deaths.

Spain which was one of the hardest-hit countries in the March-June period last year has recorded over 51,000 deaths as European nations look to ramp up their vaccination programme.

European nations have been racing against the clock to vaccinate people amid a surge in coronavirus cases as UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said every citizen will be vaccinated by autumn.

European nations have been racing against the clock to vaccinate people amid a surge in coronavirus cases as UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said every citizen will be vaccinated by autumn. Watch: Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic". Germany has recorded over 40,000 deaths in the past one year even as vaccination campaign is now in full swing. At least half a million people in Germany have already been vaccinated. January 11 marks the first fatality due to the virus reported by China in 2020. French health minister Olivier Veran said that the Moderna vaccine will arrive on Monday after criticism over the slow pace of vaccination. The French health minister said more than 50,000 doses of the vaccine will be available from this week as authorities assured that at least 100,000 people would have been vaccinated by this weekend. In the UK, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip have received the first dose of coronavirus vaccination. The virus which was first reported on December 31, 2019, by China to the World Health Organization(WHO), the virus has led to over 1.9 million deaths with over 90 million infected cases worldwide. United Kingdom is the worst-hit country in Europe with over 3 million cases and more than 81,000 fatalities, with Italy reporting over 78,000 deaths and France reporting 67,800 deaths. Spain which was one of the hardest-hit countries in the March-June period last year has recorded over 51,000 deaths as European nations look to ramp up their vaccination programme.

Europe ramps up vaccination drive amid surge in cases

India on Monday handed over the Chinese soldier who was apprehended by Indian forces along the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-detains-chinese-soldier-found-on-indian-side-of-lac-355630">Line of Actual Control</a>(LAC).

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The PLA soldier was handed to Chinese authorities at Chushul. The Chinese soldier was detained on Friday morning.

"The PLA soldier is being dealt with as per laid down procedures, and circumstances under which he had crossed the LAC are being investigated," the Indian Army had said in a statement.

The PLA's daily had said that soldier went missing in "the darkness and complicated terrain".

"India should strictly abide by the relevant agreements between the two countries, and promptly transfer the missing person to China, to help with cooling and de-escalating the China-Indian border situation," the PLA daily said.

It is the second time India has detained a Chinese solider, in October last year Indian forces had detained a Chinese soldier.

Indian and Chinese troops have at loggerheads ever since they clashed in Galwan Valley in June-15-16 last year although the Chinese army had suffered casualties as well but the country's foreign ministry has refused to divulge the casualty figure.

Although several rounds of talks have been conducted by Indian and Chinese commanders but there are a large number of troops from both sides deployed along the LAC.

India's foreign ministry said on Friday that both countries had agreed to conduct another round of talks between its Army commanders.

"In the meantime, both sides have maintained communication at the ground level to avoid any misunderstandings and misjudgements," the MEA said.

India on Monday handed over the Chinese soldier who was apprehended by Indian forces along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Watch: The PLA soldier was handed to Chinese authorities at Chushul.

India on Monday handed over the Chinese soldier who was apprehended by Indian forces along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Watch: The PLA soldier was handed to Chinese authorities at Chushul. The Chinese soldier was detained on Friday morning. "The PLA soldier is being dealt with as per laid down procedures, and circumstances under which he had crossed the LAC are being investigated," the Indian Army had said in a statement. The PLA's daily had said that soldier went missing in "the darkness and complicated terrain". "India should strictly abide by the relevant agreements between the two countries, and promptly transfer the missing person to China, to help with cooling and de-escalating the China-Indian border situation," the PLA daily said. It is the second time India has detained a Chinese solider, in October last year Indian forces had detained a Chinese soldier. Indian and Chinese troops have at loggerheads ever since they clashed in Galwan Valley in June-15-16 last year although the Chinese army had suffered casualties as well but the country's foreign ministry has refused to divulge the casualty figure. Although several rounds of talks have been conducted by Indian and Chinese commanders but there are a large number of troops from both sides deployed along the LAC. India's foreign ministry said on Friday that both countries had agreed to conduct another round of talks between its Army commanders. "In the meantime, both sides have maintained communication at the ground level to avoid any misunderstandings and misjudgements," the MEA said.

India-China standoff: India releases Chinese soldier apprehended along LAC

Power supply was restored across<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-hit-by-nationwide-power-blackout-355685"> Pakistan</a> Sunday after the country was hit by a massive electricity blackout, officials said.

The electricity distribution system in the nation of more than 210 million people is a complex and delicate web, and a problem in one section of the grid can lead to cascading breakdowns countrywide.

The latest blackout, which lasted roughly 18 hours in most areas, was caused by "an engineering fault" in southern Pakistan at 11:41 pm local time on Saturday (1841 GMT), which tripped the system and caused power plants to shut down, power minister Omar Ayub Khan told a press conference in Islamabad.

Experts were however trying to determine the precise details of what happened as well as "the exact location of the fault," the power minister said, adding that it would take time as the area was still covered in dense fog.

A spokesman from the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) reported that "all 500KV and 200KV grid stations and transmission lines have started supplying electricity" and that "the power supply has been restored across Pakistan."

Jokes and memes flooded Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, mostly ridiculing Prime Minister Imran Khan's government and its performance after the breakdown.

"Power breakdown in Pakistan is blackmailing Imran Khan," tweeted Musarrat Ahmedzeb in reference to the premier's recent statement accusing Shiite protesters of blackmailing him after the killing of 10 miners.

"What a start for the new year... let us seek Allah the Almighty's mercy," read another tweet, while a message on WhatsApp said: "new Pakistan sleeps in a night mode".

There were no immediate reports of disruption at hospitals, which often rely on backup generators.

Netblocks, which monitors internet outages, said web connectivity in the country "collapsed" as a result of the blackout.

Connectivity was at "62 percent of ordinary levels", it said in a tweet.

The outage marked Pakistan's second major power breakdown in less than three years. In May 2018, power was partially disrupted for more than nine hours.

In 2015, an apparent rebel attack on a key power line plunged around 80 percent of Pakistan into darkness.

That blackout, one of the worst in Pakistan's history, caused electricity to be cut in major cities nationwide, including Islamabad, and even affected one of the country's international airports.

Power supply was restored across Pakistan Sunday after the country was hit by a massive electricity blackout, officials said. The electricity distribution system in the nation of more than 210 million people is a complex and delicate web, and a problem in one section of the grid can lead to cascading breakdowns countrywide.

Power supply was restored across Pakistan Sunday after the country was hit by a massive electricity blackout, officials said. The electricity distribution system in the nation of more than 210 million people is a complex and delicate web, and a problem in one section of the grid can lead to cascading breakdowns countrywide. The latest blackout, which lasted roughly 18 hours in most areas, was caused by "an engineering fault" in southern Pakistan at 11:41 pm local time on Saturday (1841 GMT), which tripped the system and caused power plants to shut down, power minister Omar Ayub Khan told a press conference in Islamabad. Experts were however trying to determine the precise details of what happened as well as "the exact location of the fault," the power minister said, adding that it would take time as the area was still covered in dense fog. A spokesman from the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) reported that "all 500KV and 200KV grid stations and transmission lines have started supplying electricity" and that "the power supply has been restored across Pakistan." Jokes and memes flooded Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, mostly ridiculing Prime Minister Imran Khan's government and its performance after the breakdown. "Power breakdown in Pakistan is blackmailing Imran Khan," tweeted Musarrat Ahmedzeb in reference to the premier's recent statement accusing Shiite protesters of blackmailing him after the killing of 10 miners. "What a start for the new year... let us seek Allah the Almighty's mercy," read another tweet, while a message on WhatsApp said: "new Pakistan sleeps in a night mode". There were no immediate reports of disruption at hospitals, which often rely on backup generators. Netblocks, which monitors internet outages, said web connectivity in the country "collapsed" as a result of the blackout. Connectivity was at "62 percent of ordinary levels", it said in a tweet. The outage marked Pakistan's second major power breakdown in less than three years. In May 2018, power was partially disrupted for more than nine hours. In 2015, an apparent rebel attack on a key power line plunged around 80 percent of Pakistan into darkness. That blackout, one of the worst in Pakistan's history, caused electricity to be cut in major cities nationwide, including Islamabad, and even affected one of the country's international airports.

Pakistan restores power supply after nationwide blackout

India on Monday recorded 16,311 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/18645-fresh-cases-push-indias-covid-19-tally-to-10450284-355722">coronavirus</a> cases and 161 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry.

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The total number of cases in the country has now reached 1,04,66,595 with the death toll reaching 1,51,160. The number of active cases due to the virus has now touched 2,22,526.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) informed that the total number of samples tested till January 10 was 18,17,55,831 including 6,59,209 samples tested on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Puducherry reported 22 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-begin-coronavirus-vaccination-drive-from-january-16-pm-modi-355608"> coronavirus</a> cases taking the total number of cases to 38,478 in the state. The number of fatalities due to the virus in Puducherry has climbed to 638.

In Odisha, 244 new coronavirus cases were recorded with the number of active cases in the state climbing to 2,118.

In Telangana, 224 new coronavirus cases were detected in the last 24 hours along with one death. The total number of cases in the state has gone up to 2,90,008 with the death toll going up to 1,566.

Amid the rising number of cases, Dr Gauri Agarwal, founder-director, Genestrings Genetic Laboratory said: Four out of 186 passengers tested positive for coronavirus on an Air India flight that arrived from the UK today morning at Delhi airport."

India on Monday recorded 16,311 new coronavirus cases and 161 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry. Watch: The total number of cases in the country has now reached 1,04,66,595 with the death toll reaching 1,51,160.

India on Monday recorded 16,311 new coronavirus cases and 161 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry. Watch: The total number of cases in the country has now reached 1,04,66,595 with the death toll reaching 1,51,160. The number of active cases due to the virus has now touched 2,22,526. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) informed that the total number of samples tested till January 10 was 18,17,55,831 including 6,59,209 samples tested on Sunday. Meanwhile, Puducherry reported 22 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 38,478 in the state. The number of fatalities due to the virus in Puducherry has climbed to 638. In Odisha, 244 new coronavirus cases were recorded with the number of active cases in the state climbing to 2,118. In Telangana, 224 new coronavirus cases were detected in the last 24 hours along with one death. The total number of cases in the state has gone up to 2,90,008 with the death toll going up to 1,566. Amid the rising number of cases, Dr Gauri Agarwal, founder-director, Genestrings Genetic Laboratory said: Four out of 186 passengers tested positive for coronavirus on an Air India flight that arrived from the UK today morning at Delhi airport."

India records 16,311 new coronavirus cases, 161 deaths in last 24 hours

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