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The Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu Police arrested Javed Shah, a Chennai-based Kashmiri, for possessing an antique idol of Goddess Parvati.

Shah was living in the tourist destination of Mamallapuram on the outskirts of Chennai and was running a shop known as the "Indian Cottage Emporium" at a private resort.&nbsp;

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On instructions from Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Sylendra Babu, searches were conducted on Javed’s premises on December 24.

While police did not find the Parvati idol they were looking for, they did seize 11 metal idols, eight of which were declared antiques. This included idols of Lord Ganesha and Krishna.&nbsp;

Finally, it was on Tuesday that cops nabbed Javed, along with the Goddess Parvati idol. While Shah will be sent for remand, a probe is underway to trace the origins of the idols and to which temples they belong.

According to Sreedharan, an expert who has been associated with the Archaeological Survey of India, the value of the idols is estimated to be Rs 400 million.

The Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu Police arrested Javed Shah, a Chennai-based Kashmiri, for possessing an antique idol of Goddess Parvati. Shah was living in the tourist destination of Mamallapuram on the outskirts of Chennai and was running a shop known as the "Indian Cottage Emporium" at a private resort.

The Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu Police arrested Javed Shah, a Chennai-based Kashmiri, for possessing an antique idol of Goddess Parvati. Shah was living in the tourist destination of Mamallapuram on the outskirts of Chennai and was running a shop known as the "Indian Cottage Emporium" at a private resort. Tamil Nadu Police seize antique idols worth upto Rs.40cr.. Idols of deities including Parvati found at premises of a kashmiri man Javed Shah, running a shop in Mamallapuram Probe on to trace the origin, temples where the idols belong #India #idol #crime #Smugglers #Chennai pic.twitter.com/6JVuuqmwjI — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) January 11, 2022 × On instructions from Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Sylendra Babu, searches were conducted on Javed’s premises on December 24. While police did not find the Parvati idol they were looking for, they did seize 11 metal idols, eight of which were declared antiques. This included idols of Lord Ganesha and Krishna. Finally, it was on Tuesday that cops nabbed Javed, along with the Goddess Parvati idol. While Shah will be sent for remand, a probe is underway to trace the origins of the idols and to which temples they belong. According to Sreedharan, an expert who has been associated with the Archaeological Survey of India, the value of the idols is estimated to be Rs 400 million.

Antique idols of Hindu deities worth nearly Rs 400 million seized from shop near Chennai 

The Indian government extended the deadline for filing some income tax returns for the assessment year 2021-22 on Tuesday.

The deadline for filing AY21-22 income tax returns has been extended to March 15, 2022, while the deadline for tax audits has also been extended to February 15, 2022.&nbsp;

"On consideration of difficulties reported by taxpayers/stakeholders due to Covid &amp; in e-filing of Audit reports for AY 2021-22 under the IT Act, 1961, CBDT further extends due dates for filing of Audit reports &amp; ITRs for AY 21-22. Circular No. 01/2022 dated 11.01.2022 issued.," said Income Tax Department in a tweet.

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The extension comes at a time when taxpayers have been pleading with the government for one due to the new e-filing website's glitches and returns not being processed in a timely manner.&nbsp;

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The Indian government extended the deadline for filing some income tax returns for the assessment year 2021-22 on Tuesday. The deadline for filing AY21-22 income tax returns has been extended to March 15, 2022, while the deadline for tax audits has also been extended to February 15, 2022.

The Indian government extended the deadline for filing some income tax returns for the assessment year 2021-22 on Tuesday. The deadline for filing AY21-22 income tax returns has been extended to March 15, 2022, while the deadline for tax audits has also been extended to February 15, 2022. "On consideration of difficulties reported by taxpayers/stakeholders due to Covid & in e-filing of Audit reports for AY 2021-22 under the IT Act, 1961, CBDT further extends due dates for filing of Audit reports & ITRs for AY 21-22. Circular No. 01/2022 dated 11.01.2022 issued.," said Income Tax Department in a tweet. On consideration of difficulties reported by taxpayers/stakeholders due to Covid & in e-filing of Audit reports for AY 2021-22 under the IT Act, 1961, CBDT further extends due dates for filing of Audit reports & ITRs for AY 21-22. Circular No. 01/2022 dated 11.01.2022 issued. pic.twitter.com/2Ggata8Bq3 — Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) January 11, 2022 × The extension comes at a time when taxpayers have been pleading with the government for one due to the new e-filing website's glitches and returns not being processed in a timely manner. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Income tax return filing deadline for assessment year 2021-22 extended till March 15

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd said on Tuesday its board has approved conversion of the full amount of interest related to spectrum auction instalments and dues owed to the government for use of airwaves into equity.

The "net present value" of the interest is expected to be about 160 billion Indian rupees ($2.16 billion), according to the company`s estimates.

Vodafone Idea`s shares were down 10% at 13.40 rupees.

Following the conversion into equity, the Indian government is expected to hold about 35.8% of the total outstanding shares of Vodafone Idea. Promoter shareholders Vodafone Group will hold 28.5% and Aditya Birla Group 17.8%.

"Dilution in stake is something the promoters or existing shareholders do not welcome much. Somewhere around 10% to 15% of dilution to the government would have been welcomed," said Likhita Chepa, senior research analyst at CapitalVia Global Research.

India`s telecom sector was disrupted by the entry of billionaire Mukesh Ambani`s Reliance Jio and forced some rivals out of the market. The sector`s troubles have also been compounded by the huge dues owed to the government.

Vodafone Idea, a combination of the India unit of Britain`s Vodafone Group and Idea Cellular, has paid the government 78.54 billion rupees in dues, but still owes roughly 500 billion rupees.

India`s top court in 2020 gave telecom firms 10 years until 2031 to clear dues, but rejected a plea last year seeking corrections to the calculation.

Larger rival Bharti Airtel said on Friday it will not convert interest and government dues into equity.

"From the sector perspective it is clear that the market will not shrink to two players ... the government coming in doesn`t change anything in terms of a competitive landscape as they are not infusing any capital," Ambit Capital analyst Vivekanand Subbaraman said.

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd said on Tuesday its board has approved conversion of the full amount of interest related to spectrum auction instalments and dues owed to the government for use of airwaves into equity.

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd said on Tuesday its board has approved conversion of the full amount of interest related to spectrum auction instalments and dues owed to the government for use of airwaves into equity. The "net present value" of the interest is expected to be about 160 billion Indian rupees ($2.16 billion), according to the company`s estimates. Vodafone Idea`s shares were down 10% at 13.40 rupees. Following the conversion into equity, the Indian government is expected to hold about 35.8% of the total outstanding shares of Vodafone Idea. Promoter shareholders Vodafone Group will hold 28.5% and Aditya Birla Group 17.8%. "Dilution in stake is something the promoters or existing shareholders do not welcome much. Somewhere around 10% to 15% of dilution to the government would have been welcomed," said Likhita Chepa, senior research analyst at CapitalVia Global Research. India`s telecom sector was disrupted by the entry of billionaire Mukesh Ambani`s Reliance Jio and forced some rivals out of the market. The sector`s troubles have also been compounded by the huge dues owed to the government. Vodafone Idea, a combination of the India unit of Britain`s Vodafone Group and Idea Cellular, has paid the government 78.54 billion rupees in dues, but still owes roughly 500 billion rupees. India`s top court in 2020 gave telecom firms 10 years until 2031 to clear dues, but rejected a plea last year seeking corrections to the calculation. Larger rival Bharti Airtel said on Friday it will not convert interest and government dues into equity. "From the sector perspective it is clear that the market will not shrink to two players ... the government coming in doesn`t change anything in terms of a competitive landscape as they are not infusing any capital," Ambit Capital analyst Vivekanand Subbaraman said.

Indian govt may hold 35.8% stake in telecom giant Voda Idea as it converts debt into equity

A passenger smuggling gold was nabbed from the airport in Hyderabad, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana on Tuesday.

The Hyderabad Customs department acted based on a tip-off that a man from Sharjah was smuggling gold paste, following which the accused was detained.

Upon searching his belongings, the officials found that he had concealed gold in paste form inside the bandages and tied it to his calves of both legs. The bandage was cut, and the paste was recovered.

The customs officials recovered 970 grams of gold worth more than Rs 4.7 million (US $63,642 approx.) from the male passenger.

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The man, who has not been named by the officials so far, travelled by an Air Arabia Flight from Sharjah on January 9.

This is the fourth time in the past one month that gold smugglers were busted from airports in southern India.

On December 28, a male passenger from Dubai was detained at Hyderabad airport after officials found that he had hidden the gold in the form of paste inside his rectum.

The recovered gold weighed 1.19 kg and is valued at Rs 5.9 million (approx. US $80,000).

Similarly on December 24, a 38-year-old Sudanese national&nbsp;was caught with 535gm of gold paste worth Rs 2.6 million (approx. US $35,000) hidden in capsules inside her rectum at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.

On December 11, the customs officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad recovered 7.3 kg gold from four Sudanese who had concealed it in their rectum.

The passengers, including two women, had arrived from Dubai by flight no AI 952.

On suspicion, the customs officials checked them. According to the department, they had concealed the gold valued at about Rs 36 million (US $4 million approx.) in their rectum. This was recovered and seized.

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A passenger smuggling gold was nabbed from the airport in Hyderabad, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana on Tuesday. The Hyderabad Customs department acted based on a tip-off that a man from Sharjah was smuggling gold paste, following which the accused was detained.

A passenger smuggling gold was nabbed from the airport in Hyderabad, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana on Tuesday. The Hyderabad Customs department acted based on a tip-off that a man from Sharjah was smuggling gold paste, following which the accused was detained. Upon searching his belongings, the officials found that he had concealed gold in paste form inside the bandages and tied it to his calves of both legs. The bandage was cut, and the paste was recovered. The customs officials recovered 970 grams of gold worth more than Rs 4.7 million (US $63,642 approx.) from the male passenger. On 09.01.22 Hyderabad Customs booked a case for smuggling of gold against a male pax arriving by Flight G9-450 from Sharjah.970 grams of gold valued at Rs. 47.55 lakhs recovered & seized. Gold in paste form was concealed inside the bandages tied to calves of both the legs. pic.twitter.com/zdrPGTgudJ — Hyderabad Customs (@hydcus) January 10, 2022 × The man, who has not been named by the officials so far, travelled by an Air Arabia Flight from Sharjah on January 9. This is the fourth time in the past one month that gold smugglers were busted from airports in southern India. On December 28, a male passenger from Dubai was detained at Hyderabad airport after officials found that he had hidden the gold in the form of paste inside his rectum. The recovered gold weighed 1.19 kg and is valued at Rs 5.9 million (approx. US $80,000). Similarly on December 24, a 38-year-old Sudanese national was caught with 535gm of gold paste worth Rs 2.6 million (approx. US $35,000) hidden in capsules inside her rectum at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. On December 11, the customs officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad recovered 7.3 kg gold from four Sudanese who had concealed it in their rectum. The passengers, including two women, had arrived from Dubai by flight no AI 952. On suspicion, the customs officials checked them. According to the department, they had concealed the gold valued at about Rs 36 million (US $4 million approx.) in their rectum. This was recovered and seized. (With inputs from agencies)

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There is an old saying in India that says Doctors are second to God on this Earth. And the health workers in Kashmir Valley are proving this saying right. Despite the excruciating cold and completely snow-covered roads, these health workers in Kashmir Valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door to door to vaccinate people.&nbsp;

In a far-flung area of Kashmir Valley called Fakir Gujri, a team of health workers carrying vaccination boxes and other materials starts their vaccination drive while walking on the snow-covered narrow lanes of this mountainous&nbsp;region. They walk for kilometres knocking on the doors of people to get the vaccine shot.&nbsp;

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''It's difficult to work in these areas, we can't take our cars in these areas and we have to walk for 1-2 kms along with the vaccine boxes and other things. Then we go door to door and motivate the people to get these shots. We are also focusing on teenagers now. We have come to Faqir Gujri area which is a far-flung area completely&nbsp;covered in snow and are going to houses asking them to vaccinate. The recently started booster dose for people above the age of 60 and that is being done too. We are specially going for older people who can't walk in these conditions and vaccinating them.'' said Rouf Ahmad, Covid Warrior.&nbsp;

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The doctors in the valley say to get rid of Covid-19 there is no other way but to vaccinate people in every corner of the Valley. The snow and minus-degree temperatures are in no way bringing down the morale of these doctors working continuously in the higher reaches of Kashmir.&nbsp;

''It's very hard for us to reach these areas but for the benefit of the people, we have approached&nbsp;here. We have started door to door vaccinations from today, infact yesterday. We have already vaccinated 7 cases so far in the snow. We are giving precautionary doses. We have to keep in mind the benefit of the people. We have been facing the pandemic since 2019 and to get rid of it, we have to approach everyone to get these doses. '' said Dr Seema Ashraf, Nodal Officer, Vaccination.&nbsp;

The people in these higher reaches have appreciated the move of the health department. They say that people above the age group of 60 are not able to move in these weather conditions and to have health workers at their doorstep&nbsp;is a great move by the department.&nbsp;

''We are thankful to the staff for having come so far to vaccinate us. It's my first vaccine dose and I finally got it. Everyone is now coming forward to Vaccinate. It's difficult&nbsp;for the old people to move in these weather conditions and having these doctors coming at our doorstep&nbsp;is what we are thankful for.'' said Abdul Khalid Ganai, Senior Citizen.&nbsp;

The health department of Kashmir has constituted similar teams in every remote village of the valley. The teams every morning is leaving the health centres and going door to door to vaccinate people in these accumulated areas.&nbsp;

Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include Police and Paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities.&nbsp;

The children in the age group of 15-18 are being vaccinated as well. There are around 8.33 lakh children in that age bracket in which half of them have already been vaccinated. The government says the other half will be inoculated within days.&nbsp;

Jammu Kashmir has been among the topmost states to vaccinate the maximum number of people. The health workers of the valley have been appreciated by everyone including the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

There is an old saying in India that says Doctors are second to God on this Earth. And the health workers in Kashmir Valley are proving this saying right. Despite the excruciating cold and completely snow-covered roads, these health workers in Kashmir Valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door to door to vaccinate people.

There is an old saying in India that says Doctors are second to God on this Earth. And the health workers in Kashmir Valley are proving this saying right. Despite the excruciating cold and completely snow-covered roads, these health workers in Kashmir Valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door to door to vaccinate people. In a far-flung area of Kashmir Valley called Fakir Gujri, a team of health workers carrying vaccination boxes and other materials starts their vaccination drive while walking on the snow-covered narrow lanes of this mountainous region. They walk for kilometres knocking on the doors of people to get the vaccine shot. Also read | India reports over 1,68,000 COVID-19 cases, 277 deaths in 24 hours ''It's difficult to work in these areas, we can't take our cars in these areas and we have to walk for 1-2 kms along with the vaccine boxes and other things. Then we go door to door and motivate the people to get these shots. We are also focusing on teenagers now. We have come to Faqir Gujri area which is a far-flung area completely covered in snow and are going to houses asking them to vaccinate. The recently started booster dose for people above the age of 60 and that is being done too. We are specially going for older people who can't walk in these conditions and vaccinating them.'' said Rouf Ahmad, Covid Warrior. Also read | Rajnath Singh, India's defence minister, tests positive for COVID-19 The doctors in the valley say to get rid of Covid-19 there is no other way but to vaccinate people in every corner of the Valley. The snow and minus-degree temperatures are in no way bringing down the morale of these doctors working continuously in the higher reaches of Kashmir. ''It's very hard for us to reach these areas but for the benefit of the people, we have approached here. We have started door to door vaccinations from today, infact yesterday. We have already vaccinated 7 cases so far in the snow. We are giving precautionary doses. We have to keep in mind the benefit of the people. We have been facing the pandemic since 2019 and to get rid of it, we have to approach everyone to get these doses. '' said Dr Seema Ashraf, Nodal Officer, Vaccination. The people in these higher reaches have appreciated the move of the health department. They say that people above the age group of 60 are not able to move in these weather conditions and to have health workers at their doorstep is a great move by the department. ''We are thankful to the staff for having come so far to vaccinate us. It's my first vaccine dose and I finally got it. Everyone is now coming forward to Vaccinate. It's difficult for the old people to move in these weather conditions and having these doctors coming at our doorstep is what we are thankful for.'' said Abdul Khalid Ganai, Senior Citizen. The health department of Kashmir has constituted similar teams in every remote village of the valley. The teams every morning is leaving the health centres and going door to door to vaccinate people in these accumulated areas. Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include Police and Paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities. The children in the age group of 15-18 are being vaccinated as well. There are around 8.33 lakh children in that age bracket in which half of them have already been vaccinated. The government says the other half will be inoculated within days. Jammu Kashmir has been among the topmost states to vaccinate the maximum number of people. The health workers of the valley have been appreciated by everyone including the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Health workers in Kashmir walk several kms in snowbound areas to vaccinate people

After getting slightly better recently due to rain, the&nbsp;air quality index (AQI) of India’s capital has again slipped to the “poor” category. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Delhi’s AQI was 226 at 7 am. The minimum temperature of the city is also highly likely to dip by 7 degrees Celsius. On Monday, the average 24-hour AQI was 151. &nbsp;

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The AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor” and 401 and 500 “severe”. &nbsp;

On Tuesday, the maximum temperature was expected to reach 19 degrees Celsius. A moderate fog will also be witnessed. On Monday, the maximum temperature was 18.1 degrees Celsius and the minimum was 9.6 degrees Celsius. &nbsp;

The AQI remained in the “satisfactory” category on Monday due to rain that caused wet deposition of pollutants, said the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). &nbsp;

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For the next three days, a gradual increase in maximum temperature could be witnessed due to cloud-free conditions. The speed of wind was also likely to be moderate leading to enhanced ventilation, it added. &nbsp;

“AQI is likely to degrade to ‘Moderate’ on 11th and 12th (Tuesday and Wednesday) due to moderate ventilation and absence of wet deposition of pollutants,” it added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After getting slightly better recently due to rain, the air quality index (AQI) of India’s capital has again slipped to the “poor” category. On Tuesday, Delhi’s AQI was 226 at 7 am.

After getting slightly better recently due to rain, the air quality index (AQI) of India’s capital has again slipped to the “poor” category. On Tuesday, Delhi’s AQI was 226 at 7 am. The minimum temperature of the city is also highly likely to dip by 7 degrees Celsius. On Monday, the average 24-hour AQI was 151. Also Read: In a thumbs-up to agricultural trade, India to allow imports of US pork, say officials The AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor” and 401 and 500 “severe”. On Tuesday, the maximum temperature was expected to reach 19 degrees Celsius. A moderate fog will also be witnessed. On Monday, the maximum temperature was 18.1 degrees Celsius and the minimum was 9.6 degrees Celsius. The AQI remained in the “satisfactory” category on Monday due to rain that caused wet deposition of pollutants, said the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). Also Read: India reports over 1,68,000 COVID-19 cases, 277 deaths in 24 hours For the next three days, a gradual increase in maximum temperature could be witnessed due to cloud-free conditions. The speed of wind was also likely to be moderate leading to enhanced ventilation, it added. “AQI is likely to degrade to ‘Moderate’ on 11th and 12th (Tuesday and Wednesday) due to moderate ventilation and absence of wet deposition of pollutants,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

After getting slightly better, Indian capital’s AQI again slips to 'poor' category

For the 1st time in 14 days, daily cases decreased due to lower testing over the weekend. Amid the battle against coronavirus, India began its booster program for frontline workers and for those above the age of 60.

3rd Covid dose for healthcare workers, senior citizens

Northern India is dealing with severe cold wave conditions with the mercury plunging to sub-zero levels in several states. The city of Shimla in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh received its first snowfall of 2022. The state continued to experience moderate to heavy snowfall temporarily closing over 400 roads.

Snowfall disrupts normal life in northern India

Giving a thumbs-up to&nbsp;agricultural trade, India has decided to allow imports of US pork and its products into the country, Washington's Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Monday. &nbsp;

In a statement, Tai said, "India's agreement to allow US pork imports for the first time is great news for US producers and for Indian consumers." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The US has been trying to ensure the domestic pork industry could begin shipping products to India as soon as possible, said Vilsack. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The deal has come after around two decades of efforts to seek market access for US pork to India, Vilsack added. &nbsp;

The US was the world’s third-largest pork producer and second-largest exporter in 2020 as the global sales of the pork and its products were valued at $7.7 billion. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The US exported agricultural products worth over $1.6 billion to India in FY 2021. &nbsp;

In New Delhi last November, India and the US had agreed to expand trade of some agricultural products. The decision was taken at a revived US-India Trade Policy Forum. The agricultural products included US cherries, alfalfa and distiller dried grains as well as Indian grapes, mangoes, shrimp and water buffalo meat. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Giving a thumbs-up to agricultural trade, India has decided to allow imports of US pork and its products into the country, Washington's Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Monday.

Giving a thumbs-up to agricultural trade, India has decided to allow imports of US pork and its products into the country, Washington's Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Monday. In a statement, Tai said, "India's agreement to allow US pork imports for the first time is great news for US producers and for Indian consumers." Also Read: Omicron's sub-lineage replaces Delta, becomes dominant strain in most Indian states The US has been trying to ensure the domestic pork industry could begin shipping products to India as soon as possible, said Vilsack. The deal has come after around two decades of efforts to seek market access for US pork to India, Vilsack added. The US was the world’s third-largest pork producer and second-largest exporter in 2020 as the global sales of the pork and its products were valued at $7.7 billion. Also Read: Indian Army to unveil a new combat uniform on Army Day The US exported agricultural products worth over $1.6 billion to India in FY 2021. In New Delhi last November, India and the US had agreed to expand trade of some agricultural products. The decision was taken at a revived US-India Trade Policy Forum. The agricultural products included US cherries, alfalfa and distiller dried grains as well as Indian grapes, mangoes, shrimp and water buffalo meat. (With inputs from agencies)

In a thumbs-up to agricultural trade, India to allow imports of US pork, say officials

Prof V Kamakoti, the newly appointed Director of IIT Madras, is also the man behind India’s first indigenous computer microprocessor ‘Shakti’. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shakti processors are industrial-grade processors aimed at embedded applications, robotic controllers&nbsp;and Internet of Things boards. &nbsp;&nbsp;

An alumnus of IITM, Kamakoti, is currently the Associate Dean for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR) at the institute, besides being a member of Indian Government’s National Security Advisory Board. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Prof Kamakoti has been a faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Institute. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Incumbent Director Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthy is stepping down after having served two terms, which saw a rapid expansion of Campus infrastructure including the launching of a Rs 1,000-crore ‘Discovery Campus’ to accommodate the increase in research requirements. &nbsp;

During his tenure, IIT-M was Ranked No.1 in ‘Overall’ Category for three consecutive years in India Rankings released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education and also has been ranked No. 1 in the ‘Engineering Institutions’ category in the same rankings for six consecutive years – from 2016 to 2021. &nbsp;

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Speaking about his priorities, Prof V Kamakoti, incoming Director, IIT Madras, said, “In the last two decades IIT Madras has focussed on Inter-disciplinary translational research of relevance to our nation. We have also reached out to large number of students through NPTEL, Swayam and online degree programmes. With these gathered strengths, our immediate priority would be on augmenting the skill-set for indigenous technology development addressing local and global requirements aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy.” &nbsp;

Appointed as chairman of a taskforce on leveraging artificial intelligence for development, by the Indian Commerce Ministry in 2017, Prof Kamakoti is also the recipient of the Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship, IBM Faculty Award, DRDO Academy Excellence Award among others. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Notably, he had also shared his expert advice in a legal case on enabling WhatsApp message traceability. He had made suggestions on how WhatsApp could trace the origin of messages, (based on government requirement) without having to tamper with its touted “end-to-end encryption”.&nbsp;

Prof V Kamakoti, the newly appointed Director of IIT Madras, is also the man behind India’s first indigenous computer microprocessor ‘Shakti’. Shakti processors are industrial-grade processors aimed at embedded applications, robotic controllers and Internet of Things boards.

Prof V Kamakoti, the newly appointed Director of IIT Madras, is also the man behind India’s first indigenous computer microprocessor ‘Shakti’. Shakti processors are industrial-grade processors aimed at embedded applications, robotic controllers and Internet of Things boards. An alumnus of IITM, Kamakoti, is currently the Associate Dean for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR) at the institute, besides being a member of Indian Government’s National Security Advisory Board. Also Read: India reports over 1,68,000 COVID-19 cases, 277 deaths in 24 hours Prof Kamakoti has been a faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Institute. Incumbent Director Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthy is stepping down after having served two terms, which saw a rapid expansion of Campus infrastructure including the launching of a Rs 1,000-crore ‘Discovery Campus’ to accommodate the increase in research requirements. During his tenure, IIT-M was Ranked No.1 in ‘Overall’ Category for three consecutive years in India Rankings released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education and also has been ranked No. 1 in the ‘Engineering Institutions’ category in the same rankings for six consecutive years – from 2016 to 2021. Also Read: In a thumbs up to agricultural trade, India to allow imports of US pork, say officials Speaking about his priorities, Prof V Kamakoti, incoming Director, IIT Madras, said, “In the last two decades IIT Madras has focussed on Inter-disciplinary translational research of relevance to our nation. We have also reached out to large number of students through NPTEL, Swayam and online degree programmes. With these gathered strengths, our immediate priority would be on augmenting the skill-set for indigenous technology development addressing local and global requirements aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy.” Appointed as chairman of a taskforce on leveraging artificial intelligence for development, by the Indian Commerce Ministry in 2017, Prof Kamakoti is also the recipient of the Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship, IBM Faculty Award, DRDO Academy Excellence Award among others. Notably, he had also shared his expert advice in a legal case on enabling WhatsApp message traceability. He had made suggestions on how WhatsApp could trace the origin of messages, (based on government requirement) without having to tamper with its touted “end-to-end encryption”.

Professor behind India’s first home-grown computer chip is new IIT-M Director   

As the unprecedented rise in the number of coronavirus cases continues, India recorded 1,79,723 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. &nbsp;

The count is 12.5 per cent higher than the previous day's figure. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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With 146 new fatalities in 24 hours, the nationwide death toll has reached 4,83,936, the Ministry said. &nbsp;

The active caseload has touched 7,23,619. It accounts for 1.66 per cent of the nation's total positive cases. &nbsp;

The resurgence of Covid cases seems to have been fuelled by the spread of Omicron variant.

The tally of Omicron cases in the country has also gone up and reached 4,033. Of these, 1,552 have been either recovered or discharged from hospitals. &nbsp;

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Till now, a total of 27 states have reported the cases of the new variant of coronavirus, as per the Ministry. &nbsp;

In the last 24 hours, the recovery of 46,569 patients has increased the cumulative tally to 3,45,00,172. Now, the recovery rate in the nation is 96.62 per cent. &nbsp;

The spike in cases has risen the weekly positivity rate to 7.92 per cent. The daily positivity rate is 13.29 per cent. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As the unprecedented rise in the number of coronavirus cases continues, India recorded 1,79,723 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday.

As the unprecedented rise in the number of coronavirus cases continues, India recorded 1,79,723 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. The count is 12.5 per cent higher than the previous day's figure. Also Read: India starts administering 'precaution dose' of Covid jab to 60+ age group, healthcare, frontline workers With 146 new fatalities in 24 hours, the nationwide death toll has reached 4,83,936, the Ministry said. The active caseload has touched 7,23,619. It accounts for 1.66 per cent of the nation's total positive cases. The resurgence of Covid cases seems to have been fuelled by the spread of Omicron variant. The tally of Omicron cases in the country has also gone up and reached 4,033. Of these, 1,552 have been either recovered or discharged from hospitals. Also Read: 'Virus is evolving continuously': Indian PM Narendra Modi holds a Covid review meet as cases surge Till now, a total of 27 states have reported the cases of the new variant of coronavirus, as per the Ministry. In the last 24 hours, the recovery of 46,569 patients has increased the cumulative tally to 3,45,00,172. Now, the recovery rate in the nation is 96.62 per cent. The spike in cases has risen the weekly positivity rate to 7.92 per cent. The daily positivity rate is 13.29 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

India records 1,79,723 fresh COVID-19 cases, 146 new deaths in 24 hours

India has started the administration of the 'precaution dose' of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60 years from Monday (January 10).

India has started the administration of the 'precaution dose' of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60 years from Monday (January 10). The 'precaution dose' given to the healthcare, frontline workers and senior citizens with co-morbidities will be the same as given previously, the Indian Ministry of Health and Welfare has said. What's the process? Those who are eligible for the 'precaution dose' can register online on the Co-WIN platform. The registration had started on Friday (January 8) itself. Important to note that the precaution dose can only be taken after 9 months from the date of administration of the second dose of COVID-19. Also, while taking the precaution jab, the senior citizens with co-morbidities will not be required to show a doctor's certificate or prescription. ALSO READ | 'Virus is evolving continuously': Indian PM Narendra Modi holds a Covid review meet as cases surge India's Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya that alert text messages have been sent to more than ten million health and frontline workers and 60+ citizens for their precaution dose. "The government is ensuring the security of the health army that secures the country. Reminder SMS have been sent to more than 1 crore health and frontline workers and 60+ citizens for their #PrecautionDose. Appointments on COWIN are already open. The dosing program is being started from tomorrow," the health minister tweeted on Sunday (January 9). ALSO READ | Omicron 'ray of light' amid pandemic? Here is what an expert says COVID-19 cases in India As per the health ministry data updated on Monday, India had reported 1,79,723 fresh cases and 146 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active case tally reaches 7,23,619 and daily positivity rate at 13.29 per cent. Meanwhile, the Omicron case tally is at 4,033. WATCH: When will the Omicron wave end? A learning for the world ×

India starts administering 'precaution dose' of Covid jab to 60+ age group, healthcare, frontline workers

Several scientists working on genome sequencing of Covid positive samples have said that Omicron's sub-lineage, BA.1, is circulating dominantly. Also, it is now replacing the Delta variant in Maharashtra and several other states.&nbsp;

The revelation&nbsp;has&nbsp;been made by scientists working at the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).&nbsp;

Omicron has two other sub-lineages as well - BA.2 and BA.3. However, according to an INSACOG virologist, the presence of BA.2 is far too low and BA.3 has not been identified in India as of now.&nbsp;

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The Omicron variant is highly transmissible and has been spreading rapidly in the nation. It has also imposed several state governments impose certain restrictions.&nbsp;

India recorded 1,79,723 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. The count is 12.5 per cent higher than the previous day's figure. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The tally of Omicron cases in the country has also gone up and reached 4,033. Of these, 1,552 have been recovered.&nbsp;

Several scientists working on genome sequencing of Covid positive samples have said that Omicron's sub-lineage, BA.1, is circulating dominantly. Also, it is now replacing the Delta variant in Maharashtra and several other states.

Several scientists working on genome sequencing of Covid positive samples have said that Omicron's sub-lineage, BA.1, is circulating dominantly. Also, it is now replacing the Delta variant in Maharashtra and several other states. The revelation has been made by scientists working at the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). Omicron has two other sub-lineages as well - BA.2 and BA.3. However, according to an INSACOG virologist, the presence of BA.2 is far too low and BA.3 has not been identified in India as of now. Also read | India records 1,79,723 fresh COVID-19 cases, 146 new deaths in 24 hours The Omicron variant is highly transmissible and has been spreading rapidly in the nation. It has also imposed several state governments impose certain restrictions. India recorded 1,79,723 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. The count is 12.5 per cent higher than the previous day's figure. The tally of Omicron cases in the country has also gone up and reached 4,033. Of these, 1,552 have been recovered.

Omicron's sub-lineage replaces Delta, becomes dominant strain in most Indian states

The Indian Army will unveil a new digital pattern battle uniform on Army Day, January 15, which will be lighter and more environmentally friendly.

The new camouflage uniform will feature a "digital" pattern and will be unveiled at the Army Day parade on January 15, according to government officials.

The decision to introduce the new Army battle gear was made at the last Army Commanders' Conference, according to officials.

The camouflage outfits would be completely different from current wear, and troops would not be forced to tuck their shirts in.

A variety of colours, including earthy and olive, would be used in the new camouflage outfit.&nbsp;

The uniform, created in close collaboration with the Army by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), aims to make soldiers more comfortable while still being operationally friendly.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian Army will unveil a new digital pattern battle uniform on Army Day, January 15, which will be lighter and more environmentally friendly. The new camouflage uniform will feature a "digital" pattern and will be unveiled at the Army Day parade on January 15, according to government officials.

The Indian Army will unveil a new digital pattern battle uniform on Army Day, January 15, which will be lighter and more environmentally friendly. The new camouflage uniform will feature a "digital" pattern and will be unveiled at the Army Day parade on January 15, according to government officials. The decision to introduce the new Army battle gear was made at the last Army Commanders' Conference, according to officials. The camouflage outfits would be completely different from current wear, and troops would not be forced to tuck their shirts in. A variety of colours, including earthy and olive, would be used in the new camouflage outfit. The uniform, created in close collaboration with the Army by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), aims to make soldiers more comfortable while still being operationally friendly. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Army to unveil a new combat uniform on Army Day

Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence minister, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

Singh, who is suffering from moderate symptoms and is being quarantined at home, has encouraged everyone who has come into contact with him to isolate and be tested.

The defence minister, in a tweet, said, "I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who has recently come into my contact to isolate themselves and get tested. "

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Also, Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister, and Ashok Gehlot, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, both just tested positive for COVID-19.

On Monday, India recorded 1,79,723 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of current cases to 7,23,619.

The daily positive rate was 13.29%, with 146 deaths documented in the previous 24 hours.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence minister, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Singh, who is suffering from moderate symptoms and is being quarantined at home, has encouraged everyone who has come into contact with him to isolate and be tested.

Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence minister, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Singh, who is suffering from moderate symptoms and is being quarantined at home, has encouraged everyone who has come into contact with him to isolate and be tested. The defence minister, in a tweet, said, "I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who has recently come into my contact to isolate themselves and get tested. " I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my contact to isolate themselves and get tested. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 10, 2022 × Also, Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister, and Ashok Gehlot, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, both just tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, India recorded 1,79,723 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of current cases to 7,23,619. The daily positive rate was 13.29%, with 146 deaths documented in the previous 24 hours. (With inputs from agencies)

Rajnath Singh, India's defence minister, tests positive for COVID-19

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly sent 100 pairs of jute footwear for those working at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which is located in the country's northern state Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;

Kashi Vishwanath Dham is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The historic temple is located in&nbsp;Varanasi -&nbsp;one of the most popular cities in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi&nbsp;is also PM Modi's&nbsp;Lok Sabha constituency.&nbsp;

Recently, PM Modi had inaugurated phase 1 of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project and had also greeted the labourers who were involved in the construction of the project with flowers.&nbsp;

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Now, in a sweet gesture, PM Modi has sent 100 pairs of jute footwear as a gift to the workers when he came to know that they had to work barefoot,&nbsp;India-based news agency ANI reported citing government sources.&nbsp;

It is forbidden for people, such as priests, people performing Seva, security guards, sanitation workers and other workers to wear footwear made with leather or rubber in the temple premises.

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Sources have revealed that PM Modi immediately got 100 pairs of jute footwear procured and sent these over to Kashi Vishwanath Dham so that those performing their duties don't have to stay bare-footed in the chilling cold.&nbsp;

The government sources have&nbsp;also revealed that PM Modi has been deeply involved with Kashi Vishwanath Dham and keeps a tab on all issues and developments in Varanasi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly sent 100 pairs of jute footwear for those working at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which is located in the country's northern state Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly sent 100 pairs of jute footwear for those working at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which is located in the country's northern state Uttar Pradesh. Kashi Vishwanath Dham is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The historic temple is located in Varanasi - one of the most popular cities in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is also PM Modi's Lok Sabha constituency. Recently, PM Modi had inaugurated phase 1 of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project and had also greeted the labourers who were involved in the construction of the project with flowers. ALSO READ | Supreme Court to set up panel headed by retired judge to probe PM Narendra Modi's security breach Now, in a sweet gesture, PM Modi has sent 100 pairs of jute footwear as a gift to the workers when he came to know that they had to work barefoot, India-based news agency ANI reported citing government sources. It is forbidden for people, such as priests, people performing Seva, security guards, sanitation workers and other workers to wear footwear made with leather or rubber in the temple premises. ALSO READ | India starts administering 'precaution dose' of Covid jab to 60+ age group, healthcare, frontline workers Sources have revealed that PM Modi immediately got 100 pairs of jute footwear procured and sent these over to Kashi Vishwanath Dham so that those performing their duties don't have to stay bare-footed in the chilling cold. The government sources have also revealed that PM Modi has been deeply involved with Kashi Vishwanath Dham and keeps a tab on all issues and developments in Varanasi.

In a sweet gesture, PM Modi sends 100 pairs of jute footwear for Kashi Vishwanath temple workers

India's Supreme Court on Monday (January 10) agreed to set up an independent committee to probe Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach in the northern state of India, Punjab.&nbsp;

The committee will be headed by a former Supreme Court judge as it will investigate the details of the incident that led to the January 5 incident.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, PM Modi was on his way to address a rally in the Ferozepur district of Punjab. His convoy was exposed in the open and was left stranded in a serious security breach in Ferozepur when some protestors blocked his convoy when it reached a flyover.&nbsp;

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The Indian Prime Minister was supposed to lay the foundation stone of development projects, however, his convoy was blocked and he was stuck on the flyover for 15-20 minutes.&nbsp;

Now, in the latest development, a three-bench judge, headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana, asked the Centre and Punjab governments not to go ahead with their inquiries in the matter.

Other members of the bench are Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli. The decision came after the Punjab government urged the apex court to set up a court-monitored probe into the incident.&nbsp;

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A day after the incident, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind met PM Modi and expressed his concerns over the massive security breach. The Rashtrapati Bhavan handle after the meeting tweeted, "President Ram Nath Kovind met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today and received from him a first-hand account of the security breach in his convoy in Punjab yesterday."&nbsp;

India's Supreme Court on Monday (January 10) agreed to set up an independent committee to probe Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach in the northern state of India, Punjab.

India's Supreme Court on Monday (January 10) agreed to set up an independent committee to probe Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach in the northern state of India, Punjab. The committee will be headed by a former Supreme Court judge as it will investigate the details of the incident that led to the January 5 incident. On Wednesday, PM Modi was on his way to address a rally in the Ferozepur district of Punjab. His convoy was exposed in the open and was left stranded in a serious security breach in Ferozepur when some protestors blocked his convoy when it reached a flyover. ALSO READ | India starts administering 'precaution dose' of Covid jab to 60+ age group, healthcare, frontline workers The Indian Prime Minister was supposed to lay the foundation stone of development projects, however, his convoy was blocked and he was stuck on the flyover for 15-20 minutes. Now, in the latest development, a three-bench judge, headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana, asked the Centre and Punjab governments not to go ahead with their inquiries in the matter. Other members of the bench are Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli. The decision came after the Punjab government urged the apex court to set up a court-monitored probe into the incident. ALSO READ | 'Virus is evolving continuously': Indian PM Narendra Modi holds a Covid review meet as cases surge A day after the incident, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind met PM Modi and expressed his concerns over the massive security breach. The Rashtrapati Bhavan handle after the meeting tweeted, "President Ram Nath Kovind met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today and received from him a first-hand account of the security breach in his convoy in Punjab yesterday."

India's Supreme Court to set up panel headed by ex-judge to probe security breach of PM Modi's convoy

Fresh spell of snowfall in Kashmir as cold wave intensifies

Well into the third wave of the pandemic and resultant lockdowns, well-to-do city-dwellers have learnt to live by themselves and work remotely, while conveniently having food delivered to their doorsteps.&nbsp;

The recent Sunday total lockdown (January 9) was the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu's first shutdown of the year, and it went off without a hitch.

For those that want fancy dishes delivered from a multi-cuisine or exotic restaurant, it’s easily done in a few taps and clicks. But, what if it’s the plain and humble gruel (locally known as Kanji) that you’re looking for? How do you get it amid a total lockdown?&nbsp;

For those that aren’t well aware, gruel isn’t something that is greatly desired as a meal. Owing to its bland nature, it is recommended, especially when people are ill or on some kind of medication. Of course, there are also a few who enjoy the thin porridge and consume it as a favourite.&nbsp;

Sadly, many don’t have the luxury and freedom to pick and choose. Gruel is a means of keeping body and soul together.&nbsp;

On Sunday, a serpentine queue was seen outside Chennai’s Rajiv Gandhi Government hospital, which is right opposite the iconic Chennai Central railway station.&nbsp;

Men, women, young, aged, locals, and travellers were among those seen waiting for their turn to collect the wholesome and nutritious meal that was being served at a pushcart, operated by the Barter trust.&nbsp;

At noon, nearly 500 people had collected their meals from the cart, in less than an hour. While most came with vessels in hand, those that travelled from afar had none. Even they didn’t return with empty hands or an empty stomach, the volunteers manning the cart had provided them vessels as well.

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"Our snack shop is just a short walk away from the General hospital… We’ve often seen attenders of poor patients and those with severe illness request for gruel at hotels and in shops like ours.. they never used to get it as its not part of the hotel menu… most patients need it as they are intubated and can’t have solid food… In fact, it was to cater to them that we started providing gruel right outside the hospital" K.Rajeev, tells WION.

Operating three snack shops and a small hotel, Rajeev says, it’s divine intervention that he’s been able to keep the service running every single day for nearly seven years, despite various challenges.&nbsp;

Owing to the total lockdown on Sunday and anticipating the plight of those arriving from other states via train, the cart supplied breakfast (pongal, vada), lunch (gruel, variety of rice, sweet) and dinner (idiyappam and coconut milk). With the government hospital canteen also closed, the cart had to feed nearly 1,000 people throughout the day. Rajiv shells out nearly Rs.7000 per day to prepare the meals and get them distributed via his volunteers. This cost may go up or down depending on how many people they serve and the dishes they provide. However, he’s hopeful that he can continue the service, with God’s grace, as his primary hotel and snack business gradually expands.

"Among those who approach us are patients undergoing post-operative care, battling cancer, undergoing dialysis, etc… Most can’t even afford to travel back to their homes... How can we let them go hungry?" Rajeev asks, filled with compassion. On about five days a month, the meal expenses are sponsored by good Samaritans, on the occasion of birthdays, death anniversaries etc. On the remaining days, the costs are borne by Rajeev himself. Struggling to describe the feeling of being able to help so many needy people, Rajeev urges those wanting to contribute to first visit his cart and understand the impact of their work.&nbsp;

Well into the third wave of the pandemic and resultant lockdowns, well-to-do city-dwellers have learnt to live by themselves and work remotely, while conveniently having food delivered to their doorsteps.

Well into the third wave of the pandemic and resultant lockdowns, well-to-do city-dwellers have learnt to live by themselves and work remotely, while conveniently having food delivered to their doorsteps. The recent Sunday total lockdown (January 9) was the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu's first shutdown of the year, and it went off without a hitch. For those that want fancy dishes delivered from a multi-cuisine or exotic restaurant, it’s easily done in a few taps and clicks. But, what if it’s the plain and humble gruel (locally known as Kanji) that you’re looking for? How do you get it amid a total lockdown? For those that aren’t well aware, gruel isn’t something that is greatly desired as a meal. Owing to its bland nature, it is recommended, especially when people are ill or on some kind of medication. Of course, there are also a few who enjoy the thin porridge and consume it as a favourite. Sadly, many don’t have the luxury and freedom to pick and choose. Gruel is a means of keeping body and soul together. On Sunday, a serpentine queue was seen outside Chennai’s Rajiv Gandhi Government hospital, which is right opposite the iconic Chennai Central railway station. Men, women, young, aged, locals, and travellers were among those seen waiting for their turn to collect the wholesome and nutritious meal that was being served at a pushcart, operated by the Barter trust. At noon, nearly 500 people had collected their meals from the cart, in less than an hour. While most came with vessels in hand, those that travelled from afar had none. Even they didn’t return with empty hands or an empty stomach, the volunteers manning the cart had provided them vessels as well. On #SundayLockdown , needy, hungry ppl queueing up at a pushcart outside #chennai Rajiv Gandhi Govt hospital, to get their seving of gruel(kanji) served by 'Barter Trust' run by K.Rajeev.. They primarily cater to #Cancer patients, needy. been doing so for many yrs now Godly 🙏 pic.twitter.com/s1FR1TzOJk — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) January 10, 2022 × "Our snack shop is just a short walk away from the General hospital… We’ve often seen attenders of poor patients and those with severe illness request for gruel at hotels and in shops like ours.. they never used to get it as its not part of the hotel menu… most patients need it as they are intubated and can’t have solid food… In fact, it was to cater to them that we started providing gruel right outside the hospital" K.Rajeev, tells WION. Operating three snack shops and a small hotel, Rajeev says, it’s divine intervention that he’s been able to keep the service running every single day for nearly seven years, despite various challenges. Owing to the total lockdown on Sunday and anticipating the plight of those arriving from other states via train, the cart supplied breakfast (pongal, vada), lunch (gruel, variety of rice, sweet) and dinner (idiyappam and coconut milk). With the government hospital canteen also closed, the cart had to feed nearly 1,000 people throughout the day. Rajiv shells out nearly Rs.7000 per day to prepare the meals and get them distributed via his volunteers. This cost may go up or down depending on how many people they serve and the dishes they provide. However, he’s hopeful that he can continue the service, with God’s grace, as his primary hotel and snack business gradually expands. "Among those who approach us are patients undergoing post-operative care, battling cancer, undergoing dialysis, etc… Most can’t even afford to travel back to their homes... How can we let them go hungry?" Rajeev asks, filled with compassion. On about five days a month, the meal expenses are sponsored by good Samaritans, on the occasion of birthdays, death anniversaries etc. On the remaining days, the costs are borne by Rajeev himself. Struggling to describe the feeling of being able to help so many needy people, Rajeev urges those wanting to contribute to first visit his cart and understand the impact of their work.

Amid total lockdowns, this pushcart offers hope for Chennai’s hungry, ailing, and needy 

India has reported nearly about 1,80,000 cases of covid-19 infections as the country has now begun administering precautionary doses to certain priority groups. Now, the number of cases have risen by 13% in comparison with yesterday, the country has been reporting over 1,00,000 cases of infections over the course of the last four days and so far India has also recorded 4,000 cases of omicron variant.

India records 1,79,723 new covid-19 cases, drive for precautionary doses begin

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, around 1,000 police personnel of India’s capital have contracted COVID-19, officials said on Monday. &nbsp;

The Delhi Police personnel, who have tested positive for the virus, include Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch). &nbsp;&nbsp;

Delhi Police additional PRO/consultant Anil Mittal, said, "Nearly a thousand police personnel have been infected with COVID-19 as of now. All of them are under quarantine and will join duty after they fully recover." &nbsp;

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Delhi Police’s overall strength is more than 80,000. &nbsp;

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for preventing the spread of the coronavirus among police personnel was issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana recently. &nbsp;

As police are frontline workers, who perform duties amidst public, it is important to take adequate precautions to protect themselves from Covid, it said. &nbsp;

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All police personnel should wear face masks, maintain social distancing and practise hand hygiene while performing duties, said the SOP. &nbsp;

All police personnel and eligible family members, who have not been vaccinated till now, may be motivated to undergo the process. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Those who have not been vaccinated due to medical reasons may be encouraged to seek medical opinion again for vaccination," it said. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, around 1,000 police personnel of India’s capital have contracted COVID-19, officials said on Monday. The Delhi Police personnel, who have tested positive for the virus, include Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch).

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, around 1,000 police personnel of India’s capital have contracted COVID-19, officials said on Monday. The Delhi Police personnel, who have tested positive for the virus, include Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch). Delhi Police additional PRO/consultant Anil Mittal, said, "Nearly a thousand police personnel have been infected with COVID-19 as of now. All of them are under quarantine and will join duty after they fully recover." Also Read: India records 1,79,723 fresh COVID-19 cases, 146 new deaths in 24 hours Delhi Police’s overall strength is more than 80,000. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for preventing the spread of the coronavirus among police personnel was issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana recently. As police are frontline workers, who perform duties amidst public, it is important to take adequate precautions to protect themselves from Covid, it said. Also Read: Officials kickstart booster dose vaccination campaign for citizens above 60 years in Jammu and Kashmir All police personnel should wear face masks, maintain social distancing and practise hand hygiene while performing duties, said the SOP. All police personnel and eligible family members, who have not been vaccinated till now, may be motivated to undergo the process. "Those who have not been vaccinated due to medical reasons may be encouraged to seek medical opinion again for vaccination," it said. (With inputs from agencies)

In Covid surge, around 1,000 police personnel of India’s capital get infected

The Jammu and Kashmir government today rolled out the booster vaccine doses to citizens above the age of 60 years, health workers and frontline workers. The lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir started the process by taking the first vaccination booster dose in Jammu.

In Kashmir, the Director of health Mushtaq Ahmad Rather along with IGP Police Vijay Kumar took the booster dose at Police Hospital in Srinagar. Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include police and paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities.&nbsp;

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''I along with IG Kashmir Police took the booster dose here. Police have always given us a lot of support from the beginning. There were hardly any Policemen admitted in hospitals during the second wave as they were all vaccinated. We have taken these booster doses together with them so as to send a message to save ourselves&nbsp;and then the people. We have a target of more than 6 lakh people during this drive and we will complete it within days. We will do door-to-door vaccinations as well. Our people reached last time also to far-flung areas despite the snow, we have kept stock in the areas where snowfall took place so that our drive is not&nbsp;hampered. '' said Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Kashmir.&nbsp;

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The Jammu and Kashmir government says they have a stock of more than 3 lakh vaccines at present. There is ample stock in far-flung areas of the Kashmir Valley which are cut off due to snowfall. The police department of Kashmir has been at the forefront and hundreds of Policemen got a booster shot during the first day of the drive. The police IGP was the first one to get a booster shot to set an example for the policemen to come forward and take the booster shot.&nbsp;

''Government has started the process today, I think it's&nbsp;important for all frontline workers to get booster shots, Police have maximum interaction with the public and I think it's important for them to get the booster shot. I congratulate everyone. Kashmir police is a role model and I appeal to everyone to take this booster dose. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir have been one of the top states in the country to get the maximum number of people vaccinated. The first and second drive of vaccination was a great success according to the government. They are expecting that in this drive also, people will come forward and they will achieve the target of vaccinating everyone.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir government today rolled out the booster vaccine doses to citizens above the age of 60 years, health workers and frontline workers. The lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir started the process by taking the first vaccination booster dose in Jammu.

The Jammu and Kashmir government today rolled out the booster vaccine doses to citizens above the age of 60 years, health workers and frontline workers. The lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir started the process by taking the first vaccination booster dose in Jammu. In Kashmir, the Director of health Mushtaq Ahmad Rather along with IGP Police Vijay Kumar took the booster dose at Police Hospital in Srinagar. Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include police and paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities. Also read | Indian Army helps pregnant woman reach hospital amid heavy snowfall in J&K ''I along with IG Kashmir Police took the booster dose here. Police have always given us a lot of support from the beginning. There were hardly any Policemen admitted in hospitals during the second wave as they were all vaccinated. We have taken these booster doses together with them so as to send a message to save ourselves and then the people. We have a target of more than 6 lakh people during this drive and we will complete it within days. We will do door-to-door vaccinations as well. Our people reached last time also to far-flung areas despite the snow, we have kept stock in the areas where snowfall took place so that our drive is not hampered. '' said Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Kashmir. Also read | Looks like Elsa's castle! Lakes, rivers, waterfalls freeze as Kashmir Valley records sub-zero temperatures The Jammu and Kashmir government says they have a stock of more than 3 lakh vaccines at present. There is ample stock in far-flung areas of the Kashmir Valley which are cut off due to snowfall. The police department of Kashmir has been at the forefront and hundreds of Policemen got a booster shot during the first day of the drive. The police IGP was the first one to get a booster shot to set an example for the policemen to come forward and take the booster shot. ''Government has started the process today, I think it's important for all frontline workers to get booster shots, Police have maximum interaction with the public and I think it's important for them to get the booster shot. I congratulate everyone. Kashmir police is a role model and I appeal to everyone to take this booster dose. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir have been one of the top states in the country to get the maximum number of people vaccinated. The first and second drive of vaccination was a great success according to the government. They are expecting that in this drive also, people will come forward and they will achieve the target of vaccinating everyone.

Officials kickstart booster dose vaccination campaign for citizens above 60 years in Jammu and Kashmir

India reported nearly 180,000 cases, as the country begins administering precautionary doses to priority groups. Fresh Covid 19 cases rose by 13% from yesterday.

India: Maharashtra has the highest Omicron cases followed by Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (January 9) greeted the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (Non-Resident Indian Day) on January 9.&nbsp;

Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi said, "Greetings to everyone, especially the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas."

Our diaspora has distinguished itself all over the world and has excelled in different spheres. At the same time, they have remained connected to their roots. We are proud of their accomplishments," he added.

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What is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?

To mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community in the development of India, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on January 9. PBD conventions are being held every year since 2003 but since 2015, the format has been revised.&nbsp;

Significance of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

As per India's Ministry of External Affairs, the revision was done to celebrate the PBD once every two years. Also, theme-based PBD conferences were proposed to be held during the intervening period with participation from overseas diaspora experts, policymakers and stakeholders.

As per MEA, these conventions provide a platform for the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities.&nbsp;

These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.

Why is it celebrated on January 9?

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9 because in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, had returned to India from South Africa.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (January 9) greeted the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (Non-Resident Indian Day) on January 9. Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi said, "Greetings to everyone, especially the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (January 9) greeted the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (Non-Resident Indian Day) on January 9. Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi said, "Greetings to everyone, especially the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas." Our diaspora has distinguished itself all over the world and has excelled in different spheres. At the same time, they have remained connected to their roots. We are proud of their accomplishments," he added. ALSO READ | Covid’s rise continues: India records 1,59,632 fresh cases, 327 deaths in 24 hours Greetings to everyone, especially the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. Our diaspora has distinguished itself all over the world and has excelled in different spheres. At the same time, they have remained connected to their roots. We are proud of their accomplishments. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2022 × ALSO READ | Indian state Maharashtra imposes new restrictions; night curfew from Jan 10 What is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas? To mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community in the development of India, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on January 9. PBD conventions are being held every year since 2003 but since 2015, the format has been revised. Significance of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas As per India's Ministry of External Affairs, the revision was done to celebrate the PBD once every two years. Also, theme-based PBD conferences were proposed to be held during the intervening period with participation from overseas diaspora experts, policymakers and stakeholders. As per MEA, these conventions provide a platform for the overseas Indian community to engage with the government and people of the land of their ancestors for mutually beneficial activities. These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields. Why is it celebrated on January 9? Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9 because in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, had returned to India from South Africa.

PM Narendra Modi greets Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. Know its history and significance

As India witnesses unprecedented rise in cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on Sunday to review the situation in the country. &nbsp;

The new variant of COVID-19, Omicron, seems to be fuelling the surge in the number of infections. &nbsp;

The meeting will be held around 4:30 pm, as per the government sources. &nbsp;

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The country has recorded 1,59,632 new fresh cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The nationwide death toll has reached 4,83,790 while the active caseload has touched 5,90,611. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The tally of the Omicron cases in the country is also witnessing an upward trend. It has climbed to 3,623. Around 1,409 of these people have been recovered or discharged from hospitals. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Modi also extended wishes to the Indian diaspora on the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. The leader said that they have distinguished themselves in the whole world and have excelled in numerous spheres. &nbsp;

In a tweet on Sunday, PM Modi said, "Greetings to everyone, especially the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. Our diaspora has distinguished itself all over the world and has excelled in different spheres." &nbsp;

“He also appreciated the Indian diaspora that they have remained connected to their roots. We are proud of their accomplishments," Modi added. &nbsp;

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9 every year. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As India witnesses unprecedented rise in cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on Sunday to review the situation in the country.

As India witnesses unprecedented rise in cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on Sunday to review the situation in the country. The new variant of COVID-19, Omicron, seems to be fuelling the surge in the number of infections. The meeting will be held around 4:30 pm, as per the government sources. Also Read: Covid’s rise continues: India records 1,59,632 fresh cases, 327 deaths in 24 hours The country has recorded 1,59,632 new fresh cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday. The nationwide death toll has reached 4,83,790 while the active caseload has touched 5,90,611. The tally of the Omicron cases in the country is also witnessing an upward trend. It has climbed to 3,623. Around 1,409 of these people have been recovered or discharged from hospitals. Also Read: Indian state Maharashtra imposes new restrictions; night curfew from Jan 10 Meanwhile, Modi also extended wishes to the Indian diaspora on the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. The leader said that they have distinguished themselves in the whole world and have excelled in numerous spheres. In a tweet on Sunday, PM Modi said, "Greetings to everyone, especially the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. Our diaspora has distinguished itself all over the world and has excelled in different spheres." “He also appreciated the Indian diaspora that they have remained connected to their roots. We are proud of their accomplishments," Modi added. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9 every year. (With inputs from agencies)

As spike in Covid cases continues, Indian PM Narendra Modi to chair review meeting

The huge rise in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus seems to be continuing in India. &nbsp;

The country has recorded 1,59,632 new fresh cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday. &nbsp;

The nationwide death toll has reached 4,83,790 while the active caseload has touched 5,90,611, accounting for 1.66 per cent of the country’s total confirmed cases. &nbsp;

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The tally of the Omicron cases in the country is also witnessing an upward trend. It has climbed to 3,623. Around 1,409 of these people have been recovered or discharged from hospitals. &nbsp;

So far, a total of 27 states have reported the new variant, the Ministry said. &nbsp;

In the last 24 hours, 40,863 patients have also recovered. The cumulative tally has reached 3,44,53,603. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The recovery rate of India till now is 96.98 per cent. &nbsp;

A total of 15,63,566 tests have been conducted across the country. &nbsp;

Owing to the sudden spike in new cases, the weekly positivity rate has climbed to 6.77 per cent. The daily positivity rate is 10.21 per cent. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The huge rise in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus seems to be continuing in India. The country has recorded 1,59,632 new fresh cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.

The huge rise in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus seems to be continuing in India. The country has recorded 1,59,632 new fresh cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday. The nationwide death toll has reached 4,83,790 while the active caseload has touched 5,90,611, accounting for 1.66 per cent of the country’s total confirmed cases. Also Read: Indian state Maharashtra imposes new restrictions; night curfew from Jan 10 The tally of the Omicron cases in the country is also witnessing an upward trend. It has climbed to 3,623. Around 1,409 of these people have been recovered or discharged from hospitals. So far, a total of 27 states have reported the new variant, the Ministry said. In the last 24 hours, 40,863 patients have also recovered. The cumulative tally has reached 3,44,53,603. Also Read | Covaxin booster offers long-term protection against severe Covid infection: Bharat Biotech The recovery rate of India till now is 96.98 per cent. A total of 15,63,566 tests have been conducted across the country. Owing to the sudden spike in new cases, the weekly positivity rate has climbed to 6.77 per cent. The daily positivity rate is 10.21 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

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