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LIVE Top News Today: 9 members of Jaipur family back from South Africa test positive, Health Department on alert amid Omicron scare

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Health Department of the country has put on alert after 9 members of a family in Jaipur tested positive for Covid-19, days after four of them returned from South Africa. Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Narottam Sharma said 14 samples were taken for testing from the family, nine of which tested positive for the infection.

India stays strong on day 1 of Mumbai Test after Mayank Agarwal ton against New Zealand, 221-4 at stumps

India stays strong on the first day of the Mumbai test, after losing three quick wickets in a span of 15 balls. Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal registered his fourth Test ton and put the Men in Blue back in the match.

Agarwal (120*) and wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha (25*) were still on the crease at the stumps of day 1, while India is at 221-4.

Actor Kangana Ranaut’s car stopped by protesting farmers in Punjab seeking apology

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s car was stopped by farmers in Punjab’s Kiratpur Sahib, farmers were seeking an apology from the actress for her controversial statements on farmers during a protest against farm laws bills.

Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal smashes hundred against New Zealand in Mumbai Test match

Indian opener Mayank Agarwal smashed his fourth Test century in the second test match against New Zealand in Mumbai. Agarwal scored this hundred when there was no support from the middle order after Kohli and Pujara both went for a duck in a single over.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavia urges opposition parties to trust scientists, decisions on booster dose and vaccination of kids soon

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavia on December 3 urged opposition parties to trust the scientists to fight with the new variant Omicron. Mandavia also said that the health ministry will soon decide on the vaccination of kids and booster dose for those who are fully vaccinated.

18 passengers found Covid positive from ‘at risk’ countries, genome sequencing for Omicron underway

Amid the breakout of the new coronavirus variant Omicron, 18 passengers found Covid positive who travelled from countries ‘at risk’. Total 16,000 passengers travelled from the countries ‘at risk’, but only 18 tested positive for covid 19. However, genome sequencing for the new variant Omicron is still underway said Health Ministry.

Indian captain Virat Kohli departs for duck against New Zealand in Mumbai Test

India captain Virat Kohli departed for a duck against New Zealand in his comeback match against New Zealand in the Mumbai Test match. Kiwi spinner Azaz Patel dismissed him by LBW, after getting Cheteshwar Pujara’s wicket in the same over.

Jagdish Thakor appointed as new president of Gujarat Congress

Congress has appointed Jagdish Thakor as the new president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee. Jagdish Thakor will be replacing Amit Chavda from the post. Chavda had resigned from the post after the poor performance of Congress in the local body elections in February.

12 Omicron suspects admitted to LNJP hospital in Delhi so far

Amid the scare of new corona various variant Omicron, 12 suspects have been admitted to Delhi LNJP hospital so far. Earlier on December 2, India confirmed its first two cases of the new variant Omicron, both from Karnataka. The Health Ministry has urged everyone to wear masks and get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Police recover tiffin bomb and hand grenades from Punjab’s Gurdaspur district

The police have recovered a tiffin bomb with four hand grenades from Salimpur Afghana village of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. However, the police have not made any arrests over this incident as the persons behind are still unknown.

Schools to be closed from noon today and tomorrow in Andhra Pradesh in wake of Cyclone Jawad

Amid the scare of Cyclone Jawad, Andhra Pradesh on December 3 ordered schools in Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam districts to be closed from noon today and tomorrow for safety concerns. 65 ongoing trains have also been cancelled on December 3 and 4.

Famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala joins Congress in Chandigarh

Famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala joins Congress months ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab. The 28-year-old Punjabi singer and actor will contest in the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls from Mansa or, Maur, said a senior Congress leader in Punjab.

Read Also: Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala joins Congress, CM Channi addresses joint press conference

Gita Gopinath to be IMF’s first Deputy Managing Director

Indians are everywhere. From being a Twitter CEO to now IMF’s Deputy Managing Director, it has been proved time and again by Indians, that they can reach anywhere they want to. Gita Gopinath is set to IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director as First Deputy Managing Director Geoffrey Okamoto is set to leave the Fund in 2023. Now, Gita Gopinath has been proposed to take the top position.

Bengaluru Omicron patient’s 5 contacts test positive for coronavirus

The cases of Omicron has now been reported in India and one of the patients who tested for Omicron is a doctor, who was fully vaccinated. And, now the report states that his five contacts have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Jammu & Kashmir: 5 soldiers killed after Army vehicle plunges into gorge in Poonch

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

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Five soldiers lost their lives and several others were injured when an Army vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in the Balnoi area of Mendhar, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, according to officials.

The incident occurred as the vehicle, part of the 11 Madras Light Infantry (11 MLI), was traveling from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post. Reports indicate that the vehicle plunged approximately 350 feet into a steep gorge near its destination.

Upon learning of the accident, the Quick Reaction Team from 11 MLI rapidly mobilized to the scene to initiate rescue operations. The injured personnel received immediate medical attention, and efforts are currently underway to evacuate them for further treatment.

In a message on X, the White Knight Corps expressed their deep condolences for the tragic loss of five courageous soldiers, stating, “All ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the #Poonch sector. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care.”

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

This incident follows a similar accident last month, where one Army personnel died and another was injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. This crash, which occurred on November 4 near Badog village in Kalakote, resulted in Naik Badri Lal and Sepoy Jai Prakash suffering critical injuries; Lal ultimately succumbed to his injuries while in treatment.

On November 2, another tragedy struck when a vehicle skidded off a hilly road in Reasi district, claiming the lives of a woman and her 10-month-old son, while three others sustained serious injuries.

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Over 350 Himachal Pradesh roads shut amid snowfall, 4 dead

Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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In Himachal Pradesh, a significant snowfall in the past 24 hours has resulted in four fatalities and the shutdown of approximately 700 electric transformers along with over 350 roads, including three national highways. This has left around 500 vehicles stranded, among which are more than 300 buses.

The snowfall, which began yesterday, has been recorded in various districts such as Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, as well as the higher elevations of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, and Sirmaur.

On a positive note, the situation has attracted a large number of tourists heading to Shimla and nearby areas in hopes of enjoying a white Christmas. According to MK Seth, president of the Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders’ Association, hotel occupancy in the historic town has exceeded 70%, 30% higher than usual.

Tragically, four individuals lost their lives in accidents over the last day, with several others injured due to vehicles skidding in hazardous conditions. Key national highways connecting Attari to Leh, Sanj to Aut in Kullu, and Khab Sangam in Kinnaur to Gramphoo in Lahaul and Spiti are currently blocked.

Among the affected areas, Shimla has the highest number of closed roads, totaling 89, followed by Kinnaur with 44 and Mandi with 25. The State Emergency Operation Centre reported that 683 transformers are inactive, leaving some regions without electricity.

Authorities have urged tourists to follow the advice of district officials and police, heed local guidance, and avoid driving on snowy roads. Khadrala experienced the highest snowfall, receiving 24 cm, followed by Sangla with 16.5 cm, and Shillaro at 15.3 cm. Other areas such as Chopal and Jubbal recorded 15 cm each, while Kalpa received 13.7 cm, Nichar 10 cm, Shimla 7 cm, Pooh 6 cm, and Jot 5 cm.

Manali and Dalhousie suburbs also saw snowfall since Monday, with light rain experienced in parts of the mid and lower hills. An intense cold wave is affecting the lower hills of Mandi, while cold conditions are noted in Una and Chamba.

The Meteorological Office reported dense, moderate, and shallow fog in Bilaspur, Sundernagar, and Mandi. An ‘orange’ warning has been issued for severe cold in Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, and Mandi, and a ‘yellow’ warning for dense fog in areas around the Bhakra dam reservoir and Balh Valley in Mandi until Thursday.

The coldest recorded temperature was in Kukumseri, Lahaul and Spiti, at minus 6.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) today revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Nonetheless, measures under stages 1, 2, and 3 will remain in force to manage pollution levels. The GRAP 4 measures have been in effect in the entire NCR since December 16 after deterioration in air quality. 

This move follows after the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401 at 8 AM. The AQI on Monday fell into the severe category, measuring 403 at 7 am. Reportedly, AQI in several areas of the national capital was also recorded as ‘severe.’

Reports said, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI at 439, 456 at Ashok Vihar, 473 at Bawana, 406 at CRRI Mathura Road and 430 at Narela. Notably, an AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor, and 401-500 is severe.

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024. The Air Quality Index breached the 350 mark during the day, prompting the GRAP Sub-Committee to implement Stage-III measures. On the same day, by 10 PM, the AQI soared to 401, surpassing the severe plus category threshold. According to the Supreme Court instructions, Stage-IV measures were immediately introduced to tackle the crisis.

The apex court had earlier mandated precautionary measures, requiring Stage-III actions for AQI above 350 and Stage-IV for AQI exceeding 400. These directions were reiterated on 5th, 12th, and 19th December 2024, underlining the urgency to address Delhi’s air pollution.

As Delhi continues to battle hazardous air quality, the intensified measures under GRAP Stages I, II, and III will focus on curbing pollution sources and improving monitoring. Furthermore, residents are urged to remain cautious and adhere to guidelines issued by the authorities to mitigate the impact of air pollution on health and daily life.

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