INDIA
All women Air India crew set to pilot 17-hour flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru
According to a statement issued by Air India, "The flight will be operated by an all women cockpit crew of Capt Zoya Aggarwal (P1), Capt Papagari Thanmai (P1), Capt Akansha Sonaware (P2) and Capt Shivani Manhas (P2)." Notably, the direct distance between Bengaluru and San Francisco is approximately 13,993 km and the cities are diametrically at opposite ends of the world with a time zone change of about 13.5 hours.
Covid-19 vaccination drive to kick off in India on January 16
The roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine will give priority to the healthcare and frontline workers who are estimated to be around 3 crore, followed by those above 50 years of age and the under-50 population groups with comorbidities numbering around 27 crore.
Death of Covaxin volunteer 'not related' to vaccine trials: Bharat Biotech
The 42-year-old man died on December 21, 10 days after he participated in the clinical trial for Covaxin held at a private hospital in Bhopal. "Our sympathies are with the family of the deceased," the company said.
Congress to gherao Raj Bhavans on January 15 in support of farmers
Addressing a press conference here, Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said: "Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has decided that in support of agitating farmers the party will organise Kisan Adhikar Divas in its party offices and will also gherao the Raj Bhavans in the state headquarters on January 15."
Attorney General writes to Supreme Court secretary general seeking review of virtual hearing set up
The A-G has written a letter to the secretary general of the Supreme Court citing issues with the existing virtual court system. The A-G's office confirmed that he also had a meeting with officials from National Informatics Centre (NIC) and asked them look into these issues. An official in the A-G office said that the NIC had assured him that they will examine the existing system.
Man ends life after suffering losses in online gaming
According to the police in Tirupur district, S. Elvin from Coimbatore had committed suicide two days back by jumping before a train after suffering losses to the tune of about Rs 7 lakh in online gaming. The deceased was identified on Friday. An employee with a private company, Elvin had borrowed money from several persons and lost the same in online gaming. He was not able to repay the borrowed money.
Mutant Covid-19: 2 infected people found in Kashmir
The discovery of two locals carrying the new UK COVID-19 strain is disturbing since there has been a decline in the number of daily COVID positive cases in Kashmir. Dr Bilquees Shah, nodal officer for COVID-19 at Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) hospital in Rainawari area of Srinagar, told reporters that two male patients from Kashmir have tested positive for the new COVID-19 strain that was first reported in the United Kingdom.
War of words as Andhra Pradesh SEC announces rural local polls schedule
On Friday, state Chief Secretary Aditya Nath Das wrote to the SEC that the halted rural local body elections could be resumed once the vaccination programme starts rolling and coronavirus is managed.
PM Modi heads panel to oversee commemoration of Bose's 125th birth anniversary
A notification to this effect was issued on Friday by the Ministry of Culture in which 85 members, including the Prime Minister, have been named. The committee will decide on the activities for a one-year long commemoration, beginning January 23.
Chinese solider nabbed by Army on Indian side of LAC in Ladakh
"During early hours of January 8, a Chinese soldier was apprehended on the Indian Side of the LAC in Ladakh in area South of Pangong lake," the Army said. It further stated that the PLA soldier had transgressed across the LAC and was taken into custody by Indian troops deployed in this area.
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