Central Govt Gives Nod to Memorial for Former President Pranab Mukherjee

Here's what Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said, addressing at the 21st Subroto Mukerjee Seminar in Delhi.

"Defence is one sector where time is very important. If we don't meet the timeline, technology is of no use. So, we need to learn from our failures, move on and not be scared of those failures. 

On Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa To India, Anil Sooklal says, "It's a great privilege to be part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here in the historical city of Bhubaneswar. I have fond recollections of PBD in 2019 in Varanasi...It was a very great privilege and honour for me to be recognised by the Indian government...Today the Indian diaspora is an integral part of India's architecture. You cannot speak of India without the Indian diaspora. It is two sides of the same coin. As you see the rise of India, you all see the prominence of the global Indian diaspora. As India becomes more and more of a superpower, the role of the diaspora is an important part of supporting the rise of India..."
 

"Pleased to speak with President @antoniolscosta. India and the EU are natural partners. We are committed to working closely together to further strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership, including in the areas of technology, green energy, digital space, trade and investments. @eucopresident," posted PM Modi

Here's what BRS working president KT Rama Rao said on Telangana High Court refusing to quash the FIR against him in connection with the Formula E race issue, removing the protection against the arrest given to him.

"The High Court has just said that the investigation may go on. Nothing more, nothing less. The High Court has not passed any verdict against me."

Union Minister Nityanand Rai says, "...The whole country is proud of ITBP. Whether it is border security, internal security or public service, ITBP gives its utmost contribution. On the auspicious occasion of ITBP's foundation day, I extend my heartfelt best wishes and congratulations to all the brave soldiers..."

Tempers flared when Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnels tried to intervene during the Border Fencing process at Bakhrabad Village Post; Sukdevpur on the India-Bangladesh Border in Baisnabnagar Gram Panchayat area in the Kaliachak III Block; Malda District.

The Central Government has approved the earmarking of a designated site within the "Rashtriya Smriti" complex (a part of the Rajghat precinct) for erecting a Samadhi of Late Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India.

In Delhi, Abhijit Mukherjee, son of former President Pranab Mukherjee says, "...It is a great day for the family, West Bengal, Congress and others. Pranab Mukherjee belongs to all...I also expect Pranab Mukherjee's home state, West Bengal to do something...I will send a thanks letter to him (PM Modi)...I am very happy that Congress stalwarts like former PM Manmohan Singh, former President Pranab Mukherjee are getting recognised by the party and the government..."

On Mumbai Police Crime Branch filed a chargesheet in NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case, his son and NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique says "I also came to know that the chargesheet has been filed, we have not received the copy of the chargesheet but we will apply through the court, but what is coming to know from the media reports is that the name of Anmol Bishnoi and Lawrence Boishnoi is coming up and there is no angle of the builder in this and I do not agree with this. I want to know did Anmol Bishnoi confessed that he murdered Baba Sudduque. Has Anmol Bishnoi or anyone else been interrogated?...Bring Anmol Bishnoi back to India if you have extradition treaties with America...The main conspirators have not been caught yet. If the builder lobby is being ruled out from the chargesheet, my question is has Anmol Bishnoi or Lawrence Bishnoi said that no builder asked them to kill my father?...I am going to meet Mumbai Police CP and CM Devendra Fadnavis for the same...I am sure that the judiciary system of this country will definitely give justice to me and my family..."

On PM Modi's visit to the state on January 8, Daggubati Purandeswari, BJP MP and Andhra Pradesh BJP President says, "This is the first time after the elections that PM Narendra Modi is coming to Andhra Pradesh and so people are really waiting to welcome him in a big way... The Centre has extended massive support to the state... The people of the state are very happy with this..."

1st ONOP JPC meet tomorrow at 11 AM

During his address at the 21st Subroto Mukerjee Seminar, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "...R&D loses its relevance if it is not able to meet the timeline. Time is a very important thing. We need to give greater leeway to the researchers. There will be failures, let's not be scared of failures. I think we are losing a lot of time because we are scared of failure...Defence is one sector where time is very important. If we don't meet the timeline, technology is of no use. So we need to learn from our failures, move on and not be scared of those failures...R&D funds are woefully short. We are just about at 5%, should be at 15% (of the defence budget). We have to make sure that these funds are increased and they are available to private players also..."

On the announcement of Delhi assembly elections, BJP candidate from Kalkaji seat Ramesh Bidhuri says, "It is a celebration of democracy. In the celebration of democracy, the people of Delhi will vote on 5 February to get rid of the 'AAPda' they have been facing for the last 10 years. 1.5 crore people will use their votes to get rid of this 'AAPda'..."

On BPSC aspirants' protest, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav says, "We are with the aspirants. We will not let them get affected. We will fight it out in the High Court. We have called for Bihar Bandh on 12th January. We hope that the Mahgatbandhan will go ahead together towards a long struggle. This is not just a matter of BPSC but paper leak. Our fight will go on to see that there is no paper leak..."

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "I believe that the 'Sheesh Mahal' should be declared a national museum and we should also get a chance to see it once. So that I can see if we can make a replica of the 'Sheesh Mahal' in Assam as well. The only interest I have left in Delhi is the 'Sheesh Mahal', I went to see the Mohalla clinic once or twice but there is nothing to see. First, I thought it would be a replica of the Taj Mahal. Now I feel the only this Kejriwal ji has made in Delhi is the 'Sheesh Mahal' and I have a desire to see it once. I will try to go there once whenever I get a chance. I request all the CMs should be given a chance to see the 'Sheesh Mahal' once..."

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav says, "We are directed by PM Narendra Modi and Health Minister JP Nadda to provide better healthcare facilities to the people. We are completely ready for the current situation (HMPV virus). Our health department is ready. There is nothing to be afraid of. The people just have to be cautious. Till now, no casualty has been reported in this matter (HMPV)."

On “Advantage Assam 2.0 - Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025” – the Global Investors' Summit, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "So far the focus has been on the southern and western states for industries. I have tried to take it towards the Northeast. So I think it will be effective for us, especially when the Prime Minister himself will be there, I think it will be exciting, it will also be effective. We have to show how peaceful this state is. We have hydrocarbons, we have tourism potential, we have water, so we have a lot of advantages which many states in India do not have..."

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari says "In the meeting, the first priority is for road safety and in the year 2024, 1.80 lakh deaths have occurred in road safety. 32,000 people have died because of not wearing helmets. The second serious thing is that 60% of accidents have occurred in people between the ages of 18 to 34... 10,000 people have died due to a lack of proper arrangement at the exit-entry point in front of our schools and colleges. Rules have been made for the auto rickshaws and minibuses for our schools so that there is a large-scale increase in accidents. After identifying all this, the reasons were discussed and then everyone decided together that we would try to reduce it..."

Kerala BJP president K Surendran says, "Wayanad DCC treasurer and his son suicide, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi should tell about this. Why they are keeping silent?... There should be a thorough and free and fair investigation..."
 

BJP leader NV Subhash says, “We condemn the outward incident by the Congress workers and people have come from Delhi to attack our leaders. They claim it to be a peaceful protest but the workers (BJP) have been seriously injured...Revanth Reddy government will be responsible if something happens to our workers. Telangana police as well as Hyderabad police are mute spectators...”

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets, "I also spoke to Union Coal Minister, G Kishan Reddy seeking assistance for our rescue operation in Umrangsu. He has promptly issued directions to Coal India to extend full support to the Assam government in this mission."

Central Government has approved the earmarking of a designated site within the "Rashtriya Smriti" complex (a part of the Rajghat precinct) for erecting a Samadhi of Late Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India

Author & daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Sharmistha Mukherjee tweets, "Called on PM Narendra Modi ji to express thanks & gratitude from core of my heart for his govts’ decision to create a memorial for baba. It’s more cherished considering that we didn’t ask for it. Immensely touched by this unexpected but truly gracious gesture by PM."

Modi govt dedicates memorial for ex-President Pranab Mukherjee.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Uttar Pradesh in a meeting at the North Block, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also present.

On the HMPV virus, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling says, “There is no need to panic about the HMPV virus. No case has been reported in Odisha yet. We have also issued guidelines. We will follow the SOP of the Central Government. The Central and State Governments are fully prepared.”

Annamalai: DMK has created a drama today, it is just to distract people from the issue of Anna University.

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, Delhi Congress President Devendra Yadav says, "...On 5th February, the people of Delhi will vote for change as they are fed up with the unfulfilled promises of the AAP government and want change... The people of Delhi will get relief from the huge mountains of garbage, drains and bad condition of roads... I appeal to the people of Delhi to come out in large numbers to vote for the Congress party..."

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj says, "...Every dedicated worker of the BJP is ready for the elections...For the past decade an 'AAP-da' has plagued Delhi...I urge the public of Delhi especially the youth to come out in large numbers to vote for the BJP and elect the double-engine government of BJP in Delhi..." 

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, former LG of Puducherry and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi says, "We all want good governance. We want a govt that is trustworthy, accessible, corruption-free, complaint-free and focused. We want direct performance..."  

On AAP's proposed scheme of Rs 2100 monthly allowance for women, she says "We need to take people towards self-reliance. We need to empower them to earn for themselves, skill them and there are many schemes available today for skilling...Why should someone be given Rs 2500, when she can earn Rs 25,000..."

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, AAP leader Durgesh Pathak says "The people of Delhi are very excited for the elections because they want to take the work done in the last 10 years by AAP ahead. They know only Arvind Kejriwal can provide 24 hours free, electricity water, good schools and hospitals, free bus for women...The people of Delhi are going to form Arvind Kejriwal's government..."
 

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, AAP Arvind Kejriwal tweets, “The date of the election has been announced. All the workers should be ready to enter the fray with full strength and enthusiasm. Their big systems fail in front of your passion. You are our biggest strength.”

"This election will be between the politics of work and the politics of abuse. The people of Delhi will have faith in our politics of work. We will definitely win."

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "The Union Budget will come on February 1 and Delhi will vote on February 5. Today itself, we will issue a standing instruction to the Cabinet Secretary that there should be no announcement related to Delhi in the budget..."
 

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra says, "The public of Delhi will get a BJP Chief Minister on 8th February. AAP government will be removed from power..."

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, AAP MLA and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "The people of Delhi should vote for those who have worked for them and they should not vote for those who have created obstacles in the work...They should vote for those who have given good education, good health services, built mohalla clinics, built world-class schools...If the Election Commission of India takes action against Ramesh Bidhuri, then I will accept that the Election Commission of India is neutral and if it does not take any action then it will raise questions on its impartiality..."

On the HMPV virus, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar says, "There are no mortalities due to this virus. Since children and the elderly are vulnerable, they need to take precautions. No SoPs issued by Govt of India over the testing of samples yet."

On Delhi to vote on 5th February, Congress candidate from Kalkaji Assembly constituency, Alka Lamba says, "I want to congratulate the 1.25 crore people of Delhi. Their wait is now over. Congress is going to free you from the poor law and order situation, poisonous gas, unemployment...Congress is going to give you a permanent Chief Minister and a permanent solution to the people of Delhi...Congress is directly competing with AAP in Delhi. BJP is going to finish in the 3rd position..."

Courts have ruled on 42 occasions that EVMs are not hackable and allegations of tampering are totally baseless, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday, rejecting claims by opposition parties about the voting machines being compromised.

Announcing the schedule of the Delhi Assembly polls, the CEC advised the public against "jhooth ke gubbare" (spreading lies).

"EVMs are commissioned only seven to eight days before polling day and candidates are kept informed through their agents at every step. Courts have ruled on 42 occasions that EVMs are not hackable... allegations of tampering with the machines are totally baseless," Kumar said addressing a press conference.

Delhi election dates have been announced. Delhi to vote in a single phase on February 5, counting on 8th, says CEC Rajiv Kumar.

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.

Addressing a press conference here, Kumar said 2024 was the year of elections globally when two-third of the world's population in democracies voted in different polls.

"We also had elections in eight states and UTs. There was a good atmosphere, new records were set in the Lok Sabha elections in terms of voting percentage, people's participation, women's participation...," the chief election commissioner (CEC) said.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved regularisation of 150 un-aided schools in unauthorised colonies, a Raj Niwas statement said on Tuesday.

The approval was given on Monday.

According to the statement, these schools, where the access of roads is six metres or above, lie in areas such as Narela, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony, Najafgarh, Sangam Vihar, Asola, Nathupura, Deoli, Badarpur, Shyam Vihar, Bhagat Vihar, Mundka, etc. -- all unauthorised colonies.

"The issue of regularisation of these schools had come up prominently in LG's 'Samvaad@RajNiwas' with principals/teachers of private schools on December 20, 2024. Saxena had then promised that he will look into the matter and very soon get it sorted," the statement said.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday met Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi and sought funds for the construction of a high-altitude sports centre and a multipurpose sports hall in each development block of the state, an official release issued here said.

Dhami also apprised Mandaviya about the preparations being made in Uttarakhand for the upcoming National Games.

More than 10,000 players from across India will participate in the games that will be held from January 28 to February 14. Sports infrastructure is being developed in the state to provide world-class facilities to players, Dhami told Mandaviya.

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.

Addressing a press conference here, Kumar said 2024 was the year of elections globally when two-third of the world's population in democracies voted in different polls.

"We also had elections in eight states and UTs. There was a good atmosphere, new records were set in the Lok Sabha elections in terms of voting percentage, people's participation, women's participation...," the chief election commissioner (CEC) said.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130 others with tremors also shaking buildings and forcing people to run to the streets in neighbouring Nepal.

According to regional disaster relief headquarters, the quake jolted Dingri County in Xigaze in Tibet Autonomous Region in China at 9:05 am Tuesday (Beijing Time). The US Geological Service, however, put the quake's magnitude at 7.1.

At least 95 people have been confirmed dead and 130 others injured as of 3 p.m. Tuesday (local time), state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

The hill town of Udhagamandalam has recorded zero degree celcius temperature and the mercury plummeted further in the nearby Avalanche, officials said on Tuesday.

Officials, citing latest weather data, said Avalanche recorded -2 degree celcius, severely affecting the local people.

Many parts of Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty, and nearby areas including Kanthal and Thalaikuntha were covered with frost.

Local tea farmers expressed concern about the plantations getting affected due to the extreme weather, even as people have been confined indoors following the cold weather.

In many places on Tuesday morning, people were seen lighting fire to keep themselves warm.

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday said there was no need to panic over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), as it was not a new and potent one, and said the two individuals found infected with HMPV in the state were "doing well." One of them, who hails from Salem was a 69 year-old person suffering from cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes while the other, from here, was aged about 45 years, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma Subramanian told a press conference here.

"Both of them are doing well. There is no need for panic over HMPV and the Centre has also stressed this," he said.

The virus has not created any big impact in India, and especially in the state, he added.

Those with cold, cough and fever may get themselves tested for HMPV but there was no exclusive treatment for it, the minister said.

There was no let-up in cold weather conditions in Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday with Gurdaspur district recording the lowest minimum temperature at 5 degrees Celsius.

Some parts of the two states were shrouded in fog early in the morning.

In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a low of 6.5 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal, according to a meteorological department report.

Faridkot recorded a minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees Celsius, Bathinda 8 degrees Celsius, Ludhiana 10.2 degrees Celsius, Patiala 10.4 degrees Celsius and Pathankot 10.7 degrees Celsius.

China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday.

Dingri is home to the base camp of the world's highest peak.

According to local authorities, the staff and tourists were in safe condition after the quake, which hit the region at 9:05 am Tuesday (Beijing Time).

Fifty-three people were killed and 62 injured in the earthquake, according to the regional disaster relief headquarters.

The hotel buildings and surrounding areas in the scenic area have remained intact, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Dingri Culture and Tourism Bureau.

The Odisha government has approved investment proposals worth Rs 44,793 crore across five sectors, which will generate employment opportunities for over 23,000 people, an official statement said.

The approval was given at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday.

The projects, which got the government’s nod, are in sectors such as refinery and petrochemicals, green energy equipment, biotechnology, steel and chemicals.

"These investments are set to generate employment opportunities for over 23,005 individuals, reinforcing Odisha’s industrial and economic foundation," an official statement said.

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.

Speaking at the launch of 'Bharatpol at the Bharat Mandapam here, the minister underlined that the real-time interface was the most important feature of the portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It will allow central and state agencies to easily connect with the Interpol and speed up their investigations, he said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that navy divers have been requisitioned to assist local authorities in rescuing the nine labourers trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district as the water level inside the quarry has risen to nearly 100 feet.

The divers are flying in from Visakhapatnam and are expected to arrive soon, he said.

''Navy deep divers have been requisitioned to assist in the rescue operation. The water level inside the mine has risen to nearly 100 feet, according to the assessment by the stationed team. The divers are flying in from Visakhapatnam and are expected to arrive soon," the chief minister posted on 'X'.

Maldivian Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon will pay a three-day visit to India from Wednesday to deepen bilateral engagement ties amid a thaw in relations between the two countries.

Maumoon will hold wide-ranging talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh besides meeting several senior officials in the national capital.

The visit by the Maldivian minister comes over eight months after India withdrew its military personnel from the island nation following a demand by its pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with Maumoon in New Delhi on January 8, the defence ministry said.

No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities as cases detected. During the meeting, she reassured that there is no cause of concern for the public
from HMPV which has been present globally since 200.

Health Secretary Srivastava also advised the state governments to strengthen awareness among the masses regarding preventive measures. States have also been advised to strengthen and review the ILI/SARI surveillance. 

A CRPF assistant sub-inspector allegedly shot himself with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Tuesday, officials said.

Rajnath Prasad (55), a resident of Bihar, allegedly shot himself on the chest inside a makeshift Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) picket along the Tarakote route leading to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, they added.

Cold conditions persisted in parts of Rajasthan on Tuesday with Nagaur recording a night temperature of 2.5 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the state, followed by Sirohi at 4.2 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

The minimum temperature in Fatehpur was recorded at 4.4 degrees Celsius, Mount Abu 5.2 degrees, Chittorgarh 5.9 degrees, Vanasthali (Tonk) 6 degrees, Bikaner 6.2 degrees, Jodhpur 6.5 degrees, Jaisalmer 6.6 degrees, Jalore 6.7 degrees, Pilani 6.8 degrees, while Jaipur and Sikar recorded a low of 7 degrees Celsius each, the Met office said.

At least 36 people were killed as six earthquakes, including a powerful one measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, rocked Tibet and nearby region in one hour on Tuesday morning.

 Thick fog blanketed Delhi early Tuesday, reducing visibility and delaying 25 trains. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 10.5 degrees Celsius.

"Minimum visibility of 150 metres in dense fog with northwesterly winds at 11-13 kmph was reported over Palam between 5 and 5.30 am, gradually improving to 700 metres in shallow fog with westerly winds at 13 kmph by 8.30 am," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

At Safdarjung, the minimum visibility was 500 metres, it said.

Due to the foggy weather, a total of 25 trains were delayed till 6 am, an official said.

Hectic efforts continued on Tuesday to rescue an 18-year-old girl, more than 24 hours after she fell into a deep borewell at a village in Gujarat's Kutch district, officials said.

The incident took place at around 6.30 am on Monday at Kanderai village in Bhuj taluka of the district. The teenager was stuck at a depth of 490 feet in the 540-foot-deep borewell, they said.

"Rescue efforts continued through the night, and we have not met with success so far. The girl is not showing any movement, but we are continuously supplying her with oxygen and making all efforts to bring her out," Kutch Collector Amit Arora said.

The Indian Army has launched a HADR mission to rescue miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in Dima Hasao, Assam-Meghalaya border. Specialized teams, including diving specialists, are on-site as aerial reconnaissance assists in coordinating operations.

The Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 is scheduled to take place in the end of January or early February, in 70 assembly seats.

A 25-year-old junior doctor has allegedly been raped by her colleague at an abandoned hostel in a government-run medical college in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, police said.The alleged incident took place on Sunday and the accused, also aged 25, was later arrested, the police said on Monday.

Three persons were killed after their bike collided with a tractor early on Tuesday morning near the Obalapur Gate in this district headquarter town, police said.The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Asif (12), Mumtaz (38) and Shakhir Hussain (48), all from Guddenahalli village in Madhugiri taluk.

A thick layer of fog continued to blanket North India on Tuesday as the region battled cold conditions.

In Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, locals and tourists said that that it was very cold and further added that the winter arrangements made were very good.

"It is very cold right now, but the arrangements made are very good. We are sitting near bonfires to keep ourselves warm..." said a local speaking to ANI.
Ratan Jaiswal, a tourist, who came from Prayagraj said that there was no shortage of services in Ayodhya.

"It is very cold here in Ramnagari, we even took a dip in the holy river. The arrangements made here are very good and we are not feeling the shortage of anything..." said 

The condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 42 days to press for farmers' demands, "deteriorated" on Monday evening with a drop in his blood pressure, doctors present at the protest site said.

Earlier in the day, a Supreme Court-appointed panel met 70-year-old Dallewal and urged him to take medical aid. He has so far refused to take medical assistance offered by the Punjab government following the apex court's directions.

Dallewal's blood pressure dropped to 80/56 and is fluctuating, the doctors said.

An important list of reports is pending to be tabled in the Delhi Assembly, but none of these reports have been presented so far.

Highly placed sources familiar with the development of these reports have told ANI that these reports likely include critical audits and assessments of various government programs and initiatives. The delay in presenting these reports may raise concerns about transparency and accountability in the Delhi Assembly.

According to a highly placed source reports relating to Government of NCT of Delhi not laid in the legislature are:

1-State Finances Audit Report for the year ended March 2021
2-Revenue, Economic, Social and General Sectors and PSUs for the years ended 31 March 2020 and 2021
3-Performance Audit of Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi for the year ended 31 March 2021
4-Performance Audit of Children in Need of Care and Protection for the year ended 31 March 2021
5-State Finances Audit Report for the year ended March 2022.
6-Performance Audit on Liquor Supply in Delhi
7-State Finances Audit Report for the year ended March 2023
8-Performance Audit on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services
9-Performance Audit Report of Comptroller & Auditor General of India on "Functioning of Delhi Transport Corporation
10-Performance Audit Report of Comptroller & Auditor General of India for the year 31 March 2022.

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 shook Nepal, with tremors felt in parts of India, including Bihar , Delhi-NCR, and Sikkim.

The earthquake hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today. The earthquake jolted Tibet near the China-Nepal border around 6:35 am this morning.

Tamil Nadu has reported two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), one each in Chennai and Salem, said the Additional Chief Secretary of the state's Department of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.
The condition of both affected individuals is stable at present, the Chief Secretary added.

The press release issued by DIPR of the Tamil Nadu government, reads, "Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is not a new virus and it is an already circulating virus that was first identified in 2001. HMPV infections are self-limiting and resolve with symptomatic care, including adequate hydration and rest.

The treatment for HMPV is symptomatic and supportive. Presently, 2 cases of Human Metapneumovirus have been reported, one in Chennai and one in Salem. They are stable and are being monitored."

As per the release, there is no significant surge in common respiratory viral pathogens that has been detected in Tamil Nadu. On January 6, 2025, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, conducted a video conference with all State Health officials chaired by the Union Health Secretary.

Delhi was shrouded in a thick layer of fog as the cold wave gripped the city on Tuesday morning, accompanied by plummeting temperatures and biting winds.

The temperature recorded by the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday was 11.6 degrees Celsius in Delhi at 5.30 am.

As per the Met Department, the minimum forecasted temperature is 8 degrees Celsius for the day while the maximum temperature is anticipated to reach around 19 degrees Celsius along with "dense fog" blanketing the city.

Maharashtra's health minister, Prakash Abitkar, has urged citizens to stay calm and follow the guidelines and instructions issued by the health department. He mentioned that all health services in the state have been instructed to implement necessary measures. A meeting on the issue will be held in a few days, and the Union health ministry is also monitoring the situation.