The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to ease certain restrictions in the national capital after Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the city. 
Weekend curfew has been lifted in Delhi and restaurants and bars have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity. 
Non-essential shops will also be allowed to open on odd-even basis. 
The decision on re-opneing schools has been postponed for the next meeting. 
The government offices have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent staff, they said.
Maximum 200 guests have been allowed for marriage ceremonies in open areas and for indoor areas the limit has been set at 50%.
The night curfew imposed on weekdays from 10 pm to 5 am will continue.  

Delhi govt decided to lift weekend Covid-19 curfew 

Delhi govt decided to lift weekend Covid-19 curfew

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to ease certain restrictions in the national capital after Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal&nbsp;reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the city.&nbsp;
Weekend curfew has been lifted in Delhi and&nbsp;restaurants and bars have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity.&nbsp;
Non-essential shops will also be allowed to open on odd-even basis.&nbsp;
The decision on re-opening&nbsp;schools has been postponed for the next meeting.&nbsp;
The government offices have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent staff, they said.
Maximum 200 guests have&nbsp;been allowed for wedding ceremonies in open areas and for indoor areas the limit has been set at 50%.
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The night curfew imposed on weekdays from 10 pm to 5 am will continue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The night curfew imposed on weekdays from 10 pm to 5 am will continue.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to ease certain restrictions in the national capital after Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal&nbsp;reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the city.&nbsp;
Weekend curfew has been lifted in Delhi and&nbsp;restaurants and bars have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity.&nbsp;
Non-essential shops will also be allowed to open on odd-even basis.&nbsp;
The decision on re-opening&nbsp;schools has been postponed for the next meeting.&nbsp;
Government offices have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent staff, they said.
Maximum 200 guests have&nbsp;been allowed for wedding ceremonies in open areas and for indoor areas the limit has been set at 50%.
The night curfew imposed on weekdays from 10 pm to 5 am will continue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The national capital continues to be unsafe for the women. As the nation was celebrating its 73rd Republic Day, a woman was allegedly kidnapped, gang-raped and assaulted in Kasturba Nagar of New Delhi.
The woman's hair was chopped, she was garlanded with shoes and made to walk the streets by the accused as the locals cheered on.
Police said the incident is suspected to be the result of the woman's personal enmity with the accused, police said.Reports said the gang-rape survivor was being followed by a youth from the neighbourhood who later died by suicide in November, last year. The youth's family held the woman responsible for his suicide.
Police have nabbed four accused and the probe is on.
Delhi Women Commission chief Swati Maliwal tweeted to say that the 20-year-old girl was gang-raped by illegal liquor sellers, made her bald, wore a garland of slippers and turned her face black in the entire area.
She said that her commission has sent a notice to the Delhi Police and the girl and her family should be given security.

Delhi girl gang-raped, hair chopped and garlanded with shoes; 4 held 

20-year-old 'gang-raped' allegedly by illegal liquor sellers&nbsp;
Hair chopped, blackened face,&nbsp;girl garlanded with shoes Gang-rape survivor made to walk streets on Republic Day
Result of girl's alleged enmity with accused, 4 held: police&nbsp;
Girl, her family should be given security: Delhi women panel Police say girl sexually assaulted but deny gang-rape
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Delhi Women Commission chief Swati Maliwal tweeted to say that the 20-year-old girl was gang-raped by illegal liquor sellers, made her bald, wore a garland of slippers, blackened her face and made her walk&nbsp;in the entire area.

The national capital continues to be unsafe for the women. As the nation was celebrating its 73rd Republic Day, a woman was allegedly kidnapped, gang-raped and assaulted in Kasturba Nagar of New Delhi.
The woman's hair was chopped, she was garlanded with shoes and made to walk the streets by the accused as the locals cheered on.
Police said the incident is suspected to be the result of the woman's personal enmity with the accused, police said. Reports said the gang-rape survivor was being followed by a youth from the neighbourhood who later died by suicide in November, last year. The youth's family held the woman responsible for his suicide.
Police have nabbed four accused and the probe is on.
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Delhi Women Commission chief Swati Maliwal tweeted to say that the 20-year-old girl was gang-raped by illegal liquor sellers, made her bald, wore a garland of slippers and turned her face black and made to walk in the entire area.
She said that her commission has sent a notice to the Delhi Police and the girl and her family should be given security. While the police denied allegations of gang rape, they said the woman was sexually assaulted by her neighbours.

Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s letter to Twitter CEO Parag Agarwal, a spokesperson of the micro-blogging site on Thursday said that the US-based company has ‘has zero-tolerance approach to platform manipulation and spam’.
Rahul Gandhi, in a letter dated December 27 alleged that social media platform Twitter is unknowingly complicit in curbing free and fair speech in India. He has alleged that there is a shadow ban on him which restricts his tweets and the number of people who can follow him.
The twitter spokesperson said that the company fight spam and malicious automation strategically and at scale with machine learning tools, and as part of those consistent and ongoing efforts to ensure a healthy service and credible accounts, follower counts can and do fluctuate.
Rahul had further written that he has been “reliably, albeit discreetly, informed by people at Twitter India that they are under immense pressure by the government to silence” his voice. Along with the letter, Rahul also sent an analysis of data from his Twitter account showing that his followers have barely increased for several months since August when his account was suspended for eight days. Currently, he has 19.5 million followers.
The WSJ claims to have independently verified the claim using two social media analytics companies Emplifi and Social Blade. The analysis shows that he gained on an average nearly four lakh new users per month from January to July 2021. This figure sharply dipped post the suspension. From September to December, the data shows, that per month he has gained less than 2,500 followers.

'Follower counts can and do fluctuate': Twitter on Rahul Gandhi's letter on 'shadow ban'

Have zero-tolerance to manipulation and spam: Twitter&nbsp;
Twitter's&nbsp;unwitting complicity in curbing free speech in India: Rahul&nbsp;
Shadow ban on my account, restricts my tweets &amp; followers: Rahul
Company fights spam and malice strategically: Twitter&nbsp;
Rahul's letter has analysis of his account post Twitter&nbsp;curb
Drastic dip in Rahul's followers post suspension, shows analysis

Rahul&nbsp;had further written that he has been &ldquo;reliably, albeit discreetly, informed by people at Twitter India that they are under immense pressure by the government to silence&rdquo; his voice.

Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s letter to Twitter CEO Parag Agarwal, a spokesperson of the micro-blogging site on Thursday said that the US-based company has &lsquo;has zero-tolerance approach to platform manipulation and spam&rsquo;.
Rahul Gandhi, in a letter dated December 27 alleged that social media platform Twitter is unknowingly complicit in curbing free and fair speech in India. He has alleged that there is a shadow ban on him which restricts his tweets and the number of people who can follow him.
The twitter spokesperson said that the company fight spam and malicious automation strategically and at scale with machine learning tools, and as part of those consistent and ongoing efforts to ensure a healthy service and credible accounts, follower counts can and do fluctuate.
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Rahul&nbsp;had further written that he has been &ldquo;reliably, albeit discreetly, informed by people at Twitter India that they are under immense pressure by the government to silence&rdquo; his voice. Along with the letter, Rahul also sent an analysis of data from his Twitter account showing that his followers have barely increased for several months since August when his account was suspended for eight days. Currently, he has 19.5 million followers.
The WSJ claims to have independently verified the claim using two social media analytics companies Emplifi and Social Blade. The analysis shows that he gained on an average nearly four lakh new users per month from January to July 2021. This figure sharply dipped post the suspension. From September to December, the data shows, that per month he has gained less than 2,500 followers.

Rahul Gandhi is reaching out to the Indo-American CEO of Twitter, Parag Agarwal urging him to "not allow Twitter to become a pawn in the destruction of the idea of India". WSJ reports that the senior Congress leader's letter dated December 27 states, “I want to bring your attention to what I believe is Twitter’s unwitting complicity in curbing free and fair speech in India.”  Gandhi then goes on to include an analysis of data from his Twitter account showcasing how his follower growth has halted post his Twitter curb in August. The WSJ claims to have independently verified the claim using two social media analytics companies Emplifi and Social Blade. The analysis shows that he gained on an average nearly four lakh new users per month from January to July 2021. This figure sharply dipped post the suspension. From September to December, the data shows, that per month he has gained less than 2,500 followers.In the letter the Former Congress President alleges "I have been reliably, albeit discreetly, informed by people at Twitter India that they are under immense pressure by the government to silence my voice. My account was even blocked for a few days for no legitimate reason. There were many other Twitter handles, including Government ones, which had tweeted similar photos of the same people. None of those accounts were blocked. My account was singularly targeted," he added.

Rahul Gandhi's appeal to Twitter CEO, find out why he wrote him a letter

Rahul Gandhi is reaching out to the Indo-American CEO of Twitter, Parag Agarwal urging him to "not allow Twitter to become a pawn in the destruction of the idea of India". 

Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi writes to Twitter CEO&nbsp;Parag&nbsp;Agrawal
'Don't allow Twitter to become a pawn in the destruction of idea of India'
Twitter's&nbsp;unwitting complicity in curbing free speech in India: Rahul&nbsp;
Rahul's letter includes analysis of his account post Twitter&nbsp;curb
Drastic dip in Rahul's followers post suspension, shows analysis

Rahul writes on free speech concerns to Twitter CEO

Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi is reaching out to the&nbsp;Indo-American CEO of Twitter, Parag&nbsp;Agrawal&nbsp;urging him to "not allow Twitter to become a pawn in the destruction of the idea of India".&nbsp; WSJ reports that the senior Congress leader's&nbsp;letter dated December 27 states,&nbsp;&ldquo;I want to bring your attention to what I believe is Twitter&rsquo;s unwitting complicity in curbing free and fair speech in India.&rdquo;&nbsp; Gandhi then goes on to&nbsp;include an analysis of data from his Twitter account showcasing how his follower growth has halted post his Twitter curb in August.&nbsp;
Also Watch| <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/follower-counts-can-and-do-fluctuate-twitter-on-rahul-gandhi-s-letter-on-shadow-ban-1643264759678" target="_blank">'Follower counts can and do fluctuate': Twitter on Rahul Gandhi's letter on 'shadow ban'</a> The&nbsp;WSJ&nbsp;claims to have independently verified the claim using two social media analytics companies Emplifi and Social Blade. The analysis shows that he gained on an average nearly four lakh new users per month from January to July 2021. This figure sharply dipped post the suspension. From September to December, the data shows, that per month he has gained less than 2,500 followers. In the letter the Former Congress President alleges&nbsp;"I have been reliably, albeit discreetly, informed by people at Twitter India that they are under immense pressure by the government to silence my voice. My account was even blocked for a few days for no legitimate reason. There were many other Twitter handles, including Government ones, which had tweeted similar photos of the same people. None of those accounts were blocked. My account was singularly targeted," he added.

For the third straight day, India reported less than three lakh Covid-19 infections on Thursday but saw a marginal increase in the infection tally from Wednesday.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, in the 24 hours till 8am on Thursday, India saw 2,86,384 new Covid-19 cases and 573 related deaths.
The data showed that 3,06,357 patients had recovered during the period.But the daily positivity rate - which is the share of coronavirus tests that return positive and considered a key marker of the pandemic's status - is up from 16.10% to 19.59% while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 17.75 per cent.The active cases now comprise 5.46 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has decreased to 93.33 per cent. 

India reports over 2.86 lakh new Covid-19 infections

India reports over 2.86 lakh new Covid-19 infections

Less than 3 lakh&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;infections for third day in a row&nbsp;
Marginal increase cases, 2,86,384 infections in 24 hrs&nbsp;
573 deaths, 3,06,357 patients recovered in 24 hours&nbsp;
Daily&nbsp;positivity rate jumps from 16.10% to 19.59%&nbsp;
22 lakh&nbsp;active cases, comprise 5.46% of total infections

According to the Union Health Ministry data, in the 24 hours till 8am on Thursday, India saw&nbsp;2,86,384 new Covid-19 cases and 573 related deaths.

For the third straight day, India reported less than three lakh&nbsp;Covid-19 infections on Thursday but saw a marginal increase in the infection tally from Wednesday.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, in the 24 hours till 8am on Thursday, India saw&nbsp;2,86,384 new Covid-19 cases and 573 related deaths.
The data showed that 3,06,357 patients had recovered during the period.
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With elections in Uttar Pradesh just around the corner, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah met leaders of the Jat community.
The meeting was held on January 26 at the house of a BJP MP from Delhi, Parvesh Verma.&nbsp;Union minister Sanjeev Balyan and state minister Bhupendra Chaubey were also reportedly part of the meeting.
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Jats are considered an influential group in western Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;Many of them also supported the recent year-long farmer protest at the gates of Delhi which culminated in the Narendra Modi government being forced to repeal three controversial farm laws.
Thus the BJP is reaching out to the community, especially with the Opposition trying to capitalise on the farm law anger.
At the meeting, Amit Shah reportedly compared BJP to the Jat community, saying that both work for others instead of themselves.&nbsp;Shah reportedly said that like the Jats, BJP thinks of farmers' interest and national security.
The participants in the meeting reportedly sought Bharat Ratna for Chaudhary Charan Singh, reservation for the Jat community, and proportionate representation in government.
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Interestingly, the Opposition Samajwadi Party has allied with Charan Singh's grandson Jayant Chaudhary.&nbsp;After the meeting, the BJP reportedly said that its doors are open for Jayant's Rashtriya Lok Dal for an alliance.&nbsp;Chaudhary immediately rebuffed the invitation.
Uttar Pradesh will vote in 7 phases starting from February 10. Results will be announced a month later on March 10.

UP election 2022: Amit Shah meets Jat leaders. Farm law anger pacified?

At the meeting, Amit Shah reportedly compared BJP to the Jat community, saying that both work for others instead of themselves.

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 With elections in Uttar Pradesh just around the corner, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah met leaders of the Jat community. The meeting was held on January 26 at the house of a BJP MP from Delhi, Parvesh Verma. Union minister Sanjeev Balyan and state minister Bhupendra Chaubey were also reportedly part of the meeting. Jats are considered an influential group in western Uttar Pradesh. Many of them also supported the recent year-long farmer protest at the gates of Delhi which culminated in the Narendra Modi government being forced to repeal three controversial farm laws. Thus the BJP is reaching out to the community, especially with the Opposition trying to capitalise on the farm law anger. At the meeting, Amit Shah reportedly compared BJP to the Jat community, saying that both work for others instead of themselves. Shah reportedly said that like the Jats, BJP thinks of farmers' interest and national security.
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Interestingly, the Opposition Samajwadi Party has allied with Charan Singh's grandson Jayant Chaudhary. After the meeting, the BJP reportedly said that its doors are open for Jayant's Rashtriya Lok Dal for an alliance.
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 Chaudhary immediately rebuffed the invitation.
 Uttar Pradesh will vote in 7 phases starting from February 10. Results will be announced a month later on March 10.
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With elections in Uttar Pradesh just around the corner, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah met leaders of the Jat community.
 The meeting was held on January 26 at the house of a BJP MP from Delhi, Parvesh Verma.&nbsp;Union minister Sanjeev Balyan and state minister Bhupendra Chaubey were also reportedly part of the meeting.
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Jats are considered an influential group in western Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;Many of them also supported the recent year-long farmer protest at the gates of Delhi which culminated in the Narendra Modi government being forced to repeal three controversial farm laws.
 Thus the BJP is reaching out to the community, especially with the Opposition trying to capitalise on the farm law anger.
 At the meeting, Amit Shah reportedly compared BJP to the Jat community, saying that both work for others instead of themselves.&nbsp;Shah reportedly said that like the Jats, BJP thinks of farmers' interest and national security.
 The participants in the meeting reportedly sought Bharat Ratna for Chaudhary Charan Singh, reservation for the Jat community, and proportionate representation in government.
&nbsp;
Interestingly, the Opposition Samajwadi Party has allied with Charan Singh's grandson Jayant Chaudhary.&nbsp;After the meeting, the BJP reportedly said that its doors are open for Jayant's Rashtriya Lok Dal for an alliance.&nbsp;Chaudhary immediately rebuffed the invitation.
 Uttar Pradesh will vote in 7 phases starting from February 10. Results will be announced a month later on March 10.

Building collapse in Mumbai: Over 5 people injured
 

Building collapse in Mumbai's Bandra: Over 5 people injured

The Mumbai civic body BMC was quoted as saying that 5 fire engines, a rescue van, and 6 ambulances had been rushed to the spot.

Building collapse in Mumbai: Over 5 people injured

Mumbai saw yet another building collapse on January 26. Over 5 people were reportedly injured after a 4-storey building collapsed. The structure was located in Behram Nagar near Raza Masjid in Bandra East. The collapse occurred around 4 pm. The Mumbai civic body BMC was quoted as saying that 5 fire engines, a rescue van, and 6 ambulances had been rushed to the spot. Four of the injured were reportedly taken to VN Desai hospital, while three others were taken to Bandra Bhabha hospital. The disaster management department of the BMC said that their condition was stable. The Mumbai fire department rescued at least 6 people from the debris.

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Mumbai saw yet another building collapse on January 26.
Over 5 people were reportedly injured after a 4-storey building collapsed.&nbsp;The structure was located in Behram Nagar near Raza Masjid in Bandra East.&nbsp;The collapse occurred around 4 pm.
 The Mumbai civic body BMC was quoted as saying that 5 fire engines, a rescue van, and 6 ambulances had been rushed to the spot.
 Four of the injured were reportedly taken to VN Desai hospital, while three others were taken to Bandra Bhabha hospital.&nbsp;The disaster management department of the BMC said that their condition was stable.
 The Mumbai fire department rescued at least 6 people from the debris.

Watch: Drone show at Raisina Hill on Republic Day 2022
 

Watch: Drone show at Delhi's Raisina Hill on Republic Day 2022

The drones formed a variety of shapes including MK Gandhi's silhouette, India's map, and the National War Memorial.

Watch: Drone show at Raisina Hill on Republic Day 2022

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On the occasion of the 73rd&nbsp;Republic Day, a dazzling drone show took place at Raisina Hill in Delhi. It began with the unmanned aerial vehicles rising into the air in a tricolour formation. They formed a globe which then transformed into India's map, coloured in saffron, white and green. It had a revolving Ashok Chakra in the middle. The formation then dissolved and the drones reassembled to form a silhouette of MK Gandhi, the father of the nation. Gandhi was shown in his iconic image of walking with a stick against a shining sun. Subsequently, the drones formed an image of the National War Memorial, which has names of soldiers martyred since Independence. It was recently in news after the Amar Jawan Jyoti from India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the War Memorial. Following this, the drones formed the lion logo of the Make In India programme, significant because of the government's renewed stress on aatmanirbhar or self-reliant India. After this, the drones formed the text '75 azadi ka amrit mahotsav', announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country's 75th&nbsp;year of independence. Subsequently, the drones formed the Indian national flag before descending.
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On the occasion of the 73rd&nbsp;Republic Day, a dazzling drone show took place at Raisina Hill in Delhi.
It began with the unmanned aerial vehicles rising into the air in a tricolour formation.&nbsp;They formed a globe which then transformed into India's map, coloured in saffron, white and green. It had a revolving Ashok Chakra in the middle.
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The formation then dissolved and the drones reassembled to form a silhouette of MK Gandhi, the father of the nation.&nbsp;Gandhi was shown in his iconic image of walking with a stick against a shining sun.
 Subsequently, the drones formed an image of the National War Memorial, which has names of soldiers martyred since Independence.&nbsp;It was recently in news after the Amar Jawan Jyoti from India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the War Memorial.
 Following this, the drones formed the lion logo of the Make In India programme, significant because of the government's renewed stress on aatmanirbhar or self-reliant India.
 After this, the drones formed the text '75 azadi ka amrit mahotsav', announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country's 75th&nbsp;year of independence.
 Subsequently, the drones formed the Indian national flag before descending.

Corruption Perception Index: Watch India, Pakistan, China's ranks


Corruption Perception Index: Check India, Pakistan, China's ranks as Transparency International highlights 'concerns'

The index ranks countries based on a scorecard of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean.

Corruption Perception Index: Watch India, Pakistan, China's ranks

In a corruption perception index released by a global NGO called Transparency International, India has ranked 85 out of 180 countries. India's rank has reportedly improved by one place compared to the last report, but the corruption perception score has remained the same at 40.&nbsp; The index ranks countries based on a scorecard of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean. Neighbouring Pakistan slid significantly in the rankings. It currently stands at 140 out of 180, down from 124 a year ago. Islamabad's score is 28, compared to 31 a year ago. Meanwhile, China ranked 66 with a score of 45. Last year, Beijing's rank was 78, with a score of 42. The global NGO reportedly said that India's case is worrying because its score has remained stagnant, but "some of the mechanisms which help rein in corruption are weakening". The corruption perception document reportedly said that there are "concerns over India's democratic status as fundamental freedoms, and institutional checks and balances decay". Transparency International reportedly said that there are concerns over risks to journalists and activists who have been "victims of attacks by police, political militants, criminal gangs, and corrupt local officials" in India. In the latest corruption perception index, Denmark ranked first, followed by Finland. New Zealand rounded off the Top 3.
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In a corruption perception index released by a global NGO called Transparency International, India has ranked 85 out of 180 countries.
India's rank has reportedly improved by one place compared to the last report, but the corruption perception score has remained the same at 40.
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The index ranks countries based on a scorecard of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean.
Neighbouring Pakistan slid significantly in the rankings. It currently stands at 140 out of 180, down from 124 a year ago. Islamabad's score is 28, compared to 31 a year ago.
Meanwhile, China ranked 66 with a score of 45. Last year, Beijing's rank was 78, with a score of 42.
The global NGO reportedly said that India's case is worrying because its score has remained stagnant, but "some of the mechanisms which help rein in corruption are weakening".
The corruption perception document reportedly said that there are "concerns over India's democratic status as fundamental freedoms, and institutional checks and balances decay".&nbsp;Transparency International reportedly said that there are concerns over risks to journalists and activists who have been "victims of attacks by police, political militants, criminal gangs, and corrupt local officials" in India.
In the latest corruption perception index, Denmark ranked first, followed by Finland. New Zealand rounded off the Top 3.

R-Day: Drone falls on 2 people at parade in MP's Bhopal
 

Republic Day 2022: Drone falls on 2 people at parade in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, mishap caught on camera

A doctor at the event said that the duo had been rushed to a hospital, and their condition was stable.

On camera: Drone falls on dancers at Republic Day parade in MP's Jabalpur

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 In a startling incident, a drone fell on two people during Republic Day celebrations. The mishap reportedly occurred in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The incident was caught on camera apparently by one of the spectators. The unmanned aerial vehicle was part of the MP agriculture department's tableau. The victims were reportedly part of a tribal dance performance at the January 26 event. They suffered injuries on their heads, as per reports.
A doctor at the event said that the duo had been rushed to a hospital, and their condition was stable.
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In a startling incident, a drone fell on two people during Republic Day celebrations.The mishap reportedly occurred in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur.
The incident was caught on camera apparently by one of the spectators.&nbsp;The unmanned aerial vehicle was part of the MP agriculture department's tableau.
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The victims were reportedly part of a tribal dance performance at the January 26 event. They suffered injuries on their heads, as per reports.
A doctor at the event said that the duo had been rushed to a hospital, and their condition was stable.
India celebrated its 73rd&nbsp;Republic Day on January 26, 2022. The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

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The govt has extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Nagaland for six more months, till July, saying the whole state is in a 'disturbed' condition and the presence of armed forces is necessary. Under AFSPA, security forces have the power to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior notice. Nagaland has been declared a 'disturbed area' due to killings, loot and extortion in various parts of the state.

There is good news for wine lovers in Maharashtra. The state government has decided to permit sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops. 
Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik said that the decision was taken to give a boost to fruit-based wineries which provide additional income to farmers. 
According to the govt order, supermarkets and walk-in-stores which have area of 100 sq mt or more and are registered under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act will be allowed to sell wine. 
But the supermarkets which are near places of worship or educational institutions can not sell wine.
Further, wine sale will not be allowed in the districts where prohibition is in force.
Supermarkets will have to be pay a fee of Rs 5,000 for selling wine.

 Wine can now be sold in supermarkets, walk-in shops in Maharashtra

There is good news for wine lovers in Maharashtra. The state government has decided to permit sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops. 

Sale of wine in supermarts&nbsp;and walk-in shops after paying&nbsp;₹5k fee in Maha&nbsp;
Decision taken to boost&nbsp;fruit-based wineries creating extra income for farmers: govt&nbsp;
Regstd. shops &amp;&nbsp;supermarts&nbsp;with 100 sq mt &amp; more area to be allowed: govt&nbsp;
'Shops, supermart&nbsp;near religious or educational establishments not allowed'
Districts with prohibition in force not permitted to sell: govt order&nbsp;

Supermarkets which are near places of worship or educational institutions will not be allowed to sell wine

There is good news for wine lovers in Maharashtra. The state government has decided to permit sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops.&nbsp;
Maharashtra&nbsp;minister Nawab Malik&nbsp;said that the decision was taken to give a boost to fruit-based wineries which provide additional income to farmers.&nbsp;
According to the govt order, supermarkets and walk-in-stores which have area of 100 sq mt or more and are registered under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act will be allowed to sell wine.&nbsp;
But the supermarkets which are near places of worship or educational institutions can not sell wine.
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Further, wine sale will not be allowed in the districts where prohibition is in force.
Supermarkets will have to be pay a fee of Rs 5,000 for selling wine.

Early indications of Covid cases plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst noting that 400 districts have logged over 10 per cent positivity rate in the week ending January 26.
Stressing the need to continue with precautions to curb the surge in infections, it noted that Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan were recording a high number of Covid cases and positivity.
Simultaneously, a decline in Covid cases and positivity rate have been observed in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha, Haryana and West Bengal, the government stated.
Lav Agarwal, the joint secretary in the Health Ministry, said 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases, which include Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala with over 3 lakh active infections.
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Agarwal also said that 95 per cent of India's adults have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine while 74 per cent are fully vaccinated.

Early signs of Covid cases plateauing, but situation needs to be observed: Govt

Early indications of Covid cases plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday

Govt: early signs that Covid&nbsp;cases are plateauing&nbsp;in some states Over 10% weekly&nbsp;positivity&nbsp;rate in over 400 districts 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases
74% eligible population fully vaccinated: govt

Lav Agarwal, the joint secretary in the Health Ministry, said 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases, which include Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.&nbsp;

Early indications of Covid cases plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst noting that 400 districts have logged over 10 per cent positivity rate in the week ending January 26.
Stressing the need to continue with precautions to curb the surge in infections, it noted that Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan were recording a high number of Covid cases and positivity.
Simultaneously, a decline in Covid cases and positivity rate have been observed in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha, Haryana and West Bengal, the government stated.
Lav Agarwal, the joint secretary in the Health Ministry, said 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases, which include Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala with over 3 lakh active infections.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/covishield-covaxin-granted-regular-market-approval-what-it-means-1643291432999">Covishield, Covaxin granted regular market approval: what it means</a>
Agarwal&nbsp;also said that 95 per cent of India's adults have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine while 74 per cent are fully vaccinated.

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.
Tata Group tweeted to welcome Air India back to their fold while adding that it's arrival was much awaited.  
The airlines too posted a message on social media saying that a brand new chapter is unfolding for Air India as it joins Tata Group and they together embark on a journey of excellence. 
The message was accompanied by a picture of a seat belt with one red strap to represent Air India and a blue strap to represent Tata with the text 'We Click'. 
The Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.
After a competitive bidding process, the government had on October 8 last year sold Air India to Talace Private Limited -- a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company -- for Rs 18,000 crore.
 
 

How the Tata Group and Air India welcomed each other

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.
Tata&nbsp;Group tweeted to welcome Air India back to their fold while adding that&nbsp;it's arrival was much awaited.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The airlines too posted a message on social media saying that a brand new chapter is unfolding for Air India as it joins Tata&nbsp;Group and they together embark on a journey of excellence.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.
After a competitive bidding process, the government had on October 8 last year sold Air India to Talace Private Limited -- a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company -- for Rs 18,000 crore.
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The&nbsp;Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.
Tata&nbsp;Group tweeted to welcome Air India back to their fold while adding that&nbsp;it's arrival was much awaited.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The airlines too posted a message on social media saying that a brand new chapter is unfolding for Air India as it joins Tata&nbsp;Group and they together embark on a journey of excellence.&nbsp;
The message was accompanied by a picture of a seat belt with one red strap to represent Air India and a blue strap to represent Tata&nbsp;with the text 'We Click'.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.
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After a competitive bidding process, the government had on October 8 last year sold Air India to Talace Private Limited -- a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company -- for Rs 18,000 crore.
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India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.
The two vaccines so far had restricted emergency use authorisation. 
"The regulator has upgraded the permission for Covaxin and Covishield from restricted use in emergency situations to normal new drug permission in the adult population with certain conditions," Mandaviya said.
According to news agency PTI, Covaxin and Covishield will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy. 
Gradually, the vaccine will be available in the market at a price lower than at what it was being sold earlier at private hospitals, the report added. 
The health minister also clarified that govt's free vaccination drive will continue even after the vaccines are made available in the regular market. 

Covishield, Covaxin granted regular market approval: what it means

India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.

India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.
The two vaccines so far had restricted emergency use authorisation.&nbsp;
According to news agency PTI, Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield&nbsp;will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy against prescription.&nbsp;
However, the vaccine will not be available for purchase at local chemists with or without prescriptions for now
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The health minister also clarified that govt's&nbsp;free vaccination drive will continue even after the vaccines are made available in the regular market.&nbsp;

According to news agency PTI, Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield&nbsp;will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy.&nbsp;

India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.
The two vaccines so far had restricted emergency use authorisation.&nbsp;
"The regulator has upgraded the permission for Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield from restricted use in emergency situations to normal new drug permission in the adult population with certain conditions," Mandaviya said.
According to news agency PTI, Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield&nbsp;will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy against prescription.&nbsp;
However, the vaccine will not be available for purchase at local chemists with or without prescriptions for now.&nbsp;
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The health minister also clarified that govt's&nbsp;free vaccination drive will continue even after the vaccines are made available in the regular market.&nbsp;

At a Republic Day celebration held at an RBI branch office in Chennai on Wednesday, a few officials allegedly remained seated while the Tamil anthem was being sung.
A video of the purported incident also went viral in which onlookers could be seen questioning the officials for not rising while the anthem was being sung. The officials had reportedly replied that the Madras High Court had said there was no need to do so.
A day after the incident, a Madras High Court advocate has filed a complaint against the officials for “disrespecting the anthem” on Thursday.
According to advocate G Rajesh, who filed an online complaint to the Greater Chennai Police, the officials misinterpreted the judgment of the High Court and the order issued by the state government.
State cabinet ministers as well as leaders across political parties condemned the incident on social media.

Chennai: complaint against RBI officials for not rising to Tamil anthem

Chennai: officials reportedly remained seated while Tamil anthem played

Complaint against RBI&nbsp;officials for alleged disrespect of Tamil anthem
Chennai: officials reportedly remained seated while Tamil anthem played
Madras HC advocate filed a complaint against officials
Leaders across political spectrum condemned the incident

State cabinet ministers as well as leaders across political parties condemned the incident on social media

At a Republic Day function held at an RBI branch office in Chennai on Wednesday, a few officials allegedly remained seated while the Tamil anthem was being sung.
A video of the purported incident also went viral in which onlookers could be seen questioning the officials for not rising while the anthem was being sung. The officials had reportedly replied that the Madras High Court had said there was no need to do so.
A day after the incident, a Madras High Court advocate has filed a complaint against the officials for what he claimed was&nbsp;&ldquo;disrespecting the anthem&rdquo; on Thursday.
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According to advocate G Rajesh, who filed an online complaint to the Greater Chennai Police, the officials misinterpreted the judgment of the High Court and the order issued by the Tamil Nadu government.
State cabinet ministers as well as leaders across political parties condemned the incident on social media.

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