DNA Exclusive: As we ring in the New Year, here’s a throwback at 2021
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Friday (December 31) presented the last DNA of 2021 and looked back at the events that made this year.
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Friday (December 31) presented the last DNA of 2021 and looked back at the events that made this year.
The number of cases reported on Friday surged to 1,796, with an increased positivity rate of 2.44 per cent. The daily cases count had breached the 1,000-mark after a gap of seven months.
South Africa, which first raised alarm about the new fast-spreading coronavirus variant, gave the world one of the last big good surprises of the year -authorities lifted a curfew and said Omicron had crested. This brought hope for a happy New Year worldwide.
The Indian MPs who participated in the meet organised by Tibetan govt in exile were-- Jairam Ramesh, Manish Tiwari, Sujeet Kumar, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Ramdas Athawale and Maneka Gandhi.
The toss went in Sri Lanka`s favour, but the innings didn`t go their way on a lush green pitch.
These restrictions come into effect in Tamil Nadu amid concerns of the rapid, nationwide spread of the Omicron variant.
The incident took place in Nideli village, under Naxal-hit Aundhi police station area, in the early hours of the day.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be vice-captain for the series. Rohit picked up a hamstring injury during a training session in Mumbai ahead of the South Africa tour.
After his alleged remarks on Mahatma Gandhi went viral, Raipur police on Thursday apprehended Kalicharan Maharaj from Madhya Pradesh.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and ICMR DG Dr Balram Bhargava wrote to chief secretaries of all states/UTs to set up round-the-clock functional RAT booths at different locations, engage medical and paramedical staff, and encourage the use of home test kits
The Uttarakhand government has increased the old-age pension and widow pension from Rs 1200 to Rs 1400.
Besides police personnel, specialised Pinaka commandos and dog squads were also roped in for the intensive checking that also covered congested city lanes as well metal detectors installed in private establishments, the officials said.
A qualified helicopter pilot, Director General VS Pathania has held several key roles afloat and ashore in a career spanning 36 years.
The Competition Commission of India has ordered a detailed probe against technology major Apple for alleged unfair business practices with respect to its App Store.
As 2021 draws to an end, several leaders like Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind extended their wishes for the new year to the people of the country
Using ATMs beyond the permissible free transactions for cash as well as non-cash purposes will cost more from Saturday, January 1.
"Arsalan was radicalising youths and was recruiting them for LeT. He was hatching a conspiracy to carry out terror activities across India." said the NIA official.
In a petrifying video shared by business tycoon Anand Mahindra, a tiger can be seen chewing on a car and even dragging it with its might.
Xiaomi and Oppo could soon face a fine worth Rs 1000 for violating tax laws, according to the latest Income Tax department notification.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said necessary health infrastructure including beds, oxygen, medicines, ICU will be set up to deal with COVID surge.
The Centre has extended the deadline for the submission of life certificates for central government pensioners till February 28, 2022.
Aam Adami Party in a press conference on Friday (December 31) announced the joining of Anju Sehwag, who is the sister of famous Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag. "I think AAP is doing good work in Delhi. It is getting famous in other parts of the country as well like Punjab. I chose AAP as I think one must always choose a party where you can express your views clearly," Anju Sehwag told ANI. Anju Sehwag is a former Congress councillor and was also a teacher. This came months ahead of the municipal corporation elections in Delhi.
The Spanish Flu lasted for nearly two years, before abating and becoming an endemic by 1920. Many health experts are wondering if the Omicron variant, touted as milder, can hasten Covid-19's descent into endemic from a pandemic.
"They (Congress leaders) are fighting to become Chief Minister, they do not care about the situation of Punjab," said Arvind Kejriwal.
Experts are of the view that Omicron might accelerate the transition of coronavirus from pandemic to endemic, as per media report.