News18 Afternoon Digest: 2.38 lakh new infections in India, active cases in the country highest in 230 days and other stories

ED raids Punjab CM’s nephew in illegal sand mining case, weeks before polling; Congress targets BJP

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s nephew and several others were on Tuesday raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with illegal sand mining. read more

2.38 lakh new infections were seen in India, active cases in the country highest in 230 days

With 2,38,018 new coronavirus infections reported in a day, the total number of COVID-19 cases in India rose to 3,76,18,271, according to data updated on Tuesday by the Union Health Ministry, according to the Omicron version. of 8,891 cases. Active cases have risen to 17,36,628, the highest in 230 days, while the death toll has risen to 4,86,761 with 310 fresh deaths, data updated at 8 am. read more

MP Sarpanches got ‘power’, Shivraj government snatched their financial rights after 12 days

Ahead of the rural body elections in Madhya Pradesh, the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government restored the administrative powers of the village panchayat chiefs, almost 12 days after these rights were stripped. The decision restores former Sarpanches to positions of power at the Gram Panchayat, Janpad Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat levels. In a democracy, all work is done by the power of the people, so I am restoring the powers of pradhans (sarpanches), CM Shivraj said on Monday. read more

Experts suggest Omicron poses greater risk to children, adolescents than Delta version

It is often believed that children have a better response to COVID-19 infection; Nevertheless, given recent reports that Omicron can be serious in children, it is imperative that all possible safety measures are used to protect them. There isn’t enough evidence yet to identify how the Omicron type affects children, but the recent death of seven children in Delhi (between January 9 and 12) has put the deadly virus on children with co-morbidities. The focus is on getting infected. read more

‘It’s time to enjoy his cricket’: Shahid Afridi backs Virat Kohli’s decision to step down India’s Test captaincy

Virat Kohli’s resignation as India’s Test captain marked the end of a glorious era. The Delhi-born on Saturday took to his official social accounts and had a blast. The decision comes a day after his team lost the 3-match Test series to South Africa. read more

Spain’s Prime Minister said, Novak Djokovic will have to follow the rules to travel to the country

World men’s tennis number 1 Novak Djokovic will have to comply with Spanish health regulations to be able to travel to Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday. read more

Victoria announces ‘code brown’, Australia registers 72,000 cases, hospitalized

Australian officials are urging citizens to get their booster doses and follow COVID-19 preventive measures as the Omicron version of COVID-19 surged due to hospitalizations on Tuesday. read more

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