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Covid-19: The increase is driven by the XBB variant of the coronavirus and its sub-variants and there is no new variant. (Image/Getty)
In other news, we have: In jail for 1988 Road Rage case, Navjot Singh Sidhu is likely to be released tomorrow; Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha Are Getting Married, Confirms Harrdy Sandhu; Wishes Couple and other important stories
In today’s edition of News18 Afternoon roundup, we cover concerns about rising Covid-19 cases in India. In other news, we have the latest attack by Congress on Prime Minister Modi for the construction of the new parliament building.
Covid ‘incidental’ in Delhi deaths, XBB ‘fast’ behind spread, says CM; 3,095 new cases in India
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that “100% of cases” of Covid-19 are being sent for genome sequencing. He added that the increase is driven by the XBB variant of the coronavirus and its subvariants. READ MORE
Ram Navami Mishaps Kill 38 in MP and Rajasthan; Violent clashes in Bengal, Maha, K’taka | updates
Ram Navami was celebrated with large processions and special pujas on Thursday. However, the festivities were marred by the deaths of several devotees in separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Clashes and arson were also reported in some parts of the country. READ MORE
In jail for 1988 Road Rage case, Navjot Singh Sidhu is likely to be released tomorrow
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is set to be released from Patiala jail on Saturday as he nears completion of the grueling one-year prison sentence handed down by the Supreme Court in a road rage case in 1988. READ MORE
‘Qaidi number D17052’ is the new identity of feared gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed who, in a criminal career spanning 44 years and more than 120 cases, was first convicted Tuesday and sentenced to life in prison for the 2006 kidnapping. now-deceased Umesh Pal, who was the main witness in the murder case of BSP MLA Raju Pal in 2005. READ MORE
Calling it a “waste of money”, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh once again derided the construction of the new parliament building on Thursday. Ramesh claimed that the new parliament building is nothing more than a “personal vanity project” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. READ MORE
Delhi: 6 Shastri Park Residents Killed When Mosquito Coil Turns Room Into Gas Chamber
At least six people from a family, including a young child, were found dead at their home in the Shastri Park area of Delhi on Friday morning. According to prima facies, the deceased died of suffocation, police said. READ MORE
Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be charged with a crime after a Manhattan grand jury indicted him over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign. READ MORE
The Naga Chaitanya affair began 11 months after Samantha’s divorce; Dating Sobhita for 6 months?
Naga Chaitanya, who was previously married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has been making headlines for his alleged affair with Sobhita Dhulipala. Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu announced their separation in October 2021. READ MORE
Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha Are Getting Married, Confirms Harrdy Sandhu; wishes couple
The wedding of Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha is “happening”, according to Punjabi singer Harrdy Sandhu. Harrdy said he’s glad Parineeti is “finally settling down in life.” Parineeti Chopra and Harrdy Sandhu worked together on the 2022 spy thriller Code Name: Tiranga. READ MORE
It’s been almost a decade since Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their last Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. In 2014, a team managed by Gautam Gambhir defeated Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) by three wickets to win their second title. Since then, the franchise has seen multiple changes to its leadership setup, but the quest for the third trophy in its cabinet continues. As the new season unfolds, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise will try their luck once again and give their best possible shot at winning the title. READ MORE
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