Delhi borders closed: Check routes that are open, closed as farmers' protest enter day 15

With the ongoing farmers' agitation against the three newly enacted farm laws entering the 15th day, traffic near the borders of the national capital remained affected as several borders between Delhi and neighbouring states remained closed for commuters. The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday appealed to citizens to take alternative routes as Singhu and other borders like Auchandi, Piao Maniyari, Mangesh have been closed for all kinds of traffic movement. Commuters are advised to take alternative routes via Lampur, Safiabad, Saboli and Singhu school toll tax borders.

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Farmer leaders to meet at Singhu border to discuss strategy to intensify protest

A day after farmer leaders rejected a government offer of amendments in the new agri laws, the protestors have called a meeting today at the Singh border to discuss future strategy. The meeting will be attended by leaders of as many as 40 farmer unions. The meeting will take place at 2 PM.

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Delhi: Kejriwal govt launches online bus pass delivery facility for DTC commuters

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday inaugurated an online bus pass delivery facility for commuters of DTC and cluster buses and said it will allow them to avoid long queues at depots amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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With 31,522 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 97.5 lakh; death toll at 1,41,772

India on Thursday reported 31,522 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, pushing its tally to the 97.6 lakh mark, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The number of cases in the country surged to 97,67,371.

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Panel seeks more data on vaccines from Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech before emergency use nod

An expert committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday sought additional safety and efficacy data for COVID-19 vaccine candidates of Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech after deliberating upon their applications seeking emergency use authorisation for the shots, officials said.

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Yamuna expressway speed limit reduced till Feb 15 due to low visibility | Details here

After reports of several accidents at the Yamuna Expressway and Peripheral Expressway in Greater Noida, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has decided to reduce the maximum speed limit for vehicles running on the expressway.

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Union minister Raosaheb Danve smells China, Pakistan 'conspiracy' behind farmers' stir

Union minister Raosaheb Danve on Wednesday claimed that China and Pakistan were behind the ongoing protests by farmers, who are seeking repeal of three new farm laws. He also alleged that Muslims were earlier misled over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), but as those efforts did not succeed, now farmers were being told that they will face losses due to the new laws.

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