ꦕHello readers! In today’s news wrap, we bring you the key developments of the day.
✅Here is a quick rundown of the events that includes the death of eight jawans and one civilian after their vehicle was blown up by naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur.
🎃The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance, the Union health ministry reported on Monday while another case has also surfaced in Gujarat.
✨On the international front, six states in the United States have declared a state of emergency due to the recent weather forecasts.
January 6 News Wrap
Chhattisgarh: 8 Jawans, 1 Civilian Killed In IED Blast In Bijapur
▨The naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapaur blew up the vehicle driven by a civilian and carrying eight jawans of District Reserve Guards (DRG) on Monday with an improvised explosive device and have killed all of them.
🀅Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P informed PTI that the incident took place near Ambeli village under Kutru police station when the security personnel were returning in their Scorpio vehicle after an anti-Naxalite operation.
BPSC Exam Row: Prashant Kishor Sent To Jail After Refusal To Sign Bail Bond
🌟Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has been sent to jail after his arrest. As per the latest reports, the Bihar leader has been sent to jail after he refused to sign a bail bond.
Kishor, who was on hunger strike, was arrested at Patna's Gandhi Maidan🦄. The poll strategist is demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission exam.
🔴As per police officials, Kishor and around 43 of his supporters were arrested as the protest took place in a restricted area. His arrest comes after several notices from the Patna District Magistrate were ignored.
HMPV Cases In India 'Not Linked To China,' Says Health Ministry; Delhi, Karnataka Issue Advisory
♕The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance, the Union health ministry reported on Monday.
🥂Both cases were identified in infants with a history of bronchopneumonia. However, the ministry underlined that neither of the patients has any history of international travel. This indicates that the two cases are not linked to the outbreak in China.
ℱAnother similar case has surfaced where a two-month-old boy has been detected with HMPV after he was admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad on December 24.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Chaos: Governor, CM Stalin Showdown Over National Anthem | Details
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the assembly session on Monday and alleged that the National Anthem has been "insulted". The governor's walkout comes as a reaction to Chief Minister MK Stalin ▨and M Appavu refused to sing the National Anthem after the state anthem ended.
ಞAs per reports, the governor walked out of the assembly and refused to deliver his customary address, which the assembly speaker then delivered.
US Winter Storm: 6 States Declare Emergency As US Braces For 'Heaviest Snowfall In A Decade'
𝔉As the United States prepares for the "heaviest snowfall in a decade," six states have declared a state of emergency due to the recent weather forecasts.
🐻Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri have declared state emergencies due to the heavy blizzard headed their way as the new year sets in.
IND-W Vs IRE-W ODIs: Mandhana To Lead; Harmanpreet, Renuka Singh Rested - Check Full Squad
ꦅThe Women’s Selection Committee on Monday, January 6 announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Ireland women.
🐈Smriti Mandhana has been given the mantle to lead India women's team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland with regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and star pacer Renuka Singh Thakur rested. Deepti Sharma has been named vice-captain.
