Updated November 29th, 2021 at 23:07 IST
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9: 40 IST, November 29th 2021
Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO as he writes,"After almost 16 yrs of having a role at our company from co-founder to CEO to Chair to Exec Chair to interim-CEO to CEO I decided it's finally time for me to leave. Parag (Parag Agrawal) is becoming our CEO".
Parag Agrawal to be the new CEO of Twitter
not sure anyone has heard but,
— jack⚡️ (@jack) November 29, 2021
I resigned from Twitter pic.twitter.com/G5tUkSSxkl
9: 17 IST, November 29th 2021
The Ministry of External Affairs informed, "The government of India stands ready to support the countries affected in Africa in dealing with the Omicron variant, including supplies of Made-in-India vaccines. Supplies can be undertaken through COVAX or bilaterally".
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7: 50 IST, November 29th 2021
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed, "The state is adhering to the Centre's guidelines over COVID, all precautions being taken. Meeting with officials from Health and State administrations called on Nov 30 to discuss the issue. Airport-Railway stations alerted and have been asked to take precautions in wake of the new variant".
7: 03 IST, November 29th 2021
Puducherry: Streets in various parts of Urulayanpet Assembly constituency waterlogged, following incessant rainfall in past two days. Water is being pumped out as floodwater enters houses. pic.twitter.com/pE5C4sLa7I
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
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6: 37 IST, November 29th 2021
Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil has ordered a probe into Sachin Vaze and Param Bir Singh's one-hour meeting after the bailable warrant hearing in Chandiwal Commission. Mumbai police officials have questioned the lawyers of Sachin Vaze and Param Bir in connection to this meeting.
#BREAKING | Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil orders inquiry into a meeting held between Parambir Singh and Sachin Vaze after the bailable warrant hearing in Chandiwal Commission
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
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6: 12 IST, November 29th 2021
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited and provided financial aid to the family of corona warriors who died due to Coronavirus infections. CM Kejriwal told ANI, "Sunita Ji was a sanitation worker at EDMC. Delhi govt has given Rs 1 crore to her kin & assured any help needed. We've given Rs 1 crore to 18 such corona warriors".
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5: 34 IST, November 29th 2021
According to government sources, 'No Congress or its allied ruled States has been able to give 1st dose to over 90% of people and 2nd dose to over 50% of people. At least 7 BJP ruled states got over 90% coverage of 1st dose & 8 BJP ruled states touched 50% coverage of 2nd dose'.
Govt Sources say, 'No Congress or its allied ruled States has been able to give 1st dose to over 90% of people&2nd dose to over 50% of people. At least 7 BJP ruled states got over 90% coverage of 1st dose & 8 BJP ruled states touched 50% coverage of 2nd dose'
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
(Pic: Govt Sources) pic.twitter.com/fF8Fphsf8l
5: 05 IST, November 29th 2021
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh will be in judicial custody for another 14 days in connection to the extortion case. He is to stay in Arthur Road jail.
#BREAKING | Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's judicial custody in the extortion case has been extended for another 14 days; currently Deshmukh is lodged in Arthur Road Jail
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
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4: 46 IST, November 29th 2021
#Omicron shouldn’t distract from elephant in the room: COVID cases surge shows Pfizer monopoly fails to protect EU, others with >80% vaccination rates due to Pfizer efficacy waning to <30% in 6 mos. Portfolio of different vaccines and combos pioneered by #SputnikV is the solution pic.twitter.com/g1utz1Q7L1
— Sputnik V (@sputnikvaccine) November 29, 2021
4: 25 IST, November 29th 2021
Guru Raghavendra Bank depositors staged a protest in Bengaluru, demanding their money back. They marched to the RBI office in Bengaluru.
#BREAKING | From kids to elders, Guru Raghavendra Bank depositors stage protest outside RBI Office in Bengaluru, demanding their money back which has been frozen for over two years
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
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4: 19 IST, November 29th 2021
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar told ANI, "Schools will reopen from Dec 1, but since children are not vaccinated yet, probably parents won't send their children. Online classes are continued anyway". She added, "We conduct RT-PCR tests & mandatory quarantine for travellers coming from countries affected by the new variant. Our ICU beds, oxygen beds & manpower have been increased & we're ready to go all-in, in case of sudden spurt".
4: 03 IST, November 29th 2021
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told ANI, "MSP procurement has been doubled in comparison to the year 2014. Earlier only paddy and wheat crop was procured on MSP. Under the leadership of PM Modi MSP procurement was started on Dalhan (pulses), Tilhan (oilseeds) & on cotton".
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3: 36 IST, November 29th 2021
The 12 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended for indiscipline in the last session of the House.
12 suspended MPs include:
Elamaram Kareem – CPM
Phulo Devi Netam
Chhaya Verma
R Bora
Rajamani Patel
Syed Nasir Hussain
Akhilesh Prasad Singh – INC
Binoy Viswam – CPI
Dola Sen & Shanta Chhetri – TMC
Priyanka Chaturvedi & Anil Desai – Shiv Sena
3: 21 IST, November 29th 2021
A comprehensive policy on additional & booster doses for COVID-19 will be made public in the next 2 weeks by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) of India, Dr. N K Arora, India's COVID-19 Task Force Chairman informed.
#BREAKING | Policy on booster dose within two weeks, confirms government task force.
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
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2: 41 IST, November 29th 2021
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed media after the repeal bill of three farm laws was passed.
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2: 39 IST, November 29th 2021
Kisan Unions were witnessed preparing to end protests at Delhi borders:
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2: 25 IST, November 29th 2021
43 girl students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Backward Classes Welfare School in Sanga Reddy district in Telangana test positive for COVID-19. Students have been kept in isolation and are receiving medical treatment, informed Dr Gayatri, DM &HO, Sangareddy District
Telangana | 43 girl students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Backward Classes Welfare School in Sanga Reddy district test positive for COVID19. Students have been kept in isolation and are receiving medical treatment: Dr Gayatri, DM &HO, Sangareddy District
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
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2: 10 IST, November 29th 2021
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge took a jibe at the Centre on the repeal of Farm Laws adding that the move has been taken due to upcoming elections.
#BREAKING | Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge takes a jibe at Centre on repeal of Farm Laws, says move due to upcoming elections.
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
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1: 52 IST, November 29th 2021
The long-pending export orders that have been executed during November will be further expanded during the following months, said COVAXIN maker Bharat Biotech on Monday.
"With the number of countries that have granted emergency use approvals for COVAXIN increasing, exports to additional countries will also commence from December. Bharat Biotech thanks the Government of India for approving exports. COVAXIN will now become an integral part of the global fight against this Pandemic," it added
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1: 47 IST, November 29th 2021
A day after senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that there is no point in discussing 370 as what is gone is gone, Omar Abdullah has hit out at Azad saying, 370 was the legacy of Congress and If Congress doesn’t save it, how will they save people of J&K.
"I respect Azad Saab. But he said that it is irrelevant to talk about Article 370 and it will not come back. It is more the legacy of Congress than ours. Article 370 came into being because of former PM Nehru. If Congress doesn’t save their legacy, how will it save people," said Abdullah, lashing out at its ally.
1: 27 IST, November 29th 2021
In view of the new variant of COVID19, Dakshina Kannada district administration resume Covid screening at Talapady Checkpost, conducting RT-PCR test of those coming to the district from Kerala without Covid negative report.
Karnataka | In view of the new variant of COVID19, Dakshina Kannada district administration resume Covid screening at Talapady Checkpost, conducting RT-PCR test of those coming to the district from Kerala without Covid negative report#Omicron pic.twitter.com/5cSVggv4qG
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
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1: 18 IST, November 29th 2021
In a written reply in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Finance has said that the Government of India does not collect data on Bitcoin transactions. No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in the country.
1: 11 IST, November 29th 2021
AAP leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister addressed media and talked about several issued including Punjab's education model and farmers' issue.
Watch the briefing here:
Addressing an important Press Conference | LIVE https://t.co/3rwXewmPmL
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) November 29, 2021
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1: 07 IST, November 29th 2021
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury addressed the media and listed demands on farm laws repeal.
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1: 06 IST, November 29th 2021
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of Yatri Niwas for the upcoming Amarnath pilgrimage at Majeen, in Jammu.
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha lays the foundation stone of Yatri Niwas for the upcoming Amarnath pilgrimage at Majeen, in Jammu pic.twitter.com/UPM4vl5qxJ
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
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12: 57 IST, November 29th 2021
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi addressed the media on Parliament's Winter Session.
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12: 54 IST, November 29th 2021
'This was a simple courtesy meet', says former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh after meeting Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar.
#BREAKING | 'This was a simple courtesy meet', says former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh after meeting Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
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12: 25 IST, November 29th 2021
After floating his own party, former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh arrived at Haraya CM Manohar Lal Khattar's residence for a meeting.
12: 19 IST, November 29th 2021
Speaking to Reporters, BKU leader Rakesh Tikat gave the first response after the repeal of farm laws bill passed in Lok Sabha.
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12: 07 IST, November 29th 2021
Mumbai's Mazagaon Magistrate's Court granted bail to NCP leader Nawab Malik on a personal bond of Rs 15,000 and also asked him to deposit Rs 5000, in connection with a defamation case filed against him by BJP's Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya.
Mumbai | Mazagaon Magistrate's Court grants bail to NCP leader Nawab Malik on a personal bond of Rs 15,000 and also asks him to deposit Rs 5000, in connection with a defamation case filed against him by BJP's Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
The next date of hearing is 30th December
11: 53 IST, November 29th 2021
After expressing concerns over the rising pollution levels, the Supreme Court asked Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP govts to explain the steps they've taken in compliance with directions by Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR to curb air pollution and seeks compliance reports from them.
Supreme Court asks Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP govts to explain the steps they've taken in compliance with directions by Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR to curb air pollution and seeks compliance reports from them
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
SC posts the matter for hearing on 2nd Dec. pic.twitter.com/vaBKUMTzYE
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11: 51 IST, November 29th 2021
Chandiwal Commission cancelled a bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in connection with corruption allegations against former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh.
Mumbai | Chandiwal Commission cancelled a bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in connection with corruption allegations against former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh pic.twitter.com/otj0TyTE7L
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
11: 15 IST, November 29th 2021
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon following sloganeering by Opposition MPs in the Winter Session of Parliament.
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11: 10 IST, November 29th 2021
Supreme Court has expressed concern over rising air pollution levels in Delhi. SC observed that while pollution levels are rising, there is another problem of COVID-19.
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Supreme Court expresses concern over rising air pollution levels in Delhi.
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
SC observes that while pollution levels are rising, there is another problem of COVID19. pic.twitter.com/FstDA3ESph
10: 54 IST, November 29th 2021
The Trinamool Congress and Congress political feud has reached the parliament after TMC refused to attend the Opposition party convened by Congress on Monday. Explaining the reason for it, TMC MP Derek O'Brien pointed that TMC was neither an electoral ally nor a govt partner of Congress. He asserted that Opposition unity will be maintained on common issues, while skipping the meeting convened by Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha) Mallikarjun Kharge.
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TMC skips Opposition party meet called by Congress ahead of Winter session: 'Not an ally' https://t.co/6AYkp5Aiky
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
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10: 38 IST, November 29th 2021
IMD has issued 'Orange' alert for heavy rains for Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor, Kadapa districts, and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.
Andhra Pradesh | IMD has issued 'Orange' alert for heavy rains for Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor, Kadapa districts, fishermen advised not to venture into the sea.
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
10: 27 IST, November 29th 2021
As Winter Session is all set to begin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Parliament and addressed the media.
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10: 23 IST, November 29th 2021
Around 67 people including 5 staff members found COVID positive at an old age home in the Bhiwandi area of Thane district. They have been admitted to a govt hospital. 59 people were fully vaccinated.
Maharashtra | Around 67 people including 5 staff members found #COVID19 positive at an old age home in the Bhiwandi area of Thane district. They have been admitted to a govt hospital. 59 people were fully vaccinated: Dr Kailash Pawar, Civil surgeon, Thane Civil Hospital (27.11) pic.twitter.com/qMmiW59LtC
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
9: 53 IST, November 29th 2021
Intelligence agencies have sounded an alert after Sikhs for Justice released an online video appealing to farmers to gherao Parliament & hoist the 'Khalistani' flag there today.
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9: 30 IST, November 29th 2021
Congress has called for a meeting of of its Rajya Sabha MPs today at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office.
Winter session of Parliament | Congress calls a meeting of its Rajya Sabha MPs today at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
9: 28 IST, November 29th 2021
Amid the heavy political infighting in Punjab, CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday shared a photo with some local children who had taken on a free helicopter spin. Taking to Twitter, Channi explained that he had found the kids playing near his helicopter while visiting Morinda. Stating that it was a childhood dream of his to fly in a helicopter, he offered the ride to the children. Punjab goes to the polls in February 2022.
While interacting with them, I felt that there was no dearth of talent in Punjab, but there is a need to give proper guidance to these children. I promise all the children of Punjab that I will do my best to create a bright future for them. pic.twitter.com/gGyN3XRcOL
— Charanjit S Channi (@CHARANJITCHANNI) November 28, 2021
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9: 27 IST, November 29th 2021
In a key development, Reliance Jio on Sunday informed that it was raising tariffs by 20%. The new tariff plans will come into effect starting December 1 and can be opted from all existing touchpoints and channels. This development comes after Bharati Airtel and Vodafone India have already increased tariffs. Jio, however, said that it continues to provide the lowest tariffs and the best quality service.
In a statement, Jio said, "In line with its commitment to further strengthen a sustainable telecom industry, where every Indian is empowered with true digital life, Ji today announced its new unlimited plans. These plans will provide the best value in the industry. Upholding the Jio promise of providing the best quality service at the lowest price globally, Jio customers will be the biggest beneficiaries."
9: 25 IST, November 29th 2021
In yet another provocative statement, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday issued a threat to Prime Minister Modi-led central government to meet the demands of the farmers, outlining that 'January 26 was not far, and 4 lakh tractors are also ready'.
Among the demands of the farmers is a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP), removal of penal provisions against farmers in the 'Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. Also, the withdrawal of cases against farmers and building a memorial for the protesters who lost their lives during the agitation against the three contentious Central farm laws. The farmers have given the central government time till December 4 to meet the demands.
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9: 15 IST, November 29th 2021
India reports 8,309 new covid-19 cases, 236 deaths & 9,905 recoveries in the last 24 hours:
COVID19 | India reports 8,309 new cases, 236 deaths & 9,905 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload at 1,03,859; lowest in 544 days: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare pic.twitter.com/8mTR4VZXPe
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
8: 52 IST, November 29th 2021
In his latest claims, Mehul Choksi has said that there has been another plot of kidnapping him to Guyana. He also said that he is always available for interrogation however his health conditions are not stable. 'I am innocent and will come out victorious in all the charges that they have put against me in both the countries,' he claimed.
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8: 44 IST, November 29th 2021
Setting a packed agenda for the Winter session, Centre has listed 26 bills for consideration and passage in this session. Key bills to be tabled are Farm Laws Repeal Bill, Electricity (Amendment) Bill, Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill and Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill. The Parliament's Winter session will last from November 29 to December 23.
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Winter Session 2021 begins today: Farm laws repeal, Power, Crypto in focus; Centre to table 26 Billshttps://t.co/B2mH1XmSyR
— Republic (@republic) November 29, 2021
8: 03 IST, November 29th 2021
Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee (BAC) is scheduled to meet today at 10.30 AM today as the Winter session of Parliament commences from Monday.
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7: 55 IST, November 29th 2021
Delhi schools reopened from today for all classes. All schools and colleges were closed due to high air pollution levels in the city. Delhi's overall air quality is in the 'very poor' category today, as per SAFAR.
Delhi schools reopen from today for all classes.
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021
All schools and colleges were closed due to high air pollution levels in the city.
Delhi's overall air quality is in the 'very poor' category today, as per SAFAR. pic.twitter.com/1LlrCZYlj3
7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021
Canada confirmed its first COVID Omicron case in two people who had recently travelled to Nigeria. The individuals are residents of Ottawa.
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7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021
Keeping the COVID-19 variant Omicron threat in view, the government has revised guidelines for international arrivals in India which will be effective from December 1. The new guidelines mandate submitting travel details of 14 days and uploading negative RT-PCR test reports on the government's Air Suvidha portal prior to the journey.
Travellers coming from counties 'at risk' have to undergo an RT-PCR test on arrival. On testing negative, the person has to undergo home quarantine for seven days and take a re-test on day 8 of arrival and if negative, the government suggests monitoring health for the next seven days.
Omicron Alert: States brace as new COVID variant detected in South Africa raises concerns; vigilant checking for travelers flying in from countries at risk.
— Republic (@republic) November 28, 2021
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7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021
Days after J&K Congress was jolted by a series of resignations, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti hit out at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing it as a cause for the rift. The former J&K CM claimed that BJP had a 'policy' of splitting parties, and alleged that PDP and National Conference (NC) had faced a similar situation. Mufti's statement came after 20 J&K Congress leaders, said to be close to G23 leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, resigned from their party positions.
"This has been the policy of the BJP, firstly they attacked PDP and created proxy parties which I did not name, then they split National Conference and made them directly join BJP in Jammu. The division which is happening in Congress now, I don’t think that this is happening on its own but BJP is behind this and they want Congress to split into two parts," said Mehbooba Mufti.
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7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021
After the announcement of the results of the Tripura Civic Polls, the Trinamool Congress on Sunday expressed its happiness for not only successfully contesting elections but also emerging as the principal opposition. With a 20 per cent vote share, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee taking to his Twitter handle pointed out that it was a 'good start for the party'.
It is exceptional for a party beginning with negligible presence to successfully contest municipal elections and emerge as the PRINCIPAL OPPOSITION in the state with more than 20% vote share (1/2)
— Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) November 28, 2021
7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021
A person who had returned from South Africa to Dombivali has tested COVID positive. His samples to be sent for genome sequencing to confirm whether or not he is 'Omicron' positive, informed Dr Pratibha Panpatil, Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation.
Maharashtra | A person who had returned from South Africa to Dombivali has tested COVID positive. His samples to be sent for genome sequencing to confirm whether or not he is 'Omicron' positive: Dr Pratibha Panpatil, Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation
— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2021
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Published November 29th, 2021 at 07:26 IST
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