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Covid 19: RT-PCR Tests Mandatory For International Fliers Travelling To India From 6 Countries

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It said that the test should have been conducted within 72 hours of undertaking the journey to India.
This is being done in view of the evolving COVID-19 situation worldwide, particularly in the aforesaid countries.

New Delhi: All international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload a report on the Air Suvidha portal from January 1, 2023, said Union Health Ministry sources on Thursday.

This is in addition to the random 2 percent tests of all international passengers on their arrival in India irrespective of the port of departure, stated the Union Health Ministry.

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It said that the test should have been conducted within 72 hours of undertaking the journey to India.
This is being done in view of the evolving COVID-19 situation worldwide, particularly in the aforesaid countries.

Earlier on Wednesday, according to sources in the Union Health Ministry, the next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a surge in Covid cases in mid-January.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by HW News staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Shinde Senaโ€™s Uday Samantโ€™s Car Attacked By Thackeray Loyalists In Pune

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A video of a mob trying to surround Uday Samantโ€™s vehicle and shouting slogans is making rounds on social media.

Former Maharashtra minister Uday Samantโ€™s car was allegedly attacked on Tuesday by a few Shiv Sainiks near the Katraj Chowk in Pune. The incident took place a few moments after a meeting of Shiv Sena leader and Shiv Sena scion Aditya Thackeray was convened near Katraj Chowk in Pune.

Uday Samantโ€™s convoy was passing near the event location. Shiv Sainiks allegedly saw his car and started sloganeering. A few of them hit and broke the glass of the car. Samant, one of the 40 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shindeโ€™s faction, was going to attend an event.

A video of a mob trying to surround Uday Samantโ€™s vehicle and shouting slogans is making rounds on social media.

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After the alleged attack, Samant went to Kothrud to file a police complaint. โ€œA few Shiv Sainiks attacked my car and the police need to find the attackers who were carrying sticks and stones,โ€ India Today quoted Mr. Samant.

โ€œIt is not human nature to run away with such cowardly attacks and stone pelting. So everyone should maintain law and order. It is our responsibility that all the rules are followed. If anyone tries to disturb the law and order, strict action will be taken against them, โ€œShiv Minister Eknath Shinde said.

The incident comes a day ahead of the crucial Supreme court hearing which was expected to be heard on Monday but was later postponed to Wednesday. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli will hear the plea. senior advocate Kapil Sibal will represent the Thackeray faction.

 

 

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