DH Evening Brief, January 9: 2022

Here are the top headlines this evening.

Ahead of Budget Session, 400 Parliament staffers test positive for Covid-19

Weeks ahead of the Budget Session to commence, close to 400 people working in Parliament House have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past four days prompting authorities to impose restrictions on attendance on officials and staff.

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Govt in Punjab has been outsourced for last 30 years: Sidhu

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday criticised all the previous governments in the state, includingthe Congress governments and said that in the past 30 years, the government has been outsourced in the state.

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NEET-PG counselling to begin from January 12

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-Post graduation (PG) counselling 2021 will start from January 12, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday.

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'Sulli deals' app mastermind arrested from Indore

The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO), Delhi Police Special Cell, arrested one person from Indore on Sunday in the infamous 'Sulli Deals' app case.

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Jabs in hand, but Covid-19 vaccination challenges persist

As shipments of Covid-19 shots ramp up for billions of people left behind last year, and new vaccines make their way to the public, dozens of countries are struggling to turn supplies into inoculations.

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Reliance buys New York's luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani'sRelianceIndustries Ltd on Saturday announced the acquisition of New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 million.

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What could happen at the Djokovic visa hearing in Australia?

Novak Djokovic is set for his day in court to challenge the shock cancellation of his visa over Covid rules, which threw the world number one's Australian Open plans into disarray.

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England hold out for draw in fourth Ashes Test

England batted out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test to frustrate Australia and secure a thrilling draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Australia lead the series 3-0 after big wins in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. The fifth test will be a day-night match in Hobart starting on Friday.

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