News18 Evening Digest: 3 Cases of Omicron Variant BF.7 Found in India, BJP MLA's Fiery Criticism of Mallikarjun Kharge & More

Flyers May Soon Not Be Required to Take Out Electronic Devices from Hand Baggage at Airports for Scanning

Passengers may not be required to take out electronic devices from their hand baggage before going through the scanner, a step suggested by the aviation security watchdog that would help reduce congestion at major airports in the country that made headlines earlier this month. READ MORE

3 Cases of Omicron Variant BF.7 Behind China’s Covid Surge Found in India. Should You Be Worried?

Omicron variant BF.7, the Covid-19 variant responsible for a sudden rise in cases in China, has also made its way to India, as 3 such cases have been detected in the country. The first case of BF.7 in India was detected in October by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. READ MORE

‘Darbari Kutte of Sonia Gandhi…’: BJP MLA’s Fiery Criticism of Mallikarjun Kharge Over Dog Remarks

The row over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s dog remark has intensified with Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma saying that Congress people roam around like ‘darbari kutte’ of Sonia Gandhi so they view others as the same. READ MORE

Ouster of Pedro Castillo: Mexican Envoy to Peru Ordered to Leave Lima Within 72 Hours

Peru ordered Mexican ambassador to Lima Pablo Monroy to leave within 72 hours after Mexico granted asylum to the ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo and his family. Castillo was removed from his post after he tried to dissolve the Congress. Authorities in Peru are investigating him on charges of rebellion against the state and of participating in conspiracy. READ MORE

Powerful Shockwave Blasts Into Earth’s Magnetosphere, Scientists Predict Geomagnetic Storm

A huge shockwave that entered the planet on Monday caused damage to the planet’s magnetosphere. According to Space Weather, the unexplained shockwave, which blasted into Earth’s magnetic field, could have caused a mild G1 class geomagnetic storm on December 19. The potential storm was expected to create modest fluctuations in power grids as well as disrupt various satellite services such as mobile devices and GPS systems. It could also produce auroras in Michigan and Maine. READ MORE

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