According to a report by Sky News, infectious disease experts in the UK have expressed concerns about the possibility of viruses transferring from animals to humans and causing another pandemic

Separately, the hunger strike led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk in Leh entered 19th day as he expressed his displeasure over “breach of trust” from the Union home ministry

Newly inducted members — industrialist Naveen Jindal, Ranjit Chautala and former judge of Calcutta High Court Abhijit Gangopadhyay — and actor Kangana Ranaut have been fielded by the BJP in its latest list that was announced this evening.

Kangana Ranaut will contest her first election from Mandi in her home state Himachal Pradesh.