Afternoon brief: Newly elected MLAs take oath in Punjab assembly and all the latest news updates

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion at 1 PM. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann looking on as MLAs were administered the oath by protem speaker Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar at the Vidhan Sabha on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Newly elected MLAs take oath in Punjab assembly

The oath-taking ceremony of the 117 newly-elected MLAs began with chief minister Bhagwant Mann being sworn in as a member of the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Thursday morning. Read more

Worried WHO sounds warning as Covid cases surge globally

Figures showing a global rise in Covid-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus. Read more

Heatwave conditions in 8 states, cyclone Asani likely to form on March 21

Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in eight states, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), as temperatures soared in most of the north, west and central India. Read more

'You won't see player going for Rs. 16 crore in PSL': Ex-IND opener reacts to Ramiz Raja's statement comparing IPL, PSL

Earlier this week, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said that he was keen on bringing a major revamp to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the premier T20 league of the country. Read more

Teejay Sidhu stranded at airport with three daughters: 'I want to see how they can throw me out'

Teejay Sidhu has said that she was not allowed to board her flight from Delhi to Dubai as two of her children's visas had expired. Read more

Indian-American Shree Saini is Miss World 2021 1st Runner-Up: All you need to know about her

Karolina Bielawska from Poland was announced the Miss World 2021 on March 17 (IST). Read more

Grandpa sees new-born granddaughter, reunites with doggo after being ill. Watch

There are several videos on the Internet that show the first meeting between grandkids and their grandparents. Watch here