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24 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 57 lakh with 86k+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 86,000 fresh coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now climbed to 57.3 lakh cases. Over 1,100 fresh fatalities were reported on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 91,195.
23 Sep 2020
KarnatakaSDRF spending limit raised to 50%: Modi tells CMs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with the Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of seven states and union territories where the number of COVID-19 cases is rising.
23 Sep 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo coercive action against Facebook executive: Delhi panel tells SC
A Delhi Assembly panel on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it will take no coercive action against Facebook's top executive in India over the social media giant's alleged role in the February Delhi riots.
23 Sep 2020
MumbaiMumbai: In four frontline warriors, coronavirus-reinfection becomes more severe
The coronavirus re-infection turned out to be more severe in four frontline warriors in Mumbai, implying that nothing can offer much protection against the fatal disease, TOI reported today citing details from medical journal The Lancet.
23 Sep 2020
Lajpat NagarEmerging coronavirus hotspots identified in Delhi; CP, Lajpat on list
To get ahead of the coronavirus curve, the Delhi government has identified 33 areas as "emerging hotspots". Localities like Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, Model Town, Laxmi Nagar, and Paschim Vihar featured on the list, HT reported.
23 Sep 2020
MumbaiRains lash Mumbai, trains canceled, heavy water-logging reported
From Tuesday, Mumbai has been witnessing heavy downpour, which led to water-logging in various areas, directly having an impact on road and rail traffic. The rainfall would continue for another 24 hours, said reports.
23 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 56.4 lakh; death toll crosses 90,000
India on Tuesday reported over 83,000 new coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 56.43 lakh. The death toll surged past 90,000 with over 1,100 fresh fatalities in the past 24 hours.
22 Sep 2020
Lok SabhaOver one crore migrant workers returned home between March-June: Government
Months after grim images of migrant workers walking on foot for days shook the nation, the government revealed that over one crore laborers had returned to their home states between March and June.
22 Sep 2020
Delhi High CourtDelhi government order reserving 80% ICU beds stayed by HC
Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's order directing 33 private hospitals to reserve 80% of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients.
22 Sep 2020
VaccineVaccine expected by early 2021; nationwide immunization a challenge: Scientist
A vaccine for COVID-19 is likely to be ready by early 2021, a leading vaccine scientist has said. However, the real challenge for India would be conducting a vaccination drive for its population of 1.3 billion.
22 Sep 2020
Bombay High CourtRhea Chakraborty to stay in prison until October 6
Actor Rhea Chakraborty will stay in prison until October 6, a court in Mumbai ruled today as her previous 14-day judicial custody ended.
22 Sep 2020
IndiaHow were Delhi riots planned? Police explains alleged conspirators' role
In its charge-sheet related to Delhi riots, that broke out in February 2020, the Delhi Police claimed that seeds for the violence were sowed after the results of the 2019 general elections were declared and that the conspirators wanted to topple an elected government.
22 Sep 2020
IndoreIndore: Rodents attack COVID-19 victim's body, probe ordered
A family in Indore, who lost a member to the coronavirus, was given another shock when they saw that his body was seemingly eaten by rodents.
22 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India sees lowest spike in September; tally reaches 55.6L
India on Monday reported over 74,000 new coronavirus infections, the lowest single-day spike in September.
21 Sep 2020
FarmersGovernment announces MSP hike amid protests over farm bills
Amid intense protests over the controversial farm bills, the Union Cabinet has approved an increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops for the 2021-22 season, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in the Lok Sabha, today.
21 Sep 2020
DNACoronavirus: What is the 'Feluda' test? How does it work?
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved for commercial launch of a CRISPR-based test for COVID-19, called 'Feluda'.
21 Sep 2020
Indian ArmyHistoric! Two Navy women officers to join frontline warships crew
In what is sure to pave the path for more gender inclusivity in the armed forces, two women officers will, for the first time, be deployed on Indian Navy warships as crew members.
21 Sep 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaWithin month of "Bhoomi Pujan," land prices soar in Ayodhya
Land prices in Ayodhya almost doubled, within a month of the ground-breaking ceremony of Ram Temple, the iconic place of worship revered by millions of Hindus.
21 Sep 2020
Uttar PradeshTaj Mahal re-opens after months. No couple poses, allowed
Taj Mahal, the Mughal monument that has hosted renowned personalities, re-opened today, six months after coronavirus-linked curbs made it off-limits to visitors.
21 Sep 2020
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Building collapses in Bhiwandi; eight dead, rescue operations underway
A three-story building collapsed in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi, early this morning, taking the lives of at least eight people. As per the latest reports, a child was among those who have been rescued.
21 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 54.85 lakh with 87k+ new cases
India on Sunday reported over 87,000 new coronavirus infections, a significant dip in daily new cases this past week.
20 Sep 2020
HaryanaSchools reopening tomorrow: List of states where classes are resuming
Even as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, some states have decided to reopen schools partially.
20 Sep 2020
Uttar PradeshUP man slits pregnant wife's belly to determine baby's gender
In a horrifying incident, a man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly split open his pregnant wife's belly to determine the gender of the baby on Saturday evening.
20 Sep 2020
Narendra ModiModi to hold COVID-19 review meeting with 7 CMs
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow rapidly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of seven states and union territories.
20 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally climbs to 54 lakh cases; 86,800 dead
India's COVID-19 tally neared 54 lakh on Saturday as over 92,000 fresh coronavirus infections were registered in the past 24 hours. The death toll has risen to 86,795 with over 1,100 fresh fatalities.
19 Sep 2020
Delhi PoliceArrested journalist shared India's border strategy with China, say police
The Delhi Police on Saturday said that freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma was sharing sensitive information about India's border strategy with Chinese intelligence.
19 Sep 2020
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Sushant case: AIIMS team to share findings with CBI tomorrow
A special team of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will share its findings in the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), tomorrow.
19 Sep 2020
Jammu And KashmirJ&K economic package: 50% discount in water, electricity bills
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday unveiled a Rs. 1,350 crore economic package for the Union Territory.
19 Sep 2020
IndiaIndia's Queen's counsel demand for Kulbhushan Jadhav rejected by Pakistan
Pakistan on Friday dismissed India's request to appoint an Indian lawyer or Queen's counsel to represent Kulbhushan Jadhav, saying that New Delhi has been repeatedly making an "unrealistic demand."
19 Sep 2020
West BengalNIA arrests nine al-Qaeda terrorists from Kerala, Bengal after raids
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested nine al-Qaeda terrorists from Kerala and West Bengal after raids at multiple locations, reports said on Saturday.
18 Sep 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Coronavirus: Delhi schools will remain shut till October 5
All schools in Delhi will remain closed till October 5 in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate of Education (DoE) said on Friday, adding that online classes shall continue till the aforementioned date.
18 Sep 2020
NITI AayogIn a first, Railways to levy "user-charge" to redevelop stations
To provide passengers with better facilities, the Indian Railways will, for the first time since its inception, charge a nominal user charge from them for crowded stations and the redeveloped ones, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said on Thursday.
18 Sep 2020
GujaratGujarat: Hospital staff thrashes coronavirus-patient, family alleges beating killed him
The bereaved family of one Prabhashankar Paatil has alleged that he died due to staff's beating at a government-run hospital in Gujarat's Rajkot, and not due to coronavirus, after a video of the horrifying episode surfaced.
18 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 52 lakh with 96k+ new cases
India on Thursday reported over 96,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 52.12 lakh cases. The death toll climbed to 84,424 after reporting over 1,100 fresh fatalities on Thursday.
17 Sep 2020
Jammu And KashmirPulwama-like attack prevented, says Army; 52kg explosives recovered
A Pulwama-like attack was prevented on Thursday, the Indian Army said in a statement after recovering 52 kilograms of explosives near Letapora in Jammu and Kashmir.
17 Sep 2020
Social MediaCentre monitoring 2,500 social media accounts spreading Chinese propaganda
The central government is reportedly keeping a close eye on thousands of social media accounts that are allegedly spreading Chinese propaganda.
17 Sep 2020
Hindustan Times33% in Delhi already exposed to coronavirus, according to serosurvey
Roughly 33% of people in Delhi have antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, initial findings of a serological survey showed.
17 Sep 2020
XBefore electronic media, regulate digital media: Centre urges Supreme Court
The Supreme Court must think about laying guidelines for digital media before it takes similar steps for the electronic media, the Centre said on Thursday through an affidavit.
17 Sep 2020
Harsh VardhanCoronavirus killed 382 doctors, angry IMA slams Modi government's apathy
Upset that Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan didn't mention the death of healthcare workers due to coronavirus in his parliamentary address, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) published a list of 382 doctors, who lost their lives to the highly-contagious disease.
17 Sep 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 51.1L with record 98k new cases
On Wednesday, India reported the biggest single-day spike of nearly 98,000 new coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 51.15 lakh. Over 1,100 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 83,251.
