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1287 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths reported in Rajasthan till 8.30 pm today. Total number of cases now at 59,979 including 13,863 active cases, 45,254 recoveries and 862 deaths: State Health Department.
"I have come to know Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Sh. Indrajit Mahanty has tested positive for COVID-19...concerned about his health. Wish him a speedy recovery," tweeted Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
It is the end of an era. What a player he (MS Dhoni) has been for the country & world cricket. His leadership qualities have been something, which will be hard to match, especially in the shorter format of the game: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly.
Former cricketer and UP Minister Chetan Chauhan is admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon. His condition is stated to be critical. He had tested positive for #COVID19: Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon
12,614 new #COVID-19 cases, 6,844 recoveries & 322 deaths reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 5,84,754 including 1,56,409 active cases, 4,08,286 cured cases and 19,749 deaths till date: Public Health Department, Maharashtra
Suresh Raina on Saturday announced retirement from International Cricket. Raina retired moments after Mahendra Singh Dhoni bid adieu to the International cricket.
Punjab records 1,033 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the total number of cases to 30,041 including 10,407 active cases and 771 deaths: State Health Department
"So sorry to hear that #msdhoni retired half an hour ago. A true giant of the game, India's finest wicketkeeper-batsman & a transformative captain, he left a stamp on Indian cricket that defined an era. March on, Dhoniji. There will be other peaks to climb (sic)," tweeted former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Dhoni's retirement.
Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket. He had played an ODI in July 2019, when India had lost the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Delhi reports 1276 new #COVID19 positive cases, 1143 discharges/recoveries and 10 deaths today. Total number of cases rise to 151928 including 136251 recovered/discharged/migrated cases, 11489 active cases and 4188 deaths.
Tributes to Sri Aurobindo on his Jayanti. He was synonymous with brilliance and courage. His thoughts and ideals, views on spirituality continue to motivate us: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Maharashtra: A six-seater aircraft built by Captain Amol Yadav, a pilot from Mumbai in 2016, has completed its first phase of test flight. He says, "I built this aircraft on my house's terrace. Successfully tested its various manoeuvre capabilities. We've required flying permits."
8732 new #COVID19 positive cases, 10,414 recoveries and 87 deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh, in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases rise to 2,81,817 including 88,138 active cases, 2,562 deaths and 1,91,117 recoveries: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer
5,860 new #COVID19 positive cases, 5,236 discharges and 127 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases now at 3,32,105 including 54,213 active cases, 2,72,251 discharges and 5,641 deaths: State Health Department
Delhi High Court plans to open courts from September 1, subject to complete availability of public transport and subject to #COVID19 situation in Delhi: Delhi High Court official
New Delhi, August 15: India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort. Prior to that, the Prime Minister will inspect the Guard of Honour. On unfurling the tricolour by PM Modi, the National Guard will give ‘Rashtriya Salute’ to the national flag. Catch live updates on India's Independence Day celebrations, coronavirus pandemic and other breaking news across streams.
The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases globally has reached 2,13,35,960 as of Saturday morning, according to the Worldometers. Of them, 7,62,438 have succumbed to the infection, while 1,41,32,244 people have recovered so far. The United States is the worst-hit country by the pandemic with the highest number of coronavirus cases and fatalities. India remains the third worst-affected country. Donald Trump Donates $100K of Salary to National Park Service For Repairing Monuments.
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its interests in video-sharing app TikTok's operations in the US within 90 days, Sputnik reported. "There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that ByteDance ... might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States," Trump said in the order.
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