Assam: Police arrested a person and seized two suspected elephants tusks from his possession today, in Dadgiri area of Chirang district. Further investigation is underway.
In case, Sonia Gandhi ji refuses our request we would seek Rahul Gandhi ji to immediately take over as All India Congress Committee (AICC) president: Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.
The total loss of revenue over Western Railway on account of coronavirus has been above Rs 2,255 crores, which includes Rs 339 crores for suburban section and Rs 1,916 crore for non-suburban: Western Railway.
West Bengal records 3,274 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the total number of cases to 1,38,870 including 28,069 active cases and 2,794 deaths. The state now has 1,08,007 recoveries: State Health Department.
Sonia Gandhi and Rahul ji have shown what it means to sacrifice for greater good of people and party. It's now time to build consensus and consolidate. Our future is stronger when we’re united. Most party workers would like to see Rahul ji take over and lead party: Sachin Pilot, Congress.
Rajasthan reports 1,345 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths today, taking the total cases to 70,609 including 955 deaths, 55,324 recoveries and 14,330 active cases: State Health Department.
Chhattisgarh: A 4-year-old girl allegedly raped and killed in Rajnandgaon. Mani Shankar Chandra, City SP, Rajnandgaon, says, “Post-mortem report is awaited. Case registered. Accused has been arrested. Investigation is underway."
209 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths reported in Goa today, taking the total number of positive cases in the State to 13,999 including 3,383 active cases, 10,472 recovered cases and 144 deaths: State Health Department.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that 'a 5-year-old girl has allegedly died due to starvation & ill-health as the family was not able to get food & medicinal care for her in Agra'.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shall be prepared to commence operations whenever directed by govt. All necessary guidelines in place to combat the spread of #COVID19 virus shall be implemented & all efforts shall be made to make travel safe for commuters: Executive Director, DMRC
If someone is asking him (Rahul Gandhi) to come back as the party president, it is for him to decide. Whoever is wanting him to be the party president, I will join my voice. I hope that he will decide that he will be the party president again: Salman Khurshid, Congress
Light to moderate rain or thundershower very likely to occur at most places over the districts of north coastal Odisha, and at many places over the rest districts of Odisha during the next 5 days: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Where the fight is to save ethos of democracy, she has always taken challenges head-on. But if she has made up her mind-I believe Rahul Gandhi should come ahead & be the Congress President: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
A 62-year-old retired assistant sub-inspector has been killed by a rowdy sheeter following a brawl at Thotavaripalem village in Chirala Mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. A case has been registered under section 302 of IPC: Ipurupalem Police.
Delhi reports 1,450 new COVID-19 cases, 1,250 discharges/recoveries/migrated and 16 deaths today. Total number of cases now at 1,61,466 including 1,45,388 recovered cases, 11,778 active cases & 4,300 deaths.
Attorney General of India KK Venugopal declines request to initiate contempt proceedings against actor Swara Bhaskar for her alleged derogatory statement at an event in February this year.
New Delhi, August 23: In a tragic incident, a car along with two persons washed away while crossing a culvert in Chandana village of Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh. According to a tweet by ANI, the Police said locals tried to stop them but they were drunk & didn't pay heed. They along with the car washed away. We are trying to rescue them."
In Jammu and Kashmir, Sunil Kumar, a govt school teacher from Udhampur to be conferred with National Award for Teachers 2020 by Ministry of Education. Kumar said as schools remain closed, he had been giving lessons digitally and also organised community classes. Stay tuned here for the live breaking news and alerts, along with major updates on the coronavirus pandemic.
On Sunday, Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh also tested positive for COVID-19 days after the state's Health Minister Banna Gupta was diagnosed with COVID-19. Gupta was present in the state cabinet meeting held earlier in the day and was seated along with Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh, sources said.
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