Pune reported 2,039 new COVID-19 cases and 58 deaths in last 24 hours, taking total cases to 3,01,392 including 2,61,565 recoveries and 7,028 deaths: Pune Zilha Parishad, Maharashtra.
National flag will be flown at half-mast tomorrow in Delhi, capitals of states and UTs where it is regularly flown, and also on day of funeral (of Ram Vilas Paswan) at place where funeral takes place. It has also been decided that state funeral will be accorded: Union Home Ministry.
"May his soul rest in peace. He fought for the welfare of poor. I am deeply saddened by Ram Vilas Paswan ji's untimely death. Had a two-decade-old relation with him. Spoke with his son Chirag Paswan. Prayed to God to give his family the strength to bear the loss," Yog Guru Baba Ramdev said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Ram Vilas Paswan's absence in Indian politics & Union Cabinet will always remain. "Modi government will be committed to fulfill his dream of welfare of poor & development of Bihar. My condolences to his family & supporters & I pray for the peace of the departed soul", Shah said.
Karnataka records 101 more COVID-19 fatalities, 10,704 new cases. Infection count goes up to 6,79,356, death toll now 9,675. There are 1.17 lakh active cases of the disease in the state.
17.22 lakh Indians have returned from abroad under "Vande Bharat" evacuation mission launched by the government on May 7 in view of #COVID19 pandemic: Ministry of External Affairs.
"Today, Chirag Paswan needed Ram Vilas Paswan ji the most when he passed away. Our deep condolences to his family, we are standing with them. I started my political career with Paswan ji, did many election campaigns as RJD and LJP were in alliance in 2010," Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, said.
"Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles the demise of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. He states that he was a tall personality of Indian politics - sharp orator, popular leader, able administrator, strong organiser with affable personality. He states that it's a personal loss to him," said a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office.
"I am saddened beyond words. There is a void in our nation that will perhaps never be filled. Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji’s demise is a personal loss. I have lost a friend, valued colleague and someone who was extremely passionate to ensure every poor person leads a life of dignity," PM Narendra Modi said.
"Working together, shoulder to shoulder with Paswan Ji has been an incredible experience. His interventions during Cabinet Meetings were insightful. From political wisdom, statesmanship to governance issues, he was brilliant. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti," he added.
"In the demise of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, the nation has lost a visionary leader. He was among the most active and longest-serving members of parliament. He was the voice of the oppressed and championed the cause of the marginalized," President Ram Nath Kovind said.
Karnataka reported 10,704 new COVID-19 cases, 9,613 discharges and 101 deaths today, taking total cases to 6,79,356 including 5,52,519 discharges and 9,675 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1,17,143: State Health Department.
Maharashtra reports 13,395 new COVID-19 cases, 358 deaths and 15,575 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 14,93,884, including 39,430 deaths and 11,96,441 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,41,986: State Health Department.
Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority for National Capital Region writes to Delhi Govt, directing measures under very poor/ severe category of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from October 15. Use of diesel generators will be banned.
New Delhi, October 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch an awareness campaign on Thursday to promote Covid-19 appropriate behaviour ahead of the upcoming festival and winter season as well as the opening up of the economy.
Ashwani Kumar, the former director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), died on Wednesday. The retired IPS officer's body was found at his residence in Shimla, the police said. As per the preliminary findings, a case of suicide is suspected.
In a build-up to the US Presidential Election 2020, Democrat and Republican vice-presidential candidates faced ach other and discussed issues of core public importance at Utah's Salt Lake City. Haris blasted US administration's pandemic response as its 'greatest failure'.
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