Delhi reported 3,372 new coronavirus cases (out of 57,688 tests), 4,476 recoveries and 46 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,67,822 including 2,32,912 recoveries, 5,193 deaths and 29,717 active cases: State Health Department.
Bollywood Actor Rakul Preet Singh has moved Delhi High Court seeking an interim direction to the respondents to ensure that the media does not broadcast any programme or publish, print or circulate any article or write-ups relating to her in drug case, reported news agency ANI.
Madhya Pradesh: A 24-year-old woman approaches Bhopal Family Court, alleging cheating by her father in a ludo game. "She said she trusted her father so much and didn't expect him to cheat. We have conducted 4 counselling sessions with her," says Sarita, a counsellor at the court.
Himachal Pradesh reports 317 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of cases to 13,996. Death toll rises to 159 after 7 deaths were reported today: State Health Department.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to the Governor, saying she is 'extremely upset, anguished and disillusioned' on reading his letter to the DGP. "Your aspersions sadly consist of uncorroborated judgements of insinuations against state police and state govt," the letter reads.
Chhattisgarh: An elephant died of electrocution in Pithora area of Mahasamund today. "The elephant came in contact with live wire laid on the ground to trap wild boars. Four people are being questioned. We're taking help of dog squad to nab the poachers," says DFO Mayank Pandey.
Jatras, plays, OATs (Open Air Theatres), cinemas and all musical, dance, recital & magic shows shall be allowed to function with 50 participants or less from 1st October: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
1,417 new COVID-19 cases, 1, 419 recoveries and 13 deaths reported in Gujarat today. The total number of cases in the state now stands at 1,31,808 including 16,490 active cases, 1,11,909 discharged cases, and 3,409 deaths: State Health Department, Government of Gujarat.
Maharashtra reports 20,419 new COVID-19 cases, 23,644 recoveries & 430 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total positive cases to 13,21,176 till date, including 2,69,119 active cases, 10,16,450 discharges and 35,191 deaths: State Health Department, Govt of Maharashtra.
In order to maintain social distancing & to avoid overcrowding, Western Railway has decided to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 500 to 506, by adding six more services including two ladies special trains from Monday, 28th September: Western Railway.
India has allowed up to 74% foreign direct investment in the defence sector. This a big policy decision by our government. In the next 3-5 days, we will be bringing the new Defence Production & Procurement Policy: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Chandigarh reports 207 new positive cases today. The total number of cases is now 11,380 including 2,298 active cases, 8,937 recoveries and 145 deaths: UT Government
Our govt has taken steps to ensure that the farmers get the right price for their produce. I've studied the Bills, & I am saying that the farmers will benefit from it. But, some people are trying to mislead the farmers: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressing an event
191 police personnel tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 22,460 in the force including 19,022 recoveries, 3,199 active cases and 239 deaths: Maharashtra Police
Karnataka govt lowers rates of RT-PCR test in private labs; fixes rate of RT-PCR test for samples sent by govt at Rs 1,200 & up to Rs 16,00 for private samples (including cost of PPE kit).
In view of advance arrival of paddy in the State 'Mandis', the Punjab Government has ordered to start procurement from September 27, instead of October 1. Instructions have also been issued to lift the procured crop within 48-hours: Information and Public Relations, Punjab
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Farmers in Punjab are continuing their protest against the recently-passed farm bills. Farmers belonging to the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee continued their "rail roko" protest in Amritsar, alleging that the Centre is opening up the farm sector to the corporate houses and pushing the small and marginal farmers on the brink of extinction.
Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the United Nations for the floor to exercise Right to Reply in response to Pakistan's statements. Indian delegate Mijito Vinito, who had earlier walked out of the hall when Imran Khan's pre-recorded statement was played, presented India's stand. Pakistan Human Rights Commission Hits Out at Establishment Over FIA Crackdown on 49 Journalists.
In a strongly-worded reply, India said, "The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. The rules and legislation brought in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are strictly internal affairs of India."
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