Arunachal Pradesh today reported 244 new COVID-19 cases and 147 discharges, taking total cases to 9,796 including 6,890 recoveries and 16 deaths. Number of active cases stand at 2890: Directorate of Health Services, Arunachal Pradesh
Jharkhand reported 1,108 new COVID-19 cases, 1,318 recoveries and 13 deaths today, taking total cases to 83,651 including 71,342 recoveries, 713 deaths and 11,596 active cases: State Health Department
All international arriving passengers can now avail COVID RT-PCR testing facility at Delhi Airport, as per the latest government guidelines: Delhi International Airport Limited
DMK MP T Siva has approached SC against the Farmers' (Empowerment & Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance & Farm Services Act,2020 The plea has sought quashing of laws as being unconstitutional,& also wants setting up of separate tribunals for farmers like industrial workers
Construction of Super Structure of Mega Bridge between Katra –Reasi Station Yard in Jammu & Kashmir under Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project launching of girders begins. The bridge is targeted to be completed by June, 2021: CPRO, Northern Railway
The Election Commission of India team led by CEC Sunil Arora held a review meeting with local administration officers at Patna today, for preparedness of Bihar assembly elections.
The suspension on scheduled international commercial passenger services to and from India has been extended till October 31, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the successful test-fire of an extended- range supersonic cruise missile BrahMos shows "India's enhanced operational capabilities and additional indigenous technologies".
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the 4G mobile internet facility in the districts of Ganderbal and Udhampur till October 21. In the rest of the districts, the internet speed continues to be restricted to 2G only.
Haryana reported 1,625 #COVID19 cases, 2,063 recoveries and 26 deaths today, taking total cases to 1,28,599 with 1,12,877 recoveries, 1,382 deaths and 14,340 active cases: State Health Department
Delhi HC slams Delhi Govt for not ramping up of RT-PCR testing. The Court said, "As against testing capacity of 15,000 through RT-PCR&other similar tests per day available in Delhi, actual no. of tests being conducted through this mode is still around 11,000 tests/day on an average."
Maharashtra reports 18,317 new #COVID19 cases, 481 deaths and 19,163 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 13,84,446, including 36,662 deaths and 10,88,322 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,59,033: Public Health Department, Maharashtra
Odisha: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden Odisha issues guidelines for reopening of Zoos and Deer Parks in the State.
Govt of India issues new guidelines for 'Re-opening'; cinema halls/ multiplexes/ swimming pools used for training of sportspersons/entertainment parks to re-open from 15th October.
Cinemas/ theatres/ multiplexes will be permitted to open with up to 50% of their seating capacity, for which, SOP will be issued by I&B Ministry: Government of India
1,435 new #COVID19 cases and 47 deaths have been reported in Punjab today, taking the total number of cases to 1,13,886 including 16,814 active cases and 3,406 deaths: State Government
32 male protesters detained for an illegal protest near Mansingh Road. Few female protesters who were part of the protesting group were removed from the spot. The protesters belonged to AISA & Bhim Army. Legal action under relevant sections of law is being taken: Delhi Police
Environmental Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) submits report to Supreme court on Punjab & Haryana stubble burning. Report mentions status of implementation of the Supreme Court's directions related to Centre's plan to mitigate pollution from stubble burning.
Mumbai, September 30: In one of the biggest news of today Donald Trump and Joe Biden are facing each other for the US Presidential Debate 2020. It's a key opportunity for Trump to improve his standing in a race that polls show has remained stubbornly unchanged. For Biden, the debate offers a chance to show the steadiness he says the nation needs in contrast to Trump's divisiveness
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
German airline Lufthansa - one of the world's largest operators - has cancelled all flights to India between September 30 and October 20 following a dispute with the government over the number of flights it is currently allowed to operate.
Human rights group Amnesty International on Tuesday released a statement, stating it has halted its operations in India and let go of its staff members. Amnesty International cited alleged witch-hunt by the central government as the reason behind its decision to suspend ongoing campaigns and research works in India. It described the freezing of bank accounts as "latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organizations" by the centre.
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced the extension of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 till October 31.
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