President Ram Nath Kovind Notifies Union Cabinet's Decision to Rename HRD Ministry as Ministry of Education: Live Breaking News Headlines & Coronavirus Updates on August 17, 2020

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17 Aug, 23:39 (IST)

President Ram Nath Kovind notifies Union Cabinet's decision to rename Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) as Ministry of Education

17 Aug, 23:27 (IST)

Himachal Pradesh University postpones its examinations scheduled for tomorrow.

17 Aug, 22:49 (IST)

46 new cases reported in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today, taking the total number of cases in Union Territory to 2,445 including 1,091 active cases and 1,325 recovered cases: UT Administration

17 Aug, 22:20 (IST)

West Bengal: Students of #VisvaBharati University in Birbhum hold protest outside the residence of Vice-Chancellor Professor Bidyut Chakrabarty.Visva Bharati University to remain closed till the situation improves, the University said in a statement released today.

17 Aug, 22:18 (IST)

Chaired a meeting to review the preparations for National Master Plan For Providing Multi Modal Connectivity To Various Economic Zones. This is an important endeavour, that will boost productivity, infrastructure, economic progress and opportunities for our youngsters: PM Modi

17 Aug, 21:33 (IST)

Unspecified number of terrorists have attacked a CRPF bunker at Nehama in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. One CRPF personnel is injured. More details are awaited.

17 Aug, 21:22 (IST)

A house, located on Sherley Rajan road in Mumbai's Bandra area, has collapsed. More details are awaited.

17 Aug, 20:32 (IST)

A fire has erupted at Nandolia Organic Chemicals in Maharashtra's Palghar. More details are awaited.

17 Aug, 20:04 (IST)

In a statement, Visva Bharati University has sought action against those who indulged in vandalism and demolished two gates of the campus.

17 Aug, 19:57 (IST)

Plaksha University will start its inaugural undergraduate course in August 2021 in its Mohali campus near Chandigarh, the varsity said on Monday.

17 Aug, 19:31 (IST)

Rakesh Asthana, chief of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, appointed Director General of Border Security Force: Personnel Ministry

17 Aug, 19:10 (IST)

Music legend & unparalleled classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj’s passing makes me sad. Spanning a distinguished career of over 8 decades, Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj, enthralled people with soulful renditions. Condolence to his family, friends & music connoisseurs: President

17 Aug, 19:08 (IST)

Delhi: Heavy traffic congestion seen in Kalkaji following rainfall in the national capital today.

17 Aug, 19:01 (IST)

The unfortunate demise of Pandit Jasraj leaves a deep void in the Indian cultural sphere. Not only were his renditions outstanding, he also made a mark as an exceptional mentor to several other vocalists. Condolences to his family & admirers worldwide: PM Narendra Modi

17 Aug, 18:59 (IST)

Telangana Assembly Session to commence from September 17th and will continue for 20 days: Telangana Chief Minister's Office (CMO)

17 Aug, 18:54 (IST)

Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure extended in DJ Halli and KG Halli areas from 18th August 6 AM to 21st August 6 AM: Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Kamal Pant

17 Aug, 18:49 (IST)

Bengali filmmaker Raj Chakraborty says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The Bojhe Na Se Bojhena director is home quarantined.

17 Aug, 18:35 (IST)

Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj passes away in New Jersey, US at the age of 90

17 Aug, 18:32 (IST)

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) notices to Uttar Pradesh Government and Union Jal Shakti Ministry over reported gang-rape and murder of a girl in Kheri: NHRC

17 Aug, 18:21 (IST)

Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam continues to be on life support in ICU. His condition remains critical: MGM Healthcare, Chennai

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Mumbai, August 17:  Former cricketer and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Chetan Chauhan died on Sunday. Chauhan was 73 years old and he passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He is survived by wife Sangeeta and son Vinayak.

High-speed 4G internet services were restored in two districts in Jammu and Kashmir from Sunday midnight on a trial basis, said, officials. The services have been restored in Ganderbal and Udhampur districts of the Union Territory and it will be the first time when high-speed internet services will return to the region after restrictions were clamped following the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two union territories in 2019 on August 5.

The coronavirus death toll in Maharashtra crossed 20,000-mark on Sunday after 288 casualties were reported in the state. 20,037 people succumbed to COVID-19 in Maharashtra so far. The case fatality rate (CSR) in the state stood at 3.36 percent.

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(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 17, 2020 07:41 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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