28 Aug, 23:34 (IST)

2,560 new COVID-19 cases detected in the last 24 hours. Total cases in the state rise to 1,01,367, including 79,307 recovered patients and 286 deaths. Active cases stand at 21,771: Government of Assam.

28 Aug, 23:02 (IST)

Over 83,000 passenger arrivals took place across the country on 27th August. Domestic aviation operations continue to grow steadily: Ministry of Civil Aviation.

28 Aug, 22:56 (IST)

INS Nireekshak, a specialised diving support vessel, reached Port Louis, Mauritius on August 24. It has the capability to provide assistance towards fighting oil spill & provide seaward security & medical cover off the Wakashio wreck: Indian Navy.

28 Aug, 22:24 (IST)

As per Odisha CM's direction, State Govt will provide free transport & accommodation to JEE & NEET exam candidates. Transport facilities from district headquarters to exam centre to be provided free of cost. Candidates requested to contact Nodal Officers: I&PR Department, Odisha

28 Aug, 22:17 (IST)

Government of Jharkhand orders extension of lockdown related restrictions currently in place in the state within the containment zones up to September 30 due to #COVID19.

28 Aug, 22:04 (IST)

Rapid antigen testing, now available at Veer Savarkar Airport, Portblair, Andaman & Nicobar. Special provisions made- RT-PCR test counter for pax travelling to Andaman, Nicobar & Rangat passengers. Ayush hospital's staff to provide immunity meds: Airports Authority of India

28 Aug, 21:55 (IST)

A Delhi court grants 6 days ED remand to suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in a money laundering case.ED has made him accused of money laundering and various other fraudulent acts of cheating, falsification/forgery of documents and criminal conspiracy.

28 Aug, 21:28 (IST)

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has decided to go into 7-day self-quarantine, as per government protocol and the advice of his doctors, after two MLAs who met him in the Vidhan Sabha tested positive for COVID-19: Media Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister.

28 Aug, 21:13 (IST)

Shashi Tharoor is not a politician. He came to Congress like a guest artist in 2009 & even now he is like a guest artist. He could be a global citizen, have great knowledge but his actions show that he is politically immature: K Suresh, Congress Chief Whip in Lok Sabha.

28 Aug, 20:54 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (in file photo) will virtually inaugurate College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh tomorrow: Prime Minister's Office.

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Mumbai, August 28: Supreme Court to pronounce today its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging University Grants Commission's July 6 circular and seeking cancellation of final term examination in view of COVID-19 situation.

The Congress on Thursday named Gaurav Gogoi its deputy leader in the Lok Sabha and also formed two groups for smooth functioning and effective coordination in both the Houses of Parliament, according to reports.

US retail giant Walmart said Thursday it had teamed with Microsoft in a bid to buy short-form video app TikTok.

United Kingdom on Thursday recorded a spike of 1,522 new COVID-19 cases. The jump in new cases took place amid a warning issued by Prime Minister Boris Johnson of a possible second wave of the pandemic.

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