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.
Over 83,000 passenger arrivals took place across the country on 27th August. Domestic aviation operations continue to grow steadily: Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Two civilians were killed and two more were wounded after their car hit an IED bomb in Shahjoy district in Zabul Afghanistan, the 205 Atal Corps said in a statement, blaming the Taliban for the blast: TOLO News.
5,996 new COVID-19 cases, 5,752 recoveries and 102 deaths reported today in Tamil Nadu. Total tally of COVID cases rises to 4,09,238 including 52,506 active cases, 3,49,682 recovered cases & 7,050 deaths till date: State Health Department.
2,982 new COVID-19 cases, 3,286 recovered cases and 56 deaths reported in West Bengal today. Total number of COVID cases stands at 1,53,754 in the state, including 26,349 active cases, 1,24,332 discharged cases and 3,073 deaths so far: Department of Health, Govt of West Bengal.
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire along Line of Control in Mendhar sector of Poonch district at about 1745 hours today. Indian Army retaliating.
PM Narendra Modi expresses condolences on the demise of Congress MP H Vasanthakumar. He took to Twitter and wrote, "Saddened by demise of Lok Sabha MP H. Vasanthakumar Ji. His strides in business & social service efforts were noteworthy. During my interactions with him, I always saw his passion towards Tamil Nadu’s progress. Condolences to his family & supporters. Om Shanti."
Prashant, the main accused in the killing of journalist Ratan Singh (who was shot dead in Phephna village of Ballia on August 24), has been arrested. Investigation underway: Jyoti Narayan, Inspector General of Police (Law & Order)
H Vasanthakumar, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee Working President, dies. Randeep Singh Surjewala expresses condolences and wrote on Twitter, "Deeply saddened at the untimely demise of a born fighter, resolute Congressman, M.P & Working President of TNCC - Sh. H. Vasanthakumar. All of us, along with lakhs of his supporters, will always miss him deeply. Heartfelt condolences to family & well wishers. RIP."
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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