Andaman & Nicobar Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases on Monday: Live Breaking News Headlines & Coronavirus Updates on August 31, 2020

Andaman & Nicobar reports 28 new #COVID19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 3,132 including 439 active cases, 46 deaths and 2,647 recoveries: Union Territory Health Department

PIL filed in Jharkhand High Court seeking to shift Former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav from RIMS Director's bungalow to Birsa Munda Central Jail. #Ranchi

China is working to take down freedom all across the world: US Department of State quoting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

China is working to take down freedom all across the world: US Department of State quoting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

COVID-19 cases in United States crossed six million-mark, John Hopkins University

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM O. Panneerselvam today opened the sluice gates of Vaigai Dam for 120 days. Water from the dam will be beneficial for 45,041 acres of irrigation land: Public Relations Officer, Madurai.

Supreme Court today rejected the bail petition of Riyaz Siddiqui, a convict in Pradeep Jain murder case.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi following the death of former President of India #PranabMukherjee: Embassy of Russia in India

Mumbai: Five persons have been injured after a speeding car ran over them in Crawford Market, earlier today. The injured have been shifted to JJ Hospital. Police team present at the spot. #Maharashtra

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina writes to PM Narendra Modi,"#PranabMukherjee was a true friend of Bangladesh...In 2013, Govt of Bangladesh conferred on him 'Bangladesh Muktijuddho Sommanona'(Liberation War Honour) for his valuable contribution to Bangladesh's Liberation war of 1971."

All departments of Odisha govt & sub-ordinate offices in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack will function with 50% strength of employees (including Group A officers) during September & ensuring that the office work does not suffer. Govt offices to remain shut on Saturdays: Odisha govt

Maharashtra reports 11,852 new COVID-19 cases, 11,158 recoveries and 184 deaths, taking active cases to 1,94,056, recoveries to 5,73,559 to death toll to 24,583: State Health Department

Haryana recorded 1,450 new COVID-19 cases, 1,052 recoveries and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 11,371, recoveries to 52,672 and death toll to 689: State Health Department

The West Bengal government has allowed serving of alcohol in bars and restaurants as part of relaxations under Unlock 4.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs has extended the due date for filing of annual GST return or GSTR-4 for FY 2019-20 till October 31.

The government has extended the tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman Pramod Chandra Mody for 6 months till February 28, 2021.

The Monsoon Session of Lok Sabha will begin from September 14. A notification is this regard has been issued.

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said over 7 lakh candidates have downloaded admit cards for the JEE to be held in September.

After India's GDP contracted by 23.9 percent in the June quarter, Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi said the government ignored warnings. Rahul Gandhi tweeted: "GDP reduces by 24%. The worst in Independent India's history. Unfortunately, the Govt ignored the warnings."

Mumbai Police will deploy 35,000 police personnel for immersion preparations on Anant Chaturdashi tomorrow. As many as 5000 CCTV cameras will be operational tomorrow to ensure that no untoward incident takes place during idol immersion.