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    Coronavirus Updates: India's coronavirus tally crosses 30 lakh-mark

    23 Aug, 2020 | 12:06:25 AM IST
    Coronavirus Updates: India's coronavirus tally crosses 30 lakh-mark
    Total number of active cases in India stands at 7,01,758 with 22,43,427 recovered cases and 56,194 casualties.
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    12:06:08 AM IST, 23 August 2020

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    • India's case count crosses 30 lakh-mark
    • 5 new COVID19 cases reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today
    • Punjab records 1,320 new COVID-19 cases today
    • West Bengal records 3,232 new COVID-19 cases today
    • 1,212 positive cases of COVID19 and 14 deaths reported today
    • Pakistan admits Dawood Ibrahim lives in Karachi
    • Rajasthan reports 1,310 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths
    • Punjab Cooperation and Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa tests positive for COVID-19
    • 1,161 new COVID19 cases, 600 recoveries & 12 deaths reported today
    • ICMR developing portal for info on COVID-19 vaccine
    • Number of COVID-19 cases reaches 4,895 in Himachal Pradesh
    • 61 new COVID-19 cases and 109 recoveries reported in Andaman and Nicobar
    • 97 cases of COVID-19 reported in Arunachal Pradesh today
    • Telangana: A major fire breaks out at a chemical factory near Air Force Academy in Dundigal area
    • 1,560 COVID-19 cases reported in Assam in the last 24 hours
    • Jharakhand reported 872 new COVID-19 cases, 814 recoveries and 13 deaths today
    11:27:05 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Jharakhand reported 872 new COVID-19 cases, 814 recoveries and 13 deaths today, taking total cases to 29,103 including 19,186 recoveries and 310 deaths. Active cases stand at 9,607

    11:26:48 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    1,560 COVID-19 cases reported in Assam in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 89,468 including 65,596 recoveries and 234 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 23,635.

    - State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

    11:26:24 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Telangana: A major fire breaks out at a chemical factory near Air Force Academy in Dundigal area of Medchal-Malkajgiri district. No casualties reported.

    11:26:06 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    97 cases of COVID-19 reported in Arunachal Pradesh today out of which 90 patients are asymptomatic. A total of 3,223 people have been tested positive for the disease so far, 990 cases are active

    11:09:05 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    One of our COVID-19 vaccine candidates is in the third phase of the clinical trial. We are very confident that a vaccine will be developed by end of this year: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

    11:08:49 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Warrant Officer Inder Pal Nain apparently has committed suicide at Vayu Sena Station, Kaluchak and the Indian Air Force (IAF) is investigating the case: IAF officials

    11:08:38 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    61 new COVID-19 cases and 109 recoveries reported in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today

    • This takes the total cases to 2,808
    • It includes 1,853 recoveries, 32 deaths and 923 active cases
    • There are six containment zones in the Union Territory
    11:05:58 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Haryana: A section of an under-construction flyover collapses in Gurugram's Sohna Road. No injuries reported

    10:52:26 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    ICMR developing portal for info on COVID-19 vaccine

    10:08:08 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Number of COVID-19 cases reaches 4,895 in Himachal Pradesh; active cases stand at 1,478: State Health Department

    09:59:41 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Ayodhya: Police check vehicles of commuters in the city as security tightened in the backdrop of the arrest of an ISIS operative in Delhi. Circle Officer Amar Singh says, "Ayodhya is a sensitive place. Securiy is tightened whenever any such input is received."

    09:45:42 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Himachal Pradesh Governor constitutes sixth Himachal Pradesh State Finance Commission to review the financial position of panchayats & municipalities & devolution of resources to these institutions.

    09:45:28 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    1,161 new COVID19 cases, 600 recoveries & 12 deaths reported today in Haryana. Total number of COVID cases stands at 53,290 in the state, out of which 8,680 cases are active, 44,013 are recovered cases & 597 people have died so far:

    09:45:14 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Punjab Cooperation and Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa tests positive for COVID-19

    09:44:57 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Rajasthan reports 1,310 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to 69,264 including 54,144 recoveries, 944 deaths and 14,176 active cases

    09:22:56 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Dawood, other terrorists continue to enjoy 'patronage' in a neighbouring country: India to UNSC

    In a notification released by the Pakistan government, Dawood's address has been listed as "White House, near Saudi Mosque, Clifton in Karachi"
    09:15:27 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    The PM said that India is home to several toy clusters & thousands of artisans who produce indigenous toys which not only have cultural connect but also helps in building life-skills and psychomotor skills among children at an early age: Prime Minister's Office

    09:15:16 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with senior ministers and officials to discuss ways to boost manufacturing and global imprint of Indian toys

    - Prime Minister's Office

    09:14:53 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Over 3.5 lakh stranded Indians have been repatriated with the help of Air India Express and Air India under Vande Bharat Mission

    - Ministry of Civil Aviation

    08:52:27 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    1,212 positive cases of COVID19 and 14 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in #Gujarat. State's case tally rises to 85,678 including 14,538 active cases, 68,257 cured/discharged and 2,883 deaths

    08:51:57 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    West Bengal records 3,232 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the total number of cases to 1,35,596 including 27,900 active cases and 2,737 deaths. The state now has 1,04,959 recoveries

    08:37:26 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Punjab records 1,320 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the total number of cases to 40,643 including 15,305 active cases and 1,036 deaths. The state now has 24,302 recoveries

    08:37:06 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    5 new COVID19 cases reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today. Total number of cases rise to 2,705 including 2,355 discharged cases and 90 active cases: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

    08:16:55 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Balrampur: Delhi Police brought ISIS operative Abu Yusuf to his native village Badhya Bhaisahi in Utraula area. He was arrested after a brief encounter in Delhi last night

    08:15:53 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Maharashtra: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team leaves the residence of Sushant Singh Rajpoot in Mumbai

    07:57:26 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    India's case count crosses 30 lakh-mark

    Total number of active cases in India stands at 7,01,758 with 22,43,427 recovered cases and 56,194 casualties.
    07:16:33 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Kabul police headquarters confirms the report of an explosion in Bagh-e-Bala in PD2 of Kabul: Afghanistan's TOLONews

    07:16:00 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    A meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) will be held on Monday via video conferencing: Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal

    07:13:44 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Jammu and Kashmir reported 610 new COVID-19 cases, 593 recoveries and 15 deaths, taking total 31,981 including 24,398 recoveries and 608 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 6,975: J&K Administration

    07:13:07 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    He (ISIS operative who was arrested in Delhi last night) is known as Mustkeem in his village (Badhya Bhaisahi in Balrampur). He runs a cosmetics shop at a facility owned by my brother & was seen at the shop on Thursday. He seemed to be a normal person: Muzibullah in Balrampur

    07:11:00 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    China approves human testing for coronavirus vaccine grown in insect cells

    06:20:00 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    83 new COVID19 cases reported in Manipur including 22 personnel from CAPF. The total number of cases in the State stands at 5,132 including 1,334 central security personnel. The recovery rate is 67.32%: State Health Department

    06:19:50 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Pakistan imposes more restrictions on 88 leaders and members of terrorist groups, in compliance with the new list, issued by the United Nations Security Council. Hafiz Saeed Ahmad of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Mohammad Masood Azhar of JeM and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi are on the list: Pak Media

    06:19:34 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Andhra Pradesh reports 10,276 new COVID-19 cases today taking the total number of cases to 3,45,216. There are 89,389 active cases in the State and the death toll is at 3,189

    06:15:52 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Delhi reports 1,412 new COVID-19 cases, 1,230 discharges/recoveries/migrated and 14 deaths today

    Total number of cases now at 1,60,016 including 1,44,138 recovered cases, 11,594 active cases & 4,284 deaths
    06:09:27 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Delhi Deputy CM & Education Minister Manish Sisodia today help a 2nd joint review meeting to discuss the progress of work by the committees on Curriculum Reform & Delhi Education Board, first such meet after the announcement of National Education Policy 2020

    06:08:59 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    The C&AG Report No 20 of 2019...Defence Offset Performance was scheduled to be tabled in the Parliament during the budget session (2020). The session ended, before date, due to COVID. Now the report will be placed in the next session, tweets FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    06:03:42 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Total number of COVID-19 cases till date rises to 4,789 in the state including 1,434 active cases, 3,280 cured cases & 26 deaths reported so far

    06:03:25 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    On 13th June, all lights of Sushant Singh Rajput's house were switched off, except of the kitchen, at around 10.30-10.45 pm. There was no party at his residence that night: Neighbour of Sushant Singh Rajput in Mumbai

    06:01:13 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Madhya Pradesh: State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued people from low-lying areas of Indore that were inundated following heavy rainfall, earlier today. According to IMD, 263-mm rainfall was recorded in the city between 8 am yesterday & 8 am today

    05:26:51 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    High tide hit Mumbai's Marine Drive today afternoon

    05:25:09 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Mahesh Negi has clearly said that he is ready for a DNA test. The police investigation is underway: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

    The woman who has accused Mahesh Negi of sexual harassment has demanded a DNA test of her daughter & the BJP MLA
    05:14:01 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Maharashtra: Sachin Tendulkar offers prayers to Lord Ganesha at his residence in Mumbai, on the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi

    05:11:26 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has enhanced ex gratia amount to next of kin of martyrs & their parents from ₹12 lakh to ₹50 lakhs. Similarly, in respect of disabled soldiers, ex gratia amount has been increased to ₹20 lakh depending on percentage of disability

    05:08:26 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    16 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in the state today: Nagaland Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom

    05:08:18 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    520 new COVID-19 cases, 373 discharged cases & 8 deaths reported in Puducherry today

    • Total number of cases in the state stands at 10,112
    • This includes 3,654 active cases, 6,307 recovered cases & 151 deaths
    05:07:32 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    One army personnel dead, 3 injured and admitted for treatment after an Army truck overturned in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan

    05:06:26 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Tamil Nadu: Chennai Air Customs seized 1.45 kg gold valued at ₹78.4 lakhs from unaccompanied baggage of a passenger, who had arrived from Dubai earlier. Gold foils covered with carbon were found concealed in cardboard sheets kept in toy boxes & bedspreads. Passenger was arrested

    04:30:51 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    CBI books Morena-based KSOS Ltd and its directors for Rs 938.81 crore alleged bank fraud in SBI; carries out searches: Officials

    04:21:05 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Delhi: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recovered from the arrested ISIS operative were defused by NSG's Bomb Squad, at Ridge Road's Buddha Jayanti Park, earlier today.

    04:19:51 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    CBI registers a case against a private company based at Morena, Madhya Pradesh & others including MD, Promoter/Director on a complaint from SBI regarding alleged bank fraud of Rs 938.81 crore (approx). Searches are being conducted in Morena & Delhi at the premises of the accused

    04:17:04 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Maharashtra: A team of forensic experts at the residence of Sushant Singh Rajput in Mumbai

    04:14:48 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    An AK-47 rifle, 4 pistols, magazines, over 9.5 kgs of heroin & 2 android phones have been recovered from the possession of the 5 intruders who were shot dead by BSF troops last night. We will hand over these items to police & they will investigate the matter: BSF IG Mahipal Yadav

    03:53:59 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    India records highest-ever single day peak of 63,631 recoveries in the last 24 hours

    • Recoveries exceed the active cases by more than 15 lakh.
    • Recovery Rate is at 74.69%: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    03:36:57 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    The two pressure-cooker IEDs recovered from the ISIS operative neutralised by NSG bomb squad. He was also in communication with Islamic State in Khorasan Province operatives. He has said that he tested the explosive device at his village few months ago.

    - DCP Special Cell, Delhi

    03:13:01 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Special Cell has arrested an ISIS operative after brief exchange of fire late night. The 36-year-old man is called Yusuf aka Abu Yusuf. He has various alias. Pressure cooker IEDs recovered from him. He was going to install them at heavy footfall area here.

    - DCP Special Cell, Delhi

    02:59:35 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    The ISIS operative arrested from Dhaula Kuan in Delhi has connection with Uttar Pradesh. The possibility of his other associates being active cannot be denied. Security agencies in the State are on alert.

    - Prashant Kumar, UP ADG Law & Order.

    02:43:00 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Delhi police steps up vigil

    • After an alleged ISIS operative with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) was arrested from central Delhi's Ridge Road area, the police have stepped up vigil in the city following the arrest.
    • Meanwhile, a bomb disposal team of the National Security Guard (NSG) reached the spot along with a robot that helps pick up a bomb or IED and a TCV (total containment vessel) vehicle that is used to defuse a bomb in a controlled environment.
    • In wake of the arrest, Uttar Pradesh DGP Hitesh Chandra Awasthi sounded an alert in the state and asked all police officers, especially those in field posting, to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
    02:19:13 PM IST, 22 August 2020

    Mayawati expresses concern over shortage, black marketing of urea

    • Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Saturday expressed concern over the shortage and black marketing of urea in Uttar Pradesh and urged the government to look into the matter.
    • "Lakhs of farmers in Uttar Pradesh are facing problem due to the shortage of urea in the state. The government must immediately take steps to overcome the shortage of the fertilizer and take strict legal action against those who are responsible for black marketing, so that the farmers, who are already facing trouble, can be saved this year. This is the demand of BSP," Mayawati tweeted in Hindi.
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