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    Coronavirus Updates: 23,350 new cases and 328 deaths reported in Maharashtra today

    07 Sep, 2020 | 12:02:04 AM IST
    Coronavirus Updates: 23,350 new cases and 328 deaths reported in Maharashtra today
    Total number of cases rise to 9,07,212 including 6,44,400 discharges, 2,35,857 active cases and 26,604 deaths.
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    12:02:04 AM IST, 07 September 2020

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    • Delhi's COVID-19 case tally reaches 1,91,449 with 3,256 new cases and 29 deaths reported today
    • 1,694 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths reported in Madhya Pradesh in the last 24 hours
    • 668 new positive cases reported in Uttarakhand today
    • State Finance Minister Thomas Issac has tested positive for #COVID19: Office of Finance Minister, Kerala
    • 23,350 new COVID-19 cases, 7,826 recoveries and 328 deaths reported in Maharashtra today
    • 1,910 new COVID-19 cases, 911 recoveries & 37 deaths reported in Mumbai today
    • West Bengal reports 3,087 new COVID-19 cases and 52 deaths
    • 397 new COVID-19 positive cases and 197 patients have cured in Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours
    • Jammu and Kashmir: SOG and Army busted a hideout in Chirala Forest area of Doda and recovered one gun and 54 rounds
    • 374 new COVID-19 cases and 558 recoveries reported in Goa today
    • Rajasthan records 1,593 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths, 1,616 recoveries today
    • CM Manohar Lal, was admitted in Medanta on August 25 & is undergoing treatment for COVID-19
    • Tamil Nadu: A building collapsed in Chetty Street area of Coimbatore today
    • IAS Nitishwar Kumar appointed as the Principal Secretary to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
    • Delhi Capitals Assistant Physiotherapist has tested positive for COVID-19
    • Jharkhand's COVID-19 case tally rises to 51063 with 1246 cases reported today
    • Maharashtra: 2 dead and 6 injured in lightning strikes in Palghar
    • Chandrayaan-3 launch may now take place somewhere in early 2021
    11:46:17 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Chhattisgarh recorded 2,100 new COVID-19 cases, 711 recoveries and 24 deaths in the last 24 hours

    • This takes the total cases to 45,263 including 21,198 recoveries, 380 deaths & 23,685 active cases
    • A total of 6,69,541 samples have been tested so far
    11:45:35 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    On Aug 30, a woman lodged a complaint alleging that her minor daughter was gang-raped several times by 7 men including 3 policemen & 2 media persons between March & April. A case has been registered & special team formed to probe matter: Umashankar Dash, DCP, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

    11:44:33 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Finance Minister enquires well-being of DRI officials who sustained injuries catching gold smugglers

    11:15:48 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    MoS Space Jitendra Singh today said ISRO’s maiden mission to Moon has sent images which show that it may be rusting along poles. Even though surface of Moon is known to have iron-rich rocks, it's not known for presence of water&oxygen, 2 elements needed to create rust: Space Department

    11:15:11 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Maharashtra: 2 dead and 6 injured in lightning strikes in Palghar, earlier today

    11:14:41 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Maharashtra: One dead and five injured after a car hit them in Balewadi High Street of Pune, earlier today. A retired Police personnel who was driving the car has been arrested. Further probe underway.

    11:14:27 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Jharkhand's COVID-19 case tally rises to 51063 with 1246 cases reported today. The numbers of active and recovered cases are 14,410 and 36,184 respectively; the death toll is at 469.

    10:50:55 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Delhi Capitals Assistant Physiotherapist has tested positive for COVID-19. He was going through his mandatory quarantine, and had tested negative for his first two tests conducted on arrival in Dubai, and tested positive for the third one: Delhi Capitals

    10:35:41 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    IAS Nitishwar Kumar appointed as the Principal Secretary to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

    10:35:29 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Tamil Nadu: A building collapsed in Chetty Street area of Coimbatore today following rainfall

    10:34:02 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    CM Manohar Lal, was admitted in Medanta on August 25 & is undergoing treatment for #COVID19. In a medical bulletin issued by Hospital today, Medical Superintendent, Dr AK Dubey informed that CM is well-rested & his vitals parameters are normal: Haryana Chief Minister's Office

    09:51:04 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Rajasthan records 1,593 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths, 1,616 recoveries today

    The total cases in the state rise to 90,956.
    This includes 1,137 deaths, 74,861 recoveries and 73,715 discharges.
    Active cases stand at 14,958.
    09:48:15 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    374 new COVID-19 cases and 558 recoveries reported in Goa today. Total number of cases now at 20,829 including 4,754 active cases, 15,839 recoveries and 236 deaths

    09:47:59 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Jammu and Kashmir: In a joint operation, Police, Special Operations Group (SOG) and Army busted a hideout in Chirala Forest area of Doda and recovered one gun and 54 rounds, earlier today.

    09:47:32 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    At 10:30 AM tomorrow, I'll join a conference with Rashtrapati ji, Governors & VCs of universities on National Education Policy 2020 & its transformational impact.Deliberations from this conference will strengthen efforts to make India a knowledge hub: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    09:29:40 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    397 new COVID-19 positive cases and 197 patients have cured in Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases now at 7415 including 2176 active cases and 53 deaths

    09:29:23 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    West Bengal reports 3,087 new COVID-19 cases and 52 deaths, taking total cases to 1,80,788 including 1,54,008 discharges, 23,218 active cases and 3,562 deaths

    09:28:44 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    After an extensive search of the area & downriver, warlike stores recovered. Joint search operation in progress: Chinar Corps, Indian Army

    09:28:13 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Two terrorists were found dead in Kishanganga River at Tulail area of Gurez, Bandipora yesterday. Weapons, ammunition and other materials have been recovered from their possession: Chinar Corps, Indian Army

    09:24:31 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Bengaluru Police arrested 2 persons including a Nigerian national and seized contraband including ganja, ecstasy pills and hashish oil worth of Rs 13.05 lakhs. Accused identified as Samson and John have been booked under Section 20(b) of NDPS Act: DCP South

    09:23:29 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    1,910 new COVID-19 cases, 911 recoveries & 37 deaths reported in Mumbai today

    09:04:20 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    23,350 new COVID-19 cases, 7,826 recoveries and 328 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. Total number of cases rise to 9,07,212 including 6,44,400 discharges, 2,35,857 active cases and 26604 deaths

    08:51:16 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    9,217 RTPCR/CBNAAT/TrueNat tests and 26,829 Rapid antigen tests conducted today. So far, 17,80,512 tests have been conducted so far & Tests Per Million (TPM) stands at 93,711

    08:50:38 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    State Finance Minister Thomas Issac has tested positive for #COVID19: Office of Finance Minister, Kerala

    08:50:08 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    An international module of heroin trafficking busted in Delhi; over 2 kg of heroin seized, while 2 parcels of unknown quantity traced live. A unique modus operandi of operating in various layers through courier was being followed by them: Narcotics Control Bureau

    08:48:15 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Delhi's COVID-19 case tally reaches 1,91,449 with 3,256 new cases and 29 deaths reported today. The numbers of active and recovered cases are 20,909 and 1,65,973, respectively. Death toll rises to 4,567

    07:56:03 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    1,694 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths reported in Madhya Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 16,115, recoveries to 55,887 and death toll to 1,572

    07:19:56 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    668 new positive cases reported in Uttarakhand today. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state is now 24,629 including 16,573 recoveries, 7,640 active cases and 341 deaths

    07:06:28 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training) for inter-cadre deputation of Nitishwar Kumar (IAS, 1996 batch) from Uttar Pradesh cadre to the Union Territory of J&K for a period of one year.

    07:06:19 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    6 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today, taking the total number of cases to 2819 including 97 active cases and 2452 discharges: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

    06:58:07 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Manipur reports 139 new COVID-19 positive cases, 189 recoveries and 2 deaths, in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases now at 7022 including 5164 recoveries, 1820 active cases and 38 deaths. The recovery rate is 73.54%

    06:32:13 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Ladakh: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) uses rock blasting technology for precision blasting as part of the construction of the new highway connecting Nimmu-Darcha- Leh

    06:31:58 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    3082 new COVID19 positive cases, 2196 recoveries and 10 deaths reported in Kerala today. Number of active cases now at 22, 676. So far, 64,755 persons have recovered

    06:31:48 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Tamil Nadu reported 5,783 new COVID-19 cases, 5,820 discharges and 88 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 51,458, discharges to 4,04,186 and death toll to 7,836

    06:31:36 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Supreme Court was informed by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that tickets booked by passengers in domestic and international carriers for air travel during the first two phases of lockdown between March 25 to May 3, 2020, will be 'fully refunded'.

    06:31:20 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Mumbai: Rhea Chakraborty has been summoned by the NCB tomorrow to join the investigation in Sushant Singh Rajput death case

    06:30:57 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Andhra Pradesh reports 10,794 new COVID-19 cases and 70 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases now at 4,98,125 including 99,689 active cases, 3,94,019 recoveries and 4,417 deaths

    06:27:31 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    SBI moots VRS scheme to optimise costs, about 30,000 employees eligible

    06:02:40 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    First case of reinfection in Bengaluru

    • A 27-yr-old female found to be the 1st confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection in Bengaluru.
    • She tested positive in July & was discharged after testing negative. However, in a month she developed mild symptoms & confirmed to have transmitted COVID again: Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru
    05:53:12 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Mumbai: four resident doctors suspected to be `reinfected' by virus

    05:50:52 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Nirav Modi extradition trial to resume in UK court on September 7

    05:49:19 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Security tightened at Maharashtra CM's residence Matoshree, as a precautionary measure after 2 calls were received on the landline at Matoshree wherein caller said he was calling on behalf of Dawood Ibrahim & wanted to speak to CM. We're trying to locate the caller: Mumbai Police

    05:23:35 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    1,797 new COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active cases in the state to 16,603. 1,30,300 patients have recovered till now and the death toll stands at 754

    05:22:06 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Nepal's coronavirus infection tally rises to 46,257

    05:14:59 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain to occur over & in adjoining areas of Roorkee (in Uttrakhand), Yamunanagar (in Haryana), Jhunjunu (in Rajasthan), Meerut,Sahaswan,Saharanpur,Deoband,Khatauli,Nazibabad & light rain nearby Dadri, Ghaziabad (in UP) during next 2 hours: IMD

    05:02:24 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Central Government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court directing full refund for all tickets (Domestic, International and foreign carriers) booked during the lockdown period for travel

    04:46:23 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council releases the complete fixtures for the league stage of the Dream11 IPL 2020 to be held in UAE

    04:45:42 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    IPL Governing Council announces the schedule for Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 to be held in UAE

    The season will start on 19th September in Abu Dhabi with a match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings: Secretary, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)
    04:35:25 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    On the basis of statements of Dipesh Sawant, house help of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, & digital evidence collected by NCB, it's clear that Dipesh is an active member of drug syndicate connected with high society personalities & drug suppliers.

    - Narcotics Control Bureau

    04:34:46 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Maharashtra: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Mitu Singh leaves DRDO guest house in Mumbai

    04:33:22 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Kesavananda Bharati, key petitioner in case that led to 'basic structure' of Constitution doctrine

    • The 79-year old Kerala-based seer Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru died due to age related ailments.
    • Bharati had challenged a Kerala Land Reform Act nearly four decades ago.
    • It set a principle that the Supreme Court is the guardian of the basic structure of the Constitution.
    • The verdict involved 13 judges the largest bench ever to sit in the apex court.
    • The case of Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala was heard for 68 days.
    • Case continues to hold the top spot for the longest proceedings ever to have taken place in the top court.
    • The hearing in the case commenced on October 31, 1972, and concluded on March 23, 1973.
    • It's the most referred to case name in Indian Constitutional law.
    04:21:37 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    We will always remember Pujya Kesavananda Bharati Ji for his contributions towards community service and empowering the downtrodden. He was deeply attached to India’s rich culture and our great Constitution. He will continue to inspire generations. Om Shanti: PM Narendra Modi

    04:21:20 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Contrary to certain media reports, there is no proposal to allow begging in trains or stations: Spokesperson, Ministry of Railways

    04:09:19 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Delhi: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Union Minister of Minority Affairs visits Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah. The shrine reopened for devotees today as part of Unlock 4

    04:08:40 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Kerala: Kesavananda Bharati Swamiji of Edneer Mutt in Kasargod passed away at the age of 79, today.

    04:03:33 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Delhi Metro is ready to resume services from tomorrow on Yellow Line & Rapid Metro after 169 days. Cleaning & sanitisation activities being carried out at one of the depots: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

    03:59:47 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    IIT Guwahati researchers design engineered surfaces to detect, prevent coronavirus

    03:37:22 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    Arjun Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19

    • Actor Arjun Kapoor on Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic.
    • The 35-year-old actor said he is "feeling ok" and will be under home quarantine.
    • "It is my duty to inform all of you that I have tested positive for coronavirus. I'm feeling ok and I'm asymptomatic.
    • "I have isolated myself at home under the advice of doctors and authorities and will be under home quarantine,"Arjun posted a statement on Instagram.
    03:15:47 PM IST, 06 September 2020

    After 5 months, Delhi Metro set to welcome commuters

    • After a gap of more than five months, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is all set to welcome passengers in a phased manner in three stages begining from September 7.
    • The Metro, which had suspended its services in March due to outbreak of Covid is looking to reopen with caution putting into place a series of measures such as closed token counters, limited entry and exit points, thermal scanners and sanitisers among others to enable commuters to adhere to COVID social distancing protocols.
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