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India logs 12,608 new Covid cases, 72 deaths
The new fatalities increased the nationwide death toll to 5,27,206. The active caseload is 1,01,343, accounting for 0.23 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 16,251 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,36,70,315. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.58 per cent.
Pakistani prisoner killed, cop injured in firing in Jammu
"A police constable and a Pakistani (terrorist) Mohammad Ali Hussain alias Qasim/Jehangir, Commander of LeT, operating from jail, were injured during a weapon recovery operation by the police in Arnia sector near the International Border at Toph village. Both were shifted to the hospital for treatment where the injured terrorist succumbed," police said on its twitter page. Pakistani prisoner Muhammad Ali Hussain had been instrumental in drone weapon dropping as he is a commander of LeT.
Hardeep Puri says MHA's statement gives 'correct position' on Rohingya refugees
Earlier, the minister in a tweet had said, "India has always welcomed those who have sought refuge in the country. In a landmark decision all #Rohingya #Refugees will be shifted to EWS flats in Bakkarwala area of Delhi. They will be provided basic amenities, AUNHCRAIDs & round-the-clock police protection."
Airlines will have to take action against flyers without mask, says DGCA
The regulator said that in view of the rise in the number of Covid cases, the airlines have been advised again on August 16, to strictly comply with Covid protocols inside the aircraft. Airlines have to ensure that all passengers are wearing face masks properly and arrange for their proper sanitisation throughout the journey. "In case a passenger does not comply with the directions, strict action will be taken by airlines against the passenger," said the regulator.
SC: Can access to free education, drinking water, electricity be termed freebies?
A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana orally observed that the court cannot prevent political parties from making promises. However, it added that the question is what constitutes right promises? The bench, also comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Hima Kohli, further queried, "can we describe the promise of free education as a freebie? Can free drinking water, units of powers, etc., be described as freebies?"
Jaishankar holds joint commission meet with Thai counterpart in Bangkok
According to a statement from the Thai Foreign Ministry, the meeting will enhance bilateral relations in all dimensions, including political security, economic trade and investment connectivity, social and cultural cooperation, as well as strengthen regional and sub-regional cooperation and revitalise bilateral relations after the Covid-19 pandemic.
India's daily Covid tally significantly dips to 9,062
In the same period, there were 36 additional fatalities which took the nationwide Covid death toll to 5,27,134. The active caseload also declined to 1,05,058, accounting for 0.24 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 15,220 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,36,54,064. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.57 per cent.
WATCH | What happened after Jaishankar visited a restaurant in US with his son?
The video was shared by Arun Pudur, an India entrepreneur, with the caption, "Dr S Jaishankar, Min of External Affairs India, went to a restaurant with his son in the US and what happened next is hilarious." Later, it was also shared by Norwegian diplomat Eric Solheim, who said: "This is so fun - and so illustrative of the new world! Dr S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs India, went to a restaurant with his son in the US and what happened next is hilarious."
Modi speaks to Macron; discusses France wildfires, bilateral issues
The Prime Minister's Office in a statement said the two leaders also reviewed the ongoing bilateral initiatives including defence cooperation projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy. They also discussed important geopolitical challenges including those related to global food security. Modi and Macron also expressed satisfaction at the depth and strength that the India-France Strategic Partnership has acquired in recent years, the statement said, adding both have agreed to continue working closely together to expand the relationship to new areas of cooperation.
India, Sri Lanka to issue stamps on democracy to mark 75 years of Independence
An MoU is to be signed between the two countries to issue a set of stamps under the theme of �Democracy', Sri Lanka Cabinet spokesman and Media Minister Bandula Gunawardena said on Tuesday. The postal departments of India and Sri Lanka are to jointly issue the stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka's Independence from British rule.
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