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India logs 44,658 new Covid cases, 496 fatalities
India's recovery rate from Covid infection has declined to 97.60 per cent. On the other hand, total active caseload saw a substantial growth of 11,174 in the last 24 hours and currently stands at 3,44,899. In the last 24 hours, a total 32,988 patients were discharged from the hospitals and health centres, taking the total number of cured to 3,18,21,428 in India, as per the health ministry data.
Covid vax 'disease-modifying'; masks must even after 2nd dose: ICMR
Bhargava was addressing a press conference of the Union Health Ministry on the Covid situation in the country. "Vaccines reduce disease severity, possibility of hospitalisation and also avert deaths to the tune of 98-99 per cent. Full vaccination offers protection against severe disease and death and should be a pre-requisite if attending a gathering," Bhargav said.
India condemns Kabul bombings, calls for united global action against terror-enablers
"Today's attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism, and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists," India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti said on Thursday. While "strongly condemning" the terrorist attack in Kabul India extends "heartfelt condolences" to the families of the victims of the attack, he said as he presided over a meeting of the Security Council. Nearly 150 people were reported wounded in the suicide bombing at an entrance to the airport where a large crowd of people were waiting for a chance to be airlifted from the country now under the Taliban.
Nine new SC judges to take oath on Aug 31
Once the new judges take oath next week, there will be only one vacancy in the Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges. President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the warrants of their appointment including that of Justice B.V. Nagarathna, who is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in September 2027. Justice Nagarathna's father, Justice E.S. Venkataramiah, had been a CJI for a few months in 1989.
Chhattisgarh: Crisis deepens for Cong, 36 MLAs to reach Delhi
However the crisis in the state has deepened with 36 odd MLAs also coming to New Delhi to meet senior leader KC Venugopal and apprise him of the situation in the state. Twenty more MLAs will board a flight on Friday. While TS Singh Deo on Thursday categorically said that he will take on any responsibility given to him by the party high command, he also said that everyone is an aspirant for the top post in the state.
CRPF to provide security to CBI teams probing post-poll violence in Bengal
According to the sources, four companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been deployed for providing security to the CBI teams probing the matter. Out of the four, two companies will be stationed at the CBI office in Kolkata, while the other two will be stationed in the districts affected by post-poll violence. Some of the CRPF personnel will accompany the investigating teams.
'Absolutely shameless': SC slams Tihar jail authorities for colluding with Unitech's Chandras
A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah said: "We have lost all faith in the Tihar Jail authorities! They are sitting in the capital city and defeating the order of the Supreme Court! Absolutely shameless on the part of the Superintendent of the Tihar jail!" The bench told "once we have revoked your facilities, you are only entitled to as much as the other undertrials".
Lack of calrity over China's intent behind massive military-build up causes concern : US commander
Aquilino, who is on a three-day visit to India, is the Commander of America’s Indo-Pacific Command. He further said that China has both conventional and nuclear power in all domains. The US Admiral met Army Chief General M M Naravane, Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the course of the day.
New drone rules usher in landmark moment for this sector: PM
The Prime Minister also said that the new drone rules will tremendously help startups and our youths working in this sector. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, "The new Drone Rules usher in a landmark moment for this sector in India. The rules are based on the premise of trust and self-certification. Approvals, compliance requirements and entry barriers have been significantly reduced."
IAF plane with 35 evacuees from Kabul lands at Hindon
All the evacuees will be taken by ITBP buses from the airport to a quarantine centre at Chhawala. India has continued the air rescue operation, named as Ops Devi Shakti, from Kabul, as well as from other countries like Qatar and Tajikistan. Indian officials are making all round efforts to evacuate not only Indians but Afghan nationals too. The 35 evacuees comprised 24 Indian and 11 Nepali nationals.
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