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In the last 24 hours, India logged 38,667 new Covid-19 cases and 478 related fatalities, the Union ministry of health and family welfare's (MoHFW) dashboard showed on Saturday. Later in the day, President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on the eve of the 75th Independence Day.
Maharashtra records highest one-day Covid vaccinations with over 9L jabs administered
A day before the Mumbai suburban train services open for fully-vaccinated people, the Maharashtra health department said on Saturday that the state registered the highest number of single-day vaccinations against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) till 7pm with 936,000 beneficiaries getting inoculated with the jabs. Read more
Afghan provincial capital Mazar-e-Sharif falls to the Taliban
An Afghan lawmaker told the Associated Press that the city of Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, has fallen to the Taliban after the insurgents launched a major assault there early on Saturday.
At least 29 killed in 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti
Arvind Kejriwal to inaugurate 5 flag masts across Delhi on I-Day
Maharashtra reports 5,787 Covid-19 cases, 134 death
Maharashtra recorded 5,787 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 6,387,863. In the last 24 hours 134 deaths have also been recorded, the death toll now stands at 134,909, according to state health bulletin.
Tushar Mehta refuses to grant consent for contempt proceedings against former SC judge Markandey Katju
Solicitor general of India, Tushar Mehta, refused to grant his permission to initiate contempt proceedings against former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju for his alleged remarks made in the fugitive, Nirav Modi extradition case, reported ANI.
Russia says no survivors in the plane crash in Turkey
Parliament is the temple of democracy, says President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind during his address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day said that Parliament is the temple of democracy.
7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti
President Kovind hosts Tokyo Olympics contingent
Security heightened in Udhampur ahead of Independence Day
MK Khan, Commandant, 137 Bn CRPF, told news agency ANI that security has been heightened in Udhampur, Jammu, ahead of tomorrow's Independence Day celebrations. “Security forces are securing the national highway to prevent terrorist activities or incidents ensuring safe movement,” Khan said.
J&K Police arrests 4 JeM terrorists
Remobilisation of armed forces top priority, says Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani
Death toll in Himachal landslide accident rises to 23
Death toll in Kinnaur landslide accident rises to 23, says ITBP. Search and rescue operations still underway.
Negative RT-PCR report mandatory to enter Punjab from Monday
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has directed that from Monday, those who wish to enter the state will have to show a negative RT-PCR test report or full Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
Taliban captures Logar province, just south of Kabul
Advancing further towards Kabul, Taliban captures Logar province, just south of the Afghan capital, reports AP.
Taliban launches assault on Mazar-e-Sharif: Reports
Taliban have launched a ‘multi-pronged’ assault on Mazar-e-Sharif, a major city in northern Afghanistan, reports AP quoting an Afghan official.
Twitter restores accounts of Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders
Twitter unlocks accounts of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders. Controversial tweet posted by Gandhi, which led to the account being locked, withheld, and account restored.
‘Aug 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’: PM Modi
Partition’s pains can never be forgotten. Millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi on Twitter
‘Should plant more trees to combat climate change’: Om Birla
We should plant more trees to combat climate change and global warming. There should be more fruit-bearing trees in Delhi. India has always worshiped trees: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during an event organized at Bharat-ASEAN Maitri Park in Delhi
Haryana farmers hold ‘dress rehearsal’ ahead of I-Day
Farmers in Jind in Haryana's Uchana Kalan hold ‘dress rehearsal’ a day before their proposed Independence Day 'tractor parade', which will be led by women farmers.
Himachal landslide: 2 more bodies found; toll rises to 19
Two more bodies recovered at the landslide site at Nigulsari in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur on the fourth day of search and rescue operation today, taking the death to 19
India's daily Covid-19 caseload falls to 38,667; 478 new deaths
India adds 38,667 new Covid-19 cases, 478 fatalities and 35,743 recoveries in last 24 hours. Recoveries and active cases currently at 31,338,088, 430,732 and 387,673 respectively: Health ministry
NCPCR summons Facebook India head on August 17
NCPCR directs Facebook India (trust and safety) head Satya Yadav to appear before it at 5 pm on August 17 via video conference along with details of action taken against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Instagram profile for posting a video revealing identify of a 'minor girl victim's family' in Delhi.
India must not play any military role in Afghanistan: Taliban
If India comes to Afghanistan militarily and have their presence, I think that will not be good for them. They've seen the fate of military presence in Afghanistan of other countries, so it is an open book for them: Taliban spokesperson
No danger from our side to embassies, says Taliban
There is no danger from our side to embassies and diplomats. We won't target any embassy or diplomat. We've said that in our statements many times. It is our commitment: Taliban spokesperson Muhammed Suhail Shaheen to ANI
US issues new terrorism warning ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The US Department of Homeland Security, in a new terrorism warning bulletin, has said violent extremists could view the reimposition of Covid-19-related restrictions following the spread of coronavirus variants as a rationale to conduct attacks.
No danger from our side to embassies, says Taliban
There is no danger from our side to embassies and diplomats. We won't target any embassy or diplomat. We've said that in our statements many times. It is our commitment: Taliban spokesperson Muhammed Suhail Shaheen to ANI
US issues new terrorism warning ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The US Department of Homeland Security, in a new terrorism warning bulletin, has said violent extremists could view the reimposition of Covid-19-related restrictions following the spread of coronavirus variants as a rationale to conduct attacks.