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India reports 2,468 fresh Covid cases, 17 deaths
In the same period, the country recorded 17 more Covid related deaths, taking the national fatalities tally to 5,28,733 as per the report. The active caseload presently stands at 33,318 cases, accounting for 0.07 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 3,731 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,40,39,883. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.74 per cent.
No more fine for not wearing mask at public places in Delhi
"Though wearing of masks was useful in maintaining Covid Appropriate Behaviour, yet it was agreed that the order of compulsory wearing of masks under the Epidemic Act may not be extended beyond 30.09.2022. Hence a Fine of Rs 500 for not wearing of masks in public places would also stand withdrawn after 30.09.2022," said the DDMA order.
Congress loses key Parliamentary panels on IT, Home to BJP and allies
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who headed the key Lok Sabha panel on Communication & IT, has now been replaced by Shiv Sena MP Prataprao Jadhav. Incidentally, Jadhav belongs to Eknath Shinde's faction within Shiv Sena.
We are keeping an eye on Chinese air force activities: IAF chief
"Recent events on the global landscape have clearly indicated that the presence of a strong military is imperative to ward off external threats through deterrence and if deterrence fails, to neutralise those threats," the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief said while addressing a press conference ahead of the Air Force Day on October 8.
PFI crackdown continues: Four members arrested from Shaheen Bagh
The four members were arrested by the police on Sunday night, as per the reports. Recently, a fresh case under the provisions of Unlawful Activity Prevention Act was lodged by the Delhi Police against the members of banned PFI.
India's daily Covid tally declines to 1,968
In the same period, the country has recorded 15 more Covid related deaths, taking the national fatalities tally to 5,28,716 as per the report. The active caseload presently stands at 34,598 accounting for 0.08 per cent of the country's total positive cases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Himachal on Wednesday
During his day-long visit, he will first inaugurate AIIMS Bilaspur, after that he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects and also address a public function. Modi will also participate in Kullu Dussehra celebrations.
CDS General Anil Chauhan gets 'Z+' category security cover
According to a police official, the security was provided on the directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The 'Z-Plus' category security cover is the second highest security provided to VVIPs after the Special Protection Group (SPG) that exclusively secures India's Prime Minister.
J&K DG Prisons Hemant Kumar Lohia found dead in Jammu residence
Police sources said the throat-slit body of the senior IPS officer was allegedly found at his residence in Jammu city. It is reported that the domestic help of the deceased IPS officer is absconding. "The servant of the top officer is absconding. The body has been sent for medico-legal formalities. It apparently looks like a murder. It is not a terror-related incident," sources added.
Eight years after, India's Mars Orbiter floats into oblivion
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said at a national meet to commemorate the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) on Monday that late last month it was deliberated that the propellant must have been exhausted, and therefore, the desired attitude pointing could not be achieved for sustained power generation.
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