Coronavirus Live News: Worldwide cases cross 18.35 million, death toll at 693,958

In 2019, Indian ventilator market was roughly estimated as 8,510 units valued at Rs 444.74 Crore. Because of COVID-19, in March domestic manufacturers imported various components. It wouldn't have been possible to make ventilators without import then: Secretary, Health Ministry

Currently, 5,86,298 active COVID-19 cases are in India & over 12 lakh people have recovered. 50% deaths due to COVID19 have taken place among the age group of 60 yrs or above & 37% deaths took place in the age group between 45 to 60 yrs: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Health Ministry

Pune District Collector Naval Kishore Ram (in file pic) selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister's office for four years from the date of taking charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Oxford vaccine, being manufactured by Serum Institute of India got approval for phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, which are starting within a week at 17 sites.

- Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research

Cumulative positivity of India is 8.89%. States with positivity less than 10% are Punjab, Rajasthan, MP, UP, Haryana, Assam, West Bengal & Karnataka. Last week's positivity of India was 11% which means a few states are showing rise in COVID-19 cases: Secretary, Health Ministry

This is the first time after the first lockdown that the fatality rate is at the lowest, at 2.10%. Fatality rate has seen a progressive decline and it is continuing, which is a good sign.

- Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health

Sushant Singh Rajput did not commit suicide. He was murdered. Maharashtra government is trying to save someone. It is not paying attention to the case.

- Narayan Rane, BJP

Rajasthan alleged horse-trading case: Next hearing in the case to be held in Rajasthan High Court on 13th August. Court to hear all the petitions in the matter, in the next hearing.

BJP to hold a celebration program for Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan at Maharashtra BJP head office in Mumbai. Former CM Devendra Fadnavis will also take part in it. Arrangements being made to stream the ceremony live at BJP office: Maharasthra BJP Office

Many states have increased their testing capacity, both RT - PCR & Rapid Antigen tests. 28 states & union territories performing more than 140 tests per day per million population. Goa, Delhi, Tripura, & Tamil Nadu have increased their testing capacity: Secretary, Health Ministry

More than 2 crore COVID-19 tests have been conducted, including more than 6.6 lakh tests in the last 24 hours. Recovered cases are now double of the active cases. The case fatality rate is lowest since the first lockdown.

- Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health

Bihar government sends the recommendation for a CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput death case

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 18.35 million, death toll at 693,958

Jawaharlal Nehru University gets approval of Higher Education Funding Agency, Ministry of Education for the funding of Rs455.02 crores for construction of new academic buildings, hostels, research centres & installation of integrated & unified Enterprise Resource Planning system.

4% seats in professional institutions of J&K will be reserved for students of Ladakh for the academic year 2020-21. These include 24 seats in engineering, 35 in medical colleges: Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir

IMD issues rainfall forecast till 8 August, for Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka & South Interior Karnataka.

Deaths by illicit alcohol extremely sad & unfortunate. Police & Excise Depts tasked to nab all responsible, irrespective of their affiliations & position. Assure you as CM that no one will be spared & guilty will be punished to ensure justice.

- Capt Amarinder Singh, Punjab CM

Karnataka: Section 144 imposed in Kodagu

Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray and BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal visit areas in Mumbai which are affected due to rain.

Two Indian nationals, who were released from captivity in Afghanistan on 31 July 2020, returned to India today: MEA

The proposed model of the Ram Temple

Ayodhya: Yog Guru Ramdev arrives in the city, ahead of the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Mandir tomorrow.

Shamsher Dullo, Congress Rajya Sabha MP on hooch deaths in Punjab

Mumbai rain updates

Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to function from August 5, 2020: Rajasthan Govt

Kerala gold smuggling case: NIA custody of KT Ramees extended till Aug 7

Pune reported 1,998 new Coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours

Rupee settles 3 paise down at 75.04 (provisional) against US dollar

Top gainers and losers in the real estate sector

China accuses US of 'outright bullying' over TikTok

I believe with the construction of RamTemple in Ayodhya, millions of people will feel that this shrine will raise India's identity in the global arena. I pray that this temple be seen as a symbol of cultural & national unity & integrity

- Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra

230 mm rainfall recorded in Mumbai in 10 hrs, more rain in next 3 hours

Bombay High Court adjourned its virtual hearings in various cases on Tuesday in view of heavy rains.

Trump signs executive order against hiring H-1B visa holders for federal contracts

Heavy rains and water-logging: Holiday declared for government offices in Mumbai

Normal life disrupted in Mumbai

Family firms playing catalytic role in reshaping Indian economy: Study

829 candidates recommended for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) among other civil services: UPSC

Troubled Vodafone Idea has laid off 1,500 people, says report

Early indicators of economic activity in July show improvement over June: Nomura

Bihar Government recommends CBI investigation in Sushant Singh Rajput death case

- JDU Spokesperson Sanjay Singh

UPSC 2019: Pratibha Verma is the topper among women candidates.

UPSC 2019: Pradeep Singh has topped the exam

UPSC civil services 2019 final result declared

Aviation sector has the biggest pandemic default risk: Insurance survey

3 deaths and 231 fresh COVID19 cases in Maharashtra Police in the last 24 hours

Patna's Mahavir Mandir Trust to distribute more than 1 lakh 'Raghupati Laddoos' on foundation stone laying of Ram Temple on August 5.

Mumbai and suburbs battered by heavy downpour

Aam Aadmi Party has decided to restructure its Delhi unit at assembly, district, ward, polling station and booth level

- Senior party leader and minister Gopal Rai

Heavy Rain leads to waterlogging in Mumbai

74th Independence Day celebrations to be subdued in Sikkim due to COVID-19 outbreak

Telangana crosses 68,000 mark in Covid cases, death toll reaches 563

Covid-19 pandemic created largest disruption of education in history, affecting 1.6 billion students

- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

551 new COVID19 cases & 8 deaths reported in Rajasthan

Sushant Singh Rajput's father requests Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to order CBI investigation into the actor's death case

All geared up

Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan: PM's tentative itinerary in Ayodhya

Rupee falls 14 paise to 75.15 against US dollar in early trade

HDFC Bank to issue stock exchange notice on RBI approval on Sashi Jagdishan’s appointment as CEO today

Curfew imposed across Kashmir ahead of first anniversary of revocation of Article 370