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Economic Times | 11 Sep, 2020 | 06.17PM IST
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 9,999 new cases reported in Andhra Pradesh today
Total cases in the state rise to 5,47,686, out of which 96,191 are active. Total recoveries stand at 4,46,716; death toll at 4,779.
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Millions of COVID-19 cases went undetected in India, research paper estimates
Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for July 2020, with base 2011-12 stands at -10.4%: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Police custody of Kannada actor Ragini Dwivedi, Sanjjana Galrani, Ravishankar, Rahul, Niyaz and Loum Pepper samba has been extended till 14th September: Sandeep Patil, Joint CP-Crime on Bengaluru drug case
Manipur records 109 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 7,579 including 44 deaths, 6,002 recoveries & 1,533 active cases: State Health Department
Delhi Police Special Cell busts international narcotic drug cartel, five key members arrested. 23 kgs of fine quality heroin recovered worth over Rs. 90 crores recovered. It was smuggled in India from Myanmar Via Manipur: Delhi Police Special Cell
Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates development works & lays foundation stones of various projects in Gujarat's Ahmedabad through video conference.
PNB Vesper gets nod to begin phase-2 clinical trials for COVID-19 drug
July IIP at -10.4% Vs -15.7% in June
9,999 new COVID19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh, along with 77 deaths due to the infection.
Total cases in the state rise to 5,47,686, out of which 96,191 are active. Total recoveries stand at 4,46,716; death toll at 4,779.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat appeared before Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence which met today at Parliament annexe building: Sources
Only a govt which can work along with Modi govt can take Bihar forward, unlike a govt having differences such as West Bengal govt. Farmers in Bengal are not getting PM Kisan scheme's benefit just because their CM has not sent the list.
- BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis in Bihar
Union Minister of State for Railways, Suresh Angadi, tests positive for COVID-19
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announces special package of Rs 300 crores for livelihood support to the farmers affected by recent floods in Odisha: Chief Minister's Office
Indian Army and Chinese Army held Brigade-Commander level talks in Chushul, Ladakh. The meeting started at 11am and ended around 3pm: Indian Army Sources
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and other members of the legislative assembly undergo RT-PCR test for COVID-19, ahead of a one-day session of the assembly on 14th September
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and other members of the legislative assembly undergo RT-PCR test for… https://t.co/MJszKgASO5
— ANI (@ANI) 1599823222000Moody's projects 11.5 per cent contraction in India's economic growth in current fiscal
We have given our statement to DGCA. Our cabin crew, as well as the captain, followed all the requisite protocols, including announcements to restrict photography, follow social distancing and maintain overall safety: IndiGo statement
We have given our statement to DGCA. Our cabin crew, as well as the captain, followed all the requisite protocols,… https://t.co/fnndf1lj3o
— ANI (@ANI) 1599821889000The Chartr contactless e-ticketing mobile application has been used in 320 buses, in the second phase of the trial usage. We eventually hope to use this app to book tickets across all the buses in our fleet in Delhi NCR, in one month: Kailash Gahlot, Transport Minister, Delhi
Arrangements have been made for manufacturing of 800 oxygen cylinders per day in Ludhiana, besides filling of 3000 cylinders daily: Punjab Information & Public Relations Department
Enforcement Directorate has imposed penalties of Rs 100 Crores on Standard Chartered Bank, Rs 17 Crores on Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank Limited (TMBL) and Rs 35 Crores on MGM. Maran, then Chairman and Director of TMBL
Enforcement Directorate under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 has found Standard Chartered Bank, Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank Limited and others, in contravention of provisions of FEMA, in a case relating to the unauthorized allocation of shares
Directorate General of Civil Aviation seeks a report from IndiGo airlines on photography and videography during Kangana Ranaut's flight from Chandigarh to Mumbai on September 9
We are starting public grievance redressal called JK i-grams (Jammu & Kashmir integrated grievance redress & monitoring system) in Srinagar, Jammu & Reasi. It'll be in place in every village before Oct 2. J&K will be first UT to be linked with Centre's CPgram: J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Bengaluru airport opens 10,000 sq ft warehouse
- As part of its vision to make Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport) a cargo hub, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has opened a 10,000 square feet warehouse.
- Operated by Cargo Service Center (CSC), the on-airport public bonded warehouse would be under the jurisdiction of theCity Commissionerate, Bengaluru Customs.
39 new COVID-19 cases in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on plea challenging its nod to Sudharshan TV's programme on Muslims entry in govt service
HC declines to stay telecast of Sudharshan TV show 'Bindas Bol' on topic of entry of Muslims and Jamia alumni into civil services.
COVID-19: Singapore, Japan to launch green lane for essential business and office travel
- In a joint statement, the foreign affairs ministries of both countries said that the Business Track arrangement will help restore connectivity and support economic recovery for Japan and Singapore.
- The Business Track will allow the safe resumption of cross-border travel and business exchanges with the necessary public health safeguards in place, the statement said.
- These safeguards include pre-departure and post-arrival testing, as well as the need to adhere to a controlled itinerary for the first 14 days in the receiving country, it said.
Congress releases names of candidates for by-elections to the Legislative Assembly of MP
Congress releases names of candidates for by-elections to the Legislative Assembly of Madhya Pradesh https://t.co/nokTM4I1nV
— ANI (@ANI) 1599816974000Jharkhand High Court defers for 9th October, the hearing in former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's bail plea in one of the cases related to fodder scam
Diamond cutting and polishing activity picks up in Surat
- Of the 7,000 diamond manufacturing units, nearly 5,000 small, medium and large units have become operational.
- Diamond exporters are witnessing orders from the US, Hong Kong and parts of Europe for certain types of polished goods.
- India’s exports of cut and polished diamonds fell 44% year-on-year in April- July.
The investigation in the Bengaluru drug case has been taken up & is being conducted, very seriously. We need to wait for a while to get the full picture of the case. Police officers have been given a free hand to probe into the matter
- YS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka
15 killed, 500,000 evacuated in unprecedented western US bushfires
PM Modi to gift development works worth more than Rs 16,000 crore to Bihar
Reports ET Bureau
First parcel train
First parcel train with 5 parcel vans fully loaded with various commodities like refrigerators, furniture, medicine… https://t.co/VSeeTHdqZd
— ANI (@ANI) 1599815040000SC issues notice to 4 states for non- implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Supreme Court issues notice to Odisha, Telangana, Delhi and West Bengal after hearing a petition claiming non- implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana in these states.
Rupee settles 7 paise lower at 73.53 (provisional) against US dollar
SC on Friday directed that National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru can hold separate entrance exam tomorrow. But made it clear that results will not be declared and no admission will be done without the Court's approval
AP govt issues order to hand over investigation of suspected arson at Antarvedhi's Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Chariot, to the CBI
Andhra Pradesh government issued an order today, to hand over the investigation of suspected arson at Antarvedhi's… https://t.co/BDTOvZQWHP
— ANI (@ANI) 1599813041000This Sunday, 13th September, Metro operations will start at 6 AM on all sections. Starting next Sunday, 20th September, regular timings as per earlier time table with services starting at 8 AM on Phase 3 sections (on Sundays) will continue: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Russia says it hopes China and India find quick solution to border tensions
Supreme Court directs states to fix reasonable prices for ambulance services to COVID-19 patients; expresses concern over inflated charges
Syria reports Israeli airstrike near northern city of Aleppo
China opposes US attempt to abuse the concept of national security
- Terrorism is a common challenge faced by all countries. Pakistan has made tremendous efforts and sacrifice in fighting terrorism. The international community should recognise & respect that. China opposes all kinds of terrorism, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian.
- Regarding TikTok, China opposes the US attempt to abuse the concept of national security & use its national power to oppress specific companies of other countries, he said.
Adani Ports & SEZ raises Rs 900 cr through NCDs
"The company has raised Rs 900 crore today (Friday) by allotment of 9,000 rated, listed, secured, redeemable NCDs of the face value of Rs 10,00,000 each on private placement basis," the company said in a regulatory filing to the BSE.
UK universities prepare to reopen
- Universities across the UK are preparing to reopen for the start of the Autumn semester this month amid the updated COVID-19 government guidance, which limits large gatherings of more than six people across campuses.
- UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the House of Commons on Thursday that he wants students to be careful not to pass on coronavirus to more vulnerable groups of their parents and grandparents.
Maharashtra: Covid cases in Police force mount to 18,405
189 more Maharashtra police personnel tested COVID19 positive while 1 died, in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the police force rise to 18,405 including 3,612 active cases, 14,608 recoveries & 185 deaths till date: Maharashtra Police
Local body election might be postponed in Kerala
It has also been decided to inform state election commission to postpone the local body election for a while. It cannot be postponed indefinitely. It is the constitutional responsibility of government to conduct elections: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Aren't you anguished by treatment I am given by your govt in Maharashtra
- Kangana Ranaut to Sonia Gandhi
Unlock 4: Assam issues guidelines for travel
In view of the issue of guidelines for phased re-opening by Centre, the Assam Govt has decided that a person, who travels to any location outside state & returns to state within 96 hours of departure, will not be required to undergo quarantine of 10 days: Govt of Assam
Senior Congress leader Ajay Maken today moved the Supreme Court challenging the directions passed by a bench headed by former Justice Arun Mishra wherein the Court had directed demolition of about 48,000 jhuggis along-side railway tracks in Delhi
Seven more fire deaths in California's Butte County, total now 10: Police
Biden supporters release remix of Bollywood song to woo Indian-Americans
Democratic Party members have released a musical video remix of popular "Chale Chalo" song from the superhit Bollywood movie, 'Lagaan', to woo Indian-American voters ahead of the US presidential election.
News in numbers
As part of domestic operations on 10th September 2020, there have been 1,308 Departures; 1,32,293 passengers have been handled. Also, there have been 1,308 Arrivals; 1,32,157 passengers handled: Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Nearly 74% of the total active cases are in the nine most affected States
Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh contribute more than 48% of the total active cases: Ministry of Health
India passenger vehicle sales up 14% in August -Industry body
Over 24,000 people use Chennai Metro rail since service resumed
India-China update:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is holding a security review meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three services chiefs to discuss the ongoing situation on the China border: Defence Ministry officials
SSR Case Update: Bail pleas rejected by Mumbai court
Bail pleas of Showik Chakraborty, Rhea Chakraborty, Abdul Basit, Zaid Vilatra, Dipesh Sawant & Samuel Miranda have been rejected by a special court in Mumbai. They're arrested by NCB in connection with drugs case related to Sushant Singh Rajput case.
No bar on learning or teaching any language in NEP, be it English or any int'l language; but Indian languages will be promoted as well
- PM
Rajnath Singh launches website of Aero India 2021 which is scheduled for 3-7 February 2021
Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches website of Aero India 2021 which is scheduled for 3-7 February 2021. https://t.co/2PWYAUHYFx
— ANI (@ANI) 1599805574000