Business News›News›Coronavirus News Live: India reports 78,524 new cases & 971 deaths in last 24 hours
LIVE BLOG
Economic Times | 08 Oct, 2020 | 10.04AM IST
Coronavirus News Live: India reports 78,524 new cases & 971 deaths in last 24 hours
Total case tally stands at 68,35,656 including 9,02,425 active cases, 58,27,705 cured/discharged/migrated cases & 1,05,526 deaths: Union Health Ministry
!1 New UpdateClick here for latest updates
I want to assure the nation that the Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard our nation's sovereignty and interests in all circumstances
- IAF Chief
Hathras accused now write a letter to the Hathras SP from jail saying they are innocent and this is an honour killing by the girl’s brother & mother. Main accused claims he knew the girl and her family was offended by that
Reports ET Bureau
As we enter the 89th year, the IAF is undergoing a transformational change. We are entering an era which will redefine where we employ aerospace power and conduct integrated multi-domain operations
- IAF Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
OPENING BELL: Sensex rallies 383.56 points to 40,262.51 in opening session; Nifty surges 109.25 points to 11,848.10
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred at 0922 hours in Ladakh: National Centre for Seismology (NCS)
India's COVID19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark
- Total cases : 68,35,656
- Active cases : 9,02,425
- Cured/Discharged : 58,27,705
- Deaths : 1,05,526
11,94,321 samples tested for COVID19 yesterday. Total 8,34,65,975 samples tested in the country up to 7th October: ICMR
US Ambassador to India Ken Juster congratulates Indian Air Force on 88th anniversary today
He says, "Defence cooperation is a cornerstone of the US-India relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region."
UP govt signs agreement with Zurich Airport International for design and operation of Noida airport
Reports ANI
Uday Shankar quits as Star & Disney India Chairman
In a major development, Uday Shankar, chairman of Star & Disney India and President, The Walt Disney Company APAC has stepped down. Shankar, one of the top media and entertainment executive from India, will remain at Disney till December 31st to identify his successor to ensure a smooth transition.
India has been and continues to be a victim of terrorism sponsored across our borders. We have had first-hand experience of the cruel link between transnational organized crime and terrorism
- Yedla Umasankar, First Secretary/Legal Adviser at India’s Permanent Mission to UN
82 new cases, 2 deaths and 47 recoveries reported in Ladakh today
Active cases in the Union Territory has gone up to 1228; 953 in Leh district and 275 in Kargil district: Department of Information & Public relations, Ladakh
Four criminals injured in an encounter that broke out between Delhi Police and criminals in Begum Pur area, Rohini today. Injured admitted to hospital. 70 live cartridges recovered: Delhi Police
You not only keep the skies of the country secure but also play a leading role in the service of humanity during disasters. Your courage, valour & dedication inspire everyone
- PM wishes to IAF personnel
88th IAF anniversary: Visuals from Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad
India celebrates 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force (IAF) today; visuals from Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziab… https://t.co/83UxxR2mte
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1602123560000India declines proposal to test Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccine in large study
India's drug regulator has knocked back a proposal from Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd to conduct a large study in the country to evaluate Russia's Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccine and has asked it to first test the vaccine in a smaller trial.
Delhi AQI above 200
Delhi: Air Quality Index (AQI) is at 210 in Anand Vihar, at 214 in Patparganj and at 251 in Bawana; all three in 'poor' category, according to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.
88th anniversary of Indian Air Force
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wishes to the air warriors and their families on the 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force (IAF). He says, "I am confident that the IAF will always guard the nation's skies, come what may. Here's wishing you blue skies and happy landings always."
Number of recovered patients cross 57 lakhs
India's COVID-19 recoveries have witnessed a steep exponential rise - from 50,000 in May to over 57 lakh in October. A high level of more than 75,000 recoveries reported every day. Recoveries are 6.3 times the active cases: Union Health Ministry
Mizoram reported two COVID-19 cases yesterday, taking active cases to 231: State government
Mexican Nobel laureate Mario Molina, ozone layer prophet, dies at 77
Indian Ambassador discusses bilateral issues with US Treasury, Health Secretaries
- India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, discussed bilateral issues with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar this week.
- Mnuchin and Sandhu discussed opportunities to deepen the economic partnership between the two countries, the Treasury said in a readout of the phone call.
UP govt sends two ADG and DIG level special officers in Hathras
Uttar Pradesh govt sends two ADG and DIG level special officers in Hathras district and Aligarh Range for seven days, in view of the law and order situation arising out of the Hathras incident.
Mainland China reports 11 new COVID-19 cases vs 7 a day earlier
Telangana: 1 year & 9 months old Hyderabad kid makes it to World Book of Record
Telangana: One year & 9 months old Aadith Vishwanath Gourishetty of Hyderabad makes it to World Book of Record & fo… https://t.co/8Xo1lPhR71
— ANI (@ANI) 1602111002000Bihar Elections Update:
Bihar: Janata Dal (United) fields Sunil Kumar in Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha by-election, says party's state general secretary Naveen Arya.
Former Governor of Manipur and Nagaland, and Ex-CBI Director Ashwani Kumar found hanging at his residence in Shimla: Mohit Chawla, SP Shimla
In a suicide note, he has written that his soul was embarking on a new journey & everyone needed to be happy. He has written that there should be no rituals or ceremonies: Himachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu on suicide by former Governor of Nagaland & Manipur, Ashwani Kumar
