LIVE News Updates: Air India Express plane from Dubai carrying 174 passengers overshoots runway at Kozhikode

The Air India flight (IX-1344) from Dubai carrying 174 passengers skidded during landing at Karipur Airport in Kozhikode . There were 6 crew members onboard, including two pilots: Air India Express

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07 Aug 2020, 6:40 PM

UP Congress minority cell workers donate blood demanding release of Dr Kafeel Khan

Uttar Pradesh Congress Minority Department has launched a statewide campaign from July 22 to August 12 demanding release of Dr Kafeel Khan. In the third phase of the campaign many UP Congress workers donated blood today.

We are ready to fight against oppression and injustice at every level for the release of doctor Kafeel Khan, says Shahnawaz Alam

LIVE News Updates: Air India Express plane from Dubai carrying 174 passengers overshoots runway at Kozhikode
07 Aug 2020, 9:07 PM

Air India Express plane from Dubai overshoots runway at Kozhikode

The Air India flight (IX-1344) from Dubai carrying 174 passengers skidded during landing at Karipur Airport in Kozhikode . There were 6 crew members onboard, including two pilots: Air India Express

07 Aug 2020, 7:15 PM

Transfer of Patna FIR to CBI in Sushant Singh case makes Centre a necessary party to actress Rhea's plea

Transfer of Patna FIR to CBI in Sushant Rajput death case makes Centre a necessary and proper party to actress Rhea's plea: government to SC


07 Aug 2020, 6:55 PM

Centre moves SC, seeks to make itself a party to actress Rhea Chakraborty's plea

Centre moves SC, seeks to make itself a party to actress Rhea Chakraborty's plea in Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

07 Aug 2020, 6:48 PM

Bihar reports its highest single-day spike of 3,646 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 71,794

Bihar reports its highest single-day spike of 3,646 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 71,794; death toll reaches 400 with 12 new fatalities: Health department's bulletin


07 Aug 2020, 6:48 PM

COVID-19 tally in Mumbai's Dharavi slum rises by seven to 2,604: BMC

07 Aug 2020, 6:34 PM

Delhi records 1,192 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 1,42,723

Delhi records 1,192 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 1,42,723; death toll mounts to 4,082 with 23 more fatalities reported: Authorities.


07 Aug 2020, 6:28 PM

3 killed as flour mill explodes during trial at shop in UP

Three people were killed after a flour mill exploded at a shop in Pharendra town here on Friday, police said.

The explosion took place when a trial of the flour mill was being conducted at the shop under Pharendra police station area for a customer, they said.

Overheating of the machine of the mobile flour mill led to the explosion, Additional Superintendent of Police Nivesh Katiyar said.

A shop worker, Diwakar, died on the spot. Two customers, Akhilesh and Dipak, both residents of Kushinagar district, succumbed to injuries at the Gorakhpur medical college, he said.

07 Aug 2020, 6:17 PM

Rahul Gandhi express condolences to kin who lost their lives in Kerala landslide

My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the landslide in Munnar, Kerala. I request the State Govt to bring those trapped to safety. I urge all the Congress workers to assist in the rescue and relief work, tweeted Rahul Gandhi


07 Aug 2020, 5:35 PM

201 illegal mining cases registered between May and July in Punjab: Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria

07 Aug 2020, 5:34 PM

19 new COVID-19 cases in Mizoram, 558 total cases

19 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mizoram today, taking the total tally to 558 so far. Number of active cases is 270 while 288 people have been discharged. No death reported in the state till date: Government of Mizoram, reports ANI.


07 Aug 2020, 4:32 PM

People's confidence at all time low. Fear and insecurity at all time high, says Rahul

RBI reveals the real 'Mood of the Nation': People's confidence at all time low. Fear and insecurity at all time high. Expect more bad news on the economy and jobs front, tweeted Rahul Gandhi

07 Aug 2020, 3:39 PM

UN wants independent probe into Beirut blast

The UN human rights office is calling for an independent investigation into the Beirut explosion, insisting that victims' calls for accountability must be heard .

Spokesman Rupert Colville of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights cited the need for the international community to step up to help Lebanon with both a quick response and sustained engagement.

He said Lebanon is facing the triple tragedy of a socio-economic crisis, COVID-19 and the ammonium nitrate explosion" that devastated the capital on Tuesday.

Colville also called for the poor and most vulnerable to be respected as Beirut and Lebanon rebuild, and urged Lebanese leaders to overcome political stalemates and address the grievances of the population .


07 Aug 2020, 3:36 PM

11 Assam Assembly employees test positive for COVID-19 ahead of session

11 Assam Assembly employees test positive for COVID-19 ahead of session: Official

07 Aug 2020, 2:32 PM

Flood-like situation, landslides continue to cause havoc in several parts of Karnataka battered by torrential rains


07 Aug 2020, 2:09 PM

Special NIA Court rejects Akhil Gogoi's bail plea in anti-CAA protest case

Special NIA Court rejects Assam-based peasant leader Akhil Gogoi's bail plea in anti-CAA protest case; activist to move Gauhati HC

07 Aug 2020, 2:00 PM

244 new COVID-19 cases in Puducherry, 4,862 total cases

244 new COVID-19 cases, 77 recoveries & 5 deaths reported in Puducherry today, taking the total number of cases to 4,862, including 1873 active cases, 2914 recoveries, and 75 deaths: Puducherry Health Department, reports ANI.


07 Aug 2020, 1:43 PM

Pakistan violates ceasefire on Friday

For the fifth consecutive day on Friday, Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district.

Defence ministry spokesman Colonel Devender Anand said at about 6.30 am on Friday, Pakistan again initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the LoC in Balakote sector of Poonch district.

07 Aug 2020, 1:40 PM

Will waive registration fee, road tax under electric vehicle policy. Will give low-interest loan for electric commercial vehicles: Delhi CM


07 Aug 2020, 1:40 PM

Delhi's Electric Vehicle Policy will be country's progressive policy: CM Kejriwal

07 Aug 2020, 1:18 PM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches electric vehicle policy to boost economy & create jobs

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches electric vehicle policy which aims to boost economy, create jobs and reduce pollution level.


07 Aug 2020, 1:15 PM

Highest single-day spike of 1,833 cases takes Odisha's COVID- 19 tally to 42,550

Highest single-day spike of 1,833 cases takes Odisha's COVID- 19 tally to 42,550; 12 fatalities push its coronavirus death toll to 247: Health official.

07 Aug 2020, 12:47 PM

Manoj Sinha administered oath of office, takes over as new LG of Jammu and Kashmir


07 Aug 2020, 12:47 PM

Death toll in hooch tragedy rises to 121 with 8 more people succumbing in Tarn Taran: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

07 Aug 2020, 12:12 PM

Bombay High Court allows people above 65 to work on film sets

Bombay High Court allows all persons above 65 years of age working in the entertainment industry to work on a film set. The court sets aside the state government order.


07 Aug 2020, 12:02 PM

Rhea Chakraborty arrives at ED office in Mumbai after it rejects her request of postponing

Rhea Chakraborty arrives at Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai. ED rejected her earlier request that the recording of her statement be postponed till Supreme Court hearin, reports ANI

07 Aug 2020, 11:42 AM

A lot of work has been done to develop dignity of labour in National Education Policy: PM Modi


07 Aug 2020, 11:41 AM

Bombay HC quashes Maharashtra government orders restricting TV, film artistes above 65 from attending studio

Bombay HC quashes Maharashtra government orders restricting TV, film artistes above 65 from attending studio/ restricting TV, film artistes above 65 from attending studio/ outdoor shoots, reports ANI.

07 Aug 2020, 11:34 AM

National Education Policy is set to lay foundation of new India of 21st century: PM Narendra Modi on NEP


07 Aug 2020, 11:27 AM

5 people dead, 10 rescued in a landslide at Idukki district's Rajamala: Kerala Police

07 Aug 2020, 11:19 AM

4 feared dead in landslide in Kerala's Idukki: Official

At least four persons are feared killed in a landslide at Rajamalai in Idukki district due to heavy rain for the past four days, an official said on Friday.

The Kerala official said that details of the incident are awaited, with initial reports indicating four casualties.

"The initial reports indicate that four persons are reported dead. We are on our way to the spot," said Munnar revenue official Madhu.

State Power Minister M.M. Mani, who hails from the district, said the landslide had occurred at a place where tea estate workers were staying. He said the details are awaited as the terrain is very tough at the spot.


07 Aug 2020, 11:13 AM

2,207 new COVID positive cases in Telangana, 75,257 total cases

12 deaths and 2,207 COVID positive cases reported in Telangana on 6th August. The number of Coronavirus rises to 75,257 in the state. The death toll mounts to 601: State Government, reports ANI.

07 Aug 2020, 10:25 AM

Landslide in Munnar, Kerala due to heavy rainfall, reports NDTV


07 Aug 2020, 10:23 AM

Rupee down 4 paise at 74.98 against US dollar in early trade

07 Aug 2020, 10:19 AM

Nepal registers highest single-day COVID-19 deaths

The Nepal government has reported five COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, the largest single day spike in the number of fatalities.

With the new deaths, Nepal's coronavirus fatality toll has reached 65, reports Xinhua news agency.

"Five persons aged between 42 years to 72 years died of the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours," Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population, told a press briefing on Thursday.


07 Aug 2020, 10:18 AM

Man arrested in Delhi for sexually assaulting minor girl

A 33-year-old man has been arrested here for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old minor girl in Paschim Vihar area, the police said.

The man, identified as Krishna, also tried to kill the girl.

The victim has been admitted to AIIMS and her condition is said to be critical as she sustained multiple injuries on the body including the skull and stomach.

07 Aug 2020, 10:18 AM

COVID-19 deaths in Brazil top 98,000

Brazil has recorded 1,237 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the national death toll to 98,493.

Tests also detected 53,139 new infections, bringing the total caseload to 2,912,212, said the health ministry on Thursday, Xinhua reported.


07 Aug 2020, 10:17 AM

Chinese mainland reports 10 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported 10 new imported COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 2,120, the National Health Commission said on Friday.

07 Aug 2020, 10:08 AM

India's COVID-19 case tally crosses 20-lakh mark with highest single-day spike of 62,538 cases

India's COVID-19 case tally crosses 20-lakh mark with highest single-day spike of 62,538 cases.The COVID19 tally rises to 20,27,075 including 6,07,384 active cases, 13,78,106 cured/discharged/migrated & 41,585 deaths, says Ministry of Health


07 Aug 2020, 8:21 AM

Global COVID-19 cases cross 19mn mark: Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has crossed the 19 million mark, while the deaths have increased to over 713,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

07 Aug 2020, 8:18 AM

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government over increasing COVID cases

COVID tally has crossed 20 lakh but Modi government is missing, tweeted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi


07 Aug 2020, 8:18 AM

Pakistan again violates ceasefire on LoC

In yet another attempt to increase tensions, Pakistan on Thursday opened fire with small arms and mortars along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district, a defence officials said.

Defence Ministry spokesman, Colonel Devender Anand, said Pakistan initiated a unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing in Mendhar and Balakote sectors of Poonch

"Pakistan's firing and shelling started at 8 p.m. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly," he said.

Since the beginning of this year, Pakistan has so far violated the ceasefire over 2,720 times, killing 21 civilians and injuring 94 others.

Lives and livelihood of hundreds of border villagers living along the LoC have been thrown out of gear because of the continuing cross-border shelling.

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