LIVE News Updates: World’s first DNA based COVID vaccine by Zydus Cadila receives emergency approval in India

Zydus Cadila receives approval for Emergency Use Authorization from DCGI for ZyCoV-D today. World’s first & India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for COVID-19 to be administered in humans including children & adults 12 yrs and above: Ministry of Science & Technology

Mamata Banerjee proposes core group of opposition leaders to decide on joint programmes, movements: TMC leader.

(Source: PTI)

A Delhi government's policy to make the city "self-reliant" in production of medical oxygen to tackle any COVID-19 crisis as seen during the second wave or any other medical emergency in future, has been notified, officials said on Friday.

The Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy of Delhi 2021 was approved by the Delhi Cabinet on August 3.

(Source: PTI)

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, who earlier contracted coronavirus, was put on oxygen support on Friday after his oxygen levels dipped alarmingly, a doctor said.
(Source: IANS)

Meeting of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi with Oppn leaders underway, via video conferencing

NC's Farooq Abdullah, DMK's MK Stalin, TMC's Mamata Banerjee, JMM's Hemant Soren, Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray, NCP's Sharad Pawar, LJD's Sharad Yadav & CPM's Sitaram Yechury participating.

(Source: ANI)

Sensex slumps 300.17 points to end at 55,329.32; Nifty declines 118.35 points to 16,450.50.

(Source: PTI)

Two ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) jawans killed in a naxal attack near ITBP Camp Kademeta, in Narayanpur district. The naxals fled from the spot after looting one AK-47 rifle, two bullet proof jackets and one wireless set: IG Bastar P Sundarraj

Los Angeles has crossed a grim milestone of more than 25,000 COVID-19 deaths with a daily count of 35 fatalities, local health authorities said.

(Source: IANS)

Delhi reports 57 new cases, 46 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours; active cases 459.

(Source: ANI)

Uttarakhand: NH 58 (Rishikesh-Srinagar) blocked near Shivmurti, Tota Ghati & Saudhpani due to a landslide. Visuals from Shivmurti on Rishikesh-Srinagar Highway.

(Source: ANI)

Mumbai | Total 19 FIRs registered by Mumbai Police against BJP’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra for violation of COVID19 protocols.

(Source: ANI)

PMLA court orders release of ₹1000 crore worth assets of Nirav Modi to NCLT appointed liquidator

(Source: Bar and Bench)

Johnson & Johnson seeks nod for vaccine trials for 12-17 age group in India

(Source: NDTV)

Sensex tanks 445.02 pts to 55,184.47 in opening session; Nifty falls 147.10 pts to 16,421.75

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COVID19 | India registers 36,571 new cases in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 3,63,605; lowest in 150 days. Recovery rate increases to 97.54%: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(Source: ANI)

As per a report,one out of nine female children dies before age of 5yrs in India. There are atrocities&crimes against women here. But, they (Centre) are worried about what is happening to women in Afghanistan. Isn't it happening here?:Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM at an event yesterday

Pakistan has gained the most from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Experts are saying that Al Qaeda & Daesh, have reached some areas in Afghanistan. ISI is an enemy of India. You must remember that ISI controls the Taliban and uses it like a puppet: AIMIM Asaduddin Owaisi

(Source: ANI)

Having Supreme Court in New Delhi alone is injustice to most people in the country: Justice N Kirubakaran retires

(Source: Bar and Bench)