25 August 2020, 22:05 PM
Rajasthan: 1,370 new COVID-19 positive infections and 13 deaths were reported today. Total number of cases jumps to 73,325, of which, 14,219 are still active.
1,370 new COVID-19 positive cases and 13 deaths reported in Rajasthan till 8.30 pm today. Total number of cases now at 73,325 including 14,219 active cases, 58,126 discharges and 980 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/NLjMZHUx6c
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 20:39 PM
Karnataka: 8,161 new confirmed infections along with 148 deaths were reported in the state today. The total number of cases now stands at 2,91,826 including 82,410 active cases and 4,958 COVID-19 deaths.
8,161 new #COVID19 positive cases, 6,814 discharges and 148 deaths reported in Karnataka today. With this, total cases now at 2,91,826 including 2,04,439 discharges, 82,410 active cases and 4,958 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/kXQDhOCAr9
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 20:29 PM
Delhi: National capital records 1,544 new cases and 17 deaths. The total number of cases jumps to 1,64,071, of which, 1,47,743 are recovered cases, 11,998 active cases and 4,330 deaths.
Delhi reports 1,544 new #COVID19 cases, 1,155
discharges/recoveries/migrated and 17 deaths today.Total number of cases now at 1,64,071 including 1,47,743 recovered cases, 11,998 active cases & 4,330 deaths: Delhi Government pic.twitter.com/zEXhr7ck82
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 20:24 PM
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall over east and northwest India till August 28 and also issued a red alert for Odisha for August 26 and for Chhattisgarh on August 27. It said a low-pressure area (cyclonic circulation) over north Bay of Bengal and its neighbourhood is very likely to move west-northwestwards during the next five days.
25 August 2020, 20:23 PM
Delhi: In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old woman was bound in iron chains, tortured and held captive by her husband for several months in East Delhi's Trilokpuri. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday rescued the woman, who had been married for the last 11 years and was held captive in her own house. The DCW said that they are in the process of filing an FIR in the case.
त्रिलोपुरी के घर में एक आदमी ने अपनी पत्नी को महीनों से जंजीरों से बांधकर रखा था। महिला को इस बुरी तरह से मारा पीटा टॉर्चर किया गया कि उसका मानसिक स्वास्थ्य भी बिगड़ गया। अभी अपनी टीम के साथ लड़की को रेस्क्यू करवाया और ट्रीटमेंट & FIR करवा रहे हैं। ऐसी घटनाओं से दिल टूट जाता है। pic.twitter.com/l1WxSSq430
— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 20:21 PM
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a complaint against 12 accused associated with Hizbul Mujahideen terror group, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA). The complaint has been filed before Special Judge, Patiala House Court in New Delhi. (Read more)
25 August 2020, 20:21 PM
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from September 14 to October 1. Hectic preparations are underway for the Monsoon Session of Parliament with several first-time measures because of the COVID-19 pandemic such as staggered sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and use of both chambers and galleries to accommodate members while following physical distancing norms.
25 August 2020, 17:37 PM
Delhi: The Delhi Police Railway Unit has arrested a man, posing as a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, for smuggling cannabis. The man, identified as Rohit, was arrested on August 24 by the police at the New Delhi railway station with 72 kg of cannabis.
25 August 2020, 17:37 PM
Gujarat: A fire broke out on Tuesday inside the ICU ward of a government hospital in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. All patients have been evacuated from the ICU of the Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital. The Jamnagar Municipal Commissioner and Collector are present at the hospital.
25 August 2020, 17:36 PM
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 25) reserved the verdict on the quantum of sentence to be given to advocate Prashant Bhushan, convicted for contempt of court for his tweets against the judiciary.
25 August 2020, 17:36 PM
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday (August 25, 2020) said that the country’s COVID-19 mortality rate stands at 1.58% which is one of the lowest in the world.
25 August 2020, 17:32 PM
India has slammed Pakistan exposing its litany of lies at the United Nations after Islamabad's UN envoy claimed to have given a statement in a Security Council meeting not open to non-Council members and said that the biggest sponsor of cross-border terrorism against it now tries to 'masquerade" itself as a victim of terror.
Calling out Pakistan's lie that it has been a target of cross-border terrorism for decades, India said 'a lie repeated a hundred times will not become truth. The biggest sponsor of cross-border terrorism against India now tries to masquerade itself as a victim of terrorism by India', India's Permanent Mission to the UN said on August 24. (Read more)
Pakistan's lies in New York.
Lie Number 1: pic.twitter.com/o3hMypDA9l
— India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) August 24, 2020
25 August 2020, 17:31 PM
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.
I had fever and have tested positive for the Corona Virus. I am doing well, but as a precaution have been hospitalized and am under the good care of doctors.
With your wishes and blessings, I will soon be back. I appeal to all those who came in contact with me to be cautious.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 15:40 PM
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa holds meeting with Karnataka District in-charge Ministers of Bagalkot, Vijaypura and Gadag districts to take stock of the damage caused by heavy rainfall in the region.
Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, today, held meeting with Karnataka District in-charge Ministers of Bagalkot, Vijaypura and Gadag districts to take stock of the damage caused by heavy rainfall in the region. pic.twitter.com/PfMlrYyxDm
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 12:44 PM
Odisha: Rain lashes parts of Bhubaneswar. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted, 'generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers' for the city today.
#WATCH Odisha: Rain lashes parts of Bhubaneswar.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted, 'generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers' for the city today. pic.twitter.com/VZWrho2l2X
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 12:40 PM
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa conducts aerial survey of rainfall affected areas in the Belagavi district.
Karnataka: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa conducts aerial survey of rainfall affected areas in the Belagavi district. pic.twitter.com/wvHoG2M4eJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 12:37 PM
Raigad building collapse update: Death toll jumps to 2, seven rescued safely.
25 August 2020, 12:13 PM
Raigad building collapse case: 17 people still feared to be trapped, rescue operation to continue for 5 to 7 hours more. Three NDRF teams involved in carrying forward the rescue operation.
25 August 2020, 12:04 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind expresses his distress over the Raigad building collapse tragedy in Maharashtra. President Kovind tweets, "My thoughts and prayers are with the accident victims. I wish speedy recovery of the injured."
The news of the building collapse at Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra and loss of lives is distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the accident victims. I wish speedy recovery of the injured. Local authorities and NDRF teams are coordinating rescue and relief efforts.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 12:03 PM
Telangana reported 2,579 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths, taking the total number of positive cases to 1,08,670 in the state. The total number of cases includes 23,737 active cases, 84,163 recoveries & 770 deaths so far: Health Department, Telangana Government
25 August 2020, 11:39 AM
Andaman and Nicobar Islands COVID-19 caseload rises to 2,904, with 44 more people testing positive for coronavirus. (PTI input)
25 August 2020, 10:45 AM
Public transport, including bus service, resumes in Bihar from today
25 August 2020, 10:19 AM
NIA to file chargesheet in Pulwama bombing case today after 12 noon in an NIA court in Jammu.
25 August 2020, 09:55 AM
PM Modi expresses anguish over the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra.
Saddened by the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their dear ones. I pray the injured recover soon. Local authorities and NDRF teams are at the site of the tragedy, providing all possible assistance: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 09:53 AM
The total number of samples tested up to August 24 is 3,68,27,520 including 9,25,383 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
COVID-19 Testing Update . For more details visit: https://t.co/dI1pqvXAsZ @MoHFW_INDIA @DeptHealthRes #ICMRFIGHTSCOVID19 #IndiaFightsCOVID19 #CoronaUpdatesInIndia #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/TD9Jp9t3Yj
— ICMR (@ICMRDELHI) August 25, 2020
25 August 2020, 09:53 AM
COVID-19 data India: Coronavirus cases in India rise to 31,67,324 including 7,04,348 active cases, 24,04,585 cured/discharged/migrated & 58,390 deaths as per the Ministry of Health data. 60,975 fresh cases and 848 deaths in the last 24 hours.
25 August 2020, 08:38 AM
35 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Mizoram. Total cases in the state rise to 953 and 461 cured/discharged. Active cases stand at 492. (ANI input)
25 August 2020, 08:34 AM
The low-pressure area lies over Southwest Rajasthan & neighbourhood. It is likely to persist during next 24 hours, and merge with heat low thereafter. The monsoon trough is active and south of its normal position. It is likely to remain active during next 2-3 days: IMD
25 August 2020, 08:33 AM
US Presidential election 2020: Republican convention formally re-nominates US President Donald Trump as party's presidential candidate in November elections.
25 August 2020, 08:32 AM
57 fatalities take COVID-19 death toll in West Bengal to 2,851; tally mounts to 1,41,837 with 2,967 cases of fresh infection: State Health Department