Andhra Pradesh registers 10,794 new infections, total rises to 4,98,125; death toll at 4,417

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived in Tehran where he met his Iranian counterpart and discussed bilateral defence ties, a day after he urged the Persian Gulf countries to resolve their differences through dialogue based on mutual respect.

In other news, the Ministry of Finance on Saturday (September 5) tweeted that a circular issued by Department of Expenditure on Friday to cut official spending due to the economic crisis caused as a result of coronavirus COVID-19 will not affect or curtail recruitment for government jobs.

The Vaishno Devi shrine board has increased the quota for pilgrims from outside the Union Territory to 500 daily.

India on Sunday registered yet another highest single-day spike of  90,633 new COVID-19 cases and 1,065 deaths taking the total caseload past 41 lakhs. 

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06 September 2020

19:30 IST

Chandrayaan-1 captures images that indicate possible impact of Earth's atmosphere on Moon.

Images sent by #ISRO mission Chandrayaan-1 indicate possible impact of Earth's atmosphere on the Moon. World's leading Space institution NASA takes note of this finding. pic.twitter.com/NkKKHAOuk0

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) September 6, 2020

18:45 IST

Andhra Pradesh: State registers 10,794 new infections along with 70 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases rises to 4,98,125 including 99,689 active cases and 4,417 deaths. 

Andhra Pradesh reports 10,794 new #COVID19 cases and 70 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases now at 4,98,125 including 99,689 active cases, 3,94,019 recoveries and 4,417 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/IiwDeaY71E

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2020

18:41 IST

Swami Kesavananda Bharati, seer of Edneer Mutt dies aged 79; PM Narendra Modi grieves loss. 

We will always remember Pujya Kesavananda Bharati Ji for his contributions towards community service and empowering the downtrodden. He was deeply attached to India’s rich culture and our great Constitution. He will continue to inspire generations. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2020

16:41 IST

Puducherry: 478 new cases and 16 deaths were reported today. The total number of cases now stands at 17,032, of which, 5,086 are active cases and 314 deaths.

478 new #COVID19 cases & 16 deaths reported in Puducherry today. Total number of cases stands at 17,032, including 5,086 active cases, 11,632 recovered cases & 314 deaths till date: UT Health Department pic.twitter.com/iL8Dl8CW3N

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2020

16:40 IST

Delhi: Delhi Metro is ready to resume services on Yellow Line and Rapid Metro after 169 days.

Delhi Metro is ready to resume services on Yellow Line & Rapid Metro after 169 days. Cleaning & sanitisation activities being carried out at one of the depots. #MetroBackOnTrack pic.twitter.com/sWljAjJ4TX

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) September 6, 2020

12:28 IST

UPSC holds NDA entrance exams with COVID-19 guidelines in place.

Himachal Pradesh: Students arrived to take the National Defence Academy (NDA) examination at a centre in Shimla, earlier today.

"I am prepared well for the exams. There is some fear of #COVID19, but we are following all the guidelines set by the government," says one examinee. pic.twitter.com/WbJiKkdMSA

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2020

12:21 IST

511 more Maharashtra police personnel tested COVID-19 positive while 7 died, in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the police force rise to 16,912 including 3,020 active cases, 13,719 recoveries & 173 deaths till date: Maharashtra Police

11:21 IST

Central teams have been deployed to Punjab and UT of Chandigarh who will be stationed there for 10 days, said the Ministry of Health on Sunday. (Read here)

09:46 IST

Odisha reports 3,810 new COVID19 cases and 8 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,24,031 including 93,774 recoveries, 29,658 active cases and 546 deaths: State Health Department

09:07 IST

COVID-19 data India: Coronavirus cases in India now stands at 41,13,812 including 8,62,320 active cases, 31,80,866 cured/discharged/migrated & 70,626 deaths as per Ministry of Health data. Single-day spike of 90,633 new cases & 1,065 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. 

09:06 IST

ICMR COVID-19 testing: A total of 4,88,31,145 samples tested up to 5th September 2020. Of these, 10,92,654 samples were tested yesterday.

COVID-19 Testing Update . For more details visit: https://t.co/dI1pqvXAsZ @MoHFW_INDIA @DeptHealthRes #ICMRFIGHTSCOVID19 #IndiaFightsCOVID19 #CoronaUpdatesInIndia #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/w0yawevAGy

— ICMR (@ICMRDELHI) September 6, 2020

08:22 IST

Sushant Sing Rajput Death Case: A team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrived at the residence of Bollywood actress RheaChakraborty in Mumbai on Sunday morning. Police also present at the spot. (ANI input)

08:19 IST

Delhi: Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah reopens for devotees today under COVID-19 guidelines. The shrine was closed from mid-March, after the outbreak of Coronavirus.