Mumbai records 1788 new COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 1,57,410

China in the early hours of Tuesday claimed that the Indian army crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It further also claimed that the India troops fired “warning shots” near the Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh to which their soldiers took “countermeasures”. China further accused India of severely violating agreements between the two sides and said that it is working to increase regional tensions, calling it an act of provocation and this leads to misunderstandings.

In other news, the Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group will meet on Tuesday to chalk out strategy for the upcoming Parliament session. The meeting will be chaired by Party`s Interim President Sonia Gandhi.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday (September 7, 2020) predicted more rain from the third week of September across India, while the Ministry of Earth Sciences stated that the country as a whole has so far received 7 per cent excess rainfall.

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08 September 2020

13:03 IST

Chinar Corps cadre & all ranks paid homage to General Bhupender of 327 Med Regt. The gallant warrior made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty at Nowgam, Kupwara on 5th Sep. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family: Chinar Corps, Indian Army

#ChinarCorpsCdr & all ranks paid homage to Gnr Bhupender of 327 Med Regt. The gallant warrior made the #SupremeSacrifice in the line of duty at Naugam, Kupwara on 05 Sep 2020. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family.#Kashmir@adgpi @NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/k5JQPzgCL9

— Chinar Corps - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) September 8, 2020

12:03 IST

Not only Indian products but India's voice also has become global, Indian media too needs to be global: PM Modi

11:42 IST

World now paying more attention to India, we have strong presence at most global bodies: PM Modi 

11:39 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases two books written by the Chairman of Patrika Group of Newspapers, via video conference. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Governor Kalraj Mishra and Gulab Kothari, Chairman of Patrika Group also present at the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases two books written by the Chairman of Patrika Group of Newspapers, via video conference.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Governor Kalraj Mishra and Gulab Kothari, Chairman of Patrika Group also present at the event. pic.twitter.com/bBnza4Vzuy

— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020

11:38 IST

Heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Karnataka and Kerala and Mahe till September 11; over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal till 9th Sept. Rainfall is very likely to be below normal over central & adjoining East India: Ministry of Earth Science

09:59 IST

Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rises to 1,57,410 with addition of 1,788 new cases; 31 deaths take toll to 7,897: Civic body (PTI input)

09:50 IST

A total of 5,06,50,128 samples tested up to 7th September 2020. Of these, 10,98,621 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

09:49 IST

COVID-19 data India: Coronavirus cases in India mounts to 42,80,423 including 8,83,697 active cases, 33,23,951 cured/discharged/migrated & 72,775 deaths as per the Ministry of Health data.Single-day spike of 75,809 new #COVID19 cases & 1,133 deaths reported in India, in the last 24 hours. 

08:41 IST

On mission mode, Indian Railways Freight loading for the month of September 2020 till 6 September 2020 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period: Ministry of Railways

Indian Railways register more than 10% jump in freight loading compared to corresponding period last year.

https://t.co/CAuTV0oeWC pic.twitter.com/wg0xVI6Ewm

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) September 8, 2020

08:39 IST

Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain would occur over and in adjoining areas of Aurangabad (in Maharashtra), Nazibabad (in Uttar Pradesh) and Palwal & Nuh (in Haryana) during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)

08.09.2020: 0815 IST: Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Aurangabad, Hodal, Jattari during next 2 hours.

— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) September 8, 2020