Kerala reports 7,006 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths in 24 hrs; active cases jumps to 52,678

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the General Debate as the first speaker today in the 75th Session of the General Assembly. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to touch on India`s priorities at the United Nations. Since the UNGA in 2020 is being held in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is being conducted mostly virtually.

Meanwhile, India on Friday promptly responded to Pakistan PM Imran Khan`s comments and requested the United Nations for the floor to exercise Right to Reply in response to Pakistan`s statements.

In other news, Indian and Japanese navies will begin their three-day-long maritime military exercise beginning from Saturday (September 26). The naval exercise will take place in the North Arabian Sea. This is the fourth edition of the Japan Maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX).

Meanwhile, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee continues their 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar, in protest against the Farm Bills. The Committee is holding the 'rail roko' agitation from September 24 to 26 against the Bills.

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26 September 2020

22:42 IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath: Those opposing agri-related Bills are anti-farmer. (Click here to read more)

22:41 IST

Jammu and Kashmir: TRF terrorist Talib Bhat arrested with a pistol, grenade in Anantnag. (Read in detail)

22:40 IST

Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla: Will Centre have Rs 80,000 cr to buy, distribute COVID-19 vaccine across India?

I ask this question, because we need to plan and guide, vaccine manufacturers both in India and overseas to service the needs of our country in terms of procurement and distribution.

— Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) September 26, 2020

22:39 IST

My needs are not vast, my lifestyle is very disciplined: Anil Ambani tells UK court

22:38 IST

PM Narendra Modi questions UN's response in the fight against COVID-19; says India's vaccine facility will help the world tackle pandemic. (Read in detail)

18:51 IST

Tamil Nadu: 5,647 new COVID-19 cases and 85 deaths were reported in the state in the last 24 hours. Total cases increases to 5,75,017 including 5,19,448 discharges and 9,233 COVID-19 related fatalities.

Tamil Nadu reported 5,647 new COVID-19 cases, 5,612 discharges and 85 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 5,75,017 including 5,19,448 discharges and 9,233 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/PM23ccIxLL

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2020

18:50 IST

Andhra Pradesh: State reports 7,293 new COVID-19 cases and 57 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases rises to 6,68,751, of which, 5,97,294 are recoveries, 65,794 are active cases and 5,663 are casualties. 

Andhra Pradesh reported 7,293 new coronavirus cases (out of 75,990 tests), 9,125 recoveries and 57 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 6,68,751 including 5,97,294 recoveries, 65,794 active cases and 5,663 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/3PZw9atta5

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2020

18:44 IST

Kerala: 7006 new cases and 21 deaths were reported today. So far, 1,14,530 patients have recovered and the number of active cases now stands at 52,678.

7006 new #COVID19 cases, 3199 recoveries and 21 deaths reported in Kerala today. So far, 1,14,530 patients have recovered; number of active cases now at 52,678: Kerala Govt pic.twitter.com/vIyMpvSt8i

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2020

12:14 IST

We are in talks with different state govts, such as UP, Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh to increase the availability of water in the national capital. But, at the same time, we need better management of the water already available in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi

11:59 IST

In a recent meeting with officials of Delhi Jal Board, we have decided that a consultant will be appointed to suggest measures that can ensure 24*7 water supply to every house. We will try and achieve this goal within 5 years: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

11:20 IST

Telangana: Waterlogging at various places in Hyderabad following heavy rainfall in the area.

11:07 IST

Price of onions rises in Jharkhand goes up to Rs 60 per kg.

Jharkhand: Prices of vegetables have risen in Ranchi.

A buyer says, "Onions are being sold at Rs 60 per kg. Prices of vegetables are increasing at a faster pace than growth in employment opportunities." pic.twitter.com/30svvIjiY0

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2020

11:06 IST

Punjab: Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee continues 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar, in protest against Farm Bills. 

Punjab: Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee continues 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar, in protest against #FarmBills.

"Akali Dal is not taking an unequivocal stand. They're trying to remain part of alliance & doing politics", says SS Pandher, General Secretary of the Committee pic.twitter.com/DVnyBlRiTd

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2020

10:16 IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urges Centre to accord classical status to Odissi music, saying it has a distinctive rendition style based on codified grammar, the characteristic 'giti' system of classical texts and its own 'tala', different from Hindustani and Carnatic music. (PTI input)

08:32 IST

Last rites of veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam being performed under elaborate security arrangements.

Today, on account of the funeral of SP Balasubrahmanyam, we have made elaborate security arrangements. We have deployed around 500 personnel, separate traffic police team is also there to take care of traffic issues: Aravindan, SP Thiruvallore. #TamilNadu https://t.co/s5JqJphGGy pic.twitter.com/BiEkRcCQmo

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2020

08:31 IST

NEP 2020 focusses on capacity building, be it of students, teachers or institutions. Formula of capacity building to nation-building will empower us: Union Education Min Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank at a webinar on 'National Education Policy-2020: Bright Future of Education'

08:30 IST

Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee in Punjab continues their 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar, in protest against the Farm Bills. 

Punjab: Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee continues their 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar, in protest against the #FarmBills.

The Committee is holding the 'rail roko' agitation from September 24 to 26 against the Bills. pic.twitter.com/3RESWj8wA0

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2020