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An auto rickshaw driver receives a jab of CoviShield vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus during a free vaccination drive for the drivers in Bangalore. (Photo: AFP)

India logs 30,941 new COVID-19 cases, 350 fresh fatalities

The active cases comprise 1.13 per cent of the total infections

31 Aug 2021 10:42 AM IST

Tanmoy Ghoshs defection brings down the total number of BJP MLAs in the state to 73. (Photo: Twitter/@AITCofficial)

BJP MLA Tanmoy Ghosh joins TMC, second after Mukul Roy

Ghosh's move in the middle of the Janmashtami celebrations has left the BJP stunned

31 Aug 2021 7:29 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with senior leaders of the partys Chhattisgarh unit former Union minister Charandas Mahant, Congress OBC cell chief Tamradhwaj Sahu, party leaders Bhupesh Baghel and T.S. Singh Deo at his residence in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Chhattisgarh Congress crisis: TS Singh Deo suddenly' rushes to Delhi

Deo left an official meeting that he was chairing in the middle after receiving a phone call

31 Aug 2021 7:20 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivers address on National Security as part of late Balramji Das Tandon lecture series, via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Monday, August 30, 2021. (PTI Photo)

New threats to India due to Afghanistan crisis: Rajnath Singh

Pakistan had understood that they would not make any gains from violations of ceasefire agreements, said Rajnath Singh

31 Aug 2021 6:29 AM IST

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopter flies amid the prolonged India-China stand off in the Ladakh region, in Leh, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (PTI)

Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft return home from Afghan...

IAF aircraft were also used for evacuating Indian officials stuck in Mazar-e-Sharif and Kandahar consulates

30 Aug 2021 5:43 PM IST

Devotees gather to offer prayers during the third Shahi Snan of the Kumbh Mela 2021, at Har ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar. (Photo: PTI)

Non-bailable warrants against three in fake Covid testing scam during...

The NBWs against the three main accused in the case were issued on Saturday

30 Aug 2021 1:49 PM IST

A shower of ballast came flying towards Vande Bharat Express near Achalda in Uttar Pradesh when the Dibrugarh Rajdhani, crossing on the adjoining line, run over a cattle, said Northern Railways Chief Public Relation Officer. (Photo: File)

Railways targets to deliver 102 trains by 2024 in newly floated tender

Railways has also floated a tender for 58 rakes of Vande Bharat Express trains

30 Aug 2021 1:34 PM IST

Now, the cases heard by the Supreme Court have anywhere between two and 30 parties. Who decides who will be unmuted? (PTI)

COVID devastated many lives, heart-wrenching to see survival of...

The top court was hearing a suo motu matter on 'Contagion of COVID-19 on children protection homes'

30 Aug 2021 11:56 AM IST

A shopkeeper wearing face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus sells idols of Hindu deity Krishna on the eve of Janmashtami festival in Jammu. (Photo: AP)

India logs 42,909 new COVID-19 cases, active cases continue to rise

The death toll has climbed to 4,38,210 with 380 fresh fatalities

30 Aug 2021 11:01 AM IST

Deo recently visited New Delhi to meet the party high command. (Photo: PTI/File)

Deo hopes for early solution in Chhattisgarh CM row

The party high command will take a call on it very soon, he said

30 Aug 2021 8:27 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the inauguration and foundation stone laying of multiple projects in Gujarat, via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug 20, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Start-ups brighten India's future: PM Modi

Delivering his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, Modi also spoke of today's youth focusing on excellence instead of...

30 Aug 2021 6:51 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath SIngh addresses at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu, Sunday, Aug 29, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Changing Afghan power equations a challenge for India, rethinking...

Singh said the defence ministry was seriously considering the formation of Integrated Battle Groups

30 Aug 2021 6:49 AM IST