Today’s News (31st Aug 2021, Tuesday)
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- Published: Tuesday, 31 August 2021 05:27
Today’s News (31st Aug 2021, Tuesday)
by Annadatha Venkata Murali Manohar
Headlines
President, PM lead nation in congratulating Indian Paralympics stars for their stellar show in Tokyo
Paralympics: India ended the day with a historic five-medal high with two golds, one from shooter Avani Lekhara and the other from javelin thrower Sumit Antil breaks world record thrice
Bhagyashri Jadhav eyes Shot Put gold
Chennai's six-year-old Rian Kumar has set a world cycling record, pedalling 100 kilometres non-stop in record time
"Martyrs Insulted": Laser, New Gateway at Jallianwala Bagh spark outrage; many accused Govt of destroying history in the name of renovation. Others alleged that politicians rarely have a feel for history.
Sale of meat, liquor banned in Mathura
UN: Use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths; save world economies over $2.4 trillion annually
IIT Madras developing platform to tackle e-waste by linking stakeholders in formal, informal sector
At UN, India reiterates 2-state solution on Palestinian issue
Russian cosmonauts find new cracks in ISS module; fissures will begin to spread overtime, but did not specify if the cracks had caused any air leakage
4 gagannauts will go back to Russia for tying out customised spacesuits for Gaganyaan mission
Decentralization of powers success of democracy, development: LS Speaker Om Birla
CJI NV Ramana to administer Oath of Office to nine new SC Judges; 1st time when 9 judges at one go
Starts with 'Black Bite', ends in death. All about Scrub Typhus, mystery fever found in UP & Assam
Wrong choice of words but strictness needed: Haryana CM on IAS officer’s ‘crack their heads’ remark
Assam's Adversity: Kaziranga floods killing animals, leaving them vulnerable to poachers; end roads leave to beautiful place; 70% area flooded
2 terrorists killed as Army foils drug smuggling bid along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch; seizes 10kg heroin
Will foil any bid to fuel cross-border terror: Rajnath Singh
Farmers demand action against SDM, Manohar Lal Khattar defends ‘strict’ action
2 dead, 3.63 lakh affected as Assam flood situation worsens; varying degrees of rains lash UP's various parts, River levels rise; Gujarat likely to experience "Active Wet Spell" in 5 days
Stuck in India for up to a year, 11 Filipino kids and kin return home
Finance & Business News
COAI: Local telecom industry is paying about 32% of its total revenue as levies & taxes; highest in the world; base price in spectrum auction is "so high almost 50-60% spectrum may go unsold
Ford recalls 16,430 Model 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles; issue that could affect front seat belts' reliability
Investors get richer by ₹5.76 lakh crore in 3 days of market rally with m-cap of BSE-listed Cos reaching an all-time high of over ₹247 lakh crore
Sensex ends at record high of 56,890, Nifty closes at 16,931 for the first time; Rupee surges to over 2-month high of 73.39 against US$
'Out of Rs 100 earned, Rs 35 goes to Govt': Sunil Mittal blames high taxes for telecom sector's woes
Airtel’s fund-raise plans give power to go extra mile, tap large opportunities: Sunil Mittal
PhonePe receives insurance broking license
Wadia Group-owned Go Airlines gets SEBI's nod for ₹3,600-crore IPO; also plans to raise up to ₹1,500 crore through pre-IPO placement
Revealed for the 1st time, Google Play, Android app store of Google, generated $11.2BN in revenue
2021 TVS Apache RR 310 now customisable, launched at Rs. 2.59 lakh
E-challans worth Rs. 1,975 crore since Sept 2019
M-cap of BSE-listed companies zooms to record Rs 247.30 lakh crore; investors richer by Rs. 5.76 lakh crore in 3 days
Business activity continues to rise, now well above pre-pandemic levels: Report
Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models from September
South Korea to pass law to curb Google, Apple commission dominance
Carlyle may buy Hexaware for $3 billion
Chinese social media platforms to ‘rectify financial self-media accounts
Tesla’s proposal for lower import duty finds traction
Insolvency board seeks fairer, quicker process
Hyperlocal plan: J&K pencil, Karnataka LED in export push
Twitter’s India clash buoys local rival Koo to 10 million users
I-T refunds top Rs. 51,000 crore, but lower than last year
Airtel to raise Rs. 21k crore via 4th largest rights issue
Alibaba fires 10 for leaking sexual assault acqusations
Overlooked IPO markets are suddenly booming as China deals slow
Sensex rises over 400 points to fresh high in opening trade: Nifty above 16,800
Glitchy tax portal: Government extends dozen deadlines
Corona Updates
World: 217,809,151; Active 18,589,122 (8.53%); Recovery 194,697,763 (89.39%); Vaccinated 5.25BN
India: 32,767,820; Active 377,015 (1.15%); Recovery 31,952,213 (97.51%); Vaccinated 632.59MN
Over 4.87 crore Covid vaccines still available to be administered with states / UTs
10 lakh more Moderna doses suspended in Japan over contamination - black substances were spotted in syringes and a vial, and pink material was found in a different syringe
UP leads India’s Vax Drive; Maharashtra, Gujarat have most fully vaccinated adults
Karnataka makes 7-day quarantine mandatory for those coming from Kerala; Bengaluru Urban achieves 100% 1st dose vaccination
WHO says 2.36 lakh more Covid-19 deaths expected in Europe by Dec 1; Covid-19 booster shots for vulnerable not a luxury
EU drops US from List of Covid safe countries for travel as Delta wreaks havoc; backs travel restrictions
Study finds New Variant (C.1.2) may be more infectious, more transmissible, evade protection provided by vaccines
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
Pakistan works on policy to give ‘death of thousand cuts’ to India: Rajnath Singh
Norway offers third Covid vaccine dose to people with weak immunities
New Covid variant, C.1.2, may be more infectious, evade vaccine protection: Study
India on Monday reported 42,909 fresh Covid cases and 380 deaths in the last 24 hours
Citing the Covid-19 pandemic the Tamil Nadu government has said that religious processions and festivals will not be allowed till September 15
No vaccination recorded in Gujarat on Monday due to two-day festivities by the state health department.
64 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered in the country so far: Ministry of health and family welfare
19,622 fresh coronavirus cases take Kerala's infection tally to 40,27,030 and 132 fatalities push death toll to 20,673: Officials
UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm recipients
UAE to resume visas for tourists vaccinated against Covid
Teachers should be priority group for Covid jabs: WHO
Uttarakhand reports 38 new Covid-19 cases, 16 recoveries and one death in the last 24 hours.
Uttarakhand reports 38 new Covid-19 cases, 16 recoveries and one death in the last 24 hours
Assam reports 15 fresh fatalities, 538 new Covid-19 cases
Himachal Pradesh sees 96 fresh Covid-19 cases, 3 more deaths
Haryana adds 10 Covid-19 cases, one death
Delhi reports 20 new Covid-19 infections, 36 recoveries and one death
Tamil Nadu reports 1,523 new Covid-19 cases, 1,739 recoveries and 21 deaths.
The fourth national serosurvey clearly shows that more than 50% of children are infected, a little less than adults. So, we need not panic unnecessarily. Those states which have examined their epidemiology & vaccinated their adults can slowly open schools: Dr Samiran Panda
Classes for standard 9th to 12th and colleges will resume as scheduled from 1st September: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
More than 53 lakh (53,37,042) doses of Covid vaccine were administered on Monday
19,622 fresh coronavirus cases take Kerala's infection tally to 40,27,030 and 132 fatalities push death toll to 20,673: Officials
973 new cases in Karnataka, 15 deaths
Maharashtra logs 3,741 new Covid-19 cases, 52 deaths, 4,696 recoveries
20 new cases, Delhi sees first Covid death in past five days
Weekly cases at 8-week high, 66% reported from Kerala
Covid-19 cases up 32% to 8-week high, 2/3rd are from Kerala*
Not just Kerala, weekly Covid cases rise in Andhra, Mizoram too
Higher uptake in rural areas boosting India’s vaccination numbers
3rd wave could be less severe than 2nd one: ICMR’s Panda
On cam: ‘maskless Covidiot’ goes on rampage at Miami International Airport
China rejects Covid-19 origins report by US, terms it ‘political, fake’
State News
Yogi Adityanath becomes the First CM of UP to celebrate Janmashtami at Shri Krishna's Birthplace, Mathura.
Devotees celebrate Janmashtami at the historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar
Janmashtami: Celebrations continue across India, people throng to temples
Assam drops plans to reopen schools on September 1
The President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (JUH) Arshad Madani, appeals to non-Muslims not to send girls to co-ed schools
Army holds tuition classes for children from Gujjar & Bakarwal communities in J&K
Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Naveen on issue of UG final marksheets
Kerala completes piloting online learning platform in 426 schools
Delhi: 50% students per classroom, staggered lunch breaks among DDMA guidelines for reopening
Karnataka set to reopen primary schools, expert committee to meet today
Karnataka CET 2021: More than 95 pc students turn up for test on second day of exam
GATE 2022: Registration postponed; to begin on Sep 2 at gate.iitkgp.ac.in
Implementation of NEP, 4-year UG program to come up in DU executive council meet
Delhi University organises music festival in memory of father-son sitar duo Pt. Debu Chaudhuri, Prateek
Flash floods in Telangana: Hyderabad city will get 110 MGD shortage of Godavari water
Six people washed away in gushing waters in rain-hit Telangana districts
School reopening SOP in Delhi: Staff to be vaccinated, 50% students allowed in a classroom
Plan to transfer 6 North Delhi Corporation hospitals to Centre to be taken up today
Two accused of attack on Delhi cops granted bail
Kingpin, 11 women arrested for running fake call centre that promised cheap loans
Planning board proposes 8 new Greenfield townships in UP, Haryana & Rajasthan
Delhi Health Minister inspects new ‘mohalla clinic’ made from shipping container
Domestic violence case: Honey Singh's wife Shalini Talwar breaks down in court during case hearing
Is Shilpa Shetty planning to start a new life without husband Raj Kundra after his arrest in alleged porn racket?
Sherlyn Chopra urges Shilpa Shetty Kundra to 'accept her mistakes' as she opens up about the 'Hungama 2' actress in her latest video
Lucknow: Brutal attack on woman cop as she resists indecent remarks
Enforcement Directorate questions Jacqueline Fernandez in a money laundering case
Rs 33-crore parking project to ease traffic woes near Delhi' s Punjabi Bagh crematorium
woman targeted near bank, loses Rs. 50,000
8 months after policy launch, no data yet on trees felled
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and other celebs laud Sumit Antil for winning gold
Amitabh Bachchan hosted 'KBC 13' contestant Desh Bandhu Pandey faces legal trouble for participating in the show, slapped with chargesheet
Bigg Boss OTT: Shamita Shetty nominates herself by tearing the letter sent by her family; saves Raqesh Bapat
Kuwait & Middle East News
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives the Chairman of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the CEO of the Central Agency for Resolving the situation of illegal residents
The Kuwaiti Cabinet holds its weekly meeting headed by His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Primer Minister
Airport arrival capacity increased to 10,000 passengers per day
The Central Bank of Kuwait launches a new automated payment settlement system (Casib) as part of the continuous developments of the infrastructure of national payment
Kuwait Credit Bank: Private sector participation in mortgage financing is the most appropriate solution for all parties concerned with the housing
Kuwaiti Ministry of Health: 184 new infections with the emerging Coronavirus cases and one death was registered
Government Communication Centre: Front-line rewards include all employees of government agencies who meet the exchange controls, regardless of the employees’s nationality
Kuwait proposes issuing an Arab declaration on combating domestic violence
Kuwaiti Youth Minister praises players Ahmed Al-Mutairi’s winning of the silver medal at the Summer Paralympics in Japan
The Embassy of the United Kingdom in the country clarifies the procedures for travel to Britain from the countries of the (yellow) list, including Kuwait
Afghan News
Today's resolution on Afghanistan underlines terrorist individuals & entities, designated by UNSC 1267, this is of direct importance to India, says foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla (ANI)
The resolution also notes the statement by the Taliban on August 27. The Security Council expects the Taliban to adhere to their commitments, including regarding the safe, secure and orderly departure from Afghanistan of Afghans and all foreign nationals, reports ANI quoting sources
The resolution establishes clear expectations regarding future of Afghanistan, says US representative at the UN
Taliban consider governance models, oppose Pakistan fence on Durand Line
UNSC adopts resolution on Afghanistan - 13 in favour, 0 against and 2 abstentions by Russia and China
Ensure Afghanistan won’t be safe haven for terror: UNSC
We must judge Taliban on their actions, and whether people are allowed safe passage to leave: UK foreign secretary
UK, US, Canada, the EU, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, NATO, Qatar and Turkey hold meeting about the situation in Afghanistan
First WHO flight since Taliban takeover lands in Afghanistan
Nepal rescues 828 of its nationals from Afghanistan
Sikhs are part of Afghanistan and their rights will be protected: Taliban; Afghan Hindus, Sikhs allowed to travel to India with valid travel documents, Taliban spokesperson says
Celebratory gunfire light up part of the night sky after the last US aircraft took off from the airport in Kabul
Afghan: 'War is over': US completes withdrawal of forces; Fireworks, celebratory firing: Taliban proclaim 'full independence' after US troops leave; Over 120,000 people evacuated from Kabul in last 17 days
Taliban legitimacy or support will have to be 'earned', says Antony Blinken (AFP)
US suspends diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, moves operations to Qatar, says Blinken (AFP)
America's work in Afghanistan continues, we have a plan in hand...we will remain relentlessly focused on maintaining peace.. including by welcoming thousands of them into our community as we have done before, says US secretary Antony Blinken (ANI)
Other countries & airlines have to decide on using or bypassing Kabul airspace: ICAO
Threat to Kabul airport remains 'real' and 'specific': Pentagon
Joe Biden’s rushed Afghan exit adds strains to US-Pakistan ties
Afghan: IS claims responsibility for firing 6 rockets at Kabul airport; Woman journalist who made history by interviewing Taliban leader leaves; TV Anchor gives message of Peace on Air as 8 armed Taliban fighters surround him
While military evacuation is complete, the diplomatic mission to ensure additional US citizens and Afghans continues, says US General Kenneth F. McKenzie (ANI)
Afghanistan's healthcare system near collapse, aid agencies warn
I have asked the Secretary of State to lead the continued coordination with our international partners to ensure safe passage for any Americans, Afghan partners, and foreign nationals who want to leave Afghanistan, says US President Biden
The Taliban have made commitments on safe passage and the world will hold them to their commitments, says US President JOe Biden (ANI)
‘Enemies’ of Taliban begin to vanish in Afghanistan
The past 17 days have seen our troops execute the largest airlift in US history, says Joe Biden
Afghans killed outside airport were seeking new lives abroad
Pakistan says world must brace for ‘huge mess’ if its advice on Afghanistan ignored
As world focuses on Afghanistan, Pakistan tries to step up terror activities in Kashmir
Russia to evacuate more people from Afghanistan
US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting Kabul airport: Taliban
US will keep striking Afghan ISIS targets, Biden aide says
US evacuation ops continue uninterrupted at Kabul Airport after rocket attack: White House
‘All parties’ should establish contact with Taliban & ‘guide it actively’: China to US
Qatar emerges as key player in Afghanistan after US pullout
International News
US President Joe Biden says will address nation Tuesday on 'decision not to extend our presence in Afghanistan, reports AFP
Trump's immigration legacy undone? H-1B visa denial rates see sharp decline, USCIS data shows
Russia warns of a possible increase in West Nile virus infections (lead to a fatal neurological disease) as mild temp, heavy precipitation create favourable conditions
New Orleans blacked out as Ida floods Louisiana, Mississippi
China limits children’s online gaming to three hours a week
China bans exams for six-year-olds as Beijing retools education system
Tokyo Paralympics: Sundar Singh Gurjar elated after winning bronze
Sports News
Discus thrower Vinod Kumar loses Paralympics bronze, declared ineligible in classification reassessment
Asian Youth Boxing: Bishwamitra Chongtham defeats Kuziboev Ahmadjon to clinch Gold Medal
Pro Kabaddi League 2021 Auction Highlights: Pardeep Narwal to UP Yoddha for Record Rs 1.65 Cr
It was not my best, says Sumit Antil after winning Paralympics gold with world record throw
Virat should nudge others to bring out the best instead of leading from the fromt: Raman
Tokyo Paralympics: Sundar Singh Gurjar elated after winning bronze
Apollo Tyres-KONAMI team up to launch eSports tournament, in association with Manchester United