Breaking| Taliban acted ‘businesslike and professional’ in new evacuation: US

Two more people died from coronavirus in Punjab on Thursday as 29 fresh cases pushed the state’s infection count to 6,00,940, according to a medical bulletin of the state health department. Till now, the infection has claimed 16,451 lives in the state. Read more

As the first civilian evacuation flight from Afghanistan's capital Kabul since US pullout landed in Doha on Thursday, the White House said that the Taliban acted "businesslike and professional" in new evacuation.  Read more

Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit shifted to Punjab, replaced by Nagaland guv RN Ravi, according to a release by President's office. Nagaland Governor RN Ravi sent to Tamil Nadu.

First civilian evacuation flight from Kabul since US pullout lands in Doha, reports news agency AFP.

Delhi Water Minister Satyendar Jain says water bodies, including lakes, in city will be revived through sustainable methods and transformed into tourist spots. 

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi tomorrow, people throng markets of the national capital to buy Ganesh idols. "We will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at our home. I am very excited about it. I have been celebrating it for 7 years," says a local.

Delhi reports 36 new cases, 35 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours; active cases 415. Test positivity rate 0.05%

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has extended the existing ban on festivals, political, community and religious gatherings till October 31 to intensify corona prevention activities

India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the 72 crore mark today. More than 59 lakh doses have been administered till 7 pm today, says government.

China will donate 100 million more doses of Covid-19 vaccines to developing countries by the end of 2021, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.

The UK reports 38,013 new coronavirus cases and a further 167 deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

The Karnal district administration did not have any discussion with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders on Thursday as their indefinite protest outside Karnal’s mini-secretariat entered the third day.

First civilian evacuation flight since US troop withdrawal takes off from Kabul, reports news agency AFP. 

CBDT extends the due date for filing of Income Tax Returns for the assessment year 2021-22 till 31st December.

Since the start of this year, our 5 countries have maintained the momentum of BRICS cooperation and secured new progress in many areas. As long as we pool our minds and efforts, we can make smooth, solid progress in BRICS cooperation, come what may, says Chinese President Xi Jinping

Despite the Covid situation this year, over 150 BRICS meetings and events were organised. Of these, over 20 were ministerial-level. We tried to expand BRICS agenda. BRICS achieved many firsts this yr...Our Water Resources Ministers will meet in BRICS format for the first time in Nov: PM Modi

Phase 2, phase 3 trials in continuation... We should wait for the results. Phase 1 trial results have been promising and since it's a nasal vaccine, it will prevent virus entry, rest can be said once we have results: Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog on Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine

Vaccinating children is not a condition for reopening schools. This criterion is not acceptable anywhere in the world, no scientific body, epidemiological evidence suggests it as a condition...However, vaccination of staff is desirable; Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

India reported 43,263 reported the last 24 hours, over 32,000 from Kerala. Almost 68% of total cases in last week from Kerala. Overall declining trend is a little less than 50% which was there in 1st wave. We're are still witnessing 2nd surge, it's not over, says Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan in a presser.

Builder & film financier Yusuf Lakdawala, who was lodged in Arthur Road Jail after being arrested by ED in a land grabbing case, dies. His body has been brought to JJ Hospital. An ADR (Accidental Death Report) has been registered. Cause of the death is yet to be ascertained

BJP cancels the primary membership of its Dindori office in-charge Manish Nayak who is a co-accused in the gangrape of a minor girl in Bhopal. So far, the police have arrested 3 people for allegedly raping a minor at a hotel room in Bhopal.

Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday his department had achieved a couple of feats in recent times, besides building an airstrip for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 15 days. Read More

“From today, plying of private ferries will be stopped as they don't have marine engine. If owners wish to convert single-engine to marine engine, Govt will provide grant of ₹10 lakhs with 75% subsidy,” announces Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma day after boat accident in Brahmaputra river in Jorhat.

CPI (M) workers carry out demonstrations in Agartala, Tripura, alleging vandalism at party offices by workers of the ruling BJP.

Education ministry announces NIRF rankings; Miranda House and LSR, both in Delhi, rated 1 and 2 respectively while Chennai's Loyola is third.