Today’s News (11th Aug 2021, Wednesday)
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- Published: Wednesday, 11 August 2021 06:50
Today’s News (11th Aug 2021, Wednesday)
by Annadatha Venkata Murali Manohar
Headlines
Make immediate arrangements to return to India, govt tells citizens in Afghanistan
Setting house in order: Irate over MPs skipping Parl despite diktat, PM seeks RS absentees' names
No decision on National NRC yet, identifying Rohingya Muslims for deportation, MHA tells Parliament
‘Wake up soon’: SC fines parties for not complying with its order on criminal candidates
Canada extends ban on passenger flights from India by a month till Sept 21
DGCA advices passengers planning to travel abroad to check fares on airline’s website
Security forces arrest two with Rs. 25.81 lakhs Hawala money in Poonch
Reservation should continue as long as inequality exists in society: RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale
After nod to 11 new medical colleges, TN to add 1,650 MBBS seats
*Muslim minority schools account for 22.75 per cent
Bombay HC: Woman's modesty is her 'Most Precious Jewel', throwing love chit outages It, insult to her dignity, imposed ₹ 90,000 fine on accused Shrikrushna Tawari
CBI arrests 9 people for swindling over Rs 100 Cr Term Deposits of Chennai Port Trust in Indian Bank
IIT Delhi, AIIMS develop Telerobotic Ultrasound System during Covid times; allows remote ultrasound access through a robotic arm
India is ranked 122nd on a new Global Youth Development Index measuring the condition of young people across 181 countries
Lok Sabha passes amendment bills on homoeopathy, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine; passes key bill to restore states' power to make their own OBC lists
Financial & Business News
India Inc vs. RBI: Companies don't want to reveal details of their loan books to the public; RBI will penalise banks for failure to timely replenish currency notes in ATMs machines from Oct 1
Jewar airport achieves financial closure; raises Rs 3725 crore as debt from SBI
Amazon to end seven-year-old JV with Narayana Murthy's Catamaran
Tata, Singapore Airlines pump in Rs 750 crore into Vistara; 5th round funding by Vistara's owners into the airline since April 2020 as it struggles like its rivals in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic
SoftBank's Masayoshi son thinks Swiggy can pull off a Zomato if it decides to go public
Chip shortages impacted 20-40% of volumes of Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite; Mahindra recalls 29,878 pick up vehicles to replace faulty fluid pipe
Bombay HC seeks Centre’s reply on why no interim relief be granted in anti-IT Rules PIL
Sensex scales fresh peak, ends 152 points higher
Sebi fines 7 entities for violations related to dealing in Videocon Industries shares
Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX enters unicorn club with $90 million fundraise
Reliance joins Bill Gates, others to invest $144 million in US energy storage company
Safe Entry Station “PredictMedix” inauguration at Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL)
Record mutual fund kitty, SIPs on stock market rally
Innovative startups ride the wellness wave to growth
Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose money
Financial closure achieved: Construction of Nodia airport to begin soon
1,016 claims settled till Aug 5 under PMGKP scheme for health workers fighting Covid: Govt
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance likely to weigh bid for T-Mobile Netherlands
RBI issues draft proposals to liberalise overseas investments norms
Paytm seeks to more than double its ESOP pool
Covid-19 Updates
World: 204,722,273; Active 16,544,161 (8.08%); Recovery 183,852,421 (89.81%); Vaccinated 4.48BN
India: 32,033,333; Active 393,526 (1.23%); Recovery 31,210,624 (97.43%); Vaccinated 508.66MN
India reported 28,204 new Covid cases and 373 deaths; recovery rate improved to 97.45%, the highest ever during the second wave of Covid-19
British PM hails ‘incredible’ 75% UK adults getting both Covid vaccines
Bangladesh initiates vaccination of Rohingyas living in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps: ANI
Portugal recommends Covid vaccinations for 12-15 year-olds: Reuters
UK records highest daily Covid-19 death toll since March
Nigeria to resume Covid vaccinations on Aug 16: Reuters
Germany’s Angela Merkel says so long as vaccine works, no further restrictions must be different to previous lockdowns: Reuters
Italy reported 5,636 new cases: Reuters
Maharashtra sees 5,609 new Covid-19 cases, 137 deaths; Madhya Pradesh registers 10 new cases, zero death; Uttarakhand records 39 new Covid cases, zero death; Punjab logs 74 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; Assam records 929 new cases, 16 deaths; West Bengal recorded 639 new cases, 12 deaths, Tamil Nadu logs 1,893 fresh cases, 27 deaths, in the last 24 hours
Kerala may witness around 4.6 lakh Covid cases from Aug 1-20: Central team
Delta cases surging in US, India, China, Australia, France. The mutant with a 'Superpower; Tourists told to leave, US issues Travel Advisory as France faces 4th Covid wave; 75% UK adults received both doses of Covid vaccine, PM Johnson hails 'Incredible' feat
37 'Districts of concern' in Kerala, TN, Himachal, Karnataka, AP, Maharashtra, WB, Meghalaya, Mizoram are driving India's surge; Kerala reported more than half of India's total cases in past 7 days
Empty streets and busy beaches in Sydney as Delta lockdown divides Australia's largest city; China logs highest single-day locally transmitted Covid-19 cases since July
US study finds modified tapeworm drug may help treat Covid-19; modified salicylanilide compound overcomes both issues, in mouse and cell-based tests
Lancet: Covid-19 During pregnancy linked with higher risk of preterm birth which occurs at less than 32 weeks of gestation, 60% higher for people infected with Covid-19 at some point in their pregnancy
DCGI has given its go-ahead to a study on mixing Covaxin and Covishield vaccines in India. The study will be conducted by CMC, Vellore and involve clinical trial covering 300 healthy volunteers
Several mandals in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari log over 10% Covid positivity
20.32 lakh tests, 7.08 lakh hospital admissions related to Covid authorised under AB-PMJAY: Govt
Covid-19 vaccines to be required for military under new US plan
State News
PM’s photo, words in Covid vaccination certificate reinforce awareness message: Govt
All schools shall remain closed except residential schools from Aug 11 to 22 in Himachal Pradesh
Bombay high court has cancelled the Class 11 Common Entrance Test scheduled for August 21
Maharashtra government allows reopening of schools for classes 5 to 8 in rural areas and classes 8 to 12 in urban areas from Aug 17: ANI
Aug 15: Fully vaccinated citizens get freedom to board local trains in Mumbai
Navi Mumbai: 15-year-old girl ‘kills’ mother over NEET studies row
Rajasthan school reopening: Child panel to draft SOP in anticipation of resuming classes
Teen kills mom with karate belt, tries to pass it off as suicide
Vigilance inquiry into Mansas and Simhachalam trust lands
Vizianagaram police: Man arrested for selling fake gold
Two women allegedly assaulted officials issuing challan for Covid violations in Delhi, arrested
Shilpa Shetty Kundra likely to make her first public appearance for COVID-19 relief fundraiser post Raj Kundra's arrest in pornography case
Gauahar Khan slams 'fraud' beer pong event claiming her and Varun Dhawan's presence, says 'Be ready to be sued'
Telangana: Cinema hall owner’s charred body found in his burnt car
Nine-member family from Nepal in dire straits due to Covid situation gets help from KTR
Telangana: Man with 12 challans sets bike ablaze after cops tell him to pay up in Vikarabad district
Telangana: Revellers at waterfalls throw caution to the wind
Cyberbad Commissioner of Police felicitates Good Samaritans, doctors, traffic volunteers and police personnel, who saved road accident victims
Man assaulted, robbed of bike and cash by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad
Chiranjeevi writes to Krishnam Raju, urges him to conduct MAA elections at the earliest
Rs. 20,000 crore per year for Dalit Bandhu in Telangana, say sources
New-age cyber cons target high profile: Ex-Top cop, judicial officer among victims of online fraud
Stuntman Vivek dies of electrocution on sets of 'Love You Racchu', lead actor Ajai Rao refuses to join shooting until he gets justice
Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra's bail plea hearing adjourned to August 20 in pornography case, businessman to remain in judicial custody
Congress MLA in MP tears his kurta in front of mediapersons
Kuwait News
Shamal Az-Zour Al-Oula Power and Water Company earns more than $19m HI 2021
MoE proposed alternate days offline classes for students from Sept
A citizen of an unidentified Gulf state, and his companions were seriously injured on Al-Artal, in the direction of Kabad, when a vehicle they were riding overturned
Police intervention at Erada was to implement SOPs
Plan to cut expats students education grant
Expats are added value to Kuwait. Their departure is a loss for the economy and the nation
Some direct flights likely to resume soon
Kuwait lists 595 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths
Sub-continent Diaspora in Oman hope, travel ban will be lifted soon
Kuwait rescues housemaid after she seeks help on Facebook
Tuesday’s weather was very hot and the maximum was 49
UNICEF praises Kuwait’s role in improving children conditions on all level
International
Restoration work of the temple damaged by a mob last week in Punjab province has been completed by the Pakistani government and handed over to the Hindus
Protesters block roads across Guatemala, urging president to step down
Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, citing sex assault at 17
US defence secretary discusses Afghan situation with Pak Army chief Gen Bajwa
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolts Myanmar's Burma
190 people lost their lives in severe floods that pummelled western Germany in mid-July; Germany will earmark $35BN to rebuild after last month's deadly floods that washed away homes, business
US: After Cuomo's exit, Kathy Hochul to become New York's first woman Governor in 233 years
Thousands flee as Taliban eye full control of northern Afghanistan
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are set to welcome a most unusual guest, as "the Blob" (500 years Old) blasts off into orbit
India’s 3rd SOS amid Taliban offensive in Afghanistan; Diplomats, Professionals asked to return; US-backed Afghan forces target Taliban hideouts, over 100 fighters reported dead; US talking to Pakistani leaders to shut down safe havens for Taliban along Pakistan-Afghan border; 6 EU nations want migrants forced back to Afghan
Marburg Virus (carried by bats and has a fatality rate of up to 88%), related to Ebola, detected in West Africa for first time
Govt to evacuate Indian citizens from Afghanistan’s Mazar-e-Sharif
8 Taliban killed, 19 injured in Afghan air force airstrikes
Thousands flee as Taliban eye full control of northern Afghanistan
Covid: Pakistan to ban train travel for unvaccinated people from October
Imran Khan not concerned over people's issues, hiked prices of life-saving medicines: Pak opposition
Taliban tighten control of Afghan north as residents weigh options
US defense secretary, Pak army chief discuss situation in Afghanistan
To appease China, Pakistan appoints new Belt & Road chief
Chinese, Russian militaries hold drills in northwest China
Aircraft help fight California wildfire as smoke clears
Former CDC official expects schools 'will be forced to shut down' this year more than last due to Covid-19
Kim’s sister ratchets up pressure on US, South Korea on drills
Sports News
ICC to push for cricket’s inclusion in Olympics, Los Angeles 2028 ‘primary target’
After Olympic gold, Neeraj Chopra eyes World Championships title next year
Chris Cairns on life support after collapsing in Australia: Report
BCCI invites applications for post of NCA head
India U-18 compound archers shatter two qualifying world records
World Archery Youth Championship: Indian compound U-18 Women's Team, Mixed Team smash Junior World Records in qualifying
WFI suspends star wrestler Vinesh Phogat over indiscipline after Tokyo Olympics campaign, notice issued to Sonam for misconduct
Back together: Neymar welcomes Lionel Messi as former Barcelona stars set for reunion in Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
Difficult to see Messi in another club’s colours, says Iniesta
Post-Olympics, spotlighting shifts to Qatar 2022 World Cup
West Indies recall Shamarh Brooks, Chemar Holder and rest Darren Bravo and Shannon Gabriel
Bajrang Punia: Wanted to win a medal even if that meant more injuries; Bronze is worth gold to my family
PM Modi’s pep talk after semifinal loss gave a positive energy ahead of bronze medal tie: Manpreet Singh
A different Olympic experience for archer Atanu Das
Awards for Neeraj Chopra (Gold medal in Javelin Throw) – Haryana CM: 6 cr; to also be made head of upcoming Centre for Excellence in Athletics in Panchkula, Punjab CM: 2 cr; IOA: Rs. 75 lakh; BCCI: Rs. 1 Cr; CSK: Rs. 1 Cr; Elan Group (Gurugram-based realty firm) Rs. 25 lakh; Byju’s: Rs. 2 Cr
Foreign coaches and support staff played a big role in India’s success in Tokyo Games
There’s need for serious debate on whether Trent Bridge Test could’ve been completed
It’s been difficult to get continuity due to Covid-19: Joe Root
India vs. England: Moeen Ali recalled to England squad ahead of 2nd Test
India vs. England: Haseeb Hameed making ‘strong case’ for recall, says Chris Silverwood
India vs. England: Silverwood’s patience with England’s top order wearing thin
Bumrah has got amazing skills for all three formats: Bairstow