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10:38 AM

Rain interrupts England-Ireland T20WC match

Rain stopped play after just 1.3 overs in the T20 World Cup game between England and Ireland here on Wednesday. Rain had also delayed the start of the match by 15 minutes. Sent into bat, Ireland were 11 for no loss in 1.3 overs when heavens opened up again, forcing the players to head to the dressing room.

10:36 AM

Let's strengthen resolve to ensure respect, safety for women: President Murmu on Bhai Dooj

10:27 AM

Heat-related deaths increased by 55% in India: Lancet

Warning that health is at the mercy of fossil fuels, from 2000-2004 to 2017-2021 heat-related deaths increased by 55 per cent in India, the 2022 Lancet Countdown report said on Wednesday.

Improvements in air quality will help to prevent deaths. In 2020, over 330,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion.

In the run-up to the UN Climate Conference in Egypt (COP27), the new findings presented in the seventh annual global report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveals that governments and companies continue to follow strategies that increasingly threaten the health and survival of all people alive today, and of future generations.

 

10:22 AM

Latest Covid data

India's covid death toll has climbed to 528,981 with one new fatality. The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections. The national Covid-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.77 per cent. A decrease of 942 cases has been recorded in the active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.67 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate stood at 1.05 per cent.

10:13 AM

Telangana leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra to resume from Oct 27

After a gap of three days, the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi will resume from Maktal in Narayanpet district of Telangana on October 27, the party sources said on Wednesday.

The Bharat Jodo Yatra entered the state via Gudebellur on October 23 morning, after exiting Karnataka from Raichur. After a brief march it took a break for three days from Sunday noon till October 26.

The yatra will resume at 6.30 AM from 11/22 KV Substation in Makthal and after covering three kms he may visit and offer prayers at Kanyaka Parameswari temple, sources said.

10:13 AM

Terrorist killed in Kupwara

One foreign terrorist killed in Sudpora near LoC in Kupwara, reported ANI. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. Search going on, cops said.

10:11 AM

53 wagons of a coal-laden goods train derailed at Gurpa station

10:03 AM

Fire breaks out at Food Corporation of India's rice godown in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai

9:53 AM

Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj hospital which gave juice as IV drip to dengue patient, gets demolition notice

Prayagraj Development Authority has issued a notice to the Global Hospital to vacate the building by October 28. The hospital came into the limelight after it allegedly transfused fruit juice instead of blood platelets to a dengue patient.

The civic authority has termed the building as "illegally constructed". The hospital is likely to be bulldozed.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has assured strict action against the hospital if they are found guilty. He said that the platelets packet has been sent for testing.

9:46 AM

May Gujarat always rise to heights of achievements: PM Modi wishes people on new year

9:31 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Gujarati new year

9:17 AM

Adidas terminates partnership with the rapper Ye over his offensive remarks

9:14 AM

Enough room in world for China, India; let's not interfere in other's affairs, says outgoing envoy

Outgoing Chinese envoy to India Sun Weidong in his farewell address has stressed the need to manage and resolve differences between India and China and uphold the principle of non-interference in each other's internal affairs.

Sun, who assumed office in July 2019, is leaving at a time when the two sides continue to manage ties, following the Ladakh border clash in 2020 that has remained the dominant issue between the two sides.

In his farewell remarks posted on the Chinese embassy website, Sun said it is only natural for important neighbours China and India to have some differences but the key is how to handle the differences. "We should be aware that the common interests of the two countries are greater than differences," the envoy said.

9:12 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: Over 1,000 people of 83 villages affected in Assam

The situation in Assam continues to remain grim on Tuesday as nearly 1,100 people of 83 villages have been affected by the deluge caused by the cyclonic storm 'Sitrang'. Several houses were damaged due to Cyclone Sitrang which caused heavy rainfall and a storm in Assam. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 1146 people have been affected by the storm. Sitrang has damaged 325.501 Hect of crops, as per the officials.

9:10 AM

UP hospital accused of 'mosambi juice in IV drip now faces bulldozer threat