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PM Modi assures farmers that MSP and govt procurement will continue; Says agriculture reform bill to help eliminate middlemen Home Ministry asks all States, UTs to ensure free movement of oxygen carrying vehicles without any restriction NIA arrests nine Al-Qaeda terrorists from West Bengal and Kerala All schools in Delhi to remain closed till October 5 Eight Indian beaches recommended for coveted Blue Flag international eco-label

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India overtakes US to record highest number of COVID-19 recoveries

The Health Ministry has said that India has overtaken the US and became number one in terms of global COVID-19 recoveries. In a tweet, the Ministry said, the total recoveries have crossed 42 lakh.

US bans Chinese apps Tik Tok and WeChat from tomorrow citing threat to national security

The United States has banned download of Chinese app TikTok and use of messaging and payment platform WeChat, saying they threaten national security.

BRICS countries agree to continue support WHO to tackle COVID pandemic

BRICS countries have agreed to continue supporting the World Health Organization in playing a leading role, and to strengthen BRICS countries' cooperation in bio-safety governance and vaccine research and development.

WHO calls for protective equipments for frontline medical workers

The World Health Organization has called for frontline medical workers to be provided with protective equipment to prevent them from being infected with the Novel Coronavirus and potentially spreading it to their patients and families.

Bangladesh govt orders closure of largest Deobandi Madrasa

The government of Bangladesh on Thursday ordered the closure of the largest and oldest Deobandi Hathazari Madrasa till further orders.

Pakistan arrests 56 Indian fishermen for trespassing

Pakistan Maritime Security has arrested 56 Indian fishermen for allegedly trespassing into its territorial waters.

Nations need to come together to provide vital treatment to save lives over next year, UN Secretary General

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that nations need to come together to provide vital treatment to suppress COVID-19 transmission and save lives over the next years.

PM Modi, Russian President hold telephonic conversation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin today who had conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Mr Modi's birthday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks US President Trump for birthday wish

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked United States President Donald Trump for the birthday wish.

Bangladesh witnessing another round of flood like situation

Bangladesh is witnessing another round of flood like situation with several rivers rising in the country. However, rivers were flowing above danger level only at 7 points in the country. Dharla at Kurigram and Betna at Kalaroa were flowing above danger level this afternoon.