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Read moreWHO chief urges halt to Covid booster shots for rest of 2021The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that rich nations with large supplies of vaccines against Covid-19 should refrain from offering booster shots through the end of the year and make the doses available for poorer nations. Theatre commands to be functional in 2-3 yearsThe creation of theatre commands to best utilise the military’s resources could take two to three years, with senior officers from the three services being assigned key responsibilities to finalise the joint structures, people familiar with the developments said on Wednesday. Read More‘Want healthy relations with our neighbours': Taliban The new Taliban setup in Kabul has said it desires healthy relations with all neighbours of Afghanistan based on mutual respect, even while assuring that Afghan soil will not be used against the security of any nation. “We want strong and healthy relations with our neighbours and all other countries based on mutual respect and interaction. Our relations with those countries will be based on the highest interests and benefits of Afghanistan,” the statement said.Doing 'everything in our power' to start charter flights from Afghanistan: USUS doing 'everything in our power' to start charter flights from Afghanistan, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken.RBI lifts UCO Bank out of corrective action list after four yearsReserve Bank of India said on Wednesday it has taken UCO Bank out of prompt corrective action restrictions, subject to certain conditions and continuous monitoring, news agency Reuters reported. CPM headquarters in Agartala; motorbike set on fireCPM headquarters in Agartala was ransacked and a motorbike was set on fire in front of the office. In Sepahijala district, a CPM party office was set on fire. A clash also occurred between CPM and BJP at Udaipur in Gomati district.China announces aid worth USD 31 million to AfghanistanChina announced on Wednesday that it would donate 200 million yuan (US$31 million) worth of aid, including grains, winter supplies and coronavirus vaccines to Afghanistan, a day after the Taliban announced the formation of an interim government in Kabul.PM Modi meets Russia's secretary of security councilWas happy to meet Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of Russia. His visit allowed useful discussions between both sides on important regional developments. pic.twitter.com/v0cwJH1yAFCentre, NSCN (K) sign ceasefire agreementGovernment of India on Wednesday signed a fresh ceasefire pact with the Niki Sumi-led Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) in New Delhi. The development is being seen as a boost to the ongoing Naga peace process for which the Centre is holding peace talks with NSCN (IM) and a conglomeration of seven Naga nationalist political groups (NNPGs).The new ceasefire agreement is for a period of one year with effect from September 8, 2021. The agreement is subject to adherence to the existing ceasefire ground rules signed by the two sides.Pak wants Taliban-led Afghanistan to be invited to future regional gatheringsPakistan foreign minister Shah Mohammed Qureshi on Wednesday proposed the idea of inviting Taliban leaders in future regional meetings during a virtual gathering of foreign ministers of nations which are neighbours of Afghanistan, news agency Reuters reported. Read MoreAfghanistan's ex-president Ashraf Ghani issues statement, quashes corruption allegationsStatement 8 September 2021 pic.twitter.com/5yKXWIdLfMMaharashtra govt prohibits public from visiting  Ganesh mandalsMaharashtra Government prohibits public from visiting Ganesh mandals on Ganesh Chaturthi, asks mandal organisers to make darshan available online or through other electronic means. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approves procurement of transport aircraft for IAFCabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approves procurement of 56 C-295 MW transport aircraft for Indian Air Force.China says it will maintain communication with Taliban-led Afghanistan govtChina on Wednesday said the formation of a provisional Taliban government in Afghanistan was a “necessary step” in pursuing a post-war reconstruction, adding that it is ready to maintain communication with the new leaders. Read MoreTalks between farmers, Karnal admin remain inconclusiveTalks with Karnal district admin lasted for three hours but failed. Officers are not ready to suspend him (SDM Ayush Sinha) and lodge a case against him. The officers are getting directions from Chandigarh. So we have decided to continue our protest here: BKU leader Rakesh TikaitDozens feared missing after two ferries collide in Assam's Brahmaputra river; rescue ops onCollision between two ferries on Brahmaputra between Kamalabari (Majuli) and Nematighat (Jorhat). Dozens feared missing as one ferry is reported to have capsized. NDRF and SDRF teams start rescue operations.West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to file nomination for Bhabanipur bypoll on FridayTrnamool Congress supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to file her nomination for Bhabanipur bye-election on September 10.MI6, CIA chiefs and Russia’s Security Council secretary make beeline for IndiaTop security and intelligence officials of the UK, the US and Russia have made a beeline for India to discuss the situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover in Kabul and the implications for regional security. Read MoreNecessary step, will maintain communication: China on new Taliban govtChina on Wednesday said the formation of a provisional Taliban government in Afghanistan was a “necessary step” in pursuing a post-war reconstruction, adding that it is ready to maintain communication with the new leaders.It is a “necessary step for Afghanistan to restore domestic order and pursue post-war reconstruction,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin told state English broadcaster, CGTN, in an interview.EU warns Taliban govt in Afghanistan not 'inclusive and representative'The European Union warns Taliban, says govt not 'inclusive, representative', reports AFP.Delhi reports 41 new cases, zero deathsDelhi reports 41 new cases, 13 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases 414. Positivity rate 0.05%Russia's emergency situations minister dies during drills: ReportRussia's emergency situations minister dies during drills, reports multiple news agencies. Yevgeny Zinichev, 55, “tragically died in the line of duty during inter-agency exercises to protect the Arctic zone from emergency situations, while saving a person's life," the ministry said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies.NSA Russia secretary of security council discuss bilateral cooperationDuring India-Russia consultations, attention was paid to intensifying joint work of the both country's special services and military bodies. An exchange of views took place on the military, political and socio-economic situation in Afghanistan, informs the Russian embassy in India. During consultations, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev and NSA Ajit Doval discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in security with an emphasis on further interaction on anti-terrorist track, combating illegal migration and drug trafficking, informs Russian Embassy.Union Cabinet approves MSP for rabi crops for marketing season 2022-23The Union Cabinet has approved MSP for rabi crops for marketing season 2022-23.Taliban arrests 5 journalists in KabulAs many as five journalists from Etilaatroz, a daily newspaper in Kabul, have been arrested by the Taliban, said ToloNews, Afghanistan's biggest independent TV netwoCentre approves PIL schemeUnion Cabinet has approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Textiles. Incentives worth ₹10,683 crores will be provided over 5 years.Union Cabinet approves remunerative price of ₹290/quintal for sugarcane farmersUnion Cabinet approves highest ever fair and remunerative price of ₹290/quintal for sugarcane farmers.Another 20 samples test negative for Nipah virus in Kozhikode: Health ministerAnother 20 samples have tested negative for the Nipah virus in Kozhikode. Currently, 68 persons are under isolation in the Nipah ward of Government Medical College. Their health is stable: Kerala Health Minister Veena GeorgeUttarakhand governor Baby Rani Maurya resignsUttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya (in file pic) has submitted her resignation to President Ram Nath Kovind, says the Governor's Secretary, BK Sant pic.twitter.com/bI4rIE6B2WUttarakhand governor Baby Rani has stepped down from her post, says Governor's secretary BK Sant.SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking ‘door to door Covid-19 vaccination’Supreme Court refuses to entertain a PIL filed by Youth Bar Association of India, seeking direction to governments to take appropriate measures for providing 'door to door Covid-19 vaccination of all citizens', particularly for elderly, differently-abled and weaker sections.BJP announces election in-charges for poll-bound statesMaharashtra LoP Devendra Fadnavis, Union ministers Bhupender Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat appointed BJP's in-charge for the upcoming Assembly elections in Goa, Manipur, and Punjab respectively.Tejashwi Yadav, Chirag Paswan meet in PatnaBihar: LJP leader Chirag Paswan meets RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in Patna pic.twitter.com/veGQF9iUsVBihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav meets LJP MP Chirag Paswan in Patna.No public celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in DelhiDelhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) prohibits public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi, in view of Covid-19.TN CM Stalin seeks repeal of CAATamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin moves resolution in state assembly urging Centre to repeal CAA.Supreme Court upholds extension of ED director's tenureSupreme Court upholds Centre's decision to extend tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) director SK Mishra's till November 2021 despite his reaching retirement age in May last year. No further extension for Mishra though.Bihar Congress leader Sadanand Singh passes awayवरिष्ठ कांग्रेस नेता सदानंद सिंह जी के निधन की खबर व्यथित कर देने वाली है। उनके जाने से बिहार के राजनीतिक व सामाजिक जगत में उभरा शून्य जल्द भरा नहीं जा सकेगा। हमारी संवेदनाएं उनके परिजनों के साथ है। ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्री चरणों मे स्थान दें।ॐ शांति।।#SadanandSingh pic.twitter.com/GyD9modk7kCongress legislative party leader in Bihar Sadanand Singh passes away, Bihar deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad pays tribute.Will hold meeting to decide on future course of action, says Rakesh Tikait"The administration has tried to give an explanation about the SDM's earlier action. We will hold a meeting with farmers to make a decision on our further actions," says BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Karnal protest.Protesters begin pitching tents outside mini-secretariat in KarnalFarmers begin to install tents outside mini-secretariat in Karnal. Protesters , including women, from various districts reach protest site.Bomb explosions outside BJP MP's residence in Bengal, says governorWanton violence in WB shows no sign of abating. Bomb explosions as this morning outside residence of Member Parliament @ArjunsinghWB is worrisome on law and order.Expect prompt action @WBPolice. As regards his security the issue has been earlier been flagged @MamataOfficial."Bomb explosions outside the residence of Member of Parliament Arjun Singh this morning is worrisome," tweets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar.India logs 37,875 new Covid-19 cases and 369 deathsIndia's cumulative Covid-19 tally rises to 33,096,718 with 37,875 fresh infections. Toll rises to 441,411 with 369 fatalities.Sit-in at Karnal mini-secretariat continuesHaryana | Farmers continue sit-in protest at Mini Secretariat in Karnal Farmers held a march & gheraoed mini secretariat yesterday after district admin refused to compensate injured protesters & to take action against admin officials over lathi-charge on farmers on Aug 28 pic.twitter.com/7aldRI1ZW3Farmers continue sit-in protest at mini-secretariat in Haryana's Karnal.Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 jolts MexicoThe United States Geological Survey (USGS) has announced that a 7.0 magnitude quake struck southwest Mexico. The quake was initially measured by the USGS at magnitude 7.440 killed in Indonesia prison fire: OfficialsA fire at a jail in Indonesia's Banten province has killed 40 people, reports Reuters citing govt officials.Australia's New South Wales logs nearly 1500 new Covid-19 casesNew South Wales, Australia's most populous province, records 1480 new Covid-19 cases, up from 1220 on September 7. With nine new deaths, total fatalities in latest outbreak rise to 148.Rakesh Tikait shares images from Karnal sit-inकरनाल मिनी सचिवालय धरना स्थल से आज रात्रि की तस्वीरें #farmersprotest #करनाल pic.twitter.com/3K1A7aZANwBharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait took to Twitter to share photos from the ongoing sit-in at the mini-secretariat in Karnal.Blinken to appear before Senate committee to testify on Afghanistan withdrawalUS secretary of state Antony Blinken will, on September 14, appear before the Senate Committee Foreign Relations Committee to testify on the United States' military withdrawal from Afghanistan.Mexico: 17 patients dead after floods hit hospitalAt least 17 patients lost their lives after floods swept through a hospital in central Mexico, disrupting the power supply and oxygen therapy, authorities said Tuesday.Farmers' sit-in at Karnal mini-secretariat continuesFarmers continue their indefinite sit-in at Karnal mini-secretariat demanding, among other things, suspension of then SDM Ayush Sinha for August 28 lathi-charge.

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09-09-2021

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