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Don't worry, we have you covered.Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.Follow all the updates here:UN raises alarm on Taliban crackdown on protestsThe United Nations on Friday raised the alarm over Taliban's crackdown on peaceful protests, many of them by women demanding equal rights, and journalists covering such events.Russia summons US ambassador over 'election interference'#BREAKING Russia summons US ambassador over 'election interference' pic.twitter.com/nmA7exU1zoChhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel granted bailA local court in Chattisgarh granted bail to chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel on Friday. The 86-year-old was arrested on Tuesday by Chhattisgarh police, after being booked promoting enmity between different groups on the basis of a complaint filed by Sarv Brahmin Samaj.BKU says talks with additional chief secretary Devender Singh was ‘positive’Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni said talks with additional secretary to Haryana government Devender Singh was 'positive, and the next meeting has been scheduled for 9am tomorrow. The Haryana government sent Singh to talk to farmers ahead of Samyukt Kisan Morcha's meeting on Saturday, after farmer leaders had refused to hold further talks with the Karnal DC, alleging that he did not have the authority to take a decision on their demands.India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage reaches nearly 73 cr#Unite2FightCorona#LargestVaccineDrive➡️ India’s Cumulative #COVID19 Vaccination Coverage crosses nearly 73 Cr landmark milestone.➡️ More than 56 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm.https://t.co/Ejt9DZn1fr pic.twitter.com/IhJPA70bCDMaharashtra reports 4,154 Covid-19 cases, 44 deathsMaharashtra recorded 4,154 Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 6,491,179. In the last 24 hours 44 deaths have also been reported, the death toll now stands at 138,061, according to the state health department.Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, wife Sunita participate in the 'Ganesh Pujan' programmeDelhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita Kejriwal participate in the 'Ganesh Pujan' programme organised by Delhi Government. #GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/RrCrbJS01vKerala reports 25,010 Covid-19 cases, 177 deathsKerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters on Friday that the state has recorded 25,010 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours and 177 fatalities. Marking a slight decrease from the 26,200 cases the state had recorded a day before. The fatality count however went up. BKU asks political parties in Punjab to suspend campaigning till elections are announcedBalbir Singh Rajewal of Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) told news agency ANI on Friday that the union has asked political parties in Punjab to suspend election campaigning before elections are announced. "Congress and SAD said that they will hold discussions about this with their high command," he added.PM Modi chairs high-level review meeting on Covid-19 situationPrime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 related situation and vaccination in the country pic.twitter.com/buGonucrx7Covid-19 restrictions extended in Punjab till September 30 in view of the festival seasonPunjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered extension of the existing Covid restrictions till September 30, in view of the upcoming festival season, with a limit of 300 on all gatherings, including political, and strict enforcement of wearing of masks as well as social distancing. He also made it mandatory for organisers, including political parties, to ensure that participants, management and staff at food stalls etc in festival related events are fully vaccinated, or at least have had a single dose.Punjab to send unvaccinated staff on compulsory leavePunjab government announced on Friday that state government employees who are yet to receive their first dose of vaccine will be sent on compulsory leave after September 15. Those with medical condition are exempted from this order, the government added. Priyanka Gandhi attends election panel meeting in LucknowCongress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi attended the party's election panel meeting in Lucknow on Friday ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections of 2022, reported ANI.Mamata Banerjee files nomination for Bhabanipur bypoll#WATCH West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination for by-polls to Bhabhanipur seat BJP and CPI-M have fielded Priyanka Tibrewal and Srijib Biswas respectively against the CM pic.twitter.com/LSvB1ZdfykSingapore maintains current Covid-19 rules, monitors for severe casesSingapore sees no need to tighten Covid-19 curbs for now despite a spike in infections over recent weeks, a top official said on Friday, but will not press ahead with more reopening moves as it monitors for severe cases.India lead Test series against England 2-1India lead Test series against England 2-1, cancelled fifth and final match can be played later: BCCI source, reports PTI.Singapore maintains current Covid-19 rules, monitors for severe casesSingapore sees no need to tighten Covid-19 curbs for now despite a spike in infections over recent weeks, a top official said on Friday, but will not press ahead with more reopening moves as it monitors for severe cases.Pakistan reports over 3,689 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hoursPakistan reported fresh 3,689 cases of Covid-19, after 61,128 tests of Covid-19 were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours, according to Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre data.PM Modi to perform Lokarpan of Sardardham Bhavan on September 11PM Narendra Modi will perform the Lokarpan of Sardardham Bhavan and Bhoomi Pujan of Sardardham Phase – II Kanya Chhatralaya in Ahmedabad on September 11, via video conferencing: PMO.India forfeit fifth and final Test against England in ManchesterIndia forfeit fifth and final Test against England in Manchester amid Covid-19 concerns.Puducherry adds 111 new Covid-19 cases, overall tally rises to 1,24,629The union territory of Puducherry added 111 new coronavirus cases during the last 24 hours taking the overall tally to 1,24,629, a senior official of the Department of Health said on Friday.Delhi CM announces 'grand' Ganesh Pujan; live telecast from 7pmDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a "grand" Ganesh Pujan here this evening, which will be attended by him and his ministers and telecast live from 7 pm, saying the festival is a blend of patriotism and spirituality.Terrorism will increase under Afghanistan's new Taliban govt, experts warnWith the Taliban forming the interim "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," and appointing hardliners in its new government, experts have warned that risks of terrorism are set to increase in the war-torn country.BJP's Priyanka Tibrewal to challenge Mamata Banerjee from BhabanipurBJP's Priyanka Tibrewal to challenge Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur seat in Bengal by-polls.Major fire at plyboard godown in north KolkataA major fire broke out at a plyboard godown in north Kolkata's Nimtala Ghat Street on Friday morning, officials said.Mobile internet services resumed in KarnalHaryana: Mobile internet services resumed in Karnal where farmers are staging a demonstration demanding action against officials behind lathi-charge last month."As of now, there is no plan to suspend the services again," says Assistant District PRO Raghubir Singh.Owaisi booked in UP for 'vitiating' communal harmony, violating Covid normsThe Uttar Pradesh Police has booked AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly vitiating communal harmony, violating Covid norms and making "indecent" remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, police said Friday.India reports 34,973 fresh Covid-19 cases, 260 deaths in last 24 hoursIndia recorded 34,973 new cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours, which pushed the nationwide tally to 33,174,954, while the death toll climbed to 442,009 with 260 daily fatalities, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare on Friday. Thunderstorm, light rain likely in parts of UP, Haryana: IMDParts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are likely to receive thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain in the next two hours, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.PM Modi greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi: PM ModiWishing you all a very Happy #GaneshChaturthi. May this auspicious occasion bring happiness, peace, fortune and good health to everyone's life. Ganpati Bappa Morya!," tweets PM Narendra Modi.Xi says US policy on China has caused 'serious difficulties'Xi says US policy on China has caused 'serious difficulties': State mediaMan guilty of hate crime in attack on Black man sentencedA Colorado trucker who nearly killed a Black man by slashing his neck in an unprovoked attack at an eastern Oregon truck stop was sentenced on Thursday to 16 years in federal prison.Competition between two powers should not become conflict: Biden tells Xi JinpingUS President Joe Biden talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time in seven months, seeking to ensure that "competition" between the two powers does not become "conflict," the White House says.Afghanistan commercial flights resume as UN accuses Taliban of harassmentThe first international commercial flight under Afghanistan's new Taliban interim government departed Kabul on Thursday carrying more than 100 foreigners, including some US citizens left behind after last month's chaotic Western airlift.Waterlogging reported outside Qutub Minar metro stationWaterlogging reported outside Qutub Minar metro station following early morning rainfall in the national capital.Joe Biden takes steps to vaccinate rest of AmericaUS President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a series of steps, including issuing several executive orders and taking a few punitive measures, aimed at vaccinating the rest of America, arguing that the unvaccinated people pose a grave danger to the health of all Americans.Australia's New South Wales reports biggest daily Covid-19 caseloadAustralia's New South Wales state, the epicentre of the country's worst outbreak, reported on Friday 1,542 new locally acquired Covid-19 cases, its biggest one-day rise in the pandemic, topping the previous high of 1,533 hit last week.India calls for inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan: TS TirumurtiIndia calls for inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan which represents all sections of Afghan society. A broad-based,inclusive&representative formation attained via inclusive negotiated political settlement would gain greater international acceptability and legitimacy: TS TirumurtiChina reports 17 new Covid-19 cases on September 9 vs 28 a day earlierChina reported 17 new Covid-19 cases on the mainland for Sept. 9, down from 28 a day earlier, the national health authority said on Friday.None of the new infections were locally transmitted, the National Health Commission said.Multiple people shot in southern Illinois, 3 suspects fleeMultiple victims were reported shot in southern Illinois late Thursday afternoon and three suspects who crashed their getaway vehicle into a passenger train remained on the loose, authorities said.Ganesh festival begins in MaharashtraAs the 10-day long Ganeshotsav begins on Friday, the Maharashtra government is closely monitoring the Covid situation, amid a jump in active cases on Thursday.Guterres to AFP: We must have 'dialogue' with the Taliban and avoid 'millions of deaths'UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded with the international community, during an interview with AFP Thursday to maintain a dialogue with the Taliban in Afghanistan, warning that an "economic collapse" with possibly millions dying must be avoided.

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