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"Solar power generation is eco-friendly and should be tested by all federal, state, and local government departments," he said on Sunday, reported news agency ANI. Assam reports 259 Covid-19 cases, 11 deathsAssam reported 259 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday after the state conducted 31,906 tests in the last 24 hours. A total of 11 deaths were also reported in the state, said the government health bulletin.IMD issues red alert in 7 districts of OdishaThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alert in 7 districts, orange alert in 6 districts, and yellow alert in 8 districts  of Odisha, for the next 24 hours predicting heavy rains. NSUI elects Rahul Gandhi as Congress president In a resolution of its two-day national executive 'Sankalp', the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) proposed to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Congress president. pic.twitter.com/oYm6euUdiCDelhi and NCR might witness light to moderate intensity, thunderstorm: IMDThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday that Delhi and the adjoining areas of Noida, Greater Noida, Hapur, Ghaziabad, Indrapuram, Dadri, Gurugram are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorm.Kerala reports 20,240 Covid-19 cases, 67 deathsKerala recorded 20,240 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 4,375,431. In the last 24 hours the state also reported 67 fatalities, the death toll now stands at 22,551. Number of active cases in state now stands at 222,255 according to the state health bulletin.Karnataka reports 803 Covid-19 cases, 17 deathsKarnataka recorded 803 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 2,961,735. In the last 24 hours the state also reported 17 deaths, the death toll now stands at 37,504, according to the state health bulletin.Bhupendra Patel to take oath as Gujarat CM tomorrowGujarat CM-elect Bhupendra Patel to take oath tomorrow, no one else: State BJP chief CR Patil in a press conference pic.twitter.com/pPO9Yg16OSDelhi records 22 Covid-19 cases, zero deathsDelhi recorded 22 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, taking the total tally of cases to 1,438,233. The national capital did not record any fatalities in the last 24 hours, the death toll currently stands at 25,083, according to the government health bulletin.BJP Legislative Party elects Bhupendra Patel as new Gujarat CMGujarat | Bhupendra Patel elected as the new leader of BJP Legislative Party, says Union Minister & BJP leader Narendra Singh Tomar pic.twitter.com/myVKiW8VB5Officer shot by terrorists in Srinagar succumbs to injuriesProbationary sub inspector Arshid Ahmad, who was fired upon by the militants in Srinagar on Sunday, succumbed to his injuries at Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Science, Soura, where he was shifted for treatment. Russians in Thiruvananthapuram vote to elect their state DumaRussian nationals cast their votes in the federal assembly elections to elect their state Duma. A Voting booth set up at Honorary Consulate of Russian Federation in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday." It's the legislative body of our country. The main day of the election is scheduled on Sept 19. It is generally held in Chennai. But due to COVID, we decided to hold several preliminary voting campaigns in different states," Sergey Lagutin, Consul, Russian consulate in Chennai told news agency ANI.  4 killed, 1 missing in cloudburst in J&K's Baramullah districtFour people, including three minors were killed and one is reported to be missing due to a cloudburst that occurred in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, Disaster Management Authority, J&K government told news agency ANI.NH 5 blocked due to landslide at Badhal, Shimla districtHimachal Pradesh | National Highway 5 blocked due to landslide at Badhal in Shimla district. The highway is also blocked at Jeori in the district. pic.twitter.com/G2F3WGqiccZydus Cadila to seek approval for two-dose regimen of its approved three-dose Covid-19 vaccine in IndiaConsidering the burden on healthcare and the expense of buying three doses, Zydus Cadila is planning to seek approval for the two-dose regimen of its needle-free Covid-19 vaccine, ZyCoV-D, days after the vaccine was approved by India's drugs regulator for emergency use in India on August 20.Terrorists attack police party at Khanyar in Old Srinagar: PoliceTerrorists attack police party at Khanyar in Old Srinagar city, details awaited: Police.UK PM to set out Covid winter strategy next week, says health ministerBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson will this week set out plans to manage the Covid-19 pandemic over the colder months, his health minister said on Sunday, suggesting the government could remove some restrictions by relying on vaccines.Afghan police return to work alongside Taliban at airportAfghan police at Kabul airport have returned to work manning checkpoints alongside Taliban security for the first time since the Islamists seized power, officers said Sunday.Women can study in universities, in gender-segregated classrooms: TalibanTaliban set higher education policy, say women can study in universities, in gender-segregated classroomsShiv Sena will contest UP, Goa Assembly polls: Sanjay RautShiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said his party will contest the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Goa due early next year, and claimed farmers' organisations in western UP are willing to support his party.2 killed, 3 injured after slab falls from 3rd floor of a building in Thane westThree persons received injuries, later rescued by the fire department after a slab fell on them from the third floor of an apartment building in Thane West.Two people lost their lives in the incident. As a precautionary measure, the C wing (24 Rooms out of 73 Rooms) of the Khatri apartment was evacuated. All residents of the C wing temporarily shifted to Khandeshi masjid, Rabodi: Thane Municipal Corporation.One killed, another missing as result of ships collision off Southwestern JapanA dry cargo ship has collided with a small vessel off the coast of the Japanese city of Sasebo in the southwestern Nagasaki prefecture, leaving one person dead and another one missing, the NHK broadcaster reported on Sunday.Arvind Kejriwal has been re-elected as Aam Aadmi Party National ConvenorArvind Kejriwal has been re-elected as Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor in the party's National Executive Meeting. Pankaj Gupta was re-elected as National Secretary and ND Gupta was re-elected as National Treasurer during Aam Aadmi Party's National Executive Meeting today.Cloud burst reported at Kafarnar BahakCloud burst reported at Kafarnar Bahak, in upper reaches of Baramulla district. Five Bakarwals from Rajouri district were reported missing. Details awaited: Disaster Management Authority, J&K Govt.Koo to raise headcount to 500 in 1 yr; hiring for engineering, product, community managementHomegrown microblogging platform Koo expects to raise its headcount to over 500 people in the next one year, as it looks to hire across engineering, product and community management teams.245 children among 1,089 new Covid-19 patients in MizoramMizoram's Covid-19 tally breached the 70,000-mark on Sunday as 1,089 more people, including 245 children, tested positive for the infection, which is 364 more than the previous day's count, a health official said.Teacher held for sexually assaulting girl student in UP's RampurA teacher at a private school has been held and booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl student on September 5 during Teachers' Day celebrations.BJP legislative party meet to be held at 2.30pmGujarat: BJP legislative party meet to be held at 2.30pm to discuss probable CM candidates.National Highway 305 blocked due to landslide at Shojha in Kullu districtNational Highway 305 blocked due to landslide at Shojha in Kullu district; Road restoration work underway.Covid-19: Gujarat nurse to be conferred Florence Nightingale AwardA nurse of Sir Sayajirao General Hospital of Vadodara, Gujarat will be conferred with the Florence Nightingale Award.Over 72.21 crore doses of vaccines have been provided to States/UTsOver 72.21 crore doses of vaccines have been provided to States/UTs. More than 5.16 crore balance doses are still available with States/UTs with over 57 lakh doses in the pipeline: Government of IndiaWildfire forces closure of part of freeway in CaliforniaA wildfire near Castaic Saturday has led to the closure of a part of a major freeway in Southern California, officials told local media.India logs  28,591 fresh Covid-19 cases, 338 deaths in last 24 hoursIndia recorded 28,591 new cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours, which pushed the nationwide tally to 33,236,921, while the death toll climbed to 442,655 with 338 daily fatalities, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare on Sunday. Australia buys additional 1 million doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccineAustralia has purchased an additional 1 million doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine from the European Union, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, as the country accelerates its inoculation programme to fight record high infections.China sends health team to Fujian province after Covid casesChina’s National Health Commission sent a special team to the city of Putian in eastern China’s Fujian province after Covid-19 cases were reported, according to broadcaster CGTN.FBI releases newly declassified record on September 11 attacksThe FBI late Saturday released a newly declassified 16-page document related to logistical support provided to two of the Saudi hijackers in the run-up to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.US former president Bush calls on Americans to confront domestic 'violent extremists'Former US President George W Bush on Saturday called on Americans to confront domestic violent extremists, saying there is "growing evidence that the dangers to our country can come not only across borders but from the violence that gathers within."BJP legislative party meeting to be held todayUnion Ministers Prahlad Joshi and Narendra Singh Tomar will visit Gujarat today as BJP's central observers; BJP legislative party meeting to be held today.Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani submitted his resignation to the Governor on Saturday.Jharkhand reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, zero deathJharkhand reported seven fresh Covid-19 infections and zero deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the state health department on Saturday.John Kerry in India for 3 days; clean energy transition in agendaUS Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry will travel to India from September 12-14 in a bid to engage with Indian counterparts to address the climate crisis.SAD to observe September 17 as 'black day' to mark one year of enactment of three farm lawsShiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday decided to observe September 17 as 'Black Day' on completion of one year of enactment of three farm laws.Australia's Victoria state records small decline in Covid-19 infectionsAustralia's second most populous state said on Sunday daily Covid-19 infections fell slightly.

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