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Russia has repeatedly hit record daily death tolls this month, and daily infections also have been hovering near all-time highs, with 28,190 new cases reported Tuesday.Mumbai Cyber Police's email account hacked by Pak malware attackA preliminary enquiry by Mumbai Police has revealed that an email with the subject “Terrorists behind JK attacks gunned down in Mumbai” that has an attached PDF document named ‘Intelligence Report,’ was sent somewhere from the Punjab province of Pakistan. The email was received by Maharashtra government offices and even those of other states in India. Probe found that on clicking the PDF document, the malware gets downloaded in the user's computer system and further compromises it. Moreover, the email was sent from the hacked email of a senior inspector of cyber police station of Mumbai police. Following this, Maharashtra cyber department has written to all government offices in the state and other states, warning them not to open the email.‘Increasing spread of terrorism in Africa is matter of concern’: MoS MEA Muraleedharan at UNSCUnion minister of state MEA V Muraleedharan said that the rising “spread of terrorism in Africa is [a] matter of serious concern,” while addressing the UN Security Council on Tuesday. “What's even more unfortunate is that these terrorist forces and groups receive encouragement from member states, seeking to divide communities by legitimising terrorist activities,” he added.Union Cabinet approves proposal for launching of affiliated Sainik Schools The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved proposal for launching of affiliated Sainik Schools under Sainik Schools Society. These Schools will function as an exclusive vertical which will be different from existing Sainik Schools, ANI quoted the Defence Ministry as saying.PM Modi calls for urgent & unhindered humanitarian assistance to Afghans during G20 Summit After attending the G20 Summit on Afghanistan, PM Modi tweeted that he stressed on preventing the Afghan territory from becoming the source of radicalisation and terrorism during the Summit. “Also called for urgent and unhindered humanitarian assistance to Afghan citizens and an inclusive administration,” he added. ‘There will be repercussions’: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on arrests over civilian killings in J&KPDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday told ANI that the recent civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir are “saddening” and the failure of the Union territory (UT) government. “As a cover-up, government is arresting people without evidence. If they keep arresting repercussions will be dangerous, everyone will have to pay the price,” she was quoted as saying.Non-bailable warrant issued against NCP leader Eknath Khadse's wifeA Special PMLA court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Mandakini Khadse, wife of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Eknath Khadse, and issued a non-bailable warrant against her by naming her as an accused in the Bhosari (Pune) Land deal case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Besides Mandakini, the ED had named Eknath Khadse and his son-in-law Girish Chaudhari as accused in the case.CBI court defers Gurmeet Ram Rahim's sentencing order to Oct 18A special CBI court in Panchkula on Tuesday deferred the sentencing order of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim to October 18. Rahim was recently held guilty of conspiring the murder of the former dera manager Ranjit Singh in 2002.EU announces 1-billion euro aid package for AfghanistanThe European Union (EU) has announced an aid package worth 1 billion euros for Afghanistan, which is controlled by Islamist militant group Taliban now.Pak terrorist Mohd Asraf sent to 14-day police custodyPakistani terrorist Mohd Asraf, who was arrested from Delhi's Laxmi Nagar area earlier in the day, has been remanded to14-day police custody.Civil aviation ministry allows 100% capacity of domestic flights from October 18 onwardsTh Union ministry of civil aviation on Tuesday announced restoration of domestic operations in flights from October 18 onwards, and issued a circular permitting 100% capacity of domestic flights.Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Greek island of CreteAn earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Greek island of Crete, AFP reported.BJP MP Manoj Tiwari stable after sustaining injuries in protest outside Kejriwal's houseBJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday sustained injuries in the protest outside Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's house against the ban on Chhath puja celebrations. The Delhi police used water cannons to disperse BJP workers protesting outside the CM's house, Abhay Verma, chief spokesperson of Delhi BJP, said. “He (Tiwari) sustained injuries as he was standing on the barricade when the water cannon was used to disperse us. He is stable now," Verma added.Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in J&K's PangaiAn encounter is currently underway between the security personnel and terrorists in the Pangai Area in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.Ex-Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh fails to appear before city crime branch in extortion caseFormer Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh failed to appear before the Crime Branch of Mumbai Police that had sent him a notice asking him to appear before them. He was summoned to record his statement in an extortion case lodged against him by the branch, ANI reported.Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Congress delegation to meet President Kovind tomorrowA seven-member Congress delegation, led by former party chief Rahul Gandhi, will meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, after the Rashtrapati Bhavan, on Tuesday, scheduled their appointment with the President in this regard. Read MoreUN panel says it can't rule on climate case brought by ThunbergA UN panel said it could not immediately rule on a complaint by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg and others that state inaction on climate change violates children's rights, adding that they should have taken the case to national courts first.Covaxin gets SEC emergency use nod for childrenBharat Biotech's Covaxin gets SEC emergency use nod for children between 2-18 years of ageAfter Sameer Wankhede’s stalking claim, Maharashtra home minister reactsMaharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil said on Tuesday he did not have any information about senior officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), including Mumbai zonal director of the agency Sameer Wankhede, being watched by the Mumbai Police. Read MoreIndian, American, Japanese, Australian navies kick off Malabar drillsIndia, the US, Japan, and Australia on Tuesday kicked off the second phase of this year’s Malabar naval drills in the Bay of Bengal. The three-day exercise seeks to build on the synergy, coordination, and interoperability developed during the first phase held in August, the Indian Navy said. Read MoreMaharashtra govt issues SOPs to reopen auditorium and cinema halls from October 22The Maharashtra government has issued SOPs to reopen auditorium and cinema halls from October 22. Under the guidelines, the occupancy of the cinemas / theatres / multiplexes / auditorium shall not be more than 50% of their total beating capacity. Visitors will also be asked to show ‘safe status’A on the Aarogya Setu App, the rules also mandate.'Red Light on, Gaadi off' initiative to begin from Oct 18: Delhi CMWe had started the 'Red Light on, Gaadi off' initiative last year. This will begin again from 18th October, as soon as you stop at a Red signal, turn down the engines of your vehicle. You can begin today itself, though it'll be formally launched on 18th, says Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.Over 650 fast track courts set up in India: PM ModiFor women safety, one-stop centres have been set up in over 700 districts, providing medical, police, mental counselling and legal help to them. Over 650 fast track courts have been set up, and for heinous crimes like rapes provision of death penalty has been introduced: PM ModiPM Modi addresses 28th NHRC Foundation DayToday, India is providing paid maternity leave of 26 weeks to career women. This is basically the protection of the rights of newborn children...: PM Modi at 28th NHRC Foundation DayNation is going ahead with ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’: PM ModiNation is going ahead with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas'. In a way, it also works on basic principle of ensuring human rights for all. If Govt starts a scheme and it benefits only a few, it'll raise the issue of rights, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 28th NHRC Foundation Day program.1 unidentified terrorist killed in ongoing operation in J&KA fresh encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Feeripora area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir. Read More‘Stopped at the Bareilly airport': RJD's Jayant ChaudharyRLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary claime he is stopped at Bareilly airport. He was on his way to Tikunia from Bareilly for the antim ardas program for the four farmers who died in Lakhimpur Kheri violence. “I want to join the last prayer of the farmer. But I have been stopped at the Bareilly airport and made to sit in the lounge!" he tweeted.Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Rakesh Asthana's appointment as police commissionerThe Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as the city Police comissioner.Will Quad stand-up to dragon breathing fire from Indo-Pacific to Ladakh?The condescending statement issued by PLA's Western Theatre Command spokesperson after the unproductive 13th round of senior military commanders meeting on Sunday to de-escalate situation in East Ladakh is reflective of the overall Chinese belligerence towards its perceived adversaries with dragon breathing fire from Indo-Pacific to Ladakh. Read MoreIndia's daily Covid-19 tally drops to 14,313, lowest spike in monthsIndia's daily Covid-19 tally drops to 14,313, lowest spike in the last 224 days, according to the Union ministry of home and family welfare.Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Farmers to observe 'Shaheed Kisan Diwas' todayFarmers protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws will observe 'Shaheed Kisan Diwas' on Tuesday to pay tribute to the four farmers who lost their lives in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) said in a statement on Monday.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Lakhimpur Kheri todayCongress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Lakhimpur Kheri today where she will take part in the 'antim ardaas' of farmers who died in the violence there on October 3.In 12 days, Delhi reports over a 100 cases of dengue139 cases of Dengue reported in Delhi so far in the month of October, 217 cases were reported in September. A total of 480 cases of Dengue have been reported in the national capital so far this year,  shows a report by the SDMC.One man dies in Bengaluru after a short circuit A man was killed due to a short circuit in a house that was flooded, in Konappana Agrahara limits of Bengaluru.  There were two people in the house, the second person managed to escape unhurt, informs Dr Sanjeev M Patil, deputy Commissioner of Police.Search operation underway in J&K's RajouriAn encounter and search operation is underway in Dehra Ki Gali (DKG) area, Rajouri,  where one JCO & four soldiers had lost their lives during a counter-terror operation on Monday.India set to ink key trade deals by next yearIndia is set to conclude three major trade agreements with the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Australia by 2022, and is close to signing early harvest trade deals separately with the three nations, three people aware of the development said.PM Modi to address 28th NHRC foundation day programme todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 28th National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) foundation day programme on Tuesday through video conferencing.Quad navies set to kick off 2nd phase of Malabar drillsIndia, the United States, Japan and Australia will kick off the second phase of this year’s Malabar naval drills in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, with the exercise seeking to build on the synergy, coordination and interoperability developed during the first phase held in August, the Indian Navy said in a statement.

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