Breaking News: September 7, 2020 | As it happened

Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma on Monday said the government is making all possible efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but the menace can be tackled effectively with the support of people.

“Till now, no vaccine for coronavirus has been found. India is now on number two position with regard to COVID-19 cases worldwide. So far, around 41 lakh people have been infected by the disease in the country,” he said in a statement.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrests Deepak Kochar, husband of former ICICI Bank MD & CEO Chanda Kochar in connection with ICICI Bank-Videocon case: Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials

2,224 new cases and 23 deaths reported in Haryana today; taking the total number of cases to 78,773. Death toll is at 829.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, who was admitted in Medanta on August 25 and is undergoing treatment for COVID-19, has been making steady progress over the last few days. His pulse rate, respiration and blood pressure are within normal limits: Haryana CMO

1,013 new COVID19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 600 from Jammu division and 413 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases now at 44,570 including 11,009 active cases, 32,760 recoveries and 801 deaths. 

With cases & fatalities due to COVID19 going up, Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh announces 3-month extension for all retiring doctors & specialists under 60, and asks the Chief Secretary to expedite the process of recruitment of technicians & lab assistants: Punjab CMO

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's 5-day extradition trial at Westminster Magistrate's Court in London: Nirav Modi’s lawyer requests the judge to bar members of the press from the proceedings. Judge is asking members of the press if they agree. 

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's (in file photo) 5-day extradition trial begins at the Westminster Magistrate's Court in London. Nirav Modi has joined through video link from Wandsworth Prison in South London. 

Enforcement Directorate team also present in court.

A land mine planted by Naxals exploded at Cherla Mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem district late last night, no casualties reported.

A Delhi Court extends ED (Enforcement Directorate) custody of Tahir Hussain, former AAP Councillor, till 10th September, in a money laundering case.

It is our collective responsibility to implement this spirit of NEP-2020 in Letter and Spirit.

New education policy would prepare the nation's youth on knowledge and skills equally

Since long concerns have been raised regarding pressure of bags and board exams. The new education policy has effectively address this issue too.

The New Education Policy focuses on foundational learning and languages. It also focuses on learning outcomes and teacher training. Reforms regarding access and assessment have also been made. It also shows the way for empowerment of every student

The New Education Policy focuses on learning rather than studying. Moving past Curriculum, it stresses on critical thinking.

WATCH LIVE ON INDIA TV: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Conference of Governors on National Education Policy 2020.

Mumbai witnessed overnight rains accompanied by loud thunderstorms on Monday, giving a breather amid rising temperature and humidity. Full story here

India's COVID-19 case tally crosses 42 lakh mark with a spike of 90,802 new cases & 1,016 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The total case tally stands at 42,04,614 including 8,82,542  active cases, 32,50,429 cured/discharged/migrated & 71,642 deaths. Read full story here

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime MinisterNarendra Modi are set to address the inaugural session of the Governors' meet on the NEP through video conference. However, DMK President M K Stalin has opposed a conference of governors on the National Education Policy on Monday, alleging it went against parliamentary democracy and hence 'unacceptable.

Tune into India TV to watch Swami Ramdev's yoga lessons to keep sinus and migraine headaches at bay.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic exited the US Open in the most unexpected fashion. He was defaulted as a ball he struck had hit the line judge in the throat. Though the shot wasn't intentional, the official was down for a while. The Serb was in action against Pablo Carreno Busta. 

In an apology, Djokovic wrote: "The whole situation has left me really sad and empty. I checked on the lines person and the tournament told me that thank God she is feeling ok. I'm extremely sorry to have caused her such stress. So unintended. So wrong. I'm not disclosing her name to respect her privacy. As for the disqualification, I need to go back within and work on my disappointment and turn this all into a lesson for my growth as evolution as a player and human being."

Metro services in the country have resumed today after a gap of more than five months, The Metro, which had suspended its services in March due to outbreak of coronavirus has reopened with caution putting into place a series of measures such as closed token counters, limited entry and exit points, thermal scanners and sanitisers among others to enable commuters to adhere to COVID social distancing protocols. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY

Hello and welcome to today's live coverage of coronavirus news in India and across the world, with me, Nidhi Taneja and my colleagues Sushmita Panda, Himanshu Shekhar, Shashwat  Bhandari, Vani Mehrotra, Priya Jaiswal, and Rashi Hardaha. You can get in touch with us directly on Twitter @nidhiindiatv @sushmitapanda, @himaanshus, @ShashBhandari​ @vani_mehrotra​ @priyajais, and  @rashihardaha for news, tips, photos, questions and comments. Stay tuned to Indiatvnews.com (@indiatvnews) for all the latest updates on what's happening around the world.

Here's a quick overview: 

The total number of global cases stands at 27, 288, 585, including 887,549 fatalities. As many as 19,370,858 patients are reported to have recovered.

Total positive cases country-wise

US: 6,460,250

India: 4,202,562

Brazil: 4,137, 606

Russia: 1,025, 505