Breaking News: October 16, 2020 | Highlights

SIT begins probe in Ujjain hooch deaths. "There've been 12 deaths, viscera sent for probe. Denatured spirits aren't for consumption, but are often misused. Will take steps to stop it. As precaution, we've warned dealers about the specific lot," says official.

Karnataka Police block part of NH-50 for traffic in Kalaburagi district as Bhima river water levels rise. "We've been stranded here for 2 days. There's nothing to eat nor drink. The water is still 5-6 feet below the bridge but we aren't being allowed to cross," says a driver.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated 'India - International Food & Agriculture Week' on the digital platform of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), via video conferencing.

My father had encouraged me to fight alone and I am moving ahead on the path shown by him: Chirag Paswan on upcoming elections in Bihar

Those working under Nitish Kumar, his party members are unaware of the decisions he makes: Chirag Paswan

There have been no talks with any BJP leader regarding seat-sharing in Bihar, the state is upset with Nitish Kumar and do not want to elect him again: Chirag Paswan

'Bihari first' is my vision for elections in the state, says Chirag Paswan

LJP leader Chirag Paswan speaks exclusively to India TV, ahead of Bihar elections

Militants opened fire on a team of security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.

The security forces retaliated, a police official said, adding that the firing has stopped.

The militants attacked the security personnel from an orchard at Hardepora in Chadoora area, he said. 

The area has been cordoned off and searches are on to track down the ultras, the official added.

ADG Varanasi Zone Braj Bhushan said, ". One accused out of the eight persons named in the FIR, has been arrested. No accused will be spared, and stern action will be taken. All police personnel who were deputed yesterday have been suspended." 

Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri and Tirupattur districts of Tamil Nadu tomorrow. 

Telangana recorded 1,554 COVID-19 cases, 1,435 recoveries and 7 deaths yesterday, taking total cases to 2,19,224 including 1,94,653 recoveries, 1,256 deaths and 23,203 active cases. 

India reports a spike of 63,371 new COVID-19 cases and 895 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total case tally stands at 73,70,469 including 8,04,528 active cases, 64,53,780 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 1,12,161 deaths.

Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to investigate the Hathras alleged gangrape case completes its probe. The team will submit report to the government soon.

Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Haryana's Panchkula gears up for devotees during Navratri amid COVID-19. The temple CEO said, "All precautionary measures in place. Limit of devotees raised from 4500 to 11000. Any offering or touching idols prohibited. Prasad to be distributed in packets."

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The Union Health Ministry stated that India continues to have one of the lowest deaths per million population globally (presently pegged at 80). Some states/UTs are performing better and reporting much lower deaths/million population than the national average

9 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mizoram, taking the total tally to 2,229. The number of active cases is at 108 while 2,121 people have been discharged so far. No death reported in the State till date. 

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Here's a quick overview:

The total number of global cases has surpassed 39 million, including more than 1,102,417 fatalities. More than 29,364,937 patients are reported to have recovered.

Total positive cases country-wise:

USA- 8,215,196
India-  7,365,435
Brazil-  5,170,996
Russia-  1,354,163
Spain-  972,958