Beijing reported 21 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the last seven days to 158 as authorities grappled to contain the virus in the Chinese capital.

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Beijing's neigbouring city Tianjin reported one case with Hebei province near the capital also reported cases. The outbreak which began in China's Xinfadi wholesale market has put authorities on alert amid fears of a second wave hitting China.

Residents have been ordered not to leave the city and schools have been shut as city officials have undertaken major operations to clampdown and halt the spread of the virus with testing&nbsp;being ramped up. City officials said 400,000 samples a day were being tested.

Travel restrictions have been imposed on residents in&nbsp;the capital even as top epidemiologist Wu Zunyou asserted that the pandemic has been "brought under control", however, he cautioned that there still could still be people affected with the virus.

The virus cases were first detected on salmon chopping boards at Xinfadi market which was quickly closed by authorities. The discovery of the virus in the market raised health concerns in China's market after the virus was first believed to have spread from a market in Wuhan last year.

China had declared its first COVID-19 case on December 31, 2019.

Beijing authorities quickly cancelled flights as the cases spread. Residents have waited in long ques in order to get themselves tested with people needing a negative result on a nucleic acid test in order to travel.

Authorities have also made it mandatory tests&nbsp;to be carried out on those directly linked to the Xinfadi market. &nbsp; 
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Beijing reported 21 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the last seven days to 158 as authorities grappled to contain the virus in the Chinese capital.

Beijing reported 21 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the last seven days to 158 as authorities grappled to contain the virus in the Chinese capital. Also Read: Beijing's second coronavirus wave puts wet markets back in focus Beijing's neigbouring city Tianjin reported one case with Hebei province near the capital also reported cases. The outbreak which began in China's Xinfadi wholesale market has put authorities on alert amid fears of a second wave hitting China. Residents have been ordered not to leave the city and schools have been shut as city officials have undertaken major operations to clampdown and halt the spread of the virus with testing being ramped up. City officials said 400,000 samples a day were being tested. Travel restrictions have been imposed on residents in the capital even as top epidemiologist Wu Zunyou asserted that the pandemic has been "brought under control", however, he cautioned that there still could still be people affected with the virus. The virus cases were first detected on salmon chopping boards at Xinfadi market which was quickly closed by authorities. The discovery of the virus in the market raised health concerns in China's market after the virus was first believed to have spread from a market in Wuhan last year. China had declared its first COVID-19 case on December 31, 2019. Beijing authorities quickly cancelled flights as the cases spread. Residents have waited in long ques in order to get themselves tested with people needing a negative result on a nucleic acid test in order to travel. Authorities have also made it mandatory tests to be carried out on those directly linked to the Xinfadi market.

Authorities on alert as 21 new COVID-19 cases detected in Beijing

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain who was earlier detected with coronavirus and was hospitalized has been put under oxygen support after his lung infection increased.

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News wire PTI quoting officials said that the Delhi health minister who has been admitted in a COVID-19 hospital was diagnosed with pneumonia. Reports said the minister had developed breathing difficulties.

Doctors have been keeping a close eye on the minister's health. Satyendar Jain was detected with the virus on Wednesday after experiencing high grade fever and a sudden drop in&nbsp;oxygen levels.

After his virus was detected, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal&nbsp;had appointed Manish Sisodia to take over Satyendar Jain's portfolios.

Meanwhile, India's national capital reported 2,877 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours which is the highest one-day spike in coronavirus cases.

The health authorities also reported 65 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total death toll in Delhi due to the virus has shot up to 1,969.

The total number of cases in Delhi has gone up to 49,979 including 21,341 patients.

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain who was earlier detected with coronavirus and was hospitalized has been put under oxygen support after his lung infection increased.

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain who was earlier detected with coronavirus and was hospitalized has been put under oxygen support after his lung infection increased. Also Read: India records highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases News wire PTI quoting officials said that the Delhi health minister who has been admitted in a COVID-19 hospital was diagnosed with pneumonia. Reports said the minister had developed breathing difficulties. Doctors have been keeping a close eye on the minister's health. Satyendar Jain was detected with the virus on Wednesday after experiencing high grade fever and a sudden drop in oxygen levels. After his virus was detected, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had appointed Manish Sisodia to take over Satyendar Jain's portfolios. Meanwhile, India's national capital reported 2,877 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours which is the highest one-day spike in coronavirus cases. The health authorities also reported 65 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total death toll in Delhi due to the virus has shot up to 1,969. The total number of cases in Delhi has gone up to 49,979 including 21,341 patients.

COVID-19: Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain's condition deteriorates; put on oxygen support

China's foreign ministry said that around 20 per cent of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been "seriously affected" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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"As the situation improves we have confidence that the projects will come back and the execution of them will speed up," Wang Xiaolong, director-general of the ministry's International Economic Affairs Department, said.

China's controversial BRI project has been in the eye of the storm with the country having given large sums of money as loans. As the coronavirus pandemic spread, several countries have been looking for a loan waiver.

The Chinese official asserted that there were no reports of any projects being cancelled due to the virus even as several countries including Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Malaysia had earlier complained about the huge costs involved in the project.

The Chinese ministry said about "40 per cent of projects have seen little adverse impact, and another 30-40 per cent have been somewhat affected".&nbsp;

The ambitious project is President's Xi's pet project which intends to extend road and railway network through Asia, Europe and Africa including linking seaports in a bid to boost trade.

China has given loans worth $460 billion to several countries so far with over 140 countries having signed up the BRI project so far including Iran and Pakistan.

In April as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold in Pakistan, authorities ordered the resumption of the project called the phase-II&nbsp;of Sino-Pakistani Industrial Cooperation.

Last month, Hungary's Parliament had voted to ratify a bill to keep details of China-financed Budapest-Belgrade railway track a secret as it could "threaten Hungary's ability to pursue its foreign policy and trade interests without undue external influence".

Under the agreement, Hungary will be financing 85 percent of the investment costs -- estimated to be at least $2.2 billion from credit and the remaining 15 per cent from its funds.

China's foreign ministry said that around 20 per cent of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been "seriously affected" due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also Read; How coronavirus impacts China's Belt and Road initiative "As the situation improves we have confidence that the projects will come back and the execution of them will speed up," Wang Xiaolong, director-general of the ministry's International Economic Affairs Department, said.

China's foreign ministry said that around 20 per cent of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been "seriously affected" due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also Read; How coronavirus impacts China's Belt and Road initiative "As the situation improves we have confidence that the projects will come back and the execution of them will speed up," Wang Xiaolong, director-general of the ministry's International Economic Affairs Department, said. China's controversial BRI project has been in the eye of the storm with the country having given large sums of money as loans. As the coronavirus pandemic spread, several countries have been looking for a loan waiver. The Chinese official asserted that there were no reports of any projects being cancelled due to the virus even as several countries including Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Malaysia had earlier complained about the huge costs involved in the project. The Chinese ministry said about "40 per cent of projects have seen little adverse impact, and another 30-40 per cent have been somewhat affected". The ambitious project is President's Xi's pet project which intends to extend road and railway network through Asia, Europe and Africa including linking seaports in a bid to boost trade. China has given loans worth $460 billion to several countries so far with over 140 countries having signed up the BRI project so far including Iran and Pakistan. In April as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold in Pakistan, authorities ordered the resumption of the project called the phase-II of Sino-Pakistani Industrial Cooperation. Last month, Hungary's Parliament had voted to ratify a bill to keep details of China-financed Budapest-Belgrade railway track a secret as it could "threaten Hungary's ability to pursue its foreign policy and trade interests without undue external influence". Under the agreement, Hungary will be financing 85 percent of the investment costs -- estimated to be at least $2.2 billion from credit and the remaining 15 per cent from its funds.

20% Belt and Road Initiative 'seriously affected' due to coronavirus: China

Italy's national health institute in a study concluded that coronavirus was already present in two cities in northern Italy in December two months before the first COVID-19 case was officially reported.

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The ISS institute said that waste water collected in Milan and Turin last year including in Bologna showed genetic traces of COVID-19.

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A team of waste water quality experts examined 40 samples from October last year till February this year to arrive at a conclusion. The team traced coronavirus samples in Milan and Turin on December 18, 2019 and Bologna on January 29, 2020.

China had reported the first case of the virus to the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019.

Earlier, a Spanish study had found genetic traces of the virus in waste water samples collected in mid-January in Barcelona.

Italy was severely hit due to the virus as it ordered a nationwide lockdown in end March. The first reported case of the virus was in Codogno in the Lombardy region as the government declared it a Red Zone.

There have been 34,500 coronavirus related deaths in the country with several thousand still infected with the virus.

Italy's national health institute in a study concluded that coronavirus was already present in two cities in northern Italy in December two months before the first COVID-19 case was officially reported.

Italy's national health institute in a study concluded that coronavirus was already present in two cities in northern Italy in December two months before the first COVID-19 case was officially reported. Watch: The ISS institute said that waste water collected in Milan and Turin last year including in Bologna showed genetic traces of COVID-19. Also Read: China submits COVID-19 genome sequencing data of Xinfadi market outbreak to WHO A team of waste water quality experts examined 40 samples from October last year till February this year to arrive at a conclusion. The team traced coronavirus samples in Milan and Turin on December 18, 2019 and Bologna on January 29, 2020. China had reported the first case of the virus to the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019. Earlier, a Spanish study had found genetic traces of the virus in waste water samples collected in mid-January in Barcelona. Italy was severely hit due to the virus as it ordered a nationwide lockdown in end March. The first reported case of the virus was in Codogno in the Lombardy region as the government declared it a Red Zone. There have been 34,500 coronavirus related deaths in the country with several thousand still infected with the virus.

Waste water study finds coronavirus was already in Italy in December

At least 8 terrorists have been killed in two encounters in Shopian and Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir since Thursday.

"I must specifically mention the one in which we neutralised three terrorists (in Pampore's Meej) which was next to the mosque," GOC 15 Corps Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju, said.

"Extreme restraint was exercised by the security forces to ensure that no damage was caused to the structure," the official added.

Five terrorists were killed in Shopian and three in Pampore. Kashmir Police said during the Pampore encounter, there was no firing, and IED was not used with only tear smoke shells used in order to maintain the sanctity of the mosque as two terrorists hiding in the mosque were neutralized.

According to reports, over two dozen terrorists have been killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two weeks by security forces.

"Out of the 49 new recruits who got enrolled into ranks of terrorist organizations, 27 have been neutralised," Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju informed reporters. adding, "if anybody takes up arms and causes harm to others, we will do what we're doing."

At least 8 terrorists have been killed in two encounters in Shopian and Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir since Thursday. "I must specifically mention the one in which we neutralised three terrorists (in Pampore's Meej) which was next to the mosque," GOC 15 Corps Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju, said.

At least 8 terrorists have been killed in two encounters in Shopian and Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir since Thursday. "I must specifically mention the one in which we neutralised three terrorists (in Pampore's Meej) which was next to the mosque," GOC 15 Corps Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju, said. "Extreme restraint was exercised by the security forces to ensure that no damage was caused to the structure," the official added. Five terrorists were killed in Shopian and three in Pampore. Kashmir Police said during the Pampore encounter, there was no firing, and IED was not used with only tear smoke shells used in order to maintain the sanctity of the mosque as two terrorists hiding in the mosque were neutralized. According to reports, over two dozen terrorists have been killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two weeks by security forces. "Out of the 49 new recruits who got enrolled into ranks of terrorist organizations, 27 have been neutralised," Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju informed reporters. adding, "if anybody takes up arms and causes harm to others, we will do what we're doing."

8 terrorists killed in Shopian, Pampore in J&K

Pakistan on Friday reported 132 deaths in the past 24 hours taking the total death toll to 3,229 in the country with 5,439 coronavirus cases in a single day.

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There are over 165,000 cases of COVID-19 in the country with 2,168 patients having recovered from the virus.

Sindh and Punjab continued to record the highest number of cases with over 1,20,000 COVID-19 cases. Punjab recorded 1,549 new coronavirus cases and 63 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 61,678. There have been 1,265 fatalities due to the virus in Punjab.

Kyber Panktunwalla has recorded nearly 9,000 total cases as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis. Pakistan authorities reported the death of a minister Haji Janbaz Khan, 65, due to the virus. The PML-N leader was on ventilator support after the virus was detected.

Amid a spurt in cases, officials in Larkana district ordered a lockdown of the district from June 20 to 29 with shops and transport facilities to remain closed.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan implored authorities to ensure medical supplies and beds in hospitals were made avaliable in adequate numbers in order to combat the virus as the number of infection cases continues to rise.

The Pakistan prime minister while lauding the effort of health workers called for a coordinated response to the fight the virus.

Pakistan on Friday reported 132 deaths in the past 24 hours taking the total death toll to 3,229 in the country with 5,439 coronavirus cases in a single day. Also Read: Another provincial minister dies due to coronavirus in Pakistan There are over 165,000 cases of COVID-19 in the country with 2,168 patients having recovered from the virus.

Pakistan on Friday reported 132 deaths in the past 24 hours taking the total death toll to 3,229 in the country with 5,439 coronavirus cases in a single day. Also Read: Another provincial minister dies due to coronavirus in Pakistan There are over 165,000 cases of COVID-19 in the country with 2,168 patients having recovered from the virus. Sindh and Punjab continued to record the highest number of cases with over 1,20,000 COVID-19 cases. Punjab recorded 1,549 new coronavirus cases and 63 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 61,678. There have been 1,265 fatalities due to the virus in Punjab. Kyber Panktunwalla has recorded nearly 9,000 total cases as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis. Pakistan authorities reported the death of a minister Haji Janbaz Khan, 65, due to the virus. The PML-N leader was on ventilator support after the virus was detected. Amid a spurt in cases, officials in Larkana district ordered a lockdown of the district from June 20 to 29 with shops and transport facilities to remain closed. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan implored authorities to ensure medical supplies and beds in hospitals were made avaliable in adequate numbers in order to combat the virus as the number of infection cases continues to rise. The Pakistan prime minister while lauding the effort of health workers called for a coordinated response to the fight the virus.

Pakistan reports 132 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours; infections rise to over 165,000

As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets set to chair the all-party meeting on the situation at the Ladakh border amid clashes with Chinese troops, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asked India's defence minister Rajnath Singh&nbsp;and the Indian prime minister on&nbsp;why his party wasn't invited for the meeting.

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"Just wish to know the criteria for inviting political parties for the all-party meet on Galwan Valley. I mean the grounds of inclusion/exclusion because our party&nbsp;hasn't received any message so far," Tejashwi Yadav said in a tweet.

In a tweet, Sanjay Singh, AAP leader, also questioned the government saying that AAP has a government in Delhi and is the main opposition in Punjab. But on a vital subject, AAP's views are not needed.

Leaders from more than 15 political parties will be joining the Indian prime minister via video conference at around 5pm later today.

Ahead of the all-party meet, defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke to major party leaders and briefed them on the situation at the border and the standoff with China.

The largest Opposition party, Congress has already offered to stand with the army and the Union government during the&nbsp;crisis.

Other party leaders are also expected to offer support to the prime minister over the issue. It is the first all-party meet called by PM Modi since tensions erupted at the border with China along the LAC&nbsp;in April.

Congress, Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, Trinamool Congress, JDU, DMK, BSP and CPM are among those who have been invited to the meeting.

As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets set to chair the all-party meeting on the situation at the Ladakh border amid clashes with Chinese troops, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asked India's defence minister Rajnath Singh and the Indian prime minister on why his party wasn't invited for the meeting.

As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets set to chair the all-party meeting on the situation at the Ladakh border amid clashes with Chinese troops, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asked India's defence minister Rajnath Singh and the Indian prime minister on why his party wasn't invited for the meeting. Dear @DefenceMinIndia @PMOIndia, Just wish to know the criteria for inviting political parties for tomorrow's #AllPartyMeet on #GalwanValley. I mean the grounds of inclusion/exclusion. Because our party @RJDforIndia hasn't received any message so far. — Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) June 18, 2020 × "Just wish to know the criteria for inviting political parties for the all-party meet on Galwan Valley. I mean the grounds of inclusion/exclusion because our party hasn't received any message so far," Tejashwi Yadav said in a tweet. In a tweet, Sanjay Singh, AAP leader, also questioned the government saying that AAP has a government in Delhi and is the main opposition in Punjab. But on a vital subject, AAP's views are not needed. Leaders from more than 15 political parties will be joining the Indian prime minister via video conference at around 5pm later today. Ahead of the all-party meet, defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke to major party leaders and briefed them on the situation at the border and the standoff with China. The largest Opposition party, Congress has already offered to stand with the army and the Union government during the crisis. Other party leaders are also expected to offer support to the prime minister over the issue. It is the first all-party meet called by PM Modi since tensions erupted at the border with China along the LAC in April. Congress, Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, Trinamool Congress, JDU, DMK, BSP and CPM are among those who have been invited to the meeting.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, AAP express displeasure over not being invited for PM Modi's all-party meet on China

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the United States, according to a White House model there could be 200,000 coronavirus-related deaths by October.

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According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at&nbsp;the University of Washington, the death toll in the United States could touch 171,000 to 270,000 rising to 201,129, with the daily death toll expected to rise again in September.

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On Thursday, the US recorded 840 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours with the death toll falling below 1,000. The total death toll due to the virus in the United States has reached 117,000 with over 2.1 million infected cases.

However, the country has seen a spike in COVID-19&nbsp;cases in at least six states with Flordia, Texas, Nevada, Oregon and Oklahoma showing rising COVID-19 infections even as states reopen.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis said that spike in cases was due to increased testing with widespread testing of asymptomatic cases.

In Texas, there were 2,793 patients hospitalized with the virus. Arizona reported 1,827 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 40,924

Most states have urged the use of face masks for citizens and to follow social distancing norms as the number of cases continues to rise in the United States.&nbsp;

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the United States, according to a White House model there could be 200,000 coronavirus-related deaths by October. Also Read: US records less than 1,000 deaths for seventh day in a row According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, the death toll in the United States could touch 171,000 to 270,000 rising to 201,129, with the daily death toll expected to rise again in September.

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the United States, according to a White House model there could be 200,000 coronavirus-related deaths by October. Also Read: US records less than 1,000 deaths for seventh day in a row According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, the death toll in the United States could touch 171,000 to 270,000 rising to 201,129, with the daily death toll expected to rise again in September. Watch Video: On Thursday, the US recorded 840 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours with the death toll falling below 1,000. The total death toll due to the virus in the United States has reached 117,000 with over 2.1 million infected cases. However, the country has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases in at least six states with Flordia, Texas, Nevada, Oregon and Oklahoma showing rising COVID-19 infections even as states reopen. Florida governor Ron DeSantis said that spike in cases was due to increased testing with widespread testing of asymptomatic cases. In Texas, there were 2,793 patients hospitalized with the virus. Arizona reported 1,827 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 40,924 Most states have urged the use of face masks for citizens and to follow social distancing norms as the number of cases continues to rise in the United States.

White House model predicts 200,000 coronavirus deaths in US

India's health ministry on Thursday reported the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 12,881 infections&nbsp;in the last 24 hours.

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The ministry also reported 334 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of coronavirus cases in the country going up to 3,66,946 including 1,60,384 active cases.

The total death toll due to the virus has shot up to 12,237. The home ministry said 1,94,325 have been cured of the virus and discharged from hospital.&nbsp;

India had recorded 10,974 new coronavirus cases with 2,003 deaths on Wednesday.

India's national capital reported 2,414 coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day spike in the number of cases along with 67 deaths. The total number of positive cases has risen to 47,102, including 1,904 deaths.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Police reported three deaths and 28 new coronavirus cases as the number of cases shot up to 3,689 with 1,033 active cases in the forces. There have been 45 fatalities due to the virus in the state police force.

In Gujarat, there were 520 coronavirus cases along with 27 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 25,148. The state health department said that 17,438 patients have been dicharged from the hospital after being cured.

Chattishgarh health department said that 71 COVID-19 cases were reported with the number of cases rising to 1864.

India's health ministry on Thursday reported the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 12,881 infections in the last 24 hours. Also Read: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests positive for COVID-19 The ministry also reported 334 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of coronavirus cases in the country going up to 3,66,946 including 1,60,384 active cases.

India's health ministry on Thursday reported the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 12,881 infections in the last 24 hours. Also Read: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests positive for COVID-19 The ministry also reported 334 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of coronavirus cases in the country going up to 3,66,946 including 1,60,384 active cases. The total death toll due to the virus has shot up to 12,237. The home ministry said 1,94,325 have been cured of the virus and discharged from hospital. India had recorded 10,974 new coronavirus cases with 2,003 deaths on Wednesday. India's national capital reported 2,414 coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day spike in the number of cases along with 67 deaths. The total number of positive cases has risen to 47,102, including 1,904 deaths. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Police reported three deaths and 28 new coronavirus cases as the number of cases shot up to 3,689 with 1,033 active cases in the forces. There have been 45 fatalities due to the virus in the state police force. In Gujarat, there were 520 coronavirus cases along with 27 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 25,148. The state health department said that 17,438 patients have been dicharged from the hospital after being cured. Chattishgarh health department said that 71 COVID-19 cases were reported with the number of cases rising to 1864.

India reports highest spike in coronavirus cases; death toll rises to 12,237

As India clinched a seat as a non-permanent member at the UNSC, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar congratulated his team's effort at the UN high table.

"I am delighted that India has got into the United Nations Security Council with tremendous support," TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, said, adding, "I would like to express my gratitude to the member states of the United Nations for this ringing endorsement."

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India won 184 votes from 192 members who voted at the UN General Assembly while being unopposed in the Asia-Pacific category for the 2021-22 term. The country will start its term from January next year.

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"Peacekeeping has always been a part of our tradition and our history and contribution to UN peacekeeping has been second to none. So, we'll be looking very closely at issues relating to mandate to see how we can provide greater protection to our peacekeepers," Tirumurti asserted.&nbsp;

It is the eighth time India has been elected as a non-permanent member, it was elected for the&nbsp;first time in 1950-51 and most recently in 2011-12.

As India clinched a seat as a non-permanent member at the UNSC, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar congratulated his team's effort at the UN high table.

As India clinched a seat as a non-permanent member at the UNSC, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar congratulated his team's effort at the UN high table. "I am delighted that India has got into the United Nations Security Council with tremendous support," TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, said, adding, "I would like to express my gratitude to the member states of the United Nations for this ringing endorsement." Also Read: India elected unopposed as a non-permanent member to United Nations Security Council India won 184 votes from 192 members who voted at the UN General Assembly while being unopposed in the Asia-Pacific category for the 2021-22 term. The country will start its term from January next year. Also Read: Canada disappointed as Kenya, Djibouti fail to win enough votes at UNSC "Peacekeeping has always been a part of our tradition and our history and contribution to UN peacekeeping has been second to none. So, we'll be looking very closely at issues relating to mandate to see how we can provide greater protection to our peacekeepers," Tirumurti asserted. It is the eighth time India has been elected as a non-permanent member, it was elected for the first time in 1950-51 and most recently in 2011-12.

Peacekeeping has always been a part of our tradition, says India's representative to UN

As India clinched a seat as a non-permanent member from the Asia-Pacific block at the UNSC, the battle for the African seat went into a second round with voting set for Thursday.

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Norway, Mexico, Ireland and India were elected as non-permanent members by the UN General Assembly, however, Kenya and Djibouti failed to garner two-thirds majority vote among the 192 members who voted at the UNGA.

India won a resounding victory with 184 votes out of the 192 countries that participated in the election. Mexico fared splendidly as well taking 187 votes as both India and Mexico ran unopposed.

However, the African region which was being keenly watched since there were set to be no clear winners threw up a challenge as Kenya got 113 votes and Djibouti managed just 78 votes.

With both Kenya and Djibouti highlighting their role in solving humanitarian issues including brokering peace in the Horn of Africa, both failed to convince the member states failing to get enough votes for their cause.

Canada was disappointed once again after failing to win in 2010 was pushed back by Norway which won 130 votes and Ireland which took 128 votes. It was&nbsp;a big blow&nbsp;to the Trudeau government which had invested heavily politically for a victory.

"As we move forward, we remain committed to the goals and principles that we laid out during this campaign," Trudeau said in a statement.

The UN Security Council has ten non-permanent members including the permanent members - Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States who have veto powers.

The UN General Assembly also elected Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkir as its president for the 2020-21 session.

As India clinched a seat as a non-permanent member from the Asia-Pacific block at the UNSC, the battle for the African seat went into a second round with voting set for Thursday.

As India clinched a seat as a non-permanent member from the Asia-Pacific block at the UNSC, the battle for the African seat went into a second round with voting set for Thursday. Also Read: India elected unopposed as a non-permanent member to United Nations Security Council Norway, Mexico, Ireland and India were elected as non-permanent members by the UN General Assembly, however, Kenya and Djibouti failed to garner two-thirds majority vote among the 192 members who voted at the UNGA. India won a resounding victory with 184 votes out of the 192 countries that participated in the election. Mexico fared splendidly as well taking 187 votes as both India and Mexico ran unopposed. However, the African region which was being keenly watched since there were set to be no clear winners threw up a challenge as Kenya got 113 votes and Djibouti managed just 78 votes. With both Kenya and Djibouti highlighting their role in solving humanitarian issues including brokering peace in the Horn of Africa, both failed to convince the member states failing to get enough votes for their cause. Canada was disappointed once again after failing to win in 2010 was pushed back by Norway which won 130 votes and Ireland which took 128 votes. It was a big blow to the Trudeau government which had invested heavily politically for a victory. "As we move forward, we remain committed to the goals and principles that we laid out during this campaign," Trudeau said in a statement. The UN Security Council has ten non-permanent members including the permanent members - Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States who have veto powers. The UN General Assembly also elected Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkir as its president for the 2020-21 session.

Canada disappointed as Kenya, Djibouti fail to win enough votes at UNSC

The English Premier League restarted after a 100-day break due to the coronavirus pandemic as Manchester City and Arsenal players took a&nbsp;knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the world after George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis by a police officer.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said: "I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people," while adding,"We have to do a lot of things for the black people which we have not done so far."

"We should send one thousand million messages for black people," the City Manager asserted.

Players and coaches from all four sides including &nbsp;Aston Villa and Sheffield United who clashed on Wednesday took a knee for nearly 10 seconds with Black Lives Matter carved on the back of their shirts instead of their names.

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang raised his fist as he took the knee.&nbsp;

A minute's silence was also observed for those who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic including Pep Guardiola's mother who passed away recently.

Raheem Sterling who has been leading the fight against racism, said: "I see it as a massive step for the Premier League to allow something like that to happen, it shows we are going in the right direction."

"In the first Premier League fixture of Project Restart both clubs hope that the act of 'taking a knee' will send a strong message of unity," the clubs said in a joint statement.

The English Premier League restarted after a 100-day break due to the coronavirus pandemic as Manchester City and Arsenal players took a knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the world after George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis by a police officer.

The English Premier League restarted after a 100-day break due to the coronavirus pandemic as Manchester City and Arsenal players took a knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the world after George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis by a police officer. Also Read: David Luiz takes blame after Manchester City defeats Arsenal Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said: "I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people," while adding,"We have to do a lot of things for the black people which we have not done so far." "We should send one thousand million messages for black people," the City Manager asserted. Players and coaches from all four sides including Aston Villa and Sheffield United who clashed on Wednesday took a knee for nearly 10 seconds with Black Lives Matter carved on the back of their shirts instead of their names. Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang raised his fist as he took the knee. A minute's silence was also observed for those who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic including Pep Guardiola's mother who passed away recently. Raheem Sterling who has been leading the fight against racism, said: "I see it as a massive step for the Premier League to allow something like that to happen, it shows we are going in the right direction." "In the first Premier League fixture of Project Restart both clubs hope that the act of 'taking a knee' will send a strong message of unity," the clubs said in a joint statement.

Black Lives Matter: English Premier League players take knee in solidarity

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