Published 18:11 IST, July 9th 2020
Latest news: From CBI probing Tuticorin deaths to ICMR vaccine update, all headlines here
From ED furthering its probe into Yes Bank to ICMR's announcement on the August 15 deadline for the COVID vaccine, here are the latest news headlines at 6 pm.
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Here are latest news headlines from India at 6 pm:
ED furrs Yes Bank probe
In a major development in Yes Bank case, sources report that Enforcement Directorate on Thursday, has attached properties of DHFL promoters - Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan worth Rs 1400 crores. attached properties include 12 apartments and land in Pune, properties in Australia, New York and London, as per sources.
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CBI reaches Madurai to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths
In a significant development in Tuticorin custodial death case, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday reached Madurai to take over probe into death of far-son duo who were brutalised in Sathankulam police station on June 19. 7 member CBI team headed by SP Shukla reached Madurai to commence investigation into matter.
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SC Unhappy With Maharashtra's Affidavit On Migrant Workers
On Thursday, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, and MR Shah pulled up Maharashtra government for its position on condition of migrant workers in state. bench was hearing suo moto petition on plight of migrant workers stranded in different parts of country.
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Trials to begin for ICMR's vaccine
Addressing monthly Coronavirus (COVID-19) press briefing, Health Ministry's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajesh Bhushan, on Thursday, clarified ICMR's controversial August 15 deadline. He said that ICMR- DG Balram Bhargava's letter was intended to 'expedite duly approved clinical trials without compromising on safety & security concerns'.
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TikTok To Be Banned In Australia?
Following ban in India, Australia is also considering a ban on TikTok app by Chinese developers over security concerns. Several Australian legislators have expressed ir concern over privacy issues and possibility of Chinese government having access to users' data.
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England Vs West Indies: England lose fifth wicket
117 days after COVID-19 pandemic forced cricket off field, action finally returns as England take on West Indies in a three-match Test series. In latest development, Jason Holder gets Pope's edge for Dowrich to bag catch and fifth wicket. Buttler joins Stokes on crease. skipper looks settled with England nearing 100. England are 104/5.
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18:11 IST, July 9th 2020