COVID-19: Close to 50,000 cases and 708 deaths in 24 hours, cases cross 14 lakh; Delhi COVID-19 recovery rate at 88%; only 9% infected; Rajasthan: BSP issues whip to 6 lawmakers to vote against Congress; Congress leaders detained during nationwide protests to save democracy; COVID-19 spread in Sikkim forces closure of schools, colleges till August 31; and more