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PayU Payment's acquisition of BillDesk gets CCI nod
Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday granted its approval for the acquisition of 100 per cent equity of indiaideas.com (BillDesk) by PayU Payments. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of 100 per cent of the equity share capital of India Ideas Ltd (IIL) by PayU India.
Govt looks to make online world more accountable through new laws: Vaishnaw
The government is working on a new version of data protection bill and proposed Digital India law to make the online world more accountable, IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. During the launch of the second batch of Cytrain Setu, Vaishnaw said the government will float a New Telecom Bill within a week.
Delhi-Mumbai Vistara flight returns midway after 'whistling' sound in cockpit
"As a precautionary step, pilots decided to turn back, and the aircraft landed safely at the IGI Airport, Delhi," the airline said in a statement. An alternate aircraft was immediately arranged to fly the passengers to their destination, it said.
Special Camps organised in all assembly seats of Delhi to facilitate Voter card-Aadhaar linking
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, Ranbir Singh said new voters who have not enrolled for their voter identity card, can enroll along with their Aadhaar card while existing voters who have already enrolled in the voter list can link their Aadhaar number with their voter identity card voluntarily by filing Form 6-B.
COVID Update:
-Active cases in India decline to 53,974
-Chhattisgarh sees 126 cases, no death; active tally stands at 819
-Gujarat sees 113cases, 192 recoveries; active tally now 1,343
-34 new cases reported in Jammu & Kashmir
-Madhya Pradeshsees 35 cases, 41 recoveries; active tally now 283
-Odisha logs 179 new cases, one fresh fatality
-Tamil Nadu sees 470 new cases; no deaths
-600 cases, 2 deaths reported in Karnataka
Gauri Lankesh murder trial adjourned by court till Sept 14
The case came up before an in-charge judge of the special court for Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act, (KCOCA) cases which is hearing the trial. The KCOCA judge, who is on leave will return to duty on September 12, and will fix the dates of the trial on September 14.
French president calls for 10% reduction in country's energy use to avoid rationing, cuts this winter
Macron warned that forced energy savings might have to be considered in coming months if voluntary efforts aren’t sufficient. He said energy rationing plans are being prepared “in case’ and that “cuts will happen as a last resort.”
NTPC acquires 600MW Jhabua power plant for Rs 925 crore
JPL is having an operational thermal power capacity of 600 MW located in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh. After the acquisition of JPL, NTPC has become a 70 GW-plus company with total installed capacity of 70,064 MW.
IT employees in Bengaluru take tractors to work as waterlogging continues
Many employees of IT companies use tractors to reach their offices in the Yemalur area of Bengaluru amid waterlogging due to heavy rains. “We can't take so many leaves from the office, our work is getting affected. We're awaiting tractors to drop us for Rs 50,” a local said.
Rupee depreciated 5.1%, among lowest in the world: RBI Governor
The Indian rupee has depreciated by 5.1% which is among the lowest in the world. RBI is in the market on a regular basis providing liquidity and confidence. Our intervention is broadly premised on preventing excessive volatility and to anchor expectations, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on September 5.
He added: “India is widely perceived to be the fastest growing economy in the world in 2022, when other major economies may actually be encountering recession or considerable moderation in their growth momentum.”
Mastercard replaces PayTm as title sponsors of BCCI's home international and domestic tourneys
"Mastercard will be the title sponsor for all international matches (both women and men) held on home grounds, domestic cricket matches like Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Ranji Trophy organized by the BCCI as also all junior cricket (Under 19 and Under 23) matches held in India," a press release stated.
Mumbai-bound flight grounded after take-off in Bhopal due to technical snag
A Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh was grounded after take-off on Monday due to a technical snag. The flight returned to Bhopal's Raja Bhoj International Airport after take-off due to the snag in the morning, he said.
US Fed's commentary has made markets volatile: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
Price war in the sky: Airfares tumble as govt removes price caps
Just a few days after the government did away with fare caps, domestic airlines Akasa Air, IndiGo, Air Asia, GoFirst and Vistara have cut prices.
Government of India to rename New Delhi's historic Rajpath & Central Vista lawns as 'Kartavya Path'
Delhi Lieutenant Governor sends legal notice to several AAP leaders
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxenahas sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party leaders - Atishi, Durgesh Pathak, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjay Singh, and Jasmine Shah for alleging corruption charges and raising defamatory slogans against the Liutenant Governor. The AAP leaders have been asked to reply on this within the next 48hrs.
14,500 schools to be developed, upgraded under Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India Yojana
On September 5 (Teacher’s Day), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the development and upgradation of 14,500 schools across India under the Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana
Brother of JeM terrorist found dead in Kashmir orchard
The dead body of a man named Manzoor Ahmad Nangroo aged 30 years was found in an orchard in Shopian with a bullet injury. The Jammu & Kashmir Police have informed that one brother of the deceased -- Ashiq Nengroo -- is active terrorist of the JeM outfit and is presently in Pakistan; his other brother -- terrorist Abbas Negroo -- was killed during an encounter in 2014, while his third brother -- terrorist Reyaz Negroo -- is currently lodged in prison in a terror attack case. Preliminary investigation has revealed that he was killed due to group rivalry between terrorist groups.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina visits Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Liz Truss for being chosen to be the next PM of the UK
OPEC+ considering oil output cut of 100k bpd in latest meeting
OPEC+, which includes Russia, agreed to increase output by 648,000 bpd in both July and August, as they fully unwind nearly 10 million bpd of cuts implemented in May 2020 to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liz Truss promises ‘bold plan to cut taxes’ after being named next UK PM
"I'll deliver a bold plan to cut taxes and grow our economy, on the energy crisis and long-term issues on energy supply and National Health Service...& we'll deliver a great victory for the Conservative Party in 2024," said UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss after being named as the next PM
Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak to become UK Prime Minister
Liz Truss has won the Conservative Party leadership race. Tomorrow she will become prime minister of Britain when she visits the Queen in Balmoral for an invitation to form her UK government.
Next UK prime minister to be announced soon
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are the final two candidates in the race to replace Boris Johnson as party leader and UK prime minister. Conservative Party members have cast their votes and the winner is expected to be announced on September 5, when the Parliament returns from summer break.
I&B Ministry today opened entries for ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’
-I&B Ministry today opened entries for ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’.
-The segment is an annual platform at the International Film Festival of India held in Goa, to identify, encourage and nurture young creative talents from across various aspects of filmmaking: I&B Ministry
(ANI)
Rahul Gandhi resolved to unite India through a journey: Rajasthan CM
-Rahul Gandhi resolved to unite India through a journey & chose this place as a starting point. The message he wants to convey should reach the whole country. We're following (Mahatma) Gandhiji's footsteps in uniting the country: Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan CM
(ANI)
European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson to be on a two-day visit to India
-In her first visit to India, European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson to be on a two-day visit to India; in Delhi, 7-8 Sept
-Visit signals EU's strong engagement with India in energy, as EU & India mark 60 yrs of diplomatic relationship: European External Action Service(EEAS)
(ANI)
As such no clean chit has been given to any of the accused: CBI on excise policy case
-The Excise policy case is under probe. As such no clean chit has been given to any of the accused. The mischievous & misleading statement of Manish Sisodia is an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing probe in Delhi Excise Policy case..., states CBI
(ANI)
CBI strongly refutes mischievous and misleading statement by Manish Sisodia: CBI on Manish Sisodia's statement
-CBI strongly refutes mischievous and misleading statement by Manish Sisodia. It is clarified that the gentleman officer Late Jitendra Kumar was in no way connected with the investigation of the case: CBI on the statement by Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia on the death of a CBI officer
(ANI)
SC adjourned for wednesday on pleas against Hijab ban in education
insitutions-Supreme Court adjourns for Wednesday, September 7th, the hearing on various pleas against Karnataka High Court's judgement upholding the ban on Hijab in educational institutions.
(ANI)
Delhi Pollution Control Committee to submit report on CP smog tower
-Delhi Pollution Control Committee asked to submit report on working of Connaught Place smog tower by Sept 15, says Environment Minister Gopal Rai
(PTI)
I want to end unemployment: Rahul Gandhi
-I want to end unemployment... The focus will be to give employment to 10 lakh youth in Gujarat... I guarantee that the Congress party will form the government in Gujarat, says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, in Ahmedabad.
(ANI)
Congress will give Rs 4 lakh compensation to the families of the people who died during covid: Rahul Gandhi
-After coming to power here, Congress will give Rs 4 lakh compensation to the families of the people who died during the #COVID19 pandemic. We'll give free electricity to farmers & 300 units of free electricity to general consumers: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, in Ahmedabad
(ANI)
Gujarat has become the centre of drugs: Rahul Gandhi
-Gujarat has become the centre of drugs. All drugs are moved from Mundra port but your govt doesn't take any action...This is Gujarat model...Gujarat is one state where you've to take permission before protesting;permission from those against whom protest will be done, says Rahul Gandhi
(ANI)
If we come to power in Gujarat, we'll waive off farmers' debts upto Rs 3 lakhs: Rahul Gandhi
-Visuals from the redeveloped Central Vista Avenue that will soon be ready for public use. Sardar Patel was the voice of the farmers... BJP on one side makes his tallest statue & on the other side, works against people for whom he fought... if we come to power in Gujarat, we'll waive off farmers' debts upto Rs 3 lakhs:," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, in Ahmedabad
(ANI)
Visuals from the redeveloped Central Vista Avenue that will soon be ready for public use
(ANI)
Tripura CM Manik Saha to meet with PM Modi today
-"Delighted to meet with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi, today. Discussed with the PM about Health, Education, Trade, infrastructure development and the present status of various ongoing Central and State Govt’s schemes," tweets Tripura CM Manik Saha.
(ANI)
Amit Shah chairs a meeting for BMC elections at Deputy CM's Residence
-Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting of BJP MPs, MLAs, MLCs and corporators with respect to the upcoming BMC elections, at the residence of Deputy CM Devendra Fadanvis in Mumbai.
(ANI)
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar met RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav at latter's residence today
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav at latter's residence today, in the presence of Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and Rabri Devi.
- Nitish Kumar will be visiting Delhi today. (ANI)
Jharkhand CM Soren wins trust vote in the Assembly
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren wins trust vote in the Assembly.
- They want to create an atmosphere where 2 states are pitted against each other. They want to create an atmosphere of civil war & want to fan riots to win polls. As long as there is UPA Govt here, such plots will not survive. You will get a befitting political reply.
- The manner in which obstacles are being presented before our Govt. Three of our MLAs are in Bengal. The onus of poaching (of MLAs) in Bengal lies on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. They don't cooperate with the Police going to those states to probe this: Jharkhand CM (ANI)
Will meet President and Vice President in Delhi: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
- I have spoken with Lalu Yadav...I'll be visiting Delhi, where I'll be meeting President & vice-President. We'll meet Rahul Gandhi in the evening: CM Nitish Kumar before leaving for Delhi. (ANI)
Volvo Cars appoints Johan Ekdahl as CFO
- Volvo Cars has appointed Johan Ekdahl as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2022. He has been Volvo Cars’ acting CFO since June this year when he succeeded Björn Annwall who took up a new position as Chief Commercial Officer & Deputy CEO.
- Johan joined Volvo Cars in 2015 and has led global accounting and group reporting in the company since 2017.
Tamil Nadu rolls out Delhi model school plan, Arvind Kejriwal launches scheme
- The Tamil Nadu government on Monday launched the Schools of Excellence and Model Schools Scheme, which is broadly based on schools in Delhi with upgraded infrastructure and improved learning opportunities.
- Launching the scheme here in the presence of his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said states should learn from each other on good practices transcending party politics and called for Centre-states cooperation to give fillip to the school education sector.
- If state and central governments came together, Kejriwal said that within 5 years, all government schools in the country could provide best education to students.
- The Delhi CM inaugurated the scheme in an event held at the state-run Bharathi Women's College here. Though everyone wanted the country to become developed, he wondered if it was possible if 66 per cent children get "rotten education" in state-run schools. Read more here.
SC to hear pleas against Karnataka HC's judgement upholding the ban on Hijab in educational institutions
- Supreme Court will hear at 2 pm today various pleas against Karnataka High Court's judgement upholding the ban on Hijab in educational institutions. (ANI)
Taiwan to resume visa free entry for some countries in latest reopening step
- Taiwan will resume visa free entry for visitors from countries including the United States and Canada from next week, the government said on Monday, as it continues to ease controls put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19.
- Taiwan had kept its entry and quarantine rules in place as large parts of the rest of Asia have relaxed or lifted them completely, though in June it cut the number of days spent in isolation for arrivals to three from seven previously.
- Taiwan has reported more than 5.3 million domestic cases since the beginning of the year, driven by the more infectious Omicron variant. But with more than 99% of those exhibiting no or mild symptoms, the government has relaxed rather than tightened restrictions in what it calls the "new Taiwan model".
Jharkhand CM Soren moves confidence motion in the state Assembly
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren moves confidence motion in the state Assembly, discussion underway. (ANI)
Cyrus Mistry car accident: Injured woman to undergo surgery, her husband admitted to ICU
- Eminent gynaecologist Anahita Pandole, who was driving the car which crashed killing former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, needs to undergo a surgery while her husband has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital here, an official from the medical facility said on Monday.
- Mistry (54) and his friend Jahangir Pandole were killed in the car accident in neighbouring Palghar district of Maharashtra on Sunday.
- Anahita Pandole (55) and her husband Darius Pandole (60) were seriously injured and they were then taken to a hospital in Vapi town of Gujarat. (PTI)
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's judicial custody extended till September 19
- Special PMLA court extends Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's judicial custody till September 19, in the Patra Chawl land scam case. (ANI)
Mohali joyride crash update: FIR registered against owners and organisers of the trade fair
- FIR has been registered by Police Dept against the owners & organisers who had organised this trade fair.
- Teams are conducting raids to nab them, they are absconding since last night.
- Section 323, 341, 337 invoked in FIR. Raid parties are conducting raids to nab them,but they're absconding since last night ever since the incident: SHO Rajesh, Phase 8 Police Station, Mohali (ANI)
