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Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates
Nilesh Desai, director of the Space Applications Centre, says this about Chandrayaan-3, "Efforts are on to establish a contact with the Lander and the Rover. It will automatically revive and send signals. Till now, no signals have come...It has a 50-50 chance if the electronics survive the cold temperature...otherwise, the mission has already done its job."
LIVE News Updates: Kapil Dev and BCCI Vice Prez arrive in Varanasi
As PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium tomorrow in Varanasi,Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev and BCCI vice-presidentShukla Rajiv also arrived in the city for the event.
ODI LIVE Updates:
According to the ICC, India accomplished a rare feat in rankings history by becoming the No. 1 ranked ODI team after their win against Australia.
ODI LIVE Updates:
India won the first ODI match against Australia in Mohali by 5 wickets.
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Suryakumar Yadav gets 50 runs in 49 balls in the first ODI.India 264/4 in 46.4 overs against Australia (276) in Mohali.
Manipur LIVE Updates: Govt informs citizens to return illegal arms owned to the govt
The Manipur Government released a statement saying, "The State Government hereby informs that all illegal weapons held by any person or groups across the State should be surrendered forthwith within a period of 15 (fifteen) days from today."
UNGA session LIVE Updates: World needs to come together and fight issues, says Pak caretaker PM
In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Kakar stressed the need for world leaders to come together at this "tense and pivotal moment in history," referring to the current conflict in Ukraine and simmering tensions between key world powers.
UNGA session LIVE Updates: Pak caretaker PM addresses at UNGA's 78th session
Pakistan's caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, spoke today in front of the UNGA at its 78th session in New York. The Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which is one of the longest-running unresolved matters on the UN agenda, was among the variety of regional and global problems of concern that the prime minister of Pakistan addressed in his speech.
LIVE News Updates: Union Bank of India ratings based on improvement in asset quality parameters
The revision in the ratings assigned to debt instruments of Union Bank of India factors in sustained improvement in asset quality parameters and profitability during FY23 and Q1FY24. The Bank has seen a reduction in incremental slippages which along with expected recoveries from non-performing assets (NPAs), is expected to further improve the asset quality- parameters leading to lower credit cost and resultant improvement in profitability, going forward. The ratings also take note of the strengthening of the capitalisation levels post the qualified institutional placement (QIP) of equity share capital of ₹5,000 crore in the month of August 2023, which has boosted the Bank’s ability to fund its near-term credit growth.
LIVE News Update: Union Bank of India's ratings upgraded
Union Bank of India’s Basel III compliant Tire-II and Tire-I Bonds rated by CARE Ratings Limited have been upgraded to AAA and AA+, respectively with a stable outlook. The ‘stable’ outlook reflects CARE Ratings’ expectation that Union Bank of India will continue to maintain its steady growth in advances, deposits, and a healthy profitability profile over the medium term while maintaining stable asset quality.
LIVE News Updates
In a letter to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha, NCP MP Supriya Sule and TMC MP Aparupa Poddar requested permission to file a privilege move against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his improper comments made about BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali.
In an email to the Lok Sabha Speaker, DMK MP Kanimozhi requested permission to bring a privilege move against Ramesh Bidhuri, a member of the BJP.
LIVE News Updates: Akasa Air clarifies pea against DGCA in Delhi HC
Akasa Air clarified its plea in Delhi HC is not against DGCA or Aviation Ministry, said it moved the court seeking clarifications & instructions to enforce mandatory notice period requirements for pilots.
LIVE News Updates
The Hon'ble Special PMLA Court in Kolkata received a Prosecution Complaint from ED on September 21,against M/s Future Gaming & Hotel Services Private Limited (FGHSPL) and 15 other businesses. The prosecution's allegation has been acknowledged by the Honourable Court. The total amount attached in this case to date is Rs. 411 crore.
LIVE News Updates: PM Modi speaks about Commonwealth Games at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the Commonwealth Games while interacting with the officials involved in the G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam. he said, "Commonwealth Games was an opportunity for us to get Global exposure, rebrand the country and showcase our capabilities but unfortunately, it got mired in other things which brought disrepute to the country."
LIVE News Updates: Leaders set vision for multilateral cooperation
"We, the Quad Foreign Ministers, continue to advance the vision set by our Leaders – that the Quad’s multilateral cooperation will deliver concrete outcomes for the benefit of all people throughout the Indo-Pacific," was said during the Joint Readout of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
LIVE News Updates:
With interest and penalties from the BGST and CGST, LIC has been ordered to pay Rs. 290.50 crore in GST.
JPMorgan Indian bond inclusion LIVE updates
"Everything else being equal, an additional source of demand for government bond should result in lower borrowing costs. But there are other factors at play too," stated CEA V Anantha Nageswaranwhile briefing on theJPMorganIndian bond inclusion.
JPMorgan Indian bond inclusion LIVE updates
CEA Nageswaran also added that the government has no estimate of how much foreign capital will come into India due to the inclusion of our government bonds in global indices.
JPMorgan Indian bond inclusion LIVE updates
Nageswaran clearly stated that here is no need to assume that the inclusion of Indian government bonds will result in greater bond market volatility. But even if there is greater volatility, the RBI can handle such issues.
JPMorgan Indian bond inclusion LIVE updates
If everything else is equal, decreased borrowing costs should be the outcome of increased demand for government bonds. But there are also other elements at work, said Nageswaran.
JPMorgan Indian bond inclusion LIVE updates
CEA Nageswaranalsotalkedabout the tendency for the rupee to appreciate post-inclusion of Indian government bonds on global indices which is both a positive and a challenge because they have to make sure the rupee remains competitive.
JP Morgan Indian bond inclusion LIVE updates
Nageswaran said that the company believesthat long-term patient investors in Indian government securities will benefit.
JP Morgan Indian bond inclusion LIVE updates
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said, "While there are benefits from being included in a global bond index, there are challenges too, such as increased sensitivity to foreign developments. We need to be prepared for this."
Nipah Virus LIVE Updates: Bharati Pawar says situation is under control
MoS Health Bharati Pravin Pawar on NIPAH Virus said, "A notification was sent on alert mode when the first case of the Nipah virus was detected. The central government is continuously monitoring the situation. The central government's team also went there (Kerala) & the samples were tested at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. Our scientists from NIV & ICMR also went there...The situation is under control & the monitoring work is going on."
LIVE News Updates: US and China take steps to resolve issues
As per AP reports, US Treasury and the Chinese Ministry of Finance have established economic working groups in an effort to ease tensions and deepen ties.
Monsoon LIVE Updates:
According to the India Meteorological Department, the southwest monsoon may likely start retreating from northwest India around September 25.
ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Updates: USD 10 million declared as total prize money
The winners of the 10-team competition in the 13th ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will take home US $4 million in addition to the trophy on November 19 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.The losing semi-finalists will each receive $800,000 from the $10 million prize pool, while the runners-up will receive $2 million. Starting on October 5, 48 matches will be contested at 10 different locations.
Teams receive USD 40,000 for each victory during the Group Stage as part of the available prize money. Teams who don't go past the group stage will receive USD $100,000 each.
LIVE News Updates: Mumbai Intl airport to be closed on Oct 17 for runway maintenance
As a part of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s (CSMIA) comprehensive post-monsoon runway maintenance plan, both runways - RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32 will be temporarily non-operational on 17th October 2023, from 1100 hrs to 1700 hrs. This scheduled temporary closure is a part of CSMIA’s annual post-monsoon preventive maintenance plan. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has also been duly issued in this regard six months in advance.
DPI conference LIVE updates:
Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said that India stands ready to share its knowledge and technical capabilities for the financial inclusion of the global south, in theDigital Public Infrastructure conference.
LIVE News Updates: Govt revises relief amount given to kin of train accident victims
The amount of ex-gratia relief granted to the dependents of victims of train accidents and other unforeseen incidents has been revised by the Ministry of Railways. A maximum cash payment of Rs. 50,000 is required as an instant relief for covering initial costs.
Mumbai LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out in Mumbai's mall, no injuries reported
A level 2 fire broke out in the Hira Panna Mall of Jogeshwari area in Mumbai. As per BMC, the building has been evacuated and no injuries have been reported.
LIVE News Updates: Supertech Group Chairman files petition with Delhi HC for his arrest
RK Arora, the chairman and promoter of Supertech Group, filed a petition with the Delhi High Court, asking for a declaration that his arrest in connection with a money laundering case was unlawful. The ED detained him in June 2023.
LIVE News Updates: Income Tax Dept conducts raids on Lux Industries
According to sources, due to charges of tax evasion totalling more than Rs 200 crores, the Income Tax Department is conducting raids on Lux Industries. In many cities, including Kolkata, searches are being conducted at locations connected to the corporation. The raids target the homes and offices of prominent officials.
"We would like to submit that survey is being conducted at our premises and the company is extending its full cooperation to the authorities. We would like to further inform that as the survey is yet to be concluded we are unable to make an assessment of its impact. Once the survey concludes, the Company will update the Stock Exchanges, in case there is any material impact resulting from the above survey," said Lux Industries about the same.
LIVE News Updates: Indian Army contingent to visit Russia
A 35-person Indian Army contingent is in Vladivostok, Russia, as part of an engagement with the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting to participate in a global exercise. The Chinese Army would also take part in the training as per Indian Army officials.
Lok Sabha LIVE Updates: BJP issues show-cause notice MP Ramesh Bidhuri
According to JP Nadda's instructions, the BJP issued a show-cause notice to party MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his use of unparliamentary language towards BSP MP Danish Ali.
Asian games LIVE Updates: Chinese govt denies visa to athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for Asian Games
"I strongly condemn this act by China to deny visas to our Wushu Athletes from Arunachal Pradesh who were to participate in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. This violates both the spirit of Sports & also the Rules governing the conduct of Asian Games, which explicitly prohibits discrimination against competitors from member states," tweetedUnion ministerKiren Rijiju after athletes from Arunachal Pradesh couldn't go to Hangzhou for the Asian Games due to visa issue.
India Canada news LIVE: India in constant touch with its allies and partners over Canada's allegations: MEA Spokesperson
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (September 21) said that India is in constant touch with its allies and partners to make its position on Canada's allegations clear.
"We have ongoing conversations with partners, and we have made our position very clear," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a press conference, responding to a question on Canadian authorities being in constant touch with its G7 and Five-Eyes partners over the issue.
India Canada news LIVE: Issue of terrorists is not political: Congress
"Anyone who support terrorism in any form will have to pay the price. The issue of terrorism is not political, Canadian government should understand that there should be no politics on this," said Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput on India-Canada diplomatic row.
India Canada news LIVE: Joe Biden raised issue of Canadian Sikh's murder with Modi at G20
President Joe Biden and other leaders expressed concern to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit this month about Canadian claims that New Delhi was involved in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on discrimination faced by some Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh by Chinese authorities ahead of 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China
Government of India has learnt that the Chinese authorities have, in a targeted and pre-meditated manner, discriminated against some of the Indian sportspersons from the state of Arunachal Pradesh by denying them accreditation and entry to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, said MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
"In line with our long-standing and consistent position, India firmly rejects differential treatment of Indian citizens on the basis of domicile or ethnicity. Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. A strong protest has been lodged in New Delhi and Beijing against China's deliberate and selective obstruction of some of our sportspersons. China’s action violates both the spirit of the Asian Games and the rules governing their conduct, which explicitly prohibits discrimination against competitors from member states," said MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
India Canada news LIVE: Issue of terrorists is not political: Congress
"Anyone who support terrorism in any form will have to pay the price. The issue of terrorism is not political, Canadian government should understand that there should be no politics on this," said Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput on India-Canada diplomatic row.
India Canada news LIVE: Stop harbouring terrorists: Samajwadi Party leader to Canada
"The Indian government has regularly informed the Canadian government about the terrorists who are hiding there, but they have never taken a step. Large number of Indians live in Canada, the Canadian government should understand this and stop harbouring terrorists," Samajwadi Party leader Sunil Singh Yadav said on the India-Canada diplomatic row.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Issues Advisory to Private Channels Amid India-Canada Diplomatic Row
India on Thursday issued an advisory to private television channels asking them to refrain from providing a platform to people who are linked with or extend support to terrorism.
“It has come to the notice of this Ministry that a person in a foreign country against whom there are serious cases of crime including terrorism, belonging to an organisation which has been proscribed by law in India was invited for a discussion on a television channel wherein the said person made several comments/remarks which were detrimental to the sovereignty/integrity of the country, security of India, friendly relations of India with a foreign state and also had the potential of disturbing public order in the country,” the I&B advisory read.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to television channels.
The channels are advised to refrain from giving any platform to persons who are facing serious charges, such as terrorism or belonging to organizations proscribed by law.
India Canada news LIVE: All Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities, says minister
Canada's public safety minister Dominic LeBlanc said all Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities.
"All Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities. The circulation of an online hate video targeting Hindu Canadians runs contrary to the values we hold dear as Canadians. There is no place for acts of aggression, hate, intimidation or incitement of fear," said,Dominic LeBlanc.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court has noted our compliance with its previous orders and agreed with our proposal to pay the $3 million arrears over the next 6 months. This is a positive outcome for the company and our stakeholders, and we are grateful to the Court for its understanding. We are committed to paying our dues in full and on time. We remain fully committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and look forward to continuing our positive engagement with all stakeholders.”
Rahul Gandhi on Women's empowerment bill
I believe, the Bill is a distraction tactic from Gautam Adani and Caste Census. When i press for these two issues, BJP rattles. It is clear the BJP doesn't want to empower the OBC community: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi on Women's empowerment bill
The India bloc is not playing any caste card, we want to see people of India progressing. Raising voice in favour of the OBC cannot be political. Why don't government do it when they claim, they care for OBC community: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi on Women's empowerment bill
PM Modi and Amit Shah say OBC MPs are there in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, but government has to reply what is the role of these MPs in policy making: Rahul Gandhi
Breaking :
Supreme Court records that Ajay Singh has paid $1.5 million to Credit Suisse. There is now an arrear of $ 3 million. SC directs Ajay Singh to pay $ 1 million every month for the 6 months, after which payments will be regularised. Ajay Singh to be present in the court in October also.
