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King Charles III says he feels 'profound sorrow' at the death of his mother, vows to continue queen's 'lifelong service,' reports AP
Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in match 6 of Super 4, in Dubai
- The two teams will play the final match of the tournament on Sunday, 11th September. (ANI)
Manish Tewari, Shashi Tharoor, Karti Chidambaram, Pradyut Bordoloi, Abdul Khaleque seek electoral rolls for electors, potential candidates
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari says Centre would study introducing skybuses and build flyovers to decongest roads in Bengaluru
Nepal to observe three days of national mourning over the demise of Queen Elizabeth II
ED seizes Rs 32 lakh cash after raids on Punjab AAP MLA, others in bank fraud case
- Direct tax collection, including personal income tax, rose by 35.46 percent to Rs 6.48 lakh crore in the current fiscal up to September 8, reflecting an uptick in the economy. The country recorded a GDP growth of 13.5 percent during the first quarter ended on June 30, 2022.
- Direct tax collection, net of refunds, stands at Rs 5.29 lakh crore which is 30.17 percent higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year, according to the data released by the Income Tax Department. This collection is 37.24 percent of the total Budget Estimates of Direct Taxes for 2022-23, it said. More here.
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande scheduled to visit Ladakh tomorrow amid the ongoing disengagement process between India and China in Gogra-Hot Springs area on the Line of Actual Control: Indian Army Sources
Pakistan 121-all out at 19.1 overs against Sri Lanka in match 6 of Super 4. (Babar Azam 30, Mohammad Nawaz 26, Wanindu Hasaranga 3-21)
President Droupadi Murmu: It is duty of all citizens to give high priority to 'Pradhan Mantri TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' and to make this campaign mass movement. It is because TB causes largest number of deaths among all other infectious diseases in our country
Gurugram bar says it has cancelled stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's show after warning from Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has arrived at Buckingham Palace for an audience with King Charles III, reports AP
UP Police's cyber crime wing unearths pan-India frauds to tune of Rs 4,200 crore linked to criminals based in China: Official
SC seeks response from Centre to plea alleging arbitrary internet shutdowns in Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal, says it wants to know whether there exists any 'protocol' on issue
Refuel vehicles in BJP-ruled states during Bharat Jodo Yatra to save money: Puri tells Congress
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaches Jaisalmer airport in Rajasthan
Indigenous festivals are not just occasions to showcase our rich cultural heritage but opportunity to strengthen our connection with our roots: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu at Solung festival of Adi community in East Siang district
King Charles III arrives at Buckingham Palace for the first time as Britain's new monarch, reports AP
Joint team of Gujarat ATS and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seizes 39.5 kilograms of heroin worth Rs 197.82 crore from container near Kolkata port: official
Ex-CMs Vijay Rupani, Biplab Deb; ex-minister Prakash Javadekar made incharges of party affairs in Punjab, Haryana, Kerala respectively: BJP
Senior TMC leader Anubrata Mondal and 13 others acquitted by MP/MLA court in Kolkata in 2010 case of violence at Mangalkot in West Bengal's Birbhum district
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says death of Queen Elizabeth II has caused 'heartfelt outpouring of grief' around the world, reports AP
Church bells toll across United Kingdom to honour Queen Elizabeth II, reports AP
UK Parliament is holding a special session to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, reports AP
Govt announces one day state mourning on Sept 11 as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II
Rupee rises 13 paise to close at 79.56 (provisional) against US dollar
King Charles III leaves Balmoral Castle in Scotland to head to London a day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, reports AP
After groin issue, National Games participation looks difficult for Neeraj Chopra
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Indian Olympic Association's directive notwithstanding, champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's participation in the upcoming National Games looks doubtful, as he is coming off a groin injury and a gruelling season.
-Olympic gold medallist Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, signing off the international season on a rousing note.
-A day later, he was asked about competing in the National Games, which will be held across cities in Gujarat from September 29 to October 12.
-"The National Games are approaching. I am just coming back from a groin injury, and I may not be able to train for one or two weeks. So I am primarily focussed on next year," Chopra told reporters.
Gun salute to be fired on Friday for each year of 'The Queen's life'
-Gun salutes will be fired from central London on Friday as Britain mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II, after 70 years on the throne.
-King Charles III and his wife Camilla will make their way to London on Friday, after spending last night at Balmoral following the death of his mother, the Queen, aged 96. The journey will mark the first day of a national period of mourning.
-Buckingham Palace has confirmed details of a gun salute to take place in honour of the Queen's life. This will take place in Hyde Park and the Tower of London from 1 pm on Friday, Sky News reported.
SC denies to entertain plea seeking former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's arrest
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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the authorities to act and arrest former BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her alleged hate statement against Prophet Mohammad and hurting sentiments of the Muslim community.
-A bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit told petitioner Advocate Abu Sohel said that his plea looked innocuous but had far-reaching consequences. Sohel then withdrew his plea.
-The advocate sought an urgent hearing of the case alleging that no action has been taken against Sharma by the police despite the complaint
India, China to dismantle, verify temporary structures in Gogra-Hot springs area of LAC: MEA
-India and China have agreed to dismantle and verify the temporary structures and other allied infrastructure created in the Gogra-Hot Springs area of the LAC in Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
-This comes a day after Indian and Chinese troops in the Gogra-Hot Springs area started to disengage in a coordinated and planned way.
-In response to a media query, MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the disengagement process in the area will be completed by September 12.
PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra for becoming the 1st Indian to win Diamond League Trophy
-"He has demonstrated great dedication and consistency. His repeated successes show the great strides Indian athletics is making," PM says.
RBI to monitor ‘mule/rented’ accounts that may be used for money laundering and to review/cancel dormant NBFCs to avoid their misuse.
-RBI to ensure registration of payment aggregators is completed within a timeframe and no un-registered payment aggregator be allowed to function after that.
FM Sitharaman chairs meet on illegal lending apps; app stores to follow RBI 'whitelist'
-Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting September 8 on various issues related to “Illegal Loan Apps” outside the regular banking channels.
-RBI to prepare a “Whitelist” of all legal Apps and technology ministry will ensure that only these “Whitelist” Apps are hosted on App Stores.
-All ministries/agencies to take all possible actions to prevent operations of such Illegal Loan Apps, said the government.
-Corporate affairs ministry to identify shell companies and de-register them to prevent their misuse.
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India to observe one-day state mourning on September 11 on demise of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
I have very clearly decided what I will do: Rahul Gandhi
-"Whether I become president (of Congress) or not will become clear when the elections for the president post take place...I have very clearly decided what I will do, there is no confusion in my mind" says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, in Tamil Nadu.
(ANI)
SC grants bail to Siddiqui Kappan in relation to Hathras case
-The court said that Kappan to stay within Delhi jurisdiction and shall not leave without express permission of trial court; Kappan to record his presence in local police station every Monday for 6 weeks.
-SC also added that Kappan may return to Kerala after 6 weeks but must record his presence at the local police station there every week. He is required to deposit his passport with investigating agency as a condition for bail.
There're two different visions of India: Rahul Gandhi
-"Frankly, the battle is going on between two different visions for a couple of thousand years now, and it will continue. There're two different visions of India, one vision is rigid & controlling while another is plural & open-minded. The battle will continue," Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'
(ANI)
For us, this yatra is to connect with the people: Rahul Gandhi
-For us, this yatra is to connect with the people. We have taken out this yatra against the damage and hatred that BJP's ideology has caused to this country, says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.
(ANI)
There's not even a Re 1 scam allegation on Modi govt: Union minister Anurag Thakur
-"Rahul Gandhi is going on Bharat Jodo yatra nowadays. But India is already united under the leadership of PM Modi," says Union minister Anurag Thakur, on inauguration event of various development schemes.
-"There's not even a Re 1 scam allegation on Modi govt. Double engine (BJP) govt in both Centre & State has worked together to take the state & country forward. We can't let the country get divided & must work with unity to take it forward," he adds.
(ANI)
Ganeshotsav 2022: Time to bid adieu to Munbai's Lalbaugcha Raja
-Procession being taken out by devotees for the immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja's Ganesh idol.
(ANI)
SC issues notice to MEITY on plea challenging internet shutdowns during competitive exams
(ANI)
SC denies plea against Nupur Sharma for her alleged statement against Prophet Mohammad
-Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking directions to the authorities to act and arrest former BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her alleged hate statement against Prophet Mohammad and hurting sentiments of the Muslim community.
(ANI)
EAM Jaishankar to pay visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Sept 10 to 12
-External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 10-12 September.
-This will be his first visit to the Kingdom as External Affairs Minister of India, stated the Ministry of External Affairs.
(ANI)
CUET UG 2022 results to be declared by September 15: UGC Chairman
-CUET UG 2022 results to be declared by September 15, said UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.
-"National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce CUET-UGC results by Sept 15 or if possible, even a couple days earlier. All participating universities should keep their web portals ready to start the UG admission process based on CUET-UG score" he said.
(ANI)
INS Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Port Lagos, Nigeria on Sept 8
-Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Port Lagos, Nigeria yesterday.
-The ship was welcomed by officials of the Nigerian Navy, the High Commission of India and children of the Indian Language School.
(ANI)
SC stays demolition of Curlies restaurant linked to Sonali Phogat's death
-SC stays demolition of Curlies restaurant in Goa linked to Sonali Phogat's death.
-Owner of the restaurant, Edwin Nunes was one of the five persons arrested in Sonali Phogat's death case.
-He was granted conditional bail against a personal bail bond of Rs 30,000 and two sureties of Rs 15,000 each, on thursday.
-The actorwas pronounced dead on August 23.
(ANI)
SC to hear the case of Curlies Restaurant on Sept 16
-SC has stayed demolition of Curlie's in Goa.
-Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority had ordered the demolition of Curlies restaurant for violation of coastal zone laws.
-SC says no commercial work to be carried out till next date of hearing. The court have the next hearing on Sept 16.
-The demolition was being carried out in line with an order of NGT.
(ANI)
Coronavirus Update | Active Covid cases in country decline to 49,636
- India logged 6,093 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,44,84,729, while the active cases declined to 49,636, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.
- The death toll climbed to 5,28,121 with 31 fatalities which includes 13 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.70 per cent, the ministry said.
- A decline of 706 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.93 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was at 1.88 per cent, according to the ministry.
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Port Lagos, Nigeria yesterday
- The ship was welcomed by officials of the Nigerian Navy, the High Commission of India and children of the Indian Language School.
- INS Tarkash is on a voyage across 3 Oceans, over 24000nm & 133 Days with the mission to strengthen bridges of friendship & celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Indian Navy
