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Sensex Drops 174 Points to 36,564 in Opening Session
Sensex on Friday dropped 173.77 points to trade at 36,563.92 in the opening session, while Nifty slipped 39.05 points to 10,774.40.
(Source: PTI)
Army Jawan Dies After Ceasefire Violation by Pak Along LoC
An army jawan, Havildar Sambur Gurung, succumbed to his injuries sustained in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, PRO Defence, Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Launches 750 MW Solar Project in MP's Rewa
Launching a 750 MW solar project in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa via video conferencing on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is among the top 5 nations in solar energy, with the country being seen as the most attractive market for clean energy.
"Not just for the present, solar energy will be a medium of energy needs of the 21st century because solar power is sure, pure and secure," he said, adding that even the Delhi metro will get power from the Rewa solar project.
With his address coming amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the PM also asked Indians to be alert, safe and healthy to combat the virus.
(Source: ANI, PTI)
10 Dead, Over 40 Missing in Nepal After Heavy Rains, Landslides
At least 10 people have died and over 40 are missing in various districts of Nepal over the last 24 hours as monsoon rains have intensified, triggering landslides and flooding, officials said on Friday.
(Source: ANI)
HC Dismisses Sharjeel Imam's Plea Challenging Extension of Time to Complete Probe
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Sharjeel Imam’s plea challenging the extension of time to complete the probe in the UAPA case against him in connection with the anti-CAA protests.
(Source: PTI)
4 Naxals Killed in Bihar
Four Naxals were killed in a joint operation by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and STF in Bagaha area of Paschim Champaran in Bihar.
"An inspector has received a bullet injury on his hand during the operation. Weapons have been recovered and and further search for other Naxals is underway," SSB IG told ANI.
25-Year-Old Junior Doctor Jumps Off AIIMS Delhi Hostel
A 25-year-old junior resident doctor of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, allegedly jumped off the 10th floor of AIIMS hostel today. He has been admitted to AIIMS and his condition is very critical, ANI reported quoting Delhi police
2 Army soldiers, Porter Injured as Truck Falls into Gorge in Uttarakhand
At least two Army soldiers and a porter sustained minor injuries after the truck they were travelling in fell into a gorge near the Joshimath-Malari border in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, ANI reported.