Latest News: India’s Exports Dip 12.66% to $22.7 Bn in August
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Encounter Breaks Out in Pulwama Between Forces & Militants
An encounter has started in the Marwal area of Pulwama in Jammu & Kashmir. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
India Beats China, Becomes Member of UN ECOSOC
India has been elected as a member of the United Nation's Commission on Status of Women, a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), said TS Tirumurti, permanent representative of India to the United Nations, on Monday. India, Afghanistan and China had contested the elections to the Commission on Status of Women.
(Source: ANI)
US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad to Visit India Today
US special envoy on Afghan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad will visit India today, and meet top Indian officials to brief Delhi on the intra-Afghan talks that started on Sunday, 13 September in Doha.
Education Ministry to Constitute National Committee For Integration of Vocational Education
Education Ministry will constitute a National Committee for Integration of Vocational Education, it will consist of experts in vocational education & representatives from across Ministries to help develop different models of vocational education & apprenticeships, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal stated.
Source: ANI
MPs of Left Paties Protest Outside Gandhi Statue at the Parliament
MPs of the Left parties protested in front of Gandhi statue at the Parliament, over their demand for withdrawal of 'anti-farmers policies.'
Sensex Rise Above 150 Pts, Nifty Above 11,450 Pts
Sensex rises 212.87 points to 38,969.50 in opening session while Nifty advances 54.65 points to 11,494.70
Source: PTI
Bengaluru Central Prison Replies to RTI Query on Convict Sasikala Release
In a reply to an RTI query, Bengaluru Central Prison's Public Information Officer stated that 'Convict Sasikala's probable date of release is 27 January 2021 provided the default fine is paid, if the default fine is not paid, the probable date would be 27 February 2022. Date may vary if Sasikala utilises parole facility.
Source: ANI
'India's Economy To Contract by 9%': ADB
India's economic growth will contract by 9 per cent in the current fiscal as the coronavirus pandemic weighs heavily on economic activity and consumer sentiment in the country, said Asian Development Outlook (ADB)
Source: PTI
NIA Arrests Giteli Imran For His Involvement in Espionage Activities
NIA arrested a key accused Giteli Imran, resident of Gujarat on Monday, 14 September for his involvement in espionage activities and working for Pakistan's ISI. Further investigation is underway, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated.
Source: ANI
PAF Aircraft Crashes Near Pindigheb
A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft crashed near Pindigheb, Attock during a routine training mission. Pilot ejected safely, reported Pakistan media.
Source: ANI
Special NIA Court Grants Custody of Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Accused to NIA
Special NIA Court granted custody of Kerala Gold Smuggling case accused Sandeep Nair, Muhammad Ali & Muhammad Shafi to NIA till 18 September, for interrogation. Court has not granted custody of accused Swapna Suresh & Muhammad Anwar to the probe agency.
(Source: ANI)
Ex Navy Officer's Case: Mumbai's Borivali Court Remands All 6 Accused to Judicial Custody in
Mumbai's Borivali court remanded all 6 accused to judicial custody in Madan Sharma, an ex-Navy officer who alleged he was beaten up by Shiv Sena workers in Mumbai.
Bhartiya Kisan Union Stages Protest in Amritsar
Bharatiya Kisan Union is staging a protest in Amritsar against recent agriculture ordinances passed by the Union Cabinet.
Source: ANI
Nitish Kumar Thanks PM Modi for Laying Foundation Stones for Seven Urban Infrastructure Schemes
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar thanked PM Narendra Modi for inaugurating and laying foundation stones for seven urban infrastructure schemes worth Rs 541 crore Nitish Kumar further assured him that state goverment would complete all projects on time.
(Source: PTI)
Lok Sabha Passes Salary, Allowances & Pensions of MPs (Amendment) Bill
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi HC Directs DU to Expedite Evaluation of OBE Papers
The Delhi High Court has directed Delhi University to expedite evaluation of papers of open book examination (OBE) so that the results of final year exams can be declared by the first week of October.
(Source: ANI)
UP Govt Notifies Creation of Special Force With Powers to Search, Arrest Without Warrant
The UP government has notified the creation of a special force empowered to search any premises or arrest any person without any warrant or orders of a court, an official on Tuesday said.
(Source: PTI)
Cabinet Approves Establishment of New AIIMS in Bihar's Darbhanga
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new AIIMS in Bihar's Darbhanga district, an official statement said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
India's Exports Dip 12.66% to $22.7 Bn in August: Govt Data
India's exports have dipped 12.66 percent in August to $22.7 billion, with the trade deficit narrowing to $6.77 billion, government data showed on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)