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US President Donald Trump Wishes PM Modi On His 70th Birthday
US President Donald Trump extended his best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday. “Many happy returns to a great leader and loyal friend,” tweeteded Trump
India & US Conduct 1st Annual Cyber Defence Dialogue
US Department of Defense and India's Ministry of Defense officials conducted the first annual US India Cyber Defense Dialogue on Thursday, 17 September. The two sides exchanged views on cyber threats and best practices in cyber defence.
Source: ANI
Gunmen Kill Five in Attack on Wake in Mexico
Gunmen killed five people on Thursday, 17 September, during an attack on a wake in central Mexico, sparking a manhunt that left one suspect dead and three under arrest, AFP reported.
Kisan Mazdoor Committee To Hold 'Rail Roko' Agitation
Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee will hold a 'rail roko' agitation from 24 to 26 September against the three agriculture ordinances.
Source: ANI
Sensex Jumps 186 Points, Nifty Rises to 11,578
Sensex jumps 186.37 points to 39,166.22 in the opening session, while Nifty rises 62.70 points to 11,578.80.
Nepal To Host SAARC Council of Ministers Virtual Meet
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Council of Ministers virtual meeting will be hosted by Nepal on 24 September. The meet is traditionally held coinciding with UNGA (United National General Assembly).
Source: ANI
Over 40 IPS Officers Shuffled in Maharashtra Police
In a major internal shuffling of senior Maharashtra Police officers, the state government on Thursday transferred over 40 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.
Source: Hindustan Times
Govt Schools to Provide Gadegets to Poor Kids For Online Classes: Delhi HC
Delhi HC has directed government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas to provide gadgets, internet package to poor kids for online classes.
While, private unaided schools can claim reimbursement for providing gadgets, internet to poor kids from the state.
Source: PTI
Thousands In China Contract Bacterial Disease After Leak At Pharma Plant
Thousands of people in northwest China have tested positive for a bacterial disease after a leak from a state-owned biopharmaceutical plant making animal vaccines in 2019.
Source: AFP
Sensex Declines 134 Points to End at 38,846
Sensex on Friday declined 134.03 points to end at 38,845.82, while Nifty slipped 11.15 points to 11,504.95.
(Source: PTI)
Parliament Passes Bill to Reduce Salaries of MPs for One Year
The Parliament on Friday passed the Bill to reduce for one year the salaries of MPs by 30 percent "to meet exigencies arising out of COVID-19 pandemic."
(Source: PTI)
3 Dead After Van Rams Into Truck in UP's Sambhal
Three people died and three others were injured as a pickup van rammed into a stationary truck in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Friday.
(Source: PTI)
India-China Military Talks Likely in Next 2-3 Days: Report
India and China will hold the next round of corps commander-level talks in the next 2-3 days, government sources cited by ANI said on Friday, adding that the agenda and issues to be raised by the Indian side during the talks were discussed and finalised during a high-level meeting attended by NSA Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.
“India is likely to press for simultaneous disengagement and de-escalation by the Chinese side in the eastern Ladakh sector during the meeting of the two corps commanders,” the sources were quoted by ANI as saying.
(Source: ANI)
Freelance Journalist Arrested by Delhi Police in OSA Case
A freelance journalist, Rajeev Sharma – a resident of New Delhi's Pitampura – has been arrested by the Special Cell in connection with an Official Secrets Act (OSA) case, the Delhi Police said on Friday.
He was found to be in possession of some defence-related classified documents, they added.
(Source: ANI)
LS Approves Supplementary Demand for Additional Spending of Rs 2.35 Lakh Cr
The Lok Sabha on Friday approved the supplementary demand for additional spending of Rs 2.35 lakh crore in 2020-21.
(Source: PTI)