Latest News: Blast Heard in Paris, “No Explosion” Says Police
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India-Bangladesh to Hold Virtual Summit in December
PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina are all set to hold a virtual bilateral summit in December, MEA announced on Tuesday, 29 September.
Fire Breaks Out At an Office in Thane
A fire broke out at the office of a company in Thane West in Mumbai. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Meanwhile, the operations are underway.
Source: ANI
SC To Hear Plea Seeking Postponement of UPSC Exam Today
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a plea seeking postponement of the Union Public Service Commission prelims exam in the view of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Source: Hindustan Times
Sensex Surges 45.28 in Opening Session; Nifty At 11,200
Sensex advances 45.28 points to 38,018.50 in the opening session, while Nifty inches 13 points higher to 11,235.40
BJP Chief To Hold Meeting With Bihar BJP Leaders Today: Bihar Elections
BJP national president JP Nadda will hold a meeting with top Bihar BJP leaders at the party office in Delhi today, to discuss strategy and seat-sharing for Bihar elections.
Source: ANI
India Successfully Test Fires The Extended Range of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
India has successfully test-fired the extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile which can hit targets at over 400 km range. Test carried out under PJ-10 project of Defence Research and Development Organisation under which the missile was launched with an indigenous booster.
Source: ANI
Govt Extends Deadline To Submit Bids For Buying Stake in BPCL
Government has extended the deadline to submit initial bids for buying a stake in BPCL by one and a half month to 16 November.
SC Refuses To Postpone UPSC Exam
The Supreme Court refused to postpone UPSC prelims examination scheduled to be held on 4 October in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
Lt. General PGK Menon To Take Over as The Fire and Fury Corps Commander: Report
Lieutenant General PGK Menon to take over as the next Fire and Fury Corps Commander in Leh around mid-October. Incumbent Lieutenant General Harinder Singh to take over as the commandant of the Indian Military Academy.
Source; ANI
India Posts Healthy Current Account Surplus of $19.8B in Q1FY21
India posted a healthy current account surplus in Q1FY21 on the back of lower trade deficit, official data showed on Wednesday
Alexander De Croo to be Belgian PM
Flemish liberal Alexander De Croo to be new Belgian PM.
(Source: AFP)
CBDT Issues Refunds to More than 33.54 Lakh Taxpayers: IT Dept
CBDT issues refunds of over Rs 1,18,324 crore to more than 33.54 lakh taxpayers between 1st April to 29th September 2020. Income tax refunds of Rs 32,230 crore have been issued in 31,75,358 cases & corporate tax refunds of Rs 86,094 crore issued in 1,78,540 cases, reported PTI, citing Income Tax Department.
Major Blast Heard in Paris, Suburbs
Major blast heard all over Paris and nearby suburbs, reported Reuters.
According to Paris Police, there was no explosion, and it was a fighter plane crossing the sound barrier.
Vishakhapatna Police Nabs CPI(Maoist) Area Committee Member Gemmili Kamesh
Visakhapatnam Police has arrested CPI(Maoist) Area Committee Member Gemmili Kamesh, reported ANI.
Visakhapatnam Range DIG Rangarao , reportedly, said that Kamesh served in various cadres in the party for 14 years and that there are over 100 cases against him in Visakhapatnam, East Godavari and Odisha.
Eight Core Industries Output Contracts 8.5% in Aug
Contracting for the sixth consecutive month, the output of eight core infrastructure sectors dropped by 8.5 per cent in August, mainly due to decline in production of steel, refinery products and cement, reported PTI.
According to PTI, the production of eight core sectors had contracted 0.2 per cent in August 2019, showed data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday.
Kirin Rijiju Unviels New Logo of SAI
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has unveiled the new logo of Sports Authority of India (SAI), reported ANI.
Mathura Civil Court Refuses to Admit Plea Seeking Removal of Mosque
Mathura Civil Court has refused to admit the plea filed seeking removal of the Mosque adjacent to Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, reported India Legal.
Maharashtra CM asks Home Dept to Withdraw Charges Against Aarey Protesters
Maharashtra CM has directed the Home Department to immediately start the procedure to withdraw charges against citizens who had protested against felling of trees for the construction of the proposed Metro car-shed at Aarey last year, reported ANI, citing Chief Minister's Office.
Indian Carriers Will Soon be Able to Fly to Bhutan: Civil Aviation Minister
Air bubble arrangements are now in place with Kenya and Bhutan. Indian carriers will be able to start services to these countries. Carriers of these countries will also be able to fly to India, reported ANI, citing Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
Lok Sabha's Fourth Session Prorogued by the President
Lok Sabha which commenced its Fourth Session on the14th September has been prorogued by the President today, reported ANI, citing Lok Sabha Secretariat
Rough Diamonds Import to be Permitted Only if Accompanied by KP Certificate: Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Import of rough diamonds to be permitted only if accompanied by Kimberley Process (KP) Certificate, reported ANI, citing Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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