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Two CPM Workers 'Killed' in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram District
Two CPM workers have allegedly been killed in Venjaramoodu in Kerala's Thiruvanathapuram. While one of them died on the spot, the other succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Three people have been taken in police custody in connection with the incident, with the CPM alleging the Congress is behind the killings.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex Rallies 543 Points to 40,010 in Opening Session
Sensex on Monday rallied 542.86 points to 40,010.17 in the opening session, while Nifty surged 128.35 points to 11,775.95.
(Source: PTI)
Reached an Agreement to Acquire 74% Stake in Mumbai Airport: Adani Group
The Adani Group has said that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 74 percent stake in the Mumbai airport.
(Source: PTI)
5 Labourers Dead After Vehicle Rams Into Truck in UP's Bahraich
At least five labourers have died and 11 others have been injured after a passenger vehicle rammed into a truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, the police said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
SC Rejects Vijay Mallya's Review Plea in 2017 Contempt Case
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea filed by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya seeking review of its 2017 verdict holding him guilty for contempt of court for reportedly transferring $40 million to his children, in violation of the court's order.
(Source: ANI)
SC Issues Notice to TN Govt on Vedanta's Appeal Against HC Order on Sterlite Plant
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on an appeal by Vedanta Limited against the Madras High Court order refusing to allow the reopening of Sterlite Copper plant at Thoothukudi.
(Source: ANI)
Ajay Singh Chautala Declared National Prez of JJP
Ajay Singh Chautala was declared the national president of the Jannanayak Janta Party (JJP) in the national executive meeting held in Panchkula on Monday.
(Source: ANI)
Election for Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha to be Held on 14 Sept
The election for the post of deputy chairperson of the Rajya Sabha will take place on 14 September, during the monsoon of Parliament. The last date for filing nominations is 11 September.
(Source: ANI)
6 Civilians Injured in Grenade Attack in J&K's Baramulla
At least six civilians were injured in a grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla area on Monday. According to the police, terrorists lobbed a grenade on an army vehicle, but it missed the target and exploded on the road. The injured were taken to a local hospital.
(Source: ANI)
Eight Infra Sectors' Output Contracted 9.6% in July
The output of eight infrastructure sectors contracted 9.6 percent in July, government data showed on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Vidarbha: NDRF Rescues People Stranded in Flood Hit Village
National Disaster Response Force rescued people trapped in flooded Ladaj village in the Chandrapur district of the Vidarbha region in Maharashtra.
Source: ANI
3 Let Terrorists Arrested, Major Revival Plan Thwarted: Reasi SSP
Reasi SSP Rashmi Wazir in a press briefing stated that Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) major revival plan in Kashmir has been thwarted & 3 terrorists have been arrested.
Reasi SSP further said that the terrorists were in contact with ISI handler Mohammed Kasim who exfiltrated 18 years ago. An FIR was registered in his matter & an SIT was formed.
Source: ANI
Pakistan Forces Resorted to Unprovoked Firing Along International Border: Reports
According to BSF sources cross border firing took place in Indreshwar Nagar, Jammu today early this morning.
Pakistan forces resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border which was effectively retaliated by Border Security Force.
ANI
ED Arrests AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain Under PMLA
Enforcement Directorate has arrested suspended Aam Admi Party (AAP) Councillor Tahir Hussain under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and has secured 6 days custodial remand from the Ld. ASG, Karkardooma Court
Source: ANI
RBI Announces Measures to Foster Orderly Market Conditions
RBI has announced measures to promote orderly market conditions. As per of measures, RBI will conduct additional special open market operation involving simultaneous purchase & sale of government securities for an aggregate amount of ₹20,000 crores in two tranches of ₹10,000 crores each.
Source: ANI
EIB to Invest €650 Million into Kanpur's First Metro Line Project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union (EU) Bank, will invest €650 million into the construction of Kanpur’s first city metro line, enabling some 3 million people in the city of Kanpur.
Source: ANI
Tahir Hussain Received Cash From 'Dubious Entities': ED
According to Enforcement Directorate, suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain received cash from “dubious entities” and hawala operators and used that money to "fuel" anti-CAA protests and riots in Delhi in February, earlier this year.
Source: ANI
8 Crore Industries' Output Contracts for 5th Consecutive Month in July
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry said that the combined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 119.9 in July 2020, which declined by 9.6 (provisional) per cent as compared to the Index of July 2019. Its cumulative growth during April to July 2020-21 was -20.5.
Source: ANI
SC Directs Mallya to Present in Person for Hearing
Supreme Court directs fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya to be present in person before it on 5 October at 2 pm and directs Ministry of Home Affairs to ensure his presence in the courtroom on that day.
Source: ANI
Odisha CM Announces Relief Measures for People Affected Due to Floods
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced relief measures for people affected due to floods; He said that people in severely affected villages to get 50 kgs of rice and Rs 500.
Delhi Court Extends Police Custody of JNU Student Sharjeel Imam
Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Monday, 31 August extended the police custody of JNU student Sharjeel Imam for another day. Delhi police had sought extension of police custody of Sharjeel, in a case in connection with the violence in the North-East district of the national capital.
Source: ANI
Monsoon Session of LS to begin from 14th September
Monsoon Session of LS to begin from 14th September
Govt Extends Tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairperson
Government extended the tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman Pramod Chandra Mody for 6 months till 28 February, 2021.
Source: ANI