Latest News: Telangana to Get Heavy Rainfall, IMD Issues Warning
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2 Militants Killed in Encounter in J&K's Shopian
Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sugan area of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the police said. The operation is still underway.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex Drops 89 Points to 39,485 in Opening Session
Sensex on Wednesday dropped 89.40 points to 39,485.17 in the opening session, while Nifty slipped 23 points to 11,639.40.
(Source: PTI)
HC Seeks Centre, Delhi Govt's Stand on PIL Challenging Notice Period Under Special Marriage Act
The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre and the AAP government's stand on a PIL challenging the 30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act.
The petition challenges the procedure of issuance of public notice for 30 days inviting objections to the inter-faith marriage being registered under the Special Marriage Act.
(Source: PTI, ANI)
Bihar BJP Leader Usha Vidyarthi Joins LJP Ahead of Polls
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, state BJP leader Dr Usha Vidyarthi joined the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) on Wednesday in the presence of LJP chief Chirag Paswan.
(Source: ANI)
Case Against AAP MLA Who 'Visited' Hathras After Testing COVID-19 +Ve
A case has been registered against Delhi AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar under the Epidemic Act, the Hathras Superintendent of Police said on Wednesday.
He had reportedly said on 29 September that he tested positive for COVID-19 and on 4 October, he posted videos of his visit to Hathras.
(Source: ANI)
8 Injured in Fire at Petrol Pump in Odisha's Bhubaneswar
At least eight people were injured in a major fire at a petrol pump near Raj Bhavan in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
CPCB Writes to Delhi Govt for Immediate Action on Pollution
Centre Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has written to Kejriwal government for immediate action on major polluting sources and has listed out tasks pending across Delhi, reported PTI.
Kullu DM Issues Traffic Regulations for Atal Tunnel
Kullu DM Dr Richa Verma has issued traffic regulations for newly inaugurated Atal Tunnel.
Complete ban on unnecessary movement in emergency exits tunnel, violation to attract action under Sec 144 CrPC. Complete ban on photography and videography from 200 m before south portal up to end of the tunnel, reported ANI.
Closing Bell: Sensex Ends Over 300 Points; Nifty at 11,760
BSE Sensex rose 393 points to touch 39,968 points in the closing session, whereas Nifty 50 climbed as high as 11,763 from its previous close.
Source: NDTV
BJP Leader Rameshwar Chaurasia Joins LJP
Just ahead of Bihar elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rameshwar Chaurasia (in blue kurta) joins Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) in Patna.
Telangana to Get Very Heavy Rainfall, IMD Issues Orange Warning
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange warning on Wednesday, as Telangana is set to get ‘heavy to very heavy’ rainfall in isolated parts of the state.
Source: The News Minute
Former CBI Director Ashwani Kumar Dies by Suicide
Former Governor of Manipur and Nagaland and Ex-CBI Director Ashwani Kumar found hanging at his residence in Shimla: Mohit Chawla, SP Shimla, reported NDTV.
RBI Executive Director M. Rajeshwar Rao Appointed Deputy Governor
The Reserve Bank of India’s cabinet approved the appointment of M. Rajeshwar Rao as the Deputy Governor of the Bank.
Congress Approves Candidature of Cheruku Srinivas Reddy for Dubbak Constituency
Congress released the candidature list for the Telangana by-poll. Cheruku Srinivas Reddy has been given the ticket from Dubbak constituency.
J&K Govt Announces Life Insirance Cover of 25 L to BDC Chairperson Who Killed by Militants
Jammu and Kashmir Government have announced an ex gratia compensation, life insurance cover of 25 lakhs to next to the family of Bhupinder Singh, BDC Chairperson of block Khag, who was killed by terrorists last month in his native village in Budgam district.
Pradeep Rawat Appointed as Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Netherlands
Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Indonesia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Netherlands, Ministry of External Affairs announced.