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Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Hold Candle Light March in Gaya
Auto-rickshaw drivers in Bihar’s Gaya held a candle light march on Tuesday, 3 September, demanding justice for the auto-driver who was shot dead by unknown assailants, in the city on Sunday.
(Source: ANI)
Chandrayaan-2 Performs Second De-Orbiting Maneuver Successfully
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today, beginning at 3:42 am as planned, using the on-board propulsion system. The duration of the maneuver was 9 seconds.
(Source: ANI)
At Least Seven Killed by Hurricane Dorian: PM Bahamas
At least seven people have been killed in the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said on Tuesday, 3 September, after the storm delivered a devastating blow to the islands.
Minnis said an additional two individuals had died, saying "that would take the number of deaths to seven." "We can expect more deaths to be recorded," he added.
(Source: AFP)
Modi Arrives in Russia on Two-Day Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Wednesday, 4 September, on a two-day visit during which he will hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin and attend the Eastern Economic Forum.
(Source: PTI)
Member of Shiv Sena IT Cell Files Complaint Against Netflix
Ramesh Solanki, a member of Shiv Sena IT Cell has filed a complaint at LT Marg police station against Netflix "for defaming Hindus and India".
(Source: ANI)
Five US Governors to Visit India Over Next Two Months
The governors of five US states – New Jersey, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware and Indiana -- are scheduled to visit India over the next few months to enhance economic ties with the country.
(Source: PTI)
Rajnath Singh To Hold Bilateral Talks With Minister of National Defence of South Korea
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is heading to Seoul for a bilateral visit to Republic of Korea from 5-6 September. Over there, he shall be having a bilateral dialogue with Minister of National Defence, Jeong Kyeong – Doo & also call on Prime Minister Lee Nak – Yon.
(Source: ANI)
Australian Economic Growth Hits 10-Year Low
The Australian economy has recorded its weakest annual growth in a decade, official data released Wednesday showed, expanding just 1.4 percent in the year to June.
(Source: AFP)
India, Pak to Hold Third Round of Talks on Kartarpur Corridor
The third round of discussions between delegates of India and Pakistan will be held in Amritsar to discuss and finalise the draft agreement for operationalistaion of the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.
(Source: PTI)
India's Services PMI Fell to 52.4 in August From 53.4 in July
From 53.4 in July, India’s services purchasing managers index (PMI) falls to 52.4 in August.
(Source: Reuters)
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam To Withdraw Extradition Bill: Reports
Quoting local dailies, Reuters reported that Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will formally withdraw the Extradition Bill.
(Source: Reuters)
Producer S Sriram of Aalayam Productions Passed Away
Producer S Sriram of Aalayam Productions passed away in Chennai on Wednesday. He was in his mid-60s.
(Source: The News Minute)
Minor Girl Raped by Three Brothers in a School in UP
A class 3 student was allegedly raped by three brothers, all minors, at a primary school in a village here, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Home Minister Amit Shah Was Successfully Operated at KD Hospital, Ahmedabad
Home Minister Amit Shah was successfully operated for lipoma at the back side of neck under local anesthesia. After the minor surgery he was discharged from KD Hospital in Ahemdabad, Gujarat.
(Source: ANI)
Supreme Court Draws the Curtain on Its Suo Motu Petition in Shahjahanpur Case
According to media reports, the Supreme Court draws curtain on its suo motu petition in Shahjahanpur case.
Two killed in road accident in UP's Ghazipur
Two men returning from a funeral on a motorcycle died after they were run over by a pick-up van in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district, police said.
The accident occurred in Dullahapur village on Tuesday evening, Burhkurha Circle Officer Mahipal Pathak said.
(Source: PTI)
4, Including Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed Declared Terrorists Under UAPA
Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed, Dawood Ibrahim, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi declared terrorists under the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
(Source: ANI)
Cong to Reorganise AICC as Tech & Data Cell, Praveen Chakravarty to Be Chief
Congress will be reorganising All India Congress Committee (AICC) Data Analytics Department as AICC Technology and Data Cell, Praveen Chakravarty will be the chairman of the Cell.
(Source: ANI)
Woman Among Six Militants Killed in Encounter in Pak: Police
A woman was among the six militants of the Islamic State terror group killed in an encounter after security forces raided a terrorist hideout today in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, police said.
Inspector General of Police Mohsin Hassan Butt said that an official of the Balochistan Constabulary was also killed in the operation carried out near Eastern Bypass in the provincial capital Quetta, the Dawn newspaper reported.
(Source: ANI)
Saradha Case: Trinamool MP Returns Money to ED
Trinamool Congress MP Shatabdi Roy has returned to the Enforcement Directorate around Rs 31 lakh she had received from the tainted Saradha group for being its brand ambassador, ED sources said.
Roy had handed a bank draft of the amount to ED officials on Monday, the sources said adding that it was delivered through a messenger.
(Source: PTI)
Cop's House Burgled When He Was on Duty
A police inspector house in a government officials' colony was burgled in Banda, Uttar Pradesh when the officer was out on duty, police said.
The incident took place in Attara area of the district on Tuesday night when Circle Officer Rajiv Pratap Singh was on duty and his wife had gone out of station, Additional Superintendent of Police Bharat Kumar Pal said.
(Source: PTI)
Kumari Selja is Haryana's New Cong President
Kumari Selja has been appointed as Haryana Congress president.
(Source: ANI)
Congress' Om Prakash Mishra Joins TMC
Congress leader Om Prakash Mishra has joined TMC in presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
(Source: ANI)
Cong Appoints Bhupinder Singh Hooda as CLP leader, Chairman of Election Committee in Haryana
Congress appoints Bhupinder Singh Hooda as Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and Chairman of the State Election Committee in Haryana.
Fire Breaks out at Firecrackers Factory in Batala, Punjab
In Gurdaspur, fire breaks out at a firecrackers factory in Batala. Fire tenders are present at the spot. 50 feared trapped in the factory, NDTV reported.
(Source: ANI)
BJP MP Tahir Gao on MacMohan Line
Tapir Gao, BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh said, “McMohan line is at a distance of approximately 100 km from Chaglagam, now if China makes a bridge at a distance of 25 km from Chaglagam, that implies China is already 60-70 km into our territory.”
He added, “I do not blame Army or those who are patrolling the area. There are no roads, how can they possibly access the area? I'm confident of the government. I want government to look into it, I will also look into this. Roads need to be built.”
(Source: ANI)
Al Qaeda, ISIS Developing Within Maldives: E-Pres Mohd Nasheed
Ex-President of Maldives Mohammed Nasheed said, “Al Qaeda and ISIS are developing a deep state within Maldives, they are capturing strategic positions in security forces, in the police, in military, in immigration, in the education ministry and, therefore, the deep state is able to influence.”
(Source: ANI)
Kapil Mishra Withdraws Plea Against His Disqualification as MLA From HC
Disqualified AAP MLA Kapil Mishra, who recently joined the BJP, has withdrawn from the Delhi High Court his plea against his disqualification under the anti-defection law.
A bench of Justice Navin Chawla allowed Mishra to withdraw his petition on his counsel Ashwani Kumar Dubey's request for the same.
(Source: PTI)
EAM Jaishankar to Visit Indonesia, Singapore Today
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, to leave on a two-nation visit to Indonesia and Singapore today. The visit will continue till 10 September.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi: Truck Driver Dies in Crash
A dumper truck driver was killed after his vehicle crashed into a stationary lorry in north Delhi's Wazirabad area, police said.
Santosh, a resident of Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh, died in the accident which occurred on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday on the Outer Ring near Gopalpur, a senior police officer said.
10 Killed in Firecracker Factory Explosion in Gurdaspur
At least 10 have been killed in blast at cracker factory in Punjab's Batala, said the police. Many are feared trapped.
(Source: PTI)
Acting Acc to Univ's Ordinance: JNU Registrar on Emeritus Professors Being Targeted
Jawaharlal Nehru University Registrar said, “JNU Administration reiterates that no single emeritus professor has been targeted, as has been falsely alleged, and that it has only sought to implement a rule that is part of the university’s ordinance.”
(Source: ANI)
Jeweller Shot Dead in Dwarka
A jeweller was shot dead allegedly by some unidentified persons in Dwarka's Dabri area in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.
The victim has been identified as Lalit Aggarwal (37), a resident of Madhu Vihar near Sai Baba Mandir, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Bandaru Dattatreya to Take Oath as HP Governor on 11 September
Former Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya will take oath as Himachal Pradesh governor at the Raj Bhawan on 11 September, an official said.
Dattatreya, 72, will succeed Kalraj Mishra, who has been appointed as the governor of Rajasthan.
(Source: PTI)
Customs Duty Increased by 5% on Goods Imported Under India-Malaysia Economic Co-op Pact
India has increased customs duty by five percent on imports of subject goods for 180 days, originating in Malaysia and imported under India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, reports ANI.
India Moves up Six Spots on World Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index
India has moved up six spots on World Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, with 40th rank in 2017 to 34th in 2019, as per World Economic Forum report.
(Source: ANI)
Auto-Rickshaw Driver Fined Rs 47,500 for Drunk Driving and Not Carrying Required Documents
An auto-rickshaw driver was fined Rs 47,500 for drunk driving and not carrying required documents in Bhubaneswar . Regional Transport Office (RTO) says,'' The provision is for any vehicle that violates law,it doesn't matter whether the vehicle was bought for Rs 62,000 or Rs 2000"
(Source: ANI)
Two-Wheeler Driver Fined Rupees 17,000
Yesterday, traffic police caught a two-wheeler driver & fined 17,000 rupees. Rs 10,000 for drunk & driving, Rs 2000 for 2 persons not wearing helmet & Rs 5,000 for not having driving license.
“It is definitely going to create a type of awareness”, said Joint CP (Traffic) BR Ravikanthe Gowda.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Bihar Sampark Kranti Superfast Express
Fire breaks out in a coach of Darbhanga-New Delhi Bihar Sampark Kranti Superfast Express. Fire-fighting operations underway. No casualties reported. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)