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Fuel Prices Continue to Soar
Fuel prices in Delhi reached a new high with petrol and diesel at Rs 83.22 per litre and Rs 74.42 per litre respectively, ANI reported.
Petrol and Diesel prices in Mumbai are at Rs 90.57 per litre and Rs 79.01 per litre, respectively.
Principal Booked in Hyderabad for Allegedly Sodomising an 8-Year-Old
Telangana police has taken the principal of a school in Hyderabad's Rajendranagar in custody for allegedly sodomising an 8-yr-old student in his office, ANI reported.
A case has been registered under POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The accused principal will be sent to judicial remand.
Haryana Releases 13,899 Cusec of Water Into Yamuna
Haryana has released 13899 cusec of water from Hathni Kund Barrage in Yamuna Nagar district today morning, reported ANI.
The release of water has been pushed from 205.17 and the level of Yamuna river near OId Delhi Railway Bridge was recorded at 205.92 metres at 7 AM today morning.
PM Modi Accorded "Guard of Honour" in Jodhpur
On his visit to Jodhpur today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded 'Guard of Honour' on his arrival today at Jodhpur airport.
PM Modi also signed the visitors book at the Air Force Station. He will inaugurate the Army exhibition 'Parakarm Parv' at Jodhpur Military Station today, marking the second anniversary of the surgical strike across the LoC.
Three Coaches of Darbhanga-Kolkata Express Derail in Bihar
Three coaches of Darbhanga-Kolkata Express derailed near a railway crossing in Darbhanga, reported ANI.
Railway officials are present at the spot, ANI reported. Further details are awaited.
Sensex Rises Over 150 Points, NSE Nifty Gains 26 Points
The Sensex advanced over 150 points and Nifty reclaimed the 11,000 mark in early session Friday as the October derivatives series took off on a strong footing amid positive global cues, reported PTI.
The 30-share Sensex, which lost 327.89 points in the previous two sessions, recovered by 181.95 points, or 0.50 per cent, to 36,506.12.
UK Lends ‘Unconditional’ Support for India’s NSG Bid
Citing India’s contributions and saying that India has done enough to merit an entry into the elite group responsible for international nuclear commerce, United Kingdom has reiterated unconditional support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership bid, reported The Times of India.
Nationwide Strike Against Centre's Move to Regularise Online Pharmacies
Chemist shops will stay closed in Patna due to a day-long nationwide strike by All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) against Centre's move to regularise online pharmacies, reported ANI.
NCP Gen Sec Tariq Anwar Quits, Resigns as Lok Sabha MP
Nationalist Congress Party’s national general secretary Tariq Anwar has quit the party, ANI reported.
“Our National President Sharad Pawar indirectly gave a clean chit to PM, in a statement on Rafale deal. PM is completely involved in the deal. Opposition is demanding constitution of JPC for probe in it. I'm upset with his statement,” Anwar told ANI.
Anwar has also resigned from his post of Lok Sabha MP, according to reports from ANI.
Class 10, 12 Students of Jammu and Kashmir Board Threaten Protest
Class 10th and 12th Students of Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) have threatened to take their demand for putting off the exams to streets, reported Greater Kashmir.
The students demanded JKBOSE to delay the exams by a few weeks and schedule it to November in order to compensate for the a near month-loss of time in academic session due to protests in summer earlier this year, Greater Kashmir reported.
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Triple Talaq
Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Triple Talaq ordinance, reported ANI.
Petition stated that ordinance is in violation of Article 14, 15, 20, 21 and 25 of the Constitution of India. The High Court in its reply said, "once Supreme Court says the act is unconstitutional, it is for the government to decide."
Treat Murder as Accidental Death for Insurance Claim, Says NCDRC
The apex consumer body National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ruled that an insurance company cannot deny claim in case of the murder of a person insured for accidental death unless such crimes are excepted in the policy, reported The Times of India.
Actor Kamal Haasan says Rafale Deal Suspect, Demands Investigation
Raising suspicion, Kamal Haasan reacted to the contentious Rafale deal and said, “There is suspicion and we should demand an investigation. We are not accusing, but we are suspecting,” reported ANI quoting Haasan.
Finance Minister Jaitley Denies Plans to Bring Petrol and Diesel Under GST
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today denied plans to bring fuel under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
“There was no discussion on bringing petrol & diesel under GST in today's meet," ANI reported, quoting Union Minister Arun Jaitley.
Sheena Bora Murder Accused Indrani Mukerjea Admitted to Hospital
Sheena Bora murder accused Indrani Mukerjea has been admitted to JJ Hospital in view of hypotension with neurovascular problem after doctors examined her earlier today, reported ANI.
Interim Protection Extended to former Union Minister P Chidambaram
Delhi High Court extended the interim protection of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram in INX media case from arresting till 25 October.
(ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Godowns in Thane, Mumbai
Fire broke out on Thursday, in approximately five godowns at Acchar Gali in Mumbra, Thane. Two fire engines and water tankers rushed to the spot to douse the fire. No injuries have been reported yet. Operations are still underway.
(ANI)
SC Reserves Order on Recusal of Judges in Manipur Fake Encounter Cases
Supreme Court today on Thursday on reserved the order on pleas filed by former and serving army officers seeking a direction for the recusal of Justice Madan Bhimrao Lokur and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit from hearing the Manipur fake encounter cases.
(ANI)
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Central Sulawesi in Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Issued
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi on Friday, 28 September.
Following the earthquake, more than 6 feet high tsunami waves hit the shoreline of Palu city. Reports of building collapse have also surfaced.
(Source: ANI)
J&K Police Arrests Two Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorists, Investigation Underway
Awantipora Police arrested two over ground workers (OGW) of terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen namely Danish Ahmad Lone and Raja Ilyas Makroo on Friday, 28 September. Incriminating material and huge amount of cash was recovered from them.
(Source: ANI)
Tariq Anwar Quits NCP over Pawar's 'Clean Chit' to Modi
Nationalist Congress Party's founding member Tariq Anwar Friday quit the party and announced he is giving up his Lok Sabha membership, saying he left aggrieved by the party's national president Sharad Pawar's "clean chit" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rafale deal.
Congress said Anwar was "welcome" to return to the party from where he started his political career.
(PTI)
Vikram Misri Appointed as Indian Ambassador to China
Vikram Misri, presently Ambassador of India to Myanmar has been appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to the People’s Republic of China.
(ANI)
Imran Khan to Visit China in October
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit China in October, the media reported on Friday.
It will be Khan's first visit to China after assuming the office. The dates of his visit and meeting schedule with Chinese officials is being finalised, the News International reported.
(IANS)
U'khand HC Asks State Govt to Give Reservations to Transgenders
Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday asked the state government to provide reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the transgender community.
The government has been asked to implement the scheme within 6 months.
(ANI)
Singer Marty Balin Passes Away
Singer Marty Balin of the Jefferson Airplane rock band has passed away. He was 76 years old, reported AP.
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