Latest News: J&K Local Body Elections to be Held in October
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Girl From Bihar Shelter Home Dies During Treatment
Another girl from 'Aasra Home' dies during treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital in Bihar. Earlier this month, two girls of the shelter home had died, reported ANI.
J&K Municipal Body Elections To be Conducted Between 1 Oct & 5 Oct
The State Administrative Council (SAC) of Jammu and Kashmir has decided that the elections to municipal bodies will be conducted in 4 phases with polling dates between 1 October and 5 October, 2018. Elections to panchayats will be conducted in 8 phases with polling dates between 8 November and 4 December, reported ANI.
Russia's Putin to Meet Leaders of Turkey & Iran on 7 September
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend a three-way summit in Tehran on 7 September with the leaders of Turkey and Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
The three leaders met in April in Ankara, where they discussed developments in Syria.
(Source: The New York Times)
Census 2021 to Collect Data on OBC For the First Time
Home Minister Rajnath Singh, on 31 August, said that data on Other Backward Class for the first time will be collected in the upcoming census of 2021, ANI reported.
The announcement came after Singh was reviewing the functioning of the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner in New Delhi.
“The Home Minister discussed the road map for undertaking census in 2021 and emphasised that improvements in design and technological interventions will be made to ensure census data is finalised within three years after conducting of census,” ANI reported.
Minister of State (Home) Kiren Rijiju, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, and other senior officers were also present in the meeting, ANI added.
Sensex, Nifty Little Changed Ahead of GDP Report
Indian equity benchmarks were little changed as gains in IT and pharma stocks was offset by losses in Reliance Industries and private sector lenders ahead of June quarter GDP data.
The S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.12 percent or 45 points to 38,645 while the NSE Nifty 50 index was little changed at 11,680.
The Sensex rose for a fifth month in a row posting its longest rally since August 2016, Bloomberg data showed.
Eleven of 19 sector gauges compiled by BSE ended higher led by the S&P BSE Healthcare index's 2.2 percent gain. On the flipside, the S&P BSE Energy index was top loser, down 1.5 percent.
(Source: BloombergQuint)
Son of Hizbul Mujahideen Leader to Stay Under NIA Remand Till 10 Sept
Syed Shakeel Yousuf, son of Hizbul Mujahideen leader, Syed Salahuddin, has been sent to National Investigation Agency (NIA) remand till 10 September by an NIA Court, ANI reported.
Syed Shakeel Yousuf was arrested on 31 August from Srinagar.
PM to Launch India Post Payments Bank Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, 1 September, will launch the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) that seeks to leverage the expansive network of the postal department to ensure financial inclusion for the masses.
The event is scheduled to be held at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, along with simultaneous launch events at 650 branches and 3,250 access points that will go live, an official statement said.
One Dead, 100 Students Injured After Consuming Mid-Day Meal in Jharkhand
One student died and around hundred students fell ill allegedly, after consuming mid-day meal at a school in Koderma district of Jharkhand, the police said on Friday, 31 August.
Koderma deputy commissioner Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
AIADMK MLAs Disqualification Case: Madras HC Reserves Judgement
The Madras High Court on Friday, 31 August, reserved judgement in the 18 AIADMK MLAs disqualification case, reported ANI.
Framing Of Charges Against RK Pachauri On 14 Dec: Saket Court
Saket Court will frame charges against environmentalist RK Pachauri, in a molestation case, on 14 December, reported ANI.
Rahul Has Left For China Via Nepal, Claims Sambit Patra
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has “left for China via Nepal,” alleged BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Friday, 31 August.
“Rahul has an obsession for China. Why is it that he always wants to get a Chinese view on everything but does not want to have an Indian perspective? Which politicians will he meet there?,” said Patra.
Responding to Patra’s allegations, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked if the BJP “even knew” where Kailash Manasarovar was.
SC to Hear Article 35A Next In January 2019
The Supreme Court has deferred hearing on Article 35A to 19 January 2019, reported ANI.
Dutch National Found Dead In A Chennai Hotel
A 24-year-old Dutch national was found dead inside a hotel room in Chennai’s T Nagar area, on Friday, 31 August. The body has been sent for postmortem, and police investigation underway, reported ANI.
SC Quashes FIR Against Priya Prakash Varrier
The Supreme Court on Friday, 31 August, quashed an FIR registered in Telangana against actress Priya Prakash Varrier, in connection with the 'wink song'.
Patiala Court House Issues Warrant Against Lalu
Delhi's Patiala House Court issued production warrant against Lalu Prasad Yadav for 6 October in connection with the IRCTC hotel-for-land scam case.
Three-Year-Old Shot In Malda Clashes
A 3-year-old was shot during clashes that erupted in West Bengal’s Malda on Thursday, 30 August. Clashes reportedly erupted among two groups over the formation of Panchayat board.
The child is admitted to a Malda hospital and is undergoing treatment, reported ANI.
IRCTC Scam: Patiala House Court Grants Bail to Rabri, Tejashwi Yadav
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Friday, 31 August, granted bail to all accused in the IRCTC hotel-for-land scam, including former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
They have been asked to furnish a personal bond and surety amount of Rs 1 lakh each, reported ANI.
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is also an accused in the case, did not appear before the court as he is in judicial custody, in Ranchi.
Rupee Touches Record Low Of Rs 71 Against Dollar
The rupee touched a record low of Rs 71 against the dollar for the first time ever, reported PTI.
Modi Seen As 'Charismatic' Leader As He is PM: Yashwant Sinha
Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Thursday, 30 August, said there is a tendency in India to worship people in power and asserted that Narendra Modi is seen as a "charismatic leader" because he is the prime minister.
"There is a ‘national’ weakness in us that we start worshiping people in power. We need to get rid of this," Sinha said.
Two Killed, Six Injured After Masked Men Go On Stabbing Spree in Delhi
Two men were killed and six others injured after two masked men went on a rampage, attacking and stabbing people randomly in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri, the police said on Thursday, 30 August. The incident reportedly happened on 29 August.
It is suspected that the killings were the fallout of a gang rivalry between two groups trying to assert their dominance in the area, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Rupee Hits Rs 70.96 Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee hit Rs 70.96 against the US dollar on Friday, 31 August, reported ANI.
Prices Of Petrol, Diesel In Delhi, Mumbai
Price of petrol in Delhi on Friday, 31 August, is at Rs 78.52/litre, while the price of diesel at Rs 70.21/litre.
In Mumbai, petrol is priced at Rs 85.93/litre and diesel at Rs 74.54/litre.
SC to Hear Petitions Challenging Article 35A Today
The Supreme Court will be hearing a batch of petitions on Friday, 31 August, challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A, which grants special privileges to the residents of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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