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Twitter Permanently Bans 'Conspiracy Theorist' Alex Jones
Twitter permanently banned US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and Infowars for abusive behaviour , reported BBC, on Friday, 7 September.
US Actor Burt Reynolds Passes Away
US actor Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights," died on Thursday, 6 September, his publicist announced.
The 82-year-old actor, who was a huge box office attraction in the 1970s, died at a hospital in Florida, his manager Erik Kritzer told the Hollywood Reporter.
Pollution India's Biggest Problem: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday, 6 September, said that pollution wasIndia's “biggest problem.”
“We'll have an ethanol industry worth Rs 1 lakh crore in 5-7 yrs. Ethanol will lower pollution,” the minister said.
5 Killed In Uttarakhand Bus Accident
Five people died and 21 were injured after a bus rolled down a 50 metre deep gorge near Mohanri on Uttarakhand’s Bhatrojkhan-Bhikiyasan route, earlier on Thursday, 6 September.
J&K Govt Removes SP Vaid As Police Chief
Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday, 6 September, removed police chief SP Vaid from his posy. DG Prison Dilbagh Singh will hold post, reported PTI.
Gutkha scam: CBI Arrests Promoter
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested the promoter of MDM gutkha company AV Madhava Rao and Uma Shankar Gupta, food safety and drug administration official P Senthil Murugan, superintendent of central excise department NK Pandian & a PV Srinivasa Rao earlier today.All 5 have been sent to judicial custody till 20 Sept
Pranab Mukherjee Visits Chennai, Pays Tribute to M Karunanidhi
Former President Pranab Mukherjee visited DMK President MK Stalin at his residence in Chennai on Thursday and paid tribute to M Karunanidhi, reported ANI.
Left, Congress Announce Protest on 10 Sept For Fuel Price Hike
The left parties have called for a protest on 10 September on the increase in price of petrol and diesel, problem of farmers and unemployment issue. The Congress party had also announced that they will call a protest on 10 September on fuel price hike, reported ANI.
Manohar Parrikar Returns to Goa After Treatment in US
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar returned on Thursday evening to Panaji from the US, where he had gone for medical treatment in the last week of August.
Parrikar underwent treatment in the US for a pancreatic ailment for nearly three months earlier this year, reported The Economic Times.
Lalu Yadav Shifted to Paying Ward at RIMS
Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is undergoing treatment at Ranchi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), has been shifted to the air-conditioned paying ward of the hospital, reported Deccan Chronicle.
Prasad had been complaining that he was unable to get a sound sleep because dogs continue to bark at night and mosquitoes made his life miserable.
Death Toll Rises to Three in Majerhat Flyover Collapse
Another body was recovered on Thursday from the debris of the collapsed Majerhat bridge in south Kolkata, taking the toll in the mishap to three, reported PTI quoting a police official.
The body was identified as that of Goutam Mondal (45), a labourer from Murshidabad district who was missing along with another labourer Pranab Dey since the accident on Tuesday, he said.
President Ram Nath Kovind Arrives in Czech Republic
President Ram Nath Kovind has arrived in Czech Republic on the final leg of their visit to three European countries– Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic, reported ANI.
PNB Money Laundering Case: Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice Against Nirav Modi's Executive
Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against Mihir R Bhansali, an executive of absconding billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi, in connection with the alleged $ 2 billion PNB money-laundering case, reported ANI.
The RCN against Mihir Rashmi Bhansali, CEO of Nirav Modi's jewellery firm Firestar Diamond Inc, was requested by the Enforcement Directorate.
SC Refuses to Interfere With Acceptance of Foreign Funds
The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the issue of acceptance of foreign funds. The apex court said that it is a policy matter and it is for the government to decide who to accept foreign funds from.
Protest To be Held on 10 Sept Against Fuel 'Loot': Randeep Surjewala on Fuel Price Hike
While addressing a press conference on Thursday on the ‘rising prices of fuel’, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, “On May 2014, excise duty on petrol was ₹9/litre. Today it is ₹19/litre. Excise duty on diesel in 2014 was ₹3 and today it is ₹15 approximately.”
He further added, “Rupee is at all-time low. The Modi government in the last 4 years has levied taxes on fuel and earned ₹11,00,000 crore. A protest will be called on 10 September against this fuel loot by the Central government.”
Majerhat Flyover Collapsed Due to Metro Construction Work: WB CM Mamata Banerjee
Speaking about the Majerhat Flyover collapse to ANI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “Primary report has been given by PWD chief engineer which suggests the bridge got affected due to the construction work of the metro. Strong action will be taken against those found guilty, no one will be spared.”
Delhi HC Imposes Rs 2 Lakh Fine on AAP MLA For Assault Of Youth
The Delhi Patiala House Court has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh each on AAP MLA Sahi Ram Pahalwan and two other private persons in connection with the assault of a youth in September 2016.
SC To Auction 16 Properties Belonging to Amrapalli
The Supreme Court said on Thursday, “Initially 16 properties belonging to Amrapalli in India, including commercials, would be auctioned and later, personal properties of the company's promoters and directors will also be auctioned to generate money for the completion of its unfinished projects.”
The next date of hearing in the case is on 12 September.
Decision Already Taken When Jayalalitha Was CM: TN Minister on Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu Governor to consider the mercy petition of A.G. Perarivalan, a convict in the 1991 Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
Tamil Nadu Minister Jayakumar said, “We had already taken a decision when Jayalalitha was the Chief Minister and an unanimous resolution was passed. Now we are waiting for the order from Supreme Court. Let's receive the copy and we will decide. Our stand is what Amma has taken”, he further added.
Veteran Tamil Comedian Vellai Subbaiah Dies at 78
Veteran Tamil film comedian, Vellai Subbaiah died after a brief illness at Mettupalayam near Coimbatore, family sources said on Thursday. He was 78.
SC Collegium Recommends Elevation of Five Advocates to Delhi High Court as Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of five advocates, namely, Jyoti Singh, Prateek Jalan, Anup Jairam Bhambhani, Sanjeev Narula and Manoj Kumar Ohri to the Delhi High Court as judges, reported ANI.
Complaint Filed Against Salman Khan in Bihar Court over 'Loveratri'
An advocate on Thursday, 6 September, filed a complaint in a Bihar court against Salman Khan and others associated with his next home production 'Loveratri', alleging that the title of the film hurts Hindu sentiments by deriding the festival of Navaratri, reported PTI.
Eleven Injured After Passenger Vehicle Plunges into Gorge in J&K's Ramban
Eleven people including two women were injured when a vehicle rolled down into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Thursday, PTI reported quoting the police.
A Tata Sumo, on its way to Banihal from Mangith, skid off the road and rolled down into a gorge in Khari area, they said.
TRS Announces List of 105 Candidates for Telangana Elections
The Telangana Rashtra Samithi has announced a list of 105 candidates for Telangana elections after dissolving the state assembly on Thursday, 6 September, reported India Today.
Two sitting Telangana MLAs have been denied tickets and current Lok Sabha MP from Peddapalli B Suman will also contest the assembly polls.
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: SC Leaves It to TN Govt to Release All Accused
The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to seek redressal and direction from the State Governor for its demand to release the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, reported ANI.
KCR to Announce List of 105 Candidates for Polls
After dissolving the state assembly on Thursday, 6 September, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said, “We are announcing a list of 105 candidates today.”
He further told ANI, “Before 2014, there were many issues in Telangana like bomb blasts, electricity issues, communal violence but now we are free of all this. I am asking the Congress leaders to come to the ground and fight in the elections. The public will give the reply”.
Srijan Scam Case: IT Raids Residence of Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi's Sister
The Income Tax department on Thursday, 6 September, conducted raids at the Patna residence of Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi’s sister Rekha in connection with the Srijan scam, reports ANI.
4 Arrested in Gutkha Scam in Chennai
The CBI said it has arrested four persons including the promoters and directors of Jayem Industries and officers of the Food Safety and Drug Administration and Excise Department in connection with the multi-crore gutkha scam in Tamil Nadu.
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) source told IANS said the agency had arrested Jayem Industries promoters and directors A.V. Madhav Rao and Uma Shankar Gupta.
Bengali Actress Found Dead in Hotel Room
Payel Chakraborty, a Bengali actress was found dead in a hotel room in Siliguri on 6 September, ANI reported. A police investigation underway.
Prime Accused in Narendra Dabholkar Murder Sent to CBI Custody
Amol Kale, who is accused in murder case of journalist Narendra Dabholkar has been sent to Central Bureau Investigation custody till 14 September by a Pune Session Court, ANI.
Telangana CM KC Rao Dissolves State Assembly
Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao dissolved the state assembly on Thursday 6 September, ANI reported.
Governor ESL Narasimhan approved assembly dissolution as recommended by CM KC Rao. Governor has asked Rao to continue as caretaker Telangana CM till the new government is formed.
First Time Ever, Rupee Touches 72 Mark Against Dollar
Rupee slipped below the 72 mark against dollar for the first time ever, IANS reported. The value of rupee stood at 72.09 against dollar.
Earlier in the day, the rupee resumed higher at 71.65 against yesterday's closing level of 71.75 a dollar.
Facebook, Twitter to Face New Probe over Censorship Concern
After a congressional hearings, Facebook and Twitter will now face questions from the US Justice Department (DOJ) over allegations of political bias, an issue flagged by US President Donald Trump.
In a meeting in September, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, along with state attorneys general, would look into whether Facebook and Twitter are "intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms", CNET reported on 5 September.
Ambulance in Kerala Catches Fire, Patient Dead
An ambulance in front of Champakulam Government Hospital in Kerala’s Alappuzha area caught fire 6 September, ANI reported.
The patient inside the ambulance who was being transported from Champakulam Hospital to Alappuzha Medical College died in the fire accident.
Others inside the ambulance, which includes a nurse and the driver survived with burn injuries. Cause of the fire is unknown, the report added.
If Pakistan stops terrorism, we will show Neeraj Chopra: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday, 6 September while speaking to ANI said that India could improve its relations with Pakistan, if Pakistan chose to end terrorism in the country.
“If Pakistan stops terrorism, we will show Neeraj Sharma,” Rawat said.
On August 27, 20-year-old Neeraj Sharma, gold medalist at Asian games received much applause after bowing his head to his Pakistani competitor, Arshad Nadeem during the medal distribution ceremony.
Sensex, Nifty Edge Higher
The markets opened higher on Thursday, 6 September, with Sensex at 38,100 up by 81 points. Meanwhile, Nifty was at 11,497, up by 17 points.
(Source: BloombergQuint)
Light Tremors Felt in J&K
A low intensity earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was felt in Jammu and Kashmir disaster management official said. No casualty or damage was reported.
The tremors were felt at 8.34 a.m. at a depth of five kilometres under the earth's surface, he said. The epicentre was in the state.
Earthquake Hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba District
An earthquake of 3.4 magnitude struck Chamba district in Himachal Paradesh on the night of 5 September, ANI reported. No reports on death or damage have been surfaced.
More details awaited.
Trust for Families of Martyred Approved by Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance on Thursday, 6 September gave approval for Bharat Ke Veer Trust, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh in a tweet.
Bharat Ke Veer Trust was created by Ministry of Home Affairs in order to provide assistance to the families of martyred Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.
It was formed with seven Trustees headed by the Union Home Secretary under 80 (G), which in effect means that all contributions to the Trust will be exempted under the Income Tax.
North and South Korea to Hold Meeting on 18 September
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will hold their three-day third summit from September 18 in Pyongyang, Seoul said on Thursday, after their envoy met the North Korean leader, IANS reported.
South Korea's National Security Office Director Chung Eui-yong, who led the special delegation to Pyongyang on Wednesday, told this to the media here on Thursday.
Petrol & Diesel Prices Continue to Rise
Petrol and diesel prices in Delhi rose by 20 and 24 paise. The price of petrol and diesel in Delhi are Rs 79.51 per litre & Rs 71.55 per litre, respectively. While in Mumbai, the petrol and diesel prices are Rs 86.91 per litre & Rs 75.96 per litre, respectively, ANI reported.