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PM Modi to launch Indian Space Association on October 11
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Indian Space Association (ISpA) on October 11 and also interact with representatives of the space industry on the occasion.
Ashish Mishra, Union minister's son accused of running SUV over farmers, arrested
Uttar Pradesh police have arrested Ashish Mishra, Union minister's son accused of running SUV over farmers in Lakhmipur Kheri district. Read more
US, China resume trade talks with 'candid' exchange
The United States and China held their first trade talks under the Biden administration with a “candid exchange” in a virtual meeting of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and China’s Vice Premier on Friday.
‘Closely monitoring and managing coal stocks': Power ministry amid power crisis
Core Management Team (CMT) set up Power Ministry is closely monitoring and managing coal stocks on daily basis and ensuring follow up actions with Coal India Limited, Railways to improve the coal supply to power plants, says Power Ministry in statement amid coal crisis.
UK records 133 Covid-19 deaths, 34,950 new cases
Britain on Saturday recorded 133 deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test, a slight increase on a day earlier when 127 people died, government data showed.
India vaccinates over 60 lakh Covid-19 doses in a day
The health ministry administers more than 60 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered till 7 pm today, taking India's vaccination coverage to more than 94.62 crores: Union Health Ministry
NCB again summons film producer Imtiyaz Khatri in drug case
After nearly 8-hours of questioning today, NCB again summons film producer Imtiyaz Khatri to appear before it on Monday in the drugs-on-cruise case.
‘Enhance state’s coal supply': Punjab CM to Centre amid power crisis
Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi has asked the Central government to immediately enhance state’s coal supply as per quota to tide over power crisis with impending shutdown of its thermal plants due to fast depleting coal reserves.
Lakhmipur violence: Congress leaders to observe silence on Monday
Congress asks chiefs of its state/UT units to observe silence between 10 am and 1 pm on Monday outside Raj Bhavans or Central Govt offices amid row over Lakhmipur Kheri violence. It will be observed in demand for immediate sacking of Mos Home Ajay Mishra and arrest of all culprits including his son.
‘Covid-19 containment can be derailed if…': Health minister
Covid-19 containment can be derailed if festivals are not celebrated following protocols, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya warned and exhorted 19 states to escalate their inoculation pace so that India can achieve administering 100 cr vaccine doses in next few days.
Orange alert for parts of Kerala
India Meteorological Department issues orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki for next four days.
‘One day' coal stock left in power plants: Delhi minister amid crisis
Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday held a meeting with the representatives of power distribution companies (discoms) in Delhi to discuss "power crisis" in the national capital and said that there is only one-day stock of coal left in the thermal power station from where Delhi gets electricity. Read More
CM Khattar meets Amit Shah, discusses Singhu border reopening issue
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday, here in the national capital to discuss the issue of reopening of Singhu and Tikri border. CM Khattar also briefed the Home Minister on the farmers' protest going on in various parts of the state.
PM Modi meets Danish counterpart, sign MoUs to boost ‘green strategic partnership’
India and Denmark on Saturday agreed on measures to take forward their unique “green strategic partnership” and signed four agreements aimed at boosting cooperation in green technologies and management of natural resources such as groundwater. Read More
If PLA there to stay, so is Indian Army, says Gen Naravane on eve of LAC talks
If the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is there to stay in the Ladakh theatre so is the Indian Army, army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Saturday referring to the military buildup and infrastructure development by the neighbouring army across the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC).
NCB says Gosavi, Bhanushali were witnesses in Aryan case; not known to agency
The Narcotics Control Bureau on Saturday issued a statement clarifying the association of Manish Bhanushali and KP Gosavi in the Aryan Khan case and said the agency did not violate any norm. Read More
India, China border talks tomorrow; Hot Springs de-escalation possible
A meeting between India’s Ladakh Corps Commander and Chinese South Xinjiang military district commander is expected to take place on Sunday at Chushul with de-escalation from patrolling point 15 or general area Hot Springs on the agenda.
CWC to meet on Oct 16 to discuss current political situation
Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting to be held on October 16 in New Delhi to discuss current political situation, forthcoming Assembly polls, and organisational elections
Khattar says ‘hopeful’ on opening of Singhu and Tikri borders
I met home minister Amit Shah today. We briefed him on the issue of opening of Singhu and Tikri borders. I have also told him about farmers' protests being held at several locations in the state. I am hopeful that borders will be opened soon: Haryana CM ML Khattar
Maharashtra CM inaugurates Sindhudurg airport
Uddhav Thackeray inaugurates Sindhudurg airport in presence of Union minister Narayan Rane, who was arrested recently, and released on bail, for saying he would “slap” the CM.
Boat capsizes in DR Congo
Around 100 dead or missing after ship capsizes in DR Congo, reports AFP citing officials.
Uttarakhand govt directs officials to ensure compliance with Covid-19 rules in schools
Uttarakhand government instructs officials to strictly ensure that Covid-19 rules are followed in schools after a student in the Gopeshwar area of Chamoli district tested positive.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Danish counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at Delhi's Hyderabad House.
Sidhu ends hunger strike in Lakhimpur Kheri
Navjot Singh Sidhu, on hunger strike in Lakhimpur Kheri, ends protest as main accused in Kheri violence case, Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, is questioned by the SIT in connection with the case.
Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Narela
Fire breaks out at a paper plates manufacturing unit in Delhi's Narela industrial area; fire fighting operations underway.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra appears for questioning
Ashish Mishra, Union minister Ajay Mishra's son, reports to police for questioning in connection with Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra will appear for questioning today, says lawyer
“We will respect the notice and will cooperate in the investigation. My client will appear before the police today,” says Awadhesh Kumar, legal advisor to Lakhimpur Kheri case prime accused Ashish Mishra.
People ‘desperate’ to come to India from UK, says British high commissioner
People are desperate to come to India. Our next step is to ease the way for travellers to come here, opening up more flights so we can get people moving between UK and India: Alex Ellis, UK High Commissioner to India
‘We consider India a close partner’: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen
We consider India as a close partner. I see this visit as a milestone for Denmark-India bilateral relations: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Delhi
India logs 19,740 new Covid-19 cases and 248 deaths
India logs 19,740 new Covid-19 cases, 23,070 recoveries and 248 deaths as tally rises to 33,935,309.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Security tightened at Police Lines
Security tightened at Police Lines in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri as Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, and prime accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, likely to appear before Crime Branch for questioning today.
Cruise ship case: NCB raids producer Imtiyaz Khatri
NCB carries out raids at residence and office of film producer Imtiyaz Khatri in Mumbai's Bandra in connection with the cruise ship case.
Court allows Texas to temporarily reinstate abortion law
A US federal appeals court allows Texas to temporarily reinstate abortion law, challenged in court by president Joe Biden's administration.
Mizoram's Covid-19 tally at 103,709
712 recoveries from Covid-19 and two deaths due to it in Mizoram on October 8. Case tally at 103,709 including 87,860 discharges, 15,505 active cases and 344 deaths.
‘Large gap’ exists on climate action commitment of development countries: India at UN
Large gap still exists on climate action commitment of developed countries to provide USD 100 billion for developing. This amount is less than what NFL earns on media rights: TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Rep to UN on Climate Action at UNGA76
Covid-19 toll in Latin America tops 1.5 million
Death toll in Latin America due to Covid-19 surpasses 1.5 million, including more than 600,000 fatalities in Brazil alone.
UNSC condemns terror attack on Shia mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz
Members of the UN Security Council “strongly condemn” the “atrocious and cowardly” terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz on October 8.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra appears for questioning
Ashish Mishra, Union minister Ajay Mishra's son, reports to police for questioning in connection with Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra will appear for questioning today, says lawyer
“We will respect the notice and will cooperate in the investigation. My client will appear before the police today,” says Awadhesh Kumar, legal advisor to Lakhimpur Kheri case prime accused Ashish Mishra.
People ‘desperate’ to come to India from UK, says British high commissioner
People are desperate to come to India. Our next step is to ease the way for travellers to come here, opening up more flights so we can get people moving between UK and India: Alex Ellis, UK High Commissioner to India
‘We consider India a close partner’: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen
We consider India as a close partner. I see this visit as a milestone for Denmark-India bilateral relations: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Delhi
India logs 19,740 new Covid-19 cases and 248 deaths
India logs 19,740 new Covid-19 cases, 23,070 recoveries and 248 deaths as tally rises to 33,935,309.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Security tightened at Police Lines
Security tightened at Police Lines in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri as Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, and prime accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, likely to appear before Crime Branch for questioning today.
Cruise ship case: NCB raids producer Imtiyaz Khatri
NCB carries out raids at residence and office of film producer Imtiyaz Khatri in Mumbai's Bandra in connection with the cruise ship case.
Court allows Texas to temporarily reinstate abortion law
A US federal appeals court allows Texas to temporarily reinstate abortion law, challenged in court by president Joe Biden's administration.
Mizoram's Covid-19 tally at 103,709
712 recoveries from Covid-19 and two deaths due to it in Mizoram on October 8. Case tally at 103,709 including 87,860 discharges, 15,505 active cases and 344 deaths.
‘Large gap’ exists on climate action commitment of development countries: India at UN
Large gap still exists on climate action commitment of developed countries to provide USD 100 billion for developing. This amount is less than what NFL earns on media rights: TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Rep to UN on Climate Action at UNGA76
Covid-19 toll in Latin America tops 1.5 million
Death toll in Latin America due to Covid-19 surpasses 1.5 million, including more than 600,000 fatalities in Brazil alone.
UNSC condemns terror attack on Shia mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz
Members of the UN Security Council “strongly condemn” the “atrocious and cowardly” terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz on October 8.