07:00 PM
8th edition of Indian Army Chief’s Conclave, a gathering of serving & former Army Chiefs of Army Staff of Indian Army, will be organised at Delhi from 16 to 18 Sept
This will be a forum for exchange of ideas between the old guard & the current leadership of the Indian Army06:55 PM
COVID-19: Uttarakhand reports 49 new cases, 33 recoveries and zero deaths today; active cases 296
06:52 PM
High alert in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered high alert in the state following the arrest of four more members of an ISI-backed terrorist module involved in bid to blow up an oil tanker with an IED tiffin bomb last month: Chief Minister’s Office06:52 PM
West Bengal reports 743 new COVID19 cases, 753 recoveries and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours
06:46 PM
Andhra Pradesh reports 1445 new COVID19 cases, 1243 recoveries and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours
- Total cases 20,33,419
- Total recoveries 20,04,786
- Death toll 14,030
- Active cases 14,603
06:44 PM
Four Manimahesh pilgrims found dead in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district: State disaster management official
06:44 PM
India is mother of democracy; democracy is not only constitutional structure for us but spirit as well: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
06:34 PM
India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, with 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year
578 incidents of “fake news on social media” also reported last year: NCRB data06:33 PM
This adds another important chapter in our parliamentary system: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at launch of Sansad TV
06:26 PM
Kerala reported 17,681 fresh COVID19 cases, 25,588 recoveries and 208 deaths
The active cases stand at 1,90,750. The death toll is 22,987 and a total of 42,09,746 people have recovered so far. 97,070 samples were tested during the last 24 hours: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan06:21 PM
Maharashtra Govt will issue ordinance to restore OBC reservation in local body polls: Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal
This won’t cross the 50% reservation cap. The ordinance will be issued on the line of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana govts’ decision: Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal06:20 PM
Delhi: Vice President & Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla jointly launch Sansad TV
06:07 PM
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran says no leadership structural changes on the anvil at USD 106 bn group
06:06 PM
Ratan Tata says extremely disappointed over reports speculating major revamp in group’s organisational framework
06:02 PM
PM Modi has very clear vision for telecom sector-that telecom services reach even marginalised sections remote areas. So it’s very important to have a robust telecom sector where Balance Sheet of companies, their cash flow stay safe
– Minister for Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw05:53 PM
Tata Sons chairman rules out leadership revamp
05:53 PM
Centre set to resume tourist visas after 1.5 years of suspension due to Covid
05:45 PM
SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh has submitted a bid for Air India
Reports ET Now05:30 PM
DIPAM Secretary says financial bids received for buying Air India
05:25 PM
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs declares Kushinagar Airport as a Customs notified airport
This would also facilitate international passenger movements including that of Buddhist pilgrims: Ministry of Finance05:20 PM
UN urges ‘moratorium’ on AI systems that threaten rights
05:19 PM
We ensured ease of doing business; global investors are now receiving red carpet welcome instead of red tapism
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh05:19 PM
There is lot of scope for American and Indian defence industries to go for co-production and co-development of equipment
– Rajnath Singh05:11 PM
Tata Sons has submitted financial bids for Air India, reports ET NOW quoting sources
05:09 PM
BJP MP Arjun Singh gets ‘Z’ category security
The CISF has taken the charge of providing security cover to the leader since Tuesday. Ministry of Home Affairs had issued the order on September 13.05:04 PM
Government preparing for ‘dynamic growth’ in this entire decade: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
04:56 PM
Iran resumes regular flights to Kabul: state media
04:56 PM
UK PM to reshuffle cabinet later Wednesday: Source
04:51 PM
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath virtually inaugurates Pepsico India’s “largest greenfileds foods manufacturing plant,” in Lucknow
04:44 PM
BJP-RSS people say they’re Hindu party. In the last 100-200 years, Mahatma Gandhi is the person who understood the Hindu religion & practised it. We recognise it & so do BJP & RSS’ people
– Congress leader Rahul Gandhi04:41 PM
Average 77 rape cases daily reported in India in 2020, totalling to 28,046 such incidents during the year
3,71,503 cases of crime against women reported across country last year, down from 4,05,326 in 2019 and 3,78,236 in 2018: NCRB data04:40 PM
Income tax department is carrying out survey action on Bollywood actor Sonu Sood
Survey is being carried out by the investigation wing of the IT dept in Mumbai and Lucknow, reports ET Bureau.04:35 PM
India reported average 80 murders daily in 2020, totalling 29,193 fatalities over the year
UP tops the chart among states, according to latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data04:28 PM
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has helplessly allowed itself to be held hostage by Pakistan
– India at UN Human Rights Council04:28 PM
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has no locus standi to comment on India’s internal affairs
– India at UN Human Rights Council04:27 PM
India, as not only the world’s largest democracy but a robustly vibrant one, does not need lessons from a failed state like Pakistan
– India at UNHRC04:22 PM
A joint team of Delhi Police and IB officials have started interrogation of the six terror suspects, who were arrested yesterday, at Special Cell office
A Delhi Court sent them to 14-day Police custody earlier today.04:17 PM
Coronavirus pandemic, subsequent lockdown resulted in drop in crimes like theft, robbery, and assault on women and children in 2020
But there was drastic jump in disobedience to govt orders, primarily arising due to violations of COVID-19 norms: NCRB data04:16 PM
Thousands of women and girls from minority communities subjected to abductions, forced marriages and conversions in Pakistan
– India at UNHRC04:12 PM
Pakistan openly supporting and financing terrorists including UN proscribed ones as a matter of state policy
– India at UN Human Rights Council04:09 PM
Relief package for telecom sector: Key points
- AGR definition rationalised
- Licence fee relaxed
- Spectrum sharing allowed
- No spectrum sharing fee
- 100% FDI allowed via automatic route
- Auction calendar created
- Annual instead of monthly compounding
04:02 PM
‘Boost to drone manufacturing’
04:01 PM
Indian Premier League organisers say limited spectators will be allowed into stadiums when tournament resumes on Sunday in UAE
03:57 PM
Union Cabinet approved Rs 26,058 crore PLI scheme for auto, auto-components and drone industry
03:52 PM
For future auctions, duration of spectrum will be 30 yrs instead of 20 yrs. Also if someone takes spectrum & business conditions/technology changes then after a lock-in period of 10 yrs it can be surrendered by paying spectrum charge: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Communications
03:51 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to Australian PM Scott Morrison
“We reviewed the rapid progress in India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, incl through recent 2+2 Dialogue. We exchanged perspectives on regional developments & forthcoming Quad meeting,” says PM.03:49 PM
Sensex rallies 476.11 points to end at new lifetime high of 58,723.20; Nifty rises 139.45 points to record 17,519.45
03:45 PM
Indian Premier League organisers say limited spectators will be allowed into stadiums when tournament resumes on Sunday in UAE.
03:43 PM
PM took a bold decision over AGR (adjusted gross revenue) today. A decision has been taken to rationalise the definition of AGR. All non-telecom revenue will be taken out of AGR.
– Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Communications03:42 PM
It has become Pakistan’s habit to misuse the platforms provided by the Council to propagate its false & malicious propaganda against our country.
– India’s reply at the 48th Session of the Human Rights Council03:39 PM
Telecom Minister says Cabinet rationalises AGR definition, excludes non-telecom revenue of telcos from payment of statutory levies
03:39 PM
Cabinet allows 100 pc FDI in telecom sector with safeguards: Telecom Minister
03:37 PM
Telecom Minister says Cabinet approves 9 structural reforms; spectrum user charges rationalised
03:30 PM
4 year moratorium approved for Telecom sector
Those availing it will have to pay interest on moratorium amount (at Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate i.e. MCLR + 2%)03:22 PM
Automobile industry contributes to 35% of the manufacturing GDP of the country. It is a leading sector in generating employment. If we speak of the global automotive trade, then we need to increase India’s participation: Union Minister Anurag Thakur
03:19 PM
No explosives or weapons were recovered from Jaan Mohammed. Delhi Police and Mumbai Police will exchange information on this. Our team is going to Delhi today.
– Maharashtra ATS Chief Vineet Agarwal in Mumbai03:14 PM
The PLI scheme has a budgetary provision of Rs 26,058 crores – Rs 25,938 crores for the auto sector and Rs 120 crores for the drone industry.
– Union Minister Anurag Thakur03:14 PM
Six terrorists arrested
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested 6 terrorists. Out of the 6 persons arrested yesterday, one person belongs from Dharavi, Mumbai. He had D-company links. He was arrested in Kota while he was travelling on a train to Delhi: Maharashtra ATS Chief Vineet Agarwal03:13 PM
The government has approved production linked incentive scheme for auto industry, auto-component industry, drone industry to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities.
– Union Minister Anurag Thakur03:06 PM
PM Modi will inaugurate the Defence Offices Complexes at Delhi’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Africa Avenue on 16 September. He will also interact with Army, Navy, Air Force and civilian officers: PMO
02:59 PM
The state government isn’t taking action against fake IDs on social media trying to spread communal issues. The Sangh (RSS) is making an agenda in Kerala to split the 2 minority communities -Muslims & Christians: VD Satheesan, Leader of Opposition, Kerala
02:43 PM
The arms and explosives recovered from terror suspects arrested by Delhi Police Special appears to be similar to the explosives dropped from drone at India-Pakistan border in Amritsar on August 9: Sources
02:26 PM
Delhi government earned 41 per cent less revenue last year due to COVID-19.
– Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia02:25 PM
Indian law firms reluctant to advise on IPO of insurance giant LIC
02:20 PM
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests 67-year-old Balbir aka Billa, another accused involved in the death case of former Jammu & Kashmir MLC Trilochan Singh Wazir: Delhi Police
02:02 PM
West Bengal: Bhabanipur constituency Returning Officer sends notice to BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal, asking her to reply as to why permission for her further rallies shouldn’t be stopped. She has to file a reply by 5pm today.
The notice cites violation of model code of conduct and COVID protocols by them on the day of filing of her nomination, on September 13th.01:58 PM
Delhi High Court reserves order on the bail plea of Preet Singh, the main organiser, in connection with inflammatory sloganeering near Jantar Mantar.
01:52 PM
Sputnik V demonstrates 97.2% efficacy and high safety profile against COVID during the vaccination campaign in Belarus
01:43 PM
Russian Direct Investment Fund announces real-world data of Ministry of Health, Belarus on Russian Sputnik V vaccine confirming its high efficacy during vaccination campaign in the country. It demonstrated 97.2% efficacy against COVID in Belarus: Russian Direct Investment Fund
01:34 PM
Small plane crashes in Indonesia’s Papua; search on for crew
- A small cargo plane crashed in steep mountainous forest of Indonesia’s easternmost Papua province
- Officials confirmed after an aerial search located the lost Rimbun Air plane
- A search and rescue team has moved to the area to try to determine the conditions of the plane’s three crew members
01:23 PM
Restrictions and relaxations in West Bengal extended up to 30th September
01:22 PM
Cabinet clears production-linked incentive (PLI) for automobile sector
01:02 PM
India considers resuming vaccine exports soon, focus on Africa: Source
12:50 PM
Delhi Covid updates:
- Delhi schools will continue to remain closed for students up to Class 8: DDMA order
- Public fairs, exhibitions to be allowed in Delhi from September 16
12:37 PM
Punjab and Haryana High Court granted interim bail to Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan in a case of hurting religious sentiments, and issued a notice to the state government
12:30 PM
On the 17th of this month, which also happens to be PM Modi’s birthday,we’re planning for aggressive blood donation & vaccination. We’re trying to come out with a vision document for complete healthcare, it’ll be handed over on 17th itself.
– Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar12:28 PM
A 5-member delegation of West Bengal unit of BJP will meet the Election Commission in Delhi, today
12:14 PM
Lieutenant General (retd) Gurmit Singh, sworn-in as the new Governor of Uttarakhand
The oath of office was administered to Singh by the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court Justice RS Chauhan at Raj Bhawan11:58 AM
Delhi Police Special Cell has busted a Pak-organised terror module, arrested 6 people including two terrorists who received training in Pakistan
11:32 AM
IAF to hold air show over Srinagar’s Dal Lake on September 26
- More than 3,000 schoolchildren and college students will attend the show
- The main aim of the air show is to motivate the youth of the Valley to join the Indian Air Force and to promote tourism in the regiona
11:30 AM
Supreme Court asks Centre to make appointments in tribunals in two weeks, give reasons if persons from recommended list are left out.
11:22 AM
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced that they have concluded post-marketing surveillance (PMS) study on Favipiravir (FabiFlu) findings reinforce the drug’s safety and efficacy in real-world settings.
- “Results show no new safety signals or concerns till date and side effects reported are in line with the known safety profile of the drug,” Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said in a statement.
- The study was initiated after Glenmark received restricted emergency use approval for Favipiravir (FabiFlu) for mild to moderate COVID-19: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
10:59 AM
I heard both sides in Jan but I’m not investigating authority to take any decision. I suggested, they should go to police &report the incident & let the matter be probed. I’m still in favour of bringing accused to justice.
– LJP leader Chirag Paswan on FIR against LJP MP Prince Raj10:58 AM
Dr Reddy’s gets drug regulator’s nod for Phase III bridging trials of Sputnik light covid vaccine
10:56 AM
Srei Infrastructure Finance says has no information from Its bankers on classification of loans availed by Srei group as NPAs
10:54 AM
Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil:
I’ve called a meeting (regarding arrest of the accused terrorist from the State by the Delhi Police Special Cell y’day). Maharashtra ATS Chief, DGP Sanjay Pandey & Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale will be present at meeting.10:54 AM
Apple to bring iPhone 13 lineup to India from September 24 with prices starting at Rs 69,900
- Customers in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, the UK, the US, and more than 30 other countries and regions will be able to pre-order iPhone 13
- The iPhone 13 will be available for Rs 79,900, while iPhone 13 mini will be priced at Rs 69,900
- The phones will also be available through Apple Authorised Resellers and select carriers
10:34 AM
Uttarakhand:
- SS Kaler, who has recently resigned from the post of AAP’s State unit president
- He will contest against Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami from Khatima seat in 2022 Assembly polls
10:25 AM
Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin along with state ministers and DMK party workers pay floral tribute to DMK founder and former state CM CN Annadurai on his 113th birth anniversary.
10:14 AM
Rupee inches 1 paisa higher at 73.67 against US dollar in early trade
10:11 AM
Delhi likely to witness another spell of rain, IMD issues orange alert for Thursday
10:03 AM
Final bids for Air India disinvestment today, Tata group also in race
10:01 AM
New Gujarat cabinet is expected to swear in today at 4 pm
09:57 AM
Greetings on Engineers Day to all hardworking engineers. No words are enough to thank them for their pivotal role in making our planet better and technologically advanced. I pay homage to the remarkable Shri M. Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary and recall his accomplishments.
– PM Modi09:50 AM
Of 27,176 new cases, and 284 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours, Kerala recorded 15,876 new COVID19 cases and 129 deaths in the last 24 hours.
09:40 AM
One more accused has been arrested from Thane in connection with a case of gang rape of a minor girl. The arrested accused has been sent to police custody for 7 days: Pune City Police, Maharashtra
A total of 17 persons has been arrested so far in this case09:40 AM
284 deaths reported in last 24 hours in the country: Union Health Ministry
- Total cases: 3,33,16,755
- Active cases: 3,51,087
- Total recoveries: 3,25,22,171
- Death toll: 4,43,497
- Total Vaccination: 75,89,12,277 (61,15,690 in last 24 hrs)
09:34 AM
India’s total Covid-19 cases reach 33.32 million, death toll at 443,497: Union Health Ministry
09:33 AM
BJP’s Chacha Jaan, Asaduddin Owaisi has entered Uttar Pradesh. If he (Owaisi) will abuse them (BJP), they will not file any case against him. They are a team..”
– BKU leader Rakesh Tikait in Baghpat09:29 AM
India reports 27,176 new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
09:29 AM
Sensex rises 117 points in the opening trading, currently at 58,364.90; Nifty inches 36 points, currently at 17,416.40
09:13 AM
Maharashtra: Thane sees 197 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
08:59 AM
A total of 54,60,55,796 samples for COVID19 tested up to 14th Sept. Of which, 16,10,829 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research
08:38 AM
Accused in case of minor’s rape & murder should be encountered. We will nab the accused and will encounter him. We’ll stand by the victim’s family. We’ll provide aid to the family. We will console them
– Telangana Minister Chamakura Malla Reddy08:37 AM
Weather Update
The depression over north Chhattisgarh & adjoining East MP weakened into a well-marked low pressure area over northeast Madhya Pradesh & adjoining region at 5:30 am. To move west-northwestwards across north MP and weaken gradually, says IMD08:30 AM
Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s performance after Afghan pullout: Poll
08:04 AM
Pak terror module busted
07:59 AM
PM Modi to launch Sansad TV today along with Lok Sabha Speaker and Vice President
07:30 AM
Allahabad HC stays second suspension of paediatrician Kafeel Khan
07:27 AM
Gold steady above $1,800 as U.S. inflation raises doubts on Fed taper timeline
07:18 AM
In Ghaziabad, there are 21 active cases of dengue, out of which one patient is admitted to the district hospital & the rest are in private hospitals. On an average, 5 cases are detected daily. No patient is in serious condition
– Ghaziabad CMO Dr Bhavtosh Shankhdha06:54 AM
JEE-Advanced registrations deferred again due to delay in JEE-Mains results
06:53 AM
Tamil Nadu reports 1,591 fresh COVID-19 cases
06:49 AM
JEE Main Results
The first rank holders included Gaurab Das (Karnataka), Vaibhav Vishal (Bihar), Duggineni Venkata Paneesh (Andhra Pradesh), Siddhant Mukherjee, Anshul Verma and Mridul Agarwal (Rajasthan), Ruchir Bansal and Kavya Chopra (Delhi), Amaiya Singhal and Pal Agarwal (Uttar Pradesh), , Komma Sharanya and Joysula Venkata Aditya (Telangana), Pasala Veera Siva, Karnam Lokesh and Kanchanapalli Rahul Naidu, (Andhra Pradesh), Pulkit Goyal (Punjab) and Guramrit Singh (Chandigarh).06:48 AM
JEE-Main result: 44 candidates score 100 percentile, 18 share top rank
06:34 AM
97 cases of dengue have been reported in Prayagraj, out of which 9 patients are admitted to hospitals. No death has been reported due to dengue this year so far: Officials
06:24 AM
New Dehradun Covid Rule: no person will be allowed to enter pond/river/waterfall etc. in tourist areas like Sahastradhara, Guchupani and Mussoorie
- Only 15,000 tourists will be allowed on weekends
- Parking of vehicles will not be allowed after 5 pm on Mall Road in Mussoorie.
- In case of violation of orders, Rs 500-1000 will be charged as a penalty.
06:22 AM
COVID-19 curfew extended in Dehradun district
- The Uttarakhand government has extended the COVID-19 curfew in the Dehradun district till 6 am of September 21
- Tourists who have done online registration on Dehradun Smart City Portal, must provide negative RT-PCR report 72 hours before arrival, hotel booking proof in Mussoorie.
06:21 AM
Last date for nominations to Padma Awards-2022 today
06:21 AM
Assam reports 493 fresh COVID-19 cases
06:21 AM
5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Andaman and Nicobar Island
06:19 AM
US lawmakers demand action against Pak for ‘double dealing in Afghanistan’ – ANI
06:07 AM
New Covid norms in Chandigarh
- Chandigarh administration to increase the number of guests at social gatherings from 200 to 300, or 50% capacity of banquet halls/hotels.
- Guests are required to compulsorily receive at least one dose of COVID vaccine or have negative RT-PCR report 72 hours prior to the event.
