Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Encounter Breaks Out In J-K's Gali Sohab, Police And Army Carry Out Ops To Nab 2 Terrorists
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"Very nice to talk to UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. Deeply appreciate his good wishes for the success of the New Delhi G20 Summit," EAM Dr S Jaishankar tweets.
An encounter started at Reasi on the basis of Police input regarding the presence of two terrorists. Encounter going on in Gali Sohab in Tuli area of Chassana. Police and Army are carrying out the operation: ADGP Mukesh Singh
President Putin said that Russia is 'open to talks' on the Black Sea grain deal, AFP reported.
Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services, on G20 preparations:
"Fire department has deployed 35 fire tenders and 500 personnel regarding the #G20Summit2023. We want to ensure that the response is immediate in case of any incident...Although hotels have fire safety certificates, fire department personnel have been deployed in the vicinity of hotels in Delhi (where guests will be staying)."
Pro-Pak slogans: SC asks NC leader Mohd Akbar Lone to file affidavit saying he owes allegiance to Indian Constitution.
BJP workers stage protest in Tamil Nadu’s Palladam, demanding action in the murder of four members of a family in Tiruppur district yesterday.
China's Premier Li Qiang will attend the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10, a Beijing foreign ministry spokeswoman said, as reported by AFP.
DMK MPs to meet at Chennai DMK HQ Arivalayam on 16th September to strategise for the Special session of parliament to be held from 18th September till 22nd September.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at Mumbai's Sahyadri Guest House to attend the meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee on Maratha reservation.
MP Congress chief Kamal Nath speaks on CM Shivraj holding prayers for good rain in the state at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain:
"Shivraj Singh Chouhan needs a lot of prayers as there is no employment, water, and electricity (in the state)," he said.
Congress to convene a Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting ahead of a special session of Parliament this month.
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal says, "Tomorrow we are convening a Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting and the Congress president is also convening the meeting of like-minded opposition parties. We will discuss our strategy for the parliament session..."
Manipur CM N Biren Singh says the State government has filed an FIR against the members of the Editors Guild who are trying to create more clashes in the state.
Enforcement Directorate has seized nine immovable properties located in Maharashtra and Karnataka worth Rs 65.53 Crores of Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd under the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, says the agency.
Bodies of four members of a family found in Kallakinar village of Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu. ANI reported that police force deployed in the area.
Maratha Reservation Row: Protestors block road in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar of Maharashtra.
An advocate mentions before Supreme Court that National Conference leader Mohammad Akbar Lone, one of the petitioners challenging the abrogation of Article 370, raised 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for Centre urges the Supreme Court that Lone should file an affidavit saying he opposes terrorism and secessionism by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.
Cauvery Water Row: Pro-Kannada organisations stage protest by standing in Cauvery water near Srirangapatna in Karnataka's Mandya. They are demanding to stop the Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu.
Four people died and three were left injured after the car they were travelling in rammed into a parked truck near Mallapura -Golarhatti in Karnataka's Chitradurga, reported ANI citing SP Chitradurga.
Several were feared dead after a car collided with a lorry in Karnataka’s Chitradurga earlier today, as reported by news agency PTI. More details are awaited.
Russia said that it has destroyed four Ukrainian military boats carrying troops in Black Sea, as reported by news agency AFP.
Two sisters allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison following an argument between their parents in this Uttar Pradesh district on Sunday, police said, as reported by PTI. The incident took place in the Puranpur police station area.
A moving car went up in flames on the Mumbra bypass road in Maharashtra's Thane. All the seven people present in the car evacuated safely: Thane Municipal Corporation.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit 196km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan at 07:08 am today, the National Center for Seismology said.
Baramulla Police arrested two LeT OGWs on 3rd September, both residents of Sheeri Baramulla. A Chinese Pistol with magazine and a hand grenade were recovered from them. They further revealed that they were constantly in touch with LeT handlers and passed all the information to Pakistani terrorist handlers. They were about to get active as terrorists after carrying out an attack on security forces and targeted killings, said Kashmir Police, as reported by news agency ANI.
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G20: Delhi Metro To Sell 'Tourist Smart Cards' Through Dedicated Counters From Today
Anticipating increased passenger footfall for the G20 Summit, the Delhi Metro will sell 'Tourist Smart Cards' through dedicated counters at 36 stations from September 4-13, officials said.
These cards will be available in two categories -- one-day and three-day validity -- offering "unlimited rides" in the metro network.
The Tourist Smart Cards are available on regular days too but, in view of the G20 Summit, dedicated counters have been opened to sell these cards for a period of 10 days from Monday, a senior official said.
The G20 Leaders' Summit is slated to take place in New Delhi from September 9-10.
The dedicated counters have been provided to "facilitate G20 delegates and international visitors who might be interested in exploring the prominent tourist places of the capital city as they arrive in Delhi, owing to the upcoming G20 Summit," the official said.
The one-day card will be available for Rs 200 while the three-day card will cost Rs 500. This amount also includes a refundable security deposit of Rs 50, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.
The 36 stations where these cards will be sold through dedicated counters include Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Supreme Court, ITO, Hauz Khas, Nehru Place, Kalkaji Mandir, Akshardham and Terminal 1 IGI Airport.
Karnataka Govt To Decide On Announcing Drought-Hit Taluks Today: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state government will decide on declaring taluks beset by deficit rainfall as drought-affected areas on September 4. He said 113 taluks have already been identified as hit by drought, and 73 more may get added to the list where a joint survey will be carried out.
"There has been deficit rainfall this year. In June, there was about 56 per cent shortage in rainfall. Then in July, there was near normal rainfall, but again there was shortage in rainfall in August," Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to reporters here, he said there is a cabinet sub-committee under the leadership of the state Revenue Minister to review the drought situation, which has already held three meetings, and they are once again meeting on September 4.
"As many as 113 taluks have been identified for drought and joint surveys are being done. On September 4, a decision will be arrived at on declaring them as drought-hit as per norms. Another 73 taluks too are facing drought as per reports, so a joint survey has been ordered there too. Once the survey report comes, it will be decided on declaring them also as drought-hit," he added.
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