Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS | Thunderstorms, Moderate Rain Likely In Parts Of Maharashtra In Next 3-4 Hrs: IMD
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Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, Palghar, Aurangabad, Beed, Osmanabad, Dhule, Nandurbar and Solapur during next 3-4hrs: IMD
An ASI of Delhi Police, Yunus Khan, was found dead with no injury on his body at his residence on Mirdard Road on Saturday. Body has been sent for post-mortem. Posted with Crime Branch, Kamla Market, Yunus is survived by 2 wives and 10 children, news agency ANI reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with British PM Liz Truss and congratulated her on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of UK. He also appreciated her contributions to the India-UK bilateral relationship in her previous roles, the PMO said.
On behalf of the people of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed deep condolences to the Royal family and the people of UK on the sad demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, PMO said.
The PMO also said that both leaders are committed to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and UK. The leaders also discussed various issues of bilateral interest including progress in implementation of Roadmap 2030, ongoing FTA negotiations, defence & security cooperation and people-to-people ties.
Rahul Gandhi clearly provoking priest to speak against Hindus. You shouldn't draw comparisons as it creates communal divide in country. Rahul Gandhi should restrain from humiliating Hindus: Assam CM Himanta B Sarma, on a video showing Rahul Gandhi and Tamil pastor George Ponnaiah
Total of 20 people lost their lives in various incidents related to Ganpati Immersion across Maharashtra. While 14 died by drowning, 4 died in road accident, 1 died after a tree fell on her and another was killed after he fell on a cemented surface: Maharashtra Police
ED seizes Rs 7 crores cash during raids in Kolkata in a money-laundering case against promoters of alleged fraud mobile gaming app, say officials., say officials quoted by PTI.
"We are Celebrating 75 years of Independence i.e. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Our PM's vision & people's cooperation will lead to new age India. India should be united & not divided to move ahead": Union Minister Anurag Thakur said in Himachal Pradesh.
Sonali Phogat death case | Mapusa JMFC sends both accused Sudhir Sangwan and Sukhwinder Singh to 13-day judicial custody, ANI reported.
BJP has named former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in the state
Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah attends the party's OBC Morcha National Executive Committee Meeting in Jodhpur
Central Railway's RPF has taken a 15-year-old boy into custody after a local train accident was averted recently wherein it was about to collide with a drum while it was passing near Mumbai's Sandhurst Road railway station.
At that time the motorman of the local train had told that the drum was filled with stones, when he saw that drum on the track, he applied emergency brakes and stopped the train.
Upon investigation, it was found that the drum did not contain a stone and it was stolen from a nearby yard by a 15-year-old boy as the drum was of iron and he would have gotten some money if he sold it.
As soon as the minor saw the train, he left the drum there and fled.
Rain lashes parts of Delhi
Maharashtra: A Cleanathon was organised at Juhu Beach in Mumbai today, following the immersion of Ganpati idols here. NGOs, BMC, children and others participated in the cleanliness drive.
ECI sent its opinion to Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais on JMM MLA & Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's brother, Basant Soren (regarding his disqualification) under 9A of Representation of People Act, 1951. Now Governor will have to take a call on the opinion of ECI, ANI reported citing sources
"Investment in science and technology has increased since 2014. Due to the efforts of the government, India has been ranked 46th in the Global Innovation Index, from 81st in 2015. Today's youth quickly adapt to technology. We have to support them with full strength": PM Modi said at Centre-State Science Conclave.
"We have to make India a global center of research and innovation in this Amrit Kaal. States should adopt best practices from other states. This will be a step towards ensuring timely & effective implementation of science-led development programs in the country," he added.
Devotees turn up in huge numbers for immersion of Lord Ganesh idols
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Centre- State Science Conclave through video conferencing.
The two-day Conclave is being organised at Science City, Ahmedabad. It will include sessions on different thematic areas including STI Vision 2047.
India reports 5,554 fresh cases and 6,322 recoveries, in the last 24 hours. Active cases 48,850 Daily positivity rate 1.47%
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai has called a meeting of the concerned departments today, in wake of the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus. Preparations to protect the animals in the national capital from the disease will be discussed, ANI reported.
TN: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi begins fourth day of Bharat Jodo Yatra from Mulagumoodu in Kanyakumari
In LPG, In the past 24 months, Saudi CP price (our import benchmark) almost increased by 303%. During the same period, the LPG price in India (Delhi) increased by less than a tenth of that figure by only 28%: Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, as quoted by ANI.
Fuel price rise in India has been contained in comparison to exponential rise in developed countries. Most developed nations have witnessed significant rise in fuel price by almost 40% from July'21 to Aug’22 & in India, fuel price has reduced by 2.12%, he added.
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande will visit Ladakh today amid the ongoing disengagement process in the Gogra-Hot Springs area in Ladakh. Pande's visit comes hours after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that India and China will complete the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh by September 12.
The two sides have also agreed to take the talks forward and resolve remaining issues and restore peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in India-China border areas, the MEA said.
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Cong Calls For 'Gujarat Bandh' Today Against Corruption, Unemployment
The Gujarat Congress has called for a symbolic 'bandh' between 8 am and noon on Saturday in the state to protest against price rise, corruption and unemployment, a party functionary said. The 'shutdown' announcement was made by Gujarat Congress in charge Raghu Sharma on August 26 while addressing a press conference in Ahmedabad.
In a statement issued on Friday, Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor appealed to traders, shopkeepers, cloth market workers, associations and small vendors to join the shutdown.
Thakor asked Congress workers to ensure no property is damaged during the bandh and to see that emergency services like ambulances etc are fully operational.
Army Chief To Visit Ladakh Today Amid India-China Disengagement
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande will visit Ladakh today amid the ongoing disengagement process in the Gogra-Hot Springs area in Ladakh. Pande's visit comes hours after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that India and China will complete the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh by September 12.
The two sides have also agreed to take the talks forward and resolve remaining issues and restore peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in India-China border areas, the MEA said.
King Charles To Be Formally Proclaimed As King Today
Prince Charles III will be formally proclaimed as King at the Accession Council at 10 am local time on Saturday in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace, Buckingham Palace has said. It will mark the first time in history that the ceremony will be televised.
Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived, said her son and successor Charles in his maiden televised address to the grieving nation as Britain's King on Friday. King Charles III thanked his "darling mama" for her "love, affection, guidance and example”, as he expressed gratitude to the country's longest-serving monarch for her 70 years of service and spoke of the "profound grief" that had gripped the royal family and the nation with her passing away.
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