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Assam CM meets Union Home Minister, discusses peace talks, NRC
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday evening met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and updated him on the ongoing peace process with militant outfits, including the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I).
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Taliban ask US to take responsibility for past killings
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Taliban have condemned the US drone attack that killed 10 Afghan civilians last month and urged the US to take responsibility for their past "killings and oppression" in the country.
2021-09-20
Category: International, India,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Terrorism
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Kerala Govt, AIFF to collaborate for development of football
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 20 (IANS) Kerala will host an international football tournament for women in Kochi in December 2021 as part of a collaboration with the All India Football Federation to promote and encourage football at various levels.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Kerala,Sports,Football
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KCET-2021, II PUC annual results out, document verification from Sep 30
Bengaluru, Sep 20 (IANS) The results of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test-2021 (KCET-2021), the gateway for entry into professional courses in the state, have been announced, Higher Education Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Monday.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Education
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Marine oil-spill: IIT Guwahati researchers develop cotton that selectively absorbs oil
Guwahati, Sep 20 (IANS) With an aim to address the environmental crisis caused by marine oil-spill, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have developed a highly porous and water repellent superhydrophobic cotton composite material that can selectively absorb oil from the oil-water mixture.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Assam,National,Environment/Wildlife,Science/Tech
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Income Tax Dept conducts searches on prominent Nagpur figure
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has carried out a search and seizure operation in the case of a prominent public figure in Nagpur and his family members, who have wide business interests spanning the fields of education, warehousing, and agri-business across Maharashtra.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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NGT slaps Rs 1 cr fine on Maharashtra, summons top official
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 1 crore on the Maharashtra government for its failure to comply with the Supreme Court's earlier direction to prevent discharge of municipal waste into a river at the pilgrim place Trimbakeshwar, one of the 12 holy 'Jyotirlings'.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Politics
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SC seeks details of structures still standing on forest land in Khori
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday sought details from Faridabad Municipal Corporation about structures, existing on the Aravali forest land in Khori village but not included in the demolition drive.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Immigration/Law/Rights
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COP26 should focus on climate finance, transfer of green tech: India
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Highlighting that the developed countries have collectively emitted more than their estimated emission allowances in the 2008-2020 period, India on Monday said that these countries, hence, should take greater action on mitigating devastating impacts due to climate change.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Environment/Wildlife
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Steep increase in Pune's air pollution: PM2.5, PM10 rise by 70%, 61%
New Delhi/Pune, Sep 20 (IANS) The Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) has witnessed a steep increase of 70 per cent and 61 per cent in PM2.5 and PM10 levels, respectively, between 2012-13 and 2019-20, according to the latest emission inventory.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife
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BJP leader killed by wild elephants near Guwahati
Guwahati, Sep 20 (IANS) Assam BJP leader Rajib Boro was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants near the Rani Reserve Forest on the outskirts of Guwahati city, officials said on Monday.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Assam,National,Politics,Environment/Wildlife
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Rajiv assassination case: OPS seeks Stalin's intervention for release of life convicts
Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and coordinator of the AIADMK, O. Panneerselvam, on Monday sought Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's personal intervention for the release of the life convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Uniform specifications for fortified rice kernels procurement issued
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The government has, for the first time, issued uniform specifications for fortified rice kernels (FRK) for grade A and common rice in case of procurement of fortified rice stocks, wherein one per cent of FRK should be blended with normal rice, an official statement said on Monday.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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'Keep an eye on Venkatesh Iyer'
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders included a fresh face in their playing XI for their first match of the second phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The Eoin Morgan-led side gave a chance to Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer to debut at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Kerala bumper lottery: Dubai man's claim bluff as real winner emerges
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 20 (IANS) The confusion over the winner of the Rs 12 crore Kerala Lotteries Onam bumper was resolved on Monday evening with Kochi auto driver Jayapalan submitting the winning ticket and getting the certificate to this effect from his bank.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Kerala,National,Human Interest/Society
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Anand Giri arrested for abetting Akhara Parishad chief's suicide
Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) Mahant Anand Giri, a disciple of Mahant Narendra Giri, has been taken into custody by the Uttarakhand police for allegedly abetting the suicide of his mentor.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Lok Sabha MP Sukanta Majumdar appointed Bengal BJP chief (Ld)
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) In a major development, Lok Sabha MP Sukanat Majumadar has been named the new President of Bengal BJP, replacing Dilip Ghosh who has been made the national Vice President of the party.
2021-09-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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First look of 'Sex and the City' reboot revealed
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The fans of the popular show 'Sex and the City' are ecstatic as the host channel has revealed a glimpse of what the much-awaited reboot of the show is going to offer.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Delhi reports zero death for 2nd consecutive day, 20 new cases
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) There was no Covid-related death in the national capital on the second consecutive day on Monday while 20 fresh cases were registered during the last 24 hours, the Delhi government health bulletin said.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Lok Sabha MP Sukanta Majumdar appointed Bengal BJP chief
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Lok Sabha MP Sukanta Majumdar has been appointed as the President of the BJP's West Bengal unit, replacing Dilip Ghosh.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Soldier shot dead by colleague in J&K's Kupwara
Srinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) A soldier was killed on Monday in a fratricidal firing incident in J&K's Kupwara district, defence officials said.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security
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A greater India is visibly an India for Indians: Gautam Adani
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Monday coined the slogan "A greater India is visibly an India for Indians" as the country embarks on a journey of growth.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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'In one case, man alive': Bengal tells SC on opposing CBI probe into violence
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Monday told the Supreme Court that "shocking things" have happened in the state and cases, which included dacoity, were being transferred "en masse" to the CBI.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Sweeper till yesterday, Hyderabad woman becomes Asst Entomologist
Hyderabad, Sep 20 (IANS) Moved by the plight of a woman who was working as a sweeper despite holding a masters' degree in science, Telangana's Municipal Administration Minister K.T. Rama Rao on Monday offered her the job of Assistant Entomologist on outsourcing basis in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).
2021-09-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Human Interest/Society
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As the world hooks on to China, Russia under Putin quietly expands its network in Africa
New Delhi, Sep 20: Why should a coup in Africas Guinea that toppled its elected President Apha Conde, rattle Russia? The answer is simple. Russia has been influencing its political contours until Conde was there.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Sharmila to launch 'padyatra' in Telangana on Oct 20
Hyderabad, Sep 20 (IANS) YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) leader Y.S. Sharmila announced on Monday that she will be launching her 'padyatra' from October 20.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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China to provide unconditional aid to Afghanistan
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Chinese ambassador to Kabul, Wang Yu, has said that his country is prepared to continue providing unconditional humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan.
2021-09-20
Category: International, India,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Delhi govt to initiate bio-decomposer making process on Sept 24
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Delhi government will initiate the process of making bio-decomposer in the national capital on September 24, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday as he urged the Union government to take action on the same line on "emergency" basis to tackle the problem of pollution caused by stubble-burning in north India.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Politics
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Delhi terror bust: Maha ATS nabs one from Thane, another absconding
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Continuing its probe into the terror module busted by the Delhi Police last week, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday said it has arrested one more suspect from Thane's Mumbra town, while another is absconding and is now wanted.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Wazir murder case: Prime suspect sent to 6 day police custody
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday sent the prime suspect in the murder case of former Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council member Trilochan Singh Wazir to six days police remand, an official said.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Heroin seized at Guj port not intended for Andhra, says police
Vijayawada, Sep 20 (IANS) The huge consignment of heroin confiscated at Gujarat's Mundra port was intended to reach Delhi and not Vijayawada, a senior Andhra Pradesh Police official said on Monday.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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'Victim's hand, leg chopped off': SC holds compromise only can't change sentence
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said that a compromise reached between the victim and convict cannot be the solitary basis to mould a sentence, as it emphasised that giving punishment to the wrongdoer is the heart of the criminal delivery system.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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21 firms commit to reducing levels of virgin plastic in food and beverage sector
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) As part of the ongoing efforts to engage Industry on the issue of plastic in food packaging, 24 food businesses signed a pledge on becoming "Plastic Waste Neutral" by collecting, processing and recycling 100% post-consumer plastic waste on the occasion of food safety awards and review meet on Monday here.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife
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JUH starts 'Madani-100' free coaching centre
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, inaugurated a free coaching centre called "Madani-100" for financially weak students in New Delhi on Monday and in which non-Muslim students can get admission too.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Politics,Religion
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K'taka CM calls farmers' protest sponsored, creates furore in Assembly
Bengaluru, Sep 20 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday dubbed the farmers' protest as 'sponsored' on the floor of the Assembly, leading to a furore with Congress legislators strongly objecting to the statement.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Politics
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TN to sponsor students admitted under 7.5% govt school quota
Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday announced that the state government would take care of the expenses of all students who have been admitted to professional and other courses under the 7.5 per cent government school students quota.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Education,Politics
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Chinese's PLA carries out night battle drill at 16,000 feet height near Indian border
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Chinese People's Liberation Army carried out a night battle exercise at over 16,000 feet on the heights of Xinjian, near the Indian border amid the two countries' border dispute in eastern Ladakh and ongoing military and diplomatic talks to resolve it.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy
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Internet, phone services suspended in Uri after infiltration bid
Srinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) Mobile internet and phone services were suspended on Monday in the border town of Uri in J&K's Baramulla district following a counter-infiltration operation going on there for the last 24 hours.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security
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Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC take on Indian Navy with quarters in sight
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) Former ISL champions Bengaluru FC will lock horns with Indian Navy Football Team for a spot in the quarter-finals of the 130th Durand Cup on Tuesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).
2021-09-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Football
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Bihar and Jharkhand are one family, says Nitish Kumar
Patna, Sep 20 (IANS) Following the statement of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Bhojpuri and Magahi languages, his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar said that Bihar and Jharkhand are one family. If anyone tried to discriminate between these two states on the basis of language, it was his political compulsion and nothing else.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Bihar,National,Politics
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NEET-SS 2021 exam: SC notice to Centre on plea against syllabus change
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the National Board of Examination (NBE) and others, on a plea against the last-minute changes to the syllabus for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) PG Super Speciality exam 2021 (NEET SS 2021).
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Health/Medicine,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Congress nominates ex-MP Rajani Patil for RS bypoll in Maha
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) The Congress has named former MP Rajani Patil as its candidate for the October 4 by-election to Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra, leaving many formidable contenders disappointed.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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AMC staff to get portion of salary in units of schemes they manage from Oct
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) In order to make asset management companies accountable towards the interests of unit holders of mutual fund schemes, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that all designated employees of AMC be paid upto 20 per cent of their monthly compensation in units of the schemes in which they have a role or oversight.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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'Retrieve my son's body': Pilot's grieving father appeals to President
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Forty-five days after his pilot son's helicopter crashed into a reservoir near Punjab's Pathankot, the grieving father reached out to President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Ram Nath Kovind with an emotional appeal to enhance efforts for recovery of the body.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Human Interest/Society
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J&K now sees 159 Covid recoveries, 128 new cases
Srinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) Recoveries overtook new Covid cases in J&K on Monday after a week, with 159 recoveries, 128 new cases and one death reported during the last 24 hours.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Health/Medicine
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Naga peace talks commence in Kohima after over a year
Kohima, Sep 20 (IANS) After over a year, crucial meetings between the Government of India envoy and Naga insurgent outfits began here on Monday to settle the long-pending Naga political issue involving various bodies, including the NSCN (IM).
2021-09-20
Category: India, Nagaland,National,Politics
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Another Bengal minister quizzed by CBI in I-Core ponzi scam
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) After Partha Chatterjee, another Bengal minister - Manas Ranjan Bhuniya was interrogated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for his alleged involvement in the I-Core multi-crore ponzi scam on Monday.
2021-09-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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India's first 'dwarf container' train chugs out from JNPT Mumbai
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday flagged off the country's first dwarf container train, from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai to the ICD Kanpur.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Video of RPF jawan helping old man at Bihar rly station goes viral
Munger, Sep 20 (IANS) A video of Bihar's Jamalpur railway station is going viral on the social media in which a Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan is seen helping a helpless elderly person who has been there for quite a while.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Bihar,National,Human Interest/Society
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ED interrogates Azam Khan in Sitapur jail
Sitapur (UP), Sep 20 (IANS) A two-member team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday visited the Sitapur jail to interrogate Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan in connection with a money laundering case.
2021-09-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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