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9:58 PM

India offered to fly back Justin Trudeau on IAF One after jet snag: Report

India had offered services of aircraft IAF One to Canada's Justin Trudeau after his special aircraft developed a technical glitch shortly before his departure from New Delhi after the G20 Summit, said sources. According to Canada's National Defence, the snag involved a part that must be replaced. The Canadian side, however, declined the offer and chose to wait for the backup aircraft, they added. Canadian PM Trudeau and his delegation departed from the national capital on Tuesday afternoon after being stranded here for two days.

 

9:55 PM

Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka made submissions issues submissions

Karnataka made submissions that it is not in a position to release water unless the inflows into the reservoirs improves. CWRC has recommended that Karnataka to ensure 5,000 cusecs realisation at Biligundlu for the next 15 days starting from tomorrow morning: Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC)

 

9:54 PM

A formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden: Kevin McCarthy, Speaker, White House

I am directing our House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Over the past several months, House Republicans have uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden’s conduct—a culture of corruption, said McCarthy.

 

The impeachment push comes as Trump, who was twice impeached by the House but acquitted by the Senate, faces more serious charges in court. Trump has been indicted four times this year, including for trying to overturn the2020 election Biden won.House Republicans are probing the business dealings of the president’s son, Hunter Biden, but so far have not produced hard evidence linking the two. They have shown a few instances largely during the time the elder Biden was Barack Obama's vice president when he spoke by phone with his son and stopped by dinners his son was hosting with business partners.Rep. James Comer, the Republican chairman leading the Oversight Committee, is digging deeper into the Biden family finances and is expected to seek banking records for Hunter Biden as the panel tries to follow the flow of money.

9:54 PM

2 more people infected with Nipah virus, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Two more people, including a nine-year-old boy, infected with Nipah virus, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George

9:53 PM

Defence Minister inaugurated 90 infrastructure projects of BRO today

5:19 PM

Indian Army troops participate in 34 nations 'Exercise Bright Star' in Egypt

3:33 PM

We will need six odd months to change our production planning processes: Mercedes-Benz India

Any change in taxation in India will change the structure of the fuel mix in Mercedes-Benz India portfolio, the automaker said to Reuters in response to a proposal for an additional 10% tax on diesel vehicles."We will need six odd months to change our production planning processes but we can always vary and shift based on the demand as such," said Santosh Iyer, managing director for Mercedes-Benz India.

 

3:33 PM

Satara Violence: 20 people arrested, peace restored, says Shambhuraj Desai

Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai says, "There is peace in Satara district now, we took immediate action against the unpleasant incident that happened here. Our SP & entire team reached the spot and prevented the further loss that could have happened. In the two incidents that happened, the case has been filed in one of the incidents & around 20 people have been arrested. The cybercrime team is looking into social media post that insight violence & action will be taken..."

 

2:53 PM

Bad air quality linked to rise in suicide risk in rural populations: Study

Air pollution driven by wildfires have been linked with a heightened risk of committing suicide in rural populations, according to new research in the US.

Every 10 per cent increase in particulate matter, or PM2.5, pollution in the rural counties was linked to a rise of 1.5 per cent in monthly suicide rates, the study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, US, found.

2:41 PM

BJD starts 'master trainer' programme ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

With Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections due next year, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has started 'Master Trainer Programme' where at least 200 grassroots level party workers from each 147 Vidhan Sabha segment will be trained on skills to win elections.

The 37-day long training programme began here at 'Sankha Bhavan', the BJD headquarters here on Monday.

2:24 PM

Display MMGAY logo on houses being constructed under scheme: Bihar govt

The Bihar government has directed district authorities to display the "logo" of the state-sponsored 'Mukhya Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana' (MMGAY) in all houses that are being constructed under the scheme in the rural areas.

In a recent circular issued to all Deputy Development Commissioners (DDCs) and other concerned officials of the district administration, the state Rural Development department has asked the DDCs to ensure the display of the logo in all houses being constructed under the MMGAY and 'Mukhya Mantri Vas Sthal Kraya Sahayata Yojana'.

2:09 PM

Reports of extra 10% GST on diesel cars false, says Union Minister Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has denied reports claiming that he is set to propose 10 per cent additional GST on the purchase of diesel vehicles.

 

"There is an urgent need to clarify media reports suggesting an additional 10 per cent goods and services tax (GST) on sale of diesel vehicles. Gadkari tweeted on X (formerly twitter): "It is essential to clarify that there is no such proposal currently under active consideration by the government."

1:57 PM

Sorry to Indore, won't apologise to politicians, says Ashneer Grover

Amid a row over his comments on Indore's top rank in the Centre's cleanliness survey, BharatPe's co-founder Ashneer Grover has said while he will say sorry to the city, he will not apologise to the politicians.

A non-cognisable offence information report (NCR) was registered on Monday against Grover after a video showed him commenting on Indore's top rank in the Centre's cleanliness survey and purportedly claiming it had been "bought".

1:20 PM

HP landslide: Apples, peas from Kinnaur being transported through ropeway

Apples and peas are being transported by a ropeway in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnnaur after a major landslide blocked the national highway connecting the district to state capital Shimla.

After the successful trial of the ropeway (span) on Monday, apples, peas and other crops would be transported through the ropeway at Negulsari free of cost so that the produce reaches the markets and no loss is caused to farmers, Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Tuesday.

12:59 PM

North Korea's Kim is in Russia ahead of a meeting with Putin as their nations draw closer

North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin where they are expected to offer each other increased support in their escalating standoffs with the West.

Kim is expected to seek Russian economic aid and military technology in exchange for munitions to be used in Russia's war in Ukraine.

12:40 PM

Goa school students taken on mosque visit, made to perform rituals; principal suspended after complaint

The principal of a private school in Goa has been suspended after a right wing organisation filed a police complaint that some students of Class 11 were allegedly taken to a mosque for a workshop and made to perform religious rituals there.

A member of the higher secondary school's management on Monday informed about the principal's suspension, while a senior state education department official said they have sought an explanation from the school management in connection with the incident which took place last Saturday.

Some members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday lodged a complaint with Vasco police against the principal of the school, located in Vasco town, for allegedly supporting anti-national activities, an official said.

12:34 PM

Taiwan says it spotted 22 Chinese warplanes and 20 warships near the island

Taiwan said Tuesday it spotted 22 Chinese military aircraft and 20 vessels near the island over the previous 24 hours, as Beijing steps up its military activities in the area.

Over the weekend, the United States and Canada sailed warships through the Taiwan Strait in a challenge to China's sweeping territorial claims. On Monday, China sailed a naval formation led by its aircraft carrier Shandong, about 70 miles (110 kilometres) to Taiwan's southeast. The vessel was expected to conduct drills simulating aircraft, submarine, warship and land attacks, according to Chinese state media.

12:25 PM

LDF, Cong-led UDF trade charges over installation of AI cameras in Kerala

The ruling LDF in Kerala on Tuesday slammed the Congress-led opposition UDF for questioning in the Assembly as to why Keltron, which allegedly makes no components, was given the contract for installing artificial intelligence (AI) cameras in the state.

State Transport Minister Antony Raju and Industries Minister P Rajeev said it was a highly unfair and irresponsible statement by senior Congress MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan that public sector undertaking (PSU) Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (Keltron) makes no components.

12:12 PM

India to consider additional 10% tax on diesel engine vehicles: Gadkari

India's Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday he plans to propose imposing an additional 10% tax on diesel engine vehicles.The minister added he will make this proposal to the finance minister later in the day.

12:09 PM

Work underway in Srinagar under various Smart City Project: Officials

The Jammu and Kashmir government has started work on various projects under the Srinagar Smart City project.

As per officials, the lakefront development along the Northern Foreshore Road (NFR) of Dal Lake from Nishat to Habbak Crossing aims to provide state-of-the-art pedestrian walkways, cycle tracks, and viewing decks.

11:47 AM

Mamata Banerjee's Dubai flight delayed due to technical glitches

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's flight to Dubai was delayed by at least three hours due to technical glitches, an official said on Tuesday.

Banerjee and her team were scheduled to leave for a 12-day tour of Spain and Dubai from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at 8.30 am. She will attend business summits to attract investments to the state.

11:27 AM

Priyanka to visit flood-hit areas in Mandi, Kullu to oversee relief work

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit the flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi and Kullu districts on Tuesday and oversee relief and restoration works.

She would also interact with the flood victims at the Aloo ground in Manali.

11:09 AM

Three killed in fresh violence in Manipur's Imphal, says police

At least three people were gunned down by unidentified men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday morning, an official said.He said the ambush took place between Ireng and Karam Vaiphei villages in Kanggui area."We do not have much details now. All we know is that the incident took place around 8.20 am when unidentified men gunned down three civilians in an area between Ireng and Karam Vaiphei," the official said.The incident comes close on the heels of the violence that broke out at Pallel in Tengnoupal district in which three persons were killed and over 50 injured on September 8.

11:01 AM

In Iran, snap checkpoints and university purges mark the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini protests

Snap checkpoints. Internet disruptions. University purges.

Iran's theocracy is trying hard to both ignore the upcoming anniversary of nationwide protests over the country's mandatory headscarf law and tamp down on any possibility of more unrest.

10:45 AM

Indorama Ventures to invest USD 150m in three PET recycle plants in India

Bangkok-headquartered and Indian majority-owned Indorama Ventures Public Co Ltd is investing USD 150 million in three PET recycling plants in India, aiming to start commercial production in 2026.

We have obtained basic regulatory approvals and land acquisition is going on nearer to our three existing PET-producing plants at Haldia, Nagpur and Panipat, Indorama Ventures Group CEO Aloke Lohia told PTI of the investment plans on the sidelines of the 21st Forbes Global CEO Conference on Tuesday.

10:19 AM

It's Google versus US in the biggest antitrust trial in over 2 decades

Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Over the next 10 weeks, federal lawyers and state attorneys general will try to prove Google rigged the market in its favor by locking its search engine in as the default choice in a plethora of places and devices. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta likely won't issue a ruling until early next year. If he decides Google broke the law, another trial will decide what steps should be taken to rein in the Mountain View, California-based company.

10:04 AM

People who lost their lives protecting forests, to get 'Sammaan Nidhi': MP CM Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the 'Sam‍maan Nidhi' will be given to people who lost their lives while protecting forests and wildlife and that its sum will be increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.

In his address to the public at an event in Bhopal, the Chief Minister said, "We have decided that the 'Sam‍maan Nidhi' will be given to people who lost their lives while protecting forests and wildlife. The sum of the 'Samman Nidhi' will be increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh."

9:46 AM

Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir will merge with India on its own, says VK Singh

Union Minister and former Army chief General VK Singh has claimed that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would merge with India soon "on its own".

"PoK will merge with India on its own, wait for some time," the Union minister for State said while responding to a query in a press conference here in Dausa regarding demands of Shia Muslims in PoK seeking opening of border crossing with India.

9:31 AM

Mamata to leave for 11-day tour of Spain, Dubai to attend business summits

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will leave for an 11-day tour of Spain and Dubai, during which she will attend business summits to attract investments to the state.

Banerjee will leave for Dubai on Tuesday, and spend the night there due to the unavailability of connecting flights, before flying to Spain's capital Madrid the next day.

9:17 AM

4 dead as landslide hits truck on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Four people were killed when their truck plunged into a deep gorge after being hit by a landslide along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway early Tuesday, police said.

Due to the landslide that hit the highway near Sherbibi in Ramban district at around 5 am, vehicular movement was suspended, they said.