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8:30 PM

PM Modi meets members of Indian community at Philadelphia International Airport

7:55 PM

PM Modi arrives in US to participate in the Quad summit

6:39 PM

I want to thank my guru Arvind Kejriwal, says Atishi after taking oath as Delhi CM

"I want to thank my guru and Delhi's son Arvind Kejriwal for giving me this responsibility," says Atishi after taking oath as Delhi CM

6:24 PM

Israeli strike on school kills 22 people, Gaza Health ministry says

Israeli fire killed 22 people in a strike on a school in the north of the enclave, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Saturday.

The strike on the school in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City injured another 30, the statement said.

Earlier Saturday, the Israeli army said it struck a Hamas “command and control centre, which was embedded inside a compound that previously served” as a school.

4:47 PM

AAP leader Atishi sworn in as 8th Chief Minister of Delhi by LG V K Saxena at Raj Niwas

Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Imran Hussain, Mukesh Ahlawat administered oath as ministers in CM Atishi-led Delhi govt.

2:45 PM

FIR against X users for claiming 'Amul' ghee used in Tirupati laddus

On Saturday, police registered a case against seven users of the social media platform 'X' for allegedly spreading misinformation that the "low quality" ghee used for making laddus at the Tirupati temple was from the 'Amul' brand, an official said.

 

2:26 PM

RG Kar case: CBI questions close aide of arrested ex-principal Sandip Ghosh

CBI officials began questioning another doctor on Saturday, reportedly close to the arrested former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, in connection with the investigation into the rape and murder of a woman doctor at the institution. Birupaksha Biswas, recently transferred by the West Bengal Health Department from Burdwan Medical College to the remote Kakdwip hospital in South 24 Parganas district, appeared before CBI officers at their CGO Complex office in Salt Lake.

 

2:17 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate underground Metro in Pune on September 26, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new underground Metro in Pune and lay the foundation for an elevated route on September 26. Fadnavis was in Pune with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and other leaders to inaugurate various projects for the district.

1:49 PM

Borders peaceful as Pakistan fears PM Modi: Amit Shah at election rally in J-K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday that there is peace along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir, as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi and wouldn't dare to open fire. Speaking at an election rally in Poonch district in support of BJP candidate Murtaza Khan, Shah praised the BJP-led government for eliminating terrorism

1:31 PM

Veteran CPI(M) leader M M Lawrence dies at age of 95

Veteran CPI(M) leader M M Lawrence, who played a role in the 1950 Communist uprising in Kerala, including the attack on a police station at Edappally, has passed away at the age of 95, party sources said. He died at a private hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailments for about a month.

1:11 PM

'Sexual assault' in custody: BJD stages dharna near Raj Bhavan, Cong tries to gherao Odisha CM's residence

The women's wing of the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a protest in front of Raj Bhavan on Saturday, condemning the "sexual assault" of a woman in police custody. Meanwhile, Congress activists attempted to gherao the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, demanding his resignation over the incident. Majhi also holds the home portfolio.

 

 

12:54 PM

Tension in Dharavi as locals thwart BMC's move to raze portion of mosque

Tension arose in Dharavi slum on Saturday as hundreds of local residents gathered to oppose the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's plan to demolish an alleged illegal portion of a mosque, an official said.

 

12:44 PM

Railway track tampered with in Surat district; police suspect sabotage attempt

Unidentified individuals allegedly tampered with a railway track in Gujarat's Surat district on Saturday by removing fish plates and loosening bolts in an attempt to derail trains, according to police. The sabotage was discovered before any train passed through the affected section between Kosamba and Kim railway stations.

12:26 PM

Wayanad aid memorandum: Kerala CM Vijayan slams media for destructive journalism

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday criticised a section of the media for allegedly spreading "fake news" about the state's memorandum for central aid regarding the Wayanad landslide disaster, calling it "destructive journalism."

12:13 PM

Internet suspension for exam a move to hide J'khand govt's failure: BJP

The opposition BJP in Jharkhand criticised the state government's order to suspend mobile internet services for five hours on Saturday and Sunday, labeling it as a move to conceal its "failed" system. The internet suspension began at 8 am and will last until 1:30 pm on both days to prevent malpractice during the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE), according to an official notification.

11:51 AM

Parts of Assam face heatwave conditions, school timings change in Dibrugarh, other districts

Parts of Assam are experiencing heatwave conditions, leading authorities in several areas to adjust school timings. Schools have been instructed to start earlier and end sooner, with additional measures to combat the effects of the heatwave in place until further notice.

11:06 AM

Services on Supreme Court's YouTube channel, which was hacked, resumes

The services on the Supreme Court's YouTube channel, which was hacked on Friday, have now resumed. A notice posted on the apex court's website stated, "This is to inform all concerned that the YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India is live and operational again." The channel had been compromised on Friday, displaying videos promoting a cryptocurrency created by US-based Ripple Labs.

10:39 AM

Jharkhand-Bengal border reopens for trucks after 24-hour closure

After being closed for about 24 hours, the West Bengal-Jharkhand border has reopened for truck movement related to inter-state trade, officials announced on Saturday. The closure occurred on Thursday evening due to water release from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams along the border, which caused flooding in several districts of south Bengal.

10:19 AM

Ministry of Steel organises 'Swachhata Run' under 'Swachhata Pakhwada' initiative in Delhi

On Saturday, the Ministry of Steel held a 'Swachhata Run' at Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, as part of the 'Swachhata Pakhwada' initiative. Officials and workers from the ministry actively participated in the event.

10:06 AM

Guv Bose seeks explanation from Mamata on Bengal-Jharkhand border sealing

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has requested an explanation from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding reports that the state government sealed the interstate border with Jharkhand. On Thursday, Banerjee ordered the sealing of vehicle movement between Bengal and Jharkhand due to rising water levels that affected National Highway 16 at Panshkura.  

9:59 AM

PM Modi to interact with party workers on September 26 ahead of Haryana polls

Ahead of the Haryana assembly elections on October 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot' program, aimed at interacting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, volunteers, and supporters from the state. PM Modi will engage with party workers via the NAMO app on September 26 at around 12:30 PM, as mentioned in a post on X. He also shared a link for supporters to submit questions and suggestions in preparation for the interactive session.

9:46 AM

Sanctity of Tirupati 'laddu prasadam' restored, unblemished now: TTD

Amid concerns over the quality of ghee used in the famous Tirupati 'laddu prasadam,' the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) announced that the sanctity of the sacred sweet has been restored. The temple board emphasised its commitment to preserving the holiness of Laddu Prasadam for the satisfaction of all devotees.

9:38 AM

Sleeper bus overturns in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, 38 injured

A sleeper bus overturned in the Tivra police station area, injuring 38 passengers. The accident happened on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway around 12:15 am on Saturday. Circle Officer Priyanka Vajpayee reported that the bus, traveling from Gonda to Delhi with 80 passengers on board, struck the divider before overturning.

9:25 AM

RG Kar incident: Junior docs resume duties partially in West Bengal after 42 days

Junior doctors in West Bengal partially resumed their duties on Saturday morning after a 42-day hiatus. They had been on a 'cease work' protest following the rape and murder of a woman doctor on duty at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The doctors are now providing essential and emergency services at all state-run hospitals but have not resumed work in the outpatient department (OPD).

9:14 AM

Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill to hold nationwide discussion across different cities

The Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will hold informal discussions in five states from September 26 to October 1 with various stakeholders. These consultations aim to refine proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, which oversees the management of over 600,000 registered waqf properties nationwide.

9:02 AM

Polling begins in Sri Lanka, island nation to elect next president

Polls opened on Saturday for Sri Lanka's presidential election, the first major vote since the 2022 economic crisis. Around 17 million people are eligible to cast their ballots at more than 13,400 polling stations.

8:48 AM

Delhi Aiims' students protest against administration over various issues

Several students from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) staged a protest against the AIIMS administration, highlighting various issues and demanding the establishment of a College of Optometry.

 

8:42 AM

Atishi likely to take oath as Delhi CM on Saturday evening

The swearing-in ceremony for AAP leader Atishi as Delhi's chief minister is expected to take place at Raj Niwas on Saturday evening, officials said. Officials stated, "The oath ceremony is expected to be held late Saturday afternoon or in the evening, after all formalities are completed." AAP sources suggested it may occur around 4:30 pm.

 

8:37 AM

PM Modi departs for US to attend Quad Summit, address UN 'Summit of Future'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a three-day visit to the United States today. During the trip, he will attend the Quad Leaders' Summit, address the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly, and engage with the Indian diaspora. PM Modi will participate in the sixth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by US President Joe Biden on September 21.