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11:52 PM

Sun Pharma to acquire 37.76% stake of Ezerx Health Tech

The pharma giant will acquire 37.76 per cent equity in Ezerx Health Tech for Rs 28.69 crore and a 4.04 per cent stake in Agatsa Software for Rs 4.5 crore. Sun Pharma increased its investment in Agatsa Software by 4.04 per cent from their previous agreement to acquire 26.09 per cent.

11:50 PM

SoftBank likely to sell shares worth up to $105 mln in PB Fintech

SoftBank Group is likely to sell shares worth up to $105 million in India's PB Fintech via a block deal, CNBC-TV18 reported on Thursday, citing sources.

10:58 PM

2 injured as Army Major opens fire at officers in J&K's Rajouri

Two injured as Army Major opens fire at officers in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, reported NDTV citing sources.

10:46 PM

MHA declares JKDFP as an unlawful association

The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared ‘Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party’ (JKDFP) as an 'Unlawful Association' for the period of five years under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. This organization has been involved in anti-national activities since year 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India.

10:43 PM

Putin praises PM Modi's leadership during an event in Moscow

"I believe we should adapt international law to current needs and changing global situations. Countries with substantial influence in international affairs, like India with its 1.5 billion people and over 7% GDP growth, deserve representation and the opportunity to contribute to resolving global issues. India's high-tech exports are growing exponentially, making it stronger each year under Prime Minister Modi's leadership," says Russian President Vladimir Putin during an event in Moscow.

 

10:42 PM

'PM Modi doesn't believe in entitlement, but empowerment', says Nirmala Sitharaman

Highlighting the achievements from 'Pradhan mantra Garib Kalyan Yojana' and 'e-Shram portal', Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't believe in the principle of 'entitlement', but instead in empowering the people. She was speaking at the 96th and 97th Annual Day celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce.

 

Addressing the event, Sitharaman said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't believe in the principle of 'Entitlement'. He strongly believes in 'Empowering' people, giving them the choice of what they want to do, spending on fundamental things that give them the power to decide where they want to be, and providing them with access to resources and essential facilities like housing, roads, drinking water, toilets, etc".

10:42 PM

Stalin denies PM Modi's allegation of using the temple's income

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has denied PM Modi's allegation of using the temple's income. "PM Modi said the DMK government seized and occupied the Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu. Temple properties and incomes are being misused has been publicly spoken by PM Modi - I categorically deny these allegations," he said.

 

10:38 PM

All schools in Manipur to reopen from tomorrow

The Manipur government on Thursday said that all schools-- government, government-aided, or private-- will reopen from Friday, October 6. The state government had ordered the closure of schools in the state on September 27 and September 29 after a fresh bout of protests was seen in the capital city of Imphal. Schools were shut in Manipur after ethnic clashes erupted in the northeastern state on May 3. After remaining shut for over a couple of months due to the violence, schools were reopened across Manipur in July.

8:30 PM

Kapil Sharma, Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan summoned in Mahadev app case

Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma and actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan have been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a case involving a gaming app, sources said today. On Wednesday, actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has done several commercials promoting the app, was summoned. 

8:25 PM

September 2023 the warmest September on record

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, September 2023 the warmest September on record, with an average surface air temperature of 16.38 degrees Celsius, 0.93 degrees above the 1991-2020 average for the month.

 

8:25 PM

Sikkim Floods: 14 bodies have been recovered so far

Fourteen bodies have been recovered so far, and 102 people, including 22 army personnel, remain missing after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim early on Wednesday triggered a flash flood in the Teesta river basin.

 

7:02 PM

At least 48 killed in Russian strike on grocery store in Ukraine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian strikes on a grocery store have killed at least 48, according to News agency AFP.

 

6:54 PM

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance on large number of patients died in two state-run hospitals in Maharashtra

National Human Rights Commission, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report, carried on October 4, 2023, that a large number of patients died in two state-run hospitals in Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar districts of Maharashtra within twenty-four hours. The Commission has asked the state government, through its Chief Secretary, to inform about the action taken against the responsible public servants as well as the status of the relief and rehabilitation provided to the aggrieved families: NHRC

 

6:53 PM

Krishna Water Dispute: Modi govt decided to form a tribunal to solve the dispute, says Kishan Reddy

On the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal, Union Minister and Telangana BJP Chief G. Kishan Reddy says, "...There is a dispute between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh regarding Krishna river water... To solve this dispute, there has been a demand for the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal for many years...But the Telangana government had filed a case in the Supreme Court which was sub judice... The central government had suggested to the Telangana government to withdraw the case after talking with them... The Telangana government has withdrawn the case from the Supreme Court, and now the Central government has decided to form the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal. Today, the Narendra Modi government has decided to form a tribunal to solve the dispute...I would like to thank the government on behalf of the people of Telangana..."

 

6:30 PM

Sought parity in Canada's diplomatic presence, discussions on: MEA

India on Thursday said it is engaged in discussions with Canada on the issue of ensuring parity in its diplomatic presence in India.
 

"We sought parity in Canada's diplomatic presence in India and discussions are ongoing," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

 

Our focus is on ensuring parity in Canada's diplomatic presence, he said.

6:28 PM

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court orders 5-day ED custody for Sanjay Singh

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has sent Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh to remand till 10 October in connection with the now scrapped Delhi excise policy or liquor scam case.The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Sanjay Singh after a day-long questioning by the ED officials at his Delhi residence

 

6:15 PM

UAE and India share a strategic partnership which is unprecedented: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to ANI said, "The United Arab Emirates and India share a strategic partnership which is unprecedented. Never before in the history of our relations have we had as many exchanges as we have had in the last few years. The Prime Minister was here on 15 July earlier this year. The President of the UAE was in India for the G 20. We plan to have some more engagements going forward at different levels...Both countries, whether it is in the matter of trade, whether it's in investments, whether it is on technology, whether it's on mutual sharing of success stories in different fields, whether it's our industrial investments both in UAE and UAE's investments in different sectors in India. The tremendous potential that is untapped is now on a fast track...We will be hearing some big announcements soon. The UAE stands as a trusted partner and friend of India."

 

6:14 PM

First mountain tunnel for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor built in Gujarat

Breakthrough of first mountain tunnel for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor achieved. The tunnel is located in Umbergaon Taluka in Valsad district of Gujarat.

 

6:14 PM

Terror ecosystem has to be destroyed, ruthless approach needed: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said anti-terror agencies will have to adopt such ruthless approach that new terrorist organisations are not formed in the country. Addressing an anti-terror conference here, Shah also said not only terrorism, but the entire ecosystem of the terrorists has to be destroy. The home minister said tough decisions taken by the Modi government have yielded very good results in handling challenges posed by cryptocurrencies, hawala, terror-funding, organised crime syndicates and narco-terror links. Still a lot more is to be done, he said.

 

6:04 PM

Delhi LG orders CBI inquiry into the appointment of seven teachers in Government-aided school

LG has ordered CBI inquiry into the appointment of seven teachers in Delhi Government-aided school, using forged documents, also orders the termination of these teachers. LG constitutes a Committee to study the recruitment process in Government-aided schools and suggest measures to streamline the process of recruitment: Office of Delhi LG

 

5:25 PM

Excise Policy Scam: ED seeks 10-day remand of Sanjay Singh

The order has been reserved by the court. Order will be pronounced shortly.

 

5:23 PM

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi ceasing operations

On the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi ceasing operations from October 1, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "Our understanding is that the embassy in New Delhi is functioning or continuing to function. We are in touch with the Afghan diplomats who are there in that embassy, as well as with the Afghan diplomats who are at the consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad. However, we received communication last week purportedly from the embassy, indicating that it intends to suspend operations at the end of September. Of course, such a decision is an internal matter of a foreign mission. However, we have noted that the Afghan consulates general in Mumbai and in Hyderabad voiced their objection to that decision or to such a decision. We are also aware that there has been a prolonged absence of the ambassador and that a large number of Afghan diplomats have left India in the recent past. We would hope that a substantial number of Afghan nationals in India, including students, are able to continue to receive necessary consular support. On our part, we will continue with our efforts to assist the people of Afghanistan."

4:13 PM

AAP MP Sanjay Singh says his arrest is "Modiji's injustice"

4:13 PM

AAP MP Sanjay Singh to be produced in Delhi's Rouse Avenue court shortly

Sanjay Singh was arrested on Wednesday evening following the ED raid at his residence in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

 

2:56 PM

FCI sells 189,000 tonne wheat, 5,000 tonne rice in 15th weekly e-auction

State-owned Food Corporation of India (FCI) sold 189,000 tonne of wheat and only 5,000 tonne of rice to bulk consumers like flour millers in the 15th weekly e-auction held on Wednesday.

Wheat and rice are being sold under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to bulk users to improve the domestic availability and cool down retail prices.

2:52 PM

Money power, freebies distribution would be on special radar, says CEC Rajiv Kumar on Telangana polls

The Election Commission is fully committed to delivering free, fair, transparent and inducement-free elections, Chief election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Thursday.

A 17-member team headed by the CEC is currently in the city to assess the poll preparedness in Telangana and, as part of that, Rajiv Kumar held meetings with various stakeholders such as political parties, state and central government officials and enforcement agencies

2:35 PM

Congress cites RBI data to claim most Indians facing extreme financial distress, slams Centre

The Congress on Thursday alleged that a vast majority of Indian families are facing "extreme levels of Modi-made economic distress" with rise in inflation and debt and a decline in household savings.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared an article on X which claimed that the Reserve Bank of India's recently released data on household financial assets and liabilities "paints a disquieting picture of a contraction in savings, in the context of a slowdown in incomes."

2:16 PM

Inflows into reservoirs in K'taka's Cauvery basin decreasing: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that cumulative inflows into the reservoirs in Karnataka's Cauvery basin are decreasing. He also said that water in the reservoirs is just above half of what is needed.

"We need 106 Thousand Million Cubic feet (TMC) of water (in the reservoirs) but we have 56 TMC water at present in the reservoirs. We have got around 25 cusecs(cubic feet per second) of water after a small rain. Inflow is decreasing," Shivakumar said in a press conference here.

2:02 PM

Shelling in northwestern Syria kills at least 5 civilians, activists and emergency workers say

The Syrian government early Thursday shelled a village in the rebel-held northwestern part of the country, killing at least five civilians, activists and emergency workers said.

The shelling, which comes amid a rise in strikes in the rebel-held enclave in recent days, hit a family house on the outskirts of the the village of Kafr Nouran in western Aleppo province, according to opposition-held northwestern Syria's civil defence organisation known as the White Helmets.

1:50 PM

Tax officials conduct searches on premises linked to DMK MP Jagathrakshakan

Income Tax officials on Thursday held searches at multiple locations here linked to DMK MP

S Jagathrakshakan, which Chief Minister M K Stalin dubbed vindictive politics.