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1:59 PM

Global Clean Energy Action Forum first-of-its-kind meeting: Jitendra Singh

"Global Clean Energy Action Forum is perhaps the first-of-its-kind meeting where 30 countries in the world will participate. This is a subject relevant to industry, science and humanity. This conference will be held in Pittsburgh from Septembe 21-23, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh. 
He adds, "Besides this, engagements of our joint delegation have been scheduled in Washington too where they'll have detailed discussions with Chamber of Commerce and business leaders. Unless we keep industries onboard, just research won't be enough to ensure clean energy."
"In New York, the joint delegation will also hold discussions with intellectuals and scientists on this subject (clean energy). Indian diaspora residing there will also be included in this five-day visit so that in time to come, they become a part of this global campaign," says Singh

 

 

1:10 PM

US and Taliban carry out prisoner exchange

US and Taliban carry out prisoner exchange, reports AFP quoting Taliban foreign minister

12:50 PM

Kyiv accuses Russia of strike on nuclear plant in south Ukraine

Ukraine's nuclear energy agency Energoatom accuses Moscow of an attack on the country's second largest nuclear plant in the south.  

"The Russian army carried out a missile attack on the industrial site" of the Pivdennoukrainsk nuclear power plant, says Energoatom, reports AFP

 

12:40 PM

Shame that state's revenue primarily based on lottery, liquor sales: Kerala guv

"It is a shame that state government revenue is primarily based on lottery and alcohol sales: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan

Khan adds, "All the attention of state government is focused on silencing voice of those differing with it. Even Raj Bhavan not spared." 

12:39 PM

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar reaches ED office in Delhi

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar reaches ED office in Delhi.

He had tweeted on September 15th that he has been summoned by ED in Delhi even as the Assembly session is underway in Karnataka

12:12 PM

High-level probe to be done in Chandigarh University case

Three arrests made, including that of a student and two others from Himachal, says DGP Punjab. 
Electronic devices seized. Following CM Bhagwant Mann's orders, high-level probe will be done. A three-member all-women SIT will conduct investigation under supervision of senior IPS officer Gurpreet Deo

11:50 AM

Samajwadi Party takes out march against UP govt in Lucknow

A large number of security personnel were deployed at the State Assembly as Samajwadi Party (SP) on Monday held a protest march against the UP government, raising various demands.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and many party legislators and leaders led the march from the party office to Vidhan Sabha highlighting issues in the state before the Monsoon Session of the state legislature commenced today.

"We have come here to protest on the various issues of public interest. This is our constitutional right, but the BJP is not letting the legislators go to the assembly," said a party leader.

11:35 AM

Capt Amarinder Singh meets BJP prez JP Nadda in Delhi

Former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh meets BJP National president JP Nadda in Delhi ahead of joining BJP today

11:12 AM

Delhi court stays trial court proceeding, bail hearing for Satender Jain

The Delhi Court stays the trial court proceeding and bail hearing in Satender Jain, and others in a money laundering case. The District Judge of Rouse Avenue Court also issued notice to all accused on ED plea seeking transfer of the case to another judge.

 

10:57 AM

SC refers issue of mitigating circumstances for death penalty to larger bench

The Supreme Court refers to a larger bench of five judges, the issue of mitigating circumstances considered while granting the death penalty as the maximum punishment.

 

10:41 AM

OYO files addendum with SEBI for its public issue

Global hospitality services platform Oyo has filed addendum to its earlier submitted draft red herring prospectus to market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday.

This additional information is expected to help investors in taking better and well-informed decisions regarding its public issue.

OYO has around 168,00 storefronts across more than 35 countries that benefit from its platform.

10:29 AM

AAP's MCD election incharge Durgesh Pathak summoned by ED

AAP's MCD election incharge Durgesh Pathak summoned by Enforcement Directorate today, tweets Delhi Deputy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia

10:05 AM

Chandigarh University closed till Saturday amid protests

Chandigarh University closed till Saturday, September 24; a few students seen leaving for their homes.

Students' protest erupted in the campus yesterday over the University's alleged 'leaked objectional videos' row. Two accused arrested & one detained in connection with the matter.

 

10:04 AM

4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Kargil

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred 64 km WNW of Kargil, Ladakh at around 9:30 am. The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the ground: National Center for Seismology

 

9:49 AM

1 dead, four injured in a bus accident in Pune

One dead and four injured after a State transport bus going from Pandharpur to Swargate Pune met with an accident on Sasvad road at Urli Devachi, in Pune dist last night, say Pune Police officials. 

The reason for the accident is not known, further investigation underway