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LIVE: Eiffel Tower lights to go dark in tribute to Morocco quake victims

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The Eiffel Tower's lights will go dark at 11 pm (2100 GMT) on Saturday in tribute to victims of Morocco's earthquake, Agence France Presse reported, citing Paris City Hall. Morocco's Interior Ministry said earlier that 1,037 people had been killed and another 672 injured by the quake, recorded by the US Geological Survey at a magnitude of 6.8 with an epicentre some 72 km (45 miles) southwest of Marrakech.

A fresh spell of rain lashed several parts Delhi late Saturday evening, bringing relief from the heat as the maximum temperature settled two notches below normal at 32 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said. The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average, it added. The national capital recorded 10 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am. The relative humidity oscillated between 87 per cent and 98 per cent, the weather office said. The Met predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle on Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 34 and 24 degrees Celsius respectively, it said. The IMD has installed an additional automatic weather station near Pragati Maidan, where the G20 Summit began on Saturday, to provide specialised and real-time weather forecast.

A powerful earthquake rocked Morocco's High Atlas mountains on Saturday, resulting in the loss of at least 632 lives, along with the destruction of buildings and widespread panic among residents of major cities, as reported by state television.The number of reported injuries reached 329, according to state media on Saturday, with an updated initial casualty count from the Interior Ministry.

Hours after his arrest in connection with alleged multi-crore skill development scam, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said he was prepared to sacrifice his life to safeguard the interests of Telugu people, and no force can stop him.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the former Andhra Pradesh CM said, "For the past 45 years, I have selflessly served Telugu people. I am prepared to sacrifice my life to safeguard the interests of Telugu people. No force on earth can stop me from serving Telugu people, my #AndhraPradesh and my motherland."

As the national capital gets ready to host the 18th G20 Summit today with global leaders in presence, it is very important to look at what it holds in its agenda. The summit is being attended by more than 30 heads of state and top officials from the European Union and invited guest countries and 14 heads of international organisations. India is hosting the G20 Leader's Summit in the national capital at the newly inaugurated Bharat Mandapam on September 9-10.


6:05 PM

Soccer star Achraf Hakimi urges Moroccans to 'help each other' after earthquake

The status of Morocco's soccer game Saturday night as part of African Cup of Nations qualifying was uncertain after an earthquake struck the country, killing more than 800 people.
 
Morocco was scheduled to play Liberia at Adrar Stadium in Agadir.
 
Star player Achraf Hakimi offered his condolences.
 
“We are living a difficult moment for our fellow citizens. It is time to help each other to save as many lives as possible. My condolences to all who lost a loved one," Hakimi wrote on Instagram.
4:09 PM

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hits 72km NE of Dharmanagar in Tripura: National Center for Seismology

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Chandrayaan-3 Mission

2:58 PM

Attacking Sanatan Dharma 'fashion' for 'frustrated fraternity': Naqvi

Hitting out at DMK leaders' remarks on Sanatan Dharma, senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said that attacking the 'Sanatan Dharma' has become a "fashion" for the "frustrated fraternity" but their "bankruptcy will backfire".

Participating in the BJP's nationwide 'Meri Maati, Mera Desh' campaign here, Naqvi said 'Sanatan Dharma' is the soul of Bharat and those who are trying to attack that soul, will be destroyed.

2:43 PM

SC to hear on Sep 12 pleas challenging validity of colonial-era sedition law

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on September 12 a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

These pleas had come up on May 1 before the apex court which had deferred the hearing after the Centre said it was at an advanced stage of consultation on re-examining the penal provision.

2:36 PM

Tibetan students protest against China, urge G20 leaders to take action

Tibetan activists staged a protest here in McLeodganj on Saturday appealing to the G20 leaders gathered in Delhi to discuss China's alleged attempts at erasing Tibetan culture.

The student protesters alleged that the Chinese government was continuously assaulting their education system and trying to erase Tibetan culture and identity.

 
2:24 PM

Time of challenges, world looking to G20 to provide leadership: UK PM Sunak

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday said that the world is looking to G20 to provide leadership and that the leaders are meeting at a time of enormous challenges.

Sunak, who is taking part in G20 Summit here, expressed confidence that the leaders will be together able to address the challenges.

2:05 PM

India circulates new paragraph among G20 nations to describe Ukraine crisis in leaders' declaration

India on Saturday circulated a new paragraph among the G20 countries to describe the Ukraine conflict in the joint leaders' declaration to be unveiled at the end of the two-day summit of the grouping, diplomatic sources said.

With consensus eluding on the paragraph relating to the Ukraine conflict, India on Friday circulated a draft summit declaration among the member countries without the paragraph on the geopolitical issue in an attempt to hammer out a positive outcome.

1:52 PM

Odisha's magnificent culture and heritage finds a place of pride at G20: Dharmendra Pradhan

India's rich cultural heritage took centre stage at the G20 Summit, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi explained the profound significance of the Konark Wheel to US President Joe Biden.

As President Biden and Prime Minister Modi shook hands in the backdrop of the Konark wheel Prime Minister Modi was seen giving the US President a brief introduction to this symbol of India's ancient wisdom, advanced civilization and architectural excellence.

1:27 PM

'One man, one govt, one business group': Cong's swipe over Adani issue

The Congress on Saturday attacked the government over the Adani issue, saying the G20 theme is 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' but Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to actually believe in "One Man, One Government, One Business Group".

The Congress has been questioning the financial dealings of billionaire Gautam Adani's group after US research firm Hindenburg alleged "irregularities" and charged it with stock price manipulation. The Adani Group has denied all the allegations made in the Hindenburg report and claimed there had been no wrongdoing on its part.

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First Published: Sep 09 2023 | 7:24 AM IST

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