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11:30 PM

Indian Army, J&K Police recover arms and ammunition from Poshmargi, Machhal Sector

"In a Joint Search Operation launched by Indian Army, Jammu KashmirPolice & Intelligence agencies, a large cache of arms, ammunition & explosives were recovered at Poshmargi, Machhal Sector, Kupwara today. During the search, 01xAK Rifle, 02xUBGL, 26xUBGL Grenades, 02xHand Grenades & large quantity of explosive material along with other war-like stores have been recovered. Search operation in progress," posts China Corps- Indian Army

 

11:04 PM

Fire broke out at a perfume godown in the Elliot Road area in Kolkata

9:52 PM

People of Telangana are tired of the lacklustre governance of BRS: PM Modi

"I will be addressing a BJP rally in Mahbubnagar tomorrow, 1st October. The people of Telangana are tired of the lacklustre governance of BRS. They are equally distrustful of Congress. Both BRS and Congress are dynastic parties who have no aim of serving people," PM Modi writes on X.

 

9:52 PM

8 dead in an accident involving a tourist bus which fell into a gorge near Marapalam near Coonoor

35 people were injured as a tourist bus fell into a gorge near Marapalam near Coonoor. 55 tourists were travelling in the bus going from Ooty to Mettupalayam. The injured have been sent to Coonoor government hospital for treatment. "Around eight people died, while a few were seriously injured. Further investigation is underway," says Saravana Sundar, DIG Coimbatore Zone.

 

9:51 PM

Vande Bharat trains will be cleaned in 14 minutes from Oct 1 onwards: Railway Minister

Indian Railways is on the verge of a significant breakthrough as it is set to achieve a historical milestone- the 14-minute cleaning miracle for every Vande Bharat train, official sources said on Saturday. The Vande-Bharat trains known for their indigenization are equipped with cutting-edge facilities for passengers to offer a swifter, comfortable and remarkably convenient travel experience. According to the Ministry of Railways sources, these trains will be covered under the "14-minute miracle" scheme which is set to be launched on October 1 at Terminal Stations across Indian Railways as part of the 'Swachhata-Hi-Seva' campaign. The scheme will be formally launched at the Delhi Cantt Railway Station. 

8:06 PM

Adtya-L1 spacecraft successfully escapes sphere of Earth's influence: Isro

Isro said on Saturday the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has travelled beyond a distance of 920,000 km from Earth, successfully escaping the sphere of Earth's influence.

 

It is now navigating its path towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1), the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter.

 

"This is the second time in succession that Isro could send a spacecraft outside the sphere of influence of the Earth, the first time being the Mars Orbiter Mission," it said.

 

The Isro said earlier this month the Aditya-L1 solar mission spacecraft has commenced collecting data which will help scientists analyse the behaviour of particles surrounding Earth.

 

Data collected around L1 would provide insights into the origin, acceleration, and anisotropy of solar wind and space weather phenomena, it said.

 

The launch of Aditya-L1 by PSLV-C57 rocket was successfully accomplished by Isro on September 2.

8:00 PM

NIA arrests accused from Manipur in transnational conspiracy case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested an accused in a case related to a transnational conspiracy by Myanmar and Bangladesh-based leadership of terror outfits to wage war against the Indian government by exploiting the current ethnic unrest in Manipur. The agency sleuths arrested Seiminlun Gangte in a case the NIA registered suo moto on July 19 this year. The accused has been brought to Delhi after his arrest and will be produced before the jurisdictional court.

5:57 PM

Anti terror agency NIA raids 5 places in Poonch over Rajouri terror attack

The National Investigation Agency, or NIA, raided the premises of several suspects in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district today in connection with a Lashkar-e-Taiba attack that killed seven civilians in Rajouri district's Dhangri village earlier this year, an official said.
 

The raids happened at five locations across the Gursai village of Mendhar tehsil in Poonch based on information from two arrested accused, a spokesperson for the anti-terror agency said.

 

The agency arrested Nisar Ahmad alias Haji Nisar and Mushtaq Hussain on August 31. They are currently lodged in Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu.

5:54 PM

Normal to above-normal maximum temperatures likely over most parts of India in October: IMD

5:00 PM

Last date to exchange Rs 2,000 notes at banks extended till Oct 7

As the period specified for the withdrawal process has come to an end, and based on a review, it has been decided to extend the current arrangement for the deposit/exchange of Rs 2000 banknotes until October 07, 2023, says Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to media reports.

 

4:43 PM

Monsoon season ends with 94.4% rainfall: IMD

The 2023 monsoon season ends with 94.4 per cent rainfall; 73 per cent of sub-divisional area recorded normal rainfall, 18 per cent saw deficient rain, IMD said.

 

4:16 PM

If BJP wins in Chhattisgarh, it will prioritise pucca houses for poor: PM Modi

"If BJP comes to power in Chhattisgarh, first cabinet decision will be to provide pucca houses to every poor person," says PM Modi in Bilaspur.

4:13 PM

I completed one more guarantee that I had given: PM Modi

"I completed one more guarantee that I had given. Now in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha, 33% of seats would be reserved for women. Under BJP's rule, Nari Shakti Adhiniyam is now a reality. And our President Droupadi Murmu signed it and made it a law yesterday... But the women need to be alert... This was pending for 30 years... Congress and its allies are full of anger. They think that all women will shower blessings on Modi only... They are afraid of your unity and awareness... They have started a new gimmick. They want to divide women into castes... I request the women of Chhattisgarh that this is a decision that will impact the next thousand years... I request not to fall for their lies...", says PM Narendra Modi at ‘Parivartan Maha Sankalp Rally’ in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur.

4:02 PM

Congress committed corruption: PM Modi on Chhattisgarh govt's cow dung procurement scheme

"Congress committed corruption in liquor; didn't even spare cow dung," says PM Modi on Chhattisgarh govt's cow dung procurement scheme.

3:55 PM

Stern action will be taken against those found guilty in PSC scam if BJP forms govt in Chhattisgarh: PM

"Stern action will be taken against those found guilty in alleged Public Service Commission scam if BJP forms govt in Chhattisgarh," says PM Modi.