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Chandrayaan-2 aims to show India's space prowess
Chandrayaan-2 aims to show India's space prowess 

Eknath Gaikwad appointed as Acting President of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee

Eknath Gaikwad appointed as Acting President of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC). He replaces Milind Deora.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

We are landing where no one has gone before: ISRO Chief

We are landing where no one has gone before: ISRO Chief

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

All India Congress Committee meet called by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on September 12.

A meeting of all All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretaries, State In-charges & leaders of State Legislature Parties called by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on September 12.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

HAL to receive Rs 45,000 crore orders for 83 LCA fighters

HAL to receive Rs 45,000 crore orders for 83 LCA fighters

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Shehla Rashid's statement on the FIR against her

“I appeal to everyone to stand in solidarity with the people of Kashmir in the fight for restoration of their rights,” says Shehla Rashid, who tweets in response to an FIR filed against her on the charges of spreading misinformation.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

AP Police launches manhunt for former TDP Lawmakers who have absconded

ED questions Naresh Goyal with respect to a FEMA case

Former Chairman of Jet Airways, Naresh Goyal, was today questioned by Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Surendra Gadling today refused to depose before judicial inquiry commission

Bhima Koregaon matter: Accused Surendra Gadling today refused to depose before judicial inquiry commission constituted to investigate the case, saying defence arguments before the trial court will be open if he deposes.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

We will not allow implementation of NRC in West Bengal : Mamata Banerjee

NRC implementation nothing but an attempt to divert the attention of the common people from the economic crisis in the country, says Mamata

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Chidambaram victim of 'Gujarat Model of Governance', says Digvijay Singh

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday accused the BJP government at the Centre of implementing the "Gujarat Model of Governance" where innocents are framed in "false" cases.

Singh said former finance minister and party colleague P Chidambaram, arrested in the INX Media corruption case and lodged in Tihar jail, has been falsely implicated.

"This government (at the Centre) fosters enmity, these people who are in power today are implementing the Gujarat Model of Governance, implicating innocent people, registering false cases, as they did in Gujarat, Singh told reporters.

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Fire breaks out in rear power car of Chandigarh-Kochuvalli Express at New Delhi station

A fire has broken out in rear power car of Chandigarh-Kochuveli Express at platform number. 8 of New Delhi Railway Station. Four fire tenders are present at the spot. All passengers have been evacuated safely.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Restrictions reimposed in parts of Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Restrictions were reimposed on Friday in several parts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure with authorities apprehending violence after congregational prayers.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

BJP state President Ravinder Raina meets village headmen from various areas, in Srinagar

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh meets people who were injured in the Batla fire accident

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh meets people who were injured in the fire that broke out on September 4 at a fire-crackers factory in Batala in Gurdaspur. The incident claimed lives of 23 people.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

ISRO Chief: Butterflies in my stomach

ISRO Chief K Sivan says, “Yes I have butterflies in my stomach. I'm sitting at 'conversion desk' looking at preparations. We will wait for the great moment.”

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Record Unnao Rape Victim's Statement at Temporary Court in AIIMS, Says SC Month After Car Crash

CBI had cited medical conditions of the survivor for requesting a temporary court at the hospital to record her statement.  Record Unnao Rape Victim's Statement at Temporary Court in AIIMS, Says Supreme Court

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FIR against Shehla Rashid for her tweets

FIR lodged against Shehla Rashid by the Special Cell of Delhi Police under sections 124-A/153A/153/504/505 of the IPC. Allegations are tweeting false information.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: There has been a reduction of 25% in Delhi's pollution

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal: From 2012 to 2014 the Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 was 154 & in between 2016 to 2018 PM 2.5 has reduced to 115. So, there has been a reduction of 25% in Delhi's pollution.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

IAS officer S Sasikanth Senthil resigns says unethical to continue when democracy is being compromised

Dakshina Kannada Dy Commissioner S Sasikanth Senthil tendered his resignation from IAS today;says,"I've taken decision as I think that it's unethical to continue as civil servant when fundamental building blocks of democracy are being compromised in unprecedented manner"

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SC grants 2 more weeks to CBI to complete probe in the Unnao accident case

Supreme Court grants 2 more weeks to CBI to complete probe in the Unnao accident case which involved the rape victim. SC also directed Delhi High Court to take a decision at the earliest on Special Judge's request to hold court at AIIMS in Delhi to examine the victim

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Supreme Court dismisses the petition to quash proceedings in Ayodhya case

Plea seeking live telecast or recording of Ayodhya case be listed before bench headed by CJI, saysSC

SC seeks Centre's response on plea challenging amendments in Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

SC dismisses fresh petition seeking to declare MPs and MLAs as public servants

Supreme Court dismisses fresh petition seeking to declare MPs and MLAs as public servants and prevent them from practising as lawyers in courts.

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Alka Lamba resigns from primary membership of AAP

Robert Mugabe, Former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe passes away at the age of 95

Robert Mugabe, Former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe passes away at the age of 95, at a hospital in Singapore, says Zimbabwean media.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Rupee rises 17 paise to 71.67 against USD in early trade

The Indian rupee appreciated by 17 paise to 71.67 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as gains in domestic equity market and resumption of US-China trade talks in October strengthened investor sentiments.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Delhi court adjourns Aircel Maxis case sine die

The day courts believe what ED, CBI say is gospel truth, freedom will collapse, says Kapil Sibal

“Who will protect our fundamental freedoms ? Government ? CBI ? ED ? Income Tax Authorities ? Courts ? ? ? ? The day courts believe what ED , CBI say is gospel truth the pillars of freedom built in the Bhagwati to Venkatachaliah era will collapse . That day is not far away,” tweeted Congress leader Kapil Sibal.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

3 accused in Govind Pansare murder case taken into custody, to be produced in court today

Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating Govind Pansare murder case has taken the three accused in custody. They will be produced in Kolhapur court today

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Sensex jumps over 200 pts; TechM rallies 5 pc

Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 200 points in early session on Friday, led by gains in index heavyweights Infosys and RIL, amid positive cues from global markets.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Partly cloudy morning in Delhi

It was a partly cloudy Friday morning in the national capital, with the minimum temperature recorded at 28.2 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, the MeT department said.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Two brothers found hanging in rented Delhi house

Two brothers were found hanging with an iron grill inside their rented house in Delhi, the police said. However, the exact cause and time of deaths could not be ascertained immediately.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Dorian leaves 30 dead in Bahamas: Prime Minister

The death toll from Hurricane Dorian has risen to 30 in the Bahamas, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis told American network CNN on Thursday.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

Chandrayaan 2 Vikram lander on lunar surface is scheduled between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on Saturday, September 07

The soft landing of Chandrayaan 2 Vikram lander on lunar surface is scheduled between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on Saturday, September 07, 2019. This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST

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Published: 06 Sep 2019, 8:53 AM IST