LIVE News Updates: 2 boats with about 120 people collided in Brahmputra, many missing, rescue underway

Two boats carrying approximately 120 passengers collided in the Brahmaputra river in Jorhat today, many passengers missing; rescue operation underway: DG NDRF Satya N Pradhan

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08 Sep 2021, 8:05 PM

2 boats with about 120 people collided in Brahmputra, many missing, rescue underway

Two boats carrying approximately 120 passengers collided in the Brahmaputra river in Jorhat today, many passengers missing; rescue operation underway: DG NDRF Satya N Pradhan.

(Source: ANI)

08 Sep 2021, 7:07 PM

Mumbai reports 530 new cases, 349 recoveries and 4 deaths; active cases 3,895

COVID19: Mumbai reports 530 new cases, 349 recoveries and 4 deaths; active cases 3,895.

(Source: ANI)

08 Sep 2021, 7:06 PM

Karnataka reports 1,102 new cases, 17 deaths and 1,458 recoveries; active cases 17,058

COVID19: Karnataka reports 1,102 new cases, 17 deaths and 1,458 recoveries; active cases 17,058.

(Source: ANI)


08 Sep 2021, 6:04 PM

Many feared missing as 2 boats with 100 passengers collide in Brahmaputra in Assam

2 boats with 100 passengers collide in Brahmaputra In Assam, many missing, NDTV reported

08 Sep 2021, 5:56 PM

Along with our protests in Delhi, this agitation will also continue: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait after failed talks with Karnal district admin

Farmers from UP, Punjab, & other places will join the protest here. Along with our protests in Delhi, this agitation will also continue until our demands are met. Our demand is that the officer is suspended: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait after failed talks with Karnal district admin.

(Source: ANI)


08 Sep 2021, 5:39 PM

Sit-in protest will continue, talks have failed, says Rakesh Tikiat after meeting with Karnal administration

Haryana: The meeting between farmer leaders and Karnal administration concludes.

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait says, "The sit-in protest will continue, the talks have failed."

08 Sep 2021, 5:08 PM

Bengaluru civic body BBMP bans animal slaughter and sale of meat on Ganesh Chaturthi

Karnataka: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) orders ban on animal slaughter and sale of meat on 10th September-Ganesh Chaturthi.


08 Sep 2021, 4:04 PM

Delhi reports 41 new COVID cases, zero deaths in the last 24 hours

Delhi reports 41 new cases, 13 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours; Active cases 414. Positivity rate 0.05%.

(Source: ANI)

08 Sep 2021, 4:00 PM

Swachh Survekshan Grameen, 2021 will be launched under theSwachh Bharat Mission Phase- 2 tomorrow: Ministry of Jal Shakti

Swachh Survekshan Grameen, 2021 will be launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission Phase- 2 tomorrow: Ministry of Jal Shakti.

(Source: ANI)


08 Sep 2021, 3:21 PM

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 per quintal

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 per quintal for 2021-22 crop year.

Source: PTI

08 Sep 2021, 3:11 PM

Five Afghan journalists arrested by Taliban

Five journalists from Etilaatroz, a daily newspaper in Kabul, have been arrested by the Taliban, news agency ANI quoted TOLONews

(Source: ANI)


08 Sep 2021, 2:46 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 10,683 cr production-linked incentive scheme for textiles: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Source: PTI

08 Sep 2021, 2:44 PM

Centre approves highest fair and remunerative price of Rs 290/quintal for sugarcane farmers

Union Cabinet approves highest ever fair and remunerative price of Rs 290/quintal for sugarcane farmers.

(Source: ANI)


08 Sep 2021, 1:27 PM

Sachin Waze placed explosives, threat note near Antilia to regain clout as 'ace detective': NIA

Source: ANI

08 Sep 2021, 1:26 PM

Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya resigns 

Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya (in file pic) has submitted her resignation to President Ram Nath Kovind, says the Governor's Secretary, BK Sant.

(Source: ANI)


08 Sep 2021, 12:55 PM

Decision on allowing girls in NDA taken yesterday, Centre tells SC

Centre tells Supreme Court that a decision has been taken yesterday to allow induction of girls in National Defence Academy (NDA).

(Source: ANI)

08 Sep 2021, 12:02 PM

No public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi allowed in national capital

No public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi allowed in national capital in view of COVID-19 pandemic: Delhi Disaster Management Authority


08 Sep 2021, 12:01 PM

Bihar: LJP leader Chirag Paswan meets RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in Patna

08 Sep 2021, 11:11 AM

Life in Afghanistan to be regulated by Holy Sharia laws, say Taliban

NDTV reported the Taliban saying that life in Afghanistan will now be regulated by the Holy Sharia laws.


08 Sep 2021, 11:11 AM

Rupee falls 13 paise to 73.55 against US dollar

The rupee has fallen 13 paise to 73.55 against the US dollar in early trade, reported PTI.

08 Sep 2021, 10:43 AM

Congress Legislative Party leader Sadanand Singh passes away

Sadanand Singh, a leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) in Bihar assembly passed away, ANI reported.


08 Sep 2021, 10:14 AM

3 bomb explosions at BJP MP's home near Kolkata

3 bombs were thrown at BJP MP Arjun Singh's home near Kolkata this morning. The BJP has put the blame on TMC, NDTV reported.

08 Sep 2021, 10:12 AM

37,875 COVID-19 infections, 369 fatalities in the last 24 hours

According to the government, India witnessed 37,875 COVID-19 infections and 369 fatalities in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 3,30,96,718 cases and death toll to 4,41,411, PTI reported.


08 Sep 2021, 9:36 AM

Talks on Afghanistan- CIA chief, Russian NSA in Delhi

The CIA chief and Russian NSA are in Delhi for talks on Afghanistan, reported Times of India.

08 Sep 2021, 9:18 AM

Sure that China will try to work out arrangement with Taliban, says Biden

Biden says he is sure China will try to work out arrangement with Taliban, Times of India reported.


08 Sep 2021, 8:54 AM

Haryana- Farmers continue sit-in protest at Mini Secretariat in Karnal

The farmers held a march and gheraoed the Mini Secretariat yesterday after the district administration refused to compensate injured protesters and take action against admin officials over lathi-charge on farmers on Aug 28, ANI reported.

08 Sep 2021, 8:19 AM

Two shot, eight wounded in protest in Afghanistan

Two people were shot dead and eight wounded in a protest on Tuesday in Herat, Afghanistan, a doctor confirmed, CNN-News18 reported.

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