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• 18 Sept 2022, 10:15:20 PM IST

  Satellite-based internet service activated on the Siachen Glacier

  Satellite-based internet service has been activated on the Siachen Glacier at 19,061 feet, the World's Highest Battlefield, by the Siachen Signallers: Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps

• 18 Sept 2022, 09:27:14 PM IST

  18-year-old in Maharashtra dies by drowning in a water tank

  An 18-year-old student of a Pune-based junior college drowned in a water tank at the Sinhagad Fort near here on Sunday, police said. The deceased was picnicking at the fort with a group of students from his college located in the Moshi area, news agency PTI reported.

• 18 Sept 2022, 09:02:28 PM IST

  Delhi reports 95 fresh Covid cases, one death in last 24 hours

  Delhi reports 95 fresh Covid-19 cases, 96 recoveries, and one death in the last 24 hours.

• 18 Sept 2022, 08:21:04 PM IST

  Delhi police summons Jacqueline Fernandez to appear before EOW

  Delhi Police has summoned actor Jacqueline Fernandez to appear before the Economic Offences Wing on September 19 at 11am.

• 18 Sept 2022, 08:05:53 PM IST

  23-year-old man detained in Chandigarh University 'leaked video' row

  Chandigarh University 'leaked video' row: 23-year-old man detained by Himachal police, reports ANI.

• 18 Sept 2022, 07:43:49 PM IST

  'Project Cheetah' to be awarded to Indian firms under Make in India route

  IAF's 'Project Cheetah' for weaponising Israeli drones to be awarded to Indian firms under Make in India route.

• 18 Sept 2022, 07:01:18 PM IST

  Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

  An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh at around 6.27pm. The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the ground: National Center for Seismology.

• 18 Sept 2022, 06:39:35 PM IST

  President Murmu signs Condolence Book in the memory of Queen Elizabeth II

  President Droupadi Murmu signed the Condolence Book in the memory of Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House, London.

• 18 Sept 2022, 06:22:41 PM IST

  Biden declares emergency for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Fiona

  US President Joe Biden on Sunday approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Fiona headed toward the island at near hurricane strength.

• 18 Sept 2022, 05:40:39 PM IST

  President Droupadi Murmu visited Westminster Hall London

  President Droupadi Murmu visited Westminster Hall London where the body of Queen Elizabeth II is lying in state. The President offered tributes to the departed soul on her own behalf and on behalf of the people of India.

• 18 Sept 2022, 04:54:55 PM IST

  NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

  NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh in a case registered against PFI cadres in Nizamabad by Telangana Police on 4th July, which was later taken over by the NIA.

• 18 Sept 2022, 04:19:37 PM IST

  NCW takes cognisance of 'leaked' video of Chandigarh University students

  The National Commission for Women has sought an FIR in connection with 'leaked' video of Chandigarh University students.

• 18 Sept 2022, 04:08:54 PM IST

  AAP appoints Raghav Chadha as Co incharge for Gujarat polls

  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed Raghav Chadha as Co incharge for Gujarat polls.

• 18 Sept 2022, 02:50:35 PM IST

  Lokayukta police registers case against Yediyurappa, family members on graft charges

  The Lokayukta police in Karnataka have registered a case against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and several members of his family in connection with a corruption case.

• 18 Sept 2022, 01:44:00 PM IST

  17 Bangladeshi nationals held in Assam for violating Indian visa rules

  A total of 17 Bangladeshi nationals arrested for violating Indian visa rules. Accused arrested from remote Baghmari area of Biswanath district of Assam. They came here on tourist visas but were involved in religious preaching, which isn't allowed, said DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta.

• 18 Sept 2022, 12:41:32 PM IST

  Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes east coast of Taiwan, tsunami warning in Japan

  A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning.

  The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said.

• 18 Sept 2022, 12:33:20 PM IST

  Chandigarh University statement on ‘leaked videos' protest

  Chandigarh University pro-chancellor Dr. RS Bawa said, “There are rumors that 7 girls have committed suicide whereas the fact is that no girl has attempted any such step. No girl has been admitted to hospital in the incident.”

  “During the preliminary investigation conducted by the University there has been no videos found of any student which are objectionable except a personal video shot by a girl which was shared by herself to her boyfriend.

  All the rumors of objectionable videos shot of other girl students are totally false and baseless,” he said.

• 18 Sept 2022, 12:01:26 PM IST

  27 people killed in China bus crash, 'deadliest' road accident this year, state media

  At least 27 people were killed in a bus crash in southwest China on Sunday, state media said, in the country's deadliest road accident so far this year, reported AFP.

• 18 Sept 2022, 11:36:56 AM IST

  NIA conducts anti-terror raids in Andhra, Telangana over PFI case: Report

  NIA conducts raids in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore, Nandyal and Telangana's Jagtial, in connection with the PFI case. The agency is searching the residence of one Shadulla who is the main accused in this case, reports ANI.

• 18 Sept 2022, 09:45:48 AM IST

  Protest at Chandigarh University over leaked videos, Edu min appeals for calm 

  Punjab School Education minister HS Bains has appealed to Chandigarh University students to remain calm and assured them that the guilty won't be spared.

  The students held a protest last night after alleged 'leaked objectionable videos' of women students went viral. Protesting students have alleged loss of life and injuries related to this incident. Police version awaited.

• 18 Sept 2022, 08:45:18 AM IST

  India's active Covid caseload at 47,922 with 5,664 fresh infections

  India registered 5,664 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. The active caseload rose to 47,922. Total infections stood at 44,534,188.

• 18 Sept 2022, 08:26:12 AM IST

  UP govt transfers 14 IAS officers, including 10 district magistrates

  In a late night decision, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday reshuffled 14 Indian Administrative Service officers, including district magistrates of 10 districts.

  According to the information received from the government, Hardoi, Barabanki, Mirzapur, Ghazipur, Agra, Chandauli, Mathura, Pilibhit, Bhadohi and Sant Kabir Nagar got new district magistrates.

• 18 Sept 2022, 07:40:25 AM IST

  Shah flags off PM Modi's cross-country slum run in Delhi

  Union Home minister Amit Shah flags off PM Modi's cross-country slum run at Dhyan Chand National stadium, in Delhi.

• 18 Sept 2022, 07:02:43 AM IST

  Russia launches strikes in parts of Ukraine: Report

  Russian forces launched strikes on Ukrainian positions in several parts of Ukraine, Reuters reported citing Russia's defence ministry.

• 18 Sept 2022, 06:29:26 AM IST

  President Murmu reaches London ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

  President of India Droupadi Murmu arrived in London to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey on September 19.