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• 19 Sept 2022, 10:29:59 PM IST

  Damage caused by monsoon in K'taka pegged at ₹3,600 cr, says CM Bommai

  The monsoon this year caused a damage to the tune of ₹3,600 crore to the crops, houses and infrastructure in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday.

• 19 Sept 2022, 10:02:05 PM IST

  Over 5,600 Bru refugees so far enrolled in Tripura electoral rolls, reports PTI

  Over 5,600 Bru refugees, who have resettled and secured resident registration documents in Tripura, have been included in the electoral rolls in the northeastern state so far, news agency PTI reported quoting an official.

• 19 Sept 2022, 09:33:29 PM IST

  Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain gets record ₹81 cr as donations in 1 year

  The famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain's has collected a record ₹81 crore as donations from devotees and other transactions between September 1, 2021 and September 15 this year, an official said on Monday.

• 19 Sept 2022, 08:56:39 PM IST

  Death Penalty: SC refers to 5-judge bench case for framing guidelines on mitigating circumstances

  The Supreme Court Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suo motu case concerning the framing of uniform guidelines for the trial courts on granting "real and meaningful opportunity" on the issue of the sentence to the convicts held guilty for offences entailing capital punishment.

• 19 Sept 2022, 08:28:36 PM IST

  Delhi: 152 dengue cases recorded in month of September 

  National Capital Delhi has reported 396 cases of dengue this year so far, according to an MCD data.

  So far, 152 dengue cases have been recorded in the month of September itself, while 75 cases of dengue were reported in the entire month of August.

• 19 Sept 2022, 07:56:44 PM IST

  President Murmu meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, Tanzania Prez Samia at Queen’s funeral in UK

  President Droupadi Murmu met with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan as she attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II here on Monday.

• 19 Sept 2022, 07:36:52 PM IST

  CBI files charge sheet against Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in ₹466.51 crore bank fraud, reports PTI

  CBI has filed charge sheet against Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in ₹466.51 crore bank fraud, reported news agency PTI quoting officials.

• 19 Sept 2022, 07:12:43 PM IST

  Karnataka CM orders inquiry into closure of lakes, encroachments in Bengaluru

  In the wake of floods in Bengaluru, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said he has ordered an inquiry into encroachment of lakes and stormwater drains (SWDs).

• 19 Sept 2022, 06:44:52 PM IST

  Govt discusses rupee-riyal trade with Saudi Arabia

  The government said on Monday that it had discussed the feasibility of institutionalising rupee-riyal trade with its South Arabian counterpart.

  Both governments reaffirmed cooperation in several joint projects including a refinery in western India.

• 19 Sept 2022, 06:11:14 PM IST

  Indian Army shifts Army Day Parade venue

  Indian Army decides to shift the Army Day Parade held every year on January 15 in Delhi outside the national capital. Next year’s Army Day parade will be held in the Southern Command area: Indian Army officials

• 19 Sept 2022, 06:02:48 PM IST

  Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his newly launched party

  Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday joined the BJP in New Delhi and merged its newly launched…read more.

• 19 Sept 2022, 05:44:54 PM IST

  Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches multiple projects for development of Bogibeel under PM Gati Shakti

  Union minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday launched multiple projects for development of Bogibeel region in Assam under PM Gati Shakti.

• 19 Sept 2022, 05:16:59 PM IST

  Rajasthan: Gangster shot dead by unidentified miscreants outside court; probe on

  A gangster named Sandeep Shetty was shot dead on Monday by unidentified miscreants outside the Nagaur court in Rajasthan. He came out on bail 2 days ago and had visited the court in a different matter.

• 19 Sept 2022, 05:03:35 PM IST

  Ayodhya resident builds temple for UP CM Yogi Adityanath

  Ayodhya resident builds temple for UP CM Adityanath with life-size idol, complete with bow & arrow and a halo around his head. The idol is clad in saffron robes.

• 19 Sept 2022, 04:46:45 PM IST

  'Kejriwal's rising political graph actual target': AAP on ED's probe in excise policy case

  The AAP on Monday questioned the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to its MLA Durgesh Pathak and alleged that the “actual target” of the move is not a probe into alleged irregularities in Delhi excise policy but the “rising political graph” of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

• 19 Sept 2022, 04:26:39 PM IST

  CBI arrests North Bengal University VC in Bengal teachers recruitment ‘scam,’ reports PTI

  CBI has arrested North Bengal University VC Subires Bhattacharyya in teachers recruitment 'scam' in West Bengal, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.

• 19 Sept 2022, 04:12:11 PM IST

  MP govt increases age limit for MPPSC candidates by three years

  Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced a one time increase in the age limit for candidates appearing for the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) examinations by three years to make up for the opportunities lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

• 19 Sept 2022, 03:54:59 PM IST

  J&K Congress to pass a resolution backing Rahul Gandhi's return as party president

  The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee is set to pass a resolution urging Rahul Gandhi to lead the party as president.

• 19 Sept 2022, 03:36:21 PM IST

  Punjab: Three people arrested in Chandigarh video row brought to Kharar court in Mohali

  Three people arrested in the Chandigarh University ‘objectional’ videos row brought to Kharar court in Mohali, reported news agency ANI.

• 19 Sept 2022, 03:15:34 PM IST

  Patra Chawl land scam case: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's judicial custody extended by 14-days

  In the Patra Chawl land scam case, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's judicial custody has been extended by 14-days. Hearing in his bail plea will now be held on Wednesday.

• 19 Sept 2022, 03:01:48 PM IST

  AAP govt in Punjab to take floor test on Sept 22, says CM Bhagwant Mann

  AAP govt in Punjab to take floor test on Sept 22 to prove majority, says CM Bhagwant Mann. Read more.

• 19 Sept 2022, 02:51:16 PM IST

  Elgar Parishad case: Bombay HC rejects bail plea of DU professor Hany Babu

  Bombay High Court rejects bail plea of Delhi University professor Hany Babu in Elgar Parishad case.

• 19 Sept 2022, 02:36:50 PM IST

  Fire breaks out at shop in Howrah

  A fire broke out at a shop in Howrah Maidan area on Monday, officials said. Four fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the flames, they said.

• 19 Sept 2022, 02:24:55 PM IST

  ED attaches assets worth ₹48 crore in Bengal teachers recruitment 'scam'

  Bengal teachers recruitment 'scam': ED attaches ₹48 crore worth assets 'beneficially owned' by ex-minister Partha Chatterjee, his aide.

• 19 Sept 2022, 02:12:58 PM IST

  Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in Delhi, meets Sonia Gandhi

  Shashi Tharoor met the Congress chief shortly after giving his public approval to a petition seeking reforms in the party. Tharoor has also been rumoured to be running for Congress president. The leader has, however, neither confirmed nor denied the speculations.

• 19 Sept 2022, 01:32:54 PM IST

  Punjab CM constitutes all-women SIT probe in Chandigarh varsity case

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has constituted a three-member all-women Special Investigation Team of police officials to probe the case in which a Chandigarh University student allegedly made objectionable videos of her hostel mates, police said on Monday.

• 19 Sept 2022, 12:04:22 PM IST

  Former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh meets JP Nadda in Delhi ahead of joining BJP

  Former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh meets BJP National president JP Nadda in Delhi ahead of joining BJP today.

• 19 Sept 2022, 11:23:27 AM IST

  Delhi court stays trial court proceedings against AAP's Satyender Jain in money laundering case

  The Delhi Court stayed the trial court proceeding and Bail hearing in Satender Jain, and others in a money laundering case. The District Judge of Rouse Avenue Court also issued notice to all accused on ED plea seeking transfer of the case to another judge.

• 19 Sept 2022, 10:59:30 AM IST

  Supreme Court directs constitution bench to set guidelines for imposition of death penalty

  Supreme Court directs setting up a constitution bench to decide various issues on imposition of death penalty & the need to have uniform guidelines on mitigating circumstances in favour of convicts.

• 19 Sept 2022, 10:09:25 AM IST

  MP rape case: 3 held after girl, 16, gang-raped; house of accused razed

  A 16-year-old girl was allegedly beaten up by four men and two minors, and gang-raped, leading to her hospitalisation, in a shocking incident that has emerged from Madhya Pradesh. Read more

• 19 Sept 2022, 09:17:54 AM IST

  Mumbai Police books youth under Arms Act for cutting birthday cake with sword

  Mumbai's MHB Police have registered a case against a 17-year-old youth under the Arms Act for cutting his birthday cake with a sword. A video went viral on social media where he was seen cutting 21 cakes with a sword. The video is from Borivali area, a statement by the Mumbai Police read.

• 19 Sept 2022, 08:50:17 AM IST

  India's daily Covid tally drops below 5k-mark with 4,858 new cases

  India logged 4,858 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total infections to 44,539,046. The active caseload stood at 48,027. 

• 19 Sept 2022, 08:18:35 AM IST

  ‘Will lend my car to them,’ Kamal Nath on Cong leaders seeking to join BJP

  “Whoever wants to join BJP can go. We don't want to stop anyone. If they (Congress leaders) want to go and see their future with BJP, I would lend them my motor (car) to go and join BJP. Congress would not stop anyone from quitting,” says MP Congress chief Kamal Nath.

• 19 Sept 2022, 07:07:13 AM IST

  Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders begin ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ in Alappuzha

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with party leaders & workers resumes 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on its 12th day in Punnapra Aravukad, Alappuzha

• 19 Sept 2022, 06:49:33 AM IST

  Biden assures US forces will defend Taiwan if China invades: Report

  Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, reports Reuters.

• 19 Sept 2022, 06:17:09 AM IST

  3 held in Greater Noida for trafficking drugs through social media

  Three people were arrested, who were involved in selling weed to students using social media platforms, the police informed on Sunday.