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• 1 Oct 2021, 10:48:20 PM IST

  China sends 38 fighter planes toward Taiwan on National Day

  China sent 38 fighter jets toward self-ruled Taiwan in the largest display of force this year on China's National Day.

• 1 Oct 2021, 10:37:34 PM IST

  UP govt recommends CBI probe in Kanpur realtor Manish Gupta's death case

  UP government recommends CBI probe in the death of Kanpur realtor Manish Gupta in an incident at a hotel in Gorakhpur.

• 1 Oct 2021, 10:35:08 PM IST

  Australia looking to diversify trade ties amid difficulties with China: Trade minister Dan Tehan

  Australia is seeking to diversify its trading relations with countries such as India against the backdrop of difficulties in its economic ties with China, Australian trade and investment minister Dan Tehan said on Friday.

• 1 Oct 2021, 10:19:21 PM IST

  Brazil's Amazon records least September fires in 20 years

  The number of fires in Brazil's Amazon during September dropped to the lowest for the month in two decades, according to data from the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research.

• 1 Oct 2021, 10:02:32 PM IST

  Pak govt in talks with TTP for reconciliation process: Imran Khan

  Pakistan government is in talks with some groups of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with the aim of having the group lay down their weapons and making them agree to adhere to the country's Constitution, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said, according to an ANI report. 

• 1 Oct 2021, 09:27:15 PM IST

  Top court refuses to interfere with closing of Delhi’s private liquor vends under new policy

  The Supreme Court on Friday closed the doors upon 260 private liquor vends in the Capital seeking a last-minute indulgence to remain operational beyond September 30, the cut-off date prescribed under the Delhi Government’s New Excise Policy for private liquor vends to shut shop.

• 1 Oct 2021, 09:12:56 PM IST

  PM Modi invites investors to India at Dubai Expo

  There is opportunity to discover, opportunity to partner and opportunity to progress. Come to India and explore these opportunities. India also offers you maximum growth. Growth in scale, growth in ambition, growth in results. Come to India and be a part of our growth story, says PM Modi

• 1 Oct 2021, 08:48:13 PM IST

  Expo2020 will go long way in further building deep relations with UAE, says PM Modi

  India is participating with one of the largest pavillion in this Expo. I am sure that this Expo will go a long way in further building our deep and historical relations with UAE and Dubai, says PM Narendra Modi at the launch of the India Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.

• 1 Oct 2021, 08:25:57 PM IST

  India's Covid-19 vaccination crosses 89.67 crore-mark

  India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 89.67 crores today. More than 62 lakh vaccine doses have been administered till 7 pm today, says Union health ministry.

• 1 Oct 2021, 08:21:05 PM IST

  Actress Kangana Ranaut meets CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow

  

  Image courtesy: ANI

• 1 Oct 2021, 08:10:24 PM IST

  Bangladesh police arrest man in in Rohingya leader's death

  Police in Bangladesh said Friday they arrested a suspect in the killing of a key Rohingya leader, who was a prominent voice for the repatriation of the refugees to Myanmar.

• 1 Oct 2021, 07:47:34 PM IST

  Chacha Chaudhary to be mascot of the Namami Gange programme

  Chacha Chaudhary has been declared as the mascot of the Namami Gange programme, announces ministry of jal shakti.

• 1 Oct 2021, 07:13:12 PM IST

  Allahabad high court grants protection from arrest to Ex-Governor of UP Dr Aziz Qureshi

  The Allahabad High Court on Friday granted protection from arrest to Ex-Governor of UP Dr Aziz Qureshi booked in a sedition case for making derogatory remarks against UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

• 1 Oct 2021, 06:59:21 PM IST

  ‘Next 6-8 weeks are important as…’: Guleria on how Covid cases can drop

  Three days after the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) issued Covid-19 guidelines for the upcoming festive season, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi director Dr Randeep Guleria on Friday said that people must remain “alert and vigilant” in the next six to eight weeks for the cumulative infection rates to come down. Read More

• 1 Oct 2021, 06:16:41 PM IST

  Delhi reports 32 fresh Covid cases

  Delhi recorded 32 fresh Covid-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the health bulletin issued by the Delhi government on Friday.

  According to the health bulletin, the positivity rate in the city currently stands at 0.05 per cent.

• 1 Oct 2021, 05:31:31 PM IST

  India makes 10-day quarantine mandatory for all UK travellers

  India to impose reciprocal measures on UK citizens from Oct 4. Under the measures, UK citizens will have to quarantine for 10 days irrespective of vaccination status.

• 1 Oct 2021, 05:21:09 PM IST

  Domestic flights of GoAir, 3 other airlines may shift to Terminal 1 of Mumbai Airport from Oct 20

  Domestic flight operations of GoAir, Air Asia, TruJet and Star Air might be shifted to terminal 1 of Mumbai airport starting October 20. Adani Airports Holding Ltd. (AAHL) has written to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and other stake holders informing the same. However, the airport spokesperson said that the shift will be done after getting the needed pending approvals.

• 1 Oct 2021, 05:15:57 PM IST

  Punjab CM meets PM Modi; asks him to resolve farmer crisis

  I asked the Prime Minister to resolve the matter of farmers' protest and resume dialogue with the protesting farmers. I demanded that the three laws should be withdrawn: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi after meeting PM Modi in Delhi.

• 1 Oct 2021, 05:04:55 PM IST

  Primary data from CP smog tower shows 80% reduction in pollution levels: Rai

  Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai says smog tower at Connaught Place has started working at full capacity and primary results show 80% reduction in pollution levels

• 1 Oct 2021, 04:43:49 PM IST

  Rahul Gandhi asks questions to govt without any fear: Newly recruit Kanhaiya Kumar

  Rahul Gandhi asks questions to govt without any fear, maybe because he isn't afraid of ED (Enforcement Directorate). Those who are honest are asking questions to govt without any fear: Kanhaiya Kumar, Congress

• 1 Oct 2021, 04:30:21 PM IST

  Ramjas College announces 100% cutoff in three courses

  Ramjas College announces 100% cutoff in three courses. Political Science, Physics and one combination of BA Programme.

• 1 Oct 2021, 04:16:02 PM IST

  Punjab CM Channi arrives at Delhi to meet PM Modi

  Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi arrives at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) to meet PM Narendra Modi.

• 1 Oct 2021, 03:52:37 PM IST

  Russia records highest Covid-19 daily increase since July 19

  Russia recorded 24,522 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, up from 23,888 the day before, bringing the cumulative total to 7,535,548, the federal response center said on Friday.

• 1 Oct 2021, 03:49:27 PM IST

  Australia to lift 18-month Covid-19 travel ban next month

  Australia has outlined plans to lift a pandemic ban on its vaccinated citizens travelling overseas from November. But no date has yet been set for welcoming international tourists back.

• 1 Oct 2021, 03:47:53 PM IST

  Sensex falls 360 points to end at 58,765

  Sensex slumps 360.78 points to end at 58,765.58; Nifty tumbles 86.10 points to 17,532.

• 1 Oct 2021, 03:19:58 PM IST

  Govt claims reports of Tata Sons winning Air India bid 'incorrect'

  The finance ministry on Friday clarified that reports suggesting that Tata Sons has won the bid for Air India were not correct after it was reported that a panel of ministers accepted a proposal from officials which recommended Tata Sons, ahead of SpiceJet Limited promoter Ajay Singh's bid.

• 1 Oct 2021, 02:50:26 PM IST

  Delhi University's Hansraj, Jesus and Mary colleges declare 100% cutoff in two subjects

  Delhi University's Hansraj College and Jesus and Mary College declare 100% cutoff in two subjects.

  While Hansraj has set a cutoff of 100% in BSc (H) Computer Science and 99.75% in Bcom (H) as well as Economics(H), JMC said that students not including Psychology in their best of four subjects while seeking admission in Psychology (H) will need 100% to clear the course.

• 1 Oct 2021, 01:47:24 PM IST

  Centre refutes reports of approval of Air India disinvestment

  Media reports indicating approval of financial bids by Government of India in the AI disinvestment case are incorrect. Media will be informed of the Government decision as and when it is taken: Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

• 1 Oct 2021, 01:42:05 PM IST

  Need to stay alert during festive season, says Dr Randeep Guleria

  During the festive season, we have to remain alert and vigilant. If we remain careful for the next 6-8 weeks, then we will be able to see a decline in the overall number of Covid-19 cases: AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria

• 1 Oct 2021, 01:23:07 PM IST

  Not true that Congress ‘insulted’ Captain Amarinder Singh: Harish Rawat 

  No facts in reports that state Captain Amarinder Singh was insulted by Congress. It appears from his recent statements that he is under some sort of pressure. He should rethink, and not help BJP directly or indirectly: Harish Rawat, Congress Punjab in-charge

• 1 Oct 2021, 12:52:45 PM IST

  MHA declares several districts in Arunachal Pradesh as ‘disturbed areas’ under AFSPA

  Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh, and areas under Namsai and Mahadevpur police stations in Namsai district of the state, bordering Assam,,are declared as ‘disturbed area’ under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 from October 1 to March 31, 2022: MHA

• 1 Oct 2021, 12:36:44 PM IST

  Foreign secretary Shringla to visit Sri Lanka: MEA

  Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will visit Sri Lanka from 2-5 October, to review the bilateral ties, the progress of ongoing bilateral projects and ongoing cooperation to tackle Covid-19 related disruptions: MEA

• 1 Oct 2021, 12:12:11 PM IST

  PM Modi launches Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0, which is designed to make all the cities ‘Garbage Free’ and ‘Water Secure'.

• 1 Oct 2021, 11:49:57 AM IST

  Police use water cannon on farmers protesting Haryana deputy CM's visit

  Jhajjar Police use water cannon to disperse protesters who trespassed barricades ahead of Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala's programme.

• 1 Oct 2021, 11:21:07 AM IST

  Punjab CM Channi to meet PM Modi today 

  Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi to meet PM Narendra Modi in Delhi today. After taking over as the chief minister, Channi had written to PM Modi seeking time for a courtesy call.

• 1 Oct 2021, 11:17:37 AM IST

  Tata Sons wins Air India bid: Reports

  Tata Sons reportedly wins bid for Air India; to become owner of the national carrier.

• 1 Oct 2021, 11:15:00 AM IST

  Punjab CM Channi to visit Delhi today

  Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi to arrive in Delhi today; scheduled to leave for the national capital at around 12 noon.

• 1 Oct 2021, 10:45:49 AM IST

  Australia to consider Covishield as ‘recognised vaccine’ for arrivals

  TGA published its initial assessment of data on protection offered by Coronavac (Sinovac) and Covishield (AstraZeneca/SII) and has advised that these should be considered as ‘recognised vaccines’ for determining incoming international travellers as being appropriately vaccinated: Scott Morrison, Australian PM

• 1 Oct 2021, 10:10:04 AM IST

  Congress top brass in Meghalaya to join TMC: Reports

  Top Congress brass in Meghalaya, including former CM Mukul Sangma, and 12 other MLAs likely to join Trinamool Congress (TMC).

• 1 Oct 2021, 10:07:29 AM IST

  Religious places in Delhi to open: DDMA

  Religious places permitted to open for visitors/devotees subject to strict compliances of SOPs issued by the Union Health ministry and adherence of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. Order applicable till intervening night of 15th October or till further orders: Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)

• 1 Oct 2021, 09:32:52 AM IST

  India records 26,727 new Covid-19 cases and 277 deaths

  India records 26,727 new Covid-19 cases, up from 23,529 from a day ago. 28,246 fresh recoveries and 277 deaths also recorded.

• 1 Oct 2021, 09:24:16 AM IST

  Madhya Pradesh: At least 7 dead in road accident in Bhind

  Major road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind after collision between bus and container truck; at least seven dead, 13 injured. Four critical passengers referred to Gwalior.

• 1 Oct 2021, 08:45:54 AM IST

  Army chief on 2-day visit to Ladakh

  General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff, is on a two-day visit to Ladakh sector to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness. He will also interact with troops deployed in the harshest terrain and weather conditions: Indian Army

• 1 Oct 2021, 08:06:16 AM IST

  Colombian vice president arrives in Delhi

  Colombian vice president, Marta Lucia Ramirez, also the country's foreign minister, arrives in Delhi with a business delegation, for extensive engagements covering all aspects of bilateral relations. Special focus on science & technology, vaccine development and biotechnology: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

• 1 Oct 2021, 07:29:32 AM IST

  Submarine row: EU-Australia postpone trade talks

  Trade talks between European Union, Australia postponed amid latter's row with France over Canberra's submarine deal with the United States.

• 1 Oct 2021, 06:58:21 AM IST

  CDS General Bipin Rawat meets US counterpart General Mark Milley

  Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat met his US counterpart General Mark Milley, and the two officers discussed a range of issues, including ways to ensure regional security and their respective roles as principal military advisors to civilian leadership: Pentagon

• 1 Oct 2021, 06:22:58 AM IST

  North Korea claims it tested new anti-aircraft missile

  North Korea said on Friday it test-fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile in the fourth round of weapons firings in recent weeks, even as it pushes to reopen dormant communication channels with South Korea in a small reconciliation step.

• 1 Oct 2021, 06:05:12 AM IST

  BBMP bans animal slaughter on Gandhi Jayanti

  Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) orders a ban on animal slaughter and sale of meat on October 2, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

• 1 Oct 2021, 05:37:56 AM IST

  Unidentified terrorist killed in J&K's Shopian

  Unidentified terrorist killed in operation in J&K's Shopian. Operation in progress: Jammu and Kashmir Police