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• 30 Sept 2021, 10:50:30 PM IST

  ‘Quad a peaceful resolution, not against somebody’: S Jaishankar

  External affairs minister S Jaishankar said that the Quad was a peaceful resolution and was not “against somebody”, reports ANI.

  “It's important not to be railroaded into some kind of negative discourse & we should not fall for it. We should be positive,” he said.

• 30 Sept 2021, 10:44:33 PM IST

  ‘Afghanistan presents issues for the region, Indo-Pacific should be based on rules-based order’: S Jaishankar

  External affairs minister S Jaishankar said that the Indo-Pacific is an important region and should be based on a “rules-based international order”, reports ANI.

• 30 Sept 2021, 09:39:09 PM IST

  PM Modi to launch Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 at 11am tomorrow

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi would launch the Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 at 11am on October 1, reports ANI citing the PMO.

• 30 Sept 2021, 08:57:53 PM IST

  Maharashtra sees over 3,000 new Covid-19 cases, Mumbai adds 451

  With 3,063 new Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra's cases tally reached 6,550,856

  while the death toll climbed to 139,067 with 56 more deaths today.

  Mumbai reported 451 new cases and seven deaths, as the city's tally went up to 742,983 and the death toll stood at 16,110.

• 30 Sept 2021, 08:55:00 PM IST

  Depression over Arabian Sea off Gujarat coast to intensify into deep depression during next 12 hours: IMD

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the depression over the northeast Arabian Sea off Gujarat coast would intensify into a deep depression during the next 12 hours, reports ANI. 

• 30 Sept 2021, 08:21:13 PM IST

  Covid-19 vaccination drive: Nearly 890 million doses administered so far

  Nearly 890 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in India so far, including 5.8 million doses administered till 7pm today, reports ANI. 

• 30 Sept 2021, 08:13:27 PM IST

  Congress to ‘soon’ convene Congress Working Committee meeting, says Surjewala

  Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said that following the demand of the G-23 leaders, a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) would be called soon, reports ANI. 

• 30 Sept 2021, 07:43:45 PM IST

  Odisha government bans sale, use of firecrackers during festival month of October

  Odisha government banned the sale and use of firecrackers would be prohibited in the state during the festival month of October, reports ANI citing the Office of Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha.

• 30 Sept 2021, 07:27:11 PM IST

  West Bengal relaxes night curfew between October 10, 20 for festive season

  West Bengal government has relaxed the restrictions on movement of people and vehicles between 11pm and 5am between October 10 and 20 in view of the festive season, reports ANI. 

• 30 Sept 2021, 07:10:46 PM IST

  IndiGo flight to Hyderabad diverted to Bhubaneswar due to medical emergency on board, says Bhubaneswar airport director

  Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight from Kolkata diverted to Bhubanes earlier today due to a medical emergency on board, reports ANI citing the director of Bhubaneswar Airport in Odisha.

• 30 Sept 2021, 07:07:42 PM IST

  Rajasthan bans sale, bursting of firecrackers from Oct 1 to Jan 31

  The Rajasthan government has banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers between October 1 and January 31, 2022, reports ANI.

• 30 Sept 2021, 06:50:27 PM IST

  ‘Informed PM about Covid vaccination, rain situation etc.,’ MP CM on meeting Modi

  Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that he discussed various issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and informed him about Covid-19 and rain situations in the state, reports ANI. 

• 30 Sept 2021, 06:23:25 PM IST

  Kerala reports over 15,000 new Covid-19 cases, 122 deaths

  Kerala reported 15,914 new Covid-19 cases and 122 more deaths, reports PTI.

• 30 Sept 2021, 05:42:56 PM IST

  Punjab CM Channi calls cabinet meeting at secretariat on October 4 

  Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi called for a cabinet meeting on October 4 at the secretariat, reports ANI.

• 30 Sept 2021, 05:15:43 PM IST

  Veteran Congress leader Natwar Singh criticises Rahul Gandhi, holds him accountable for problems within party

  Veteran Congress leader and former external affairs minister Natwar Singh criticised Rahul Gandhi. “(Present situation of Congress) It's not alright at all, there are three people responsible, one of them is Rahul Gandhi who doesn't even hold any designation, and he is calling the shots,” he said, reports ANI.

• 30 Sept 2021, 05:03:37 PM IST

  Electricity bill for consumers in Delhi to see a marginal increase from October

  Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) announces new power tariff for 2021-22 and the electricity bills in Delhi are to increase marginally from October.

• 30 Sept 2021, 04:35:30 PM IST

  Zydus Cadila Covid-19 vaccine will be shortly introduced to national vaccination programme

  Zydus Cadila Covid-19 vaccine will be shortly introduced to national vaccination programme

• 30 Sept 2021, 04:26:42 PM IST

  NCW takes suo motu cognisance of report claiming IAF rape case survivor was subjected to two-finger test

  National Commission for Women (NCW) takes suo motu cognisance of a media report wherein it has been reported that a female Air Force officer was subjected to two-finger test by Indian Air Force doctors after she had alleged sexual assault against a colleague who has been arrested

• 30 Sept 2021, 04:15:47 PM IST

  18 districts in India have positivity between 5% to 10%: Govt

  18 districts in India are reporting a weekly positivity between 5% to 10%: Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Covid-19 situation in the country

• 30 Sept 2021, 03:43:36 PM IST

  Sidhu arrives at Punjab Bhavan to meet CM Charanjit Singh Channi

• 30 Sept 2021, 03:23:24 PM IST

  ‘Sidhu mere crowd-puller': Amarinder Singh 

  Navjot Singh Sidhu mere crowd-puller, does not know how to carry team along, says Amarinder Singh.

• 30 Sept 2021, 03:15:37 PM IST

  TMC paying people to cast vote in Bhabnipur: BJP's Priyanka Tibrewal

  Priyanka Tibrewal, the BJP candidate for Bhabanipur by-poll, alleges that Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) is paying some people to cast a vote.

  "A man confessed to me that TMC paid him ₹500 to cast vote. He was from Bansdroni. I have informed the authorities," she said, according to news agency ANI. 

• 30 Sept 2021, 03:03:52 PM IST

  Former Rajya Sabha member Varinder Bajwa joins SAD

  Former Rajya Sabha member Varinder Bajwa joins Shiromani Akali Dal, leaving the Congress party. SAD President Sukhbir Badal inducted him into the party on Thusday.

• 30 Sept 2021, 02:40:30 PM IST

  Delhi HC takes suo motu cognizance of Rohini Court shootout

  Delhi high court on Thursday took suo moto cognisance of the Rohini court firing incident. Calling for for proper and effective deployment of sufficient number of police personnel, the court noted that “there is a need of installation of CCTV camera strategic system along with full proof entry system. Installation of high tech metal detector and baggage scanner is required, there is also a requirement of under vehicle Survelliance system.“

• 30 Sept 2021, 02:33:48 PM IST

  Delhi govt bans Chhat Puja celebrations at public places

  Chhath Puja celebrations were prohibited at public places, river banks to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the department of Delhi disaster management authority (DDMA) announced in fresh guidelines on Thursday. According to the guidelines, the community celebrations are banned at public places, river bank and temples. It advised devotees to hold celebration at their home.

• 30 Sept 2021, 02:33:17 PM IST

  France's Sarkozy convicted of illegal campaign financing in second trial

  France's Sarkozy convicted of illegal campaign financing in second trial, reports news agency AFP.

• 30 Sept 2021, 02:05:53 PM IST

  Alleged coal scam: Ruchira Banerjee appears virtually before Delhi court

  Ruchira Banerjee, wife of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, appears before a Delhi court via video-conferencing in connection with an alleged coal scam case.

• 30 Sept 2021, 01:41:35 PM IST

  Germany records over 12,000 new Covid-19 cases

  Germany records 12,150 new Covid-19 cases and 67 deaths. Tally mounts to 4,227,501 including 93,638 deaths.

• 30 Sept 2021, 01:12:48 PM IST

  Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari takes over as IAF chief

  Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari takes over as new chief of air staff from outgoing air chief RKS Bhadauria, who retired today.

• 30 Sept 2021, 12:46:34 PM IST

  Sushant Singh Rajput case: NCB arrests absconding hotelier

  NCB arrests absconding hotelier Kushal Jani in connection with alleged drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Jani was a close friend of Rajput.

• 30 Sept 2021, 12:15:27 PM IST

  We will give you a good CM face, says Kejriwal in Punjab's Ludhiana

  I have said repeatedly that when the time comes, we will give you a good CM face, it could be anyone. We are not thinking about it right now: AAP national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Ludhiana

• 30 Sept 2021, 11:46:52 AM IST

  Sidhu to meet Punjab CM Channi for talks today

  The chief minister has invited me for talks … will reciprocate by reaching Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh at 3:00 PM today, he is welcome for any discussions!: Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Twitter

• 30 Sept 2021, 11:39:11 AM IST

  Amarinder Singh meets Ajit Doval

  Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh leaves after meeting NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi.

• 30 Sept 2021, 11:36:18 AM IST

  Australia sees highest single-day Covid-19 cases

  In a record high, Australia logs more than 2400 new Covid-19 cases, surpassing over 2000 single-day infections for only the second time.

• 30 Sept 2021, 11:27:51 AM IST

  Don't need Kejriwal's advice, says Punjab min Pargat Singh on Punjab Congress crisis

  We don't need Kejriwal's advice. We will work in the best interests of Punjab. Our fight is over several issues. It's not focused on a particular personality: Punjab minister and Congress leader Pargat Singh on Delhi CM's remarks on induction of 'tainted ministers' in state cabinet

• 30 Sept 2021, 11:02:35 AM IST

  Gorakhpur incident: CM has ordered FIRs against suspended policemen, says UP law minister

  It's an unfortunate incident. We have taken this matter seriously. CM has instructed to file FIRs against the six suspended policemen, and we'll ensure strict action against them: UP law minister Brajesh Pathak on the death of a businessman during a raid at a hotel in Gorakhpur

• 30 Sept 2021, 10:37:36 AM IST

  Anand Sharma condemns 'attack' at Sibal's residence by alleged Congress workers

  Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma condemns “attack” at party colleague Kabil Sibal's residence, allegedly by Congress workers, for Wednesday's press conference on Punjab crisis.

• 30 Sept 2021, 10:16:52 AM IST

  Outgoing air chief lays wreath at War Memorial

  Outgoing chief of air staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, lays wreath at National War Memorial, Delhi.

• 30 Sept 2021, 09:56:33 AM IST

  4 miscreants arrested in Delhi's Jharoda Kalan: Delhi Police

  Based on specific information, four miscreants have been arrested in Delhi's Jharoda Kalan area after they opened fire at police. Police retaliated: Delhi Police

• 30 Sept 2021, 09:25:39 AM IST

  India logs 23,529 new Covid-19 cases and 311 deaths

  India registers 23,529 new Covid-19 cases, 28,718 recoveries and 311 deaths. Total cases mount to 33,739,980.

• 30 Sept 2021, 09:09:36 AM IST

  Singapore registers record single-day toll due to Covid-19

  Singapore recorded eight new deaths due to Covid-19 on Wednesday, its highest in a single-day. Fresh infections at over 2200 for second straight day.

• 30 Sept 2021, 08:53:23 AM IST

  568,956,439 samples tested for Covid-19 till now: ICMR

  568,956,439 samples tested for Covid-19 till September 29, 2021, including 1,506,254 samples on September 29, 2021: ICMR

• 30 Sept 2021, 08:19:33 AM IST

  ED summons Maharashtra deputy home secretary 

  ED summons deputy secretary (home) of Maharashtra, Kailash Gaikwad, in an alleged money laundering case related to former state home minister Anil Deshmukh. Gaikwad asked to appear before the agency today.

• 30 Sept 2021, 08:02:45 AM IST

  Bhabanipur by-polls: BJP accuses TMC of malpractice

  TMC's Madan Mitra has intentionally shut the voting machine at polling booth of ward number 72 as he wants to capture the booth: Priyanka Tibrewal, BJP candidate

• 30 Sept 2021, 07:33:32 AM IST

  IMD projects light intensity rain in Haryana's Yamunanagar

  Light intensity rain/drizzle would continue to occur over and adjoining areas of Yamunanagar in Haryana during the next two hours: IMD

• 30 Sept 2021, 07:04:29 AM IST

  Still ready for talks with North Korea: US

  No hostile intent towards North Korea. United States still ready for talks: US State Department.

• 30 Sept 2021, 06:36:28 AM IST

  Bhabanipur by-polls: Voting to begin at 7am, end at 6:30pm

  Voting for by-elections to the crucial Bhabanipur assembly constituency to be held from 7am to 6:30pm today. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee among candidates in the fray.

• 30 Sept 2021, 06:10:10 AM IST

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to address press conference in Ludhiana today

  Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal will address an “important” press conference in Ludhiana at 11:30 am today, the second and final day of his ongoing Punjab visit.