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Congress leader Baljinder Singh shot dead at home in Punjab's Moga

Congress leader Baljinder Singh was shot dead at his house in Punjab's Moga on Monday, a video of which has also surfaced online. According to a report by the Free Press Journal, Singh received a call from someone regarding the signing of documents. In the video, the accused can be seen shooting at Singh while he is walking towards him.

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19-09-2023

17-year-old girl preparing for NEET dies by suicide in Rajasthan's Kota

Another NEET aspirant died by suicide in Rajasthan's Kota on Monday, taking the number of student suicides this year to around 26. The girl was reportedly a native of UP's Mau and had been staying at a hostel in the city's Vigyan Nagar area. She was rushed to a hospital after she reportedly started vomiting, and passed away later.

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19-09-2023

Hampers to welcome MPs in new Parliament tomorrow, pics surface

In order to mark the first-ever working day of the new Parliament building, Members of Parliament will receive a copy of the Constitution of India, books related to the Parliament, a commemorative coin and a stamp on Tuesday. A giftbag will contain these presents for the MPs. The special Parliament session will resume in the new Parliament building on Tuesday.

['national']

19-09-2023

Only 10% women lawmakers in RS, while only 14% in LS: INC's Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while speaking in the Rajya Sabha, said, "Women Reservation Bill should come. We all tried. This issue, if you (Chair) raise, then they will." Highlighting the number of women lawmakers in Parliament, Kharge said they constituted only 10% of the lawmakers in the Rajya Sabha, while the percentage of women lawmakers in Lok Sabha is 14%.

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19-09-2023

Ganesh temple decorated with notes, coins worth ₹2.5 crore in Bengaluru

The Sri Sathya Ganapathi Temple in Bengaluru adorned its premises and idols with Indian currency notes and coins worth ₹2.5 crore on the occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi. The decorations include ₹500, ₹200, ₹100, ₹50, ₹20 and ₹10 notes along with coins. It took a dedicated team of 150 individuals a month to execute the elaborate decoration.

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19-09-2023

Bee attack during funeral in K'taka leaves 1 dead, 14 hospitalised

One person died and at least 14 others were injured after bees attacked them during the funeral of a woman in Karnataka. The swarm of forest bees attacked the people gathered for the funeral as soon as the funeral pyre was lit. The injured were shifted to a hospital while one of the injured remains critical.

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19-09-2023

Manipur govt forms inquiry commission to probe killing of soldier

A 'one man inquiry commission' has been formed by Manipur government to ascertain facts and circumstances leading to the abduction and killing of Sepoy Serto Thangthang Kom. The commission will submit a report to the government within a month, an order said. Kom was abducted from his house by unidentified men on September 16 while he was on medical leave.

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19-09-2023

Cabinet approves Bill giving 33% reservation to women in LS, state Assemblies: Reports

The Union Cabinet has approved the Constitution (One Hundred and Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2008 that grants 33% reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, reports said on Monday. This came after Opposition leaders including Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge and JD(U) MP Ram Nath Thakur demanded that the government bring the Bill in the ongoing special Parliament session.

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19-09-2023

Won't accept his remains: Wife of Army soldier abducted & shot dead in Manipur

The wife of Indian Army soldier Sepoy Serto Thangthang Kom, who was abducted from his home and shot dead in Manipur, has said she would not accept his mortal remains until the reason behind his killing was established. Serto was home on 15 days' leave and was scheduled to report back to duty at the Leimakhong Military Garrison on Monday.

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19-09-2023

Heavy to very heavy rainfall warning issued for several states for Tuesday, list released

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for several states for Tuesday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Gujarat. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is very likely over Rajasthan, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

['national']

19-09-2023

We need to get over the 'West is the bad guy' syndrome: S Jaishankar

In an apparent dig at China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said it's not the West that's "flooding Asia and Africa with goods on a massive scale". Stating that he 'wasn't batting for the West', Jaishankar added, "We need to get over the syndrome of the past that...West is the bad guy and on the other side are...developing countries."

['national']

19-09-2023

₹360-cr insurance cover bought by mandal that installed 'India's richest Ganpati'

The GSB Seva Mandal, which installed a 'Mahaganpati' ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra's Mumbai, has taken a ₹360.40-crore insurance cover this year. The idol is believed to be 'India's richest Ganpati' and is adorned with over 66 kg gold and over 300 kg silver. The idol has been installed in the King's Circle area in the city.

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19-09-2023

14-year-old girl dies, several others hospitalised after eating shawarma in TN

A 14-year-old schoolgirl died after eating chicken shawarma bought from a hotel in Tamil Nadu. Thirteen medical college students were also reportedly hospitalised on the same night after eating shawarma from the same hotel. Namakkal Collector S Uma ordered the destruction of all food items and issued a notice to the hotel, which was then sealed.

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19-09-2023

K'taka's Hoysala temples added to UNESCO's World Heritage site list

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, the group of Hoysala temples in Karnataka, have made it to the list of UNESCO's World Heritage List. Hoysala architecture was a building style of the Hoysala empire in the 12th and 13th centuries. Temples built during this era include the Channakeshava Temple at Belur and the Hoysaleshwara Temple at Halebidu.

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19-09-2023

Zareen Khan's lawyer issues statement on arrest warrant, says 'she was victim of fraud'

After a Kolkata court issued an arrest warrant against actress Zareen Khan in connection to a 2018 cheating case, her lawyer issued a press statement, saying, "She has been a victim of fraud." The note added that the event organisers (who complained against Zareen) deceived the actress and pressured her to attend the event in Kolkata "totally unescorted".

['entertainment', 'national']

19-09-2023

What is Women's Reservation Bill, demanded by parties at Parliament today?

At an all-party meeting convened by the government at the Parliament special session on Monday, several political parties demanded a discussion and passing of the Women's Reservation Bill. The bill seeks to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. One-third of total seats reserved for SCs and STs will be reserved for women.

['politics', 'national']

19-09-2023

Wilfully denying sex to spouse amounts to cruelty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the divorce granted to a couple whose marriage failed due to non-consummation after 35 days. It noted that "wilful denial of sexual relationship by a spouse amounts to cruelty, especially when the parties are newly married". It added, "There is nothing (more) fatal to marriage than disappointment in sexual relationship."

['national']

19-09-2023

No Chinese ambassador in India for nearly a year, longest gap since 1976

By October, the Chinese embassy in India will have been without an envoy for a year. It's the longest such gap in ambassadorial postings since 1976, Hindustan Times reported. The Chinese side is yet to request a formal agreement for posting a new ambassador in the embassy. The last Chinese ambassador, Sun Weidong, completed his term on October 26, 2022.

['world', 'national']

19-09-2023

Section 144 imposed in Noida, Gr Noida due to MotoGP, trade show from Sept 16-25

Section 144 has been imposed in Noida and Greater Noida from September 16-25 in view of MotoGP, UP International Trade Show and Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The UP International Trade Show is slated to take place from September 21-25 and the MotoGP Bharat at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida from September 22-24. Schools in Noida will remain closed on September 22.

['national']

19-09-2023

What do the statues guarding 6 gates of new Parliament building symbolise?

The six gates of new Parliament building are named after real and mythological creatures. The ceremonial entrances have guardian statues of Gaja symbolising wisdom and intellect, Ashva representing courage and Garuda symbolising progress. At the public gates, statues Makara symbolises unity and diversity, Shardula represents balance of strength and beauty and Hamsa symbolises self-realisation.

['national']

19-09-2023

Raj teacher assaulted, face blackened for molesting girl student

A government school teacher accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl student was assaulted and his face blackened by the minor's family members in Rajasthan, police said. Karanpur Circle Officer Sudha Palawat said the girl's family members, after learning about the alleged incident, reached the school and assaulted the teacher, a video of which surfaced online.

['national']

19-09-2023

What will happen to the old Parliament building?

The old Parliament building, which will no longer see Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions, will not be demolished due to its historic and archeological significance, reports said. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had announced in 2021 that the old building would have to be repaired and made available for alternative use. It'll reportedly provide space for parliamentary events.

['national']

19-09-2023

What is this: Supreme Court as it rejects 'one constitutional religion' plea

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking a single "constitutional religion" in the country. The bench asked the petitioner, "You say there should be one constitutional religion. Can you prevent people from following their own religions? What is this?" The bench asked the petitioner from where he got the thought of filing such a petition.

['national']

19-09-2023

Video shows newly inaugurated Dwarka Sector 25 metro station

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the extension of Delhi Metro's Airport Line which now terminates at YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station. With the addition of this section, the total length of the Airport Express Line from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 is now 24.9 km. The metro operation on this section started at 3 pm on Sunday.

['national']

19-09-2023

Sentiments hurt: Maratha group on Shivaji Maharaj's seal on Ganesha idol's feet

Sakal Maratha Samaj objected to the placement of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's royal seal on Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja's idol feet. The group that is behind the ongoing Maratha reservation agitation wrote to Mumbai Police asking the officials to file a case against the organisers. Sentiments of the Maratha community were hurt by the move, the Maratha group said.

['national']

19-09-2023

He was abducted at gunpoint, our 10-yr-old son saw it: Wife of soldier killed in Manipur

The wife of an Indian Army soldier, who was abducted and murdered by unidentified men in Manipur, said, "My husband was abducted at gunpoint. Our [10-year-old] son witnessed the abduction." "When he saw the gun pointed at my husband, he hurriedly informed me," Somiwon Kom added. She said the accused had escaped by the time she arrived on the scene.

['national']

19-09-2023

Woman & her sons thrash policeman after he tells them to 'drive carefully' in Delhi

A woman and her two sons allegedly attacked a policeman with bricks and iron rod as he told them to drive carefully after their car hit the front side of his car in Delhi. The accused men allegedly blocked the policeman's car, shouted at him and threw bricks at his windshield. He said he lost consciousness after being beaten.

['national']

19-09-2023

Car hits cow, drags it for 200 metres in Ghaziabad; video surfaces

A cow was reportedly dragged for around 200 metres under a car after being hit by it in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. A video of the incident shows the car running over the cow sitting in front of the vehicle. A Hindu activist has filed a complaint over the matter, claiming that the cow is in serious condition, according to reports.

['national']

19-09-2023

Who is engineer Chandrani Murmu, the youngest-ever MP mentioned in PM's speech?

PM Narendra Modi mentioned Biju Janata Dal's Chandrani Murmu in his address during the Special Session of Parliament in Lok Sabha today. She became the youngest Lok Sabha MP in history at age 25 after winning from Odisha's Keonjhar constituency in 2019. Murmu holds BTech in mechanical engineering. PM Modi mentioned Murmu while talking about the strength of India's democracy.

['national']

19-09-2023

IIT Kanpur Director Abhay Karandikar appointed as Centre's Science & Tech Secretary

IIT Kanpur's Director Abhay Karandikar has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Centre said on Sunday. The 58-year-old has been one of the brains behind the introduction of 5G technology in India. The electrical engineer's team worked on creating "frugal 5G" for connecting rural India with the 5G network.

['national', 'technology']

19-09-2023

How is the new Parliament building different from the old one?

The new Parliament building is designed to comfortably accommodate 888 Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, compared to 543 seats in the old Lok Sabha. The new building won't feature a central hall like the older one. Each seat of the Members of Parliament will now be equipped with a multimedia display in the new building.

['national']

19-09-2023

Time stops for you: Mahindra as he praises PM Modi's pace of work

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra took to X to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Sunday. The billionaire posted, "The relentless pace of your work is such that time stops for you. So, I'm not sure whether birthdays, which symbolise the passing of time, mean anything to you." "Nevertheless...I wish you a very happy birthday," he added.

['business', 'national']

19-09-2023

Never thought kid living on platform would reach Parliament: PM

While addressing the Lok Sabha during the special session of the Parliament, PM Narendra Modi recalled the first time he entered the Parliament premises. "It was because of the strength of democracy in India and the commitment and admiration of the citizens that the son of a poor family who lived on the railway platform reached Parliament," he said.

['national']

19-09-2023

New French Envoy arrives in India, says 'Proud to be in India'

France's newly appointed Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, arrived in New Delhi on Monday to assume his new role and said he's "happy and proud" to be in India. He said, "I'm taking office at an exceptional time." "I look forward to working with Indian authorities and civil society to translate the vision of our leaders into action," he added.

['world', 'national']

19-09-2023

BJP MP Satish Dubey injured after car rams into vehicle in Bihar

BJP MP Satish Chandra Dubey and at least four others were injured after the car they were travelling in rammed into a vehicle ahead of it in Bihar's Patna. Dubey is undergoing treatment, however, his condition is said to be out of danger, according to the police. The driver, who is grievously injured, and a bodyguard are also undergoing treatment.

['politics', 'national']

19-09-2023

SC refuses to entertain J'khand CM's plea against ED summons

The SC on Monday refused to entertain Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's plea against ED summons in a case of alleged money laundering and asked him to approach the HC in the matter. In a petition filed in the SC, Soren alleged the case was a clear "abuse of law" by Centre and an attempt to destabilise his democratically elected government.

['national']

19-09-2023

Video shows YouTuber Vasan crashing on highway while performing bike stunt, case filed

YouTuber TTF Vasan was injured after crashing on a highway in Tamil Nadu while attempting a bike stunt, with the accident caught on a CCTV camera. The accident took place on the Chennai-Coimbatore route and police have reportedly filed a case for rash driving against Vasan. He was hospitalised after he lost control of his bike while attempting a wheelie.

['national']

19-09-2023

Punjab ex-minister & his family drugged by domestic help, house ransacked & robbed

Former Akali Dal minister Jagdish Singh Garcha, his two family members and a domestic help were found unconscious and their house was found ransacked in Punjab on Monday. Police suspect a male domestic help, who is missing, sedated the family after serving food laced with intoxicants and escaped with cash, ornaments and valuables. The four victims were rushed to hospital.

['national']

19-09-2023

Rate card for hiring police officer, police dog, entire station in Kerala released

A rate card displaying costs of hiring a civil police officer, police dog and police station in Kerala has been released, Times of India reported citing a government order. Hiring a circle inspector rank officer will cost ₹3,035-3,340 per day, whereas a police dog can be hired for ₹7,280 a day. Hiring the entire police station costs ₹12,000 a day.

['national']

19-09-2023

Who is Bimal Patel, the architect behind the new Parliament building?

Architect Bimal Hasmukh Patel played a crucial role in designing the new Parliament building as part of the Central Vista project. He also contributed in designing the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, Sabarmati Riverfront Development in Ahmedabad, revamp of Jagannath Temple in Puri, etc. Patel, who won the Padma Shri in 2019, is currently the President of Ahmedabad's CEPT University.

['national']

19-09-2023

5 trapped as river water enters fields in Guj; video shows rescue

At least five people were rescued after they got trapped when the water from a river entered the fields in Gujarat's Anand district, according to officials. A video of the people being rescued in a boat has surfaced online. This comes as over 9,600 people were shifted to safety across the state amid flooding following heavy rainfall.

['national']

19-09-2023

Astrologer must have told PM to hold special session: RJD MP

RJD MP Manoj Jha said that PM Narendra Modi must have called the special session of Parliament on the recommendation of some astrologer. "The PM believes in all that…Don't say that you have no agenda. The agenda is very clear. We would like to see what the other agendas are. But there is nothing special about it," he told ANI.

['national']

19-09-2023

Bill to appoint CEC, ECs dropped from Parliament agenda

The bill to form a panel for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs) has been dropped from the list of legislative business of special Parliament session. Earlier, the Opposition had resisted the bill. In the bill, Centre had proposed to replace the Chief Justice of India from the appointment panel with a cabinet minister.

['national']

19-09-2023

MPs laugh as PM praises reporters, says 'even shared inside scoops'

A video showing MPs laughing after PM Narendra Modi said that journalists shared news about what happened inside the Parliament and even "inside scoops" has surfaced online. PM Modi made the remark while he was praising journalists who "spent their lives" reporting about the Parliament. "People might not know their names, but no one can forget their work," he added.

['national']

19-09-2023

Women MPs share memories from old Parliament in handwritten notes

As the Parliament proceedings will move into new building on Tuesday, a few women MPs penned down their experiences and memories of the old Parliament. "Proud to be a part of the old Parliament's journey," Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said. Meanwhile, TMC MP Mahua Moitra said the old Parliament building will have a "special place in my heart".

['politics', 'national']

19-09-2023

Old Parliament building will always have India's soul in it: PM Modi

At the special session of Parliament in the old Parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that leaving the place would be an emotional moment for everyone. "This place, even after years, will sustain the soul of India and democracy," he said. "Many bitter-sweet memories have been associated with it," he further said.

['national']

19-09-2023

Many suspect India, said G20 Declaration won't occur but it did: PM

PM Narendra Modi during his address in the old Parliament building's Lok Sabha said that many people have a tendency to be suspicious of India and this has been going on since Independence. Adding that during the G20 Summit, people were "confident" that a declaration won't happen, he further said that however, it is India's "strength" that this also happened.

['politics', 'national']

19-09-2023

Pandit Nehru gave 'stroke of midnight' speech here: PM on leaving old Parliament building

Speaking about the old Parliament building, PM Narendra Modi recalled how it was here that Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of the country, gave his 'stroke of midnight' speech which laid the foundation for India as an independent country. "The echoes of Pandit Nehru's 'At the stroke of the midnight...' in this House will keep inspiring us," he stated.

['national']

19-09-2023

Couple yells, argues with IndiGo staff after arriving late at Mumbai airport

A video of a couple arguing with an IndiGo staff after allegedly arriving late for boarding at Mumbai airport has gone viral online. In the video, a man accompanied by a woman and a child is seen shouting at the airline's staff. Meanwhile, the ground staff member is seen trying to reason with the passengers and speaking on the phone.

['national']

19-09-2023

Special session may be small in duration but big on occasion: PM

During his address ahead of the Special Parliament Session, PM Narendra Modi praised the Chandrayaan-3 mission and mentioned the success of the G20 Summit in Delhi along with the inauguration of the 'YashoBhoomi' centre. Adding that there's an "atmosphere of festivity" in the country, he further said, "This Parliament session may be small in duration but is big on occasion."

['politics', 'national']

19-09-2023

Special session of Parliament begins, PM Modi to address Lok Sabha

The special session of the Parliament has begun and the first day will mark the 75 years of the parliamentary journey. While the first day will be held in the old Parliament, the rest of the session, which will end on September 22, will take place in the new Parliament. PM Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha.

['national']

19-09-2023

Encounter in J&K's Anantnag enters day 6, 'charred body' recovered

The encounter between terrorists and security personnel, which has now lasted for over 100 hours, in Kokernag area in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag entered its sixth day on Monday. According to reports, a charred body, suspected to be of a terrorist, was recovered. This comes a day after security forces fired mortar shells towards the forest, according to officials.

['national']

19-09-2023

Historic decisions to be taken in the special session of Parliament: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi addressed the media ahead of the special session of the Parliament and said that historic decisions will be taken in this session. "This session of the Parliament is short but going by the time, it is huge...A speciality of this session is that the journey of 75 years is starting from a new destination," he added.

['national']

19-09-2023

Pics show Ganpati idol adorned with 69 kg gold & 336 kg silver in Mumbai

A Ganpati idol in Mumbai has been adorned with 69kg of gold and 336kg of silver this year. According to ANI, the idol was installed by the GSB Seva Mandal, one of the city's wealthiest organisers of the festival. The mandal has taken a record insurance cover of ₹360-crore that will cover the structure, public calamities and volunteers, among others.

['national']

19-09-2023

Asking kids to know names of private parts attack of leftist ecosystem: RSS chief

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called the educational exercise where pre-school students were taught about their private parts an attack by Leftist ecosystem. "I visited a school in Gujarat where a seer showed me an instruction in a kindergarten school. It said class teachers have been asked to find out whether KG-2 pupils knew names of their private parts," he said.

['politics', 'national']

19-09-2023

Over 9,600 shifted to safety as heavy rain causes flooding in Guj

Over 9,600 people were shifted to safety and 207 other people were rescued from five districts as Gujarat witnessed flooding following heavy rainfall on Sunday. Several villages were also cut off as water levels rose in rivers like Narmada. The authorities in Ahmedabad blocked underpasses due to waterlogging after the city received 76 mm of rainfall in 12 hours.

['national']

19-09-2023

Police couple use uniform, dept cars in viral pre-wedding shoot in Hyd; IPS officer reacts

IPS officer CV Anand reacted to a Hyderabad police couple's pre-wedding video. "The fact that it's two police officers, I find nothing wrong in them using police department property and symbols. If they had informed us earlier we'd have definitely given consent for the shoot," he said. "I advise others not to repeat this without proper permission," he added.

['national']

19-09-2023

Bengaluru bans slaughtering of animals today over Ganesh Chaturthi

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioner has issued an order which completely prohibits the slaughtering of animals and sale of meat under the civic body's limits today in view of Ganesh Chaturthi. The city has nearly 3,000 licenced meat shops, according to the civic body's estimates. The BBMP had issued a similar ban for the occasion last year.

['national']

19-09-2023

No new Nipah cases at present, 1,233 on contact list: Kerala Minister

No new cases of Nipah virus have been reported at present in Kerala, state's Health Minister Veena George said. Currently, 1,233 people are on the Nipah patients' contact list, out of which 352 people are on the high-risk. Samples of 36 bats were collected and sent for testing and house visits have been completed in 34,167 houses, she further informed.

['national']

19-09-2023

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets Singapore's top fellowship

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has been bestowed with Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship of Singapore, an official release said on Sunday. Sarma was also extended an invitation to visit Singapore as a Lee Kuan Yew Fellow for his "dedicated leadership in public works and development", the statement added. He has become the first Assam CM to receive this fellowship.

['politics', 'national']

19-09-2023

Haryana CM announces ₹50 lakh for family of jawan killed in J&K

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday met with the family of Major Aashish Dhonchak, who lost his life in Anantnag encounter in J&K and announced ₹50 lakh compensation. "Major Aashish Dhonchak was a promising young man. He reached the rank of Major in 11 years of his service," CM Khattar said after meeting his family.

['national']

19-09-2023

Man caught on video having 'unnatural sex' with dog in Thane, FIR filed

A man in his mid-fifties was allegedly caught on video while having unnatural sex with a dog in Thane's Mumbra, near Mumbai. The accused, identified as Karim, has been booked, Mumbra Police said, adding that he is currently absconding. The incident came to light after a local citizen recorded the alleged act and shared it with animal activists.

['national']

19-09-2023

Man skydives in US with PM’s pic on Indian map on bday, video out

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has shared a video showing a man skydiving in US with a picture of PM Narendra Modi on the Indian map on the occasion of the PM's birthday. Sharing the video, Scindia said, "The love and admiration that Indians hold in their hearts for PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji is indeed special."

['world', 'national']

19-09-2023

Up to 8% interest subsidy to be given for Vishwakarma Yojana: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will give up to 8% interest subsidy for the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. She stated that collateral-free loans of up to ₹3 lakh will be provided under the scheme at an interest rate of 5%. The scheme, which will cover 18 traditional trades, will provide loans in two tranches, she added.

['business', 'national']

19-09-2023

Misleading: Govt on reports of Railways division spending ₹69 lakh to catch rats

Government has clarified on an RTI response which revealed that ₹69.5 lakh were spent by the Lucknow division of the Indian Railways between 2020 and 2022 to catch 168 rats (around ₹41,000/rat). Calling reports on the RTI reply "misleading", PIB said, "The cost...is preventative in nature." It added, "Cost was for...an average of 25,000 coaches/year, i.e., around ₹94/coach per year."

['national']

19-09-2023

Prayers held in Pak's Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara on PM Modi's b'day

Prayers were held in Pakistan's Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's 73rd birthday on Sunday. BJP National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with members and officials of different Gurdwara Management Committees were present at the gurdwara. "Our Sikh leaders' delegation deeply thanks PM [Modi] for making Kartarpur Corridor a reality," Sirsa wrote on X.

['world', 'national']

19-09-2023

3 women buried alive in crater after land subsidence at BCCL coal mine in Dhanbad

Three women were buried alive after falling into a crater that developed due to land subsidence in a colliery area of coal company Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in Jharkhand's Dhanbad on Sunday. Eyewitnesses said one of the women slipped into a 30-foot crater that developed suddenly and the two others fell into it while trying to rescue her.

['national']

19-09-2023

Tourism unaffected as Nipah virus is contained: Kerala minister

Kerala minister PA Mohamed Riyas said that tourism remains unaffected as the Nipah virus is contained and the state remains well prepared to tackle it. Riyas said the government has mobilised the medical community and has equipped them with the necessary health infrastructure in Kozhikode, adding that all tourism activities are on track as planned.

['national']

19-09-2023

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for several states for Monday

The IMD has issued very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for Gujarat for Monday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Rajasthan on Monday. Further, heavy rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Goa.

['national']

19-09-2023

Arrest warrant issued against Zareen Khan over 2018 cheating case in Kolkata

A court in Kolkata has issued an arrest warrant against actress Zareen Khan in connection to an alleged cheating case that was filed against her in 2018, reports said. Reacting to news of the warrant, Khan said, "I'm surprised...am checking with my lawyer." Zareen allegedly refused to perform at a Durga Puja event in Kolkata, despite agreeing to it earlier.

['entertainment', 'national']

19-09-2023

4 from T'gana killed as car falls into 200-ft gorge in Maharashtra

Four bank officials from Telangana were killed and a few others were injured after a car they were travelling in reportedly fell into a 200-feet gorge in Maharashtra's Madki on Sunday. As per reports, the car they were travelling in veered off the road due to low visibility. The injured have been shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.

['national']

19-09-2023

Indian Army soldier on leave abducted & shot dead in Manipur

An Indian Army soldier was abducted from his home and shot dead by unidentified armed men in Manipur on Sunday, officials said. The soldier, identified as Sepoy Serto Thangthang Kom, was on leave. According to his 10-year-old son, the only eyewitness to the crime, the accused placed a pistol on his head and forced him into a white vehicle.

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19-09-2023

Craftsmen made India's economy self-sufficient, productive: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said artisans and craftsmen made India's economy very self-sufficient and productive. "That is why even 500 years ago, India could be the world leader...whose products were sought after the world over," she added. The minister was speaking at the launch of the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on the occasion of the Vishwakarma Jayanti.

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19-09-2023

Santiniketan in Bengal becomes UNESCO World Heritage site

Santiniketan in West Bengal's Birbhum district has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. It was established by poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's father Maharshi Debendranath Tagore as a meditation centre. It was later expanded by Rabindranath into a university town, with the establishment of the Visva-Bharati University in 1921.

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19-09-2023

Woman, 19-yr-old daughter arrested for offering namaz at UP temple

A woman and her 19-year-old daughter were arrested for allegedly offering namaz at a temple in UP's Kesarpur village. Police said a maulvi, who assured the two of good fortune if they offered namaz at the temple, was also arrested. The head of Kesarpur village said a video of the incident has been sent to CM Yogi Adityanath's office.

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19-09-2023

Tourist drowns while bathing near Bhagsu Nag waterfall in Dharamshala

A 32-year-old tourist from Punjab drowned while bathing near the Bhagsu Nag waterfall in Himachal Pradesh's McLeodganj, police said on Sunday. A video purportedly showing the man getting swept away by the strong currents has surfaced. The deceased's body was recovered about 100 metres down from the place of the incident, Kangra ASP said.

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19-09-2023

Turkey negotiates alternative trade route to IMEC: Reports

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reportedly been in "intensive negotiations" to suggest an alternative to India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), which bypasses Turkey. The alternate 'Iraq Development Road Initiative' will include Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and UAE, and connect Asia to Europe via rail and road routes. The project will be completed in three phases between 2028 and 2050.

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19-09-2023

4 of family, including 2 kids, injured in cylinder blast in B'luru

Four members of a family, including two children, were hurt after a domestic cylinder exploded in Bengaluru's Marathahalli area on Sunday, police said. The mother's condition is critical, a police official said. According to reports, upon being alerted by her daughter about the smell of gas, the woman lit up the gas lighter instead of opening the windows.

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19-09-2023

Pak's Balochistan shuts 500 petrol pumps for smuggling Iran fuel

Pakistan's Balochistan province has shut down around 500 petrol pumps for illegally supplying cheap Iranian fuel to the people. The crackdown comes as Pakistan's caretaker government announced another hike in the prices of petrol and diesel, taking them to over PKR 330 per litre. Pakistan is witnessing an economic crisis, recording an increase in prices of essential commodities and electricity.

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19-09-2023

A friend committed to building the future: Italy PM Meloni in birthday wish to PM Modi

While wishing PM Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said, "Birthday Wishes Narendra Modi. A friend committed to building the future and proud of the history of a great nation close to Italy." Meloni was among world leaders who visited India recently during the G20 Summit in Delhi. Many Indian leaders also wished PM on Sunday.

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19-09-2023

Video of women rushing into moving Mumbai train goes viral; people react

A video of women rushing into a moving Mumbai local train has gone viral. "All this rush to go for 20K monthly job...No one should risk their life for it," an X user said. "The reason I hated Mumbai and left it," said another. "Affluent...glamorise this as 'spirit of Mumbai'...so common Mumbaikars don't ask for better infrastructure," a tweet read.

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19-09-2023

Indian-origin lawyer charged for slapping woman in S'pore temple

An Indian-origin lawyer has been charged with four different offences for allegedly slapping a woman on her cheek at a Hindu temple in Singapore. The 54-year-old lawyer, Ravi Madasamy, who has already been suspended from practising, was also accused of shouting vulgarities and using indecent language at the temple. Ravi will be produced in court later this month.

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19-09-2023

India's first transgender OPD launched at Delhi's RML Hospital

Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital inaugurated India's first transgender Outpatient Department (OPD) today. "Their numbers in the hospital were negligible, largely due to discomfort...Hence, on PM Narendra Modi's birthday, we have initiated this special OPD," hospital's Medical Superintendent Dr Ajay Shukla said. OPD service will be available to transgenders every Friday from 2 pm to 4 pm.

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19-09-2023

Christian priest dies by suicide after being booked over online post on Manipur violence

Catholic priest Father Anil Francis died by suicide after he was booked by MP Police for sharing a post on Manipur violence, officials said. Father Francis was "under tension and pressure" over the FIR, the Sagar Diocese said. He was accused of insulting the national flag and a suicide note was recovered after his death.

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19-09-2023

Bharat is about our traditions, culture, past & future: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "When we speak about Bharat, this is what Bharat is. Bharat is about our traditions, our culture, our past and our future." Jaishankar was speaking at the launch of PM Vishwakarma Yojana. It's the traditional artisans and craftspeople "who leave the imprint of our culture in our history", Jaishankar said at the event.

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19-09-2023

Man killed for raising 'Hindustan Zindabad' slogan after watching 'Gadar 2'

A 30-year-old man named Malkit Singh alias Veeru was beaten to death by his friends for raising 'Hindustan Zindabad' slogan after watching 'Gadar 2' on his mobile phone in Chhattisgarh. His friends thought he raised the slogan to "tease them". Four accused in the case, Faizal, Tasavvur, Tarun Nishad, and Shubham Lahare, have been arrested. The fifth accused is absconding.

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19-09-2023

Men who pulled schoolgirl's dupatta, causing her death, shot at by police in UP

Two men accused of pulling the dupatta of a 17-year-old girl, who died after falling from her bicycle and getting run over in Uttar Pradesh, were shot at during a police encounter on Sunday. The third accused in the case, who is said to be a minor, broke his leg himself and surrendered. The accused were trying to avoid arrest.

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19-09-2023

Woman raped by husband's friends on pretext of removing 'Vastu mistakes' in Maha

Five people were arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman on the pretext of performing rituals to remove "vastu mistakes" in her house in Maharashtra's Palghar. The accused were the rape survivor's husband's friends who promised to rid her husband of an "evil spell", officials said. They allegedly fed her a spiked drink, which they called 'panchamrit', and assaulted her.

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19-09-2023

Burqa-clad women steal clothes from B'luru boutique, video surfaces

A CCTV footage showing a gang of three burqa-clad women stealing clothes from a boutique in Karnataka's Bengaluru surfaced. The three women entered the boutique as customers and allegedly stole clothes worth nearly ₹20,000 in broad daylight. Sharing the video, the complainant said that the boutique is run by his granddaughter and requested police to arrest the gang members.

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19-09-2023

May you get some time off from work & have fun: Shah Rukh to PM Modi on 73rd birthday

Shah Rukh Khan, while wishing PM Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday, said, "Have a healthy and joyful day. May you get some time off from work and have a bit of fun too." Actor Akshay Kumar also wished the Prime Minister, saying, "Keep inspiring us, year after year. Wishing you great health, prayers and happiness always."

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19-09-2023

Plea filed in Pakistan to reopen case of Bhagat Singh's death sentence, court objects

Lahore High Court has objected to a plea to reopen the case of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's death sentence by British regime in 1931. The petition said the sentencing must be set aside and he should be honoured with posthumous state awards. It said Singh fought for the sub-continent's freedom and is respected by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike.

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19-09-2023

PM launches ₹13,000 cr Vishwakarma scheme for traditional workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme for traditional craftsmen and artisans on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti'. The scheme will be fully funded by central government with an outlay of ₹13,000 crore. The scheme will cover 18 traditional crafts including - carpenter, boat maker, blacksmith, potter, sculptor, stone breaker, doll & toy maker, among others.

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19-09-2023

Man smokes cigarette on roof of moving car; MP police react to video

A video of a man standing on the roof of moving car and smoking a cigarette in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal has surfaced on social media. Bhopal Traffic Police reacted to the video and sought date and place of the incident to initiate action. Meanwhile, a police officer said they have taken cognisance of the issue and have launched a probe.

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19-09-2023

2 youths carrying dead body on bike arrested after vehicle skids off road in UP

Two youths, carrying the body of a man wrapped in polythene on a motorbike, fell on the ground after their bike skidded at an intersection in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. Ayodhya SSP Raj Karan Nayyar said the youths, who escaped from the scene, were later arrested. The duo were allegedly going to dispose of the body in a nearby stream.

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19-09-2023

PM Modi interacts with artisans at YashoBhoomi, video surfaces

PM Narendra Modi interacted with artisans and workers at the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), YashoBhoomi, after inaugurating its first phase on Sunday. The PM was seen visiting different stalls showcasing traditional crafts at the exhibition organised at the Convention Centre. The YashoBhoomi centre is built over an area of over 73,000 square metres.

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19-09-2023

Samruddhi e-way too straight, making drivers sleepy: Maha Dy CM

The Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway in Maharashtra is too straight and is making drivers sleepy, which is causing accidents, said Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. "Some turns could have been made on this highway so that drivers don't feel sleepy. We need to take corrective measures after a thorough study," he said.

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19-09-2023

Video shows people singing 'Happy Birthday' for PM Modi in metro

A video of commuters singing 'Happy Birthday' for PM Narendra Modi, as he celebrates his 73rd birthday on Sunday, while he was travelling in the Delhi Metro has surfaced online. This comes as PM Modi inaugurated the extension of the airport metro express line. PM Modi can be seen giving a chocolate to a child in the video.

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19-09-2023

Moving e-rickshaw catches fire in Delhi; woman dead, 2 injured

A woman died of severe burn injuries after a moving e-rickshaw caught fire in Delhi's Nand Nagri, police said. The woman's husband and another passenger were injured in the incident, however, the driver managed to escape. The trio informed the driver when they saw smoke coming from the vehicle, following which, the driver suddenly jumped off the e-rickshaw, police added,

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19-09-2023

Over 8,000 fish found dead in dam in J'khand's Ranchi, probe on

Over 8,000 fish were found dead in the Getalsud dam in Jharkhand's Ranchi, an official said on Sunday. Following this, the state Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh has ordered an investigation into the matter. The dead fish, weighing 500 gm to 1 kg, were in four cages which had been laid out for fish rearing, the district fisheries officer told PTI.

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19-09-2023

Pune woman gets online task to write hotel reviews, loses ₹72 lakh

A Pune woman employed at a multinational IT company fell victim to a cyber fraud. The 35-year-old was told she'd get money to write online reviews for hotels and restaurants. Later, she was convinced to invest the earned money on a platform. She lost ₹71.82 lakh after being coerced into transferring money to various bank accounts provided by the accused.

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19-09-2023