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Oct 09, 2021 04:29 PM IST
If PLA there to stay, so is Indian Army, says Gen Naravane on eve of LAC talks
If the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is there to stay in the Ladakh theatre so is the Indian Army, army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Saturday referring to the military buildup and infrastructure development by the neighbouring army across the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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Oct 09, 2021 04:06 PM IST
NCB says Gosavi, Bhanushali were witnesses in Aryan case; not known to agency
The Narcotics Control Bureau on Saturday issued a statement clarifying the association of Manish Bhanushali and KP Gosavi in the Aryan Khan case and said the agency did not violate any norm. Read More
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Oct 09, 2021 03:26 PM IST
India, China border talks tomorrow; Hot Springs de-escalation possible
A meeting between India’s Ladakh Corps Commander and Chinese South Xinjiang military district commander is expected to take place on Sunday at Chushul with de-escalation from patrolling point 15 or general area Hot Springs on the agenda.
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Oct 09, 2021 02:20 PM IST
CWC to meet on Oct 16 to discuss current political situation
Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting to be held on October 16 in New Delhi to discuss current political situation, forthcoming Assembly polls, and organisational elections
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Oct 09, 2021 02:00 PM IST
Khattar says ‘hopeful’ on opening of Singhu and Tikri borders
I met home minister Amit Shah today. We briefed him on the issue of opening of Singhu and Tikri borders. I have also told him about farmers’ protests being held at several locations in the state. I am hopeful that borders will be opened soon: Haryana CM ML Khattar
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Oct 09, 2021 01:23 PM IST
Maharashtra CM inaugurates Sindhudurg airport
Uddhav Thackeray inaugurates Sindhudurg airport in presence of Union minister Narayan Rane, who was arrested recently, and released on bail, for saying he would “slap” the CM.
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Oct 09, 2021 01:01 PM IST
Boat capsizes in DR Congo
Around 100 dead or missing after ship capsizes in DR Congo, reports AFP citing officials.
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Oct 09, 2021 12:50 PM IST
Uttarakhand govt directs officials to ensure compliance with Covid-19 rules in schools
Uttarakhand government instructs officials to strictly ensure that Covid-19 rules are followed in schools after a student in the Gopeshwar area of Chamoli district tested positive.
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Oct 09, 2021 12:14 PM IST
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Danish counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at Delhi’s Hyderabad House.
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Oct 09, 2021 11:43 AM IST
Sidhu ends hunger strike in Lakhimpur Kheri
Navjot Singh Sidhu, on hunger strike in Lakhimpur Kheri, ends protest as main accused in Kheri violence case, Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, is questioned by the SIT in connection with the case.
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Oct 09, 2021 11:38 AM IST
Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi’s Narela
Fire breaks out at a paper plates manufacturing unit in Delhi’s Narela industrial area; fire fighting operations underway.
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Oct 09, 2021 10:48 AM IST
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra appears for questioning
Ashish Mishra, Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son, reports to police for questioning in connection with Lakhimpur Kheri violence
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Oct 09, 2021 10:22 AM IST
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra will appear for questioning today, says lawyer
“We will respect the notice and will cooperate in the investigation. My client will appear before the police today,” says Awadhesh Kumar, legal advisor to Lakhimpur Kheri case prime accused Ashish Mishra.
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Oct 09, 2021 10:06 AM IST
People ‘desperate’ to come to India from UK, says British high commissioner
People are desperate to come to India. Our next step is to ease the way for travellers to come here, opening up more flights so we can get people moving between UK and India: Alex Ellis, UK High Commissioner to India
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Oct 09, 2021 09:38 AM IST
‘We consider India a close partner’: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen
We consider India as a close partner. I see this visit as a milestone for Denmark-India bilateral relations: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Delhi
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Oct 09, 2021 09:11 AM IST
India logs 19,740 new Covid-19 cases and 248 deaths
India logs 19,740 new Covid-19 cases, 23,070 recoveries and 248 deaths as tally rises to 33,935,309.
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Oct 09, 2021 09:00 AM IST
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Security tightened at Police Lines
Security tightened at Police Lines in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri as Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, and prime accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, likely to appear before Crime Branch for questioning today.
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Oct 09, 2021 08:25 AM IST
Cruise ship case: NCB raids producer Imtiyaz Khatri
NCB carries out raids at residence and office of film producer Imtiyaz Khatri in Mumbai’s Bandra in connection with the cruise ship case.
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Oct 09, 2021 07:56 AM IST
Court allows Texas to temporarily reinstate abortion law
A US federal appeals court allows Texas to temporarily reinstate abortion law, challenged in court by president Joe Biden’s administration.
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Oct 09, 2021 07:41 AM IST
Mizoram’s Covid-19 tally at 103,709
712 recoveries from Covid-19 and two deaths due to it in Mizoram on October 8. Case tally at 103,709 including 87,860 discharges, 15,505 active cases and 344 deaths.
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Oct 09, 2021 07:10 AM IST
‘Large gap’ exists on climate action commitment of development countries: India at UN
Large gap still exists on climate action commitment of developed countries to provide USD 100 billion for developing. This amount is less than what NFL earns on media rights: TS Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Rep to UN on Climate Action at UNGA76
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Oct 09, 2021 06:43 AM IST
Covid-19 toll in Latin America tops 1.5 million
Death toll in Latin America due to Covid-19 surpasses 1.5 million, including more than 600,000 fatalities in Brazil alone.
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Oct 09, 2021 06:15 AM IST
UNSC condemns terror attack on Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kunduz
Members of the UN Security Council “strongly condemn” the “atrocious and cowardly” terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kunduz on October 8.
India, China to hold 13th round of military talks, Hot Springs to be in focus
The 13th round of military dialogue follows a face-off between Indian and Chinese soldiers along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh’s sensitive Tawang sector last week and another incursion by PLA in Uttarakhand on August 30.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 04:12 PM IST
If PLA there to stay, so is Indian Army, says Gen Naravane on eve of LAC talks
General Manoj Mukund Naravane said India had taken countermeasures and matched PLA’s moves. India and China have been locked in a border standoff for 17 months now and despite two rounds of disengagement at friction points this year, the two sides still have 50,000 to 60,000 troops each in the Ladakh theatre.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 03:52 PM IST
Farmers to hold rail roko on Oct 18 demanding Ashish Mishra’s arrest
- The call to strike comes as the Uttar Pradesh government is facing major flak over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Two SUVs ran over farmers who were coming out of a protest against the Centre’s three farm laws on October 3.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 03:11 PM IST
