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Live updates : Breaking News October 29-2019
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October 29, 2019 10:54 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Assam Railway Police seizes 50,000 tablets of contraband WY
Assam Government Railway Police (GRP) seized around 50,000 tablets of contraband WY (World is Yours) from Saraighat Express at New Bongaigaon Junction railway station during regular checking. No arrests have been made yet. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.
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October 29, 2019 9:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami pays condolences to 2-year-old Sujith
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam paid condolences to 2-year-old Sujith Wilson at his residence. Sujith lost his life after he fell into a borewell in Nadukattupatti, Tiruchirappalli on 25th October.
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October 29, 2019 9:10 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Five non-Kashmiri labourers killed by militants in J&K
Five non-Kashmiri labourers killed, another injured by militants in Kashmir, say police.
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October 29, 2019 8:55 PM (IST) Posted by Manas Joshi
PM Modi at FII: Investment in energy sector is required for good growth
"Investment in the energy sector is required for good growth," said PM Modi at FII
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October 29, 2019 8:54 PM (IST) Posted by Manas Joshi
PM Modi at FII: India has become world's largest startup ecosystem
"India has become world's largest startup ecosystem," said PM Modi at FII:
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October 29, 2019 8:53 PM (IST) Posted by Manas Joshi
PM Modi at FII: We are stressing on investment in infrastructure
PM Narendra Modi said that Indian government is focussing on investment to improve infrastructure.
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October 29, 2019 8:50 PM (IST) Posted by Manas Joshi
PM Modi at FII: We wish to build home for every Indian
PM Modi said that India wants to provide a home for every Indian
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October 29, 2019 8:49 PM (IST) Posted by Manas Joshi
PM Modi at FII: We value our ancient relations with Saudi Arabia
"Our relations with Saudi Arabia is several years old. Our ancient relations has built a strong foundation for our strategic partnership," said PM Modi at FII
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October 29, 2019 8:45 PM (IST) Posted by Manas Joshi
PM Narendra Modi speaks at Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Saudi Arabia
PM Narendra Modi is delivering keynote speech at Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Saudi Arabia
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October 29, 2019 7:57 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Union Minister Narendra Singh appointed as Central observer for BJP legislative party meetings
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and BJP national vice president Avinash Rai Khanna have been appointed as Central Observers for BJP legislative party meeting, to be held tomorrow in Mumbai.
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October 29, 2019 7:54 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
India shares list of 575 pilgrims to go in inaugral 'jatha' in Kartarpur
India has today the shared list of 575 pilgrims to go in inaugural 'jatha' to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib through the Kartarpur corridor. It includes ex-PM Manmohan Singh, Union Ministers Hardeep Puri, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, Punjab's MPs-MLAs and others.
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October 29, 2019 7:27 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Baghdadi's successor has been killed as well, says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said: "just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. Most likely would have taken the top spot - Now he is also Dead!"
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October 29, 2019 6:56 PM (IST) Posted by Himanshu Shekhar
IndiGo orders 300 A320neo aircraft: Airbus
IndiGo has placed a firm order for 300 A320neo Family aircraft with Airbus.
This latest IndiGo order comprises a mix of A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft. This will take IndiGo’s total number of A320neo Family aircraft orders to 730.
“This order is an important milestone, as it reiterates our mission of strengthening air connectivity in India, which will, in turn, boost economic growth and mobility. India is expected to continue with its strong aviation growth and we are well on our way to build the world’s best air transportation system, to serve more customers and deliver on our promise of providing low fares and a courteous, hassle-free experience to them," said Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo.
IndiGo is among the fastest-growing carriers in the world. Since its first A320neo aircraft was delivered in March 2016, its fleet of A320neo Family aircraft has grown into the world’s largest with 97 A320neo aircraft, operating along side 128 A320ceos.
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October 29, 2019 6:46 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Nirmala Sitharaman releases commemorative coin of Rs.125
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released commemorative coin of Rs 125 on the 125th birth anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda. Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur was also present.
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October 29, 2019 6:04 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
MEPs visit Dal Lake in Srinagar
The delegation of the European Union (EU) MPs visited Dal lake in Srinagar.
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October 29, 2019 5:50 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Congress party to hold 35 press conferences over economic situations
Congress party to hold 35 press conferences from November 1st to 8th against Central government over the economic situation. The party will also hold protests from November 5th-15th over the matter.
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October 29, 2019 5:49 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
MEPs meet Lt General KJS Dhillon in Srinagar
The delegation of European Union Parliament members met GoC 15 Corps, Lt General KJS Dhillon today in Srinagar.
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October 29, 2019 5:47 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Anup Kumar Singh appointed as Director General of NSG
Anup Kumar Singh appointed as Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG).
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October 29, 2019 5:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Rafael Grossi elected as head of IAEA
Argentina's Rafael Grossi elected head of United Nations nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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October 29, 2019 5:05 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
IMD issues orange alert in several districts of Kerala
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in Trivandrum and Kollam districts today and yellow alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alapuzha, and Idukki districts.
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October 29, 2019 3:53 PM (IST) Posted by Himanshu Shekhar
Air quality plunges to 'severe' category in several parts of Delhi
New Delhi: The skies over the national capital were a smoky grey on Tuesday as the sun struggled to shine through the haze with the air quality deteriorating and slipping into the "severe" category in several places in the city.
At 12.30 pm, the city’s overall air quality index was 390 -- marginally better than Monday's high of 397 at 8 pm -- according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Pollution levels in the satellite towns of Ghaziabad (429), Greater Noida (418), and Noida (427) were worse.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered “good”, 51-100 “satisfactory”, 101-200 “moderate”, 201-300 “poor”, 301-400 “very poor”, and 401-500 “severe”. Above 500 is “severe-plus emergency” category.
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October 29, 2019 3:42 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda
Extremely severe cyclonic storm will weaken gradually, says IMD
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) Kyarr centered near 19.3N/63.2E at 1130 hrs IST of 29th October. To weaken gradually. WML (well-marked low-pressure area) over Comorin to intensify into a depression during the next 24 hrs.
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October 29, 2019 3:37 PM (IST) Posted by Himanshu Shekhar
Farmer alerts damage to rail track on Mumbai-Hyderabad route
The repair work on minor damage detected on the railway track between Potul and Lasur will slow down trains on the Mumbai-Nanded-Hyderabad route, PTI reported quoting a railway official. The repair work will affect normal rail traffic on busy Mumbai-Hyderabad route.
A local farmer detected damage in the welding of the railway track and informed railway officials at Potul and Lasur stations in Maharahtra's Aurangabad district on Tuesday morning.
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October 29, 2019 1:55 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
14 cattle die in UP after consuming poisonous fodder
At least 14 cattle, including cows and buffaloes, died after consuming poisonous fodder at Kaderghar village in neighbouring Shamli district, police said on Tuesday.
The cattle died after eating the fodder on Monday evening, they said.
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October 29, 2019 1:54 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
1 dead, 17 hurt in bus accident in Badaun
At least one person was killed and 17 others were injured in a collision between two buses on the Badaun-Delhi Highway, the police said on Tuesday.
The accident occurred at Manakpur when a double-decker bus from Rajasthan rammed into a Delhi-bound roadways bus, police said.
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October 29, 2019 12:53 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
ROC Mumbai recommends SFIO action against DHFL
ROC Mumbai recommends SFIO action against DHFL in report to Ministry of Corporate Affairs: Sources
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October 29, 2019 12:36 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Strategic Partnership Council deal to boost relations with Saudi: PM Modi
The Strategic Partnership Council agreement to be signed between India and Saudi Arabia will strengthen the already robust relations between the two nations, visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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October 29, 2019 12:27 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
3.4 magnitude quake jolts Himachal's Chamba
Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred at 1131 hours in Chamba district today.
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October 29, 2019 12:24 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
3 dead after jeep rolled down cliff in Shimla
3 people killed, 1 injured after a jeep rolled down a cliff in Jhakri area of Rampur in Shimla district, today.
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October 29, 2019 12:19 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Borewell Sujith fell in filed with cement
Hours after 2-year old Sujith Wilson lost his battle against time to survive falling in a 100-feet deep borewell, the hole has now been filled with cement to avoid any furthers incidents like this.
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October 29, 2019 12:14 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
PMC bank depositors protests outside RBI headquarters
Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors held protest outside Reserve Bank of India (RBI) office in Mumbai, today.
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October 29, 2019 12:13 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Haryana CM Khattar meets Rajnath Singh
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi today.
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October 29, 2019 12:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Delegation of EU MPs arrives at Srinagar
The delegation of the European Union (EU) MPs arrive at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
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October 29, 2019 12:06 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Nepali climber Nirmal Pujara climbed 14 peaks in 7 months, scripts history
Nepali climber Nirmal Pujara, popularly known as "Nims Dai", has set a new record of summit- 14 peaks in less than seven months.
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October 29, 2019 11:53 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
13 killed, 865 wounded in police firing in Iraq
At least 13 killed, 865 wounded overnight after Iraqi police opened fire on protesters in Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala - sources
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October 29, 2019 11:11 AM (IST) Posted by Sidhant Mamtany
Fire breaks out in godown in Thane, Maharashtra
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October 29, 2019 10:48 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
ICAO acknowledges India's concern against Pak denying airspace for PM Modi's plane
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has acknowledged India's concern pertaining to Pakistan restricting its airspace.
The organisation has also sent a request to Islamabad seeking further information in this connection.
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October 29, 2019 10:44 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
There is no Dushyant in BJP whose father is in jail: Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut on being asked 'why it's taking time to form govt despite pre-poll alliance with BJP' said, "There is no Dushyant here whose father is in jail. Here it's us who do politics of 'dharma & satya', Sharad ji who created an environment against BJP and Congress who will never go with BJP".
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October 29, 2019 10:42 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Haryana CM Khattar meets Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar meets Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today.
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October 29, 2019 10:32 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Heavy rainfall at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka: IMD
India Meteorological Department said that heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Rayalseema, Tamilnadu, Puducherry& Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe and Lakshadweep; Heavy rainfall at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka.
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October 29, 2019 10:30 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Cyclone Kyarr likely to weaken into Severe Cyclonic Storm by Oct 31: IMD
According to India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Kyarr lays 980 km west of Mumbai and 1020 km east-northeast of Salalah (Oman). It's very likely move towards Gulf of Aden off south Oman-Yemen coasts during subsequent 3 days. It's very likely to weaken into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by October 31.
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October 29, 2019 10:22 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Two independent MLAs extend support to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis & BJP
Two independent MLAs, Vinod Agrawal and Mahesh Baldi extend their support to Devendra Fadnavis & BJP.
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October 29, 2019 10:21 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Kedarnath shrine closes for winter
Portals of Kedarnath temple close for the winter season
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October 29, 2019 9:49 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
I'm happy to note that Saudi Arabia will be hosting G20 Summit next year: PM Modi
PM Modi to Arab News: Within G20, India & Saudi Arabia have been working together to reduce inequality & promote sustainable development. I'm happy to note that Saudi Arabia will be hosting G20 Summit next year & India will host it in 2022, our 75th anniversary of independence.
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October 29, 2019 9:46 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
India is looking forward to the participation of Aramco in Strategic Petroleum Reserves: PM Modi
PM Modi in an interview to Arab News said that Saudi Aramco is participating in a major refinery and petrochemical project on India’s west coast. We are also looking forward to the participation of Aramco in India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves.
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October 29, 2019 9:44 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
We value Kingdom’s vital role as an important & reliable source of our energy requirements: PM Modi
PM Modi in an interview to Arab News said, "We value Kingdom’s (Saudi Arabia) vital role as an important & reliable source of our energy requirements. We believe that stable oil prices are crucial for the growth of the global economy, particularly for developing countries".
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October 29, 2019 9:41 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Saudi Arabia is the 2nd largest source of crude oil for us: PM Modi
PM Modi in an interview to Arab News said that India imports around 18% of its crude oil from Saudi Arabia, making it the 2nd largest source of crude oil for us. We are now moving towards a closer strategic partnership that will include Saudi investments in downstream oil & gas projects.
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October 29, 2019 9:37 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Air quality dips to 'very poor' post-Diwali in Delhi
Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 376 (very poor) and PM 10 at 278 (poor), in Delhi's Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data.
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October 29, 2019 9:33 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
I believe that India, Saudi Arabia share similar security concerns: PM Modi
PM Modi to Arab News: I believe that Asian powers like India & Saudi Arabia share similar security concerns in their neighbourhood. In that respect, I'm happy that our cooperation, particularly in the field of counter-terrorism, security & strategic issues, is progressing very well.
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October 29, 2019 9:05 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Nathan Gill, Member of European Parliament from Wales on Kashmir
It is a good opportunity for us to go into Kashmir as a foreign delegation and to be able to see firsthand for ourselves what is happening on the ground: Nathan Gill
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October 29, 2019 9:01 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
6 dead, 5 critically injured after two cars collided in Indore
Six dead and five critically injured after two cars collided in Tejaji Nagar, Indore, early morning today.
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October 29, 2019 8:29 AM (IST) Posted by Sidhant Mamtany
Europen Union Parliamentarians leave Delhi hotel to visit Kashmir
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October 29, 2019 7:16 AM (IST) Posted by Sidhant Mamtany
Delhi: Free ride in DTC buses for women from today
Delhi women will be able to travel in the DTC buses for free from Tuesday. A total of 13,000 marshals including 6,000 civil defence personnel, home guards, ex-servicemen will be deployed to ensure the safety of women.
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October 29, 2019 6:46 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Sujith's body taken to his residence
Body of 2-year-old Sujith Wilson who lost his life after he fell into a borewell on October 25 is being taken to his residence in Nadukattupatti following an autopsy.
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October 29, 2019 6:30 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Prince Charles to visit India from Nov 13-14
UK's Prince Charles is set to visit India for two days from November 13 to "celebrate British-Indian connections", his office said on Monday.
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October 29, 2019 6:28 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
PM Modi visits Riyadh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at King Saud Palace. The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia.
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October 29, 2019 6:12 AM (IST) Posted by Sidhant Mamtany
2-year old Sujith found dead in borewell
Sujith Wilson has been found dead in the borewell, the body has been taken to the hospital.