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8 People Killed as Building Collapses in Bhiwandi
A three-storied building collapsed in Patel Compound area in Bhiwandi, Thane earlier today. At least 8 people are feared dead, while 15-20 people are said to be trapped inside.
Source: ANI
Man, Son Arrested For Smuggling Gold Worth ₹ 54.7 Lakh At Delhi Airport
A man and his son were arrested at Delhi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country gold worth about ₹ 54.7 lakh, an official statement said on Sunday.
“The customs officers recovered 200 pieces, cut out of a cylindrical rod of gold, concealed in the beads of handcrafted artificial jewellery, total weighing 1.18 kg,” the statement read.
Source: PTI
India-China Likely to Hold Corps Commander Level Talk Today
A senior official of Ministry of External Affairs likely to be part of the Indian delegation at India-China Corps Commander talks.
Source: PTI
Two Dead in an Explosion at a Quarry: Ernakulam
Two labourers dead after explosion at a quarry in Malayattoor area of Ernakulam district in Kerala.
Source: ANI
Sensex Rises Over 50 Points; Nifty Crosses 11,500 Points
Sensex hovered around 38,850 and the Nifty50 index was holding the 11,500-level. Tech stocks were the top gainers in the Sensex pack, led by HCL Tech (up 3%). TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys were also up 1 per cent each.
Source: Business Standard
Delhi Court Defers Hearing for 25 September: AugustaWestland Case
A Delhi court has deferred hearing in Augusta Westland case, for 25 September, on the issue of consideration of supplementary charge sheet against Christian Michel, businessman Rajeev Saxena & others accused in the case.
Terrorist Attack a Party of 110 Battalion of CRPRF: Srinagar
Terrorists attack a party of 110 battalions of CRPF in Nowgam, Srinagar today. No injury has been reported so far.
More details are awaited.
Source: ANI
SC Cancels Entrance Exams of NLSIU Bengaluru
The apex court announced that the entrance exam of NLSIU Bengaluru stands cancelled and directed admissions in national law universities be conducted as per CLAT-2020
One Naxal Killed in an Exchange of Fire With Police in Telangana
One Naxal killed in an exchange of fire with police team at around 4:15 am today between Dubbagudem-Devallagudem area in Khammam. One weapon and one bike have been seized.
Source: ANI
PM Modi Lays Down Foundation Stone of 9 Highway Projects in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of nine highway projects in Bihar, through video conference today. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also attended the ceremony.
SC Reserves Order on Petitions Seeking Guidelines On Right to Protest
Supreme Court reserved its order on a number of petitions seeking guidelines and other directions on the right to protest, in the wake of Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA protest.
Source: ANI
Fire Breaks Out in Exchange Building at Ballard Estate
A fire broke out in Exchange Building at Ballard Estate in south Mumbai earlier today. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
More details awaited.
TB 20 Aircraft Crashes in Azamgarh District
A TB 20 aircraft flown by a trainee pilot from the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA), crashed today in the Azamgarh district. The pilot died in the accident.
Source: ANI
Sensex Plunges 812 Points to Close at 38,034
Sensex on Monday plunged 811.68 points to close at 38,034.14, while Nifty tanked 254.40 points to 11,250.55.
(Source: PTI)
Court Dismisses Umar Khalid's Plea Seeking Permission to Meet His Family During Custody
A Delhi court on Monday dismissed an application by former JNU student leader Umar Khalid, who has been arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, seeking permission to meet his family during his police custody.
(Source: PTI)
Lok Sabha Passes Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 19 September.
(Source: ANI)
CRPF Jawan Injured in Encounter in J&K's Budgam
A CRPF personnel was injured in an encounter between militants and security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
SP to Support RJD Candidates in Bihar Elections
The Samajwadi Party said on Monday that it will not forge an alliance with any party, but will support the candidates of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.