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14 Sep 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Anantnag encounter was revenge for our leader's death, claims LeT

A colonel, a major of the Army's Rashtriya Rifles unit, and a deputy superintendent of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday.

14 Sep 2023

Bihar

Muzaffarpur: 18 children missing after boat overturns in Bagmati River

A boat reportedly carrying more than 30 children capsized in the Bagmati River in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Thursday.

14 Sep 2023

Nipah Virus

Nipah in Kerala: Fifth case detected, 700 on contact list

A 24-year-old health worker in Kerala's Kozhikode was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, taking the total number of infections in the state to five.

'Media trials unfair,' says SC, directs Centre to frame guidelines

The Supreme Court on Wednesday termed the alleged "media trials" of different cases "unfair" and directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to frame guidelines for the police to follow during press briefings, Live Law reported.

13 Sep 2023

Ram Mandir

South Korea's Ayodhya link resurfaces ahead of Ram Temple's opening 

The upcoming inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has caught the attention of Seoul, with South Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-Bok suggesting possible high-level participation from his country, ANI reported.

13 Sep 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Army, police personnel injured in gunfight with terrorists

Two Army personnel and a Jammu and Kashmir Police officer were reportedly injured during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Anantnag district on Wednesday.

13 Sep 2023

Indian Air Force

India to receive first C-295 military aircraft from Spain today

India will receive its first C-295 military aircraft on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense modernization.

13 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

Chinese G20 delegate's suspicious bags triggered 12-hour drama in hotel

A 12-hour-long drama unfolded at the Taj Palace in Delhi on Thursday when security officers at the hotel— where Chinese delegates for the G20 Summit were staying—were alerted by the suspicious baggage of a team member.

13 Sep 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir: Remains of ancient temple, idols, and pillars found

The ongoing construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has "extracted" a fresh discovery that has left the country surprised.

13 Sep 2023

India

India v/s Bharat: Blue Dart renames service to Bharat Plus

Indian logistics company Blue Dart has reportedly renamed its premium service in India to Bharat Plus, earlier called Dart Plus.

NIA identifies 15 suspects in Indian High Commission London attack 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has identified 15 individuals allegedly involved in the violent protest and vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, The Indian Express reported.

13 Sep 2023

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: 11 killed, 15 injured as trailer rams into bus

A trailer rammed into a passenger bus on the Jaipur-Agra Highway in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district in the wee hours of Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 15 others.

12 Sep 2023

Haryana

Bajrang Dal's Monu Manesar sent to 14-day judicial custody 

A Haryana court on Tuesday sent Bajrang Dal leader and alleged cow vigilante Monu Manesar to judicial custody for 14 days, NDTV reported.

12 Sep 2023

Kerala

Kerala on alert after 2 suspected Nipah virus deaths

Kerala's Health Department has issued a health alert in the Kozhikode district following two "unnatural" deaths at a private hospital, suspected to be caused by the Nipah virus (NiV).

No women amongst recipients of India's top science award

After almost a year's delay, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced the 12 recipients of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for 2022, which is among the most prestigious awards for science in India.

12 Sep 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Over 20 dead, schools shut as rains batter Uttar Pradesh

At least 21 people died in the last 24 hours as heavy rainfall lashed Uttar Pradesh, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life, reported The Times of India.

11 Sep 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Husband murders 61-year-old lawyer wife at Noida home, arrested

In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, a lawyer named Renu Sinha was found dead in the bathroom of her Noida Sector 30 bungalow on Saturday, reports said on Monday.

11 Sep 2023

Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Private transporters go on strike, traffic advisory issued

Transportation disruptions were reported in Bengaluru after the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations went on strike on Monday.

11 Sep 2023

Maharashtra

All about Maratha reservation protests

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approaching, the Maratha community's demand for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions has taken center stage in Maharashtra politics again.

11 Sep 2023

IndiGo

Man 'gropes' female passenger on IndiGo's Mumbai-Guwahati flight, arrested

In the latest midflight incident involving sexual harassment, a man was arrested for reportedly groping a female co-passenger on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati, the airline officials revealed on Sunday.

11 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Saudi's Mohammed bin Salman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Saudi Arabian counterpart and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Monday at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.

11 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

Centre to launch nationwide wellness programs on PM Modi's birthday

The central government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch a nationwide wellness drive on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 73rd birthday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has told ANI.

11 Sep 2023

India

G20's rail-port corridor: India's answer to China's BRI

The proposed India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor will be substantially different from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

10 Sep 2023

Amitabh Kant

'200 hours of negotiations': Hard work behind India's G20 consensus

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and his team have been lauded for their efforts in helping the country secure a 100% consensus on the New Delhi declaration on the first day of the G20 Summit despite contentious issues.

10 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

G20 Summit ends, PM Modi hands over presidency to Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which marked the end of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

10 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Key events scheduled for world leaders on day-2

Day one of the much-anticipated G20 Summit in India was highly eventful, with major announcements like the adoption of the New Delhi Leadership Declaration and the African Union (AU) becoming a permanent member of the G20 bloc.

09 Sep 2023

India

Ashoka University co-founder flags on campus drug abuse by students

Ashoka University co-founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani recently expressed his concerns over the growing problem of substance abuse on the university's campus.

09 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Delegates reach 'compromise' on wording for Ukraine-Russia war

After much wrangling and deliberation, delegates attending the G20 Summit reportedly "reached a compromise" on Saturday on the wording to describe the Ukraine-Russia war.

09 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

G20 nations reach consensus on New Delhi declaration: PM Modi

The G20 leaders adopted a joint declaration of nations at New Delhi's G20 Summit on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced, amid various differences.

09 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Full schedule of high-profile two-day meet in Delhi

The 18th G20 Summit officially kicked off on Saturday, with world leaders gathering in Delhi for the two-day event.

09 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

G20 Summit: PM Modi speaks with 'Bharat' placard in front

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed G20 leaders upon their arrival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

09 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

What PM Modi, Biden discussed ahead of G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States (US) President Joe Biden held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Friday, reiterating their commitment to enhancing the India-US strategic partnership amid the rising influence of China.

08 Sep 2023

United Nations (UN)

Will accept India's name change after formalities are completed: UN

The United Nations (UN) will change India's name to Bharat in its records once New Delhi completes all necessary processes, a spokesperson for the intergovernmental organization told NDTV.

08 Sep 2023

Defence Ministry

India begins process to buy 31 predator drones from US

India has reportedly requested the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Reaper or Predator-B drones from the United States (US), with the aim of finalizing the deal within this fiscal year.

08 Sep 2023

Himachal Pradesh

IIT-Mandi director links 'meat eating' to Himachal crisis, sparks outrage

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Laxmidhar Behera, has sparked a massive row after he reportedly linked the recent landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh to people eating meat.

08 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Biden to hold bilateral talks, review projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with United States (US) President Joe Biden, who is set to arrive in Delhi for the G20 Summit on Friday.

08 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: List of curbs imposed in Delhi from today

In light of the G20 Summit in Delhi, stringent traffic regulations were put in place on Friday, and online delivery has been banned in the summit area. From Friday 5:00am till Sunday 11:59pm, the New Delhi district will be designated as controlled zone-I.

07 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

Biden to Trudeau: Where G20 leaders are staying during summit

Final preparations are underway in Delhi as the national capital decks up to welcome top global leaders for the highly anticipated G20 Summit.

07 Sep 2023

United Nations (UN)

India-Bharat row: Official reveals how UN considers name change requests

An official of the United Nations (UN) has reportedly confirmed that the organization considers name change requests from countries amid the "India" to "Bharat" row.

07 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

World is one family: Modi reveals India's G20 Summit goals

As India gears up to host the much-awaited G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released a blog post and expressed his thoughts on the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," meaning "the world is one family."