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The dawn-to-dusk bandh call has been supported by several pro-Kannada and other outfits besides the Opposition Congress and the JD(S). Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

2:28 PM

SBI rolls out festive offers for retail customers

With the upcoming festive season, the country's largest lender State Bank of India Monday announced a slew of festive offers for its retail borrowers including 100 per cent waiver of processing fee for all customers applying for car, gold, and personal loans through Yono.

For car loan borrowers, it is offering the lowest interest rate starting from 7.5 per cent. They will also get 100 per cent on-road finance on select models.

2:17 PM

Karnataka: Protest against Farm laws, land reform ordinances, APMC amendments, labour laws

2:09 PM

Congress, allies stage protests against farm bills in Puducherry

The ruling Congress-led Secular Democratic Alliance staged demonstrations in Puducherry and Karaikal on Monday condemning the three Farm Reforms Bills the NDA government at the Centre had passed amid protests by opposition parties recently in Parliament. Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, legislators belonging to the ruling Congress and ally DMK, leaders and workers of the Left parties and other constituents of the alliance participated in the agitations.

 

The participants including the Chief Minister were seen wearing masks and also adhered to safety norms while taking part in the demonstration at the head post office.

 

The participants alleged the three Bills were "utterly injurious to farmers" and would give the upperhand to affluent farmers and big corporates to rule the roost, striking at the root of the well-being of the small and medium farmers.

1:49 PM

SC asks UPSC to apprise of arrangements for civil services prelims amid Covid-19

The Supreme Court Monday asked the UPSC to apprise it by tomorrow the "logistical arrangements" made for conducting civil services preliminary exams on October 4 in view of alarming spurt of Covid-19 cases as also floods in various parts of the country.

 

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) opposed in the top Court a plea seeking postponement of the prelims amid the pandemic and the floods.

 

In a hearing conducted through video conferencing, a bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari asked the UPSC to file an affidavit by Tuesday.

1:41 PM

Agri bills are death sentence for farmers: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the agriculture-related laws are a "death sentence" for farmers whose voice has been crushed both inside and outside Parliament.

"The agriculture laws are a death sentence to our farmers. Their voice is crushed in Parliament and outside. Here is proof that democracy in India is dead," he said on Twitter.

 

Gandhi tagged a news report along with his tweet that claimed that Opposition members demanding a division of votes were on their seats when the farm bills were passed in the Rajya Sabha, while the government said they were not.

12:57 PM

Loan moratorium interest issue: Centre informs Supreme Court a decision is likely in 2-3 days over charging of interest by banks on instalments

12:56 PM

Sushant Singh Rajput case was being probed by Mumbai Police professionally but it was suddenly handed over to CBI

12:52 PM

Alapan Bandopadhyay named as West Bengal chief secretary, will join his new posting on October 1

12:46 PM

Protesters submit memorandum to PM Narendra Modi through Tahsildar in Hubballi

12:40 PM

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh holds sit-in protest against farm bills at Khatkar Kalan in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar

11:19 AM

KSRTC buses ply in Mangaluru despite bandh called by farmers in Karnataka

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses continue to ply on roads in Mangaluru despite a statewide bandh being observed by various farmers' organisations on Monday against the amendments to the agricultural produce market committee (APMC), land reforms ordinances and labour laws introduced by the BS Yediyurappa government.

11:17 AM

JD(S) MLA representing Arkalgud in Hassan district stage solo protest in front of taluk office in Arkalgud

11:05 AM

Market update: Asian shares rise ahead of China holiday, US presidential debate

Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading on Monday, ahead of the first US presidential debate and a national holiday in China later in the week.

 

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 23,371.70, while South Korea's Kospi added 1.5% to 2,312.96. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained nearly 0.2% to 5,973.70. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.5% to 23,349.80, while the Shanghai Composite index was little changed at 3,217.87.

 

China is celebrating Mid-Autumn Day on October 1, followed by a weeklong holiday through October 8. Read on...

11:02 AM

Loan moratorium: SC adjourns hearing to Oct 5 as govt seeks more time

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned for October 5 the hearing on the two petitions seeking an extension of the moratorium period on repayment of loans and to waive off the interest on the interest on loan amount in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Solicitor General representing the government told the court that the issues are under active consideration of the Government and a decision is likely to be taken within 2-3 days.

 

The apex court had earlier adjourned the hearing on September 10 directing that all decisions taken by the RBI, the Government of India, or the banks be placed before it for consideration. The court had given time to RBI to file the affidavit. Read on...

10:56 AM

Rupee opens 3 paise lower at 73.64 against US dollar