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2:46 PM

'Sensitive' inputs delaying HC chief justice appointments: Centre to SC

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that "sensitive material" is causing delays in implementing the SC Collegium's recommendations for high court chief justice appointments. Attorney General R. Venkatramani told Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra that he received sensitive inputs from the Union government. He stated that disclosing these issues publicly would be detrimental to both the institution and the judges involved.

2:31 PM

CM Mamata makes surprise visit to protest site of junior doctors, urges them to return to work

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an unexpected visit on Saturday to the protest site where junior doctors were demonstrating. She assured them she would review their demands and take action if anyone was found guilty.

1:52 PM

DRDO successfully conducts first phase of field firing trials of Indian light tank 'Zorawar'

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the first phase of developmental field firing trials for the Indian Light Tank Zorawar. In a post on X, PRO Defence, Guwahati, stated, "DRDO successfully conducted developmental field trials of the Indian Light Tank, Zorawar. Collaboration with Indian industry supports the growth of the domestic manufacturing ecosystem.

1:38 PM

'I want every child in Jammu and Kashmir to have access to good education': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says over the past few years, BJP govt has inaugurated various schools and colleges in J&K for the betterment of the youth. The long-standing demand for a medical college in Doda was also fulfilled recently by the BJP govt.

1:23 PM

This time Assembly election in J-K is between three families and youth, says PM Modi

PM Modi said this time assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is between three families and the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. One family belongs to Congress, one family belongs to NC and one family belongs to PDP. What these three families have done to you people in Jammu and Kashmir is no less than a sin.

1:12 PM

Till now 'Pariwarwad' did not allow the youth to come forward, says PM Modi

Till now 'Pariwarwad' did not allow the youth to come forward and that is why after coming to power in 2014, I have tried to bring forward the new leadership of the youth in Jammu and Kashmir, says PM Modi during his address in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. 

12:54 PM

PM Narendra Modi addresses large gathering in J-K's Doda

PM says 'I will repay your love and blessings by working tirelessly for you and the country. Together, we will build a safe and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir, this is Modi's guarantee.'

12:41 PM

News update: PM Narendra Modi addresses election rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda

12:26 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeks Lord Hanuman's blessings

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visits the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place to seek blessings, a day after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the excise policy corruption case. He was joined by his wife Sunita, former deputy Manish Sisodia, and AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj during the visit.

 

 

12:15 PM

PM Modi making plans to travel within country, abroad but avoiding Manipur: Congress

The Congress on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his handling of the Manipur crisis, accusing him of focusing on travels across the country and abroad while "deliberately avoiding" visiting the "most troubled state."

11:53 AM

One injured in encounter with police in Agra, 3 pistols seized

A man accused of attacking police was injured in an encounter in Agra's Kheragarh area, officials said on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) West, Sonam Kumar, stated that police received information about an individual who had fired at them a few days earlier. During a routine check, the accused fired at the police with intent to kill, prompting retaliatory fire, which resulted in the suspect being injured.

11:32 AM

Prohibitory orders around RG Kar hospital extended till September 30

Prohibitory orders around RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in north Kolkata have been extended until September 30, an official said. First imposed on August 18, the orders restrict gatherings of more than five people in the area. These measures were implemented in response to ongoing protests following the rape and murder of a doctor at the hospital.

11:11 AM

Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Baramulla

On Saturday morning, three terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. Police reported that a cordon-and-search operation was initiated in Chak Tapper Kreeri, Pattan area, late Friday night.

10:45 AM

13 suffer from suffocation after fire erupts in Mumbai building; around 90 rescued

On Saturday morning, thirteen people experienced suffocation after a fire erupted on the ground floor of a seven-storey building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area. The blaze started in the electric meter room and was contained to the wiring and other installations there, but smoke spread throughout the building.

10:33 AM

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin arrives back from US, says investment trip successful

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin received a warm welcome at the airport on Saturday following his two-week official trip to the US aimed at attracting investments to the state. Stalin described the visit as successful, highlighting that it met his goals of securing investment to create jobs and provide skill training for the youth.