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12:33 PM

Sanjay Malhotra appointed new RBI Governor: Who is he?

12:30 PM

Former Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra takes over as RBI governor

11:48 AM

2 trains cancelled, several diverted due to rail blockade in Bengal

A rail blockade by agitators at West Bengal's Jorai railway station demanding a separate state of Cooch Behar led to the cancellation of two trains and diversion of several others on Wednesday, an official said. The New Jalpaiguri-Guwahati Vande Bharat Express was among the trains cancelled due to the agitation by the Greater Coochbehar People's Association (GCPA), he said.

11:31 AM

Industry should realign itself keeping political, strategic policies in mind: Nirmala Sitharaman

Outlining the priorities of the economy for the next decade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said attempts should be made to restore global calm and normalcy and noted that war or any form of disruption should be avoided.

11:01 AM

IED found on J-K highway

Security forces on Wednesday detected and destroyed a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) on the Handwara-Baramulla highway in Kashmir, officials said. A joint patrolling party of police and army found a suspicious bag by the roadside on the highway at Langate in Handwara area of Kupwara district, the officials said.

10:35 AM

Trustees' body moves HC to seek closure of unauthorised schools in Thane

A private organisation of school trustees has said it has approached the Bombay High Court to demand immediate closure of unauthorised educational institutions in Diva area of Maharashtra's Thane district. The demand comes days after the headmistress of a private school in Mumbra area here was arrested for allegedly not informing police about the molestation of a 10-year-old girl by a man in the institution.

10:14 AM

News update: Five-year old falls into borewell in Dausa, rescue operations underway

9:59 AM

Delhi’s average air quality remains in 'poor' category

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s average air quality remained in the “poor” category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 207 at 8 am\ on Wednesday from 224 on Tuesday. Read here for more details.

9:45 AM

75 Indians evacuated from Syria as rebels take over

India evacuated 75 of its nationals from Syria two days after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar Assad's authoritarian government. The evacuation, coordinated by the embassies of India in Damascus and Beirut, was put into effect following an assessment of the security situation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

9:27 AM

INDIA bloc to approach Supreme Court over alleged EVM manipulation

INDIA bloc leaders plans to approach the Supreme Court, alleging manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines during the recent assembly election in Maharashtra. The decision was made at a meeting between NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Delhi's former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal. 

 

9:08 AM

Himachal Governor's convoy meets with accident in Lucknow, several injured

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's convoy met with an accident in Lucknow and several staff members sustained minor injuries. The accident happened around 9:30 AM on Tuesday near Lulu Mall on Shaheed Path. 

8:45 AM

Want all parties to resolve disagreements peacefully: US on India-Bangladesh ties

"We want to see all parties resolve their disagreements peacefully," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miler said, responding to a question on the recent visit of India's foreign secretary to Bangladesh.