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2:27 PM

Haryana Assembly polls: Railways accepts Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia's resignation with immediate effect

The Railways today accepted the resignations of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, officials said. In separate notices issued on Monday, the Northern Railway said their resignations tendered on September 6 were "accepted by the competent authority with immediate effect." Both Punia and Phogat joined the Congress recently. Phogat has been given a party ticket to contest the Haryana assembly polls from the Julana constituency.

2:18 PM

Kolkata rape-murder case: Supreme Court to resume hearing on September 17

The top court will resume its hearing on the RG Kar case on September 17.

2:16 PM

Tamil Nadu CM writes to EAM Jaishankar to secure release of 14 fishermen held by Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and requested to ensure the release of 14 fishermen and three mechanised fishing boats that are in the custody of the Sri Lankan Navy. According to the letter written by MK Stalin on September 7, 14 fishermen from Pudukkottai District along with their three mechanised fishing boats were taken into custody by the Sri Lankan Navy.

2:06 PM

PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince hold discussions to focus on bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Monday. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials were present in the meeting.

2:03 PM

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC orders police to ensure safety measures are strictly implemented

The top court directed DMs, SPs in West Bengal to take stock of situation to ensure safety, security of government medical colleges. 

1:39 PM

SC directs protesting doctors to resume work by 5 pm Tuesday

The West Bengal government assured the Supreme Court that if protesting doctors resume work, no action, including punitive transfers, shall be taken against them. 

1:37 PM

Post mortem report challan missing, says SG Tushar Mehta

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta pointed out that the challan issued after a post-mortem report was not provided by the West Bengal government.

1:27 PM

SC directs removal of photographs of rape-murder victim from all social media platforms

The Supreme Court Bench has ordered that photographs of the victim be taken off of social media, to protect the dignity and respect of the victim.

1:12 PM

Third INDUS-X summit between US & India to commence today

The third edition of the two-day INDUS-X summit will begin on Monday, during which India and the US will explore ways to strengthen partnerships in defence innovation, according to an official release. The India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit, themed: "Harnessing Investment Opportunities to Enhance Cross-Border Defence Innovation Ecosystems," will be held at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California from September 9-10, said a press release by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).

1:03 PM

There was at least a 14-hour delay by Kolkata Police in registering FIR: Supreme Court

The top court directed CBI to submit fresh status report on probe by September 17. 

12:54 PM

Central govt dissolves key statistics panel; Oppn alleges link to census demand

The Congress slammed the Centre for “quietly” dissolving the Standing Committee on Statistics, alleging it was done as its members repeatedly asked why there was a delay in conducting the decennial Census due in 2021. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated this decision has led to at least 100 million Indians being denied ration benefits under the National Food Security Act, 2013, and the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Read here for more details.

12:49 PM

CBI is alive to discrepancies pointed out by you: SC to Bengal govt

“The CBI is alive to discrepancies pointed out by you,” Chief Justice DY Chandrachud told Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on the mismatch in submissions by the CBI and state government.

12:34 PM

Punjab doctors commence 3-day strike, patients suffer due to suspended OPD services

Government doctors in Punjab today suspended outpatient department (OPD) services for three hours across the state to press for their demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and adequate security measures for healthcare workers. The protest, being held under the banner of Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Association, will continue till September 11 in district and sub-divisional hospitals, and community health centres, said the protesting doctors.

12:32 PM

Female CISF personnel not given adequate accommodation, says SG Tushar Mehta

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that female CISF personnel have not been given adequate accommodation. “There are three lady companies of the CISF which are not provided adequate accommodation, take 1.5 hours to travel,” he said. Advocate Sibal replied that most of the CISF troops are staying at hospital, and some have been given accommodation at some distance away. 

12:25 PM

Kolkata case LIVE updates: Bengal Health Department submits report in SC

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal  submitted a status report filed by the state health department before a bench headed by Chief Justice  DY Chandrachud.