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12:20 PM

Case filed against BJP activists for trying to burn an effigy of Karnataka chief minister

The Manipal police have registered an FIR against BJP activists for allegedly trying to burn an effigy of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah here, officials said on Monday. According to the FIR, a few BJP activists gathered at the Syndicate Circle here on September 6 and wanted to take out a procession to the Deputy Commissioner's office to submit a memorandum against withdrawing a state award to a teacher in Kundapur.

 

12:12 PM

Haryana Assembly polls: AAP says will announce all 90 candidates by evening

The AAP's Haryana chief Sushil Gupta said on Monday the party will declare by this evening candidates for all 90 seats if the Congress fails to finalise an alliance with it for the October 5 assembly polls. Gupta told PTI Videos that every worker of Aam Aadmi Party in Haryana is ready to strongly contest all the 90 Assembly seats. "We will release the list of candidates on 90 seats by the evening," he said when asked about the reply of Congress to AAP regarding alliance for the polls.

The talks between two sides have been stuck over the number of seats to be contested by AAP, with the party demanding 10 seats and the Congress offering 5, party sources said.

11:51 AM

Kolkata rape-murder case: Forensic samples will be sent to AIIMS for analysis, CBI informs SC

SG Tushar Mehta, representing CBI, informed the top court that that probe agency has decided to send forensic samples to AIIMS. The Supreme Court noted that the investigation in Kolkata rape and murder case is in progress and asked the CBI to submit fresh status report on the probe.

11:47 AM

GST Council set to meet today, talks on rate rationalisation to kick off

The 54th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, scheduled for Monday, is set to discuss several critical issues that could significantly impact multiple sectors.The council will deliberate on the taxation of insurance premiums, rate rationalisation suggestions from the Group of Ministers (GoM), and the status of GST collections from online gaming. Read here for more details.

11:28 AM

Kolkata rape-murder case live: Death certificate issued at 1:47 pm, says Bengal govt

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government, told the Supreme Court that the death certificate of the victim was issued at 1:47 pm, while her death was registered as unnatural at the police station at 2: 55 pm.

11:21 AM

Kolkata case: when was the time when the UD ( unnatural death) number 861 came into existence, asks SC

 "We would like clarification on two steps: when was the time when the UD ( unnatural death) number 861 came into existence," says CJI Chandrachud. 

11:13 AM

Lufthansa fined Rs 1 lakh for not informing passenger about Schengen visa

On Sept 6, the Gandhinagar District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission in Gujarat ruled partially in favour of Maharshi Yadav, a student passenger, who sought compensation from Deutsche Lufthansa. The airline failed to inform him about the need for a Schengen visa for a layover in Germany during his journey from Mumbai to Toronto. Read here for more details.

11:02 AM

Kolkata case: Twenty-three people have died with doctors not working, says Bengal government

"A status report has been filed. state health department has filed a report. 23 people have died with doctors not working," Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court Bench today, representing the West Bengal government. 

 

10:52 AM

What will be India's position at G20 on proposal of 'billionaire tax': Cong asks govt

The Congress today asked the government to spell out what will be India's position on Brazil's proposal of a two per cent wealth tax on dollar billionaires when it is debated at the November G20 Summit. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said India has been conspicuously silent on the matter which is not irrelevant for it since according to one new report, the country has 334 dollar billionaires worth over $1 billion.

10:41 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches 534 mobile veterinary units

 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday launched 534 mobile veterinary units and call centres in Patna. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh were present on the occasion. 

10:38 AM

Two siblings killed in lightning strike in Madhya Pradesh

Two minor siblings have been killed after being struck by lightning in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, police said on Monday. The incident took place at around 4.30 pm on Sunday when the two boys were grazing their cattle near the Kuno river in Bhairopur (Jhakher) village, an official said.

10:20 AM

BJP, SP doing drama over law and order issue: BSP chief Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Monday lashed out at both the BJP and SP for trading barbs over the Sultanpur encounter, saying both of them are doing unnecessary politics over crime, criminals and caste while they have the same stance over these issues. After the Sultanpur encounter in which one Mangesh Yadav was killed, the SP had alleged that it was a fake encounter, while the BJP had accused it of shielding criminals.

10:12 AM

Supreme court to resume hearing Kolkata rape-murder case today

The top court is scheduled to hear the case about the murder and rape of a medical doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital today. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the matter at 10:30 am, according to the top court's website.

9:50 AM

Surat violence: Locals clash after stone-pelting by children, 33 taken in custody

Tensions flared in Surat district, Gujarat, after a group of minors reportedly threw stones at a Ganesh pandal early on Monday morning. A heavy police force was deployed to restore order. Authorities resorted to a lathi charge and used tear gas to disperse the agitated crowd. Read here for more details.

9:45 AM

Russian tourist on Goa visit drowns in Arabian sea; woman partner rescued

A 33-year-old Russian national on a visit to Goa drowned in the Arabian Sea while his woman partner was rescued by locals, police said on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday at Morjim beach in North Goa district. Russian national Dimitri Lvov (33) was holidaying in North Goa along with his partner Irina Rudemko (28). They ventured into the waters at the Morjim beach at around 5 am, a senior police official said.